Locked in Jail Six Months Without Trial
An elderly man, John Collins, has been held in county jail for nearly six months awaiting trial for grand larceny of eighty five dollars. He was arrested in May while traveling from Toledo to Ely, receiving a ride and helping wash a car. a driver later reported money missing, with money found in Collins's shoe as sole evidence. The case hinges on October grand jury action and court delays due to non-operating courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesbhon
Durance
John Collin S Ons
Collina
Sam
Collins
Elydra
Toledo
Real Estate Transfers In Lorain and Rochester Townships
Edwin RK Perkina transfers to Joseph Sersynakiana wife all of Lorain for a lot No 39 in the street ors allotment Lorain. Stephen M Richards to I G Richards and R E M Herrick of Rochester township for a tract of land in Safe township 2000 dollars. I G Richards and others to Stephen Richards of Rochester township for a tract of land in Marie township 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin RK. Perkina
Joseph Sersynakiana
Lorain
Stephen M. Richards
I. G. Richarda
RE. M. Herrick
Rochester Township
Safe Township
Richarda
Stephen Hichards
Mame
Mayor Folger Seeks To Relocate Fire Station Land
The city plans to move the central fire station away from Eighth Street to the outskirts, risking land reverting to heirs if vacated. The land was donated with a house purpose condition, and officials say central coverage will be maintained from a new site. Jack Debell, Lorain lineman severely burned previously, is recovering and expected home mid October after extensive grafts and bone repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folger
Eighth Street
Central Company
Mb-Station
Jack Debell
Lorain
Remains of Henry Southam Buried with Military Honors
The remains of Henry Southam who accidentally shot himself at the Baren fair grounds were laid to rest at Woodvale cemetery, Bares, Saturday. Halatives and friends of Southam live in this city. He was a member of Company A Fifth Regiment C G and was buried with military honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Southam
Baren Fair Grounds
Woodvale Eesustery
Bares
Halatives
Southam
Co. A. Fifth Regiment
C.8
Robins Forced to Work for City After Court
Maz Robins appeared in police court on Monday unable to pay a $6 fine. The judge hinted at support, and Robins said he would work the streets this week to cover the penalty, scraping dirt from thoroughfares. He wore a resplendent collar described as immaculate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Robins
Robina
Maz
Mlax
Marriage Licenses in Cleveland and Nearby Areas
A list of marriage licenses shows Milo Messmer 33 moulder Cleveland marrying Anns Barnes 4 Elyria, Harry E Ortap 31 laundryman Elyria marrying Lucy A Utterbeck 1 Lorain, George John Frederick 22 clerk North Amherst marrying Verna Blanch Rogers 20 housework North Amherst, George A Osborne 48 engineer Cleveland marrying Mary N Welch 34 Ridgeville, Edward M Levester 23 farmer Brownhelm Iowa Petty 29 school Soncher Henrietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Messmer
Moulder
Cleveland
Anns Barnes
Elyria
Harry E. Ortap
Laundryman
Lucy A. Utterbeck
Lorain
George John Frederick
Clerk
North Ambers
Verna Blanch Rogers
North Amherst
George A. Osborne
Mary N. Welch
Ridgeville
Edward M. Levester
Farmer
Brownhelm
Iowa
Petty
School Soncher
Henrietta
Clerk Introduces New System for Case Handling
The country clerk’s office will adopt a new workflow to improve attention to valuable papers and legal documents. Clerk Wilcox announces a new file cabinet and system to streamline the processing and filing of cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
