Lorain County Woman Declared Insane in Heinous Crime Case
Mary Svoboda was found insane by Probate Judge Hinman after testimony showed she was wholly unaccountable for past actions and the crime in question. The court remanded her to jail and weighed whether she belongs in a Cleveland or Toledo asylum depending on residency.
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Mary Svoboda
Lorain County
Himany
A. R. Webber
Stroup
Treteaky
Wiyria
Snow
Len
Elyria
Starr
Abbey Road
Tmenae
Reddep
Ae Tin, Weng & Lewibie
Hinman
Mary Sogobods
Cleveland
Voledoix
Marriage Licenses Report from Lorain and Amherst Areas
Two couples issued licenses include Ernest Eyman 26 Lorain with Dayie M Noxon 22 Lorain and DMichael Libada 29 Springfield with Minnie Ranney 27 Lorain along with Hanford L Sandera 24 Brown uelm and Lucy Hess 28 Amherst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Eyman
Lorain
Dayie M. Noxon
Dmichael Libada
Springfeld
Minnie Ranney
Hanford L
Daring thief steals from Oberlin Telephone office
A well dressed burglar entered the Oberlin Telephone Company's office yesterday afternoon and escaped with 25 dollars from the cash drawer after posing as a caller. Officers were alerted after the theft and pursued but the suspect left town, with sightings reported in Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Telephone Company
B. Durand
Durand
Andeien
Elyria
Onerian
Elyria Fair Attendance Draws Tepid Interest Says Times
The Times remarks that street to road ads would have helped the Elyria fair and criticizes the Lorain county approach. Managers ignored Lorain corner and many empty cars suggest little local enthusiasm. Attendees report tame exhibits across departments with modest races and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Lorain
Brutal street assault wounds Cleveland visitor on Ontario
J J Reed of Ridgeville township, a Reed & Moysey partner, was attacked on Ontario Street near Hawilton in Cleveland. He suffered a fractured skull and tooth loss, remained unconscious hospitalised at Lakesale, as a man named John Ralpy from Wood Street White cars reportedly struck without provocation.
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Clevelan
Ontario Street
Elty
LO Tain County
J. J. Reed
Ridgeville Township
Dember
Ghoe
Reed &Moysey
Cleveland
Hawilton Streets
Mr. Reed
Reed
Lakesale Hospital
John Ralpy
Wood Street
Rober
Mort Reed
Heed
Old Lincoln Hamlin and Harrison campaign badges found
Judge Hinman unearthed an 1860 Lincoln Hamlin badge worn as a Oberlin College student. The coin sized badge shows Lincoln and Hamlin under glass. Charles Calhoon also has a Harrison campaign badge from 1840 once worn by his father.
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Judge Hinman
Lincoln and Hamlu
Oberlin College
Lincoln
Hamlin
Charles Calhoon
William Henry Harrison
Grand and petty jurors drawn for October term court
Names of jurors drawn by clerk and sheriff for the October term with appearances set for Wednesday October 17 1900 and Thursday October 18 1900. Listed are jurors from Elyria Amherst Lorain Wellington and surrounding townships with ward and precinct details.
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J L Rowell
Camden
Frank Lindenrain
Chas
Chandler Elyria
W. Hellman Weilinston
Henry Baker
Henrietta Hdl
Bath
Carliste
H. H. Barnard Russing
Petit Itbors
Pole
Lorzin
Edward H. B.lindsay
Brownhelm
W. J. Krebs
Penfield
Alfred Stillg
Ridgeville
Fred Hawley
Hustington
F. R. Lockwood
Lorain
J. Turner
Reot
Winfield Nash
Board to Meet in Wellington on Sept 29
The Board of Equalmation for the Joint senatorial district containing Loran Medina Ashland and Richland counties will hold a meeting in Wellington on Sept 29 to qualize property values for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loran
Medina
Ashland
Richland
Wellington
Murder at Berea shocks town after stabbing at saloon
Morris C. Curtis, 41, was stabbed at Peonteck's saloon in Berea early Sunday and died hours later. Suspects include Breucit Moabatiak and Henry Moabatiak, with Martha Jerney held in jail pending coroner’s inquest. Stencil Mahaltak claimed to have stabbed Curtis but denied it later. Curtis left home to attend a dance, was found bleeding near his home, and a blood trail showed the crime scene location. He was married with two children. his wife had left him due to his dissolute habits.
