Long Imprisonment and Odd News Fragments
A Sicilian advocate found guilty of sixty three fraud acts was sentenced to 189 years. A Beilish pickle scheme hid more than a pint in bottles to dodge law. Susan Deverens in Eldorado Kansas plays violin to attract river fish. An American song debate features Mrs Mowe defending national songs. Ancient ruins near Megiddo include a Solomon era fortress and Baal temple with sacrificed children. French capitalists aim to move Mediterranean coal trade to the United States aided by a bounty, while a clergyman’s public slang joke unsettles listeners. Cress grows fastest. Crater Lake depth noted, debunking the bottomless claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellis
Megiddo
Palestine
Waas
Baal
Sellim
England
United States
Geological Survey
Crater Lake
Oregon
Religion in Manhattan church attendance report
A Manhattan religion tally counts 690,942 members across Protestant and Catholic communities. On each of the first three Sundays this month, public services in all churches drew 451,73 attendees daily across morning, afternoon, and evening, including 139,991 men among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Manhattan Island
Nickel Plaza Railway Plans Bridge Connection to Lorain Steel
The Nickel Plaza Railway Co proposes a direct link with Lorain Steel Co's Lake Terminal system by a bridge over the Black River near the brick works. The project includes double tracking of the Nickel Plate between Lorain and Cleveland and new terminal and repeat shops to connect with Cleveland trunk lines, providing faster access and relief from current limited facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plaza Railway Co
Lorain Steal Company
Lake Terminal
Norous Black River
Lorain
Cleveland
Lorain Steal Co
Naturalized Teen Turko Born Clerk Receives Citizenship
Anad Zuanb a clerk in D Geha’s candy store was naturalized by Judge Hinman on Tuesday. A native of Turkey he is sixteen. Marriage licenses list Harry Gneetani 21 electrician Lorain and Mamie Donavan 18 clerk Lorahn marrying Tuesday at the probate office by Justice Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anad Zuanb
D Geha
Hinman
Turkey
Harry Gneetani
Lorain
Mise
Mamie Donavan
Lorahn
Justica Lord
Long Life of Mrs Nancy Watson at Oberlin
Obituary item reports Mrs. Nancy Watson died at her son-in-law W H Pearce’s home in Oberlin on Monday at 12 18 pm aged 82 years 7 months and 10 days. It notes local notices including community events and residents’ movements with brief mentions of health and parish activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Watson
W H Pearce
East Lorain Street
Oberlin
Toad May Change Hands Over Lake Shore Electric Debt
The Lake Shore Electric faces possible transfer of control as creditors press for repayment. Company creators offer preferred stock valued to stockholders at one for four, a move to raise funds and ease indebtedness, while a circular urges stockholders to act to save the road and themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Electric
Temng of News Interesting Norwalk Gets New Mini Carrier
In Norwalk the post office department grants another mini carrier. February death rate in Chicago stood at 20 per 1000. The stone rounds season pleases country folk. Ohio’s colored people plan a state convention in Akron May 4 6 and 6 with Booker Washington attending. Arbor Day proclaimed for April 1 to be observed in public schools with forestry instruction. Patterson Boxwell exam to be held at Elyria High School on third Saturday in April and second in May. Tuition paid for those who pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Akron
Booker
Washington
Gov. Nos
Elyria
Secon
Avon Mra and J J Weiler Return from Millinery Work
Avon Mra and J J Weiler return from Hart and Co Millinery after weeks preparing for spring opening. Miss Mary Wiler stays a few days at Reed Broa millinery. Avon stirs saloon question amid likely dry vote. Baptist Mission circle meets Mrs. Frank Smith home March 18. Prosecuting Attorney Lee Stroup speaks on temperance at Baptist church March 11. Election on March 28. MLE society meets with Mrs. J A Brooks Thursday March 12. Avon High School entertains Friday March 18 at town hall for 10 cent admission. Center school closes winter term with a crowded program. Donation party at Kew Danna Thursday well attended despite roads. Alas Sump family moves into J J Gonghe house. Miss Lottie Moore returns from Oberlin for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J J Weiler
Hart and Co
Mary Wiler
Reed Broa
Avon
Baptist Mission Circle
Frank Smith
Lee Stroup
Baptist Church
MLE Society
J A Brooks
Avon High School
Center School
Kew
Danna
Sump
J J Gonghe
Lottie Moore
Oberlin
Strike Conference Progress at Lorain Shipyards
Lorain shipyards continue strike with few workers on site and repairs underway. The company lags on orders, creating a serious situation. Judge Selwyn N Owen and Secretary Joseph Bishop, in Lorain from Columbus, seek a joint settlement acceptable to both sides after a decade on the arbitration board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Selwyn N Owen
State Board of Arbitration
Joseph Bishop
Columbus
Prompt Payment Clears First Loss For Elyria Court 26
The Prompt Payment Elyria Court No 26 suffered its first loss since inception with the death of James Brazee. His widow received a $1000 payment within 14 days of death papers. The death notice also reports Typhoid claims, local births, visitors, and community updates from Elyria including social events and local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Court No
Tribe of
Erie conference session to be held at Lora this week
The 28th annual Erie conference session will convene in Lora late this week with about a dozen ministers present for examination of six senior ministers. Results will determine ordination or rejection for next year. The district missions will report on conditions before the conference. Master Painter and Decorators' Association of Elyria lists wage scales for the coming year and signs off on adherence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Conference
Lora
Sunior
Oumber
LaGrange Drys Win Vote After Two Week Wets Fight
In LaGrange an option election ended Tuesday with the drys prevailing by 76 to 63 against the saloons. Two saloons operated in LaGrange, one of which had closed recently.