City Fires From Engine Sparks Prompt Review of Roofs
City officials cannot compel residents along the railroad to roof homes with flame resistant material to prevent fires from engine cinders. Councilman Mueller urged deeper inquiry as an ordinance declaring such roofs illegal was in question. The issue, raised after several fires on shanty roofs, was referred to the fire and water committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueller
Turner fined for disorderly conduct after drunken disturbance
William Turner of West Bridge street faced a disorderly conduct charge after an alcohol fueled disturbance that upset neighbors who testified. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs but unable to pay, leading to confinement in the workhouse. Turner defended himself with a remark about liquor and trains, marking his second court appearance in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Turner
West Bridge Street
Turner
Wesk
Reception at South Lorain Y M C A Banquet
The South Lorain branch of the Y M C A hosted a Friday evening banquet and reception for members and friends. The hall was decorated with flowers and emblems. Frederick Goodman of New York City spoke, urging stronger member work and moral living through spiritual study and active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Lorain
Y McA
Frederick Goodman
New York
Hodd
Ohio State
New York City
Goodman
Lorain
Lorain County Abstract Co Plans Charter and Office
The Lorain County Abstract Co. recently incorporated will apply for a charter late this week and, once granted, will organize to open an office in the city. The $25,000 company lists incorporators A. L. Draper, C. K. Tucker, John Blanchard, N. C. Draper, and George L. Glisloh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County Abstract Co
A. L. Draper
C. K. Tucker
Johon Blanchard
N. C. Draper
George L. Glitsoh
Unnamed engineer drowned after boat accident in harbor
John Fredrickson of the U.S. government engineers' gang was washed overboard from a scow near the piers on Wednesday morning and drowned. Rescue teams found no trace of the body, and the 33-year-old resided in Huran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fredrickson
U. S
Gang
Fredrickson
Huran
Court docket of multiple equity and damages actions listed
Circuit court dockets show numerous cases including Grantham Grandy v Grandy equitable relief, Millers and Manufacturing Co. v Shelly foreclosures and equity, State ex rel Ed Essex v Ault quo warrants, and multiple alimony, damages, and interpleader actions with parties such as Washburn Johnson Metcalf and Cinnegar. Proceedings include motions to set aside sales, errors, and specific par, injunctive and equitable actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantham Grandy
J. T. Hackell
James Grandy
BE. G
H. ©. Johnson
Equitable Relief
Milrors and
Jinn Co
Paddock
Johnaan
Bnyder
James H. Shelly
George L. Blinn
W. B. Johoston
E. G. Johnson
State of Ohio
Essex
W. B. Johnston
E. A. Ault
C. G. Washborn
W. T. Hughes
the Millers and Manufacturing Inc. Co
Paddock and Johnson and Custer Snyder
Gertrude Pinkney
Ab al
Washburn
Fred A. Huatt
Tenney
Q. F. Adams
Samual Brant
James F. Wilson
Metcalf
Cinnegar
Frank Garrett
E. G
H. C. Johnson
Q. A. Gilmore
Minuis O. Chambera
D. J. Nye
S. W. Traction Co
H. A. Johnson
James G. Boylan
P. L. A. Leighly
F. Rodin
J. W. Adams
K. G
H. G. Johnson
Lee Stroup
City council faces heating funding dilemma
Council members debate heating project costs and delayed pipe installations in the city building. Citizens voice concern over forfeiting the bond while Moeller urges action. proposal referred to the building and land committee for further review.
