Man Killed by Train Found West of B and O Crossing
A railroad worker was found dead beside L and M o tracks near Elyria after a presumed collision with a fast freight. Coroner’s inquest labeled death accidental, with letters to Napoleon J White and others found in the unknown man’s pockets indicating possible connections and a will. The deceased was about 26, five feet seven inches, 150 pounds, wearing a black alpaca coat, with brass watch but no money.
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Burns
Elyria
Hungarian boy reports theft at saloons. Charles Domo charged
A Hungarian boy says he was robbed of five dollars Thursday afternoon and accused Charles Domo of taking it after touring nearly every saloon in town. Domo was arrested and pleaded not guilty at a two o'clock hearing Friday. Katharine Kohn was appointed guardian for Karl Ludwig Anna and Joseph Kohn miners of Lorain under bond.
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Charles Domo
Kathariine Kohn
Karl Kohns
Ludwig Kohnz
Anna Kohna
Joseph Kohnz
Lorain
Cedar Point Picnic by Cedar Point Lodge No 5
Cedar Point Sunday Tin lodge No 5 of the Stationary Engineers Union of Cleveland will hold its twentieth annual picnic at Cedar Point on Sunday July 31. It is their eleventh picnic at Cedar Point with many friends joining for a good time. Train leaves here on the Lake Shore at 9:00 am. Tickets are available from Jacob Hillier at the depot Sunday morning.
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Tin Lodge No 5
Stationary Engineers Union of
Cleveland
Cedar Point
Cedar Port
Aly
Jacob Hillier
Depot
Catholic Priests Change in Local Pastorates
Several changes in county Catholic parish assignments take effect August 6. Father Botemus of Hefheld will transfer to South Amherst Sheffield to become a mission under Rev Father Schuber of Avon. Rev Franc A Haesaler, now at St John's in South Lorain, will receive a permanent appointment to the charge.
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Tate
Father Botemus
Hefheld
Sorth
Amherst Sheffield
Father Schuber
Avon
Franc A Haesaler
St John’s Church
South Lorain
Jubilee of Immaculate Conception Proclaimed in Country
The Catholic Church proclaims a jubilee to honor the Immaculate Conception, marking a fifty year remembrance. Observance includes a black fast for one day, confession and communion, and three church visits. Bishop McDonnell of Brooklyn announces May October windows for observance. Cleveland’s Rev Horstmann and regional leaders set September to December as period.
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Leo XII
St Peter
Pius X
eCanthy
McDonnell
Diocess
Brooklyn
Aod Haa
Horstmann
Clevaland
Marriage Licenses: Gay Carleton Lowrey and Others
A list of marriage licenses includes Gay Carleton Lowrey aged 22 a railroad man of Lorain with Ida Lueda Robishaw 28 a school teacher of Brighton. Sadore Davis 26 a bartender of Cleveland with May Lewia Blaur 23. Elynn William Jefferies 26 a railroad man of Lorain with Maude Pickett 24 of Lorain. The notice ends with a note about clearance prices on lines at Cleveland's Bate.
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Gay Carleton Lowrey
Lorain
Ida Lueda Robishaw
Brighton
Sadore Davis
Cleveland
May Lewia Blaur
Elynn William Jefferies
Maude Pickett
When Is a Church Not a Church
Lawyers in Lorati argue over when a church becomes a church as the Greek Catholic church of South Loan opens a new edifice. William Roote builds a saloon opposite, challenging an ordinance forbidding such near a church or school. Raetz must quit.
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Lorati
South Loan
William Roote
Raetz Musk
Summer Hotel To Be Built At Lake Breeze Resort
A fine summer hotel will be built at Lake Breeze the resort near Lorain formerly run by Captain John Moore of Cleveland. The property has been sold to A J Reddington of North Amherst and Co W Contra of Cleveland who will tear down the present pavilion and construct a premier hotel along the shore.
