Crime discussion class at First Congregational church
Several weeks a criminal class formed in the Bible school to discuss treatment of criminals. Judge Nye and A Webber led talks on reform and humane justice, urging probation, rehabilitation, and employment rather than punishment. The group plans continued Sunday discussions at 11:00 AM in the church.
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First Congregational Church
Judge Nuo
A Hitetts
Durie
Ely Whe
Senate
Coutset
Brinkerhor
Bly
Ater
Dei
Ter
Nye
A. Webber
Columbus
Webber
Ientiary
Centiary
Web
Three Cheers for E G Follasen at Columbus Opera House
The people of Columns discuss Company D and E G Follasen from Riytra. Mr Johnson invited all Ca i members to attend as guests. A prank by the boys in uniform caused a lively disruption, drawing cheers and applause before the show resumed. The unusual incident becomes the town's talk.
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Company D
Follasen
Riytra
Johnson
Columbus Opera House
Ca. i
Tor Ic
G. Dutison
Elyria
Newal
Oil excitement sparks hunt for Belden oil pool
Reporters describe rumors of a rich oil field near Belden center after a farm well hinted at a subterranean pool. Farmers resist leases pending full discovery while prospectors, drawn by talk of a "pool" center, drill near Erhart and other locales. A sample described as light, higher quality oil fuels belief the pool exists though extent remains conjectural.
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Re Hart
Belden
Fem
Erhart
Medina County
Helden
New Treasurer Named at Steel Company in Lorain
Alfred CG Gary who has served with Merchants Loan & Trust Company in Chicago for sixteen years will assume the office of treasurer of the Steel Company in Lorain on January 10. He has severed his prior connection and will take up duties as treasurer.
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Alfred CG. Gary
Trust Company
Bark
Eon- Merchants Loan & of
Chicago
Lorain
The Bowling Alley Controversy and Local Notices
City council tackles closing hours for the alley, moving of buildings, and water trough complaints. Petitions urge changes to West demaged access and signals. Arrests in December include intoxication and larceny. fines collected total 180 with 100 to county.
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Sergeh
Olds
Lersch
C. W. Goodspeed
Meeting of the G. A. R. Comrades at the Hotel
At a late evening gathering the G. A. R. members discussed plans and elected officers including a president and secretary. A five member entertainment committee and a three person finance committee were formed, with a reception committee named by President. Comrade M. Hyler gave the welcome address.
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Latihitentiti
I Flay Eveninyg
Pneone
Be Ag
Woks
Mae Gk
Oganivstie
Donstatio Gt
Indlem
Millington
Glover
Geo
Court News Highlights From Various Civil Actions
Court records show default judgments for plaintiffs totaling 514 397 in Temple v Dyett and Avon Milling Co actions, money-centric outcomes including foreclosures, equity relief, and a divorce granted for three years gross neglect of duty. Alimony and custody rulings noted with modest awards, and injunctions alongside dismissals in several cases.
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James H. Temple
Robert J. Dyett
Wm. Campbell & Co
Ve. FP
IW. Martin
Martindale
John Wagner
Avon Milling Co
Money Only
Plaintitt
Peter Wagner
Ibbie Hutchins
Ora Hutchins
Ky. Faulhaker
Ve. Kohnz
Elizabeth Watterson
Lambert
Lee Stroup
Ve. W. Jewell
Tif’ Costy
Cora L. Williams
Peter KK
Getting Better After Wreck Victim Albert M Johnson
Word from Salidu reports Albert M Johnson slowly improving after the railroad wreck that claimed his father Albert H Johnson. Doctors note back injury and improving limb strength while his wife, mother, and sister remain at his side. When able, Albert M Johnson will be brought home to Oberlin and the father’s remains will be moved from Denver vault to Ohio for a late service.
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Salidu
Albert M. Johnson
Albert H. Johnson
Berlanett
Mattur
Bine
Moe
Johnson
Oberlin
Albert H. Johison
Denver
Checkers exhibition ends with mixed results at Lygrange event
H J Reynolds of Rochester New York faced GL Richmond in LaGrange in two blindfold games. Richmond won the first, Reynolds the second. In the simultaneous display Reynolds played five boards and posted scores for each. The event referenced involves a five board simultaneous session by a noted checker expert in Elyria with the Northern Ghia Association.
