City to Organize New Fire Department Immediately
At a Board of Public Safety session, Dr J W Sampsell announced the plan to reorganize the fra department into a paid force with defined ranks and salaries. The ordinance fixes chief salary at 840 annually with bond of 1000, driver and first assistant driver pay scales, four classed firemen with bonds, and volunteer steamer engineers with per call and per meeting pay. The council will review the ordinance next meeting for adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Safety
Clayton Chap
J. W. Sampsell
Fra
Miss Moriarity
Fire Department
Central Hose
Hook and Ladder
Central Hose House
West Side Hose Company
West Side
East Side Hose Company
Volunter Departments
Crisp
Sampsell
Whitney’s overtime dispute blocks chief of detectives bill
The Board of Public Safety debated a $12.50 overtime claim by Chief of Detectives Whitney for last year. Mayor Chapman questioned hours and overtime rules, noting the chief’s duties end at 5 30 pm and the city may not allow extra pay. Police Chief Smith opposed overtime billing, and Whitney’s bill was not approved, left for further consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Safety
Whitney
Chapman
Smith
Ingersoll Seeks Lorain Circuit Judge Seat
Lorain county voters hear that Henry W. Ingersoll of Elyria has announced his candidacy for circuit judge to succeed Judge Marvin of Akron. He has run a quiet, months long canvass and claims broad bar support, with Lorain County lacking a circuit judge until now. Ingersoll, a 20 year Elyria practitioner and Michigan law graduate, is described as a capable, hard working attorney.
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Lorain County
Henry W. Ingersoll
Marvin
Akron
Ingersoll
Hale
Elyria
Cleveland
Michigan Law School
Miss Caroline Harter Engaged to Oberlin Official
Mr and Mrs Isaac Harter of Canton Ohio announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Caroline Harter to Mr Charles N Williams assistant to the president of Oberlin College Williams is a leading figure at Oberlin and Miss Harter is a noted violinist and chief instructor of the violin in Oberlin Conservatory.
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Isaac Harter
Canaton
Ohio
Caroline Harter
Charles N. Williams
Oberlin College
Harter
Viollalate
Conservatory of Music
Oberlin
Changes at the Big Mill Dispatches Staff Shifts
Several changes were made among the superintendents in the Blowing Mil department of the Tube Mill today. David Cook, day superintendent, was transferred to the Pipe Mill, Bert Murray becomes his successor, and Claude Griffin is named night superintendent. The changes take effect immediately.
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David Cook
Bert Murray
Claude Griffin
Clayton Bark to Race James Morrison at Elyria Grand Rink
Clayton Bark the Lorain skater travels to Elyria to race James Morrison in a one mile match race. A side bet of 15 dollars is posted and Bark supporters plan a strong turnout at the county seat.
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Clayton Bark
Lorain
Elyria
James Morrison
Bark
Track System of GC and S. W. Ry to be Improved
The Cleveland and Toledo Road plans a program of track and roadway upgrades. A major change includes straightening the roadway past Ridgeville Center and starting in spring with completion this summer. A two hour limited service between Cleveland and Norwalk is proposed, replacing the current two hour fifteen minute schedule.
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Ridgeville Center
Cleveland
Norwalk
Look Out For Foul Tips Fatal Hit At Lorain
John Thomas fifteen died at his parents home in Lorain after a foul tip struck him last June during a game. He was watching when the foul ball hit over the heart and his heart action never recovered, death occurring last evening. The boy, only son of Mr and Mrs John Thomas of 652 Eleventh Avenue, was a favorite among local youths and his loss brings sorrow to Fourth Ward families. Funeral services are set for Sunday with time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas
Lorain
Thomas
Eleventh Avenue
Master Thomas
Fourth Ward
Masons Travel to Wakeman for Secret Masonic Work
Members of King Solomon's lodge of Masons left this morning for Wakeman and will stay until seven this evening. They departed at 11 27 and will be the guests of the Wakeman Masons, performing secret work and degrees before returning to the city.
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King Solomon's Lodge of Masons
Wakeman
City
Masons
Park improvement idea eyed for Cascade park plan
James C. Smith sponsors a proposal to survey Cascade park with a landscape engineer to draft a unified future plan. He cites lack of prior planning and urges council to consider a coordinated approach, funded by private subscriptions as only $600 is currently allocated this year.
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James C. Smith
Cascade Park
Smith
Pittsburg
Elyria
Mr. Smith
Bills From The Livery Keepers At Hotel Andwur Fire
At a board meeting there was debate over bills from Badaway Brothers and Elyria Livery Co for services connected to the Andwur hotel fire. Hadaway Brothers charged 327.85 with 9.10 for men. the board felt ten was excessive. Elyria Livery billed 14 including 10 for fire service. itemization was requested. Hadaway Brothers' account was approved.
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Board of Public Safety
Badaway Brothers
Elyria Livery Company
Andwur
Hadaway Brothers
Crisp
Mrs Welfare in Jail Action Pending in Cleveland
Court proceedings in Cleveland await disposal of Mrs Hattie Welfare who fled from her husband and was found with a man named Kennedy. Mr Welfare intends no further involvement with his wife.
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Hattie Welfare
Cleveland
Kennedy
Welfare
Miss Bertha Wiers Marries Herman Behrens
Miss Bertha Wiers and Herman Behrens wed at 2 30 on Wednesday at the bride’s family home. Rev W O Daw son officiated in the ceremony attended only by immediate relatives. The couple plans a short wedding trip.
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Bertha Wiers
Herman Behrens
Rev. W. 0. Dawson
Ground Hog Day Shadow Report From Town
Ground hog day observed with temperature near zero and biting winds. The folklore animal emerged around noon, seeing its shadow, then returned to its underground den for six weeks of winter. Expect continued cold weather and abundant ice in the forecast.
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of Clay
Poor Jones Keeps Busy on Cigarette Ban
Poor Jones says smokers keep asking about the new law and that after June 20 he cannot stock cigarettes as selling them will be illegal in this state. He notes big orders from people stocking up to avoid deprivation when the law takes effect.
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Poor Jones
Atta
Boy's Club Organized by First Congregational Church
A boys club connected with the First Congregational Church was organized on Sunday afternoon. It aims at mutual improvement and reports a good membership. Elected officers include President Harold Agate, Vice President John Tunnington, Secretary Earl Domcaster, Treasurer A Todd, with Walter Kelsey and Don Sutherland on the committee. The club meets monthly with the next gathering on February 6 at Earl Agate's East Avenue home.
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first_ Congregational Church
Harold Agate
John Tunnington
Earl Domcaster
A. Todd
Walter Kelsey
Don Sutherland
Earl Agata
East Avenue
Mrs Bradley Surprised On 70th Birthday At Home
Miss Roda Bradley invited neighbors and friends to her West avenue home for a surprise party honoring Mrs. Bradley's seventieth birthday. Music and refreshments accompanied a night of thanks and well wishes for many more happy birthdays.
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Roda Bradley
West Avenue
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H. W. Ingersoll
Clayton
S. W. RY
J. Smiths
Miss B. Wiers
Clay
Jones
Mrs. Bradley
Cheapside
Teasdale & Sawyer, Shoe Merchants
Harry H. Smith & GO
Elyria, Ohio
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