Bond Forfeiture Clash Over City Deal
Heated clash between City Solicitor Johnston and Councilman Mueller erupted over a $5,000 bond related to a heating project. The council approved forfeiture despite opposition from Councilmen Smith Baker and Rangel. A compromise offer from the company was discussed as officials urged action to protect city interests and avoid precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueller
Johnson
Council
Johnston
Martin Mueller
Smith
Baker
Rangem
Offeinia
Johns
Anid Johnston
Enty Wpliniter
Johneton
Asy Greumeant
Qty
Folger
Sonceras
Oberlin Woman Sues City Over Injuries
Lule Br Cowan an Oberlin colored woman sues Elyria for 1535 dollars claiming city's negligence caused a rotten tree limb in East Broad Street square park to fall on her head. She was knocked unconscious and confined to bed for three weeks, losing a stenographer job in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowan
Oberlin
Misa Cowan
East Broad Street
Square Park
Cleveland
Worth Amherst man seeks infirmary director post
N F Foster a renowned Worth Amherst resident announces candidacy for infirmary director. A lifelong Republican, he served 11 years on the Amherst school board and led the board as president for several years. He also chaired the Agricultural Society as a director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Foster
Worth Amherst
Amberst Schol Board
Agricultural Society
Foreigner Naturalizations Promote Liquor Interests
John Armstrong, saloon proprietor in South Lorain, aided the naturalization of foreigners on Friday and Saturday to influence the Brannock election and defeat anti-saloon forces. About six foreigners were taken to probate court, with another batch processed. most answered questions and were recorded by Armstrong. Registration day occurred Saturday in South Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Armstrong
South Lorain
Brannock
South
Famous Woman Spiritualist Mrs Libby Steel Dies at 80
Mrs Libby Steel of North Amherst a noted spiritualist for 50 years died Thursday evening at 6 oclock at age eighty. She lectured at spiritualist conferences in Canadagua and abroad and was regarded as an authority on spiritualism. She leaves sons who are bankers in North Amherst and was related to the late J Finney. The funeral will be held in North Amherst Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libby Steel
North Amherst
Steel
Canadagua
Sonw
J. Finney
California
Teasdale Buys New Home in Middle Avenue Purchase
Teasdale bought a house on Middle avenue between Seventh and Eighth streets, marking a new residence move.
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Teasdale
A. ©. Teasdale
Middle Avenue
Seventh and
Eigth
Mrs Minnie O Chambers Case Over Switch on Private Property
Mrs Minnie O Chambers of Angeville challenges a traction company switch on her land claiming no right to operate cars on private property. The circuit court and supreme court actions alternate and a stay was granted pending appeal.
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Minnie O. Chambers
Angeville
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Epac
Traction Company
Common Piensa Court
Hunt Heirs Seek Court Partition Of Russia Real Estate
Harvey L Hunt filed suit for partition of four parcels in Russia township after the deaths of Harvey and executrix Catherio. Henry B Hunt Hartwell L Hantalec hold parts of the estate and Corinne and J G Creswell appear as claimants to parts. The heirs seek a court determination of interests and a fair division of the property among heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey L Hunt
Henry B Hunt
Russia Township
Henrys Harvey Hunt
Catherios
Corinne
J. G. Creswell
Henry B
Hartwell L. Hantalec
Sie
Ten Miles of County Roads to Be Improved
County commissioners plan to improve about ten miles of roads this year though progress remains slow. Commissioner Jaycox explains that no single road will get all improvements and several more roads could be upgraded if time allows. The report also notes upcoming Patterson High entrance exams in Elyria for next spring, with eligibility requiring eighth grade completion and a 73 average.
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Jaycox
Elyria
Schior
Columbus
L. E. and P. Plans Shift for Eastern Terminal
Lake Erie and Pittsburg directors propose locating the eastern terminal of the Lorain to Pittsburg road at Homestead rather than Pittsburg. A survey team works on the Homestead route. The line is expected to connect with the Union Railroad of United States Steel. The company will not build a terminal at Youngstown but will invest over 2,000,000 dollars in a terminal at Lowellville near Youngstown.
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Lake Erie
Pitteburg
Lorain
Pittsarg
Homestead
Pittsburg
Union Railroad
Unted States Steal Corporation
Youngstown
Lowellville
Divorces Granted for Neglect Drunkenness and Adultery
Two ill declared couples were divorced by Judges Washburn. Matilda Weston received a divorce from William Weston for home neglect and drunkenness. Jacob M Sohmanck was divorced from Alice P Sohmanck for adultery.
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Washburn
Matilda Weston
William Weston
Hinor
Zacob M. Sohmanck
Alice P. Sohmanck
Jail Birds Sing A Catchy Song In Jail
Jeasie Hill and Julia Ross two Lorain women who robbed a man of 76 dollars have written a song. The duo with melodious voices reportedly composed a catchy number reflecting their regret and downfall. The tune references My Lady Lou and Down on the Brandywine.
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Jeasie Hill
Julia Ross
Anon
Lady Lou
Sweeney suit seeks to quiet Oberlin property claim
Ellen M. Sweeney sues in common pleas court to compel Lucia G. Francisco and others to relinquish their claimed interest in an Oberlin house and lot. The Sweeney respondent asserts she holds all rights to the remaining property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen M. Sweeney
Lucia G. Francisco
Others Thoraday
Common Pleas
Oberlin House
Sweeney
Olsima
Lorain Lodge Sued for Five Hundred Dollars
Huntington lodge No. 846, LO. O. F., of Lorain, is named defendant in a Lorain common pleas suit filed Saturday by Helen B. Petro and Elizabeth Basso. They allege Andrew Balogh appointed $600 life policy beneficiaries, and claim the lodge refuses to pay after his death.
