Property transfers list highlights Elyria Lorain sales
A fragmented transfer record notes various property deals in Lorain and Elyria areas. Items reference transfers for Ridgeville, Adelaide M, Walter B Wood, Lydia Krantz, Willam Cunningham, Selah Cham, Otis Kel, Charies G, and others, with prices ranging from 100 to 7,775 dollars.
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Willam H. Ss
H. Cunningham
Ikawakt
Hattie
H. Day
Selah Cham
Ekinger
Otis Kel
Camden
Exciting Escape At Taylor House Fire
Fire partially destroyed the Taylor house at 353 West Seventh Street about 3 o'clock Thursday morning. H I Couch and Albert Hummelbaugh occupied the home. families awakened by neighbors escaped. Fire started in the kitchen. flames spread to the rest of the house. Mr Couch guided his wife and two children to safety. Mrs Couch and children descended a porch post to ground. Hummelbaughs saved most belongings. rear of house burned, front damaged by water. Loss estimated at 1600. Couch insured, Hummelbaugh uninsured.
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Taylor
West Seventh S Street
H. Ie Couch
Albert Hummelbaugh
Guoachi
Wwe
Couch
Hummelboaugh
Conch
Hummelbangi
Death of William Sotherden in Elyria area
William Sotherden aged 75 died Friday at his son's home 221 East Sixth Street from heat. He had lived with his son since his wife’s death thirteen years ago. They resided in Elyria four years. Remains moved to Flowerfield Michigan for burial. Funeral services arranged by the Masonic order to which he belonged for more than thirty years.
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William Sotherden
L. Ee
East Sixth Street
Masonic Order
I. Sotherden
Doctor claims cider vinegar guards against smallpox
Cleveland physician Dr J P MacLean argues pure cider vinegar prevents smallpox after exposure. He advises two to three tablespoons taken several times daily, claiming quick recovery in exposed cases. MacLean links his anti vaccination stance to his daughter's death after vaccination and asserts virus exposure worsens disease.
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J. P Maclean
Cleveland
MacLean
Probate Court Names Admins and Executrix in Local Estates
Probate Court admits Minnie Schaumberger will of North Amherst. E. Manter named administrator of Orlando Boughton estate. Enola E. Morehouse named administratrix of John M. Urban estate of Lorain. Lusinia Gifford named executrix of the will and estate of Corneline Gitford of Pittsfield.
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Minnie Schaumberger
North Amherst
E. ©. Manter
Orlando Boughton
Enola E. Morehouse
John M. Urban
Lorain
Lusinia Gifford
Corneline Gitford
Pittsfield
Oil Excitement in Lodi as Standard Oil Builds Pipeline
Lodi and surrounding area see oil excitement with Standard Oil planning a short pipeline from northern fields to the railroad. Two wells were shot on Tuesday, one on the Dague farm yielding 100 feet of oil and sand, the other on Griffin farm showing 66 feet of oil sand. Lengés are being produced steadily, and prospects suggest more oil than anywhere else.
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Lodi
Standard Oil Co
Dague Farm
Griffin Farm
Lengés
Ridgeville Hunters Pursue Coyote Preying on Sheep
A Ridgeville hunting party tracked a coyote seen near Rockport and preying on farmers sheep and thickets. The hunters returned without the animal’s skin, and the count’s Ridgeville area has reported ongoing coyote activity.
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Ridgeville
Rockport
Khe lWunters
Strange find uncovers old cellar with empty jug
Workmen digging for a new West Avenue house unearthed a brick walled chamber beneath an old hearthstone. They hoped for chests and silver but found only an empty decayed corked jug containing liquor. A Mrs Wallace once lived nearby sixty years ago. the mystery of the hidden liquor remains unsolved.
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West Avenue
Smayhbop
Wallaes
Another Fake Seeks Victims at Conventions
A traveling trickster roams the region posing as a convention attendee and preying on strangers. He tells of secret society ropes and claims to have attended Europe and various conventions in Detroit and beyond. He carries a scalpers ticket and loses his money, then seeks loans as part of his routine.
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Europe
Shore
Detroit
County Treasurer Busy with Tax Payments and Folded Bills
The county treasurer and Deputy Treasurer Rice are overwhelmed as tax payments near deadline. Citizens from across the county visit the courthouse daily, bringing in about 10,000 dollars each day. On Saturday 9,390 dollars were received, while the office contends with rolled and tied bills that delay counting and momentarily hinder receipt processing.
