Pioneer Days in the Far West and the Minnesota Rising
The narrative continues Grandfather Ives recounting Trans Mississippi frontier era. General Sibley surrounds 400 Indians and 150 captives at Camp Releass near Big Stone Lake. captives rescued after Otherday’s persuasive plea. Indians later tried at Camp Lincoln. 38 condemned to death, hanged December 26, 1862. Governor Ramsey appeals for lawful execution amid Minnesota public fear of mob violence. press and lawmakers debate clemency versus justice and the enduring bloodshed shaping the state’s early history.
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Grandfather Ives
Far West
Birch Coolie
Sibley
Releass
Bigstone Lake
Minnesota River
Otherday
Inkatuta
Okoboji Uakes
Mankato
Lincoln
Burt
Thera
Minnesota
Davenport
Fort Ridgly
Norwegan
Union
M. S. Willing
Cyrus Aldrich
William Windom
Pennsylvania
Washington
Camp Lincoln
Alexander Ramsey
United States
Philip
Kos
Colonia 8
Springfield
Hartford
Lancaster
Medfield
Groton
Warwick
Marlborough
Plymouth
Bridgewater
Treoton
Northfeld
Boston
Marblehead
Ambulance chasing attorney scored in probate court
A young Cleveland attorney was criticized in probate court for hasty conduct while seeking to administer the estates of Harry Wilson and Ted Buell, killed in the Scobfld building elevator accident. He rushed to the dead men’s homes to obtain widows’ consent before they understood what was happening, prompting objections from the women and sharp remarks likening him to an ambulance chaser.
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Eveland
Harry Wilson
Tred Buell
Scofiald
Endeavor Address by Ohio Union Field Secretary Hubbel
Mr H Hubbel of the Ohio Christian Endeavor Union will speak at 10:00 a.m. Sunday at the Church of Christ and address a union meeting of Endeavorers at the First Congregational Church at 6:00 p.m. and a general meeting at 7:00 p.m. in support of Endeavor work in Ohio. All are invited to attend.
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H. Hubbell
Ohio Christian Endeavor Union
Church of Christ
Christian Endeavorers
First Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor
Ohio
New Block Planned by E. F. Brewer in Ithaca
Mr. E. F. Brewer of Ithaca has bought a large interest in the Baldwin Homestead area north of the Sweet Block on Middle avenue. He contemplates a three story block with store rooms on the first floor and suites of living rooms above.
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E. F. Brewer
Ithaca, Miah
L. B. Sweet
Baldwin Homestead
Sweet Block
Middle Avenue
Engineer Manz Relates Oberlin Wreck Narrowly Survives
Frederick Manz, lead engineer of the Lake Shore train wrecked near Oberlin, recounts the accident with quiet pride. He and his fireman escaped unscathed as linked rods broke and the engine, No. 570, careened off the track. He notes the forward crank pin likely failed first and recalls the crew’s swift response and limited damage. A similar incident occurred at Shawville on the same line days later with a different engine.
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Frederick Manz
Lake Shore
Oberlin
Mr. Manz
Collinwood
Connention
Shawville
Enme
Sme
Coures
A New Daily Elyria Rumored To Start Soon
Rumors say Elyria will gain another daily paper issued from the Elyria Republican office. The first issue may appear around March. P. W. Williams, current Republican editor, may serve as business manager. An experienced Chicago newsman is said to be named editor.
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Elyria
Elyria Republican
P. W. Williams
The
Republican
Chicago
Real Estate Transfers In Camden and Eaton Areas
John Brannen transfers north part of lot 10 tract 11 range 19 in Camden for 1000 dollars to Bridget Brannen. Hugh D Mills and Charlotte M Mills transfer parts of lots 51 and 52 in Eaton totaling 150 acres to Charles S Mille for 1 dollar. Elden and Elizabeth Worthington transfer part of lot BR in Eaton totaling 427 acres to Charles 8 Mills for 5285 dollars.
