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Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1903

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Prayerful Reflection on Father Walser Case Upset Lorain Parish

Rev J T Schaffeld defends Father Walser amid murder arrest rumors in Lorain. He argues doors and a window were vulnerable, bloodhounds misused, and an innocent priest bore guilt. He urges impartial inquiry, noting damage to church and reputation and thanking Elyria officials for fair treatment.

Father Rejohling Lorain Father Zink Zink Urs Angily Anid Father Walser Elyria Pather Walner Walesr Elyris

Clergymen Gather in Elyria for Fiftieth Conference Anniversary

The Cleveland conference of the Congregational church celebrates its fiftieth anniversary in Elyria next October with special services at the First Congregational church. Rev. WO Cadmus will serve as conference chairman.

Cleveland Conference of the Congregational Church Elyria First Congregational Church WO Cadmus Ia

Death of Avon resident William Rink in May service

William Rink long time Avon resident died at home of old age on May 8. Born in Cobheim Germany on June 8, 1828 he emigrated in 1853 and settled in Avon. Survived by three daughters Susan Warrick Cleveland Smith and M Rink and two sons Martin and William. Funeral held at St Marys Church Wednesday with Rev Vogt officiating.

William Rink Avon Coghein Germay Susan Warrick Cleveland Smith M Rink Martin William Rink

Blood hounds search Vermilion river for missing farmer

Ft Wayne blood hounds traced to the river as efforts continue to find George Lohr an aged farmer from Linwood Park who has been missing over a day. Dr Hickman joined the search and dogs repeatedly led to the same river location as draggers probe the water for a possible body. Lohr, about 65, leaves two sons.

Ft. Wayne Reichlin Vermilion George Lohr Linwood Park Lohr Dr. Hickman

Invention Offers $100000 For WirelessMessage Rights

A Ridgeville inventor, son of Mr Batcher, claims a wireless message system that cannot be intercepted except by the intended station. He reports receiving a $100,000 offer for her rights by eastern parties.

Batcher Ridgeville Castern

Rabies Outbreak Hits Medina County Animals and Residents

The Medina County rabies outbreak worsens with dogs cattle and several people affected. Farmer John Monosmith is hospitalized in Chicago for treatment after a bite on his property. The State Board of Health tests a cane shipped from Spencer in Columbus as hydrophobia cases rise weekly. A cat bite and other livestock incidents accompany the spread.

Spencer Medina County John Monosmith Welf-Co le Chicago State Board of Health Columbus Wea Eugene Lewis Monosmith Dr. Smith

Reward Offered in Mysterious May Night Slaying Case

Lorain County authorities post a 1090 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer of Miss Agatha Keichlin who died on May 1. Send tips to Sheriff O F Saliabury of Elyria Ohio. Central AA schedules a game against Lajoie at the fair grounds Saturday morning with free admission.

Miss Agatha Keichlin O F Saliabury Lorain County Elyria Ohio Central AA Lajoie Fair Grounds

Hauser and Kolman Wed In Elyria Home Ceremony

Albert Hauser of Elryia and Misa Augusta Kolman married Wednesday evening at the bride's mother home on the Elyria road. Rev. Svithe officiated. Ellen Raymond appointed guardian of minor Cora Ada Baum of Lorain under a $100 bond.

Albert Hauser Elryia Misa Augusta Kolman Elyria Road Rev Svithe Ellen Raymond Cora Ada Baum Lorain

Albany Home Telephone Company Opens Modern Exchange

Prosperoous W E Brooks and 1H Griswold, directors of the Albany Home Telephone Company, attend a Albany meeting this week in Albany North Carolina. The new exchange claims rapid growth from 500 to 2800 telephones, with a Kellogg switchboard for 7200 lines, central energy and lamp system, and four miles of underground conduit making Albany’s plant standout for a city of its size.

W E Brooks Rawaon Griswold Albany N.C Albany Home Telephone Campling Albany Daily Express New Exchange Home Telephone Company Bannary Kellogg

Lorain Plant Expands Stoves Manufacturing

The National Brove works plan adds Mansfield facilities to Lorain plant, moving equipment to Lorain soon. The expanded plant will double capacity and enable large scale stove production, with new machinery and equipment.

