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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1906
Page
2
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Columbus Ohio February 2 By unanimous vote the house passed the amended Harlan bill depriving county auditors of the 1 percent special fee on school money raised in each county. Estimated loss totals about 209000 with Warrants showing Wright of Cuyahoga 23250 and other counties losing sums. Gov Pattison supports the measure and passage is likely in the senate. An attempt to include treasurers was defeated. Chas Porter rushed to Norfolk due to his mother's illness.
The Richard Allen Corps, 108, notes the deaths of Isa belle Hanchett and Sarah A. Myn duse, expressing sorrow and sympathy to their families. Resolutions include publishing notices in city papers, sending copies to families, and recording the losses on the journal page with signatures of Nancy L. Briggs, Mary Woodruff, Nellie B Parsons. Web. 1, 1906.
Summary of pension rulings: a claimant and her minor child were not supported by a soldier who abandoned them in 1863 and did not contribute to his mother’s support. the soldier did not serve 90 days, desertion not credited. A helpless minor is deemed ineligible for pension due to severe mental deficiency. An absence from command for recreation while injured by a firework is not in line of duty. A husband’s suicide after enlistment is deemed in the line of duty due to mental illness.
Mr H A Dokkeman returned from New York where he arranged for the Elyria opera house circuit. He secured a number of first class attractions for the latter part of the winter months, never before seen in the city.
The legislature approved eliminating the one percent school funds fee from the county auditor’s budget. Lorain County would see about a $2000 decrease in revenue. Auditor Haserodt questions the cut noting autumn handling of school funds creates heavy work.
The Elyria Country Club acquired the clubhouse and six acres from Mrs. Oatman for 2000 dollars. The club now owns twenty eight acres of desirable property. Mr. Bowen of Lorain greets friends in town. F. H. Foster was in Cleveland today on business.
Miss Morrison and Mr Pomeroy defeated Art Shupe and Minnie Anderson in a fast eight lap half mile race at the roller rink. Spectators saw remarkable speed as Shupe struggled and the crowd grew disappointed. Lulu Kiester attended the Oberlin dance. Edward Straw of Amherst visited town. Witch Hazel Salve ad touts E G DeWitt Co Chicago for sores burns and piles with quick relief.
Lorain society circles are summoned before Postoffice Inspector Christian amid disclosures of false parcel representations and use of cancelled stamps. Fines range from 19 to 500 dollars, with settlement terms keeping names confidential though participants are among the city’s best known residents.
Wabash awards grading contract for a 22 mile double track cutoff from Orville to Justus, price about 900000, part of Gould plan to gain through route Pittsburg Lorain. Wabash also plans entering Cleveland via Wellington Lorain branch. Cutoff spans about twenty five miles from Wellington area.
Rev Cyrus Townsend Brady gave a highly entertaining talk to the Men’s club of St. Andrew’s church recounting life experiences. He spoke of childhood humor, Annapolis days with notable sailors, and his missions work, weaving in how personal experience colors fiction. The hour and a quarter address captivated a delighted audience.
Henry Kiveron of Cleveland has died. He was a loving father husband and respected citizen. He leaves several sons and one daughter and many friends to mourn him. He was well known in Elyria and married Miss Mary Ryan sister of Mrs Mathew Taylor of West Avenue.
Impressive well attended meetings conclude with tonight's service. Dr. Dawson to give a Bible reading on Christian Conser vation. All invited to attend. Mr. Fitch was in Cleveland yesterday on business.
Mr. Sherman Stearns of Fremont street has moved to Dayton for a new job. About forty Masons left at noon for Wakeman to attend a local lodge meeting where Ben Barnes will deliver a speech.
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