Steel Plant Blast Leaves Young Worker Burned Alive
Ellis Warts, 23, of the city, severely burned at the steel plant when a ladle of molten metal overturned into water. He remained at his post to stop the crane, then escaped the blaze and rolled in snow to extinguish flames. He is hospitalized with extensive burns but expected to recover. He lives with his mother on East Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Warts
Warts
Wurtz
Worts
East Second Street
Hoyt's A Stranger in New York at Elyria Epers House
Hoyt's A Stranger in New York opens Friday evening at the Elyria epers house. The comedy follows a visitor mistaken for another who joins a society bound for a French ball. A cast of amusing characters visits the ball scene and delivers laughable adventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt
New York
Elyria Epers House
Hoytian
S& Party
Obituary of Henry H Williams Pioneer of Avon Lorain County
Henry Harrison Williams died at his Avon domain on February 26 in his 88th year. Born in 1812 in Pittsfield Massachusetts, he moved to Avon with his parents in 1817 as one of nine children and was the last surviving member. He spent years in mercantile trade and built Avon's first steam sawmill in 180 and later operated grist mills though a fire in 1855 led to rebuilding in 1856. On February 6 1840 he married Eunice A Porter of Ridgeville. they celebrated their sixtieth anniversary. The couple, active Baptists for 58 years with Williams serving as a trustee, lost few among many decades. Surviving children are Mrs Burton Jameson Buffalo, Howard Williams Toronto, and E F Williams Elyria plus four grandchildren. Funeral was held February 28 at their Avon home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Harrison Williams
Lorain County
Avon
Pittsfield
Maes
Williams
Eunice A. Porter
Ebenezer and
Eunice Yale Porter
Ridgeville
Ohio
Morey
Markets and Prices Across Cities March Market Notes
Financial news from New York to Chicago shows firm sterling and government bonds, mixed grain and livestock activity, with wheat and corn values varying by region. Key items include fat livestock demand in New York and Cleveland wheat and butter prices, plus substantial hog and lamb figures from Chicago and Toledo exchanges and cattle ranges in East Liberty and York regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial New York
Prime Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
Cleveland
York State
Chicago
Toledo
Soldier in Station Window Scene Draws Crowds
A wounded looking man in a soldier’s uniform sprang from a Lake Shore passenger train window Friday evening to shout at the engine and brandish an umbrella. Captain Hanks aided by bystanders escorted him to a restaurant and he received care as his nerves calmed. He gave the name Warren A Graves claiming service in the Spanish American War and the Philippines, with discharge papers showing earlier service and a 38 year old man from South Hadley Massachusetts en route home. He wore a blue overcoat, campaign hat, and carried a bamboo walking stick fishing rod relic carved with snakes. Graves was placed in care at Williams lodging house until travel possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Captain Hanks
Warren A. Graves
Philippine Islands
South Hadley
Masesachusetts
Co. H
Massachusetts Regiment
Porto Rico
Spain
26Th Regular Infantry
Buffalo
Albany
Graves
Philippines
San Francisco
Hart
Japan
William
Home Mining Company Formed in Elyria and BC
A meeting in Elyria organized The Elyria and Lorain Mining Company of British Columbia, Limited. It holds five properties split between the Lardeau Duncan and Ymir districts in B C, with aims to become one of the world leading gold fields. Officers include Henry W. Wurst president and A Welch attorney, directors A W Stone and others. The firm will be incorporated under BC Mining Act with non-assessable stock and no personal liability, and plans aggressive development to reach paying mines quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Elyria and Lorain Mining Company of
British Columbia
Lardeau-Duncan
Ymir
B.C
Henry W. Wurst
J. ¥. McGarvey
Lorain
Ist
O. T. Maynard
E. E. Hopkins
BK. A. Braun
New National Bank
A. Metcalf
Ellyria
A.d. Welch
Rogsland
B. C
Mane
A. W. Stone
Cleveland
Awarded damages in Eason vs Bushfield case
Wm. Eason, a C. B. E. & C. road conductor, sued John Bushfield for $1,000 after a September 2 assault by four men on a Elyria bound street car. Bushfield pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined. The jury awarded Eason $1,000 after a short deliberation in common pleas court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Eason
John Bushfield
Common Pleas Court
Eason
Elyria
Wmn
Stewart
Enagon
Bushfield
Justice Lord
Henrietta Skinner and Local Affairs in Brief