Lineman Hurt From Fall on Sixth Street
John Watson a line man with Bell Telephone fell from a pole on Sixth Street on Thursday morning suffering a bruised shoulder. He was returned to his Oberlin home where he will be confined for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Watson
Bell Telepone Company
Sixth Street
Oberlin
Residents press council on gas extensions on Ridge Street
Ridge Street residents petitioned the council Tuesday night to install gas in their homes. Councilman Miller said Ao company officials stated no extensions would be made this fall. He noted the company is liable on its bond if it refuses. The petition was referred to the lighting committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae and Lighting Company
Ridge Street
Gcouncilman Miller
Miler
Bridge Funds Reallocated Between Washington and Massey Avenues
Council chambers Tuesday shifted funds from the Washington avenue bridge fund to the Massey avenue bridge fund. Officials acknowledge trimming the Washington fund may risk running low, while asserting Massey needs urgent expenditures now. Councilman Mueller argues Massey requires immediate support as Washington can wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue Bridge
Massey Avenue Bridge
Washington Bridge
Mueller
Counterfeiting Alert Circulates Among Elyria Banks
United States Secret Service warns bankers to beware a surge of cleverly produced counterfeit notes flooding the country. Distinctions include broken fine lines and imperfect engravings in fake bills, with examples cited of a counterfeit $5 Indian head note from 1809 and other fakes of $10 and National Bank notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
United States
Secret Service
J. W. Lyons
Register of the Reaster
Speed National Bank
Norwich
Mass
Treasury
National
Miller's River National Bank
J. W. Lyon
Register
Ellis H. Roberts
Treaaurer
First Nations Bank of
Ohiaago
Lorain Couple John Vernel and Marguarite Lookter Noted
John Vernel aged 34 an iron worker and Marguarite Lookter aged 18, both of Lorain, are listed in the report. Their ages and occupations are recorded, identifying them as residents of Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vernel
Lorain
Abandoned Wife Charge Shakes Detroit Suspect Arrested
Louis Smith was jailed on a Wednesday charge of abandoning his wife in Detroit. He arrived two weeks earlier and found work with a local merchant. A Detroit deputy sheriff arrived with a warrant, and Smith could return without regulation papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Smith
Detroit
Smith
Foot Crushed by Train Yet Unnamed Brakeman Hurt
Charles Snyder a brakeman from North Amberat sustained a crushed foot while coupling cars on the L M and M line just east of town Wednesday at noon. He was taken home after first aid at the locality. Frank Talmace laborer and Lizzie Gynre, both of Lorain, accompany the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Snyder
North Amberat
Suatsined
M. S
Thin Alty
Frank Talmace
Ieborer
Lizzie Gynre
Lorain
Irving Fields pursues fish research on Smooth Hound sharks
Irving Fields son of Rev. T G Fields, on vacation, works for the U S Fish Commission in Washington. He studies deep sea species with no current commercial value to find uses for fishermen to raise income. He reports Smooth Hound sharks give good flesh, with young born and aggressive hunting behavior. Thousands of pounds of thin sharks are shipped from Nova Scotia to Japan for the army. Fields attended Harvard, Elyria High, and earned money as a taxidermist while attending college, devoting spare time to hunting and fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Fields
Rev
T. G. Fields
United States Fish Commission
Washington
Fialda
Fields
Nova Scotia
Japan
Harvare
Elyria
Will Build 609 Dwellings in Lorain City
Amos Steck, a Lorain land buyer, plans to construct 609 dwellings on land between Lake Erie and Elyria Road, forming a new residential district along wide streets near streetcar lines. The project aims to attract residents to Lorain and position Elyria as a key nearby residence city. Steck purchased land south of the steel plant and near Mileena and tube Milleena segments, signaling a major development effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Steck
Pliteborg
Lorain
Blyins
Corporation
Steak
Lo & Ten
Elyria
Stokta
Topliff
Injury suit filed for 36000 against Citizens Gas and Electric
