Trolley League Opens in Rain With Elyria Triumph
The Trolley League season began in drenching rain as Elyria defeats Medina 3 to 1 in five innings. Mayor Folger tossed the first ball and 100 fans witnessed the wet, muddy ballpark debut. Linde of Medina fanned five, while Parma allowed four hits. Medina outfielders made nice plays despite the downpour.
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Elyria
Medina
Folger
Pital
ToLinde
Btarn
Parma
Medina Outiela
Taylor
Elymia
Fana
Webber Elected Chief Of Herrick Fighters
Congressman A R Webber of Elyria was elected president of the Ohio Christian Missionary Society which voted to oppose the re election of Gov Myron T Herrick. Over 500 delegates attended at the Central Church of Christ Newark and adopted a resolution to use every honorable means to defeat Herrick. Benjamin Smith urged adjourning to a mass meeting but was voted down amid disapproval of Herrick’s temperance stance and methods.
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Ohio Christian Missionary Society
Herrick
A. R. Webber
Elyria
Gov. Herrink
Newark
Central Church of Christ
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
Mynor
Benjamin Smith
Cincinnati
Bond dispute may keep back sewer improvement
City officials debate bond issuance as the sewer projects face funding limits. The council weighs issuing more bonds this year versus triggering an election, amid plans for a West Side sewer system and a Dean waterworks project estimated at more than 50 000 dollars.
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Dean Sewer
West Side
Cherry Sailor Charged To Fight Japs In War Time
A crude portrait from a historic issue portrays Cherry Rusenkofaky, a Russian-born street figure from Elyria, as he leaves for military service. The passage describes his prior life as a vagabond and a public nuisance, noting his boastful plan to join sailors bound for foreign posts and his expectation of punishment if he returns.
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Cherry
Rusenkofaky
Antil
Elyria
Bol
Frisco
Sandusky
Russia
Lytle Escapes Police After Petit Larceny Fine
JH H Lytle named for petit larceny with a 50 fine, escaped from police after last week. He had stolen a bicycle and two medicine cases from Dr Cushing’s automobile while partially intoxicated and remaining at large as officers failed to re arrest him. He could not pay the fine and costs and would have served about two months in work.
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JH. H. Lytle
Este
Folger
Lytle
Dr. Cushing
Old Father Time Tells a Sad Tale in Police Court
An aged veteran known as Old Father Time, 71, appeared in a Tennessee police court after a night out. He explained enlisting in the 108th Ohio and fighting until 1885, then described poverty and a plan to return to Sandusky to see friends. The mayor released him as he shuffled away, muttering about feeling rough.
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Old Father
Po- Nce Court
Ohio
Avon
Sandusky
Joseph Pomeroy
Joe
Episcopalians Advance Fight on Divorce Laws
Ohio church convention in Cleveland adopts resolutions urging radical reform of divorce laws. A five member committee including the bishop would press legislators and bar associations for reform, and support proclaiming banns rather than licenses. A provision to ignore marriage licenses was dropped amid lay opposition.
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Ohio
Border Counties
Ensign N. Brown
Youngstown
Trinity Cathedral
Cleveland
Leonard
Ohio State Bar Association
St. John’s
Patterson Graduates Show Smaller Honor List This Year
The Patterson examination for high school admission yielded a smaller but still respectable list. Township by township tallies include Ridgeville with 13 names, Elyria 8, Amherst 6, Columbia 6, Grafton 3, Wellinton 2, and several other communities naming graduates such as Ridgeville's Daniel Harding and Elyria's Rollin Bailey, among many.
