Sandusky Detective Shot After Quiet Train Stop Assault
Reported intrusion at midnight on a New York Central rail line near Sandusky ends with Sergeant J Bishop wounded but recovering. Two attackers overpowered, fled in a car, a revolver fired, police seek Elyria suspects found bound aboard a passing train at Sandusky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bishop
Central Railroad
Sandusky
Bishop
Tive
Boses
Elyria
Ireby
New York Central
Ybout
Ely
Plants Start Here in City Factory Complex
A recently organized plant began operations in the city with a 1,700 square foot space. Key figures include W. Dunstan as president, A. Lump as secretary, Ahagan as manager, and Arbut as treasurer. The company plans to produce patterns and models using wire arms and related equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral Pattern Company Ve. T
W. Dunstan Presis
A. Lump
Ahagan
Arbut
Ifs
Fire destroys Barn at Fair Grounds
A barn at the fairgrounds burned down starting Sunday morning, destroying the structure and most movable property. The fire swept quickly and was past saving when the department arrived. A few horses were removed unharmed and insurance will cover the loss. officials estimate total damage around $3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Third Street
Oberlin Man Files Cross Petition in Dismissal Case
Samuel Munger seeks to dismiss a case citing a prior ruling in a similar suit. He claims the court erred and alleges the plaintiff is pursuing a temporary restraining action. The filing accuses the other party of calling him a liar and engaging in improper conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igner
Cross
Samuel Munger
Women Voters Plan Mass Meeting in Elyria
Elyria women enthusiastic about the equal suffrage amendment will gather at a mass meeting Wednesday at 2 30 PM in the Chamber of Commerce hall. The Woman's Civic club organizers will lead discussions on a downtown monster jollification and possible formation of a non partisan Woman's Voting League to enlist and energize voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Chamber of Commerce
Politics and Science
Woman's Civic Club
J. W. Smith
Frank Stevens
Elyrian Flags Train, Is Arrested in Alleged Flagging
A Syracuse dispatch reports an Elyria man was arrested on charges of signaling a moving train with a red lantern. The accused claimed haste and justification to stop a passenger train, while the engineer said the action appeared intended to avert a wreck. Name not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N.Y
Elyria
Mills Music Co discharges receiver after settlement
The court reports a satisfactory adjustment of differences with Shute and Butler Co of Peru Ind over £2000 in judgments. Receivership has been discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Mills Music Co
Shute & Butler Co
Peru
Ind
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples In Ohio Area
Marriage licenses issued include Heny G Nelse 42 salesman Cleveland and Rena Titus 25 musician Avan Lake Ray Collins 26 counterman and Edith Saccohee 18 waitress Elyria Reginald Lee 24 baker and Vallie Telezow 18 Elyria Robert J Houston 40 salesman and Olivia Sanford 25 stenographer Elyria. Maude Duryea who died in Arizona will have funeral services from H M Andress’s home 702 West Broad street at 2 p m Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heny G. Nelse
Cleveland
Rena. Titus
Avan Lake
Ray Collins
Edith Saccohee
Elyria
Reginald Lee
Baker
Vallie Telezow
Robert J. Houston
Olivia Sanford
Tha
Power Plant Break Cuts Lights Across Lorain City
A failure at the Lorain Electric Co. plant caused a one hour fifteen minute blackout from 6:45 to 8:00 pm, plunging churches and theaters into darkness and delaying evening services. Many residents returned home in the dark as power resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo-! ¢ Electric Co
Lorain
Ening
Elyria
Erita
Wart Et Leva
Elyria Chamber Set To Discuss Housing And Roads
The Elyria Chamber of Commerce opens fall with a Sept 16 meeting at 6 30 PM in the Chamber hall focusing on housing led by W R Creer Cleveland Savings and Loan president. The session will include committee reports and an amendment vote on permanent advisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
R. Creer
Cleveland Savings & Loan Company
Creer
Cleveland
Elyria
Chamber of Commitree
J. W. Warden
L. D. Huffman
F. B. McClain
L. A. Richards
F. M. Verbeck
RL O H. Reinhardt
Russell Waldorf
E.W. Bell
Chas. Edwards
J. H. McElhinney
Genera
Name Aviation
State Aviation Committee
Board of Directors
Wm. G. Sharp
Sharp
George Dachtler
Good Roads
Chamber
Ohio Good Roads Federatin
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Arte Ing
Mrs Eva Porter Dies at Memorial Hospital
