Elyria Centralizes Power for C and S W System
The Cleveland and South Western Railway shifts from direct to alternating current, abandoning Rockport and consolidating at Elyria. Central station at Elyria with substations at Norwalk Birmingham Rockport Brownswick Chippewa Lake and Madisonburg enables turbine engines and greater efficiency, marking a major modernization led by President F T Pomeroy.
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Cleveland and South Western Railway
Hockport
Elyria
Northern Ohio
Cleveland and Southwestern Railways
F. T. Pomeroy
Rockport
Pomeroy
Mr. Pomeroy
Cleveland and Southwestern
Norwalk
Birmingham
Broanswick
Chippewa Lake
Madisonburg
FL Pomeroy Wa
Maccabees Plan Safer Life Protection With New Rates
The supreme hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees reports strong solvent position with nearly $1,000,000 in an emergency fund and unveils life protection proposals. New minimum rates, added monthly ten cent management tax, and age limit raised to fifty five begin January 1 1905 to offer term and life options.
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Supreme Hive
Ladies of the Maccabees of the World
Abbe Landis
Congress
National Fraternal Congress
Brutal Case Leads Mayor to Punish Mother
Lorhin mayor imposes a $20 fine and 30 days in county jail on Mrs. John Roth for striking her fifteen year old daughter with a rawhide. Jamen Ryan of Grafton fined five dollars for intoxication in a police court that morning, first offender to use the new jail cells in the remodeled opera house.
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King
Lorhin
John Roth
Eleventh Avenue
Jamen Ryan
Grafton
Cleveland Firemen to Attend County Reunion and Tournament
Mayor F. Carter of Oberlin reports that Cleveland's old volunteer firemen will attend the county firemen's reunion and tournament on August 1. They will bring a band engine and carriage.
Elyria Trolley Defeats Wooster Giants In Tight Game
Elyria beat the Wooster Giants 8 to 3 in Elyria on Thursday afternoon. Birono pitched well for Elyria, holding Wooster to scattered hits as Pisroe struggled after several weeks off. Wooster led early but Elyria rallied with steady offense to secure the win.
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Trolley League
Wooster Giants
Elyria Trolley Feagures
Giants of Wooster
Birono
Pisroe
Woanter
Blyria
Maynard Maite Assembly Director Named At Ohio Union
At the Baptist Young People's Union of Ohio annual meeting held at Lake Hiawatha Park near Mt. Vernon on Tuesday afternoon, officers for the year were elected. President David Dayton, secretary Frank Hollwood, treasurer H. G. Baldwin, assembly directors F. E. Brininstool and C. T. Maynard, with junior league superintendent Mrs. Jessie Ashley. Vice presidents include Rev. Henry Brant, Rev Malliard, Rev. H. C. Lyman, M. Alfred War, and Rev. J. L. Cook. The gathering took place in Mt. Vernon vicinity.
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Young People's Union of Ohio
Lake Hiawatha Park
Mt. Vernon
U.S
Henry Brant
Ironton
Malliard
Benjamin Ford
Urbana
H. C. Lyman
Delaware
M. Alfred War
Tolpio
J. L. Cook
Lorain
Rumor Refuted After Death Rumor About Luke Shanesay
A wild rumor spread Thursday night claiming Luke Shanesay a steel worker is dead. One version said suicide, another said accident at the plant, but both claims are unfounded. Shanesay returned home from work around six. The source of the rumor is unknown.
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Luke Shanecasy
Shanesay
Spirita
Reporter Arrest Sparks Burglary Confession
A Binghamton Evening Press reporter, Gustave Goriase, was arrested after confessing to last night’s millinery store burglary and a prior grocery store break in. The 19 year old, son of a Pennsylvania clergyman, admitted breaking into Mrs. E Donnellin’s shop and Frank Hoyce’s store to fund his lavish lifestyle.
