Miller the sought man bound over in Elyria case
Otis P Miller known as a smooth swindler from Cleveland visited Elyria and admitted misrepresentation while claiming borrowed money was a common loan He failed to post a $500 bond and was sent to jail pending grand jury actions Detective Whitney aided his arrest by distributing his picture to police stations while Miller traveled under aliases including Otho Shultz in Canton and Detroit The case highlights his pattern of traveling town to town for credit and quick profits with future workhouse sentences anticipated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis P. Miller
Allan Frank Kohler
Cleveland
Elyria
Milfers
Fauver & Robson
Whitney
Miller
Canton
Detroit
Dimn- Jey
Standard Oil Co
Otho Shultz
Ohio
A Mad Love at Elyria Theat re Aug 15
The Elyria Theatre presents A Mad Love on Wednesday August 15 starring Lyda Powell. Edward R Salter’s adaptation from Lady Audley’s Secret follows Helen Tyl, a virtuous heroine, as fidelity battles duplicity and virtue triumphs.
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Elyria
Theatre
Edward R. Salter
Edward Locke
Lady Audley
Helen Tyl‘boys
Mr Locke
Jife
California
Lyda Powell
Barge Katadhin Seized At Lorain By Sheriff
Sheriff Salisbary seized the steam barge Katadhin at Lorain after the Elyria and Lorain theater group and associates failed to settle a suit. The court action involves the Kahn steam barge owner claiming damages from a house destruction. The boat was put under guard as attorneys prepare for Sept 15 court. A marriage license was issued for William J Hatchett and Anna C Smith of Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Dykeman
Elyria
Lorain
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling
Tlon
Kahn
Court House
E. G
H. C. Johnson
William Joseph Hatchett
Anna Catherine Smith
Lo‘rain
Valuable collie killed in street accident near Bank Street
A valuable collie owned by Miss Ethel Kelbe of 335 Second Street Ely was run over and killed by a yellow car opposite Bank Street last evening. The dog lay by the curb most of Monday, covered with wrapping, before the health department removed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Kelbe
Ely
Raiway
Bank Street
Health Department
William Mikie Injured in Street Wagon Accident
An elderly street cleaner, William Mikie, was seriously injured this morning on West Broad Street when a wagon threw him down and ran over him. The incident occurred promptly after sunrise and details are being gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tleaner
West Broad Street
Pension Decisions and Widows Pension Provisions
Summary of pension rulings covering widow claims under the act of June 27, 1890. Includes rules on military discharge status, entitlement upon proof, and dependents. Notes that state militia service not covered for pension, and outlines fraud or mistake reimbursements. Mentions Chicago Bank wreckers and the missing bank president prompting police alerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Regular Army
War Department
Mason
United States
Chicago
Local Church Seeks Pastor as Visitors Narrate Week
Rev Silas Pierce and wife of this town visit friends J A Eaton and Columbia. Miss Lyddy Cole of Columbia visits her aunt Mrs C W Longbon this week. Cora Giles and Ethel Roag visited schoolmate Freda Rimbach of Olmstead last Sunday. Rev Doyle of Columbia and several Sunday school boys camping at Dover Bay. Ray Ross and Andrew Longborn of Eaton join Dover Bay trip. Mrs Rost entertains her brother and wife from Grafton. The center church remains without a pastor. Roy Cole supplied the pulpit last Sunday. F S Walker, visiting in Columbia and Haton, returned to Mansfield last week.
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Silas Pierce
J A. Eaton
Columbia
Lyddy Cole
C W Longbon
Cora Giles
Ethel Roag
Freda Rimbach
Olmstead
Doyle
Dover Bay
Ray Ross
Andrew Longborn
Eaton
Rost
Grafton
Roy Cole
S Walker
Haton
Mansfield
City Work Progressing Under City Engineer Theobald
City Engineer Theobald says that city work is progressing rapidly with many men under his direction. Improvements required by Mr. Garoard are being pushed along and likely to be completed in time. The sewer on Clark and William streets will be finished on Wednesday.
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Theobald
Garoard
Clark
William Streets
Elyria Commandery 60 Heads to Toledo For State Conclave
Elyria Commandery No. 60 will travel to Toledo in September for the annual state conclave. Proportions along the line are under way and many will attend from this city. Last year at Columbus the Commandery was the youngest in the state and made one of the best appearances in the grand parade. The group has grown since then and aims for a splendid showing at Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Commandey No. 60
Toledo
Columbus
Will of Gardiner D Hayward
Gardiner D. Hayward of Elyria filed his will in probate court on Tuesday morning leaving all real and personal property and life insurance proceeds to his daughter. He named his grandson Dr. Chas H. Cushing as executor of the estate.
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Gardiner D. Hayward
Elyria
Chas. H. Cushing
Ohio Penitentiary records show murder indictments and sentences
The Board of Managers met for the August session with President Griffith in charge. Warden Gould reported July average population 2669, with 1659 inmates on July 31 including 1575 state and 84 federal prisoners. During July 35 prisoners were received and one returned for parole violations. 30 discharged by sentence expiration. Among historical figures, 80 persons were admitted for first degree murder across 1801 to 1904, with 19 electrocuted and 11 given life terms.
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Board of Managers
Ohio Penitentary
Ohio Penitentiary
Board of Managers of
The
Griffith
Gould
New Rail Line Plan Links New York to Chicago
Joseph Ramsey Jr announces plans for a New York Pittsburg and Chicago Air Line railway 108 miles shorter than current routes. Project backed by foreign investors with over 150 million dollars, feeding through Lorain Ashtabula & Southern and Lorain & Ashland to access Ohio mill towns. Line to double track, use electric locomotives, connect major centers, lake terminals, and be in operation within three years.
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Mr. Ramsey
Lorain Ashtabula & Southern
Holliday
Chicago
Ohio
Lorain & Ashland
Lorain County
Lorain
Wellington
Great Metropolis
New York
Windy City
Ramsey
New York, Pittsburg & Chicago Air Line
A Wifes Own Statement Denies Reporter Allegations
Mrs. Lillie Ketchum declares in her testimony that she has always fulfilled her duties as a wife and asserts her husband abused her verbally and left home at odd hours. She claims others in the home supplied meals and that she paid bills with money he gave her, disputing the reporter’s account.
Elyria Man Fined After Drunken Incident
Walter Wendling, noted for excessive drinking, was arrested after intoxication violated the law. He was fined $5 and costs but could not pay, and will work a short city job to cover the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wendling
Adider
Elyria
Mrs Hinman Ill Still In Serious Condition
News from Cleveland indicates Mrs Tuna Hinman wife of Judge Hinman of the Praset Court remains gravely ill. Four trained nurses from Lakeside Hospital Cleveland attend her daily as concerned citizens hope for recovery.
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Tuna
Hinman
Praset Court
Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland
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Otis Miller
Mayors Court
Khor
Po Cltiven
Grand Jury
Hoy
Man Mhat
Mikle
Katahdin
William Mikie
Pension Decisions
Demnavy
Joseph Ramsey
NO. Eaton
Will OF
PEN
Penna
Oak Point
Pittsburg
Joseph Ramsey, Jr
New
York City
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Les
Harry H. Smith & Co
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