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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1921

Page

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Irregularities discussed in peace justice audits

Elyria reports irregularities in the practice of a fallen peace justice. The state examiner questioned 1920 court transactions and $12,000 in fines plus $100 couples in awards, with marriages likely void or in need of re marriage. Books were poorly kept and a missing cash book hindered full audit.

Elyria Ile Chamerlain State Examiner State Ofustice J. D. Huces Anthony Nettling Nettling Justice of the Peace

Grand Jury Indicts In Lorain Vice Probe

Lorain grand jury reports indictments in suspected graft and vice cases tied to illegal liquor sellers gamblers and houses of ill fame. The panel examined ninety witnesses over ten days and presented thirteen bills while delaying a main reaction to the Gordon Brooks case.

Elyria Yorain Redington Webber Guy Brooks Lorain Vice Brand Backus H. G. Redington Court of Common Pleas Lorain County Ohio Grand Jury

Employers declare open shop in Elyria after union debate

Elyria contracts officials at a Chamber of Commerce meeting on Wednesday afternoon formalized an open shop in all nonresidential crafts and pressed for a 20 percent wage cut. Union crafts were notified last evening, while union leaders say the action breaches previous agreements and does not advance negotiations.

Elyria Chamber of Commerce Aci Ssn Unig John Potts Cincinnati Newark

Contractors Debate Wage Rift At Elyria Meeting

In Elyria 16 union carpenters cut wages by ten percent stirring a plan for a four o'clock Wednesday session at the Chamber of Commerce. Contractors prepared to vote on action that could resume building, while Chronicle Telegram staffer faced hostility and left after a delay and tense exchanges.

Elyria Elyria Union Channel of Commerce Chronicle Telegram Chronicle-Telegram Chronicle- Telegram Ataying

Charges women in auto laughed at inflicted injury

Mrs. Harry Pomeroy of 411 Lake Avenue told police a Kaiser Taxi with a woman driver and two women passengers failed to stop and struck her eye with its door in front of the Blue Front Store at 422 Lake Avenue. Police issued no warrants. the driver was identified as Mrs. Frank Kaiser.

Elyria Harry Pomeroy Lake Avenue Kaiser Frank Kaiser

Lane's Ashes Strewn From Mountain Top

Franklin K. Lane former secretary of the interior died in Rochester Minnesota yesterday. His body will be cremated and, per his request, ashes strewn from Mount El Capitan to Yosemite Park California. Mrs Lane widow and George W Lane brother accompanied the body. Private service planned here.

Chicago Franklin K. Lali Mount el Capitan Yosemite Park California

Hospital Notes Elyria Admissions and Discharges

Elyria hospital notes list admissions for Harvey Crouch of Case Road North Ridgeville Julia Motska of 173 Walnut Street Wadsworth Betty Kipp 608 Dale Avenue Willard Donald Hogan 535 West Second Street Anna Taylor 143 Harwood Ave Hazel Blanc 2019 4th Street and discharges including Jessie Pickard Berea and Betty Kipp 608 Dale Avenue.

Elyria Harvey Crouch Case Road North Ridgeville Julia Motska Walnut Street Wadsworth Betty Kipp Dale Avenue Willard Donald Hogan West Second St Anna Taylor Harwood Ave Hazel Blanc 4Th St

Chief Justice White Dies After Illness at 76

Washington reports Chief Justice Douglas H. White of the United States Supreme Court died at Garfield Hospital at 2 AM after a struggle with complications following bladder surgery last Friday. He was 76 and lingered through a sinking heart condition despite earlier optimism. Funeral services set for 10 AM Saturday at St Matthews Church with Monsignor Lee officiating. burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington.

Washington Howard Douglas White United States Supreme Court Garfield Hospital Truman H. Newberry Michigan Supreme Court St. Mathews’ Church Monsignor Lee Oak Hill Cemetery

Frosts Hit Northern Ohio Grape Crop This Summer

U S Agriculture Agent R B Wilcox of Cleveland says the frost three weeks ago killed the first buds and Sunday night frost killed about half the second buds, leaving only a quarter of the usual grape crop. The reduced harvest will lower juice production in the region.

Ohio U.S Agriculture R. B Wilcox Cleveland

Crabbe Uses Knuckles To Bring Order In Brief Ohio Session

Columbus May 19 Speaker pro tem Crabbe rapped the one member house to order with his knuckles. The journal was approved. Rep Frillman moved to adjourn until 10 am Friday May 20 and the motion passed as Crabbe declared the house adjourned in one of the briefest Ohio legislature sessions.

Columbus

Straw Hat Season Opens on Friday in Elyria

Elyria merchants ready for straw hat season as warm spell spurs sales. If the forecast is fair tomorrow, a large street display of straw hats is expected.

Elyria

Elyria Dog Bite Incident at Hotel

Homer Sooy of Penfield was bitten by a dog at an Elyria hotel while attempting to pat the animal. The incident occurred during a local visit, with no further injuries reported.

Elyria Homer Sooy Penfield Elyria Hotel

Governor Davis Signs Burke Bill for Crippled Kids

Gov Davis told Ohio Rotary Clubs the measure bringing proper medical care and travel expense payments for dependent crippled children was a gratifying act. Agnes Bogus, 14, of St. Vincents Orphanage, thanked him as Rotary leaders and officials witnessed the signing in Columbus.

