Throwing Paper on Public Street Nuisance Warned by Official
Superintendent W R Comings of the public schools told the city council last evening that distributing advertising matter on the streets is a nuisance that can be stopped. He said distributors stand near schools and hand out circulars to children, who then throw the papers on the streets spoiling the area. He urged passage of an ordinance to govern this matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Comings
Public Schools
Comings
Christian Church
Evangelist Dorris
Dorris
God
City borrows $1000 for sidewalk construction
Councilman Mueller reported for the Finance committee that Elyria city council should borrow $1,000 to fund the board of public service for sidewalk laying where needed. The loan, to be repaid by special assessments against benefiting properties, will authorize the mayor and auditor to borrow from Elyria Savings and Banking Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Service
Mueller
Beehalf
Elyria Savings and Banking Company
Damages Awarded After Tree Limb Injury Case
Lulu Cowan suffered head injuries when a dead rib from a tree fell and struck her. After legal action and initial demands of 300 dollars, the city council settled for 65 dollars with Board of Public Service support. The council considered payment from a contingent fund as funds were unavailable.
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Lulu Cowan
Board of Public Service
Coun
Cil
Board of Public Works
Mueller
Fire Committee Referred On Salary and Equipment Bill
The fire department salary and bonds ordinance was read and sent back to the fire committee due to differing opinions on the number of houses to fireproof. The ordinance also authorizes the Public Safety Board to purchase extra equipment including a hook and ladder truck a steamer and a team of horses.
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Board of Public Safety
Fire Department
Fire Committee
Two Damages Awards In Local Court Actions
J Ward won 4500 in damages after an accident against E S Tar injuries suit. The case rose to the supreme court where the verdict was sustained. G Hayes won 9400 in a common pleas case against a steel plant employer for injuries. Both plaintiffs received checks on Tuesday.
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J. Ward
Prame
G. Hayes
Supreme Court
Hayes
Pioneer lodge to hold first grand convention in Lorain
Pioneer lodge will host the first annual grand convention of the new order formed by the Brotherhoods of Motormen and Conductors. About 10 delegates from U S lodges are expected in Lorain at the Odd Fellows hall in May, with plans for welcome entertainment.
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Pioneer Lodge
B. Ort. T
Order
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Lorain
United States
Cotton Still Can Candid a for Office in Lorain County
Elmer Cotton, longtime Sheffield township trustee, declares he remains in the race for Lorain County commissioner. Reports claimed E C Cotton was appointed entomologist in Louisiana, but the appointee is a cousin named Edwin with similar initials. The entomologist left for Louisiana, leaving no local fencing to influence the spring convention.
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Lorain County
Elmer Cotton
Sheffield Township
E. C. Cotton
Louisiana
Emer Cotton
Wdwin
Elmer
Odd Fellows Hold Pleasant Home Meeting in Elyria
Elyria Lodge No. 108 I O O F met in their hall with strong attendance. The first degree was conferred on a candidate and refreshments followed routine business. Detroit report notes Arthur Hill of Saginay announces 1907 Senate candidacy opposing Senator Alger.
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Elyria
Lodge
Detroit
Mich
Arthur Hill
Saginay
United States Senate
RB. A. Alger
Lorain Scone Company Tax Exemption Request Heard
Attorney Fauver of Elyria attended the Lorain council meeting to seek relief from sewer taxes he claims exceed legal limits. He argued the city exceeded authority in assessments and that Treasurer Irish had been prevented from selling property to satisfy the tax voucher demands. The mayor backed the city's ability to collect and the matter was referred to the finance and plans committee with the solicitor and mayor.
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Fauver
Elyria
Council of
Lorain
Lorain Scone Company
Irish
King
Finance and Plans Committee
Looks Like a Bucket Shop Deal
Assignee T. W. Fancher of the defunct Citizens' Savings Bank faced a suit in county pleas court by Harry Rex of Cleveland. Rex claims he deposited 1000 dollars on December 19, 1904, but received no certificate of deposit or bank book. Fancher, noticing Rex as trustee, left the entry, suspects a bucket shop transaction, and each side awaits a court ruling to reveal the full story.
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T. W. Fancher
Citizens’ Cavings Bank
Counooo Pleas Court
Harry Rex
Cleveland
Fancher
Harry Rox
Walkers
Kaneen
Rex
Toplife Hotel Seeks License Victory After Eight Years
Mr. B H Fuller has run the Toplife Hotel eight years with no guest quarrels or expulsions. He has never faced license-law violations, and the bar has not opened on Sundays. A Saturday to Monday bartender policy remains, and no drinks are sold on Sundays.
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BH. B. Fuller
Toplif
Toplife Hotel
City Debates Snow Plow Service Policy
City officials refuse to condemn snow plow work as Councilmen Mueller and Smith discuss resident complaints about plow routes. They warn residents risk losing plow service and being forced to shovel their own sidewalks while the Board weighs abandoning the service. Smith prefers silence on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueller
Smith
Board of Public Service
New Store on Second Street Planned by Weaver and Campbell
Architect Campbell’s Second street house near the Baptist church was bought by C. H. Weaver who plans a three story brick or concrete building 40 by 100 feet with two stores and eight apartments. An adjacent alley repair shop will be built by Cleveland. Campbell must vacate in two weeks.
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Campbell
Second Street
Baptist Church
C. He, Weaver
Cleveland
Weaver
Improving Post Office Block by Redington Plans
H G Redington of Amherst has bought the post office property at Cheapside and Second and proposes extensive makeovers led by architect W E Campbell. A glass front extending about twelve inches over the walk would cover a ninety foot facade including Collins's store, while concerns about public rights were noted. The council decided to let the improvements proceed with the risks to be borne by Redington and the Masonic Temple Company.
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Cheapside
Second Streets
Campbell
H. G. Redington
Amherst
Postoffice
Second Street
W. E. Campbell
City Council
Redington
Collins
Smith
Johnson
Faxon
Mueller
Masonic Temple Company
Thelma to Enter Cedar Point Yacht Race at Sandusky
Commodore W R Huntington plans a full refit of the twin screw yacht Thelma at Sandusky and aims to win the Cedar Point Resort cup in a 120 mile open race from Toledo to Bark Point and Cedar Point then back. Thelma finished strong in a Put-in-Bay power race last summer. The Lake Inter Yacht Racing Association events follow at Put-in-Bay.
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Navigation Ovens
W. R. Huntington
Sandusky
Toledo
Bark Point
Detroit River
Cedar Point
Sandusky Bay
Commodore
Thelma
Put-in-Bay
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Cowan
Missouri
Cotton
RAGES
Dr. Dorris
Tal
Teasdale & Sawyer, Shoe Merchants
Harry H. Swath. & CO
Flyria, Ohio
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