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John Brannen
Bridget Brannen
Range
Camden
Hugh D
Charlotte M. Mills
Charles S. Mille
Eaton
Elden
Elizabeth Worthington
Charles
Mills
Settlement Given in Case Involving Neglectal of Children
Georges Gilson, to be brought before Justice Tord Monday on neglect charges, reached a settlement paying 83 a week for the support of the children of a divorced wife. he was allowed to go and has been retested.
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Georges Gilson
Tord
Hamnnar
Nitrrigt
Marriage Licenses Registered in Cleveland and Wellington
William Ostermeyer 34 a teams ter Cleveland wed Rosa A. Wrrschen 24 of Worth Amherst. Justice Seeley 32 electric railroad agent and Florence Lamphier Nichols of Wellington wed by Rev Wagoner.
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William MI. Ostermeyer
Teamster
Cleveland
Rosa A. Wrrschen
Worth Amherst
Justice Lord
Charles L. Seeley
Florence Lamphier Nichols
Wellington
Wagoner
Exclusive Optician Service In Elyria By Johnston And Emmert
Mr and Mrs J P Johnston and Miss Emmett, expert opticians from Cleveland, will be at Room 2 over the Post Office Elyria Ohio next Wednesday Thursday and Friday offering free eye tests and examinations. Prices reasonable and no one urged to buy. Children and headaches their specialty. Free extractions or lens changes within two years. The firm will return to Elyria every six to eight months.
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Cleveland
Elyria
Ohio
N. B
Urst Poultry Farm
Elynia
Western Street
Harneas
Walla
Tahawas
Cor Ae Mener House
Ateam
Iearest
Elas Jas
A. B. Taylor
Lorain County Bank
W. C. LeMaster
Elyria Savings Bank
S. J. Squises
National Bank of
S. W
Savings Bank
H. A. Dykeman
Main Street
Elyria, O
Masell Rogan
Fort Smith
Arkansas
J. BR. Rogan
Sammonsons
Lorain County
Mosell Rogen
Rogan
Schaibt Lee
Wellington Hosts Card Party At Harris Home
County Treasurer H. C. Harris and wife entertained a Wellington card club Wednesday evening. Guests arrived on the 4:30 car and returned late, with supper served at the Andwur Hotel. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. B. Lindsley, B. O. Bronson, S. K. Warner, C. G. W. Horr, E. E. Van Cleef, L. H. Wadsworth, H. S. Bennett, Dr. Good, J. M. Otterbacher.
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H. C. Harris
Wellington
Andwur
L. H. Wadsworth
H. S. Bennett
Dr. Good
J. M. Otterbacher
Wedding at Rev Knapp’s Home Unites Stirling and Alma George
A romantic ceremony at Rev E and Knapp’s home linked John McArthur Stirling and Alma George in marriage. Stirling, 22, hails from Star theatre Buffalo and manages The Gypsy Cross company. George, 21, Lorain resident and leading lady, reportedly played a Beth dancing role in a play written for her.
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E. &. Knapp
First Baptist Church
John McArthur Stirling
Alma George
Lorain
Stirling
Star Theatre
Buffalo
N. Y
Verbeck Theatre
Miss George
Knapp
Compty
A Happy Golden Wedding in Oberlin Ohio
A golden wedding anniversary was celebrated at the home of Mr and Mrs O S Hopkins in Oberlin Ohio on February 18. Both are seventy three, nearly the same age. The Hopkins family has a history of golden weddings with father, sister, and a relative also marking the milestone in recent years.
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Hopkins
G. W. Skinner
Cleveland
Gleveland
Graduating Ovations Omitted At La Rain High
The La Rain High School senior class of twenty eight urged the board of education to omit graduation ovations and substitute a lecture or program. Superintendent Ward opposed the change favoring mandatory student orations, with possible drawing lots to limit length. After two hours the decision was postponed.
