Welfare Arrest Sparks Distant Family Scandal
Louis Welfare of Stop 85, C. & 5. W. discovers his wife Hattie has run away with another man. He traced their foundling child to a hospital in Cleveland and brought the child home. Police hold Hattie in Cleveland after she and two men checked in under aliases. Welfare plans a heart to heart talk for her return and proper conduct.
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Louis
Stop
Foundling Hospital
Cleveland
Hattie
Camnot
John Kennedy
Chicago
Central Station
Gtdvyeland
Battle, Kennedy
John H.ken
Elfare
Welfare
Bermingham
Mayor Williams Plans to Curb Drunkenness with Saloon Accord
Vermilion January 25 Mayor Williams works with saloonkeepers to limit heavy drinking. Complaints from wives trigger private notices to curb intake, allowing men to stay within bounds without public shaming. The system relies on quiet cooperation, and has kept several habitual drinkers in check.
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Vermilon
Williams
Steel Plant for Oak Point
Movements near Oak Point stir Amherst township and Black River as options flood the market. Henry Sippel’s few acres attract a $7000 offer while brick block at Hlyra and Church streets and other properties attract options. Rumors say Nickel Plate Railway may back a major development with shops and division point, but verification is unclear.
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Oak Point
Black River Township
Amherst Township
Henry Sippel
North Amherst
Hlyra and
Church Streets
Adams
Church Street
Henry Clause
Clause
Lorain Elyria Branch to Get Fast Cars and Upgrades
The Cleveland & Southwestern Trac tion company directors announce plans to greatly improve the Lorain to Elyria line with spring. New, modern cars will be added, service times shortened, and the road bed upgraded as part of a broader push to make the system second to none in Ohio.
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Ohio
Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Company
Lorain
Elyria
W. B. Thompson
Larain
Cleveland
Thompson
Elyria-Lorain
Wilcoxen
Oberlin Avenue
West Erie Avenue
Chippewa Lake
Ashland
Elyria Opens City Workhouse In Fire House
Elyria has established a city workhouse within the fire department building, run by police for security and featuring a tailor shop on the second floor. O Hulmeyer the tailor, recently gathered in town, was jailed for fines he couldn't pay, inspiring the project. The Ladies Aid Society invites all parishioners of St. Andrews to tonight's dinner despite potential invitation oversights.
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Elyria
Fire Department
O. Hulmeyer
Hulmeyer
Hlyria
Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. Andrews Church
Welcome reception for Rev Reese at church
All members and friends of the Second Congregational church are invited to a reception from 7 to 10 Friday evening January 26 at the church in honor of the new minister and his wife Rev and Mrs J B Reese. The harmonious feeling and goodwill will guarantee an enjoyable evening for attendees.
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Second Congregational Church
J. B. Reese
Sewer Plan Approved for District No 1 Trunk Line
At a Board of Public Service meeting all members attended. Councilman Faxon urged a trunk sewer for District No 1 and the city council plus the Service board agreed to build an adequate line serving the district. The line will extend from the south city along East River Street toward a proposed sewage disposal plant, with an underpass under Lake Shore tracks and a future under railroad corridor. The board authorized preserving the ditch drainage area, noting it drains territory beyond city limits in Carlista township, with steps to keep county repair.
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Board of Public Service and City Council
East River Street
Board of Public Service
Faxon
Baat
Riv
Er Street
Lake Shore
May Bullé
Dave
Carlisté
Divorce suit commenced for Theresa Nainin
A divorce action has been filed in court naming Theresa Nainin, formerly of the area, as the respondent. The document cites separation as the basis and seeks relief consistent with local statutes. Further details are not disclosed in the fragment.
Governor Pattison’s Health Alarmingly Failing
Washington reports describe Governor Pattison’s health as far more serious than family and friends admit. He reportedly overestimated his strength by resuming duties as president of his life insurance company and facing relentless political pressures after his election. His condition prevents him from taking care of national duties and causes grave concern among aides and allies.
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Washington
Pattison
New Theatre for Lorain Promises Local Venture
Developments in recent days point to forming a stock company to build a new theater on Penfield Avenue, with C W Davis and Amos Steck tied to the promotion. Most Penfield businessmen pledge stock support, Steck seeks city financiers in Pittsburg, and South End residents back the plan. The proposed site is at Monticelli Street and Penfield Avenue, a new street between Forest and Kent, offering two street entrances and a rear alley. Franke Newton of Grafton visited on business.
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Penfield Avenue
C. W. Davis
Amos Steck
Penfield
Avenue
Steck
Pitts
South End
Monticelli Street
Forest
Kent Streets
Russian-born woman sues for divorce from Ludwig Nainin
A resident of this city filed for divorce from Ludwig Nainin formerly of Riga, Russia. She cites drunkenness neglect and a recent domestic quarrel in which he used his fists. The couple married October 28 1898 and have one child.
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Pire
Ludwig Nainin
Riga
Russia
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Monly
Nickel Plate Railway Company
Amhurst Village
Micy Hei
Takeica
Stlin
Ava
Eltors
Ness
Busi
Rev
Reese
Newcastor
Theresa Nainin
The
Govenor Pattison
NEW Theatre For
Franke Newton
Grafton
Cheapside
Teasdale & Sawyer, Shoe Merchants
Harry H. Smith & CO
Elyria, Ohio
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