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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1906
Page
7
The new board of public service held its first morning meeting for organization. CL Smith Watts was elected president, Garrett Reublin vice president, and George Crisp secretary. The board plans to move meetings from Thursday to Wednesday night. one member opposed the change.
North Eaton residents report a Christmastime program with singing that delighted attendees. Charles Grills is ill with pneumonia and typhoid fever. Visiting relatives include Warren, Vernon, and Lita Ross. Superintendent Rosal Biert led church Christmas exercises with many pupils presenting pieces. William Barts of Elyria visited W. London. Mrs Ryder and children of Chippewa Lake visited the Ross family.
Mr and Mrs Ewers of Wadison visited their father Ralph Mele in Grafton last Wednesday. They will spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs Shearer in Cleveland then visit their brother in Wellington on return. A Dec 25 family reunion at Fred Smiths included all children and guests from Lorain and Chicago. Local figures Anna Donahue Stella Bensing and others were mentioned along with lectures by Mr Denton Crawl and Mr Steele from Cleveland.
Rochester Mississippi notes several visiting relatives from Boston and North towns. Families listed include Gardin, Pluey Tat, Richards, Snyder, Snowberger, Porter, and others visiting at Saistler and Dimm residences. The Rosk pater Congregational church to hold annual meeting next Monday with officers to be elected. attendance urged.
The text questions whether Thomas W. Lawson mortgaging his home for a large sum touched by coincidence with H. H. Rogers giving a similar amount in charity. It critiques public office as often bought to support Trusts.
The thin kind shines it self and is the only preparation suitable for Gas Ranges. It kills rust on stove pipes wire screens stoves or any iron work. It will not wash off and wears for months. Price and age details follow in the advertisement.
Mrs Laura Lawrence and son from Iowa visit Mrs H A Hardy while Edna Relfe hosts friends for Jarett Fox of Bellevue. Fred Robishaw from Cleveland visits his parents. Various locals attend events and lectures as Bright ons social calendar fills with meetings and arrivals. The McM Ladies Society plans a January 10 gathering with a cordial invitation. The Congregational church honors their choir and organist with Morris clair token. Brighton Castle hosts an all day meeting January 2 with officer installations led by J M Barge lecturer Martha Burrows secretary and others.
Wim Bolu of Ceylon and Miss Tda Bauman of Miyna visited parents and their families during the past week. Misses Martha Henriett and Mary Bauman spent New Year's at home. John Bohn started work for the Kendeighs this morning. William Wassum spent Christmas with his parents in Rogersville Ohio.
A streak of small fires yesterday boosted local business by selling Wadsworth Bros. Chicos at 5c. Eady's Drug Store secured the local agency, urging smokers to test a Havana quality cigar with good flavor and size. The fires aided both retailers and smokers, reducing prices and improving morale.
In Cherryvale Kansas five independent refineries operate with four more under construction, shifting the oil market. Output grows from 200 to over 600 barrels daily near Humboldt, with total independent capacity promising 1500 barrels per day once all plants finish. Investments reach near a billion dollars as state laws curb discrimination and freight rate abuses.
The report details a Mexican monetary reform led by the commission, moving $1.49 million in American gold into new Mexican currency and coins. It notes London and New York banking involvement, the sale of silver dollars, and a shift toward more check use in commerce. Three to four months are estimated to complete recoinage, with funds earning interest while staged abroad.
St Louis judge takes under advisement the suit of John F. Groene against Eleanor Roeder Groene. Groene, a lawyer and court stenographer, said his wife refused to travel with him due to his roving ways. The pair were twice married and twice separated, with a history of separations and reconciliations. He praised green peanuts as a staple, while he denied withholding meat. Mrs. Groene filed a cross bill asking for a divorce decree.
A Washington education commissioner report for 1905 shows 16 256 038 pupils in common schools, about 20 percent of census-estimated population, with an average of 102 school days attended. Including colleges, private and normal schools, total enrollment reaches 18 589 901 pupils.
Clyde Barrow, a junior at Miami University Hamilton, works as a dishwasher and village printing office devil, patenting a bottle filling device for lab use. Reported from Washington, the patent for an improved acid transfer device reduces odors and waste. Barrow hails from Sharonville Ohio.
The Blue Book shows 26 481 persons employed in Washington in all departments and offices with total pay of 27 145 709 dollars. Distribution includes State 120, Treasury 6301, War 1484, Justice 346, Post Office 1169, Navy 608, Interior 4032, Agriculture 1609, Commerce and Labor 1394, Printing Office 4364, DC Government 4004. Admiral Rosestvensky welcomed at St Petersburg as Togo drew harsher reception.
Beroni the German chemist declares a new sugar plant from South America, named Eu patorium rébandium, of great industrial value. The plant grows eight to ten inches high and contains 20 to 30 times as much saccharine matter as sugar cane or beet.
West fashion trends show bold effects in vogue with new blouses and coordinated gowns. Describes plaid and plain color combinations, velvet trims, and box plaited fronts, plus materials and sizes for a midseason outfit. Also mentions domestic guidance and Want Columns.
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