Oberlin Bank Officials Beccwith and Spear Bonded
Oberlin December 5. President C T Beckwith of the Oberlin National Bank and Spear of the Citizens National Bank were required to post bonds of 10000 each in the U S District Court. Beckwith claimed a forged note linked to Andrew Osmegis and said Mrs Chadwick pressed him into heavy deposits while he regretted the affair. Local officials and Bank officers scrambled to secure additional signatures as the case unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin,o
C. T Beckwith
Oberlin National Bank
United States
Andrew Osmegis
Beckwith
Osebler Spear
Citizens National Bank
UV. B
Spear
Caynabows County
M. A. Lander
H. M. Yates
Bedford
A. B Marshall
Flrst
National Bank
District’ Attorney's Office
Marshall
Oberlin
Bpear
Mar- Ball Teft
Apos
Fraud warning on salesmen by Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station warns farmers about a Greene county canvasser calling himself W O Walton from J K Denby’s nursery in Greenville Indiana. He offers Catalpa and black locust trees at 20 per thousand, claimed under the station’s authority. station states no state forestry commission exists and such reps are fraudulent. The note urges arrest of anyone portraying station representation for nursery stock sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Johio Experiment Station
Greene County
J. A‘ Mans
Ohio Experiment Station
J. K. Denby
Greenville
W. O. Walton
Eale
Catalpe Sapeo'osm
Dakota
State Forestry Commission
Persoo
Chas E Thorne
Grand Jury Called In Oberlin Bank Investigation
County Prosecutor Lee Stroup announced a special grand jury would be impaneled Thursday morning to probe matters related to the defunct Citizens National Bank of Oberlin. Judge Washburn declined to confirm specific charges while bondsmen signed a $10,000 bond for the banker amid a tense search for a United States Commissioner Starck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Stroup
Washburn
Citizens National Bank of
Oberlin
J. G. W. Cowles
A.J. Gliobrist
George A. Collings
United States
Ruad
Coles
Glenhrist
Qcollings
C. B. Beckwith
Marshal Chandler Mid
Beckwith
Newspaper Men to Organize Lorain Club
Lorain county editors plan a Tuesday night meeting in the city to form a social betterment club for press peers. The bulletin notes November weather with a high of 64 on the 2nd and a low of 12 on the 25th, totaling 42 inches of rain and snow and a southwest wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Old Soldier to Get Quarterly Pensions Soon
The sofer boys of '91 will sign their vouchers for their quarterly pension Monday. Hundreds will go to the probate judge to sign, with Christmas near and funds from Uncle Sam, the old soldiers will be happy. Vouchers cannot be signed on Saturday. some men are too feeble to write clearly, and rejections occur when names are not perfectly legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unols Bam
Real Estate Boom Hits Lorain As Shipyards Move In
A real estate boom unfolds in Lorain after The Cleveland Ship Building Company and the Bay City Ship Yards announce relocation of shops to Fant Ride. The news signals rapid growth and new enterprise activity in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Cleveland Ship Building Company
Bay City Ship Yards
Hopeful Bank Seeks Settlement Amid Chadwick Bankruptcy
Hopeful in face of threatened calamity offers of the Guizena National Bank of Oberlin indicate optimism for a settlement. Cassie Chadwick plans to return to Cleveland to settle. bank closed again with no new note money. Attorney Nathan Loeser named receiver for Mrs Chadwick's property as bankruptcy petition proceeds in U S court.
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Guizena National Bank of
Oberlin
New York
Cassie Chadwick
Cleveland
Examiner Miller
Washington
Mra. Obadwick
Nathan Loeser
Mra Oissie L. Obadwick
Howard Reming
Ton
Chadwick
United States
Lovie J. Grossman
Mra
Shomnes
Ahe
Beckwith Refuges 10 Talk in Oberlin Case
In Oberlin on December 7 officials face questions over bonuses paid by Mrs Chadwick to Elgin lenders and Beckwith’s role. Reports state a $6,000 gain for the first loan. details on $240,000 bank funds and $102,000 Beckwith’s owed money remain unclear as Beckwith and Spear deny comment and guard access to reporters and Mrs Beckwith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Beckwith
Mra
Oaasie Lhadwick
Pesident
Chadwick
Elgins
Spear
Stroup Dashes Questions On Oberlin Bank Case
County Prosecutor Lee Stroup declines to discuss the Oberlin bank affair. When pressed about the Chadwick case, he deflects and says only an offense against state law, such as fraudulent notes, could be considered. He refuses to say whether the Chadwick matter will be taken up by the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Stroup
Oberlin Bank
Stroup
Matanos
Chadwick
Oberlin Messiah soloists announced by President Adame
President Eli F. Adame named the Messiah soloists for the Oberlin concert. Charlotte Maconda soprano Katharine Fiske contralto Ian A. Jackson tenor Arthur Beresford bass. All except Beresford have not previously appeared at Oberlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Eli. F. Adame
Oberlin Monsteal Union
Mma
Charlotte Maconda
Mme
Katharine Fiske
Ian A. Jackson
Arthur Beresford
Beresford
Dropped Dead in Lorain After Hospital Release
William Devine formerly of Judestown Pennsylvania dropped dead on a Lorain street after being discharged from a hospital. Heart disease is listed as the cause of death.
