Ex-Sheriff Warden Sends Word From California Gold Fields
Ex-Sheriff W. H. Warden writes from Last Chance Placer County detailing daily mining life in California. He notes diverse livelihoods across counties, the climate, rain patterns, and the dangers of mountain travel. He describes mining shifts, hydraulic mining decline, and hopes to join his wife in Iowa for winter in San Jose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W .H Warden
California
Placer County
Placer
Canona
Trah
Last Chance
Iowa
San Jose
W. H. Warden
Ohio nearly free of smallpox says health official
Dr. Probst secretary for the state board of health announced that Ohio is practically free of smallpox. He said Cleveland is under control and Massillon remains the only bad spot with eighteen cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
9 . Probst
State Board of Health
Ohio
Cleveland
Massillon
Hornby Divorce Suit Seeks Custody Over Minor Child
Common Pleas Court Rose Hornby sues George Hornby for divorce alimony and custody claiming habitual drunkenness and extreme cruelty. The couple married in 1879 and dispute involves the care of their minor child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Hornby
George Hornby
Pocketbook Robbery Strikes West Side Depot
John Burg of Russia township reported his pocketbook was picked at the B and depot on the West Side late Thursday afternoon. The loss included twenty three dollars and papers of considerable value, though Burg valued the papers higher than the money after coming to Elyria on a northbound train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burg
Russia Township
West Side
Burg
Elyria
Veterans rally for National Encampment in San Francisco
Enthusiasm grows in GAE circles as thousands of veterans plan to attend the National Encampment in San Francisco Anguat with low railroad excursion rates. The Pacific Coast welcomes guests with expanded accommodations as lines advertise affordable trips from Chicago to San Francisco and Los Angeles, inviting veterans to tour state points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GAE
San Francisco
Anguat
Coast
Pacific Coast
Passenger Department of
Chicago and
North-Westren Railway
Chicago
Los Angeles
Settlement Reached in Shooting Case Over Cairo Show
On Saturday afternoon a case against the Streets of Cairo Morria and Berger show sought 5000 damages for shooting Mrs. August Banks. Attorneys for both sides settled quickly with Mrs Banks receiving 150. O W Heisler, owner of the shooting gallery, was made a party. Heisler paid 100 of the amount and the show paid the rest. Mrs Banks is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Morria and Berger
August Banks
Banke
Cow Heisler
Heisler
Disappearance of Fremont Youth Otto Menkhaus Reported
Fremont police are alerted after Otto Menkhaus, a Western Union messenger, vanished during a routine monthly collection. He has been described as possibly mentally unbalanced and officers are told to watch for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Menkhaus
Fremont
Monkhaus
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pretty West Broad wed ding unites Mize Lilla Jones and Roy Hazelton
The ceremony took place at 8 pm Wednesday at F E Jones home on West Broad street. Rev Johnson officiated as Mize Lilla Jones married Roy Hazelton with Cleveland's mandolin club providing music for 40 guests. A symp tony supper followed, and a reception is planned Wednesday at Mr Hazelton's Penfield home. The couple will settle in a suite in the Elyria block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F E Jones
West Broad Street
Mize Lilla Jones
Roy Hazelton
Rev. Tohnson
Cleveland
Mandolin Club
Smooth Swindler Targets Elyria Ministers
A smooth con man visited Elyria last Saturday posing as a carpet firm agent. He hired a horse for a boy to drive, deposited Brussels carpet pieces in the buggy, and claimed to work on church carpet jobs in Oberlin and Cleveland. He offered leftover strips for sale as a sign of good faith. No one reports paying him, and he vanished after instructing the boy to return the horse. Police were alerted and pastors in nearby towns are said to have been targeted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Hadaway Brothers
Whitney
Bey
Oberlin
Cleveland
Churchea
Service Board Hears Budget and Public Works Issues
The board of public service met to review finances showing $1740 income for the month and a payroll around $1500. They discussed town hall ownership, bid ad for Washington avenue bridge, waterworks balances, and private water connections ordinance, with several staff assigned follow ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Service
LeGron
Tthe Council
Washington Avenue
Ayes Asphalt Company
Wellert
Picnic at St Marys Church Draws Large Crowd
Church outing at St Marys Church in North Amberat featured a music by the EOTM band and afternoon races. Notable events included a one mile bicycle race won by Wm Kreeger with time 8 23 and a 32 22-5 mile for free for all won by Char Fitzsimmons. other contests covered potato race, married ladies race, girls foot race, fat men race, and nail drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the &T Mary's
