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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
12
Mrs. R W Bechtel was detained by police in connection with a telephone blackmail incident dated last night. Investigators reported a ransom demand and a threat to reveal confidential information. Authorities declined further details pending formal charges.
A memorial service was held in Brownhelm Michigan for Jules Andreas Brandau born April 1835. He died after a long life as patriarch of a large family with many siblings and nephews noted among mourners.
Funeral services were held for F. W. Brandau in Elsie Michigan. Memorial Day events included visits by many out of town guests and services at Brownhelm cemetery with Rev C Kern speaking. The 1924 graduation class at the Congregational church was announced along with Brownhelm school ending plans and a river picnic for students.
A pantomime scene features a tragedian shouting about a palpable imitation of a brick while delivering a tremendous kick to the indicated target. A howl of rage and pain erupts as the kick lands on a real brick, shocking the crowd.
Imperial Valley cantaloupes are in the market and exceptionally fine, larger than the Mexican variety. Strawberries from Arkansas and Tennessee are plentiful but price has advanced to in per quart. Large juicy cherries from California and a fine assortment of plums and apples available at leading stores. Green stuff plentiful, prices a bit higher than normal but quality above average. Mrs Mary Kyle Hartson retires as postmistress at Kye Texas after 22 years of service with only one month leave.
City attorney Don B Myers and LL B Fauver traveled to Columbus to urge the appellate court of Cuyahoga County to certify the $50,000 Meacham verdict for Supreme Court review. The case stems from injuries in an East Bridge Street accident for which Mrs Meacham seeks higher court review. Helen Verick received a court grant of dignicia from Judge W.R. Thomosen on a separate matter. Also noted is the alimony settlement approval for Louis Riven’s custodian guardians.
An advertisement claims a hemorrhoid remedy called ihM ROM by De Leenhardt and sold by GCOW Phillips promises to remove the cause by improving blood circulation in the inner bowels. It touts a simple home treatment and a long relief record for many sufferers.
Readable recipe fragments describe poached eggs with vinegar and salt, a lunch of parched rice with tomato sauce, and a dinner of green salad with rhubarb pie. The text also praises a small dining room set and hints at economical furnishings.
The Simmona Motor Co filed suit against The Lorain Motor Co to recover 4674 dollars on seven promissory notes. The Lorain Motor Co has faced financial trouble and is open evenings for tee time amid multiple suits. The National League of Women Voters reports organization in 346 of 433 congressional districts nationwide.
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