Current Events in the County Update
Willie Outts injures his leg attempting to jump a freight train. Dr. Snyder attended him. Wolcott and Kelner visit Clave land on business and shopping. Local residents move, visit, or host guests. LaGrange experiences heavy rain and lowland flooding. Some farmers plant corn. Rev. Hart preaches at Baptist church. Mrs. Chames Fuller and daughter from Cleveland visit. Property transactions noted. Memorial Day and Decoration Day events announced. George Wilcox and family visit Oberlin. piano recital held at Frat Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Outts
Arbour
Dr. Snyder
Mike Fern Wolcott
Claveland
Charles Kelner
Baptist Church
Chames Fuller
Cleveland
C. C. Manville
W. H. Gott
Mary Manville
Hart
Clark Chamberlin
Town Hall
George St. Clair Wilcox
George Wilcox
Oberlin
Leslie Gott
Flora Brinsimade
Howard D. McFadden
Edward Hubbard
Will
Fred Hubbard
Elyria
George
Flora Brinamade
C. Kelner
Benedict
Wellington
C Kelner
Local items and social notices from Elyria period page
Belden Heath of Elyria visits Heaths. Miss Vera Bannister of Youngstown vacationing with parents. William Cleverdon improving his residence with paint. Mrs A Sharper entertained company. Nesbett family Sunday at E Kilipp. Wind storm south of Liverpool wrecks Catholic church and damages school and sheds. Law family visit with Mole family. Rally day May 28 invited all. Edward Tulk to perform as singer. Junior class banquet honors seniors with mock wedding. Wedding scene features Endicott and Craftaburg families. Cast list for dramatic presentation with Endicott and Craftaburg families. Out of town guests from Cleveland and others visit Elyria. Frank Showalter ill with quinine. Maw Shriver to entertain at M E church May 2 and 3. Jago hosts guests over Sunday. Elyria High baseball notes Grafton game. Salvation Army services in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Heath
Elyria
Heath
Vera Bannister
Youngstown
William Cleverdon
A. Sharper
Hoondey
B.T. Nesbett
E. Kilipp
Liverpool
Nee
Law
Carl
C. Moleand
Katherine Endicott
Charlotte Kelly
Henry Craftaburg
Jasper Gee
Endicott
Edna Rimmerman
John Ednicott
Morrin Nesbitt
Willian
Craftaman
Fred Sheldon
Willem Craftsman
Mies Farmer
Krooma
Joshaway Reynolds
Cellon Spitger
Clara Monroe
Marlon South Barrow
Mra Weinle
Medames Clement, Trenchard
Weinle
Mra Hiscox
Frank Showalter
Quinney
Frank Richard
Chatham
Spiizers
Mies Maw Shriver
M Echurch
Ladies Aid Society
Admianion
Mrn Jago
Elyria High School
Grafton High
Grafton
Botl Leama
Salvation Army of Cleveland
Jtown
Insanity Inmates Targeted For Lima State Hospital
May 11 The state board of charities seeks to make the Lima state hospital the recipient of all criminally insane inmates including homicidal and those in personal crisis. A bill will be drafted for introduction in the next legislature to transfer inmates from other state hospitals to the Lima Institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Atate Board of Charities
Tima
Lima
Lake breeze and social notes from Lorain area
Sunday visits across Lorain County are catalogued with names including Karl Constable and George Fox at Bartley Fox plus Florence and Mollie Moore returning to Cleveland duties. Local transit roles shift as Warren Uregg becomes trainmaster at Beach Park and Mason and Moody take charge of services between Cleveland, Lorain, and Sandusky Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Constable
George Fox
Bartley Fox
Fred Miller
the Breakers
Cleveland
C. Stiward
Horace Moore
Elyria
Warren Uregg
Hine
Beach Park
Mason
Sandusky Limited
Moody
Lorain
Ikey
Carlisle News Highlights At A Glance
Miss Fila Broughton visited Cleveland to see her brother. Mr and Mrs W C Allen called on old friends Thursday. Dr Aeefy near recovery after illness. An oratorical contest at the Metharch Friday night with lively poems and violin pieces. judges Mr and Mrs Johnson and Mr C Metcalf awarded prizes to Miss Marlett Miss Coon and J Johnson. Mrs Joan Lantaberry visited her daughter in Midvale Tuscarawas Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fila Broughton
Cleveland
W C Allen
Aeefy
the Metharch
Gove
Joan Lantaberry
Midvale Tuscarawas Co
Sam Huston Jo Speaks On Road Improvement
State Highway Commissioner Sam Huston will deliver an address Thursday night at the court house to a large audience. Huston is a recognized roads authority and aims to enlist all possible state aid for better roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam , Huston
