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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1929

Page

7

Woman shoots priest in Canton church murder case

Mrs. Mary Guerrier, 27, pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in Canton Ohio for the shooting of Rev. Joseph Riccardi, 32, after mass at St Anthony's Catholic church. She claimed the priest mistreated her daughter and was held for the grand jury. Parishioners detained her after five shots rang out in the vestibule as Riccardi left the sanctuary.

Canton Mary Guerriers Joseph Riccardi Riccardi St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Mary Guerrier Joseph . Riccardi St. Anthony’s JaHan Father Riccardi

Robin Fights Its Reflection in Window Scene

L. D. Wilson of 112 Eastern Heights Boulevard reports a robin at his home has spent two days battling its reflection in a garage window. The bird pursues an apparent rival, pecking and fluttering as onlookers watch the curious daily duel.

Robin L. D. Wilson Eastern Heights Boulevard

Eight Fire Calls In One Day At Central Station

Central Fire Station logged its eighth alarm today at 2 15 p m to extinguish a fence fire at 611 West avenue. Engine Company No 1 responded while Company No 1 had earlier fought a grass fire at the corner of Columbus and St Clair streets. Fire Chief W N Bates noted the blaze activity could set a new record, with a record of about ten calls previously standing.

Central Fire Station West Avenue Columbus St. Clair W. N. Bates

Old Town play to tour Elyria for benefit

The Grafton talent group that staged Welcome to the Old Town last November in Grafton will perform it in Elyria on Tuesday night March 12 as a benefit for a paralyzed former Grafton man. All proceeds go to him with expenses donated. The cast includes Floyd Yost Edna Alghram Alfred Alghram Jim Rourke Sol Pepper Rita Bessing Mrs Courtney Jones Clarence Whitney Robert Heath Gladys Hillier.

Old Town Grafton Elyria Lorain Medina Milan Dover Cleveland

Americanization Association to Meet in March

The Ely tia Americanization Association will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday March 12 at 415 PM at Mr Chamberlain's office in the Turner building.

Americanization Association Elytia Americanization Association

Local Lorain Couples Appear In Court Record

A Justice of the Peace process lists Carl Sage a Lorain bookkeeper and Pauline Moore 21 of Lorain with Rev Siward as associated parties. Raymond Marsh 21 Elyria a body builder and Nellie Karkalla 21 Kipton with Rev Redhead. Harry McClellan 23 Lorain la borer and Rebecca Gatewood 21 Lorain.

Carl Sage Lorain Pauline Moore Siward Raymond Marsh Elyria Nellie Karkalla Kipton Redhead Harry McClellan Rebecca Gatewood

Improvements and investigations urged for orphan institution

Governor Cooper announced a sixty day investigation into improvements and betterments needed to bring the orphan institution to the highest state of efficiency for the orphans in state care. The finding will be reported to Governor Cooper, Raymond C. Ingersoll of Warren, Ohio commander of the mission, and Judge Charles Schaher of Bucyrus, Ohio. Thompson conducted a separate inquiry into conditions in the Philippine Islands during the Coolidge era.

Cooper Raymond C. Ingersoll Warren Ohio Sion Charles Schaher Bucyrus Thompson Philippina Islands Coolidge

Suit filed against road building co over truck charges

W. J. Graver of Lorain filed suit against the Road Building Company of South Amherst seeking 168 dollars and 75 cents for the use of his truck. The action names the defendant as owing the amount, reflecting a civil claim filed in local court.

Road Building CO W. J. Graver Lorain Road Building Company of South Amherst

Mrs Martin Drops Assault Charge In Court

Rudolph Martins wife appeared with four witnesses to prosecute him for assault and battery. He had been in county jail since Saturday. Upon seeing him she reconsidered and said she would take him home. The justice ordered payment of costs and releasing them.

Rudolph Martin Court of Justice S. J. George Justice George Rudolph

Sixtieth Fire Call Of Year At Central Station

Central Fire Station reports the sixtieth fire call of 1929 at 11 30 this morning a still alarm to extinguish a grass fire behind 303 Adams Street The fire was put out with brooms and water Earlier at 9 30 Hose Company No 1 answered a still alarm a grass fire north of Cleveland Street west of Abbey Road outside city limits and the crew returned without a full trip.

Central Fire Station Adams Street Cleveland Street Abbey Road

Smalls Blaze on Roof at 104 Spruce Street

Sparks from a burning chimney at 104 Spruce Street, home of Thomas Drage, triggered a fire alarm at 7 57 am. Engine Company No. 3 and Hose Company No. 1 responded as shifts changed. Shingles on the porch roof were ignited by sparks and were extinguished with buckets of water. Damage was slight.

