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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1902

Page

3

Partition action in Gratiot County land dispute noted

Mead and Horace Masa of New York file in Empire County a partition suit over Parcel No 60 in Fenflela Ohio. The case involves estate heirs and a 1598 judgment revived by administrator Harvey Roberts Winbigler, with money amounts and interest due, and notices sent to unknown residences. Attorneys Ebbir and Metcalf represent the plaintiff.

Mead Horace Masa Gratiot County New York Arcoy Wellus Dugue Lommon Fenflela Ohio Frederics Sid Township Uldren Ebbir & Metcalf Barvey George Bacon Lorain Harvey Ioberia LbAl & Conceivor Axid Harvey Roberts

Complex partition notice names and heirs in New York and Indiana

A long legal notice details Amanda Beardsley filing in the Common Pleas to partition Lots in Ratton town and mentions numerous heirs and residents including Earl, Wetherall, Hartior, Hamm Marahail, New York, Elmira, Indiana, and Michigan. It states an undivided half to the widow and the other half to the heirs, with dower rights asserted and judgments pending, dated March 1902.

Io Ema Earl St. Sinata Mmn Seana Wetherall Ageli Newark Crowell Hartior Wolking Bimifra Stare Bar Jila Hamm Marahail State of New York Myers York Menry Myers Nellsvile State of Ui Rebecca Hf aAlphonsa Frooks Atate Michigan Britain Lognapert State of Stapp George Honp Luke Slate John Birt Attica Werrana Lemuel Earl IngaLounier Cloud Ens Street Penpsvisitntay el P Shoomager Residsate Indiana Wiliam Hos Cox Yonitor Charlies Cox Lyon County State of Shesnaker Dewey Ab Wimber Leland Westate Todians Amanda Beardsley Raton Towiy Atah Pauver Sarah Paver Henry Fauver Tauver Fauver Idgley

Heating Franchise Accepted by Elyria Gas and Electric

The Elyria Gas and Electric Light Company, led by General Manager A. E. Hay, accepted the heating franchise ordinance No. 1068 passed February 4. Hay cited strict terms and pending gas legislation, but said acceptance was necessary to proceed with installing heating in Elyria, aiming to begin work as soon as weather allows and by mid summer. W. F. Hafner resigns Day’s Hardware post to join McIntosh Huntington Co. as traveling salesman, planning to move his family to Pittsburgh. Day assigns management to his son and Mildred becomes bookkeeper.

Elyria Gas and Electric Light Company A. E. Hay May W. H. Park Silyria Elyria Gas and Electric Light Co Albert E. Hay Hay W. F. Hafner Day McIntosh Huntington Co Claveland Hafner Elyria Pittsburg Mr. Day Hubert Kellogg Miss Mildred

Naturalization Proceedings In Lorain Initiate Several Immigrants

Foreigners from Lorain were brought to Judge Hinman’s office on Monday to begin naturalization. John Johnson filed three applications and George Oroszy five more. Lew Simon Victor Bugadoss and John Toruks took out first papers while Frank Zsaky and Stephen Bodner received full papers. A pocket book found near Ninth Street and Middle Avenue can be redeemed by contacting HK D. Chase and scribal age 2T 183.

Lorain Judge Hinman John Johnson George Oroszy Lew Simon Victor Bugadoss John Toruks Frank Zsaky Stephen Bodner Gore D. Chase and Describi

New Typewriter Installed for County Clerks

A brand new first class up to date book typewriter has been placed in the county recorder's office for use by one clerk. The device is built in its own dust tight desk with a sliding table and self adjusting springs to keep the book level. It eliminates lifting and blocking of heavy volumes and simplifies work, making the old setup obsolete.

County Recorder’s

Special Judge issues grand jury summons Friday morning

Two divorces were granted Monday in the court. A. M. Baxter of Lorain obtained a divorce from Nattie O. Baxter on desertion grounds, and Rose W. Coltrin separated from her spouse Charles H. Coltrin, who authored a humorous cross-petition previously printed. John Abigrin vs Dera Abigrin and H. G. Redington represents the suit for divorce. Helen M. Richmond sues John A. Berry et al seeking judgment on a $475 note and foreclosure of the associated mortgage.

North Amherst Helen M. Richmond John A. Berry W. B. Bodorrha G. Rartleff Oberlia

Volunteer Firemen Meeting in Elyria

A special meeting of the Volunteer Firemen's Association of Elyria will be held at headquarters Thursday night February 27 at 7 30 sharp. Members must bring basic keys of importance to be discussed. All urged to be on time. J Bates W I Hafner secretary.

Volunter Viremen Association of Elyria TY. J. Bates W. I Hafner

Bayoneted Guard Member Hurt In Drill Room Accident

Edward Mynderse of Wext Avenue near death after a bayonet on a rifle end flew loose during a drill night at Ely Bloom drill room. The steel tip struck his forehead, knocking him unconscious for hours and leaving him with memory loss of the incident. He is a member of Ohio National Guard Company.