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Agid
Gustave Goriase
Binghamton N
Evening Press
Robert Stephenson
E. Donnellin
Gorimse
Frank Hoyce
Hoyce
Gorsses
Discord Among Relatives in Elyria Hungarian Settlement
Fabian Hibbler was arrested on Friday for disorderly conduct amid long standing trouble between two women in Elyria’s Hungarian settlement. The dispute between Mrs Markovijak and Mrs Mazkovijak led to threats and a clash with John Markovijak assaulting her. suits seeking damages were filed by both sides. Justice Lawrence set the case for two o'clock Saturday afternoon.
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Fabian Hibbler
Elyria
Mre
Mary Markovijak
John Markovijak
Lawrence
Lang
Costa
Markovijak
Hibbler
Folger
Derriqug Accident to a Small Boy
Davey Webber five year old son of Tony Webber of West River street was injured while attempting to ride a moving street car without paying. A jolt threw him from the bumper onto the pavement injuring his head back and shoulders. He was taken home and examined by Dr. R. Anderson. The injuries were not serious but sparked a lesson on proper conduct.
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Davey Webber
Tony Webber
West River Street
Dewey
Tum
Anderson
Alleged Bigamy Case In Divorce Filing
James Vollar of Los Angeles files a cross petition in the court of common pleas while his wife, living in Lorain, seeks divorce on cruelty charges. Vollar counters that he was unaware of a prior marriage and alleges his wife had a previous husband who never divorced her, Charles Parker of Westfield, N.Y.
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Court of Common Pleas
James Vollar
Los Angeles
Cal
Lorain
Vollar
Charles Parker
Westfield
N.Y
Diagnosis Confirmed in Norris Haseel Case
The diagnosis of vatalepsy was proven correct after Norris Haseel recovered about an hour after being placed in the mayor's office and by his subsequent statement. He reports tremors since age twenty with attacks every six to eight months, intensified by nervousness and intoxicants. After recovery he left the city.
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Norris Haseel
Soong
Norrig
Boards of Public Service to Meet in Toledo
The association of Boards of Public Service of Ohio will hold its annual convention in Toledo on August 6. Also held simultaneously is the Tri State Waterworks convention for Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia.
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Boards of Public Service
Association of Boards of Public Service of Ohio
Toledo
Tri-State Waterworks Association of Ohio
Kantucky
West Virginis
Card of Thanks for Help After Tragic Lake Incident
The undersigned thank neighbors and friends for assistance to St Josephs society and the Painters of the tube mill for flowers. Special thanks to J Delaney for recovering the body of Albert Foreman from the waters at Lake Eria. Albert Foreman and family express gratitude.
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St. Joseph's Society
J. Delaney
Albert Foreman
Eria
Taxation Debate On Home Ownership At National Convention
Ohio Attorney General Ware H Ellia argues against the unequal tax system in a national League of Building allocations meeting. He calls for abolishing uniform tax rates, taxing tangible property like homes, and funding municipal improvements through license fees while exempting the American home from excessive levies.
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Mab
H. Ellia
Ohio
United States
Ellis
Infirmary Nursing August Hinson After Lake Shore Accident
A man injured at Shaneills Thoraday after noon was taken to the infirmary Saturday afternoon. His injuries were dressed and his chances for recovery are not very favorable.
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August Hinson
Shaneills Thoraday
Lake Shore
Lieutenant Vogelsong Joins Ohio Guard Unit for Athens Maneuvers
Lieutenant Earl C Vogelsong joins Company A Second Infantry Connecticut National Guard. The unit heads to a four day outing at the world’s fair then moves to Athens for joint operations with 6,000 Ohio guardsmen and 2,000 regulars in a ten day encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl C. Vogelaong
Laayes
Athens
Ohio
Snakes Killed Near Mr H Collier Residence
Two large four foot snakes were killed near Lake Avenue North last week. One was killed by Mrs H Collier and the other by H Hecock.
Red Tape Delays Court House Operations Under New Accounting Plan
The new state law effective September 1 introduces a uniform county accounting system. The treasurer must close banking hours at 3 p m and, in busy periods, may require additional clerks to finish by 7 or 8 p m. The system adds work four to fivefold, requires seven new books, and mandates daily distribution of collected money with detailed itemization. Auditors will receive daily standing balances for semi annual settlements. Witness records must be kept separately and orders issued via the auditor instead of direct cash from the treasurer.
