Former Elyria Pastor Challenges Oil Methods in Canton
Rev. F. E. Buxton, former Elyria pastor, reads a paper endorsed by Stark County Ministerial Association accusing Standard Oil style tactics in church work. He cites a county minister using a freight agent to recruit new church members and funnel them into YMCA connected activities, calling it theft of members a large crime. Buxton previously led the M E church in Elyria and for years headed the local M. BE. church.
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Canton
Stark County Ministerial Association
FE. C. Buxton
First Methodist Episcopal Church
First Christian
Buxton
M. BE
Trial of Harte and Foote in scrap iron embezzlement case begins
Mrs A J Harte watches anxiously as her husband and Frank Foote face common pleas charges for embezzling scrap iron from the B and O. The pair, both under 26, allegedly sold 6500 tons valued at 565 to A Kotehever. Key witness Ray Albertson questioned on cross examination.
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A. J. Harte
Frank Foote
Court of Common Pleas
A. Kotehever
Ywoote
Harte
Loraine
Ray Albertson
Penfield Avenue Savings Bank
Lorain
Foote
Harie
Foots
Easter Weather Forecast Hopes For Sun Ahead
Elyria residents await Easter weather as forecasters jockey with March hints. Robins and bluebirds spotted. a sunny Easter is uncertain but spring is hoped to arrive on schedule despite March’s fickle decree and lingering lion-like winds.
Widow entitles life share. remarriage risks estate
Mrs. Aus tas Peck of Ridgeville, widow of David J. Peck, would lose most of her late husband’s estate if she remarries. He left her all if she stays single, but only her dower if she remarries, with the remaining property to be divided among the children.
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David J. Peck
Ridgeville
Elyria Home Gardening Association to Host Free Lecture
Miss Louisa Klein Miller will present a free lecture at the Congregational church on Saturday evening March 9 outlining the group’s plan to beautify Elyria through school garden planting and preservation of shade and fruit trees. The association, led by W N Gates as president, offers 50 cent yearly dues and cash prizes for the prettiest gardens.
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THE
Elyria Home Gardening Association
Mis Miller
P. D. Reely
D. C. Baldwin
Elyria
Cleveland
Louisa Klein Miller
Congregational Church
Ministers plan protest over Baker pardon or release
City ministers may formally protest the release or pardon of D. W. Baker former Second ward councilman now in prison for six years for a criminal assault on a girl. A meeting may be called soon as ministers view the offense as too serious for parole and fear it would harm community morals. Baker’s past standing is cited as making the offense more unforgivable.
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D. W. Baker
Mr Baker
Pomeroy Shifts on VER INES Entry to Columbus Line
Pomeroy, leader of the reorganized Cleveland Southwestern and Columbus traction, states no traffic agreement has been entered with the Columbus Delaware and Marion company and no entrance into Columbus will be decided until later in the spring.
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Pomeroy
Cleveland, Southwestern & Columbus Traction Line
Columbus
Delaware & Marion Jodd
John Webb
Lake Shore trains halted by burning coal shed
Fire destroyed the Lake Shore coal sheds west of Bryan on Wednesday originating in the engine room. The Bryan fire department arrived by special train and saved nearby residences. About 500 tons of coal burned, delaying trains for about eight hours.
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Brian. O
Lake Shore
Here
Bryan Fire Department
Officials Think Pergong Better Off
The Chamber of Commerce may ignore the B. O. railroad company's alleged bid to ruin Persons Lumber & Coat Co by withholding freight. Secretary Tucker said it is for directors to decide. A chamber member urged it would be cheaper for Persons to settle with the railroad, which could cripple his business before court action. Tucker noted such disputes are common.
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Chamber of Commerce
B. O. Railroad Company
Lumber & Coat Company
Tucker
Chamber
Persons
Bicknell Named President of Havana Electric Railway
Warren C. Bicknell, former Lake Shore Electric president, has been made president of the Havana Electric Railway Company and sails to New York to prepare for duties expected mid month. His rapid rise impresses those who know his work.
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Warren C. Bicknell
Lake Shore Electric Road
Te Havana Electric Railway Company
New York
Lake Shore Electric
Bicknell
Chandler outlines potential second suit in Eddy case
Boston March 7 Former United States Senator William F Chandler special attorney for George Washington Glover of Lead South Dakota and other Eddy relatives said a second suit may be filed in state or federal court He announced immediate service on four New Hampshire defendants and notice to Massachusetts defendants to join if they choose Delays in other lesser proceedings were noted due to attempts at compromise.
