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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1926
Page
2
The report describes Phil Flood, once a candy store operator near the Merthe Dry Goods Store, as recalled by schoolchildren from 35 years ago. The piece notes the disappearance of Flood and reflects on how his cane dies brightened school tasks for generations who are now parents.
Phil Flood, 103 years old, a survivor of the 42nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, reflects on Civil War hardships and his eye injuries. Born in New York, raised in Cleveland, he settled in Elyria near the river and recalls enlistment in 1861 under Colonel Garfield with Captain Howe in Camp Chase.
The piece recounts Phil Flood born around 1839 joined the Army at 19, served with the Army of Ohio and Army of Tennessee, endured several battles from 1862, suffered eye injury, discharged November 13, 1862. postwar he ran a candy store, then real estate, now retired with a pension. He is a member of Richard Allen Post Elyria Ohio 65 and has a large family including grandchildren. He attributes his survival to faith noting a calm philosophy and dedication to his country.
Tuesday events include lectures with Dorothy Hawley and Edward Miller guests. Wednesday visits dominate with Fay Hart our Elyria guest at Mrs. Will Clapp's. Mrs. Adeline Beaver hosts dinner. W E A installs officers at the K of P. prizes awarded for Progresive Pedro game. McMillans plan Vermilion summer home. remark on modern girls and sewing skills.
Beniamino Gigi of the Metropolitan Opera announced he would sing in Detroit on May 6 after cancelling a concert engagement in Detroit due to threats. Parishioners of Rev. Dr. S Parkes Cadman celebrated his 35 years in ministry at Central Congregational Brookline with a $15 000 gift from church and families. A British seaman aboard a Ghent harbor ship died after a mosquito bite and a Manchester court ruled ship owners liable to pay his widow 1500 pounds in compensation.
Social calendar items from La Grange recount visits by Mr. Henry Hyer of Delaware Ohio and later guests from Lakewood Akron and Medina. W C T U meeting plans union service at M E church with two out of town speakers Leon Mosher and son. A Washington birthday address by President Coolidge noted. Next pedro party set for March 5 with potluck.
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