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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1904

Page

4

Republican State Ticket Includes Courts and Public Works Board

The slate lists Secretary of State Lewis L laylin Haron and Supreme Court Judges William Spear Trumbull and Horace Ankene y with Clerk Lawson Emerson Belmont. It also names Public Works Board member R B Crawford Btart and Presidential Electors at Largo Noah H Swayne Lucna Chas P Taft Hamilton For Congress A R Webber Elsha and County Auditor Henry J Barrows Lorain.

Lewis Laylin Haron Supreme Court William 7 Spear Trumbull Dairy Horace N. Ankeney Greens Lawson Emerson Belmont Public Works Board R. B. Crawford at-Largo Noah H. Swayne Lucna Chas. P. Taft Hamilton

John A Topliff the City Builder and Inventor

The obituary recalls John A Topliff as key in building the Topliff and Ely firm by improving patents and devices. It credits his wood Adler device steel bar joint design and inside seam, noting lack of patents harmed him and that I N Toplifs later actions exploited profits. The piece honors his contributions to the city’s prosperity.

I. N. Toplif Topliff Ely John A. Topliff John A. Topilf John A Geo H. Ely John A. Toplift I. N. Toplits J. N. Topliff

Local residents and homes feature in community notes

Fragmentary lines reference residences and a south city, mentioning names in a household context. The text suggests multiple homes and local figures but does not provide complete details or clear events.

Lorain Steel Plant Revival Boosts Local Trade Outlook

With work resuming at the Lorain steel plant, business gains a more optimistic tone. Prospects suggest the Lorain mill will stay open all year, tube mills near completion, and full employment across departments. Population growth in Lorain and Elyria will drive substantial housing needs, prompting calls to attract builders to house plant workers.

Lorain Elyria Etyria

Governor Herrick Stresses Keeping Farm Boys On The Land

Governor Myron T. Herrick urged at Mantua Grange a 46K gathering that farm boys must be educated and drawn to rural life. He warned city lure tempts youths away, and called for better social recreation and infrastructure to retain rural youth.

Grange Mantos Portage County Myron T. Herrick Herrick Cleve Mantua

Huntington Arrest Seen as Outrageous Act

The arrest of Commodore Huntington at Paandosky last Saturday is described as an outrageous act lacking justification. Reports say the timing was meant to embarrass Governor Herrick by delaying his escort to the hotel and yacht, with Huntington reportedly complying and not fleeing.

Commodore Huntington Paandosky Huntington Imayor Kendasky Herrick Ordar Point Minu Mr. Huntington

Rural mail pay debate prompts rescinding order

Congress increased rural carrier pay to 8720 annually but an economy plan cut 18 for each mile under 24, sparking resignations. Assistant General Bristow rescinded the plan. carriers to receive 720 from July 1, while noting needs to align with city pay and roads weather impacts.

Bristow Congress Srnstow Peta

Cleveland Suburban Rail Tax Sparks City Rural Trade Debate

Article argues against a ten dollar per car tax on suburban electric lines entering Cleveland. It warns higher fares would hurt country trade and push customers away, urging officials to resign for policymakers aligned with business needs and to allow licenses for small street vendors as an alternative.

Cleveland Merchiots Tother Ohio

Death of Former Senator George Graham West

The Cleveland Leader recalls ex Senator George Graham West who died leaving a legacy as a dynamic defender of democracy. A Missouri appointee turned independent thinker with strong convictions and broad humanity his career spanned 1879 to 1903 in the senate. He earned respect across party lines for courage intellect and good fellowship.

Veat Senate Cleveland George Graham West North Senator West Missouri Confrerea

County Teachers Institute Encouraged by New Law

The legislature requires school boards to pay teachers for a full week at the county institute. Teachers may receive pay for the entire five days if they attend regularly and present a certificate of attendance. The institute costs money to run but offers valuable ideas and networking for county educators. An excellent lineup of instructors promises a more profitable session than before.

St Louis Exposition Attendance Trend and Weather

Interest in the St Louis Exposition grows as summer months arrive. Chicago World's Fair comparisons show St Louis under in May to July but likely to post a creditable total. August to October peak months are anticipated. Good weather will bring thousands over the next twelve weeks.

Chicago St.Louis Mid-Sammer St. Lowis

Claims disproved by statistics in campaign discourse

Campaign managers dispute statistics showing expenses outrunning wages and attempt to distort the facts. The piece notes a large percentage of employees in the commerce department, with ongoing efforts to counter and misstate how funds are applied.

Moe Will Department of Commerca

Labor Leaders Appointed by Democratic President Face Scrutiny

Ambitious Parker campaign figures accused of undermining their own ranks amid claims that labor insiders once aligned with the Democratic administration still maintain party ties and may be blamed for internal discord.

