Electric line grade near Amherst ready for rail laying
Completion of the new electric line between North Amherst and Penfield avenue is finished. Steel for the track has been ordered and rail laying will begin immediately. Workmen started Saturday to grade between Lorain and Elyria with expectations rails will arrive in time to start laying without delay. The road is expected to be ready for traffic by December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Amherst
Penfield Avenue
Lorain
Elyria
Sandusky to Huron Trolley Line Progress Report
Rapid progress on the Sandusky to Huron segment with rails laid and track near completion to Huron. Work has begun within Huron village, with trolley wire stringing soon. power house machinery readiness will allow cars to run once in place. Surveyors east of Huron examine Berlin Heights route and shore road. plans emerge for a summer resort near one mile east of Huron. Sage's Grove bought by G A Breckenridge, representing eastern interests, with option on adjacent land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Huron
Lorain
Columbus Avenue
Berlin Heights
Sage’s Grove
G. A. Breckenridge
Descendant of Columbus Dies in Sandusky at 80
Mary Harriet Robinson aged 80, said to be the only living direct descendant of Christopher Columbus, died at her Sandusky home Monday morning of old age. Born in Toronto, her father crossed to North America with his brothers long ago. Despite difficulty with English, she retained a trace of her ancestral tongue. Her unique status drew interest from the World's Fair managers who offered large sums for her appearance in an old building, but she declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Harriet Robinson
Christopher Columbus
Sandusky
Toronto
Ont
Mrs. Robinson
Columbus
Music Instructor Mr. W. K. Southard Raises Elyria Class
Oberlin graduate Mr. W. K. Southard has formed a large music class in Elyria. He offers piano, organ, and theory lessons with several years of teaching experience. Consult him at 10 West 2nd Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Southard
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Elyria
Southard
No.10
West 2Nd Street
Funeral for Renj Butler Largely Attended in Oberlin
The funeral for Renj Butler, age 30, who died of typhoid fever, drew one of Oberlin’s largest crowds. His passing prompted a solemn service with unusually beautiful floral tributes, including a couch of lilies marking the burial casket. The Lorain Foundry Co. plans a major building expansion to increase floor space and enable more workers, adding 64 feet to the main structure and enlarging the pattern room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Renj. Butler
Butler
Lorain Foundry Company
Tales of the Town on the endless August heat
A businessman laments sweltering days and fashion woes as summer heat prompts repetitive old complaints. The piece mocks summer chatter about heat levels, noting how each August brings familiar remarks and enduring impatience with fashion and weather. It closes by predicting future generations will echo the same refrain about heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Italy
Ball Park
Seome
Sprinkler Rule for Electric Railway Track Urged
Travelers in Elyria report ongoing dust from Penfield Avenue and Lodi Street due to the lack of sprinkling along the entire electric railway track inside the corporation. The earlier ordinance requiring dust suppression is in question and awaiting action.
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Elyria
Corporation
Penfield Avenue
Lodi Street
THE FINE REMITTED
A colored man named Paul Hale was arrested in Oberlin for petit larceny and sentenced by Judge Nye to 25 dollars and thirty days in the Cleveland workhouse. He was taken to the workhouse on June 12 but reportedly stayed longer than his sentence, with potential false imprisonment claims. Hale was released after a friend presented a certified copy of court papers showing the fine and costs remitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hale
Oberlin
Nye
Cleveland
Butler
Hale
Cleveland Blames No One For Hale Mistake
Officials in Cleveland sought to shift responsibility for the Paul Hale error onto Lorain County officers. The county clerk’s papers remained unchanged and matched Judge Nye’s sentence. Hale’s damages would fall to the city, not the county, and Hale was unlawfully kept in the workhouse about twelve days past his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Paul Haile
Lorain County
Washburn
