Assessors Stumble on City Bank Deposits and Trusts
Editorial argues Elyria residents may be wealthier on paper than records show. It questions assessors figures of 57922 on deposit, suggests underreporting taxes, praises Laylin and Sheets for anti trust efforts, and notes Republicans support stronger state laws to curb trusts and protect the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlyria
Elyria
Sec
Laylin
Sheets
Ohio
Republican Party
Sampson Attitude in Naval Controversy Sparks Public Debate
Amid a Court of Inquiry into the Sampson Schley clash, public sentiment largely favors Schley. The piece paints Sampson as lacking broad appeal beyond military circles, notes his humble origins, and criticizes his portrayal of the victory. It accuses Sampson of attempting to claim credit for Schley’s triumph at Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson-Schley
Schley
Sampson
Army
Navy
Tein
Cervera
Taxation of Real Estate in Elyria Shows Higher Valuation
Decennial valuation of real property in Elyria places total value at 2,402,979.00, up from 1,608,060.00 last year, while the corporation levy remains 11.3 mills despite a real estate rise of about 50 percent. A town block valued at 16,000.00 ten years ago would tax 193.00 now 371.20, signaling higher burden on real property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renl
Elyria
Boards of Equalization
Republicans Stand by Party Colors in Fall Election
The Ohio Republican outlook asserts party unity and the success of Republican policies. Democrats admit past silver currency proposals harmed the nation, while Bryan and his platform are rejected. The tariff stance will remain a nonissue as the economy prospers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party of
Ohio
Bryan
A Querulous Critic in The Commoner Editorship
The piece argues that the editor of The Commoner faces growing strain from lengthy political writing. It contrasts campaigning across states with the paper's focused political critique and notes a shift toward querulous fault finding during lulls in activity.
Republican Campaign Opening Set for Delaware
The Republican state campaign may open in Delaware on September 21 with decision pending until the executive committee meeting next week Tuesday. Senator Foraker supports Delaware as the site, an alumnus of Ohio Wesleyan University will help energize the opening day. Delaware’s central location should draw large delegations from Cleveland Toledo Columbus and nearby towns. Senator Fairbanks of Indiana is expected to be the chief speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Executive Committee
Senator Foraker
Ohio Wesleyan University
Cleveland
Toledo
Columbus
Fairbanks
Indiana
Democratic Campaign Opening in Bucyrus
Democratic state campaign is expected to open in Bucyrus with a definite Sept. 1 decision by the state committee. Bucyrus has long been a Democratic stronghold with only minor native opposition from the nearby Miami Valley Chautauqua association. James Hilbourne, ancestor of the current governor candidate’s family, helped lay out the town in 1828 and authored a song about it titled The Song of Bucyrus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eucyrus
Bucoyrus
James Hilbourne
Miami Valley
Franklin
Warre
James Keilbourne
Bucyrus
Woman Sends Newsboy to Country for Fresh Air
A Cleveland newsboy is relocated to Eaton after a Cleveland office staffer helps a wealthy Eaton family try giving him a few days in the country. The boy appears rough and later steals from the family, provoking anger and threats before he is sent away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Cleveland
Newsy
Elyria
Newsiea
Diamond Match Company Adopts Non Poisonous Strike Anywhere Match
Diamond Match Company president Mr. Barber reports to Beacon Journal a Europe trip yields a new composition for a non poisonous strike anywhere match. The firm has purchased the patent for all countries except France Russia and Sweden and notes safety gains with no phossy jaw cases in England for five years. Despite higher costs in some markets the invention boosts commercial value and worker safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O .€. Barber
Diamond Match Company
Europe
Beacon Journal
Akron
Parker
France
Russia + i
Swedem
England
Sweden
Barber
Private Soldier address at Women’s Auxiliary event in Cascade Park
A Women’s Auxiliary of the Soldiers and Sailors association raises a substantial sum at a Friday noon picnic meeting. William T. Clark of Battery K, 10th Ohio Artillery, recalls Civil War service and lauds the private soldier. Elder William Early of the 10th New York Cavalry adds remarks. attendees plan an ice cream festival and future reunions in Cleveland and Cascade Park in 1992.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers and Sailors Association
Reefy
William T. Clark
Cleveland
Clark
Ohio Artillery
William Early
10Th New York Cavalry
Pack
Grand Army
Richard Alen
Cascade Park
Two Fables The Ox and The Frog and The Honest Mastiff
A fragment from a fable collection describes an ox crushing a frog and a vain mother frog bursting herself trying to grow larger. It ends with morals about self conceit and about curs and mastiffs in newspapers.