Thomas Drage Spruce Street Central Fire Station Drage

North Ridgeville Girl Scouts Visit Elyria

North Ridgeville girl scouts led by Miss Ruth Dunham toured Elyria on Saturday visiting the central fire station to inspect firefighting gear and hear lectures, then stopped by the Chronicle-Telegram to view Saturday’s press run.

North Ridgeville Scouts North Ridgeville Ruth Dunham Elyria Central Fire Station Chronicle-Telegram

Pleads Not Guilty To Liquor Charge In Oberlin

Owen Smith of Oberlin pleaded not guilty in common pleas court to a liquor possession charge. The case was continued until Saturday after a raid at his home at midnight Saturday found liquor remains and many empty cans and bottles in the rear yard.

Owen Smith Oberlin Common Pleas Smith

Garage Hold-Up Reported In Dover Center

Dover Center police were notified Saturday afternoon that a local garage was held up. A minute description of the suspect was given, and the robber reportedly fled in a green car striped with yellow.

Holdup Dover Center

Local Man Sentenced to Ten Days for Court Contempt

Lewis Caywood received ten days in jail after a contempt of court finding connected to a divorce case filed by Hazel Caywood. Judge W B Thompson presided over the sentence.

Lewis Caywood Hazel Caywood Caywood W. B. Thompson

Bank sues over 525 dollars on two notes in Rochester case

The Third National Bank of New London files suit against Catherine and Charles Riebe alleging they owe 525 on two promissory notes and seeks foreclosure of two mortgages on property in Rochester village.

Third National Bank of New London Catherine Charles Riebe Rochester Village

Truck Abandoned After Theft Recovered in La Porte

Ford truck stolen from East avenue and Second street Saturday afternoon was recovered abandoned by city authorities in La Porte. John Wilhelm Oberlin reported the theft to police before the vehicle was found.

East Avenue Second Street la Porte John Wilhelm Oberlin

Bicycles Recovered Behind West Avenue Shoe Shop

A police officer found two bicycles in the rear of a West Avenue shoe shop at 4 a.m. today. The bikes were taken to police headquarters. One bike was red with white trim, the other tan with red trim.

Avenas

Auto theft report: stolen car found on Harrison street

A car stolen near the Lodi street bridge was recovered later on Harrison Street. The thief had replaced a missing tire with a different, likely 014, wheel.

Lodi Street Bridge Harrison Street

Divorce Granted for Kathryn Jones and Morrison Jones

Kathryn Jones was granted a divorce from Morrison Jones on grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. The plaintiff was awarded custody of their minor child.

Kathryn Jones Morrison Jones

Judgment Granted Against Cerba for $13,523.96

H. S&S. Squire, acting as executor, was granted a judgment of thirteen thousand five hundred twenty three dollars and ninety six cents against Joseph Cerba. The ruling confirms the creditor's claim and outlines the awarded amount in the court order.

H. S&s. Squire Joseph Cerba

Tire Co Gets Judgment Against Alfred Peterman

The Michelin Tire Company secured a court judgment for 1166.18 dollars against defendant Alfred Peterman.

Findley To Talk To Campers

G B Findley will be the principal speaker at the annual YMCA Campers Reunion to be held Friday evening at the YMCA. John D Sickkinen announced final plans after a Saturday planning meeting. The dinner bugle call is set for 6 30 pm with camp song singing and a leaders stunt led by Carl Wagner. Plans for Camp Isssee kes operation this summer will be announced at the reunion.

G. B. Findley John D. Sickkinen Association Carl Wagner Iss-see-kes

Man Interferes in Family Row Ends Up Injured

Alonzo Esoxton and his wife fought in front of Roosevelt school at 5 am. Roscoe Pierce and Hubbard intervened, Esoxton wounded Pierce with a knife. Pierce treated at Memorial hospital for minor facial lacerations and released. Esoxton surrendered the knife to police claiming self defense.

Alonzo Esoxton Roosevelt School Roscoe Pierce Hubbard Elstria Pierce Esaxion Memorial Hospital Northrup Street Esoxton

Forest fire halts spread as sheriff unit assists

The sheriff's department took on forest firefighting duties Sunday night near Elyria avenue between here and Lorain to curb a blaze that destroyed a Ford car and a large tree. The car struck the tree and burst into flames. Firefighters could not locate the driver. The deputy force mainly cleared debris and prevented spread to nearby brush.

Sheriff's Dept Sheriff’s Department Elyria Avenue Here Lorain

Prohibition Law Divides Statesmen On Jones Act

The Anti-Saloon League and its leaders argue the Jones law shows the administration means business and deters bootleggers, with early reports claiming a wholesome effect. Opponents warn penalties are draconian and could spur bootleggers to shoot their way to freedom, while some officials remain cautious about long term impact.

