Nine Tramps Arrested After Lockup in City
Police found a group of nine hobos at John Schaible's bar and brought them to the lockup. They pleaded guilty to entering a building to sleep without permission and were committed due to insufficient funds for fines. Ellsworth faced an additional robbery charge from a Lorain boy. Ellsworth denied the claim and the case was continued. Ellsworth had just been released from the chain gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanks and Whitney
John Schaible
Hobos
Ellaworth
Baltimore
J. Melan
Philadelphia
Frank Moran
John Mears
Lorain
Thos. Waldron
Cleveland
Frank Jones
Toledo
Chas. Henderson
Hanos
Ellsworth
Joe Jacobs
Berea
Acrobatic Comedy Ends Run After Frosty Night Performance
The Roger Bros. presented Next Door a lively acrobatic comedy with no plot but strong stunts. Archie and Irvan Royer led acts with Ollie Joy and Ethel Clayton, while Sherman the contortionist drew big taps. The show closed after a stormy box office night as the manager vanished with receipts and unpaid salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Roger Bros
Bella
Webber & Fields
Archie
Irvan Royer
Ollie Joy
Ethel Clayton
Leigh Sisters
Sherman
Tooney
New York
May Day Dance Honors Local Young Men's Club
An honorary May Day dance for Elyria Young Men's Dancing club was hosted at Elyria block hall on Friday evening. About 150 attended, with guests from Detroit Sandusky Pittsburg Wellington Oberlin and Cleveland. Johnson's orchestra provided music as the season closed with elegant decorations and a festive closing event. The article also notes Elyria lawyers N L Johnson Ben W Jolson and Fritz Rudin forming a law partnership in Cheapside offering extensive local practice.
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Elyria Block Hall
Johnson
Cleveland
Ned Warner
Detroit
Tom Hicks
Mies Stella Krupp
Sandusky
James Cook
Pittsburg
Bert Thornburg
Elyria
Foraker Responds to Baker on Lobbying and Clarks Bill
Senator Foraker issues an open letter denying Baker's charges of professional lobbying and blaming him for defeating the Clark bill. He argues the bill might have harmed Republicans, questions private wire influence, and defends free opinion while condemning threats and personal attacks. He rejects the preacher in politics framing and criticizes overreach by moral reform advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Foraker
Rev
P. A. Baker
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
Baker
Foraker
Obu
Gloomy Wheat Prospects Across Ohio State Report
The state board of agriculture reports a bleak wheat outlook with many seed returns unlikely and thousands of acres plowed for other uses. Estimated statewide yield 16 to 18 million bushels, the lowest since 1896, while oats area rises by 86 000 acres and clover runs 90 percent of normal. Hessian fly and winter freezes caused widespread damage across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Ohio
Police Court Arrest of Davison in Coonville
Police report Frank Davison a colored man arrested in Coonville Tuesday by Officers Bra man and Frank Peters after a heated struggle during a nightlong chase. Davison escaped from a previous theft arrest last August and hid in Sam May sfield's house. Mayfield found Davison's gun in the closet and Davison was bound for the chain gang to finish his original sentence. Mayor Reefy enforces the sentence as read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davison
Coonville
Bra‘man
Frank Peters
Davison
Tila Sam Maysfield
Mayfield
Reefy
Smallpox Meeting Resolves Cemetery and Paving Issues
A joint city council and township trustees meeting in May addressed cemetery ground needs, paying Dr Hart for fifty days and reviewing bills from the smallpox epidemic. The council approved projects on West Broad Street paving, Merchants Alley, and road macadamizing while arranging committees to inspect cemetery finances and ground acquisition.
