Sinking of Lakeside excursion steamer feared near Lake Hiri
Reports that the excursion steamer Lakeside sank off Avon Point during Friday night’s storm caused anxiety in the city. The lifeboat station at Cleveland was notified, and a crewmember from Sandusky was identified among passengers’ relatives. The Lakeside, a new vessel under experienced pilots, later reappeared near OHC and docked safely at Put-in-Bay.
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Hiri
Lake Shore
Avon Poin
Cleveland
Gome
Sandusky
OHC
Waa
Lakesidy
Dr. Moysey
Henry Berkeley
William Parsch
Shaterland Mes. Klinker
Topliff & Fly Sued Over Boy Injured At Work
Eva Goodspeed sues The Toplit and Bly Company for 32000 damages on behalf of her 15 year old son Ralph Goodspeed who was injured while employed. The petition alleges a foreman directed the boy to stand on a rapidly turning machine belt and he was hurled around a shaft losing a leg joint, leaving him crippled for life. The case cites medical and other details, with attorneys A G Waal and others representing the plaintiff.
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Toplit
Bly Company
Eva Goodspeed
Ralph Goodspeed
Mos
A. G. Waaldurne
Wo KB. Lawrouse
Bor
Death of Mrs Ott at Enat River home obituary
Mrs Emme Obo died at her daughter Mrs Nicholas Smith’s home on Enat River street Thursday night after paralysis. She was seventy one and survived by two daughters Mrs Sith and Miss Marguerite Ott. The funeral will be held from St Mary’s Catholic church on Sunday morning at 8:50 o'clock.
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Emme Obo
Nicholas Smith
Enat River Street
Thorsday
Sith
Marguerite Ott
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Oberlin professor to wed Circleville native Sept 7
Announcement from Oberlin Ohio notes the marriage of Miss Harrigh MaClelland of Circleville to Mr Robert L. Baird, assistant professor in zoology and geology at Oberlin College, to be held at the bride’s parents home on September 7.
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Oberlin, O
Harrigh MaClelland
Circleville, O
Robert L. Baird
Oberlin College
Lorain Street Railway Sued for Damages Over Collision
The Lorain Street Railway is sued for 2175 damages from a collision with a horse and buggy along Lorain Street on June 14. The suit alleges the street car operated at a speed exceeding the city ordinance. The Biggs and Everard Co. is mentioned in the case context.
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Lorain Street Railway
Noith
Lorain
Mulholland Guards Celebrate First Anniversary at Lorain
The Mulholland Guards, formed a year ago near Lorain, hold their first annual bake with a fund for charity. Founders include H. McKinley as president and Dan Mulholland as treasurer. The event features a bare bell game and humorous baseball skits, with plans to expand membership and funding as the group grows.
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Mulholland Guards
Slaters Grove
Lorain
Don Mulholland
Norwalk
Elyria
Rainey
Mulholland
Mulholland Guards Ward
H. ©. McKinley
Steve Leser
CG. K. Stone
Chag. Henning
Gisto
Aring
W. H. DaBroy
Suburban Residence Town Growth Planned on 90 Acres
P H Gifford acting for a Cleveland syndicate closed on a 90 acre farm on the west city line for a high grade suburban district. Deed includes lake access via Leavitt road though no lake front. Consideration withheld. Remainder of text notes divorce suit of Osroling Armbruster versus George Armbruster, a Cleveland marriage in 1893, Calf Metcalf Ginniger attorneys. Alfred Wright fined five dollars for intoxication. sentence suspended and asked to leave town. Thornwood Mandolin Club schedules Cedar Point excursion next Sunday Sept 4 with special Lake Shore Ry train from Cleveland Union Station at 8:00 p.m. to board at 3:60 a.m. round trip includes steamboat ride. Munsio to be provided on train.
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Lorgin
P. H. Gifford
Cleveland
S. W. Matthews
West Corporation
Alfred Wright
Nowhere
Cedar Point
Lake Shore Ry
Union Station
Hlgran
St. Munsio
Farm for Sale One of the best stock and grain farms in Ashtabula
One of the best stock and grain farms in Ashtabula Go 14 acres will hold out 170 sores 80 acres woods plenty of water and fruit good buildings nearly new would take good renting property in Elyria for part For farther particulars call on Geo Garford Elyria O 210 Harrigan street
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Ashtabula
Elyria
Geo. Garford
Harrigan Street
Aolteex
Lorain Victim Of Murderous Assault Recovers In Elyria
Streetor Streetor of Lorain aged victim of highway robbery in the B and C yards in Lorain County. He has recovered from injuries and plans to return to Michigan. He once loved diamonds and wore a splendid ring. Two highway robbers, convicted here, faced long terms. they tried to escape Elyria jail but were thwarted by Sheriff Salisbury’s daughter. They are now at Columbus penitentiary.
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Vanquetor Streetor
Lorain
Elyria
Ile
Mighifan
Haig
Apdlus Akall
Cleveland
Sherif Sailsbury
Columbne
Shameful Henry Oliver Given Workhouse Sentence
Henry Oliver of Birmingham was arrested Friday for non support and Saturday sentenced by Mayor Folger to $100 and costs and six months in the workhouse. This marks his second offense. a prior brief sentence ended with a pardon from Tom Johnson of Cleveland. The mayor condemned his conduct as shameful.
