Burglary Reported At Mast Bridge Street Grocery
A burglary at John Copas’s Mast Bridge street grocery last Wednesday night left the till open and funds missing. Detectives suspect professional thieves who likely continued after a street crowd, while a separate note reports the Eulpra todos ball team defeating LaGrange at the hitter's grounds by a l i to l i score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Copas
Mast Bridge Street
Copas
Mr. Copas
Eulpra Todos
LaGrange Eleven
Steel plant in South Lorain hinges on election outcome
The Reporter cites a reliable source stating the shut down steel plant could resume full output for eight months if McKinley and a Republican Congress win. Most orders are for railroad work and require confidence in future government financial policy. Until the election result is known, there will be little work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
South Lorain
Congress
Federal Steel Co
Was Not Crazy in Elyria Train Talk
A tale from Elyria describes Sheriff Warden transporting a patient to Toledo asylum. In Norwalk the Huron county sheriff joined with another patient bound for the same institution. They shared a seat as the two men, both afflicted, began conversing and revealing their reasons for going away. One says he went crazy over business woes, the other blames McKinley policy in the Philippines. The Lorain man counters that the other is not crazy, only a foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Toledo
Norwalk
Huron County
Lorain County
McKinley
Philippine Islands
Thief Takes Five Chicks. $300 Found in Cooped Bag
A man visited the Wilkes Barres chicken coop of Mrs. Margaret Jones at night and fled with five chickens. A handkerchief with $300 in bills was left on the ground and the woman offered to refund the money if the culprit returns. Police were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jones
Wilkes- Barre
Pullete
The Electric Road Prepares Curve To Wellington Line
Oberlin October 20 reports long delayed material arriving Tuesday for the curve from the main to Wellington line at Main and College streets. About seventy five men and twenty five teams work on the line outside bridge work while John Berg directs forty men on the branch. Cars could be running on the line by the holidays as work is pushed energetically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Wellington
Main
College Streets
John Berg
Damages Sought in Suffolk Saloons Suit
Lais F Moran, through attorney A R Webber, sues C J Shehan for 5000 damages claiming she husband was sold intoxicating liquor despite orders not to do so. Shehan operates a West Broad street saloon in Reffening building. Moran wife of Wd Moran, known to police. Maggie Trumble also sues C R Engle over East Broad street saloon leased from Pauline Stegar, alleging husband George Trumble drinks and orders not to furnish liquor were ignored. Webber represents her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lais F. Moran
A. R. Webber
C.J
Maggie Trumble
C. R. Engle
East Broad Street
Pauline Stegar
George Trumble
Engle
Robbery Claim Leads to Arrest and Fine in Oberlin
Gherlin Man and Mrs Delafield of the Ridge Jonat called on Mayor Glitseh at 0 o'clock Friday evening and secured a warrant for Frank Cobb of Oberlin for stealing a blanket and whip from Mrs Delafield s buggy. Cobb was arrested, bailed for Saturday, and pleaded guilty to a $15 fine plus costs. He claimed the mayor was given a plea but said he had too many witnesses against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris. Delafield
The
Ridge Jonat
Glitseh
Frank Cobb
Oberlin
Pee
Vaughn Griffith Nuptials at Vaughn Home in Lorain
Mrs Anna Gertrude Vaughn and Mr James C Griffith wed in a ring ceremony at the Vaughn home Thirteenth avenue South Lorain Rev C L EH Cartwright officiated Dr Morgan Chicago best man Ushers John Vaughn Arthur Laughry groomsm an Calvin Galbraith bridesmaid Margaret Griffith sister of groom Carrie Vaughn maid of honor Marion Vaughn flower girl Attendants gifts include diamond and pearl jewelry The couple received many presents and the event featured pink white and green decorations The same issue notes the Supreme Court upholding a law against vagrancy in Scioto County rejecting a lower court ruling and allowing the statute to stand
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Gertrude Vaughn
James C. Griffith
C. L. EH. Cartwright
Samuel Vaughn
Thirteenth Avenue
South Lorain
Dr. Morgan
Chicago
John Vaughn
Arthur Laughry
Callvin Galbraith
Margaret Griffith
Carrie Vaughn
Marion Vaughn
Maid of Honora
Gma
Goat Busy at Odd Fellows Lodge Meeting
The goat in the Odd Fellows lodge room is overworked. At the next regular meeting Tuesday night the initiatory and the first and second degrees will be conferred. Every brother is requested to be present. The Bankers Fraternal Union have postponed instituting the council at Oberlin until Tuesday October 40. Elyria council members, note the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Bankers’ Fraternal Union
Oberlin
Elyria Council
Indians and Senator Hanna visit Webster S D
A large crowd greeted Senator Hanna on his western tour in Webster South Dakota. He received a delegation of Sioux from the Sisseton reservation led by Sol Two-Star who presented themselves as American citizens and voters. The party spoke of farmland and republican loyalty among 400 Sioux citizens on the old reservation. Also noted is the annual meeting of the First Congregational church women with fifty attendees and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hanna
