Defense Counsel Pleads For King Ben
Defense of Klong Benjamin Purnell, founder of the House of David colony, opened as prosecutors seek dissolution of the religious group. Purnell, bedfast with tuberculosis, faced charges over alleged obscene purification rites tied to his creed’s celibacy rule. Assistant Attorney General Wilbur Brucker argued three hours detailing the colony’s history from 1905 at Repton Harbor before Judge Louis H. Fead.
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ST. Joseph, Mich
Klong
Benjamin Purnell
House of David Colony
Purnell
Wilbur Brucker
Louis H. Fead
Brucker
Repton Harbor
S.S.S. and 8.8.8 Health Tonic Promised to Restore Energy
In this era of brisk competition the ad touts S.S.S. as a time tested remedy to restore health and vigor. It claims the tonic builds red blood cells and supports nourishment, made from herbs in a modern lab. The ad notes two sizes and appeals to readers seeking improved vitality and appetite.
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S.S.S
S.S
Judge Feade to Rule on House of David Receivership
Special prosecutor George E. Nichols argues the lengthy case will conclude. Judge Feade is expected to decide in April on the petition to place the House of David in receivership.
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George E. Nichols
Feade
House of David
Social Notes From La Grange Area
La Grange witnessed hosting visits from Mildred Dager of Cleveland and Agnes Carr of Lorain. Clarice Monomath left for Oberlin College as a junior. Local couples entertained guests from Pittsfield Akron and others. Baby Gott welcomed a son last week. Mrs. Bessie Rumsey broke her wrist and was taken to Memorial hospital for X ray.
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LA Grange
James Nichols
Mildred Dager
Cleveland
Agnes Carr
Lorain
Clarice Monoamith
Oberlin College
W. Kelner
Richard Gibbons
Pitsfield
C. W. Gott
Philip
Akron
Maron Gott
Bessie Rumsey
Lorain area notes ordination and social visits
A long list of local residents attended the ordination of Rev. Glenn Wilson at the East End Baptist Church in Lorain on Friday evening. Weekend guests included Dr. and Mrs. D. M. Spicer and Ruth Spicer from Cleveland, with various relatives visiting Akron and Lorain. Other entries note mutual calls, visits, and small family events across Lorain, La Grange, and nearby towns, plus a color controversy over Boston and Maine locomotives at Fall River’s Minute Men theme.
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Charles Adams
Algena
Ruth
Neil Moss
Cc. L. Gott
Ruby Hastings
C. E. Garvin
F. B. Gott
Glenn Wilson
East End Baptist Church
Lorain
D. M. Spicer
Mr. Park
Cleveland
Helen Kelner
W. F. Hastings J
Akron
Cassie M. Kelner
Lakewood
West Main Street
Maurie Headley
Harvey Ryan
Sunny
Thad Rawson
E. L. Adams
George Woodruff
Ford Hastings
Wistarian Club
Henry Wisert
Will G. Wilson
Russell
Alberta
Earl
Toledo
Mrs. Garvin
Philadelphia
Fanny
Edith Garmin
East
BAY Stat
Boston
Boston and Maine Railroad
Massachusetts
Sons of the Revolution
New England Council
Oklahoma farmer woman finds relief with vegetable tonic
In a sunny Oklahoma pasture a tired dairy worker, Mrs. Cora Short, 135 pounds, shares how Lrdia EL Pinkham's Vegetable Compound improved her health and energy. She cites weight gain from 115 to 135 pounds after seven bottles and now wakes rested and able to work. Her story invites others on the Sunlit Road to better health.
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Oklahoma
Real Estate Transfers Include Several Local Subdivisions
Real estate transfers list multiple parcels and sums: Addie L Jarvia to Frank Bishop sublot 18 block A Shore aub and Buckeye country club for $10. Spring Valley Land Co to Flora M Davies sublots 325 part of 524 Spring Valley sub 4 Elyria Twp for $16. Jessie Marie Ensign to W B Herrick 13 acres in Rochester Twp. Corneliua Kohlmser to Paul Silach lot 1618 Sheffield Land Co 2nd sub Lorain for $19. Midland Bank to Spring Valley Land Co sublet 325 part of 324 Spring Valley sub 4 for $10.
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Addie L. Jarvia
Frank Bishop
Block
Shore Aub
Buckere Country Club
Spring Valley Land Co
Flora M Davies
Spring Valley
Elyria
Jessie Marie Ensign
W. B Herrick
Rochester
Corneliua Kohlmser
Paul Silach
Sheffield Land Co
Lorain
Midland Bank
Cleveland May Have Big Stadium
Cleveland council considers a $2,000,000 lake front stadium seating 100,000 to host a Tunney Dempsey return. Councilman James J. McGinty announced plans and urged the city manager to prepare specifications and estimates for the project.
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Cleveland
James J. Mc- Ginty
Mc- Ginty
W. R. Hopkins
Stockholm Eye Specialist Invents Anti Headlight Glasses
Stockholm eye expert Dr. Carl G. Bostrom proposes glasses that shade the upper portion of lenses to shield drivers from glaring head lights while keeping clear vision for normal driving. The device, inspired by German Hallauer glass No 66, aims to protect aviators and naval destroyer commanders from sun and searchlights.
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Stockholm
Carl G. Bostrom
Nav
Bostrom
Naval
Ars
Gum Chewing Appeal in AMR Flights Across England
Public interest in flying rises as gum chewing gains popular support among air travelers. Originating with Royal Air Force pilots on Air Ministry guidance, the habit spreads to passengers on the London to Paris route to keep air passages open and prevent ear deafness during altitude changes.
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AMR
England
London
Royal Air Force
Air Ministry
Paris
Furnaces and Spouting Services Advertised
Cold weather is near and the ad offers furnace service including inspection, smokepipe cleaning, resetting, or supplying a new furnace. It highlights 30 years of experience and reasonable charges.
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King Ben
Radio Crosley
Dickason Electric Co
Washington Ave
Nielsen Acidophilus Milk
N.D. Nielsen, Bio-Chemist
Nielsen Dietetic Laboratories, Inc
Middle Ave
Elsvia
Ohio
Leslie E. Gott
Nettie
Meyer
E Garvin
Mary Elizabeth
Edith Garvin
Garvin
Cleveland Heights
H M Powers
Willsdale
Mich
Earl Syphers
Leon Mosher
Malcolm
le Grange
Moss
Painesville
Nellie M. Aua
Winfield S. Avery
Vittsfield
Schulde
Celia Dague
Floyd Patton
Bainbridge
C Haulk
8. J. Knowles
D. D. Knowles
Wilkensburg
Kenneth Knowles
Knowles
Beckwith
A. J’ Rauer
J Cleveland
E. Adams
St. Main Street
Bert Knowles
Cleveland Street
Kenneth
Mae Wheeler
Memorialaspital
Louis Chamberlin
Frances Oliver
N. Carne Gott
North Main Street
Bert Knowes
Ana Elyria
Lydia E. Pinkham
Electrical Service Radio
The
Elyria Superior Electric Co
Broad Street
Elyria and Lorain Window Cleaning Co
Zz. M
Gibbons
Dr. Scholl
School
Epsom Court
Alfred Watercar
Gaid
T. Emu
Bom
F. M. Sponsetter
Elyria Black
Elyria, Ohto
DRY Cleaners
Fauver & Robson
Mallory
Foster-Fitch Co
Cavagna Bros
Cheapside
Public Service
Dental
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