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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1903

Page

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Release of Rev Walser from Custody Follows Hearing

Rev. Ferdinand Walser, accused of murdering Agatha Brichlin, was brought to Lorain for a hearing before Mayor Wing. Prosecutors urged continued custody, but the mayor discharged Walser after testimony, while observers urged further investigation to find the real culprit.

Ferdinand Walser Agatha Brichlin Lorain Wing Bote. Johnson Stroup Sus “Wieton Walser Atul Ning Orientis Aeree Father Walser

West Side Water Spill Causes Burns Injuries

Mrs J HE Bead of Huron Street accidentally upset a container of water while moving it, burning her feet and legs. Neighbor Ralph Beal was heated by the scalding water but suffered only minor burns. Dr Anderson attended the cases.

Huron Street Ralph Beal Anderson

Bridge Construction Starts Within Ten Days

The board of public service announced this morning that work on the Wagey Avenue Bridge will commence within ten days. The board inspected the site Tuesday afternoon and decided to rush the construction.

Board of Public Servite Wagey Avenue Bridge

Bert Green Married in Lorain Union

Bert Grean and Miss Eva Morgan formerly of Elyria were married Sunday at the Mirst M. Bochurch parsonage on Bank Street at 11 o'clock with Rev. Dawson officiating. The couple, well known locally, will reside with the groom's parents on Lat Erie Avenue. Ruby Prith and Walter Hiller were attendants.

Bert Grean Mise Eva Morgan Elyria Lorain Mr. Grean Central Labor Cutan Mirst M. Bochurch Bank Streep Dawson Ruby Prith Walter Hiller Mr. Gireen Erie Avenue Lorari Fler

Robbery and disorderly conduct in broad street incident

On Tuesday night a person went to Joseph Gordon's store on West Broad Street and stole candy. The offender admitted larceny and disorderly conduct and was fined twenty five dollars on each charge.

Joseph Gordon West Broad Street

Married Fortin and Zimmer Unite in St Marys Church

Misa Mary Zimmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Zimmer of West Seventh Street and George W Fortin of Cleveland were married Tuesday at St Marys Church by Rev Father Schield. Miss Ligaie A Zimmer sister of the bride served as bridesmaid and Mr Win Wilson of Cleveland was best man. A reception followed at the bride’s home this evening. The couple will reside in Cleveland where Fortin is employed at Standard Tool company.

Misa Mary Zimmer Joseph Zimmer West Seventh Strea George W. Fortin Cleveland St Mary's Wlyrin Mro Fortin Standard Tool Company

Fifth annual JS club open meeting at Cushing home

The JS club hosted its fifth annual open meeting at the Cushing home on Tuesday evening with ten euchre tables. Prizes were awarded to Miss Kinnear Miss Boweo Mr T B Miller and Mr A Ki Douglas.

JS Club O. H. Cushing Charles Braman Cushing Kinnear Boweo

Injured Walter Brown at Steel Plant in South Lorain

Walter Brown, a worker in the bottom house at a South Lorain steel plant, sustained a crushing arm injury when a crane pinion fell on his arm. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital where doctors hope to save his hand. Brown is well known in the city and has many friends.

Walter Brown South Lorain St. Joseph's Hospital Walter

Buying Horses for Thompson and Partners in Ohio and Kansas

Report describes Thompson and partner purchasing land in Chicago area, touring Weet View and Whitehausen for horse prospects, noting higher prices there. They returned to Chicago to complete orders and discuss wheat harvest prospects amid shortages. Claude Simomus and son arrested for cruel treatment of a horse. witnesses testify outrage. Justice Lemt fines $5 plus costs.

Phompson F S Weet View Ohio Witehausen Kan Chicago Kreas Thompson Beaver Claude Simouius Win

Brass Works Building Sold in City Sale to Walter Woe

A historic brass works building in the city was sold Monday to Walter Woe and W. Pierce. The firm will tear the structure down. The plant long stood as a major industry, employing nearly 900 workers before its sale to Aros Steck of Pittsburgh for $60,000.

