C and S W Picnic at Chippewa Lake Report
A detailed recap of the first annual C S W Railway picnic held at Chippewa Lake. About 1000 to 1200 attendees from Southern and Western divisions attended. Officials including F T Pomeroy and H A Nicholl helped. special trains operated without disrupting Mines traffic. Substation aided power supply. smooth, well organized day with cordial conduct and no conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Electroaailway
Chippewas Lake
BE. Ry
S. W. Ry
Chippewa Lake
Booy
South Western
Minnodera Landing
F. T. Pomeroy
H. A. Nicholl
Nestor
Fontain
Fuller
Creston Fair Ball Games and Contests Highlight Weekend
The day featured a baseball win for the shopmen 20 to 16 over the linemen, with umpire Geo Fisher causing a splash near the lake. Later, Elyria East Side edged OC and 5W 10 to 1 in a railroader clash as Ed Wilbur pitched seven strong innings. The program included tug of war between Western and Southern divisions and a lively popularity contest with Edith Sheahan leading early before rivals surged. Prizes and races covered ladies and children events, hair longest contest, needle threading, sack races, and more amid festive grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Fisher
Neilson
Witham
Grant
Wilbert
W. Demaline
Nash
Stankort
3. W.” Dogs
Elyria East Side
Aroo
Wilbur
S. W
Elyria
Potteries
C. Burwell
Harry Thompson
W. Wilbur
Ea Wilbur
W. Deraline
Stimpeon
Cook
Burgess
Hawkins
H. Bricker
Creston
Henry Albern
Lorain
Mise Edith Sheahan
Fother
Ponle
Edith Sheabap
A. J. Wagar
Harry Paddock
Mabel Breckenridge
As J. Wagar
Mra. E. Musser
Mra. F. Durmen
Schultz
Rather Allen
Boya
Onen
Chas, Schultz, Jr
Glen Taylor
Wade Moore
Rmaoe
Ninay Schultz
Esther Allen
Opeun
Fitz
F. Adams
J. Mack
A. J. Wager
Employes
J 'Fitsharris
Geo. Melen
L. W. Pack
Geo. Moren
J. Fitzharris
L. Davis
O. J. Eckert
M. M. Lane
J. L. Morony
Mra. E. Burgess
Mra. E. McKibjbon
Mra. D. Laundon
Tligh Kick
L. H. Peck
Henry Muster
Mra. C. E. Hobbhill
Mra. O. Schultz
Elyria Merchants Donate Prizes in Local Event
The Elyria merchants who donated prizes include Liberty Clothing Company J B Plumb confectioner Heldmyer Hardware Co Harry H Smith Co R L Hill jeweler Robinson Hancock Co W F Haforr Geo W Philpott Co Wm O Smith E E Ortiz H J Smith Fauver Hobson G H Chapman Daniel Freese Thomas Gray Ensign Wilkins and Elyria Hardware Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suiyts
The
Liberty Clothing Company
J. B. Plumb
Confactioner
Heldmyer T Hardware Co
Harry H. Smith, and Co
R. L. Hill
Jeweler
Robinson and Hancock Co
W. F. Haforr
Geo. W. Philpott and Co
Wm. O. Smith
E. E. Ortiz
H. J. Smith
Fauver and Hobson
G. H. Chapman
Daniel Freese
Blind relief granted to Valerius siblings and Smith
Relief under the blind pension law awarded to Louise Valerius Edward Valerius and Fordyce H Smith all of Elyria. Each will receive 100 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Edward Valerius
Fordyce H. Smith
Elyria
Cleveland and Southwestern Trac Faces City Pay Rules
Police halted cars on the Cleveland and Southwestern Traction tracks as officials dispute city licensing payments. Chief Koblar ordered enforcement after Linnsdale annexation brought road sections inside city limits. Officials warned the company to pay licenses or be prevented from entering the city until back fees are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland and Southwestern Tractunn Co
Cleveland
Koblar
Coucon
Linnsdale
Springburn
Baker
Gospel Schooner Planned by Oberlin Leader
Frank Ward of Oberlin seeks to operate a gospel schooner to serve sailors on the south shore of Lake Erie. The Bible society offers Bibles and tracts for free distribution. Ward runs the Light and Hope mission and oversees a barge mission at Lorain and Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ward
