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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1925
Page
5
The county health department reports a smallpox case in Elyria township Murray Ridge. Victim William Pitticock was with school children from the district when the disease developed. A vaccination clinic was held Saturday morning at Elyria school No. 9 for those exposed.
Oberlin notes report mumps illness for Priscilla Sedgeman at 388 North Prospect street. Lodge meeting set for Tuesday January 27 at 7 30 in Alasonic hall. Various local visits and club gatherings listed with dates and addresses. Water consumption in Oberlin averaged 5 000 gallons daily over three months per public report. Crewchingage incident at Pyle Inn described with no fire detected.
A large frame house on the H. O. Beckley farm at Rochester burned to the ground this morning after sparks from the chimney. The structure, moved to Hawley Kelsey, suffered partial insurance coverage.
Theo dore Warner son of Mr and Mrs George Warner and Miss Anna Rissar daughter of Mr and Mrs Ei H Miseer of Lititz Pa were married at the bride s parents home January 29 The ring ceremony was performed by Rev FE S Coasland Guests included Miss Catherine Orter of Philadelphia and Sidney Warner Wellington best man After a family dinner the couple planned residence at Gates Mills Ohio where Warner manages Circle W farm The bride a Lititz High School and Drexel Institute graduate while Warner is Cornell University trained and both are well known locally with many friends wishing them happiness
William Charles Evans aged 60 years 10 months and 7 days died at Cleveland Clinic hospital after several weeks illness. A Montgomeryshire England native who immigrated in 1882 he lived in Wellington his entire life. He married Theresa Burton in 1886 and they had five children. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at the family home with the Ixert of the Methodist church officiating. Burial in Greenwood cemetery.
Elizabeth Keeling and Charles F. Willard, Wellington high school graduates, wed in Monroe Michigan on January 28. After a short wedding trip they will live at 355 South Main Street. Local society items note church and club activities including meetings, bake sales, games, and social events across Wellington.
The O'Donnell Paint and Wall Paper store will host a 7 o'clock demonstration tomorrow evening. E E Malm of Chicago will discuss fine interior decorating and related topics. Master decorators and painters are invited to attend to gain insights useful to the public. Malm is an expert in his field and expected to draw a large audience.
Market listing shows butter prices and dairy items along with sections for cheese poultry and animal oils. Entries reference Ohio Firsts and Western Firsts with page markers and scattered garbled OCR data.
A medical note by Dr William Schoit explains how improper weight distribution causes the foot arch to weaken and a tipping ankle. The article discusses how arch collapse leads to inward rotation of the ankle bones, pronation, and potential foot pain, with guidance to consult a physician for illness-related arch weakness.
Rowland outlines goals for a stronger bureau with expanded extension work and co op cooperation with Grange, elevators, and growers. Palmer urges long term projects, branded products, and improved farm marketing while stressing balance of family life. The session features local entertainment and reports on finances and programs.
Reports describe Deanfield sewing club led by Mrs Lewrence Betts and Mire Neal in Russia, Henrietta food club led by Mrs OQ Kinoble, and leprietta clothing club led by Miss Murion Lud Ley. The group notes nursing talks and officer elections with township boards forming an executive committee.
A feature on the American Institute of Steel Construction promoting standard specifications to cut steel costs. It argues rivet waste and lack of uniform engineering practice raise building bills, estimating potential savings of tens of millions annually across construction including schools, apartments, and factories.
Readable fragments show itemized produce prices including turkeys apples strawberries beans cabbage potatoes sweet potatoes tomatoes onions and cucumbers with varied price ranges and per unit measures. The list resembles a historical market catalog with unit pricing and quantity notes rather than a narrative.
Stock traders in Cleveland report 800 head of cattle sold with active market. Prices list range from good to choice steers at 8.50 to 10.50, heifers 7.48 to 8.50, butcher cows 4.00 to 5.50, calves around 2.00 to 3.00, with fair to good cows and other categories noted.
Receipts: cattle 0. calves firm to $1 higher. Feeder calves $15 to $15. Sheep and lambs receipts 600. market active and strong with good to choice lambs $18 to $18.75, fair to good $12 to $15, wethers $9 to $11, ewes $8 to $10, mixed ewes and wethers $9 to $10. Hog receipts 4500. markets 15 to 25 cents higher. Yorkers around $11.10 to $11.50, heavies $11.49 to $11.50, mediums $11.25 to $11.40, pigs $9.00 to $9.75, roughs $9.25, stags $6.25.
An advertisement states Dr Leonhardt identified piles as internal and offers Hemrod tablets as a harmless remedy. It promises lasting relief, money back if it fails, and directs readers to ask C W Phillips or any druggist for Dr Leonhardt's emroid.
A federal suit filed in New York seeks to compel Trinity Church to relinquish all property towns and leases in downtown Manhattan valued at ten million dollars. Plaintiffs Wesley J. Edwards of Los Angeles and Arthur J. Edwards of Guilford County, North Carolina, initiated the action.
Department of Commerce analysis finds that in 1924 the United States borrowed 1.20838 billion dollars, with 537.77 million going to Europe. The report notes Europe received the largest portion of U.S. borrowed funds abroad.
The keel of the largest stone boat to sail the Great Lakes was laid at the American Ship Building Co. in Lorain on January 26. The vessel is being constructed for the Broiley Traction Co. and marks a notable feat in local shipbuilding.
A series of short dispatches reports changes in leadership in Sweden and Egypt, a death in New Zealand, Italian emigration talks with the Soviet, the Belgenland voyage guarded by American destroyers, and the death of railway expert Lord Claude Hamilton. Also notes Howard Carter work on Tutankhamen and shifting Sudan defense debates.
In Nashua Iowa 13 year old Witte Geteh walked nine miles through a snowstorm to attend a basketball game and earned recognition as the town’s ardent supporter.
Fourteen crewmen rescued by the steamer Manulant after the Speedway gasoline schooner blew up in the Straits of San Juan de Fuca near Seattle. The vessel, built in Newfoundland in 1918, operated between Vancouver and San Francisco. a Canadian tug reportedly carried cargo valued over 1,000,000.
In Washington on January 26 1925 William Jennings Bryan calls global war debts poisonous ingredients. He argues debts should be exchanged for priceless peace and urges the United States to assume moral leadership to avert another world war.
The Orpheum Movie Theatre safe was robbed of 2000 after three men attacked and bound night watchman Roy Patton. Investigators believe the trio hid in the theater after Sunday night’s show.
San Francisco January 26 Coroner B W Leland said he may reopen the inquest into the death of Mrs Anna Kilingson after dissatisfaction with last week’s proceedings. Her 16 year old daughter Dorothy confessed to the murder.
The Bishop Block in Norfolk NE, the area’s largest store and office building, was destroyed by fire. Firemen faced frozen hands and legs as they battled the blaze. Dynamite prevented destruction of the entire business district. Loss estimated at $500,000.
Smoke filled the Cox apartment on first arrival as flames forced Mrs. Cox to flee with children. Father and Garnett rescued the baby from the bedroom while William Jr. carried the child downstairs. Pal the shepherd dog escaped. fire spread to the attic before crews stopped the blaze. Building owned by Henry Friedenstine on Broad Street.
Tangier reports Raisull the famed brigand is with Spanish forces and trying to recruit Moorish soldiers at 75 cents a day. The claim comes from Reliable Rift sources stating his presence and recruitment activity in the region.
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