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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1929

Page

9

Man Shoots Friend Who Befriended Him in Canton

Alfred Davis, 20, circulation manager for the Canton Daily News, was critically wounded by Lloyd Hoover, 21, of Akron, after meeting at a Damascus girlfriend. Hoover rode with Davis toward Alliance, then allegedly drew a revolver and fired twice, knocked Davis unconscious, and fled toward Louisville before being captured. Davis pursued recovery with authorities filing charges against Hoover.

Canton Alfred Davis Alliance Canton Daily News Cox Highway Louisville Davis Good Samaritan Lloyd Hoover Akron Hoover Stark County Damascus Harrisburg

Death of Cleveland attorney linked to city graft probe

Wilfred A. Torrance, a 20 year old Cleveland attorney who helped trigger graft investigations into city land deals, died in Ream sanitarium. Reports say he feared for his life and sought a revolver permit which was refused. His testimony aided councilman Walz and tied to probes into councilman Gibbons and others. Officials declined to release details of his death.

Cleveland Wilfred A. Torrance Torrance Ream Ll. G. Corlett East Cleveland F. W. Walz William G. Gibbons Liston G. Schooley William E. Potter Alexis E. Meade Gibbons Sanitarium

Red Cross Flood Relief Funds Accepted Locally

The local American Red Cross chapter announced it is authorized to receive contributions for flood relief in the south. All money collected will be sent immediately to national headquarters and forwarded to Red Cross workers in the flooded district.

American Red Cross South Red Cross

Will Discuss Farm Aid Institutes In Ohio County

Ohio County Agents' Association directors plan a Columbus meeting Thursday to decide whether state aid farm institutes will be continued. C. E. Rowland, chairman, announces the plan and will travel to Columbus tonight to attend. If continued, the board will discuss institute types. In Cincinnati a boy, three, was killed after running into a street car yesterday evening.

Ohio County Agents’ Association Columbus C. E. Rowland State Association Rowland Elvrra

Phelps Denies Non Support Charge In Lorain

George Phelps of 2138 Washington Avenue Lorain was arraigned on a charge of non support of his 11 year old son Willard. He pleaded not guilty and was released on 500 bond for a hearing on April 2. The arrest followed a request by Mrs. Phelps and action by the Lorain County Humane Society. He claimed a permanent settlement was made in 1920 and that he bears no further responsibility.

Willard George Phelps Washington Avenue Lorain John Conaway Phelps Lorain County Humane Society

Car collision injures parked auto on Broad street

Autos parked double just east of the post office on Broad street caused an accident last night. A car owned by Henry Baumann of Oberlin was parked double. A second car driven by Lawrence Hale collided with the parked vehicle, causing heavy damage including a broken left rear wheel and jammed axle on the parked car, and damage to Hale's right fender frame and headlight.

Broad Street Henry Baumann Oberlin Lawrence Hale West Avenue Hale

Suit Filed Over 1928 Auto Collision Damages

Jack Kiser sues in common pleas court for 10130 damages and injuries from an auto crash on December 24 1928 on the Grafton road when his car hit William Sudro Elrria’s vehicle. Jacob Kiser, the father, also sues for 2500 for loss of his son's services from the accident.

Jack Kiser Common Pleas Court William Sudro Elrria Grafton Jacob Kiser

Truck from Elyria firm found abandoned in Warren

A delivery truck belonging to the H. H. Smith Company was found abandoned at Warren after the driver left Elyria with a small C. O. D. order. He could not be located.

Elyria H. H. Smith Company Warren

Rainy spells reduce alarms at Central fire station

Occasional rains lowered fire alarm calls at Central fire station with none reported in the last five days as damp weather persisted.

