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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1901

Page

4

Pennsylvania railroads may use telephones for trainmen

Officials consider placing telephones in homes of far from stations trainmen to speed notifications when a run is ready. Call boys currently summon crews. delays occur if men are sick or away. A telephone system could enable quick substitutes, improve efficiency and demonstrate progressiveness in service. A new record set on Lakeside steamer trip from Lakeside to Cleveland in three hours and twenty five minutes, beating prior four hour times.

Pennsylvania Railroad H. S. Wannamaker P. H. Metcalf Lakeside Bandusky Cleveland

Billard Tables Owner Sues After Fire Loss

William Goldberg owned five billiard and pool tables valued at 1100 dollars stored on Ennat Bridge street. A fire on May 11 1901 destroyed the building and barn. A notary fixed a 500 dollar loss. the insurer refused settlement after 60 days. Goldberg sues for 800 dollars with interest from July 16 2001. Attorney E G Johnson appears.

William Goldberg Ennat Bridge Street Insurance Illinois Goldberg E. G. Johnson

Veterans Leaving Cleveland After Gathering

G A R veterans depart Cleveland in large numbers after parade and afternoon drills. Hundreds return home as three trains head east Wednesday evening and two or three specials go west via the Lake Shore through Elyria. Most visitors depart by Sunday.

City Cleveland Lake Shore Elyria Toledo and Ohio Central

Big real estate deal seals transfer by California parties

A large real estate transaction between California parties and J C Hill of Savings Deposit Bank closes. The property spans 478 acres mostly in LaGrange with 30 acres in Pittsfield, sold for 12000 dollars. Lionel A Sheldon and wife of Los Angeles Calif previously owned the parcels, likely for investment.

California J. C. Hill Savings Deposit Bank Company LaGrange Pittsfield Lionel A. Sheldon Los Angeles Cal

Judge Boynton’s Waiter Shortchanged at Hollenden

Judge W. W. Boynton, a Cleveland lawyer with a Ridgeville summer home, dined at the Hollenden hotel. He handed the waiter a $20 bill to change for a tip, but the waiter vanished with the bill, not even stopping for hat and coat. The note hints the judge will likely rethink his generosity in the future.

Cleveland W. W. Boynton Ridgeville Hollenden Hotel

Beaver Falls pair wed by Rev Cadmus at church

James A. Espy an iron worker from Beaver Falls Pennsylvania and Mies Badie C. Osrey a Lo rain young woman were married Friday afternoon about 8 o clock by Rev W E Cadmus in his study at the First Congregational church They will reside in Beaver Falls.

James A. Espy Beaver Falls Mies Badie C. Osrey Lorain W. E. Cadmus First Congregational Church

Obituary and Local News From County Report

Misses Bertha Berg and Carrie Schenk returned from Lodi Ohio where they attended the funeral of their cousin Samuel Norton. Mr Jacob Sehramm died September 11 1901 aged seventy five, born January 2 1826 in Bavaria. He settled in this country in 1853 and lived on his farm until death. Interment at North Amherst cemetery after service by Rev Lindenmeyer. Dogs damaged Simeon Nashs sheep last Friday night killing seven and wounding fifteen others.

Bertha Berg Carrie Schenk Lodi Samuel Norton Daniel Kloss Sharon Mays Gibson Jacobb Sehramm Bavaria Germany Lindenmeyer N. Amherst Simeon

Pittsfield Social Notes and In Memoriam for Edwin Pomeroy

Rev and Mrs Enders return from a four week western state visit. Misses Celia and Helen McRoberts come back from Pan American trip. Maria Braithwaite and Phil McRoberts visit Cleveland last week. Mrs Geo Hollinsworth hosts Canton relatives. Jessie Braithwaite of Toledo visits uncle Fred Braithwaite. Nellie McRoberts and others head to the Pan American next Tuesday. Ada Sheffield leaves for Canada and eastern states. I M Wares of Galeta, Ohio visit H Pomeroy. C E Barnard of Monroeville calls on Pittsfield friends. Mrs Nellie Carpenter of Canton visits her parents. In Memoriam Edwin Lewis Pomeroy born April 5 1880 Pittsfield. He was moral and capable despite hardship. He drowned at Sault Ste Marie September 8 1901. Our sympathy to the bereaved family.