EOTM
North Amberat
Wm. Kreeger
Geo Faulhaber
Moe
Ohas
Fitzsimmons
Kreeger
KR Hinkiyist
J Mo Orama
Mia
W McGuire
F J Kaiser
Misa Buck
Agnes Smallwood
Wesley Davin
Fanthaker
Hollis
Miss Back
Elected Queen of Carnival at Lorain
Miss Nellah Robbins was elected queen with 2 228 votes at Lorainz carnival. The next closest contender Miss Anna Arbaugh had 3 165 votes. Robbins received a diamond ring at the crown ceremony and rode through the city streets in triumph. Other candidates included Misses Nellah Robbins Anos Arbaugh Alice Rojasin and Hazel Bates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellah Robbins
Lorainz
Anna Arbaugh
Anos Arbaugh
Alice Rojasin
Hazel Bates
Two Elyria men fined for carnival theft in Lorain case
Corey and Gramling were arrested in Elyria on Saturday morning with carnival show goods from Lorain. Mayor King fined them fifty dollars and costs and jailed them for thirty days on Saturday afternoon. They were brought to Elyria on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corey
Gramling
Elyria
Lorain
King
Elyria Defeats Lorain In 5-0 Baseball Blowout
Elyria defeats Lorain 5 to 0 as Holcombe shines on the mound for Elyria in a well played game. Lorain struggles offensively while Elyria secures the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvrns
Lorain Athletic Club
Holcombe
Elyrias
Death of West River Resident at Toledo State Hospital
John Heath of West River street died at Toledo State Hospital on Monday at age 78 after being adjudged insane and moved there weeks earlier. Remains will be brought to Elyria for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heath
West River Street
Toledo State Hospital
Elyria
Fatal street stabbing in Lorain leaves sailor dead
Joseph Foster, a sailor, was fatally stabbed by Harl Charles in a street fight in Lorain on Thursday afternoon. Five wounds, including a seven inch scalp wound and stab wounds to the back and neck, were inflicted. One wound penetrated the lung cavity and may cause death. Charles had been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Foster
Harl Charles
Lorain
Charles
In Memoriam Charles A Baker Eldest Son of Mr and Mrs Henry Baker
Charles A Baker born March 5 1886 in Vermilion Ohio grew up there and in Brownhelm. He moved to the Abbe road with his parents, married Miss Mionie Henning of Elyria, and lived in Toledo since 1892. He served as fireman then engineer for LS and M railroad. He died July 28 1908 near Black River switch west of Elyria from arch fire injuries. Funeral in Elyria with Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and burial beside his father in Ridgelawn cemetery. He leaves a wife two sons his mother one brother and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A Baker
Henry Baker
Vermilion
Ohio
Brownhelm
Paranta
Abbe Road
Mionie Henning
Elyria
Toledo
Clarence
Harold
Baker
LS and
M 8&8 Railroad Ag
Black River Switch
Sona
Lehman
Wannamaker
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Ridgenlawn
Mra
Frederic i
J Plschmittgen
Esther Hammer
Mise Cora Baker
F W Boshm
To’elo
State G A R urge Memorial Day date change
The state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic adopted a resolution urging the national department to set Memorial Day on the last Sunday in May or the first Sunday in June. The aim is to stop Decoration Day sporting events and restore the original meaning of the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
National Department
Superintendent Coa Robbed of Diamond Stud Near Usntury Park
Superintendent Coa of OC and S W railway was robbed of a valuable diamond stud on Lorain Thura night during a crowded car carnival. He was en route to his summer home near the lake shore just west of Usntury park and recalls being jostled by men on the rear platform but cannot confirm when the robbery occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coa
OC and
S W Railway
Lorain
Automobile Railway Proposed From Toledo To Cleveland
Patents granted to RT Van Valkenburg spark formation of a company to build a cement surfaced 21 foot wide automobile railway from Toledo to Cleveland with a Chicago extension contemplated. Wheels run in grooves and a turnout allows transfer to the other track. Passenger sites planned and private vehicles to pay tolls. Low construction cost and maintenance, experts deem feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RT van Valkenburg
Toledo
Cleveland
Chicago
Steamship Lewis Woodruff Launched At Lorain
A steamer named Lewis Woodruff was launched at Lorain's American Shipyards near noon on Wednesday. The vessel, 486 feet overall with a 50 foot beam and 28 foot depth, is owned by J O Gilchrist and Martha Wood of Bellevue. The christening honored Captain Lewis Woodruff, a noted lake shore resident. The Gilchrist party arrived from Cleveland moments before the launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Woodruff
Lorain
Sheffield
J O Gilchrist
Misa Martha Wood
Bellevue
Weasel
Gilchrist
Gleveland
Woodruff
Lake Shore Electric Sees July Earnings Rise