Central Fire Station

Building permits issued by mayor's clerk in Elyria

Building permits issued by mayor's clerk John G. Shrock list multiple projects including frame garages and dwellings at 200 Dennison Avenue 623 Ohio Street 213 Erie Street 201 Eastern Heights Boulevard 323 Dennison Avenue 211 Dennison Avenue 242 Marzgeilles Avenue 214 Courtrland Avenue and brick school building for Elyria Board of Education 316 Abber Road. Other projects cover Woodford Avenue and Lodi Street by Fox Furnace Company Fred and Mary Altfeld Lena Beal Elmer Beal F G Bauer and Martin P Thome.

John G. Shrock T. F. Braman Dennison Avenue Charles Deits Ohio Street Martin P. Thome Erie Street Fox Furnace Company Woodford Avenue N. Becker Lodi Street Fred and Mary Altfeld Eastern Heights Boulevard F. G. Bauer Fram Lena M. Beal Elmer Beal Marzgeilles Avenue Elyria

Local judgments, divorces, and notes action in county court

The County Savings and Loan company was awarded a judgment for 3714.86 against Edmund F. Diederick by Judge W D Thompson. Clara Romnick received a divorce from Mike Romnick on grounds of extreme cruelty. The Wellington Bank filed suit for 5000 against Walter H Cole and others on a promissory note. Milo Myers filed for divorce from Gladys Myers alleging gross neglect of duty. They were married in 1925 and have no children.

The County Savings and Tloan Companys Edmund F. Diederick W. D. Thompson Clara Romnick Mike Romnick Wellington Bank Walter H. Cole Milo Myers Gladys Myers

Personal Injury Suit Involving Helen Janovich Child

A personal injury suit for £15909 is heard in common pleas court today. Lorain nine year old Helen Janovich sues Louis Hadewar Elvira for injuries after being struck by a truck on September 29, 1928. The accident occurred at Flr Tinavente and S2nd stress per the petition.

Helen Janovich Lorain Louis Hadewar Elvrra Common Pleas Cour Flr Tinavente

Fourteen Year Old Missing In Medina County Search

Medina County sheriff requests police aid as a fishing outing ends with a teenager not returning home. Local police join the search for the 14 year old girl, who left home for a fishing trip and has not been found.

Hunt Lafaretts Searey Medina County

Fourth Hearing Continues in Arnold Case Arguments

Spectators in a packed courtroom pressed for the Arnolds' conviction while a petition challenged the credibility of Junior Hannah and claimed new evidence undermines links to the Horst boys' disappearance. Arnold faces two penitentiary terms. his son risks reform school if pleas for a new trial fail.

Amolds Hannah. S Atnee Arnolds Horst Brinz Rue Arnolds Arnold

Home of Former Union Leader Dynamited

Vandals dynamited the Brookside Belmont county home of James Kunik, ex United Mine Workers leader. Four family members were slightly injured, including Mia and her six year old twin daughters Betty and Betsy who were buried under debris but survived. He had been expelled from the union a year earlier after opposing minor insurgents.

ST. Clairsville James Kunih United Mine Workers Brookside Belmont County Mia Kunik Betty Betsy Henrietta Kunth Florence Martins Ferry Union Ohio

Kasper to Try for Violin Title in Lakewood Contest

Emil Kasper of Elyria High will face Cleveland Heights High in the Lakewood violin championship final after Elyria swept the triangular contest in violin and earned the right to advance. Pearl Tuthill to accompany Kasper. Elyria eliminated in debate, piano and chorus portions after last Friday’s results.

Lake Erie Lakewood Emil Kasper Elyria High School Cleveland Heights High School Elytia High School Lorain T Hat School Rocky River Shar Pearl Tuthill Kasper Co. P. Shively Principa Elyria

Death Record McClellan B Holcomb La Grange 1929

McClellan B Holcomb died at the home of Mr and Mrs Otho Feagler in La Grange on March 19 1929 aged 65 years 11 months and 11 days. Funeral services are set at the M E church Thursday at p mm.

