Avoc Wrought by the Storm
Elyria endured a severe wind and rain storm with two hours of torrents and street flooding. Lightning struck the Kranse block on East Broad Street causing a roof hole and water damage to upper floors. a nearby farm house was lightly damaged and a barn in North Ridgeville burned with a colt killed. Wires and telephones were knocked out, and the Wooaster branch of the C and E W railroad saw all spars burned and traffic halted for hours.
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Elyria
Kranse
East Broad Street
North Ridgeville
Ridgeville
Wooater
3. W
Prisoners Sentenced in Local Court Rounds Up Bigamy and Theft
James McAllister of Lorain received 18 months in the penitentiary by Judge Webber on Tuesday for bigamy. William Rheinaburg and Charles Henkle each drew 18 months for burglarizing the freight depot at North Ambolat. James Mahoney paid $5 fines and costs and was sentenced to 20 days in jail for receiving stolen property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McAllister
Lorain
Judgaj Webber
Willian Rheinaburg
Charles Henkle
North Amborat
James Mahoney
Nerve
Banquet Postponed for Library Dedication Event
The Lomin Y. M. C. A Physical Department Banquet scheduled for the library dedication date of the 22nd is postponed to Friday May 27th. The menu is prepared by the Azilistry, price fifty cents per plate, and the physical director requests names at once.
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Lomin Y. M. C. A
Baby Survives Fall From Second Story Window
The twenty month old child of Ed Roberts of Loram fell from a second story window on Erie Avenue and escaped death. The child crawled onto the sill and fell to a stone walk below. Passersby feared a fatality, but two physicians pronounced the child uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Roberts
Loram
Erie Avenue
Pageeraby
Probate court appoints estate administrators and executors
Probate Court R N Goodwin named administrator of R H Baird estate Wellington under 1000 bond John Langton appointed administrator with the will annexed of Nathaniel Kipp Eaton under 600 bond Frank Treftsies appointed executor of Caroline Eyderman Columbia estate under 20 bond Daniel Nary will admitted to probate at Grafton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Goodwin
R. H. Baird
Wellington
John Langton
Nathaniel Kipp
Eaton
Frank Treltsies
Oaroline Eyderman
Columbia
Daniel Nary
Grafton
Marriage Licenses Listed for Wellington and Nearby
The marriage license record lists Owen C. Prosser a 37 year old barber of Wellington and Jonnie Robb 30 of Wellington. Also shown are B M Pember 30 a barber of Wellington and Lillian Bardick 34 of Elyria. Frank Rhodchamel 37 of Ireman Elyria and Wilhalmins Hicks 18 of North Eaton. Q A Lynoch 1 a lineman of Norwalk and Maude Dole 31 of Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen C. Prosser
Barber
Wellington
Mra
Jonnie Robb
Got Her Divorce In South Lorsin Case In Cleveland
Josephine Smith of South Lorsin was granted a divorce from Peter Smith of Cleveland. She received $15 monthly alimony and custody of their child. The case was bitterly fought with Rex-Mayor Robert B. McHiason of Cleveland representing the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Smith
South Lorsin
Peter ©. Smith
Cleveland
Robert B. McHiason
Wonderful burglar alarm by Amie Wise defies entry attempts
Amie Wise of this city has perfected a burglar alarm that defeats housebreakers. The device attaches to a door and window. any attempt to raise the window or open the door triggers a loud bell. Wires tampering also set off the alarm, with optional telephone notification to police. Wise, employed by Elyria Plumbing Heating and Electrical, offers a reward to defeat the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amie] Wise
Wise
Wiss
Elyria, Plumbing, Heating and Elenstrig Company
Explosion at torpedo plant kills eleven in Findlay
John Bath, state inspector of workshops and factories, toured Findlay after a Sunday explosion at a torpedo factory. Eleven people died and fifteen injured, five fatally. The plant was running overtime for Fourth of July canes and explosives. A faint rumble warned residents before a massive crash. Wounded cried out as helpers gathered at the scene. A victim said overheating in the drying room started the fire and caused the powder to ignite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bath
Manhood religion sermon and railway annual report
The Rev. Ford Fisher spoke at a G A R event on religion of manhood criticizing Protestant creeds and urging independent thought. He noted old Testaments figures and said Daniel alone among them might be acceptable. Fisher now resides in Oberlin after graduating from Oberlin Seminary. The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway’s 34th annual report shows year ending December 1 with record gross earnings but a $1 million drop in gross and $2 million fall in net income from prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Fisher
Franklin Avenue Methodist
Cleveland
G. A.R. Ball
Daniel
David
Solomon
Fisher
Oberlin
Oberlin Theological Seminary
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company
Death of Mrs Herman Schroeder in Cleveland
Mrs Herman Schroeder of 117 Glenwood Street died Monday night at 7 45 in her daughter's home in Cleveland at age 51 from Bright's disease. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of her son W F Schroeder of 931 Columbus Street.
