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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1906
Page
1
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Board of Education moves to occupy the new Sixth Street school in early spring. R P Vaughn chosen principal and P J Barnes named janitor. Senior class shows 29 boys to 18 girls as commencement plans consider a legislative style exercise with girls possibly portraying a W C T U delegation. Two seniors will study Columbus legislature to inform civics reports. Building slated for completion by March first and opening arrangements approved.
Valentine day will soon be here and many sentimental and comical cards will be mailed. Local stores stock a large selection with fancy valentines at cheap prices. Show windows display elaborate designs and many funny cards at a cent each. Children will distribute many of these, and boys seek funny valentines for girls in their school.
La Porte residents press for a five cent car fare between Elyria and La Porte citing high costs. A petition circulated by J L Maxberry gathers signatures with broad approval and will be presented to the company seeking the fare reduction.
Cigar man W. J. Dachtler returns to his Broad street quarters after fire displaced him from Cheapside. His complete stock will be moved today and the shop will resume its homelike air with old games and gatherings for Elyria smokers. Deputy Ward serves divorce summons on W. Hummer, whose wife seeks separation on grounds of religious extremism and ill treatment. Ward notes he began preaching religion upon serving the summons and suspects Hingane should be jailed.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting a committee drafted a resolution urging U S representatives to support Lodge Bills for reforming the consular service. The letter argues the fee system demoralizes consuls, harms service, and misrepresents American ideals. it calls for a dignified businesslike system. Committed by W E Cadmus W N Gates and G H Ely for Elyria Chamber.
County Prosecuting attorney F. M. Stevens and former prosecutor Lee Stroup travel to Columbus on special business and are expected to appear before the supreme court regarding matters connected to the bridge trust.
Evangelist Dorris arrived in Elyria after services began at the Church of Christ. Trains from the south were late, delaying his appearance. Rev Sala preached last night on The Power of Christ. Tonight Dorris will begin his work with Sala as the revival effort is deemed ripe for success.
Ira Allen 82, longtime Elyria resident, died at his Twelfth street home this morning. His death mourned by many local friends and neighbors across the city and surrounding countryside.
Sherley Grapewin and a strong company presented an excellent performance in the opera house on Saturday evening to a large audience. Grapewin, once a Wellington glass blower, now leads a well-regarded troupe attracting notable local interest.
Detective William Whitney explains a $12.50 overtime bill approved by Mayor Folger after he spent many nights keeping watch outside Hon. M. H. Leva good residence to catch harassing parties. He says the claim was just though he does not typically charge overtime.
Members of Hlyria Lodge No 103 I G O F convene at their hall this evening for the first degree and a luncheon. The lodge will open promptly at seven o clock and visitors will be welcomed. The local paper’s want column is suggested.
E C Morton and partners from Arnold Morton Irvine form the Erie Ship Canal Company to build and operate a canal in Black River township Lorain County Ohio with Oak Point as the central operations site. No railway backing confirmed though plans may be revealed in a few weeks. Labor start date and machinery purchases to be announced later.
State Senator F C Howe argued in Cleveland for dissolving the present state appointed boards and creating city boards of assessors under mayoral control. He said the current setup harms small taxpayers and hides tax activity from local residents while hindering property on the tax duplicate. The bill would enable city councils to enact and dismiss the board, promoting home rule and accountability in taxation.
Local members of the Interurban Trainmen association react to word from Columbus that a law forcing street car companies to heat vestibules has cleared both houses and awaits gubernatorial signature. Grand Master Rutledge spearheaded the measure, praising its pace as he relocates to Lorain and searches for a downtown office.
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