South Lorain News Budget Highlights Local Happenings
Edith Hill returns to Johnstown Pa after a three week visit at Humphrey’s on Thirteenth avenue. Mrs Thomas of Eleventh Avenue will host a lawn party for Congregationalists Saturday evening. Tilly Cook of Twelfth avenue nurses a badly cut wrist. Mrs Chapin and Miss Mounds Chapin enjoy a visit at Brownhelm Linn's Place on Tenth avenue is being embellished by O M Henkel. Mrs Herbert Davis of Thirteenth avenue shows improvement. Chestnut of Seneca street went to a Cleveland hospital for treatment. A South Lorain druggist is about to marry. Frost of Eleventh avenue returned from Norwalk after his mother’s burial. W J Dick of Twelfth avenue plans a London Ontario visit early next week. Dr Appleby summoned to Tyrone Pa due to serious illness of his wife.
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Edith Hill
Johnstown
Eleventh Avenue
Herbert Davis
Thirteenth Avenue
Chestnut
Seneca Street
Cleveland Hospital
Washington Street
Frost
Norwalk
W. J. Dick
Twelfth Avenue
London
Canada
Dr. Appleby
Tyrone
Birthday Surprise Party For Harry E Standen Seventeenth
A pleasant surprise birthday gathering was held at East River Street home for Harry E Standen turning seventeen. Ice cream and cake were served, with house decorations featuring flowers and yard lanterns. Attendees included Julia Riley, Eva Riley, Minnie Lincoln, Annie Knapp, Lottie Lord, Lottie Rober, Alta Sperry, Florence Duceroy, Lena Miller, Edith Elliott, Leonore Henry of Continental Ind, Alice Clucas of Cleveland, Harry and Will Standen, N Lord, Grant Lincoln, Charles Wright, Charles Daney, Adolph Peters and Gus Goldberg formerly of Montana. Numerous gifts were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Standen
East River Street
Julia
Eva Riley
Minnie Lincoln
Annie Knapp
Lottie Lord
Lottie Rober
Alta Sperry
Florence DucEroy
Lena Miller
Edith Elliott
Leonore Henry
Continental Ind
Alice Clucas
Cleveland
Harry and
Will Standen
N. Lord
Grant Lincoln
Charles Wright
Charles Daney
Adolph Peters
Gus Goldberg
Montana
Hydrographic Survey Work Expands to Great Lakes
The Marine Department will complete the Lake Huron survey this season, last done sixty years ago when inland vessels drew little water. Lake Winnipeg survey proceeds and closes navigation season. Next season, a Lake Superior survey will begin.
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Lake Huron
Marine Department
Lake Winnipeg
Lake Superior
The Case of Lowry Heir to Self Defense in Manslaughter
John Lowry died from a gunshot suffered when his son Charles shot him in what is described as self defense. Charles Lowry was arrested and will face the grand jury. He pleads not guilty to manslaughter and is bonded for appearance as authorities review the case.
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John Lowry
Charles
Charles Lowry
Grangers Picnic Moves to Elyria County Fairgrounds
The Grangers of Lorain county announce their annual picnic will be held Saturday August 10 at the Elyria fair grounds. A program of sports and amusements is planned as a large crowd is expected. The event moves from Pittsfield to Elyria this year. everyone is welcome to spend the day there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Elyria Fair Grounds
Pittsfield
Elyria
County Fair
Lorain Native Gillmore Promoted to Second Lieutenant
W E Gillmore of Lorain has been appointed second Lieutenant in the United States regular army. He previously served as first Lieutenant in Company A of the 85th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish War. The unit, which included several Elyria youths, was prepared to sail for Cuba but did not engage in active combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Gillmore
Lorain
Washinon
Gillmore
St Marys Parsonage Contract Let to Kaiser and Brothers
The contract for St Marys parsonage has been awarded to John Kaiser and Brothers for 3600 dollars. An older house was moved to the Middle Avenue site north of the Catholic church to be remodeled, with work starting immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Parsonage
John Kaiser and Brothers
Middle Avenue
Chambers Adopt Florence Tolliver and Name Change
Probate Court reports Abram Chambers and Sarah Chambers of Oberlin have adopted Florence Elizabeth Tolliver, renaming her Florence Elizabeth Tolliver Chambers. Aspen, Colorado, confirms the death of Jesse Biggs, formerly of Elyria, brother of William Biggs, with many local relatives noted.
