Fireman EJ Thiley Killed In Streetcar Accident
EJ Thiley a fireman with the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway died after slipping from a moving streetcar on Logan Street. He was 31, married to Emma Baer three weeks ago, and had been working in the yard before boarding the car. His death followed an impact and skull fracture, with his wife collapsing upon hearing the news. The body was taken to the morgue. his mother traveled from Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Baer
Columbus
HM. J. Tittay
Laky Shore
Michigan
Southern
Dr. Flat
Binns Baer
Titley
LS. & Ms
Logan Street
W. HH. Eason
Eason
Tiley
Beebe Court
Lorain Saloon Men Speculating on Death
Lorain saloon keepers and their circle are implicated in a payee life insurance scheme. Policies on dying men, including Frank Williams, were taken out with these keepers named as beneficiaries. Executors paid funeral costs and kept the balance, exposing a practice targeting porters and hangers on around taverns.
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Lorain
Frank Williams
Willams
Porter
Frank Willams
Miss Mamie Arnold Weds Edward Niles at Walnut Street
A small wedding took place yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Lutz’s residence on Walnut Street as Miss Mamie Arnold married Edward Niles of West Clarksfield. Rev Dr. Dawson officiated with Miss Mable Niles and Sidney Arnold as attendants. Guests later enjoyed games and music at the reception.
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Mable
Niles
Sidney Arnold
Public schools close Friday for Ohio Teachers' Association
The Bulyria public schools will be closed on Friday to allow teachers to attend the Ohio Teachers' Association in Cleveland. The event promises benefit to delegates with an excellent program and papers from notable speakers. Washington's birthday also observed with schools closed on that day.
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Bulyria
Ohio Teachers’ Association
Cleveland
Washington
Wayward Wife In Lorain An Attempt On Life
Mrs. William Duffy drank carbolic acid after a dispute with her husband over fidelity. The couple, residents of 96 Erie Avenue, Lorain, had a history of marital trouble including an earlier elopement and a self inflicted stab wound by Duffy. The wife, Zelma Sheets, 28, had prior affairs and a Cleveland letter from a lover triggered the latest crisis. Doctors treated her. Duffy, a longtime Elyria butcher, is said to be hopeful for reconciliation.
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W. Duffy
Wmn. Duffy
Mrs. Duffy, Sr
William Duffy
Fink
Portland
Oregon
Lorain
Elyria
Zelma Sheets
Wm. Duffy
Josh Boynton
Guardian Appointed as Heir Parents Leave 3500 Legacy
Judge Hinman names Moebius of Amherst as guardian for the children of Germany authorizing the release of a 3500 legacy from their grandfather once the guardian is in place. The children could not access the funds until appointment.
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Dge Hinman
Outa Moebius
Amherst
Germany
Bids Sought for West Side Trunk Sewer Construction
Elyria's Board of Public Service authorized advertising for bids to construct the West Side trunk sewer, aiming to improve the city’s sewer system. A Vermilion bidder quoted 93 cents per log for each side, with an estimated 3.72 dollars per running foot including stone. time constraints delayed a water pier bid. Superintendent Weller presented a filtered water sample from the new plant, praising the system's clear water and noting its superiority.
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Board of Public Service
Pump Station
West Side Trunk Line
Elyria
West Side
Lake Front
James Cuddeback
Vermilion
Cfty
Beards
Weller
Water Works
Ayatem
Meller
Real estate rush in Brownhelm targets penitentiary land
Brownhelm township sees a cash real estate surge with 66 acres from A Leimbach and another parcel bought from A Baumhardt. The land lies near a Kishman wreck site and between Nickel Plaza and Lake Shore tracks. Buyers say the ground is for the Ohio penitentiary, though moving the institution that far north seems unlikely.
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Brownhelm
Oak Point
A. Leimbach Place
A. Baumhardt
Kishman
Nickel Plaza
Lake Shore
Leimbach
Ohio Penitentiary
Divorced Rift Fits Bela Basso Case in Ohio
Elizabeth Basso of South Lorain filed for alimony against Rev Bela Basso pastor of a Youngstown Presbyterian church alleging cruelty. A cross petition by Basso denies cruelty, claiming she interfered with his ministry and circulated scandalous stories. He says she harassed him, drained his funds, and reduced church contributions after moving from South Norwalk.
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Elizabeth
Basso
South Lorain
Bela Basso
Youngstown
Rey
Hungary
Bago
South
Norwalk
He Seeks Divorce and Custody Amid Alimony Strain
The man faces financial strain and prays for a divorce and custody of his children. He is unable to pay alimony, reflecting ongoing personal and legal negotiations.
Cozy Club Entertained By Dr and Mrs Baldwin
Dr and Mrs H D Baldwin hosted the Cozy club at 214 Middle Avenue with full attendance. Members enjoyed an interesting program as papers were read by P H Boynton and F M Smith followed by a general discussion. The next meeting is set for February 27.
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H. D. Baldwin
Middle Avenue
P. H. Boynton
F. M. Smith
Six Candidates Receive Master Mason Degree Tonight
King Solomon's Lodge No. 66 F and AM held a Wednesday session with over 100 attending the banquet in the evening. Six candidates received the Master Mason degree, four degrees were conferred in the afternoon and two in the evening. Brethren traveled from Wellington Amherst Lorain and Cleveland for the work. Worthy Master Sam Squires Jr with Past Master J K Burgey led the degree team. The lodge plans a Washington's Birthday observance with a banquet and program. A Youngstown carpenter, E Sowers, died in shafting at Ariel Limestone quarries.
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King Solomon's Lodge
Wellington
Oberlin
Amherst
Lorain
Cleveland
Sam Squires, Jr
J. K. Burgey
Washington
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EJ. Thiley
B. C. Steadman
George Washington
Biren
Mamie Arnold
Ednies
Toledo
Raymond P
Athens
Grek Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Zelma
Trunk Sever
Youngstown, C
S. E. Sowers
Ariel
Cheapside
Teasdale & Sawyer
Shoe Merchants
Act
Harry H. Smith & CO
Floria, Ohio
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