Local Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend Fun
Belden residents Mr and Mrs H Law spent Sunday with CG Mole. Mr and Mrs P Root hosted a group of young people for games and refreshments on Wednesday evening. Alma Reisinger is visiting friends and relatives in Elyria and Lorain. A marriage took place Friday February 22 in Grafton, Rev Wolfe officiating, Joseph Monosmith and Sarah Brust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Law
CG Mole
P Root
Thair
Alma Reisinger
Elyria
Lake Breeze local notes and social updates
Lake Breeze brief social notes list Mrs O Stiwald on the sick list and Mrs James Kennelly of Elyria visiting relatives. Mrs A Stiwald of Ambhurst spent a week with relatives. Fred Miller of Elyria is building a barn at his summer residence. Rumor says the Nickel Plate may construct a depot at the Sheffield switch this spring. Ike, ?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Stiwald
James Kennelly
Elyria
A Stiwald
Ambhurst
Fred Miller
Nickel Plate
Sheffield
Ike
Brownhelm Birth and Local Notes From Grafton and Elyria
Brownhelm greets a baby boy born March 1 to Mr and Mrs WE Crandall in Grafton. Miss Marie Peck returns from Elyria visit. N Leuszler spends Saturday at Pittafield Pomona Grange. Rev J L Boyer hosts F Schoepps of Cleveland. Mrs Carrie Gilaon hosts Ladies Aid, large turnout and enjoyable day. Funeral of Mrs Susan Osgood held in Sheffield cemetery after long illness. Mrs John Eschitruth ill this winter but recovering. Walrus skin touted as new material for various articles with silver toned corners. United States mortality higher among foreign born Irish and Germans followed by Polish. Arthur Jennings of Florence Col negotiates to sell his head to an eastern medical institute. head measures 36 inches circumference and price quoted at 1000 down plus 1000 to be paid to relatives at death.
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HB Beardsley
Cleveland
WB Crandall
Brownhelm
Gartrads Johnston
O Larabee
New London
Bouney
Wellington
S Beardsley
Harmon Potter
Baptist Societyg
J Snyder
Marsh 14
Rochastear Center
Ennish
Newton Moore
EB Loose
Baptist Church
Miss L Barnes
Asa Menach
Ottawa
Girpu
Boston
Mars
Ohio
Meach
Chicago
Rochester
Kalamazoo
Ray Johnson
Frank Coleman
Growner
Laura Barnum
Celia Watring
Mary Martin
Berea
Warren Miller
Collinwood
Bendall
Frank Coleman Ar
Underhill
George Wilcox
GH Ritchie
Akron
L J Sweet and Gon
Elyria
A A Whlcox
Claveland
HA Wilcox
Charles Wight
Hartaburgh
RR Wight
Mrss Heath
Blanch Morgan
Ida Hubbard
Ser Ingalls
IA Freeman
F B Gott
J M Starr
HO Wilcox
G O Underhill
L Underhill
O Underhill
Esther Miller
O Kelner
Baptist Aid Society
Maggie Bongsu
Citizens Entertainment
City Hall
Oait Novelty Co
Frank Curtice
Penfield
Frantz
Mra Brenner
Lorain
Mrs. Frantz
Lora van Wagnen
Grafton
WE Crandall
Marie Peck
N Leuszler
Pittafield
Pomona Grange
F Schoepps
J L Boyer
Carrie Gilaon
Ladies Aid Society
Vs. Chambers
Wm. Reese
Susan Osgood
Sheffield
John Eschitruth
Sella
Arthur Jennings
Florence
Col
Eastern Medical Institute
Jennings
Christmas Tree Industry Boosts Balsam Fir Value
In Agricola and nearby towns, notes on social visits include Art Cole of Orange and D Cole with guests, Rochester visitor W Irish, and Leno Wheeler taking a railroad position. A Mrs Chapin plans to depart for Georgia. The balsam fir, once valued as a minor forest tree, gains value from the growing Christmas tree industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Cole
Orange
D Cole
Anthony Gabore
W Irish
Rochester
I Sage
Grange
Public Sale At Sam Alexander Farm Near Grafton
The undersigned offers for sale at the Sam Alexander farm in Carlisle township two miles north of Grafton on March 16, 1908, starting 9:30 am. Items include 11 horses, 11 young cows, 5 calves, 20 sheep, broadd sows, 20 pigs, one boar, various farm implements, seeds, potatoes, and other miscellaneous farming articles. An auctioneers list notes B G Alexander and Dan Eason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Alexander
