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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1904

Page

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Bridge cost falls short of estimates by nine thousand

The Public Service Board approved payment of the actual bridge cost to date, showing $29,205.68 paid with a projected final cost around $31,200. The structure is near completion though some work remains, pipes from the Gap Company to be removed, and traffic will soon use the sidewalk bridge as river tracks face possible changes by the Lake Shore road.

Board of Public Service Washington Lake Shore

Methodists Plan Citywide Canvass for New Members

The Methodist church initiates a city canvass to count new churchgoers and recruit souls. Rev Dawson will lead committees visiting homes to identify destitution and aid suffering children as part of a year start revival. Special prayer meetings and New Year’s Day services will feature strong speakers.

M. BE Thin City Dawson

Nan Patterson Denies Murder Guilty Link In Letter

Nan Patterson sends a letter to Mrs. Chadwick asserting she is unjustly accused in the Caeser Young murder case. She states she believes Mrs Chadwick has not had a chance to defend herself and denies any guilt.

Nan Patterson Mrs. Chadwick Caeser Young Anne Chaddwick Patterson

Kaight Tempar Anqret Progress at Katelinetemplars

The Kateline templars led by Klyrin Kotehis show strong progress while the low ool bodys receive a test. Derren dig and Che Lode Pout candidates were accepted, with a late evening ceremony and cheers from the crowd as election results were announced.

Kateline Templars

Administrator Appointed for the Late J. G. Callaghan

Probate Judge Hinman named Lathertin Callaghan af Clavel nd administrator for the estate of J. G. Callaghan. Cate Jighan died in Elyria due to an electrical accident while working on a telephone pole. Sale notices include 100 fine wool abirt waists auctioned at 298 and neckwear priced 1.95 at Chapman's. The Biggs and Everard Co. referenced.

Lathertin Callaghan Af Clavel Chapman Tf the Biggs and Everard Co

Burglar Foiled Victim in Oberlin Burglary

A burglar entered a Oberlin home and stole honey and coins. The proprietor awoke, fired, and chased the intruder who fled down Klalre. A lead name and address on Hullet Street were obtained. evidence of a coat and hat found in a basement.

Oberlin O. Dee Zenyd Cizara Klalre Vnsu Zeynyb Hullet Street Atere

Maintenance Bond Granted for Ten-Year City Project

The Barber Asphalt Paving Co. filed a $20,600 maintenance bond with the board of public service Thursday night for the Middle Avenue project, guaranteeing the work for ten years. Existing bonds for Barcourt and Fifth Avenue were retired and maintenance bonds accepted. Architect Wirmser revised interior plans for the town hall alteration. cost estimate not provided. C. E. Wilson to arbitrate Valentine Jacobs’s $200 water-pipe damage claim. Lake Shore railroad complains arc lights at crossings not kept clean. Riggs and Sherman seek payment for sewer plans. referred to city council. No new clerk hired to replace resigning clerk Mins Moriarty.

Barber Asphalt Paving Up Board of Public Service Middle Avenue Barcourt Fifth Avenna Wirmser Plana C. 8. W. Trations Company Wurmeer C. E. Wilson Valentine Jacoba Lake Shore Railroad Riggs Sherman Mins Moriarty

Gas Pressure Drops Spark City Complaints

Many residents report very low gas pressure Friday causing lights and fires to go out in stores and homes. The company replies the pressure was simply low, but threats to tear out gas service were made as hardship spread among heat dependent families.

Gem

Funeral for Edward Brown Held at Zo'slock

The funeral for Edward Brown the colored barber killed in Cleveland will be Sunday afternoon at Zo'slock from his late residence 423 Munroe Street. Burial will be in Elyria Cemetery.

Edward Brown Cleveland Zo’slock Munroe Street Elyria Cemetary

Explosion in Lorain sewer traps injures eight year old

In Lorain on Thirteenth avenue eight year old Axel Norberg lit a cigarette and caused a gas fueled blast in a sewer trap. The force blew the trap six feet high and tossed the iron plate off a nearby cover. The boy suffered burns to face eyes and hair and was treated by Dr. Wheatley before returning home. Authorities say a gas leak had been seeping into the sewer for days and ignited by the cigarette.

Lorain Axel Norberg Twelfth Avenue Eeriong Thirteenth Avenue Seneos Street

Family Gathering At The Biggs Homestead

A holiday gathering at Mrs. Thos Biggs on Middle Avenue brings together Mr and Mrs Oba Turner and a Marion family with Grandma Biggs, Mrs E W Biggs and daughter, Mr and Mrs Turner and family, and others. Children enjoy a visit from Siota Clage and family as frolics fill the evening.

Turkey shoot slated by local gun club

The Gun Club will hold a handicap turkey shoot on Monday at 9 am on club grounds. Four twenty two target events with four chickens as prizes each, plus a high score prize. Prizes include fifty loaded shells. handicaps based on Christmas shoot scores. Members and nonmembers invited. shells available at the grounds.

