James Connolly resigns as Lorain harbor light keeper
James Connolly resigns after 82 years of service as keeper of the Black River light at Lorain harbor. George Ferguson is named successor. the light is to be lit on March 19 amid planned pier moves and extensive repairs that will shift lighting operations to the breakwater. Connolly, 75, cites heart and rheumatic illness as factors.
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James Connolly
Lorain Harbor
George F. Ferguson
Detroit River
Connolly
Black River
Connolly Ia
Weet
Elyria Boom Hailed By Editor On Republican Primary Returns
The Elyria editor notes a rapid population rise inferred from a large primary vote. The head of the ticket drew 1626, the largest Elyria Republican tally yet, exceeding 1669 for McKinney in 1900. Comparisons to Nash in 1901 and 1902 results imply growth beyond 1901.
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Qbderlin News
Elyria
McKinksy
Nash
Lill
Lorain
Formality and misnaming greet a nurse reference tale
A Philadelphia Record item mocks high and hyphenated names in a tale of a German town nurse reference. Mrs Jones Smith responds with a witty letter praising Miss Agnes Brady for character and nursing competence without shying from trains or trolley cars.
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Philadelphia
Germantown
John J. Smith
Mary A. Jay
C. Whate-Clemmp
Joh J. Sath
J. Jones-Smith
C. Whata-Charmatd
M. Agnes Brady
Ages Beady
Harreth Janie-Smith
Jo Jones Smith
A. Agnes Brady
Valuables Searched by Evacuees from Martinique Eruption
Reports note many displaced residents from St Pierre, Martinique, being granted permits to excavate former dwellings for valuables abandoned during Mont Pelee's eruption. The article mentions arctic dogs returned by a duke and cases of bitten animals under treatment.
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WII
St Pierre
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Abrogsi
Clothes for Big Men in Chicago Offer Tailored Options
A Chicago Tribune item notes giants seeking wardrobes must often order many items, as department stores lack large sizes. Hats up to seven and three quarters, collars to 19, gloves to 12, and shoes to 14 are available, with some items fully ready made and others ordered from factories.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Concordia College Figure Named Minnesota Dakota Lutheran Leader
A resident of Concordia College and president of the Minnesota and Dakota German Lutheran Church is chosen as president of the Minnesota and Dakota Branch of the German Lutheran Church. The selection underscores leadership within the German Lutheran community and church governance in the region.
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Concordia College
Hey
H. H. “Fotentiauer
Mmburg
Minn
Minta
Ard
Dakota
Minnesota and
Wright farm sale and Peterson estate transfer announced
Public notice reports the Wright farm of 60 acres sold at 100 dollars per acre and the Petty estate of 85 acres transferred to Independent Stone No. 2. A right of way to the quarry has been purchased as part of the deal. The item notes theatre advertising and a new season by a company with special scenery.
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Wright
Stone No
Bruce Patty
Opening of Lorain fishing season boosts promises of good catches
Lorain marks the fishing season start on March 15 though most work Sundays, with gill nets already yielding perch pike and herring. Companies forecast strong returns after a poor previous year and Booth Packing plans major capacity upgrades to nearly double shipping, enhancing Lorain as a premier lake point.
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Lorain
Booth Packing Company
Divorce sought by Robt E Milla in Lorain court
Common Pleas Court Robt E Milla of Lorain files for divorce on grounds of gross neglect of duty. He seeks custody of their three minor children aged 6 4 and 8. The wife alleged marital instability and earlier suit for divorce and alimony was dismissed after four months. She has returned to a home but plans remain unsettled as of the latest notice.
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Milla
Lorain
Duit Agaii
Pubhnie
Gross
Adama Iy
Sima
Hawaiian coin recoinage sparks US money minting drive
Fragmented lines describe a plan to melt Hawaiian money into United States coinage. The work begins as soon as the metal passes the American eagle stamp, with $200,000 of the trend set to enter the treasury and a goal of 1,000,000 points. Citizens from Honolulu urged to bring more to support recoinage.
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Mie Fesmant
United States
Jdland
Tresadzer
Aud
Honolulu
May Get Another Plant In City Developments
The city plans include spending nearly 9 million dollars for a tube mill and obtaining plants built at Sharon and Oil City. The Sharon plant has never operated, while the Oil City facility stands as a key local industry. Influential local leaders vow to use their influence to keep the plant in place.
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Sharon
Oil City
Oi City
Bellizeve
Wheat Good Monthly Stop Report Details Weather Effects
Washington reports show wheat prospects mixed as severe weather from the 15th to 19th affected crops. Ohio Valley and Kentucky areas show alternating freezes and thaws while European cereals receive grain mix. Memorial note recalls Rev Ri Biorrd and plans to honor him with a mission hospital in Foochaw.
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Washington
Ohio Valley
Apital Xe
Emnett Brook
American ‘Board of
Busy Corner Reports Local Business Changes and Growth
The Eivria Foundry and Machine Works near the Lake Shore crossing on Baer Bridge changes hands with BF Shuart of Oberlin becoming sole owner. Shuart plans polishing and nickel plating after signing a long term contract for a patented burial device lowering mechanism. Nearby, B Francia's grocery thrives with a wide selection and fair prices. Lorain and Elyria Tea and Gas Goods offer prompt service. Copas Broadgreen House stands as a leading East Side floral institution, noting orange blossoms are sent out of town for those not available locally.
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Eivria Foundry and Machine Works
Lake Shore
Baer Bridge
BF Shuart
Oberlin
Shuart
Ister Partier
Soart
B. Francia
Francia
Lorain
Elyria
Copas Broad Green House
East Side
Vermilion area stove plant plans announced
Ground plans for the Howard stove plant show a four building Golossa size complex plus a large office. Construction will start soon with a target ready date of July 1 and a large workforce. Police report a horse theft Saturday near Akron with suspects seen heading northwest into the county.
