Downfall of a Young Man Tied to Drink and Debt
The fragmented account profiles Frank Colling, a Massachusetts native, jailed six months without trial, who now writes claiming guilt while seeking an immediate hearing. He recalls hardship from lack of funds, ponders his past as an iron molder, and laments alcohol's ruinous grip that led to robbery and personal despair.
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Frank Colling
Colling
Collins
Max
Maasnohanstia
Ateel
Lorain
Gollins
Massachuusetts
Elmers
Shayve
New Bridge Opening Nears in Canfield Township
County commissioners received a report Saturday on progress at the Canfield Township bridge project. Grading 13 is now being done at the approach to the bridge as the opening nears in a few days.
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Canfield Township
County to Hire Firms to Build Three Bridges
County commissioners directed Prosecutor Stroup to draft contracts with L. E. and Pittsburg railroad to build three bridges to eliminate grade crossings on Ridge and Ouse roads in Avon and Center road Ridgeville. Signing will follow once contracts are completed.
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Stroup
L. E. and
Pittsburg Railroad
Ridge and Ouse
Avon
Center Road
Ridgeville
Farmers Capture Eight Boys In Lake Shore Car Theft
Farmera two miles east of Elyria in Ridgeville township stopped eight youths from robbing a Lake Shore freight car after breaking in. Shotguns deterred the group as farmers corralled the lads and locked them in the local police station on car breaking charges. Names of captors: John Dyke and son, Charles Hopkins, Nick Smith, Henry Friedman. A separate note mentions an informal dinner for A. G. McKinley at the Andwor hotel, honoring his years there.
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Farmera
Elyria
Ridgeville Township
Lake Shore
Oate
Herbert Piernst
Hoya
John Dyke
Charles Hopkins
Nick Smith
Henry Friedman
Incorporated Provision Co enters meat business with $50,000 capital
The Incorporate Provision Co plans a wholesale and retail meat venture with a capital stock of $50,000. An unrelated passersby accident describes a man named Dawson in severe pain who crawled from a vehicle and was transported home where a local physician attended him.
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Gay, Way, Incorporated
Ke‘ Colambina
Ith & Capital
Dawson
Banquet Honors Winning Team in Stew Plant League
One hundred young men gathered at the South Lorain M C A building for the presentation of the pennant won in the stew plant league. Nesbit of the tube mill received the pennant from Superintendent Jenkin. A group offering bowl interrupted the program as donation time. The event shifted focus to basketball for the next league.
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Loraine
Elyria
Lorain
Nesbit
Supt
County workers toil amid noon Saturday hours in Lorain
County court house staff are described as hard workers. A state law allows county officials to close at noon on Saturdays, but Lorain county offices mainly stay open except the treasurer and clerk. The note mentions a Saturday sale and local notices, plus a dance class ad and a telegram request.
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Lorain County
Elyria Eagles win decisive Trolley league title game
Elyria Eagles defeated Wooster Giants 7 to 6 in the deciding championship match at home. Paskett and Stone starred on offense and pitching while Sloan's running catch saved two runs as 600 in attendance watched Lavelle of Cleveland umpire a tight contest.
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Wooster Giants
Elyria Eagles
Elyria
Paskett
Stone
Sloan
Whitecraft
Lavelle
Cleveland
O. A. Paskett
Bilne
Braman
Dean
Forbes
Koehle
Sloan m
Bari Fartaell
Wooster
Ala
O. A. Whitecraft
Chatfield
Fotlis O
Alcock
Gisyza Lioyda
Bolcon Lace
Scotland
Billard P
Elyria Bolqor OM
Wooater
Sloane
Forber
Luce
Hartack
Billard
Stoup
Strack
Stomp
Paskert
Whitcraft
Lloyd
Harteell
Resolutions on the Death of Judson E Willard
Elyria Ohio September resolutions mourn the death of Judson E Willard late of Company B 128th O V I. The post notes his faithful army service and civic character and extends heartfelt sympathy to his family. Resolutions ask records to reflect the loss and send a copy to the family.
