The Queer First Safety Bicycle In Elyria Street Parade
A 30 year old first safety bicycle, wooden frame and front-wheel drive, drew a large crowd on East Broad street. John Topliff built it about 1890, one of few in market. Daniel Freeze bought one, William Howland rode it downtown, then fell. The relic now sits in D A Cleveland's shop on exhibition.
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Elyria
John Toplis
Daniel Freeze
Wmn. Howland
J. A. Cogxnwell
East Avenue
Howland
East Broad Street
Topliff
D. A. Cleveland
Funeral of Mrs. David Beebe at Ridgeville home
The funeral for the late Mrs. David Beebe was held at her Seventh street home with Rev. Riedinger of Ridgeville officiating. She belonged to the Congregational church and was praised for devotion to family and care for her aging father. Burial followed at Ridgeville with pallbearers H. K. Day E. C. Cross Jas A. Dake W H. Ruth Charlea Flower and W. J. Nevins. attendees included relatives from Ridgeville and out-of-town guests from Cleveland and Leroy.
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David Beebe
Seventh Street
Rev
Riedinger
Bro. Beebe
Craft
Paradise
Ridgeville
H. K. Day
E. C. Cross
Jas A. Dake
W H. Ruth
Charlea Flower
W. J. Nevins
H. T Andrus
G. W. Andrus
Ashel Strong
Frank Andrus
A. W. Parmenter
Wells Andrna
Cleveland
Fannie Bensham
Leroy
Ohio Troops and Porto Rico Plan Stir in Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch reports suggestions that the Fourth Ohio serve in Porto Rico to relieve regulars, with the Eighth and Sixth regiments aiding Cuban duties. A plan for the Fifth One to garrison posts could free ten to twelve thousand regulars, potentially drafting Elyrian men, including Co. I of the Fifth Regiment.
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Ohio
Porto Rico
Columbus Dispatch
China
Philippines
Co. I
Farmer Flung From Fast C. E. & W. Car Near Dover
Charles Knapp a local farmer south of Dover was seriously injured when he fell from a Central Electric and Western Railway car on Friday afternoon. Riding inside the car he stepped onto the rear platform as the train neared his home, was thrown by a curve and lay mud covered several feet from the track. He suffered a scalp wound under his mud encrusted head, was knocked unconscious, and was revived before reaching Elyria. He received treatment from Dr. Hart and was taken home.
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Charles Knapp
Dover
Knapp
Elyria
Quietly Married in Elyria Rounds Off Wedding News
Sam Colby and Miss Nellie Nelligan were married in Elyria on Wednesday afternoon. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Nelligan of Reid Street. Colby, formerly employed in Elyria, has accepted a position in Cleveland. They will travel to Detroit to visit relatives, then reside in Cleveland. A wedding supper was held at the bride’s home after the Elyria trip.
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Sam Colby
Nellie Nelligan
Elyria
C.D Nelligan
Reid Street
Colby
Cleveland
Detroit
Lorain
Griffin, Hays and Durkee
Oberlin
S. B. Dudley
Corporation Line
West Locain Street
North Main Street
Oberlin News
Death at Sea of Medina Judge Geo W Lewis
Word comes of the death at sea of Judge Geo W Lewis a Medina jurist aged 63 who served 22 years on the Medina county common pleas bench He sailed June 23 with his son in law and daughter for Carlsbad Germany for treatment of Brights disease He died June 27 ashes to Medina from Hamburg cremation followed. He was colonel of the 14th Ohio Volunteer Infantry at Nashville.
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Geo. W. Lewis
Medina
Judge Lewis
Jos. Mack
Carlsbad
Germany
Kright
Hamburg
Lewis
Common Pleas
Medina County
O.V. I
Nashville
Otia Snoden Arrested for Disorderly Conduct in Lodi Street
Otia Snoden was arrested by Officer Whitney at his Lodi Street home on Friday for disorderly conduct. He pled guilty at a Saturday arraignment before Mayor Reefy. sentence was deferred. He also faced charges over seven dollars, a watch chain, cuff buttons, and earrings claimed as relatives’ property. Clarence Burgent was arrested Friday by Officers Peters and Smith for Hinkexteatt, and paid a $1.35 fine and costs on Saturday.
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Otia Snoden
Whitney
Lodi Street
Reefy
Snodens
Sisi
Clarence Burgent
F. J. Peters
Smith
Hinkexteatt
Oberlin Man Reports Boxer Turmoil At Tien Tsin University
An Oberlin, Ohio letter from Charles D. Tenney, in charge of Tien-tsin University, describes Boxer disturbances in China. The imperial university, aided by Li Hung Chang, faces attacks by Boxers. staff and 800 Chinese protectors, plus 150 Americans, fear looting if the building is abandoned. Empress Dowager's influence is cited. Tenney notes armed faculty and students ready to defend the school. O. C. Clifford and his brother, former Oberlin students, teach there.