In Henrietta Frank Reighly of Erie county considers buying a local farm. James Lees improves after illness. A scammer collects money for fake photo enlargements. deliveries never arrive. Upcoming caucus set for March 8 1900. Republicans urged to attend. Sleigh riders visit from out of town. Center pole cut by Democrats. wind carried off top. Whitman family visiting Vermillion with Mr. Keighley. plans to stay with brother-in-law Mr. Aker. Brasil
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reighly
Erie County
Henrietta
James Lees
Whitman
Peter Keighley
Vermillion
Aker
Brasil
North Amherst gathering at Lydia Steele home
A party of friends enjoyed a day at the home of Mrs Lydia Steele in North Amherst. A bountiful dinner was served by Mr and Mrs Frank Steele. After dinner recitations and readings were given by Mrs Shupe Mrs Bacon and Mrs Lydia Steele. Present were Mrs Jane Wagner of Lansing Michigan Mrs Minerva Shupe Mrs Bacon Mrs Lydia Steele and Frank Steele and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Steele
Frank Steele
Shupe
Bacon
Jane Wagner
Lansing
Michigan
Minerva Shupe
Informal Musicale Honors Miss Grave Alexander
A pleasant Saturday evening in Eaton featured a gathering of Columbia and LaFort musical friends for an informal musicale. Miss Harrington and Mr Strenshm gave standout solos, followed by supper. Attendees included R A Stephens and wife, Miss Harrington, Jennie Stephens, Edith Bastard, Loyd Strenahm, E Hartington, and Ahas Stephens. Special Lent services at St Marys church will be held Sundays Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 30 p m with Stations of the Cross and a sermon on the Lord’s Prayer. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Public Auction of Farm Goods Near Olmsted Falls
The undersigned will offer at public auction on the farm of Henry Bislich three miles west of Olmsted Falls on the Dutch road Thursday March 22, 1900 starting at 10 o clock a.m. Itemized property includes horses cows calves pigs chickens Milwaukee binder mower hay rack hay corm sheller harness plow cultivators wagon buggy and seeds. Terms cash for sums under five dollars and eight months credit on larger amounts with approved security at 8 percent. Barney Bisgin, Dawn Eason, Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bislich
Olmsted
Barney Bisgicn
Dawn Eason
Avtotioneer
In Memoriam Harriet Field Carpenter Dies at 60
Harriet Field Carpenter born 1880 Saybrook Ohio grew up at Butternut Ridge Baton later living with son in Elyria. She married Geo W Carpenter September 27 1854. children Burton James Nettie. Died February 26 1900 after long invalid life. funeral held at son James Elyria home. interred Butternut Ridge cemetery. Surviving siblings Lucious Field Oberlin and Gilbert Field Fields Corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Field Carpenter
Saybrook
Ashtabaill Co
Ohio
Butternut Ridge
Baton
Burton J
James
Nettie
Hattie Carpenter
Elyria
Endly
Knapp
Baptist Church
Eaton
Oberlin
Gilbert Field
Fields Corners
H. P
House Burns near City Limits on West River Street
A house owned by James Walsh and occupied by Fred Walsh on West River Street burned Monday night around 1 o clock. The fire started from a defective fire. Walsh attended a neighbor’s dance. the blaze was discovered late. A young Walsh boy was rescued in his night gown from an upper room. Telephone wires were crippled. hose crews could not save the home. Contents were destroyed. the house carried $9 insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walsh
Fred Walsh
Weat River
Walsh
Mr. Walsh
Knox Stomach Tablets Promise Rebuilding Health
A promotional notice explaining nature’s distress signals from indigestion to insomnia and offering Knox Stomach Tablets as a non stimulant remedy. The advertisement claims the tablets purify blood, stimulate the liver, and restore stomach function, asserting a single box cures chronic invalids and a full package can be mailed for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Knox
Knox Chemical C
Batetle Creek, Mich
Local notes and business changes in Amherst area
J C Ruth bought the Bickel place on Tenney street and John Nelsen was paid 1400 dollars that week. A high school play Hiswatha, dramatized, will be presented mid March. John Lapp finished G I Nicholl's gas well. gas found and well capped next day. High school notes plan to list tardy students. North Amherst exchange links to Cleveland via US Telephone toll line. Electric Package agency opened with L. P. LeRech for suburbia express routes. Mrs Frederick leaves millinery for Cleveland. Bryant machine shop, now Cleveland Stone Co ownership, started last week. aims to build channel ling machines and do heavy repair for quarries. machinists employed. P. D. Barber in charge. Streetcars bring many arrangers to town. hints at housing demand ahead of Lorain line completion. calls for proactive housing prep. Argus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Ruth
Bickel Place
Tenney Street
John Nelsen
Hiswatha
John Lapp
G. Iu. Nicholl
North Amherat
Independant Telephone Exchange
Cleveland
United States Telephone Company
Electric Package Company
L. P. Lerech
M. Drederick
Bryant
Cleveland Stone Co
P. D. Barber
Lorain
