Sign the Contract or Pay Ten Dollars in City Meeting Drama
Citizens Gas and Electric company dominated the council session over the contract dispute. Contractor Wolf pressed for signing or paying ten dollars to avoid disfavor, while critics accused the firm of poor service and questioned franchise plans. A committee was appointed to negotiate better gas and electric service amid heated exchanges and social event notes.
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Citizens’ Gas and Electric Company
Elvrra
Citizens Gas and Electric Company
Cusston
Torsday
Wolf
Getleman
Clive
Pas Conoans
Pts
Ifo
Apcot Soiraut
Wolt
Lersch
Mueller
Loa Ty Sud
Chan
Unclear local notice with multiple names and events
Fragmentary report mentions Miss Manyi and Miss Maz arcé among attendees at a social event in China. A death at home near Si lastavence is noted with funeral details to follow at Thorley and a burial to OLoigted Falta.
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Wall Fa
Tor
Town Hall Sale Discussed To Fund Office Building
At a regular council meeting President Andress proposes selling the town hall property for funds to build an office on the current site. Public response through the press is requested as the plan is reviewed with repairs and bid figures noted.
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Council
Lugeday
Board of Public Service
Andress
Iity
Pioys
Special election votes on water bonds in Lorin city
The city held a special election on S73 water bonds with turnout split, 280 votes for bonds to 80 against and many blanks. Schools will close for a holiday break and reopen after New Year. Also an ad for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve claiming purity and superiority.
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Luesday
Sue
Tan Lorin
Inez
Inaue
Thory Berg
Agiingt
Ly Blanks
DeWitts Hazel
DeWirk
H A Dyheman
Sidewalk Changes Planned on West River Street
A local note details required sidewalk works on West River Street near the undercut including rebuilding to proper height, new 6 foot wide flagging, stone steps, and gas and water line arrangements at the property owner’s expense. It also mentions a special meeting set for December 23, 1868.
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West River Street
Imlem
Dinaead
Huron Street
Wigh School Purchase a Fine Stereopulcan
The Elyma Fogh school has purchased a fine Aboroptical instrument for use in illustrating subjects in the high school. The apparatus is equipped with electrical appliances and represents a notable improvement. The purchase was funded from commence funds.
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Wigh School
Elyma Fogh School
Hava Parchard
Ilustrnany
Dance Evang Crile Seeks Patience From Parents and Teachers
The evangelist urged parents and teachers to be patient with children in a Tuesday session. He argued dancing concerns hinge on social contacts and criticized dance hall permissiveness. He cited card players taught by parents and noted no difference in principle between prize play and gambling. He announced a concluding meeting at 7:30 PM on Cleveland Street with details about local properties and utilities.
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Huger
Mike Chigvoud
Inspector Byrnes
New York City
Ptakes
Mr Gale
Memorial building to honor Governor elect Myton
A proposal to erect a memorial building to Governor elect Myton was presented for Waolington township. Colonel Irrick will present the plan at an open house on January 3 with public attendance and a subsequent open house daily through January 4.
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Altur Monel
Myton i Wernick
Jancary
Irrick
Council Actions and Measures From Regular Meeting
The council discussed various items at the regular Lagatay meeting. The payroll was approved and Cincinnati Treat company received permission to alter waterworks bonds. land on English street was set for a home site. a tax rebate for Joseph Dimmet was considered alongside street and sidewalk projects.
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Tour Council
Sumairre
Suith
Cincinnati Treat Company
Enpe Ta
Joseph Dimmet Pat
English Street
Nichols Court
Mram Millspaugh
East Avenue
Broad Street
Lake Shore
Pagsert
Lodi Street
Lorain rail yard attack leaves conductor in uncertain condition
John I Strestor, Bund O conductor assaulted in Lorain railroad yards Saturday night, remains comatose with occasional incoherent words. Doctors report no immediate danger but fear he may never leave his bed. no improvement expected soon.
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John I Strestor
Bund O
Lorain
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