Bold Swindler Fleeces Elyria Doctors
A man posing as LD Clark, claiming to be from Cleveland Southwestern Traction, visited Elyria doctors asking for a loan after prescribing fake ailments and medicine. He traveled to Oberlin where he repeated the ruse, was identified by a physician there, arrested, and fined $25 plus costs with jail time until paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbelt
LD Clarx
Cleveland, Southwestern Traction Company
Clark
Oberlin
Birthday Surprise for Eric Chapman at Porte Home
Eric Chapman was surprised on his thirty fifth birthday at his parents home in Porte. Members and employees of the post office hosted a music filled evening with a fine supper and ample hospitality. Attendees expressed warm wishes for many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Chapman
Porte
Poat
Omall Boy Burned in Store Fire After Match Incident
Horton grocery worker and boy in the gas area caught fire when a lit match ignited spilled gasoline. GC J Miller wrapped the burning lad in a rug to smother flames, leaving burns to the legs and body report says. A separate notice lists a common pleas petition by Bastard family for name change to Churchward with attorney Lee Stroup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On Horton
Reublin’s Grocery
Horton
GC J Miller
Robert L Bastard
Mable
George
Frank D
Charles, R
Katie E
Boy I
Emma
Bernica Bastard
Court of Common Pleas
Churchward
Lee Stroup
Marriage Licenses for Adrian Egbert and Josephine Hamilton Comings
Adrian Egbert 33 a salesman of Cleveland and Josephine Hamilton Comings 28 of Elyria listed as marrying. Fred Sherman 90 a laborer of Wellington and Annie Mary Marriott 24 a glassmaker of Wellington also licensed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day Adrian Egbert
Cleveland
Josephine Hamilton Comings
Elyria
Fred Sherman
Wellington
Annie Mary Marriott
é@ressmaker
Thunder Mountain Gold Rush Prospects Expand
Reports from the Thunder Mountain district show rising activity with more than 20 000 claims filed last year. The Founder Mountain Gold Mining and Company promotes a 720 acre property with a wide ore belt near Rainbow Peak and plans stock offerings and equipment shipments as travel opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thunder Mountain
Mountain Gold Mining and Company
Rainbow Peak
Charlea
Perkins
New York
May
Sharea Fieas
Poseen
Maine
Thunder Minn Consolidated Gold Thunder Mountat Mining and Milling Company
New York Site
New York City
Red Raven Splits Delights Guests in Toast of Health
A St Louis gentleman receives a purse of Red Raven Splits, mistaken for champagne by his wife. Guests, including a prominent physician, toast the beverage praising its health benefits and take bottles home as souvenirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lonia
Thia
Red Raven
Prince of
Apemients
New Boylan Brothers store nears completion in Elyria
The three story building showcases a full grocery department on the first floor with organized shelving for canned goods breakfast foods bottled goods and general stock. A circular center office with pay windows faces a drummer’s table and desks while the crockery department occupies the second floor and a stock room sits on the third. A combined freight and passenger elevator serves all floors and a rear delivery stairway supports exclusive bays. Electric lighting city heat and steel girder reinforcement by Bates Bros. contractors complete the modern layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylan Brothers
Elyria
Crockery
Bates Bros. Contractors
Change in Ministers After Lorain Conference
After the Evangelical Association conference in Lorain last week the North Amherst stone church will appoint two new ministers. Rev J Wahl moves to Berea Fals and Freedom in the Pittsburg district and Rev A Dornhelm becomes associate to Woolsey street Cleveland. The circuit will be led by Rev W L Seith and George Enip pel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conference of the Evangelical Association
Lorain
Stone
North Amherst
J Wahl
Berea Fals and
Freedom
Pittsburg
A. Dornhelm
Woolses Street
Cleveland
Reys W L Seith
George Enippel
Competitive Midshipman Exam Set for Shelby Ohio
A competitive examination for one Midshipman slot at the Naval Academy Annapolis Md will be held in Shelby Ohio on April 4 1808 at 9 00 am The test includes physical and mental parts for applicants aged 15 to 20 bonafide residents of the Fourteenth Ohio District Education level required high school or equivalent Applications must reach AMB Skiles Secretary by March 31 1908 at the Hotel Normandie Washington DC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Congressional District
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Congressman Skiles
Shelby
Ohio
Amb Skilea
Washington
D. C
Returned with His Bride From Chicago on Lake Shore
Mr and Mrs James Copas returned Thursday morning from Chicago aboard the Lake Shore. Friends had planned a reception to honor the newly married couple but he sent word that they would be traveling over the Wrickle Plate. The reception committee went to Lorain and the couple arrived home safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Copas
Chicago
Lake Shore
The New Man's Thrilling Fire Story
A new journalist describes a barn fire in dramatic fashion. The fire department arrived late, hoses proved too short, and the stable burned to ashes. Most livestock survived except one cow with injuries. Harness and many items perished. owner remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Journalism
Fie
Mirrors Installed on Denver Street Cars For Safety
