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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1920
Page
7
Pat Neff of Waco defeats former Senator Bailey in a hard fought Texas race to secure the Democratic nomination for governor. Neff campaigned against labor unions and the Wilson administration as Bailey’s opposition centered issues.
Mrs. Mary Comsquasuel once lived in the city and died yesterday at her daughter's Ridgeville home at age 87. Born 1822 in Mendham New Jersey, she married Olney Ramsdell in Collamer Ohio, moved to Ridgeville, leaving three children F B Ramsdell Lake City, Mrs A Shaw Ridgeville, and Mrs J B Nichols Orain, plus six grandchildren and a sister Mrs Jane Graham Cleveland Heights. Ramsdell died fourteen years ago. Services will be held at Z A Shaw Ridgeville at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon, burial at Mudgeville cemetery.
Washington officials said the Justice Department will push to prosecute more than three hundred contractors accused of fraud in war contracts. Officials estimated millions of dollars are involved.
The departments foresee prosecutions in criminal and civil courts in Galorn sections of the country based on information from the War Department. Government agencies plan to pursue contractors with war supply and construction contracts for camps cantonments and warehouses used by the army. Officials expect many disputes involve honest mistakes by contracting firms.
County sheep and wool growers will gather here Tuesday to discuss the low wool prices and weak demand from manufacturers. Reports indicate most of this season’s clip remains with farmers as they seek future plans and better market information.
President Deschanel of France has not been himself since a fall from a moving train. French leaders seek a polite retirement. Leon Bourgeois seen as likely successor, while A.8 Canfield of Litchfield will address wool growers of the county next Tuesday September 7 at 11 am in the sheep barn at Elyria Fair Grounds.
Columbia reports funeral services for Mrs. Jacob Hauck held Thursday August 26. She lived many years in Columbia and spent the last years with her daughter Mrs. Merrick of Strongsville. Public schools open Tuesday September 7 with teachers attending in service.
Fragments describe social events in Elyria and surrounding areas. Activities include Queen Esther Circle entertainment at the town hall, Hurst reunion at the Hagley home, and visiting relatives. Names such as Frances Wooldridge, Robert Squires, Lois Crocker, John Snell, Homer Bartter, Milford Bartter, Fred Papenfusy, A J Grady, S G Cole appear with church and grange ties noted. Continuous showers and minor travels are mentioned alongside church and society engagements.
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