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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1920
Page
7
A damaged classified section shows ads and notices including WANTED LOST AND FOUND and real estate listings. Entries reference personal service such as timekeepers and seamstresses, domestic help, drussmaking, and rental notices. Legal notices include divorce filings and court actions, with addresses and petition details.
North Elyria reports a community gathering Friday night with Mr and Mrs Naud and others in attendance. Attendees discussed adding a serious line of work, planning for a carpenters or Shieh event next week and a Wednesday meeting at the lodge.
Court proceedings in Lorain County Ohio name Heman Tirch and Jane Scott as heirs and executors, with unknown heirs and devisees. notices against Jan Spott and other defendants. The action seeks to compel disclosure of interest in real estate in Elyria, Ward from Fourth Street area, and to bar claims failing to respond by November 27, 1420. Parties include William Cranagh, Frank Cranagh, G A Resd, and Morgans Th Crarms.
Mrs Stacey of Cleveland visits her daughter in law Mrs H G Bacay who suffers rheumatism. Mr and Mrs Versey host relatives at Lorain. The Ladies and society of Mrs Whiteamie meet Wednesday. County superintendent BF Saaris to meet teachers Friday. Mrs Slater visits relatives in Ripabs. Mrs Beewen awaits daughters from England. Numerous social calls and dinners mark the week.
An old advertisement extols Jad Salts as a kidney cleaner and urinary tract aid. It claims daily four ounces of the saline mix with water before breakfast can cleanse kidneys, reduce bladder irritation, and improve urinary function, touting cheap, pleasant in-water use.
The Penfield community held Rally Day events with a large audience at local churches. A Elyria speaker discussed laws enforcement and prohibition in Ohio, while a cantata and vegetable drive were planned for nearby residents. Numerous locals attended gatherings, visited relatives, and preparations began for the first Penfield lecture course featuring a violinist and impersonator.
Brighton notes record Mrs A O Brundage from East Norwalk visiting relatives including Mrs Set Jeffrey and Mrs L Rolfe. W C T U meeting hosted by Mrs Carrie Anderson. Families frequent the Brundage and Trask homes. Lectures planned in November under Brighton action. Carrie Gill and Mrs Birdie Gott mentioned along with visits by Misses Mary and Carrie Kenney and Fred Burtong of Wellington.
Columbia residents share visits and travel news as families host relatives from Cleveland Parma and Columbus. Bruce Wallis and family traveled to visit kin, Howard Bartter's group visited Lakewood relatives, May Osborne hosted guests from Cleveland, and others, including Sam Arias and Miss Allie Longbun, planned stays with local relatives. The Dunford family moved to Cleveland.
Oberlin residents hear about literary and mission events as club groups meet across town. The Literature Department plans talks by Prof Root on The Making of a Men, with dates and hosts listed, while the Woodland Avenue Thimble Bee and various mission and women’s groups announce gatherings, guests, and travel notices through late October.
On October 19 Baker's Crossing reports Mr and Mrs FE Dirlum hosting Sunday dinner with Geo Gott and family in Wellington. Paul Barnes and children from Sullivan visit the Labarie parents for a few days. Webster Calkins of Camden stays with Earl Hewitt family. Charles Parker and family visit Merritt Parker. Mr and Mrs M W Labarie and Mr and Mrs Paul Barnes visit Wayne Eaton residence.
A vintage ad promises rapid relief from itching irritation and bleeding with Mentha Sulphur a small jar sold by druggists. The copy touts soothing healing effects and urges prompt purchase to stop suffering with dated date fragments.
An advertisement urges readers to fortify health before cold weather with Nerv-Worth tonic. It claims improved appetite digestion sleep and nerve strength and cites a testimonial from Thomas Wheeler of Dukes Center, N. detailing indigestion insomnia and fatigue improved after taking the product. The offer includes a $1.25 price and purchase through local druggists.
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