Huston Ia
Milk War Lowers Prices in North Amherat
Amid a milk market clash in North Amherat residents now buy milk at about three cents per quart. A former milk dealer quit then returned, triggering price cuts by rivals and prompting locals to favor milk over water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Amherat
Ibis
Moving Pictures Delight Elg vis Theatre Audience
Lyman H. Hows presents moving pictures at the Elg vis Theatre Tuesday night. Scenes include foreign travel, humorous and pathetic daily life, the inaugural parade and Roosevelt ceremony outside the capitol, the Mukden battle, Kentucky moonshiners and revenue officers under a burning sun, plus a motor boat race. Dozens of subjects were displayed, all excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman H. Hows
Elg‘vis
Roosevelt
Capitol
Mukden
Kentucky
Sarford Elected Chairman of County Republican Committee
A. L. Garford was elected chair of Lorain County Republican executive committees Saturday night with E. C. Branson named vice chairman and J. C. Crisp elected treasurer. The secretary position was not filled. The group discussed state party issues but made no campaign plans. May 29 next meeting. Charlies Harnhart and Hert Eblin were jailed for fourteen months each for theft, a diamond ring and a gold watch respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Garford
Lorain County
E. C. Branson
J. C. Crisp
Charlies Harnhart
Hert Eblin
Frank Salisbury
Earnhart Goss
Eblin
Oberlin Seminary Baccalaureate Address Delivered
President King delivered the baccalaureate sermon at Oberlin Seminary, stressing the ministry as the highest calling. The practical discourse urged graduates to face personal perils with virile, heroic qualities and to dedicate themselves to solving ministry challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
King
Calaureate
Theological Seminary
Boy Crying in County Jail After Probate Hearing
The twelve year old son of John Drobeck was bound over to probate court by Mayor Folger after a testing paint incident involving Hubert Day's attire. The elder Drobeck was fined for receiving the property and the boy cried all night in the county jail, saying he did not mean to do wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Droveck
Folger
Hubert Day
Drobeck
Judge Tilden of Cleveland on Bench in Elyria
Judge Duane Tilden of Cleveland, a respected jurist from Cuyahoga County, arrived in Elyria Wednesday to preside over matters before Judge Washburn. No cases were heard. a trial involving Sherman of Lorain on a charge related to receiving stolen property opened before Judge Tilden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Tilden
Cleveland
Judgse
Duane Tilden
Cuyahoga
Elyria Wadnesday
Washburn
Trislet Sherman
Lorain
Tilden
Contract Signed For Snow Pump Amid Higher Cost
The board of public service signed a contract for a snow pump Thursday night, paying $2275 more than comparable pumps. Anddresa said he signed reluctantly after opposing the purchase since bids opened, pump specs examined, and the excess price not offset by a better pump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Service
Anddresa
Lighting Company Seeks Council Rate Dispute
The city council set a price of 80 dollars per electric light but the lighting firm warned it would charge 82.50. The first 100 lights remained at 82.50, while the council contends it may fix higher rates beyond that number. The company asked that a record of its protest be made for potential court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Council
Receivers sue policy holders over unpaid assessments
Anson Hyde and Joshua Fidt as receivers for Ashland County Patrons Mutual Insurance Company filed waft Thursday morning for 11282 dollars from George E Hawk and Mabel Hawk. They claim this amount due on assessments made on policies when the company failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson Hyde
Joshua Fidt
Ashland County Patrons' Mutual Insurance Company
George E
Mabel Hawk
Harpster Fined on Old Charge in Elyria
James Harpster, returning to Elyria after a year away, was arrested for petit larceny. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs and held to work out the amount after failing to pay. The case traces to a prior stint as a jail turnkey and later as a Chicago detective associate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harpster
