Halloween Night Mayhem and New Depot Nears Completion
Halloween night brings mischief across England and Scotland with townsfolk cleaning up after vandalism and uproarious pranks. The new C. L. & W. depot near completion stands 22 by 62 feet, with a large waiting room, office, and tower, built by Levitt & Waters of Wedina and to be occupied soon.
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Hallowe'en
All Saints
England
Scotland
Muurnop
Wee
Dachtler
Firemen Plan Four Dances by Elyria Volunteer Group
A meeting of the Volunteer Firemen's Association of Elyria decided to host four winter dances. A special committee will handle arrangements and invitations, with the first dance scheduled for Thanksgiving night as the series grows into prominent social events.
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Firemen’s Association of
Elyria Hela
Stand-off in Police Court Over Intoxication Charges
A Tuesday morning arraignment in Police Court involved two men, a Republican and a Democrat, both charged with intoxication. The Republican paid fines and costs, while the Democrat, penniless, was sent back to the county jail.
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Thee
Divorces Granted in Common Pleas Court On One Day
Two divorces were granted Monday in common pleas court. Susan Starr was granted a divorce from Froderick Starr by Judge Kohler on the ground of gross neglect. Judge Nye granted Zora Bortner a divorce from Lula Bortner for three years willful absences.
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Mondaay
Common Pleas Court
Susan Starr
Froderick Starr
Kohler
Nye
Zora Bortner
Lula Bortner
Exempt Lorain County lands and buildings valued
Lorain County shows exempt real property totaling 2 303 910 with diverse allocations: Oberlin College land 108 000 and 13 buildings 542 000. other entities occupy 6564 acres worth 70 404 and 175 buildings valued 892 835. churches hold 1638 acres valued 76 844 and 90 buildings 437 970. public charities own 1 acres with lots valued 15 200 and buildings 108. cemetery and parks cover 172 656 acres with valuation 748.
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Lorain County
Oberlin College
County Chase
Competent Judge Delivers Illustrated Republicans Feature
The last Blyrin Re porter arrives with a fine illustrated cover showing prominent Republicans from Loam County and the fourteenth Congressional district. A large central portrait honors President MciXinlex, with editors praised for quality work reflecting credit on Bellevue Gazette publishers.
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Blyrin Reporter
Loam County
Fourteenth Congressional District
MciXinlex
Bellevue Gazette
Steel Plant Resumes Operations At Bessemer Department
The Bessemer department and the blooming mills of the steel plant resumed work on Monday morning, employing about 600 men. No definite plan yet for other mills, but full operation may return within a week as large orders for shipment of rails abroad arrive.
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Bessemer
Wola
Wedding At Fourth Street Home In Eben Brown Lena Goldberg
Eben D Brown of Venice Ohio and Miss Lena Goldberg were married by Rev E E Knapp on Wednesday October 31 at the bride home 14 Fourth street Venice A large number of relatives attended and presented gifts A bountiful supper followed and the couple planned to reside in Venice where Mr Brown is employed.
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Fourth Street
Eben D Brown
Venice
Lena Goldberg
E. E Knapp
Wr Brownie
Post Office Prepares for Winter with Glass Windows and Storm Doors
Extensive preparations at the post office include new storm doors and glass windows replacing wire screens. The drops at the bottom open from inside and stay shut to block cold air. An amused memory recalls last winter when two women, unaware of smallpox risks, inferred the glass was kept closed to keep disease out after buying stamps.
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Ofice
Fhia
Theyre a voting in Ohio in a comic ballad style
A humorous verse riffs on election day scenes in Ohio with playful dialect. It predicts Republican gains and Democrats fading as ballots are cast from Richland to the lake and the final tally favors the GOP.
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Shales
Richland
Local social notes from nearby towns in brief
Tuesday through Friday saw residents traveling to Chicago Cleveland Pittsburg and Marysville for visits and business. Mrs Arthur Garford and Mr Gifford attended events in Chicago while Mrs Spen cer Ortt and Mrs Webber shared trips to Cleveland. Social gatherings included card parties hosted by families including the Squires and Misses Gates Rowland and Grater. A supper and organ recital at the First Congregational church were announced along with a pro gram of nine more entertainments at the People's Institute season tickets.
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Chicago
Arthur Garford
Spencer K. Ortt
Cleveland
A. R. Webber
Marysville
Ohio
George Worthington
A. L. Gifford
Samuel Squires, Jr
William C Bunes
John McLaughlin
Oberlin
Biytis
Donaldson
Ruth, Donaldson
South Spain
Gates
Charles Johnson Wills
Miss Grater
Reuben Glass
Pittsburg
Arthur Fullibone
Thomas Polger
Mis Nye
Mang D Tiewi
Pamult Beebe
Julia Sutlut
G H. Kale
Thoms Dechert
Newark
Scott Bowen
Als Ria
Newport
Mig Heman Ely
Clayton Bliss
Elyzin
the Episcopal Church
David Vokre
Barl
Langsing Viel
Hiram Nichola
Second Street
Emma
Prank Bull
Middle Avenue
William & Cadmus
Darnest Barton
Lewis
Gaessy
Rowland
Qberlin
Walter
Walcot Saunders
Philpott
Broad Street
Charles 4
Johnson
Gates Homestead
Sarah Terrell
Iton
Wlyria
Chase Cushing
Knights of St Joho
Webbmott
Peter McKarlan
Eo Mo Gibson
Iya Mae
Dwight Eugene Chamberlaine
Ruby Suthil
Elyun
Hew
Edith Pettine
Buffalo
Albert Worthington
Ulburst
People's Institute
Murbach’s
Francis ©. Kelley
Detroit
U.S Army
Spain
Mushbach
Samuel Squres Jr
Meehan
Alata Smith
Alice Pomroy
Howard Douglas
McKinley Wins Landslide In 1896 Election Returns
McKinley secures a sweeping 305 electoral votes with Ohio tallying by 80 000 and Nebraska leaning Republican by 2000, while New York may exceed 120 000 in McKinley’s plurality. Republicans gain control of both houses. Bryan campaign novelties boost merchants as seen in Bryan Stevenson cap theft at a clothing store.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
McKinlay
Nioe
Koms
Congress
Nebraska
New York State
Leis
Hklyrus
Bryant and Stevenson
Lorain County Returns Show Republican Lead in 19th Century Race
The latest returns from Lorain County indicate Republican gains with a total vote around 18,253 against Democrats 10,68 and 12,148 from four years prior. Skiles and Oberlin precincts show Republican plurality margins while county totals reveal shifts that may hold into future tallies, signaling the party's strong position locally amid broader precinct variations.
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Avon
Elyria
Grafton
Oberlin
Skile
Skiity
Jones
Emor
Ernia Biggerer
Soldiers Honor Jam at Funeral in Lorain
The funeral of Jam, killed Friday near North Amherst, was held Monday in Lorain. Co A Sth detailed guards and escorted the body from North Amherst to the cemetery. The service included taps and a pillow-shaped firing volley. Jam, 14, left two daughters. home near Birmingham. Died Cleveland. Mrs Harriet White, wife of Walter G., died at Lakeside hospital. Niles filed for divorce from Ei Niles on grounds of neglect and unfaithfulness after two years of marriage. The 18th annual H M S meeting of the North Coast district at Elyria highlighted the event with delegates and speeches.
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Jam
Lorain
McMasters
Moore
Pac McGrady
Aunman
North Amherst
Deta
Rogera
Meu
Henri
Birm
H M.S
North
M. E
Elyria
Ilim
Henry Heafield
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