Walter Woe

Probate court appoints administrators for multiple estates

Probate Court D A Gillman appoints administrator for the estate of Calvin Buck of Carlisle under $100 bond. Helle la Bare is named administratrix for Chow an Barr of Lorain under $100 bond. D A Gillmore is appointed administrator for Wim Allis of Carlisle and Daniel Gilloway of Ridgeville and Wright Bramley of Ridgeville each under $100 bond.

D. A. Gillman Calvin Buck Carlisle Bind Helle la Bare Chowan Barr Lorain D. A Gillmore Lines Wim Allis Daniel Gilloway Ridgeville Wright Bramley

Flag Presentation At Oberlin Public Meeting

At a Monday afternoon gathering in Oberlin the Woman's Relief Corps presented a flag measuring ten by twenty four feet to the village. Mrs. M H Avery delivered the presentation speech with Mayor Fauver replying for the citizens. Professor G Wright spoke as the flag was raised while school children sang and Henry Lincoln post fired several salutes.

Oberlin Woman's Relief Corps M. H. Avery Fauver G. #. Wright Henry Lincoln

Marriage License List From Elyria Area

A fragmentary list shows marriage licenses issued to individuals from Elyria and nearby towns. Names include Albert Hauser and August Kollian along with George Willford Fortin and Mary Elizabeth Zimmer, among others, with occupations and hometowns referenced.

Albert Hauser Filyria August Kollian North’ Amherst George Willford Fortin Cleveland Mary Elizabeth Zimmer Elyria Frank Hoss Narryman North Amherst Gusta Kringle Donestie

Keeping Time with a Circus

A historical note details how circuses run by instinct and routine, with performers ordered by music and cues. The Waltlice Show in Alyria on May 15 is praised for precise timing and presentation under the troupe’s leadership, led by director Chas Axvenney.

Efrens Alyria Beliday Fosec Trian Department Chas Axvenney

Congressman Burton Eyes River Help to Fremont Port

Deeper committee on river and harbor funds urged to drop San dusky river to Fremont to aid navigation says Mayor Dan UC Kingman aboard the government steamer Visitor. Belle LaBarr sues C L and W and B and O for 10000 damages over Charles LaBarr death. Thatcher represents the plaintiff. Rominski awarded 341 against Andrew Robinson for work and materials, appealed. Jury impaneled in Leibling vs Cleveland Electric Ry Co seeking 2500 for alleged fraudulent arrest.

Burton River and Harbor Committee Sandusky Fremont Dan UC. Kingman Secretary of War Belle LaBarr Charles LaBarr Charles LaBuarr Charles A. Thatcher Plnistiff J.T. Rominski Andrew Robinson Court of Justice Hall Court of Common Pleas Frank Leibling Cleveland Electric Ry. Co Leibling

State Agriculture Board Reports April Wheat Outlook

The April statement from the state board of agriculture projects an average wheat crop of about one percent higher than last year. Winter barley and rye are in fairly good condition. Pastures and livestock are in fair shape after a mild winter. Some localities report bay cholera. Widespread heavy rain delays plowing of corn and oat land, with an estimated 120000 acre deficit in oats.

State Board of Agriculture Ines Thas

Moving Picture Night At School House Lags In Attendance

Lake Avenue North reports a school house moving picture night last Friday evening was well received but not as well attended as it should have been. Miss A Kriel of Bryan Ohio and Mr M Shegrist of Paterson New spent Sunday with the Misses Selinke. Mr and Mrs Worthen also Mrs Johnson spent Sunday at Lake Breeze. Mrs Webb and daughters from Cleveland spent Friday with Mrs J Cook. Mrs Dawney is sick Grandma Standen visits her son Mr Standen. Mrs Barehard spent more time with Mrs Collnrus. Miss Firestone closed a successful term of school. The afternoon was spent very enjoyably for all present.

A Kriel Bryan Ohio M Shegrist Paterson New Selinke LaGrange and M Worthen Johnson Lake Breeze Webb Parseh Borne Cleveland

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