Webster
S.D
Sisseton Reservation
N.B. Johnson
Sol Two-Star
Warpath
Tom Robertson
Johno Buse
Louise Labelle
Cepke
Job Ninropta
South Iakota
Old Reservation
General Association of Women of the
First Congregational Church
N. Smith
C. A. Lathan
A.J., Garford
Walter Swaniera
Miss Burrows
R. B. Cary
Foreign Department
F. B. Haines
Home Department
J.T Brooks
Church Department
WE. Cadmus
Elyria Lorain Mining Company Prospect Report
A report from Managing Director A J Welch at Rossland outlines bright prospects for the Elyria Lorain Mining Company of B C. The firm has added a fifty acre claim named the Little Billie with no capital increase and several hundred dollars already spent. Ore samples are available at C A Metcalf’s office, and the report promises vigorous winter work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria, Lorain Mining Company
B. C
A.J. Welch
Rossland
C. A. Metcalf
Ohio Loses Doubtful Column To Bryan Electors
In Lorain a Democrat notes Ohio’s shift after a Monday Bryan demonstration. Cleveland Bryan workers ordered electors to vote for Bryan, ending the election worry. The piece mocks the sudden political turn and questions the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Cleveland
Ohio
Lorain
McKinney
Settlement in Seeber death case paid for by railroad
The Sandusky Milan & Norwalk Electric Railway paid Mrs. Frank Seeber $4,500 in settlement of her claim for the death of her husband, an H and O locomotive engineer. An electric freight car struck the locomotive, wrecking the cab and killing Seeber instantly. The motorman has been indicted for manslaughter with trial set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky, Milan & Norwalk Electric Railway Company
Frank Seeber
Seeber
Cars On Elyria Electric Rail Way Hit High Speeds
The C. E. ck W. electric railway from Elyria is making excellent time. Travel times often run as short as 2% minutes, though 22 minutes appear common. The line is nearly direct, aiding speedy service and the management seeks completion of a new power house to improve accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Ck W
Elyria
Ito
Houge So Ag
Pate Ltic
Leorain-Times
German American Drum Corps Drawn To North Amhej Meeting
The German American drum corps nicknamed That, the German band, gained local fame after a fine Roosevelt parade showing Wednesday night. Manager Rudolph Efpadt reports an invitation for the group to attend a political meeting in North Amhej on the first Saturday evening, with the corps expected to present themselves well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Gettla
Rudolph Efpadt
Draw
North Amhe
Pick Pockets and Political Demonstration in the West
Narrative recounts a pickpocket incident during a large political demonstration, with bystanders and officers attempting to intervene. It notes Mr. Spring catching a thief and describes campaign sentiments, travel routes through Colorado and Kansas, and observations on business conditions and party badges seen, including Bryan imagery in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anye
Spring
Red Nose
Colorado
Teller
Fuller
Bryan
Chicago
Denver
Equal Fairness and Questions About Sharp’s Stand
The Oberlin Tribune and Elyria Democrat criticize The Democrat for avoiding issues in the race for congress. They question Mr. Sharp’s record and demand clear credentials on issues such as free silver, Philippines policy, suffrage, and alignment with the St. Louis platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp
Elyria
Philippines
South
St. Louis
14Th Congressional District
Oberlin Tribune
Street Car Collision In Lake Avenue Causes Damages
A collision occurred between the 2:20 North Amherst car on the C E B W line and a work car on Lake Avenue. The work car suffered major damage while the passenger car had minor damage. About twenty five Women’s Relief Corps members aboard the North Amherst car sustained cuts and bruises but no serious injuries. The group requested a stop at J B Boynton’s Lake Avenue residence, but the car continued to the next crossing and backed into the work car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Amherst
Lake Avenue
Woman’s Relief Corps
First Frost Delights as Jack Appears Late October
The first frost of the season touched the region on the night of October 17, a late arrival for Jack. It was a heavy frost but not a killing one, and vegetation remains unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Hill Fuller Wedding Honors in Cleveland Groom and Bride Wed
Thursday afternoon at the bride’s father’s home in Middle avenue, Chas A Fuller and Louise Hill were united in a grand Episcopal ceremony led by Rev E J Craft with harpist Signor Cafarelli. After a tasteful collation by Weisgerber, the couple departed for New York City en route to their home after December 1. many relatives and friends attended, with gifts including a stamp from the Young Ladies Card Club and a cut glass water set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Fuller
Louise \ee Hill
Frank P. Hill
Middle Avenue
Signor Cafarelli
Lohengrim
Albert Worthington
Weisgerber
Cleveland
New York City
A. P. Worthington
LeGrand Byington
Hungarian Republican Club Formed by Immense Local Group
Last night at South Lorain a large gathering organized the Hungarian Republican Club with 160 Hungarians signing the roll and paying 85 cents each in dues. Speeches were delivered by Mike Martin and Nicholas Dracin, and the club, named the Aaperend Krovacian Hungary Republican Club, reflects ongoing republican activity among the local Hungarian community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Lorain
