Folger Announces Candidacy For Mayor In Primaries
Mayor Thomas Folger declared Wednesday he is a candidate for mayor subject to the Democratic primaries. He delayed the announcement until after the Republican primaries, seeking insight into rival performances. Democrats say Folger has chances against Chapman due to the Chapman Troxel split, noting no unfriendly sentiment at the Republican primaries. Folger took office May 6, 1903.
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Thomas Folger
Folger
Chamber of Commerce May Organize Home Company
Elyria Chamber of Commerce discussed forming a housing company with a $900000 to $400000 capital to build and rent or sell homes for workers. A five member committee will study feasibility while critics cited high living costs and lack of suitable housing and sewers as barriers to attracting skilled workers.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Home Company
Elyria
Garford
A. L. Garford
Garford Manufacturing Company
Hundred Ninety One Saloons Counted In Lorain County
Lorain County auditors tally 191 saloons in the county with Elyria hosting 29, Lorain 139, and Wallington listing three. Each saloon dealer owes an $850 tax, providing the county about $106,850 in revenue. Amherst reports nine, Avon five, Grafton township one, and Grafton corporation five.
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Wellington
Elyria
Lorain County
Lewis
Lorain
Hgnor
Coun
Wallington
Ambherst
Avon
Grafton Township
Grafton Corporation
Malicious Prosecution Suit Between Orson Humphrey and Edna Humphrey
Orson J. Humphrey sues his former wife Edna M. Humphrey and her family for 5000 dollars alleging malicious prosecution. He claims arrest on April 19, 1903 and public shaming, while he was discharged after a Slapping and abusing charge on Broad street. Edna and her family countered with a divorce suit in 1908. court upheld Humphrey’s position. Percy Bright, Sarah Bright and children George and Frieda are named as parties. A demurrer in the petition was overruled.
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Orson J. Humphrey
Edna M
Orson
Broad Street
Reefy
Humphrey
Percy Bright
Sarah Bright
George
Frieda
Father asks police to lock up boy in town tale
In Hunkyville a Hungarian saloon keeper brought his twelve year old son to the police station seeking confinement for stealing seven dollars from his father. The matter went to a Justice court and was amicably settled with no arrest.
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Hunkyville
No Constables To Be Elected This November
Claude Blanchard reported a communication from the secretary of State stating one justice of the peace will be elected this fall while no constables will be elected. The note mentions one justice and two constables, but the secretary holds that the constables are elected next term in Panas.
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Claude Blanchard
Pana
Gillmore's Son Performs Initiation Trick With Quin's Auto
Quin Gillmore's new automobile is involved in a startup prank on its maiden trip Thursday morning. Gillmore's son drives from Broad Street to Cheapside and clips a carriage wheel at the Cheapside corner. The carriage spins and heads on as before. no injuries or vehicle damage reported.
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Gillmore
Quin
Quin Gillmore
Gilmore
Broad Street
Cheapside
Six Dogs Shot in Succession by Police
A line of blood outside the station followed police actions to curb a dog nuisance. Six dogs were shot in rapid succession, with one slamming into Hert Howlett last week. Four dogs came to the station with their owner, the rest were killed. The scene caused panic as onlookers fled and locals debated the confrontation.
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Hert Howlett
Halleta
Memorial Services by Two Lodges in Lorain
Memorial services were held Sunday by the Knights of St John and the Woodmen at area cemeteries. Knights decorated graves at Catholic cemetery in the morning. Woodmen marched to Elyria Band, where they honored deceased members. Lorain High School announces largest graduating class to date, thirty four, with Dr. Minnich of Ohio Normal University delivering the commencement address at Verbeck theater. Alumni banquet follows Friday evening.
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Knights of St. John
Wooden's Lodge
Woodmen
Ely Ha
Elyria
Lorain, O
Lorain High School
Verbeck Theater
Minnich
Ohio Normal University
Oxford
Sventog
Eloped and Married in Secret Lorain Pair
Miss Mattie Burgett a Elyrin theater pianist and Frank Raymond wed March 18 in Buffalo after a late train departure. The couple kept the plan hidden until revealed by Misa Burgett to her parents. They returned to Lorain where Mr. Raymond stayed with his parents and Mrs. Raymond went to her home.