Enders James Meredith Celia Helen McRoberts Maria Braithwaite Phil McRoberts Cleveland Geo. Hollinsworth Canton Jessie Braithwaite Toledo Fred Braithwaite Nellie McRoberts Ola Edmunds Lena Carters Vera Reynolds Misa Ada‘ Sheffield Canada I. M. Wares Galeta Ohio H. Pomeroy C. E. Barnard Monroeville Pittsfield Edwin Sault Ste Marie

Brownhelm Notices and Local Tragedy

Brownhelm residents note visitors including Mrs Theo and son Carl. Vermilion’s Mrs Emma Eldridge Tohneon visited. Mrs Lettie Huene died from a gasoline explosion after an accident near Kipton. Sympathy sent to the bereaved husband and family. Others attended a birthday party at Henrietta and residents report visits from Chicago and Cleveland.

Theo, Wood and Carl Emma Eldridge Tohneon Vermilion Kipton Lettie Huene Henrietta Louise Perry Chicago Cora Shotton Cleveland Henry Chester H. Perry

West Ridge Family Reunites After Four Years

Mr Ralph O Sutliff of Chapin Mach visits Carlisle and Wellington relatives at 80 years old. O H FP transports him to Wellington to see W E Sutliff and sister Mrs Rosetta Gott. four old siblings share a rare reunion after about four years. Browns from Elyria visit. Mr Moore preaches. Wheat ground prepared and corn cut. visitors from South Orange NJ depart.

Ralph O. Sutliff Chapin, Mach Carlisle Wellington O. H. FP W. EH. Sutliff Rosetta Gott

LaPorte Social Notes and Local Visits

LaPorte society roundup lists visitors and guests from Chicago Lorain Elkhart Ridgeville and Wauseon. Mentions Mr M V B Pitkins and sons, Prof W S Canfield, Mrs J J McGinley, N C Hamlin, Mr Wm Chapman, Mrs Jabar Shadford, D A Hamlin, H A Fauver, Mrs McViddy, and L D Hamlin. The L O T M held a Cascade park picnic Saturday.

M. V. B. Pitkins and Sons Chicago LaPorte W. 8. Canfield Lorain J. J. McGinley Elkhart N. C. Hamlin Wm. Chapman Ridgeville Henry Co Jabar Shadford L. D. Hamlin L. OT. M Cascade Park

50 Cents to Cleveland and Return

From September 9th to 14th inclusive the G A R National Encampment will sell excursion tickets at 50 cents from Elyria to Public Square Cleveland and return. Tickets are available from our agent as conductors do not sell them.

Cleveland G. A Elyria Public Square

Local Society Notes From LaGrange and Surrounding Towns

Marriages and visitations fill this snippet from LaGrange area society pages. LaGrange,O Qurtice and Misa Etta Miller wed September 3 in Mx, Mrs Mannera of Springfield Illinois visiting relatives, and Miss Elsie Wilson of Avon visiting aunt Mrs Phelps. Elmer P Ross of Oklahoma Territory visiting Medina county family. John Dix and Luella Hagerman's illness prompts Toledo trip. Mrs H M Ross progressing slowly. Deveraux of Penfield wed Ethel White Wednesday night. About sixty guests at supper. Leonard Bradstock and Miss Cook of Wellington wed Wednesday. Mrs Charles Cline visiting daughter in Elyria. Martha Waite in Columbus to take granddaughter to school. Everett Taylor of Penfield and Miss Stella Prosser wed with Rev Long in Penfield, planning to reside there. Dan Gott and wife of Wheeler Indiana visiting town. Mrs Charles Fisher of New Gandle Pa visiting relatives. husband to join later. A home wedding last Sunday at Sudman home: Pearl Sudman married George Law of Belden with many relatives attending. Rosa Ripley of Avon spent Wednesday night with aunt Carrie Ross.

O. Qurtice Misa Etta Miller Mannera Springfield Illinois Ellen Gott Elsie Wilson Avon Phelps Elmer P. Ross Oklahoma Territory Medina County John Dix Toledo Luella Hagerman H. M. Ross Deveraux Penfield Misa Ethel White Leonard Bradstock Miss Cook Wellington Charles Cline Elyria Martha Waite Columbus Everett Taylor Stella Prosser Long Dan Gott Wheeler Indiana Charles Fisher New Gandle Pa Wm. Sudman Pearl George Law Belden Rosa Ripley Mins Qarrie Ross Carrie

Grafton Residents Bid Friends Farewell and Parades

Grafton notes show Mr and Mrs J J Fauoyer visiting Henry County friends. Charley Hyland and sister travel to town. About two hundred go to Cleveland for the G A R parade. Rev Bryington returns from Mt Gilead to conduct George Beardeley’s funeral. Linagin Rawson injured in buggy accident. Dr Ewing treats. Beardsley’s son, a cripple, dies at twenty. funeral held with Rev Eryington. Mrs Fryman visits, nation mourns McKinley’s death. Det.