Denver tramway vestibules will receive heavy plate glass mirrors in cast iron frames. The mirrors hang on one side of the vestibule so the motorman can view the rear platform without turning his head, reducing chances of a car starting while passengers board or alight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver, Co
Ballot Printing Award For Spring Election
The deputy state board of election supervisors awarded last Saturday the contract to The Reporter for printing 60 000 ballots. Ballots will feature two main tickets Republican and Democratic with Elyria and Lorain exceptions. Elyria adds a socialist ticket while Lorain adds an independent party ticket. Separate tickets are being printed for the special school tax election on election days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Election Supervisors
Elyria
Lorain
Independent Party
Card of Thanks For Birthday Pledges and Blessings
I extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who called on the anniversary of my 81st birthday to renew their good will. Grateful especially to the WRO and others for presents. It was a joyous meeting and a sad parting, with prayers to meet again when there is no parting. Mrs. Elia Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRO
Elia Bailey
Marital Notices of Local Couples and Clergy Union
The record lists Norman Spear 22 engineer Boston and Esther Moran 23 Elyria joined by Rev Wannmaker. Ernest Roger 238 farmer Pittsfield and Olive Worcester 18 Pittsfield also noted with Georgiana Barton 30 Ambherat and Lee Bancroft Osborne 21 Elyria plus Carl White 21 Elyria and Coral Barner 18 Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Spear
Boston
Esther Moran
Elyria
Carl White
Carpenter
Coral Barner
Lee Bancroft Osborne
Georgiana Marguerite Barton
Ambherat
Wannmaker
Ernest Roger
Farmer
Pittsfield
Olive Worcester
Elyria Board Seeks 15000 School Bonds at Spring Vote
The Elyria board of education Friday approved a proposal to issue 15 000 school bonds to voters at the spring election. If approved funds would finish the south building and fund other needed improvements as schools are crowded. JT Haskell administrator of the estate of James Crawford, late of Rochester, bound under 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Jaighe
Elyria
JT Haskell
James Crawford
Rochester
Birthday for Grandma Bailey After 82nd Celebration
Grandma Bailey celebrated her 82nd birthday at her home on Cleveland street with five of her children present. Horace of Dover and daughter Elizabeth Martin of Cleveland were absent due to illness and distance. The elderly host, recently weakened by a stroke, remains mentally clear and recalled her early life and faith. The article notes four years since her husband’s death after fifty eight years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Bailey
Cleveland Street
Bailey
Lorain Democrats nominate city officials and councilmen
The Lorain Democrat primary on a Wednesday evening produced nominations for Mayor F J King Solicitor Custer Snyder Auditor J J Mahony Treasurer F P Bins Board of Public Service M G Krebs H P Nielsen A Borgett President of Council A Grenlich Councilmen at large Herman Essig John Nuhn Philip Herman M D O'Brien Lb B Johansen Also an Elyria editorial criticized lake water storage plans, noting past opposition to storage while urging a clean water reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain Democrate
F J King
Custer Snyder
J J Mahony
F P Bins
Board of Public Service
M G Krebs
H P Nielsen
A Borgett
The
Elyria Democrat
Hlyria
Democrat
Roads in Elyria Draw Sharp Public Opinion
Residents rail at the condition of local roads with strong language, but share a common judgment that progress is slow and frustration grows as travel becomes more difficult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Government to Build Dredge for Lake Erie at Reduced Cost
Secretary of War Root announced the government will build a dredge for Lake Erie after private dredges failed to deliver efficient work. The $275,002 project will take about nineteen months, promising lower costs and faster navigation work. Also, James Burgman of Amherst was fined five dollars and costs for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Congress
Lake Erie
Great Lakes
Huns
James Burgman
Amherst
Come Birdie Come Missing Drops Hint
Fragmentary note mentions a playful line about a bird and cough drops as a playful miscue. No clear names or events to ground a fuller summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie
Oberlin Village Marshal Race Heats Up
In Oberlin a fight for village marshal pits E L Barge the Republican nominee against M Sherrill the Democrat. Sherrill nearly won two years ago and his backers claim he can prevail this year making him the first Democrat to hold the office in town history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
E L Barge
M Sherrill
Sherrill
Burge
Bear
Sherill
Wurst Buys Key Elyria Property on Washington Ave
Henry Wurst purchased the old croquet grounds along Washington avenue from Ely Realty Co. The deed extends from the Washington avenue bridge north to the jet line of Mrs. T L Nelson and back to the river with over 200 feet of avenue frontage. Wurst plans extensive improvements including high class modern dwellings enhancing Washington avenue and the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wurst
Elyria
Wurst
Ely Realty Co
Washington Avenue
Syrups and Alcohol Licensing Seen in Soda Water Trade
Vendors of soda syrups are warned that any alcohol content requires a government license. Two department officers conducted a quiet, independent probe in the area last week, with results not yet announced.