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Huntington Lodge
LO. O. F
Lorain
Common Pleas
Helen B. Petro
Hilzabeth Basso
Andrew F. Balogh
School Board Increases Training Teachers Pay
The six training teachers in the Public schools received a small raise from the board of education on Monday night. An additional 175 dollars will be added to their wages for the rest of the season. Miss Aboo Pomeroy was granted a leave of absence for the term and her five months of salary will be distributed among the remaining training teachers. Names listed include George W. Rummery of Rochester and Leonora D. Hazel of Rochester. Burton Clyde Whitcomb and Josephine Sprague of Wellington. August O. Kolbe and Lilian Lomwiss Bchibley of Kipton.
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Board of Education
Mies Aboo Pomeroy
George W. Rummery
Rochester
Leonora D. Hazel
Burton Clyde Whitcomb
Wellington
Josephine Sprague
August O. Kolbe
Kipton
Lillian Lomwiss Bchibley
Long and Oort of Smiths Court Petition
Anton Smith sues Mike Goska for seven cents in a lengthy common pleas petition. The filing, filed Saturday, spans 48 pages detailing numerous small sums from a few cents to about fifty cents. Smith, formerly in the saloon business at Grafton, is described as a patron, with the bill recounting many stand-me-downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Anton Smith
Mike Goska
Smith
Grafton
Goska
Industrial census appointee named for Lorain County
Fred Reed of Blyris has been appointed industrial census enumerator for Lorain County. Reed was recommended by younger Webber Ho a law student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reed
Blyris
Lorain County
Reed
Uongersaman Webber Ho
Daisy Springs Reception Brightens Spring Day
The scene on a warm spring Friday shows Daisy Spring hosting a cheerful gathering as birds sing and people enjoy the sun. Temperatures top 78 degrees around noon while residents mingle on Cheapside and nearby porches.
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Annie
Dame Nature
Crowded City Prison Bites Into Monday Morning
The city jail filled to near capacity as ten cases were heard. J. M. Cooper, a colored bootblack, faced a warrant from his wife accusing domestic assault after she claimed he slapped her and she discarded a missing ring. Cooper blamed jealousy and said he believed a woman may have taken it. Other inmates included Peter Reiser fined for disorderly conduct after using profane language, Kate Moore and Otto Coleman charged with disorderly conduct, with Coleman posting bond for Monday’s appearance. James McCord and Jack Moriarin slept in a wagon behind a yard on East Broad Street, with residents insisting the wagons were theirs. James Webb and James Friederich were the only two hobos photographed for the arrest gang. the others were ordered out of the city.
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J. M. Cooper
Cooper
Bus Wifa
Keto
Ginad
Coste
Peter Reiser
Gio and Couts
Reiser
Kate Moore
Otto Coleman
Oberlin
Coleman
Moore
Broad Street
Bond
Jamees McCor
Jack Moriarin
Esat Broad Street
McAy
James Webb
James Friederich
Othass
Mrs. R. B. Roe Injured in Gas Furnace Blast
Mrs. R. B. Roe of 313 West Street suffered severe injuries Saturday when a natural gas furnace exploded in her basement. Thrown across the floor, she was found unconscious and later tended by Dr. Sheffield and Cushing. Her husband was away in Michigan, and she is the mother of Dr. DePoorest and Mayo Roe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Roe
Wet Sith Street
Dre
Sheffield
Cushing
New Steamer Caunemed at Lor ar
The steamer Philip Minch, built for Henry Steinbrenner and associates of Cleveland, was launched at Lorain this afternoon. It will be christened by 15 year old Gertrude Stelmbrescer, daughter of the ship’s manager and granddaughter of the late mate Philip Minch after whom the vessel is named. The Minch is 688 tons gross and will carry 8,000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Minch
Henry Steinbrenner
Cleveland
Lornia
Minch
Gertrude Stelmbrescer
Sea Boat
Township Officers Organize Association
More than forty township trustees met at the court houses Saturday morning to organize an association for co operation in township affairs. Winkle of Ridgeville was chosen temporary chairman and Bert Reisinger of Elyria was elected clerk. A committee was named to frame by laws and report in the afternoon session.
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Winkle
Ridgeville
Associationn
Winckle
AHL. Fierce
Wellington
Ib. J. Reisinger
Elyria
Tressorer
J. R. Worcester
Russia
A. T. Mill
F. W. Adam
Columbia
B. J. Reisinger
Elgins
G. T. Bowman
Black River
W. Haigh
Camden
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H. J. Kahr
Cottesbrooke Park
Foshead
Musiler
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Ain Cleveland
Treeta
West Atreeta
Lake Avenue
Fepairog
St. Clair Street
Glen Wood
Lake Shore
Pine Street
Oty Square
Washington Bridge
Washington Avenue
F. A. Smythe
Washington Savanna
Cook
Fisher Jewelry Store
Edward E. Critz
Prop
Broad St
Ehria
Ueo Elyria
Lola Cowan
Chambers
C&s
Granta
Hunt Heirs
Oberlin Suit
Lorain 1. 0. C. F
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Oort OF
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Sixth Street
Lorar
Township Officers Organize
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