Garford works deal sparks Elyria housing boom offer
Bankers back a $500000 plan to keep Garford works in Elyria promising 1000 jobs and a new factory under one roof if housing is built. A real estate company is formed with $500000 capital to buy land and rent homes at $15 a month plus land value would rise. Key backers include J C Hill who has pledged $100000. The venture could bring 1600 to 2000 jobs and boost the city, though risks include a possible economic slump if the project fails.
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Garford Company
Elyria
Garford
Hlyrta
Lota
J. C. Hill
Mr. Hill
Blyria
John Crisp
J. G. Crisp’ & Co
Crigp
High Art Shapes Oberlin City Improvement Effort
Oberlin residents led by Mrs. A. Johnston formed a Municipal Improvement Association to transform derelict properties near the railway. Twenty five citizens bond $100 each raising $2,500 to acquire several acres for a public park and remove two dilapidated shacks after consulting railroad officials.
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Oberlin
Lttle College
A. F. Johnston
Oberlin College
Raway
Municipal Improvement Association
Coun
Marching Orders Sermon Analyzed By Evangelist Dorris
Auditors listen nightly as Victor Dorris of the Church of Christ preaches on Christ fulfilling the Abraham Covenant and Mosaic Law. He equates the Christian great commission with the U S Constitution and church law, urging obedience to God’s full Word. Tonight’s topic is The Marching Orders Analyzed.
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Victor Dorris
Church of Christ
Matthew
Christ
Abraham
Moses
United States
The
Lorain County Teachers Meet at Amherst
The Lorain County Teacher's Institute held a well attended session in Amherst with talks on Manual Training in the Grades Teaching History and Practical Drawing. Debates over free text books heated up with 38 opposing and 14 in favor while many abstained.
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Lorain County
Sheldon
Norwalk
Amherst
R. P. Vanga
Hlyria
Ward Nye
Oberlin
Prosecutor Stevens Seeks Adversarial Inquiry
Prosecutor Stevens discusses potential investigations into country infirmary affairs. He favors a formal, adversary inquiry with both sides represented, noting the power to compel witnesses and considering a grand jury as a possible path if offenses exist.
Elmer G Stearns Run Down by Train in Bowling Green
Elmer G Stearns aged 53 an insurance agent was killed by a fast Ohio Central train in Bowling Green Ohio He leaves a wife and daughter Stearns formerly lived in Elyria and was connected with H M Andress in carriage business later in nursery business with M J Braman He had resided in the city about twelve to fourteen years ago and many friends regret his untimely death.
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Elyria
H. M. Andress
M. J. Braman
Bowling Green
Elmer G. Sterns
Ohio Central
Mr. Stearns
Miss Close
Mr. Stern
Valentine Party for Dean Electric Employees Honored
Misses Julia and Zella Smetzer hosted a Valentine party for Dean Electric Company staff on Saturday. Guests enjoyed games and a fine supper. Lottie Ringsbach won a valentine, Molly Heard the consolation prize. About midnight the crowd dispersed, praising the hosts. Attendees included Stella Henry Sadie Root Molly Heard Dorothy Wilson Marcus Wardy Claude Kirkpatrick Lee Dean and more.
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Julia
Zella Smetzer
Dean Electric Company
Lottie Ringsbach
Valentine
Molly
Smelzer
Stella Henry
Sadie Root
Molly Heard
Dorothy Wilson
Marcus Wardy
Claude Kirkpatrick
Lee Dean
Ford Blackmer
Herbert Taylor
John Dumas
Herman Schoff
Minnie Anderson
Zelma Squires
Emma Demaline
Gertrude Dietrich
Grace Scott
la Fyetty Dumas
Clarrisa Peabody
Nora Pulse
Chester Sennett
August Schof
Florence Dumas
Ralph Bath
Hla Dumas
Archie Sarter
Lottie Kelley
Don Rieger
Leo Ringsbach
Ralph Harlow
Nicholas Smith
Fred Dean
Improvements on Lake Shore Rail Upgrades Limited to Lorain-Cleveland Run
General Manager J. F. Stout and secretary F. W. Coen announced Lake Shore Wicetric plans to invest about 309000 dollars to double tracks from Lorain to Cleveland. New cars, longer platforms, and reworked seating aim to speed night and morning service. expansion includes from the shovel works to car barns and a possible full Lorain to Elyria double track in future. Stout pledged first class conditions this spring and rapid transit to the steel plant, with talks on subway support to proceed amicably with Lorain officials.
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J. F. Stout
Lake Shore
Lorain
Cleveland
Detroit
Stout
County Infirmary Directors Seek Public Confidence
Superintendent Johnson and the board of county infirmary directors advocate for an official investigation by the prosecuting attorney. The report will be published, and the superintendent welcomes scrutiny of the institution’s affairs. He notes inmate numbers rising from seventy to 101 and defends expenditures as prudent.
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County Infirmary
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Plans for Elyria buildings outlined by architect
Architect Campbell announced plans for several Elyria projects. The Clarence a new apartment house by C A Weaver on Second Street, remodeling of the Post Office by H G Reddington with a top story overhaul, and Bins apartment house on Past Avenue, slated to become a fine terrace upon completion.
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Campbell
Clarence
C. A. Weaver
Second Street
H. G. Reddington
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Garford Works
Congress
C. C. Allen
New Jersey
Stevens
Count 49 Infirmary i
Wien
Elmer G. Stearns
Avon Beach
Gounty Infirmary
Gounty
Elyria Buildings
Cheapside
Teasdale & Sawyer
Shoe Merchants
Harry H, Smith & CO
Elyria, Ohio
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