Gov Herrick Dines in Elyria on Way to Wellington
Shortly after one o clock Saturday Gov Herrick and party arrived in Elyria in a special car en route to Wellington for the dedication of the Herrick library. The group, delayed by snow, stayed about forty minutes at Elyria and dined at the Andwor. Attending were Gov Herrick and wife, Parmeles, Dr Allen, Crawford family, Ben Pers melee, Dodge couple, Jo and Ella Herrick, Perkins, Parmelee Herrick, Willis Johnson, Fuller, Col Webb, Hayes, Newberrys, Milton Dyer and other companions. They were scheduled to reach Wellington by two.
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Gov. Herrick
Elyria
Wellington
Herrick
Alf
James Parmeles
DP Allen
W J’ Crawford
Ben Pers
Melee
SD Dodge
Jo Herrick
Ralph & Gray
Officers Use Their Revolvers On New Year Hobos
Six hobos led by Thomas Davis John Williams Frank Wilson George Uray Frank Gentry and Edward Hurt drank whisky and caused a disturbance behind Eldred's book store. Officer Whitney ordered them to leave town and a pursuit followed to the railroad yards where gunfire was exchanged and the men were arrested. The mayor suspended the sentence and gave thirty minutes to depart. Joseph Shavarvat and Joseph Stith received five dollars and costs for intoxication and were jailed until fines were paid.
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Thomas Davis
John Williams
Frank Wilson
George Uray
Frank Gentry
Edward Hurt
Whitney
Eldred
Whitney and
Howlett
Joseph Shavarvat
Joseph Stith
Narrow Escape at Iroquois Theater Disaster Also Swift Rep
Mr Rosenbaum of Swift and Company in this city learned from his Chicago brother that he and his wife had a narrow escape from the Iroquois theater disaster. They attended the matinee and struggled to exit as hats and coats were torn away in the frenzied rush.
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Mr. Rosenbaum
Chicago
Double ceremony ends with wedding ring mishap
A San Francisco groom and his Abilene bride wed in a simple ceremony after an appointment. The missing ring slipped from the groom as the minister prepared the exchange, prompting a second, ringless ceremony. Pope Pius X reportedly faces loneliness as his sisters move into Vatican apartments, while a note discusses making liquid glue by dissolving shellac in naphtha.
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San Francisco
Abilene
Kan
Brice
Washington D C Death of David W Houghton and Family Ties
David W Houghton aged 70 died at home in Washington D C after a long service in the War Department where he held a desk for 28 years. He was the brother of J F Houghton. His daughter, then in Elyria, learned of the death and with Miss Florence Houghton hurried to Washington.
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David W Houghton
J F Houghton
Washington, D. C
War Department
Elyria
Florence Houghton
Washington
Pleasant New Years Party At Wagner Home
Mr and Mrs Peter Wagner of Cleveland Street hosted a pleasant New Year gathering on New Year’s Day. Guests included Mr and Mrs EO Mart Hu, Mr and Mrs W Schroeder, Mrs Woodruff, Mrs Knlow and son Fred, Mrs Dr. Perry and daughter Helen of Berean, Mrs El Kirby of Cleveland, Mr and Mrs Wl Martin and sons of North Olmsted, and Miss A Corry of Antherst. Mrs Wagner served lunch and dinner, and all reported a pleasant time.
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Peter Wagner
Cleveland Street
EO Mart Hu
W Schroeder
Woodruff
Knlow
Fred
Dr. Perry
Helen
Berean
el Kirby
Gleveland
Wl Martin
North Olmsted
Mias
Protect the Chest Pneumonia Precaution Urged by Dr Friedrich
Dr Friedrich city health officer of Cleveland urges Chest protection against pneumonia. He says spring and fall bring outbreaks and recommends silk or flannel garments to cover the chest to guard the lungs from illness. He cites a spike in reports this week and emphasizes chest protection as a vital precaution.
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Friedrich
Cleveland
Grm
Red Fox Trapping Incident Near Oberlin Reported
A thirteen year old boy and another man trapped a red fox four and a half miles northeast of Oberlin. They killed the fox after it attacked, weighing about twenty pounds, and exhibited the carcass in an Oberlin drug store. Also noted are Lorain County Farmers Institute plans for North Ridgeville on January 27 and 23 1904 and discussion of a salary bill affecting county prosecuting attorneys and related offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooil Grills
RI D Oarriey Grills
Oberlin
Howard Grilla
Obertin
Carlisle
Farmers’ Institute Association of
Lorain County
North Ridgeville
Margery and Dorothy Mudge Grand Daughters of E G Mudge
Margery and Dorothy Mudge, granddaughters of E G Johnson Mudge, are described as bright four year olds, with Margery born last November 27 and Dorothy due February 10. The piece notes complex family ties through marriage and describes the two sisters as nearly twins, dressed alike by Mrs Chas Mudge, and nicknamed The Plugs by their grandfather E G Johnson.