Elmer E. Cullison, a former Bell Telephone employee in Elyria, sues Citizens Gas and Electric in common pleas court for 36000 claiming serious injury from an electrical accident. He alleges negligence for failing to insulate wiring after repairing a broken line near Bell’s pole, resulting in a dangerous shock when he touched a live wire and fell. Also notes the Progressive Spiritualists Society of Elgin annual meeting with officers and services announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Cullison
Citizens Gas and Electric Company
Common Pleas Court
Cullison
Bell 1 Telephone Company
Elyria
Citizena Gas and Electric Company
Caullizon
Bell Company
Citisena Company
Electric Company
Oallison
Supreme officers of the Eagles named and installed
The fifth annual convention of the Grand Order of Eagles adjourned in Baltimore as the group selected and installed its officers for next year. J F Pelletier of Kansas City was named grand worthy president. J H Bilis of Minneapolis as vice president. Edward Krause of Wilmington as grand chaplain. A E Partridge of Seattle as secretary. Ed L Head of San Francisco as treasurer. J W Sheridan of Worcester as conductor. Joseph Gribbler of Oregon as inside guard. grand trustees include B F McGinty Chicago Henry E Norris New Haven J J Kennedy Buffalo Meyer Fisher Washington M E McNatt Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Order of Eagles
Denver
Cel
J. F. Pelletier
Kaneas
Strand Worthy
J. H. Bilis
Minneapolis
Edward Krause
Wilmington
Del
A. E. Partridge
Seattle
Wash
Ed. L. Head
San Francisco
J. W. Sheridan
Worcester
Mase
Joseph Gribbler
Oregon
Grand Trustees
B. F. McGinty
Chicago
Henry E. Norris
New Haven
Conn
J. J. Kennedy
Buffalo
WN. Y
Public reception at Elyria studio draws large crowd
Mrs O H Monroe hosted a public reception at her Elyria studio on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Nearly one thousand persons attended. Each adult received a scarf as a token of the occasion. The studio was well decorated. Light refreshments were served and music was provided by the Green family, praised for their fine magic performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Monroe Weveaw
Elyria
Green
Keiths Fourth Week Tasting Engagement at Keiths Prosocot
The fourth week opens Monday September 19 with Keiths Prosocot theatre in Cleveland presenting Manafield Wilbur Companys sensational "The Shadow." The fourteen member troupe features Mim Gertruds Mansfield and Gary Wiltar with noted acts. A varied bill includes Battle of Ban Osen, Johnny Ford and Masa Gerhye, Welsh-Montmew Trio, and the American Hiograph in an all star program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Prosocot Theatre
Cleveland
Manafield-Wilbur Company
Mim Gertruds Mansfield
Gary Wiltar
Sherman and DeForest
Battle of
Ban Osen
Johnny Ford
Bere Mawatts
Crusade to curb speeding motorists in Elyria
Mayor Folger orders police to arrest fast motorists under state law for speeds beyond sight miles per hour in crowded areas. He cites large machines racing from the city island to neighboring towns, risking public safety and rights of citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Folger
Printer arraigned for intoxication. two men discharged
Police report shows George Smith, a Lorain Tribune Company printer, arraigned on intoxication charges after a Saturday incident and discharged. Eugene Burrel of Oberlin faced intoxication charges, pleaded not guilty, claimed morphine caused his condition, and was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Lorain Tribune Company
Eugene Burrel
Oberlin
Wallty
Iron Work Completed on New Tube Mill Plant
Iron work for the new tube mill has been completed with all atraotaral iron work finished. The project began fifteen months ago and proceeded without strikes or lookouts, marking steady progress in the construction timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loralof
JUGGLED AGAIN E. D. HANFORD COMMITTED ON BAIL FORFEITURE
E D Hanford of Henrietta was jailed this morning after forfeit of 3000 bail. Previously arrested on a serious charge and held under 2000 bail by Jaatioe of the Peace Lord, friends who acted as security had bail released due to concerns about his actions, leaving the prisoner to await criminal court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Hanford
Henrietta
Hanford
Jaatioe
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Collins
Eighth .T
Wil Max Robbins
EA D. Lewis
Paris
D. Lewis
Circuit Court
Council
Moeller
Boya
Building and Land Committee
Massey Ave Bridge
Elyria Bankera
Sharks
AAPA
Pittsburg Real Estate
Ibaa
Citizens Gas Electric Company
Progresive Spiritualists Society of Eligin
F. W. Martin
J. M. Woldridge
Laura Winslow
Bertha Walls
Childrens Lyceum
Misa Winslow
Supreme Officers OF the Eagles
Graham Gems
Boston Brown Bread
H. J. Barrows & CO
Ohio
ALL Grocers
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