Edward Mynderse Wext Avenue Ohio National Guard Ely Bloot Mynderse

Buckeye Juniors Set Bowling Allay Record at Ely Power

A Buckeye Juniors bowling team set a county allay record at Ely Power block last Monday evening. The highest score was by Steel Plant bowlers, now surpassed by the Juniors. Next match is expected Wednesday or Thursday with time to be announced. Scores include Krantz 201, Shetton 213, W. Tite 184, Geo. Eason 192, E. Harker 182.

Ely Power Buckeye Steel Plant H. Krantz Shetton W. Tite Geo. Eason Harker

Well Known Fairchild Daughter Dies in Overlin

Miss Katherine Fairchild daughter of former President James H. Fairchild died after a week long illness in Overlin. She had long suffered tuberculosis and had cared for her father since his wife died ten years ago.

Overlin Katherine Fairchild James H. Fairchild Miss Fairchild

Death of Thomas French Father of MP Prenel

Thomas French father of MP Prenel died at his daughter Mrs Ghavies Tuttle’s home 261 Hanover Street Cleveland on Monday February age 92 years 6 months a longtime Elyria resident who moved to Cleveland about 12 years ago. Remains to be brought to Elyria Wednesday afternoon for funeral services at 3 30 p m at the home of E B P French and interment in Myria.

Thomas French Prenel West Avenue Mra Ghavies Tuttle Hanover Strowe Cleveland French Elyria Gise Elyme Stort EBP

Primrose to Retire from Stage After Next Season

George Primrose announced plans to retire from the stage after his contract with Lew Dockstader expires at the end of the next season. The move follows the death of former partner W H West after a quarter century of partnership that built a substantial fortune. Primrose’s wealth is estimated around 50000 dollars, with extensive real estate in Oregon and Denver and jointly held properties expected to generate large revenue. He intends to retire to private life once the contract ends.

George Primrose Lew Docksteder Primrose W. H. West Oregon Denver West Primrore Dockstader

Surprise Party for Miss Julia Humiston at Home

Forty to fifty guests gathered at Miss Julia E K Humiston home at West Bridge and River streets Wednesday evening for a birthday surprise. They presented tokens of affection and gifts from friends in Norwalk Ohio and Paw Paw Illinois, making for an enjoyable event.

Julia EK Humiston West Bridge River Streets Miss Humiston Norwalk Paw Pasay Ill

Langdon Sues Over House Contract Extras

Common Pleas Court hears Charles Langdon sue W H Winter A E Lawrence and W B Locke for 1108 14 as damages for extras on a house contract. Plaintiff claims the total contract price was 2226 60 and seeks a judgment for the difference.

Charles Langdon W. HE. Winter A. E. Lawrence W. B. Locke

Official Portrait of President Hogreveldt Adopted

The sungravers at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing completed a presidential vignette to serve as the official portrait. After his death it may appear on government money or securities, but not before. It was chosen as the best photograph from ten years of images examined.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Hogre=velt

Judge Webber Mon day Decisions

Judge Webber's Monday decisions include costs in Morgan Junior v Fuller, demurrer sustained in Five Brothers Partners v Garretal, Phelps v Elyria Billing Co overruled on striking, seed wheat sale damages awarded to the plaintiff, and Kline v Baker with petition motion overruled. The cases reflect court actions on costs, amendments, and damages tied to crop failure.

Morgan Junior Chas. Fuller Notliue Webber Five Brothers, Partners H. D. Garretal Arthur B. Phelps Elyria Billing Company Kline Va. Baker

Ridgeville Sleighride and Elyria visitors headline local events

Last week Monday evening Ridgeville orchestra guests gathered at R Chambers home in Eain for a lively sleighride with music and games followed by a bounteous lunch. Ex Speaker A G Reynolds of Painesville was in Elyria supporting the American Shovel and Stamp Co in a $50000 suit against Willoughby Fork and Manufacturing. Frank A Smith seeks two competent girls for Elyria household work at $5 weekly.

Ridgeville R. Chambers Eaiin T. Chambers Eliot Mra. Rogers Alfred John Coveny Myron Kinney George Bassett Reynolds Elyria A. G. Reynolds Painesville Lake County House of Representatives American Shovel and Stamp Company Willoughby Fork and Manufacturing Company

Death of Eight Year Old Boy From Typhoid Fever

The eight years old son of George Champney, ice cream dealer, died Thursday morning after a long typhoid illness. It had seemed the boy would recover, but on Wednesday his condition worsened and he died. For rent a house with barn at 225 Gates Avenue with furnace gas for cooking cistern and city water. Inquire at 249 Gates Avenue.