Fire destroys farm barn on Butternut Ridge
Fire swept through the Charles Jackson farm on Butternut Ridge Friday morning at 10 30 damaging a barn and sheds. In a nearby shed 28 pigs were released but ran back into the flames. seven died from burns. Neighbors saved most contents, hay and grain burned. Origin unknown. barn insured but value unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jackson
Butternut Ridge
Georgia Lee seeks divorce from Osrey Lee over cruelty
Georgia Lee files for divorce in Georgia on extreme cruelty and gross neglect. She seeks custody of three children aged 10, 6 and 53 years and an injunction to stop Osrey from interfering with access to the youngest child taken by Caray Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Lee
Osrey Lee
Caray Lee
Engineer John Fritz Injured On Lake Shore Fast Mail
Engineer John F Fritz of the Lake Shore fast mail train was fatally injured near Milbury nine miles from Toledo when a mail crane struck him as he leaned from the cab. Fireman GC Eaton halted the train. Fritz died later at Lakeside hospital in Cleveland. Fritz, a veteran Elyria engineer, was well known on the Lake Shore line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F Fritz
Lake Shore Railway
Elyria
Toledo
Milbury
Fritz
GC Eaton
Frita
Engineer sues B and OR BR for damages
M M Whitfield through attorney Chas R Sammers of Norwalk files suit against B and OR BR seeking 1990 dollars. Whitfield, an engineer employed by the railroad, alleges discharge without a fair trial due to improper road rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M M Whitfield
Chas, R Sammers
Norwalk
B and
ORBR
Rmal
Raymond Hancock and Lenn Swest Named in Avon Report
Raymond Hancock aged 23 and Lenn Swest aged 22 are residents of Avon. The brief notice identifies them as local farmers involved in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Hancock
Farmer Avon
Lenn Swest
Avon
Mail delivery rights extend off-route to mailbox on mail route
The general superintendent of free delivery rules that distance from a mail route is immaterial. If a person erects an approved mailbox on the route and meets service requirements, he is entitled to carrier delivery as if on the route, likely increasing carriers' workloads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Superintendent of
Free Delivery
Pay Day on Lake Shore Railroad Arrives at Elyria
Pay Day on Lake Shore Railroad arrived in Elyria at 10 o clock as the pay car reached the lake shore region. Saturday night is expected to be busy this week with crews and passengers awaiting payments and related operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Railroad
Elyria
Endly to Represent U S Delegates at Jerusalem Convention
Rev W O Endly now travelling in Europe will serve as delegate to the Sunday school convention in Jerusalem next month. The event begins April 8 and runs three days with eight hundred delegates from the United States expected. A large tent near Christ's crucifixion site will house the gathering. The year 1903 marks the 1870 anniversary of Christ's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W O Endly
Europe
Jerusalem
United States
Christ
Political turmoil in Elyria election clashes with editorials
A fragmented Elasm political scene features threats to independence and strong editorials against perceived corrupt interests. Voters confront an uneven mayoral race amid factions backing reform while the campaign hinges on media battle and public trust.
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Elyria Doctors
OMALL
Common Pleas Court
Boylan Bros
Probate Court
of Lorain
Ridgeville
John Aisinsfield Co
Specialty Ladies’ Outfitters
Euclid Ave
P.H. Moore
Lorain, Ohio
Garfield Savings Bank Co
All Drugg S
Hamlins Wizard Oil CO
Cuicaca
Desacrat
Republic
Hendhr
Reefy Carri
Reefy
Elasm
Repu Ehoose
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