Reorganization of Chamber of Commerce Faces Hurdles
The old Chamber of Commerce struggles to merge with a new structure under articles of incorporation. Key debates center on member eligibility and whether to disband the old body. A new meeting elected temporary leadership and admitted 28 candidates for 14 director posts with nominations from multiple firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ther
Kye
George H. Ely
Noe
F. A. Smythe
R. W. Hill
Poor Jones
Joseph Finegold
RK. M. Summers
Daniel Freese
A. 5. Frost
W .F. Eldred
T. B. Fagan
C. Weaver
A. F. Laundon
G. A. Persons
Sudro
A. L. Stark
Z. C. Parsch
F. H. Foster
N. Fitch
Foster-Fitch Company
John Halpin
H. A. Beck
Halpin-Beck Company
A. L. Draper
Lorain County Abstract Company
T. T. Robinson
B. Hancock
Robinson & Hancock Company
Co. BE. Hadley
F. E. Lytle
J. G. Heasiet
A. L. Garford
Garford Company
F. S. Miller
A. W. Doncaster
Jno
H. Faxon
Starr Faxon
Grafton Stone Company
Heman Ely
Elyria Gas Engine Company
H. B. Heacock
Charles Crehore
Elyria Lumber & Coal Company
Harvey Whneckles
The
Farm Implement Company
H. \.Dykeman
Elyria Opera House Company
Alex
Chamber of Commerce Review Highlights 1906 Work
Officers and committees report strong 1906 efforts with ten regular and three special meetings. Garford factory site secured, new houses promoted, YMCA endorsed, education prioritized, and treasury balance of $123.07 transferred to the new chamber.
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Chamber of Commerce
Garford
Y. M
Oldest Mason Otis Eddy Dies in Illinois at 102
Otis Eddy, likely the nation’s oldest Mason, died Tuesday at his Rochford home in Illinois at age 102. He was initiated into the order at Chopachel, R. T, May 294, 1826.
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Otis Eddy
Rochford
Chopachel
R. T
Will of William Field Divides Estate Among Heirs
The will of William Field of Sheffield is admitted to probate. Orville Root is named executor for ten years to administer the estate and distribute shares: Hyland 3 18ths Minnie wife of Frank 3 18ths Wallace 3 18ths Will 3 18ths grandchildren of Hemen 3 18ths children of Ida Goodrich 2 18ths and Arthur 1 18th
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William Field
Sheffield
Orville Root
Hyland
Minnie
Frank
Wallace
Will
Hemen
Ida Goodrich
Arthur
Elyria Chamber Notes Strong Industrial Growth and Prospects
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting A L Garford outlined rapid gains across Elyria factories. Plants such as the East Side Garford works, Elyria Machine Parts, Perry-Fay, Dean Electric, and Elyria Tron and Steel, plus Columbia Steel, employ over 3 000 workers and have expanded this year. He urged readiness for broader city-scale operations and urged caretaking of established industries as growth continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
A. L.garford
Elyria Machine Parts Company
Perry-Fay Company
Garford
Elyria
Real Estate Leaders Commended for City Growth Efforts
Garford, at the Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday evening, praised real estate men and allotment owners for supporting the city's up-building. He noted their belief in the city's future amid discouraging circumstances and said they are beginning to reap the fruits of their labor.
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Commerce
Ithe
Ithe City
Suter Tops Bartl In Local Bout At Cleveland Theater
Fred Bartl challenged Otto Suter in a fight at the Cleveland theater. Suter won the forfeit money, defeating Bartl who had been meeting all comers this week. Suter is emerging as a strong defense against challengers.
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Fred Bartl
Cleveland
Otto Suter
Lorain
Suter
Bartl
Hungarian Adjudged Insane at Massillon Asylum
James Riga a 28 year old Hungarian in this city was adjudged insane by Judge Hinnman on Tuesday and ordered sent to the Massillon asylum. His insanity is said to be hereditary his father having gone mad years ago. He talks wildly and seems to be under great excitement. Loraig members of the Fifth U N have recalled orders to commence target practice.
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James Riga
Hinnman
Massillon
Plans for New East Side School Ready for Bids
Architect E W Campbell submitted the finished plans for the East Side school to the Board of Education. The building will be imposing with fire resistant features and up to date interior design. Bids are expected in about a month with strong local and out of town competition. The article also notes a court verdict siding with Bonsor in a separate dispute over skating rink planning fees.
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E. W. Campbell
East Side
Board of Education
Campbell
Wurmser
Lorain
Bonsor
Star Skating Rink Company
Goodfellow
Bonser
Beltt Line Debate and Local Tax Burden Highlight Meeting
George H. Ely faulted property owners for resisting belt line railways at a Chamber of Commerce gathering. He argued citizens should sacrifice for public good while noting residents oppose lines in front of their properties. Jack Bunger ended his vigil in Lorain after deeming high taxes burdensome.
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Jack Bunger
Lorain
Speculation Follows Oak Point Land Purchase Delays
The Plain Dealer reports slowed land buying at Oak Point sparks business speculation in Cleveland. Officials deny Standard Oil ties and railroad involvement. Attorneys cite litigation delaying closing, with 3278 acres bought at about 210 per acre totaling 688380 dollars and a harbor terminal plan under consideration.
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Oak Point
Cleveland
The
Plain Dealer
Virgil P. Kline
Standard Oil
Kline
Spain Sand and Gravel Company
Standard Oil Company
Steel Trust
United States Steel Company
C. Morton
Columbus
United States
Massillon Fled with Lorain County Insane Patients
Lorain County faces a housing crunch for its insane patients as Massillon reports cottages filled to capacity and seeks a new state law to allow construction. Historically Lorain patients were split between Toledo and Newburg, but all were moved to Massillon two years ago.
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Lorain County
Massillon
Toledo
Newburg
Massillon Institution
Woman in Black Hears in Thaw Case
New York February reports the state finished evidence in the Harry Thaw trial after two hours of witnesses. The jury remained unchanged upon discharge, Jerome opened the state’s case, and Gleason argued emotional insanity as a defense. Evelyn Thaw plans to testify about the events leading to the shooting. A mysterious woman in black appeared with Thaw.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Jerome
Gleason
Evelyn Thaw
White
Thawe
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Morton
Knox
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