Divorce Suit Brings Allegations of Seven Years Silence
Rary Wheeler sues Frank Wheeler for divorce alleging seven years of noncommunication despite living in the same house. They married January 19 1885 and have three children Elfreda 21 Carl 17 and Clyde 16. She cites insult, neglect, and failure to provide clothing or assist with groceries, plus locked granary and a dilapidated home. Alimony and custody of minors sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rary Wheeler
Frank Wheeler
Elfreda
Carl
Clyde
Oberlin
Elyria
Wiss Gillmore toWed New Yorker in March
Invitations announce the marriage of Josephine Louise Gillmore to Mr. John Brower. The ceremony takes place March 12 in Lorain. Miss Gillmore is the granddaughter of General Q. A. Gillmore of Lorain and New York society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Gillmore
New York
Josephine Louise
John Brower
Miss Gilmore
Q. A. Gillmore
Loarin
Lorain
Teachers Association Meeting in Wellington
Lorain County Teachers hold a Wellington session at the high school on Saturday March 9 starting at 9:30 AM with a program including music, primary and grammar grade work, high school mathematics, and literary topics. Featured speakers include Miss Sarah Haat ridge, Mr. B. L. Jackson, Mr. H. M. Ebert, Prof. W. G. Caskey, Mrs. Robert Rice, and Prof. Chas. H. A. Wager. The executive committee invites a large attendance for the final meeting before the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Wi. G. Caskey
Oberlin College
Robert Rice
Elyria
Chas. H. A. Wager
Elizabeth D. Bell
W. R. Comings
C. 5. Welser
Ward H. Nye
John J. Vaughn
Baltimore DoctorDeclares Hatless Life The Path To Health
Dr Thomas L Shearer a leading Baltimore physician announces he will go hatless for life and publish a treatise on how unrestricted air over the head improves health and prevents scalp disease His crusade envisions fewer bald heads and a stronger hair line for future generations while arguing fresh air around the scalp boosts vitality.
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Baltimore
Thomas L. Shearer
Black River Township Elector Records Report
Justice of the Peace preserves the 1817 to 1828 township record showing the first election with 17 electors and a 1828 count of 180. Lorain now lies in this township with about 25,000 residents. The document notes a method for handling the poor by warning and expulsion for those likely to become a public charge.
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Black River Township
Lorain
Veterinarians Form Lake Erie Veterinary Society
Veterinarians from Lorain Huron Sandusky and Erie counties met in Elyria to form the Lake Erie Veterinary Society aimed at advancing and protecting the profession. Officers elected for the year include President Dr E O Hess Elyria Vice President Dr W H Turner North Amherst Secretary Dr C F Ward Norwalk and Treasurer Dr G W Gden Lorain. The next meeting will be in Norwalk on March 1st.
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Lorain
Huron
Sandusky
Erie
Elyria
Lake Erie
Notwalk
Mrs Lerman and Dr Sheffield In Local Notices
Mrs Myrtle Lehman died in Rome on West Second Street shortly before noon Wednesday. She was 38 years old and the death was due to consumption. Dr Henry Sheffield is seriously ill with appendicitis.
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Myrtle Lehman
Rome
Weat Second Street
Henry Sheffield
Hungarian Bride Forgets Age At Probate Court
A Hungarian woman named Raginica Negrea sought a marriage license to wed Damialia Michalia. She fluctuated ages 16 17 and 18 before Judge Hinnman confirmed by appearance that she was over 18 and granted the license. The interpreter noted that immigrants often lack precise knowledge of age birthplace or parental names.
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Raginica Negrea
Damialia Michalia
Hinnman
Paroled in Ohio: James Butler, 65, Former Civil War Galder
James Butler, a Lorain County murderer, is paroled from the Ohio penitentiary while near death. He shot a man named Black with a shotgun in 1903 after quarrels over Butler's wife. Butler, claiming unwritten law, pleaded guilty and was imprisoned for life. he is Black and a Black man who fought in the Civil War.
