Cleveland diary of visits and home changes.
Cleveland will visit friends in Elyria Amherst Rochester Lorain and Brownhelm. The flying trip of a Dr. and Mrs. Tooze left memories along the line they visited. Mrs Ann Potter is visiting Mrs Henry Hitchcock for a few days. Mrs Julia Jeffreys of Huron and Mrs Pearl Walton of Chicago recently visited Mrs W E Harrington. Last Saturday Mrs Jeffreys returned home with Mrs Merrifield an aged aunt. Will Weekly plans to remodel and add to his house H D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Elythia
Amherst
Rochester
Lorain
Brownhelm
Tooze
Ann Potter
Henry Hitchcock
Julia Jeffreys
Huron
Pearl Walton
Chicago
W. E. Harrington
Donation by Elyria man enlarges college site
A donation from FE W Metcalf Exy of Elyria covers house and lot 98 West Lorain street for the college to expand its chemical laboratory. The gift extends the site back from North Professor street, valued at about 500 dollars. Metcalf, a trustee, has previously shown substantial interest in the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lorain Street
FE. W. Metcalf
Elyria
Chemical Laboratory
Professor Street
Death and tribute for Colonel Parerrcolt Cod
Rev DeWitt Talmivse writes with tender sympathy for Cul Parerrcolt, noting his devotion as husband and father and the depth of grief after his death. The piece laments not discussing funeral details and praises Christian faith as farewell. Niagara Falls excursion tickets on August 3 issue via Niagara Falls to Saint real. 8.0 extra with liberal return. Peerless Trio of Fast Trains Daily. Ask Agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt Talmivse
Verrors
Tris
Colonel Tigers
Tvo
Niagara Falls
Nagara Falls
Sa Intreal
I Express
Bicycle Trust Formed At Last In The Industry
The bicycle trust is announced as effectively formed with capital reduced from initial plans. Promoters in New York say prices will not rise, while manufacturers warn many firms may close without the trust. The plan centers on control of the entire bicycle business with a reduced plant valuation around 30 million dollars and no immediate price changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicycle Trust
Aanehein Bicycle Company
New Yorks
Live
A. G. Spalding
Anit
Sewer Accident Injures Browntelina Party On West Street
A Browntelina party traveling on West Street Wednesday evening drove into an excavation for a sewer. The horse swerved to dodge pipes and fell into a ten foot deep trench. Occupants were thrown from the carriage. one woman sprained her shoulder and sustained minor bruises. Bivins transported them home. The horses were freed with block and tackle. The accident’s blame has not yet been fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browntelina
West Street
Wana
Bivins
Neither Cowards Nor Fools in Medina County Robbery Case
A Medina County report accuses Sheriff Warden and deputies of inaction during an attempted robbery investigation. Goyette asserts officers refused to arrest a suspect, fearing repercussions and shifting blame to neighboring Levaite County. The piece labels local officials as cowards and questions the pursuit of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee Oteer
Karen
Onney
Tetuin
Lorain Couley
Hoty
Uns
Medina
Salisbury
Mettina
Levaite
Sherif Warden
Cohbeny
Medinate
Eight More Houses on Lakeside Avenue
Rumor says Benny Wurst will soon start eight new houses on Lakeside Avenue in East Side, built last winter. Lakeside has seen great improvements and may become one of the town's pleasant streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Wurst
Lakeside Avenue
East Side
Odd Fellows Picnic at Linwood Park Lorain
The annual Odd Fellows picnic in Lorain will be held at Linwood Park on Wednesday. A speech will be delivered by KCG. Wall of Wellington. An excursion over the Links Shore gashway is planned with a road trip event. Admission is 20 cents for children. Organizers promise large crowds and entertaining activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linwood Park
Order of Odd Fellows of
Lorain Equity
Wednesdis
KCG. Wall
Wellington
Oberlin College Names Two New Mathematics Instructors
Two appointments have been announced in the Oberlin College mathematics department. Instructor William JD Cellins will teach freshman mathematics and surveying and will contribute to algebra and geometry in the academy. W B Sherk, class of 99 Oberlin, is chosen as tutor in the same period and grid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin College
William JD. Cellins
Feacn
UI Algebra
W. B. Sherk
Oberlinvilege
Mythathuanatics
Important Decision By Special Council On Tax Exemption
Special Council Bennett rules land taken for waterworks in Anderson township Hamilton county cannot be taxed for public schools. The Cingionati waterworks company removed property from the tax duplicate, reducing scholastic revenues so teachers can be employed only seven months a year. State School Commissioner sought restoration, but the Attorney General’s department asserts exemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
ALU General’s Department
Anderson Township
Hamilton County
Cingionati Waterworks Company
Attorney General's Department
Family tragedy ties to Oberlin to murder case
A wild tale from Oberlin, Montana, links the Finley family to a murder. Captain Finley recovered a torn deed used to accuse John Roe, then his sons William, Rebstin, Albert, and Robert faced fate at sea and in mental institutions, with Robert reportedly killed by an assassin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Finley
Oberlin
Montana
Finley Fae
Paul
Wii
J Finley
Finley
John Roe
Lorain
Grand Jury
Howeve
Tiavashine
Othe Finley
William
