Retail Merchants Organize Board Meeting Called
The Chamber of Commerce chosen committee will call a meeting of retail merchants in the city to form a board. The initial gathering is set for Wednesday April 3 at 7 30 PM in the city council chamber. The group aims to improve trade conditions without price regulation and discuss insurance uniformity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
John Lersch
T. T. Robinson
D. Lewis
George Philpott
F. H. Boylan
Rose Fauver
National Organization of Merchants
Elyria
Protects Teachers From Humiliation
Superintendent Comings affirms authority of teachers in classroom discipline amid a dispute between a mother and a teacher. He states public rebuke of a teacher is unacceptable and backs the teacher, noting the teacher’s account and student statements differ. The article centers on safeguarding teacher dignity in school proceedings.
Gardening movement will be money maker in Elyria
The gardening movement in Elyria, praised by Andrew Auten, boosts real estate values in large blocks. In Cleveland a beautification surge has driven price gains, and Elyria youths have ordered 10,000 seed packets with 1,500 patrons backing the effort, costing about $100 so far. The trend awaits warmer weather to unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Andrew Auten
Cleveland
Water rents not higher but lower in city claim
The water office states there was no rate increase and misperceptions among paying customers. An inspection found some users had extra sill cocks, faucets, and closets installed after contracts. Those using uncontracted water are billed for extra taps, while rates for sill cocks and closets have been reduced recently.
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Water Office
Water Department
Water ‘Department
Two Roumanians Paint Turner Block Facade
Two Romanian men began painting the Turner block this morning. One, aged about 60, displayed a name on the wall while the other artist had flourishes that baffled the electric package company agent. Officer Hastings intervened as the duo faced removal with a sponge. The pal was jailed on an intoxication charge while the other was released.
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Electric Package Company
Hastings
City D
Prof Vaughn Discusses Motors With Men’s Club
About forty members of the Baptist church Men’s club attended a talk on electricity given by R. P. Vaughn, a dance instructor, at the high school. Illustrated pictures and charts explained electric motor types, and the gathering found the evening profitable.
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Baptist Church
R. P
Vaughn
Elyria Tax Sub ject Seminar Aims Toward Columbus Meet
Committee of Five will hear tax ideas for Elyria as a local tax school forms part of a broader effort tied to the Columbus tax conference on May 6. Debate features valuation concerns, state excise ideas, and calls for wiser reform with a strong local delegate chosen to attend. Lorain to hold a town meeting next Monday night with a council called session to designate a representative.
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Columbus
Elyria
Peter Witt
Ohio Tax Commission
State Board of Trade
Taxseselon
Chamber of Commerce
Martin Mueller
George H. Bly
Garford
Cleveland
Lorain
Tax Commission
Chamber Review Highlights Broad Civic Work and Growth
A chamber of commerce meeting reviewed the first month’s committee work showing an immense range of subjects and strong committee zest. The civic improvement committee led by Gates emphasized park work tree trimming town cleanliness and San Jose scale control and secured a liberty site for a future library. Secretary Tucker noted other committees’ active efforts as 62 new names were added to the roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
A. L. Garford
Gates
San Jose
Ita
Home Gardening Association
Auto Club
Tucker
Elyria Chamber Pushes City Sealer of Weights and Measures
The Elyria chamber of commerce urged the passage of a city ordinance to appoint a sealer of weights and measures, regulate sealing, and impose penalties. Existing standard weights, bought about 200 years ago, lie unused in the city hall. A former village office has fallen into disuse since Elyria became a city. Local merchant Martin Mueller supported equal footing for weights, while F A Smythe argued the change from manufacturers’ view. Walter Phillips guardian BE We Phillips appointed by probate court.
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Impassin
Chamber of Commerce
Elyria
Martin Mueller
F. A. Smythe
Lawyers Back Heavy Laden With Ducks
Attorneys L. B. Pauver and Clyde Wilcox returned from St. Clair Flats after a few days of fishing and hunting They reported a large quantity of mallards bluebill teal and canvasbacks and called the trip the most successful and exciting they ever experienced
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L. B. Pauver
Clyde Wilcox
St. Clair Flats
Horse Maimed By Loose Wire On Lake Avenue
Dr. McClure, en route to treat a patient, encountered a mishap when his horse snagged a wire in a mud puddle on Lake avenue at 11 20. The animal, a black champion with county fair prizes, was pulled free but seriously hurt and returned to the barn.
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McClure
Lake Avenue
Lorain Couples Apply For Marriage Licenses
Roy Heck 21 a sewer worker and Maudie Beck 18 both of Lorain seek a license. John D Born 30 of Amherst a foreman and Louise Heckstein 24 of Ridgeville seek a license. C Ed Crowther 28 Elyria an electrician and Fannie Burt 19 of Elyria apply for a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Heck
Lorain
Maudie Beck
John D. Born
Amherst
Foreman
Louise Heckstein
Ridgeville
C. Ed. Crowther
Elyria
Fannie Burt
Tradesmen uncertain as strikes threaten building industry
Amid looming strike talk the builders and union carpenters seek compromises. Employers report many applicants from nearby towns and some workers switching to new wages. several carpenters consider leaving the city while some raises are granted and union leaders say workers are not belligerent. Elyria Ohio April 2 1907 letter from union secretary defends orderly, fair treatment and urges truth in reporting to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Exlstor
Bradley& Haatman
N.C. Soanson
Beautification Plan for East Side School Ground
The school board weighs beautification costs from 2200 to 5500 for the new East Side school grounds. Architect Andrew Auten estimates 200 for a complete plan and specs. The uneven lot will need grading and landscaping, with decisions postponed pending fuller attendance and review of possibilities.
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Enpert
East Side
Andrew
Auten
Abdacape
Anton
Painter Henry Manion Injured Falling From Loft
Henry Manion a local painter attempted to ascend to a hay loft to sleep, but toppled from the second floor to the ground breaking his leg. He was transported to the city hospital this morning for treatment and to have the fracture set.
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Henry Manion
Lorain
Peace measures urged at Lake Mohank Conference
The Lake Mohank Conference on International Arbitration urged President Roosevelt to inform U S delegates at the Hague Conference to back a permanent Congress of Nations with advisory powers a universal arbitration treaty and international armament restrictions A motion questioned U S battleship spending with Rev W E Cadmus arguing battleships can aid peace The Chamber of Commerce endorsed the resolution and readers were invited to subscribe for regular delivery.
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Hiyria
Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
United States
Chamber
Martin Mueller
W. E. Cadmus
Property for sale including 37 acres on North Ridge and multiple houses
Advertises 37 acres on North Ridge with no buildings at 200 dollars per acre or trade options up to 2500 dollars for house and lot. Mentions 6 room and 8 room houses with various down payments, gas fixtures, cellar, lawn, and proximity to Lake Avenue and B&O rail line. Notes values may rise, with prices 1800 to 2600 dollars and rents at 17.60.
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North Ridge
Lake Avenue
Dewey “Avenue
Weat Street
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Lorain County Banking CO
ST Rs
Atkian
Turner Block
Phillipa & Co
Prof
Motors
Civic Improvement Committee
Sealers Office
BE We Phillips
Probate Court
Walter Phillips
W. P. McClure
LOFT
Hite
Frank A. Smith
and Will Smith
Elvira Block
E. O’donnell
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