Forger Ingraham Given Light Sentence In 1899 Case
Charles E. Ingraham of Oberlin, a noted forger, received two years and nine months in the penitentiary from Judge Washburne after pleading guilty to forging his wife Amy Ingraham's name on notes. The forged sums exceed $30,000 and could yield far longer terms if all charges are pursued. additional indictments remain to be addressed.
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Charles KE. Ingraham
Oberlin
Washburne
Ingraham
Amy Ingraham
Con
Windecker
Alost
Stacie Warker
Siven
Smooth young man hires horse near Elyria village theft report
A smooth faced man about 25 hires a white mare from a livery stable in Elyria area to visit Grafton and nearby towns. He claims to work with country grocers and leaves with a rig without completing a sale. police notified after Monday. He is described as 25, light hat, turned up front, dark mackintosh.
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Grafton
Atention
Ittle
Jimmy Gralton Receives Suspended Sentence
Little Jimmy Gralton pleaded guilty to larceny after being led astray by an older boy who drank him and aided a cigar store robbery. Judge Washburne suspended a 90 day jail term on good behavior and urged the youth to stay away from saloons and help his aging father.
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Judge
Jimmy Gralton
Washburne
Way
Dave Avo
Jimmy
Aittle
Timmy
Wonderful Progress Attracts Attention In New Center Allotment
Hast Side development draws crowds as one third of lots in The New Center Allotment sell Sunday. J C Crisp & Co. report sales by easy terms, signaling strong demand for the desirable locality.
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7. C. Crisp & Co
Cabi net-maker loses two fingers in accident
A. J. Linder of East Avenue, a cabinet-maker at Dean Electric Works, suffered severe finger injuries Friday night and two fingers on his right hand were amputated. The accident will bench him for some time.
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A. J. Linder
East Avenue
Dean Electric Works
Reverend Herrick Leads Elyria Spiritualist Meeting
The Akron based Rev. Herrick conducted a widely attended Sunday spiritualist service in Elyria. He spoke forcefully and held the congregation's attention throughout. Afterward Mrs Herrick gave messages to several attendees.
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Nudes
A. Herrick
Akron
Elyria
Herrick
Children Taken to Orphanage in Oberlin Amid Desertion
The children of Charles Yapp, ages five three and one, have been placed in the Oberlin orphanage after the father deserted the family a few days ago. The mother is unable to support them.
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Charles Yapp
Oberlin
Befilled Spirit Inspired Rally Cited In Sermon
In a Mizpeh gospel lesson Dr. Temple is urged to lead Elyria clergy and laity in a spiritual campaign. The speaker insists a large host, whose hearts God has touched, will back the effort, not just the evangelist, and compares Saul’s anointing to a modern church mobilization for souls. Continued on page 5.
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Tam
Pare
Dr. Temple
Samuel
Mizpeh
Saul
Gilead
Christ
Elyria
Ito
Sam
X Bayd
Peter
Epidemic of Barbers Itch Prompts Health Board Action
An epidemic of Barber’s itch has been reported in the city with several cases, some severe. A plan to seek stricter barber shop regulations from the Board of Health is discussed, including sterilized razors, single use cloths, and enforced cleanliness with penalties.
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Board OF Health
Harber’s Itec
Ing
The
Severn
Board For Health
Cottesbrooke Ghost Reported Seen by Watson at Oberlin
The Cottesbrooke ghost allegedly reappears with a frightened Watson recounting vivid shrieks from the site. Neighbors have not heard the sounds. reliance rests on Watson's sole testimony. The phantom is said to be the shade of a man killed in the wreck on the C and M W lines years ago.
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8. W
Oberlin
Watson
Annual Fair and Bazaar At St Marys Church
The annual fair and bazaar at St Marys Church runs October 24 25 26 and 27 with proceeds aiding the Sisters New Convent. Fanty needlework toys and religious articles will be sold. A fifty cent donation buys a ticket on lot GO in DIl worths East Side Allotment. A first class dinner and supper will be served with Wagner Brothers orchestra providing music.
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St. Mary's Church
Line L, C. B. A
Altar Society
New Convent
Dilworth
East Side
Wagner Brothers’ Orchestra
Gas Found on the Use Romo Gas Field
A strike on the Chit rgad beyond the idle while resort uncovers gas in apparently large quantities with pressures so high that preliminary capping efforts fail. The pressure remains unabated, drawing significant interest from observers.
Social Prayer Meeting Planned for Tomorrow Evening
A social prayer meeting will be held tomorrow at 7 30 p m at Mrs J C Halliwell s home on Lake avenue near the green car line Walnut street stop All friends and neighbors are invited to attend.
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J C. Halliwell
Lake Avenue
Walnut Street
First Under New Law Applies for Naturalization
The first application for naturalization under the new law requiring a hearing before the court of common pleas was filed Monday morning. John Entre, a Turk, seeks citizenship in this initial case.
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Court of Common Pleas
John Entre
Citiz Sn
New Center Adds Edison Light at West Depot
The In S. M. S. Railroad installed an Edison electric light at the west end of the depot with 2,000 candle power, brightening an area that was recently in darkness. New Center lots around The New Center cost 125 to 250 dollars each, with 500 to 1,000 dollars needed to buy nearby lots.
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In S. & M. S. Railroad
Elyria Man Defends Himself in Street Hold Up
Charles Flaherty was accosted by two unknown men on East Broad Street Sunday night. He warded off one attacker with a punch, the other fled after the scuffle. Both assailants escaped, described as young men in dark clothing. police have no solid leads.
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Elyria
Charles Flaherty
East Broad Street
Charles Ely
Mr. Flaharty
Masquerade Draws A Jolly Crowd Of Young Revelers
A lively crowd of young people celebrated a masquerade on Saturday night drawing attention with their playful capers while enjoying themselves without incident.
Bride backs out of wedding after license granted
Maurice Goldstein reported to Judge Hinsek that Ida Goldberg of Lorain canceled plans to wed in New York after he had secured a marriage license on November 2. The letter offered reasons but did not specify why the union failed, noting possible love, money, or liberty concerns.
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Maurice Goldstein
Hinsek
Lcense
Ida Goldberg
Lorain
Liberty
Goldstein
Noman
Peter
Suit for 25000 Damages Dismissed After Settlement
A $25,000 damage suit against the Vinton Company by Michele Bongiovanni was settled out of court on Sunday and will be dismissed once the defendant pays the agreed sum. The Yeates Company and Elyria Fruit Company facilitated the settlement. All injured have recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital, with many planning to return to their homeland.
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Vinton Company
Ce Vinton Company
Michele Bongiovanni
Garford
Neidjing
Thomas Amato
Elyria Fruit Company
Old Country
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Pathe
York Centra
Leaso
Ted Strong
Gon
Spyraviam
Hadaway Brothers
Dean
WM. C. Dawson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Verity
Cottesbrooke
Man
Ter
New York
Yeates
Harry H. Smith & Co
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