Incomplete Fire Block Sheds Light on Shoe Stock Loss
A fragment reports a fire affecting a shoe stock worth about 12500 to 1500. It notes water damage and an insurance inquiry. Further details are unclear from the damaged text.
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1901
Page
1
Social gathering and visits mark midweek in Columbus
Williams hosted guests at a Wednesday event in Columbus with W Ingersoll and others from Norwalk and Spencer. The evening included cake, social mixing, and discussion of current events with a China topic paper by Mrs Cahoon and notes on literature by Edith Metcalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kold
Williams
Columbus
W. Ingersoll
Bridwin
Priday
Oberlin
Post Office Burglaries Shock Oberlin with Dynamite Raid
A sensational OBJ burglary in Oberlin shows masked intruders blowing open the post office vault with dynamite after prying a north window. Janitor Randolph was bound gagged and chloroformed as robbers searched the office for money, leaving stamps untouched. Postoffice inspector and experts later confirmed the safe contents intact except for a missing gold ring. The crime mirrors a spate of past local robberies, with authorities noting weak night security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Registered Letter Department
John D. Randolph
Frsne
Hyria
W. H. Strange
Dons Potera
Simus oOne
Qiyens
Shel
Randolph
Ional Talent
Geingt
Cherlin
Citizens’ National Bank
Obsrlin Banking Company
Little Giant of Methodism Charms Elyria Audience
Dr. Bristol, billed as the “Little Giant of Methodism,” delivered a nearly two hour lecture on brains. He argued size does not equal intellect, urged better education for youth and teachers, and praised public schools as essential for most minds. This ninth lecture in the series drew widespread attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Bristol
Lincoln
Jefferson
Sherman
Attempted break in at Topliff and Ely office
A window was smashed Friday night at the Topliff and Ely office in an attempted burglary. The intruder appeared to seek valuables but reportedly left with only a pair of scissors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topliff & Ely
County Kennels Seek Bloodhounds For Crime Tracking
The Knox county commissioners consider buying two bloodhounds offered by ex-superintendent W E Sefton of Mansfield reformatory. Citizens favor obtaining a kennel to help track criminals. The idea has grown after discussions in Medina and following the Seville bank robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Sefton
State Reformatory
Mansfield
Knox County
Reformatory
Medina
Seville
Burglars Crack Big Four Depot Safe In Grafton
A Friday night break in at the Big Four depot in Grafton used a sledge to force the safe and nitro charges to blow the door. Agent J J Diatz had previously moved 3200 dollars the evening before. only a few dollars remained found inside with no clues to the robbers identity or whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
J. J. Diatz
New Officer Duties for Township Ditch Supervisors
The office, created by law, assigns the ditch supervisor only cleaning duties for the township. He cannot construct, widen, or alter ditches and acts mainly as an inspector. Compensation is $1.60 per day for actual time employed.
Pleasant Surprise Marks 21st Birthday at Elyria College
More than forty students and teachers from Elyria Business College surprised Mr. A Balcomb at his North Ridgeville home with a party after tea. Principal of the shorthand department, Balcomb received a Waterman fountain pen and a revolving office chair from J F Burke as tokens of appreciation. Music by G Brandt and J Miller accompanied refreshments as the group returned home by the midnight car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Business College
A. Balcomb
North Ridgeville
Balcomb
J. F. Burke
Messrs
G. Brandt
BH. J. Miller
Fraudulent Tree Sales Claim Denied by Ohio Experiment Station
The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station warns that C. H. Bennet is falsely claiming he sells fruit trees in Richland County and that he has sold trees to the Wooster station for 150 or more. The station states it does not buy or sell nursery stock and urges prosecuting any person making such misrepresentations to obtain money under false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Experiment Station
Richland County
C. H. Bennet
Ohio Experiment Farm
Wooster Trees
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Florence Hecock Passes After Ill Health Locally
