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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1929

Page

7

Blue eyed girl breathes on her own after twelve days

Jan 30 Topeka Kansas A blue eyed girl named Margaret Brown who had been kept alive by artificial respiration for twelve days breathed naturally today for the first time since slipping into a coma two weeks ago Doctors said there was hope for recovery Dear Way and A W Schubeg Topeka firemen worked twelve hour shifts giving oxygen to sustain life Drainage of lung fluid and blood transfusions had failed She regained consciousness yesterday and spoke a faint all right to Fireman Dean Way Today the child’s eyes showed a spark and she asked her father Walter Brown for a toy balloon

Ken Margaret Brown Margaret Dear Way A. W. Schubeg Topeka Dean Way Walter Brown

YMCA Dormitory to Hold Intra-floor Tournament

Preliminary plans set for a dormitory event at the YMCA with fourth floor teams facing third floor squads in basketball, handball, and pool. Leroy Kneiper leads third floor activities, Charles Neiderhauser leads fourth floor, with schedule to be announced at next dormitory dinner Tuesday.

Leroy Kneiper Charles Neiderhauser

Mayor speaks to Junior Hi-Y at McKinley Day event

Mayor James A. Hewitt addressed the McKinley Day meeting of the Junior Hi Y at the YMCA last night. The subject of his address was the life and character of William McKinley.

James A. Hewitt William McKinley

Man Denies Arrest in Police Raid Name Match

Paul Barkacs of 928 Turner Street says he was not the Barkacs arrested in a police raid on alleged Hquordens Saturday. Chronicle Telegram reports the denial after the arrest notice caused confusion.

Paul Barkacs Turner Street Chronicle- Telegram

Five OWORGE SUITS FILED IN COMMON PLEAS

Five divorce petitions were filed in common pleas court yesterday with the wife as plaintiff in each case. Mable Linden seeks restraining order and restoration of her maiden name Mable Kinnaird from Nicholas Linden, alleging neglect, cruelty and threats with weapons. they married in 1925. Kathleen Maloney seeks divorce from Mathew Maloney over cruelty and neglect. Elyria marriage in 1926 and they have a two year old. Matilda Irwin petitions for divorce from Hugh Irwin on wilful absence after over three years. married in 1884. Laura Urpschet sues Adolph Urpschet for cruel neglect and excessive drinking. married since 1910 with three children ages 14, 12, and 10. Mary Pitts accuses Marrold Pitts of extreme cruelty. they reside in Wellington, married 1921 with two children. alimony and custody sought.

Mable Linden Nicholas Linden Mable Kinnaird Kathleen Maloney Mathew Maloney Elyria Matilda Irwin Hugh Irwin Laura Urpschet

Five Women Enroll in OSU Investments Class in Elyria

Elyria residents join both women and men in the investments class offered by Ohio State University at the Y M C A. Five women enrolled last night. total enrollment stands around 107 with about thirty more expected to join. Enrollment closes at the next session Tuesday night. classes meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday.

Elyria Ohio State University Wew. M. C. A William O. Clellan McClellan

Manhole Blaze Calls Out Firemen on East Avenue

Early this morning Hose Company No 1 responded to a still alarm at East Avenue and Second Street. A manhole fire in the street was started when lanterns placed on boards covering the hole ignited escaping gas. Firemen extinguished the blaze with brooms.

Hose Company No. 1 East Avenue Second Street

Police Plan Dance for Elvrra Pension Fund

Elvrra Police Department distributes tickets for the eleventh annual dance to benefit the police pension fund. The event will be held at Cascade Dancing Pavilion on Thursday evening February 7. Ticket sales opened yesterday and the department reports considerable success.

Elvrra Police Pension Fund Cascade Dancing Pavilion

Thief Steals Purse From General Industries Worker

Mildred Reese of Kipton left her purse on a work bench at General Industries yesterday. The theft occurred while she was at work and the purse contained more than eighteen dollars. Reese reported the loss to local police.

General Industries Company Mildred Reese Kipton Miss Reese

YMCA Boys Activities Halt During Saturday Service

The Y M C A will stop boys and girls activities during the Saturday afternoon program at the Billy Sunday tabernacle next Sunday, as announced by John X Siekkinen. The policy began last Saturday to allow members to attend the service.