Mr Southard Leaves Elyria for New Lumber Work
Mr Southard, longtime Elyria resident and Baptist church choir leader, left Elyria Saturday to start a two week vacation in Chicago Junction. On September first he begins work as a lumber buyer for a large firm in Monroeville, with travel across central Ohio. His sister Miss Blanche Southard plans to relocate to Elyria mid September and continue teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa K. Southard
Elyria
Chicago Junction
Monroeville
Southard
Baptist Church
Blanche Southard
Oberlin Conservatory
Gfein
Noted Doctor Visits Elyria After London Congress
Dr. Haight of Chicago and his wife stay with his parents on Lake Avenue after returning from Europe where he served as American representative to the tuberculosis congress in London. He cites Dr Koch’s theory as credible enough to spur many experiments benefiting mankind. Mrs. Haight and their daughter remain in Elyria for a few weeks as the doctor returns to Chicago Saturday. He sent lengthy reports to New York and Chicago papers during the congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Haight
Chicago
Lake Avenue
Europe
Haight
London
Dr. Koch
Park Visit Delights Soldiers Picnic at Cascade Park
Attendees at the Soldiers picnic praised Cascade park for its beauty during a Friday visit. A veteran recalled serving in Sherman’s march to the Sea and expressed surprise at Elyria’s park, praising shade, dining spots, water, and views and vowing to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Park
Fire Insurance Suit Over Lorain Property Loss
Mary Baldwin of Lorain sues seven insurers for the total $7,500 after a January fire at her 842 Erie Ave property. The Royal, German American, Rochester German, Manchester Milwaukee Traders and North British companies hold portions. Jacob Kenbler & Co. and O E Daniela are agents. Attorneys Q A Gilmore G A Ressi and Wm L Hughes represent Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baldwin
Lorain
Erie Avenue
Sandusky
O. E. Daniela
Royal Insurance Co
German American Fire Insurance Co
Rochester German Insurates Co
Manchester
Milwaukee
North British and Mercantile
Q. A. Gilmore
G. A. Ressi
Wm. L. Hughes
Lorain County Firemen Parade Scheduled at Vermilion
Great preparations for the Lorain County Fireman's Convention at Vermilion on Anguat Rist. The Vermilion town hall hosts morning business followed by a parade including Cleveland City Guards Vermillion G A BR post and fire departments from North Amherst Elyria Lorain Wellington South Lorain and Vermillion. Evening events feature a bad concert fireworks and dancing at Shad duck's park with all invited to enjoy the lake day. Boxwell Law Commencement moved to Tuesday afternoon August 20 from Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Shadduck's Park
Persons Lumber and Coal Co. West Side Ad Offers Savings
An informal West Side sales pitch touts low lumber prices and a full line of construction supplies from Persons Lumber and Coal Co. The seller boasts discounted Bill Stutt lumber and flooring, plus lime cement and other building materials, urging customers to switch for money savings.
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Persons Lumber and Coal Co
West Side
Sims
Persons
Bill
Persers
Saylor Portland Cement
Persons Lumber & Coal Co
Opening day staff named at J C Bins Bookstore
On opening day J C Bins Bookstore announces staff Alvin Plocher Karl Plocher Myrtle Hellwill Willis Sudro Charlie Sage Luther Emmert and Ernest Shupe. The ad markets school supplies and lists address 1627 Lexington avenue Lorain. A black horse weighing about 1250 pounds strayed from its owner near LaPorte and is missing. Mr. Goldberg seeks sightings and notification.
