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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1928
Page
3
Milne Avenhouse of Lorain sues Louise Deichmann of Lorain for 10000 alleging repeated public slander claiming Minnie Avenhouse was imprisoned in Switzerland damaged her reputation. the filing marks a record day for suit entries in the clerk's office.
Nicholas P. Muhar of Cleveland sues Leona Ross of Lorain alleging she drove her car into Muhar’s grocery store in Cleveland. Windows were smashed and his wife Mary P. Muhar was knocked against a wall. He seeks $7,500 damages for her injuries.
Rosanna Van Horn files for divorce stating alleged striking and cursing by William Van Horn and that she must support herself. The couple married on April 19 1927 and have no children.
Margaret E Bohoric and Stephen W Bohoric of Lorain sue Irene Y for breach after signing a contract to buy property and furnishings, making payments, and having storm doors and window screens stolen by the defendant totaling 120 dollars. they seek recovery of 120 dollars.
Jennie Goline sues for 10000 claiming a collision on May 6 in Lorain caused by Arnold Friedle. The auto she rode in with her husband was struck at the corner of Lexington Avenue and 14th Street, Lorain, throwing her onto the sidewalk and inflicting serious injuries.
An appeal from justice court seeks 145 60 in favor of Tillman Street. Wenldeman Company of Cleveland sues William Mischka Amherst restaurant owner for 163 alleging an insufficient funds check. Anna Currant sues Clarence W and Edna M Jones for 2765 46 in arrears on property bought in Sheffield township and seeks sale if unpaid. Nathan Berger Lorain sues for 210 rent on a stareroom occupied by Taufie and Mahaba Faron on Broadway Lorain.
Two men from the southern part of the county filed declarations of candidacy for state representative, pending Republican primaries on Aug. 14. P. H. Rogers of Graf ton township and Eugene F. Babcock of Rochester township had already announced their candidacies.
The Board of County Commissioners approved the construction of the Powdermaker Ditch in the north end of the county, directing plans for the new drainage channel to improve water management and prevent flooding in Avon Village.
The Elyria Y M C A begins several upgrades including pool cleaning and painting this week with reopening likely Saturday. An enlargement to the boys shower room and full building repainting are planned as part of summer improvements.
Two abandoned vehicles were found late last night and placed in the city pound. One is a Ford touring car with license number 8-330 and the other a Ford coupe with Mcenae number 683-298.
Buick sedan owned by Sam Deutsch of 354 Oxford Avenue was stolen from the court house late Tuesday night. License number 2 650.
Amherst June 6 The eighth grade of St Joseph parochial school will hold commencement at the opera house Tuesday evening June 12 with a play and eleven diplomas to be awarded. Enrolled are Virginia Wesbecher Mary Drodowski Minnie Attie Esther Joseph Alberta Davis Theresa Obziniski Jean Gambish Walter Krek Theodore Solach Richard Krutch Farrell Finnegan and Mrs Sarah Spencer.
A common pleas court awarded $1000 to L A Hastings as administrator of Laurel Hastings estate after the Cleveland Lorain Sandusky Bus Co. was found liable for the death of Hastings on March 22 1926. Judge A R Webber granted judgment without a jury in the suit originally filed for $5000.
Elyria safety service director John N Edt announced the city must appoint a new police officer soon. M P Grubb was discharged from the force for unsatisfactory services after a probation ending June 3, leaving eighteen officers. another officer is deemed necessary.
Funeral services for Mrs Emma Brunger are set for Friday afternoon at 2 00 from the Sudro Funeral Home with Rev W C Fowler officiating. Burial will follow in North Ridge Cemetery.
Ben Stepulkoshi died at his daughter's residence 156 Huron Street after a three month illness. He leaves a daughter Mrs P B Kilmerah of Huron Street a son in Europe Stephen and five grandchildren. Funeral services set for 9 00 Saturday morning at Holy Cross Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
The article describes the plan to resume the journey to Brisbane with Captain Kingsford Smith and Ulm leading the Southern Cross flight. American aviators Warner and Lyon join the group, and potential sites for a longer runway near Naselat beach are discussed to accommodate the tri-motor Fokker after its long California flight.
