Sixty Five Indictments Return by Grand Jury Today
The grand jury reported at noon today with sixty five indictments of which fifteen were public. Notable names include Charles EF Ingraham of Oberlin charged with forgery and attempting to publish a forged check. Other defendants cover obtaining money under false pretenses, shooting with intent, cutting with intent to kill, grand larceny, rape, burglary, and receiving stolen property. The panel reviewed 218 cases, with eighteen ignored, and the jury inspected the county jail in the afternoon for inspection.
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Grand Jury
Ist
Charles EF. Ingraham
Oberlin
Andrew Torok
Windom
J. H. Rodgers
Clara Miller
Frank Shannon
James Warris
Joseph Flint
John TP. Corey
Frank Leblang
Herman Delts
Hugh Malone
Frank Teanor
Richard Doe
Wor
Lorain Grand Jury Says Whipping In Schools Warranted But Too Severe
The grand jury found whipping in Lorain public schools was warranted by circumstances in two cases yet ruled the punishment too severe and condemned its repetition. It urged teacher and school boards hold authority, require superintendent approval before any corporal punishment, and prefer suspension of unruly students over corporal measures. Permanent suspensions should be decided by the board of education.
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Toruim
Pus
Lorain
Men’s Meeting Tonight at First Congregational Church
The Men’s Club of the First Congregational Church hosts the first winter meeting tonight with a strong program. TL B Panver chairs the organizing committee. After a social hour and supper at 6 35, readers Miss Jones of Cleveland and violinist Mr Stoffmian will perform, drawing a large turnout.
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First Congregational Church
TL. B. Panver
D BP. Stearn
Manhattan
Appointed Administratrix for Pittsfield Estate
Emma Sheffield has been appointed administratrix of the estate of C. W. Sheffield, late of Pittsfield township. This notice records her official role in administering the decedent's affairs.
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Emma Sheffield
C. W. Sheffield
Pittsfield Township
Foraker to Speak in Lorain October 25 Rally
The Republican County Committee schedules Senator Joseph B. Foraker to speak in Lorain on Thursday evening October 25. The event is expected to draw a large crowd as Foraker is regarded as a top platform speaker and a notable Ohio senator.
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Republican County Committee
Joseph B. Foraker
Lorain
Foraker
Ohto
Midland guests tour Berea with Ohio regiment reunion
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Stearns of Midland Michigan visit Berea while touring the state. They attended a reunion of his old regiment the 60th Ohio at Elmont and toured Sandusky Soldiers' Home, noting changes since their residence here.
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Midland
Mich
D. P. Stearts
Stearns
60Th Ohio
Elmont
Sandusky
W. UL. Stearns
Funeral for John Tomas Held on Woodward Avenue
The funeral of John Tomas of Woodward Avenue was held yesterday afternoon. Interment was at St. Marys Cemetery.
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John Tomas
Woodward Avenue
St. Mary’s Cemetery
G and S W rebuked by judge Washburn in court
Judge Washburn rebuked G and S W after hearing evidence in a case to collect a $1420 judgment from Singer Sewing Machine Co against Electric Package Co. The Electric Package Co is not a separate entity, but a department of C and S W, and the firm refused to honor contracts made by Electric Package Co, leading the judge to accuse it of misrepresentation.
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Singer Sewing Machine Company
Bull’s
Electric Package Company
da. & Age
Washburn
Sewing Machine Company
Lorain
Ttme
Traction Compans
Jude Washburn
The Braun Injunction Dismissed in Lorain Case
The Braun injunction case was dismissed at the courthouse on Friday to prevent construction of the West Side electric railway at Lorain. The dismissal came because another suit by T. W. Fancher covers the same ground, making one suit unnecessary. The Fancher case will go to trial soon.
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Braun
Court House
Lorain
T. W. Fancher
Fancher
Ohio WCTU reports 17000 members in state convention
The Ohio Women’s Christian Temperance Union claims over 17,000 paid members in the state. The 23rd annual convention at Marion will draw 600 to 700 delegates, with county units complete in all but two counties. More than 500 already plan to attend, aiming to reach about 1,000 visitors including members and friends. The event is described as the largest in state history. A separate note mentions a man distressed by kidnappers, contemplating suicide after a thorough, unresolved investigation.
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Ohio Women's Christian Temperance Union
Marion
Annie W. Clark
State
Organization
Ithe
Mailon
Christmas Gift Offer At Monroe’s Studio
Monroe’s Studio announces three extra fine cabinet photos with every dozen portraits in special folders, free through November 1. Patrons are urged to sit for Christmas pictures early to avoid rush and ensure timely delivery, with a Souvenir Book by Lorata Co. nearly sold out at 75 cents plus 15 cents shipping.
