Heat wave and odd accidents sweep Lorain county
A scorching spell grips Lorain county with temperatures over 100 in shade, sparking bizarre incidents from a cow lying down to a street fire at Oberlin. Reports recount overheated rails bending, a cream freezer turning to pudding, eggs boiled on sidewalks, and a horse shoe blaze as residents endure a day of extreme heat. Officials note potential routes for a Lorain to Vermilion rail line while discussing North Amherst and Brownheim connections and local impact.
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Shadrach
Meshach
Abednego
Lorain County
Elyria
Afernoon
Wellington
North Amherst
Oberlin
Loram
Grafton
Man Arrested For Valise Theft On Intercity Car
Thomas Tagan, claiming Cleveland roots, was arrested in Oberlin after stealing a valise from Mrs. Dora Arnold of Wakeman. The bag, left on a Cleveland to Oberlin electric car, was hidden near the river by the power house and later recovered by workmen. Arnold traveled to Elyria to pursue charges. Tagan is a young adult jailed awaiting sentencing.
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Thomas Tagan
Cleveland
Dora Arnold
Wakeman
C.R.& We
Arnold
Oberlin
Tagan
Common Peas Court Case Notes and Foreclosure Action
The note describes a secured debt of 200 dollars for a deed covering two parcels of land. Foreclosure is sought if payment is not made. The suit names Frank Standen and others, with an administrator involved in the estate of John Stang Standen. The document references December and mentions claims of interest and approval of an appointed bill.
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Stranahan
Sega
Frank Standen
Boynton
Brown
Aduiniverawe
Join Stang
Standen
Gasoline Explosion Damages House at 926 Lake Avenue
A Thursday evening gasoline explosion damaged the Lake Avenue residence near Oak Street. The house owned by S. E. Wurst houses two families, with two adults and several children on the upper floor. The blast occurred in a back kitchen room used by the Coates, started by a gasoline stove on a box. no one was in the room. Neighbors aided fire crews, quickly controlling the flames and limiting further damage to the furnishings and woodwork. Insurance coverage is noted for the property.
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Lake Avenue
Oak Street
T Oelock
S. E. Wurst
Jon Traseh
J. P. Coats
Coates
Busy Factory Describes Harsh Working Conditions
A fragmentary account from Lorain Vines depicts a bustling factory with chaotic labor, poor safety, and rapid workflow. The text notes workers rushing to meet demand, added tasks from new orders, and limited movement between areas. It mentions a new roadway easing access from the east and potential future openings affecting travel for Penfield and North Amherst workers.
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North
Amherst
Venth Avenue
Penfield
Lorain
Oberlin Missionaries Feared Dead in China
In Oberlin area friends fear for Mrs Ell and Miriam Stephenson long separated from Oberlin. They were in China for several years working in missionary fields around Tien-tsin. Reports suggest both may have died after serious danger and possible violence at the hands of hostile forces.
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Missus
Ell
Miriam Stephenson
Oberlin
Sigherries
Tien-tsin
The Old Als Story of Miller Arraignment
John Miller was arraigned before Mayor Keely on a disorderly conduct charge. The destitute home tale centers on a drunken abusive husband and devoted wife at 77 West River Street. Miller, a licensed steamboat engineer, earns fair wages but substance abuse leads to frequent misconduct. a hearing is set for Saturday morning.
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Bere
John Miller
Keely
Lagerve Miller
West River Street
Willam Millers Louse
Miller
Stear Engraeer
Druti
Lorain Steel Co resumes full operation on Monday
The Lorain Steel Co plant at Lorain City started up on Monday except for the blast furnaces. Orders are on hand to run the mill for some time, and a large pig iron inventory exists in the yards likely to last several months until the stock is cleared and furnaces can restart.
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Lorain Steel Co
Lorain C
Hon W W Skiles Donates Prize Money for Firemen Tourney
While in Lorain on Thursday Hon W W Skiles donated five dollars as prize money for the forthcoming firemen tournament set for August 29.
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W. W. .Skiles
Lorain
Distinguished Visitors at Lorain Harbor Visit
A notable gathering of visitors from Rivers and Harbor committees of Congress toured Lorain harbor. Led by chairman Hon. T. 48. Burton of Cleveland, the group visited docks and points of interest on the Great Lakes. The aim was to study harbor needs and push for intelligent legislation benefiting Lorain. The committee members were impressed by Lorain’s harbor, with a potential for increased appropriations.