Elyria
Harpster
Harpater
Chicago
J. J. Howlett
All Stars Defeat Jefferson School in Morning Match
The All Stars beat the Jefferson School team Saturday morning by a score of three to one. The All Stars lineup featured Joe Sullivan Clarence Gratz George Kritsa John Hoffman William Sudro William Strohlei John Davison Victor Kimbel James Rodgers with umpire Henry Andrawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Stars
Jefferson
Joe Sullivan
Clarence Gratz
George Kritsa
John Hoffman
William Sudro
William Strohiei
John Davison
Victor Kimbel
C.f
James Rodgers
Henry Andrawa
Sandusky Convocation Opens Annual Diocese Session
Lorain May 17 Last evening the Sandusky convocation of the diocese of Ohio opened its annual session at the Church of the Redeemer Rev John W Hvalop of Tiffin dean of the convocation preached The business session was held Wednesday morning A general conference on Sunday school work followed Wednesday evening will feature addresses by Archdeacon A A Abbott and Rev Cyrus Townsend Brady noted novelist and preacher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Sandusky
Diocese of
Ohis
Church of the Redeemer
John W. Hvalop
Tiffin
Four Prisoners Taken To Cleveland Workhouse
Sheriff Sailsbury escorted four prisoners to the Cleveland workhouse this morning. Frank Higgins, the chief offender, faces house breaking charges for entering a Columbia store and taking about 24. James Cosle drew thirty days for petit larceny. Sadie Ross and Charlie Hill, charged with receiving stolen property, were sent up for thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Sailsbury
Cleveland
Frank Higgins
Columbia
James Cosle
Sadie Ross
Charlie Hill
Water stagnation sparks health concerns on Huron street
Public health official told city council a large pool of standing water behind Huron street properties creates unhealthy conditions. He noted filth at Tuacara street rear lots and said a tile drain should be installed with owner assessments if needed. City to install a drain on Tuscarawas Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Reely
Public Health
City Council
Huron Street
Tuacarawas Street
Tuscara
Divorce Petition Filed Against Peter McGrain
Mamie McGrain filed for divorce from husband Peter McGrain in Cleveland in 1900, citing chronic gambling and carousing, frequent nightly absences, and alleged abuse including slapping and kicking. She seeks alimony, child custody for their minor, and restraining orders pending hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull
Mamie McGrain
Peter McGrain
Custady
Cleveland i
City Court Sits With Two Offenders In Morning Session
In mayor's court William Niece was charged with vagrancy and placed in the city jail due to lack of funds. Eugene Burrell, an older offender, faced intoxication charges and paid costs or pledged to settle later. Miss Arletta Crawford and Mr Henry Bembower accepted positions with Western Automatic Machine Screw Co. Elyria. Students from Oberlin Business College, they were hired as bookkeepers and stenographers. Miss Arla Beal marked her tenth birthday with a small party featuring games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam
Waar
Eugene Burrell
Misa Arletta Crawford
Henry Bembower
Elyria
Oberlin Bualnese College
Thin College
Rasa Beal
Sassatin
County Tax Board Finds Falling Off In Personal Taxes
The county board of equalization organized Wednesday with Commissioner Darkee as president and Lewis as clerk. They reviewed assessor returns for Huntington and Henrietta, finding about $6,000 drop in personal property value for Huntington and about $7,000 for Henrietta. Not all assessor returns have been submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Tax Board
County Tax Board of Equalization
Lewis
Darkee
Clerc
Huntington
Henrietta
Central Committee seeks council to provide voting booths
The city Central Committee asked the city council on Tuesday night to supply booths for voting. They stated school houses are not entirely unsuitable but the cost will be ascertained by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Central Committee
Mayor Faces Criticism Over Enforcing City Ordinance