Nye
Hale
Butler
L E & N A Electric Line Reaches Elyria Corporation Line
Survey work by the L E N A progresses with the electric line complete to the Elyria corporation line and grading on Penfield avenue finished. Crews are at Heacox farm where the company has a diagonal right of way cutting off a highway corner. Promoters’ push secures the needed rights. The LE and N A line is expected to be popular once finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Corporation
Penfield Avenue
Heacox
Died of pneumonia at seventy four in Walher Falk
Died August 2 at 74 born in Germany 1825 came to America 1848 he led St. Mary's churches in two cities for decades. Funeral drew about two thousand. two hundred priests attended. He aided the poor and built church property. Remains to be buried beside his mother in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walher Falk
Germany
America
St. Mary's Church
Cleveland
Father Dunbach
Father Phiel
East Avon
Bishop Hortsman
Morrie
Lallie Moore
North Richfield
Leverly
Kemble
Dann
Joseph Walker
Baptists Association
Huntington
Barndoler
Pittsburg
The Fate of Lakeside Resort in Ohio Methodism
A funding effort seeks to relieve Lakeside from debt as the September deadline nears. Thirty three thousand dollars has been pledged, leaving twenty two thousand still needed to save the cherished resort. Hope remains that faithful workers may deliver the property unencumbered to supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Ohio
Taking in Tomatoes at Elyria Canning Factory
The Elyria canning factory absorbed over 500 bushels of tomatoes Tuesday morning with hundreds more expected. The regular workforce has grown with several new hands, and activity is high around the plant. The company reports its most prosperous season since starting operations and daily orders for large shipments as the canning season begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Canning Company
Rot Roy and Imogene win at Wellington Friday
Dr Moysey's Rot Roy won the 2 23 pace at Wellington while Fred Millers Imogene captured the futurity at the same track on Friday. The event highlighted a victorious day for two owners with standout finishes in major races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Moysey
Rot Roy
Wellington
Fred Miller
Imogene
Chestnut Ridge Socials and Local Notes
Residents report visits and guests from nearby towns including Niagara Falls La Porte Lorain and Cleveland. The Eaton Center Memorial Association event drew about twenty members and realized roughly 11 dollars while a separate social at A L Bingham's cleared 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jackson
Niagara Falla
Buf-state
Janie Bruce
Stella
Lena Bruce
la Porte
F. HU
Grace Brandan
Lorain
Charlotte Bingham
Clark
Defiance
Eugene Fauger
Guy Hazel
Elyria
A. L. Bingham
Eaton Center
Memorial Association
Carrie Martin
Grace Jackson
Lucy Kirk
Medina
La Porte Community Briefs and Local Notices
Summer merriment continues with birthday celebration for Master Nelsen Reisinger and guest remarks from Geo H Gibbs and wife. Roy Pitkin returns from Chicago after two months, praised for scholarship and piano talent. Harvey and Welsh die after illness. funeral led by comrades, interment at Murray Ridge Cemetery. Church repairs planned for the old M E church. Hamlin signs off.
Amherst Ice Cream Festival A Social and Financial Win
The Amherst ice cream festival hosted last Saturday by the K. and L. of 8. at F. Gibson's residence drew Oberlin Lodge’s nine members. Net proceeds reached twenty dollars as the event pleased guests and showcased Mr. Gibson's new house. Mrs. Thomas Swain departs for Tarrytown NY to visit daughter Mrs. Jessie Beal. Rev. M. E. Freeman returns home from Sheffield I. after attending the uncle George Probert's funeral. Charles Blair of Blue Rapids Kangas visits Amherst. Mrs. James Wyatt recovering. Mr. Petrie and wife relocate to Berlin Heights.
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F. Gibson
Oberlin Lodge
Gibson
Thomas Swain
Tarrytown
N. Y
Jessie Beal
M. E. Freeman
Sheffield
George Probert
Charles Blair
Blue Rapids Kangas
James Wyatt
Mr. Petrie
Berlin Heights
Wellington Fair Ends Amid Measles Small Early Spread
Measles remain rare in Wellington as the fair closes successfully. Local residents note a joyful fair conclusion. Visitors include Mrs J S Mallory and daughter Margarette from Fremont and several others from Medina Elyria Schenectady Brooklyn and Akron visiting town friends. Schools plan to reopen on September 12.
