Matinee at the fair grounds features lively harness racing
A large crowd enjoyed five races at the fair grounds matinee with top horses and strong drivers. Pattonson driven by Dr Moysey posted fast times in the free for all, while Jack Murney and Alice won the green trot pace. Expect closer classifications at next Friday’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Maccabees
John Albers
Messrs
John Forbes
Dr. Fitzgerald
H. H. Hamons
Chas. R. Flower
Elmer Wealdman
Eximus
Geo. L. Bivins
Eddie L
Lersch
Chas. T. Cushing
Danny O
Murney
Katherine
Pound
Lady Lightfoot
Gray
Allie G
Daisy C
Tommy
Allie
Pattonson
OC. W. Smith
Lottie G
Grandy
Lyon Pleads Guilty To Sunday Liquor Sale Indictment
H. L. Lynn once ran the north side loop saloon changed his plea from not guilty to guilty for selling liquor on a Sunday. He said he left the business and would move to Cleveland. He was fined 50 dollars and costs and given 10 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Lynn
Loop
Cleveland
New Trial Refused in Rosa Robbery Case
Judge Nye overruled the motion for a new trial in the Rosa robbery case Friday forenoon. Rose requested sentencing to Columbus rather than the reformatory to aid his family. The judge postponed sentence until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa
Dudge Nye
Rose
Columbus
Reformatory
Cupid'sJ Roll of Honor
William Abel Jr 23 farmer North Amherst Christing M Clans 21 Brownholm Frank G Weaver 80 treasurer Cleveland Pearl A Levercool 2B Elyrias Steve Hoggie 95 Lizzie Koleszar 22 Lorain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Abel, Jr
Farmer
North Amherst
Christing M. Clans
Brownholm
Frank G. Weaver
Cleveland
Pearl A. Levercool
Elyrias
Steve Hoggie
Lizzie Koleszar
Bo H
Lorain
First Time at License Office Sparks Court House Moment
A couple entered the court house seeking a license and, after a polite guide, learned the probate judge issues marriage licenses. The groom-to-be admitted, in a muddled remark, that it was his first time and he hoped to learn the right place next time.
Won't Blame Him At The Children’s Home Ill
A ragged barefoot boy arrived at the Children’s Home seeking shelter claiming family tragedy and begged to stay. Manager Kennedy was moved but director Mr Day investigated and found the boy’s tale false revealing a runaway seeking shelter. Day noted he did not blame the boy much for lying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
ImMam
Myr. Kennedy
Elyria
Mr. Kennedy
5. B. Day
the Homie
Day
Mr. Day
Small Boy Run Over by Dirt Wagon
A six year old boy, son of C C Waager of 326 East Fourth Street, was run over by a dirt wagon on Fifth Street Friday afternoon. The muddy street caused him to slip from the wagon as he rode to school, receiving a severe bruise but no broken bones after Dr. Charles Cushing examined him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Waager
East Fourth Street
Fifth Street
Charles Cushing
Lorain School Children Count and Board Finances
The Lorain school enumeration totals 3983 children aged six to twenty one, up 178 from last year with 1964 boys and 2019 girls. Most are eight to fourteen. smallest group is fourteen to sixteen with 459. Miss Mertha Bethel and Miss May Huston resign. Huston will teach in Oberlin next year. Tax levy set at ten mills plus 2875 interest and 2500 bonds. Library levy three mills was contested but adopted when compulsory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
The Difference in Exchange and Subscription Value
An exchange notes how a newspaper pricing joke reveals readers’ confusion over perceived value. It contrasts thirty days for three beers or three months for a gospel hymn book with subscriptions, illustrating varied interpretations across audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Tiem
Memorial Day meeting for Woodmen of America
Next Sunday June 16 members are asked to meet at the I. C. O. F hall at 1 PM to take part in services. Memorial address by G. Schwek. A cook and a second girl with liberal wages are sought via Mrs. Hay, Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman of America
Seleberg A
Speech nominates Chamberlain for Ohio state senate