J. J. Fauoyer Henry Co Charley Hyland Cleveland Rev Bryington Mt. Gilead George Beardeley Fred Rawson Linagln Rawson Dr. Ewing Hill Oni Mechanic Street Mr. Stumbach Church Street George Beardsley Clarence Beardsley Eryington Fryman Homerville W. Saxton

Backer's Crossing Hosts List of Local Visitors

Local residents and guests from Kansas Michigan and Wellington gathered at Backer's Crossing and nearby homes including Mr John Barnes Mr Q Preston Mr Clark Reynolds Mrs Mary Ledger and others. A drunken man Sherm Richards reportedly threatened residents Tuesday night prompting fear and concern. The note recalls the president's death and urges peace and action against anarchists.

John Barnes Kansas Q. Preston Michigan John Fritts UN Chatham Ed. Baker M. R. Sage Baice BK. Kelsey Evelyn Cleve Sherm Richards Clark Reynolds Mary Ledger Wellington M. Rogers Ray Baker Cora Irish Rochester Tina Spurbreck LaCrosse J. Wheelers Thursby Music Temple Agricola

Huntington Village News Set on Death of President McKinsey

Village reports the death of President William McKinsey. Notices include visits by Arthur Smith and his wife to Geo Holland and wife, Mrs. T. D. Phelan in Wellington, and locals attending encampment in Cleveland. A September carnival, social invites, and various travels across Elyria Wellington Olmsted Falls Marietta and Missouri are noted alongside a monkey and grinding organ sighting on North Maine Street.

William McKinsey Arthur Smith Wellington Geo. Holland T. D. Phelan Myra Chapman Jake Garber Marietta Rey Mt. Gilead Hauntington Band Haas Olmsted Falls John Barnes Missouri Sanford Barnes F. E. Hull Elyria Huntington Maine Street Tip

Four Penfield couples wed in fortnight as town joyfully gathers

In Penfield a furore of weddings marks the last two weeks with four couples uniting in marriage including Everitt Taylor and Stella Prosser, Emma Long and Chas Lucas, Leonard Bradstock and Lelia Cook, and Merk Devereaux and Ethel White. Local travels and visits noted, plus community updates on schooling, church, and home improvements.

Probate Court Adjudges Insanity. Green Committed to State Hospital

Julia E. Green of Camden has been declared insane by Judge Hinman. She is to be committed to Toledo State Hospital Friday morning. George D. Cornell is named administrator of Peter D. Cornell of Avon. bond set at 8000 with Obed Yost and Mary C. Cornell as sureties.

Julia BE. Green Camden Hinman Toledo State Hospital George D. Cornell Peter D. Cornell Avon Bond Obed Yost Mary C. Cornell

Oberlin Players Prepare for Week by the Lake

Six or eight Oberlin football players with two coaches rode a train from Elyria to Ruggles beach on Wednesday. They brought two or three balls and plan to stay on the lake shore until school opens next Wednesday. They will practice lightly daily and spend the week resting to harden for the fall season.

Oberlin Elyria Ruggles’ Beach Lake Shore

Instant death at Wellington noted for telegraph operator

James Dolin a 36 year old postal telegraph operator in Wellington was fatally struck by a fast train at the west Wellington crossing on the Big Four tracks. Initial foul play suspicion gave way to a coroner's verdict of death by accident as authorities investigated the incident.

James Dolin Wellington Waat French

The Victorian Cross at the opera house

The Tommy Shearer company presented The Victorian Cross on Monday evening to a packed house. Blanche Phelps and Geraldine Russell delivered strong performances while Amy Ince and Frank L Whittier provided notable burlesque. The audience reacted with laughter and the show drew strong attendance as Brother Against Brother was announced for tonight.

Tommy Shearer Opera House Blanche Phelps Geraldine Russell Amy Ince Frank L. Whittier

New Citizen Born to Mr and Mrs Fanver

A ten pound boy was born Monday September 16 1001 to Mr and Mrs L B Fan ver of Middle Avenue.

L. B. Fanver Middle Avenue

Turned in a Fire Alarm at Kipton Exposition

A Kipton girl at the Buffalo exposition tried to mail a letter from what she thought was a mailbox. It proved not a mailbox and caused a scene as the fire department arrived. She fled on a streetcar, leaving onlookers surprised by the mishap.

Kipton Buffalo Fire Department

Wages Attachment Case Against Jack Daney Refiled

Peter Reaser filed a petition in error seeking reversal of a judgment denying a wage attachment to satisfy an $87.10 claim. The prior attachment was dismissed as wages had already been levied, making a second attachment invalid. Fritz Rudin represents the plaintiff and F M Stevens the defendant.