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Howard Stove
Akron
Thia County
Lost Fragments From a Fragmented Local Notice
A damaged OCR fragment reports vague plans and committee notes, mentioning a county and a vigil or meeting timeline without clear names or dates. It preserves scattered phrases and refers to local governance or civic action in a blurred context.
Judge reduces number of justices of the peace
A local court ordered on Saturday to cut the number of justices of the peace from thes to two. The report mentions Chief Judge Bhamian and references related notes about population, shipping to Mexico, and immigration questions involving Chinese laborers. Further details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
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Justices of the Peace
Avop Toy Fdhip
Bhamian
Thes
Donation Social for Lorain County Home Aged Women
A donation social is planned at the Old Ladies Home on Friday March 80 from 3 to 6 pm to gather groceries and family supplies. Residents urge neighbors to donate and assist in delivering items, hoping to fill needs at the Lorain County home for aged women. Solomon Phillips seeks divorce from Mary Phillips on grounds of wilful absence and gross neglect. FT Haskell is the plaintiff's attorney.
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Old Ladies Home
Lorain County
Soloman Phillips
Mary Phillips
FT Haskell
Man Hunt Fails as Sheriff Tracks Suspects
Sheriff Sailsbury and Marshal Krohn searched East 4th Street area after Mrs Nelle Maroney reported suspicious men. They trekked through mud and water to the east woods but found nothing. Commodore Huntington later scouted the same ground, encountering only a loafing tramp cooking an egg in an oyster can.
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Sailsbury
Marshal Krohn
Mra. Nelle
Maroney
East 4Th Street
East Wood
Commodore ‘Huntington
Local items note shopfront update and prize pistol
A short item notes a Saturday night win by a team named Joeatens with a 46 point score. The prize was a 132 caliber Iver and Johnston five shot blued steel revolver. J C Bins and E E Orita plan a joint front for their store and a Columbian Steel works plant is being fitted with machinery, aiming for rapid operation. McLean and Daniela, formerly of Lorain, open a tailor shop in the Snearer block.
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Iver
Johanson
Columbian Steel Works
Frm
McLean
Daniela
Lorain
Snearer Block
Arbor Day Proclamation Sets April 17 Celebration Day
Governor Naah declares April 17 as Arbor Day and orders two hours of school instruction on forestry value and public duty to protect birds and plant forests under state patronage. The rest of the text describes unrelated notes about divers and river conditions with unclear context.
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Naah
Summer Boarders and Lake Shore Resort Information
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway plans a resort book for the season. It invites inquiries to the nearest ticket agent about summer hotels and available cottages. Contact J. Smith G P and T A Cleveland for details and listings as of March 28.
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Lake Shore
Michigan
Gleveland
Tor Blank
Cleveland Elyria and Western Railway Timetable Notice
Cars leave Elyria for Public Square Cleveland every hour from 6:80 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Direct connections with Medina Berea Poritas Springs Lindale divisions. Public Square Cleveland to Elyria hourly 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Oberlin Wellington and Norwalk connections. Large comfortable cars no smoke or cinders. J O Wilson G P A 615 Garfield Bldg Cleveland.
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Elyria
Public Square
Cleveland
Medina
Berea
Poritas Springs
Lindale
Oberlin
Wellington
Amherst
Lorain
Grafton
Norwalk
Divinioma Ace Oe
Birmingham
Florence
Berlin Heights
North Amberat
Berlin
Norwich
North Ambherat
North Amherst
Rocky River
Rocky River Bluffa
Pufites Springs
J.O. Wilson
Garfield Bldg
Arnica Balms Sold At H. J. Eady Drug Store
Soldiers in the war era used Arnica Balm for scrapes bruises cuts and sore feet. Booklém’s Arnica Balms claims fast relief and no pay if not cured. Available for 25 cents at H. J. Eady drug store.
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Booklém
H. J. Eady
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Aid for Colds
Mothers fear approaching winter as children catch colds easily. The ad claims One Minute Cough Cure rapidly liquifies mucus, eases inflammation, and cures coughs colds grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles with safety. Testimonials cite restored voice before a contest and winning a medal.
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Acta
McMahon
Hampton
H. A. Dykeman
Farm for Sale in Russia Township Near Elyria Ohio
87 acre farm in Rus sia township four miles from Elyria on Elyria Carlisle and Amherst township lines. Fertile land with fruit, ample water, buildings in good condition. Offers test well permission before purchase. Address Pan Smith Elyria Ohio comer.
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Russia Township
Elyria
Carlisle
Amherst
Addrea Pan Smith
Comer
Forty Years' Torture Relief Shared In Memory
A garbled clipping recalls a testimony about relief after prolonged torture, noting personal wounds and a survivor named Hewitt Sib and Haney. The fragment hints at medical or protective phrases and cautions about “DeWi Wind” amid unclear context.
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Gaive A
Hewitt
Haney
Wesel Seive
Dykeman
Bella Desilu Attack Report Unclear From Fragment
Fragmentary text describes an attack and medical symptoms. No clear names, places, or dates are readable. Details are insufficient to identify event scope or participants.
Indigestion remedy promoted in old newspaper ad
A verbose vintage advertisement touts a Green's August product for indigestion and nervous dyspepsia. It claims long use worldwide, lists symptoms like sour stomach headaches and sleep problems, and promotes various bottle sizes and a mail response offer.
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Green
Alsar
Mize
Atail
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