Court actions reveal alimony battles and divorces in 1917 era
In 1917 cases, Peleg faced court over alimony with fines and jail as possible outcomes. Stasik in Lorain granted relief from extreme neglect of duty claims. McPherson sought divorce from Mary McPher nom for willful absence after returning from the army. Ella Seyder sought temporary alimony from Chris Rayder amid property and job claims. Snyder defended chickens and finances at Avon Lake court. Belle Brown of Oberlin was granted a divorce from William Henry Brown for gross neglect of duty.
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Gibe
Ellington
Stasik
Lorain
United States Army
acPherson
Mary McPhernom
McPherson
Bevec
Ella Seyder
Avon Lake
Chris Rayder
Aves Lake
Buggies Beach
Lake Shore Electric Company
Snyder
Belle FE Brown
Oberlin
William Henry Brown
Youth lodge man pleads guilty to soliciting
Trial records show Anthony Kontos and Montos accused of running a rooming house luring girls to Elyria Youth. Kontos pleads guilty after admitting receiving a paper about the place. Greenfield says the accused denied involvement and was fined ten dollars with another man discharged.
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Elyria
Lisewsk
Greenfield
Anthony Kontos O
Montos
Hatsakes
Iris
Aleod& Wrong
Greenmany
Assky
Edge
Labor Convention Faces Irish Question and Rail Policy Debates
A wartime style labor federation convention nears votes on Irish issues and railroad ownership plans. Leaders argue over publicity, salaries, and anti news measures while factions press for concrete measures on British goods bans and worker control in industry.
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Enug
Gemprs
James S
Cluer
Birmingham
Bremen Triumph In Hard Fought Cascade Clash
Eawood Club defeated the Men yesterday in a tested battle at Cascade. Bremen led the charge with a homer and strong hitting from the start to the finish, while the Bremen team fought back to trim the score.
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Eawood Club
Cascade
Mrs Eva Kaber and Daughter Silent Before Court
In Cleveland on June 20 Mrs Eva Cather ine Kaber and her daughter Viarien McArdle, jointly indicted for the murder of Daniel F. Kaber, refuse to issue statements until they appear in court. Attorney William J Corregan says a jury will pass on the evidence, not the public, and the women will speak in court only. The two have denied prior reports of a full public statement.
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Cleveland
Willliam J Corregan
Eva Catherine Kaber
Viarien McArdle
Daniel F. Kaber
Audeu
Corregan
Cernit
Avon Lake Pioneer Alfred Walker Dies at 76
Alfred Walker of Avon Lake died Sunday night aged 76. He was husband of Sarah Jane Walker and father to several children including Howard Walker Alvin Walker and Lucie Walker. Funeral at the late home on Water Road Avon Lake Wednesday June 22 with burial at Avon Center.
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Alfred Walker
Avon Lake
Alfred Walken
Avon
Lake
Sarah Jane Walker
Howard
Walker
Alvin W. Walker
Alfred JD Walker
Ben B Walker
Ridgeville
Lucie Walker
J Barr Avon
H P Sceenco
Cleveland
Water
Avon Leake
Burtai
Avon Center
Ridgevilleite Heavily Fined After Arrest
Peter Brown a section hand in Ridgeville was arrested Saturday on various charges. He admitted being under the influence and attempted to settle a dispute with the section boss. B Martin Brown reportedly fired, was arrested and arraigned in Justice Hughes' court, found guilty of carrying concealed weapons, fined 25 dollars and costs, and sentenced to 26 days in the county jail.
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Peter Brown
Ridgeville
Agaht
Peters
Martin Brown
Hospital Notes Admissions and Discharges List
Hospital notes show admissions for Mrs Daisy Kuen on Parmeter avenue and Mrs Dorothy Undertill on 329 Oxford court. Discharges include Mrs Betsy Laon at 1700 Middle avenue and Miss Leura Baker with Miss Lili Scliers in Elvria.
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Daisy Kuendeman
Parmeter Avenue
Dorothy Undertill
Oxford Court
Carton of Cigarettes Found On Railroad Tracks
Deputy Cowles found several cartons of cigarettes on the B and O railroad tracks Saturday afternoon. A smaller reported the find and Cowles accompanied him to the spot where three carloads of cigarettes were found. They were believed stolen.
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Cowles
B and O
Cowie
Local Socials and Meetings Reported for Carlisle Area
Miss Eleanor Carr to marry Dr Senor Lus Boada in New York and move to Barcelona Spain. Mrs Wardew Price and others plan a Lorain trip by car on Sunday. Carlisle Grange meeting rescheduled to June 22. Children urged to join Dar exercises. Edith Gill assisted by Helen Hanna during absence. Numerous residents travel to Cleveland and Sandusky area for summer plans and fishing trips.