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Hart
Smith
W. C. LeMaster
W.H. Park
J. J. Howlett
Opera House
Langton
W.A. Braman
Boynton
Lerach
Prof. Reely
Board of Health
Council
Trustees
Dr. Hart
Langton and Disbro
Reely
Stevens
West Broad Street
George H. Ely
Corporation
Infirmary
Grundy
Elyria Notices and Social News Roundup
Local residents and visitors are listed in a dense social column noting travel, illness, marriages, and events. Entries include Daniel Bagi of Lake Avenue, J. Wark of Valparaiso in town, Treva Couch visiting Miss Nell Johnson, James Cook in town, and other their guests and engagements across Elyria, Lorain, and nearby towns. Wedding of Dr. Wm Hubbell and Miss Louie Irena Dealing, and Geo Daniele able to be out after illness are included along with various trips, job changes, and social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Bagi
Lake Avenue
Michigan
J. ¥. Wark
Valparaiso
Ind
Treva Couch
Wellington
Nell Johnson
James Cook
Pittsburg
Fred Miller
Jas. BH. Nutt
Youngstown
Howard Swartz
Fostoria
J. W. Sampnell
Migo Rath Kingsley
Lulu Luther
George Daniele
rheu_m Mallam
Minnie Hammer
Lorain
F. J. Leech
Arthur Walter
Detroit
Ethel Kelble
Baumhart
John McCollam
Roy
Elmer Warner
Seventh Street
Brownhelm
John Howlett
Xenia Mon
E.G. Johnson
Br. T. Mudge
Tiffin
C. C. Trembley
John McCollum
Western Gas Construction Co
Fort Wayne
Chas. Senfert
Edna
Washington
Leonard G. Hamilton
W. H. Rath
Bellevue
Wm. Hubbell
Louie Irena Dealing
Medina
G. H. Kile
East Avenue
Adaline Miller
West Avenue
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
New York City
Lula Luther
Ruth Kingsley
Mary Fisher
Max Straus
Clayton Straus
Green Springs
D. W. Hind
Coldwater
Kansas
Hind
Elyria
John C. Green
Brookville
Sadie Wolcott
South Lorain
Camden
Jd. W. Vogelsong
Jane R
James M. Brown
Findlay
L. E. Hopkins
Carliate
Razor Fight At East Broad Street Saloon Leads to Arrest
John Rafferty was arrested by Marshal Krohn and special policeman Dan Brson after a fight at George Emory's saloon on East Broad Street. Rafferty slashed Louis Davidson with a razor, cutting his left side and injuring his coat. Davidson, a large 200 pound colored man, required nine stitches. Rafferty claimed self defense, pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct, and was fined 26 dollars plus costs with workhouse detention until paid. Davidson also arraigned, pleaded guilty, fined 10 dollars plus costs.
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John Rafferty
Marshal Krohn
Dan Brson
George Emory
East Broad Street
Rafferty
Louis Davidson
Davidson
George Rmery
Davidgon
Dr. Cushing
Davidaon
Ae Davidaon
Costa
Put-in-Bay Opens Season with Early Season Gaity
Put-in-Bay begins its spring return as the Middle Bass clubhouse opens for the season and a few excursionists arrive. Painters work on Hotel Victory as the island ramps up for the full season amid ongoing preparations.
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Put-in-Bay
Middle Bass
Hotel Victory
Local Electric Road Manager Visits Town
Mr. Wm. Aikens of New Philadelphia visited friends in town Sunday. He currently serves as manager of the electric road operating between New Philadelphia and Urichsville.
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Wm. Aikens
New Philadelphia
Aikens
Urichsville
Wedding of Alva Smith and Etta Flickinger in Elyria
Alva Smith son of General Passenger Agent A J Smith of the Lake Shore married Etta Flickinger in Elyria at the bride’s sister home. The couple traveled in Smith’s private car to Cincinnati for a three day stay at the Grand hotel amid playful family pranks.
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Alva Smith
A. J. Smith
Lake Shore
Etta Flickinger
Elyria
E. S. Demiller
Smith
Ollie” Smith
Cleveland
Case School
Case
Cream
Cinccionati
Grand Hotel
Ling
Union
Columbus
Goodby
Cincinnati
Plucky Justice of the Peace Settles After Altercation
A Justice of the Peace and A E Lawrence presided over a case where Frank Eschtruth secured an attachment against J Koogan for debt. Koogan, found at Lake Shore station, struck Eschtruth behind the ear, was arrested, fined two dollars plus costs, and later apologized. The men settled their business dispute at once.
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A. E. Lawrence
Frank Eschtruth
Justice Lord's Court
J. Koogan
Johnstown
Koogan
Eschtruth
Lake Shore
Justice Lord
Keogan
Thia
Lord
Justice Lawrence
Keegan
Keogani
Norwalk district politics swirl around Kerr and Johnson
In the Norwalk district a political contest centers on Kerr and his potential influence with delegates and the possible nomination of Johnson. Observers note Kerr’s continued strength in Rain County and debate whether he will support or hinder Johnson’s candidacy as the congressional convention nears, with May 17 set for the Norwalk gathering.
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McElroy
Knox County
Norwalk
Kerr
Johnson
Knox
Wellington
Fourteenth District
Richland County
Morrow
New London Record
Phe Merkides
Theorrow
Merrow County
Shinn
Ashland
Johnason
Nox
Johns
Loram
Mity
Coun
Rain County
At County
Knoxlepanty
Mayan Kerr
Kory
Splendid farm for sale near Butternut Ridge Island road
For sale is a farm totaling 75 acres with a house, barn and outbuildings. It includes 22 acres of rice meadow and a variety of fruit trees. Located one half mile south of Butternut Ridge on the Island road. Florida and W Spafford advertise the property.
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Butternut Ridge
W. Spafford
Elyria Parcel Offers New Homes At Low Prices
Eight new houses were built last season with plans for twice as many this season. The Daisy Field Allotment is advertised as the best in Elyria with many improvements planned in the spring. Inquiries directed to Blaine Bros and Obitts at 24 East Broad Street.
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Elyria
Blaine Bros & Obitts
Enat Broad Street
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