George Champney Gates Avenue

Real Estate Transfers Listed in Lorain and Avon Districts

A series of transfers details buyers and sellers in Lorain and surroundings. F H and Laura Stars to Efenry W Thomas. Peter and Muargrott Forthofer to John Forthofer. Thomas and Blairsa Gawn to Henry Schuenhofer. Ihe Johnson Company to James Hanlon. Hattie E and W N Little to H P and Louise Edison. Thomas and Elmira Gawn to Thomas B E Gawn. Orville Root to The Sheffield Land and Improvement Company. The Savings Deposit Bank Company to Stacy Janas. Prices range from 2100 to 8583 dollars and acreages from fractions to 90 acres.

F. H Laura Efenry W. Thomas Day Ilyria Peter and Muargrott Forthofer John Forthofer Avon Thomas Blairsa Gawn Henry Schuenhofer Black Rover Lorain Ihe Johnson Company James Hanlon Sheffield Hattie E W N H. P Louise M. Edison Togan Thomas and Elmira Gawn Thomas BE. Gawn Fairhome Orville Root Instec Sheffield Land and Improvement Company The Savings Deposit Bank Company Stacy Janas Northwest Carlisle

Six Tough Looking Specimens In Jail On Freight Car Charge

Frank Moran Patrick McCarthy Thomas Burns Joe Banks Frank Rush and Benton Thomas are six tramps in custody in Lorain city jail each held on 8500 bonds for breaking open a freight car Monday afternoon. The gang, caught at Sandusky and South Lorain, includes two Lake Erie firemen. Four rode in a car, and investigators link some to a Penfield avenue theft in Lorain.

Frank Moran Patrick McCarthy Thomas Burns Joe Banks Frank Rush Benton Thomas Lake Sandusky South Lorain East Yards Elyria West Yards Penfield Avene Lorain

Property transfers in Lorain and Penfield recorded

Frank and Ellen PF Barnes transfer lot 23 block 10 in Hogan's third addition Lorain to W C Walker for 1100 dollars. Mort-Warper Company sells part of lot 9 section 2 Penfield totaling 1 acre to Fred Glakeman for 400 dollars.

Frank Ellen PF. Barnes W. C. Walker Hogan Lorain The Mort-Warper Company Fred Glakeman Penfield

Excursion with Went Avenue School Children

Miss Wood led Went Avenue school scholars on a Friday night outing to Mr Man Ding's near Cottesbrooh Park. A full streetcar carried lively boys and girls who rode the 6:30 going out and returned on the 8:30 with rosy cheeks and laughter. A farm listing appears for sale east of North Amherst on Middle Ridge near L B Lerseh's groovy store.

Wood Went Avenue Aa Rm North Amherst Middle Ridge

For Sale B41 Acres Near Hiyria on Gur Line

For sale is 41 acres suitable for buildings located two miles south of Hiyria on the gur line. The property must be sold by April 1. Contact Frank A. Sovith at 13116 for details.

Elyria Frank A. Smith Gur Hiyria

Stenographer Named at Dallar Savings Bank and McDaniels

Miss SShelray G Snider of 224 Washington street, formerly at Oberlin Business College since September, has accepted a stenographer position at Dallar Savings Bank and McDaniels Insurance Agency, starting this Monday. Oberlin Business College reports high demand for Eclectic Shorthand teachers as graduates seek Cleveland positions. Also notices seek general housework help with wage offers and local lodging near West Avenue.

Sshelray G. Snider Washngton Street Oberlin Business College Dallar Savings Bank McDaniels Insurance Agency Lorain Herald Oberlin Buoaimess G. Fei Roberts Cleveland

Jolly Basket Ball Girls Claim Short-Season Title

The Jolly Girls high school basketball team faced the Knockabouts in a four game series over four weeks. The last game ended 23 to 42 for the Knockabouts, but the Jolly Girls won the other three games to claim the championship. Players included Agnes Duffy captain Florence Walton Alicia Moriarty Florence DeBroy Mona Hannan. Knockabouts listed Ellen Witten captain Frances Shute Villa Reed Daisy Storer Lucy Osborne. Referee Be Miss Slingerland. substitutes Caroline Garford Annie Knapp.

Alica Moriarty Florence DeBroy Mona Hannan Knockabouts Ellen Witten Frances Shute Villa Reed Daisy Storer Lucy Osborne Miss Slingerland Caroline Garford Annie Knapp

Fred Gibson of South Amherst Dead in Arizona

Fred Gibson of South Amherst has died in Arizona from asthma. He spent about a year there for his health. His remains will be brought back to South Amherst for interment. A prominent Democrat, he was well known in the county and owned substantial property including one of the finest residences in the area.

Fred Gibson South Amherst Arizona Gibson Qorain County

Extended Age Limit For Deaf and Dumb School Attendance

The House at Columbus passed Representative Comings bill extending the age limit for attending special deaf and dumb schools by six years. The current age range is nine to fifteen, affecting students in Cleveland Elyria Cincinnati and a few other cities.

House of Representatives Columbus Bill of Representative Cleveland Elyria Cincinnati

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