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Larain
Congress
Mibig Horaii
Cleveland
Burton
Great , Lakes
Lorain
Ashlind
Bante Board of Equalization
Ashland
Medina
Titchland
George K. Nash
A.B. Beverstock
C.K. Warr *N
Mayor Reety and McClure Reform Marion Drunkards
In Marion Ohio Mayor Reety and Mayor McClure enforce fines of ten dollars plus costs on intoxicated offenders. A pledge to abstain until court settlement is required. violators face workhouse labor. Those with signed pledges have not appeared again before the mayor.
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McClure
Marion
Hopkins Dumas marriage license filed in Elyria
Marriage licenses issued for Lewis E. Hopkins 29 of LaGrange and Ethel Dumas 18 of Elyria. The records indicate a pending union between the two in Elyria under local civil procedure.
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Lewis E. Hopkins
LaGrange
Ethel Dumas
Elyria
Police Court Arrest Over Nuisance In Yard Neighbors Complaint
West arrest case notes disturbances from manure disposal in a backyard. Mrs. Perkins failed to appear. witnesses testified. She was found guilty, fined six dollars plus costs, and committed to the work house until paid. Also mentions 1900 republican nominating meeting and Fred A Bennet survivor of the Maine disaster with lasting injuries.
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Board of Health
Reefy
Perkins
Briman
Oak Joint and Oaks Point Leased Details
Oak Joint is leased and Oaks Point leased by Mr Joseph Blingley for a three year term starting May first. The lease is expected to be valuable as the new Sandusky Locrian electric line is planned to pass through the park on a route 40 feet south of the Nickel Plate right of way. Barnes Wednesday August 8 POG to Mr and Mrs Robert Barnes, 41 West Broad Street, Ohio.
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Oaks Point
Joseph Blingley
Sandusky-Locrin Electric
Library notes of new summer additions at the library
During the hot weather the library adds many new books this summer including A Short Line War The Passing of Chomas Janvier A Diplomatic Woman Mer Monsieur Tarkington Smith College stories Daseam Autobiography of ailey Thompson Stanford stories Field Lyons Candies and Lyon's Chocolat Crevies at Dykeman. If you tried them you will want to.
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Chomas
Janvier
Mer
Monsieur Tarkington
Smith College
Daseam
Aiealy
Thompson
Stanfort
Field
Lyon's
Dykerman’s
Newly Married Couples Furnish Home With Easy Credit
Newly married couples learn it is convenient and economical to buy house furnishings here. A single price marks every article for easy price comparison. The store offers a fair credit plan with small weekly or monthly payments and flexible terms if sickness or unemployment occurs.
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Brownshebn
Vermillier
Ake Shore
Brownheim Terrritory
Arcus
Dickman
Common Peas Court
Oberlin’s
Ella and
Meream Sper Sexson
Mayor Reety
Conention
Maine
Fred A. Bennet
Virginia
Oak Joint
Library Notes
Lyons
Dykeman
BROS
National
Bank OF Elyria
H Bly
DIG
Baldwin
E. E. Williams
Singer Sewing Machines
West Broad Street
Corain
Broadway
C. F. Johnson
Sianager
Charles Court
the Square
C. W. Scheide
E. F. Whitney
West Broad St
New Clothing Store
Nichols Block
S.lee
Daniel Freese
The
Knickerbocker Coal and Ice Company
Boya
Deslerg
H. J. Neipfoot
H. J. Eady
W. S. Adam & Co
Elyria Hardware Co
East 6Th St
W. Bridge St
Brook
Second St
Fast Avenue
West River
Fair Grounds
F.H. Quayle
Elyria Block
Elyria, Ohio
East Bridge Street
East Bridge St
West Avenue
West Second St
West Third
Hart Court
L. S. Day
S. B. Day
Lake Erie
Lens Beach
Geo
Glendenning
Myrtle and Viaduct
RBR
N. Bernayette
B.H. Starr& Co
Middle Avenue
B.H. Starr&g
Bell
Ramson
Chas. R. Flower
Grocer
Riagara Falls
Alexandria Bay
Lake Shore
Graham
Storma
Pitman
Muneon
Lindsay
New American Writers
Graham ‘Weitere
Bony Sneiness College
Ayatem
Elyria Business College
Elyria Foundry and
Machine Works
Geo. Leclair
Prop
Euclid Avenue
Refrigerat
Lia
Eleventh Avenue
Vine
Pearl
Clinton Street
Twelfth Avenue
Thirteenth Avenue
Fourtheenth Avenue
Sheffield
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