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Margery
Dorothy Mudge
E.G Johnson
E T
Phoebe Johnson Mudge
Dorothy
Aid
Charles and
Bussie Johnson Mudge
Chas
Mudge
Margery’s Mather
Dorothe
Washington Rock likeness preserved by Mamaroneck group
In Mamaroneck New York residents led by Father Meister form the Washington Rock association to preserve a rock carving resembling George Washington. The feature appeared years ago near Oriental Point near Heathcote Hill and Cooper’s Harbor. A bronze tablet may be funded and placed October 21 1904 to mark the 120th anniversary of the Heathcote Hill battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamaroneck
Father Meister
Washington Rock
Oriental Point
Washington
Heathcote Hill
Cooper
Leather From Cow's Hide and Horse Byproducts
A cow's hide yields thirty five pounds of leather while a horse hide yields about eighteen pounds.
Cocaine Evil Alarm Raised in DC Police Report
Washington police superintendent Sylvester warns in a May annual report to the DC commissioners that cocaine use is rising among the city’s lower classes and urges immediate action to curb sales by druggists. He notes the drug’s growth over two years, the wreck of lives tied to cocaine and related drugs, and police powers to raid “onion joints” are limited by disorderly conduct charges and insufficient fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Sylvester
Washington
Equal to the Emergency in a Translation Error
A French translator studying an American novel encounters an obscure term locist and is startled by the idea of a locust tree. He explains that the word saut ereles or grasshoppers of immense size grow in the United States, prompting him to reassess the description and the language.
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United States
Fine Shooting At New Year Gun Club Event
The Gun club held a New Year shoot with RW Aill leading a demonstration and top scores. RW Hill topped 66 of 75 targets, while H Lyons and OE Hancock scored well, winning trophies for turkeys and chickens with GN Surridge and WH Kuhn also contributing strong scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RW Aill
Talluride Colo Gon
Row Hill
LR Marah
HJ McMahon
EB Blanchard
HB Martindale
JJ Jameson
GN Surridge
P Morgan
WH Kuhn
H Lyons
CE Hancock
R W Hill
OE Hancock
RW Hill
OE Blanchurd
HOB Martindale
GN Sorridge
Marriage Licenses Report From Huntington Area Incomplete
Marriage licenses listed include W D Juana a 45 year old farmer of Huntington and Birdin D Godwin 41 also of Huntington. Others named Vred Poh 21 a railroad clerk from Cleveland and Margaret Corocan 22 from Lorum are mentioned with limited details.
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Juana
Farmer
Huntington
Birdin
Godwin
Vred
Clevelaurt
Margaret Corocan
Loruin
Gratton Village Seeks Transfer of Funds to Lighting Dept
The Gratton village council petitions the court of common pleas to transfer 160 dollars from the general fund to the lighting land department due to a deficit in that department.
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Village of
Gratton
Court of Common Pleas
Old Age Up for Debate in Elyria Store Talk
A Elyria store visit stirs discussion on aging and vitality. Local pharmacist Henry J Eady touts Vinci as a natural tonic to strengthen digestion and blood flow, with several letters praising its benefits for the elderly.
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Elyris
Thea
Henry J Eady
Mr. Eady
Elyria
Mr. Eany
Vinci
Mra. H. W. Avery
Norwich
Sarah J. Windrom
United States
Zachary Taylor
West Erie Street
Chicago
Éaya Vinal
George L. Jones
Perrine Ave
Jersey City
A. J. Baker
Locust Street
Evansville
Ind
Henry J. Eadly Draggist
Hady
Feuerons
Singere
Reattera
Congressman Skiles Stricken by Pneumonia Near Washington
Congressman W. W. Skiles fell ill with pneumonia on the eve of his departure for Washington and lies in critical condition at his Shelby home. Dr. Biggar confirmed pneumonia affecting the same lung previously troubled in Washington. His temperature reached 101 on New Year’s, and prognosis remains uncertain as telegrams of concern pour in from friends and colleagues.
