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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows a boilerplate claim for Hall's Catarrh Cure by Cheney & Co Toledo and Dan & Marvin with references to testimonials and free samples. No clear event or outcome is present.
The article reports Mme. Bernhardt declining to perform on Good Friday March or April 13 14 in Elyria Akron and Columbus claiming religious reasons while managers insist superstition plays no part. The farewell tour schedule is in flux as ultimums and bookings collide with the religious date.
The Y M C A gathering drew strong attendance as Charlies Fr Laughlin praised the broad scope of the movement. He recounted Cleveland East End efforts where a boys department faced apathy from one Protestant church, yet volunteers persevered to open a gym and facilities valued around $125000.
Commissioner Jaycox says Lorain county will recover 72,000 overcharged to the Erie Avenue bridge. The money, tied to a Black River bridge bond, may be spent in Lorain city for a bridge opposite Clark street if funds cannot be diverted to other channels.
At Friday’s session fourteen new members were approved for the Chamber of Commerce. Names include J. P. Kaiser W. C. Saunders Dr B E Saunders W H Henkel Dr J W Sampson Pred W Jackson Oscar P Haserodt J W Nichols H A Leonard Henry A Beck H B Hecock A J Curren Lee Day and P H Scattergood.
A small crowd attended the Lornin Good Roads Association meeting in the courthouse on Saturday evening. Representative Lepdeh cited a proposed $100,000 state road fund to be distributed to 88 counties on petitions signed by property owners. State one dollar requires three dollars local match. The group adjourned to meet in Oberlin on the first Saturday in May.
agitation to build a traction railway between Stop 21 on the C and 8 W Elyria and Grafton Mine and Strongsville continues. President Pomeroy supports the plan. the line would link Elyria Gratton and Cleveland Medina, run through farming country, and ease travel for residents of Eaton who now walk miles to reach work in Elyria.
Elyria business leaders have awakened to the city’s needs and push for advancement. The Chamber of Commerce shows strong growth as council meetings fill with eager, active members, contrasting with Lorain where recent meetings are sparsely attended. Joe Curran named nightman for the Elyria block elevator.
The Lorain County Common Pleas Grand Jury for the April term was sworn in. They face about six criminal cases though none are very serious. Many John Doe cases probe infirmary affairs with roughly fifty witnesses summoned. Judge Washburn allocated the docket and attorneys engaged in work all morning.
Herman Sehenneman died at his home on Lake avenue at 2 PM from tuberculosis. The Elyria resident, aged about 40, had lived there 24 years and worked as a machinist at Western Automatic Machinery works. He leaves a wife and two children, with parents and two brothers in the city. Funeral will be Tuesday at 2 PM at Lake Avenue residence led by Rev. N. Lehman. Rimback & Friday in charge.
Dr. W C Dawson urged Elyria to welcome a new Methodist Book Concern printing plant, arguing the city can grow to 40 000 population, improve roads and schools, attract workers and churches, and offer suitable shipping and housing. He contrasted Elyria with Lorain and noted plant location depends on central site and employee conditions.
Fiaokh Wolf who moved from Avon to the Dr Cross farm on North Amherst January 1st begins sheep raising this year. He owns 257 acres and has 110 sheep with 22 lambs. He recently sheared 22 sheep and the wool is stored in the barn. The farm is owned by BE G Sweet of Oberlin who visits weekly and plans tile work this spring. Wolf has several strong sons helping with the farming tasks.
John Prius of the old Hil debrand farm North Amherst thrives in goose farming with sixty eggs secured and a larger flock planned later in the year. A police report lists eleven men before Mayor Chapman for drunkenness and fines. Real estate and banking ads offer several bargains and investments from Elyria Block.
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