Bank wreckers face sentences in penitentiary
Ed Kaneen and the Walker brothers left for the penitentiary after remorseful statements in jail. The group received minimal sentences due to good behavior and local officials’ support, with hopes for parole before the end of terms. The men showed deep regret as their families watched, and the sheriff aided in lifting morale during departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Kaneen
Keneep
A. Walker
H. B
H. H
Walkera
Argny
Grafton
Sherif Sailsbury
H. 3B
Dana Walker
Ring
Kapean
Ve Sgein
Jong Beep
Juodge Washburn
Kanese
Did Jealousy Drive Old Man to Insanity?
The wife of Robert Daugherty of North Amherst says he became insanely jealous, leading to his confinement in the county jail. A judge suggested temporary drunken unbalance rather than madness, with Daugherty to be held for days while his mental state is assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Daugherty
Amherst
Robert Daughery
N. Amherst
Daugherty
Sod Daugherty
Hidmad 1
Dauherty
Barnhart Sentenced for Year and a Half
Charen Barnhart pleaded guilty to grand larceny and received a sentence of one year and four months in the penitentiary. Carrie Barnhart, described as his wife, was named in the case as an accessory. The couple allegedly stole two diamonds from farmer Howard Partlow on L. G. Andros’ farm two miles east of the city. Partlow reported $125 diamond recovered after Carrie confessed the husband took it, while the second gem remained hidden in a tree and unrecovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charen Barnhart
Barnhart
Carrie Barnhart
Barnharts
Howard Partlow
Partlow
L. G. Andros
Theity
Cleveland
Hareharta
Purtloa
Elyria
Andros
Suit for Property Title In La Grange Court
John Richards sues W Leter and heirs at law after claiming he bought property in La Grange and held tithe in his wife Marie. Following her death, defendants inherit title. Richards seeks to regain use of property valued around $0.00.
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John Richards
Leter
la Grange
Marie
Richards
Judge John Steele Dying in Oberlin Ohio
Oberlin Ohio April 26 Judge John Bresle has been ill since February and is now in extremely critical condition with little hope of recovery. A Civil War veteran and Oberon’s prominent citizen, he served as postmaster for the city and was a director of the Citizens National Bank and chairman of the Carnegie relief fund, known for tireless civic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
John Bresle
Sheffield Land Company blocks South Lorain to curb rivals
The Sheffield Land Company withdraws all property between Fifteenth and Twenty-third avenues in South Lorain to block the Leve land and Southwestern from entering the district. Cleveland and Southwestern plans a branch to break the monopoly, while Lake Shore Electric asserts it will defend its territory and prevent the C and S W entry, even at a cost of a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield Land Company
Lorain
Lorain Street Railway
Lake Shore Electric
Lstter
S. W
Cleveland and Souuthwastern
South Lorain
Ten Cents Saves Man From Five Dollar Fine
In a police court session a tramp from Chicago and another from Indiana faced charges with one offering ten cents that altered outcomes. The Chicago man claimed to be a sailor and previously jailed for vagrancy, while the Indiana tramp had no money and was warned to leave town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosta
Indiana
Chicago
Seagor
Smith
Tme
Jand
Costa
Consumptive Shipped to Uniontown Infirmary
The county infirmary officials moved John Morris, a consumptive in late stage, to Uniontown infirmary claiming to help him. Morris says he was sent to Lorain for transportation and was left with no friends. He nearly died from exhaustion before a physician treated him and sent him back to Uniontown on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morris
Uniontown
Morris
Lorain
Mig Plicht
Pastor Rebuts Oberlin Professor On Weekend Crime
Rev John P Sala of the Church of Christ disagrees with an Oberlin professor who linked most crime to Saturday night. He argues working men dress up after payday and go out for a lark, with thirst for pleasure prompting saloon visits and trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Sala
Church of Christ
Oberlin
Rev. Sala
Fon
Water payers lose service after delinquent status
About twenty five delinquent water taxpayers had their water service discontinued Monday. Payments were due April 18 and they failed to pay after repeated requests.
Morally wrong bank case leaves directors unnamed
Progenitor Stroup remarks on defunct Loram bank directors amid claims of fund withdrawals the day of closure. Prosecutor Stroar testifies Dana Walker took 100 dollars knowing the bank was ruined with about 82 000 overdraft. He says directors' actions may be addressed later if wrongdoing is found.
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Stroup Ion
Loram Bank
Dana Walker
Stroar
Walker
Stroup
Officers Elected for Country Club Meeting
The country club held a meeting and elected officers A L Garford president W N Gater and W S Miller vice presidents B Leonard secretary A B Taylor. Directors elected include Garford Gates Miller Ely Fauver Faxon Huntington Miller Taylor Leonard. Committees named for greens houses and membership with listed members.