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Imatance
Berlin Will Plant Catalpas With Ohio Experiment Station
Berlin to plant catalpas and other trees on the Oberlin water works farm south of the city. The 180 acre farm, bought by water trustees to protect water supply, will have 25 acres devoted to catalpas expected to yield poles in about ten years. The Ohio Experiment Station says income should begin in seven to eight years.
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Ohio Experiment Atation
Trouteau
Water Works
Oberlin
Waterworks Trustees
Green
Big Fight Looms Over Lorain Street Bridge Dispute
A showdown looms between P. and L. E. R. R. and Cuyahoga County commissioners over crossing twenty highways. Attorney W. B. Thompson asked for a temporary bridge on Lorain Street but was met with demand for a permanent agreement within a set timetable. The railroad cites law backing grade crossings, while officials warn of strong resistance and sheriff cooperation if forced to quit.
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The
Steel Trust
Cuyahoga County
Bsi
Atty
W. B. Thompson
Lorain
Cleveland
Thompson
Mckenzie
Lorain Street
Ao Fual
Macenzie
Mackenzie
Chemical Spoilage Halts City Water Use
Weeks ago a chemical compound was added to Oberlin city water to soften it for non drinking purposes. Now the water is not fit for drinking, despite costly preparations. Also reported, the Elyria West Ends defeated the Buckeyes 10 to 9 on Sunday with a late ninth inning finish. The game featured a tied score in the eighth inning and a final push for the West Ends. Lineups list Elyria West Ends players Colgan Standen Hollis and Altfeld among others against Buckeyes Welty Leach Naylor and Jenkins.
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Oberlin
Ellyvia
Buckeyes
Elytia West
Elyria West
Eligia West Ende
Jno
Colgan
Frank Standen
Chan George P
Will Colgan
Sam Hollis
A Dimpter
Roe
Oatcher
Standen
D. Altfeld
Welty
Leach
Uitchars
Jenkins
Rf. Baron, Sa, Geo, Sage, If, Woodcock, 3, Tite
Shoups
Leach and Welty
Naylor
Catcher
Scott Hinman Illness Mentioned In Brief
Scott Hinman son of Judge FE Hinman is reported ill with a threatening medical condition. He previously captained the G A A football team and is described as confined to his home.
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Scott Hinman
Judge FE
H. Hinman
Hig Lomp
G. A A
Bankers vs Lawyers Exhibition Game Draws City Interest
The bankers and lawyers contest an exhibition baseball game Thursday at 4 oclock. Kim Seward will play short for the bankers with Coxey for the lawyers. Clayt Chapman and Frank Wilford appear as batters and baserunners. Sheriff Sailsbury leads deputies to maintain order under Marquis of Queensbury Rules.
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Thorsday
Roater
Kim Seward
Coxey
Clayt Chapman
Cornell
Frank Wilford
Cora
Sheriff Sailsbury
Corp
Marquis of Queensbury
Steel Plant to Resume Operations Monday Across Departments
The steel plant plans a Monday restart with superintendents directing crews to report Saturday. After a short banked period, furnaces resume in flat, blast, Beasemer, rolling mills, and cold finishing departments. No. 4 blast furnace remains pending. tubs mill expected to start in six weeks with pipe mill near business.
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Flast
Tani
Antre Blagt
Beasemer
Wll
Farnate
Dalton Dispute Over Monday Fight Location
Mrs W E Dalton disputes the Reporter's account of a Monday night fight, saying it occurred at Joner Restaurant rather than her premises. Jackson the police court fining party says they went to Mrs Dalton after drinking and were met by Wright’s group, raising questions about the location and the establishment's reputation as a drinking and disorderly hub.