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Abram Chamers
Sarah Chambers
Oberlin
Florence Elizabeth Tolliver
Florence Elizabeth ‘Tolliver Chambers
Aspen
Colorado
Jesse Biggs
Elyria
Mr. Biggs
William Biggs
School Board Adopts Curriculum Changes and New Building Plans
The school board met Monday evening with members Hill Chap Young Snow Lersch and Comings present. They approved expenses and a $3000 land purchase for the West Side building, noting fuel savings offset costs. Changes include new texts in Botany Physics American History and Geology and a revised literature plan. One bid for supplies from Eldred and Co. was accepted and 300 tons of coal at 2.30 per ton will be ordered from Sanford for Goshen coal. Nellie Horr to teach elocution and pronostics to Elyvia teachers in Sept Oct. A new tellurian globe was bought for 20. The name of the West Side building is to be decided at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lersch
J. ©. Hill
Geo
E. Chap
Young
Mr. Snow
John Lerseh
W. RR
J. E. Boynton
Gray
Avery
Woodhouse
Dole
T Lindslay
Lockwoort
Brigham
Eldred and Co
Koar
Sanford
Goshen Coal
Nellie Horr
Wellington
Ymbdbia
Horr
Notab
Messrs
Snow and Crisp
Committee On
Williams
Canton Grocers Probe Music Strike Threat at Picnic
The Canton Retail Grocers trust faces turmoil as union-based bands refuse to play at a planned monster picnic. Musicians from the Canton orchestral club warn against non union venues, risking the event and prompting locals to fear a fizzle without suitable entertainment. The dispute pits grocers against unions and could spark public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Canton Orchestral Club
Musicians’ Union
George Grook and the Bryan bolt in Ohio politics
George Grook of Cleveland led a long history as a party bolter in Ohio politics. Once a Republican candidate for judge, he shifted to Democrat and later aligned with populist currents. He gained notoriety for an incendiary Elyria speech during Bryan's Elyria visit in 1896, urging crowd action against capital and a trolley car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blandin
Groot
Bryan
Elyria
Root
Troley
Cleveland
Grasping Corporation
Ohio Democracy
Jtree
Non-Partisan W C T U Organized in Elyria
The Hlyria Non-Partisan W C T U organized Thursday afternoon at the Baptist church. Officers elected include President Mrs F C B Stivers Honorary vice president Mrs E K Doolittle Secretary Mrs Dr Bickford and Treasurer Mrs A R Webber. A picnic at Mrs Webber's lake shore cottage is set for August 22 and the next meeting for August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlyria
The
Baptist Church
F. C. B. Stivers
E. EK
Elyria and Lorain Compare Public School Statistics
A comparison shows Elyria and Lorain differ in enrollment, pupil counts, and tuition. Lorain has about double the population but fewer high school pupils and lower per pupil tuition costs than Elyria. School property values also favor Elyria, with higher total school property worth than Lorain.
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Rahaol
Elyria
Lorain
Sitian
Lorin
Elyrin’s
Kiege
Elyria High School
Lovain
Levain
Mo Beys
Centaga
Elyria Oias Selven Aghool
Loravigdet
Narrow escape as unknown shooter opens fire on freight train
The assistant yardmaster aboard a Go L and W freight train No. 98 near Elyria narrowly escaped when a shot was fired through the caboose as the train stopped for repairs. Conductor Kerr and crew searched but saw only fleeing footsteps. no suspect or clues found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. GL
Lorain
GO. L
Elyria
Western Automatic Machine Screw Works
Caboose
Kerr
Maccabee Band Ad Scam Reported in Elyria
A young van solicited advertisements for band program prints claiming proceeds would benefit the Maccabee band. Advertisers learned the band officials had no connection to the printing venture and may have been misled, with funds likely going to the printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Mano
Canfield canvasses Brighton and Camden towns for The Reporter
On four days Mr Canfield visited every house on his routes in Brighton and Camden townships for The Reporter. He notes each paper taken and records the party of each recipient. July 30 shows 40 calls with 28 Republicans 5 Democrats and 1 new subscriber among 11 reported papers.
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Canfield
Brighton
Camden
Elyria
Caufield
Sally
Night sessions planned for county fair under electric lights
Agricultural society directors met in the grand jury room and 186 members attended. They voted to hold night fair events with races and other amusements. Lighting costs were discussed at 500 for grounds or 9250 for the track with eight lights. A sheep barn up to 8 was approved, and a mammoth county farmer’s picnic under the society may be held. Deputy Sheriff Chas Sailsbury resigned as chief of police, with Dan Hason likely to take the post. The merchants hall proposal was rejected, and premium book work received attention.
