Lorain County Firemen Hold Seventh Annual Gathering
The Lorain County Volunteer Firemen’s Association held its seventh annual convention in Oberlin with a grand parade and multiple contests. Cleveland and Elyria teams excelled in hand engine, hose, and ladder events, while Oberlin showcased its apparatus and veterans received honors. Next year’s convention is planned for Cleveland.
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Lorain
Lorain County Volunteer
Firemen's Association
Cleveland
Elyria
Vermillion
Lorman
Grafton
Amherst
Wellington
Oberlin
Elyia
Elyris
Asconda
Wellingon
Ware
Man
W. J. Akerley
H. Bobel
Lorin
Tima
Fat Roo Wee
Chas. Davis
Theodore Hague
Elytia
Davis
Oberlin Department
Ron
Oberlin Aremen
Cleveand
Guyats
Frankfort Michigan Pride of Northern Shores and Lakes
The narrator extols Frankfort Michigan as a charming northern town on Lake Michigan and Crystal Lake nine miles across. He notes bracing winters, wooded hills, blue waters, and beaches, comparing Crystal Lake to the Sea of Galilee and mentioning eleven visitors from Ely together with F. E.
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Frankfort
Michigan
United States
Lake Michigan
Urgatal Lake
Crystal Lake
Holy Land
Sea of Galilee
Elytis
Myself
F. E
Trouble Rises Between Elyria Aloonists Families
In Elyria police court Mrs. Viola Hull faced two charges against Carl Exch age nineteen son of Henry Buch of West Broad street. Prosecution claims disorderly conduct for uttering vile names and an assault on Hulls young son. Hearing slated for Monday.
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Elyria
Accident at Wakeman Injures A Sinclair
A. Sinclair of Wakeman sustains a serious hand injury when a binder needle pierces his palm after a sudden startle from thunder. In a desperate effort to free himself he uses a jackknife to remove the needle amid panicked horses.
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A. Sinclair
Wakeman
Narrow Escape At Linwood Park In Row Boat Capsize
Three Oberlin women Grace Smith Katherine Cavel and Prudence Burlingame vacationing at Linwood park were capsized Thursday afternoon. Witness George Howell swam to aid them and rescued the women after a fierce struggle Burlingame was under water multiple times before rescue with life restored.
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Oberlin
Grace Smith
Katherine Cavel
Prudence Burlingame
Linwood Park
Tha Place
George Howell
Mnd
Miss Burlingame
Elyria Business College Denies Closure Rumors
A local notice declares that false reports claiming the Elyria Business College would close or be sold are unfounded. Under Miss Johnston’s management attendance has doubled in three years, with all graduates finding employment. The school boasts new equipment and aims to be the best in the state. Prospective students are urged to enroll for thorough bookkeeping and shorthand instruction using the best systems and individualized instruction.
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Elyria
Elgris
Miss Johnston
Elyria Business College
Business College
Elyria Business College Co
Convention selects Frederick A. Henry for Ohio judge seat
Frederick A. Henry named Republican candidate for circuit judge at the Eighth Judicial District convention. With 127 votes cast, Cuyahoga led with 90, Summit 17, Lorain 14, Medina 6. Hale supporters briefly challenged Lorain and Medina backing before Henry was declared the sole candidate.
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Frederick A. Henry
Cuyahoga
Cayahogs
Lorain
Summit
Medina
Friends
John O. Hale
Mr. Henry
Cuyahogan
Henry Ilsaders
Cuyahogga
Hale
W. H. Boyd
James H. Walker
Washburn
H. Williams
Mo—dins
Arthur van Epp
Pardes
E. Whittemore
A. J. Rowley
C. Washborn
Elyria
Light and Hope Missionary Meetings Near 318 Street Park
The Light and Hope Missionary Society holds daily tent meetings on a vacant lot south of 318 Middle Street in a park setting. Mr Ward leads the services, aiming to reach non church goers, with daily afternoon sessions and evening services at 3 and 7 30.
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Light and Happa Missionary Society
Ward
Huntington case settled after speedy chase arrest
The case against Commodore W. B. Huntington of Elyria and Sandusky, arrested in Sandusky while speeding to the Lake Shore depot to meet Governor Herrick, was dropped. The hearing was set for Wednesday but Huntington and Vice Mayor Herbert did not appear, and Huntington had promised suit for damages of $10,000 before the matter was resolved.
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Commodore W. BR. Huntington
Elyria
Sandusky
Lake Shore
Herrick
Commodore Huntington
Herbert
Redistricting Places Lorain County in Second District
State Fire Marshal Deyia redraws districts placing Lorain County in the second district along with Cuyahoga and Medina counties, updating regional boundaries. The move affects representation and regional alignment for state governance.