Mrs Eva Porter 64 of 318 Sumner Street died at Memorial hospital Saturday evening born in LaGrange she leaves a sister Mrs Henry Miller and two brothers Henry and W J Buswell Elyria Funeral services set for Friday parlor 12 30 pm second Congregational church 1 pm Burial at LaGrange Pythian Sisters will gather at Raymond store Lodi street at 12 30 pm to accompany the body to services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Porter
Sumner Street
Memorial Hospital
LaGrange
Henry Miller
Henry
W. J. Buswell
Elyria
Second Congregational Church
Pythian Sisters
Raymond
Lodi Street
Hospital Notes Births and Discharges List in City
Born to Mr and Mrs P Delhart a daughter at 216 East Broad street and to Mr and Mrs Harry Gar ford Jr a daughter. Discharged: Raymond Barsell 622 West River street Mrs Fred Davis and baby 254 Fairlawn avenue Mrs Chas Woodford and baby 142 East River street Mrs FE Bruchler 611 Deway avenue Frank Obinjimski South Middle avenue A C Baker Columbia Station Mrs R Hy Logan 212 Spruce street Leste Surbrough West Broad street J Coon Jr Mrs Joy 202 Sixteenth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Delhart
East Broad Street
Harry Garford, Jr
Lealia Surbrough
W. Broad Street
F. A. Huffman
Prospect
P. H. Zas- Atta
Women Seek Seats in U S Congress After 18th Amendment
The article notes several women pursuing federal office after the eighteenth Amendment. Anne Martin runs as an independent for Nevada Senate, Rosa Schneidermann seeks the U S Senate in New York as Farmer-Labor, Helen C Statler aims at a Michigan congressional nomination, Esther Lovejoy stands as Democratic candidate in an Oregon house district, and a Muskogee Oklahoma woman is also nominated for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Anne Martin
Senate
Nevada
Rosa Schneidermann
Farmer-Labor
U.S. Senate
New York
Helen C. Statler
Congressional
Michigan
Esther Lovejoy
House of Representatives
Oregon
Muskogee
Ermeress
Maine Voters Stir as Women Cast Ballots in Historic Election
Bangor and Portland dispatches report heavy turnout as women participate at polls for the first time in Maine. Republican hopes run high with a 30 000 plurality forecast for governor and all four congressmen seeking re election while weather clears and polls close at six p m eastern. The scene captures a nation watching Maine as it weighs national issues amid local races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Sriday
Pares
League of Nation
Frederick H. Parkhurst
Bangor
Bertrand G. McIntire
Norway Democrat
Coal shipments to begin as Elyria gets four cars daily
A telegram from Congressman Martin Davey via Secretary Howerstine reports Attorney General Palmer’s opinion that the coal producers’ agreement is lawful. With this obstacle removed, the agreement can be enacted to ensure coal for domestic use. The Chamber of Commerce coal committee met with operators in Cleveland and arranged for Elyria to receive four coal cars per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Davey
Howerstine
Chamber of Commerce
Palmer
Chamber of Commerce Coal Committee
Cleveland
Elyria
Father of Local Woman Dies Here Paul Copus 62
Paul Copus sixty two died at Memorial hospital Sunday after a brief illness. He came to the city from McComb Ohio to live with his daughter Mrs Catherine Parker at 190 Bell Avenue. He leaves two daughters Mrs Earl Leatherdale Mandale Ohio and Mrs Parker. The body was taken to Friday parlors and will be sent to McComb Wednesday. Also included a report of E L Worthington sustaining a right hip injury when struck by buses while changing tires in front of Lepper Garage on East Broad Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Copus
Memorial Hospital
Copus
McComb
Catherine Parker
Bell Avenue
D. Copus
James C. Co
Elyria
Earl Leatherdale Mandale
Parker
Worthington
Ninth Street
Buges
Gust Kane
Lepper
East Broad Street
Three Firemen Injured In Major Leader Store Fire
Lima reports a Sunday blaze at the Leader Store, one of the city's largest. Three firemen remain hospitalized and a police officer is injured. Owner Gu Holstine estimates stock and building losses at 500000, likely covered by insurance. Origin undetermined after smoke-filled basement fire. It was the largest mercantile fire in Lima's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Tha
Leader
Gua Holstine
Los To
Local Legion Plans War Medal Applications Tonight
The local American Legion post calls members to submit papers for government war medals with a deadline of Saturday September 18 1920. Eligible veterans must provide discharge certificates notations and, for next of kin of deceased soldiers, sworn statements and official communications documenting death and service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Fort
Jocal Legion
George A. Stohson
