Three Boys Arrested After Train Crossings Incident
Three youths Charley Wyan Percy A and Willie Jones were arrested after at crossing near East Avenue when a Lake Shore No 10 eastbound train stopped. A passenger was struck by a rock during the incident and sustained injuries. Officer Whitney pursued Moore and Jones, the latter surrendering after a warning shot was fired. The case follows a separate Toledo centennial appropriation ruling by the supreme court, jeopardizing project funding and prompting talk of an extra legislative session.
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Charley Wyan
Percy A
Willie Jones
Whitney
Lake Shore
East Avenue
Bridéepstone
Lake Shore Road
Wynn
Hee
Young Moore
New Power Block
Jones Boy
East Bridge Street
Jones
Inter
Young Jones
Charley Wynn
Percy Moore
Reefy
Guilley
Bridestone
Lake Shore Company
Common Pleas Court
Imayor
roeKe
Magelves
Philippines
Deadly drill accident in Amherst quarry claims 14 year old
A 14 year old lad named Nagle was crushed when a steam drill toppled on him at No 6 quarry Amherst shortly after 6 am Monday. He died after half an hour of agony. Nagle had only worked ten days in the quarry and supported a widowed mother with two older brothers. The incident occurred on a ledge north of the quarry pit while Nagle attempted to adjust machinery.
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Amherst
Nagle
Brownhelm
A Good Showing for Shelby Population Progress
Shelby's population rises from 1,900 ten years ago to almost 5,000, a remarkable growth few in the state can match. The improving numbers may disappoint some local residents while boosting Shelby's status as a rising city worthy of national note.
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Shelby
Shelby Republican
Man Killed by Midnight Train at Huron Station
A man lying beside the Lake Shore track near Huron was struck by the eastbound midnight express as it pulled into the station on Wednesday night. The brakeman found him dead, with crushed skull and severe bruising. The exact identity and details could not be learned, but the incident is believed to involve a pedestrian on the track around 9 PM.
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Huron
Lake Shore
Nan
Killed by Lightning at Litchfield Farm
KILLED BY LIGHTNING, St. A. Parke, well known in this vicinity, was struck dead on his farm in Litchfield Tuesday afternoon while plowing. A shower and thunderbolt killed Parke, his team, and left a jug broken in his hand. The corpse lay under a tree. Parke’s coins melted and his clothes torn. He was 48, left a widow and seven children, and had lived in Oberlin and Ridgeville before moving to Litchfield last spring. He was a member of the Maccabees and Odd Fellows. Burial at North Ridge.
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St. A
Mr. Parks
Sheffield
Lorain
Ober‘lin
Ridgeville
Litchfield
The
Maccabees
Odd Fellows
Parks
Chas, Chandler
Worth Ridgeville
North Ridge
Michigan woman leaves $46,000 stock gift to Oberlin College
Mrs Caroline E Haskell of Michigan has died leaving 240 shares of Third National Bank of Chicago stock to Oberlin College. The stock, valued at 46000 dollars, is to be used as the trustees direct. The donation follows earlier alumni gifts and supports scholarships at the college.
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Oberlin College
Caroline E. Haskell
Michigan
Third National Bank of Chicago
Three Real Estate Deals Closed in Lorain
W E Brooks of Elyria traveled to Lorain to exchange papers in three real estate deals arranged by D C Fisher. One transaction involved buying a house and lot on Seventh avenue for BP.8 Purden at a price of $1,700.
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W.E. Brooks
Elyria
Lorain
D. C. Fisher
Seventh Avenue
Purden
Herbert Turner wedding in Second Congregational church
Misa Grace Herbert and Mr John E Turner were married by Rev H S Wannamaker Thursday at 8 20 in the Second Congregational church. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s wedding march and a reception at Levi L Sears home on Lake Avenue. Guests from Oberlin traveled to the event and the couple will reside in Adair Iowa after a honeymoon trip to Boston with plans to send Miss Sears to Paris for exhibitions.
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Misa Grace Herbert
John E. Turner
H. 8
Wannamaker
Second Congregational
Mendelssohn
Lillian Sears
Messrs
Howard
Sid. Betteridge
Phil. McGinley
Roy Foley
Villa- Reed
Fannie Edwards
Levi L. Sears
Lake Avenue
A. B. Edwards
Lewis Cann
Lyman Willsins
Oberlin
Turner
Adair
Iowa
Boston
Sears
Paris
Nuhn Hennings Tie The Knot In City Ceremony
Charles Hennings of this city and Miss Mary Nuhn of Lovain were married by Rev. WN Lehman at his residence Wednesday evening. The couple went to their new Columbus street home and hosted a reception. They received many gifts including a bedroom suite from 25 close friends, a china set from Hennings’ employers, and a chair from the Buskeye Bowling team, of which Hennings is captain.
