Lou and Pee Loo Singing Event Noted
Fragmentary notice lists a music event at a center with unclear venue and participants. No full names, dates, or locations readable.
05 Aug 1904
Page 1
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1904
Page
1
Fragmentary notice lists a music event at a center with unclear venue and participants. No full names, dates, or locations readable.
Through the courtesy of Street Railway News of Cleeland a detailed account of the first annual picnic of GC and SW Ry employees at Chippewa Lake is given. An attendance of 1000 to 1200 celebrated with well-organized events, smooth traffic, and strong company support, honoring officials like President Pomeroy and General Manager Nicholl. The day showcased orderly operations, volunteer help, and a well-executed program, leaving attendees content and the event deemed a success.
The Gall Games match ended in an overwhelming 16 to 20 victory for the shopmen over the line men. Umpire Geo Fisher drew mixed reactions as players listed for both sides including Natsona Witham Grant Wilbert Demaline Nash Stankert Brand Schneider and others. Final innings show a rough score progression and a later afternoon game between Elyria East Side and O and S W with Ed Wilbur pitching seven innings.
The Osner events opened with a tug of war between Western and Southern divisions, the Western prevailing. Edith Sheahan led in votes for most popular Judy with 1,543, while A J Wagar won multiple races including Ladies open 50 yards and emplo yees wives contests. Numerous playful events followed, from swimming to needle threading, with prizes awarded to Mrs J Burgess, Mrs D Laundon, Mrs F Adams, and others as competition ranged across races, hair contests, and quirky challenges.
The Lorain Times Herald notes Elyria merchants including Liberty Clothing Company and J B. Plamh donated prizes. The Modern Woodmen meet tonight with plans to initiate Jack Dalzell for a $2,000 policy, though he remains confined at Dr Hart’s home and may not qualify due to obligations.
Frank Douglas a well known freight conductor was struck by train 26 at Bates Thursday night and killed instantly. The accident occurred as the local freight division was switching in the yard at Berea. Douglas, who was married with four children, stepped onto the main track and could not hear the flyer due to the noise.
A barn owned by George Wall at West Dover burned on Thursday night. The structure was fully stocked with hay, wheat, and other grain, and the blaze caused total loss of the building and its contents.
Volunteer firemen invite the public to an ice cream social on Saturday evening on the park lawn in front of the hotel. They expect a large crowd, have ordered 150 gallons of cream from George Champney, and urge strong local support and ticket purchases.
The diagnosis of Norris Tosse as catalepsy was proven when he recovered about an hour after being placed in the mayor's office and by his later statement. He said attacks have occurred since age twenty at six to eight month intervals, worsened by intoxicants, and he then left the city. Other names and occupations listed include Daniel Gonczy 22 Lorain, Mary Fanosalozk 18 Lorain, John Gratt 35 structural iron worker Lorain, Amg Ponas 19 housework Lorain.
Oberlin trustees plan extensive catalpa planting on 140 acre water works farm south of the city to guard water sources. Twenty five acres will begin with trees expected to yield telegraph poles in about ten years, with annual income projected in seven or eight years. Train schedule changes are reversed. last hour service between Cleveland and Oberlin continues after August.
A sensational cross petition was filed in the court of common pleas by James Vollar of Los Angeles alleging his wife Mrs. Vollar had a prior husband still alive, while she seeks divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. Vollar denies cruelty and claims she married him while a previous marriage remained unresolved. The case hinges on fragments of marital legality and prior unions.
Ex councilman Joshua Boynton was kicked in the leg by a horse on Wednesday. He was rendered very lame but not seriously injured.
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