Lorain Bar backs Judge Webber for circuit court
Endorsed by the Lorain County Bar a petition signed by over two thirds of local attorneys requests Judge Webber to run for the circuit court seat to replace the retiring Judge Hale. It is believed he will run and may face no other Lorain county candidate, with nominating conventions set for next summer and the following year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Webber
Tt Han
Webber
Lorain County
Hale
Prcing Court
Marvin
Conductor Under Train Killed Near Bandinsky
John Broder of Kipton, passenger conductor on the LS and MS railroad, was fatally injured when the train backed over him while he crawled under a bad order car to deal with it. He died within minutes. about 45, he left a wife and two children. He had recently been promoted from freight to passenger conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Broder
Kipton
Sandusky
LS and
Bandinsky
Broder
Mr. Broder
Found Dead Infant in Fox Furnace Area
Eleven month old Christina, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Miller near Fox Furnace, was found dead in bed this morning after crying at midnight. Mother tended the child and it fell asleep. later the infant was found dead with no known illness aside from teething. No cause could be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina
Joe Miller
Fox Furnace
Alese
Rochester Marriage Of Litts Velena Phelon To Walter McMeeken
Litts Velena Phelon youngest daughter of Mrs. A E Phelon wed Walter Warren McMeeken of Mansfield in Huntington Ohio at the Methodist church. Rev William Kepler officiated. The bride a Wellington high school graduate and Baldwin University student, with McMeeken set to graduate at the next commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velena Phelon
A E Phelon
Walter Warren McMeeken
Mansfield
Methodist
Huntington
William Kepler
Wellington High School
Baldwin University
Berea
McMeeken
Will Spend the Surplus on State Appropriations
Ohio holds a balance to the good of over $3,000,000 as a tremulous push to raid the state treasury looms. Departments and institutions are signaling they cannot operate on prior appropriations, with the legislature's bills seen as the tool to unlock funds. Auditor Guilbert has been alerted that many entities expect larger demands than allotted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Ohio
Guilbert
Injured at the Quarries in South Amherst
George KR Murray of Cleveland, superintendent at the South Amherst quarries, was badly crushed Friday when his limb was caught in a repair pump. The bones remained intact and doctors in Elgria treated him after he arrived by 1:30 car. no serious outcomes expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George KR Murray
Cleveland
South Amherst
Elgria
Dra. Cuoahing
Wounded Bird Threat Prompts Denial in The Reporter
The Reporter received a threat from Col James A Davis demanding full publication by Tuesday night or the paper would be “ripped up.” Davis signed the article but it appears to be interlined by others and relates to Belden oil fields and The Producers’ Club endorsements. The paper rebukes the threats and invites Davis and others to speak openly to reveal the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedium
Col
James A Davis
Davie
Ace
Dass
Belden
Snoffer
Davis
Froanosra’ Club
Producers
Three Foot Tama Deer Lingers Near Pittfield Home
A tama deer about three feet tall was found in the woods near O C Metcalf’s Pittfield home Thursday afternoon. Metcalf, described as powerful, carried the animal to his barn and kept it locked up. The deer later wandered near a railway crossing where a motorist slowed to let it pass. Related reports describe coastal steamers near Lorain and probate actions naming Martha A Negas’s will and remainders to relatives, with executors named G H Lewis and EW Hinckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woors
O C Metcalf
Pitteteld
Aoan
Martha A Negas
G H Lewis
Proctor
Joseph
Margaret
Settlement Reached Over Cottes Brooke Wreck Death
The Coad 8S W settled with the EL Garvin estate for 2400. Anna Garvin, daughter of the deceased, is administratrix. A license was issued for JE Wright manager of Bell Tel and Myrtle Brent of Manafield SI to host a wedding at Manafield Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coad
EL Garvin
Oberlin
Cottesbrooke Curve
Anna Garvin
Iead
JE Wright
Bell Telphone Company
Myrtle Brent
Manafield
Unions Accept WABE Reduction Across Sectors
Dan and Co a weekly trade review notes labor adaptations accept wage reductions without controversy. The steel industry shows little expectation of liberal buying until 1904 while construction work declines despite reports of more permits than last year. Railway earnings rise 61 percent through November compared with 1902, signaling facility growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BG Dan and Co
The Perpetual War Between Health and Disease