Judge Nye delivers epesch in Medina advocating George H. Chamberlain as Republican candidate for the Ohio senate, highlighting Lorain county's loyalty and votes. The speaker urges unity, pledges fair representation, and praises Chamberlain’s background, character, and qualifications. The district includes Lorain and neighboring counties with varied industries and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
D. J. Nye
Medina
Geo. H. Chamberlain
Loraci County
Lorain County
Senate
Esah
Lorain
Ohio
Boundars
Republican Party
George H. Chamberlain
Senate of
Civil action seeks partition and rental accounting for Ridgeville land
Edward L. Brown acting through attorney W B Johnson asks common pleas court to compel Mary L Beebe and Stanley Beebe to render an accounting of rents and to partition or sale the land in Ridgeville township. Brown and Mary L Beebe claim one third each as Levi W Terrell heirs while Beebe family receives most rents. Metcalf attorney for First Baptist Church Lorain petitions court to permit mortgaging two church lots to raise funds for a new parsonage loaned by Lorain Baptist Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Brown
W. B. Johnson
Common Pleas Court
Mary L
Stanley Beebe
Ridgeville Township
Mary L. Beebe
Levi W. Terrell
OQ. A. Metcalf
First Baptist Church
Lorain
Lorain Baptist Association
Lorain , Baptist Association
Independent oil firms face Standard Oil bid in Ohio region
Reports claim Scofield Sharmer dy Feagle oil company sold to Standard Oil Co in a move that would end independents in the area. Elyria inquiries lack confirmation while Crisp wagon routes to Oberlin and Lorain persist. Locals in Lodi field buy land and plan a refinery to compete with Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scofield, Sharmer Dy 'Feagle Oil Company
Standard Oil Co
Elyria
Crisp
Oberlin
Lorain
Standard ‘Sgeney
Lodi
Oberlin Triumphs Over Chicago In Low-Scoring Tilt
Oberlin defeated Chicago 6 to 4 in a windy Friday game. Oberlin pressed early with three runs, aided by walks and errors, as Chicago starter Randall struggled with control. Chicago gained two runs in the second before Oberlin added one in the third and one in the sixth. Hitting was scarce on both sides, with Jones Peirce and Hotchkiss notable in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Chicago
Real Estate Transfers in Lorain and Surrounding Areas
A list of property deeds recorded including transfers to Philip and Alert V. Hegeslaid, Ellen Martin to Mary Nemecek, William Mutchan to James E. Grundy, Annie T. Welsch to Joseph and Annie H. Page, and others. Property details cover lots, blocks, tracts, and additions in Lorain, Avon, Oberlin, Sheffield, Wellington, Brownhelm, Grafton, and surrounding towns with recorded sums from $100 to $2,000 and up to $2,500. The notices reflect multiple parcels including pry land, acres, and subdivision lots, with dates and recipients as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip and
Alert V. Hegeslaid
Kaydes
Oakland
Hogan
Lorain
Ellen Martin
Mary Nemecek
Chamberlain
Loraim
William Mutchan
James E. Grundy
Brighton
Annie T. Welsch
Joseph
Annie H. Page
Hiyha
John Lersch
Frank H. Foster
Shefield Land Co
William H. Gourt
Irving Robinson
Avon
George H. Ely
Eugene K. Massey
Carlile
Iral A. Webster
Carlos A. Kenaston
Oberlin
Q. c
Frank M. Hitsman
Carlisle
George E. Crisp
Herbert G. Grigp
Elyria
Albert E. Crisp
Hiyria
John Wiegert
William Wiegert
Walter ©. Crane
William Greetham
Wellington
Harnest
Anna LaDow
Ettie A. Baird
Alfred W. Stone
A. E. Robinson
Lincoln B. Daniels
Clarence Ensterwood
Rawson
Grafton
Sarah KE
Emeline Turner
William H. Tucker
Brownhelm
Silas W. Mathews
George W. Gillmore
King’s Addition
HH. W. Blakeslee
Alice B. Coffinberry
Braman’s
Lorain Baptist Sunday School Convention in Huntington
The Lorain Baptist Sunday School convention will be held in Huntington on Tuesday June 25. Participants include C A Metcalf Frank Wilford Miss Ada Maxted and Rev E B Knapp of this city. Teams will meet the 8 40 car at Wellington and others will be met by notifying Co B Chapman. Free entertainment for all dinner to be brought by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain Baptist Sunday School
