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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1906

Page

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Moulton Seeks Pardons for Youngblood Murderer Peters

Denver reporter J F Moulton returned from Canon City with a report to Governor McDonald and counsel James Belford urging a special Pardons Board meeting. He delivered Peters mother’s plea for a full pardon so the Youngblood convict could be cared for in a private asylum and shared letters from Cleveland Mayor Tom L Johnson and Peters family supporters.

Charles C. Peters Canon City Denver Colo Fab J. F. Moulton Elyria McDonald James B. Belford Peters State Board of Pardons Moulton Mr. Moulton Paters Tom L. Johnson Cleveland West Dover Belford

Insane Woman At The Court House

A mentally unbalanced woman visited the county clerk's office at the court house seeking to view a will by Richard Crewitt claiming to be his granddaughter. She spoke with Judge Hinman and referenced dead and living figures, prompting the judge to declare her crazy and advise she be locked up.

Reefy Sampsell Court House County Clerks Office Richard Crewett Dan Breckenridge Crewitt Dan Brerken Bruce Carliste Township Dr. Reefy

Hermine Havre Birthday Celebration Report

Miss Hermine Havre celebrated her fourteenth birthday with a surprise party at her Fourth Avenue home. Fourteen young ladies attended for music and quadrilles before a seven o clock dinner, with green and white decorations and many gifts. Six candidates seek the Cuyahoga Falls postmaster vacancy including Richard Moore Harry Wits Harry Sidwell C G Hudson F C Hall and G McCuskey. Henry Thomas declines a third term. The Reporter advertising note concludes.

Hermine Havre Fourth Avenue Miss Hermine Cuyahoga Palls Richard Moore Harry Wits Harry Sidwell C. GC. Hudson F. C. Hall G. McCuskey Henry Thomas

Mrs Thomas Seward Dies After Afternoon Accident

Friends report Mrs Thomas Seward age 69 of Mechanic Street was badly hurt in a 6:30 AM fall while en route to St Mary’s church. She slipped near the Masonic Temple breaking a wrist and hip. She was attended by Dr Baldwin and Dr Reefy and today remains in serious condition.

Thonas Seward Mechanic Street St. Mary's Church Masonic Temple Middle Avenue Baldwin Reefy

Chicken Thieves Strike City For Fourteen Hens

Reported bystanders say two suspects in a buggy stole fourteen hens from Mr Eimer Cornell on Hast avenue early Sunday. The flock mixed breeds including Cochins and Brahmas valued at the time. Police with a bloodhound searched the area but left without a trace as of afternoon.

Eimer Cornell Hast Avenue Plymouth Pollee Whitney Smith de Cleveland

Maccabee Picnic Mystery Nets Local Funeral Sermon

Mrs Van Scotter claims her husband was foully killed at the Maccabee picnic at Cedar Point. She says his body was dumped in a lake after he left Lorain on August 47th. She seeks help through the Maccabee Journal and requests a public cut. At the Church of Christ, Dr Dorris preached and nine people joined the church amid full house attendance.

Cedar Point Church of Christ Dr. Dorris God Evangelist Dorris David Sey Dorris

Lorain Official Seeks Bond Adjustment for City Funds

City Treasurer A H Babcock reports from U S Fidelity and Guaranty Co that no suit will be filed. Directors refer matter to Attorney Stearns of Cleveland for adjustment. County protected Babcock with a $10000 bond for city funds on deposit in a bankrupt bank.

A. H. Babcock Lorain U. S. Fidelty & Guaranty Co Stearns Cleveland Babcock Citizens’ Bank

Settling Day at Court House

Four cases were settled in the court of common pleas this morning avoiding trial. Three suits were brought against the Q and SW by Helen A Hamu Ruth H Edmunds and Hisse Munds over damages from the Cattsbrooke accident years ago. The case W B Martin vs Stang and Fingigan for money was also settled.

Court of Common Pleas Q & SW Helen A Hamu Ruth H Edmunds en@ Hisse Cattesbrooke W. B. Martin Stang and Fingigan, Partners

New Power for Lorain Railway

Readers learn Lorain Street Railway will shift to Beach Park power after new engines are finished. Rotaries at the focal station will convert high to low voltage for the local branch cars. One rotary is operating, a second nears completion, pending Beach Park units. The notice also reports the burial of Mrs. Maude Burdick nee Hance, with Hattie Hance named as stepmother, in South Murray Ridge Cemetery.

Lorain Street Railway Beach Park Lake Shore Tenth Avenue Focal Maude Burdick Hance Frederick W. Burdick Lorain Elyria Colorado Springs Colo Hattie Hance Deceaser South Murray Ridge

Fell Head First Sixteen Feet Fatal Fracture At City Porch

James Jackson of Gates avenue fell from a second story porch while moving crates at a near completed apartment building on the corner of Firth street and East avenue. The crate dragged him, he struck the pavement with his head, suffering a base skull fracture and other injuries. He was taken to hospital by ambulance in critical condition and doctors warned recovery was unlikely. He leaves a wife and two children. former superintendent of Sunday school in Butternut Ridge.

Philippines The Union Mr. Moulton Manila Charles O. Peters Mr. Mounton James Jackson Gates Avenue Firth Street East Avenue Jackson Glase Tome Fle Mr. Jackson Cushing Rimbach Elyria Methodist Episcopal Church

Tragic Farm Death: Camden Farmer Albert Cranbeahl

Albert Cranbeahl a 35 year old Camden farmer killed himself with a shotgun last evening about six o’clock leaving a wife and two children. He had shown despondency for several days and his wife noticed nothing amiss. A coroner was notified but ruled an inquest unnecessary.

Albert Cranbeahl Camden

Garford Works Decision Hinges on Local Building Plans

Elyria faces a potential shift of the Garford automobile plants if local capitalists fail to raise funding. Only fifty thousand dollars of five hundred sixty thousand needed has been pledged. The firm promises to add five thousand residents if housing is built for one thousand workers. otherwise the Elyria plant may move to Cleveland, leaving one hundred six houses vacant.

Cleveland Slyria Garford Automobile Works Garford Company Elyria

Power Boat For Life Saving Station

Government plans for a Lorain life saving station call it one of the most improved government facilities along the lakes of the seacoast. Estimated cost about 20000, with the same crew and equipment as the Cleveland station except for four power life saving boats. Tests indicate the vessel is equal to any emergency.

Loran Lorain Station Cleveland Lorain

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Youngblood Petera Ike Obio Ohio Hyavyone Prnson Thomas Seward Elmer Cornell Frank B. Klepper Missouri Kingstown St. John Mirable Clinton County Baker University Missouri State University Caldwell County Mr. Klepper Lela Madden Lorain Railway Mx Cranbeahl Phils French Garford Works Harry Smith & CO Elyria, Ohio
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