John X Siekkinen

Tire and Rim Stolen from Auto on Depot Street

Police report details a theft of a spare tire and rim from an automobile parked on Depot Street last night. The missing tire is described as size 9x4.40. Owner listed as J. R. Marsha of Columbia Station.

Depot Street J. R. Marsha Columbia Station

Death of Mrs. R V Gamble at 1015 Middle Avenue

Mrs. R V Gamble died Wednesday morning after a three year illness at her home 1015 Middle Avenue. She leaves her husband Dr R V Gamble a daughter Mrs R E Griwold and sister Mrs Will E Parmelee. Funeral services will be held at the home with further notice to follow.

R. V. Gamble Middle Avenue R. E. Griwold Will E. Parmelee

Death Notice for Mrs. Frank Moore of Hayes Kansas

Word arrived for Roy E Hollis of the death of his aunt Mrs Frank Moore of Hayes Kansas on Monday She leaves her husband eight sons and one daughter and several grandchildren all of Kansas four brothers A L Hill A M Hill Harvey Hill and Joseph Hill all of Lorain two sisters Mrs Ada Colley of Spencer and Mrs Lottie Roberts of Michigan

Roy E. Hollis Frank Moore Hayes Kansas A. L. Hill A. M. Hill Harvey Hill Joseph Hill Lorain Ada Colley Spencer Lottie Roberts Michigan

Interment for Mary Ransom Move Planned to Oberlin

The interment of the late Mary Ransom will take place at Westwood Cemetery in Oberlin rather than Cleveland, per yesterday's announcement.

Mary Ransom Westwood Cemetery Oberlin Cleveland

Funeral services for W. P. Sheperd held at LaPorte church

Funeral services for the late W. P. Sheperd will be held at ten thirty Thursday morning from the LaPorte Methodist church with Rev. Mackey officiating. The body will be taken to the late home from Nichols Funeral Home this evening.

W. P. Sheperd LaPorte Methodist Church Mackey LaPorte Church Nichols Funeral Home

Cattle Rustler Sent To Pen

ST. CLAIRSVILLE O Jan 20 Reuben Hanzy confessed leader of a rustling ring was sentenced to six years in the state penitentiary yesterday His wife pled guilty to a similar charge and was fined 50 and costs Several others under arrest await trial

ST. Clairsville Reuben Hanzy Harzy

Lengel Still Without Canton Police Chief Title

Canton January 30 S A Lengel remains without the police chief title after two rounds of court battles and reinstatement with back pay over 37 409. The Toledo district court of appeals has not ruled on Cantons appeal to keep the deposed chief from office. Judges heard arguments and granted a stay of execution. decision pending.

Canton S. A. Lengel Lense Toledo District Court of Appeals Supreme

Prohibition Case Details In San Antonio Conspiracy Probe

Testimony traces co conspirator links among Legionaires and officials in a San Antonio case. Witness Huribaut described overheard talks by Eckhart and Buckley about job prospects and telephonic calls to Newton Miller and others, with notes on timing and locations and a Dec 13 call between Eckhart and Buckley.

Traliagular Setional Legion Contection San Antonio Texas Hurlbet Buckley Eckhart Erate Promidit Buckler Newton Miller Internal Revenue Collector Kelly Dush Huribaut Prohibition Federal Prohibition Department

Sues to collect 610 from Grafton

Mrs. O L Baker filed suit in common pleas court to collect 150 claiming the Village of Grafton owes her for auditing the sewer and water assessments for 1922 and 1927. The action follows a 125 payment rejected by voters 240 to 124 on the November ballot. Baker contends the work is worth at least 250 and seeks the full amount in court.

O. L. Baker Common Pleas Court Grafton Baker

Four Scarlet Fever Cases Reported in Elyria

A minor scarlet fever outbreak is reported in Elyria with four cases confirmed by Dr. G. E. French health commissioner. Three cases are on the West Side and all involve children. Sanitary police officer F. H. Williams has quarantined every home and officials say the illness is not yet serious.

