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Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1906

Page

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Mulligan Arrest Highlights Bigamy and Divorces

Chief Smith seized Frank Mulligan in Dayton on charges of marrying Anna Short while still wed to Margaret Mulligan. Mulligan claims divorce from first wife in Mercer county Ohio in 1904, then remarried in Cleveland in 1905. Margaret Mulligan, visiting Elyria, seeks reconciliation while Anna Short Mulligan, a Dayton attorney, is involved.

Smith Dayton Frank Mulligan Bloomy Margaret Mulligan Margaret Black Mulligan Greensburg Mecatur County Tandlana Armin Ilo Mercer County Ohio Giltseh Lorain Sin Dince John Murbach Long Indiana Elyria Cleveland Anna Short Rev Sala Naaional Cash Register Works Tie Chief Smith Springfield LL Kelble West Second Street Moss

No School Friday Confirmed by Superintendent

Sup. Comings today announced there will be no school on Friday due to Thanksgiving. Schools will close Wednesday afternoon for a two day vacation.

Vaca-Ion

Lavender Creighton's Lovers Second Installment

The newspaper presents the second installment of Lavender Creighton's Lovers a noted historical novel, previewing the continuing tale in today’s issue.

Lavender Creighton

Mortgage to Save Frank Leblang Case Shocks Cleveland

Jidee Wastburn and her husband of Cleveland mortgaged their home to cover the bond for Frank Leblang, a convicted forger, after Leblang sought release. The bond was forfeited as the trial progressed, with the mortgage foreclose threat looming. Leblang agreed to return to prison to protect the stepdaughter from loss. Judge Washburn to rule Saturday on Leblang’s motion for a new trial.

Frank Leblang Jidee Wastburn Heeky Cleveland Rank Leblang Dreeky Lebling Bankers, Surety Company Leblang Wilcox Mrs. Heck Hecky Teblang Washburn

Lake Shore Workers Get December Wage Increase

The machinists on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern line will receive a wage raise on December 1. The new rate adds two and a half cents per hour for a ten hour day. The railroad is expected to grant the engineers firemen and trainmen demands in time for the first of the month, affecting several thousand workers.

Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Road

Divorce suit cites extreme cruelty and drunkenness

Louise Elen Warner sues Daniel W. Warner for divorce alleging habitual drunkenness and extreme cruelty. They wed October 16, 1889 and have child Lora, 16. She claims he battered her on June 28, 1966 and drove her out October 1, forcing refuge with a neighbor. seeks custody and alimony.

Louise Elen Warner Daniel W. Warner Lora

City Bonds Sold At Good Price In City Bond Sale

At the Monday city council meeting the bid of Security Savings Banking & Trust Company of Toledo for 90000 dollars worth of bridge and sewer bonds was accepted. Bids opened at noon in the city auditor's office drew large interest given the bonds and money market. Bankers view the result as evidence of the city's strong financial standing abroad. Premium total for the winning bid amounts to 4515 dollars.

Security Savings Banking & Trust Company Toledo

More Room for Its Business

D. Lewis and Co extend changes to its store to handle growing trade. The old Masonic rooms on the third floor are converted into a modern storeroom and a new elevator will serve all floors. Clerks will be assigned to manage the expanded floor.

D. Lewis & Co Masonic

City imposes misdemeanor for tapping water mains without permit

Elyria city council passed an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to tap water mains for any connection without a department permit. Violations carry a fine and costs. Inspectors found many residents have tapped mains without permission and will be prosecuted. Those who used water without reporting may be charged for usage since the inspectors’ report. Dr McCormick’s lecture at the Disciple Harely was postponed due to his delayed arrival. a December date will be sought by the Medical Society.

Board of Public Service Chas. H. Cushing McCormick Elyria The Medical Society Dave

Thanksgiving Delivery Rules at City Mall and Rural Routes

The city mall carriers will make one delivery on Thanksgiving in the morning. Rural carriers will not deliver due to a government holiday. The post office will be open from 9 to 10 p.m. Thursday.

Pretty Girl to Entertain at Methodist Church Reception

The Men's Club of the Methodist Episcopal Church will host a reception for church members and friends on Wednesday in the church parlors. Miss Trene Kress, Ghigo Wesleyan University graduate, will entertain with interpretative readings after performing in major state cities. Music by Treble Clef Club and an orchestra. Light refreshments served. All invited.