Columbus Davis Ohio Rotary Clubs Kinsian Leepul J. F. Burke Elyria Republican Board of Staite Charities Agnes Bogus St. Vincents Samuel H Squire State Organization of Rotary Clubs Edgar F. Allen

Fish Manifest Distaste Of Pure Water In City Park

Fish in the city park fountain dislike filtered water. Several bass have died and others show illness or headaches after relocation.

Elyria City Park

Verdict Rendered in Slander Suit Between Rochester Men

Elyria reports Emmer Heilman vs Loren Pifer ended with a jury verdict in Heilman’s favor. Evidence showed twenty years of conflict and a theft accusation that led to Heilman suing for damages of ten dollars.

Elyria Emmer Heilman Loren Pifer Rochester Heilman Logerheads

Broad Street Paving Repairs Under Way

City crews under John Conabee repair Broad Street brick pavement fronting the Yop liff hotel and Boylan block. Workers replaced broken bricks and found sections worn down more than half their original thickness after about twenty years of heavy traffic.

Elykria John Conabee Yopliff Hotel Boylan Block Fast Broad Street

Funeral services for Walter Lewis

Walter Lewis died Sunday. Funeral services will be held Friday at ten in the morning at the funeral parlors. Burial will take place at Ridgelawn cemetery.

Elyria Walter Lewis Ridgelawn

Elyria youth finds family after decades apart

John Erb 30, living near Chardon, reunites with his siblings in Cleveland after a 28 year separation sparked by his mother's death. He learned his father Jacob Erb had died, enabling a swift family gathering for Jacob's funeral. The saga traces Erb from a Detroit AvenueChildren's Home to adoption in Elyria and a long, national search by all sides.

John Erb Elyrian Cleveland Chardon Erb Jacob Erb C. J. Jones Hall Avenue Lakewood Jones Carl Jay Erb Detroit Avenue George R. Smith Elyria Geagua County Louise Diedrich John Diedrich

Bessie Kanak Dies After Long Illness

Bessie Kanak a 15 year old girl died at her home 13 Woodford avenue after a five month illness. She leaves her mother two sisters and one brother her father buried two weeks ago. Funeral 9 o'clock Saturday from St Marys church with burial at Ridgelawn cemetery.

Bessy Kanak Woodford Avenue St. Mary's Church Ridgelawn Cemetery

Early cherries near ripening in Elyria area

Reports from Elyria indicate early cherries are ripening and may reach markets within two to four weeks ahead of normal due to a warm spell. The cold snap did not seriously damage the crop and progress is rapid across sections.

Elyria

Oakland auto thefts recoveries linked to Cleveland

An Oakland car stolen from E W West on Huron Street in Elyria was recovered abandoned in Cleveland. A second theft from William Walters at 1310 Donald Avenue in Lakewood ended with the car found abandoned on Schramm Road. Police suspect thieves swapped vehicles after running out of gas and returned to Cleveland.

Elyria Oakland

Drink stand proprietor faces fine for gambling

Elyria police court heard a fight erupted after a card game in a soft drink parlor on West Avenue. James Pode le on was fined 15 dollars and Charles Carres assessed five dollars. Police pursue arrest of the proprietor for permitting gambling.

Elyria West Avenue James Podeleon Charles Carres

Labor Unions Endorse Chapman for Elyria Postmaster

Central Labor Union petitions circulated in stores urging Eric D. Chapman be appointed postmaster citing seventeen years of service. The Republican Central Committee backs J. W. McHenry, county chairman, whose name has been sent to Congressman Knight in Akron.

Elyria Central Labor Union Eric D. Chapman Republican Central Committee J. W. McHenry Congressman Knight Akron

Smalley's Grocer to Be Sold in Elyria

The grocery store and bakery of the late C. W. Smalley on West Broad Street is slated for sale soon. An inventory of the stock is under court supervision as part of the proceedings.

Elyria C. W. Smalley West Broad Street

Tire stolen from Elyria resident’s car overnight

Ralph Heinhart of 136 West Bridge Street reported to police that thieves last night stole a tire mounted on the rim and covered from his automobile parked in front of his home.

Elyria Ralph Heinhart West Bridge Street

Martel Packing expands after two major contracts in Elyria

Martel Packing Co. on East Bridge Street wins two large contracts with Turbine Air Tool Co. of Cleveland and Manthey Zorn Laboratories Co. of Cleveland. The orders will double the workforce and add a night shift, while the plant continues current Metallic Packing operations. D. S. Cole remains general manager with A. H. Krugman as superintendent and C. R. Jenks as production manager.

Elyria Martel Packing Co East Bridge Street Turbine Air Tool Co Cleveland Manthey Zorn Laboratories Co Metallic Packing Co D. 8. Cole Cole Leece Neville Co A. H. Krugman C. R. Jenks B.A. Schultz

Death of Bessie Moodey in Elyrly

Bessie Moodey aged 48 died at home 341 East River after a four year illness. She is survived by husband Thomas Moodey, sons Jon Kenneth, and a brother Frank. Sisters Mra Etta Brown and Carrie Hobill also survive. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o'clock, conducted by Waters and Neighbers.

Elyrly Bessie Moodey East River Thomas Moodey Jon Kenneth Mra Etta Brown Carrie Hobill Threety Frank E Waters Oral Neighbers

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