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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1899
Page
3
A garbled report discusses tax equivalence, privileges, and discrimination in transfers, arguing a sale and use of facilities may affect tax status. It references a strike among glass workers, mine operations, and a convention decree impacting workers and wages with partial details remaining readable.
The Oberlin waterworks is extolled as superior to Black River sources. Detailed history credits Judge Steele, Professor Wright and Engineer Gerrish for thorough surveys. Two reservoirs on Vermillion river meet drinking needs with low annual operating costs and no sickness. The piece criticizes a proposed lake plan and Lorain plant costs, urging citizens to adopt Oberlin’s proven, economical, self-sufficient approach.
Testimony in Kohler court reveals Oberlin could source and purify river water from Vermillion and Black rivers at far lower cost than lake water plans. Engineers claim gravity intake and natural basins provide ample storage. critics warn against repeated filtration costs and tax impacts without a lake program.
Hon Parks Foster confirms strong backing from Elyria Lorain and North Amherst investors for an electric line linking Lorain and North Amherst with plans to extend to Oberlin and Wellington. Right of way secured, ordinances filed, and condemnation possible for a few properties. Cars to run every half hour with near certainty the route will be built promptly.
The Lorain Hardware Co of Lorain was incorporated yesterday by Wm Heidmyer J A Krants G F Haagerodt F P Dachtler Jr and Geo Wieland with capital stock 10000 The company has purchased the hardware store of F W Edison of Lorain and also operates a large establishment at South Lorain formerly the Krantz Hardware Company.
John G Balls named administrator for Freda K Bruce estate with land sale petition. Chas Stone named executor of Mary F E Hall will in Russia township. Phillip Eiden named guardian for Martin and Peter Eiden of Sheffield. State of Ohio vs Albert Dawes plea guilty. sentenced to Boys Industrial School at Lancaster. Dawes age ten.
It is reported that the South Lorain Savings Bank Co will erect a two story brick block on the squath side of the street directly west of Federal Steel Co. The bank will feature model fixtures. Sheffield Land & Improvement Co and Lorain Elyria Ray Co may have offices in the second story.
Wellington March 20. A party of five began a survey today to map the route for an electric line from Wellington to Oberlin. They say Mansfield capitalists back the project.
Boston Coffee company Winslow Rand and Watson, famed for roasted blends, promote their brand with agents Boy Bros. in Gent's Tan and Pat. A wallest yet at Philpott & pot Danica signals growing distribution and recognition in the coffee trade.
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