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Boston
United States
William F. Chandler
George Washington Glover
Lead
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Christian Science
Chandler
Annual City Auditor Report Distributed Across Offices
The annual report of City Auditor Hanser has been printed and is now distributed to city offices. Some readable text references a smattering phrase and concerns over access and distribution of the document.
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Hanser
Boy Killed by Narrow Gauge Engine at Lorain Mills
Austin Williams aged 10, son of Mr and Mrs Geo T Williams, was run down and killed at National Tube Mills Lorain on Wednesday. Body taken to morgue and later to Spring Street home of his parents.
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National Tube Mills
Lorain
Austin Williams
Geo. T. Williams
Jon Spring Street
Ruthfuss Guilty of Criminal Assault
Edward Rothfuss was found guilty of criminal assault on 14 year old Florence Bans of Amherst. Jury verdict came after two hours of deliberation. sentencing to follow. A civil action by Baus is pending in common pleas. motion for new trial expected soon.
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Ruthfuss
Edward Rothfuss
Florence Bans
Frank Bans
Amherst
Rothfuss
Baus
Als
Hothfuss
Court of Common Pleas
Bids on 200 Lamps Will Be Requested Now
The public service board decided bids for city lighting should require a minimum of 200 lamps instead of 250. The council will be asked to approve the reduction due to tight city finances. An executive session is planned for next Monday evening to discuss the matter.
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Board of Public Service
Elyria
Otis Whitney seeks injunction to stop cutting maples
Otis J. Whitney obtains a temporary injunction against C and 38 W. Bappington Jester to prevent cutting several maple trees along a roadside in Pittsfield township adjoining the plaintiff's farm. Whitney claims the trees lie outside the right of way and are valuable ornamentally. He asks the order become permanent after final hearing.
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Otis J. Whitney
W. Ang J. A. Nester
Pittsfield Township
May Secure Gompers to Speak Here Soon
Elytia Central Labor Union plans a meeting in a local theater to address labor problems. The event aims to reach nonunion workers and may feature Samuel Gompers as a speaker to promote better conditions for laboring men.
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Gompers
Elytia Central Labor Union
Sam Gompers
Priest Arrested in Beatings at South Jorain Parish
Priest Josdamek, head of Slavish Catholic Church in South Jorain, is charged with cruelly beating George Hudah onugil at the parochial school. He denies guilt and claims no wrongdoing.
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Ter Josdamek
South Jorain
George Hudah
Marriages Licenses Listed For Lorain Residents
A list of engaged couples includes Levander Scott 24 machinist Lorain and Nellie Gibbons 23 Lorain, Orin Busha 19 carpenter Lorain with Bertha M Beard 17 Oberlin, Mika Toth 26 laborer Lorain with Theresa Fekete 20 Lorain, Jack Maynard Walrad 26 machinist Lorain and Elizabeth Aulize Ricklert 24 milliner Lorain.
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Levander Scott
Lorain
Nellie Gibbons
Orin & Busha
Bertha M. Beard
Oberlin
Mika Toth
Theresa Fekete
Jack Maynard Walrad
Elizabeth Aulize Ricklert
Beautification Plan For Public Square Approved
A board of public service this week authorized spending about a thousand dollars to beautify the public square. Work will include regrading depressions to prevent water, planting more trees, arranging flower gardens, installing neat gravel paths and new seats, and repairing the fountain. Arbor Day tree planting by school pupils is planned with ceremonies.
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Board of Public Service
Stemings
Underwear Firm Seeks New Plant Site Amid Strike
The Jedkson Underwear Manufacturing Co of Sandusky and Fremont seeks a new factory location after a strike by female workers. Rumors say the company eyes Sandusky or Sandusky area sites, with possible dismantling of existing plants and relocation. Former Congressman A H Jackson is cited as the company’s controlling force.
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Jedkson Underwear Manufacturing Company
Sandusky and
Fremont
Sandusky
A. H. Jackson
Party Honors Movers to Amherst With Dinner and Music
Mrs H Allen hosted a gathering for a 36 member class at LaPorte Wednesday in honor of Mr and Mrs Hol Beeker who moved to Amherst. Sixteen members attended with an evening of music and a dinner featuring oysters and other delicacies. The well wishers expressed happiness for the couple in their new home.
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H. ON. Allen
LaPorte Wennesda
Hol. Beeker
Amherst
Airs
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Cleveland Association
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Pergong
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