Argus
Fairfield County Farm Auction Offers Wide Array of Goods
The undersigned offers for sale on her premises one mile west and one mile north of La Grange Ohio on Thursday March 16 1900 at 10 o clock a m the following property including a horse dairy cows turkeys chickens harness wagons hay oats corn and numerous tools and household items Terms cash up to 5 and under and six months on larger notes at 6 percent plus a second auction at a farm near Elyria on March 20 1900 featuring six horses fifty sheep calves oats hay and farming equipment with similar terms Auctioneers W H Gorr and Wu A Savues Day E Basson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grange
Ohio
Towit
Elyria
LaPorte
Sam Bassett
Dinah
East End
Star Wilkes
Starambletonian
Ohio Volunteer
Prince Charles
Bacchus Cone
Peveril
Cardinal Red
McCormick
Wu. A. Savues
Day Ebasox
Man Charged With Assault On Wife's Relatives
John Brans of Penfield was arrested Monday on a warrant from Justice Boynton charging him with assault on his wife’s sister, a 10 year old girl. He is also accused of assaulting the sister, an 8 year old. Deputies Salisbury and Yost brought Brans to the city. arraigned Tuesday, pled not guilty, waived examination. Bail set at 1000 dollars. Brans unable to post and sent to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohn Brans
Penfield
Elyria Business College Opens Spring Term April 2
The Elyria Business College announces a new Shorthand Division and a special night class in penmanship starting April 2. February saw fifteen calls, and a quote of 27 lessons offered for $3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Business College
Republican Primaries in Elyria City and Township Feb 12 1900
The Elyria City Central Committee orders a primary election March 14 1900 for city and township offices. It lists ward polling places, candidate qualifications, supervisor duties, oath rules, ballot handling, tallying, and penalties, with notice to be published. The document names officers and officials, sets voting times from 4 to 8 pm, and anchors procedures to Ohio law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Central Committee
Elyria City
Elyria Township
Ohio
T. J. Batea
Chae
Chandler
E. D. Chapman
C. W. LeManters
Elyria
First Ward
Bridge Street
Second Ward
Lodi Street
Town Hall
Court Street
Fourth Ward
Firet Ward
T. J. Bates
Charles Chandler
D. Chapman
John Blanchard
G. W. Ingersoll
Truatea
Municipal Corporation
Tral Committee
St of Ohio
Amherst oil prospects show promising progress on Swarts farm
In Amherst township a drilling operation advances in a southeastern area with a depth nearing the limit and surface indications suggesting a strong oil prospect. Prominent oil men and prospectors monitor the site with renewed interest as the state lease expands, and local landowners Henry Schaub Paul Smith and others have leased property to Cleves Ray Bros who employ modern equipment. An early well is expected to yield satisfactory results and prompt further leases across hundreds of acres as drilling continues across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anai Mey
Ensig Swarts
Cumherst
Rhart
R Bros
Amherst
Henry Schaub
Paul Smith
Ginger
Charles Berg
iCleves Ray Bros
Court Hates and Divorces Involving Several Parties
Court records list multiple divorce and money disputes. Cases include Bila Davidson versus David. D A Alken versus Nathaniel Shupe. John Forthover versus Peter Kohnze with costs. Kolenz exception. Joseph Kreisser versus Kate Kreiser. H A Moyer versus H M Andress. Jessie M Deslie versus Samuel E Worst. John Lappus and Geo Miller with motions for new trials overruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Alken Ve
Nathaniel Shupe
Jaintiff
John Forthover
Peter Kohnze
Jal
Kolenzxcepta
Joseph Kreisser
Kate Kreiser
Ivorce
Dr. Jorce
H. A. Moyer
H. M. Andress
Jessie M. Deslie
Samuel E
John Lappus
Geo. Miller
Jon
Dendant
Officials and Judges Attend Washburn Home Event
The home of Mr and Mrs C G Washburn on Harrison Street opened to county officials, lawyers, and two county judges. A small gathering featured cards and refreshments as guests arrived, with thanks offered to hosts and markers of the occasion amid a lively chatter of local bar members and officials.
Resigned Real Estate Assessor Seat Filled by Crehore
A ward two real estate assessor resigned after winning by one vote. Charles Crehore was appointed to fill the position, described as a young man of good qualifications who will discharge duties acceptably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Chas. Sudro
Charles Crehore
Crehore
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East Second
East Liberty
Home Mining Company
North Amherst
ST. Sarv's Hurch
Asveral
Sanvabe
Votre
Ahall Ecter
Ine
W. L. Masren
Exie
Chapman
Secretar
Foux
Bila Davidson Ve
David By
Equitable
Andjre
C. G. Washburn
Harrison Street
Elgris
Rthouse
Nye
Kohler
Wasiburt
King
Rs. PH. Boynien
Ade Marsh
Mere
A’ Cot
Davis
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