Lake Shore Electric reports July earnings around 49 000 to 50 000 dollars, with an estimated yearly rise to about 65 000 dollars. Management struggles to handle the increased business and provide adequate service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Electric
Sarber Oil Co Formed in Columbus with Cleveland Firm
The Sarber Oil Co of Cleveland was incorporated in Columbus with 10000 capital by Sam l Baumgart O Bach L W Schaal O L Guthbert and Harry Pott Chas A Sarber formerly of Adams and Barber is named president The firm opened offices in the Schofield building with leases on Allen county land and will act mainly as a promoting company no public sale is planned Adams is now in New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarber Oil Co
Cleveland
Wenl
Columbus
Sam'l Baumgart
Bach L W Schaal
O L Guthbert
Harry Pott
Chas
Sarber
Frm
Adama and
Allen County
Larber
Qura
Sarber Oi! Co
Adams and
Adams
New York
Man Arrested for Boarding House debt Avoidance
Ben Clemens, a colored man, was arrested on a charge of attempting to defraud Eliza Elder, a colored boarding house keeper on Fifth Avenue Lorain, by leaving without paying the board. Police traced him as he headed for Oberlin and wired Elgin police. Mayor King sentenced him to thirty days in the Cleveland workhouse but he raised the funds to settle the board bill and the sentence was suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. Clemens
Eirza Elder
Mra Elder
Fifth Avenue
Lorain
Clemens
Clemeng
Oberlin
Elgrid
King
Cleveland
Steel Ties Stir Railroad Debate In Lake Shore Trial
In railroad circles a Lake Shore experiment with steel ties sparks debate. A Toledo division roadmaster first built a steel tie and later a cement encased version. Supporters hope to protect forests while rails push steel use. skeptics warn rigidity may strain equipment and passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Toledo
Pleasant Barn Party At Mrs Lulu Clarke Home
About 50 friends gathered Thursday evening at Miss Lulu Clarke home for a barn party. The venue was decorated in gold and white and dancing provided the main amusement. Refreshments were served and all reported a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Lulu Clarke
Burglar robs Wellert's Store on East Broad Street
Burglars entered John Wellert's grocery from East Broad Street Thursday night and robbed the sash cash drawer of about 60 cents. They removed hinges from a rear iron door after failing to pick the lock. Captain Hanks noted the door at ten and eleven, with no other items disturbed and no clue yet discovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wellert
East Broad Atrest
Mad Dog Shot Near Smith Brothers Jewelry
A reportedly mad dog caused a stir behind Smith Brothers jewelry store on Monday morning. After it foamed at the mouth and menaced bystanders, Officer Whitney shot it to end its suffering. Two women then buried the animal with care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Brother
Whitney
Notice to Contractors Avon Township Avon County
Notice to contractors by the Avon Township board of education to furnish all material and labor for a 27 by 30 foot brick addition to the district No 6 schoolhouse. Completion by December 1 1908. Proposals due September 8 1903. Bid to be addressed to James A Brooks clerk. Board reserves right to accept or reject bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Avon Township
Borain County
Opto
Avon
Hotgiat
Damea A Brooks
Muut A Belq
Maldavon
James A Brooks
Ditch Improvement Petition Heard in Lorain County
Notice to landowners and corporations affected by a proposed deepening and widening of a ditch in Elyria Township Lorain County Ohio. Hearing before county commissioners set for August 21 1903 at the start of the ditch project with a list of affected parties including railroads and landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aodltor
Lorain Co. O
Railway Uv
Tou
M. Vincent
L. L. Hay
Inter
Lakeshore & Michigan Southern Railway Company
Zouth
Elyria Township
Lorain County
Ohio
Jonnie Thanee
Hater
Black River
Board of Tounty Commissioners
O'Clock & m
Jacob E. Schaible
J J Haig
W W. Boynton
Jacob F. Denker
Wurat
Mandelson
A Flicker
F. McMahon
W. Esquires
J. M. Vine Pent
K. M Gibson
Ann M. Hardan Decker
A Stang
Wiltzen
P. Lehnert
F. Seara
L. Hoadley
L Bearn
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railroad Co
Lieveland and Southwestern Traction Co
Lakeshore & Michigan Southern Railway Co
Elyria Townat
G H. Lewis
Auditer
Notice of Estate Proceedings in Lorain County Ohio
William Jacobs and heirs are notified that Mary Tagobs administratrix of Fred Jacobs Sr estate filed June 3 1908 in Lorain County Probate Court alleging insufficient personal assets to pay debts and requesting sale of Lot 26 in Block 8 Hurtt Fisher and Carters Addition Elyria to settle debts. Further notice to William Jacobs that an averagid petition may lead to judgment if ignored by August 1 1908. Johnson and Have C Johnson Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jacobs
Fred Jacobs, Jr
Mary Tagobs
Fred Jacobs
Lorain
Obl
Anki