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Oberlin. O
Charles D. Tenney
Tien-tsin
China
James Brand
Hung Chang
Tee Hat
Air
Tenney
Imperial University
O. C. Clifford
Oberlin
Death of Mrs Edwin S Chapman in La Porte
Mrs Mary E Chapman 59 wife of Edwin S Chapman died at home in La Porte after months of illness. Born in Lorain county she lived most of her life here and was active in the Disciple Church. Survived by two sons George and Ed Chapman of Tiffin and a daughter at home. Funeral at the Disciple Church La Porte followed by burial in Elyria cemetery.
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Mary E. Chapman
Edwin S. Chapman
la Porte
Elyria
Change of music disturbs neighbor in West Broad Street shop
Smith Brothers jewelry store on West Broad Street faced daytime noise as neighbor Mr. Gee L. Bivins hired a hand organ and a monkey to play near the storefront. The monotone music continued from morning until night, prompting Bivins to seek further noise variety and even a steam caliope for future counteracts.
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Smith Brothers
West Broad Street
Gee. L. Bivins
Mr. Bivins
Iiving
Graphorhone
Probate Court orders sale of land to pay debts
H D Stetson as administrator de bonis non of Erastus Waite's estate filed a petition for an order to sell land to pay debts. J T Haskell as administrator of Adaline Dennis's estate filed a similar petition and affidavit for service by publication. An order for notice was made with a hearing set for September 22, 1900.
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H. D. Stetson
de Bonis
Erastus Waite
J.T. Haskell
Adaline Dennis
Royal Arcana Day at Randall's Grove in Lorain county
A grand rally of the Royal Arcana of Lorain county was held at Randall's Grove with Elyria and Oberlin delegations in attendance. Addresses by Hon A G Comings Grand Regent of Ohio and Lucien Seymour Grand Secretary. W G Sharp toast master. F M Whiteman president. C C Ensign marshal. The day was enjoyable for all present.
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Royal Arcanum
Lorain County
Randall's Grove
Elyria
Oberlin
A. G. Comings
Ohio
Lucien Seymour
W.G. Sharp
F. M. Whiteman
C. C. En
Elyria Tours New Park’s Scenic Trails and Cave
Elyria newspaper representatives toured the city’s new park guided by James I Gray warden. They explored the east branch and a cave accessed by the view path, noting easier access from recent rock steps and paths. Improvements include benches at the natural bridge and camel’s back, with caution signs against shooting hunting and tree cutting. Bathing is prohibited with health concerns due to sewage in the river. Gray warns of arrests for rule violations. some driveways require repairs and safety checks. The article urges residents to visit the nearby scenery within ten minutes of the city center.
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Elyria
New Park
James I Gray
West Falls
Gray
Cascade Street
Narrow Escape At Lorain Glen Beach Miss Crawmer Rescued
Miss Crawmer of Chicago visiting Dr Greer’s family had a near drowning at Glen’s beach Lorain. Windy conditions sent her far from rope lines and she sank. a rescuer, a man unnamed who jumped in after shedding his coat, pulled her to shore as onlookers aided.
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Miss Crawmer
Chicago
H. D.‘Greer
Glen's Beach
Lorain
Grandma Mathews Birthday Salutes Local Roadside Gatherings
Mrs M N Terry visits in town with Curry and Clark family friends while Grandma Mathews marks a long awaited birthday on July 1. A flood of relatives drop by with stories, gifts and memories as health, travel and local gossip fill the day. Sidelights note Miss Mamie Mathews recovering from bronchitis and local concerns about saloon conduct and Sunday hours.
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M. N. Terry
Mra. Curry
Beldin
Mr. M Clark
Martin's Ferry
Osl Durkee
Mary Mennel
J. Mennel
James ‘Tran
Allen Nichols
Nichols
Ray Pierce
Lorain
Job Alexander
William Close
Cleveland
Kia
Mra Leach
Geo. Box
Byron Yorking
Artie Chapell
Elyria
Byron
Tony
Grandma
Clayton
Leonard
Harrold
Pierce
Michigan
Mamie Mathews
Sunday School Rally at Linwood Park Promises Big Attendance
The Loram County S U Union officers urge a large turnout for the annual Sunday school picnic at Linwood Park on Tuesday July 31. The event aims to be a rally day with bathing boating and park amenities. A march cornets music by a male quartet and a State Secretary Clark address are planned. Teachers and children are urged to attend with badges and banners.
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Linwood Park
Clark
Oil Find on Indiana Farm Promises Big Returns
E T Mudge a well known Hal City figure and son in law of Hon E G Johnson reports oil on his 180 acre Indiana farm near Medaryville. After two test wells the first duster the second a good producer with estimates of 20 barrels daily. Oil valued at 5 a barrel on site. Nearby tests yield a 350 barrel daily gusher within three miles. Mudge plans ten more wells then pumping all at once. CO W Bronson arrested for unpaid fare by L E conductor Maddock. hearing before Mayor Reefy, fined 1 and costs.
