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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1925
Page
2
Oberlin May 8 A capacity audience greeted the opening act The All College vaudeville Freshman class carried off the prize for the best act of the evening The Beef of Bagdad was the line of the production by six first year students
An old advertisement urges readers to use Gold Seal Tonic to purge poisons from the blood and restore energy. It claims benefits for kidneys and bowels, improved sleep and appetite, and suggests consulting a doctor for repairs if needed. The tone imitates a medical patent remedy style.
Michael and Lilah discuss household control as Sally clashes over furniture and discipline. A dinner plans derail when Abs Winston cancels due to a doctor’s out-of-town call, leaving unspoken anxieties about Sally and the marriage.
Lorain County health officials report no remaining smallpox in the district with the last case from Elyria Township released from quarantine. Since January 1 there have been 42 smallpox cases, while three scarlet fever cases persist and April cases totaled 161 across the county.
May 8 in Wellington district dairymen gathered for the Holstein Association milk meeting in the mayor’s courtroom. Hadley, new field secretary from Cleveland, outlined plans for the coming years while County Agent Rowland spoke on cooperation and C. E. Dirlam of the Wellington fair announced increased premiums and closer cooperation with the association.
Officers were elected with G. B. Warner as president and Walter Shepard as secretary. The executive committee includes Warner, Shepard, E. F. Boise, E. L. Pierce and F. G. Prosser. The committee plans a Lorain county tour and will send a cattle group to the State fair again this year.
Wellington May 8 The Incal F B nominated officers for its term with Worthy president Herbert Nallen worthy vice president F Andrews and KE Redwall worthy chaplain A B Curtice worthy secretary Raynates worthy treasurer John Branson inside guard John McKinney C Sorenson G Bishop Dick McKisson L W Davis Floyd Peters outside guard John McKinney W C Beaver Arlo Witbeck trustees W L Wadsworth Van Barber M A Rady CE Curtis W C Beaver A B Curuce P C Beal J W Shock Initiation of one candidate occurred and plans for decoration day were made.
Greenwood cemetery notes mention a Kiwanis gathering at Church of Christ with Rev Lodt of Berea delivering the address. High Brows won the attendance contest and will dine with Low Brows at a future banquet. Music by Mrs Richardson Miss Nichols Marcey and W Powell. Rebekahs held a fish supper after the Rebecca sewing society meeting and then a regular lodge session.
The First Evangelical church in Amherst held its first services in the new building with Rev. M. Neumeister delivering the sermon from Elliston Ohio. A dedication is planned for Sunday with Bishop Schremp and Presiding Elder Schuster present. Choir performances included Hark Hark My Soul and O Lamb of God I Come. A large audience attended.
An advertisement urges Evans Triple Phosphates as a remedy for phosphorus deficiency claimed to affect 40 percent of Americans. It promotes the product for nervous exhaustion, vigor, and vitality, noting availability at C. W. Phillips and other drug stores.
Amherst May 8 Marie Nickel 81 known as Grandma Nickel died at 2 this morning at her granddaughter Ed Mayes home after months long illness Survived by daughter Anna Hough New York State granddaughter Ed Mayes grandson John Nickel Lorain and six great grandchildren She was oldest member of St Peter s Evangelical church and Ladies Aid charter member of the Security Benefit association Funeral Monday at 130 from home and 2 at church Rev E J Soell to officiate Burial
Friday May 8 program features Hag's Blue Ribbon Orchestra with admission 73 cents per couple. This item notes welcome attendees for an evening of music.
In Amherst on May 8 the funeral of Lydia Peters age 9 was conducted at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev F C Jordon officiating. Burial in Cleveland Avenue Cemetery was by O H Baker. The Needlecraft club at St Josephs Church met at Mrs George Menzys home with sixteen present and needle work as the main activity.
Refreshments followed as Wm. Eberhardt was discharged from the local hospital yesterday. Miss Martha Jaeger spent yesterday in Cleveland.
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