Great Man Falls in Mournful Editorial Tribute
Editorial lauds McKinley’s leadership across war and peace. It honors his diplomacy during Cuba’s rebellion, his legislative impact, and the national grief, comparing his death to Lincoln’s and recalling Grant’s admonition for peace. The piece frames McKinley as a unifying, world-renowned statesman whose loss shakes the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
MacKinley
Department of Human Thought and Action
Legislative Hall
Cuba
McKinley
Lincoln
Grant
South
Tenra
Garden of Eden Location Claim Stirs Ohio Theory
The Rev Landon West of Pleasant Hall Ohio argues the Garden of Eden lies in Ohio pointing to Serpent Mound in Adams County as proof He asserts the mound reflects Eve s temptation and that Noah sailed the Ohio River supporting a humorous yet provocative theory from the Chicago Record Herald
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon West
Pleasant Hall
Ohio
Buckeye
Adams County
Mr. West
Noah
Ohio River
Higginaport
Chicago Record-Herald
Elyrias Win in Bowling Duel with Columbias
The Elyrian defeated the Columbias Friday night, taking two of three games with a total score of 2842 to 2108. Elyria swept the first and third games 870 to 759 and 814 to 648, but fell in the second 601 to 708.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyrian
Columbias
Elyria
Felber Arrested for Fast Driving in LaGrange Streets
Mike Felber of LaGrange was arrested by Officer Whitney on Friday for speeding through a street. He paid a $6 fine plus costs under the fast driving ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Felber
LaGrange
Whitney Friday
Qualify for Membership at Lorain County Fair Discussed
The Lorain County Fair faced long standing complaints about losing its agricultural character and farmer representation. The society allows membership by paying $1.50, with six admission coupons. joining ensures a farmer’s voice in fair governance and ticket access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Elyria
Lake Shore Electric Progress Delays Reported
Lorain Times-Herald notes slow work on the Lake Shore Electric line from Lorain to Sandusky. No rails laid to Oak Point and graders only reach the Slater farm. The company plans to start in about a week with double tracks part way but delays persist awaiting rights of way and pole installation. The October first operation promise is unlikely to be met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Lorain
Mrs Cahoon Defeated for National G A R President
Mrs Maria P Cahoon chairwoman of the entertainment committee at the National Encampment ran for national president of the G A R but lost by a single ballot to Miss Emma Wall of Kansas who received the honor in a very close vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria P. Cahoon
Ladies of the
Emma Wall
Kansas
Summer Residence Planned on Folger Property at Avon
A large thirty room summer residence will be erected on the Folger property by the lake shore in Avon for Thomas Folger of Elyria and his family. His sons in law C M Braman Dr Q C H Cushing and Mr Pettibone are interested. Foundations will begin this fall and the building should be ready before next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folger
Avon
Thomas Folger
Elyria
C. M. Braman
Dr. QC
H. Cushing
Mr. Pettibone
The Hour and the Man in McKinley’s Presidency
The article extols William McKinley as the nation’s savior and the force behind U S expansion and prosperity. It compares his leadership to Cleveland's, lauds the Hawaiian annexation, praises Cuba policy, and argues his assassination revealed a masterful, guiding intellect shaping American fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
Cleveland
Cuba
McKinley
William McHinley
A Hero in Rags Charms Ashtabula Audiences Again
The Tommy Shearer company staged A Hero in Rags last evening with Frank L. Whittier as the tramp and Jerry delivering a vivid, versatile portrayal that drew hearty applause. Geraldine Russell, as Nana Weston, again impressed the crowd, while the final performer and specialty acts received fair support, securing the play’s popular standing in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Shearer
Frank L. Whittier
Jerry
Nana Weston
Geraldine Russell
Ashtapula
Bacon-Record
New Stenographer Joins Lorain Line
James Blackmarr began work this week as stenographer and bookkeeper for the O L W Ry Company in Lorain. He secured the position through Oberlin Business College, which recommended him for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blackmarr
Oberlin Business College
Sandusky Asphalt and the Green Weed Verdict
The Dornin Democrat notes Elyria council's asphalt pay practice mirrors Sandusky and cites a Sandusky Journal remark. A large weed grows through asphalt on North Depot Street near Central Avenue, about a half inch in diameter, just west of the catch basin by the Lake Shore freight house, worth inspection by the awards committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dornin Democrat
Elyria Council
Sandusky
Frir
Fair Ground
Depot Street
Lake Shore
Union Controversy On Lorain Car Ends Without Disturbance
A quarrel between union and non union molders on a Lorain bound car escalated with name calling and a produced gun. Tensions rose as the car reached the loop but by then the situation cooled and no violence occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Mosquito Transmission Experiments Planned by Port Health Official
Dr Doty Port of New York health officer announces conclusive malaria transmission tests using laboratory raised, uninfected adult mosquitoes. Mosquitoes hatched from eggs in water will be fed on non infected material then observed for parasite presence by microscopic exam and dissection. Experiments focus on human to mosquito transmission. vector to human transfer not yet addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doty
Port of New York
Dr. Doty
After Effects of Base Ball
Lawyers and business men claim they were bested on Tuesday and each team members vowed never to play again. They roam the streets in defeat, shunning friends and offering cautious handshakes. The pursuit of normal life feels hard as aches linger after the fun ends.