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E. T. Mudge
Hly- Tia
E. G. Johnson
Indiana
Medaryville
Ind
Erhart
Lima
Mr. Mudge
Mudge
W. Bronson
Capt
Hanks
Maddock
L. & E. Line
Bronson
Reefy
Quarrymen Picnic At Cedar Point Draws Large Crowd
Amherst reports a large turnout for the Quarrymen's picnic at Cedar Point with many visitors to the Soldiers' Home. A few minor injuries occur including Bernice Fahey who fell in her sleep and a child pinched fingers on a car window. Mr and Mrs Schaeff return home after two weeks with relatives. Mrs Agnes Cochran and daughter visit L W Clark. Luther Clark shows improvement after illness.
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Cedar Point
Sandusky
Bernice Fahey
Jesse Beal
Harold
Tarrytown
N. Y
Beal
Roe
Daniel Schaeff
Huntington
Ind
Alfred Harris
Agnes Cochran
Cleveland
L. W. Clark
Cochran
Luther Clark
Abs
Prize Picnic excursion to Shadduck's Lake by St Marys
St Mary's congregation offers a prize picnic to Shadduck's Lake park near Vermillion on Thursday August 2 to aid the new school. Fare round trip 50 cents, children 25 cents. Trains depart L A M S depot Higha at 9 a.m. and return from the park at 7 p.m. All are invited.
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Shadduck’s Lake Park
Vermillion
St. Mary's Congregation
Higha
Probate Court Appointments Revealed In Brief
Joseph A. Jacob named ded icutor for Grace A. Jacob estate. Lewis D. Boynton appointed guardian of Charlie D. Varman. R. E. Jump named administrator of Julia C. Jump estate. All actions pertain to Higra Oberlin and reflect standard probate proceedings.
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Joseph A. Jacob
Grace A. Jacob
Higra
Lewis TD. Boynton
Charlie D. Varman
R. E. Jump
Julia C. Jump
Oberlin
Denooret a yr Denooret a yr VOL X NEW CHILDREN'S HOME
A large three part colonial red brick building near East College street rises as Lorain county's new children's home. It houses superintendent offices and living rooms, dormitories for boys and girls, kitchens, dining rooms, play spaces, a nurse and matron's rooms, and separate heated units with baths. The site includes a dry pond lawn vegetable garden and gas well, with opening expected soon as furnishings arrive and staff move in.
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East College Street
Ereunds
Thies
Lorain County
Kenne
Divorce Filing Details Family Tensions Across Germany to America
Elizabeth Voggelgesang files for divorce from Adam Voggelgesang alleging extreme cruelty. She says he locked her out and drove away their four children, forcing her to work on the farm. She notes they married in Ostmannhausen Germany on December 26 1875 and that, after moving to America, he bought land with her money and now threatens to encumber joint property. She seeks injunctions and alimony.
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Elizabeth Voggelgesang
Johnson
Rudin
Adam Vogelgesang
Ostmann “Hausen
Germany
Hame
Amerres
Russia Township
Ales di Aska
Lorain County Teachers Institute at Elyria High School
The Lorain County Teachers Institute will be held at Elyria High School Aug 20 to Aug 31. Postal notices go to recent certificate applicants and to teachers with two years or more. Full attendance is urged as the instructors are highly competent and attendance will benefit all.
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Lorain
Train Schedules and Robotic Scribble Fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows partial notes of departures from Oberlin Elyria and Linwood with unclear times and misspelled names. Readable items mention leaving Riptor and Josie R N Amherst and references to returning trains and Linwood, Elyria, and Juneti with stray numbers and symbols. The text is too damaged to determine a clear event or primary subject.
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Riptor
Oberlin
Josie
N. Amherst
Linnoo
Elyria
Juneti
Linwood
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John Topliff
Aa Unique Bicycle
Port Rico
Cuba
Medina Ded
Probate Court
Borth Eaton
Capt. Lyons
Alec Cottur
Lester Cook
Grafton News
Jang
Jane
Grand Union
Murbach
East Bridge Street
City Water Works
New Clothing Store
Daniel Freese
West Broad St
Elyria,Ohio
Amherst
Pobate Court
Denooret
NEW Children’s Home
Common
The
Lorain County Teachers Institute
Columbus Street
Frank Murray
Grafton
Murray
Pop Hice
Kennedy
3Eublin Bros., Cash Grocers
Lorain County Union Sunday School
Binners
Tabernacle
P. H. Metcalf
W. A. Dietrich
Geo. Philpott
Gen. W. Rich
H. Hinman
J.S. Heimer
A. H. McKinzie
H. H. MecKinzie
Joseph Clare
Sinwood
Lester
Belden
Millers
Patterson
Wellington
Park
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