Sewer Plan Nears Completion for City System
W. J. Sherman, general engineer for the city sewer system, outlined a plan featuring six main trunk sewers with east and west side routes and two large collect trunks. The sanitary system aims to separate storm drains and may divert effluent to a disposal plant below the city if river discharge is barred. The full plan covers 29.85 miles of sewer on 157,680 feet of tract, with phased construction and final drawings approved by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Sherman
East
West Avenue
State Board of Health
Rivera
Ship City
Sherman
Crowned Queen of Carnival as Goldie Hillier Wins
The final vote in the carnival queen contest crowned Goldie Hillier after a tally showing 6751 for Hillier 3383 for Osborne and 135 for Eckler. Hillier was crowned at the temple of music by Charles Lord and driven around town in carnival expense. Peter Klamit of Lorain files for bankruptcy with liabilities 1858.72 and assets 1437.95, citing open accounts mostly 50 cent to 4 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Hillier
Alice Osborne
Hasel Eckler
Miss Hillier
Miss Osborne
Miss Eckler
Rom Fauver
Floyd Green
Dennis
Glen Granger
Mine Hillier
Temple of Music
Charles Lord
Carnival Company
Peter Klamit
Lorain
United States
Klamit
Jannoh
Whiskey theft and a seaside couple wed at carnival
An eccentric mayor’s visitor claimed a half pint of good whiskey was stolen from his hip pocket and broken by a passerby, but he withdrew the case after being advised the torment was not real. Isadore Davis of Cleveland wed May Blair of Lorain after obtaining a license from Justice Lord. A summer hotel will rise at Lake Breeze near Lorain, sold to A J Rodington and W Centre, who plan to replace the pavilion with a grand hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaat
Isadore Davis
Cleveland
Pretty
Misa May Blair
Lorain
Justice Lord
Lake Breeze
John Moors
A. J. Rodington
North Amherst
W. Centre
Amde
Rumored Prank Injures Woman With Feather Duster
A Friday night street rumor describes a young woman allegedly burned on the face by a feather duster dipped in carbolic acid. No definite details or identification of the miscreant were learned.
Carnival jewelry sale prize winners named
Drew Prizes J. P. Vogantz of Lorain and Orrin Newcombe of Ridgeville shared the prize watch and ring at Bickford's carnival sale. Usmp meeting carriers set for Wellington for ten days starting August 12. W. W. Harvey faces charge with Rev. Lev Lupton aiding. Sandusky Elks defeated Elyria Elks 18 to 6 in Sandusky. Bonarin starred amid weak support as Sandusky rolled to victory. Final: Sandusky 12 Elyria 6. Batteries Hearin Horn Kirkpatrick Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Vogantz
Usmp
Wellington
W. W. Harvey
Lev. Lupton
Gospel Workers
Sandusky Elks
Elyria Elks
Sandusky
Bonarin
Young trapeze performer suffers throat injury in Lorain
A young girl performing on East Broad Street collapsed after straining during a routine. Doctors report a ruptured blood vessel in her throat with uncertain prospects for returning to the stage. Nearby residents Guy Carleton Lowery 22, Ida Luella Robishaw 43, John G. Carr, retired, and Ella 3, Young of Lorain are listed in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Broad Street
Guy Carleton Lowery
Railroad Imas
Lorain
Ida Luella Robishaw
Brighton
John G. Carr
Ella
Young
Confetti Toss Sparks Thefts On Broad Street
Mrs. Rose Standish Boston Brown Bread appears in the street when a thief snatches her gold watch and chain after confetti is thrown on Broad Street near Bowers drug store. Her husband’s carriage arrives too late as the culprit escapes amid the crowd.
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Lesser
Broad Street
Bowers Drug
Villian
Traveling wagoner Hettinger tours in canvas wagon
D M Hettinger from Barberton Ohio travels in a four horse canvas wagon on a round trip from Buffalo to St Louis May 2 with a potential $500 prize if finished in fourteen weeks. He advertises with Mexican attire and an 1866 woolen wagon once used in Usnnda.