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H. J. Reynolds
Rochester
Checker Dee
Reynolds
Richmond
LaGrange
Gneve mi
Northern Ghia Association
Elyria
Odd Fellows Association to Disband and Transfer Funds
Trustees of the Odd Fellows Beneficial association met in Columbus and resolved to disband. They transfer 65,242.84 from the emergency fund to the mortuary fund to pay death claims, refund the December assessments, and suspend business immediately. The action cites advanced age of members, many recent deaths, and heavy assessments.
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The
Odd Fellows’ Beneficial Association
Columbus
New Cases in Lorain County Court Faces Diverse Actions
In Lorain county court several matters move forward. Susan C. Fitch will contest a March 18 1897 will with Parks Foster as administrator, named defendant alongside William Searles and other heirs. EB G Johnson Wilcox Collister Hogan Parmely represent the plaintiff. Fannie A Woodruff seeks legal separation from Lyman B Woodruff alleging fraud and debt. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Fannie A Williams and an injunction. Anna J Wright sues John Sleight and unknown heirs to quiet title regarding property on West Lorain Street Oberlin with A Z Tillotson as attorney for the plaintiff.
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Semeliaa
Court of Common Pleas
Susan
Fitch
Parks Foster
Foster
Wmn
Searles
Susan c. Fitch
EB. G. Johnson
Wilcox. Collister
Hogan & Parmely
Lorain
Fannie A. Woodruff
Lyman B. Woodrruff
Fannie A. Williams
Thompson
J Ghted
Anna J Wright
John Sleight
West Lorain Street
Oberlin
Z. Tillotson
Maloney's Wedding at the opera house
A fourteen member company Maloney's Wedding will perform at the opera house on Wednesday evening January 10. Kelly and Mason promote the show, praised as the best in their line. Mrs R L Rankin hosted a Va Muajoal for Sunday School and young ladies wore song-themed attire. A musical quiz followed a festive dining room tableau with Yankee Doodle centerpiece and red and white carnations. The event concluded with cap-dads tices clans on January old, at wok ttle Georgia.
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Maloney
Opera House
Kelly & Mason Vend
R. L. Rankin
Ehiwpps
Georgia
Vivid lecture thrills Ames church audience
Gil Columbus spoke at the Baptist church Thursday evening to a full house and many children. Raynor’s remarks drew strong interest as stereopticon pictures of Cleveland and Toledo flashed on screen with vivid local value showing life in nearby cities.
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Gil Columbus
Baptist Church
Af Raynor
Philly
Cleveland
Toledo
Exhibert J. Raynor
Judge Hinman Receives Whip Gift From Adoring Friends
An amusing tale recounts Probate Judge Edgar A. Hinman being presented at his residence by friends with a short rawhide whip bearing the inscription Presented to Edgar A. Hinman by his admirers. They claim it was for use in managing his dogs Nero and Pedro, though the judge’s intentions remain unclear.
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Endge Hinman
Court House
Edgar A. Hinman
Bis
Nero
Pedro
Man Dies After Morphine Overdose In City
Charles Hering a 20 year old Metropolitan bartender died after taking morphine Sunday. He had prior attempts and a note explained his life had not been good. Despite nine hours of resuscitation by Dr. Cush ing and assistants, he did not recover. A dog found poisoned near his body. His body taken to his father on West Avenue North. Separately Lorain County Banking Co held annual meeting electing eleven directors led by Parks Foster. No changes to officers or deposit rates, dividend declared, surplus increased.
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Charles Hering
Hermes
Hering
Metro +politan
Metropolitan
George Conrail
Ely
Cushing
Heri
Trix
Duison
Chas
Woods
Tan
Herings
West Avenue North
Germany
cAhen
Lorain County Banking Company
Parks Foster
S. B. Dar
F. J. Puller
A. B. Teylor
UC. L. Sotherden
Bert Daniels
Fuller
E. K. Munsey
H. T. Culver
Nashwall seeks swift reorganization of state boards
The Cleveland Plain Dealer Columbus correspondent reports Governor Nashwall plans a rapid purge of state trustees not yet Senate-confirmed. He argues civil service should reflect his control, aiming to replace incumbents, some only weeks in office, with loyal appointees.
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Nashwall
Bushnell
Senate
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Columbus
Nash
Jones Clubs
Chas
J. Kurtz
Ohio
Fred F. Thomas
Lorain County
The
Ohio Teformatory
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