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Deyia
Lorain County
Cuyahoga
Medina Counties
Lake Breeze Social Notes Highlight Local Guests
Lake Breeze entries show J C Kortz back from New York City and Miss Lorena Atkins visiting Cleveland. Miss Dolly Rothgery returns to Cleveland, Frances Jelink and Charlotte M Gee of Lorain visit Miss Myre Seymour. Mrs Earl Constable of Lorain visits Lake Breeze. Grace Sherd of Elyria visits Musk Mayme Stiwald. Mrs Brooks of Oberlin visits F N Smith. Clare and Leo Stiwald depart to Michigan. Ikey listed among attendees.
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J C. Kortz
New York City
Lorena Atkins
Cleveland
Dolly Rothgery
Frances Jelink
Charlotte M'Gee
Lorain
Myre Seymour
Earl Constable
Lake Breeze
Grace Sherd
Elyria
Musk Mayme Stiwald
Brooks
Oberlin
Marriage Licenses in Elyria and Nearby Areas
Listed licenses show Charles J. Krneck 23 life insurance agent Elyria with Agnes L. Browne 23 nurse Elyria. Reno Van Wormer 26 bookkeeper Elyria with Louisa KH Maxted 2 Elyria. George Williams 22 laborer South Lorain with Anna White 22 South Lorsin. Fred Kranne 36 bridge enya Detroit with Katherine Josse 24 house work Lorain.
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Charles J. Krneck
Elyria
Agnes L. Browne
Reno van Wormer
Louisa KH
Maxted
George Williams
South Lorain
Anna White
South Lorsin
Fred Kranne
Bridge Enya
Detroit
Katherine (Josse
Lorain
Was E O Blackwell Hurt At Oberlin
E C Blackwell died at St Johns hospital in Cleveland after an injury from a fall near Oberlin. He was 70, had Brights disease, suffered a deep cut above the left eye, and was unconscious until death. He told attendants his home was in Kimberly Minnesota.
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E. C. Blackwell
St. John's Hospital
Cleve
Hoa
S. W
Rockport
Thin
Kimberly
Mino
Oberlin
Blackwell
Bright
Jas Bis
Open Season Query From Letter Read At Meeting
At a Tennessee Har Association gathering Judge Barton read a Memphis letter to the game warden asking what is the open season for cocking or “crap shutin.” The missive asks for guidance on a season and legal timing for hunting game, seeking clarification on open dates.
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Tennewwe Har Association
Barton
Memphis
Wardin
Elyria West Ends Top Beaners in Eight to Three Victory
Elyria West Ends defeated Beaners Sunday by eight to three. Key batting came from Horner George and Walsh while pitcher Dimpter struck out one and held Beaners to few hits. West Ends face East Sides next Sunday. contact manager at 754 West River Street for game tickets or schedule.
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Elyria West Ends
Beaners
Ecord
Horner
George
Walsh
Dimpter
Hafferty
P. J. Henke
V. E. West Ends
P. R. Horner
Elyria
Gamax
West River Street
Crushed by Freight Train Injury At Wharticle
Charles O Donnell son of EF O Donnell was struck by a west bound freight while walking near the tracks. Three workers were injured as they jumped clear but O Donnell’s foot was crushed and severed. Doctors from Sheffield and Hubbell treated him and hoped to save the limb unless complications arose.
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Charles O'Donell
O'Donell
Peterina
Feo
Tsa BM. S
Interemr
Robiamon
Hancock
Plothimentore
Bovea
O'Donall
Sheffield
Hubbell
Police Court Mixes with Prisoner Teddy Quook on Monday
Report says Teddy Quook faced arrest in police court on Monday morning for a minor offense and costs. Rumor notes Vanderbilt interests pressing Cedar Point, with embargo hints from the Lake Shore, Lake Erie and Western, and Pennsylvania lines to push managers toward sale.
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Teddy Quook
Vanderbiltt
Cedar Point
Lake Shore
Lake
Big Ore Cranes Damaged In Ore Yard Accident
A steel hopper car loaded with ore damaged two big ore cranes in Lorain harbor on Friday afternoon. The car, uncontrolled by a broken brake chain, crashed down the incline and struck the No 10 leg, toppled the long crane over, and knocked the adjacent leg out of plumb. No injuries were reported.
