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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1921

Page

5

Electric chair death of Billy Brown at state penitentiary

Bept 9 Electrecs- Bef Bylvester Brown, 27, was executed in the electric chair this morning after a fatal shooting of Officer Warren. Brown clutched a Bible as he died. warden refused witnessing by Brown’s wife and kin. Body to be shipped to Youngstown for burial. Survivors include his mother Mrs Lizzie Washington and half sister Miss Williamson. Brown fired on Officer Warren during a store robbery escape attempt. other three suspects were captured days later.

Brown Younastown Mire Lizzie Washington Miss Gone Williamson Warren Hait

Brass Bed Giveaway At The Harry H. Smith Co

Free bed given away Friday and Saturday to those who enter the store. The brass bed is on display in the Broad Street show window Saturday evening and in this paper on Monday. Entry required. purchase not necessary.

Harry H. Smith Co Wil Broad Street Harry BH. Smith CO

Stomach Remedy Ad Offers Quick Relief and Guarantee

An advertisement touts Dr. Orths Stomach Remedy for indigestion acidity and dyspepsia with promises of instant relief and a money back guarantee. It claims relief from heaviness gas belching and sour stomach and urges readers to buy from any druggist with a two-dose test.

Bezin Dr. Orth Evert AML Advt

Wall Street and Chicago Markets Open With Mixed Moves

Stocks start irregular with minor shifts as US Steel and Baldwin slip from early gains. Wheat and grain futures show declines while Liberty bonds post varied openings in a volatile market report.

Mixed cattle and hog market summary with regional notes

Receipts and prices show cattle and calves steady to slow in Toledo and Chicago markets. Hogs rose several cents with varied weights, while sheep and lambs remained steady. a Baltimore arrest report notes Clyde Moore, 22, charged with attempting to steal the police headquarters car near the station.

Toledo Chicago Hisher Sheen Baltimore Mid Ac Clyde Moore Chuterhouse

Newark Mayor Atherton Found Guilty of Brash Neglect

Governor Davis convicts Herbert A Atherton mayor of Newark on charges of neglect of duty for failing to enforce gambling laws. Testimony shows Atherton admitted familiarity with gambling operations and raid history, and he acknowledges presence of gambling rooms in local establishments. The ruling orders removal from the mayoral office.

Newark Atherton Robert A. White Davis Herbert A. Atherts

Confederation formed by Hon duras Guatemala and Costa Rica

Nicaragua refused to join the confederation, leading to turmoil as insurgents operate on its borders. The article notes possible territorial occupation in the troubled region amid ongoing insurrection and regional friction.

Honduras Guatamela Costa Rica Nicaragua Huture

Senate Probe of West Virginia Mine Troubles

A Senate committee plans a careful survey of conditions behind the armed clash between miners and operators in West Virginia. Senator Kenyon leads the group with Senators Sterling Shortridge McKellar and Walsh. They aim to reach Huntington on September 18 and seek an early close up of the civil conflict’s causes.

Washington Sept. S West Virginia Coalields Senate Ward Sterling South Dakota Shortridge California McKellar Tennessee Walsh Massachusettes Kenyon

Divorce Requested Over Wife’s Refusal to Work and Custody

Dr M Myers states it is time for a divorce as the wife refuses to cook and care for the children and leaves the home. He cites desertion in 1916 and asks for custody of two children.

M. Myers Myers

Two Months Bride Brutally Murdered in New Jersey

Mrs. Isabella Dobson, a bride of two months, was found murdered in her Runemede Highlands home. Police seek her husband George Dobson who is missing. she was beaten with repeated blows and a blanket was thrown over the nude body.

Runemede Highlands N. J Isabella Dobson George Dobson

Optimistic View on Employment And Possible US Blockade Debate

The excerpt discusses spring 1929 unemployment high and a shift of workers to nonwage activities, noting about 1.0 million people not used to wage work. It cites U S employment data and firms adding payrolls by August. Geneva debate considers possible US blockade if the League acts against a nation the allies target.

United States Employment Service Tno Geneva United States League of Nations Waz Imade Jeague Assembly Robert Cecil Committee On Reacue M. Schanzer Italy Special Disarmament Corp

Ice Cream Social Hosted by Ely League on Benge House Lawn

The League of Women Voters of Ely invites residents to an ice cream social on the Benge House lawn this evening. A big band concert will accompany the event and attendance is welcome.

League of Women Voters of Ely Tia Benge House

Treash Appointed to Ninth Appellate District

Gov. Davis announced the appointment of Common Pleas Judge P. H. Treash of Summit county as judge of the ninth district appellate court. He also named E. H. Boylan of Akron as Treashs assistant on the common pleas bench after Boylan resigned from the State House of Representatives, where he led the measure creating the new ninth district.