Toll man dies after week long illness at home

John Toll aged 47 died at his Stony Ridge Road home after a week long illness. Survived by mother, brother Jacob and sisters Mrs. Joseph Conrad and Mrs. Peter A. Stauder. Funeral services set for Friday at 9 30 am at St Marys Church Avon with interment in Avon Cemetery

John Toll Stony Ridge Road Jacob Joseph Conrad Peter A. Stauder St. Mary's Church Avon Avon Cemetery

Prosecutor Don Worters Involved In Lake Avenue Crash

Prosecutor Don Worters was driving on Lake Avenue near Stop Six when John Lewaiski’s car skidded and crashed into Worters vehicle, pushing it off the road into a field. Both cars suffered heavy damage.

Don Worters Lake Avenue John Lewaiski Mrers 2 Field

Capone Faces Grand Jury in Second Federal Probe

Daniel Anderson's office disclosed he spent the night in Chicago Heights as Capone withdraws his bootlegging network from Cicero. Anderson plans to defer until the grand jury, while the district attorney allows a cooling-off period before jurors meet Capone after a prior, unsuccessful Prohibition indictment years earlier.

Daniel Anderson Chicago Heights Capone Cicero Anderson

Cleveland Café Shooting Injures Eight Men

In Cleveland on March 24 an attempted robbery at the James Nereul Coffee shop led to stray bullets injuring eight men. Police say the assailant, aided by an interested spectator, ordered the men to raise their hands before opening fire as he fled.

Cleveland James Nereul

Oberlin Publishes Population Lectures Series

Tomorrow marks the start of the Caussy Lecture fund series at Oberlin College with four sociologists presenting under Population a World Problem. E M East of Harvard opens at 4 10 p m on The Population Pressure and Its Meaning with subsequent talks by L H Dublin H P Fairchild W R Thompson on immigration population control and danger spots. Admission is free in the King Bosworth Room Men s building.

Causly Oberlin Causey Oberlin College United States E. M. East Harvard University Sxiven King- Bosworth James H. Causer Denver Colo

Noted Geologist Barnum Brown to Speak Monday

Barnum Brown noted geologist and naturalist will lecture next Monday evening March 25 in Oberlin. He is curator and in charge of the fossil reptiles hall at the American Natural History Museum New York, with many collections and papers in National Geographic and Scientific American. His subject Hunting Big Game in Ancient Dars will use slides and motion pictures in the Men’s building.

Barnum Brown Oberlin Brown American Natural History Museum New York National Geographic Magazine Scientific American

Woodland Avenue Sewing Bee Set At Mrs Chapin Home

The Woodland Avenue Sewing Bee will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs W H Chapin 291 Woodland Avenue. Mr and Mrs E J Yeamans of 160 Morgan Street are in Akron to attend the funeral of Mrs Emma Roux. Dean Frances G Nash of the Conservatory of Music is confined to her home with illness and unable to read chapel exercises yesterday. Professor R A Jelliffe took charge instead.

Woodland Avenue Sewing Bee W. H. Chapin E. J. Yeamans Morgan Street Akron Emma Roux Frances G. Nash Conservatory of Music R. A. Jelliffe

Amherst Entertain Guests

Amherst March 20 Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Ruth Brownheim were Mr. and Mrs. Chas Stastar, Mr. and Mrs. O B Bower and son Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Underhill, Mrs. Birdie Duchoslav and son George, Mrs. George Ba sore, Lewis Klier and Elmer Krueck of Lorain, Mrs. Alvin Kolpe and children Nadine and Robert.

Amherst Wm. Ruth, Brownheim Chas. Stastar O. B. Bower Bruce Robert Underhill Birdie Duchoslav George George Basore Lewis Klier Elmer Krueck Lorain Alvin Kolpe Nadine Robert

State Highway Police bill renewed in Columbus hearing

Advocates for a state constabulary pressed the house highways committee to back the Ackerman Highway Police bill. Support came from the Anti Saloon League the Ohio Grange the Ohio Bankers Association and the Ohio Federated Farm Women's Clubs. After prior shelving sharp opposition persisted and the hearing was continued to tonight for further consideration.

