Boys with Rifle Kill Little Girl in Ridge Road Tragedy
A 14 year old girl, daughter of Charles Castle, was shot in the chest and killed while picking wild strawberries near Buyar Ridge road. Three boys aged twelve to fifteen, Walter Standen, Henry Smith, and Ralph Onatle, used a Flobert rifle owned by Standen to shoot at a distant target. Unclear which boy fired the fatal shot. the youths fled, alarm reached neighbors, and Dr. French will determine cause of death. The incident prompts criticism of parental management of firearms.
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Flobert
Charles Castle
East Avenue
L. 5
Oastle
Buyar Ridge Road
Little Ghorl
Walter Standen
Henry Smith
Ralph Onatle
Standen
Oantle
Large Gas Engine Installed at Ely Realty Power Block
A large Westinghouse gas engine is being installed in the Ely Realty Co power block. The 00 horse power engine with two cylinders will be directly connected to a large dynamo, increasing the electrical department capacity to 450 horsepower.
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Westinghouse
Ely Realty Go
Bors
Elsina Gaon Club Shoot Wednesday Evening Event
The Elsina Gaon club will hold its next regular shoot on Wednesday at 8 o clock in the afternoon. Club members and others interested in shooting are invited to attend.
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Elsina Gaon
Municipal Code Amendment Lifts Longworth Bond Restrictions
In its final hours the legislature amended the municipal code to exempt bonds issued over the past two years and authorize citizens to issue bonds up to four percent annual tax base or eight percent with public vote from April 72 1901. The change lifts Longworth act restrictions.
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Longworth
Dow Tax distribution totals six months ending July 1
Deputy Auditor Hageradt filed the bi annual Dow tax distribution for 188 saloons. State receive 9560.82 while the county towns split 15834.70. County poor fund gains 6973.89 with Amherst 784.87 Avon 419.18 Lorain 11704.76 Elyria 2278.84 Grafton township 83.82 Grafton corp 400.38 Wellington 263.45.
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Hageradt
Amherst
Avon
Lorain
Elyria
Grafton Township
Grafton Corporation
Wellington
Supreme Court Rules on Jury Validity in Special Law Case
The Supreme Court today upheld the validity of juries drawn under special jury laws. It reversed the circuit court which had held the process unlawful in the case of George T. Barlow, an attorney convicted of unprofessional conduct. The ruling also addresses Louis Harmon’s appeal, who faces a death sentence for the murder of George Geyer. Fireworks are noted at Smith Brothers.
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Supreme Court
George T. Barlow
Oircuit Court
Circuit Court
Louis Harmon
George Geyer
Wellington Couple Ties Knot in Curious Family Twist
Allyn Witbeck and Miss Lada E. Avery of Wellington wed on Saturday. The ceremony creates a complex family swap where the groom becomes his sister-in-law, and the bride’s relatives become in-laws, after Edna Witback, sister of the groom, married George Avery, father of the bride, months earlier.
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Allyn Witbeck
Lada E. Avery
Wellington
George Avery
Edna Witback
Troon
Real Estate Transfers in Elyria Grafton and Lorain Areas
A series of land transfers from individuals and trusts to various buyers across Elyria Grafton and Lorain. Transfers include parcels in Brownhelm and Pittsfield townships and parts of sections in Carlisle township with prices ranging from 25 to 295 dollars.
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Clayton Chapman
Trustes
C. F. Morgan
Black River
Elyria
Orville Barghard
Antone Bimeski
Sino
Grafton
Emeline Conley
St. al
Anstie J Cooper
Brownhelm
E. T. Andrus
William Starr
Carlisle
George G. Fackley
Wm. O. Mitchell
Fackley
Elyria Township
Edward Woodman
Chan ¥. Mathewson
James H. Hoyt
John A. Edison
Brass Company
Lorain
William A. Sherburne
Mra
Chloe M. Merriman
Pittsfield
Elizabeth L. Moulton
J. B. Sackslett
Brownell
Lorsin
Probate Court Appoints Guardian and Executors in Local Will
A probate court hears an application to appoint a guardian for Katharine Rolling of North Amherst described as an idiot. Nickola Bomberger of Lorain faces assault with intent to rape charges and is remanded to jail after the hearing. The will of Sarah A. Hamenway of Wellington is admitted to probate. Francis V. Stocking of Brighton is named executrix of Darwin Stocking's will without bond.
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Katharine Rolling
North Amherst
Nickola Bomberger
Lorain
Sarah A. Hamenway
Wellington
Francis V. Stocking
Darwin
Stocking
Brighton
Elyria Delegates Named for Mining Congress
Elyria will send two delegates to the American Mining Congress in Portland Oregon on October 23 1627. Mayor appointed W E Brooks and James C Smith as delegates on Thursday.
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Elyria
American Mining Congress
Portland
Oregon
W. E. Brooks
James C. Smith
Marriage Licenses Issued for Jones and Brice
Asabel W. Jones a 65 year old lawyer of Youngstown marries Louise E. Brice a 38 year old teacher of Oberlin under local marriage records.
