Lunatic Struggles Deliberate Escape On Elyria Streets
A nineteen year old Lorain woman Lily Simidt caused a violent scene as deputies and family attempted to restrain her near Court Street. She battered a jail cab’s windows during transport and was finally placed in a cell at the jail while psychiatric care was arranged for Toledo. Simidt claimed large weekly earnings and offered to loan money to her doctor.
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Lorain
Toledo
Broad Street
Lily Simidt
Elyria
Hillman
Frank Sailsbury
Robinson
Hancock
Court Street
Salisbury
Arma
Asb
Hern
Miss Smith
Thor
Paving and bonds approved at council meeting night
The council met in regular session with full attendance and awarded the Washington avenue bridge bonds and Middles avenue paving bonds to Fuller, Parsons and Snyder of Cleveland. They voted 150 for firemen from incidental funds, passed three sidewalk resolutions, and advanced an East River street extension. An asphalt paving plan for Middle avenue from 12th street to the city limits was read and sent to final reading, aiming to complete boulevarding this fall. The lighting committee failed to finalize light pricing with the gas company, which continues paying 60 per light while awaiting agreement. The session closed after about 50 minutes amid efforts to curb unproductive debate.
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Tagedey
Washington Avenue
Middles Avenue
Fuller, Parsons and Snyder
Cleveland
East River Street
Butternut Ridge
East Bridge Street
Board of Public Serrice
Balanoe
Middle Avenue
12Th Street
Zim
Court Action in May Olive Hathaway Divorce Suit
May Olive Hathaway files for divorce from Frank H Hathaway in the Court of Common Pleas. They wed in March 1904 and she alleges desertion after his departure to South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
May Olive Hathaway
Speinst
Frank H. Hathaway
Marc
Discharged piano salesman tied to Cleveland hotel case
O Q Simmons, found locked with a married woman in a Cleveland hotel, was discharged as a piano salesman by Elyria firm. Hart W Summers acted, citing moral scruples. The husband’s suit was dismissed as he pursued divorce. Summers’s wife recently obtained a divorce on similar grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OQ. L. Simmons
Cleveland
Elyria
Hart W. Summers
Summers
Simmons
Butler
Disastrous Telperious Wire Cut On Lodi Street
A worker for Kaiser Brothers cut a guy wire on Lodi Street Friday, faulting the grading near Furnace and Lodi. The Bell system was knocked out and several phones burned on the West side. Full repairs not completed by Saturday afternoon. The laborer’s identity remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone System
Lodi Street
Sriday
Kaiser Brothers
Furnace
Lodi
Kaisera
Eckler
County Commissioners Stand Against Grade Crossings
A dispute in Onyahooga County over a new railroad crossing at Butternut Ridge Olmstett township escalated as the county opposed grade crossings. The rail line from Lorain to Youngstown agreed to an overhead bridge after talks, with cost division still unsettled. Lorain County mirrors the stance and seeks an iron bridge twenty feet high.