A persuasive ad framing health as a battle within the body and promoting Scott's Emulsion as a superior source of nourishment. It urges readers to get sunlight, rest, and cheerfulness while highlighting the product as a strong aid against disease. A free sample offer is extended from Scott & Bowne of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Reqnasn Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
United States Steel earnings report hints at tough quarter
A Friday estimate from a Steel Trust representative, later verified, shows United States Steel’s net earnings for the December quarter at about 74 million dollars with undivided profits around 2.499 million. The figure implies a 7.9 million drop from the same period last year and a 5.66 million decline versus the prior fourth quarter, possibly yielding the worst quarter since early this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Kinaman and Laisy Wed on Cage Road Wedding
Miss Pearl Louisa Kinaman married Harry Laisy of Cleveland at the bride’s home on Cage road Thursday evening. The ceremony was by Hoy Stama of French Creek with brides maid Miss Marie Laiav and Otto Hines as best man. Two hundred guests attended. visitors came from Cleveland Norwalk Sylvanin Hudson Mich Elvira Lorain and more. The Miller brothers band provided music and many gifts were given. The couple will live on the farm beside Mrs Laisy’s parents on Care road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Louisa Kinaman
Momage
Harry Laisy
Cleveland
Cage Road
Hoy
Stama
French Creek
Misa Marie Laiav
Otto Hines
Mlevaland
Ony
JR Strickland
Norwalk
Mra Jolia Hieet
Emalioe
Libby Cherry
Sylvanin
Perries Wonster
Lainy
Mra
Laisy
Time standard time marked twenty years in use
TIME reports that standard time celebrates a 20th anniversary after a Louisville court upheld its legality across the United States. It notes the November 18 1863 noon switch from solar to standard time under the impulse of the railroad system to unify timetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
United States
Open season banter hints at varied wildlife again
The article notes a forthcoming period of activity in Elyria as hunting terms reset. Quail are unusually scarce due to wet weather last June and July, many nests drowned. Squirrels are plentiful though grey and black populations fluctuate. fox and red species are most numerous. Rabbits are plentiful. a new state law limits open seasons to prevent wild bird extermination threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Nimroda
Eades
Ohio
Test Oil Well Abandoned near Huron Farm
The CL Hill farm test oil well east of Huron was abandoned after drilling to about 2,500 feet without reaching oil bearing rock, despite indications. Funds ran out amid haggle, piping pulled, and the cat removed. about $6,000 spent. Elyria men followed the venture as 1,800 acres were briefly leased a year ago amid high oil expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CL Hill
Huron
Trenton Rock
Elyria
Oberlin Trustees Plan Finney Chapel and Endowment
Oberlin College trustees discussed fundraising for a 500000 endowment with 154000 raised this year, boosting total assets to 2355800. A 98000 fund to begin Finney memorial chapel construction was noted. Re elected trustees include JG W Cowles and Dootley P Allen. Sidney Strong elected to fill Chamberlain vacancy. additional vacancies filled by C B Smith and J O Troup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin College
King
Asueta
Finney
JG W Cowles
Dootley P Allen
OD Mills
Cleveland
H M Tenney
Oberlin
Sidney D Strong
Oak Park
William B Chamberlain
C B Smith
Chicago
J O Troup
Bowling Green
Bennator Elected Ricketts Proposes General Salary Law
Bennator elect T I Ricketts announces preparation of a general salary law for county officials based on population. Ten other members of the houses and afuate are also working on similar bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennator
T I Ricketts
Hones
Afuate
Lorain Firm Wins $350000 Wolverhampton Electric Rail Contract
Lorain Steel of Lorain Ohio secured a $350000 contract to install a complete electric trolley system in Wolverhampton England. The deal marks a historic American invasion into English urban transport, following a two year battle and an earlier successful experimental plant costing $125000. The Lorain unit, part of United States Steel, will supply materials, equipment, and American operators to run the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain Steel Company
England
Lorain
Ohio
Wolverhampton
West
Lorain Company
Lorain Steal Company
United States Steel Corporation
America
Apples Exports From Local Orchards Reach Record Levels
Messrs Dole and Denman finished shipping apples from a west town orchard, totaling over 1500 barrels worth about 8750 dollars. A 3000 barrel harvest grew on Leonard farm near Birmingham, across 65 acres sprayed and well cared for. Chicago parties report a price of 2.10 per barrel including packing and shipping, with barrels costing 50 cents each and packing 20 cents per barrel.