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Mra
W. E. Dalton
Joner Testaurant Acroga
Jackson
Dalton
Wright
New Private Car For Manager Nicholl On C and S W Line
Manager H A Nicholl of the C and S W road has a private car built on four lightweight flanged wheels. The Olds Santa mounted car carries four, aids quick visits to different parts of the system, can be removed from the track, and offers speed independence during line emergencies.
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H. A. Nicholl
S. W
Nicholl
Marriage Licenses Granted In Lorain Area Couples
A list of proposed marriages includes Channery Baughn age 24 from St Jolne Michigan and Aliog Shaffer 17 of Lorain. Joseph Osiemar 23 laborer of South Lorain and Esther Keene 18 of Lorain. Harry B Ifall 21 grocer Wellington and Grace Daniels 20 Wellington. Steve Harney 23 laborer South Lorain and Helen Kan 19 laundress South Lorain. William Brown 22 carpenter Elyria and Mary E Cordin of Elyria.
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Channery Baughn
St. Jolne
Mich
Aliog Shaffer
Lorain
Jospeh Osiemar
South Lorain
Esther Keene
Harry B. Ifall
Grocer
Wellington
Grace Daniels
Steve Harney
Helen Kan
Laundress
William Brown
Carpenter
Elyria
Mary E. Cordin
Hlyria
Freight Conductor Hit and Killed by Flyer at Berea
Frank Douglas a well known freight conductor was struck by a train at Berea on Thursday night and killed instantly. His crew was switching in the yards when Douglas stepped onto the main track unaware of the approaching flyer. He leaves a widow and four children.
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Frank Douglas
Berea
Douglas
Murray Ridge Christian Endeavor Society Entertainment
The Murray Ridge Christian Endeavor Society will present an entertainment on Thursday evening August 11 at Murray Ridge School. It begins at 7 80 sun time. Admission is free though a collection will be taken for the society. All are welcome.
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Murray Ridge Christian Endeavor Society
Murray Ridge School
Christian Endeavor Society
Aged Dover Woman Falls Down Stairs
Mrs. Rutherford of Dover, seventy five, toppled twenty four steps during Tuesday night. She suffered a deep forehead gash, two cracked ribs and multiple bruises while visiting her daughter Mrs. Louis Renoard, wife of a well known baker.
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Rutherford
Dover
School cuts three beloved trees amid building plans
Community protests arose when three mature trees on school grounds were felled to widen the high school project. Officials said the loss would not harm the grounds’ beauty and would improve pupil comfort in darker rooms. Attorney R.B. Walden, long with Norwalk ties, will relocate to Wellington to practice law previously held by George L. Biron.
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Midilie
BFC
L. Walden
Norwalk
Laning Company
Wellingon
George L. Blron
Lorain Abolishes Vertical Penmanship System
Lorain moves to reintroduce the old Spencerian slant script after a unanimous board vote. Business leaders had resisted the vertical style, saying it hinders employment. The Elyria school board set the example earlier by adopting the change.
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Lorain
Elyria
Board of Education
Emergency Fund Appeal At Local Church Service
Tomorrow evening Dr. Dawson speaks on The Gospel and the Labor Problems The Church and the Workingmen An offering will be taken for the Emergency fund of this church The fund supports distressed people not covered by public charities and relies on brotherly kindness from the community to extend a helping hand.
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Dawson
Still Remain as Left by Man Long Dead
A private letter from Ban dosky reports Jacob Newman Free known as J N seriously ill and not expected to recover born in Chambersburg Pa May 23 1828 aged about 76 son of a preacher raised in Wyandot County The Free family home near McQuatchneyville Ohio holds a famed library room now closed The dying man last touched his Bible and spectacles which remain on the table untouched since his death.
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Bandosky
Thurday
Jacob Newman Free
J. N
Clambersburg
Penra
Wyandot County
Ohio
McQutchenyville
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C. E. McDermott
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McKermott
Mia
J. W. Foreman
Wade Ellis
Lieutenant Earl €. Voglesong
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Berlin
Gataspag
Seemo
West Ends
H. W. Nicholl
Murray Ridge
Otairs
Geo. L. Blinn
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