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Lake Breeze
Lorain
John Moore
Cleveland
A. J. Reddington
North Amherst
Cow Contra
Carnival committee denies sanctioning masquerade events
The carnival committee states it does not favor street masquerading and aims to keep the fair orderly and friendly. Until now, the event has been peaceful with good humor and enjoyment for all attendees.
Marriages and fragments from Avon noted in playful text
The item lists two Avon marriages and a random miscellany about John Able and Wattendorf planning marriages, a Florida land trip, a local gators pub note, and a Sawyer tea sale, all presented as quirky English writing.
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Avon
Globe
John Able
Wattendorf
Florida
Cheapland
Two suits filed against Loin Street Railway for platform injuries
Joseph Husa seeks 3000 and John Korosok seeks 1000 in damages from the Loin Street Railway Company after injuries on July 3 on a crowded rear platform as a car cornered and threw them off while paying fares. Also notes an Ellipsed house fire scene and a Sandusky Elyria Elk basketball result with scorers and players.
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Loin Street Railway Company
Joseph Husa
John Korosok
E Lawrence
D G Washburn
Camp-Neeting Planned at Wellington For Ten Days
Camp meeting services will be held at Wellington for ten days beginning August 12. W W Harvey of this place leads the affair with Rev Levi Lupton and his gospel workers. J P Y Vogantz of Lorain and Orrin Newcombe of Ridgeville assist, after they won prizes at a carnival jewelry sale at Bickford's on Thursday. Mens 350 and 4 pat calt Onfords 285 at Tensdale and Sawyer.
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Wellington
Harvey
Levi Lupton
Company of Gospel Workers
J P Y Vogantz
Lorain
Orrin Newcombe
Ridgeville
Bickford’s
Tensdale and
Sawyer
Man Attacks in Park Lead to Arrest and Fine
RC Callahan was assaulted by William Clive in the park on Thursday afternoon. Both were arrested, Callahan fined ten dollars and costs after Mayor Folger charged Clive. A separate note reports a baby born to Mr and Mrs Philip Walsh of Lorain last week and relates a humorous misunderstanding at city hall involving Police Chief John Zinsmeister and cigars.
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RC Callahan
Clive
Callahan
Clie
Folger
Philip Walsh
Elyria
Lorain
Jorain
John Zinsmeister
City Hall
John
Waleh
Tevern
Zinsmeister
Pensioned Engineer James Dailey of Warren in 1900s
James Dailey, veteran engineer of the QGainegie Steel Company Warren mill, aged and long in service, will receive a $30 per month pension for life. He has been with the Warren plant twenty five years and has returned to England to visit his boyhood scenes to commemorate the event.
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James Dailey
Warren
Qgainegie Steel Company
Dailey
Warren Mill
England
Contest Glos Is Queen of the Carnival Vote Ends Saturday
The carnival queen contest closes Saturday at 3 pm with a spirited race among candidates. Votes are not counted until the contest ends, and at noon on Tuesday Alice Osborne leads with 1882, Galdie Hillier 114, Hazel Kohler 170, while Alice Osborne is 18 ahead overall.
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Spain
Triloy
Alice Osborne
Galdie Hillier
Hazel Kohler
Warning to Farmers on the Ginseng Craze
The article notes a widespread ginseng craze among U S farmers and cites a Department of Agriculture warning. It recalls pre 1902 imports of 172000 pounds over four years and advises that 15 acres could grow such a quantity, urging farmers to avoid the delusion and snare. Secretary Wilson warns farmers to stay cautious.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Drunkness Case Faces Mayors Court In Elyria
Joshua Ward appeared before Mayor Folger denying intoxication though records show eight prior fines for similar offenses in Elyria police court. John Sperver was arrested on the same charge and claimed only tiredness. Both men received customary penalties.
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Joshua Ward
Ridence
Cleve
Folger
Elyria
John Sperver
Unitario
Lattle
Boylan Bros
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