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Charles Hennings
Mary Nuhn
Lovain
WN. Lehman
Mr. Hennings
Buskeye
Missionaries Arrive Safely at Che Foo From Oberlin Dispatch
A Oberlin dispatched report to Mrs. Ament notes 148 missionaries reaching Che Foo. Among the American Board Ladies of Pekin are Misses Sheffield and Miner, both Oberlin graduates, with Rev. W. S. Amend and others listed among those who accompanied or were reported. The message shows Oberlin ties and clerical figures connected to the arrival.
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Oberlin
A Lucky Man Discovers Marl Bed Near Monroe
A J Potter formerly of the city and Walter Crawford of Detroit discover a rich marl deposit near Monroe. About 20 acres contain a four to eight foot thick bed beneath lake muck with underlying clay and sand suitable for Portland cement. Mining could proceed with shovels. demand outstrips supply, with prices 50 to 72 cents per hundredweight for multiple grades. Estimated Monroe bed holds at least half a million tons.
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A. J. Potter
Walter Crawford
Detroit
Monroe
Tripped on a Scythe Injures Dover Man Near Home
Chas Habn, a well known local resident of Dover, was seriously injured Tuesday night near his lake road home while running through a field to catch Cleveland and Lorain. He tripped on an old scythe, the blade struck his left leg causing a deep gash, and the wooden handle struck his head rendering him unconscious until discovered and moved home. The attending physician says his condition is grave.
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Chas, Habn
Dover
Cleveland
D& Lorain
Lake Road
Habn
Oberlin Alumni Endowment Boost Aided By Reunion
Oberlin College ends its second great reunion with the Elijah oratorio and a commencement by Prof. R M Wenley. Alumni banquet on campus table across two thousand guests yields a reunion fund totaling 42166 with 13000 from the class of 1873. President Barrows foresees endowment reaching 41,000,000 in two years. Many guests will extend their stay for reunions and further donations. Concerts draw large crowds with praise for the music and local reactions from Elyria and Lorain.
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Oberlin
Oberlin College
Elijah
R. M. Wenley
University of Michigan
Barrows
Crete
Elyria
Lorain
Charles G. Finney
Finney
Toledo Centennial Board Closes Offices After Court Ruling
In light of Ohio Supreme Court findings on centennial funds, the Toledo centennial board will shut all offices except one room kept 30 days to wind up. All employees discharged immediately and the company dissolved. A 10 percent stock assessment will be levied to reimburse those who paid beyond 10 percent.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Toledo Centennial Board of Directors
Screen factory eyes move to Elyria from Hillsdale
The Buchanan screen factory of Hillsdale Michigan seeks a new view location and is in talks with several Ohio towns. Elyria appears favored as a site due to public improvements and accessible attractions. The firm, employing about one hundred, makes patent window and door screens. Directors include T W Prentice H Moore and T F Moore. Researchers note Hillsdale’s small size and poor railroad facilities drive the push.
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Buchanan Screen
Hillsdale
Michigan
Ohio
Elyria
T. W. Prentice
8. H. Moore
T. F. Moore
Aelte
Memorable Fourths of Independence Celebrations
A historical chronicle recalls the first Fourth of July events in 1776. Delegates at Philadelphia declared independence after a heated debate, with John Nixon reading the declaration from the statehouse yard. Cannons, bells, bonfires, and public rejoicing followed as crowds celebrated across colonies, including Boston where symbols of the crown were torn down and illuminated streets marked the day.
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Statehouse
Philadelphia
Atatehouse
John Nixon
New York
Woshington
George LII
Bowling Green
Boston
America
Narrow Escape From Cattle Guard Incident
An eight year old girl named BUTI Vint nearly slipped into danger near the L. and C. railroad track when her right foot became caught in a cattle guard. A Lorain train arriving at 4 pm halted within about five feet, and the shoe had to be unlaced to free her foot. The child cried afterward.
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Buti
Lorain
Man Arrested On Warrant For Cruelty To Wife
Henry Taylor was arrested with Constable Cahoon and Officer Smith after a knife was found in his hand in his Twelfth Street yard. He was fined ten dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in the work house with the rest suspended if he keeps away from his wife.
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Henry Taylor
Cahoon
Taylor
Twelfth Street
Smith
Justice Lord
Costa
Coats
Oberlin Children’s Home Near Ready for Occupancy
The Oberlin Children’s Home is nearly ready for occupancy with Superintendent Kenney expected to take possession within two weeks and begin receiving children. Grounds are graded to a rolling landscape, and furniture is arriving, giving the home a pleasant appearance.
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Oberlin
Kenney
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