April Banquet Promotes Historical Inquiry at Local Meeting
A Chamber of Commerce banquet will be held in the First Congregational Church parlors on Friday April 17. Committee members include H Squire A H Ravage D C Baldwin George D Nicholas and F A Smythe as they set the event date at a Friday night meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber’ of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
First Congregational Church
H. Squirea
A. H. Ravage
D. C. Baldwin
George D, Nicholas
F.A Smythe
Honor disputes over father of the American Navy title
Rhode Island champions Esek Hopkins as the navy’s father citing his 1775 Continental Congress commission and early 1778 victory in the Bahamas. Commodore John Barry’s claim faces challenge if archived statues and memorial inscriptions emphasize him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaputean
John Barry
Archbishop Ireland
Washington
Barry
Aatler
Rhode Island
Esek Hopkins
Continental Congress
Hest
Bahama Isk
Unclear Descriptions and Notices From Early Local Columns
A mixed fragment displays stenographer notes for Lorain and Elyria Gas Co and a brief desert travel meditation. It also mentions a missing wife letter from Joplin and a hiring policy barring unmarried men for a street railway company in Portsmouth Newport News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forfolk
Portsmouth
Newport News Company
Street Railways
Lorain Boys Arrested for Burglary At Enbooge West Yards
Aged ten to sixteen named Joseph Rader Roy Osgood Charles Osgood and Frank Bronstedder were arrested by Constable Crhoon on a burglary complaint by Joseph Metzler detective. They were arraigned before Justice Lawrence and bound over to probate court. All are from Lorain.
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Joseph Rader
Roy Osgood
Charles Osgood
Frank Bronstedder
Agea
Crhoon
Joseph Metzler
West Yards
Rheumatic Pain Relief Through Athlophoros Promise
An old advertisement claims uric acid causes rheumatism and promises immediate pain relief with Athlophoros. It urges readers to try one bottle, notes potential kidney benefits, and offers a mail order to The Athlophoros Co. in New Haven Connecticut.
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Athlophoros
Athlophoros Co
New Haven
Conn
Postmaster in Wellington Hints at Robbery Plot
Wellington postmaster Wadsworth reports two men posing as safe salesmen sought details on the post office vault. One man gave a false safe name and the taller man is described as tall and well built with black mustache while the shorter man has curly hair and a florid complexion.
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Wadsworth
Wellington
Postoffice
Mr. Wadsworth
Secret police reveal connections to Ray case in Cleveland
Lt Kohler reports Mrs Jennie Wilmenson of Clapa Ray as sister of John Ray and wife of the deceased burglar. Det. Cap asks if certain. Kohler confirms. Jos Birch alias Bradley in jail is married to Lily Beebe daughter of Julia Beebe sister of Nell Lowry of the Lowry gang.
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Kohler
Cleveland
Jennie Wilmenson
Clapa ‘Ray
John Ray
Wief
Jos. Birch
Bradley
Lily Beebe
Julia Beebe
Nell Lowry
Lowry Gang
Steady West High School Triumph Over Lorain Team
The West High School team of Cleveland beat Lorain at their gym by 80 to 14 in a hard fought game. Cleveland’s teamwork secured the win while after the match the Toran club served an elegant supper for players from both teams. A large Elyria YMCA delegation attended.
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Lorain
West High School
Cleveland
Toran
Elyria Ymc Aa
Death of Wm Carrick at 41 from pneumonia in Elyria
Wm Carrick aged 41 died of pneumonia after a four day illness at South Lorain. He worked for the Moxham company and served as caretaker of the Moxham home. Funeral is Sunday at 2 pm with burial in Elyria. He leaves a wife and no children. The note also mentions a new Elyria publication The Little Gem edited by Charles L Turner and managed by H I Wannamaker, started by Westerville boys.
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Wm. Carrick
South Lorain
Friddlay
Carrick
Elyria
Moxhame
Moxham
Charles L Turner
H I’ Wannamaker
Weatattle Boys
County Christian Endeavor Convention Held at North Herst
The county convention gathered Friday at North Herst with broad attendance from across the county. The program mirrored Thursday's Reporter and excitement grew as plans for the Ely Tia state convention were outlined by State President J. FE Font and Field Secretary Hub bell who spoke on the annual gathering.
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Christian Endeavor
Northherst
Ely Tia
Grand Army of Ohio reports loss and finances
Assistant Adjutant General J. W. Chapin and Assistant Quartermaster General N. D. Heyl filed a report to Department Commander Walton Weber. Loss in membership was 130 by death and 636 by suspension. December 21 190% posts numbered 502 with total membership 45,000. Quartermaster shows balance of 43,165,083 with assets of 56,761.82. Also notes a humorous incident about Mrs. Abernathy sleeping after laughter.
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J. W. Chapin
N. D. Heyl
Grand Army of Ohio
Walton Weber
Republican Nominee Harry H. Smith for Elyria Ward Three
Harry H. Smith born November 19 1874 is the Republican candidate for councilman in Elyria's third ward. He began in business at fourteen with F W Martin, helped form Martin and Smith, ran the firm, opened a West Broad street furniture store in 1899, and built the brick block for that purpose. He is active in Flyria Tent K O T M Knights of Pythias Uniform Bank and the Chamber of Commerce and pledges to promote local interests.
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Harry H. Smith
Third Ward
F. W. Martin
Martin & Smith
West Broad Street
Elyria
Smith
Flyria Tent K.O. 7. M
Knights of Pythias
Uniform Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Life Saving Station Site Pick Planned for Lorain Port
Washington dispatch says Superintendent Kimball of the life saving services will visit Lorain to select a site for a new life saving station authorized by Congress. Several sites have been offered and Kimball will choose the most suitable one. The message also extends thanks to friends neighbors and coworkers for support during the bereavement of spouse shown in the notice.
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Washington
Kimball
Life Saving Services
Lorain
Congress
Unseasonal April Snow Ahead of Election Day
Weather lore notes April snow, yet a brief storm is expected to clear for voting. Names drift in local notices as John A Dusehinskis becomes John A Dashene by court order. A Schoharie County farmer touts what may be the oldest horse team, aged 37 and 33, still working and fed thrice daily.
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John A Dusehinskis
John A Dashene
Hinman
Schoharie County
Richfield Springs
Epworth League convention district notes and travel details
Elyria attendees of the Epworth League convention held in New London return home. The next convention is planned for Berea with Prof. W L Stearns as president and M Rosa McElroy as secretary treasurer. Travel to San Francisco and Los Angeles via Lake Shore MS Bay with May 2 and May 11 to 17 sale dates and return by July 1. Stop overs allowed. inquiry to ticket agents or A J Smith in Cleveland.
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Elyria
Epworth League
New London
Berea
W L Stearns
M Rosa McElroy
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Cal
Lake Shore
Michigan
J Smith
GP &T A
Cleveland
Reichard Family Returns to Elyria from Kalamazoo
A. M. Reichard and family return to Elyria after a year in Kalamazoo Michigan where he completed a top state school building under contract. They plan Elyria as their permanent home.
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A. M. Reichard
Kalamazoo
Mich
Elyria
Mrr. Reichard
Stars Initiate Canon at Elyria Chapter Banquet
The Queen City chapter of the Eastern Stars of Lorain initiated thirteen candidates into the Elyria chapter on Friday night and a banquet followed with all attendees enjoying the event. A separate humorous remark about Reed Smoot and bigamy is noted, quoting Judge Charles Truax and his visiting aunt.
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Queen City
The
Eastern Stars of Lorain
Elyria
Charles Truax
Connecticut
New York Times
Reed Smoot
Melissa
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