Elyria G. E. French West Side F. H. Williams Williams

Hold Owner of Death Auto in Cincinnati Case

Joseph MacFarland, 38, of Greenfield, was held at Wilmington today as authorities investigate the death of Lawrence Garner, 48, an employee of Brighton Screw Works. Garner's body was found near a burning car on a road near Blanchester. The car reportedly belongs to MacFarland. It is undetermined whether Garner was struck by a vehicle or attacked while hiking from Blanchester to his Windsor home. MacFarland is held on suspicion.

Cincinnati Joseph MacFarland Greenfield Wilmington Lawrence Garner Brighton Garner Blanchester McFarland Wheither Garner Windsor

Ohio House Debates Rules For Closing Session

The Ohio House clashed over calendar rules limiting debate and the handling of bills in the closing days of the session. Lawmakers attacked the calendar committee for arbitrariness, while leaders defended the new rules, restricting debatable time to twenty minutes per bill. The chamber passed a library and education fund appropriation totaling $836,579.78, with back pay for library staff, sending the measure to the Senate after addressing a veto-related library funding issue.

Ehrlich House Carpenter Arthur Hamilton Tebanon John A. Hadden Cleveland Charles A. Jones Jacksor Horace S. Keifer Springfield J. T. Anderson Canton Bili Committee On Labor Andrson Gilbert Morgan Morgan Anderson Jones Educational Equalization Fund Senate Donahey

King George's Formal Title Declared by Grace of God

The King is proclaimed with the full royal style reflecting the British Empire. The elaborate title names Great Britain and Ireland and dominions beyond the seas, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India, and related honors. Public notices confirm the sovereign's formal designation across realms.

George Great Britain Ireland India

Wom an Hater at Oberlin College Dramatic As sociation

Oberlin presents The Woman Hater a one act play by Lessing as part of the German department two hundredth anniversary celebration. Warner hall 7 30 pm Monday and Tuesday admission 50 and 75 cents tickets at Haylor s book store cast includes Malone Timberman Wierenge Pimsner Thomas Schaefer Peck and others.

Oberlin Lessing College Dramatic Association Warner Hall Department of German Oberlin College George H. Danton Haylor’s Wumshater Richard Malone Hilaria Elizabeth Timberman Baler Henry Wierenge Lizette Leontine Pimsner Laura Helen Thomas Jack Schaefer Leander Edward Peck

Paramount benefit screenings at O-High in February

The High school auditorium hosts benefit showings of The Kick-Off on Friday and Saturday February 1 and 2. Matinees begin at 3:45 PM with evening shows at 7 and 9 PM. Admission is 10 cents for children and 25 cents for adults. Proceeds aid the O-High annual, being prepared for spring publication.

Paramount Picture

Death of Professor Wilfred H Sherk at Buffalo NY

Word has been received of the death of Professor Wilfred Hobson Sherk of the University of Buffalo Buffalo New York formerly tutor in mathematics at Oberlin College at his home in Buffalo Monday His daughter Miriam A Sherk a freshman at Oberlin was called home yesterday morning but did not reach his bedside before he died He graduated from Oberlin in 1899 and earned an MA from Chicago University in 1905 He married Bertha Caswell Deang also an Oberlin graduate in 1901 after she had served two years as assistant in the college library Details of his death and funeral arrangements were not yet received.

Wilfred Hobson Sherk University of Buffalo Buffalo N. Y Oberlin College Miriam A. Sherk Sherx Chicago University Bertha Caswell Deang

Billy Sunday Invited by Oberlin Church Yet to Reply

Rev. Middlemiss of First Baptist Oberlin says no word has come from Billy Sunday about speaking during his Elyria visit or soon after. He believes Sunday will accept but cannot set a firm date yet.

Billy Rev Middlemiss First Baptist Church of Oberlin Billy Sunday Elyria

Janby Oils Meet Bellevue Y M C A In Two Friday Games

Friday night double bill features Janby Oils versus Bellevue Y M C A in a home return and a preliminary Oberlin Celtics versus Elyria St Marys. Janbys expected to win with four regulars returning. Celtics face hot St Marys after recent church league successes. 7:30 start for the prelim, 8:20 for the main game.