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National Capitol
W W Skiles
Washington
Shelby
Frien
D. C
Man jailed for non support after baby burial in yard
Humane Officer Da mes arrested Henry Oliver for non support. After a suspended sentence was revoked, Oliver was sent to the work house. Officers found a destitute home and a wife sick in bed, who had just given birth to a child that died after being buried in a shoe box in the back yard.
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Dames
Henry Oliver
Folger
Erie County
Dunne
Oliver
Mr. Dumas
Wages Cut At Lorain Steel Plant In United States Steel System
General wage reductions of 5 to 15 percent take effect for all Lorain Steel employees amid broader U S Steel company economizing due to business depression and lack of orders. Office staff faced cuts earlier and mill workers face 5 percent cut on January 1 as part of a temporary belt tightening, with workers hoping the cut is temporary and prices will rebound. Also mentions Alice Tower reading a protest against women’s slavery at a Buffalo wedding.
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Lorain Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
Tie Planta
Alice
Delia Tower of
Buffalo
John Henry Waggoner
Shoe merchants agree daily early closing in Elyria
We the undersigned shoe merchants of Elyria agree to close stores at 6 30 pm daily except Saturday from Monday Jan 4 14 through April 1 1904 J F Collins Teasdale and Sawyer Geo W Philpott and Co O BR Cleveland Mra Jag F Flower W H Barnes Wm O Smith
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Elyria
J F Collins
Teasdale and Sawyer
Geo W Philpott and Co
Cleveland
F Flower
W H Barnes
Wm O Smith
Will Close Evenings Jan 101 Wa Elyria Grocers Declare
The undersigned grocers of Elyria agree to close stores at 6 oclock standard time from January 4th until the first Monday of May. Signatories include Boylan Bron Renolin Bros Max Hart Conry Stark Pfaff and Battin C R Flower Elyria Grocery Co 0 L Oartia Jobe Wallert BA Starr BA Francis W4d Smith R Renovard EH Hollis A B Tyler A J Barrel and George Sivago.
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Elyria
Boylan Bron
Renolin Bros
Max Hart
Conry & Stark
Pfaff and Battin
R Flower
Elyria Grocery Company
Oartia
Jobe Wallert
BA Starr
BA Francis
Smith
R Renovard
EH Hollis
A B Tyler
A J Barrel
George Sivago
Grafton Petition Seeks Return to Old Ace Idole Schedule
A petition circulating in Grafton calls for restoring the O and S W to its former ace idole. Signatures rise amid dissatisfaction since the current schedule began late last year. The petition will be sent to the road's general manager.
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Grafton
Second Congregational Church New Year Services
In the morning at 10 o clock holy communion and reception of members. In the evening at 7 o clock preaching by the pastor with the subject A New Year s Message. S S at 11 30 Junior CE at 3 o clock YPSCE at 6 Everyone invited.
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S&s
Junior CE
YPSCE
Evveryone
Going to Oberlin Business College Draws Youth
Several young people are going to Oberlin to attend the Oberlin Business College. The school has a fine reputation over this and other states and is doing a high grade of work.
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Oberlin
Oberlin Business College
Plasterers of Elyria Invite Meeting at Drug Store
The Plasterers of Elyria are requested to meet at Eady's drug store on Monday January 4 at 7 30 pm by order of the committee 9613.
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Elyria
Eady
Remarkable Cure by Dr Kennedy Remedy Cited by Minister
The Rev Mr Yeisley pastor and editor of the St Paris Dispatch in Ohio credits Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy with curing his kidney and liver ailments after other remedies failed, enabling acceptance by four life insurance companies. He praises its wide claims for kidney liver bladder blood rheumatism and more and notes availability through druggists with sample offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeisley
David Kennedy
Mr. Yeisley
Weisley
First Reformed Church
St. Paria
Ohio
St. Paris Dispatch
Marl. Or
David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
N. J
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herrick Dines
Herrick Memorial Library
Ete Eago Theatre
Pope Flax
Pius X
Vatican
Mgr
Volplai
Parkside
Frank Elliott
RED Fox
Ds Civel
Mayof
Farmers’ Institute
Nator fLicketts
Columbus
Ate
Autor
Margery and
Dorothy Madge
Saya Dru Habbt i
Elyria Gun
Ward
Congressman Skiles
Shoe Stores
2Nd Congregational Church
Plasterers’ Meeting
J. W. Yeisley
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