Married man in jail seeks to remarry after shooting wife
Mathew Pillivant, jailed for shooting his wife after a drunken quarrel, orchestrated a planned remarriage the day after Christmas in the county jail. Justice Lawrence cautioned him against drinking. Mrs Pillivant accepted the risk. Pillivant, once sober, is described as hard working with a long British military record. The couple have seven children.
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Mathew Pillivant
Pillivant
Jove
Justice Lawrence
Jaatice Lawrette
Pillivyant
Columbus
Lawrence
Sallsbury
Merchant Marine
Queen Victoria
Soldiers Called 10 Stop Riot in Springfield
Springfield news reports a mob of about 2000 angry residents gathered to burn the Jungle settlement after two Black men shot a white brakeman. Militia companies arrived, fires were extinguished by 10:45 p.m., and police endured an assault that injured a sergeant as the crowd moved to defend the jungle area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Springfeld
Preston Ladd
Ballefontaine
Edward Dean
M. M. Davis
Dayton
B and I
Horace ‘Eifer
Ladd
Jungles
Earl Lutkens
East Columbia
North Forests
Todd
Horace C. Keifer
Cos. B
Oo. N. G
Judge Kunkle
Tatum
Main
Limestone Streets
Man
Limestone Street
Columbia Streets
Foster
North Streets
Xenia
Jynglea
Columbia Street
Creager
Postmaster Appointment in Elyria Delayed
The Elyria postmaster post remains unsettled as the planned replacement for Griswold is delayed. Griswold had anticipated leaving this month but was informed he may stay on for now, keeping the office in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filyria
Mr. Griswold
Postmaster Griswold Faces Uncertain Term After April
The article lists several candidates for the postmaster position including Messrs. Smith Chapman Williams and Douglas. Postmaster Griswold contemplates leaving service after April last and is praised for his capable official conduct and courteous treatment of visitors, earning many friends and credit to himself and the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Smith
Chapman
Williams
Douglas
Griswold
St Patrick's Day Events At St Marys Church Elyria
The St Marys church congregation in Elyria will mark St Patrick's day on March 17 with moving pictures on the evenings of the 16th and 17th. The program features scenes of Ireland and is expected to be engaging. Father Kistner oversees the event and may speak on the patron saint's anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
St. Mary's Church
Ireland
Father Kistner
Conrad acquitted on technical grounds in liquor case
George Conrad faced the mayor to answer a charge of selling liquor on Sunday. Defense attorneys argued the warrant was insufficient. the court agreed, acquitting Conrad on technicalities. Spectators expecting a strong defense left disappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Conrad
W. B. Johnson
C. C. Lord
A. Nettling
Lord
Conrad
Attorney Lord
Deeds Recorded in Lorain and Amherst Transfers
Tuesday afternoon deeds filed at the court house show transfers including Peter Stauder and Mary Stauder to Paul and Antonia Jarosik for Lorain city lots at 1,300 dollars. Henry Rels and wife to M J Krebs for Amherst township land at 2,550 dollars. Sheffield Land and Improvement Co to Roman Poniatowski for Lorain land at 400 dollars. Martin Bober and Anne Bober to Andrew Cwiak for Lorain land at 879 dollars. Louis Schnuerer as Koepkenut and Bolt receiver to H G Redington trustee for North Amherst land at 14,172 dollars. R Kitzmiter to George Hayes for Colombia township land at 2,450 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Stauder
Mary Stauder
Paul Jarosik
Antonia Jarosik
City of
Lorain
Henry Rels
Wie
M. J.krebs
Amherst
Sheffield Land and Improvement Company
Roman Poniatowski
Martin Bober
Anne Bober
Andrew Cwiak
Louis Schnuerer
Koepkenut and Bolt Company
H. G. Redington
North Amherst
R. Kitzmiter
George Hayes
Colombia
Macabees Meet At F J Slater Home In LaPorte
The Maccabees of LaPorte gathered at the home of Mr. F. J. Slater for a meeting. Details of the event are sparse in this fragment but note the social gathering at a local residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macabees
F. J. Slater
LaPorte
F. J. Slauter
Evening of supper games and music ends happily
An evening event featured a chicken pie and oyster supper followed by games and music. Attendees enjoyed the entertainment and left satisfied with the evening.