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Asabel W. Jones
Youngstown
Louise E. Brice
Oberlin
Hungarian laborer found wandering in woods near Lorain
Vanaili Stepanovitch a Hungarian worker from a steel plant was found in the woods at South Lorain on Saturday in a nearly naked filthy condition. He appeared to shriek and mumble, sometimes gripping a hog by the neck before being dragged. Officials say stress over a failed love affair contributed. he was committed to Toledo State Hospital by Judge E Hinman on Tuesday.
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Vanaili Stepanovitch
South Lorain
Stepanovitch
Toledo State Hospital
E Hinman
July Weather Outlook and Local Notices
Weather forecast reports a warm wave targeting July 2 and a cool wave around July 5 to 9 across regions with strong winds storms and above normal rainfall in parts. Separate items announce wills and estate administrators in Wellington Berea with bonds. social aid supper set for June 29 in Wellington with a business meeting and season finale.
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Foster
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Eastern Atates
Mississippi
Mancuri
Canada
Ohio Valley
Social Aid
Nesa
Main Exhibition Promises Juvenile Delight at the Circus
Walter L. Main aims to please Young America with a large show featuring a novel juvenile menagerie. The program highlights tiny ponies baby camels infant elephants and other small zoo creatures in miniature cages amid a child-focused lineup. The tents are weatherproof, ensuring comfort for children in any condition and the whole event stresses safety and happiness for young visitors.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Walter L. Main
America
Ex Councilman Grantham Grundy and shoemaker in street brawl
Ex councilman and shoemaker fought in the street over a chicken killing dispute. A rooster died by suspected poison, sparking a fresh clash as they grappled while Grundy’s wife separated them. Further developments expected.
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Grantham Grundy
William Rivett
Mr. Grundy
Ata
Hama
Rivett
Grundy
Serena
J Shoemaker
Mr. Hivett
Cleveland speaker lectures wrap up seasonal talks
Pete Moran was fined 81 and sentenced to ten days in the county jail by Mayor Folger on Tuesday. His brother Tom was discharged after a fight. The Progressive Thought society earner Pearl and Franklin avenues and The First Spiritual church corner Wilson and Prospect streets were addressed by Mr. F. W. Martin. Both societies reported healthy conditions and good audiences. they will reopen in September after a season of lectures in Cleveland.
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Pete Moran
Coats
Folger
Tom
Progressive Thought Society
Pearl
Franklin Avenue
Wilson Avenue
Prospect Street
Cleveland
F. W. Martin
Guardian appointment for Ruby J. Wilson in Elyria
Mary J. Wilson is named guardian for Ruby J. Wilson, a minor residing in Elyria, under bond according to section 81. The filing indicates the guardianship transfer and bond requirement.
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Mary J. Wilson
Ruby J. Wilson
Elyria
Bond
Elyria Ministers Defeat Lorain Clergymen in Closed Game
On Monday at Lorain shipyard grounds Elyria ministers beat Lorain clergymen 19 to 8. Rev Bala pitched for Elyria and Rev Good for Lorain with Rev Shalon and Fred Reed catching. Other Elyria standouts included Rev Cadmug and Rev Johnson. A July 4 return game was hinted.
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Elyria
Lorain
Bala
Rev
Shalon
Fred Reed
Cadmug
Rev. Johnson
Judgea Webber
Lake Shore
Judge Kohler Grants Alimony After Sardonic Trial
Judge Kohler broke down in tears as he denied divorce to Nellie Hastings and awarded her 800 cash and 1000 a year for five years. Hastings, who accused her husband Judson Hastings of neglect, faced harsh testimony that his claims were unfounded. The ruling urged reconciliation and urged Hastings to abandon his affair with Louise Schultz and return to his wife. Separately, a rumor of a marriage between former Elyria High teacher Gertrude Slingerland and pupil Ralph Wallace spurred a loud public scene at the Wallace home.
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Kohler
Nellie Hastings
Judson Hastings
Thin J City
Cleveland
Louise Schultz
Dyer
Filea la
Kobler
Ge Trade Slingerlands
Elyria High School
Ralph Wallace
Vermillion
Wallace
Misa Slingerland
The
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Suit Over Piano Insurance Balance Filed
Mrs Emma Burre sued Anchor Fire Insurance Co seeking the remaining balance after a $146.55 award. The piano, bought on installments from Norwalk Piano Co, still carried an undischarged mortgage, with the insurer denying coverage claiming the piano remained the mortgagee’s property until discharge. Attorneys Chamberlain and Hamlin represent the plaintiff.
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Court of Common Pleas
Emma Burre
Anchor Fire Insurance Company
Norwalk Piano Company
Alaiming
Piana
Hle
Chamberlain and Hamlin
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DOW
Lorain County
Smith Brothers
Rach
Ces
Rey
Ls A
Harry H. Smith
Elyria, O
Probate
Julia Squires
Berea
J.gi. Haskell
Lydia L. Hawk
Lewis Woodruff
Mary M. Lewis
Hivett
Mackey
Harry H. Smith & Co., Siows
Hasting
Court House
Harry H. Smith & Co
Cheapside
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