Amherst Man Barnes Hurt After Milk Stand Collision
Stephan Barnes of Amherst was seriously injured when struck by a milk stand Wednesday night near Ridgeville. He was brought to Elyria Thursday afternoon and a temporary hospital set up in Dr. Hart's office. One leg was badly fractured but doctors hold hope for saving it as the situation remains favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hart
Ridgeville
the. E. and W
Stephan ‘Barnes
Amherst
Barnes
Elyria
Reversed Again at First Congregational Church Postponed
A reversible social at the First Congregational Church was postponed Friday night due to news from Buffalo. A crowd of youths gathered in the parlors for a time, but unfavorable bulletins from the President's bedside dampened spirits and the gathering dissolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Buffalo
Buried in Oberlin of Drowned Lorain Musician
Remains of Edward Pomeroy, the young man who was drowned at the Soo, were brought to Oberlin for burial on Friday morning. He was a member of the Lorain musicians union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Pomeroy
The
Soo S
Oberlin
Wes
Lorain Musicians’ Union
President McKinley Career From Canton to White House
A longitudinal profile traces McKinley from early military service in the Civil War through his rise in Ohio politics to the presidency. It notes his promotions for gallantry, legal career, congressional terms, governorship, tariff stance, and eventual 1896 election. The piece covers his family, marriage to Ida Saxton, daughters’ deaths, religious affiliation, and post election honors from universities and colleges. It cites the New York Tribune as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major McKinley
Ohio
Canton
Congress
St. Louis
William J. Bryan
McKinley
Buffalo
Ida Saxton
James A
Oatherine Dewarl Saxton
Methodist Epispeopel Church
Miami University
Chicago
Yale
Smith and
Mount Holyoke
Harvard
New York Tribune
Legal Notice in Ohio Case Involving Estate Land Claim
Permanent residents across Santa Barbara Nebraska Iowa Massachusetts Michigan and other states face a 1901 Lorain County Ohio court petition seeking extinguishment of undivided five seventh interest in twenty five acres of land in Avon Iran County Ohio. Plaintiffs seek conversion of rents profits and notes into money with court sale and account. Respondents must answer by November 9 1901 or risk judgment. Burt Moore Emma Gorham William Idler and their attorneys Johnston and Leonard submit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephinedler
Clinton Idler
Laivmne Moore
Maribel Idler
Chas
W. Gorham
Severly
Santa Barbara
California
Everett Day
Jennie Day
Carl K. Day
Mary Day
Weepagater
Nebraska
Hiram Disbrow
Marietta Disbrow
Atlantia
Iowa
Adolph Berle
Augusta Wright Berle
Cambridge Street
Brighton
Boston
Massachusetts
John Buttman
Magentine
Aud
Homer Bivine
D. Bivins
Gertrude Bivins
Harlyon
Michigan
Burt Moore
Emma, Gorham
William Idler
Court of Common Pleas
County of
Lorain
Ohio
State of
Amander Moore
Charlotte Moore
Avon
Iran County
Emma Gorham
Johnston
Leonard
Six Per Cent Securities Offered by Ohio Savings Co
Six per cent securities recommended as a safe attractive investment by a well known company. Pays six per cent per annum semi annually and non taxable, yielding about nine per cent to the holder. If you have idle money not well invested, write for particulars. Ohio Savings Loan & Investment Co., Norwalk, Ohio.
Nickel Plate excursion fares and service updates
The Nickel Plate Road lists low excursion rates to Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Ogden Salt Lake City and Hot Springs with tickets on sale to Sept 10 1901 and return by Oct 31 1901. Also 50 cents to Cleveland and return from Sept 9 to 14 for G A R Encampment, plus Vermilion to Cleveland service adjustments and avoidance of conductors selling tickets.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Ogden
Salt Lake Ity
Utah
Hot Springs
Asterlin
T Wayne
Ind
Cleveland
Relurn
Vermilion
Nickel Plate Road
Oberlin Business College Shorthand Class Grows Large
About seventy students are enrolled in the shorthand department at Oberlin Business College. A new class entering September 8th includes 42 students, the largest intake yet. The school earns praise for training first class stenographers. Included letters from Geo. W. Lane of Pewamo Michigan praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and a note about Lottie B. Rober of Elyria joining the college, totaling 14 students from Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Business College
Geo. W. Lane
Pewamo
Mici
H. J.tEady
Elyria
Lottie B. Rober
E. River Street
Our City
Po Position at Elyria: Clyde Katey Names Bookkeeper
Clyde Katey, recently at Oberlin Business College, started Thursday as bookkeeper for the Ohio Engineering Company in Elyria. He was recommended by Oberlin College as a capable bookkeeper. The Elyria firms have long sought Oberlin-trained clerks and stenographers. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers advertised as a gentle, effective bowel remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Katey
Onerlin Business College
Ohio Engineering Company
Elyria
Oberlin
Notice of foreclosure suit by Benton and Taylor partners
Plaintiffs Benton and J Taylor Truste sue to quiet title and remove clouds on Lot 24 Black River town land Lorain County Ohio. Defendants include Talbot J Taylor James B Taylor Foxhall P Kee sis and partners. case seeks declaration of mortgage validity and removal of liens with prayer for relief and costs. answer due by September 21, 1901. Laubschten & Kees, attorneys.
