O Brien Aims to Peck Fitz in Tonight's Big Fight
San Francisco December 20 Everything is read for the big battle this evening. Betting runs heavy for O'Brien with odds 6 to 4 and even money while Fitz shows signs of age and possible fatigue. O'Brien plans a face attack and a dramatic finish as crowds watch his training with Swanson and Witzgerald in attendance.
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San Francisco
Jack O'Brien
O'Brien
Fitz
Bob
Hias
Sheehan
Willie Witzgerald
Swanson
Sweede
Atiff
Seymour Club
Dupont Street
Fitz Camp
Banda
Real Estate Prospect Flat in Holiday Season
A veteran dealer predicts a dull real estate market through the holidays with few big land openings likely next year. He expects more home building but notes buyers resist high rents and that many buyers plan to build on vacant lots. He favors lower rents as a public benefit to stimulate new residences.
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Jetal Estate
Lorain Fire Blame Cast On City Officials
State Plea Marshal Brockman reports into the Verbeek Theatre fire that four people died. He says city officers are to blame for lack of adequate ladders and notes Marsh the stage carpenter is exonerated. Coroner French revises earlier suspicions while insurance adjusters assess the loss and contractors plan to tear down walls.
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Verbeck Theatre
Marah
Brockman
French
Marsh
Injunction Sought Over Sale of Timber on Wellington Farm
Louis My Ines and Almira Cowles petition the Court of Common Pleas seeking to restrain John Cowles from cutting 15 black walnut trees on a 75 acre Wellington township farm. They allege he has already cut 75 to 125 trees, sold them as stove wood, and converted proceeds for his own use. They claim the timber was sound and could yield valuable lumber and seek $500 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis My Ines
Almira Cowles
Court of
Commmon
John Cowles
Wellington Township
Boylan Named Administrator Of Kuckenrither Estate
In Elyria township Frank H. Boylan was appointed administrator of the estate of George B. Kuckenrither with bond under $100. Kuckenrither was struck and killed by a Baltimore and Ohio train near the city about a month ago. The coroner's inquest held the railroad at fault for using a faulty locomotive that distracted the engineer. A civil action for damages may follow if settlement with the railroad cannot be reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Boylan
George B. Kuckenrither
Elyria Township
Kuckenrither
Murder case docket hints at few jury trials
The article notes indictments may be scarce, with only a handful of major cases expected. Rumors mention the King Bridge Company fraud suit against the county and the crime alleged against Samuel Winstone, said to involve a serious offense and a fifteen year old Lorain girl as victim.
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King Bridge Company
Samuel Winstone
Lorain
Would Fight Winner in March for Rublin Fight
Gus Ruhlin seeks a March bout with the winner of the Fitzsimmons Jack O’Brien contest after failing to hear from Marvin Hart about any winter clash. He is eager to box a top heavyweight and ready to accept terms to secure a chance. Ruhlin’s manager Billy Madden says big fighters fear facing Ruhlin and doubts Hart will return to the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Roblin
Marvin Hart
Fitz- Simmons
Jack O’brien
Roblin
Billy Madden
Ruhlin
Billy
Is Company Sound Despite Walsh Bank Failure Rumors
Citizens in North Amherst fear the Ohio Quarries failure under John Walsh could suspend operations and harm the town. Merchants report some checks refused while others see no immediate danger as quarries run full time with orders ahead. Bank officials say unease exists but no motive for fear. a shutdown would devastate South Amherst and strain North Amherst as workers face foreclosures and housing issues.
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North
Amherst
John Th Walsh
Chicago
Qhio
Walsh
Ohio Quarries Company
North Amsherst Bank
South
South Amherst
North Amherst
Oberlin to Host First Annual Poultry Show
Oberlin Ohio prospects a busy January as the Oberlin Poultry Association plans its first annual show for January 9 to 12. A large premium list is anticipated with many regional entries. J L Edwards of Oberlin serves as secretary.
