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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1906
Page
2
The Daily Reporter offers a weekly carrier rate of six cents and a yearly carrier rate of eight dollars. outside Clyria by mail is two hundred dollars per year. The Weekly Reporter by mail is six dollars per year.
Daily gaming in strength notes Chamberlain will accept a congressional nomination from the fourteenth district if offered and that Lorain county will likely rally a solid delegation to the convention. Voters are urged to unite, support reform, and push for a representative who can raise the district’s profile in Washington.
Ingersoll of Elyria, prominent Lorain County figure, seeks the circuit judge seat. Born July 1 186% on a Grafton farm, he graduated from Elyria public schools then Michigan Law 1885, admitted 1885. Partner Stetson, extensive legal experience, church and Masonic leadership, praised for public service and civic work.
An old claim surfaced as E and W B Johnson demanded payment from the city for legal services in a circuit court case. The city bought land from Rolling to build a pest house, injunctions were sought, a common pleas ruling favored the city, but the circuit reversed, and later hearings ended with dismissal for want of prose. The bill was referred to the solicitor for a report at the next meeting.
Monday night F W Brown urged Elyria to reimburse 75 dollars paid to Tom L Johnson Fire Company for aiding the Andwur conflagration. Council debated the legitimacy as Elyria had not asked for aid and the bill was viewed as a deal between two corporations. The measure passed under suspension of the rules amid opposition.
An advertisement claims Newbro's Herpicide destroys dandruff germs, cures dandruff, stops irritation, and promotes hair growth. It emphasizes a scientific basis, urges purchase from druggists, and notes a 10 cent sample offer with agent H A Dykeman.
Mr E F Sanford, coal merchant, plans a new office building on Chestnut Street and sought city council permission last evening to place scales opposite the structure. The communication was referred to the street committee.
The familiar Dora Thorne tale is adapted for a stage version drawing wide interest and surprise at the local venue. Cast includes Miss Marie Dale in the title role, with Marie Sheiman Hadith Tob and Wim Sheffield among the cast. opening Thursday evening at the Potre theatre.
The North Eastern Ohio Teachers Association will hold its regular meeting in Cleveland on February 16 and 17 with Superintendent W H Nye of Oberlin as secretary and W R Cemings of Elyria on the executive committee. A strong program and round table conferences on vital subjects will attract educators from in state and beyond.
The city council, in session, learned of the death of Miss Sieva Rawson daughter of Councilman Rawson. A condolence resolution was read and passed expressing earnest sympathy to Mr J A Rawson and his family and directing a sealed copy be sent.
Ingersoll and Stetson filed a petition this morning at the courthouse seeking to prevent selling the work of a lateral into the Swartz ditch. The ditch cannot currently carry the extra water and would overflow. the petitioner sought county action, the Avon township ditch sits in Avon. The petition was granted by the court.
Sheriff Sailsbury traveled to Cleveland today with Nick Wirtman who received a sixty day sentence for stealing an overcoat from a car. Deputy Sheriff Sailsbury will escort Frank Kline to the penitentiary for a one year term on grand larceny charges.
The roller rink last night hosted a lively race for a $15 prize. Contenders Clayton Bank of Lorain and James Morrison of Thusery battled hard, with Morrison edging ahead and winning by a half lap. He now prepares to take on all challengers.
Miss Treva Rawson died last night at seven thirty o'clock at her home on Sixth Street from typhoid fever after two weeks. Born September 20, 1884 in Grafton, she lived with her parents in Elyria since 1900. A high school graduate, she joined the Methodist church six years ago and taught in the primary department. Survived by her mother, father, and brother Clarence Dawson of Carapolis, Penn. Funeral Friday at two o'clock from the house, with Dr Dawson and Rev W G Endly officiating. interment Ridgelawn Cemetery.
The Merry Twelve club organized recently held its first dance at Elks Hall last evening. About 125 couples attended enjoying a pleasant evening with a full orchestra providing music. Refreshments were served and each lady received a carnation matching the invite design. The group plans dances every two weeks under good management. A promotional line and Witch Hazel Salve ad follow.
Council questions Citizens Electric Light Gas Company franchise rights to collect ten dollars in advance for meter service. They may charge 25 cents for meter use while in service, but Mueller argues the ten dollar advance is improper. He moves to refer the matter to the city solicitor. motion carried as the gas company’s rights are debated.
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