Attempted kidnapping ends in custody battle clash
Amherst May 21 An attempt by Jacob Schibley to seize his two year old daughter led to a chaotic scene as a crowd intervened. The court had previously ordered custody with the mother for younger children, while the father kept the older ones. The two year old was briefly taken from the buggy and later returned to the mother amid public uproar.
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Amherst
Pafety
Jacob Sehibley
Schibley
Levitt Sentenced to the Pen for Robbery
John Levitt pleaded guilty to highway robbery and assault in Lorain. Judge Washburn sentenced him to three years at hard labor in the penitentiary, while James Shutrum received probation after aiding in the capture and cooperation with authorities.
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Washburn
Cinniger
John Levitt
C. A. Mellin
la’ Rlan
C. A. Mollp
Wes
PL. Wayne
Lorain
Long and
Third Avenue
Frank Levite
Jobo
Grey Weer Bupgrey
Mellin
Terstt
Shushwnyo
Levitt
Sheffield
T Gerinda
Cinner
Putnam Rooted After Robbery Claim at Brown's
J. D. Putnam and Albert Moranger were involved in a dispute at Brown's saloon on Broad Street. Moranger claims he was inveigled upstairs and robbed of money, leading to Putnam's arrest and an indictment for pocket picking. His case will be heard on Tuesday. The ad promotes local real estate on Close Street and surrounding properties for sale with terms and prices, including a new slate roof frame dwelling and additional lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Moranger
Brown
Broad Street
Moranger
J. D. Putnam
Hhey
Putnam
Knights of St. John Hold Memorial Services
The Knights of St. John held memorial services with bright banners and white plumes. Rev Father Shaffield preached a sermon, and the knights visited the cemetery to decorate the graves of deceased brothers in a very pretty and inspiring service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights OF ST. John
Father Shaffield
Blind orator G. G. O'Dwyer lectures in district
G. G. O'Dwyer, the blind orator from New York City, spoke three lectures on The Power of the Mind in the district last week. He lectured at Elgin High School, Lorain schools, and Wilmington children, with plans for Oberlin talks. He lost his sight at six after a fall in New York and was educated in a blind institution.
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G. G. O'Dwyer
New York City
the Elgin
Lorain
Wilington
Oberlin
New York
Henry Krohn Seeks Higher Salary as Mayor's Court Clerk
Henry Krohn, currently mayor's court clerk at 200 per year, also serves as truancy officer for 50 and total earnings reach 250. With population growth he argues the police clerk duties warrant at least 600 per year, though no raise until the contract expires in a year.
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Henry Krohn
Norwalk Man Sentenced to Three Years for Bigamy
Harry Reynolds, known as the Ogi gay deceiver, pleaded guilty to bigamy in Norwalk and was sentenced to the Columbus penitentiary for three years of hard labor. He admitted marrying Mea Smith of Norwalk while another wife was living. He was escorted by the Norwalk sheriff, with travel allowed to consult friends in Cleveland and handle private business. Reynolds spoke with reporters in high spirits during the transfer.
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Mellin
SiDewitt
Stevens
Shutrump
Harry’ Reynolds
Ogi
Bigimy
Norwik
Columbus
Mea Smith
Norwalk
Harry Reyjnolds
Cleveland
Reynalds
Cherry
Special Train to Boston for Temple Dedication Draws Ohio Volunteers
Cleveland residents plan a special six Pullman sleeper train leaving 12:30 p.m. Thursday from Cleveland and arriving in Boston next morning at 9. About 150 Clevelanders will travel to attend the dedication of a temple of worship. Elyria firemen pledge large subscriptions as greeting.
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Eary
Boston
Mass
Lake Shore
New York Central
Cleveland
Elyria
Ohio
Hose Company
Hafner
Ten Arrested for Drunkenness in Elyria Lids Off
On Sunday and into Saturday evening the lid was off in Elyria with ten men arrested for drunkenness. Eight were marched before Mayor Chapman early Monday morning. they had nothing to say and claimed privilege for themselves.
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Elyria
Chapman
Thakfig
Thompson petitions for debt recovery from local firms
J H Thompson a La Porte plumber filed a petition in the county clerk’s office against A R B Champney Co J B Conley and others to recover 28 33 for work labor and materials. The note lists local residents visiting and staying with families in La Porte and nearby towns as well as travel plans.
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J. H. Thompson
Plumber
A. Rb, Champney & Co
J. B. Conley
Lodi Street Thought Well Of Remodelled House Sale
About two years ago an engineer and partners remodeled the house at 41x123 Lodi Street into a modern dwelling with new plumbing gas heating and a cemented cellar at a cost over 3000. Now owners must move and the property is for sale at 2600 with options for cash or easy terms. Frank A. Smith & Bro. 901 303 Elyria Bldg. May 21 1941.
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Thomas
Close Street
Rast River
Chage St
Fair Puiding
Ria
10Th St
Middle Ave
Frank A. Smith
Elyria Block
Lodi Street
Frank A. Smith & Bro
Elyria Blk
Preacher Driven Out After Disorderly Sermon on Lorain Street
A preacher known as Hummer spoke passionately on a Lorain street last evening. police said his exhortations disrupted public order. He blamed persecution, while officers moved in, driving him to mayor's court as a crowd jeered, and his divorce lawsuit earlier stirred tensions.
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Zinsmelatér
Frapie Burk
Ketchum
Hummer
Lorain Engineer Narrowly Escapes After Cab Window Toss
Lorain native engineer Robert Arbaugh of Lorain survives a wreck on the B and O road in Cleveland. Eight men injured and one killed as switch engine 46 backs toward ore cars on track. Fireman Shocker jumps clear while Arbaugh is hurled through the cab window in the crash.
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Arbaugh
Sharker
Aybaugh
Court Rules Return of Bridges Before Recovery
In Fremont district court the circuit court ruled that the county must return or offer to return bridges before recovering funds from Bellefontaine Bridge Company. The prosecutor sought money for bridges allegedly sold illegally, and the court overruled the state's demurrer, with Judges Haynes and Parke delivering the decision.
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Circuit Court of
Fremont District
Bellefountain Bride Company
Santhere
Traction Earnings Rise on May Travel Surge
Pleasant weather and heavy travel over the Cleveland and Southwestern tracks boosted company earnings. A May 15 report shows a gross gain of 260 dollars per day and a 133 day year-to-date gain of 280 dollars daily. The increases are described as record breaking and reflect stronger stock demand.
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Cleveland& Southwestern
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Putnam Rooted
Charles Fuller
LaPorts
Aikins
John Lantsbury
LaPorte
Charles Gibbs and Son
Brunswick
G. ‘Andress
Pitkin
H. M. Trimp
la Porte
O. B. ‘Chapman
LasLaPorte
E. B. Chapman
C. Q. Gilman
H.B. Chapman
H. M. Tripp
al Fortington
P.”Hill
Elytia
Los Angeles
Ical
Worthington
Louise Buffigton
Cleveland ‘Street
Polige
Iw. E. D. Hummer
Courty
Haynes
Parke Ren
Wildman
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