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Wellington
Mallory
Margarette
Fremont
Wm. Vischer
O. P. Chapman
Fern Smith
van Wert
E. W. Adams
Brooklyn
N. Y
Byrd Chapman
Madison
Wis
David Gaunnell
Akron
Chas. Bowers
W. B. Colver
Cleveland
Arthur Steward
Isaac Comstock
Chas. Dirlam
Mansfield
Crew
Heck and
Meyers
Miss Meyers
Nell Harr
Qurachools
Local Visit Recap From Cleveland and Nearby Towns
Mrs Frank Joslin of Cleveland visits her mother in law Mrs Evelyn Joslin while Lillie White and Will Jacoba return home for vacations. Marie Peck visits Mentor as Charles Joslin and family were in town Sunday. Susie Andrews returns to Elyria after a summer stay. Carrie Woodruff of Elyria visits local friends. Mr and Mrs Frank Peck tour Cleveland. Mrs Louis Woodruff and child stay with her mother Mrs John Stevenson. Mr and Mrs W E Crandall host over Sunday. Grace Rugg from Elyria Normal School and Tad Garrison of Rochester noted. Wm Hassenflug reports the loss of a valuable item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Joslin
Cleveland
Evelyn Joslin
Lillie White
Will Jacoba
Marie Peck
Mentor
Charles Joslin
Susie Andrews
Elyria
Carrie Woodruff
Frank Peck
Louis Woodruff
John Stevenson
W. E. Crandall
Grace Rugg
Elyria Normal School
Tad Garrison
Rochester
Wm. Hassenflug
Obituary and local notices from Lorain area last week
The town mourns the death of Benjamin Butler who died of typhoid fever in Oberlin and was laid to rest here with deep sympathy for his mother and brother. Also noted are horse losses for a local resident, Fred Morgan, and a four hundred dollar horse team bought by Ruben Miller in Akron, plus the closure of The Globe Brass Iron Manufacturing Co plant by attachment for Paul Bock, with additional seizures to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Morgan
Ruben Miller
Akron
Benjamine Butler
Oberlin
Ben War
Globe Brass & Iron Mig. Co
Nickel Plate Crossing
Broadway
Lorain
Squire Hall
Paul Bock
Bians
Crop Reports From Washington Agent Mr R Baker
Mr. R Baker has served as reporter for the Agricultural department at Washington since 1463. Monthly reports on crops stock and weather are issued with assistants in various sections. Thanks to Mr Baker these reports will now be published in The Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Baker
Agricultural Department
Washington
Mad Dog Scare in Russia Township
A large white hound roamed the area near H. C. Wangerine shrubbery, snapping at livestock and animals. The dog was wounded by Wangerine’s son with a revolver, then killed with a shotgun shortly after.
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Russia
H. C. Wangerine
Elyria Public Schools to Open September 6
Elyria schools reopen Tuesday morning September 6. Regularly promoted pupils must be in their rooms at start. New students should report to the superintendent on Monday September 4 at 8:30 a.m. Delinquent and high school admission candidates to report at 8:50 a.m. A teachers meeting for all grades is set for 3:30 p.m. Saturday September 2. Citizens may offer students to work for board by leaving word with the superintendent.
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Elyria
Clever Swindle Foils Lorain County Farmers
A bicycle swindle in Lorain County ends with a farmer’s son buying a cheap bicycle that matches a stolen description. A second farmer is duped similarly. Victims pursue the culprits with shotguns as the scam spreads to other regions. The ruse involves a tired rider selling a bike at a low price and a later seller claiming the bike was stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Thas
Murderous shot at Lorain ends with suspect jailed
Franklin and Wheeler, a New Jersey Mutual Life Insurance agent, killed Philip Meyers at Meyers saloon in Lorain last Saturday. Wheeler, after a debt dispute, fired five shots from a .34 caliber revolver, killing Meyers. He attempted to flee to Dr. Garver’s home before police and bystanders restrained him and he was jailed. The incident prompted warnings of mob violence and raised questions about motive and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora
Franklin & Wheeler
Philip Meyers
Wheeler
Loran
New Jersey Mutual Life Insurance Co
Franklin Hotel
Basta
War
Lorai
Franklin House
Meyers
Chapman& Hill
Tors and Johnson
Dr. Garver
Birt Garver
Suepose
Harry Garver
Meister
Henry
Boutzon
Othe City
Melater
Galoun
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Tales OF the Town
Thad
AVON
O. Wilcox
Seginaw
Mich
Hazel Barndolier
John Walker
Selville
Stephen Wilson
John Tenny
Mat. Lenzen
Union Bus Line
Jamen
Charlie Beard
Lake Shore
Mr. Beard
Park
Beach Park
Antone Sehmitz
Peter Frank
Loraina Carpenter
Camden, N. J
J. A. Carpenter
Heintz
Boylan Bros. A
Boylan Bros
Chestnut Ridge
Dr. Powers
Rootstown
Ladies’ Dime Society
A. Wright
W. Stedman
A. Rogers
Blanche Grant
Miss Bushnell
George Rice
George Cunningham
Agnes Cochran
L. W. Clark
Amherst
St. Louis
M. BE. Dime Society
Henry Haywood
Cornwell
Christ
Nelsen Reisinger
Geo. H. Gibbs
Roy
Pitkin
M.V. B. Pitkin
Chicago
M. E
Hamlin
Brownhelm
Elyria Public Schools
County
J. L. Reed
Pres
W. B. Johnston
Sec
Phillip Meyers
Iz. Moyer
Franklin
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