Janby Oils Bellevue Y. M. C. A Oberlin Celtics Elrria Sct. Mary Janbys Bellevue Gaines R. Morris Weiss Krueger Celtics St. Marys Elyria

Oberlin College Men's Glee Club Concert Preview

Mail orders start tomorrow for the home concert of Oberlin College Men's Glee Club to be held Saturday evening February 9 with open ticket sales starting Tuesday February 6. The program, largely the same as the recent winter tour, includes a short interlude play. The club's 31 members performed in over 20 concerts across a five state tour during Christmas including Washington DC and Richmond VA.

Oberlin College Washington D. C Richmond

Local Meetings and Travel Notices Stand in Small Town

Finitimi schedules a tomorrow afternoon meeting with Mrs. Frank Wilson at 293 South Main. The Literary and Social club meets with Mrs. Ralph Dailey on North Park street at 2 30 p m. Thomas Bows of Grafton street has been ill for over a week. W G Edwards, sick at East College street, is much improved. Mr and Mrs Carl Robinson left for a six week stay in Florida.

Finitimi Frank Wilson South Main Street Ralph Dailey North Park Street Thomas Bows Grafton Street W. G. Edwards East College Street Carl Robinson Florida

Rise of the Van Sweringen brothers in railroad mergers

Washington note on Cleveland bachelors O P and M J Van Sweringen who built a railroad empire worth multiple lines. They own five railroads with a sixth in stake and push a four-system eastern merger. The piece names key figures like Loree Crowley Atterbury Willard shaping the merger talks.

Washington Cleveland O. P M. J. van Sweringen New York Central Baltimore and Ohio van Sweringens Nickel Plate Railroad Chesapeake and Ohio Erie Pere Marquette Buffalo Rochester P.sburgh Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Leonore F. Loree Delaware & Hudson D& KE Patrick E. Crowley W. W. Atterbury Pennsylvania Daniel F. Willard Baltimore & Ohio

Dole Winner In Endurance Flight

Martin Jensen, winner of second prize in the Dole flight to Havrail, began today’s attempt to break the world endurance flight record at Roosevelt Field New York. Several filers planned to start in favorable weather with clear skies and light wind. Official start time was 10 14 29 A M.

Roosevelt Field WN. Y Martin Jensen Havrail Jensen

Centralization reshapes Lorain county schools over decade

Lorain county saw per-student gains and teacher increases while school sites shrink. From 1919 to 1929 the count of teachers rose from 194 to 254 as enrollment grew from 4 603 to 6 778 across 46 schools, with remaining one room schools clustered in five townships and abandoned buildings repurposed. The push toward centralization accelerated after 1921, peaking 1921–1926, and continues with new East Carlisle school opening post Christmas vacation.

Pittsfield Township Russia Township Car- Hs] Township Amherst Township Elyria Township Lorain County East Carlisle County Board of Education

Court business picks up in common pleas court session

Eight cases were assigned today with six disposed by noon and another on the way to completion. Judge Thompson heard verdicts for Lounsborough v Lehman and Felix v Lorain Dry Goods with defendants winning in some, while three other civil actions were resolved or continued. A second docket saw four civil and four criminal cases, with two early jury verdicts and sentences for reckless driving and petit larceny. Assignment commissioners said eight more cases are set for tomorrow.

Common Pleas Court Charles Helmann W. B. Thompson HW. A. Lounsorough J. J. Lehman Lorain Dry Goods Company John Felix The Hardware Supply Company Ester Weinberg Benjamin Egner General Properties Company First Mortgage and Investment Company E. Davis Thomas Heyn John Krelicki A. R. Webber S. Grundstein George Simonsen Judicial Mill Marke Raich Joseph Edie Toledo Debs Snyder Albert Cook Charles Bauerline Charles Heiman Judson Jackson

Markets Cleveland Jen 30 Butter Eggs Poultry and Potatoes

Markets report from Cleveland notes butter extras at 50 1 2d2 1 2, eggs ranges 41 to 49 cents, poultry express stocks with Leghorns and ducks listed, potatoes priced by sack and variety, including Ohio New York round white Maine Green Mountain Idaho Russet Burbanks. Car poultry sells at 1 cent 3 pounds under express stock prices.