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Oberlin
Obarln Poultry Association
J. L. Edwards
Death of John Good in Henrietta at 75
John Good died December 15 1905 at his daughter Mrs Fages home in Henrietta aged 75. Funeral Sunday with Rev Boyer. interment at Amherst. Survived by two sons and three daughters including John Good Elyria Charles Good Amherst Mrs Jennie Hugle Hlyria Mrs Mattie Saunder North Amherst and Mrs Kate Page Henrietta. Born Hamburg Germany July 6 1831 came to America at 17. Married Lucy Canfield 1853 after forty years in the area.
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John Good
Fage
Henrietta
Boyer
Amherst
Elyria
Charles Good
Jennie Hugle
Hlyria
Mattie Saunder
North Amherst
Kate Page
Hamburg
Germany
Lucy Canfield
Christmas Eve program at Grafton church observed
Notes from Grafton detail a Sunday school Christmas exercise at the M B church on December 24 and a Congregational church Christmas event planned for December 23. Other items include Miss Stella Bensing visiting Cleveland relatives, Elza Purnell Stewart and Mendie Deering performing, a newsstand purchase by Mr TL Durkee, and local residence updates. A break in at Howard and Larn’s grocery is reported along with the death of John Clark, an elderly Grafton resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Church
Stella Bensing
Cleveland
M. G. Milar
Elzaher Purnell Stewart
Mendie Deering
My. TL Durkee
Cheews
W. Chamberlain
My Cheeney
Congregational Church
West Virginia
Relay Lives
Christian Endeavor
WA Spitzer
Oberlin Manchay
Frank Flancox
Kansas
Congregational
W. A. Spitzer
Lou Adam
Robertson
New York City
Texas
Lucy Coughlin
Howard
Larn
John Clark
Grafton
La Grange Local Gossip and Holiday Happenings
A wrap of Christmas greetings and community notes from La Grange. Residents visit relatives in Atwater and Salem, a sick relative, and plans to vacation in Florida. Local births, hospital care, school vacation, shopping, church events, and Hastings Post 207 officers elected for the year are recorded.
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Mason Powers
Atwater
Salem
Charles Curtiss
Charles Fuller
Jett
Florida
Adalvert Curtiss
C. A. Crow
Llighfield
Hattie A. Wheeler
A. Tucker
Ed Brooks
Union School
M. H
Jessie Underhill
Effie Underhill
Lottie Green
Elyria
Grace Miller
Ida Hubbard
Addie Wheeler
Hasting Post
P. G
Charles Hasting
V. C
Powers
B. M. Griffith
Q. M
W. A. Chamberlain
Wm. F
Wolcott
Albert H. Fuller
Reuben Wright
C. G
Thomas Bendall
R. Wright
M. Powers
Brighton Notes and Social Moves in New London Area
Walter Mosher and family spent Sunday at Ben McClaflin’s in New London. Rev. Moore filled the M B E pulpit as Rev Crimm was detained by his wife’s illness. Sautre visitors from New London at G M Burge’s. Jessie Everson visiting Oberlin. K O IT M met to install officers. Oyster supper followed. Mia and Ira Robishaw with Belle visited Rochester. Lecture course next Dec 27 by Col Sobieski. M B society to hold social Dec 22 at T M Perking’s. Minor Rolfe and Don Cushion leave Dewitt grocery in Wellington and will start new venture Jan 1, 1908. Elmer Moon lost a horse.
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Walter Mosher
Ben McClaflin
New London
Rev. Moore
M. BE
Crimm
B. B. Sautre
G. M. Burge
Jessie Everson
Oberlin
Oyster Super
Mia
Ira Robishaw
Belle
Rochester
Col. Sobieski
M. B. Society of Brighton
T. M. Perking
Minor Rolfe
Don Cushion
Dew
Christmas events and local visits in Rochester area
Mrs Mary Devore of Rives and Mrs Victoria Snyder’s group visited Rochester as Ralph Ledyard and sons, Paul and Carl, came from Wellington. Martha Porter hosted her son Dell Simmons of Cleveland. Dr A L Garrison of Sullivan spent Sunday with parents. Christmas entertainments planned at Baptist church Sunday and Methodist church Monday. Henry Barnes Jr and family had a kitchen fire incident but no major damage. N A Knapp ill, worse. Walter Jewett and guests marked their fifteenth wedding anniversary with a surprise, receiving a dish set. Village schools end term Friday with a Christmas tree event inviting all residents.