Labor

Ohio State Fair Opens with Ample Accommodations and Attractions

Ohio residents anticipate the Ohio State Fair in Columbus opening Monday August 20 for five days. The Columbus Board of Trade coordinates visitor services including a Bureau of Information. Free attractions headline a program featuring the Great Bottomley Troupe acrobats Minting the Marvel ponies Lofty Spiral Tower and Chicot the Monkey with three daily races and other acts.

Oho Columbus St Lou Ohio Columbua Inervarne Columbax Traile 16 Law Management State Fair Visitors Asuiatanca Ses Bureau of Information Boarch of Trade State House Columbes

Norwalk Farm and Home Enterprise subscription offer

An early notice advertises subscription options for the Norwalk Farm and Home Enterprise, offering a Daily Reporter yearly rate of $2.50 or a Weekly Reporter for $1.50, with payment in advance. The message is unclear and contains garbled phrasing.

Norwalk Farm and Home Enterprise Daily Reporter Weekly Reporter Wtf

County Ditch Improvement Petition Against Landowners

Auditor of Lorain County Ohio notices a petition by Otto Green et al filed Aug 4 1804 seeking deepening and widening of a ditch from Avon township to Lake Erie. Hearing set Sept 2 1904 at 10 am before county commissioners. List of affected persons and organizations attached.

Lorain Co Ohio Auyquar Otto Green Henry Quail L. HW. Yant Cleveland George Prectal North Doser Christopher Wearah John Nagle Joseph Nagel W. Barr Dover Avon Township Christopher Wearsch Nickle Plaza Railway Tts A. Walker Pablia Borogs W. Fay Griswold Henry Goierfoan John Downing Jon Fray Adan Christ Nelson Volek John Lear Geo. Frey Valentins Horwedel Robert Everhard Wo. Holbarry Harriet Willis Adam Tineher L. H Yant Paul Goble Christ Woearsch Krebsheira Carl Chane L. Ry. Oo Lake Shore Electric

Probate Notice of Filings in Lorain County Ohio

The probate office of Lorain County Ohio lists filings on file for exceptions until September 3, 1904 at 10 o clock 8 m for examination and hearing. It notes final settlement accounts of Ferdinand Gibson executor and W S Walrath administrator plus various guardians trusteeships and assignees. Also partial settlements for Sarah McMullen Java McGuire John Jackson Maple Lynch and Hinman. Probate Judge Elyria August 9 1904.

Lorain County Ferdinand Gibson W. S. Walrath Amz D. Harber Rose Braos George Jacob Mardula Culeman Arthur S.t Jackson Wiley Jennings Frank Cougina Harry Cousins Mildred Consina Hattie Cousins Adelpha Kelly Frank Couginsa Harry Couatne Mildred Cousins Jobo Cousins Arthur Cousins Pearl Austin Iasignee Tanac Penfield

For Sale Ridgeville Center House with Orchard and Barn

Seven room residence at Ridgeville Center features two large lots totaling 824 by 132 feet. Includes apples peaches and grapes, a splendid water well, shade lawn, 24 by 30 barn and a hen house. Three minutes from electric cars. Half down and balance left with terms. B. R. Pack.

Ridgeville Center B. R. Pack

Year Round Farming in the South Promises Higher Profits

Farmers urged to move south for year round work and stock feeding. The pamphlet touts velvet beans cassava and Urat a floah as cheap fattening feeds. It claims greater money and less labor in general farming fruit growing and truck gardening in the South and directs readers to G A Park immigration agent in Kentucky for more information.

North Jin South A'alami Florida

Lorain County Sheriff Sale in Lorain City Lot 24

Lorain County Ohio sheriff sale on August 27 1904 at the north door of the court house Elyria for a parcel in original lot 24 Black River township Lorain described by metes and bounds and appraised at 10112 60 dollars with a minimum bid of two thirds of appraisal. Sale proceeds go to Horace Benton versus Otis Benton et al. Willis E White attorney.

Horace Benton Ve Otis B. Benton Lorain County Ohio Circuit Court Lorain Tome Elyria New York, Chicago and N. E David Cook Leavitt Road W. Slong New York Chicago St. Louis N. Y.O St. L C. F. Salisbury Willis E. White Leay B. Duer

The Truth About Thunder Mountain Book Ad

A 64 page fully illustrated book promises an accurate description of the newly opened gold fields in Idaho. The ad claims it is the only book in print about the region and urges Americans to buy for 10 cents, mailing to an address on Stuyvesant publications.

Thunder Mountain Idaho

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