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Greta
Lorain
Steen
Dykeman Play Proving a Success Across New York Theaters
Notices in New York papers show A Child of the Slums a melodrama that pleases audiences. H A Dykeman of Elyria and F E Johnson of Lorain back the production with Johnson to tour as manager at a good salary.
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New York
H. A. Dykeman
Elyria
F. E. Johnson
Lorain
Third Avenue Theater
Megara
Johnson
Dykeman
Mr. Johnson
Notable Arrivals and Ages in Lorain Labor Census
John Hanke, 28, laborer of Lorain and Mary Eis, 19, servant of Lorain are listed in the local registry. The brief notice records their ages and occupations as part of the community’s housing or labor records.
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John Hanke
Lorain
Mary Eis
Paving Work Blocked by U and W on Middles Avenue
The U and W block Middles avenue paving despite multiple notices. The board orders Moriarity to warn the companies that noncompliance by Monday will force the contractor to complete the work at the company’s expense, noting a two week delay already occurred.
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U. and
8. W
Middles Avenue
Plana
Irvica
Thoreday
Misa Moriarity
Zimmerman
Earl Voglesong
Bigris
St. Lonia
Elyria
Vogelaong
Olob
W. Ty Pot
Wooster
Medina
Athens
North Amherst
Oh!o
Norwalk
Bil
Lawyers Beat Bankers In Windy Baseball Exhibition
The lawyers defeated the bankers 18 to 12 in seven innings on the home field in a lively game marked by wind and strong fielding. Claude Blanchard made a sensational catch, Doxey held the bankers to 47 hits and 1 walk, and umpires’ calls fueled the spirited crowd.
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Lord
Doxey
Balla
Claude Blanchard
Fred Reed
Chas. Lord
Rootera
Jim Seward
Clayt Chapmaon
Ensil
Bankers
Wwoavredt
Daniels
Blanchard
Minna
Savard
Plocher
Nye
Hnobbard
Squires and Ely
Lawyers
Red
O, Wilcox and
Par Johnson
Cinniger
Boyarton
Fox
Wilford
Chapmin
Elyria Business Men Picnic at Linwood Park
The Elyria business men's picnic will be held at Linwood Park on August 2. The entire business district will close as proprietors and families attend. Round trip fare is 35 cents for adults and 20 cents for children. Events include ball games between grocers and harbors, tug of war between grocers and butchers, clothiers versus grocers, and multiple foot races.
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Elyria
Oscar
Linwood Park
Vermillion
Clarge
Grocers Va
Harbers
Butchers
Clothiers Va
Grocers
Rirly
Probate actions modify names and guardianship in Ohio notices
Probate Court Ida May Evans adopted by J and Anna Huston and renamed Violet Huston. A ward at Trumbull county children’s home. Ellen McKenna appointed administratrix of John McKenna estate Elyria with $684 bond. William Y Woffein of Wellington awarded $100 annual blind relief.
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Ida May Evans
andAnna Huston
Violet Huston
Trumbull County
Ellen McKenna
John McKenna
Elyria
William Y Woffein
Wellington
Reverend Michael Healy Dies in Fall in Youngstown
The longtime Elyria priest Reverend Michael Healy died after a fall from a second story window during a visit to Youngstown. Born in County Kerry Ireland, he was ordained in Cleveland in 1851 and served Elyria from 1851 to 1858 before moving to Tiffin, where he remained.
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Elyria
Micheal Healy
Youngstown
Guert
E. Meara
Hev. Healy Waats
County Kerry
Ireland
Cleyveland
Amadeus Rappe
Tiffin
Mrs. Eonice Porter Williams Dies in Buffalo Home
Mrs. Eonice Porter Williams of Avon dies Saturday morning at the Buffalo home of her daughter Mrs B Jameson. Funeral arrangements are pending as the family pronounces the loss.
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Eonice Porter Williams
Avon
B. Jameson
Buffalo
Death of Mrs Carrie Carpenter Dies at Home
Mrs Carrie Carpenter aged 33 dies at her East River street home on Sunday night. Funeral set for 1 30 Tuesday with interment at Ridgelawn cemetery.
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Carrie Carpenter
East River Straat
Ridgelawn Cemetery
Property transfers flood Elyria Lorain Pittsfield and Oberlin areas
A sequence of real estate transfers and parcel trades bound for Elyria Lorain Pittsfield and Oberlin townships. Names include Joshus D. Liokoriah Ernest McRoberts John Justin Daniel Myers Carrie Walker Hallie Tinney William Owens and many others with sums from 40 to 1700 dollars across numerous lots in Sheffield Ridgeville Amherst Lorain and Oberlin.