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Ridgeville
Daniel Harding
Ralph AH. Dyke
William Quayle
Ethel Ambstaetter
Myrtle van Wormer
Mabel K. Grill
Walter Laundon
Thomas Laundon
Theodore Hinine
Francia Franch
Grace Halcom
Edna May Edwards
Olive E. Reed
Elyria
Rollin Bailey
Olive Miller
Arthur Richards
Vallance Anderman
Ora J. Brown
Frank M. Schmittgen
Mamia
E. Deltefield
Luella RB
Cotton
Adelaide Schmittgen
Eaton
Arthur BR
Osborne Thames L. Parry
Nellie F. King
Mamie C. Mask
Josephine K Burke
Jay Hardy
Lizzie HE. Cousins
Katie Matohina
Jean Perry Amherst
Edwin Slack
Ralph E. Powers
Edward Long
Earle
Kendigh
Burt A. Jennie
Jane A. Henson
Brighton
Leake G. Hardy
Ruby ¥. Johnson
Olive W. Kenney
Ben A. Fenner
Earle Comstock
Edwin ‘Ek
Edwards
Columbia
Laura A. Wise
Merila van Haum
Leon EK. Baker
Frank Heineman
Ira M. Richmond
Rochester i
Eugene F. Baebeck
John S. Wolfe
Cinton Wells
Katherine A. Sweeney
Carlisle B—Fetella O. Fitzpatrick
Chharles Moran
Joshua Smith
Grafton
Bert A. Goodman
Claude H. Wleverdon
Lorena Y. Crapin
Pittefield
Shirkley Reynolds
Claire Reynoolds
Delton Mohrman
Russia
Lovetts Whitmore
Myrtle W. Barrett
Clyde Wheeler
Wellinton
George Peabody
Y. H. Ward
Huntington
Harriet E. Walker
Clayton Hall LaGrange
Olive L. Weet
Ethel M. Moon
Vermillion
Nora G. Aston
Belle B. Patchett
Birminghamjl
Lena R. Rowa
Kipton
Henry L. Brant
Liverpool
Inez R. Jasper
Avon
May Everard
Olmeted
Charles RB. Ford
Digger’s Hand Cut on Glass at Sheriff’s Residence
While digging a sewer trench in front of the sheriff’s residence, Geo. Doubleday accidentally cut his right hand severely on glass embedded in the ground. He was taken to the hospital where blood poisoning developed. Doubleday, about 80, lives on Broad Street.
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Geo. Doubleday
Doubleday
Broad Street
Bank Trio 60 Bagk 10 Pen
Ed Kaneen and the Walker boys left on the 11:80 o clock car for Wellington Friday morning there to take the Big Four railroad train back to the penitentiary. Their wives and relatives called upon them again Thursday night but were not at the jail Friday morning when they got in charge of the penitentiary guarda Lorain. O., May 28. Delegates from the twenty four tents in the Ninth District Maccabees Association met here Thursday with Dr. F. J. Dawson of Mansfield as guest of honor delivering addresses in the afternoon and evening. Rates was a principal topic under discussion.
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Ed Kaneen
Walker Boys
Wellington
Railraad
Guarda
Lorain, O
Maccabees Association
Lorain County
Cuyahoga
Medics
Trouble Started Early For Her Knight Divorce Case
One week after their January 14 marriage, Elizabeth Knight of Brownhelm sought a divorce from John Knight after he called her vile names and threatened to strike her. She says he refused to provide food and clothing, drank heavily, and spent her money on carousing, prompting her to ask the court to restrain him from her home.
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Elizabeth Knight
Brownhelm
John Knight
Dangers From Kerosene Sparks Fire Warnings Across Ohio
Ohio fire inspectors report kerosene and coal oil cause under 3 percent of fires statewide, with most incidents from lamp explosions and stove accidents. The state fire marshal notes petroleum products resist spontaneous combustion but fumes and misplaced oil fuel dangerous blasts. Ad fragment: skirts offered by Higgs & Evarard Co.
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United States
F. G. Moore
Kerozene
Ohio
Ohio House
Hy. D. Davin
Unsightly City Hall May Be Removed
City officials suggest removing the old town hall from its site. If remodeled the city would have two brick buildings, the town hall and the fire station, with improved appearance after leveling the ground and planting grass and flowers.
Oberlin Girl Fined For Intoxication In Elyria
An eighteen year old colored girl from Oberlin faced Elyria mayor Monday for drunkenness and was fined five dollars plus costs after a Sunday jail stay. She fought officers Saturday night and later swore to an officer she would not be jailed. She gave money to Charles Nevelle for Aquor but he fled, later being fined five dollars and costs for intoxication. Also fined four dollars and costs each on Monday were James Brighton, Thomas Moran, and August Meyers for intoxication.
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Aspp Smith
Oberlin
Elyria
Costa
Sha
Charles Nevelle
James Brighton
Thomas Moran
August Meyers
Miller Wing Gun Club Badge Win Over Connors
Henry Miller won the Gun Club badge Wednesday afternoon defeating Connors. The record shows various names and scores, including Hancock, Breeland, Blanchard, Connors, Miller, Traxler, Updegrad, Dazey, and others. Local party actions discuss county executive committee efforts and the approaching state democratic convention on June 26 and 27, with questions about anti saloon voters and county ticket nomination.
