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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
1
A Bridge Street Machine building on Cleveland Street caught fire around two. The blaze began at the southeast corner and gutted the exterior siding before the interior was damaged. Estimated loss 2000 dollars. Incendiary origin suspected with multiple fires reported nearby.
Boulev ard engineer G A LaGron outlines a boulev ard plan for Middle avenue proposing two twenty foot paved roadways with a central twenty three foot parking area. The C and SW tracks would shift to the center and trolley poles removed, with parking narrowed to eighteen feet each. The plan promises improved safety at crossings and reduced dust by grass medians.
Dr. Dawson will preach at both services in a morning and evening program. The choir performs antiphonal numbers with Mr Rows on organ and Mr Lehman as tenor. Morning sermon Now room for Him in the Ing and Anthem Sing O Heavens by Bartholdi Tonss. Evening service The Heavens are telling by Hayden and Sermon The Incarnation.
Lloyd Daugherty and John Benson were brought to Lorain jail on Saturday morning after a Wabash Street robbery in which Jol Streetor was assaulted. A hearing is set for next Tuesday. Officers say the principal evidence is the attempted pawn of a diamond believed to be Streetor’s.
The wheel knocked off the fire engine during handling on Friday was replaced. About a half hour after the fire alarm Saturday morning the repairs were completed just in time.
The three year old daughter of Fred Vogler died Friday from diphtheria. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon.
The funeral for King Terrell who died at his home on Smith Court Friday will be held Sunday at two o'clock. The service location is not specified in the notice.
The county clerks association of Ohio met in Columbus and voted to oppose attaching any salary law by the coming legislature. They strongly favor the current fee system and seek uniform taxation of clerks’ cash. Officers elected: President John B Clingerman Clark County vice president J M Weir Lions County secretary J W Mc Cafferty Franklin County treasurer B P Benton Delaware County.
A blaze swept the B and O shops at Lorain destroying the sleeping car, gaboozes and a large portion of finishing material. Firefighters struggled with flames for hours. losses exceed 200 000 dollars with potential up to 300 000. Administrative matters include Maggie Northeim named administratrix of Angusta Northeim's estate.
Rosa Hornz sues Frank Horas for alimony claiming marriage in 1899 and ongoing failure to provide support.
Frank Allen eighteen year old son of J Allen of North Ridgeville was badly scalded Friday when boiling reservoir water diverted by a hand pump struck him in the chest. Doctors fear serious burns.
Attorneys Gilmore and Dinniger for John Bennett filed a motion for a new trial claiming nine errors. They allege juror Grahem Harris adopted part of the testimony during presentation and challenge the court’s admission and rejection of evidence and jury instructions. New testimony is alleged to have been discovered.
Mrs. Julia Marbach hosted the Self-Culture club Friday afternoon as members finished an American history study and prepared to begin civil government. Papers by Mrs. Phelps on chapters one to three of the adopted textbook and by Mrs. Hyland on Eastern States Benatips were followed by a Salem Witchcraft talk by Mrs. Fitch. The meeting closed with current events discussion and musical selections.
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