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Lorain, O
William Devine
Judestown
Claims fraud alleged in will contest case
Wilfred Gillett filed suit in common pleas court Thursday challenging the validity of the George Gillett will of Oberlin deceased. He claims May Gillett, Greorves and Mary Hinen pressured the testator by alleging his wife Harriet B and Jennie Gillett wronged him. Named legatees include Harriet B, May, J. O. F. BR, Samuel W., and Wilfred Gillott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Gillett
Common Pleas Court
Boon
George Gillett
Oberlin
May Gillett
Greorves
Mary Hinen
Harriet BE
Jennie Gillett
Sre
Samuel W
Wilfred Gillott
Oberlin Bank Affairs Under a Searchlight
North Amherst resident B Messiro says murder in Klondike attempt near Amherst six weeks ago. Victim under thirty, died during a quarrel over gold seekers, partner Meessarlo and another man involved. murderer fled. Divorce action in common pleas court: Entella Meacham vs Lewis Meacham for cruelty begun this week. she alleges ill treatment and neglect since September illness. couple wed at Spencer Ohio on July 42, 1895.
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B. Messiro
North Amherst
Klondike
Amherst
Meessarlo
Memarie
Lstter
Entella Meacham
Lewis Meacham
Grand Jury Findings Could Lead to Arrest in Carnegie Notes Forgery
Sheriff Salisbury announced plans to convene a special grand jury as bank officials and others in Oberlin prepare to testify. Subpoenas were served to directors O K Whitney Judge John Stesle O F Garter J F Randolph O P Doo little M M Squires and E H Hobter to shed light on the alleged forgery case at Citizens National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Oberlin
Yeaterday
O. K Whitney
John Stesle
O. F. Garter
J. F. Randolth
0. P. Doolittle
M. M. Squires
E. H Hobter
Laning Recommends Postmaster Pick in Norwalk Race
Congressman Webber will back Ford H. Lantog of Norwalk, son of ex Senator J. F. Lanting, for Norwalk postmaster replacing the late Theodora Shepherd. Lanting leads Laning Printing Co. family ties cited. five candidates in the contest.
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Alect Webber
Ford H. Lantog
Norwalk
J. F. Lanting
Theodora Shepherd
Laning
Svorstary
Laning Printing Co
S Sonnoilman
County Auditor Reports November Receipts and Disbursements
Deputy County Auditor Haserodt reports November totals: receipts 16,681.87 and disbursements 823,080.08. November 2008 figures show receipts 17,? sos 69 and disbursements 90,208.91. Liquor tax receipts lag behind 1908, with Manor tax receipts 56.68 and November 1913 191.49. Detailed items include General tax 6,210.92 liquor tax 9421.07. bridge 2. judicial fund 510.28. children’s home 103.45. teacher’s institute 90. road repairs 65.40. election 1,908.83. county ditch 3,002.83.
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Haserodt
Totel
Judicial Fund
WIFE WILL NOT PROSECUTE HER HUSBAND IN SHARP ATTACK
The wife of Thomas Miller of Lorain refuses to prosecute though he is charged with slashing her with a razor. Miller is confined in the county jail. Mrs Miller and the prosecuting witnesses are said to be leaving the city to avoid prosecution. Residents of West River Street petition for a water main and the board refers the matter to the water superintendent. The board also votes $5,000 more for the ashery at the lake plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Miller
Lorain
Miller
Bouuty
Woesti River
A Wife Heals Moore in Local Case
The case against Charles Moore of Kipton opened before the mayor and was discharged for the bar of prosecution. Mrs Moore, his wife, who had recently caused his arrest on alleged abuse and pillow tampering charges, did not appear at the trial and sent a letter asking the mayor to withdraw the charge and dismiss the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Moore
Kipton
Mra. Moore
Al‘lered
Amusher
Folger
Two Lorain Fires Cause Loss of 29300 in Damaged Block
Two fires struck Lorain on Wednesday night causing about 29300 in damage. The blaze started in the Tilden block basement on Broadway and spread to the nearby Titla Supply Co store where Christmas goods were on display. the building burned to the ground by 4 a.m. Thursday. Owners named include Mrs E E Tilden Wiggins and Elinghail, with estimated losses to many insured and uninsured parties. A separate fire gutted the residence of William Niskels in South Lorain, inflicting about 9000 loss. Firemen faced a taxing effort as a Bremen man Harvey Peters was badly burned by falling debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Tilden
Broadway
Titas Supply Company
E. E. Tilden
Wiggins
Elinghail
Shos
Kiglotel
Titna Bapply Co
Atore
W. A. Letter
George A. Clarke
William Niskels
James Smith
Harvey Peters
Glee
County Election Expenses Totals Revealed in Audit
The county auditor reports election expenses totaling 1 909 89 with separate charges including 1008 63 for conducting the election. Noted are costs for Persia city and Elyria amounting to about 125. These figures reflect expenses approved by election supervisors and recorded in the county accounts.
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Tua Electtian
Persia City
Elyria
Farmers Rally to City for Water Supply
Countywide drought drives farmers to seek city water service. Some haul water to neighbors by wagon, turning a small business as hydrants and wells run dry. Land remains parched with many outside the city limits requesting delivery contracts at the service board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamall
Ganta
Service Board
Forged Signature Charged in Local Bank Case
Haven, a former employee of Lorain hospital, was arrested on forgery charges after signing Lee Stroupe’s name to a $25 check, alleged to have been passed at the Penfield avenue Bank in Lorain. He pleaded guilty at a Wednesday hearing before Justice Hall and was remanded to the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven
Lorsin Hospital
Lee Stroupe
First National Bank of
City
Stroupe
Penfield Avenue
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BOND
Mr. Beckwith
B. Beckwith
Ohio Agriculture
Fisher Jewelery Store
Edward E. Critz
Prop
Oberlin Bankers
Beckwith Refuges
Will
Oberlin Bank Affairs
Amherst Wan
Sailsbury
C. K. Whitney
Citizens National Bank of Oberlin
Asid
Auditor's Report
West River Street
Moore
ROYAL
Baking Powdee CO
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