September 12, 1929 was a dry, warm day in Euclid Village. Situated north of Euclid Avenue was a picturesque white, wood framed house perched upon an 18-acre estate owned by Joseph and Barbara Irr. Joseph Irr was president of the Cleveland Billiard Supply House and was a former Euclid Village Councilperson. His wife, Barbara (nee Diebolt) Irr, was the heir to the Cleveland brewing company of the same name.