The Methodist Episcopal Church Trene Kress Department of Oratory Ghigo Wesleyan University Masic

Many Saloons to Quit Over Aiken Tax Payments

The county expects many saloons to close when the next Aiken tax payment is due December 20. Estimates range from 18 to 20 closures as fines from Sunday liquor violations drained finances. Proponents say the revenue measure strengthens county funds, while a La Porte streetcar wreck victim, CA Spieth of Erhart, returned home Saturday after injuries.

Hiquor Aiken CA Spieth Erhart Laporte Hobsie mruSy Tada

Twain Book Excluded From Cotton Mass Library Shelves

A controversial Mark Twain book titled New Thoteyburgie has been removed from Cotton, Massachusetts library shelves after objections to praise of Oberlin and an Eve in the Garden illustration sparked questions about propriety. The volume’s front illustration drew the ire of local readers and led to its exclusion.

Mark Twain Oberlin Cattton Mass Eve

Royal Welsh Choir Delights At First Congregational Church

A concert at the First Congregational church last evening by the Royal Welsh choir drew a crowded, enthusiastic audience. The program was well received with loud applause, marking one of the most pleasing entertainments in recent memory.

First Congregational Church Royal Welsh Choir

Famous horse breeder Vincent Shank buried in Litchfield

The funeral of Vincent Shank occurred in Litchfield Medina county on Monday morning. He was 71 and leaves two children Mrs Elmer Weildeman and Mrs Idx Hartman, both of Elyria. Shank was famed as a horse breeder. Mrs H L Faxon of 810 West Avenue is seriously ill.

Vincent Shank Litchfield Medina County Shank Elmer Weildeman Idx Hartman Elyria H. L. Faxon West Avenue

B00 Foot Boats for Lorain

Within the rest week the American Shipbuilding Company will lay keel for two 600 foot class boats at its Toledo yards. The vessels will be built for the Pittsburg Steamship Company and launched into a new 100 foot dry dock expected to be finished by year end. The new steamer Jos. F. Morrow will be launched at that yard on December 1st.

American Shipbuilding Company Tordin Pittsburg Steamship Company Lorain

Jury Deliberates Over Meat Bill in Klamit Case

A Lorain bankrupt saloon keeper Peter Klamit’s wife faces a possible liability for meat bought for his butcher shop. Cleveland Provision Co claims she ordered the meat. The court directed a verdict for Klamit but left to the jury whether the wife is liable for the bill amid prior liabilities discharged by a federal court.

Court of Common Pleas Peter Klamit Lorain Cleveland Provision Company Klamit Unted States District Court Mr. Klamit Lable

Lavender Creighton's Lovers serial continues today

The fascinating serial continues in today's issue with Lavender Creighton's Lovers. Readers are invited to follow the evolving romance and twists as the plot unfolds, keeping suspense high and pages turning.

Gillette Trembles as Case Proceeds in Murder Trial

In Herkimer on November 27 the Gillette murder case heard Dr Douglass testify Grace Brown died from blows to the head before drowning. Gillette grew uneasy, plans to testify, and contemplates entering the boat. He seeks religion, prays in jail and reads the Bible.

Grace Brown Herkimer, N Chester Gillette Oberlin Douglass Gillette Dr. Robinson Cortland

Secret marriage attempt ends with license cancellation

Brown helm farmer Winfred Dalzell and school teacher Luella J. Persons sought a secret marriage by obtaining a license for 21 year old Dalzell and 33 year old Persons from Rev. Merrill of Ver Wilson. They asked the probate clerk to withhold the record but could not. The license was canceled Monday after the couple failed to wed secretly in the county.

Winfred Dalzell Brownhelm Luella J. Persons Carcel

Auto club backs road improve plan along model highway

Cleveland Auto White Club discussed the impassable road to Cleveland and voted to spend money for summer improvements. A committee will work with farmers and township trustees to secure aid. Six thousand dollars has been raised already for a model section under the state red commissioner guidance, with farmer support and hopes for speed restrictions to protect farmers.

Cleveland Cleveland’ Auton White Club Auto Club AyEe Red Massachusetts

Postal officers pursue violators amid scarce inspectors

Five cases of infractions of the postal laws are reported from 1.1 Cain and a force of inspectors is few at work in that city seeking to bring to justice the people who are guilty of the act. The officers refuse to make public the names of the persons, but it is contended that some are very prominent in social circles.

Shém

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