Holy Ghost Baptism Sermon Attracts Church Audience
An Evangelist at the Church of Christ preached on Holy Ghost Baptism arguing against old traditions. He stated the spirit is an abiding guest in believers lives. The speaker signaled a shift from traditional views and promised a sermon on Heartfelt Religion tonight with Mr. Sala singing What will you do with Jesus. The Evangelist will leave for Kentucky after Friday night services.
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Church of Christ
Dr. Dorris
Jesus Christ
Depositions Sought in Bank Wreck Bondsmen Suit
T W Fancher as assignee of the defunct Citizens Bank sues the bondsmen for ten thousand dollars. Bondsmen HW B Walker J C Arnold H W Townsend H E Townsend Francis J Walker Robert Walker reside in Huron County. Attorneys Quincy A Gilmore Elyria and H Andrews Cleveland to take depositions of the bank directors in Lorain. Ben Johnson denies Charlie Somers covered up ball players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Fancher
Citizens Bank
H. B. Walker
Citizens Bank of South Lorain
Huron County
HW. B. Walker
J. C. Arnold
H. W. Townsend
H. E. Townsend
Francis J. Walker
Robert Walker
Quincy A. Gilmore
Elyria
H. Andrews
Cleveland
Lorain
Ben Johnson
Charlie Somers
Husband's infidelity shocks Kant avenue home
A wife discovers her husband, a delivery wagon driver, has frequent contact with various women including a trip to the opera with a non wife. After quarrels and a walk ticket like Count Boni of Paris he is ordered from the house. She seeks a divorce while a Garford automobile works site prompts city business leaders to push the Chamber of Commerce meeting and growth plans.
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Kant Avenue
Count Boni
Paris
Paving bids opened for Chestnut Street project
At noon the Board of Public Service opened five bids for Chestnut street paving. Two brick bids from Ohio Engineering Co and G A Lagton. Three asphalt bids from Warren Asphalt Co Barber Asphalt Co and Cleveland Trinidad Co. City engineer to tabulate and report tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Service
Chestnut Street
Ohio Engineering Co
G A. Lagton
Warren Asphalt Co
Barber Asphalt Co
Cleveland Trinidid Co
Married life tragedy prompts divorce petition
Gladys Kientz seeks divorce from Fred Kientz after he abandoned her since their October 6 1898 Canada wedding. She alleges wilful absence and lack of support and asks restoration of her maiden name. The petition was filed today at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Kientz
Fred Kientz
Canada
Court House
Nan
Man Held In Lorain Crowbar Indictment Refuses Attorney
William Summerville, a Black man, was indicted for assaulting another Black man with a crow bar in Lorain. He professed belief in God as his only attorney, claiming religion since jail. Courts and doctors diagnosed mental illness, and Judge Hinman ordered transfer to Massillon asylum amid doubts of true insanity.
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William Summerville
Grand Jury
Lorain
Hlf
D. A. Cook
South Lorain
Summerville
Hinman
Massillon
Indee Hinman
Basso's Keen Eye Sparks Lorain Curiosity
Parents and locals question the Rev Bela Basso's hypnotic gaze after Mrs Basso's public statement. John Petro, her son-in-law, recalls Basso's ability to stare at a person and influence actions, claiming he could make people do as he wished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bela Basso
Lorain
Basso
John Petro
Casso
Petro
Ship Canal Bill Passed House
Washington February 28 The Lake Erie and Ohio River ship canal bill was passed by the House by 196 to 81. The fate of this great enterprise, vital to the middle West and Northwest, now rests with the Senate.
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Washington
House
Middle West
Northwest
Resta
Senate
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Matthew Pillivant
Dixon
ST. Patricks
Moving Pictures
St. Mary’s Church
Father Kishner
Nut and Bolt Co
Dorris
Citizens’ Bank At
Garford Works
Chamber of Com
Chamber of Commerce
Sesson
Garford
Dig Automobile Works
Lt. Ames
Harry H. Smith & CO
Flyria, Ohio
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