Mayor Folger drew fire from Councilman Cook Tuesday night for allowing C and S W to use Hast Hroad street as storage for cars after repeated promises to enforce. A motion to compel strict enforcement and halt roadside storage was not voted on as peers argued the mayor was acting in the community’s best interest. The mayor stated Tuesday morning he would enforce the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folger
Conneilman Cook
State Health Board Jurisdiction Over City Storm Sewers
A city council debated whether the state board of health can control city storm water sewers with the city solicitor noting the board regulates only sanitary sewers. The board protested the Faxon storm sewer outlet as unsuitable, and a secretary’s communication announced the matter would be considered by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
State Board
Not Pay Attorney Thomas Sued By Addison Lord
In Elyria Ohio on October 1 1903 Fred F Thomas allegedly induced plaintiff to sign a 460 note with National Bank of Elyria and agreed to pay at maturity as surety The suit filed May 18 1906 seeks 498 72 including interest after Thomas allegedly failed to pay when due and plaintiff paid to avoid further trouble and expense
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred F. Thomas
Court of Common
Addison E. Lord
Thomas
National Bank
Elyria
Ohio
Lord
Himeself
Assessors Report Local Taxable Personal Property Values
The assessors return the total valuation of taxable personal property at 105600 for Grafton. Fleet precinct Avon valued at 74140. Black River 145510. Huntington 86615. Wellington 44110. Henrietta 54805. Avon second precinct 56780. Brighton 403687.
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Grafton
Fleet
Avon
Black River
Huntington
Wellington
Henrietta
Brighton
Elyria Men Elect Albany Home Telephone Directors
The annual meeting of the Albany Home Telephone Company steck holding era was held and new directors were elected for the ensuing year. Officers chosen include President Howard Hendrickson Vice President Irving H Griswold Treasurer George Lee Jr and Secretary Henry J Prince Jr. The annual report noted a growth in business and a larger surplus and earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steckhold
Albany Home Telephone Company
Exchange
Lodge
Howard
Frederick Sudro
W. F.brooke
E. E. Williams
Elyria
Ohio
Howard Hendrickzo
Fee
Irving H. Griswold
George ©. Lee Jr
Henry J. Prince Jr
Albany
N. Y
Journel
City council stalls on water service pipe complaints
The council took no action on J C Hil s complaint about two water pipes on Washington Avenue and similarly did not rule on Mrs Jerome Manville s complaint. An ordinance requires owners to pay for placing service pipes in each 66 feet of frontage to prevent future paving removal for piping. Estimates indicate a 9 foot lot could hold two houses, with Hillewng 121 feet and Mrs Manville 100 feet needing two pipes each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Hil
Washington Avenue
Mra
Jerome Manville
Audh
Hillewng
Manville
Markets Report from Cleveland Prices and Livestock
Cleveland markets dated May 17 18 quote wholesale prices for dairy poultry and produce and list live stock prices. entries include potatoes wheat hay dairy items fowls lambs sheep and cattle with ranges such as good to choice cattle 6.25 to 6.08 and lambs 6.25 to 6.40. Overall a snapshot of daily market quotes and commodity ranges for farmers and traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Pete
Ohio
Grandy Seeks Divorce from Harlow Grandy
Mag Cora Grandy files in common pleas court Thursday for divorce from Harlow Grandy. They wed at Lodi on August 10 1887 and have two children Ruby B. and Hazel M. Grandy ages 16 and seven. She alleges he has been willfully absent for over three years and seeks custody of the children. Mrs Grandy currently resides in Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Core Grandy
Common Pleas Court
Harlow Granigy
Lodi
Ruby B
Hazel M. Grandy
Harlow Grandy
Wanted Woman for Home Demians Tension Employment
Classified notice listing a position for a woman or girl for home work with varying hours in town or country. Salary stated in ambiguous terms, requests response with stamped address to Joseph Alexander of Elyria, Ohio. Includes mention of a separate offer seeking a lady for travel for a firm with capital of $250,000 and yearly salary of $1,072 plus expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Alexander
Elsiis
Ohio
Addreen
Joseph A. Alexander
Elyria
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