Hungarian Magician Accused in Lorain Fraud Tale Emerges in Chicago Case
The witness recounts a midnights’ ordeal with Herman Billek known as Professor Herman the European Magician who allegedly swindled Hungarian laborer Paul Sokal. Sokal traveled from Lorain to Cleveland where he was lured to a “sacred chamber” filled with weapons, threats, and coercion for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Billek
Chicago
Lorain
Vizal
Herman
Cleveland
Paul Sokal
Sokal
C. H. Williams
Lois
OMODTH FORGER GIVES The MARSHAL THE SLIP
Horace Rosa an alleged forger eloped with his wife’s 14 year old sister and fled Wheeler Michigan to Oberlin and then to Elyria. He was arrested New Year’s day but escaped a rear door from Miss Lickerish boarding house. The 14 year old Ida Phipps is in custody. The Gratiot county sheriff pursues.
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Horace Rosa
Oberlin
Burge
Marie Lickerish
Corner Court
West Third Streets
Rosa
Wheeler
Gratiot County
Michigan
Ida Phipps
Wheeler Bank
Hosa
Kipton
Phipps
Miss Lickerish
B. Kilte
Gratiot
Elyria
J. W. Morgan
Morgan
Heliotrope Belle to Wed Again After Swift Divorce
Mrs Jas G Blaine Sr received a rapid action divorce in Yankton South Dakota after six months of residence. She fled the state by 9 PM Christmas trains to Washington to stay with Rear Admiral Hichborn and family. She announced plans to marry again, to Lt Paul S Pearsall, a New Yorker with wealth, who accompanied her last winter.
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Pittsburg
Jas G Blaine, Sr
Yankton
D. C
Jim
Washington
Hichborn
Blaine
Martha Hichborn
Paul S. Pearsall
Roush Riders
Paul
New Yorker
Ten Couples Sought Licenses to Wed in New Year Area
Probate Court granted ten marriage licenses ahead of New Year in the county. Recipients include David Williams and Edith Puls of Norwalk and Elyria. Eben Knerim Lorain. Arthur Mills Oberlin. Hermann Leppien Carlisle. Matthew Constable Black River Township. Ida Prill Lorain. Frederick Highrise Elyria. Delia Hill Elyria. William Bovill Elyria.
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Dan Cupid
David Oliver Williams
Norwalk
Edith Fern Puls
Elyria
Frank Unger
Eben A. Knerim
Lorain
Albert H. Goodspeed
Foreman
Detroit
Anna Beatrice Knapp
Arthur G. Mills
Farmer
Oberlin
Alice Whitney
Pittsfield
John Hartman Daniels
Stone
Amherst
Mary Kuerim
Domestic
Hermann Leppien
Carlisle
Mamie Mack
Eaton
Joseph D. Jerrett
Cleveland
Gertrude Leminger
Wellington
Matthew Constable
Black River Township
Ida Minnie Prill
Frederick J. Highrise
Delia Hill
Man Surrenders Feared for Teetering on Delirium
Trembling William Hughes surrenders to police claiming enemies chase him and seeks protection. He recently sangSOS hymns on the street and was arrested. described as an habitual drunkard. Township trustees plan to send him to infirmary for treatment as he nears delirium tremens. Prizes to be drawn tonight at Harry H Smith Co Broad Street window with substantial awards and multiple drawings. public invited to witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hughes
Hughes
Harry H. Smith & Co
Broad Street
Reception for Rev Dawson Ends in Notable Church Event
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church hosted a reception Tuesday evening for Rev. Dawson and his family. Mrs. J. H. Hurst led arrangements with assistance from several members. Wafers and coffee were served in the east room, with guests from church and friends. Rev. Dawson completes his third year of ministry here, credited with prosperous church growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
Dawson
J. H. Hurst
H. Wilkins
Parmaice
Sarah Jackson
G. H. Chamberlain
J. A. Davis
Bertha Dunham
Blanch Gragin
Maude Parmalee
Congressman's Wedding in Hinckley to Nettie Finch
Congressman Webber of this city wed Miss Nettie Finch at Rev. C H Searles home in Hinckley yesterday at 11 oclock. About forty relatives and friends attended the ceremony as the couple plans to live in the city and later travel to Washington D C. The bride is a cousin of Mrs Webber who died in Washington last March. The newlyweds will reside in this city after Congress. They left for Cleveland and then Washington D C arriving January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinckley
Congressman Webber
Nettie Finch
Rev
C. H. Searles
Washington, D. C
Mr. Webber
Common Pleas
Police Officer Quits Post. Kray Named Successor
Officer Genole retires from the police force after Saturday night, taking a position with C. & S. Special Officer Kray fills Genole’s post, with Thomas Drage of Water Street succeeding Kray as the second specials.
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Genole
Kray
Thomas Drage
Water Street
Pootal Receipts Show Big Gain at Ely Post Office
December receipts rose by 1160 due to holiday business, with disbursements up 403, yielding a net gain of 757. Detailed receipts total 3764.02 and disbursements 1625.99, including stamps 2432.44 and postal cards 423.04.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elytia
Thei
Mayor Appoints Dachtler to Sinking Fund Board
Mayer Chapman selects William Dachtler to succeed himself on the sinking fund trustees board. Joining him are EH. M. Rice and James B. Seward. Dachtler had been appointed by former Mayor Folger and continued. context mentions state health board near egg labeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer Chapman
William Dachtler
Sinking Fund Trustees
EH. M. Rice
James B. Seward
Dachtler
Folger
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Loui Eawtste
Hengelmuller von Hengervlr
Hengelmuller
Austria-Hungary
Baron Des Planches
Baron Hengelmuller
Omodth
Heliotrope Belle
Dan Cupid Gut
Texas
Congrecoman Webber
Mothers’ Aid Society
D. F. Ward
E. H. Jacksson
Elyria Hospital
Omaha, Neb
Omaha
Stella Moore
Stella
Traction Line
Daghtler
State Board of Health
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