Catholics in America Before Columbus Time
A historical Catholic study by Rev. Ignatius F. Horstmann argues Christianity in America existed prior to Columbus, confined to Gardar diocese in Greenland and northern regions. It cites early bishops and missions from 1050 through 1282, noting Peter’s Pence collections funded by Greenland and Norse support, with church authorities and papal dispensations cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatiue F. Horstman
Cleveland
America
Christopher Columbus
Colambua
Luke Jelie
Parin
Gdishop
Horstmann
Columbus
T. Diogess
Gardar
Greenland
Ssxon
Jason
Ineland
Eric Upsi
Ishman
Nerica
Vineland
Greenend
Rome
Christendom
Olaf
Holy Land
Drontheim
Holy See
John XXI
Nicholas II
Martin IV
Peter Pance
Norway
Girl at County Clerk License Office Ends in Heartbreak
A laborer Stephen Swaniske and Ellen Sowaki narrate a tale of love and a license gone wrong. Ellen refuses marriage after he obtains the license with its gold seal and writings. The clerk explains she may wed whom she chooses, leaving Stephen to ponder the meaning of the court paper and his shattered hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Clerk
Steve
Stephen Swaniske
Ellen Sewan
Sowaki
Stephen
Stepen Demaorreed
Ellen
Abe
Stephan
Nine Year Old Boy Dies in Ridgeville
Nine year old Clifford Hall son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hall of Ridgeville died at 7 p m Sunday from spinal meningitis. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday afternoon at one o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Hall
Charles Hall
Ridgeville
O'Closk
Poison Day at Lorain Leaves Several Rescues
Three poisoning cases occurred in Lorain on Monday with two accidental. Miss Mary Laphane drank concentrated lye but survived after a stomach pump. The infant child of W C Lowery swallowed gasoline and was near death before a physician arrived. H J Page drank ammonia thinking it was medicine and was saved by prompt medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Mary Laphane
W. C. Lowery
H. J. Page
Inquest Opens Into Hoskins Death At Skelp Mill
Coroner French conducted a Tuesday morning inquest into the death of Farneet Hoaking of Lora Hoskins who was crushed between a crane and the wall at the skelp mill. There were no eye witnesses. The coroner has not yet rendered a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French
Farneet
Lora
Hoskins
Skelp Mill
Judge Washburn Recuses From Three Estate Cases
Judge Washburn announced he cannot hear the cases involving Fred Webster administrator J Carpenter and George Chamberlain after stating he had opinions on the matters and believes another judge should decide. The suits concern funds of the late George Carpenter's estate. The text also mentions unrelated laundry towel ads from The Biggs and Evarard Co.
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Washburn
Fred Webster
S J
Carpenter Sud
A. Webster
George Chamberlain
Carpenter
George Carpentier
Old injury said to have caused death
John Goetz a former Lake Shore brakeman died early Friday at his home at Wear Avenue and West River Street. Paraly tic dementia caused his death with contention over the injury origin. A boxcar accident ten years earlier damaged his head. later foot injury and long drinking history were cited by some. He was about forty five, leaving a wife and six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goetz
Lake Shore
Wear Avenue
West River Street
Sandusky
Goetz
Lake Shore Railroad
Fifteen New Cars for C and W Ordered for July Deliveries
The C and W traction company has ordered fifteen cars to be delivered July 10 and five more on July 15 for use on the Elyria and Cleveland division. Several old cars will be rebuilt into express and baggage cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. and C. W. Trotion Company
Haa
Elyria and
Cleveland
County Clerk Wilcox Receives Third Degree at University
Bereawan County Clerk H. G Wilcox graduated yesterday from Baldwin University with a third degree in the A M program. He already holds L L B and Ph B, and began his postgraduate study after taking office about two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haldwin University
Bereawan
H.G Wilcox
Wilcox
Two Divorces Granted to Wives in Huntington Case
Judge Washburn granted two divorces Thursday morning to ill treated wives. Ida West was granted a divorce from Fred West for cruelty. They lived in Huntington. West abandoned his wife. Fredericka Reid was granted a divorce from A. Heid of Oberlin for cruelty and abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Ida West
Fred West
Huntington
West
Fredericka Reid
Has. A. Heid
Oberlin
Easy Task Soap Promises Slick Cleaning Aid
An advertisement extols Easy Task as a grease cutting naphtha and borax soap that relieves the drudgery of washing pots and kettles. It claims the product makes kitchen cleanup a pleasure and is priced at 5 cents at the grocers, highlighting its strong scent and effectiveness.