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D. M. Hettinger
Helling
Barberton
Buffalo
N. Y
St. Louis
Ciocinsansti
Wilds
Usnnda
Hettinger
Seminaion
B and O Announces Far Reaching Improvements
President Murray of the B and O Railway states improvements and development work will be resumed on lines west of Pittsburgh. The railroad is moving ahead with extensions under construction and plans more, reflecting confidence in the commercial and industrial outlook. The Lake Avenue Sunday School hosts its annual picnic at Glen's Beach on Saturday afternoon July 30, inviting all friends and old members.
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A. F. Hawke
Miaves
Lottie Peck
Neilie Hastings
Cleveland
Detroit
Lansing
Michigan
Glen’s Beach
San
Lotie Hague
Mediaa
Marion Marsh
Hinkvon and
Halpin
J. C. Strauss
Washington Avenue
Murray
B. and O
Resaona
Pittaburg
Ohio Sud
Ohio River
Sonfidanos
Lake Avenue
Glen's Beach
Police Shoot Gypsy the Pony After Pasture Accident
The pony Gypsy, owned by Laundon Bros and a longtime Elyria resident, broke loose in East Side Ball Park and was shot by Police Chief Smith. In Grafton, about thirty ladies hosted Mrs. W. A. Hiscox for a pleasant evening at her home, ending with a silver pie knife presented by the hive commander as she nears her new home.
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Laundon Bros
Elyria
East Side
Ball Park
Smith
Grafton
W. A. Hiscox
Hive
Elyria Defeats Medina at Bronnods Fair In Extra Innings
Elyria beat Medina 6 to 4 in ten innings at Bronnods Fair on a Wednesday afternoon. A large crowd attended carnival week. The game featured a close, competitive chase with tense late innings.
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Medina
Elyria
Agore
Death of Adam Heckman In Cleveland at Age Seventy
Adam Heckman an uncle of George Rimbach of this city died at Cleveland on Tuesday night from heart failure. He was seventy years old. The funeral will be from his home 7 Ward Street Cleveland at two o'clock Friday afternoon.
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Adam Heckman
George Rimbach
Claveland
Lafe
Ward Street
Cleveland
Customer’s assault at booth ends with hospital visit
David McGee, a booth proprietor, confronted a Saturday customer who refused to pay and insulted him. The man delivered a knockout blow, leaving McGee unconscious and hospitalised. The aggressor left the hospital Sunday morning without providing names or whereabouts and faces a five dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McGee
McGee
Coate
Antil
Tax Raise in Elyria Sparks Debt, Water Costs Debate
The article denounces a 34 mill levy for Elyria, warns of a 40 mill target within two years, and accuses officials of burdening taxpayers with lake water costs. It argues a proposed $200,000 bond and a costly water plant toll public finances, urging replacement with a municipally run system drawn from a pure, nearby elevation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiyria
Elyria
Lake Eria
Conner
Auction notice of clothing stock sale at Chicago firm
Fragmentary notice describes sale of $75,000 stock of clothing and ready to wear goods from a New York style outlet to a Chicago company. Mentions August 10 date, terms 270 on the dollar, sale at a street location possibly 248 Superior Street. Contains garbled names and wording.
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Evry Feker
Superior
Hata
Vpormshin
Chicaca Onivage Co
Chicsgo Silvaghy & Coronthom
Chicago
Ota
World's Greatest Clothing Stock Sale Opens in Cleveland
The Chicago Salvage Co led by Henry Baker announces a ten day sale starting Wednesday August 10 at 9 a.m. at 248 Superior Street Cleveland Ohio. High grade men's boys and children's clothing fur bearing goods priced well below material cost with a money back guarantee and five day trial period. Many coats suits and overcoats in bold discounts plus wide range of accessories.