Altman & Ackermans Clothing Store
Namie
Marines
Navy
Naval Aviation
Marine Corps
War Department
Judge to Address Rotary Club Luncheon in Elyria
Local Judge A. RA. Webber will address the Rotary Club at Tuesday noon luncheon in Elyria. The YMCA cafeteria hosts the event with Dr. B. E. Saunders providing the program as Webber discusses Elyria’s early history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RA. Webber
Rotary Club
Y. M. Co
Webber
Elyria
B, E. Saunders
Hunger Strike in Cork Mayor Faces Collapse in Prison
London dispatch reports Terence MacSwiney, mayor of Cork, collapsing at Brixton prison on day 32 of his hunger strike. Cork inmates remain alive but weak as doctors warn of possible deaths among the 11 strikers, while Mrs MacSwiney appeals to American and other diplomats for government intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork Rapids
London
Terence MacSwiney
Cork
Brixton Prison
MacSwiney
Irish Self
Aatawmination Tas Cmein
Corkia
Burk
Kenny
Sean Hennessey
Krayve
Pearson
Grand Jury May Take Up Kights Gage Case
A shooting at Moran farm south of town resulted in the death of a man during an attempted arrest by Sheriff Tachus. Burial occurred at St Marys cemetery after funeral services at the Wil parlors. Sheriff Backus said he asked Prosecuting Attorney Findley to present full facts to the grand jury despite a coroner verdict of justifiable homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ha W
Tachus
Moran Farm
St. Mary's Cemetery
Backus
Findley
Elyria Autos Stolen Sunday
Two Elyria autos were reported stolen Sunday. J J Lehman of 682 Cleveland Street reported his Studebake auto missing from his gate. Arthur H YL of 368 igh Street said another auto was stolen at edged water Park Clevesamt. Cleveland police say the auto has been recovered and four boys are held after being caught joy riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
J.J. Lehman
Cleveland Street
Studebakes
Arthur H YL
Igh Street
Ldgew
Mter Park
Clevesamt
Cleveland
Suit filed over buggy wreck and injuries in Sheffield
Frank Keller sues Joseph Kick in common pleas court seeking 5000 dollars. He alleges Kick rode a motorcycle with sidecar past his buggy on October 10 in Sheffield township, causing a wreck, tearing harness, and injuring Keller with two broken ribs and a back injury. He claims negligence and seeks damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Frank Keller
Joseph Kick
Keller
Luely
Sheffield Township
Kick
Prize Cups Displayed for Inter-County Auto Race
The Inter-County Championship cup will be awarded to the winner of the five mile race at the big Auto renes at Riverview Park this Saturday September 18. Photographs of some secret derive are on display in The Lorain Ca Electric Co window attracting auto enthusiasts.
Common Pleas Court Opens New Term
The September term of the Court of Common Pleas opened in Court Room No 1 with attorneys from the county present. Redington Indo W B Thompson called the docket and assigned trial or hearing cases as the docket tail term grows. Jury trials are set for September 27 and the court will handle equity cases motions injunctions and other causes. grand jury begins tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Ealh R
Redington
Indo W. B. Thompson
Grand Jury
Two Elyrians Trapped in Raid on Disorderly House
LORAIN Sept 13 Police raided 1372 East 28th street Saturday night. A number of visitors were arrested for visiting a disorderly house. Among those arrested were Joe Martin and Oscar Staller of Elyria. They pled guilty and were fined 25 dollars plus costs each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
East 28Th Street
Joe Martin
Oscar Staller
Elyria
Costa
Excursion Boat Crew Strike Strands Elyrians in Canada
Russell Smith and several Elyrians were stranded for three days at Port Stanley, Canada, after the Excursion Steamer Roosevelt crew went on strike in Cleveland. They were returning from the Toronto Fair with return tickets and nearly all their money spent at Port Stanley. Officials warned the delay would end when the boat arrived. Some party members took a Cleveland boat home while others remained in Port Stanley awaiting transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Smith
Beverly Ct
Port Stanley
Canada
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Toronto Fair
Tiem
Arrie
Port Stantey
Tures
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ggs
HO &. Te. Orpany
Estroys
Fair Ground
Nold
Voters’ League
Monster Jullification
Elyrian
E.H Mills Music GO
RIC
Wm. R. Créer
U. S. Congress
Rose Schneidermann
Stogan
Auburn
N. Y
Pearl B. O'Dell
Rochester
Edward Kneipp
James O'Dells
Sing Sing
Guach
UCL UU
Sheriff Backus
Common Pleas Court
Strands Elyrians
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!