Farmer Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life After Crisis
Edwin Mideridge, 72, a neighbor of Velma West, shot and killed his wife Carrie last night and then killed himself. Authorities say he appeared driven insane by thoughts of the Velma West case. His daughter, Mrs. Bert Graves, noted he had been acting oddly since Mrs. West killed her husband with a claw hammer.
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Velma West
Edwin
Mideridge
Ender
Eddie
Carrie
Eldridge
West
Bert Graves
Repairs On City Council Chamber Near Completion
Repairs on the city council chamber after the city hall fire are nearing completion. New fixtures are installed and the room is freshly painted. Linoleum laying remains, with completion aimed for the next council meeting on Monday night. Office rooms in the city wall are prepared for a new coat of paint.
Acquit Man In Popo Slaying Returns Acquittal
Curtis Jones of Milton township was acquitted last night in the Popo slaying case involving a farm herd theft. The jury found Jones not guilty, while other defendants were dismissed or faced separate determinations. The incident followed an armed crowd led by John Stroup to a Joseph Smith farm where stock was found.
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Youngsluwa. U
Curtis Jones
Milton Township
Tom Popo
Mary
Snd
Popo
John Stroup
North Jackson
Joseph Smith
Jackson
Pope
Jones
Harvey Miller
Harvey Becker
Keys to Run for Ohio Governor
Washington January 14 Congressman James T Keys of Sandusky Ohio will announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Governor of Ohio. The move was semi official and ahead of Attorney General Edward Turner, with others said to have entered. In Lima Ohio Locomotive Works and Ohio Power Shovel Co announce ownership and production details. Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital Association launches March national diagnosis campaign urging public exams through lectures and literature. Radio Cabinet bargains for Atwater Kent sets feature $195 reduced to $50 with low down payment.
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Washington
James T. Keys
Sandusky
Ohio
Beez
Edward ©. Turner
Lima Locomotiv
Ohio Power Shovel CO
Lima
Lima Locomotive Work
Ohio Power Share CO
Ohio Steel Foundry
Compane
Wima
Columbus
Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital Association
Nationae
Local News Highlights From Elyria And Area
A man named William Barkacs of Broadway Lorain was found guilty of contempt by Judge A W Thompson and his sentence was postponed to Monday morning. A new police court record was set in Elyria with twelve consecutive days of court activity ending in January including a beverage case. Burgett held in city jail on charges from Akron police for removing furniture valued over 150 dollars. The Local Civil Service Commission organized in Elyria city hall with Faulhaber reelected president and Fern Johnson named secretary.
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Wiliam Barkacs
Broadway
Lorain
Scontemap
Ivdar
AW. B. Thompson
Barkacs i
Cody Barkacs
Barkacs
Elyria Police
Tran
Schrock
Devas
Afarer James A. Hewitt
Lee Bergett
West Bridge
Akron
Burres
Burgett
Axron Furniture House
Burgerte
Ron Todas
Civil Service Comms
Faulhaber
Fern Johnson
Namjon
Jennie Bini
A.J. Laundon
Civil Service Commission
Alleged breach of bond case filed against Amherst defendants
Plaintiffs sue for 800 pounds alleging breach of a bond signed at the time of execution by the Gants. Defendants named are Jos RF Samaha Harry A Ruth and B A Jenne all of Amherst and the case was heard in court today seeking judgment against the defendants for 800 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salithra N. O
Amaiwet Jos RF. Samaha
Harry A. Ruth
B. A. Jenne
Amherst
Urep Utile Yeas Court
Gants
Reverend Eastman to Speak at Young Men's Club
Reverend F. E. Eastman of Amherst will speak Monday night at the Young Men's Club. He will present a picture of a recent trip to the Canadian woods. The APPEAL reports a jury verdict in a Justice Court over a £22 award on a $39.80 claim, with appeal to Common Pleas. Esther Denes seeks divorce from William Denes on grounds of neglect and cruelty, claiming failure to support and mistreatment of her and children.
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F. E. Eastman
L Amherst
Fen
By M.C. A
Eestman
Canadian Woods
Justica
Herbert William Grobe
Esther Denes
Orain
Lawsuit Sues for 250 Dollars in Tr Sy Accident
Plaintiff alleges damages of 250 dollars from an accident at effect and Vine Avenue in Tr Tain. Named parties include Joe Sava and Loran Ence L. Winfrey with unidentified street address and date.
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Effect
Vine Avenue
Tain
Joe Sava
Loran
Ence L
Bicycle stolen from school in Elgin report
Police report notes a bicycle theft from Orio Standen High School, 434 East River Street, Elgin. Charles W. Knight confessed judgment of 247 dollars on a cognovit note in Judge A. R. Webber's court, the note to Port City Mortgage Co. Walter AL Smith was granted divorce from Myrtle J. Smith in Judge Webber's court on grounds of wilful absence for three years.
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Orio Standen
East River
Ap Elgin
Charles W. Knight
A. R. Webber
Port City Mortgage Co
Hesband
Walter AL Smith
Myrtle J. Smith
An AL KR. Webber
Markets Cleveland Livestock Dairy Prices
Jan 1 market notes from Cleveland listing calf and heifer prices, cow and steer ranges, with reported steady demand but limited buyer activity. Toledo Livestock market on Jan 14 shows higher grain prices and variable demand for hogs and lambs, with sparse details on weights and categories.