Debates over the 1920 Republican nomination show factions backing Coolidge Hoover Lowden and Dawes. Some fear a draft by eastern delegates at Kansas City while others expect Weaver to win. A man from the Isle of Man also announces a pedometer powered wristwatch invention.
Internal ailments of treas, like those of human beings, are now being diagnosed and studied with the help of X ray. Society of St. Joseph's Catholic Church scheduled for last evening was postponed because of the weather until further notice.
Lorain Ohio June 6 United States Immigration Officer W H Flint of Cleveland investigates Miss Ivy Reynolds alleged British subject who came from Canada four years ago to visit her parents and has lived in the United States since. It is charged Reynolds entered the country without a passport.
Mrs Edwin Kirby Mrs Nadine Matts Rice and Mrs Nellie M Hill will speak at the Union Institute of the Brownhelm Kipton and Henrietta W C T U program at Henrietta Center on Thursday starting at 9 00 and continuing through the day.
Miss Alice Gray, Miss Doris Leitner lead a long list of principals teachers and pupils named across multiple townships and villages such as Browhelm Camden Columbia Eaton Grafton and Huntington with many others noted by name. The article catalogs teaching staff and students by district noting positions and attendees in terse entries.
A fragmented newspaper snippet notes that eighteen new members joined the Elytia chapter at the close of a meeting. A speaker criticizes criminal and corporate disregard for public welfare and cites a quote about criminals and personal habits to urge virtue.
Felstead won the 148th Derby at Epsom in front of King George and Queen Mary as Flamingo finished second and Black Watch third. Nineteen ran with Felstead at 8 33 1 odds. Flamingo 9 2 and Black Watch 33 1. Wragg rode Felstead for his first Derby victory amid a field noted for notables and non-starters. The race time tied the record at 2 minutes 3% seconds, set by Call Boy last year.
South Carolina Republicans announced at the national committee hearings that they settled their four contested at large delegates with Lowden sympathies. Tennessee and Georgia contests were also addressed with seating decisions for Hoover delegates and split votes. The committee seated H R Church and L H Bramer in Tennessee as well as R P Hanfstetler and L H Crawford in Georgia with half votes each.
Lorain June 6 Dr Stephen Mahon director of Toledo University will give the remarks at the annual Lorain high school commencement exercises where 169 students will receive diplomas. This marks the second largest class in the school's history.
Joseph A. Spitzig was awarded 12500 by Cuyahoga County commissioners for injuries from an elevator accident while serving as a juror. The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the decision, aligning with the common pleas court and reversing the county appeals court. The legislature allowed moral obligation payments up to 15000. George D. Hile sought an injunction but failed. Nfile’s action was unsuccessful.
New York on June 6 reports Nash Packard and Hupp agreeing to merge with official confirmation pending. Stocks rose sharply on the news, with Detroit interests driving heavy buying in all three issues. A separate study notes a possible link between coal smoke gas and the common cold.
Charies Billman, Longford aye nius, was fined 200 and costs in police court Tuesday night by Mayor James A Hewitt after being found guilty of minor possession. He was arrested Saturday on Chapple street with a pint of liquor. arraigned Monday morning he pleaded not guilty. Bond for appearance was fixed at 500.
On June 6 Cleveland market reports list prices for potatoes from Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota at 2.65 per 110-120 pound sacks, Idaho russet Bur banks at 2.15, Florida Hastings 4.25 per barrel, South Carolina barrel at 3.75, 150 pound bags at 3. Butter tablets quoted at 45 to 47 cents, extras 42 3-4 to 44 5-4, prints 1 to 3 cents above. Eggs listed as extras 33 cents per dozen, extra firsts 31, firsts 27 to 28, ordinary 27 cents. Poultry prices include heavy broilers 40, leghorns 32 to 35 cents, heavy fowls 27, medium stock 27, leghorns 22 to 24, old roosters 15 to 16, old ducks 21 to 24, geese 16 to 17 cents. Car fowls about a cent lower.
Chicago and Cleveland market notices show steady to mixed quotes for poultry wheat corn oats rye barley and seeds. Hog receipts and price ranges, cattle calves sheep with top and bulk prices across weight classes and fat lambs and ewes noted.