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Carter
Rice
Unknown Man Found Near Shawville Tracks Inquest
Coroner Braman was summoned to Shawville early Sunday to hold an inquest into a man found dead on the Lake Shore tracks on Shawville hill. The body lay just beyond the county line in Cuyahoga County, so the case fell outside Braman's jurisdiction and a Cuyahoga County coroner was requested. The deceased was unknown locally, likely a tramp or a person riding freight.
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Braman
Shawville
Ramaina
Lake Shore
Cuyahoga County
Post Office Receipts and Deficit Reported
Postmaster General Smith reports last year’s receipts at 102,354,579.20 dollars while expenditures exceeded this by 5,296,688.70 dollars. The deficit is over a million dollars less than last year. At year end there were 76,788 post offices in the United States.
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Smith
Post Office Department
United States
Tragic Death of Herman Smith in Lake Shore Tram Collision
Herman Smith 21, a Bresl plant worker and local resident, was killed Thursday morning near the East Side bridge after stepping onto a westbound Lake Shore train while walking the tracks. The No. 16 passenger train, delayed by two hours, struck him as he avoided an eastbound local. coroner notified, remains taken to Rimbach Brothers. Smith recently married and held $2,000 Modern Woodmen of America life insurance.
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Herman Smith
O'Slock
East Side
Smith
Bresl
Hast
Parkpince and
Sagar
Rudgs Road
Sud
Lake Shore
Lorrain
Bruggage
Brannan
Rimbach Brothers’ Undertaking
Wid Ways
Laundon Bros
Modern Woodmen of America
Sumas of the Century Christmas Hymn Reflections
A fragmentary Christmas essay recalls Longfellow and the Nativity spirit, urging peace and virtuous giving. The piece praises Christian ideals, forgiveness, and shared joys, contrasting weak worldly power with the prophetic call to love and aid the needy. It ends with seasonal well wishes from The Reporter.
Johnson Sues Guardians and Creditors in Jewell Case
Ben W. Johnson files pro se against Frank M. Stevens guardian and other creditors of E. W. Jewell seeking $3101.50 for attorney fees and an account balance of $21.50 from John Lersch and Co. He claims a chattel mortgage on Jewell’s property but notes creditors’ attachments cover their claims and seeks judgment. Meanwhile L. B. Fauver sues James M. Stewart and Harriett Stewart to recover $75 on a note secured by real estate in Ridgeville Bainbridge seeks foreclosure and sale of the property.
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Ben W. Johnson
Frank M. Stevens
Guardian
E.W. Jewell
Johnson
Jewell
John Lersch and Co
Dwedattorney
L. B. Fauver
James M. Stewart
Harriett
Stewart
Ridgeville
Bainbridge
Fire destroys Clarksfield store. owner dies in blaze
James DeWolf, a 61 year old bachelor long known in Lorain County, perished in a fire that consumed his store at Clarksfield. Fire broke out late Wednesday evening while he slept above the shop and smoke suffocated him as bystanders could not rescue him.
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James DeWolf
Clarksfield
de Wolf
Wallington
Lorain County
Two Electric Line Wars Extend to Medina Route
The O C B E W electric line company fights for right of way from Berea to Medina and Berlin Heights to Norwalk against Sandusky Inter Urban. It filed a 1.5 million dollar Medina county mortgage with Western Reserve Trust Co and allows 20 000 dollars in bonds per mile built. The article indicates strong likelihood the extensions will be constructed.
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Berlin Heights
Norwalk
OC. BE. & W. Slestricling
Sandusky
Berea
Medina
Medina County
Western Reserve Trust Co
Arnold Metal Wheel Company to relocate to Geneva capital
Special dispatch from Geneve reports Arnold Metal Wheel Company of New London C will be capitalized for 75000 dollars and its works moved to Geneva immediately. The factory will occupy the Baker Engine Company building and provide immediate employment for thirty men.
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Geneve
New London
Arnold Metal Wheel Company
Geneva
Baker Engine Company
Eleventh Ohio Health Boards Meeting in Columbus
The eleventh annual meeting of the state and local boards of health of Ohio will be held in Columbus on Thursday and Friday, January 19 and 20, 1901. A program is being prepared and will be sent to all boards of health soon. Every board should appoint one or more delegates.