Rebstin
Hey
Narbor
Beldy
William Witt
Sylum
Toledo
Albert
Volody
Robert
Lake Seamen and Firemen Push Wage Increase Plan
Lake seamen and firemen demand raise from BC to 45 dollars per month. The Lake Car Association is urged to prepare a new wage schedule, likely a 10 percent rise for all ranks from second mate downward. A meeting to discuss the matter is set for August 13th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Lake Car Association
Auetist Lth
Catholic Total Abstinence Union Marks 50th Father Matthew Visit
The twenty ninth annual convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Americas met in Chicago this week to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of Father Matthew's first visit to America. The union lists over 900 societies and more than 80,000 members. Delegates from numerous U S cities attended, with Archbishops Feehan and Tierney of Hartford, Conn, among the clergy present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Americas
Chicago
Father Matthew
America
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
United States
Feehan
Tierney
Gartford
Conn
Quarterly Conference of the M E Church Held
The third quarterly conference met last evening with Rev Dustin Kemble presiding. Reports showed a steady but improving condition. resolutions honored the late Low Morse and former pastor Rev JT G Warner and Rev John Mitchell. Additional resolutions praised Rev W G Radley and the presiding elder. Hindley and others were selected for service on the official board, with A P Wilson elected recording steward. Rev Endley was noted for tributes to his labor during the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. 8
Chureh
Dustin Kemble
Condolongs
Wenory
Low Morse
JT. G. Warner
John Mitchell
W.G. Radley
Rey
Hindley
Daies
Wew
Officil
Endley Novaceumv
Reducing False Fire Alarms Urged by City Officials
Authorities urge steps to curb needless fire alarms to save about $50 per call. The report notes the last three alarms were unnecessary, with fire extinguishable by quick measures or buckets of water. Panic often triggers alarm transmission, while bystanders fail to act to contain fires first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So Hiiny
Hines
Lin
Department
Fly repellent for horses and dogs suggested in old ad
A scarce479 author touts creolin mixed with water as a fly wash for animals. It claims quick calming effects on horses and dogs, relief for sores and galled areas, and notes the product is sold in tin taps and at drops stores. The ad urges fresh preparation each use and proclaims strong effectiveness even when undiluted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creolin
Oil at Erhart and pensions report
Oil status at Erhart remains uncertain with thirty wells drilled within two miles and three rigs active while pumping gear is set up. Large oil stories circulate as operations pause for equipment. drilling may resume in a month or more. Separately, Columbus agency pension rolls show 106,855 recipients, mostly residents, with monthly payments up to 100 dollars and total agency outlay of 15.88 million dollars last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erhart
Ganette
Niles
Erhairt
Brimat
Galan Bat
Medina Gazette
Colummbus
Columbus
Saate Lane
Alaska
The Worth of Gold in Klondike Hoard
A Reporter’s bank inquiry confirms pure gold at four pounds equals $42.0, yielding a $750,000 estimate for Lippy’s ton and a half if the gold is pure with no dross. Likely third under that value, he still holds a snug sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lippy
Klondike
Treasury Department
Lippy
Property Conveyance Petition in Common Pleas Court
Alfred G. Harvey sues De J. Harvey seeking court order for transfer of property purchased in February 185 by a nominee trust holder. Plaintiff claims legal title was conveyed to a nominal grantee in trust for him, asserts sole ownership, and alleges defendant’s refusal to convey. He requests relief compelling conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred G. Harvey
de J. Harvey
Iain Fh Petician
Tigria
de Nenckint
Kissing Bug Bites Sussex Man Beneath Swollen Face
Nick Helfrich of South Lorain was bitten while riding and now bears a swollen face with his eye closed. The incident is described as a real encounter with a kissing bug, not a joke, and his condition is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Helfrich
South Lorain
Lorain Seeks County Ferry Purchase Fee
Lorain residents call for a special meeting with the county commissioners to discuss buying and operating the ferry at county expense. The move would tax the entire county to fund an asset largely used by Lorain, reflecting a simmering tax dispute over cross river transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Cold Storage Planned by Lorain Builders for Fall
Lorain pair D C Fisher and E Daniels have drawn plans for a cold storage building to be erected this fall. The project costs about 3000 dollars and aims to meet growing storage needs. Ongoing shipyard work faces delays as steel shortages cut 1,200 workers down to about 400. Material arrival is uncertain, with possible delivery in a week but not guaranteed in four weeks, delaying 500 foot vessel construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. Fisher
E. Daniels
Lorain
Lorain County Humane Society reports abuse cases and seeks members
The society tallies complaints of child neglect and mistreatment across Lorain, Carliste, Elyria, and nearby towns. Cases include deserted children, drunken abuse, and a girl sent to reform school while seeking protection, with ongoing investigations and a call for donations to support the helplines and annual canvass.