Columbus Common Pleas P. H. Treash Summit County Ninth District Davis E. H. Boylan Akron Treash Boylan State House of Representatives

Walters Seek Return Of Child In Lorain Habeas Case

Marie and Fred Walters sue William Flaherty in Lorain to gain possession of their four year old child. Mrs Walters alleges threats of violence if she or her husband visit. The Flahertys claim attachment to the child and say returning her would be a miscarriage of justice. The defendants contend the Walterses are unfit due to family quarrels.

Marie Fred Walters William Flaherty Lorain Pilantiffs Flaherty Walters Flahertys Defendents

Dixie Highway Delegates Meet In Cincinnati

Delegates from Michigan to Florida attend the Dixie Highway association convention in Cincinnati. A large auto parade precedes a discussion on 12 proposed routes with Kentucky towns vying for a local path. Visitors are being entertained during today’s session.

Cincinnati Michigan Florida Dixie Highway Association Ilater Darton Ohio Kentucky

Bad Car Deal Prompts Suit Over 1640 Recompense

Willam Brunsteller and R D Sperry sue Anthony Petralia for 1640 claiming a car sold by a garage was stolen and later recovered by its rightful owner. The 1921 model sold for a 1920 model in exchange, with a Tan identifying the vehicle as stolen and Petralia accused of knowing it.

Willam Brunsteller R. D. Sperry Anthony Petralia Petralia Prainlift

Reckless Driving Trial Ends in Guilty Finding

Howard Cole was brought to the Police Court Thursday night and found guilty of reckless driving after testimony from witnesses. He was fined $1 and costs. the costs under the new schedule will be higher. Marshal warns that anyone caught driving recklessly or speeding will be brought to court with sufficient evidence.

Howard Cole Cole

Staples Observe Second Wedding Anniversary in Oberlin

Friends and relatives surprised Mr. and Mrs. Harold Staples on their second anniversary at the Dunham home on Hollywood Street. Attendees traveled from Henriet ta, South Amherst, Elyria, and Oberlin. Refreshments were served and a purse was presented to the couple.

Oberlin Harold Staples F. H. Dunham Hollywood St Henrietta South Amherst Elyria

Obituary: Mr Morris Case of Russia Town

Mr Morris Case died at his home in southeast Russia Town on Thursday morning about 3 o clock. He lived here twenty five years and was known for his good character. He was about 74 years old and had been blind for seven or eight years due to cataract. He leaves a widow, Mrs Laura Case. The funeral will be held at the house Saturday afternoon at 2 96 o'clock.

Oberlin Morris Case Russia Laura Case

Local Society Notes and Visitor Updates from Town

Mer and Mrs Loveland of Pennsylvania moved into the former Weddell house at 3 North Pleasant street. Mr and Mrs Curtis and daughter Sarah returned to Midland Michigan. Mrs Curtis visited Prospect Street relatives. Vine Rebekah Lodge plans degree work next Monday night and may visit Lillywood Lodge to celebrate the 70th anniversary. Miss Martha Habel of 199 Woodland Avenue writes from New Cumberland. Dr and Mrs Miller entertained Prof Harold Hamlin and his mother from North Roxalton. Ruth Terborush returned from Arizona. Rev K B Whitehead attends the National Neilus Conference in Pittsburgh this week. Mr and Mrs H L Bassett are mentioned.

Vine Rebekah Lodge Lillywood Rebekah Lodie Wellington Rebekah Odd Fellowship Mars Ret -Habel Woodland Avenu New -Cumberland W. Va

Nerv-Wort Restores Johnstown Man’s Health Says Relief Now

W M Wigginton of 804 Napoleon Street Johnstown Pa reports nervousness insomnia fatigue poor appetite and back and kidney pains before taking Nerv-Wort. After one bottle he claims improved appetite digestion sleep and no back or kidney discomfort. He urges others with similar issues to try it with money back guarantee and authentic large 1 90 bottle.

W. M. Wigginton Napoleon Street Johnstown Br C. W. Phillips Advi

Visitation Notes From Greensprings and Local Addresses

Spending the week at Greensprings they expect to visit with Mr and Mrs Don Varmelee in Akron before returning Mrs Ethel Ferman formerly of lm street will be at 65 Stevens street Rockville Centre New York this later Mr Virgil Biggs formerly with the Chronicle Telegram is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J F E

Greensprings Don Varmelee Akron Ethel Ferman Lm Street Stevens Street Rockville Center XN. Y Ibis Tater

Biggs of King Street Spends Summer at Monroe Michigan

Biggs of King Street spent the summer at Monroe Michigan. He stayed in that city while the season progressed.

Biggs King Street Mr. Biggs Monroe, Mich

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