Notable Social News and Local Updates
Wooster Court resident Arthur Sanders visits Oberlin while Mrs. C L Youngs improves after illness. Dr. John A Brashear notes sun spots. Julia Stick visits relatives in town. Second Congregational Church hosts a Friday social. Prof. Foster warns of an equinoctial storm mid month. Lula Gardner attends party at LaGrange host Grace Kelner. Andrew F Burrell Jett travels to New York for ten days. Rev I G Venneman, famed Catholic clergyman, near death in Columbus. See and Congrational ladies plan all day work at Mrs Bath’s home. Pipe line plans discussed. Electric venture to Elsha hospital Monday night. Church of Christ plans event on Wednesday March Gh. Educational committee to vote on whether class trips to moving pictures are suitable for children. No complaints received yet on shows.
Curious Crowd Hears Trial Testimony in Rothfuss Case
The Edward Rothfuss trial for a reported incident involving 14 year old Florence Balls opens in the court of common pleas with a crowded jury room. The victim testified after jury selection describing nighttime visits by Rothfuss who lived with the family and aided on the farm. Prosecutor Stevens is aided by Lea Stroup. A P Lovrenes defends Rothfuss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Rothfuss
Stevens
Tury
Lea Stroup
A. P. Lovrenes
Rothfias
City Auditor Receives Bid for Belt Line Railway Franchise
A bid for a belt line railway franchise was received at the city auditor's office by Tuesday noon but delayed due to the city council's executive session terms. Re-advertisement is planned after the session concluded and the entries were filed.
Duties Outlined for Chamber of Commerce Committees
Vice President Smythe presents the committee duties for the Chamber of Commerce covering executive leadership membership industrial labor and housing transportation education municipal and civic improvement areas. The plan emphasizes guiding programs supervising legislation and promoting city growth and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Smythe
An. M C. A
Duservir
Columing
Washington
Itp
Two Local Weddings Surprise Friends In City
The text reports a marriage involving Mr Leedale, once a confirmed bachelor, surprising friends. Postcards in shop windows announce the weddings. It is also noted that Glen Granger, brother of Mrs Leedale, is expected to wed soon and was married earlier at Sandus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivoul Craneer
Afanday
Leedale
Glen Granger
Earnest Leedale
Sandus's
Dependants Claim Building Unfinished Suit Against Dunhams
John Kaiser and Brother sue Anna Dunham and E Dunham for payment for a house built. They respond that the bill is not due because the house was not properly built according to the plans and specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kaiser & Brother
Anna Dunham
E. Dunham
Breyman Brothers Seek New Trial in Black River Case
In the court of common pleas the Breyman Brothers file a motion for a new trial against Black River Telephone Company over damages awarded by a jury last week, claiming the verdict was excessive and biased in their dredging contracts dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Black River Telephone Company
Breyman Brothers
Church Members Celebrate Rev Cadmus Birthday Supper
Members of First Congregational Church held a dinner at the Andwar hotel Monday night for the 40th birthday of Rev W E Cadmus. About 25 department heads with spouses and Cadmus family attended. Miss Krown of Pittsburg and Prof Horne of Oberlin, with Miss Bidt, sang well received solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Andwar
W. E. Cadmus
Ohio State Association of School Board Members Meet
The tenth annual Ohio State Association of School Board Members session convenes in Columbus on March 28 and 29. Speeches by State School Commissioner E. K. A. Jones, Attorney General Wade Ellis, ex-Dairy and Food Commissioner Horace Ankeney, and leading state educators are planned at the Great Southern Hotel with Mayor Badger delivering the welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio State Association of School Board
EK. A. Jones
Wade Ellis
Horace Ankeney
Great Southern Hotel
Badger
Obituary for Oberlin Resident Mrs William Billings
Mrs William Billings of Oberlin died Monday afternoon at 3 after weeks of cancer. She was 68, longtime county resident, and is survived by husband, son Berton, daughter Mrs Minnie Powell, a sister Mrs John Hughes of Elyria, and Alonzo Hosford of Birmingham. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 from the Oberlin home. interment in Oberlin. She was well known in the city and leaves many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Billings
Woodland Avenue
Oberlin
Berton
Minnie Powell
John Hughes
Grand View Place
Elyria
Alonzo
Dawley Daw and Gertrude V D to Wed in Circleville
The announcement states attorney John P F Dawley will marry Gertrude V D in Circleville. Dawley, a widower of six years, has two sons now in college. The note records a private ceremony and confirms wedding plans in Cleveland today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larain
Tom
John PF. Daw
Wasdin Merriage
Gertrude Vi
Circleville
Dawley
Allen’s Foot-Base Powder For Aching Feet
A historic ad touts Allen’s Foot-Base powder to shake into shoes relieving swollen nervous feet dampness and fatigue. It claims to clear aching sweating feet and corns while smoothing calluses. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 28c with a free trial offer to Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Judge Rules Demurrers in Ice Company Case
Judge Washburn ruled on Tuesday to overrule demurrers in the Greenie Ice Company case. S. H. Tucas, manager, faces charges of employing an unlicensed engineer to operate a stationary engine and James Wall is charged with operating the engine without a license. Indictments proceed to trial.