Miss Florence Hecock died after a week of suffering at her home on Lodi Street following years of ill health. She leaves a loving family including her father and a mother, two brothers, and two sisters. Charles E. Thorn, director, noted the passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Hecock
Lodi Street
McDonald Seeks New Plant Site With Water Supply Hurdle
Mr McDonald, owner of the burning Baning factory, seeks a permanent location with water access for a large new plant. He prefers the east side near Williams street but will consider options if water can be extended to the site. He plans a 90 by 140 foot main building and argues water infrastructure would benefit other residents as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GO. McDonifta
Banning
Wihout
Yano
Donald
Mofonalt
Pgit
Williama
Biem
Haut
McDonalds
Bith Sehe
Agrie
East River
Clark Streets
Williams Street
McDonald
Lakeside Railway Incorporation Urges Northern Ohio Access
Port Clinton dispatch reports the Lakeside, Napoleon and Western Electric Railway incorporated with 300000 capital. It will run from Marblehead in Ottawa county through Lakeside Picolo Port Clinton Fremont to Bryan and possibly Montpelier Indiana. Construction to start first week in April with G H Brown of Fort Wayne among principal incorporators. If built it will link northern Ohio summer resorts and attract frequent Lima excursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Clinton
Lakeside
Lakeside, Napoleon & Western Electric Railway
Ottawa County
Marblehead
Picolo
Fremont
Bryan
Montpelier
Ind
G. H. Brown
Ft. Wayne
Ohio
Lima
Real Estate Transfers In Ridgeville and Elyria Areas
A series of transfers involving Ridgeville and Elyria properties includes Mary P Fortune conveying 94 100 acres in north part of lot 16 Ridgeville to William H and Jennie Buck for 1400. Adelaide Lafrinier to William H and Jennie Buck 89 10 acres in northeast part of lot 16 Ridgeville for 250. Virtue A Newman to Adelaide Lafrinier 212 100 acres in northwest part of lot 16 Ridgeville for 250. Annis D Everard to Hittie KE Mc Cloy lot 9 Thomas Biggs second subdivision Elyria for 2700. Elizabeth Crapo heiress of Peter Gariss to John R and Hamuia OC Hanley 40 p 100 acres in lot 17 tract 16 Brighton for 1700. P and Margaret ONeill to J J Mahoney lot 44 Stangs addition to Lorain for 176. William E Avery et al to Cleveland Elyria Western Railway Company 8 100 acres in Pittsfield for 25. W E Avery et al to C B and W Ry Co 2 acres in Pittsfield for 575. J C and Anna M Barclay to O H Heighton lot 10 Heightons addition to Elyria for 1000. A H and Mary Babcock to A H Babcock Jr lot 51 in Devonian Mineral Springs addition to Lorain for 1. Albert Webster of Lorain was in Elyria on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary P. Fortune
William H
Jennie N. Buck
Ridgeville
Adelaide C. Lafrinier
Jennie Buck
Ridgevville
Virtue A. Newman
Annis D. Everard
Hittie KE. McCloy
Thomas Biggs
Elyria
Elizabet Crapo
Peter Gariss
John R
Hamuia OC
Hanley
Brighton
Margaret O'Neill
J. J. Mahoney
Stang
Lorain
William E. Avery
Cleveland, Elyria Western Railway Company
Pittsfield
Indiana crank runs grocery with strict saloon and tobacco ban
A Sheldonite man in Indiana operates a grocery with plans to imitate Christ in conduct. He refuses tobacco and liquor products, will not deliver goods, marks items at cost with a small fixed margin, declines insurance, and bars profanity in his store. He claims moral reasons and reports a large trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Christ
Elyria Mourns EB C Griswold a Respected Citizen
Elyria shaker and lifelong resident EB C Griswold died Friday at 10 AM after heart trouble. He was a former book dealer, college trustee, and Lakeside Resort director, active in First M E church and Republican politics. survived by his wife and three children with two prior children deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
EB. C. Griswold
Middle Avenue
Myris
Wes- Yiniversity
Wyoming Seminary
Kingston
People’s
Hudson River
Methodist Book Concern
New York Cty
Boren College
Hiis
M. E. General Conference
Baltimore
M. E. Church
Jims
W, JS Griswold
F. Day
Ellen Smith
Ohile
Still They Come Divorce Suit Seeks Custody and Property
J Winstone of Lorain files for divorce from Alice Winstone through attorney W L Hughes. He seeks custody of a minor child and removal of his property from the defendant, alleging desertion, repeated reconciliation, gross neglect of duty, and adultery. Burglars loot York station postoffice and Wiedel general store taking stamps money and valuables worth about 1000. Jacob Murbach suffers an inflammatory rheumatism attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Winstone
