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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1921
Page
5
The Little Clown, a Mary Miles Minter vehicle at the American Theater, blends circus atmosphere with Avery Hopwood style. The cast features Minter as Pat, supported by Neely Edwards, with a lively circus backdrop of animals and daring acts.
After several productions featuring black and brown transformations, local admirers welcomed the return of her natural blonde curls, marking a notable change in appearance and public reception.
Lorain County Automobile club begins preparations to issue ownership certificates for all auto owners. C. M. Williams says filing and certifying start August first, with a large workload. club members urged to apply promptly, especially members eligible for the free service. Columbus post office year figures show $40,000 increase in business over prior year, total watermarked at 1,915,958.21, with pay raises and new hires planned but not guaranteed.
Harrison Brace of Carlisle Township on Indian Hollow Road presented three stalks of ensilage corn reaching ten feet three inches, with a likely final height over eleven feet, marking the largest field corn in the area this season. Residents recall no better year for corn.
Fire statistics show nationwide losses of 1 416 375 000 with Elyria contributing 24 325 78. Bates lists numerous fire safety rules, urging prompt reporting of dangers, proper storage of flammables, safe ash disposal, use of safety matches, approved roof coverings, and avoidance of open flames near combustibles. He cautions not to obstruct streets, not to park near hydrants, and to educate households on fire alarms and extinguishers.
Announcement from this area confirms the marriage of Miss Gail Worcester, formerly of Amherst and a graduate of local grade schools, to T. D. Foster of Lakewood. The ceremony occurred June 20, but local notice arrived here only recently.
A large crowd gathered for the burial service in the afternoon with private rites at home and a public service at St. Peter's Church. The deceased had suffered nine weeks of illness after a longer period of health decline.
Mr and Mrs A R Tolfurst and their son Kenneth departed for Lakeside to spend several days. Albert Smith of Cleveland visited his parents the HO Smiths over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Clarence Purcell and daughter are on a motor trip through Michigan.
In Sistersville Clarence Richeson, a street car conductor, received 2200 volts of electricity but endured without injury and stayed at his post.
Wheat hit a dollar per bushel for the first time since before the war as local elevators posted the price on Tuesday. New wheat was expected to arrive on the market today. James Jahmes died in Wheeling hospital from injuries suffered at work in a local mine.
Mrs. Maud Miller of Magadore near Akron says Tanlac transformed her severe stomach trouble and loss of appetite. She reports gaining twenty pounds and now feels stronger and healthier, praising the medicine highly and urging neighbors to try it.
In Columbus a deputy sheriff named Mautz was shot during a highway hold‑up by two bandits as he refused to aid them. The incident occurred on the Wienerheimer road while he sat in an auto with Hansan Patterson. Mautz was treated at Grant hospital. A separate case reports Mrs Charles West saying her husband struck her with a steel bullet in Martiss Ferry. police seek West, described as Romanian.
Improved roads in Crawford county cost 1 611 797.24 under construction or authorized. On July 22 the state highway director in Columbus will receive bids for seven miles of paved roads south of Bucyrus, tolling 450 066, to insure a fully paved north and south road across the county. Completion brings east to one west boundary paving.
The advertisement promotes Holland-Made Pipeless Furnaces with complete installation at $170.09. It highlights options including a pipeless system with one recistor and a Folland Improved Pipeless with a warm air register and separate flues. It promises quality and guarantee from the Holland Company.
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