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Henry Oliver
Birmingham
Costa
Folger
Oliver
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Thei
Lakeside excursion to Cedar Point from Lorain Sunday
The Lakeside steel boat will offer a round trip from Lorain to Cedar Point this Sunday, September 4, for fifty cents including grounds admission. Evening return trip and music by the Lorain band are planned. This may be the last trip of the season from Lorain.
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Lakeside
Lorain
Cedar Point
Great Lakea
Athlophoros Advertises Rheumatism Cure in 1890s Ad
The ad claims rheumatism is caused by excess uric acid and that Athlophoros removes the acid to cure all rheumatic conditions. It urges sufferers to buy at druggists or send four cents for a booklet and lists Athlophoros Co., New Haven, Conn.
Elyria Editor Urged to Boost County Fair Membership
Henry J. Eady writes to Elyria Reporter urging Lorain County farmers and business leaders to join the county agricultural society, noting last year’s 260 members. He urges 100 to 600 members for Elyria, promotes paying 60 cents for six tickets, and suggests using fair grounds for picnics and youth activities while addressing the society’s debt and broader community benefit. He calls for unity among farmers, merchants, lawyers, doctors, bankers, and all citizens to support the fair and county.
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Elyria O
Elyria Reporter
Lorain County
Elyria
Tornin County
Lorait County
Henry J. Eady
Lorain in 50 Years Past A Student Observer Recalls Change
A former Oberlin student recalls Lorain fifty years ago, describing a forested river road from Sheffield to Charleston, early warehouses and a small frame church, then rapid growth with drawbridges, paved streets, brick blocks, and rising saloon activity. He notes steel and iron industries, a busy harbor, shipyard, and shifting cityscape, promising further reporting after another visit.
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Oberlin
Sheffield
Lorain
Charleston
Conrad Reid
Globeville
Johnson Steel Plant
Byer
Canada
J. H
Unique Joseph Naylor and Emuly Altman wed in Lora
Joseph Naylor and Emuly Altman were married Friday afternoon at the First M E church parsonage in Lora by Rev P B Stroup. The wedding featured a fashionable entrance by streetcar and a procession to the Methodist church with friends, a lunch bag, and the ceremony ending in general rejoicing.
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Joseph Naylor
Emuly Altman
M. E
P. B. Stroup
Lora
Cty
Mr. Stroop
Will Preach and Farewell Service At Baptist Church
The Rav. Henry H. Rawdon, pastor 1866 to 1872, will preach in the morning at the Baptist church. An evening farewell honors his son Rev. Samuel Bawden, who sails for India this month as a missionary. Samuel will speak at the evening service. youths are urged to attend and hear why he believes he has been called abroad. Everyone welcome. Also catalog of damask tablecloths and yardage sale 88 cents. Help wanted at Elyria ron and Steel Co plant in finishing department. steady work offered.
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Henry H. Rawdon
Baptist Church
Samuel Bawden
India
Stranger’s failed check deal in Oberlin ends in loss
A stranger visiting Oberlin sought to purchase land for a cooling plant and offered Professor Kenaston a $50 option fee. The man then cashed a $250 check at Oberlin Bank, vanished with the remaining $150, and the check bounced marked no account.
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Oberlin
T Company
Professor Kenaston
Mr. Kenaston
Oberlin Bank
Kenaston
Unknown man found floating under railroad bridge
Lorain Ohio Sept 2 a body of an unknown man partially dressed was found floating in the river beneath the Nickel Plate railroad bridge today. The deceased appeared to be a seaman or mariner with no identification found.
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Lorain
Nackel Plate Railroad
Lost or Stolen Encyclopedia of Law Reward Offered
Missing volume from the American and English Encyclopedia of Law owned by the library. A liberal reward is offered for its return. Contact E.G. and H.C. Johnson.
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Louis Id’s Fair
Irafton
Selm
Seta
Pestififteen
J. Lynch, Hae and
Tiebot Ag'n
Tuner Akkier
Shinkis
Elyna
COX Ate Agency
St Broad
Pomroy Rance Ack
Stield
Tn Bros
OUR
Grafton
St. Low
Lou
Lio
Eulington
Slarlnet
Bik
Wey
Canton
Wien
THF
Cor and ‘Er. Ranteed
Loraim
Topliff & Fly
The
Biggs and Everard Co
Champney
the Biggs and
Everard
Wilfred
the Biggs and Everard Co
Harry H. Smith& Co
Cheapside
East Bread
Slatec’s Grove
Baker
Osroling Armbruster
George Armbruster
Elyria Baker
Metcalf and
Ginniger
Thornwood Mandolin Club
the Biggs and Everari Co
Aew
Hollister
Rocky Mount
H. A. Dykeman
Lorain County Agriculture Society
James
Naylor
Emily
Allman
Will
the Baptist. Church
Elyriaron and Steel Co
Iver
E.G. and
H.C. Johnson
Harry H. Smith
East Broadg
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