Many Named for Federal Judgeship in Cleveland

Washington delay leaves Cleveland attorneys in the running for a federal judgeship. Reported candidates include C. W. Colliater W. B. Saunders P. A. Henry I. H. Pullen and Thomas L. Johnson. County commissioners vote to sell the Hague ditch west of the city in Elyria township, but no sale to the highest bidder.

Cleveland Dee Washington Pew Roosevelt C. W. Colliater W.B. Saunders P. A. Henry I. H.pullen Thomas L. Johnson Hague Elyria Township

Overruled motions in civil cases end term of court

Judge Washburn overruled all motions for new trials in civil cases. Friday adjourned court for the term and a new term begins January 3. The grand jury will have little work with about ten criminal cases on the docket, two or three of unimporant nature. One case involves the murder of Mattie Williams, a twenty year old woman from Lorais who allegedly stabbed Lala White in jealousy.

Washburn Mattie Williams Lorais Lala White

Husband alleges wife threatened to poison him in divorce suit

Clarence S. Sheldon of Pittsfiard filed for divorce from Matére Sheldon in common pleas court Friday morning. He claims she threatened to poison him and his two sons, said she would frame a dopey to end them, and accuses her of cruelty and neglect. He says he lived in peril and separated for that reason. They wed December 31, 1902.

Clarence S. Sheldon Pittsfiard Matére Sheldon Common Pleas Acurt Sheldon

Prisoner Sentenced for Neglecting Family to One Year

Deputy Sheriff Krank Sailsbury escorted Joh Miller to the 619 penitentiary on Friday morning. Miller, who had not relented, wept in his cell Thursday night and expressed remorse saying he wished he could take care of his wife and child.

Runaway Horses Cause Stir on Broad Street

A team of horses belonging to Sally Mendelsohn bolted near the Cedar Avenue Broad Street corner on a busy Thursday night. They dashed toward West Avenue, scattering pedestrians as rigs and people watched. The wagon they pulled had no driver. a man aboard managed to halt the frightened animals.

Broad Street Sally Mendelsohn Cedar Avenue Broad Strest Weat Avenue Max

Moore Hadaway Wedding Unites Local Couple in City Ceremony

Miss Alice Moore and Lala Hadaway were married at the Disciple church with Rev Lala officiating. Both are well known locally and will reside here after a brief trip. A winter term for the Elyria kindergarten opens Tuesday January 3.

Alice Moore Lala Hadaway Disciple Lala Mrs. Hadaway

Beckwith 15 Improves Resting at Home in Oberlin

President J. T. Beckwith is resting at his North Pleasant street home. Doctors say his heart is not bothering him and he is out of danger, though his physical condition has been poor since a second Cleveland visit. Family remains at his bedside as he gains strength.

Oberlin, O J. T. Beckwith North Pleasant Street Federal Cleveland Beckwith Charles Beckwith

Probate filing seeks to adopt girl and change name

On Friday morning in probate court homes B Bel and wife OF Wigmut filed to adopt Dorothy Northdurfter from the Cleveland Protestant Orphan asylum. The child’s name would be changed to Dorothy Lurile Bell.

Homes B Bel Wigmut Dorothy Northdurfter Cleveland Protestant Orphan Asylum Little Wirl Dorothy Lurile Bell

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promoted

An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy with claims to vitalize and strengthen the body. It promotes a bottle price of 35 cents and encourages customers to contact Mackey who has both phones for upholstery requests and product orders.

Hollister

Wife Offended Gave Husband Away in Police Court

Bertha Wren testified in police court about letters she received from her husband Lawrence Wren. He had prior arrests in Milwaukee and Cleveland before arriving in Elyria as a telephone lineman. Authorities believe a dangerous man is in custody and cite connections to Milwaukee police reports. A fire in a vacant lot near Chris Weaver’s residence drew responders Friday.

Bertha Wren Wren Milwaukee Elvria Lawriece Hevahy Cleveland Elyria Chris Weaver Sixth Avenue

Harry Smiths Dolls Claimed by Ed Peters at Weat 11th

Mr Ed Peters of West 11th Street held the large dressed doll drawn by Harry Smith company. This marks the fourth doll the firm has given away.

Ed. Peters Weat 11Th Street Hald Harry 4. Smith

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Harry H. Smith East Broad Street Kaight Tempar Anqret Klyrin Kotehis Olan Pomerson Orchestra the Biggs Everard GUN Club Smith Sunridge Symons St. Saunders Conners Dkague Diteh Grand Jury Pen Mackey Elyria Theatre Tonizh H. A. Dykeman Harry H. Smith & Co Cheapside Ohio Lawrence Gilmore Harry. Smiths The Liberty ClotHing ON the Square Elyria, Ohio S. Mendelson's Harness Shop
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