Lorain Man Linked to Notorious Swindler in Million-Dollar Plot
28S Wickens of Lorain is linked to Charles Weremeh, a famed swindler whose multi‑million-dollar scheme drew in French and other prominent men. Wickens says he met French to finance a Lorain block project, issued a $363 Massachusetts incorporation check that was cashed by Joe Hawkins, and notes found on French were to secure funds that never materialized. Wickens faces no loss as he awaits further meeting.
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Wickens
Lorain
George’ B-Wick‘ems Co
Charles Weremeh
Nores
Ae French
French
Ieheck
Massachusetts
Joe_ “Hawkins
Wickins
Opening of Marburg exclusive ladies ready to wear store
Hundreds of women attended the opening of the Marburg exclusive ladies ready to wear store in the Ely hotel block on East Broad street. Living models showcased fall and winter fashions using show windows and the store room. guests received a preview of the latest styles and the store opened for business this morning.
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Marburg
Ely
East Broad Street
Fortunate Holder To Get Free Tire
An Elyria Belting and Muenmiere Co effort will award a free tire to one automobile owner. Free numbered tickets are mailed to local car owners and will be drawn Saturday evening by Mayor Jones. The winning name will be published Monday.
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Elyria, Belting, & Muenmiere Co
Jones
September term of court opens crowded with cases
The September term of court at Commoara Pleat opens in 1913 and is expected to be crowded with business through January 1. The grand jury will handle many cases as County Prosecutor Lawrence Webb ber notes. The jail is filled with prisoners from summer, including municipal court and magistrate sentences. The principal case is Paul Demick charged in the July Amherst murder of Peter Muci by club attack. Demick likely faces second degree murder or manslaughter.
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Commoara
Lawrence Webbber
Lorain
Paul Demick
Peter Muci
Amherst
Muci
Demick
Percy Fowl Dies in Detroit Hospital at 40
Ward reports the death of Percy Fowl aged 40 at a Detroit hospital after an appendectomy. Raised in West Ridge he moved to Detroit years ago. His father Cheries Fowl of West Ridge and his sister Mrs J. Standen of Lorain survive along with a brother Carl and a daughter.
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Percy Fowl
West Ridge
Detroit
Fowl
Carl
J. T.standén
Arrest of Author's Son Detained in Vagrant Roundup
Justice Tirrell arraigned Evan Shipman 21 son of Louis Evan Shipman along with 14 others in Batavia. State troopers rounded up the group and all received five days in jail. The prominent author and playwright was among those arrested.
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Ruge
Tirrell
Evan Shipman
Louis Evan Shipman
School opening planned for September II
The school superintendent reports an adequate supply of teachers for the opening of one or more schools next week in September.
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Marion
Ang
Cansey
Ieta
Tor
Hurd Family Reunion Draws Wide Local Attendance
The twenty seventh annual Hurd family reunion met at Jay Radcliffe’s home in Kipton with representatives from Cleveland Medina Elyria Huron Wakeman Litchfield Lorain and Kipton totaling about 834. A brief business session elected EH Hurd president Nad Parker vice president Mrs L Heidrich secretary and Mr Lo Heidrich treasurer. Several attendees spoke including Rev W L Bren ton of Medina and Gurl Parker of Huron. Births weddings and one death were reported in the past year.
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Kipton
Hurd
Jay. Radcliffe
Kiptos
Cleveland
Medina
Elyria
Huron
Wakeman
Litchfield
Lorain
Kiptom
Hiram
Ohio
Pater Yours
Kate Slaughter
Tinckom
Young
Hirram College
Oberlin Graduate School of Theology
Ees
Geo. F. Fisher
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
Christian fChoreh
Sundar
Ficher
Columbus
Kate Slauchter
Home of Your Own Promises Profit From Rent
A housing promoter claims tenants can profit from renting in his system, arguing residents can earn money by living in his properties and encouraging ownership through speculative rent schemes.
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Hattie ‘Bronson
Effie. Cannan
Fred Bronson
Calla Bronson
Hereld Lathrop
Miu
Adam Geist
Mrs. Pomeroy
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Roy Loansborough
P.T. Rooney
Mann
Wellington
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Norwalk
Ma Geist
Jobe Whitey
Jay Sumday
S. J. George
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Lorain Co. Bank
Horlicks For
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E. A. Deutsch Organization
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Davenport
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White
Rafic Marquisette
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Arminster
Axminster
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