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L. E
Onyahooga County
Butternut Ridge
Olmstett Township
Assoon
Roacha
Nona
Lorain
Youngatown
Batternut Ridge
Slevaroy
Lorain County
Struck Milk Platobale Injures Baltimore Boy Near Oberlin
Ray Chamberlain son of W S Chamberlain of Baltimore Md was struck by a milk platform on a S W electric railway step near Oberlin and fell pulling a broken arm. He was treated by Dr Everitt and taken to his grandparents home in Oberlin where he was reported improving.. The Lorain report corrects an earlier error naming the hostler at Brownies saloon as Dutch Damezen who was fined ten dollars and costs by Mayor King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
And
S. W
Ray Chamberlain
EB. W. Chamberlain
Oberlin
Ray
Brownies
East Broad Street
Lorain
Andrew Borech
Damezen
Flannigan
Onr
Damezon
King
Afflictions strike Huntington family in lifelong losses
Gladys Haskins youngest son of Henry Haskins of Huntington died at Lakeside hospital Cleveland after an appendicitis operation at age ten. Russell, thirteen, next in line, was taken to hospital for treatment. The family has endured multiple bereavements with a wife and two other children lost and the parents moving to Beres to educate remaining children. Acknowledgments are extended to neighbors Woodmen railroad workers for flowers and the quartet’s music. Janet Carpenter and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Lakeside Hospital
Gladys Haskins
Henry Haskins
Lakesie Hospital
Cleveland
Russell
Haskins
Mr. Shaskins
Laat Spring
Beres
Janet Carperter
Lorain Bets on Clean Up as Gambling Rooms Shut
Mayor King orders a citywide gambling crackdown in Lorain with a ten day shutdown deadline for all gambling establishments. Police will raid all venues after the period, as officials cite a recent ordinance and a preexisting surge of vice in hotels and saloons. The mayor says the new force of fifteen officers will enable a sustained crackdown, though he expects many operators will quit voluntarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Dye Family Reunion At Overlook Park Ohio August 1904
The Dye family reunion and basket picnic will be held at Overlook Park near West Milton in Miami County Ohio on Friday August 26 1904 An oration will be formed and attendees asked to send name and address with genealogy to the secretary of the Dye Association West Milton Ohio before August 6 By order of the committee Luther W Tillman has filed for divorce from Mable E Tillman alleging gross neglect and adultery Married in 1893 Huntington Indiana they have one child Curtis age nine Attorney Q A Gillmore represents the plaintiff.
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Dye
Weat Milton
Miami County
Ohio
West Milton
Luther W. Tillman
Mable E Tillman
Huntington
Ind
Curtis
Q. A. Gillmore
Falls Fifteen Feet From Roof In Elyria Steel Yard
Edward Wall of Cleveland was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when he slipped from the Elyria Iron and Steel Company roof, sliding about fifteen feet onto bricks. He fractured his right leg and suffered multiple bruises. An ambulance took him to the hospital where Dr. Cushing treated him. Wall had been working in Elyria for a few days. relatives were notified.
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Edward Wall
Cleveland
Elyria Iron and Steel Company
Cushing
Wall
Elyria Fur
Two Elyria Couples Marry in Wednesday Weddings
Rev George W Johnson at the Baptist Church officiated two Elyria weddings on Wednesday. Miss Lucian Maxted wed Reno VanWormer at her parents home with only families present. Agnes Brown and Charles Kreck were married at Harry Brown's home with about forty guests and a wedding tour to follow.
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Elyria
George W. Johnson
The
Baptist Church
Bath
Lucian Maxted
Amos Maxted
West Avenue
Reno VanWormer
van Wormer
Points Asst
Agnes Brown
Charles Kreck
Harry Brown
Fast Avenue
Insane girl causes trouble on journey to Toledo
Lillian Schmidt, described as insane, creates disturbances on a police escorted trip to Toledo. On the train she flirts with Deputy Sheriff Frank Sailsbury, swears, attempts to kick windows, and bites him when restrained. Morphine calms her after a long ride from Elyria to Sandusky and Toledo. The episode ends with her posing as his lover and making propositions before finally being returned to custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Schmidt
Leva
Toledo
Sherif Frank Sailabary
Topor
Elytia
Sandusky
Mr. Sailsbury
Sanduaky
Hareabe
Wed license issued to Dechant and Gerhart pair
A Wednesday license was issued for Theodore Dechant of Cleveland and Ludvina M Gerhart of Avon to wed. Dechant, 23, is son of John B. Dechant of Avon. The marriage will occur in a few days.