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J. C. Bins
Alvin Plocher
Karl Plocher
Myrtle Hellwill
Willis Sudro
Charlie Sage
Luther Emmert
Ernest Shupe
H. Goldberg
Lexington Avenue
Lorain
LaPorte
Mr. Goldberg
Reward for missing law books seeks owner
A reward notice offers liberal pay for location of a set of law books once in a library. Titles include American Decisions Vol 62 American State Reports Vol 6 Ohio Circuit Decision Vol 10 Am Eng Encyclopaedia at Law Vol 17 Thompson on Corporations Vol 3. Writer B G Johnson signs and dates August 16 1901 Elyria. An annual Lorain County Building and Loan Co stockholders meeting is announced for August 17 at 10 o'clock in the Elyria Block hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Thompson
Elyria
Lorain County Building and Loan Co
Elyria Block
Chiropodist advertises relief for corns and ingrowing nails
J T Leggett a chiropodist offers relief for corns bunions and ingrown nails. Visit 19 Chestnut Street Elyria Shelbyville Ind Jan 3 1998. A pastor Rev J T Leggett operated on a case with lasting relief and endorsement. Also DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve touted as a quick healer for eruptions burns and sores with anti counterfeit warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Leggett
Chestnut Street
Elyria
Shelbyville
Ind
J. T. Leggett
HK. H. Moore
West Street Church
Small, News Dealer
J. L. Capp
DeWittt
DeWitt’s
H. J. Hady
Unclear Legal Notice Fragment From 8. B. Tasso Filing
Fragmentary legal notice text references a payor and party names with garbled OCR. Reads as a partial docket line including Benevolent names and a company alias, providing no clear action, date, or jurisdiction.
Sheriff Sale in Lorain County Ohio
Wm Connelly sheriff sale on order of sale from Lorain Court of Common Pleas for Lorain County Ohio. Sale at public auction September 7 1901 at the north door of the Elyria courthouse between 9 and 11 am. Property in Lorain City Lot 5 Block 1 original survey 200 by 100 feet appraised 1100 dollars, minimum bid two thirds. Cash only. W H Warden Sheriff. Quincy Gillmore Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connelly
Lorain County
Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
Lorain
Black River Township
City of
Washington Street
OC. A. Ballou
Mary Moysey
W. H. Warden
Quincy Gillmore
Sheriff Sale Notice in Lorain County Ohio
Alois Moelter vs Joho Ernet in Lorain County Court. Auction to be held at the north door of the courthouse Elgrison on September 7, 1907 between 10 and 11. Property in Amberat township part of Lot 76, 627 acres described. appraised at 300 dollars. minimum sale two thirds of appraisement. cash due day of sale. H. Warden Sheriff. Fritz Rupr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alois Moelter
Joho Ernet
Lorain County
Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
County of
Lorain
State of Ohio
Elgris
Saturdey
Amberat
County of Lorain
Pegrees
Ict
Firat
H. Warden
Fritz Rupr
Oberlin Business College Praised by Buffalo Institute Leader
A letter dated August 13 1901 from G W M Wood of the Buffalo Commercial and Electro Mechanical Institute commends the Oberlin Business College. He notes strong confidence in its graduates and cites Albert A Parker of Rochester Ohio as an example of the college’s success and energy in training teachers for Eclectic Short Course instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Business College
W- M. Wood
Buffalo Commercial and Electro- Mechanical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Business College
United States
Oberlin
Parker
Albert A. Parker
Rochester, O
Oberlin School
Preve
Shortmel
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Berton
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Phence
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Kenton
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Talbot
Saylor & Co
Agihort
Boton
James HO Teylor
Folbot J Taylor
James B .Fuyior
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J. Pastor
Louis Sehnurer Wa
Sheriff’s Sale
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