Elyria Reporter Notes Local Meetings and Obituaries
The Elyria Reporter lists a council meeting, a sick list, and remarks about local officials including H. O. Ayers and George Bentord. It reports funeral details for Mrs. Taov C. Bar ney at Grace Court, and mentions Mrs. A. F. E. Tytler and Mrs. James McCarvel visiting Cleveland. Mrs. Austin's Buckwheat is advertised with a ready mix claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma W. ON
Arandath
H.om. Ayers
Ayers
Rowles
Gerain Times
Amd
Sen Chiade
Grace Court
Vrivuds
A. F E. Tytler
James McCarvel
West Side
Gleveland
Austin
Waiting room woes plaguing late night streetcar riders
Residents complain of closed waiting rooms and unheated shelters after clinic hours. On cold Monday nights passengers, mainly women, wait hours for cars along ill heated sidewalks. Railroads acknowledge the need for proper shelters at principal stations as patronage and fairness demand better arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. I
Mioe
Elyria
Craeley
Atreat Carlings
Elesten
Cin cinnati Hymnal Committee Revises Hymns Under Fire
The Cincinnati committee revising the Methodist Hymnal faces criticism as it trims over 1100 selections to about 600. Debated are hymns like He Leadeth Me and There Is a Fountain Filled With Blood, with publishers asking whether the old language will be preserved or modernized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Preasnt
Overlin News Says Smallpox Fear Fades In New Gbderlie
Local report notes the scare largely over with no cases of smallpox, only chickenpox symptoms among children. Residents blame mismanagement, urge thorough investigations to reduce costs, after fumigation and removal of warning cards. Families are free to come and go.
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New Gbderlie
Nore
Telephone business growth cited by Electrical Review
The Electrical Review reports the U S telephone industry has 4811 exchanges and 2 278717 telephones in use with nearly 500 million dollars in capital. One company employs 3000 people and handles about two billion calls annually. Manufacturing runs about 3000 telephones daily valued at 50 to 60 million dollars per year. The industry, twenty two years old, is at the start of extended growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Electrical Review
United States
Roosevelt Heir to Estate After Uncle's Death
President Roosevelt inherits a fortune estimated between 100000 and 150000. Cornelius Van Shaik Roosevelt, the president’s New Jersey based uncle, left an estate valued between 1000000 and 2000000 with 400000 to 500000 in personal property in New York and extensive real estate in New York and New Jersey. The will is dated March 6 1884.
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Roosevelt
Cornelius van Shaik Roosevelt
New Jersey
New York City
State
Marriage Licenses for Jonas and Brasie in Grafton
Willie D. Jonas, 33, farmer, and Mrs. Mary B. Brasie, 28, both of Grafton, obtained marriage licenses.
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Willie D. Jonas
Mary B. Brasie
Grafton
The Undercut Case In Elyria Against Lake Shore Ry
Judge Hayden hears the Elyria case over the West Bridge street undercut with Lake Shore tracks. City solicitor Stevens and allies argue for 66 foot street, rail line asserts 60 foot width. council action on accepting railroad plans may decide outcome. Parties anticipate circuit court if needed. Bly urges cordial ties with the railroad for results.
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Elyriava
L. 8
Hayden
Court House
F. M. Stevens
Boynton
Cleveland
Les Day
E. G. Johnson
Lake Shore
West Bridge Street
G. H. Bly
Chamber of Commerce
Special meeting of Richard Allen W R OC inspection
A special meeting is called for Thursday afternoon December 1% to inspect the corps by Mrs Ellen Applebaugh inspector for Ohio. All members are expected to attend. Light refreshments after the meeting. Ella Savage President Ella R Smith Secretary.
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Richard Allen
W. R. OC
Ellen Applebaugh
Wooster
Ohio
Ella Savage
Ella R. Smith
Sec
World Best Telephoned Cities Highlight London Shortfall
An article compares telephony density in major cities noting San Francisco with 62 telephones per 1000 people and Copenhagen at 49 per 1000. It contrasts London's low 7 per 1000 and New York's 26 per 1000, while listing rental ad at 316 W Sixth Street offering furnished room for two with or without parlor access.
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London
San Francisco
Europe
Copenhagen
New York
Attractive Holiday Decor At D Lewis and Company Store
The D Lewis and Company store is lavishly dressed for the holiday season with arches and lattice on the first floor and a center window filled with toys. Upstairs feature fur and cloak departments with a wide fur line and latest styles, while the basement houses toys, books, novelties, and china ware attracting many visitors from town and nearby.
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D. Lewis and Company
Santa Claus
Christmas Sale At Old Ladies Home
Christmas sale at the Old Ladies Home will be held at the new home on Saturday December 21 beginning at 11 o'clock A delicious turkey dinner will be served to each cone from 430 until all are served A cordial invitation is extended to all to come and assist a worthy cause Dinner 50 cents.
Reminiscences of Early Elyria by Mrs Mary Besbe Hall
The Historical Society notes a year old book Reminiscences of Early Elyria by Mrs Mary Besbe Hall. About 150 copies remain in town book stores with proceeds benefiting the Historical Society.
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the Historical Society
Mary Besbe Hall
Elyria
The
Historical Society
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Font Develay
Lyria
Oho
Parkside
Frank Eliott
Elyria Botling Company
Hommel’s
White Star Diamond Wine Co
California Fort
Angelica Madaira
Tokay
Malaga
Duff Gordon Sherry
Port
Laubenthaler
Niersteiner
Deidesheiner
Niersteiner Gloeck
California
Chartreuse
Curacao
the Farm Implement Co
Broad St
Vinci
Henry J. Eady
E.l.disaro
Officas
Atom
Ely
New
Overlin
Gage
W. R
Ayantr
National Accident Society
Broalway
Roe & Matthews
Case
Shetland
Amas
F. H. Foster & CO
Clothiers
West Broad
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