Squire McCann
Mike’ Martin
Nicholas Dracin
Lovain Times
Banner praising McKinley and Roosevelt displayed
A new banner was placed across Broad Street at Washington Avenue on Tuesday morning. It reads an excellent place of warrant and features oil portraits of McKinley and Roosevelt with the inscription McKinley, Roosevelt and Continued Prosperity. For Congress W. W. Skiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
Washington Avenue
McKinley
Roosevelt
Congress
W. W. Skiles
Passion Play talk at Congregational church class
The Business Men's class at the Congregational church heard W W Gates speak on the Oberammergau Passion Play. He described the village 45 miles west of Munich, the vow behind the ten year performance, and the enormous, devout effort by peasant participants. Gates praised the Judas portrayal and noted the eight hour show drew a full audience. The next address will be Bee B Day on Turkey and Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Gates
Oberammergau
Munich
Bavaria
Christ
Mr. Gates
Judas
Gates
Turkey
Palesine
Tragic Lake Shore Wreck Claims Henry Turney
Henry Turney, a farm laborer for C Ott, was killed by an eastbound Lake Shore train near Boat Bridge Street after a night of drinking. His body was found scattered along the track and later buried in Elyria Cemetery. Coroner notified. a yard engine carried the remains to Engineers’ undertakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry ‘Turney
C. Ott
Lake Shore
Baat Bridge Street
Elyna
Butt
Sugar Ridge Road
Boat Bridge Street
Braman
Spruce Street
Ensign& Wilkins
Turney
Pennsylvania
Ott
Jie
Elyria
Promissory Notes, Foreclosure, and Injunction Action
Common Pleas Court suit by Rosenia C Wadeworth against N R Edwarde and others to collect two $150 notes due in 2 and 3 years, secured by nine Wilmington real estate mortgages. Plaintiff seeks foreclosure and land sale. Wm A Braman trustee began injunction actions against Paul Sakall for violation of a liquor sale covenant on a lot Sakall purchased from Braman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenia C. Wadeworth Ae
N. R. Edwarde Et al
Wellington
Wm. A. Braman
Paul Sakall
South Lorain
Sakall
Braman
Sakell
Sunday School Convention at LaPorte Carlisle township
The Carlisle township Sunday School convention will be held at the M E B church in LaPorte on Sunday October 28 beginning at 10 a m Two sessions are planned one in the forenoon and one in the afternoon Bring your lunch basket and let the noon hour be a time for workers to get acquainted It is intended as a rally day for township schools A detailed program has been arranged with participation from all schools Bring notebook and pencil for practical Sunday school hints
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle Township
M. EB
LaPorte
Potatoes Grown by Local Gardener Weigh Five Pieces
C W Dunham of Middle Avenue reports a garden harvest of pine potatoes this year. A sample shows five tubers weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces in total, grown in his own garden for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Dunham
Middle Avenue
Carlisle rally to present flag to rough riders
A Republican rally at Carlisle Center Thursday, Oct 26 will honor the Carlisle rough riders with the flag they won as second prize in the Sept 28 parade. Hon G Johnson will present the flag. Hon E H Hinman and Lee Stroop will give short speeches. a delegation from Elyria may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle Center
Carlisle Rough Riders
G. Johnson
E. H. Hinman
Lee Stroop
Elyria
Christophorus Oratorio Synopsis of a 1879 Legend
A summarized description of Christophorus an 1879 oratorio by Rheinberger for barytone choir and ensemble. It narrates the legend of the giant bearing the infant Christ to a castle testing loyalty to Satan, followed by wanderings, temptations, a tender aria of love, and a pivotal revelation where the giant learns to serve Jesus Christ bearing the pilgrim’s cross, ending with a chorus of blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christophorus
Rheinberger
Barytone
Christ
Choyue
Satan
Jesus Christ
Fell from a Stone Pier on Wellington Job
Charles Patterson a stone cutter working on the Wellington electric round for John Berg fell fifteen feet from a pier near Avery's while dressing stone. He landed on his side, suffered severe internal injuries, was taken to Avery's house, and his wife was summoned from Cleveland. This is the first serious accident among Berg's men in thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Patterson
Wellington
John Berg
Avery's
Patterson
W. H. Brown
Move Over Notice Served On J Brandt In Lorain Co
Sheriff Warden served a notice on J Brandt at Broadway and Penfield Avenue to move his building after a surveyor allegedly set wrong boundaries. The notice claims a four inch encroachment on J M Guire of Pittsburgs property. No damages allowed. Brandt may remove wall or sell four inches of frontage. Also mentions upcoming Disciple of Christ convention in Elyria on November 1 and 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Brandt
Broadway
Penfield Avenue
Thurssday
J. M’guire
Pittsburg
Brandt
Tare
Lorain Democrat
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LaGrange
Electric Road
Common Pleas Court
Gherlin
Tromble
Vaughn
Griffith
Supreme Court
Sciote County
Timothy Hogan
Hogan
Portsmouth
South Dakota
Hanna
Lew Davidson
Obertin
Hill-Fuller
Louise Bill
New Banner
W- N. Gates
Onvention
Disciplea of Chriat of Thin District
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