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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1921
Page
5
Fragments describe performers and roles in a vaudeville context with mentions of actors like Ruth Edward Fiana and Roscoe Atlife of the Party and The Furnace. The passage alludes to lead roles and a humorous tone without clear events or dates.
Viola Dana stars as Madge Joy in Home Stuff at the Colonial, a well filmed story with engaging acting. Madge bonds with farmers, plans to settle away from the stage, and faces a dramatic turn when a troupe arrives, ending with an upbeat denouement.
A Baltimore and Ohio railroad detective, Hassel Schwartz, was knocked unconscious while observing hoboes boarding a freight train in South Chicago yards on Saturday. His wife and mother, who had returned from Chicago, reported he remained in serious condition in hospital. A rumor of an hobo attack circulated locally.
The article notes future generations will rely on film archives to witness the attire of women of this era and warns that sparking is excessive. It mentions advice to “Don’t Neglect Your Wife” and suggests a Reverend Meddler screening could spark local debate through unpopular votes in towns showing the film.
The column notes new film trends with titles like There Are No Villains and Is Life Worth Living featuring Eugene O Brien. It mentions Wise Husbands and Foolish Wives screening on screens sparking talk of subtitles and silent language. Elaine Hammerstein Nazimova and Ralph Ince linked to projects and rumors of upcoming seasons.
The McElewain Columbus Company obtained a common pleas court judgment this morning for 156.54 against John Galoggi of Lorain on a promissory note. The case cites a slogan about giving water a chance and a Blue Devil phrase.
Verne Cowan, aged 14, fell from a harmon on the Linus Ross farm south of Bucyrus and struck the manger suffering serious injuries. The incident occurred near the city and authorities began an investigation into the accident.
Ernest Jackson, wounded fourteen times in France with the First Division, and his bride walked from New York toward the Pacific. They halted in Indianapolis on their honeymoon hike, visiting the National Headquarters of the American Legion where Jackson enrolled 25 as a member and his wife joined the Women’s Auxiliary. It took 29 days to reach Indianapolis, with Jackson citing the trek as a health restorer.
Dr A T Grills of Lorain purchased the Devonian Springs Company property at a sheriff's sale. Grills was the only bidder and the land and building at Broadway and 20th street Lorain were included, appraised at $15,000.
Springfield detectives examine a woman’s outfit found along the Mad River west of the city. Miss Nellie Brennen, who reported her clothes stolen, said she was bathing and forced to stay under water until new garments arrived from home.
Deputies near Martins Ferry approached a camp housing Mexican railroad laborers searching for a stolen horse. They surrounded the area and recovered silks, satins, shoes and liquor indicating a robber’s cache. Two men were arrested. Blaine notes smoke nuisances from a factory town near National Road with tourist cars descending a long hill and brake smoke from unfamiliar drivers.
The Bucyrus city census of 1921 lists 21 boys in a grade segment from a 1520 report. The 1827 total records 2267 pupils of school age while 7920 shows 2228. The 3921 total lists 17157 boys and 1120 girls, while 12290 total shows 1102 boys and 1124 girls.
Waysen Buell recuperates at Elyria hospital for four weeks while visitors from Homer Vermillion and Elyria frequent the Craddock and Buell households. Mis. Nettie Craddock has eye surgery in Columbus and is recovering at home soon. Families from Cleveland Lodi and Columbus extend support and relate health and social visits.
The article records visits from Ed Kleinhans and family of Toledo to their aunt Mrs. Howard Stevens in Cleveland and notes E R Mennell of Los Angeles as a caller at C J Behnke home. Mrs M J Walker hosted sister Mrs J E H Rundle from Columbus and Clarence Adams with family from Cleveland along with Mr and Mrs Fuller and family from Grand Rapids bringing baskets as a surprise to AY J.
Flushing reports plans for an American Legion post celebration with athletic events and daytime activities. The program includes a focus on miners and a charity evening gathering.
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