Peter Reaser Jack Daney Lawrence Fritz Rudin F. M. Stevens

Oberlin Postmaster Sues for Divorce in Sensational Case

Hart of Oberlin, appointed postmaster by President Cleveland, sues Olive A. Hart for divorce alleging neglect, repeated insults, alleged poisoning accusations, and public humiliation. They wed November 7 1877 in Oberlin. three children, including Burten at Oberlin College, are named. The petition cites financial loss and mental anguish from domestic strife.

Common Pleas Court Oberlin Hart Cleveland Olive A. Hart Burten S Merton Eugene A Burten Oberlin College

Timeline of Theodore Roosevelt Career Milestones

Theodore Roosevelt born October 7 1858 in New York City. Graduated Harvard June 1880. Elected state assemblyman 1881 serving 1883 84. Nominated for New York City mayor 1886. Appointed to the U S Civil Service Commission May 1889. President New York police commissioners 1895. Assistant secretary of the navy 1897. Resigned 1898 organized Rough Riders commissioned lieutenant colonel. Led San Juan Hill July 1 1898 and advanced to colonel. Governor of New York elected November 1898. Nominated for vice president March 4 1900 elected November 6 1900. Took oath March 4 1901 and sworn in as president of the United States Senate September 14 1901. Sworn in as president September 14 1901.

New York City Harvard University United States Civil Service Commission Harrison New York Police Commissioners Navy McKinley Navy Department Rough Riders San Juan Bill Govenor New York United States United States Senate

Mrs Emerett B Webster Dies in Carlisle at 66

Mrs Emerett B Webster died at her daughter's home in Carlisle Monday morning aged 66 after eleven months of illness. A prior stroke occurred in spring and a second stroke last Sunday. Funeral from the Sutliff home in Carlisle will be held Wednesday at 2 o'clock, with burial in Carlisle.

Canton to Cleveland transport for Fifth Regiment guard for president funeral

Company I heads to Canton and the Fifth Regiment O N G to join the presidential funeral detail. About 5,000 National Guard members statewide ordered to Canton by Governor Nash with unclear duration. Captain Lewis travels to Cleveland for final transport plans as Suburban Train Service ends after Sept 7. Vermilion and Cleveland routes on the Nicks Plate Road to be discontinued. Also noting Elyria update as Miss Lottie BR. Rober of 211 EB River Street enrolls at Oberlin Business College, making 14 city students this term.

Cleveland National Guard Canton Nash Lewis Suburbep Vermilion Nicks Plate Road Elyria Lottie BR. Rober River Street Oberlin Business College Our City

Lead Kindly Light Hymn Noted By Cardinal Newman

A quoted line from Cardinal John H. Newman features the hymn Lead Kindly Light. The excerpt reflects on guidance amid darkness and the shift from seeking control to trusting a higher path.

Cardinal John H. Newman

Real Estate Transfers From Local Citizens

Charles F and Lillie H Emery transfer part of north middle section 4 in Carlisle to Irving W Metcalf. Mortgage recorded for 150 dollars. Minnie E and John R Brice mortgage 150 dollars to Charles F Emery for part of north middle section 4 in Carlisle.

Charles F Lillie H. Emery Irving W. Metcalf Carlisle Minnie E John R. Brice Charles F. Emery

Uses TI Ss L S Then Save

A compact instruction notes a process involving TI Ss L S and then saving the result. The text appears as a brief procedural item without identifiable people or organizations. It reads like a mnemonic or shorthand for a workflow step.

Odd Price Ladder Listed as Market Figures

A sequence of numbers begins at five dollars and one cent and rises through multiple price points. The row includes values such as 10.0 12.0 13.5 15.0 18.01 20.0 22.0 and 25.0, suggesting a price ladder or scale.

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Pennsylvania J.C. Hill Judge Boynton Cadmus North Russia Brownhelm West Ridge Lake Breeze Friends M. Suppes William McKinley Grafton Backer Everitt. Taylor la Grange Emma Long Chas, Lucas Ashland Leonard Bradstock Lelia A. Cook Wellngton Merk Devereaux Ethel White Ray Long Johnsonville Trumball Co Kittie Lille Decia Eva Crow Trumbull Co Joseph Lavigne Kentucky H. Newton W. W. Long Mount Gilead Town Painesville Jessie Bradstock Fred Gott Probate ‘Court James Dolin Strack Sco Emmennman Oberlin Sensation F. A. Hart Hewske Lee Stroup Marines J. T A. F. Grine Theodore Roosevelt President McKinley Twen Spe
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