School board hires truant officer and buys encyclopedia
At a Monday meeting the school board employed Henry Krohn as truant officer for four months at 30 dollars monthly. The board authorized purchasing the New International Encyclopedia in installments. Comings will buy supplementary readers to replace worn ones. A vacant Jefferson street room will house the Weetside kindergarten until needed for regular use. Fred H Ellis, also known as Fred H Lewis, was adjudged insane and ordered to Toledo State hospital. A guardian is sought for Mary A Cary, alleged incompetent of Wiyrla. The case will be heard October 10, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Krohn
Comings
Jefferson Street
Weetside Kindergarten
Fred H Ellis
Fred H Lewis
Toledo State Hospital
Mary A Cary
Wiyrla
Elks Help Drifters Club With Dance Night Prep
An invited crowd gathered on short notice to spruce the Elk’s club floor for the Drifter’s club dance scheduled Thursday night. A very enjoyable evening was spent by all. Miss Lydia Wick and John J Hoffman, formerly of Lorain and now employed here, will be married this week.
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Elk’e Club
Lydia Wick
John J Hoffman
Lorain
Keystone placer mine to renew washing work this week
A Telluride dispatch in the Mining Record reports that washing gravel at the Keystone mine will resume this week and continue until water runs out. The Keystone stockholders re-elected the board. C M Coleman retires as secretary treasurer and GM but remains a major holder. Officers Gaiford, Thomas, and Hill are named with plans for new capital and upgraded equipment to start next spring.
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Telluride
Gol
Mining Record
Elyria
Keystone Places
Keystone
C M Coleman
A L Gaiford
Wilbur ‘Thomas
Row
Hill
Wigria, O
Occupied land dispute over railroad construction in Ridgeville township
Mionie Chambers files in common pleas court alleging ownership of a Ridgeville farm along the C and SW tracks. She claims the railroad began grading and erecting a new track within five hundred feet of her land on October 4 and seeks an injunction after objecting. Attorney D J Nye represents her. names William C Leedale and Mary Jarvis appear in the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mionie Chambers
Court of Common Pleas
Ridgeville
C&sw
D Ji Nye
High School to Play Football Postponed Game
The postponed football game between the local high school and Lorain students will be played in Flyria on Wednesday afternoon. Hilyria, coming off a six point win against Baldwin University, has been practicing hard and aims to challenge Lorain's team.
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Social High School
Lorain
Flyria
Hilyria
Baldwin University
Lis
Arrest in Fostoria On Nonsupport Case Details
Taken to Fostoria Clinton street was arrested on Monday by Officer Whitney for non support of his family now in destitute condition. He was taken back to that place by Sheriff Strauss on whose advice the arrest was made.
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Clinton Let
Whitney
Fostoria
Strauss
Night Blooming Cereus Display At Local Store
Daniel Freeze exhibited an eight blooming cereus in front of his clothing shop Monday evening. The elegant cactus drew many local residents as the white flower opened its cradle of stamens attracting attention.
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Daniel Freeze
Ohio Library Association session in Elyria
Librarians from across the state gather in Elyria for the annual Ohio Library Association session. About 100 attendees are expected. The opening reception is hosted by the Elyria Public Library trustees and their wives. Dr. Charles F Thwing will not attend. W H Brett of the Cleveland Public Library will substitute. The program runs Wednesday and Thursday.
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Elyria
Ohio Library Association
Elyria Library
Charles F. Thwing
Clevelland
Carenegie
Cleveland
W. H. Brett
Cleveland Public Library
Knights Review Meeting October 7 Attendance Requested
Deputy Supreme Commander G. W. Brant will attend the Review and present proposals of vital importance to each Sir Knight. All members are urged to be present. Tent called to order by H. S. Wheeler at 7 o'clock sharp.
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G. W. Brant
H. S. Wheeler
Tblynia Pent
Kennedy Seeks Divorce on Grounds of Cruelty
Theresa Kennedy files for divorce from Wim J Kennedy citing extreme cruelty and failure to provide. Attorney Lawrence represents the plaintiff in this unsettled case.
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Theresa Kennedy
Wim
J Kennedy
Lawrence
London to Cleveland Wedding Ties Two Nations
Jidward T Peters from London wed Miss Rosalie Hill at the Hill home, with Rev. W.R Stesrly officiating. Peters, 67, is a U S government statistician focused on agriculture, based in London with a Washington home, while Miss Hill, 47, is an Elyria native who moved away eight years ago and has many local friends.
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Jidward T Peters
London
Cleveland
Rosalie Hill
Robi
N Hill
LS & M.S. Railway
Houghave
W.R
West Ridge Farm Life Amid Harvest and Rain
In West Ridge families harvest progress with corn nearly gathered and wheat largely in. Amherst township Mr Lchrader’s group brought loud band music Sunday, prompting relief once it ceased. Rev McCall preached Sunday evening as Mr Hebe could not attend. Grace Preston stays about the house. Sider mill operated Saturday and will run Friday this week. Rain blocked some from Laporte convention, but attendees praised it as very good.
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L. Lchrader
Amherst Township
West Ridge
McCall
Laporte
Bordon Sues the C and 8 W for 20000 Damages
Dallas B Gordon of the Columbad men injured in the Cottesbrooke curve wreck of July 10 sues the C and 8 W for 20000. He claims the wreck was caused by officials neglect and he is now partially deaf badly crippled and has internal injuries. Skies and Skiles and Lee Stroup represent him.
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Dallas B Gordon
Cottesbrooke Curve
Eait
the & 8 W
Skies
Skiles
Lee Stroup
Frightful Ride At Elyria Opera House
Lyman H Howe presents moving pictures featuring a 70 mile per hour locomotive pilot ride. The film promises thrilling tunnels bridges and rural scenes. Showings at the Elyria opera house on Oct 9 and 10. William Walker of Troxel Manufacturing injured by a press catching fingers.
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Lyman H. Howe
Charmniing
Elyria Opera House
William Walker
Troxel Manufacturing Company
New Board of Public Service Appointment Sparks Town Comment
The Reporter notes broad approval of the mayor and new Board after their recent action. The Board elected a water works superintendent with Mr Weller praised for his practical experience and under Board direction will lead improvements.
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Board of Public Service
Weller
Werrow
Fainted At Work Agent Buewell Collapses
Ticket agent Buewell of the C S W fainted away on a Monday morning while at work and was taken to his home for care.
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Buewell
C&sw
Man Struck by Train At Sheffield Injured
George Platt of Pittsburg was hit by a B and C train at Sheffield on Sunday morning. He was thrown about twenty feet and severely hurt. He arrived at the scene Monday and was taken to the infirmary for treatment, with no local friends.
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George Platt
Pittsburg
Sheffield
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