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Theodore Dechant
Cleveland
Tludvina M Gerhart
Avon
Dechant
John B. Dechant
Hearing Delayed Over Inadequate Notice In Lorain Fair Case
Judge Hayden from Medina postponed the motion to dismiss the injunction restraining the sale of Lorain Agricultural Society property until September first due to insufficient notice. The Secretary Neiding refused plaintiff attorneys an inspection of books, prompting calls for members to investigate. Many fear the society’s fifty year buildup could be ruined. members urge delaying action until the next annual meeting to hear all views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Hayden
Medina
Jduge Wabber
Hayden
Neiding
Lorain Agricultural Society
Neaioty
Generosity of B and C Surgeons Aids Road Employes
Letters from Assistant Surgeon I R Trimble announce two noted physicians will volunteer surgical and medical care for B and A workers and families at City Hospital Baltimore. Transportation to Baltimore provided. charges limited to 5 to 8 dollars weekly for room meals and nurse services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Mathers
Baltimore and
Ohio
I. R. Trimble
Baltimore
City Hospital
Bargeona
City
Mathers
du Falles
L. McLane Tiffany
B. and O, Railroad
R. Barr
Relief Department
B. and C
Railroad
Wlehen
de, Tiffany and I
Calvert and Saratoge Atreets
L R. Trimble
Cyclone Damages Lake Erie Shore Buildings and Utilities
A small cyclone struck Lake Erie's south shore Saturday night causing extensive damage from Lorain to Century Pilguiding Resdall’s grove. High tension lines collapsed over bridges, trees uprooted, roofs torn, chimneys toppled, and homes shifted from foundations. One cottage chimney blown off and two oak tables carried miles away. A separate dispute led to an arrest after BE. Ward assaulted Max McConico and paid a five dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Lorain
Lake Shore Electric
Black River
Neocenmry
Resdall
P. H
Church Bishop Potter Faces Sharp Criticism Over Saloon Dedication
A Manefield News note says Bishop Potter attracts mostly adverse press for aiding in a saloon dedication. The bishop plans to spend less time there, while remaining active in several prestigious clubs where social meetings and gunfire are mentioned, reflecting a sensational local reaction.
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Bishop Potter
Manefield News
False Pretenses Charged in Lorain Credit House Case
Dora Potter Hoover Brackett was arrested Tuesday morning on a complaint from the Forest City Credit House at Lorain. She is charged with obtaining goods by false pretenses, allegedly securing a coat for 3.91 under a false name. Arrest occurred at her father's home in the west part of the city. Brackett has a police court record and is still under a sentence imposed by Ds. Beefy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Potter Hoover Brackett
Thi City
Forest City Credit House
Lorain
Brackett
Ds. Beefy
Brick Furnishings Suit Against Kaiser Brothers
John Smith brought a suit against John Kaiser and L Kateer doing business as Kaiser Bros for 454.25 dollars, claiming the amount due for brick furnished for church construction in South Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John- Smith Held
Walt
John Kaiser
L. Kateer
Kaiser Bros
South Lorain
Yearly Meeting of the Disciples of Christ in Lorain County
The annual gathering of the Disciples of Christ in Lorain County is set for Angnat 26 to 28 in Wellington with a strong program. Sunday services will fill the opera house, featuring Rev. G. L. Wheston of India in the morning, Rev. J. F. Finley of Sullivan in the afternoon, and Rev. J. P. Sala of Elyria in the evening. Weekday meetings promise well attended sermons by eloquent preachers.
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Cnrist
Lorain County
Angnat
Wellington
Opera House
G. L. Wheston
India
J. F. Finley
Sullivan
J. P. Sala
Elyria
Repaid Kindness With Foul Abuse in Police Court
Joanes Ward a bricklayer and habitual drinker faced multiple clashes with the law. After a drunken arrest and a failed workhouse sentence, the mayor offered bricklaying work and leniency, but Ward later sued for back wages then, worsening, disabled the courtesy. He was fined $50 and costs and sent to Cleveland workhouses.
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Lienency
Joanes Ward
Ward
Whitney
Yellow Line
Cleveland
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H. W. Summers
C. L. Simmons
City of
Common Pleas Court
Insane Girl
BE. F. Ward
Andwar
Max McConico
McConico
Ouscples
John A. Ward
Workhouse
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