Oberlin
Harbora
Lake Erie
The
Bible Society
Mr. Ward
Light and Hope
Alan
Lorain
Elyria
Henry to Succeed Hale as Next Circuit Judge in Ohio
F A Henry of Cleveland will be the next circuit judge succeeding Judge John C Hale. A split in the Cuyahoga county delegation to the Republican judicial convention led to Hale's retirement in favor of his young adversary, with Henry nominated by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Henry
Cleveland
John C. Hale
Cuyahoga County
Sadge Hale
Mr. Henry
Bale
Booze Barred In Oberlin As Firemen Tourney Nears
Oberlin bars beer for Lorain county firemen visiting for a tournament planned for the 17th and warns the event may be canceled if beer is brought into town. Merchants expect a large crowd and money from the turnout. In other news, McCart Christy Co sues Fred Krenger for 393.04 on groceries sold Nov 11, 1914. Ferdinand Durham sues Arvilla Durham for divorce and child custody. John Mutch sues George Highland for 6000 damages from a scaffolding accident at a school project in Avon township on August 1, 1903, leaving him with permanent injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Lorain County
Lorain
Elyria
North Amherst
Vermillion
Grafton
Carter
McCart Christy Company
Cleveland
Fred Krenger
Riley and
McQuigg
Ferdinand Durham
Arvilla Durham
Tillotson
John Mutch
George Highland
Mutch
Avon Township
Aupaost
Miller and
Linden
Railroad Must Abide By Verdict Motions for New Trial
Lawyers argued for new trials in Lake Erie and Pittsburgh appropriation cases before Judge Hinman. The Day estate was awarded 1000 and John Linden 1250 by juries. Rail company has sought new trials in most contested cases, with one exception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Pittsburgh
Thompesn
Gliesoh
Hinman
Wee
Day Estate
Johm Linden
Dma Bean
Raflrom Company
M. I. Reabe
Curosit
Riband
Drowned Foreman Youth in Randall's Grove Lake
Abbett Forman twenty three year old son of Mr and Mrs John W Foreman drowned in the lake off Randall's Grove on Sunday afternoon. Cause unclear but cramps thought likely after entering water. Spectators saw him collapse and fail to rise. Body recovered quickly. resuscitation efforts failed. Funeral set for 9 am Tuesday from St Marys Church Ray Heffernan officiating. He leaves a wife and six month old child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbett Forman
John W. Foreman
West Street
Randall's Grove
Smiasi
Wicken
Elmia
Foreman
St. Mary's Church
Ray Heffarmann
Hartzell Brothers Move to Norwich State League
Earl Hartzell of the Eagles baseball team travels to Connecticut to join the Norwich State League. He is the brother of Topsy Hartzell, and the pair are making their mark in baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hartzell
Eagles
Connecticut
Topsy” Hartzell
Lorain Hosts Teachers Institute August 22 to 27
The Lorain County Teachers Institute will be held in Lorain from August 22 to 27 with instructors Dean H. G. Minnick of Ohio State Normal Oxford Miss Ano Buakbee of Pennsylvania State Normal Miss Sarah Smith Lorain primary supervisor and Dudley Reed of Oberlin College. Sessions begin at 8:30 in the morning and 1:00 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County Teachers’ Institute
H. G. Minnick
Ohio State Normal School
Oxford
Ano Buakbee
Pennsylvania State Normal
Sarah Smith
Lorain
Dudley Reed
Oberlin College
A Strange Case of Hysteria Ends Near the Tracks
Norris Hassel, described as a man from nowhere, was observed by Northrup Street residents near the Lakeshore tracks as he apparently attempted to throw himself before a train. He recovered consciousness briefly, then was taken to Dr. Harts infirmary. doctors diagnose ostalepsia a rare hysteria with sudden lapses of consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Hosgel
Northrup Street
Laks Shore