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Boards’ of Health of
Ohio
Columbus
Wilight
Boards of Health
Health
Record of ingot rolling at Lorain steel plant
A fragmented report indicates workers at a Lorain steel plant rolled ingots during an eight hour shift. The text mentions Hoffman and Tasker among the men, with 172 ingots produced and moved to subsequent rolls as they try to surpass a past record.
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Yesterd Hoffman
Tasker
Lorain
Fire at Lorain damages National Bank of Commerce
Fire broke out Tuesday morning due to defective insulation in an electric wire. It started between the ceiling and floor above the National Bank of Commerce, causing the greatest damage there. Firemen quickly extinguished it after water from three hose lines flooded the bank. other businesses reported no losses.
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National Bank of Commerce
Abolish the Stamp Taxes Says Public Demand
The Saturday Evening Post notes public demand to abolish war era taxes. It highlights stamp taxes on checks public documents and postal orders as onerous nuisances and argues Congress should repeal some or all to earn a better epitaph when it adjourns.
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Congress
Saturday Evening Post
Buckeyes and Blyrians Battle In Practice Matches
Bowling alley activity grows with practice games between the Buckeyes and Blyrians. Blyrians win three of four with scores 789 754 764 768 791 981 762 718 while Buckeyes struggle from lack of practice but show potential to defeat any county team when in form.
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Buckeyes
Blyrians
Maccabees Entertainment at the Opera House Monday Night
The Maccabee entertainment at the opera house drew a good crowd. Addresses were delivered by Hon. D. P. Markey, Supreme Commander, Dr. J. E. Sister, Great Past Commander, Ed E. Young, Great Recorder, and Emma Olds, Great Commander L. O. T. M. Music was provided by Mire Crandall and a quartet including Rev. P. Hy Metcalf, Rev. E. B. Ivy Craft, Wi ongedorf, and Agaph Jones.
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Epera House
J. EB
Ed E. Young
Record Esper
Emma ’. Olds
The
L. O/T. Mm
P. Hy Metcalf
Ivy Craft
Wi Ongedorf
Agaph "Jones
Rushing the Work on Sandusky and Interurban Line
The Sandusky and Interurban Electric Railway lays out its line from Ceylon to Berlin Heights with private rights secured. Engineers work between Ceylon and Berlin Heights while Layfin of Norwalk shapes the grade from Welle to Ritzenthaler’s corners. Surveyors toil west toward Norwalk and a grading gang hauls ties for the line next week.
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Sandusky & Interurban Electric Railway Company
Ceylon
Berlin Heights
Barlin ‘Heights
Surpyexse Layfin
Norwalk
Welle
Ritzenthaler
East Norwalk
Berlinville
Berlin
Suit Filed By South Lorain Sayings Against Lorain Wheel
The South Lorain Sayings Company sues Lorain Wheel Company and individuals Pierre 8. Du Pont Harrison C. Willame Melvin B. Johnson George Cook Ford the American Trust Co. and P H Jordan alleging prior judgment and seeking an injunction to stop distribution of funds and credit. The plaintiff claims the named men are indebted or hold property belonging to the insolvent firm and that funds should be applied to the judgment.
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South Lorain
Lorain Wheel Company
Pierre 8. du Pont
Harrison C. Willame
Melvin B. Johnson
George Cook Ford
The
American Trust Co
P.H. Jordan
Test Train Proves Rail Line Improvements Satisfactory
The Sheffield and Belden grades on the C. L. and W. railroad recently completed were tested Friday by the heaviest train yet assembled at Torain. Twenty eight ore cars and twenty empties, drawn by engine No. 74, climbed the grades easily, and the improvements are regarded as altogether satisfactory.
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Sheffield
Belden
Torain
Probate court appointments and wills in two counties
James W Narey of Collinwood Ohio named administrator of Michael Narey estate of Brown helm. Lucia Sherrill named administratrix of Nathaniel W Sherrill estate of Russiatown. John Monrman will from Pittsfield admitted to probate. Widow elects under the wilt.
