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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1928
Page
2
A blaze destroyed the rear of Athens historic hotel Berry early today injuring one person and injuring or exhausting several others. About 25 guests were in the building when the fire started in the basement around 2:40 am. Two Ohio University students aided the volunteer fire department, preventing further disaster.
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, effective substitute for calomel to cleanse blood, bowels, and liver. It claims dramatic skin improvement, relief from bad breath and dullness, and urges nightly use for a week with prices of 15c, 30c, and 60c.
A sudden blaze tore through the rear addition of Hotel Berry in Athens Ohio burning the rear rooms and forcing escapes from second story windows and neighboring roofs. Miss Ray Mitchell of New York suffered a broken toe after leaping to an areaway. Ohio University students aided firefighters directing 10 hose lines as smoke filled hallways and most rear rooms were destroyed or water soaked. The fire was controlled by 7 a m with front sections spared and a mill timber and lumber fabrication breakthrough noted in nearby coverage.
Misg long Kaser of Park avenue hosted the AuCourant Club’s Saturday gathering with fan-tan as the main diversion. Winners included Mrs Henry Hammill and Mrs Mathew Lawless, followed by a late luncheon. Lectures on Zane Grey and Sunrise drew strong attendance at local churches. A Dry Federation rally, led by Judge A R Webber, also drew crowds with remarks by Howard Butler. St Peter's Evangelical Sunday school planned its first meeting of the year at 7:30 pm. John Corres of Cleveland injured in a South Amherst auto crash was treated at the local hospital.
A long list of Amherst church related activities fills the week with receptions, socials, dinners, rallies, and a Halloween party. Hostesses include Miss Katherine Brown, Mrs. J. W. Durling, and Mrs. Hugh Gawn. Events span St Josephs Catholic, First Evangelical, St Pauls Lutheran, St Johns Evangelical, and the local Methodist church with talks by Rev. J R Niergarth and musical offerings totaling near $300 for Lutheran missions.
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