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A. L. Garford
W. N. Gater
W. N. Gates
W E H. Miller
W. M. Ely
L. B. Fauver
F. S. Miller
Starr Faxon
W. R Huntington
W. S Miller
A. BK. Taylor
KH. Leonard
Greebs
W. B Miller
B. B. Leonard
W. F. Miller
W. R. Huntington
Max Ely
L. B. Fanver
F. Mller
Largest Ohio Sunday School convention to be held in Canton
Lorain county plans to bring about a thousand delegates and three thousand visitors to the state convention in Canton on June 6 7 and 8. Dr Joseph Clark of Columbus general secretary leads the organizers aiming for marked spiritual power and special railroad rates to encourage attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Lorain County
Canton
Joseph Clark
Columbus
Daiia
Fair Grounds Case Not Dismissed Despite Settlement
Circuit judges met on Monday to assign docketed cases. The Middle Avenue injury suit had no trial date set. Judge Henry could not hear Otis Bento’s case due to a conflict of interest. The matter involves confirming and setting aside a sale in a four year court proceeding, with a proposal for three judges to hear it. The fair grounds matter was not dropped despite officer emotions. it was simply passed.
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Middle Avenue
Horace Benton Vas Otis Bento
Henry
Rescue Society Seeks $10,000 Mortgage Approval
The Children’s Rescue Society, owning property at Henrietta and Brown, asked the common pleas court Monday for permission to mortgage the property for $10,000. Authority to borrow the money was authorized by the board of trustees of the Society in Cleveland.
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Childrens Rescus Society
Henrietta
Brownhelm
Board of
The
Society
Cleveland
Circuit Judges Sustain Judge Washburn’s Decision
Circuit judges sustained Judge Washburn’s ruling in Bester Ann Walker v. T. F. Daniels and the Lorain board of education. The plaintiff sought two lots said to belong to her and sold to the board, but the court held she was not entitled to the property.
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Washburn
Bester Ann Walker
T. F. Daniels
Lorain Board of Education
Uni
Walker
Board of Education
Divorce Plea Over Hasteful Marriage to Thirty-Year Husband
Mrs Sophia O Butler seeks a divorce from her husband of select years after marrying at seventeen to a man thirty years older. She recounts neglect theft and drink between Lorain and Lerogo living, selling furniture and desertion plans. She contends she bore a child and faced hardship while seeking work and basic apparel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia O. Butler
Lessora
Jane
Tolka
Lorain
Derby
New Garfield Baseball Team Forming
The Garfield class of the Church of Christ is organizing a baseball team led by Dan Braon’s son and will be ready to play within a few days. The team will be known as the Garflaldn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Clases
Church of Christ
Dan Braon
Garflaldn
Protest Over Jefferson Ball Park Sparks School Board Meeting
Local property owners near the Jefferson street school site threaten injunctions against Elsrin athletic company over ball ground use. The school board schedules a special meeting Friday night to hear each side. Owners argue property value would decline. organizers dispute claims and insist on orderly games without disturbances.
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Elsrin Athletic Company
Jefferson Street
Lake Shore Fights Lorain Access Through New Line
Lake Shore Electric moves to block the Cleveland and Southwestern from Lorain as Avon Beach and Southern Railroad Co of Lorain forms. Incorporators include H H Johnson and other Lake Shore affiliates. Boundary rights hinge on Sheffield Land Co grants, with C and S W vowing court action to adjudicate exclusive street privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield Land Co
Lake Shore Electric
Cleveland & Southewestern Trac ‘Ion Company
Lorain
Lake Shore
Avon Beach & Southern Railroad Co
Columbus
H.H Johnson
New Road
Cleveland & Southwestern
Johnson
Women Organize Home Garden Association for School Prizes
Women form a home gardening association to inspire schoolchildren to grow flowers with government seed packs from Congressman Weber. Contestants must use seeds to craft artistic displays, with prize details to be announced. Gardens will be inspected by a prize committee for judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Webber
Nent Aide
Samwar
Weber
Prise
Women protest against ball grounds on school property
A Jefferson street school property dispute prompted a five man and three woman delegation to urge the school board to halt the ball grounds project. Percy Boynton argued for the baseball company but faced stiff opposition as residents claimed the site would attract unsavory crowds and deprive children of a proper play area. The board postponed final action to the next regular meeting.
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Jefferson Street
Percy Boynton
Baseball
Wahalf
Percy
Lanoie
Chamberlain
Agstie
Adams Compared to Washington in School Addreak Remark
Dr Dawson praised Samuel Adams as a key revolutionary figure marking him alongside Franklin and Washington. He argued Adams deserves veneration equal to Washington or Franklin and urged preserving his name in history.
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Dawson
Samuel Adams
Franklin
Washington
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Inew
Jefferson Ball Park
J. K. Bronkar
Anid
Pomeroy
G. McAleenan
F. B. Williams
Geo. C. Ford
Rooth Lorain
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C.&8.w. Owers
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Women Organize
Home Garden Association
J. M. Bronkar
Boymton
Adams
Dr. Dawson
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