Almple
City of
Elyria
County of
State of
Ohio
Hurat
Fisher
Carter
Mary Jacobs
William Jacoba
Mary
Jacobas
Decesard
E. G
Notice of Attachment in Ohio Case Against Nathan Baum
Notice to Nathan Baum of attachment in a civil action filed in Ohio. The petition seeks 35000 plus interest and costs for services related to real estate in Ky ria Township. An order of attachment was issued and levied on Baum’s property. Hearing set for August 1st. failure to answer may result in judgment for 50000 plus interest from May 4th and costs. Charles A Cox and attorneys Johnson & Hate represent plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Baum
State of Ohio
Losain County
Court of Common Pleas
East Saginaw
Michigan
West Side
Auld Cour
Kiyria
Said
Charles A, Cox
G. & Hate C, Johnson
Hfe Attorneya
Divorce Notice in Lorain County Court
May Moore files for divorce from George Moore in the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas Ohio alleging willful absence and gross neglect. Hearing set on or after August 6, 1908. Attorney Lux Srroor represents May Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moore
May Moore
Court of Common Pleas
Lorain County
Ohio
May Moozz
Lux Srroor
Appointment Notice for Estate of Ionepa Wilford
Notice of appointment of Lorell Sounty as executrix of the estate of Ionepa Wilford of Black River. Dated 13th day of May A.D. 1203. H.G. Wilford and Addie L. Wilford signing parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wilford
Ionepa Wilford
Black River
Lorell Sounty
H.G. Wilford
Addie L. Wilford
Probate Notice of Accounts Filed in Lorain County
Probate notices announce accounts filed in Lorain County Ohio with a July 2 deadline for exceptions at 10 o clock A M. The final settlement accounts of Administrator William A Cassidy and others are listed along with partial settlements of guardianship and executorship accounts. Elyria Ohio July 3 1908 A Hinman Probate Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain Co
Ohio
Pearing
Wm. A. Cassidy
Anthony Anniskiewiers
Ann Beardsley
Joe Lees
Peter Vogler
Bells
Boyden
Florence Haynes
Geo.althen
Orin Ormaby
Sarah Newenerd
Jno
Jacob Katz
Joseph Blantern
Alberd Abgl
Charles J. Swartwood
Ethel Bauschmann
Carl W. Menz
Paul W. Gampsell
Victor Hslitska
Fred Davis
Grace Davis
Danny Davis
Emma Davis
Michael Davis
Admr
Geo. Hing
Guardian
Raymond Hagén
Rose Walee
Jon. Peters
Emmerette
Webster
A. Babcock
Elyria
A. Hinman
Mooi Lorain Co
Ino
Three Lorain Children Burned In Lamp Blast
The three children of Fred Zipp were seriously burned when a lamp exploded in their bed on Thursday morning. Ages were five seven and fourteen. The mother was badly burned while rescuing the children. One child died from injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Zipp
Lorain
Mrs McDonnel Repurchases City Restaurant Property
Mrs J McDonnel former owner repurchases the city restaurant property from L Wade. She will take possession on Saturday of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J . McDonnel
the City Restaurant
L. Wade
Probate Hearings Set On Estate Accounts In Lorain County
In Lorain County probate proceedings a list of estate accounts including Ino Hackel and others will be examined on a specified date. The notice lists executor and administrator names and calls for examination and hearing of the accounts and settlements. A separate insurance certification from the Ohio Superintendent confirms compliance and financial figures for a local insurer. In Moscow a letter laced with poison led to the deaths of a young wife and her child, both found in a death-like trance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Firemen Parade and Contests Dazzle Lorain County
A long parade through the public square showcased Lorain County Firemen Association members with bands and officials leading. Athletic events followed, where Grafton Fire Department surprised by placing second in hand engine and ladder contests despite a short organization period. Results listed include hose tests and reel races with times and awards amid light rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Dellefield
Turner
Lorain Counteer Firemen Association
Board of Public Worka
Great Western
Asso Cleveland
OTM
Million
Obe
Welling
Grafton Fir
Amherst
Grafton Fire
Grafton
Oberiinu
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W. Warden
Common Pleas Court
Pogket
John Bure
Russia
Mrs. Banks
Carnival Company
Lilla Jones
Service Board
Mayor King
State Hospital
Lorin
Memoriam
Coe
Wellert’s
Sam
Garfield Savings Bank Co
Clevelans
Charles A. Cox
Western Insurance Company
Vorga
Puntaburg
Pennsylvania
Samuel V. Slessing
Lewiston
Annie L. Mayers
Macon
Mrs. Hen
Wooster’s
Rocgckhars
Stop. H. Baker's, Furniture and Undertaking
North
Cleveland Grains Drying Co
Cleve
Farmore
Pilsener
Cor. Clark
Gordon
Columbus and
Pearl Sts
Bohemian Brewery
West River
Star Brewery
Harbor St
OG. O. C
R. N. Goodwin
Wellington
Cnses
Atrek
E. G. Chase Company
Geneva
Loran
American Iig Company
Shipya Place
Prank
United States
Lorainia
Baltim
Lake Erie
Buffalo
Cleveland Fir
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