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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1906

Page

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Man Charged With Bigamy Discharged

Frank Mulligan former superintendent at the Dean Electric was charged with bigamy and released by the Mayor after a Mercer county divorce decree was shown. He appeared with counsel, a certified divorce petition was reviewed, and the charge was dismissed at the complainant's costs. Prosecutor Stevens hinted further action may follow Mulligan planned to return to Dayton.

Frank Mulligan The Dean Electric Mercer County Mulligan Dayton George L. Clutsch Lorain Stevens Glitsch Hla Ellent Mulgan

Seven Killed In Wreck Near Lynchburg Va

Seven people died and eleven were injured in a rear end collision involving five passenger trains about ten miles south of Lynchburg and north of Dane street depot. Samuel Spencer president of Southern Railway and several guests were among the victims. One porter survived and a signal tower operator reportedly fled after the crash. Spencer was en route to Friendship North Carolina for a hunting trip with guests.

Lanenburg Nay Mr. Spence

Miss Maggie Otrr and Benjamin Walker wed at Anderson Apartments

Justice Lord officiated the Wednesday evening ceremony at Anderson apartments with a small guest turnout. Afterwards the couple and guests shared a wedding supper with music outdoors, and the pair received many gifts from friends.

Maggie Otrr Benjamin Walker Anderson Apartments Justice Lord

Elyria Man Entering Navy as Ship Carpenter

Elyria man Stolvenburg has enlisted in the United States Navy as a ship carpenter. He left Columbus for training, bound for American waters. The longtime Parson Lumber Company employee and HH Volunteer Fire Department member plans a three year enlistment and hopes to serve Uncle Sam long term.

Wits United States Navy Columbus Sam Stolvenburg Parseh Laamber Company Ged Hine

Thanksgiving Marriages Count 13 in Lorain County

The probate court marriage license department records 13 couples applying to wed in the afternoon, listing spouses from Lorain, Elyria, Avon, Amherst, Beach Park and Ridgeville. Notable names include Andy Buza and Annie Zeina, Andrew Hatches and Mary Robinson, Edward Welsh and Anna Wilhelm, among others. The piece closes with a quip on silence and self-control.

Andy Buza South Lorain Annie Zeina Andrew Hatches Cleveland Mary Robinson Etyria Edward A. Welsh

Big Corporation Gains Control of Lorain County Stone Lands

A deed filed in Lorain County records transfers 24 acres of Henrietta township stone land from Kipton Stone Company to the Cleveland Stone Company for a nominal $1. The move follows recent transfers in Amherst Township and gives the Cleveland Stone Company control of most quarries in the county, with expectations of price increases for sidewalk and building stone once competition remains limited.

Cleveland Stone Company Henrietta Township Kipton Stone Company Amherst Rownship

Knife amnesty drama over 40 cents ends in jail

Andy Kochla drew a knife after being refused 40 cents on a beer bill. He slashed Joseph Luster’s nose, fled, and was arrested in South Lorain. At arraignment he pleaded guilty before Justice Lord, paid a $10 fine and costs.

Joseph’ Luster Andy Kochla Luster Koshia Auatody South Lorain Dumas Justice Lord Laster Taster Elyria

Great Was Sale of Turkey Great Was Sale of Turkey

Elyria merchants sold 2,366 turkeys chickens geese and ducks for Thanksgiving dinner over Wednesday and Thursday morning exceeding prior totals. Roast pig and rabbit also appeared on some tables as residents enjoyed an unusually large feast.

Elyria Broadeet Third Cheapalde

Tax Returns Ordered by County Auditors in Columbus Session

All men and women owning personal property must file a return and list its valuation. The rule will be strictly enforced with special instructions to those delivering routes. Audit officials aim to distribute the tax burden more evenly and address past evasions. Auditors will not resist the salary law, noting it as reasonable. A conflict was expected after Columbus meetings, but auditors settled on this approach.

Columbus

Woman, Three Names in One Hour as Divorce Told

Wellston Ohio, Nov 29. Mrs Samuel Cooper of this city gained a divorce from George Folden and reverted to maiden Fay Ingles. On courthouse steps Samuel Cooper waited for the decree and within an hour wed Fay Ingles, restoring her name and sealing a rapid double twist of fate.

Wellston, Q Samuel Gooper George Folden Niaiden Fay Ingles Samue Cooper Fay

Gillette's Testimony in Court Remains Questioned

Chester Gillette, on trial for Grace Brown's murder, testified at length but faced severe cross-examination. He claimed their trip included Cortland to Utica to Big Moose Lake, a boating incident, and Grace's death by falling overboard. Prosecutors pressed inconsistencies about marriage plans and Grace's letters, while Gillette appeared frail and evasive as the case unfolds.

Herkimer, N Chester Gillette Oberlin Grace Brown Gillette Gillett Walt Cortland Grace Rom Utica Tupper Lake Big Moose Lake Glenmere Godlock Punkey’s Bay Brown Adirondacks Jillette Ward Adironlanels Giselle Miss Borwn Pathet le Keeyier Atorney Ward Sabina South Orgell Crum

Webber Discussed Divorce at Local Church Meeting

The Hon A R Webber addressed the Men's Club of the Presbyterian church at South Lona, speaking on divorce. A large church delegation listened with interest as the talk concluded. Reporter Want Ads Bring Results.

South Lona A. R. Webber

Thanksgiving Weather Delights Elyria Residents

Ideal Thanksgiving weather drew Elyria residents outdoors for walks and drives. Crowds used street cars and special service along the Cleveland and Southwestern line, with traffic heavy into the night. By morning a light rain fell and froze on sidewalks, leaving them slick.

Elyria Ural Cleveland & Southwestern Road

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You Bouh Lage Uch Carla Ge Elyria Man Entergravy AS Carpenter Ridgeville Center C. A. Cox FE. A. Garlington Garlington Twenty-fifth Infantry Brownsville Tex Army War Department Dan Cupid Inudge Hinman Electric Theatre Kipton Spould Big Corporation Lorain County Turkey Q York Gillette's Oory Moose Lake MR. Webber Harry H. Smith & Co
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