Oberlin grants gas franchise to Oberlin Gas and Electric
The Oberlin council approves a franchise for the Oberlin Gas and Electric Company to supply natural gas in Oberlin for ten years at a stated rate. The ordinance reduces artificial gas price from $1.60 to $1.00, as stated by manager Mr. Beckwith. Death of Richard Walkden Elyria farmer Richard Walkden, a prominent farmer from Lorain County, died at his Cleveland Street home Monday at age seventy four. He recently moved from Eaton Township. He leaves a large family. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Burial near Columbia Center.
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Oberlin Council
Oberlin Gas and Eectric Company
Oberlin
Beckwith
Richard Walkden
Lora County
Cleveland Street
Elyria
Eaton Township
Columbia Center
Strike Deceived by Moulders Union at Fox Furnace
Moulders at Fox Furnace Co. were laid off two weeks ago and a strike bid was reported but workers returned to their jobs. Management then said foundry would run as an annex shop and no longer on a time basis, leading to a union strike against the firm with union members barred from employment. Workers allege the layoff aimed to sideline the union.
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Fox Furnace Co
Ata
Fox Farmee Co
Monsters Union
Narrow Escape of Telegraph Employee on Moving Train
Benninger, an extra night operator for Western Union, narrowly avoided death Monday at seven. He handed a transcribed order to the engineer while running beside a fast train, slipped on a twig, and was badly cut with lacerations and scalp wounds. He received medical care and is resting at home.
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LE Beniger
Wesern Union Telegraph Company
Bellinger
Bentnger
Local Wedding At St Marys Church In Flynna
A church ceremony took place Monday morning at seven at St Marys Church with Rev Schofield officiating. The contracting parties were Mrs Jennie Bennett of West Broad Street and Daniel treaty. The couple will reside in Eiyera and are well regarded in Tuia county.
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Avery Pretty
St Mary's Church
Schofield
Jennie Bennett
West Broad Street
Daniel Treaty
Roth
Tuia
Eiyera
Smith considered for Coveil and White presidency
An effort is under way to persuade FN Smith to run for president of the Coveil and White. As council presiding officer for four years, he has a record of fair decisions and able leadership. Florence Langworthy seeks a divorce from Jefferson Langworthy in Grafton on grounds of extreme cruelty, with two children. Lee Stroup is the plaintiff's attorney.
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FN Smith
Coveil
Mr Smith
Bcome
Bieworth
Florence Langworthy
Jefferson Langworthy
Pariies
Grafton
Lee Stroup
Reunion of Sons and Daughters of the 103rd and 108th OVI
The Sons and Daughters of the 103rd and 108th Ohio Volunteer Infantry held an end winter reunion in the GAR hall today. A sumptuous dinner was served and attendees spent the day in merrymaking and reminiscence.
Probate Court Admits Will of Sophia Schultz Jag
Clara Walford appears before Judge Webber on a Monday morning charge of keeping hours of ill fame. She pleads guilty and is fined $100 plus costs. The will of Sophia Schultz Jag is admitted to probate. Clara Wilford receives $100 and one third of the estate. Lena Schultz gains two thirds. Frank Schultz is named heir.
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Sophia Schultz
Clara Wilford
Frank Schultz
Lena Schultz
Clara Walford
Jaige Webber
Two Candidates for City Auditor Race
A note lists Frank R Fanuver and W H Park as registered candidates for city auditor under the new code. Park, the current city and township clerk, is noted as an experienced official. Fanuver is a young man with law studies and recent steel plant office work.
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Frank R Fanuver
W. H. Park
Park
Myr. Faover
Ann Arbor
Inter
Convention of Lorain County Educators at YMCA
A Lorain County educators meeting convened at the YMCA building with about thirty principals superintendents and teachers in attendance. Delegates toured the MCGA gymnasium during a morning adjournment and heard addresses from D J Boone Kinman Evert Eldredge and Oberlin College president H Emg focusing on Oberlin College's relation to local schools. Marlowe Fond of the Theater appeared as a literate theater figure.
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Lorain County
YMCA
Lorain
MCGA
Steel Company
D J Boone
Supt Kinman
Wellngton
Evert
Elyria
Eldredge
H . Emg
Oberlin College
Chamber discussions over police board salaries
The chamber of commerce debated the proper pay for police service board members at a Saturday meeting. It previously recommended 3500 a year but shifted toward 900 to 1000, citing difficulty in recruiting candidates, with no formal action taken. A citizen group then formed to seek suitable candidates and gauge salary opinions.
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Chamber of Commerce
Inet
Chamber
Board of Police Service
W A Braman
H M Andress
WH Park
Washburn
FS Reefs
Board of Public Service
Gandutates
Advertised and Got a Wife in Wellington Marriage
A marriage license was issued by Judge Human to L Guin of Wellington and Mre Maury E Stoddard of Cleveland. They were married Saturday night in Wellington by Rev Dr T W Grose with daughters of both parties present. Guion had advertised for a wife and received five hundred offers, choosing Stoddard. Harry A Smith has registered as a candidate for councilman from the third ward, claiming long business experience.
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Human
Harry A Smith
Janitor Amos Maxted Injured After Fall From Roof
Amos Maxted of West Avenue, janitor at the high school building, was seriously injured Friday when a snow clogged ice chute on his house roof caused him to slip and fall. He struck his back and head but survived. recovery expected after extended layoff.
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Amos Maxted
West Avenue
Barlding
Mr. Maxted
Elyria MCA Champions Defeat Lorain in Tight Game
Elyria MCA basketball team, led by Shoupe and Day, overturned a 10 1 deficit at halftime to beat Lorain 21 14 after a strong second half showing. Elyria, backed by twenty supporters, extended their win streak to seven. Great Britain mined 27 million tons of minerals last year from 11121 mines and quarries.
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Elyna
MCA
Lorain
Elyria
Elyris
Day
Sage
G Sage
Shoupe Dar
Schnierer
Great Britain
M.rerala
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