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Joshus D. Liokoriah
Elyria
Ernest McRoberts
John Justin
Eliza McRobert
Plttaflald
Daniel Myers
Maria Coffinberr
Lorain
W. B. Badorth
Rossis Township
Frack Spore
James P. Brattin
Kranta
Summerdale Park Co
Inez Goodman
Aida
Brownhelm
Sheffield Land Company
George Lowrie
Lornia
Antone Joungbloth
E. G. Johnson
Sheffield Township
Chas. J. Smith
Frack W Smith
Fred H. Todd
City of
Arthur C. Baurdette
KE. G. Johnson
Sheffield
John Krebs
Carrie Walker
Hallie Tinney
Pauline Tinnie
Chamberlain
William Owens
Charles Owens
Ridgeville
Susan B. Owens
Panpags
Kayder
John Sotloe
Oakland
Lorgin
William Root
E. Daniels
W. ©. Fisher
Gawn
Julis M. Smith
O. W. Smith
Mary Swartz
Blasias Rath
Mary FE. Brill
J. C. Hill
Rusais
Leon A. Potter
Eliza J. Grannis
Ridgevile
Helen V. Fairchild
Sarah C. Little
Parliwest
Viet
Oberlin
James Burns
R. V. Harley
Black River
B. J. Reisinger
Martin Reisinger
Theodore B. Rogers
Caroline R. Brooks
Nelson
John Brooks
Theodore Rogere
Ridgeville Township
Mary Ann Wogan
Mary Hane
Clara H .Peares
George L. Durand
Qberlin
Jossa Beal
Odelia Beal
Amherst
Mike Koesany
Mike Inte
Otto Albright
Esther Hanmer
Henry Haomer
John Kline
Mthias Nebo
Nicholas Nuhn
Catharine Laisy
Alfred Kinaman
Chas. C. Hulse
Alice E. Smith
Lawrence Setall
James Sawyer
Martha Hackett
H. J. Barrows
John Snider
John I. Mackett
Henry Mittendorf
Andrew
Henry
Mathew Smith
Elizabeth Smith
L. A
R’y
Sarah M. Carter
Hattie Torrey
Dears A. Bails
F. G. Morgan
Wooster Giants Triumph Over Elyria In Tight League Battle
Wooster defeated Elyria in a closely fought game in the QGleveland and Southwestern Trolley league. Lloyd and Big Joe Hagner led pitching for Elyria, while Alcock Follis and St John starred for Wooster. The winning run came in the eighth on Whitcraft’s pass and Wilhelm’s infield hit.
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Giants
Wooster
Eagles of
Elyria
Qgleveland
Cline
F. Hagner
Big Joe
Hagner
Sandusky Stara
Naapointa
Lloyd
F. Alcock
Follis
St. John
Lloyd's
Capt. Koshis
Braman
Forbes
Wan
Whitcraft
Pase
Skal
J. Hagner
Wilhelm
Order of Eagles
Elyria Wins Trolley League Thriller at North Amherst
Elyria edged North Amherst in a tight Sunday contest as Young and Lawrence starred in fielding and batting. Umpire Smith ruled the decisive ninth inning play, lifting Elyria to the winning run with about 500 in attendance.
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Elyria
North Amherst
Young
Lawrence
Smith
Shauver Fined In Petit Larceny Case On Beer Theft
George Shauver of West Ridge was fined 80 dollars for stealing a bottle of beer valued at 20 cents from Arthur Watson on East Broad street. Watson had placed the beer in a wagon box for transport. Shauver admitted guilt but claimed it was a joke, prompting the mayor to set a fine of 25 dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shauver
West Ridge
Arthur Watson
East Broad Street
Shanner
Watson Gio
Watson
Shauver
Tim
Court of Common Pleas
Shanver
Core
Shusver
Post Office Rules On Mail Boxes And Butler Postmaster Nomination
Amended rules require that approved mail boxes have visible indicators for mail presence. Up to two families may share a box with written notice filed at the distributing post office. Postmasters may select boxes for patrons but cannot accept compensation. Allen E. Bell is recommended for Butler postmaster to succeed the late Beader. Judge Amos Webber endorsed him, citing Bell’s character and Republican loyalty.
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Hetl
Allen E. Bell
Webber
Butler
Beader
Myn
Manafield
Amos Webber
Ball
Ilwaya
Republican County Committee
Mansfield
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Light and Hope Sociery
AOE
E. O. Blackwell
Cran Sbutio
Vanderbilts
Middle Avenue
Probate
Carpenter
Elyria Eagles
B.H.E. Elyria
N. Amherst
C&s W League
Gostly Beer
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