Columbus House Highways Committee Ackerman Anti-Saloon League Ohio Grange Ohio Bankers Association Ohio Federated Farm Women’s Clubs

Senate panel backs bill to raise county official pay

Columbus March 20 The senate judiciary committee recommended passage of the Ackerman bill to raise pay for county officials on a population based sliding scale. Maximums would reach 12000 for prosecutor 10000 for commissioners 9000 for auditor sheriff treasurer and surveyor and 8500 for clerks and recorders.

Columbus Senate Judiciary Committee Ackerman

Oil Tank Blast Kills Two at Sun Oil Plant

Marcus Hook Del March 20 Two men died and about a score were burned or injured when an oil tank exploded at the Sun Oil Company plant. James McAbee 24 was killed instantly on the catwalk while Joseph Bennett of Linwood Pa died later from burns. Plant damage ran to hundreds of thousands of dollars but was insured Sun Oil officials said.

Marcus Hook Del Sun Oil Company James McAbee Joseph Bennett Linwood

Three Killed in Crash of Fast Passenger Trains

In Drocourt Ont that is 41 miles north of Parry Sound three are known dead after a head on collision between two Canadian National Nationals passenger trains. One car caught fire and grave fears were held for its occupants as emergency trains with doctors and nurses rushed to the scene from Toronto Sudbury and Parry Sound.

Parry Sound Canadian National Railways Drocourt Here Vancouver Toronto Sudbury

Funeral attendance for Heart Best in Freeport

Mr and Mrs Oliver Best of Oak Point and Mr and Mrs Henry Lecriner with daughter Helen of Amherst attended the funeral of Heart Best in Freeport on Tuesday. The deceased was a brother of Oliver Best.

and Mirs Oliver Best Oak Point Henry Lecriner Helen Amherst Heart Best Freeport

St Ann's Society Meeting At St Jespens Caured

St Ann's Society of St Jespens Caured will meet tomorrow afternoon at the school hall. All members are urged to attend.

ST. Ann’s Society St. Ann's Society of St. Jespens Caured

Baby Boy Born to Mrs Adams in Elyria Hospital

Mrs Mark Adams welcomed a baby boy at Elyria hospital, with the family noting the birth Tuesday. The newborn joins the Adams household as relatives celebrate the new arrival in the city.

Mark Adams Elyria Tuesdar

Missionary Society of St. Peter's to Meet at Mrs Deuschle’s

The Missionary society of St. Peter's Evangelical church will be entertained at the home of Mrs. John Deuschle on Franklin avenue with Mrs. Walter Jaeger assisting, Thursday afternoon.

Special Lent Services at St Josephs Church

Rev. Fr. James Elsenen will lead special Lenten services at St Josephs Catholic Church this evening at 7 39.

James Elsenen St. Josephs Catholic Church

Wo Man's Christian Temperance Union Meets On Lincoln Street

The regular Wo Man's Christian Temperance Union meeting is set for Thursday afternoon at Mrs Geo Hough's home on Lincoln Street. A program commemorating Neal Don Maine who started the temperance push for local option is in the works.

Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Geo. Hough Lincoln Street Neal Don Maine

Friendship Club entertains guests with 500-point games

The Friendship club was entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Alex Burnett of Tenn er street. Three tables of five hundred were in play. Mrs. Emery Senderceld won first honors, Mrs. Que Ruering second, and Mrs. Elmer Battenhouse was consoled. Mrs. Haber of Vermilion and Mrs. Thomas Bruce Jr. were guests of the club. In two weeks Miss Martha Bartlome will host at her Brownhelm home.