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James W Narey
Collinwood
Ohio
Michael Narey
Brownhelm
Lucia Sherrill
Nathaniel W. Sherrill
Russia Township
John Monrman
Pittsfield
Marshal Gorman Injured in Grafton Fight
Marshal Gorman of Grafton was injured during a dispute over two intoxicated men. He had them in custody when a three-person rescuing party appeared. As he opened the prison door, one assailant struck him, leading to a general scuffle. The marshal was knocked down, severely beaten, and several bones in his right hand broken. The two drunks and their allies escaped.
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Marshal Gorman
Grafton
Atrack
Expensive Litigation Over Vineyard Sprayer Case
Peter Kahne versus B. Wolcott drew high costs for a small claim. A $40 vineyard sprayer dispute tried in Justice Lord's court in June 1899 ended in the defendant's favor. The case moved to common pleas, where the jury affirmed, with total costs estimated between $260 and $200, of which $68 falls to the county.
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Peter Kahne
B. Wolcott
Common Pleas Court
Justice Lord’s Court
Justice's Court
Insolvent Receiver Sought for Order of Chosen Friends
Indianapolis filed for a receiver for the Order of Chosen Friends alleging insolvency. CO. J. Clark was named receiver as deficits included lack of reserve funds since 1879, Galveston disaster claims, and a $30,000 treasurer shortfall covered by a surety. The Elyria council dwindled to under a dozen members and a death benefit delay raised suspicions. Local council later surrendered its charter.
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Indianapolis
Order of Chosen Friends
CO. J. Clark
Supreme Councilor
Galveston
Elyria
Lial Waite
Harbor Improvement Efforts Move Forward In Vermilion
L Coen the prominent Vermilion banker is in Washington to urge action on funds for harbor improvement. He notes neglect in recent years as piers deteriorate and fishermen seek a plan to restore the harbor conditions.
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L. Coen
Verstutter
Washington
Vermilion
Garford Plant Transfer To American Bicycle Company
The Garford saddle works in the city were transferred by the American Saddle Company to the American Bicycle Company, with the deed filed this week. The transaction does not alter the business of the establishment. the stock was owned by the bicycle company and the transfer aims to streamline operations.
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Garford Saddle Works
American Saddle Company
American Bicycle Company
A Eounty
The
Bicycle Company
Record Rail Orders Break 1 Million Ton Mark
A week of expected record steel rail orders drives 1,000,000 tons projected by trunk lines as 960,000 tons have already been bought since the winter rail pool pricing. By year end December projections top 1,500,000 tons with foreign contracts occupying major time for large rail makers. Tilinvis officials visited recently and Chicago mills focus on T rails while Glirder rail orders flow in.
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Tilinvis
Chicago Mills
Glirder
Lorain Herald
Temperance Meetings Move Pulpits in Elyria Churches
Representatives of the Anti-Saloon League spoke at Elyria churches Sunday, urging a national temperance drive. Wheeler touted the league’s growth, urging an Anti-Saloon day and noting progress against saloons. Raynor praised local gains and anticipated new measures to curb liquor evils despite local temptations and a questioned hotel room scene.
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Anti-Saloon League
Elyria
First Congregational Church
Wheeler
League
Clark
Post Exchange
Cleveland
Ohio
W. J. Sanderson Praises Temperance Drive at Church
W J Sanderson spoke at the Church of Christ urging temperance voters to push the Anti-Saloon League’s work. He claimed the only remedy for the liquor evil is for temperance forces to compel old parties to nominate only temperance men for vice. His address drew attentive listening from attendees.
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Church of Christ
Anti-Saloon League
Ohio
Ingersoll Wins Supreme Court Case on Hayes Estate
Columbus lawyer H W Ingersoll reports the supreme court clerk notified that both cases involving the Hayes estate were submitted and decided in his favor. Bereh ard Hayes of Toledo represented the opposing side. Ingersoll praised for the capable handling of the litigation and earns deserved credit.
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H.W. Ingersoll
Supreme Court
Hayes
Itaas
Berehard Hayes Esq
Toledo
Expressveny
Ingersoll Eels
Sugar beet farmers in Sandusky county share $25000
Continental Sugar company distributes about $25000 among Sandusky county beet growers at Fremont. The Wagner farm syndicate receives the top prize of $1400 for producing and delivering over 325 tons. While some farmers incur losses, most to date report gains from the crop.
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Sandusky County
Continental Sugar Company
Fremont
Wagner
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