Lorain
W. L. Hughes
Alice Winstone
Chris
Wiedel
York Station
Clyde
Jacob Murbach
Meister awarded five thousand in Lorain steel damage suit
The Lorain Steel Co. faces a $5,000 verdict for plaintiff Meister after a Tuesday afternoon trial. Meister was injured in a pit when a heavy rock rolled off workers above, crushing and costing him a limb. Attorneys Webber Johnson for plaintiff and Kline for defense presented legal and negligence arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meister
Lorain Steel Company
Ora
Rolla
Myr. Meister
A. R. Webber
E. G. Johnson
Virgil P. Kline
G. M. Skifes
Damages Sought In C L W Grade Change Case
William Ross of Elyria township sues L W railroad for 2950 damages claiming crop loss and property harm from altered tracks that bypassed an eastern farm portion and ruined a crossing. He also seeks restoration of a good crossing and two thousand five hundred dollars for property damages. Also obituary notes Henry Arman died after a long illness born Lorain 1854.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ross
Elyria Township
Railroad Company
Henry Arman
Lorain
Lake Erie
Jigs
Sheffield
Lake Avenue
Sarah Quirk
Tripp Tripped By Elyria Police Court Fine
Oberlin resident Fred Tripp fell afoul of Elyria police after a Thursday trip and Friday morning fine of five dollars plus costs for intoxication. Tripp’s legal trouble spared him a trip to the workhouse. F B McQueen named executor of Henry T Strickler’s Amherst estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tripp
Oberlin
Elyria
Reefy
Tripp
F. B. McQueen
Henry T. Strickler
Inte
Amherst
Old Bridge Found on Vernoff River Bank Near Fredericktown
The remains of an ancient bridge were located embedded in the banking along the Vernoff river near Fredericktown in Richland county. Residents doubt any bridge existed here, but locals speculate General William Henry Harrison built it during his expedition west of the Alleghenies and on the line of his old military road for artillery transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericktown
Richland Country
Wm. Henry Harrison
Alleghenies
Moore Road injunction suit is dismissed
John W. Moore filed an injunction against opening Moore road from the new lake road to Lake Erie. Avon residents wanted access, officials had begun work a year earlier, Moore died, and the estate's executors dropped the case. Sheriff found workers awaiting the rock blast that would now be halted by the dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Moore
T. ©. Burlingame
Moore Road
New Lake Road
Lake Erie
Avon
Moore
Cavalryman Swindle Ends With Plain Sparrow Reveal
A young man in cavalry uniform pretends to offer a rare colored captive to a victim in New York. He pockets $2 after the victim buys the bird, which later baths to reveal an ordinary English sparrow. Police hunt the swindler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hev
N.yictim
Smallpox tour finds limited new cases in township
Trustee Langton and Dr Hart visited the smallpox district north of town finding no new West side cases. Powleys cured and to be released Monday. Ri school to reopen Monday. East side reports four new McAllister family cases, all children, with vaccinated but ineffective virus. One older child recovered. family quarantined and others revaccinated. School on West side to reopen only after danger passes. both sides to be fumigated for the April election of a school director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langton
Hart
Powleys
James McAllister
McAllister
Bowling Green Board Chooses New Principal Swingle From Millersburg
The Bowling Green school board selected Professor J M Swingle from Millersburg as principal among sixteen applicants. He is described as 6 feet 4 inches tall and notably strong. He began duties today after Professor Foster resigned following multiple assaults by pupils and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
M. Swingle
Millersburg
Foster
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N. Firestone
Wildman
Norwalk
Mers
Erlin
East Side
Laa
Nfeil
Cleveland
Ater Callaghan
Dr. Bristol
UATE
Big Four
Director of
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Charles E. Thorn
The
Lake Resort
Albert Webster
Common Pleas Court
L&w
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Lake Avon
Ely
Ria Township
Elks’ Show
Excelsior Club
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