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Toledo LIV
Toledo
GUO
Judge warns on child marriage and home breakdown
A Cleveland judge decried child marriage and sexual promiscuity, urging legislative action to recognize marriages only through proper authority. He linked juvenile crime to weak family structures, noting rising youth offenses and real estate fraud costs, and called for stronger home stability to curb crime.
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Tie
Cleveland
Warad
Isleniit
Shim
Curahoga
Hoyer
America
State Briefs summarize local incidents and deaths in brief notices
Columbus death of Joseph A. Stukey a licensed druggist after car crash. Chardon death of L C Sherman 73 longtime Marion county political figure. Newark indictments railroad first degree murder in Robison grocer case. Marion district HQ move from Marion to Columbus after reb. Nmenta affidavits to be withdrawn assault charges. Beaver Creek township school superintendent Elmer Snyter resigns. Marysville Paul Sanderson 93 unable to post 2000 bond on perjury charge. Washington monument 25000 stones. Haiti population ninety percent black. A telescope mentioned as madnarn and stars seen counts 100000 stars.
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Nmenta
Elmer Snyter
Beaver Creek Township
Death notices for Lechy and Johnson families in Elyria
The 23 day old son of Mr and Mrs William Lechy died at home on Lake Avenue with funeral services by Rev Edwin Kirby and burial in Ridgelawny cemetery. Fannie E Johnson 75 died at Elyria Hospital after years of feeble health, widow of Civil War veteran Join Johnson. Survived by son Emil Clarton Johnson. funeral at Sudro Home with Rev W C Fowler and private burial at Butternut Ridge Cemetery.
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William Lechy
Lake Avenue
Edwin Kirby
Ridgelawny Cemetery
Fannie E. Johnson
Elyria Hospital
Join Johnson
Emil Clarton Johnson
Church of Funeral Services
Sudro Funeral Home
W. CC. Fowler
Butternut Ridge
Tragic Auto Crash Claims Albert Kreig in New York
Amherst relatives received word of the death of Albert Kreig 29 in a New York auto crash at 11 p m Thursday. He leaves a widow, father Fred Kreig of Lorain, a stepmother, five brothers, and two sisters. Born in South Amherst, he served in the Marines fourteen years ago and had lived in New York. Body to be shipped home for burial with funeral at his father’s home and interment at Beergreen Cemetery, South Amherst.
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Amherst
Albert Kreig
New York
Dean
Fred Kreig
21St Street
Lorain
Mr. Kreig
South Mherse
Marines
New
Beergreen
South Arrmherst
Fairfield township bands to form all-county orchestra
Lancaster reports the first all county orchestra formed from Fairfield township schools will assemble Monday with almost 790 young musicians. Nearly every high school in the county participates in this major musical event, showcasing regional student talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Fairfield Township
Bank Head Sought Extradition Over Kokomo Banking Case
Extradition papers were issued for the return of W H Arnold of Kokomo Indiana former president of the defunct American Trust company of Kokomo D C Stephenson once Indiana Klan leader now incarcerated has promised to testify at Arnold s trial and reveal a tale of amazing banking intrigue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Arnold
Kokomo
Ind
American Trust Company
D.C. Stephenson
What Price Beauty In A New York Beauty Makeover
A group of beauty specialists in New York transformed a young woman, initially without makeup, into a smartly groomed figure through skilled grooming and styling techniques. The demonstration showcased manufactured beauty as a craft.
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New York
Waite Marriage Records Groom J G Jackson Wed
The first marriage at Waite joins Congressman J G Jackson of Virginia and Miss Todd a Dolly Madison relative in a noted society pairing.
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Waite
J. G. Jackson
Virg
Miss Todd
Dolly Madis
Sets Listed at 125 Now Selling at 50
iOhio Public Service advertises sets priced at 125 dollars reduced to 50. Buyers pay 5 dollars down and 4 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwater Kent
iOhio Public Service
Newspaper Folks Meet in Columbus for State Sessions
Four state newspaper organizations representing nearly all branches of the profession will gather in Columbus for meetings at the Net Hotel. Over 600 journalists from reporters to editors and publishers are expected. The Select Net of Ohio dailies meets Monday afternoon January 23 with other associations following January 23 and 24 and 6 and 7. Dusty Miller of Wilmington will be toastmaster at the Associated Ohio Dailies banquet Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Jam
Net
Ohio
Associated Ohio Dailies
Buckere Press Association
Ene
Ohio Newspaper Association
Dusty Miller
Wilmington
Associated Qobic
Funeral rites for Edwin Hagenbaugh marked by Masonic Order
Edwin Hagenbaugh 77 former grand secretary of the Masonic Order dies after long illness. Funeral services to be held at Urbana with Masonic rites. In Kenton, Frank Fleming 65, farmer and father of seven, dies from wounds suffered December 22 when accidentally shot by his son.
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Urbana
Masonic Order
Moundar
Edwin Hagenbaugh
Kenton
Frank Fleming
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Democratic National Committee
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San Francisco
Joseph A. Stukey
Chardon
C. Sherman
Auga
Newark
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Josseph Caldwell
Homer Robison
L. W. Wismar
State HighyWey Department
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Marysville
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Washington Monument
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R. E. Wood
Sears, Roebuck & Co
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Harvard University
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