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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1931
Page
2
A garrisoned replica of Fort Dearborn rises in a display with uniformed troopers to recall Chicago s earliest outpost. The scene links the pioneer era to modern Chicago, noting the city s growth from rough beginnings along the inland sea.
Alabama joins a hunt for hidden silver in the hills of the district told to be buried by Indians after Civil War legends. A professional excavation company sets headquarters as locals and county residents explore the John Wheeler farm and nearby caves for a faint mountain trail said to lead to the treasure.
Canadian alpiners hold a meeting in Banff Alberta spanning July 20 to August 3 with activities centered in the To kumm Creek district about three miles from the head of Prospec. Participants plan discussions on mountaineering and trek routes in the region and may coordinate future climbs and safety practices.
E. J. Roush 56 prominent Columbus realtor shot himself after losing fortune and health. He prepared for death by sending wife Bessie to New Lexington, then returned and found dead with revolver in lap. In a letter to Bessie he said finances and illness drove him to self destruction. His wealth was once about 60000 dollars. wife is daughter of late Capt. James K. Teal.
Mr and Mrs Henry Kolbe visit the Rock Garden Tour hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Latteman of Henrietta on May 20 in Middle Ridge.
Hickory Tree Grange held a Thursday special meeting where the third and fourth degrees were conferred on a candidates class. Degree teams from Oberlin and Carlisle Granges participated. Refreshments followed, hosted by Hickory Tree Grange with Henriet ta Grange help. Mrs J H Ludwig attended the West Cleveland District Rally of the Evangelical Woman’s Missionary Society at Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Lorain on Thursday.
The final meeting of the Amherst Sorosis Club was held at Miss Marion Steele’s home with Miss Edna Menz helping entertain. President Mrs. Clarence Kern led the creed and roll call. A program on Historic Spots of England and broadcasting then followed, ending with a buffet lunch. The next meeting will be hosted by Miss Stella Krugman.
Mrs Henry Kolbe hosted the D D Club for their regular monthly meeting on a Saturday afternoon. After business, members socialized and sewed quilt blocks, with a two course luncheon served at small tables to numerous named guests and relatives from Elyria South Ridge and nearby areas. The next club meeting will be hosted by Mrs Bernice Schlechter in Henrietta on June 19.
Mr and Mrs Omer Kelly and son Mr and Mrs John Anderson and Gen and Mr and Mrs Lora Hurlburt spent Sunday in Akron. Mr and Mrs N W Bechtel were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs F C Cotton and son Ed win of Lake avenue. Mr and Mrs Fred Perlmann and family entertained guests from Cleveland over the weekend.
In San Pedro California reports detail a piracy incident centered on the lumber schooner 5.5 Wallingford. The case describes a novel scheme operating at sea, with authorities investigating the perpetrators and the vessel’s fate amid rising pirate activity along the coast.
Saetila Sweden plans a combined savings bank and public bath building. The bank occupies the ground floor while the basement will be dedicated to the bath, with the riverside bath area. The structure is slated to open in the fall.
A fragmentary report describes a Memphis circus where admission cost a smile for children and two smiles for adults, with the event held in the city.
Cleveland police say jealousy prompted the shooting of 29 year old Robert Firestone by his girlfriend Irene Davey 22 who allegedly admitted I shot him I dont care whether he lives She claims Firestone threw acid on her during a quarrel leaving him near death.
More than 30 990 visitors will attend the National Education Association convention in Los Angeles from June 27 to July 3 5. It marks the first LA meeting in 30 years for the organization.
The national Museum of Stockholm and Sweden's art gallery drew almost double the visitors this summer compared with 1924, per Dr. Axel Guustin. War spy 44 Burton faces grand theft charges, linked to a bean theft incident.
A hotel survey by the Indiana Limestone Company estimates roughly 325,000,990 dollars will be spent in 1931 on hotel and fraternal club construction across the Americas. The report highlights heavy expenditure in the hospitality sector amid year ahead.
Fire insurance companies report holding about 2.4 trillion dollars in policies across the United States, signaling a broad growth in coverage. The figure underscores expanding market reach and sustained underwriting activity nationwide.
The advertisement touts Castoria as a gentle safe remedy for crying infants and minor child ailments. It claims quick comfort for fevers, fussiness, poor appetite, and sleep issues, endorsing it for infants and older children alike and noting to seek the Fletcher signature on the wrapper.
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