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James Butler
Lorain County
Ohio
Black
Butler
Wills Leave Clothing to Daughter and Equal Shares to Heirs
Three probate court wills named Barbara Schwartz of Lorain leaving clothing to daughter Martha Dretzler while the rest divides equally between Martha Dreigler and John Schwartz. George F. Johnson provides life interest to wife with remainder to daughters Carrie and Emma. W H Buck leaves all to wife Lavina Trek A Neidling named administrator.
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Barbara BE. Schwartz
Lorain
Martha Dretzler
Martha Dreigler
John Schwartz
George F. Johnson
Carrie Johnson
Emma Johnson
W. H. Buck
Lavina Trek A. Neidling
Olmsted Gas Boom Busted Near Olmsted Falls
East Ohio Gas Co. may abandon efforts to secure a supply near Olmsted Falls unless gas output rises tenfold. General Manager M. B. Taig said the Clinton vein there proved only about a foot thick. A second well may be drilled, but Daly is not certain.
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East Ohio Gas. Co
Olmsted Falls
M. B. Taig
Weils
Clinton
Daly
Ghoul Git Hurt At Play On West Avenue Grounds
Little Florence Dangerfield sustained a severe scalp wound while playing crack the whip on West avenue school grounds Wednesday morning. She was taken to the hospital for treatment, then sent home and will miss several days of school.
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Florence Dangerfield
West Avenue
Lorain County Farmers Institute Opens Twenty Seventh Meeting
The 27th annual Lorain County Farmers Institute gathered at Ridgeville Town Hall at 9:30 am with farmers from across the county. Rev. Kahley led prayer, O T Winckles gave the welcome, and President Cotton delivered the annual address. State speaker A A Huber spoke on swine care and profit. Afternoon talks covered clover crops and potato culture led by Huber and Begg respectively, with S Jennings moderating. Evening program includes Landlord and Tenant by Begg and a Farmers Home talk by Houwr, plus a concert by the Blind Trio attracting many attendees.
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Lorain County Farmers’ Institute
Ridgeville
Kahley
O. T. Winckles
Cotton
A. A. Huber
P. K. Clark
Huber
John Begg
S. Jennings
Institute
GC. Cotter
Hou
Farmer’s Home
Baseball Rules Amended by American League Officials
An American League meeting in New York approved multiple rule changes. Pitchers may handle new balls. other players face a fine. Ground ball rules altered for strikes. Batsmen out for stepping across the plate after the pitcher positions. Catcher interference on pitched balls may make the batsman a base runner. Additional changes cover runner interference on the paths and umpire duties when two officials work a game.
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New York
Mrs Olus Olds Named Toastmistress at Cleveland Banquet
Mrs M 8 Olds of this city acted as toastmistress at a banquet by the Lady Maccabees of Cleveland on Monday evening. An informal reception at the Colonial Hotel preceded the banquet where several new members were welcomed. Covers were laid for 175. on the program were Mrs Mary E Stewart, Mrs Nellie Veppert, Mrs Jessie Faker of Canton Ohio, and Mrs Catherine Schiffier.
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M. 8. Olds
Lady Maccabees
Cleveland
Colonial Hotel
Mary E. Stewart
Nellie €. Veppert
Jessie Faker
Canton
Catherine Schiffier
Hardware bill in higher court case pursued in Lorain
The Central Hardware Company of Lorain recovered a judgment against the Kent Building Company for 80.91 dollars in Justice Buell's Lorain court. The case has been appealed to the court of common pleas. Henry Wurst signed the appeal bond.
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The
Central Hardware Company of
Lorain
Kent Building Company
Justice
Supreme Court Amends Rules for Motion in Error
The Supreme Court at Columbus on February 26 amended criminal filing rules to speed work. A motion for leave to file a petition in error must be accompanied by the petition and, if allowed, filed immediately. The plaintiff in error must file a brief 66 days after petition action, and the defendant within 20 days.
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Mary Wheeler
Wiss Gillmore
NEW Yorker
Teachers Association
Wellington
Elyria and
A. B. Allen
Board of Education
John D
Ficultyp College
Rockefeller
Bartholomew
Minneapolis Journal
Qld
Lerman
Messrs
Huber and
Begg
Uo Tiger
Mrs. Olus Wag
Supreme Court
Columbus
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