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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1924
Page
8
Enthusiasm grows for the Interstate Players with a Monday Rialto debut in Elyria. The star company, touring four ensembles monthly, will perform Polly Preferred as the opener, aiming to attract strong local patronage to sustain a permanent Elyria circuit.
At Sherman Mason’s home 63 relatives from Elyria Oberlin Wellington Los Angeles Cleveland gathered for a reunion with a lawn repast. Officers elected for the year are Sherman Mason president Luetta Peabody vice president Hazel Gove secretary treasurer and Mabel Rowland historian. The event approved as an annual reunion.
A reader recounts six years of stomach trouble and rapid decline until a druggist advised Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus from the intestine and reduces inflammation, with a one day trial and money back offer from druggists.
The map shows Kiangsu and Chekiang troops massed near Shanghai as refugees flood toward the city from Nanking and Hangchow. Shanghai’s foreign quarter readies a defense with armored cars while American and British warships stand by to protect foreign interests. Gen. Chang-Tso-Ling is identified as a regional warlord in the summary.
Local families from Elyria Oberlin South Amherst and Marion and Toledo area travelers attended the Norwalk and Columbus fairs and visited relatives. Notable names include Theodore Grills J H Penfound and Langes along with several Lauer Simms and Pallas family members. Social visits spanned Elyria Murray Ridge and Carlisle Center with church activities noted.
A fragmented inventory lists numerous items with buyers and quantities such as towels by O Lloyd and Whidden, tatting centerpieces by Clark, rag and crochet rugs by Gott Crowell Cowell, china pieces by Whidden Faxon and Whid den, and dishware including 6 cups, plates, salad sets, and salt and pepper shakers with associated bidders and counts.
The report lists many winners across divisions including best display in machinery and fruits. Brevort and Whidden receive top honors in artistic displays while Levett and Flemming lead in livestock events. Multiple prizes cover horses cattle and fruit varieties with diverse names and consignments noted.
The text lists numerous apple varieties with breeders or selectors such as Schriver Bacon Witte and others. It resembles a catalog of cultivars including Duchess of Olderburgh King David Malden Blush Northern Spy Red Canada Roxbury Russet and more, with associated names and order numbers.
A spate of Septembers sees bandits striking First National Bank in Columbia and Auburndale Savings & Loan in Toledo. In Meade County a train holdup failed but led to a gun battle with two deputies wounded. A Chicago pair raided Lang and Harris in a taxicab, netting little. a Virginia girl, Minnis Wilcox, explains she robbed to fund clothes and laments bungled first job.
Six unknown gunmen fired six shots at a crowd of about 200 Junior Klansmen along the North Fork river in Newark Ohio. Several boys were struck but none seriously hurt. Julius Cassar was killed by a man convicted of bootlegging in Pasadena.
Dr E P Clements horses won first and second in the final with Wille Fay taking a first in the third event. Hugh Beal of Wellington won the pony race aboard Trixy with Max Van Wormer’s Peggy second. other placings included Akers and Maid Marian in the 2:14 and 2:19 trots and paces.
Accused of killing his wife with rat poison fed to her in cake To masso Giulano 31 of Frankfort is under arrest today on a first degree murder charge A posse led by Sheriff George B erlein searches marsh land for a man accused of killing Jacob Batley 39 a World War veteran at a dance last night A ex convict Fred Ward 38 charged with murder and criminal assault after Jennie Panella 15 was found outraged and murdered at the walk home from school New York musician Vincenzo Defalco 18 year old daughter Elizabeth killed at home Patrick Mahon in London hanged for murder Miss Milly Bedby Hartford City Indiana death of Reymond Morris 18 in a hazing incident at a high school gathering
The village council of Amherst met at city hall and passed an ordinance to repave North Lake Street with crushed stone and slag. A petition to repair North Main Street was held over until the sewer issue is addressed. A C G Ry Co representative announced ten trip tickets to Elyria or Lorain will begin next month for $1.25 for any family member.
A dispatch from Shanghai reports severe fighting at Hung To near the city as consular officials prepare defense measures for the international settlement. U S Marines are prepared to land to protect American lives and property amid the revolutionary attack.
Dayton Ohio September 3 military and commercial circles await impact of the fatal crash at Wilbur Wright field during a practice spin. Lieut Alex Pearson was killed when the Curtiss racer’s right wing crumpled at about three hundred feet. He was top contender for the October international air races and the Pulitzer trophy. Mrs Pearson witnessed the aftermath as she learned of the tragedy.
London reports registered unemployment on August 23 at 1,149,109, down from 1,294,100 year prior. San Pedro shipments in August reach 9,465,638 barrels of refined and crude oil. Los Angeles area accounts note 18 new wells completed in the period. Pere Marquette moved 53,491 cars from Aug 1 to 29, up from 50,570 in July.
Frankie Calla han won by technical knockout over Blackie Richards in Columbus at lightweight. Kaye Kennedy KO'd Jack Webb in a Columbus 160 bout, Phil Garnson defeated Al Bentley in a six round Columbus fight. Johnny Garry drew with Johnny O Keefe. Benny Soles won on a popular decision over Frankie Jones in Cincinnati in ten rounds.
Markets report lists butter, eggs, cheese and poultry prices with Ohio firsts at five dollars and various regional values. Includes vegetables and produce such as cabbage, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions and cucumbers with per bushel and per basket quotes.
Stocks opened firm led by railroad issues but faced heavy profit taking and declines in high priced specialties. Colorado Fuel and Iron fell to 33 1/2, steel stocks eased, while railroad shares remained in demand under Van Sweringen influence. Openings in grains and bonds noted with mixed results and regional items on Herm ll.
Radium Active Ointment promises relief for piles eczema barber’s itch rubber poisoning ulcers and all skin afflictions. The Radium Active Elements Co of Cleveland Ohio guarantees its effectiveness and advertises availability at all drug stores.
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