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Mattie Burgett
Elyrin Theater
Frank Raymond
Misa Bargett
Lorain
Buffalo
Hessa
Hass
Belmont Iron Works bill trimmed and sprinkling costs cut
Belmont Iron Works faces a $200.31 reduction on the Washington avenue bridge railing bill after a Thursday public service board session. Grace Court residents seek sprinkling relief. Hawda y Bros. to cancel that contract portion after refusals elsewhere. Eastern Heights boulevard will get two four inch pipes, total 1600 feet. Oberlin Christian Union conducts house to house calls visiting more than 1 2000 families with 1500 at a mass meeting to aid in future help.
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Board of Public Service
Belmont Iron Work
Washington Avenue
Grace Court
Hadaway Bros
Heighta Boulevard
Christian Union Calla
Oberlin
Jane
Oberlin Christian Union
Percene
Waterworks Team of Clavaland Beats Home Club in Fast Game
The Waterworks Team of Clavaland defeated the home club Tuesday afternoon in a fast game highlighted by strong pitching from Minnis and Bronp. Stoup fanned eighteen but took the loss as Waterworks hit when it counted. Budinger belted a homer over right. Umpire Llewellyn’s work was appreciated. Attendance 69. The score.
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Clavaland
Minnis
Bronp
Stoup
Budinger
Llewellyn
W. Roo Budinger
G. Selig
Kups
Krieger
Hopkins
Woelke
W. Selig
Gordon
Minnia
Elyria
Koehla
Lawrence
Christner
Gore
Braman
Wilbur
Ehrbar
o._George
Ar Stoup
UDCO
Waterworks
Hudiinger
Hocking
G. Seliz
Errura
Mionis
Wildrech
Elyria Loses Two Games In Sandusky And Norwalk
Elyria was swept by the Sandusky Stars in Sandusky, then dropped a Norwalk Trotley League game at Norwalk. In the Sandusky loss errors flared and Koehle’s one handed grab saved a hit. Kubach and Hegner figured prominently as Elyria’s bats cooled late. The Norwalk game saw McKenzie homer and Elyria’s defense falter, with Norwalk pulling away after early tight pitching. Attendance around 250.
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Sandusky Stars
Elyria Eagles
Sandusky
Stoup
Kuback
Paine
Koehle
Hegnerof
Elyna
Stark
Dovnults
Kubach
Hegner
Hamegardeer
Lawrence
Bramay
Sprinner
Mellonville
Murphy
Foley
OM Kuback
Chriatner
Springar
Starsob
Elyriasiz
Sprow
Heguer
Uuspire
Sullivan
Norwalk
Elyria
Willow Brook
McKenzie
Parma
Elgris
Lawrence T. Bron
Aon
Purme
Lyons
Gallop
Benner
Kouhle
Christner
Noeble
Ehrbar
Purma
Piteher
Renner
Llewellyn
Post Office Reports Largest May in History
May revenue totaled 2654.96 with expenditures 1091.77. Net gain for the month reached 724.04 after a 1980.82 cash loss on May 14, reflecting a strong cash flow and significant activity at the office.
Hungarian Laborer Injured at Old Town Hall Collapse
A Hungarian laborer on the second floor at the old town hall was badly hurt when a scaffold collapsed. A pile of brick fell onto him, cutting his face and head. He was treated by Drs. Sampsell and French and taken to the city hospital.
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Old Town Hall
Dr. Sampsell
Professor in Runaway Injures Oberlin Scholar
Oberlin June 7 Prof F F Jewett was seriously injured in a runaway Tuesday afternoon after taking his family for a drive. A wagon collided with street cars scaring the horse which dragged him despite his grip on the reins. He was unconscious when found but believed to have no internal injuries and may return to classes soon.
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Oberlin
F. F
Jewett
Ashe
The
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Fitch Cage Long Time Waiting
Wreke have elapsed Since Josep Fitch was arrested for petit larceny but his case has not been called in police court since the validity of the city ordinance was attacked. The mayor intends to proceed but the case is postponed indefinitely as he waits to talk to one witness. City solicitor W B Johnson declares the ordinance illegal and Fitch may never be brought to trial under it.