Association Against the Net Drys F. Scott McBride Anti-Saloon League League McBride

Markets Cleveland Produce Butter and Potatoes Prices

Cleveland markets report butter prices with extras and firsts across lots 51-53 and 43 1-4 50 1-4. Seconds and extras listed with various lot numbers. Poultry items including heavy fowls leghorns ducks and geese with price ranges. Potatoes priced per 150-pound sacks and 100-pound bags with regional varieties and home grown sacks. Florida new potatoes quoted per barrel. One-cent under express stock noted for Caz poultry.

Cleveland Caz Poultry York State Michigan Florida

Cleveland Livestock Market Report for Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Cleveland Ohio March 11 hogs receipts 4500 market steady with classes listed by weight. 250-350 lb hogs 1175 1200, 200-256 lb 1199 1225, 160-200 lb 1175 1192, 130-160 lb 1050 1095, 99-130 lb 1025 1095. Cattle receipts 1400 calves 90, beef steers 1250 1235, yearlings and heifers 16 25, beef cows 800 909, cutters 690 700, vealers 1550 1906. Sheep receipts 1100 market steady to 25 cents lower, fat lambs 195 1725, cull lambs 140 350, fat ewes 206 zest.

Cleveland Livestock Cleveland

Toledo Livestock Market Report March 11

Toledo Ohio receipts totaled about 500 with a 50 to 60 cent rise. Heavies moved 1150 to 1173, mediums 1175 to 1200. yorkers 1000 to 1185, good pigs 1000 to 1050. Calves light, market steady. Sheep and lambs receipts light, market steady.

Toledo

Fourteen Dockets in Common Pleas Court Actions

Forty four defendants named in a partition suit filed Saturday by Earl C. Taylor estate of the late Robert H. Elison. Viola I Bracken sues George S Bellfoy and others to settle her share. National Neon Inc secures 1101.20 cognovit note judgment against Parquale Giardina. Leona Whittaker seeks divorce from Joseph H Whittaker married Oct. 1927 with one child.

Common Pleas Court Earl C. Taylor Robert H. Elison Viola I. Bracken George ,S. Bellfoy the National Neon, Inc Common Pleas Parquale Giardina A. R. Webber Leona Whittaker Joseph H. Whittaker

Auto Club Opposes Gas Tax Hike in Lorain County

Henry Miller secretary of the Lorain County Automobile Club voiced opposition to Sullivan’s gasoline tax bill raising the levy to four cents a gallon. State reps Rogers and Summers have been asked to vote against it as the measure faces a Wednesday hearing before the House highways committee. The Ohio State Automobile Association, of which the club is a member, contends the bill serves material interests and contractors and cites no need for extra tax.

Lorain County Automobile Club Henry Miller P. H. Rogers C. R. Summers Lorain County Affiler House Ccal Club Ohio State Automobile Association Sullivar

Oberlin loses in first indoor track meet at Ypsilanti

Oberlin Yeomen fell 84 to 14 at Michigan State Normal in Ypsilanti in Oberlin's season opener. Barnes led with two seconds in the 25 yard dash and the low hurdles as Oberlin showed no firsts in the meet. Construction progresses on two new South Main blocks as Klermund prepares a new building south of his plant. Cleveland Symphony Orchestra concert set for Finney chapel with modern composers featured. Dean Graham spoke at Union Lenten service on The Gospel of the Cross.

Oberlin Oberlin Yeomen Michigan State Normal College Ypsilanti Mich Yeomen Ypsi Barnes South Main Street Bailey Jones and Jacksons’ Florist Shop Town Hall Klermund Cleveland Symphony Orchestra Nikolai Sokoloff Finney Chapel Fivelius Turina Borodine Tschaikowsky Myra Hess Thomas W. Graham United Church Chhoir Grieg Herbert Harroun Conservatory

Oberlin club briefs and lodge meeting notice

The Oberlin literature department of the Woman's club meets tomorrow at 3 PM with Mrs. C. H. Dudleys at 163 West College. The Oberlin Masonic Lodge holds its regular meeting tomorrow night. Mrs. Hattie Reed, mother of Charlies Reed of North Main, has moved from Indianapolis for health reasons. Mrs. Anna Hall of South Pleasant Street is recovering from pleurisy. Thomas Bows remains at home on Grafton Street due to illness.

Oberlin Woman's Club C. H. Dudleys West College Street Oberlin Masonic Lodge Hattie Reed Charlies Reed North Main St Oberlinrom Indianapolis Anna Hall South Pleasant Street Thomas Bows Grafton Street

Algiers Pursues University City Model Inspired by Sorbonne

Algiers has begun drafting a University City concept modeled after Paris Sorbonne aims. The plan envisions a centralized campus integrating education research and cultural institutions to elevate higher learning in the capital.