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Berean
Morris C. Curtis
Peonteck
Berea
Breucit Moabatiak
Aby
Henry
Martha Jerney
Stencil Mahaltak
Gebauali
Markhal Weinbroer
Gurtis
Cup
Heighter
Curtis
Ian Terof
Fragmented OCR Summary of Integration Report Findings
Fragmented text reports an integration study by a youth association with mentions of averages and costs. The readable fragments reference a ship, a value around 2 dollars, and advertising aspects but lack clear context or complete facts. The article is incomplete and difficult to interpret due to damaged OCR.
Epidemic Rumor Sparks Public Alarm in Local Town
A confusing report from The Yam Times hints at a mysterious disease with pink eyes and flu like symptoms affecting many people. Readers are told some claim it is a new fashionable ailment though doctors say it is not serious, and the piece notes confusion and fear spreading through the community.
Death of Frank Hawk at Carlylemitt deater
Frank Hawk of Carlylemitt died after a surgical operation at a Cleveland hospital. He was taken from Middle avenue after illness to A M Guils residence before hospital transfer, suffered several hemorrhages, and died from the operation’s shock. He leaves a wife, daughter of Peter Baum, of Rusala township, with funeral at his sister Mrs Rhodes home in East Russia township.
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Frank Hawk
Carlylemitt Deater
Middle Avenue
Sethe
A. M.guil
Cleveland
Gull
Peter Baum
Rusala
M. Rhodes
East Russia
Found Dead Avon Man Killed by Electric Road Car
Raymond Born a well known young man from Avon was instantly killed by a car on the Loran and Cleveland electric road near Lake Breeze after walking from Avon Beach. His remains were found beside the track with severe injuries. Born was about 26, employed on the Webb service near Lake Breeze. His mother and siblings had moved to Cascade Street from Avon two years ago.
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Raymond Born
Avon
Loran & Cleveland
Lake Breeze
Avon Beach
Anna
Cascade
Oberlin College Prepares For Record Freshman Class
Oberlin resumes after a quiet summer as many new students arrive. College offices report a flood of inquiries and rooms filling fast. Authorities estimate over 200 freshmen and a total enrollment possibly reaching 1400, well above last year’s 1055.
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Oberlin
Tija
Fire Destroys Elm Street House in Oberlin
A blaze at an unoccupied Elm Street house in Oberlin on Sept 20 destroyed the structure. Firefighters confined the flames to the origin building, with losses exceeding $2,000 and investigators deeming the fire incendiary.
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Oberlin, O
Neallones
Bexhee
Elm Street
Local Fair Receipts Detail Incomplete Records Explained
The finance committee led by T D Phelan and H M Andress notes total fair receipts of 35 876 40 with tickets 4056 45 race entrance 487 56 privileges 616 00 entrance fees 2386 45 They promise an itemized post bill report after all expenses are paid and bills settled.
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T. D. Phelan
H. M. Andress
Real Estate Transfers From Various Sellers and Purchasers
Emma L Manville to Mary Heas part of lots 876 and 877 Eily 714 1800 Jno and Helen Malxoweki to Katherine Reformat lot 14 Lee rig 2380 or F Kreager to Jus WcMahon and Anna Elicker lot 15 Elyria 1000 Monica J Kenaston to Elizabeth Jones lot 9 Cbartin 4100 Lettie and Edwin Clark to Robert and Edna Walden lot 43 Well ington 90 G A Resek and A V Hagerman to Richard Mills lot 7 Lorain location No 15 Avon 850
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma L. Manville
Mary Heas
Jno
Helen Malxoweki
Katherine Reformat
Lee Rig
Or. F. Kreager
Jus
WcMahon
Anna Elicker
Elyria
Monica J. Kenaston
Elizabeth Jones
Cbartin
Lettie
Edwin Clark
Robert
Wellington mayor denies bolting Republican ticket
In a Sept 19 1900 letter Wellington Ohio mayor Geo L Couch states there is no basis for rumors he would bolt the Republican ticket. He urges Republicans to vote straight party, declaring 30 years of party service and fidelity to the GOP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Geo. L. Couch
R. G. Johnson
Ohio
TE. G. Johnson
Elyria
W W.skiles
W. G. Sharp
Congress
Shave
Guna
Gero. L. Conan
New Elyria Grocery Opens In Endly Sweet Block
The Elyria Grocery Company starts business in the Endly Sweet block at 230 Middle Avenue on Tuesday September 26. The store features a large well fitted sales room with a complete stock of staple and fancy groceries fruits and provisions. The firm includes experienced local men led by Mr Petry who has years of city grocery experience. The openings promise good prospects and a likely successful business career.
