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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1931
Page
4
Dayton, Ohio story reports Edward Coy, 23, shot and killed by patrolman after a gun battle at Norman Barlow home. Berger claims self defense, says Coy fired first. Authorities investigate the incident and motives as details emerge.
An old advertisement advises a home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises. Mix Parmint double strength with hot water and sugar, take a tablespoon four times daily. The mixture is claimed to relieve headaches, open clogged nostrils, ease breathing, and stop throat drainage.
Police say Coy armed with a pistol attacked at Barlow’s home, then later on the street threatened Berger. Berger entered the house to discuss trouble, Coy reportedly began shooting, hitting Coy who died en route to hospital. Barlow fired three times but missed.
Two robbers forced Abe Scherer’s 18 year old son Max to open the store safe in Dayton Ohio last night after he secured the premises. They escaped in a waiting car with about $1500 in receipts from three days. A broken lock and unidentified confederates are reported.
A resident on Ford Avenue told police the garage lock was broken off but nothing inside appeared disturbed.
The Elyria Degree team joined the Sandusky parade yesterday to help with the dedication of the new Eagles Lodge Home valued at $150,000. The Elyrians took part in the parade as part of the day’s events.
Miss May Ballentine, 41, was killed when a stalled car in which she rode was struck by a Big Four freight train at West Main Street crossing in New London. Driver Austin Brundage suffered minor injuries. four others escaped unharmed. Funeral services were held Sunday.
Joseph Castellini, former president of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks National Bank in Cincinnati, faces trial on charges of violating the National Bank Laws. He is accused of making false entries and reports to the comptroller of the currency and of misapplying bank funds.
A. C. Hardy of 241 Harwood Street reported tires and rims taken from his car on East Avenue at Third Street Saturday. Mrs. E. B. Thompson of 408 Ninth Street reported tires and rims stolen from her car on Third Street Saturday evening.
A Boston irrigation engineer outlines a plan for France to admit Mediterranean Sea water into the Sahara region. The proposal envisions piping desalinated water to arid zones to alleviate desert drought and support agricultural development.
A westbound freight derailed an eastbound train on the Pennsylvania line in Salineville C, causing 20 box cars to derail and two buildings to burn. Damages estimated at 100,000 dollars. Cars toppled into a basement, a stove overturned, and fires spread before firefighters halted the blaze. No injuries reported.
Milestones and local events include the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Earle W Kelner of Berkeley California on February 25 and a daughter Arlene Ray born to Mr and Mrs Elton Hurst at the home of her parents. Community notices cover church services parties meetings and social events with residents visiting Elyria Cleveland Oberlin and Well ington. Land value note: highest priced New York City land found in tiny strips valued at 72 million per acre.
A historical ad claims Cascarets stimulate appetite, ease bilious and gassy headaches, and activate bowels. It states the candy tablets strengthen bowels, can be taken as needed, and are sold for a dime in drug stores, suitable for adults and children.
Fire Chief John D Curtiss investigated a blaze that burned the guard house of the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home in Sandusky Ohio Three prisoners were rescued by Mansfield Reformatory trusties who lived nearby The loss was estimated at 300 dollars and state fire officials were to assist in the inquiry.
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