Algiers Sorbonne Paris

Four Face Mayor On Liquor Charges

Weekend liquor sprees brought four men before Mayor James A. Hewitt on intoxication charges. Joe Minnick Perry court pled guilty and fined five dollars and costs. Paul Sairen 251 West River street and John Fredericks West Bridge street also pled guilty and received five dollar fines plus costs. William Linder Second street was fined ten dollars and costs for intoxication and had five dollars suspended on condition he replace a broken window at a Lodi street restaurant.

James A. Hewitt Joe Minnick Perry Court Paul Sairen West River Street John Fredericks West Bridge Street Willianm Linder Second Street Hewitt Linder Lodi Street

Trustees Discuss Intertownship Road Plan

Trustees from Henrietta and Brownhbeim townships met in the county commissioners office to discuss a new intertownship road. Plans were not available today as the trustees plan to draft a resolution with road specifications and present it to the commissioners soon.

Henrietta Brownhbeim County Commissioners Office

Death of Mrs. Jane Mason Arrives for Funeral in Elyria

The body of Mrs. Jane Mason, who died in California, will arrive in Elyria Tuesday at 7 PM and be taken to Nichols Funeral Home. She is survived by two children, seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, a sister Emma Squires and a brother A Munuhing. A Church of Christ member and Grange affiliate, services are set for Thursday at 2 PM at Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will be in Murray Ridge Cemetery.

Jane Mason California Elyria Nichols Funeral Home A. W. Mason West Ridge O. B. Squires Los Angeles Emma Squires A. Munuhing Church of Christ of City Pomona Grange State National Grange Fowler Murray Hdge

Change Vacation Schedule For Policemen

The city approves a new police vacation schedule to ensure full protection in summer and beyond. Starting April 1, the period extends until all officers have taken vacations. Safety Director Efdt and Police Chief Stankard support the shift from May to September to a longer coverage window.

Safety Service John N. Efdt Polles E. J. Stankard Efdt

Dymond Sues Hines for Farm Accounting in Wellington

John Dymond files suit against George Hines seeking court order for an accounting of an agreement regarding a 140 acre farm in Wellington township.

John Dymond George Hines Wellington Township

Bufalmaco Caricatures with Mouth Labels in 1330 Art

Italian painter Bufalmaco, active around 1330, drew caricatures and labeled the mouths of his figures with sentences, illustrating a playful and expressive approach to portraiture in medieval art.

Bufalmaco

Tuesday's Five Best Radio Features

A 1929 United Press radio features rundown lists programs for Eastern Time. At 7:08 p.m. the voter service by Women Voters appears via WBAF NHC. 8:00 p.m. the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on WLW WABC CBS. 9:00 p.m. Paul Whiteman’s orchestra on WEAF NBC. 11:09 p.m. Vaudeville hour with variety stars.

United Press Eastern Standard Time WBAF NHC WLW Cincinnat Cincinnati Symphony WABC CBS Paul Whiteman WEAF

Denison Ave Home Sale Announced by J H Dixon

Local realtor J H Dixon announced the sale of a Colonial home on Denison Avenue built by Earl Beal to Mrs Mary Karet Purdum a teacher at Elyria High School. Possession expected about March 25.

J. H. Dixon Denison Avenue Earl Beal Mary Karet Purdum Elyria High School Purdum

Kuhn Sues Wassily Over Lorala Property Partition

Margaret Kuhn files a partition suit against Julia Wassily and others seeking court distribution of Lorala property under the will provisions.

Margaret Kuhn Julia Wassily

Dancing at Cascade Tuesday Nite Dance Night

A Cascade event invites couples to a dance on Tuesday night March 12 with an entry price of 50 cents per couple.

Cascade

Norsworthy Infant Dies in New London Former Elyria resident

John W. Norsworthy infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley W. Norsworthy of New London and formerly of Elyria, died at home Sunday March 10 aged nine months and 10 days. He is survived by his parents sister Donnamae brother Dudley Jr. and grandparents Mr. and Mrs H Vogelsong. Funeral at grandparents home on Oberlin road Tuesday at two. Burial in Kidselawn cemetery.

John W. Norsworthy Dudley W. Norsworthy New London Elyria D. W. Norsworthy Donnamae Dudley, Jr H. Vogelsong Lttle Oberlin Road Kidselawn Cemetery

Robson Rites Set for Geneva Woman

Mrs Lissie H Robson of Grafton died at 4:00 am Monday in Community Hospital Geneva Ohio aged 61 Funeral services will be held at Webster funeral parlors in Geneva at 2 30 Wednesday afternoon Burial with services at the grave Laporte cemetery at 2 00 Thursday afternoon

Lissie H. Robson Grafton Liasie H. Robson Geneva Ohio Webster Funeral Laporte

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