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Pini
Aene B
Bop
Lucy
Polone di Taylor
Janus B
Taylor
Lega
Foxbail PB
Keene
Dubioen
Rbvier & Co
Srus
James B. ‘Taylor
Foxball
Read
Duing Bustoesa Ae Talbot J Tusior & Co
Janes J. Taytr
Truste
Truste, Rriding Inew York City, State of New York
Hove
Wetlon
Ilb Cay
Lorain
Hilo
Gad Odefur
Pauls
Toewrke
Leain
Toumy
Oho
Ind
Black Aiiver
New York
Chicago
St Loure
Tom Rowe
Jol No
Fx Stoke
David Cook
Leavitt Road
Leavitt Ruask
Thea Sal
New York, Obicaga & 4
Bebton
Anid
Jemeret B. Jaylor
Eid Equity & Morgege
Talbot I. Laylor Co
Chem
Aid
Menson
Alty
Pias
R. Taylor
Jamee
Lorain County
Hull
Talbot J. Taylor
James B. Taylor
Foxhall P
Ners Dots
Palbut J. Mud Jog
B Tee
Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in Lorain County Ohio
Administrator Fauver offers for sale by public auction on September 26 1901 at 10 oclock a.m. one sixth undivided interest in a 63 acre Lot 8 Eaton township Lorain County adjoining public highway and lot lines on three sides. The life estate of Castle Baker assigned to George Baker remains. Value set at 4100 dollars. Terms: half cash, balance in one year with interest secured by mortgage.
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Lorain County
State of Ohio
Lorain
Eaton
O Loarin
State of
Ohio
Hennle
Castle Baker
George Baker
Fauver
George Allen
Probate Notice of Lorain County Accounts for Hearing
Probate Office of Lorain County lists final settlement accounts for executors and guardians. Accounts remain on file for exceptions until September 10 1901 at 3 o'clock A M, then will be examined and heard. Names include Rhoda Finch John Nagel Trainin Frank Administrators of Phos King Elizar Leonard Jas Richardson Petrek Miron Jenhelia G Gritz guardian of Frederick Dague Curtis Webber John Wilson administrator of He J Maron de Gucditu of Mice V Carpep and Kinmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Rhoda
Finch
John B. Nagel
Trainin Frank
Phos King
Elizard Leonard
Jas
Richardon
Petrek Miron
Jenhelia G. Gritz
Guaratin
Frederick Dague
Gary
Curtis Webber
John Wilson
Settlement of Elizabeth Bhuuver estate alleges large claims
Frank M. Stevens administrator with will annexed petitions for an order to compound debts against the estate of Elizabeth Bhuuver and cites claims of 749.40 dollars against George Dellefeld and 788.40 dollars against Anna Margaret Dallefeld. Hearing set for September 21, 1901. C. A. Tackson administrator of Martha Jackson estate notes appointment dated June 8, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quin T Se
Lonars
Eizabeth Snsuver
Frank M. Stevens
de Tonis
Elizabeth Bhuuver
George Dellefeld
Snd
Anna Margaret Dallefeld
Frank M. Stavens
Martha Jackson
Eaton
Lorain County
Juna
A. D
C. A. Tackson
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Elyrias
Man OF the Hour
Orford B. Hayes
McKinney
B. Hayes
George Crook
Winfield
Hancock
Fayettesville
Antietam
Kernstown
Winchester
Berryville
Las Horsa
Opequan
Cedar Creek
Fisher’s Hill
Ways and Means
James G. Blaine
John Sherman
James E. Campbell
National Conventon
Minneapolis
Harrison
Ohio Ravings, Loan & Linvestment Co
Norwalk
F. E. Daywood
Res
Broad St
H. J. Endy
DeWitt
Easan
H. J. Eady
Oto
Horace Benton
Pilobate Court
Dave
Burrell
F W. Avery
Id Avery
A.J. BurRext
City of
Norton
W. H. Pax
Hall
Buffal Araim Carriec
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