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Wreke
Josep Fitch
Thamayor
Witnear
W. B. Johnson
Fitch
City Bill for Rental Paid After Legal Opinions
The city paid a bill for renting a service board room on advice from Sencitor Johnston who issued a written opinion citing a cuprene court decision. H. M. Andreas is a stockholder in the hotel company. The voucher moved to Columbia with the state examiner and was deemed legal. The state department of law later said circumstances might alter the case.
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Service Board
Sencitor Johnston
Viclar
H. M. Andreas
Columbia
State Department of Law
Court Restores Stolen Babe to Lorain Mother
Mrs Henrietta Cook of Lorain was granted a writ of habeas corpus to recover her eleven month old baby allegedly taken by her husband Adam. The infant was placed in a cab on Lorain Street when the father reportedly lifted the child from the carriage and departed.
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Henrietta Cook
Lorain
Adam
Lorain Street
Lur Ta Hla Howe
Mayor Thoma Volger Net May City Finances
Mayor Thoma Volger directed city treasury activities on Monday as police court fines and penalties were recorded for May totaling 237 90 in revenue and penalties.
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Thoma Volger
Funeral of Mrs. Elijah A. Cotton
The funeral for Mrs. Elijah A. Cotton, who died Saturday morning, was held Monday afternoon at her daughter Mrs. BH Fairman’s home at 149 Ridge Street. Mrs. Cotton was seven years old and survived by four children besides Mrs. Fairman: Mrs. Chas. Cook, St. Joseph. Jerome Cotton. Mrs. Mary Loubenthal, Michigan. and Curtin Fairman, LaPorte, Indiana.
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Mra
Filjah A. Cotston
BH. Fairman
Ridge Street
Mra. Cotton
Mra. Fairman
Chas. Cook
St Jos
Jerome Cotton
Mary Laubenthal
Michigan
Curtin Fairman
laPorte
Ind
Ward Reappointed Bailiff for Another Year
Ward has been reappointed baliff for another year, confirming continued local court service.
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BR. O. Ward
Baliff
County Produce Totals Across Wide Range of Goods
A historic county report outlines agricultural output by item from fallow wheat to grapes, noting totals for crops, dairy and livestock. It records land use, owned acres, and livestock counts including cattle, sheep, horses and hogs, with values attached to some losses.
Mayor Folger Proposes Traffic Curbs and Warnings
Mayor Thomas Folger urged the designation of congested city sections via ordinance to curb fast driving. He advised motorists honk before turning, ease around corners, and sweep wide to protect pedestrians, citing practical experience with city traffic this summer.
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Thomas Folger
Kuch Ha
Elyria Bank Mortgage Declared Void by Referee
Referee in Bankruptcy Remington in Cleveland ruled Elyria Banking & Trust Company's $10,000 mortgage on Chadwick estate void as a voidable preference. The lien was given for a ten day loan extension, not filed until near bankruptcy, and stands behind the prior mortgage foreclosed months earlier.
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Remington
Bank and Trust Company
Chadwick
Cleveland
Elynn Banking & ‘Trust Company
Ham theft lands Lorain man five years in prison
Tine Beal of Loralp was sentenced to over five years in the penitentiary by Judge Washburn after pleading guilty to entering a building and stealing a ham under a new burglary law. Steve Noge of Lorain pleaded guilty to assault and battery, fined $50, and jailed two days.
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Tine Beal
Loralp
Washburn
Beal
Steve Noge
Lorain
Council weighs bonds to fund Washington avenue pavement
City debates funding for a 22000 dollar Washington avenue paving project with 8000 municipal share. Officials question if 860000 special election bonds count toward the one percent limit. Finance committee to review value of money and bond allocations while other items include sidewalk work and patrol officer salaries.
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Washington Avenue
Finance Committee
W. B. Johnston
East Avenue
Washington
Sonneil
Six Travelers to Remain With Us City Court Ruling
Three vagrants and three men who violated the railroad law were fined six dollars and costs each by Mayor Folger on Thursday morning. Unable to pay, they were assigned to the street gang for work as a penalty.
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Folger
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