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Herman Schroeder
Glenwood Street
Cleveland
Boudoir Kimona Styles Dominant In 1920s Fashion
The Washington Star notes kimona styles rise in neglige wear for ease and quick dressing. Silk crepes, chiffons, and cottons are shown in shops with oriental influences, including short kimonos, robe-like gowns, and decorative ruching. Designers favor comfort, delicate trims, and varied fabrics for boudoir ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
India
Eye injury ends young Ridgeville boy sight
Edwin Gesener six years old lost sight in one eye after a yard accident with a screw driver. He was treated by Dr Patriots and faced a near hopeless prognosis. The report notes family sympathy and local concern. The piece also includes legal action in Cleveland and Sandusky Brewing Co v Nick Doban for 2248.28 dollars. London holiday observations and quips on amusement venues, railways, and crowds are cited from general sources. A light humor item about Young Goukings and Miss Tartan concludes the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Gesener
Geo,iessner
Ridgeville
Dr. Patriots Office
Horseflesh in Germany shows rising horse slaughter for food
The Philadelphia Ledger reports official statistics from the Prussian ministry of agriculture indicating extensive horse slaughter for human consumption across 23 Prussian districts. In 1901 Berlin slaughtered about 12,000 horses and Breslau 10,600, with Prussia total near 73,000 and Berlin and Breslau figures cited.
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Germany
Rown Ministry of Agriculture
Prussia
Berlin
Breslan
Philadelphia Ledger
Councilman Summers Sued for Divorce in Public Contempt
Petition filed by wife alleges adultery and cruelty by Councilman H W Summers of Norwalk. She cites public contempt, letters from other women, and an affair at Galion Ohio on Jan 15 1904 with an unknown party. They married in 1898 and have three children Verna Leona and Evalyn. Summers was elected at large and the suit was entered out of order at the common pleas court.
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H. W. Summers
Janay
Galion
Ohio
Sommers
Norwalk
Verna
Leona
Evalyn
Earl Court
Sommerawan
Akron Knights of Columbus to view degree work next Sunday
Notice to all Knights of Columbus members who wish to see degree work in Akron next Sunday. Notify William Dachhtler at Dachtler's cigar store to arrange attendance.
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Knights of Columbus
Akron
William Dachhtler
Dachtler
Sick Man Taken to Hospital After Nondescript Incident
A man described as about forty, named George McNerney of Oil City, Pa, was found sitting on the steps of the high school building around noon Saturday. A passerby aided him to the hospital where he received treatment. his illness is not serious and he is expected to recover. He works in advertising.
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George McNerney
Oil City
Baby summoned at one week old to appear in court
Judge Hinman ordered a summons for a baby one week old to appear before the court in a pending case. George L. Glitach, as administrator of Thomas Anda’s estate, had petitioned to sell lands to pay debts. A baby was born to Mrs. Anda since the petition. Under the law as an heir the infant must appear when the administrator’s request is heard.
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Hinman
Agummons
George L. Glitach
Thomas Anda
Lorain
Han
Ande
Thomas Ande
Catholics and Protestants in History Address Planned
Rev H 8 Wanna maker to speak at Second Congregational Church Sunday at 7 PM on Catholic and Protestant history. He aims to present broad Protestant principles and explain why most Catholics and Protestants join denominations for reasons beyond direct choice, urging mutual respect and peace among faith groups. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8. Wannamaker
Second Congregational Church
Tax collection efforts and legal actions in Larsin county
County Treasurer Harris has started pursuing personal tax collection in Justice Lord's court under an old dead-letter law. Attorney R C Hess leads the prosecution in this movible suit. The rest discusses giraffe anatomy and vision in a humorous aside from Natore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Haa
Justice Lord’s Court
Larsin
R. C. Hess
Trials of a Policeman and the Callers He Encounters
A look at police blotters shows women calling for help in amusing, aggravating, and odd ways. Calls include escorting daughters home, quelling barking dogs, dispersing late street revelers, and seizing stray pets. Many requests stem from restless or nervous residents. two thirds of calls do not merit investigations.
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Womento
Blue Costa
Chil
Sthanm
Case Settled in Out of Court for Marion Forney
Marion Forney settled a suit against the C and 5 W after a day and a half of trial. He received 8800 dollars following an accident in Oberlin where a telephone wire touched a trolley line as he bicycled, leaving him seriously injured and the case closed on Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Forney
5. W
Forney
Oberlin
Half Rates Decoration Day Big Four Route Offer
Big Four announces half rate excursion May 28 29 and 30 within a 16 mile radius from the starting point. Tickets valid for return to May 31 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
Haven't We Bot in Disuse City Ordinances Joke
A Chicago Record-Herald quip shows an Englishman challenging a reply about local history and outdated grand old things, then remarks on obtaining a copy of the city ordinances. The fragment hints at a humorous exchange over municipal rules long fallen into disuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Uruguay Potato Heralds New Vegetable Era
A new Uruguay potato is described as a superior substitute for the Irish potato. It reportedly yields well, resists diseases, and has been officially adopted by France’s national agricultural society. Uruguay imports and cultivation efforts aim to launch a new potato industry amid obsolescence feared for the old staple.
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Natore
Uruguay
United States
Conm
Haynes
Rouen
Franca
State Department
French National Society of Agriculture
Oconsyl Tisynes
Meriedse
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Probate
Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Pomeroy
Adm
Canis
E. Broad St
Elyria, O
Find
Edwin Jessner
Common Pleas Court
Cleveland and Sandusky Brewing Company
Nick Doban
Higley
London
Hampstead Heath
Kew Gardens
Richmond
Manchester Guardian
Beth
Goukings
Champnsy
Teett
Harry H. Smith & Co
Cheapside
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