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Elyria Grocery Company
Middle Avenue
Petry
Thie City
Will
Burglars Steal Sunday Dinner Provisions
Thieves entered the residences of Henry Bawmer on West Third Street and John Lilley on Turner Street on Saturday. They accessed cellars and took butter eggs potatoes fruit and a dressed chicken intended for Sunday meals, leaving behind higher value items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bawmer
West Third Street
John Lilley
Turner Street
Baumner
Lilley
Ohio Supreme Court Defines Total Loss In Insurance Case
The Ohio Supreme Court rules a building can be a total loss even if parts remain standing and salvageable. Justice Andshal notes the policy covers the building as a unit, not its materials, and loss of identity suffices. Lorain plans an axe and axe handle factory, creating jobs for many workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Ohio
Justice Andshal
Huron County Prepares for Large Republican Victory
In Huron County Ohio the Republicans expect a sweeping win this fall surpassing the 1876 Nash margin. The party organizes a county executive committee with G Ray Craig as chairman and I W Wickham as secretary. Active campaigners push for McKinley and Roosevelt with Democrats reported in nearly every township.
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Huron
J. C. Laylin
Nash
G. Ray Craig
I. W. Wickham
McKinley
Roosevelt
Ohie State Journal
Who Is She A Townsman Discloses A Matrimonial Scheme
A dispatch from Fainenville reports W Byam Bramham of Charlottesville Va arriving to wed an heiress known through a Chicago agency. The heiress, previously engaged, rejected him and he left single penniless. Bramham, a Civil War veteran over fifty, sought aid in Painesville after an Elyria trip exposed the sham and the heiress’s history of marriages and divorces.
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Fainenville
W. Byamham
Charlottesville
Chicago
Bramham
Ibbs
Painesville
Elyria
Fond
Cleveland
Middle Avenue
Tramp with Crutch Begs in Town and Is Told to Leave
A female hobo described as a girltramp drifts into town with a crutch and mackintosh. Officer Whitney guides her around and notes she worked in a laundry in Chicago before wandering, wearing a sailor hat and chewing tobacco. He orders her to depart.
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Whitney
Chica
Seven youths arrested for gambling in Oberlin campus bandstand
Village marshal detained seven young men on gambling charges after watching them play cards and dice in the band stand on the campus. Officers had observed them with field glasses, noting repeated evasions when approached, as the group engaged in shooting craps.
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Oberlin
Prediction of September 1900 Storms Foretold by Almanac
The text cites Rev. Hicks's almanac predicting a severe storm period in September 1900 from the 6th to the 11th. It mentions Venus, Earth, Mars, Vulcan, and Moon affecting disturbances, a summer wave in western areas, fall in barometer, and violent storms with rain wind and thunder, urging coastal dwellers to heed possible West Indian hurricanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rl R. Hicks
Texas
Venus
Earth
Mars
Vulcan
Moon
West India
Remonstrances Roil City Council Over Sewer Issues
In the absence of President Smith Councilman Lersch was elected pro tem and opened a session crowded with remonstrances. The Eau sewer on Eighth Street drew most protests while junction and Broad streets also fed discontent over assessments.
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Smith
Lersch
Park
Junction Street
Broad Street
Funes
Jas. R. Flower
West Fourth Street
J F H. Stark
Third Street
Crisp
C.K. & W. Railroad Company
West River
Huron
Maine ‘Ag
Thirteenth Street
Mill Street
Lodi Street
Marshal Krohn
West Third Street
Cty
Reety
Grundy
Galveston
West Avenue
Broad
Eighth Streets
Elyria Progressive Spiritualists elect officers
The Elyria progressive spiritualists society elected officers at its annual meeting last evening. F W Martin was chosen president and W H Shattuck vice president. Mrs R Baird was secretary and Geo H Arnold treasurer. Trustees named include FF W Martin Mrs R Baird Geo Merthe Mrs Geo Merthe W H Shattuck of Lorain Mrs 8 J Kimball Ober Inn and R Bellen North Amherst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Spiritualists Society of
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