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Hrury Boi
Cleveland
Cinago Salvage Co
Weil
Superior Seeeelmil
Ohio
Wellwasthy
Angus Il
Haker
Henry Baker
Etund
Chicago Balvaga Co
Chicago
Auperior
Superior St
Opean
Hersin
Algo Kerseya
Meltona
Moun
Carr
Royal Standard
U. S
Kersey
Melton
THE
Chicago Salvage CO
Superior Btr
Rights of kin and the modern will law discussed
An editorial notes that modern law allows individuals to dispose of property freely, with spouses excepted. It warns against fraud in will contests and describes a cedar veneer mailing card promoting the World’s Fair with punning tree names and a dubious Cedar Firm signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Oaka
Confidence in Missing Lorain Motorman Unchanged
Mrs. Glasser, wife of Irs Glasser the Lorain motorman, remains confident her husband will return after his abrupt departure Saturday afternoon. She has left the house with her sister in the city and expects news in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lally
Mra. B.A Raver
Cleveland
R. L Hill
Brackett Hroook
C. E. Hancock
J. Delaney
Viola Rhode
Budd
Gertrude Gessner
M. J. Hayes
Hudson
Atlantic City
New York
Glen's Beach
Irs Glasser
Lorain
Ferris Wheel Victims Improve at Lorain Hospital
Arthur Fitzgerald who injured his ankle last Friday when fallen from the ferris wheel has been discharged from St. Josephs hospital at Lorain and is greatly improved. Frank Roth with back injuries remains in hospital and is convalescing but improving rapidly.
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Arthur Fitzgerald
St. Joseph's Hospital
Lorain
Frank Roth
Elytia Trip and County Church Shifts in August
Seven miles west of Elytia, Miles Huntington led a party to Avon and back in seventeen minutes stopping at each St. Louis Fair car they saw. Changes in Catholic church assignments will take effect in August with Father Betemas moving to North Amberet and St. Johns getting permanent leadership at South Lorain. Otto Sihr was found near the Lake Shore tracks in Vermilion with injuries after being struck by a train and taken to St. Josephs hospital.
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W. R. Huntington
Elytia Men
George Ford
Avon
St. Louis Fair
Huntington
Father Betemas
Otto Sihr
Lake Shore
Vermillion
St. Joseph's Hospital
Lorain
Executions and Local Misdeeds Reported in Lorain
Ohio penitentiary records say seven executions have occurred this year with more scheduled under Warden Hershey. In Lorain, John Jones Henry Kohler and Steve Marsh paid fines for a Saturday altercation. George Herry John Williamen and Henry Bunch fined for intoxication. U R of K 0 T M praised for cleaning carnival mess. Alexander Radagsi appointed administrator of George Jacob estate under bond.
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Ohio Penitentiary
Hershey
John Jones
Henry Kohler
Stave Marsh
Lorain
Loop
Folger
George Herry
John Williamen
Henry Bunch
Alexander Radagsi
George Jacob
Attorney Blinn Reported Dead
Attorney George L Blinn of Wellington is reported to have died in New York City where he went for treatment after illness. No further details could be obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Blinn
Wellington
New York City
Bion
New York
No Passengers Killed in Ohio Rail and Road Incidents
July saw twenty six railroad workers and fourteen employees plus four travelers lose their lives on highways while no passenger fatalities occurred on railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Robbed Hungarian boy accuses man in local saloon row
A Hungarian boy reports five dollars stolen Thursday afternoon after visiting multiple saloons with Charles Demo, who is also Hungarian. Demo was arrested, pleads not guilty, and faced a Friday two o clock hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Demo
Demo
Republican Circuit Court Judicial Convention Tendered
The Republican Circuit Court Judicial Convention for the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Ohio met in Cleveland to select a candidate for circuit court judge. Delegates were apportioned by county votes, with procedures set for selection and timing by county and district committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cayahoga
Lorain
Mediaweod Summit
Cleveland
Myron T. Herrick
Olyahoga
Loraines Medical Summit
District Judicial Committee
Republican State Committee
G. Gs Andbors
Arthur Vonilyp
Seretary
Fruit crops and property listing at Ridgeville Center
A fragmentary ad describes sale of apples peaches and grapes at Ridgeville Center. It notes shade lawn front, three more into the lot, half down with time for balance and mentions B. B Peck as the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeville Genter
Sulendid
B. B
Peck
Wioneztr
Move South For Year Round Farming And Stock Gain
The piece urges farmers to relocate south to work outdoors year round and grow or fatten stock with affordable feeds. It touts velvet bean and assasve crops from Alabama and Florida as cheap fattening materials and claims greater profits with less labor in southern farming, fruit, berries, and truck gardening. Contact G A Park, Immigration and Industrial Agent, Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Louisville KY.
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Alabama
Florida
South
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