Oberlin News Briefs and Local Incidents
Oberlin reports the death of Ane N Spaulding of Ottumwa Iowa, and a poultry theft investigation near John Bristern’s farm leads to the Nelson brothers in Cleveland after evidence of chicken killings is found. Two suspects escaped handcuffs while being returned home. Local notes include plans for a first class laundry, a moved iron safe from a burned chapel, and updates on residents Erastus Wilcox Henry J Martin and John Godley. Councilman RB Sage remains ill but improving.
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John Bristern
Robert Nelson
Grafton Street
Cleveland
Nelson
Park House
Iris
Erastus Wilcox
Henry J. Martin
Thomas Bails
West Broad Street
Elyria
Oberlin
Carpenter's Block
West College Street
Philpott's shoe sale and Elk's Minstrels in town
Mrs Mason Smith ill and Philpott's offers shoes below cost. get seats for The Hoosier Girl at the opera house on February 19 and 20. Johnson's orchestra to be larger for Elk's Minstrels. Miss Kennedy returns from Sewickley. social visits noted with local residents and church meeting announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philpott
Hoosier Girl
Elk’s Minstrels Opera House
Elks
Dykeman
S. W
Elk’s Minstrels
Opera House
Charlotte Kennedy
Sewickley
Louise Ely
Douglas
S.h. J. Merthe
Huron
John Merthe
Elyrin
L. Rowlands
South Lorain
Charles Smart
West River Street
Herbert Hall
Brighton
Nichols
Earl’s Court
Butch Launden
The Jolly Hoosier Girl at the opera Howse
One of the season s best comedies will be staged Monday evening by Dave P Lewis company of fan makers. Miss Kate Watson stars in The Hoosier Girl in a gigantic production filled with lively features and sparkling entrances. If you attend you will surely laugh and enjoy a joyous evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera Howse
Dave P. Lewis
Kate Watson
Oberlin Edict Bars Lady Students From Public Restaurants
Oberlin College forbids women students from sitting and eating in town restaurants. Deans say it is improper for young ladies to be seen dining publicly. they may order but not sit, and must eat in rooms or at boarding halls unless a quiet tea room opens.
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Oberlin
Dr. Lee
Women’s Department
The
College
Luce
Lorain Man Found Guilty of Bastardy in Weber Court
Henry Sharp of Lorain was found guilty Friday by a jury in Judge Weber's court of bastardy. The case was preferred by Lyle Wilson. Frank Coleman represented the plaintiff and George R. Hall the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sharp
Lorain
John Sharp
Weber
Lyle Wilson
Frank Coleman
George R. Hall
Mothers Meeting at Kindergarten Room
Mothers' meeting announced for Tuesday February 17 at 2 p.m. in the Kindergarten room of the old school wing. The meetings are described as helpful and instructive and all are welcome to attend.
Colonist Sleeping Cars Space Bookings Advised
Colonist sleepers in Chicago for use with Lake Shore low rate tickets to western points require advance arrangement. Parties should contact the local agent or A J Smith G P T A Cleveland Ohio at least one week before travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Shore
A. J. Smith
Cleveland
Ohio
Coming Events at Local Church and Opera House
Evening Revital services at M E church announce a series of events. Gus Cohn and Bate Watson perform The Hoosier Girl February 6 at the opera house. Ellis Minstrels February 19 and 20. The Gamekeeper February 22. Bankers Fraternal Union Washington social February 23. Oberlin choir lecture February 22. Man of Borneo February 24 at St Marys hall. Ten Nights in a Bar Room March 9 at the opera house. Laurant the magician March 23. Down Mobile March 26 at the opera house. Junior Ex March 27 at the opera house. Shanun Rhue March 30 at the opera house. Robert J dette lecture March 10. Two acres good blogs tor rent $10 per mantle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Cohn
Bate Watson
Bankers’ Fraternal Union
Washington
Second Church Choir of
Oberlin
St. Mary’s Hall
Opera House
Joe Murphy
Shanun Rhue
Robert J.dette
Administrators' Bonds a Special Item Noted
The Biggs and Everard Co. is cited in a blurred notice mentioning administrators bonds in an estate or legal filing. The fragmented text references a 165-101 FP notation and a suite item likely describing waists and blouses, but the exact context is unclear.
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Cial Pape
Ane N. Spaulding
Ottumwa
Iowa
Sage
the Biggs and Everard- CO
the Biggs and
Everard
Ft Co
Philpott’s
Aliss Prentice
Civi
Adelina Prentice
Methodist Church
Evangelist Muller
Pat Colt
Clara Smith
Winst Club
Middle Avenue
D.C. Baldwin
Arthur Lersch
Robert Ely
Marian Frente
Jolly Hoosier Girl
Mothers’ Meeting
M. E. Church
Ellis
the Gamekeeper
Laurant
Junior Ex
Tor
P. A. Sura
the Biggs & Everard Co
Leonard J. Sweet
Gov
Middle Ave
Okiloweet
Treacy
Davenport & Treacy
Summers & Son
Daniel Freese
Secon” Clothier
F. E. Caywood
A Lal
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