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The
Agricultural Society
Grand Jury
Court House
Edwards
Chas. Sailsburry
Dan Hason
Reefy
Fire damages residence as locomotive sparks ignite roof
A fire on a roof caused by sparks from a locomotive lit Mrs. A Brown's house at 4 Hast avenue north. Firefighters saved most belongings as upper floors burned and waterlogged the structure. A nearby train pass stirred a crowd and a man narrowly escaped injury by slipping from a car step.
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Sparka
Tax Distribution Totals Across Ohio Districts and Schools
A fragmented list shows tax distribution amounts for Amherst Huntington Amherst U. 8. D. LaGrange Amherst Corporation LaGrange U. S. D. Avon LaGrange Corporation Black River Penfield Lorain U. S. D. Penfield S. S. D. Lorain Corporation Pittsfield Brighton Pittsfield S. S. D. Brownhelm Pittsfield S. S. D. Wo. 2 Camden Ridgeville Carlisle Rochester Columbia Rochester C. 38. D. Columbia S. S. D. Rochester Corporation Eaton Elyria D. U. S. D. Elyria Corporation Fretient Gratton Elyton Rawsonville U. 3. D. Rawsonville Corporation Henrietta YT stat
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Amherst
Huntington
Amherst U
Rochester
Columbia
Rochester C
Rochester Corp Uation
Eaton
Elyria
Elyria U.is. D
Tin Corporation
Elyria Corporation
Elise Ton
Rawsonville U. 3
Avon man jailed after failed break in and property damage
Charles Wagner of Avon was brought before Justice Lawrence on a charge of maliciously injuring property. He was captured after a break-in attempt at George Pickering's house. Found on Wagner were two rings, a pair of ladies gloves, and razors. He was bound over to the grand jury pending further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wagner
Avon
Justice Lawrence
Wagner
George Pickering
Pickering
Elyria
Mearning
Lawrence
Town sewer bill burden on Elyria taxpayers
A reader complains in a letter to the Elyria Reporter about the Mill Street sewer project. The writer alleges the new sewer backs up water into cellars during rain and questions the cost to taxpayers for the two wells and sewer, suggesting a simpler, cheaper solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Street
Elyria
Ely Block
West Broad Street
Steel Trust and Union Men Rage for a Finish
A clash between United States Steel and the Amalgamated Association of Steel Workers escalates as authorities vow to crush the union while President Shaffer threatens to shut every mill within a week if terms fail. The fight, seen as a test of capital versus labor, races toward a climactic resolution.
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Steel Trust
United States Steels Corporation
Steels Trust
Shaffer
Amalgamated
Bickford Heating Co Sues Baldwins and Others over Furnace Costs
The Bickford Heating Co of Lorain sues Mary Baldwin August Baldwin and Louis Schnenerer for 98.79 with interest since 1900 for two furnaces in the Baldwin home. Citizens Savings Bank is alleged to have a lien. plaintiff seeks action to enforce it. A transcript in Pfundt and Schultz v Fox Furnace was filed in common pleas. John Nagy and Susie Devallo, both 24, of South Lorain, are involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickford Heating Co
Lorain
Mary Baldwin
August Baldwin
Louis Schnenerer
Citizens Savings Bank Co
Baldwin House
Pfundt
Schultz
The
Fox Furnace Company
Justice Lawerace
Common Pleas Court
John Nagy
P and
Susie Devallo
South Lorain
Windsor and Windsor Castle as seen by Queen Victoria era
A fragmentary reminiscence describes Windsor and Windsor Castle and its royal connections. It notes Windsor's proximity to royal residences, the castle's ancient buildings and tower, the river and chalk mound, and the solemn royal obsequies guided through the rooms. It contrasts royal pomp with the university’s perceived gaps.
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Western Railway
Queen Victoria
Windsor
Elizabeth
Euphe
Garter
Shakes Vandin
Windsor Castle
All Royal
Frogmore
Massica
Oxford
Great Britain
Sta University
Ita
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St. Mary’s Parsonage
Probate Court
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George Grock
Bryan Bolt
Ohio Democrats
Finney
Masons
Howeer
Elyria Wilt Schugl
Maccabess
Ohio
the Maccabees of
Oho
Silver Lake
H. M. Parker
Commmander Markey
Segal
Bina West
Great
Olds
Nellie Heppert
Jessie ‘Fazer
Knights
Ladies of the Maccabees
Rmck
Camben
Lake Shore
Ous
Providence
Mary Baldwin ET AL
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