Congress ends session without filling many offices
Washington dispatch reports patronage fared badly on the last day of Congress as officers remained unfilled. Rep Webber left Mt Vernon without a postmaster appointment after Forker and Dick refused to confirm G E Canning. Many representatives failed to place their candidates and a successor election will occur next December amid bitterness.
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Washington
Ohio
Webber
Mt. Vernon
Foraker
G. E. Canning
What Men in Evening Duds Shall Wear
Coat the swallowtail. Gloves white or pearl kid. Trousers same as coat. Cape, poke straight-stander or wing shirt plain white with cuffs. Cravat white lawn or mull with broad ends. Overcoat Iverness Chesterfield fur lined great coat. Hat for theater with silk, band, or felt. Shoes patent leather pumps or leather with cloth tops. Waistcoat single or double breasted in white or gray silk or velvet or pique.
Biggest Bargain Ever Offered For West Home
Reading reads as a notice for a large seven room home on West Street with fruit trees and grapes. The sale highlights water and gas service with a low monthly payment of ten dollars and six cents interest. Contact C A Cox for details.
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C. A. Cox
Highth Street
Third Street
Erain
Wason
Myers
Vermilion
Real Es
Tote
Divorce Notice in Lorain County Ohio Case 8833
Stephen Kronser petitions for divorce from Suze Kronser of Perenz Hungary in the Court of Common Pleas Lorain County Ohio case 8833. Grounds are willful absence and adultery. Hearing set for March 20 1907. Strong Fauver attorneys for petitioner. Filing costs listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suze Kronser
Perenz
Hungary
Stephen Kronser
Court of Common Pleas
Lorain County
Ohio
Suze Krazser
Birthday Party for William Coughlin's 11th Year
Mrs. William Coughlin of Furnace Street entertained several friends at her home Monday evening for her son William’s 11th birthday. Guests enjoyed games and music, followed by refreshments. Everyone wished William many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coughlin
Furnace Street
Willam
William
Flower plans sale as he exits business
Charles R. Flower announces he will close his business and sell his goods promptly. He asks debtors to call and settle accounts. The notice appears amid other ad like lines and poetic snippets praising a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jseula
Charles R. Flower
Dietrick Claim of Justified Assault in Damages Suit
In the common pleas suit for damages filed by Natthew Lescher against Nicholas Dietrick, Dietrick’s answer asserts the assault was justified. Lescher contends the answer fails to specify the assault or threats by Lescher that would justify Dietrick’s claimed actions.
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Rour
Common Pleas
Nicholas Dietrick
Natthew Lescher
Peitrick
Lescher
Supreme court in Columbus weighs reversed death judgment
The Columbus supreme court hears arguments today to overturn the death sentence of Dr. Oliver C. Haugh, a former Lorain physician charged with murdering his parents in Dayton last year. A health ad and local jewelry repair note appear in the same digest.
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Supreme Court At
Columbus
Oliver C. Haugh
Lorain Physio Clan
Dayton
Elyria Telephone Company Announces New Directory
The Elyria Telephone Company releases a new directory now ready for pickup. Call at the office on West Second Street to obtain a copy. Telephone line 3-98-10 for inquiries.
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Elyria Telephone Company
West Second Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Msr
Arthur Sanders
Wooster Court
C. L. Youngs
Lake Avenue
John A. Brashear
Pitts Burg
Julia Stick
Prownhelm
J. 0. Rounds
Mrs. Hind
Second Congregational Church
Foster
Lula Gardner
West Street
Wis
Grace Kelner
LaGrange
Audrew F. Burrell Jett
New York City
I. G. Venneman
State
Ladies of the See
Church of Christ
Maren
Gibbs
Elpluse
Elsha Hospital
Cational Committee
Juye-Rente
Conry & Mueller
Grocers
Edward Rothfuss
Flor
Iek Ans
Pat Irks
Fortable
C.H. Wilkins
Furniture Emporium
Brodd Sr
Elyria, Ohio
Chamber OF Commerge
Whdeeyo
Nostole Winthays
State School Board
Billings
Allens
ICE CO
Enatorg
Box D
Care Reporter
Fourth Street
Star Employment Bureau
West Ave
Elyra, O
Generos
Hastavenas, Elyria
Rawson
Reporter
Reporter Printing Co
U. S. Marine Corps
Superivor Ave
N. W
Cleveland
Candy Kitchen
11Th St. Gold
Cheshire
The
Savings Deposit Bank
Second Street
Turner Block
A. L. Agate
Courtland Street
Green
Lake Ave
Stephen Krozser
Strong & Fauver, Attys
Pitten
Gong
Deitrick
Supreme Court
Haugh
R. I. Hill
China
Middle Ave
A. F. Burrell
New York
C. C. Heffleman
East Broad St
Bath
Crusta Walton
Colering
Smith Bros
Matthews
F. L. Moffett
Tuer
Kennedy
Austim
Ioc
Weat Broad St. Ry
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