Hassal
Hassel
Norris Hassel
Hart
Heassel
Himsalf
Ibid
Dismissal of Embezzlement Charge Against Lorain Attorney
The embezzlement case against O. H. Wilson of Lorain was dismissed. Attorney Wilson will receive other collections to ease his financial woes, aided by his two daughters who are helping him restore his fortunes after a troubled period. Their pleas influenced Mr. Esch to relent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Wilson
Lorain
Henry Bagh
Wilson
Esch
Woras
Qberlin
Mr. Esch
Lake Shore to Carry British Mail Across Continent
Lake Shore officials announce a contract with the British government. The Twentieth Century Limited will carry one of the British Australian mails from New York to San Francisco. New York Central handles to Buffalo, Lake Shore to Chicago, then relay roads continue to the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Twentieth Century Limited
New York
San Fransisco
New York Central
Buffalo
Chicago
Vermillion men form trolley league paper venture
Vermillion men form a stock company to publish a new trolley league of newspapers. Three papers will launch in North Amherst, Huron, and Vermillion with more towns on the trolley lines possible. First issues expected around November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion Basipens
Amerlin
Troley League
North Amherst
Huron
Vermillion
Anderstood
Tralley
Unjust Arrest of Commodore Huntington in Sandusky
Commodore W R Huntington was arrested after a collision near Vice Mayor Herbert's carriage in Sandusky. Huntington denies speeding beyond twelve mph while Herbert accuses twenty five mph and orders arrest. He seeks $10 000 damages claiming slander and wrongful detention. Governor Herrick's plans were disrupted as events unfolded. The mayor released Huntington on recognizance after nine o'clock, with ongoing legal action and possible challenge to an auto speed ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbet
Sandusky
Commodore
W. R Huntington
Balog
West House
Central Avenue
Sumptons
W. H. Herbert
Weat House
Harbert
Mr. Herbert
Mr. Huntington
Qcommodore Huntington
Elyria Firemen Thank Donor for $100 Gift
The Elyria Fire Department votes thanks to A. L. Stark and Harshaw Fuller and Goodwin Co for a $100 gift after a major fire at the company works. Chief John Hafner notes the gift was unexpected and undeserved, following a lawn fete Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Revere Hyeinak
Joe Ble
A. L. Stark
Vic
Harshaw, Fuller and Goodwin Company
Elyria, O
John Hafner
Elyria
Ohio
Fie
Haershaw, Fuller & Goodwin
Elyria Fire Department
Robbery and shooting aboard a Cleveland to Toledo rail line
L C Russel of New York City was held up and shot in the knee while riding a train from Cleveland to Toledo in a bandit operation along the rails near Cleveland. Two men described as Edward McGrath and Wynn Clark were taken from the train and detained as investigators review the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Lake Shore
Elyria
Cleveland
L. C. Russel
Toledo
Kusail
Russel
Rossel
Theas
Berea
Edward McGrath
Wynn Clark
Half Hour Car Service Extended Through August
O and W officials decide to continue the half hour service throughout August and possibly longer. Earlier plans to end the half hour schedule between Cleveland and Oberlin on August first have been abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3. W
Cleveland
Oberlin
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Elyria East Ends
W. Elgess
Gospel Schooner
Cuyahoga
Hale
Logic Kova
Worer
Bonth Lorain
Venus Galore
Houework
South Lorain
Henry J. Manus
Farmer
Rosina Braun
Henrietta
Wilford O. Hanaly
Engineer
Harriet J. Voglay
Court of Common Pleas
Randalls Grove
Teachers Institute
H. Wilson
Vermillion Business
W. R. Huntington
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