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Monroe
Lorata Co
Ely Block
Elyria
Grand jury leak alleged in Lorain corridor door
A leak in the grand jury room is suspected after a corridor door near the room allows hearing inside. The Lorain reporter may have overheard discussions, though all grand jurors deny speaking about proceedings.
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Lorain
Iistanting
Petition Filed To Encumber Lorain Second M E Church Property
A petition seeks court permission to encumber real estate of Lorain Second M E church up to 250 dollars. Earlier a small fire at Hotel Jackson involved a window curtain and awning. fire department responded but no hose laid as it was easily controlled with minimal damage. A Lake Shore Electric car derailed at Lod Street curve Friday at 7 am, running off track for about a half hour, blamed on excessive speed rounding the curve.
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Court House
M. E
Lorain
Lod Street
Lake Shore
Grand jury spends twelve days deliberating with 250 witnesses examined
The current grand jury has spent twelve days in deliberations and examined about 250 witnesses. This surpasses recent juries in length but falls short of the most active ones. A past jury led by Prosecutor Stroup lasted ten days yet heard three to four hundred witnesses.
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Stroup
Masonic Temple to Be Dedicated in Elyria
The Masonic Temple of Elyria will be dedicated Thursday Oct 18 under the Grand Lodge Ohio and King Solomon's Lodge No 56. Ceremonies begin 2:30 PM with rituals led by Horace A. Irwin. Banquet at 5:30 PM. evening services start at 7:20 PM with music by the Cleveland Temple Quartette and remarks by Grand Lodge officers and local Masons.
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Masonic Temple of
Elyria
Grand Lodge F. & A. M
Ohio
King Solomon’s Lodge No. 56
Horace A. Irwin
State of
Eastern Stars
Cleveland Temple Quartette
Grand Lodge
Chas P. Mitchell
Oberlin to Face Strong Football Schedule This Season
Oberlin College lists a robust football slate with top opponents. Home games include Weston College October 13, Ohio Wesleyan October 20, open date October 27, Ohio State November 8 away, Wooster November 10, Western Reserve November 17, Case School November 24, all on the Oberlin grounds. Team officials include captain Frank Howard Waters, manager Karl Burwell Altman, assistant manager Frank Oliver Koehler, treasurer George W. Young, coach Harvey K. Snyder, and athletics director Charles Winfred Savage.
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Ter
Wooster
Western Reserve University
Oberlin
Case School
Aere
Frank Howard Waters
Karl Burwell Altman
O07
Frank Oliver Koehler
George W. Young
Harvey K. Snyder
Harvard
Charles Winfred Savage
Granite shower honors Miss Ola McAllister for upcoming marriage
Miss Viola Patsth hosted a granite shower at her home for Miss Ola McAllister of this city, who will wed Mr. Edward Blazer of Ridgeville on October 24. Twenty four guests attended with games awarding prizes to Miss Agnes Duffy and Miss Isabelle Strohmier. Refreshments followed and many useful gifts were given to the bride-to-be.
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Viola Patsth
Ola McAllister
Edward Blazer
Ridgeville
Agnes Duffy
Isabelle Strohmier
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Senator Foraker
Gase
Johnny
Emma Ray
Elyria Theatre
Jackson
Masonic Temple
Edwin Douglass
Clayton Chapman
Cleveland Temple
Craft
Bro
W. C. Howell
Wm. B. Colson
Charles E. Tucker S, H. Squire, Jr
H.W. Ingersoll James C. Smith
H. Loughry O, L. McCahon
P. H. Boynton Jacob Murbach
W. &. B. Notley
Rockwood
J. Chas. Compton
H Boynton
G. H. Loughry
Jacob Murbach
S. H Squire, Jr
F. C. Williams J. Chas
Compton
B. Notles
L. Bicdford
W. N. Bates
J. C. Hill
F. Allen Thomas Howell
Artemas Beebe
L. F. Koehle
V. J. Bates
Thomas Lawrence
John Murbach
Dr. Nye
K. Berges
T. W. Shearer
Geo. E._ Crisp
F. M. Stevens
Wm. T. Dill
R. R. Stetson
F. H. Foster
Wolf
A. Hart J
EB. Woodruff
W. R. Huntington
C. H. Wilkins
Oberlin College
Weston College
Erlin
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Ohio State Univer
Sity
University of Woos
Joseph Chandler
Lodi
West Streets
Julian Smith
Dewey Avenue
Chandler
Harry H. Smith & Co
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