On June 6 in Columbus produce district trading was active with prices listed for cabbage carrots lettuce leaf peas pineapples potatoes tomatoes and watermelons. Notable figures include cabbage crate 32.50 2.765 and pineapples crate 3.00 4.25 with other regional items shown in varied per unit and crate formats.
Toledo June 6 market report shows hogs steady with weights 750 to over 1000 pounds at 9.50 to 9.90, workers 9.60 to 9.90, good loads 37.75 to 48.25. Cattle light demand in light consignments, calves and lambs steady with light receipts.
TOLEDO June 6 Wheat cash No 2 red 178 and 1.79 Rye cash No 2 139. Other grains and seeds unchanged.
Minneapolis grain prices and shipments listed for June 4 with no changes in flour shipments at 39,095 barrels. Wheat trends show No. 1 northern at 1.49 3-4 for July and 1.40 3-4 for Sept, with Sept futures at 1.41 5-8. Corn No. 3 yellow priced 1.01 to 1.02, oats No. 3 white at 61 1-4 to 62 3-4 cents, and flax No. 1 at 2.33 to 2.38.
The new library stacks at Star vard University are fully welded into a complete steel framework that forms an independent structure separate from the building walls, creating a self contained core for shelving and access.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on June 6 1932 Harry Gallagher a 32 year old former city policeman died in a hospital after being shot by Thomas Zych a 35 year old man who suddenly went insane while working on Lackawanna railroad shops. Zych wounded Gallagher then killed himself. Both men had long been friends and were cleaning locomotive flues when the mental break occurred.
Bay Village residents report family trips to Batavia New York and Washington with relatives from Lakewood Kenosha and Bassett Road. Alumni banquet at Carnegie Hall Cleveland honors Park View School seniors of 1928. ME Ladies Aid luncheon and Dorcas class meeting held with plans for a June 15 picnic. Reading club banquet at Lakewood Club highlights program. Community updates include illness and health concerns for J Seitz and J Firkin with improvements noted for Chas Shaw.
Gottlieb H Knott and S D Aul transfer to Magdolna Eldhauzer in Highland Park, including lot 7 and sub lot 18. National Tube Company transfers to O A Hafely sub lots 2539 and 2640 in Sheffield subdivision 4. C C Monroe to J F Gundy a 19 lot sequence in Rowellyn Beach allotment. BE E McClaflin to Louise A McClaflin half interest in 107 acre farm in Huntington township. Mike Walcko to Cornelius Wallymyer lot 2228 in Sheffield fourth subdivision. All transfers show nominal sums in Lorain area.
New furniture for Court Room Three was installed this morning as the room nears completion. The court room follows a recent library move with the law library now on the third floor, which has been fitted with several cozy library rooms.
Oberlin police report a gasoline station on Prospect and West Lorain was broken into in the early hours. The cash drawer and safe were rifled but owner Clyde MacDonald says all money was removed except for a few dollars in change. Entry was gained by jimmying a front window. no suspects identified.
The Cleveland and Southwestern Railway and Light Company add two trolleys between Cleveland Oberlin and Wellington. One leaves Cleveland at 10 15 a m and arrives Oberlin 12 01 pm, another leaves Oberlin 1 95 p m arriving Cleveland 2 80 p m. The 9 05 trolley Oberlin to Elria is discontinued. The 6 25 9 m Cleveland to Wellington now arrives Wellington 2 25 a m. The 1 45 Wellington car now leaves 2 15 and the 3 45 car at 4 15. Connections improve with Pig Four train No 46.
Oberlin College to host its eighty fifth commencement exercises with the two oldest living graduates present. George W Andrews and Mrs S M Penfield will attend. Andrews lives with his nephew in Oberlin and Penfield's home is in New York City. Alumni Day will be Monday, June 18.
All auxiliary members are requested to meet at the corner of Howe Street and Middle Street at 2 p.m. to attend the funeral for Walter Alien.
Members of the Drug Bugle Corps are to report at American Legion headquarters at 1 30 Thursday to attend the military funeral of Walter Allen.
A Macon Georgia mother praises Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for transforming her 13 year old daughter’s health and urges others to use it. Another testimonial from an eighteen year old mother in Columns Ohio describes recovery from a run down condition after five years. Both women authorize use of their statements for testimonials and say they will answer letters.
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