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Messrs
Dole and
Denman
Old Leonard Farm
Birmingham
Chicago
Common Pleas Court seeks restraining order in domestic case
Otis J Mason asks Common Pleas Court for an order restricting his wife from disposing of household goods at their Second Avenue home as divorce proceedings continue. Attorneys F Adama and Custer Snyder represent the plaintiff. Frank Cobb sues Horace Bolden for 60 with interest on a note dated October 1st 1K0. A Z Tillomon owes Robert and William Nelson 20 plus attorney fees in a suit in Joance Fanver Court at Oberlin. Two wills were admitted to probate: Sanford W Avary of Wellington and Chase H Glenn of Oberlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis J Mason
Second Avenue
Court of Common Pleas
F Adama
Custer Snyder
Frank Cobb
Horace Bolden
Tillomon
Robert
William Nelson
Joance Fanver
Oberlin
Divorces Sought by Four Local Women in Court
Frances Frazier sues Thomas Frazier for divorce alimony and restoration of her former name Francis L Seymour. They wed in 1896 and have no children. Alice L Mason sues Otis J Mason for divorce alimony arguing habitual drunkenness and desertion. married 1891 in Lorain. Anna E Whitby seeks divorce from John G Whitby on cruelty and adultery. married 1870. Eva Friedman accuses Moses Friedman of gross neglect and cruelty, seeks divorce and alimony. marriage dated 1397.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Frazier
Thomas Frazier
Francis L Seymouor
Alice L Mason
Otis J Mason
Lorain
Anna E Whitby
John G Whitby
Eva Freidman
Moses Freidman
Divorce Granted by Judge Webber in Common Pleas
In a Lorain case heard Thursday Judge Webber granted Elgin Bowen a divorce on grounds of gross neglect of duty and adultery. The 006 contested case notes Bowen’s wife as the respondent, with her previous residence listed in Bellevue.
Tragic Hunting Accident Claims Hartzell Kin
David Hartzell brother of notable baseball figure Tonny Hartzell died after a self inflicted gunshot wound while hunting about miles from Wellington. He fell from a stump as the gun discharged, dying soon after at Dr. Smith's office. Hartzell, about 28, left a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
David Hartzell
Hartzell
Dr. Smith
Two Strange Men In A Corn Field
Ridgeville resident Benjamin French recalls an encounter with two men in a cornfield near Hillier’s home just before the first anniversary of a fatal attempted robbery. One man confessed involvement in the Hillier case. police say the same gang linked to Warrettsville post office robbery and to Abbey’s horse theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin French
Ridgeville
W J Hillier
Topos
Mr. French
Hillier Place
Hillier
Big Bill Daley
Cleveland
Warrettsville
Big Bill
Mr. Hillier
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Pittetiedd
Metcalf
Chisholm
I J Jorvce
Harry Neil Stone
Quito
Probate
C&s W
E L Garvin
Cottes
Brooke Curve
Avon
Grafton
Avon Aimherst
Black River
Brighton
Steel Trust
Kingman
Laly
Munters
Calvarn Gillet Astiord
Mra Mary E Ashford
Dresamaker
Aaron L Bacon
Farmer
Amaeds Freind
Paittsfield
Jeon G Harden
Jorsie Hall
Toda
Common Pleas Court
Willa
Sanford W. Avary
Chase H Glenn
Desperado
W. J. Hillier
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