Carlisle Township
Grafton
Blyria
Lorain County
Timothy See
B. G. Alexander
Dan Eason
West Ridge Sntlff Struggles With Illness And News
West Ridge reports Mr. Ro Sutliff is very ill again. Miller of Cleveland visits Miss Sutliff on Sunday. Edith Joy and Holliday wed. Mrs. Squire spent Tuesday with Mr. Squire in Russia. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown on March 6. Hutchings travels to Michigan. Arthur VerSay returns to work at Eirgin Hardware. Mrs Grills travels to Cleveland to visit son Albert in hospital with typhoid. Rail links Paris Pekin. joint directors announce through train connection across France Belgium and Germany Austrian lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Cleveland
Sutliff
Edith Joy
Mr. Holliday
Eirgin Hardware
Mrs. & Grills
Abbert
To Cure a Cold in One Day Tak Lakative Bromo Quinine
Fragmentary OCR summary notes a medicine box label claiming rapid cold cure with Bromoquinine and related ingredients. It mentions natural tone and typographic oddities but lacks clear claims or identifiable sources.
Cleveland Elyria and Western Railway timetable
Extensive railway schedule outlines hourly departures from Elyria Public Square to Cleveland Oberlin Wellington Lorain and North Amherst with direct connections to Medina Berea Paritas Springs Lindale Norwalk and Grafton. Includes car changes, excursion details, and a testimonial for Bucklen's Arnica Salve and One Minute Cough Cure.
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Elyria
Public Square
Cleveland
Medina
Berea
Paritas Springs
Lindale
Flyria
Oberlin
Wellington
North Amherst
Lorain
Greften
Norwalk
Care
Birmingham
Florence
Berlin Heights
Grafton
Hua
Linndale
Puritas Springs
Medina Diri Rio
Rocky River
Rocky River Bluffs
Pariies Springs
J.C. Wilson
Garfield Bldg
Farm for Sale Near Elyria in Ruskinia Township
Farm for sale offering 3 acres in Rus?gia township four miles from Elyria, near Elyria Carlisle and Amherst lines. Describes good land with various fruits, ample water, buildings in good condition, and oil test prospects with permission for a test well prior to purchase. Address Paul Smith Elyria Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rus‘gia
Elyria
Carlisle
Amherst
Paul Smith
O. S.mar
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Claimed Cure After 40 Years
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles after four decades of suffering. It claims relief from cuts burns wounds and skin diseases and warns readers to beware of counterfeit copies. A testimonial from C Haney of Geneva Illinois is cited alongside the endorsement by H A Dykeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
H. J. Eady
DeWitt
New Life Pills Claim Cure for Wife’s Illness
Winchester Indiana resident M. M. Austin credits Dr. King's New Life Pills with curing his wife after doctors failed. Advertises relief for stomach and liver troubles, constipation, and sick headache. 25c at H. J. Eady's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Women and Jewels Help or Hinder Health Advice
An advertisement extols jewels and gifts for women while warning health should be valued above luxury. It promotes Dr Boschee's German Syrup as a prompt remedy for coughs colds and bronchial troubles and claims it can arrest early consumption and heal lungs. It directs readers to H J Eady to obtain Green remedies and a special almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Green
H. J. Eady
Green
Florida Special to Big Four Tonnes Rail Run
A fragmented Florida timetable item notes a Florida Special service for Big Four Tonnes at 18:36 with intended stops including Cleveland and St Augustine. Tickets are at Collver's, 116 Eu srenss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Cleveland
Fe Wile
St Augustine
Collver’s
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Eldorado, Kas
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Association of Elyria
Hobl End Chase
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