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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1907
Page
4
An editorial reflection on faith and service, emphasizing that God grants growth while individuals perform their duty. It highlights a woman who did what she could to comfort and inspire the elderly, underscoring humility over personal preference.
The belt line promoters face strong council opposition and possible injunctions from residents along targeted streets. Some urge that franchise grants include city revenue for highway use and require property owner consents with the application. F M Stevens proposed a prudent council course to reduce costs and ensure proper process.
Mayor Chapman urges city council to place street corner signs and renumber houses. Many streets lack clear names and house numbers are indistinct, hindering navigation. The message backs past improvements and outlines future needs to aid public safety and efficiency.
A collage of humorous exchanges and snippets from a society page. Jokes about miscommunications in class, a dog pedigree fondness, a judge’s mercy vs bread theft, and marital spats. Light, ironic quips reflect social foibles and everyday observations.
Broad street and Sugar Ridge property owners filed petitions with the city council Tuesday night requesting paving for both streets. Three fourths of the property owners signed in favor of paving Broad from the current end to Sugar Ridge and Sugar Ridge to Prospert street. Clark street residents petitioned to repeal macadamizing legislation and start brick paving work at once when weather allows in spring. Petitions referred to the streets and grading committee.
The rink band boys stage a novelty show named the Kirmness of Facts and Fancies next week in Elyia featuring a jail breaker and handcuff king. Act includes an escape attempt from a jail cell, song and dance aria, local vaudeville acts, bird booths and refreshments. Admission is 10 cents with souvenir for ticket buyers and no sideshows inside.
A lively staged performance drew praise for Florence Bindles in The Girl and the Gambler with Tucinda Brown in a strong comic servant role. John McKee impressed as lead. the show blends pathos, humor, and music with Bindles’s sunflower song captivating the audience.
Dr Posner, professor of surgery at Berlin University, writes in Gartenlaube that surgery is advancing rapidly. He envisions a time when a severed head could be replaced on the shoulders if the operation is done quickly, and when arms and legs may be artificially attached.
Residents of East Bridge Street presented a petition to the city council asking for a new sidewalk on the south side of the street. Accusations of long standing undercuts were mentioned, and the matter was referred to the committee for consideration.
Narwan O O Jan Revy Geo Ve wid the marriage of Mae Smith of this city to Harry Reynolds of Cleveland on March 6 1906. Reynolds faces a three year penitentiary sentence and consideration of sentence commutation. A petition to the board of pardons protests against Reynolds release was agreed to circulate yesterday afternoon.
The Krantz Electric Company of Cincinnati informs the city council it favors purchasing and installing many plants to furnish electric street lights. Circulars and a proposal offering full assistance were received. The council referred the matter to the proper committee for consideration and recommendation.
At a Tuesday night meeting the council approved all printed estimates across boards. The counts reviewed appropriations and made no changes. A resolution transferred 4900 dollars into the public service fund for the semi annual appropriation.
David Vail and George M. Darling, early Huron County residents who voted for Andrew Jackson in 1852, attended Norwalk's eighth annual Jackson day banquet. Speakers included William G. Sharp on Old Fashioned Democrats, Judge L. W. Wachenheimer on Trusts, and D & Stambanga on Jefferson and Jackson.
The public service board will purchase the city coal for the year from the lowest and best bidder. Previously fuel was bought from multiple local dealers in small lots, but now a single contract aims to save money by standardizing supply.
Surveyors rush the Ramsey road toward Ashland via Nova with a three day holiday limit. Work on the line from Wellington will be vigorously pushed next spring, and at Lorain Ramsey officials arrange with the B L O railroad to lay seventeen switches west of the tracks. Indications point to completion to Ashland next fall.
Frank Mason a Pittsburgh area farmer was tied to railroad tracks near Beaven by highwaymen. He freed himself just before the Cleveland Pittsburg flyer struck the scene, avoiding death.
Dora Bonham a bride six weeks married died suddenly in Pittsburg after returning from extended honeymood. The physician cited heart failure. Her husband was overwhelmed by the shock of the loss as he stood to greet his mother.
Columbus Ohio January 9 the state fish and game commission urges reform citing funds shortage. The report says wardens cannot be hired or expenses paid forcing local assignments who rely on fines for pay. It proposes a license fee of 1 and a shortened squirrel season opening September 20 for no more than ten days.
A large Detroit plant on Jefferson Avenue suffered devastating fire last night. Several firemen were injured by falling debris and about six spectators were hurt as the blaze caused an estimated loss of 750000 dollars.
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