Three Nice Little Houses For Sale In Elyria
On Eleventh avenue between Peart and Seneca streets three small houses are offered for sale by The Sheffield Land and Improvement Company. The ad notes an attractive price and urges prompt contact at the Bank Building on 10th Avenue and Pearl Street. Also mentions Henry Fridenstine purchasing the Elyria Flyria Foundry and Machine Works and plans repair work and experiments with reasonable guarantees. Local events list Willow Brook Norwalk June 14 games, dances, vaudeville, and amusements with two cent fares and late trains.
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Eleventh Avenue
Peart and
Seneca Streets
Sheffield Land and Improvement Company
Bank Bldg
10Th Avenue
Pearl Street
Elyria
Flm Whiteman
Henry Fridenstine
Log Esat Avo
Flyria Foundry & Machine Works
EE. M. Cook
Fridensting
Willow Brook
Norwalk
Norwalk Elks
Dan'e Tali
Ohia
General Drug Advertisements for Children and Pain Relief
An old newspaper ad promotes Men’s cent ehrite and The Bress with Everard Co for children’s coughs and croups, highlighting One Minute Cough syrup as a favored product. It quotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for stomach pains and general wellness, sold by H A Dykman, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HA Dykman
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
H. A. Dykeman
Wooster Beats Elyria in Trolley League Opener
Wooster defeats Elyria 19 to 8 in the Trolley league opener. Key stars include Wilhelm Graham Ny dig ger Follis and Francis for Wooster, while Butler pitched for Elyria but received weak support. Attendance reached about 1,000 as Wooster's strong hitting and fielding carried the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Star Dollara
Elyria
Wooster
Ark Hoa
Whitecraft
Wilhelm
Grabam
Follia
O. Specks
Cooly Ag
Alcock
Francis
Bimmons
Wilbur
Braman
Lawrence
Christner
Edwards,c
Koehle
W. Meyers
Butler
Wooater
Graham
Nydiger
Follies
Francia
Simmons
Billiard
Chriatner
Edwarde
Sirrers
Nydigger
Hraman
Edwards
Meyers
ronse—Wooster
Follig
Follie
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Hoskin
Biggs and Evarard Co
Strick
Bress Wih Evarard Co
W. F. Hafner
Broad St
Fla
the National Bank of Elyria
Ohio
Res, Resources
Choske
U. S
Total
Pollara
Willincs
E. E. Williams
Ussher
Jane
Tex
Johnson
Notary Public
D.C. Bardwin
Gao
Cas. T. Sir
iNew
J. W. Gratz
Weat Avenue
A.M. Webster
Cheapside
Kodol
B.C. Dewitt & On
Coisas
Lewis& Compan
Pine
J. A. Reublin
Grocer
Eldred’s Book Store
J. E. Burrell
Chea Idea Corner
Swearer Brook
Koom
Hygienic Ice CO
Bothi Phones
Charles Street
H . M. Andress
Dorothy Dodd
Russia
Oxfords
Philpott
Middle Avenue
East Avenue
Frank A. Smith
Elyria Block
Mackey & Rice
West Avenue
Rawson
H. A Dykeman
Dragget
Thad Rawson
LaGrange
William C. Meytrott
Deutsch Genprochen
Oaio
J.C. Merther
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
pupHa
Blyria
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