Huntington
C. A. Metcalf
Frank Wilford
Ada Maxed
E. B. Knapp
Teama
Wellington
Co. B. Chapman
Scent on Washington Avenue Ends with Arrest on Ridge Road
A pursuit along Washington Avenue and Harrison Street ends when police arrest a suspect on the ridge after a dog track led by Officer Whitney. The man, wearing a false mustache, is suspected of grabbing $10 and brandishing a knife. authorities plan to pursue damages over street light fees with the railroad company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Harrison Street
Lersch
Grundy
Mr. Lerech
Mr. Grundy
Arthur Lersch
Whitney
D. A. Cleveland
Lorain Street Railway
Benton
Cama
Elyria
Arm Amputation After Injury to Oberlin Professor
Prof G S Burroughs of Oberlin college had his left arm amputated at the shoulder after a fall at Wabash college led to a fractured arm that failed to heal. He recently resigned as president of Wabash to join Oberlin as chair of Old Testament language and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
G. S. Burroughs
Oberlin College
Wabash College
Burroughs
Juror A J Blackman Fined For Court Contempt
Juror A J Blackman of Clarksfeld failed to appear and was ordered to show cause. Judge Wildman of Norwalk presided and Blackman appeared Tuesday, facing contempt charges and fined 20 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Blackman
Clarksfeld
Common Pleas
Wildman
Norwalk
Insurance Case Settled Out of Court
The PSEA representing H. M. Andress vs. Pacifico Insurance Company over fire damages settled out of court. The insurer paid 75 cents on the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psea
H. M. Andress
Pacifico Insurance Company
Foreclosure Notice in Talbot J. Taylor & Co. Case
Avance Renton files in Lorain County Ohio for foreclosure on two mortgaged promissory notes totaling 5400 and 4760, seeking sale of land in Lorain city under prior deeds. Defendants Talbot J. Taylor James B. Taylor and trustees Talbot J. Taylor & Co. must respond by August. Mortgage action names NY Chicago & St. Louis Railway right of way and Leavitt property claims.
Legal Notice of Mortgage Authority in Lorain County
On June 1 1901 the Firat Babitat Cimiroh of Lorain Ontario filed in the Court of Common Pleas a petition by trustees of the Lorain Baptlet Association seeking authority to mortgage a 50 foot wide strip at the west end of Lots 1 and 2 in Block in Brown’s First Addition to Lorain. The petition names trustees and attorneys, requesting court approval to authorize the mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wodlec
Loraine
Lorain
Lora
Brawan
Chet Frey
Andy aLey
Fox
Ordinance 1046 improves West Avenue from Broed Street to Eighth
City council approves a street improvement project on West Avenue from Broed Street to Eighth Street. The ordinance sets grading, sidewalk, water and paving requirements with proportional assessments on lots and lands, payments over six years with interest, and calls for sealed proposals for construction. Passed May 23 with signatures of city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broed
Su Ie
Etyria
Vernon
Lote
Lota
RED Norton Smith
de Vounelé
W. H. Park
Vierk
Notice of Probate Hearing for Last Will and Testament
The will of Sarah A Fouved, late of Enivon township, appears in court for probate in Lora County. The hearing is set at the Court House on the 22nd day of June 1901 before the Probate Judge, with heirs and next of kin named to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Earl
Harriet Chenr
Sally
Tompkins
Warren’ Earl
Jane Clairk
Amanda Speardsley
Ella “Munn
Phebe Thompson
Grafeau, Ouro
Tooll
Sarah A
Enton Township
Lora County
Ino
Sarat
Enivon
Cour
Gourtot
Ordinance Establishes Wurst Court Grade in Blyings Town
Ordinance No 1048 defines the grade of Wurst Court center line with elevations above city datum on Cedar Street and Wurst Court. It sets curb and sidewalk grade requirements, specifies measurements at east end and points along the street, and states the ordinance takes effect after passage and publication on May 28 2001 signed by Fred Norton Smith and clerk W Pare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurst Court