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Eleanor Carr
New York
Senor Lus Boada
Spain
Barcelome
Neom
Ashbrook
Cleveland
Western Reserve
Edith Gill
Lass Helen Hanna
Carlisle Grange
Wardew Price
Middle Avenue
John
Mamie Rippe
Rolin Guenn
Hackett
Frances Kaiser
Tifteenth Street
Sandusky
Quiet Title Land Dispute in Elyria Township
Phillipine Lauer sought quiet title to land in Elyria Township against Jabez Standener. Judge Redington presided this morning, ruling on the land ownership dispute and clearing the title.
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Phillipine Lauer
Redington
Jabez Standener al
Elyria Township
Lawsuit Over Auto Repairs Filed in Lorain
Decker and Alex Saton of Lorain sue Thomas Popevick and Marv Popevick for 214.28 claiming payment for auto repairs to a plant’s vehicle. The suit seeks recovery of the amount plus related damages.
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Decker
Alex Saton
Lorain
Thomas Popevick
Last Day for Paying Taxes at County Treasurer Office
Taxpayers queue at the county treasurer to pay obligations before penalties. Commissioner Richmond notes 30 day extension due to towns exhausting funds and needing money now to avoid bank borrowing. He warns road improvements require available funds or bank loans after tax receipts.
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Richmond
Three American freighters seized by Soviets
Washington reports three large American freighters vanished off the mid Atlantic coast. Crews reportedly seized by their own men and sailed to Soviet ports. two carried wheat, one had unknown cargo. The derelict Carol A. Deeritz was found abandoned off North Carolina. Ship’s condition described as good. Authorities puzzled.
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Washington
Foe Sk'p
New Continent Report From Antarctic Expedition
A Sidney New Zealand dispatch in the Sydney Morning Herald describes alleged discoveries from a British Antarctic expedition led by Dr Conc. The report claims a new continent named Valolver with rich lands minerals and furs and details from the explorers amid worldwide astonishment.
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Vancolver
Sidney
New Zeealand
Conc
Cambridge Mayor Resigns After Shooting
Cambridge acts mayor Paul D Bonnell takes office after the former mayor Jacob C Calvert is convicted of shooting Thomas McNeice with intent to wound. Bonnell plans to appeal the jury verdict and fill the vacancy created for the council role.
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Cambridge
Paul D Bonnell
Thomas McNeice
Jacob C Calvert
Bonnell
Baly
Postpone Healе Meeting of Rescue Club Owners
The planned gathering of National and American rescue club owners in Pittsburgh is called off due to lack of a quorum. The meeting was to outline terms for option players to be formed out, with the agenda aimed at reaching an agreement among members.
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Pittsburgh
Svrre
Indar
National and American Rescue Club
Arange
Marriage License Notices From Elyria and Surrounding Areas
The record lists several matching couples with ages and occupations in Elyria and nearby towns. Names include Harry Rankin and Hilda Kounglaus, Arthur Gringe and Elyria Rex, Re Jordan and Bryant, Dorothy Cahoon and others, reflecting a slate of license applications and related details.
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Harry Rankin
Hilda Kounglaus
Elyrsi Rex
Rkourguin
Arthur Gringe
Zod E.hel Wissinger
Elyria
Re. Jordan
Prod Bryant
Dorothy Cahoon
Max
Eirria
Re He
Early Passage of Yank Relief Bill
Reports indicate rapid advancement of a relief bill for World War veterans. Activist groups including American Legion and other veterans organizations have gathered data and prepared views for committees. Vets claiming government mistreatment may testify on reforms through federal and state relief efforts.
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Senate
Lorain Soccer Team Captures Fifth Place
The Lorain Whites beat Stephens 3 to 1 to clinch fifth place in the league standings. They surged to a two goal edge early and held on for the win, finishing the season with ten victories and five defeats and scoring 22 goals.
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Lorain
White Autos
Stephens
Saints
Whies
Pudding Richness From Neck Fat Rumor in Mutton
A curious note claims that fat from a neck or spine of mutton yields a far tender and richer steamed pudding than suet. The line suggests a culinary belief linking specific animal fat to dessert quality.
Teutonic Divorce Mills Grind Separations With German Efficiency
International News Service Berlin dispatch reports postwar German divorce rise fuels social strain. Continentally, couples separate without courts as eight hour day reshapes work and home life. women blamed, men drift to bars and clubs, leading to more cases in divorce courts.
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Stall Corresnen
Berlin
Germany
Exelich
Eaglish Opel
Martial Tanewies
Teutonic
Erin 2Tag
Germen
Poci
United States
Husbard
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