Killed by Train: Body Carried Miles After Accident
George Kuchenrither 23 was fatally struck by a Rh. & O. freight near the power house crossing. His body tangled on the engine pilot and was found at Grafton after the train’s arrival. Witnesses absent. he left a milk route business two years ago and died en route to Hathaway's farm. Four head gashes, skull fracture, $41.97 and a watch found on him. Survived by mother and many siblings. linked to Boylan brothers and member of C M R A and Knights of Columbus. Funeral arrangements not set.
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George Kuchenrither
Grafton
Rimitsch
Hathaway
Kuchenricher
Rimbach
Kuchenrither
Middle Avenue
Mne
Boylan Brothers
Knights of Columbus
Double marriage charms Cleveland street serenade
In Cleveland Street on Monday night neighbors serenaded Miss Helen Chapple and Melvin Bassett after they obtained a marriage license and wed at Reverend Cadmus chapel. The joyous event sparked loud noises and festive celebration, while Mrs Nina Fields aged 64 was also laid to rest that afternoon at Ridgelawn cemetery with Rev. Dr. Dawson officiating.
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Cleveland Street
Helen Chapple
Melvin Bassett
Double Burgess
Mel
Cadmus
Chapple
Diphtheria rise blamed on physicians not reporting cases
Dr Hug of Lorain claims the uptick in diphtheria stems from doctors failing to report cases. He notes seven cases under quarantine, ongoing school reporting, daily inspections, and use of disinfectants. Most deaths are among young children in the foreign quarter. some physicians conceal cases to avoid duties.
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Hug
Lorain
Hag
Hog
Big Frick Steamer Arrives With Ore For Steel Plant
The Henry C. Frick, a 569 foot boat owned by the Pittsburg Steamship Co, arrived in port with ore for the steel plant. It is the first of the big four ships built for the steel trust to visit this port, surpassing the Augustua B. Wolvin in loading capacity. Other arrivals include the Morse and Nielson with ore and coal deliveries from Cowle Hackett Pontiac Morse.
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Henry C. Frick
Pittsburg Steamship Company
Steel Trust
Frick i
B. Wolvin
Wolvin
W. H. Mack
City of Glasgow
W. H. Han
Yuma
Grover
Annie R
Contested Election Weighs on Public Service Board
A heated contest questions the three elected to the Board of Public Service James Stack Walter Whitehouse and John Gard. Charles Friedel may replace Gard after close counts and alleged ballot irregularities in precincts. Friedel plans to contest, citing machine discrepancies and flawed second ward tallies.
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Board of Public Service
James Stack
Walter Whitehouse
John Gard
Charles Frigdel
Fried
Premner
Charles Friedel
Friedel
Free for All Fight at South Lorain Saloon
A Sunday evening melee behind Frank Ferrall’s and Peter and Krebs’ saloon on South Lorain involved six men among foreigners. Police arrested Mike Merkos and Voyshue. both were badly beaten with cuts and bruises. Merkos bore a scalp bullet wound. Before the mayor, both refused to identify their opponents and pleaded guilty to fighting. The mayor postponed fines pending further investigation as they were returned to the city jail.
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Frank Ferrall
Peter and Krebs
South Lorain
Mike Merkos
Merkos
Voyshue
Lorain to Get FiveStory Block With McKelvey Dept Store
A new block is planned for Lorain’s business center on the corner of Duane and Broadway. A five story brick building with stone trim will rise early next spring. The McKelvey Company will occupy the new department store, with Mr. Andress likely to manage locally.
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Lorain
Duane and
Broadway
Youngstown
McKelvey Company
Andress
Edison
F. J. King
Hoosier wager ends with cow milking plan
Miss Crain e a teacher from Indiana has wagered with Lute McQueep that Myron T Herrick would be reelected governor. If Herrick won she will milk a cow morning and night from after the election to March 1908. Pattison's victory triggers the milking plan, and she plans to walk a half mile each night to reach the Jersey cow for the milking ritual.
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Brownheio
Bensle Crane
Indiana
Pattison
Miss Craine
Lute McQueep
Swaine
Miss Cralne
Jersey
Book Thieves Target Century Block In City
Thieves strike Century and other blocks stealing law books postage stamps and various articles from lawyers and businessmen. Aged about fifteen, the boy is said to be known and arrests may follow if thefts continue. Victims include Lee Stroup Anthony Nelding and WA D Hamlin who lost items.
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Dusienss
Lee Stroup
Anthony Nelding
WA. D. Hamlin
Robbed in Lorain at Broad Street alley attack
F E Mason of Vermilion reported being struck in Lorain's alley west of Broad Street near Duane and West Erie. His $140 wallet vanished and he showed a black eye as evidence. Police investigated and suspect Mason may have misremembered the theft.
