Battle over Standard Oil control grips Oberlin market
Local conflict erupts as Gibson Baye resists Standard Oil monopolistic pricing. Agents pressure dealers, offering to replace Gibson's supply at lower terms while threatening to pull Standard products from Oberlin if the independent supplier is not forced out. Community tension rises as customers face oil shortages and price wars.
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Celd Chapel
Oberlin
Standard
Gibson
Gibsons
Marriage License Notices For Wobart Peck And Bertha Hibbard
Wobart Peck 26 a millman of Homestead Pa and Bertha Hib bard 20 of Lorain. Frank P. Binzer 21 a painter and Ann Marshall 19, both of Riceville. Jason T. Cote agent farmer and Zimma Marshall 22, both of Tidweville.
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Wobart Peck
Jason T. Cote
Zimma Marshall
Tidweville
Motion for New Trial Filed in Murder Case
Attorneys Cunninger and Gilmore filed a motion for a new trial Saturday afternoon seeking relief for Matto Williams, convicted of second degree murder on Thursday night. The case details indicate a contested verdict and post trial proceedings are underway.
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Cunninger and Gilmore
Media Motion
Elen
Matto Williams
Local Auditor Appointment Hint Amid Death of H J Barrows
Controversy over a provisional auditor for Ely arises after the death of H J Barrows. The nominating committee plans a June 8 decision, but the appointment is not final. Revival meetings sponsored by MA Shoe MAG begin tonight with 7:15 service and sermons on youth and service. Rev Small attracts crowds at the Church of Christ with Prof. Daugherty leading a large chorus.
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H. J. Barrows
Hoyangelirt
Bible School
Oxeriaea
Small
Elyin
Audi
Ohea
Church of Christ
Prof
Daugherty
Injured Worker At Steel Plant In Serious Condition
Martin Gege Hun was seriously injured yesterday afternoon at the akelp Mill steel plant when a wheel brushed him. He sustained a broken arm and skull fracture. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital where doctors fear hip injuries may be fatal. Pancake and Buckwheat Sel Raising Flour S¢ a Package at Renhlin's.
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Lorsin
Akelp
Atest
Martin Gege‘hun
St. Joseph's Hospital
Paroled 45 Men Stir Debate Over Mayor Folger
Report says 45 men were paroled from the Cleveland workhouse under a parole system and may be recalled if they breach conduct. William I.fold appeared before the mayor again after failing to keep promises, with an investigation ongoing.
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Folger How
Claveland
Parola Syatem
Wiliam Ifold
Two Actresses Of Bob White Company Prostrated
After the second act of Mise Bob White two leading prima donnas Miss Wilson and Miss Hayes collapsed from nervous prostration caused by overwork. They received medical attention and were revived enough to board a special train with the company.
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BOB White Company
Bob White
Wilson
Hayes
Chin and Robinson Paid After Williams Trial Farewell
John Chin and Frank Robinson, principal witnesses for the state in the Williams murder trial, received pay for 87 days totaling 97. They returned to Lorain in high spirits. Rev. H. S Wannamaker will preach at 10 AM on The Second Greatest Temnation in Jesus Life is his Actual Conflict with Evil. An evening address at 7 PM titled A mighty man in ancient times with hie many kinsmen within day. All invited.
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John Chin
Frank Robinson
Williams
Lorain
Gabsent
Chinst
Suit Over Elyria Enterprise Prompts $83,647 Claim
W G Bruce sues Henry Wick in Cleveland common pleas alleging a mammoth Elyria venture failed. Bruce says he was urged to run the work with Wick financing up to 300000, leased fifty acres and secured 2760 in bonuses, but all plans collapsed when Wick withdrew. He seeks damages of 83647 and loss of opportunity.
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A& Mammoth Country Company
Cleveland
W. CG. Bruoa Arniust
Henry Wick
Elyria
Bruce
Uged
Wick Walso Financs
Eiiens
Bivcin
Wick Backe
Plains
Ub Cleveland
Hotel men donate funds to Elyria hospital relief
Hotel and saloon keepers contributed a sum of money for the hospital’s operating room in the new institution. Subscribers include G L Solnaarer J Kraege Ons Hennings M Wailer O Eugte Henry Stolaunbors A Jrekson Brown Bros and others. The hospital manager thanks the benefactors and assures careful use of the funds.
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Elfy
Hoapity
GL. Solnaarer
J. Kraege
Ons Hennings
M. Wailer
O. Eugte
Henry Stolaunbors
A Jrekson
B. Newsbeurre
H. Habcock
Trial of Catiline Presented by Junior Latin Class
The Junior Latin class at the high school staged a Friday afternoon Catiline trial in the auditorium. Students portrayed Roman senate figures with commendable understanding, led by Carlton Schultz and a cast including Mabelle Endy, Bessie Schnierer, Robert Rankin, Rachel Rath, Phyllis Wanna maker, Grace Carter, Irene Brown, Arthur Smith, and others. Speeches by Back and Pay were noted as very good.
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Claga
Misa Jere Hamilton
Carlton Schultz
Mabelle Endy
Mabelle Morsey
Bessie Schnierer
Robert Rankin
Rachel Rath
Phyllis Wannamaker
Grace Carter
Cagaie Hala
Irene Brown
Arthur Smith
Ralph Marbach
Cora Giles
Julia Highland
Carrie Stevenson
Emma Bunwell
Jennie Schnierer
Lee Buck
Bernard Alten
Rena Tennington
Lawrence Fay
Gladys Maynard
Real Estate Transfers Reported for Several Lots
Geo Kraft transfers seven lots Nos 18 14 15 18 17 and others in Lorain addition to the Krogue company for 1. John H Taylor and wife convey a Katun cemetery lot to J H Jackson for 14. Frank Beebe and Artemas Beebe sell Beebe's mule division allotment lots 35 87 28 to Geo Webster and Margaret Wehlber for 216 67.
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Geo. Kraft
Krogue Company
Jin Strearor
Lorain
John H. Taylor
J. H. Jackson
Katun Cemetery
Frank and
Artemas Beebe
Geo. Websher
Margaret Mr. Wehlber
Beebe
Elyela
Es Set Ate
Royal Baking Powder Ad Promotes Home Baking
The copy extols home made cake muffins and tea biscuits using Royal Baking Powder. It claims fresher, cleaner, tastier results than ready made foods from bake shops, and touts Royal as the greatest bake day help for quick economical production of various sweet goods.
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Royal
Electric Line Project Promises Mail Route From Elyria to Chicago
President Bicknell of the Shore Electric discusses rumors of mail contracts for a route to be set to Bradley and the line carrying mail from Fremont to Toledo and back, plus Cleveland connections. The plan could yield about $100 monthly and boost business with related contracts on local routes along the Lake Shore Electric lines.
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Bicknell
Shore Electric
Bradley Linen
Fremont
Toledo
Cleveland
Baesinesaty
Lake Shore Electric
Lorain
Sandusky
Cleveland and Southwestern
Lake Shore Electric Railway
Elyria
Lake Shore
Probate Court Rules On Will Of Francia Ranney
The probate court this morning heard the will of Francia Ranney of Rockport. Fragments show discounts on clothing items and a sale price of 5 cents each, with references to The Biggs and Everard.
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Francia Ranney
Rockport
Biggs
Everard
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