Betrayed by a friend ends in tragedy at boarding house
Joseph Zebrowaski, robbed by a trusted helper who later vanished with his mother’s ring, faced unemployment and despondency. He was found dead in bed at his South Lorain boarding house after suffering apparent agony. A coroner ordered a post mortem to determine poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Zebrowski
Lorain
Joseph Zebrowaski
Syenna
South Lorain
Zebrowski
Zebrowek
Funeral of E L Disbro Former Editor of the Reporter
Funeral services for E L Disbro former editor of the Reporter were held at his Gates Avenue residence on Sunday at two o'clock. Rev. Persons assisted by Rev. Dawson delivered homely remarks. The remains were taken to Oberlin for burial on special cars. Pallbearers included B G Johnson W E Brooks E H Hinman L B Faure J W Steele and D Troxel. Floral offerings came from the Elyria Elks the Elyria Reporter employees and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Disbro
Reporter
Gates Avenue
Rev
Persons
Berea
Dawson
Elvria
Strawberry Meet Horticultural Society to hold Lorain event
The Lorain County Horticultural Society will host a national strawberry meeting at Fields on Friday June 17. Transit from Elgria to Ridgeville guide stops 54 with teams meeting attendees. All are invited to attend with berry and flower exhibits. Basket dinner and Fields hosts coffee and an ice cream supper. For details contact F S Reefy Elyria Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
F. S. Reefy
Elyria
Memorial Day Service Observed At W H C Ceremony
Memorial and flag day observance on June 4 featured a service with readings and music. Mrs Crandall and Miss Marie Willard sang The Star Spangled Banner and There Will Be One Vacant Chair. Rev Withyecombe of St Andrew's Church addressed attendees, followed by flower tributes at the graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Allen W
R. CG. No
Memorial Services By Odd Fellows And Rebekahs
One hundred sixty Odd Fellows and seventy five Rebekahs gathered on Buanday to decorate graves with flowers and garlands. Prof. Reefy delivered the oration and paid tribute in his eulogies to the deceased brothers. A quartet led music including Mins Ads Reefy, Clarence Little, Geo. Philpot, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Little, with Eva Heefy presiding at the Diang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buanday
Prof
Reefy
Mins Ads Reefy
Clarence Little
Geo. Philpot
Mies Eva Heefy
Colored woman convicted in Lorain robbery case
Anna Washington was found guilty by a jury of holding up J. F. Ladd in Lorain. She was sentenced to one and a half years in the penitentiary by Judge Webber. Co-defendant Beasie Smith pled guilty and received a one year sentence. During cross examination Washington claimed she cannot tell the time or days of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Washington
Common Pleas
J. F. Ladd
Lorain
Webber
Beasie Smith
Washington
Suit for $15000 damages over Lake Shore rail crash
Stephen Vargo files in common pleas alleging severe injuries from the June 2 collision. He describes head trauma disfiguring facial features, internal hemorrhage, and lasting disability. Attorneys George Groszy T Adams G Washburne and J Lawrence listed.
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Lake Shore Electric Railway
Court of Common Pleas
Stephen Vargo
Vargo
George Groszy
Lorain County
T. Adama
G. Washburne
4. Lawrence
Alumni Reunion of Elyria High Class of 1904 Held in Elka Hall
The twenty sixth annual alumni reunion at Elyria High School was the largest in years with attendees from home and abroad. Forty four new members of the class of 04 welcomed. Percy Boynton gave the welcome address and Miss Daryl Smiths responded. Officers nominated: President Percy Boynton, Vice President Mrs Charles Braman, Secretary Miss Pearl Lord, Treasurer Frank Eckler, Executive Board Walter Saunders Miss Heater Perry Mrs Walter Davies. Performances included a violin solo by Metzdorf of Groveport, readings by Louis Bintliff and Dr B E Saunders. Refreshments followed. the evening ended with social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Elka Hall
Percy Boynton
Daryl Smiths
Charles E. Hancock
Charles Crebore
Charles Braman
Walter Davies
Metzdorf
Croveimna
Tala
Louis Ebintliff
J. OU. Compton
Homoros Nolo
B. E. Saunders
Street fair carnival rescheduled for late July in city
The street fair and carnival coordinated by the Uniform Rank K. C. T. M. was postponed to the week of July 26 after initial dates of July 18 and July 25 proved untenable. A change in the company’s itinerary allows arrival on the July 26 week, shifting plans to the last named date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thin City
Arst
Two Juries Hear Cases at Court House
Two juries are at work in the courthouse. The grand jury room handles the Oak Point damage suit against the Nickel Plate. Judge Hayden sits on the bench. In the regular court, Anna Washington a nagress faces trial for picking pockets from a man named Ladd in Lorain.
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Court House
Oak Point
Judge Hayden
Anna Washington
Ladd
Lorain
Robbed Elyria man loses diamond pin on Cleveland streetcar
Frank Willman of Elyria rode a Euclid Avenue car to Cleveland on a Saturday when three unseen men boarded at different stops. One seized his neck as he leaned over the rail, wresting a valuable diamond pin from his tie while the others pretended not to know each other. Willman rang the bell cord and the trio jumped as the car sped away, one believed seriously injured in the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Willman
Elyria
Cleveland
Willman
Unconscious Dr Mills Found Dead Near Rochester
Dr M H Mills a Wellington physician was found unconscious beside the highway near Rochester on Sunday night. He died soon after at his home after being brought back. He had recently been to Columbus where he overexerted himself and felt tired. A farmer found his body by the roadside while en route to church. He suffered a stroke of paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Mills
Wellington
Rochester
Milla
Columbus
Church
Mills
Will Support His Family Arraigned Before Mayor
Jay Fitch appeared before Mayor Folger on Friday morning charged with wilful support of his wife and two minor children. He pleaded guilty and was released on a promise to pay six dollars per week toward their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Fitch
Folger
First Oberlin paper copy of People’s Press from 1845
A torn fragment preserves Oberlin’s first newspaper titled the People’s Press dated December 1845. The editor and publisher’s name is missing, but the note says the venture failed due to lack of encouragement and ongoing costs. The item lists Hermano Hotes a 26 year old Cleveland cigar maker and Martha Holland a 26 year old from Lo train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
People's Press
Becauas
Hermano Hotes
Cleveland
Martha Holland
Lotrain
Wreck suit and family claims against Lake Shore Electric
An entire family sues Lake Shore Electric for damages from a July 6 1908 wreck near Berlin Heights. A Lorain to Toledo car left the main track and collided with a car on a siding. Plaintiffs Raymond Renouard Emma Renoard and Lorenzo Reno or infant sue for 1000000 5000 10000 respectively, through attorney F F Thomas. The suit alleges neglect by company reps led to an unsafe vehicle with out of repair equipment. A fireworks salesman comments on poor business in Norwalk Lorain Sandusky and Fremont as ordinances curb staff use. He plans Elyria visit but faces hostile reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Electric
Berlin Heights
Lorain
Toledo
Anitoh
Raymond Renouard
Emma
Anit
Lorenzo Renouard
F. F. Thomas
Jnsid
Atrock
Norwalk
Sandusky
Fremont
Elyria
Farm Hand Robbed of Watches and Cash
H L Farr of Carlasle says farm hand Reid Hoover stole two watches and $9.40 while the Farrs were away. Hoover, 26, about 6 feet 5 inches, 115 pounds, brown hair and eyes, reddish complexion, wore a grey plaid coat, black Fedora, and small black tie. Sheriff seeks Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Farr
Carlasle
Cameoné
Reid Hoover
Farr
Hoover
Hunter Cass
Sean
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