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F. £. Mason
Vermilion
Lorain
Diphtheria Quarantine Placed Near Amherst Village
Carrie Hewes, fourteen, ill with diphtheria at North Amherst on November 14. The house north of the village is under quarantine by township health officer Dr Powers. Dr E C Brown of Lorain treats the patient and says the attack is light.
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North Amherst
Carrie Hewes
Powers
E. C. 3. Brown
Lorain
Vindication for Rev H S Wannamaker in church council findings
A multi church ecclesiastical council completed its examination of charges against Rev H S Wannamaker of the Second Congregational Church. The panel found no proof of immorality, noted some indiscretion, and urged withdrawal from active ministry, reconciliation with his wife, and pursuit of the pending divorce withdrawal.
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Dr. Hiatt
Ex-Parte Ecclesiastical Coun
Hev. Wanunamaker
Congregational Summer Assembly
Wannamaker
Wantumaker
County board cites Lavalo facilities and staff changes
The Lavalo county board of visitors reports on charitable and corrective institutions. W H Rugersoll resigned, Dr Sherwood named in his place and reelected president. Infirmary praised with ample meals, cleanliness, and a new building for aged couples, but no religious services. Jail praised overall, while several lockups require care and new separate housing for youths. Children’s Home notes leadership change, 49 children, calls for kindergarten and laundry upgrades. Lorain and Oberlin facilities receive mixed evaluations, with Wellington noted as dirty and rarely used.
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County Board of Visitors
Lavalo County
W. H. Rugersoll
Sherwood
Kent
Woo
Reformatory
Elyria
Oberlin
Kenneday
Kennedy
Lorain
Duane Street
Forest Street
South Lorain
Prison Conditions Reported At Grafton Facility
A historical clipping notes the Grafton prison as dirty and poorly ventilated, likening it to an iron cage in the fire department building and describing unsafe, harsh conditions within the facility.
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Grafton
Mrs. Clark Dies in New York During Visit
Mrs. Clark wife of J M Clark formerly of Elyria died suddenly in New York City Saturday morning while visiting her daughter Mrs A B Miller formerly Nelile Myers of Elyria. She had recently lived in Cleveland and this marks the third death in the Clark family within a year. Funeral to be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at Louis Welfare's residence on Carlisle road south.
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Clark
J. M. Clark
New York City
A. B. Miller
Nelile Myers
Elyria
Cleveland
Mr. Clark
C. B. Clark
City
Louis Welfare
Carlisle Road
Burial in Carlisle cemetery follows illness and heart failure
The article reports Mrs. Clark’s death from a complication of diseases after a period of ill health. She had sought relief in the Catskills at her daughter’s invitation and spent five weeks in the East. Her body will be laid to rest in Carlisle cemetery with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Milter of New York City accompanying the remains to the family burial place.
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Carlisle Cemetery
Elyria Defeats Glenville In 26 to 0 High School Battle
Elyria high school defeated Glenville 26 to 0 as Glenville failed to withstand Elyria’s line. First half score 19 to 0 with touchdowns by Murbach Moon Batten and Cook. Murbach added a goal. game officials listed.
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Elyria High School
Glenville High School
Glenville
Elyria
Bucke
Murbach Moon
Batten
Cook
Murbach
Vaught
Keil
Jenkins
Hazel
Smith
Hoge
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Thry
Nina Fileds
East Avenue
Fielda
Dr. Dawson
Ridgelawn Cemetery
the Gritz-Raseboot CO
Lorain'n
Duluth
Ore
Morse
Nielson
Escanaba
Cowle
Hackett
Manatona
Pontiac
Marquette
Light
Baker
Guiity
Bak‘er
Court of Common Press
Lottie Berger
Huber
Rght
the McKeively Company of
New Kuikding
Brownhein
Verizon
Amherst
H. S. Wannamaker
Church Council
Ex-Parte Ecclesiastical Council
Second Congregational Church
First Congregational Church
First Church
W. EB. Cadmus
Hubert Day
H. M. Tenney
B. F.schuart
Wellington
J. C
Cromer
Firet Church
H. D. Sheldon
T. F. Dan ‘Tely
Euclid Avenue
H. W. Hiatt
T. M. Bale
East
H. F. Swartz
Pilgrim
D. F. Bradley
A. M. Ribbon
I. W. Metcalf
Oberla
J. G. Frazier Cleveland
KE. I. Bonworth
J. G. Frazer
C. W. Carroll
Mary Fulton
Gentleman
W. B. Johnston
Dr. Tenney
J. C. Cramer
Council
Board of Visitors
Wellingtons
Rhoprove—Infirmary
Children's Home
Mead Home
New York
J. M. Clarke
Royal
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