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Comrad
Aged Woman Dies Tragic at County Infirmary
Reports describe the death of Mrs Catherine Kaiser aged 61 an infirmary resident. She died Saturday after being found unconscious on the second floor following a fall or possible self harm. Her husband Anton Kaiser an inmate at the infirmary mourns beside her.
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Catherine Kaiser
Kaiser
Instituton
Mrs. Kaiser
Bad Boy Fred Quenofaki Bound Over on Petit Larceny Charge
Fourteen year old Fred Quenofaki of North Amherst was brought to Elyria bound over to Probate Judge Hinman on a petit larceny charge after stealing a dozen eggs and butter. Authorities blame his parents for not guiding him, and the judge plans to forward the facts to Lancaster after prosecutor Stroup’s investigation. The report also notes a four month old local brokerage, James Riley and Co, as a new city enterprise with local founders, plus pension and retail ads including 25 per quarter for Charles Enisel and a Biggs and Everard Co sale of cheap handkerchiefs.
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Fred Quenofaki
North Amherst
Elyria
Hinman
Amherst
Lancaster
Stroup
James Riley and Co
Riley
County infirmary annual report details per patient costs
The county infirmary annual report lists total disbursements including salaries 2612.10 groceries 1496.42 net and light 850.86 and other expenses 4132.69 plus clothing 1159.81 and furniture 289.38. Receipts include farm produce 40.88 other articles 340 and patient maintenance 8500. The daily average patients 121 and the average annual cost per patient 83.94.
The Roney Boys to Lead People’s Institute Course This Year
The Roney Boys, noted boy singers, will headline the People’s Institute Course lineup this year. Their appearance is highlighted as a key feature of the program, drawing attention to the event and its musical offerings.
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People’s Institute
Standon Road to be Vacated for New Seventeenth Street Link
Attorneys for Standon road property interests and the Seventeenth Street extension plan met with Lorain country commissioners on Saturday to agree on road width. Standon road will be vacated and a new road opened extending Seventeenth street, with most nearby land owned by Standon road property owners.
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Standon Road
Seventeenth Street
Lorain
Standon
Staundon Road
Trustee Appointed for Eva Sampsell Estate and Charles Wilson’s
Probate Judge Hinman appointed H J Eady of Elyria as trustee for Eva Sampsell estate taken by Paul W Sampsell. Max Gebhart of Cleveland became administrator for the late Charles Wilson estate of Ridgeville on Saturday.
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H. J. Eady
Elyria
Hinman
Evaline
Sampsell
Paul W. Sampsell
Max Gebhart
Cleveland
Charles Wilson
Ridgeville
Road Straightening Plans to Replace Winding Route
Officials propose a straightened road replacing the current winding course to improve travel efficiency. The project aims to reduce travel time and enhance safety along the corridor. Local authorities confirm funding and construction timelines are under study.
Bids Opened for Middle Avenue Improvement Project
Bid from Berber Asphalt Co. for Middle Avenue work from Twelfth Street to city limits reached 22 000 dollars, within estimated cost though not yet formally accepted. No bids for chief engineer house at lake plant or for sidewalks amid safety concerns and plan requirements.
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Bida
Middle Evenua
Twelfth Street
Board of Public Service
Berber Asphalt Co
Lake
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Frank Collins
the Biggs and Everard Co
Harry H. Smith& Co
Cheapside
East Broad
McKinley
A. G. McKinley
Mack
Incorporated Provision CO
Biggs and Everard Co
Tha
G. A. R. Hall
Priors School of Dancing
Eagles
Trolley League
J. E. Willard
Richard Allen
Arrowly
Thomas C. Dawson
Fox's Furnace
Braid Street
West Side
Sally Mendelson
J. W. Meyers
J. ‘. McMahon
Lawrence Ruth
J. A. Meyers
Sorain
King
Cleveland and
South Wooster
Oberlin Fair
Oberlin
Mons Nasociasion 48
Florence and
Kipton
Oberlin High
Wellington High
Bad Boy
Charles Enisel
The
Bigs and Everard Co
GOST
Roney Boys
Middle Ave
Harry H. Smith
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