FORGER BOWES Arrested on Forgery Charge in County Jail
Early last month Bowes, part of an eleven man gang using forged signatures, faced a state wide swindle against prominent men. He was jailed with $360 bond, later released, and fled town. His forfeited bond left the county owing $800. Bowes was later reported captured in Cu he is to be returned to Lorain County for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowes
Nore
Hal
Lorain County
Real Estate Transfers in Elyria and Surrounding Townships
Real estate transfers documented in Lorain County include Mary A. Taylor and W J Taylor selling to H A Tenant part of lot 424 block 1 Elyria for 1750 dollars. Alfred Fauver administrator to M S Squirey in block 1 368. Sheriff to Otto F Witte lot 191 Lorain for 300. Wm G Sharp trustee to John We Emmert blocks 1 Elyria 1250. John Gideon and Agnes Gideon to Thendar Kindra part of lot Eaton township for 9000. Wm G Sharp trustee to Hattie la Chappell part of lot 1 block 4 Howe addition Elyria for 775. Sharp trustee to Joseph A Suber part lot 1 Howe's addition Elyria 800. Julia L Daniels and TF Daniels to John Stans part lot 6 block 1 Black River township. Sarah A Norton to Carson Johnson and Bertha Jobson part tact lot 10 Huntington township 2850. Philip T Beal and wife to Joseph Conrad part for No 72 Elyria 8750. Eliza Cowan to Chas A Metcalt part lot 4 Henry View add Oberlin. Chas A Metcalt to Eliza Cowan part lot 4 Henry Viets add Oberlin 375. Alice Patchin to Walter Walling ton and Isabella Wallington part lot 12 Rideyville township 80. Fred Wolf to Lucy M Lerseh part lot 7 Elyria 2100. Geo H Ely to Johnsmith division Noa Geo A Ely’s sub-living lot No 7 Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Taylor
W. J. Taylor
H. A
Elyria
Alfred Fauver
Harriet N Thurston
Squirey
Lorain County
Otto F. Witte
Lorain
Wm. G. Sharp
John We ‘Emmert
John Gideon
Agnes Gideon
Thendar Kindra
Eaton Township
Hattiela
Chappell
Bleek
Howe
Whi. G. Sharp
Joseph A. Suber
Julia L. Daniels
TF. Daniels
John Stans
Black River
Sarah A. Norton
Carson Johnson
Bertha Jobson
Huntington Township
Philip T. Beal
Joseph Conrad
Eliza Cowan
Chas
A. Metclatt
Henry View
Oberlin
Chas. A. Metcalt
Henry Viets
Alice Patchin
Walter Wallington
Isabella Wallington
Rideeyile
Fred Wolf
Lucy M. Lerseh
Geo. H. Ely
Johnsmith
Geo
A. Ely
Yoru
Marriage Licenses in Lorain and Elyria Areas
A list of marriage licenses shows listed couples with ages and towns including Lorain Elyria North Eaton Oberlin and surrounding areas. Names include Whi Bennett Anna Hull Jol 8 Book Jer 23 Lorain Win Bailey Edith Shaw Charles Horwedel Anna Stepplemiller Frank Marvan Mary Billings Bertha Phillips Joseph Hartman Gertie Bordro Adam Hernman Kate Bordro Anton Knipper Catherine Schiefstein Ernest Lynds Inez Walkden and others. Will of Elizabeth Moore of Elyria filed for probate. Guardian Richard Bell petitions to sell land to support ward. Charles Stone of Oberlin appointed administrator of Powhatan Winn estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whi. Bennett
Cherthi
Anna Hull
Brownheln
Jol
Jer
Lorain
Win. Bailey, Jr
Cleveland
Edith N. Shaw
Charles Horwedel
Anna Stepplemiller
Von
Frank Marvan
Mary Billings
Mayine Mil
Elizabeth
Moore
Elyria
Richard Bell
John Nagel, Sr
Ward
Charles Stone
Oberlin
Powhattan Winn
Hillsboro
Ark
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Z Rey
The
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Uso & In
Ui Committee
ODD Fellows
Catholic Convention
Common Pleas Court
Humane Society
Neil D.C. Gladding
Florence
Damoeral
Carliste
Wother
Mat Amat
Carlisle
Nan
Kent
Grafton
Bivens
Crue Larager
Elytin
Ridgeville
Sheffield
Eaton
Reform School
C. V. Manter
Forger Bowes
Canada
Francis M. Davis
Bertha Phillips
Joseph Hartman
Gertie Bordro
Adam Hernman
Kate Bordro
Anton Knipper
Catherine Schiefstein
Ernest C. Lynds
Inez E. Walkden
North Eatoner
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