National Brove Works Lorain Mansfield

Charity Card Party for Elyria Hospital Benefit

The Charity Card Party to aid Elyria Hospital will be hosted Wednesday in May at the Elks Club. Promoted by the 96 Club organizers aim for a successful event. R O Schaefer of North Amherst shows a large specimen eggshell, claiming record size with an 8% inch circumference and other measurements around 9 inches.

Elyria Hospital Elks Club 96 Club R O Schaefer North Amherst

Missing 26 year old Harry Paine sought by Cleveland police

A letter to the Chief of Police asks police to locate Harry Paine, 26, 6 feet 4 inches, slim painter and union member, who disappeared May 2 1908. The writer describes Paine's appearance including light curly hair blue eyes and two missing upper front teeth and notes his distraught girlfriend fears harm or death if he is not found soon.

Harry Paine J. Gorman Wood St Cleveland Ohio

St Andrews church debt status and officers elected

At the annual St Andrew's Episcopal meeting the church declared it debt free. Officers for the coming year were elected: Senior Warden J Tasman, Junior Warden Geo Hummer, Wardens W Foster, Rockwood, Thomas, Foster, Smart, Miller, Davies. The clerk's salary was increased. Elyria and Coonsville Ice Co will not issue ice contracts due to a poor crop but will sell safe, pure ice at reasonable prices. contact numbers listed.

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church W J Tasman Geo Hummer F H Foster Rockwood Thomas C H Foster Geo Smart WS Miller Walter Davies P Walton Elyria and Coonville Ice Co Bell Red Rawson

Skeleton unearthed near Ruggles Beach linked to ancient battle

A well preserved Indian skeleton over six feet tall was found on land owned by Charles Ruggles near Ruggles Beach. Local history notes arrow heads and weapons in the area, suggesting an old battle site or burial ground. Ruggles plans further investigations hoping to locate relics.

Ruggles Beach Charlea Ruggles Ruggles

Bishop's beer sparks tax case in supreme court

The state auditor sues Bringle and Reading of Dayton over Bishop beer a beverage claiming less than two percent alcohol. Wellington towns vote local option opened sales of Bishop beer amid debates on taxation under the Dow law. The suit seeks to determine if the beverage is taxable as a liquor under state law.

Wellington Bishop Beer Aimit Desler Bishop’s Beer Dow Supreme Court Auditor of State Bringle and Reading Dayton

Lorain Public Service Board Grants Raises and Uniforms

The Lorain street department will see a 10 percent wage increase starting May 1 and uniform changes. All street workers must wear new uniforms including a white helmet blue overalls and jackets supplied by the city, with cemetery employees also to wear uniforms.

Board of Public Service of Lorain

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Floral Offerings

The children of Mr. Antone Kaiser thank friends for floral offerings and kindness. They also thank Mr. Wilkens the undertaker for many favors.

Antone Kaiser Mr. Wilkens

Common Pleas Court Sues For Medical Fees In Ohio Entry

Dr CEB Campbell sues Adam Hartman for 110 50 over medical services with Frits Rudin listed as attorney. The text then shifts through unrelated anecdotes on Ingersoll and Brooks, Babel height lore, language notes, and an old millinery rental notice at Mrs Wilder’s shop in Cleveland Street Elvcia Ohio.

Ceb Campbell Adam Hartman Frits Rudin

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Pany West Thelma Ie Papride Cing Business Tech Alia Ally Renova Nedies Co the Arcade Keman J. T. Schaffeld St Mary’s Church Ferdinand Walser Thomas Sou'ee Lorain, Otto Alon Agatha Keichlin Hauser-Koman Probate Telephone Company Elyria Capital Nature Elyria Police Marion Harland Common Common Pleas Court Ingersoll Phillips Brooke Phillips Brooks Bob” Ingersoll Boston Brooks Sol Babel St. Jerome Andress Cleveland Street Elvcia, O Poset Wurst Block C. J. Wurst & Company Broad Street
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