Cleveland Jen Express Ohio New York Maine Green Mountain Idaho

Market report from Cleveland hogs cattle and sheep

Cleveland market news shows hog receipts 3200 with prices 9.5 to 10.35 per 100 pounds for various weight ranges, packing sows 0.0 to 0.85. Cattle receipts 350 with steadiness. beef cows 7.50 to 8.50, vealers 15 to 19.50. Sheep receipts 1190 with steady market. fat lambs 1.65 to 1.75, cull lambs 1.35 to 1.45, fat ewes 3 to 9.00.

Cleveland

Toledo Hog and Cattle Market Report

Toledo dealers report hog receipts around 500 with prices 25 to 40 lower. heavies 900 to 950, mediums 990 to 1010, Yorkers 875 to 1000, good pigs 40 to 875. Calves receipts light and market steady. Sheep and lambs receipts light with steady market.

Toledo

Smoky Mountain Spring Activity Quiets After Earthquake

A recent earthquake caused the icy mountain springs of Smoky Mountain, North Carolina, to begin boiling and bubbling, signaling notable geological disturbance in the region. Local observers reported unusual surface activity and steam vents appearing along crestal ridges.

Smoky Mountain North Carolina

Ridgeville Grange Dance with Cook and Faxler Orchestra

Ridgeville Grange hosts a Friday evening dance featuring the Cook and Faxler Orchestra delivering live music for attendees seeking an upbeat community social.

Ridgeville Grange Cook & Faxler Orchestra

Loran Gas Vacation Set for Tomorrow in Valuation Case

In Columbus on January 30 the Public Utilities Commission is to set a permanent valuation for the Logan Gas Company as its rate-crease fight nears resolution. Attorneys for the company and opponents argued final oral pleas after the commission trimmed the claimed value by 10 million dollars in November. Cities opposing the rise joined the protest to block potential federal court escalation. J. E. Mullen led the company’s plea with support from Frreman Eagles ton and Peter R. Taylor, while Gren Be. Moues Jr. and city lawyers fielded rebuttals.

Columbus Public Utilities Commission Logan Gas Company J. E. Mullen Kane Frreman T. Eagleston Peter R. Taylor Toledo Gren* BE. Moues, Jr Wesley Grills Lorain James W. Miller Bucyrus

Elyria Clinic Open House Friday Night

The Elyria Clinic announces the opening of its new building at West Avenue and Second Street. The program begins at 7 30 p m Friday February 1 with addresses by Dr George W Crile and A L Garford followed by a building inspection.

Elyria Clinic West Avenue Second Street George W. Crile A. L. Garford

North Olmsted to Form Local Orchestra Next Week

The village plans a new orchestra opening to all residents with J M Back Elyria High School music head directing. First practice set for Monday evening Feb 6 at the Music studio stop 431-2. Marjorie Richards, Oberlin Conservatory graduate, joins the local school of music faculty assisting Lonnetta Lord in piano and violin. piano course enrollment reopened this week.

J. M. Back Elyria High School Oberlin Conservatory Marjorie Richards School of Music Miss Richards Lonnetta Lord

Jack Dempsey Says His Money Is Safeguarded in Trust

MIAMI BEACH Fla Jan 30 Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey said he has enough money for life and that it is protected in a trust fund not tied to fight promotion or investments He denied involvement with Tex Rickard Florida ventures stating he advanced 12500 to cover Sharkey demands which was later taken over by the Madison Square Corporation

Miami Beach Fla Jack Dempsey United Press Dempsey Jack Tex Rickard Florida Ventures Sharkey Madison Square Corporation

Prohibition Enforcement Cost Over 200 Million Since 1919

The government has spent more than 200 million dollars enforcing prohibition since 1919, highlighting the vast fiscal burden of the policy and its enduring financial impact on public coffers.

Elyria Eagles Dance Friday Nights

Elyria Eagles host weekly dances every Friday night at 50 cents per couple. All welcome to attend and join the community fun.

Elyria

Dancing at Cascade Pa Villion Nights Benches 80c

Dance nights at Cascade Pa Villion run every Tuesday and Saturday evening. Admission is 80 cents per couple.

Cascade Pavillion

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