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La“rain
Board of Education
Ward
Moon The Weather Beliefs Fade As Science Debunks Folklore
The article surveys enduring folk beliefs linking the moon to weather, from St Swithin’s Day rain to moon horns and halo signs seen by sailors. It notes modern science challenges these claims, showing weather variation often reduces to chance, and predicts open-air communities will cling to moon lore for generations.
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St. Swithin’s
Scotland
Whitby
England
Lively Sheriff's Sale at Columbia Farm Auction
At the Columbia county courthouse a lively sheriff sale drew bidders from F M Whiteman and the Osborne group. After about an hour the Osborne stakeholder group hung back and Whiteman bid $4,883 for 108 acres, roughly $65 per acre.
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Court House
Osborne
Columbia
F. M. Whiteman
Osborne Beirg
Ataia
CATTLE FEED MARKET FOR BREWERY GRAINS IN CLEVELAND
The Cleveland Grains Drying Co announces brewery grains for sale at 3 baseets per barrel, available to farmers at multiple breweries including Cleveland Brewery Heaph Avenue Ground Brewery Lake Street Davenport ports Columbia Brewery Commercial Street Gehring's Brewery Pearl and Lorata Schlather's Brewery York and Carroll Phoenix Brewery Columbus and Pearl Bohemian Brewery West River Street Star Brewery Harbor Street and C. C. Co. Delivery by rail car loads of no less than 200 barrels. Price subject to change.
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Cleveland Grains Drying Co
Pearl St
Cleveland
Cleveland Brewery
Heaph Aven Grnd
Lake St. & Davenports
Columbia Brewery
Commercial St. Gehring’s Brawery
Pearl & Lorata
Schlather’s
York & Carroll
Phoenix
Columbus & Pearl
Bohemian Brewery
West River St. Star
Harbor St
C. C. Co
Legal Notice on Quiet Title in Lorain County Ohio
Ephemie Heckel petitions in the Common Pleas Lorain County Ohio to quiet title on real estate in Avon township across four parcels totaling about 37 acres, asserting plaintiff holds title and defendants claim none. The notice cites multiple heirs and defendants, demands answer by April 9, 1903, with legal action if neglected.
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Livaie Conrad
Lizzia Conrad
Lawrences Conrad
Lawrence Conrad
Catherin Conrad
Catherine Conrad
Jacob Conrad
Mary Conrad
Barbery Weaver
Henry Weunyver
Henry Weaver
Anna Conrad
George Stauder
Cleveland, O
Frank H. Worwedel
Cleveland
Lizzie Horwedel
Cleveland, Ohoo
Clara Stauder
Cleveland, Olivio
Ephemie Heckel
Come of Common Pleas
Lorain County
Ohio
Avon
County of Lorain
State of
Humber 18
Samuel Ware
John Burlingame
J. C. Sheldon
Joseph Gates
J. Biltz
Andrew Burkhart
Center Road
H. A. M. Gierman
E. G. Johnson and
F. M. Stevans
Tax Bills Dividing House Narrowly Passes Among Parties
The administration tax bills clear the house by a near party split with Republicans voting yes and Democrats opposing in a heated debate. Aimed at 1 percent excise on all corporations, the Willis measure faces fierce attacks and calls to defeat it. Provisions would tax domestic and foreign corporations on capital stock and related fees, tied to pledges for broader taxation reforms.
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Columbus
the Administration
House
Ory
Willis
Republican Party
General Assembly
Department of the
Department of
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Scoresa
Engineer Manz
Wirs
J. P. Johnston
Miss Emmert
Quillhurst Foultry Farm
Ever
PF Worthington
BOS Woodams
National Bank of Elyria
Lerma
P Worthington
G. Johnson
Worthington
Ated and
Angel Tigh
Cen dL Vavaral Ga Abondant
Hms Fo Sd
Bala ‘Airbanks
Ned Morris
A P Wortinngton
Jim
WU Scarfe
Quillhurst
Addres, A. P. Wi
Hington, Quillhurst Farm
Harry
Cheapside
Axminster
Brussells
Chea
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