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Mary Devore
Rives
Victoria Snyder
Ralph Ledyard
Paul and
Carl
Wellington
R. Ledyard
Martha Porter
Dell Simmons
Cleveland
Wol Rugg
Betta Manard
G. M. Garrison
Samuel Braman
Walter Jewett
Jew
Community Notes From Columb ia and Nearby Areas
Henry Adams of Pierpont visits relatives in town. A box social at Miss Flossie Robinson's home funds a new school dictionary. Rev. CG Doyle, new Baptist pastor, and family occupy the parsonage. Acme Grange elects officers led by Master J J Squire and others. installation set for Tuesday, Jan 1.
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Henry Adams
Pierpont
Flossie Robinson
Sunny South
Columbus
N. C
Acme Grange
J. J. Squire
J. M. Longbon
W. C. Clymer
B. B
Adams
G. A. Herrold
Christmas Tree on Top of Tall Spire in Oberlin
In Oberlin Ohio on December 20 a Christmas tree appeared atop the Sturgis Hall spire after sophomores reportedly placed one overnight. The tree carried bottles with placards reading Milk for the Freshmen. Some pranksters also whitewashed Society Istatt in class colors, dampening the festive mood.
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Oberlin
Sturgis Hall
Rates for sovereigns and coins in two columns
Rates for sovereigns, coins, and related values are presented in two columns. The text shows pricing per unit and average words per line, with emphasis on conversion and common denominations.
Hor Sale at Central Shoe Store Fixtures and Furnishings
Wanted help wanted notice seeks a Lady stenographer with experience to secure a position. Address G. Reporter Office. 10-27-18.
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Trojan Hutton
Wanted copies of the Reporter from October dates
Classified notice seeking exact issues of the Reporter newspaper dated October 26 November 10 13 and 29 from The Reporter Pty. Co. Elyria Ohio. Ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a safe beautifying remedy priced at 35 cents. H A Dykeman.
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Hollister
H. A. Dykeman
Reporter
the Reporter Pty. Co
Elyria
Ohio
Holligter
H. A. Dyebman
Lost or Stolen United States Steel Stock Certificate
United States Steel Corporation Certificate C-86521 representing two shares of Preferred Stock. In the name of W. W. Mortimer. Finder please return to 515 West Bliver street Elyria Ohio and receive reward.
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United States Steel Corporation
W. W. Mortimer
West Bliver Street
Elytia
Ohio
D-Zerta Perfect Jelly Dessert Ad
Add to a package one pint boiling water and cook to create a jelly dessert. All contents included, better than gelatine. Five flavors Raspberry Lemon Strawberry Cherry Orange. Mix with fresh or canned fruit for endless combinations. Great for table decoration with varied flavors. Order today at grocers for 10 cents.
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Cirocers
North Ridgeville Anniversary Celebration At Home
Mr and Mrs Hancock celebrated their marriage anniversary last Thursday with children grandchildren and neighbors. Daughter in law provided musical selections. Refreshments were served. Items note Mr Joseph Pratt remains ill while Mrs Breck improves. Visitors include Mr Atwood of Cleveland and Mrs Humphrey. A Barrad concert and children recitations planned at Congregational church. Hollinger’s Rocky Mountain Tea ad quoted.
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Hancock
Joseph Pratt
Breck
Mrs. Atwood
Cleveland
Jennie Humphrey
F. W. Crown
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Jace O'Brien
Hell Peck
Bos
Brackman
Flarry Brackman
Louise
Almira Cowls
Boylan
G. EH. Kuchen-rither
Quarry Company
IS Company Sound
Canterbury
H. St. George Tucker
Church of England
Jamestown
LA Grange
Brighton
Flegr Food
Mawaki
Wen Honda
Charles
Cmd
Columbia
Rwn
Walle
Broad Street
C. C. Bowers
Dorothy Dodd
Philpott's
North Ridgeville
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