Friendship Club Alex Burnett Tenner Street Emery Senderceld Que Ruehring Elmer Battenhouse Haber Thomas Bruce, Jr Cad Martha Bartlome Brownhelm

St Pauls Lutheran Men's Club Meets in Parlors

The Men's club of St Paul's Lutheran church met in the church parlors last evening. After a brief business session a social hour followed and refreshments were served.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Local Social Notes From Amherst and Elyria

C Gannon of Cleveland served as Amherst caller Tuesday. Miss Rose Full returned home after several days with Mr and Mrs Harvey Andrews. Mrs Charles Cheesman spent Tuesday in Elyria. Mrs William Ruth attended a surprise party for her aunt Mrs Frank Carek Lorain. Mrs Katherine Kolbe and her son Carl visited Mr and Mrs George Knittie in Elyria Monday. Eastern Star chapter to meet in Masonic Hall Ehrman district.

Masonic Hall Ehrman Bicez

Auto Crash Injures Park Avenue Man

L. F. Beach of Park Avenue was in an auto accident Monday when Wille, across Penfeld Junction, failed to clear a street car crossing. The sedan was struck. Beach suffered several bruises and a possible concussion, with recovery described as comfortable at present.

L. F. Beach Park Avenue Wille Penfeld Junction Reach

Mrs Wrage Hosts Social at Amherst Dinner

Mrs. Sarah Wrage of Gaston road South Amherst hosted a twelve o'clock dinner Tuesday. The guest list included Mrs. Henri Schiefeerstein Amherst Mrs. Wim Emert Mrs. Annie Allsop and the hostess. The afternoon was spent in a social manner.

Sarah Wrage Gaston Road South Amherst Henri Schiefeerstein Amherst Wim. Emert Annie Allsop Hoetese

Hosts At Dinner On North Main Street

Mr and Mrs Frederick Hezx of North Main street hosted a six o'clock dinner last evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wm Coburn their son Burton and daughter Bessie Mrs Mary Makorn Marion Krntel and the horts.

Frederick He2zx North Main Street Wm. Coburn Burton Bessie Mary Mahkorn Marion Krntel the Horts

Amherst Ladies To Meet At Prospect Street Home

The Ladies Aid society of South Amherst Methodist church will be entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. A. F. Mailles and Mrs. Henry Nickel at Mrs. Mailles home on Prospect street.

Ladies Aid Society of the South Amherst Methodist Church A. F. Mailles Henry Nickel Prospect Street

Red Acres Farm staged by Delaware M E youths

The young folks of the Delaware M E church presented a three act play titled Red Acres Farm at the town hall last evening. The performance was under the auspices of two youth classes and drew a well attended audience. The Tarain Delaware Methodist church orchestra provided music between scenes.

Delaware

Three Lorain officers halt liquor truck near East Thirty First

Bettie Herwood and relatives ride with a cargo of liquor from Cleveland, as Louis Cicco and two others fire at the car. Miss Heywood is wounded in the neck by a bullet. Cicco, Klack, and Knitter are charged, with Cicco later convicted of assault and battery and fined. Knitter reinstated on Lorain police force. suit filed for 59,000 in Cleveland. Trial likely in September term.

East Thirtyfirst Street Lorain Cleveland Bettie Herwood Richard Charles Edwards Elyria Miss Heywood Gulf Road Thirty-first Street Edwards Louis Ciceco Cicco Klack Kuitter England Wiss Herwood A. R. Weaber Knitter Kindy Miss Hevswood Common Pleas Court

Woman fatally burned as clothing caught fire at Ramhil home

New Philadelphia March 29 Mrs Emmanuel Visiniiner of Midvale was fatally burned when her clothing ignited from a stove at her mother’s Ramhil residence. The accident occurred in the home kitchen, leaving authorities to investigate.

New Philadelphia Emmanuel Visiniiner Fpirtrave Midvale Ramhil

Freeport Officer Battin Dies After Operation

Lieut. C. Battin of Freeport, attached to the marine corps, died at Newport R I after an operation. Word of the death came as details reached Freeport where Battin recently underwent medical care.