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Henry Miller
Gun Club
Connors
William
J.cuit
OJ Smith
Surridge
Qott
Hancock
Breeland
J Hiller
T Connors
Jd Jameson
Updegrad
H Lyons
Folger
Godfrey
Dellafield
Herrick
Varios
Democrats Not Anxious for Anti-Saloon Votes
Elyria Democrats see little risk from anti-saloon voters. Dr. Lampeell, a leading Democrat, says they won’t join Democrats or be welcomed. He notes Democrats oppose extreme anti-saloon measures. Mayor Folger adds anti-saloon supporters are Republicans.
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Folger
Lampeell
Elyria
Elyria Considers Bond Limits and Special Elections
City officials debate whether Elyria can issue more bonds without a special election. An attorney argues bonds may be issued to the full legal limit before a special election, with the public effectively voting only on the balance required for water works. The dispute centers on how the law requires issuing bonds via regular process first and the role of the election.
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Boalieitor Johnston
Elyria
Selettor Johnson
Man from Chicago Fined For Intoxication In Town
Police stated John Des, a Chicago native, came to town and caused trouble Monday night before Mayor Folger. He was fined six dollars after refusing to give his name, while employed at a local factory.
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John Des
Chicago
Folger
Bohemman Girl GingerG Wins Audience at Opera House
Francis J. Sadner of Cleveland led a solid amateur rendition of She Bohemian Girl with Elyria singers Wednesday night at the opera house. Solo and duet work impressed. Whit ney struggled through a syringus attack as Thadias the Polish exile but showed good timbre. Gun Terry as Count Arnheim showed rich voice but limited stage aptitude. Billa Stein drew carnations for I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls. Mise Arend sang well. the chorus and orchestra paused before tightening tempo. Sadller received a large bouquet.
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Francis J. Sadner
Cleveland
Logal
Syrangus
Gun Terry
Count Arnheim
Billa Stein
Edward F. Stafford
Devilshoof
Mise Arend
Alagera Rusied Aleud
Sadller
Decoration Day Drunks Fined and Put to Work
Leroy Quinn and Mike Burgess became intoxicated on Decoration Day and were fined $5 and costs by the mayor Wednesday morning. Officer Krohn arrested Burgess on Cheapside and he needed a bystander’s help to gut him off the street. Two vagrants were fined $5 and costs and, being unable to pay, were put to work on the streets.
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Leroy Quinn
Mike Burgess
Krohn
Burgess
Furious Fight at Worthington Factory
A heated altercation occurred Thursday morning at the Worthington factory between Superintendent Ells Joy and employee John Phillips. Phillips, bleeding from the nose and with a maimed thumb, sought a warrant from Justice Lord after quitting a few days earlier and claiming Joy assaulted him. Phillips reported threats and a thumb injury. Lord advised him to think the matter over.
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Floren
Worthington
Supt
Ells Joy
John Phillps
Joy
Phillips
Justce Lord
Lord
Phillps
Philips
Lord's Court
Pension Decisions and Divorced Wife Pension Rights
This article outlines pension rulings under acts of 1808 and 1898. It states that a wife in need may receive one half of her husband’s pension when the husband abuses her and drives her from the home. It covers pension payments to wives via supplemental vouchers if the pensioner withholds, and notes a discharge without honor from the War Department does not qualify for pension. It references acts from 1908 and 1920 and related discharge classifications.
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Commissioner of Pensions
War Department
Bertice
Evi
Pension Claim Valid Despite War Department Ruling
The claimant proved the number of service days under the act of June 27 1890 and, if meeting other requirements, is entitled to AB pension despite War Department ruling he did not serve in the United States military. Line of Duty notes an accidental shoulder wound from a playful pulling of a comrade from bed. since not resolved in line of duty, no pension is granted.
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War Department
United States
Boomrade
Receivers sue for assessments in Ashland case
Anron Hyde and Joshua Edidt as receivers for the Ashland County Patrons' Mutual Insurance Co filed suit against E. H Gallatin for 148.67 alleging amount due as assessments on a pollay policy.
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Anron Hyde
Joshua Edidt
Ashland County Patrons' Mutual Insurance
E. H Gallatin
Spollay
Missing Automobile Report Stirs Local Police Action
Oberlin police say a car left in an alley last week was found unclaimed. Chief Smith asks Elyria residents to identify the vehicle’s owner as officers determine ownership and pursue possible recovery.
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Poligs
Smith
Oberlin Matchel
Elyria
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