Local notes from Elva and Amherst area events
The Elva Reporter lists residents and visitors including Oberlin official A. Marshal and George Gain on business, Guy Brothers minstrels appearing at Amherst venues, and Mrs de Th Bergey visiting Seville. Also notes weather forecast, local court intoxication case, and upcoming St. Andrew's fair with donations of dry goods and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Marshal
Oberlin
Flu
Bistwigtt
George Gain
Laltarte
Winown
Guy Brothers Minstrels
Amdwur
Woo, Braun and
Ware
North Amherst
Che
de Th. Bergey
Kpruce Streear
Seville
Poote
New York
Cleveland
Williams and Lowry tied to Mesopotamia visit claim
Obns Lowry the fugitive allegedly visited by Williams at his home. Williams asserts Lowry planned escape from Columbus penitentiary with Nell Lowry and that a farm in Mesopotamia connected to a cave led to a Chardon safe cracking last April. He adds family ties to Sheriff Caldwell and notes a Warren to Mesopotamia escape route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Mecca Farmer
Lowry
Honge
New York
Warren
Mesopotamia
Columbus
Nell Lowry Lowry
Canton
Chardon
Sherif F
Caldwell
Missing fifty dollars prompts reward in Sugus Ridge
Mrs Arthur Watson of Sugus Ridge Joshua reports losing a $50 bill from her pocketbook after a shopping trip. She suspects the money slipped from her pocket or was dropped during purchases and offers a reward for its return. A Chamber of Commerce meeting will discuss plans and new department heads may be appointed. Drs Sawyer and Mrs Sawyer hosted a Phimble Bee at their Westayenn home with about sixty ladies attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Watson
Sugus Ridge
Joshua Wres
Billy
Lo Teon
Ball Tarilyare
Herm
Elyris
SS. Sawyer
Chas. Sawyer
Westayenn
Sun dogs and rainbows brighten morning sky
Friday forenoon residents witnessed sun dogs or parhelia, with five white spots and a long eastward streamer, plus two rainbows forming half circles away from the sun. Observers noted the colors, rarity, and belief that such phenomena foretell storms.
Peculiar Accidents and a Greenhouse Family Tragedy
Aged Mrs. Manning near Tuorer's mills suffers a fall at home with a dislocated uncle and fractured leg after a leg asleep incident. A Carlisle boy fractures his arm near the shoulder, aided by Dr. Cushing. Riveter J A Murphy crushes his left foot at Tuern Shovel works, with a prior similar injury. Mrs. William Copas dies after a short illness leaving a large family and a local greenhouse business. funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Manning
Tuorer’s Mills
J. H. Pesform
Carlisle
Cushing
J. A Murphy
Tuen Shovel
South Serain
Elm Street
Will of J H Weiss probate grants life use to widow
Will of John H Deiss admitted to probate, widow awarded life use of rents and personal property for life. After her death the estate divides equally among eight children, with John H Deiss Jr receiving a one hundred dollar extra. Walter Bonsor is named executor to be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Deiss
Anna Katharine Deiss
John H. Duiss, Jr
Walter Bonsor
Smokeless Stove Promises Coal Fire Without Smoke
E R Cahoon of Troy claims a smokeless stove that burns soft coal with complete combustion. The device vents no smoke by drawing super heated air from all sides via a down draft. Chemists and railroad men have inspected it and New York financiers plan a $1,000,000 company to develop the invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Cahoon
Troy
Cahoon
United States
New York
Death of Mr Swan Painter Died of Acute Pneumonia
Mr S M Swan a painter died Thursday night of acute pneumonia after falling ill on Thanksgiving night. He was a Maccabee well known in town. Funeral at his East Fourth Street home at two Sunday afternoon. He leaves a wife. A remarkable link ties his death to his nephew who also died of pneumonia on Thanksgiving night last year at about the same hour. The nephew was a popular young barber in Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Copas
William
Copas
Henry
Colorado
John
Harry
Fred
John Copas
Jessie Copas
Lewis’ Store
Lizzie Copaas
James
Elyria
S. M. Swan
Swan
East Fourth Street
Holiday Photo Studio Opens With New Styles
In anticipation of the holiday rush the studio adds regular help to handle all who collect interested drop in and order prints. Promises prompt delivery and first class work despite cloudy weather not interfering with making negatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia O
Monrace
Big Block
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Lee Gid
the Biggs & Everard CO
Chautauqua Towel Mills
Preston, Field & Mackey
Jamestown
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Elva Reporter
EL. Dishro
Omaeus
Frank Smith
Lorain and
Misa Agnes Johnson
Middle Avenue
Scott
Ohio
Grand Army of the Republic
Lena C. Hyland
Bebout
Lorain
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Charley Lowry
Trumbull
Guy Brothers
Arthur Guy
Carrie
Coonville
George Guy
A. Pinard
Fenberg Stock Company
East Second Street
F. M. Whiteman
Gott Fl
Roe & Matthews
J. H. Weiss
M. Swan
Otto
Savings Deposit Bank Co
Topliff Hotel
Chas. H. Savage
F. H. Foster & CO
Clothiers
West Broad
Elyria Bazar
Odonell
Elyria, O
Y.K
Lie Fisher Jewrgery
Odonett
ORITE
Dhear
Minerva Hammer
City
Fisher Jewelry Store
Syria
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