Freeport Nm. C. Battin Marine Corps Newport R. 1 Battin

Born On April First Chronicle-Telegram Note

The Chronicle-Telegram reports an April First club growth with many members born on April 1. The latest member cited is Mrs Cotts who reportedly was born on the first day of April.

Chronicle-Telegram KM Cotta UU Cotts

Markets Cleveland Produce Cleveland O March 20

Butter tublets and extra firsts quoted with price ranges. Eggs list multiple grades with cents per dozen. Poultry prices shown for express stock heavy fowls leghorns broilers and others with per- dozen or per-pound figures. Potatoes sold by 150-lb sacks and 100-lb bags with regional and home grown varieties plus Florida new potatoes in barrels.

Cleveland York Maine Green Mountain Michigan Idaho Florida

Market Produce Prices From Columbus Listing

Columbus market list shows prices for cauliflowers cucumbers grapefruits lemons lettuces onions and potatoes. Notable items include California lemons box 4.50, iceberg lettuce crate 4.25, yellow onions 100 lb sack 4.00, and Bliss Triumphs potatoes 100 lb sack 4.00. Shalots priced at about 4.58 per dozen.

Columbus California Bliss

Cleveland Livestock Market Summary Tightens and Ranges Noted

HOGS 2200 heldovers. 359 lb tops firmer, others steady to 25c lower. 250-350 lb $11.85 to $12.00, 290-250 lb $11.90 to $12.10, 160-200 lb $11.85-$12.00, 60-130 lb $10.65-$12.00, sows $9.85-$10.05. CATTLE calves 100, cattle weak, steers up 25c, yearlings steady. beef steers $12.65, beef cows $9.50-$9.50, low cutters $6.00-$7.25, vealers $15.50-$19.90. SHEEP receipts strong, lambs weak. bulk prime lambs $17.25-$17.50, culled lambs $14.50-$15.50, fat ewes $9.90-$18.00.

Cleveland Livestock Cleveland

Chicago commodity prices and receipts report

Chicago cash quotations show receipts for butter eggs poultry and produce with prices per unit. Butter creamery butter firsts and seconds quoted with small changes. eggs steady with extra firsts and firsts. poultry alive with fowls springs broilers turkeys ducks geese and roosters priced. potatoes market weak with several state shipments listed. wheat corn oats rye barley timothy and clover seed prices provided along with rib and belly prices.

Chicago Springs United States Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Red River

Toledo Livestock Market Report Summary

Hogs listed at 25c lower with ranges for different classes from 10.00 to 13.75. Calves light and market slow. Sheep and lambs in light trade with a steady market. Readings posted for Toledo, Ohio area on March 20.

Toledo Livestock Toledo

Wheat and corn prices and clues from Toledo market note

Toledo market update shows No 2 wheat $1.12 to $1.43, No 2 corn 99 cents to $1.10, No 2 white oats 52 to 55 cents. Clover seed cash import old price $12.95 to $13.25 in February. other prices unchanged.

Toledo

Minneapolis grain prices and futures details

Unchanged shipments listed for Minneapolis flour, bran and wheat. Prices show No 1 northern wheat at 1.51 to 2-4, durum at 1.02 to 1-4, May 1.22 and July 1.24, Sept 1.26, corn No 3 at 89 to 30 cents, oats No 5 white at 0.455 to 0.14.

Minneapolis

Gas tax battle and bills move in state house continues

Political maneuvering over the gasoline tax increase dominates the house agenda as supporters insist on votes while denying trading and filibuster claims. The chamber advances the Roche‑Morgan offices bill, Emmons‑Hanna higher education bills, and a cigaret tax measure, with mixed prospects in the senate and continued partisan debate.

House Sullivan Senate State Medical Board Roche-Morgan Cooper Emmons-Hanna Hi Bowling Green Kent State Normal Schools C. M. Emory Pike County C. C. Runser Hardin County Donahey Ingalls Donaheyr

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