Blyings
Cedar Street
Wuret Coutr
Pamed
Pamit
Sid Street
Said Street
Bald Street
Codur Street
Waret Court
Fred Norton Smith
Pare
Elyria
Mboh Park
Kiyila
Bard Parka
aDoly
Miyria
Baye A
Ily
Rie
Olivers
Sci Parka
Brosk
Tin Cily
Che
Eeste
Persun
Wilkuny Bresse
Tod Curbing
Cahn
Ford
Thu
Helin
Albert Bly
Livies
Liewwe
Cascade Park
Melua
Guy City
Vethun
Avis Ordlustice
Norton Smith
Uquiell W
Pankk
Elyria City Tax Levy Ordinance No 1049 Adopted
Ordinance No 1049 imposes the annual tax levy for Elyria Ohio for 1001 across multiple funds including Street, Sewer, General, Fire and Water, Public Park, Bridge, Salary, and other municipal purposes. The clerk is to certify the ordinance to the County Auditor for tax duplication and collection. it takes effect after formal passage and publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Ct of
Ohio
Oto
Sewer
Lalas
Polee
West Third Street
West Broad Street
Sheriff Sale In Avon Township Lorain County Ohio
A sheriff sale notice lists Mary Tage Lare Peter Kong and others in Lofalo county Unie Court of Jamueson Pieas case No 5002. The sale, by the sheriff on order, will be at the north door of the court house in Elgris on Saturday July 6 101 to sell three acres of land in Avon township Lorain Ohio including center road and the New York Chicago and St. Louis Railroad line. The property will convey the north half of the described tract containing three acres and more than one hundred souls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot J. Taylor
Dumen B. Taylor
Founall
Keene
Talbot Jaylor & Co
Ant Fense B. Taylor
New York
Gommoh Pinas
Lovaio
Onto
Otto B. Benton
Lorain
County of Lorain
Ohio
Black River Township
Chicago
Sonta
Laude
David Conk
Leavitt
Ward Leavitt Hound
Saids New York
T. Low Railroad
New York, Chicago & Cc. Lonny Railroad Co
Lefendant
Benton
Werd
James B. Taylor
Patriot JF. 1Ylur & Co
Vail
Mar- Bhailey
Pachers
Tas B. Taylor
Tristee
Lawlor
Tnstee
Converasner
Talbot J
Veylor
Janes B
Busness
Talbot J. Taylor & Co
Ismve
Taylor
Bai Cauke
Mary Tage Lare
Peter Kong
Lofalo
Unie
Jamueson
Pieas
Cube
Withis
Lofale
Seale
Whio
Direstad
Uig
Elgris
Avon
Said
St. Louis
Conan Cua
Erik ‘Gan
Shwridt
Pwra
Notice of Appointment for F. H. Brownheim Estate
A notice records the appointment of a personal representative for the estate of F. H. Brownheim in Lorain County. The undersigned is authorized as executor or administrator of the estate, with the filing date stated as May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H
Brownheim
Lorain County
Elyria Parks Ordinance Regulates Vandalism and Safety
Ordinance 1045 prohibits damaging planted trees, shrubs, or park features and forbids construction fires, hunting, fishing, defacing structures, littering, and disturbing wildlife within Elyria public parks. Enforcement by city officers. penalties include fines and legal action.
Ordinance Establishes Cedar Street Grade in City
Ordinance No 1047 fixes the Cedar Street grade between Broad and Second Streets. The center line elevation is set above city datum at specified points with curb and sidewalk parallels. The ordinance takes effect upon passage and approval by the council.
Florence the Donke Route Through Aper Tunnels
In a rugged journey to Florence the donkey trek passes through forty five tunnels near the Aper with light scarce and rough paths. The itinerary notes ancient walls and marble heights, praising Florentine art, its masters Titian Machiavelli and Leonardo. The writer contrasts Florence’s historic glory with its streets, beggars, and poverty, while recalling humane concerns for the loaded donkey and its driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Uftzi
Ric
Titian
John
M Catherine
Tion
Dante
Machiaveth
Rossinardo di Vinci
del Sarto
Venice
Chapman
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Lyon
Cupid
Sj Roll of Honor
Elyvia
Taiepéodant Oil Companies
Baptist
Convention
Russel
L. S
S. Ry. O
Psoundil
Mueller
Broad Street
Williams
Qourt OF Common Pleas
Horace Benton
Srarn
Sheriff’s Sale
Second Street
City of Kiygdg
Bexeby
Hioad Street
Eix Renne
W. Park, Clark
Donke
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