Resignation and new manager lead Lorain and Cleveland Electra rail line
Resigned superintendent BM Smith is replaced by J W Updyke who takes charge of the Lorain and Cleveland Electra railway. Updyke rose from motorman to superintendent of the Toledo and Monroe electric line before arriving as chief executive. Smith plans to continue in the same line of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BM Smith
Lorain and
Cleveland Electra Railway
J W Updyke
Updyke
Toledo
Monroe
Miah
Infectious disease list and burial license rule enacted
The State Board of Health last week issued a list of infectious diseases to define the new law. Undertakers may not prepare bodies for burial or shipment if death resulted from an listed disease unless they hold a state board license. Diseases include smallpox chickenpox diphtheria scarlet fever Asiatic cholera bubonic plague yellow fever puerperal fever erysipelas and typhoid fever. The law took effect January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
State Board
McKinley Birthday Observed With Ohio Schools
Governor Nash requests all Ohio schools observe January 29 in memory of President McKinley. Oberlin plans exercises honoring the late president with dedicated programs already prepared in some institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McKinley
Nash
Ohio
Oberlin
Ohio court rules village peddler license law invalid
The circuit court holds that a village ordinance requiring a license for transient merchants is invalid if the license is not charged to village residents. The ruling, applying statewide, stems from August Braner of Hamilton County fined for lacking a peddler's license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Braner
Hamiilton County
Ohio
Lorain County Dental Society Elects Officers
The Lorain County Dental Association met at the Hotel Andwar at 1 PM Tuesday. Dr. Kipling of Lorain presented an interesting paper and was named President. Dr. Wherry of Elgin, Vice President, and Dr. Daniel Husted of Oberlin, Secretary, were elected. They adjourned to meet in Oberlin on the first Tuesday in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Marriage Licenses Issued In Lorain Area
Arthur E Busha 21 stationer y engineer Lorain and Mary G Cobb 20 school teacher Lorain. George F Case 24 plumber Cleveland and Lucille Fowler 22 milliner Meoran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Edward Busha
Lorain
Mary Grace Cobb
George F Case
Cleveland
Lucille Fowler
Miliner
Meorain
Arrests Made After Car Conductor Assault
William Lynn and Patrick Crow were arrested on complaint of Clarence Henry of Birmingham for assault and battery after allegedly beating and ejecting him from a CB and W car on Christmas day. They waived examination and were bound for the grand jury. they deny the charges as revenge. The Morwalk smallpox outbreak cost the city $3,000 to stamp out, and bonds are being issued by the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lynn
Patrick Crow
Clarence Henry
Birmingham
Aempurt
Henry
Birm-inghan
Benny
How to Roll an Umbrella in Compact Form
A shopkeeper explains the proper method to roll an umbrella. The customer learns the trick is to grip the ribs just above the cover points, keep them pressed to the stick, and roll the silk evenly. This prevents twisting and bending, keeping the umbrella neat and shop-fresh looking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theas
Lake Shore Road Sees Record Freight Traffic
Lake Shore reports the road in strong running order with no blockade prospects barring storms. January first week shows 7,603 more loaded cars than 1902, averaging over 1,000 per day. daily loads exceed 8,000 and 9,000, peaking at 10,084 on last Sunday, a historic high for the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Pfandt Completes Elyria Iron and Steel Works Buildings
Rudolph Pfandt of Pfandt and Schultz finished supervision of the Elyria Iron and Steel Co project on West Broad street. Two large buildings, one 90x400 feet and the other 429x162, are ready for machinery with the power and baler house in the second. Pfandt monitored daily for over four months and earned high praise from the steel company managers. He resumes client work while Mr Miller plans early spring manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Pfandt
Steel Company
Pfandt
Lighthouses and Vessels Span Lake Erie District Projects
The tenth district covering Lake Erie and Ontario lists 60 lighthouses and beacon lights 4 light vessels 16 fog signals 25 gas buoys 164 other buoys a lighthouse tender and a repair barge. Major work includes completing the lighthouse depot and Toledo harbor light station project. The fog signals show the Cleveland breakwater steam whistle operated 779 hours consuming 44 tons coal. The lighthouse tender Haze steamed 7577 miles and is in fair condition. A new tender Crocus will cost 120000 and serve Lake Erie with more buoys. Freese of Singer Sewing Machine Co visited Medina yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lighthouse Service
Lake Erie
Ontario
Toledo
Lake Eria
Cleveland
Installation of IOOFDaughters of Rebekah Officers
The Daughters of Rebekah held their regular installation of officers at the IOOF hall last evening. The lineup included Mrs Manning as vice Grand, Laura Winalow as financial secretary, Emma Dengate as treasurer, Maggie Carter as chaplain, Sarah Teasdale as right supporter to InG Fanating Rawson, and Elizabeth Laun don as left supporter to vice Grand. Mary Woodruff was outgoing Noble Grand, honored with a bouquet of pink carnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of
Rebekah
IOOF
Manning
H Bigger
Laura Winalow
Fin
Sco
Hmma Dengate
Maggie Carter
Sarah Teasdale
Ing Fanating Rawson
Maggie Winslow
Knapp
Rhinehart
A Great Day at the Church of Christ
Despite stormy weather crowds attended morning and evening services at the Church of Christ. Rav Sala preached Face to Face and six people invited Christ, totaling eleven for the day. A afternoon string meeting drew 200 children as Hoengeliat Huston taught on the mind. Evening hymn and sermon Ashamed of Jesus urged bold witness. Weeknight services continue at 7 18 with Degeneration and Regeneration tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Rav. Sala
Hoengeliat Huston
Jesus
Oberlin College opens winter term with large registration
The winter term of Oberlin College's conservatory and academy started Wednesday amid a big registration in both departments. The college department has switched to a semester system, bringing new registration for students. A humorous interlude on a campus car ride shows Dennis Fisherty smoking a pipe and trading banter with a disapproving woman, reflecting campus life atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory and
Academy of Oberlin College
Dennis Fisherty
Dennis
Will Recover James McDonald From Steelworks Injury
The injured worker James McDonald at the Columbia Steelworks shows signs of recovery. Doctors report improving paralysis in the lower limbs and expect further improvement with time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McDonald
Columbia Steelworks
Lorain Marriage Licenses Reported
Marriage licenses issued include Lewis Osier, 40, sailor, and Adele Sharkey, 20, both of Lorain. Also listed are Mike Fedor, 25, laborer, and Susie Boys, 18, domestic, of Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Osier
Lorain
Adele Sharkey
Mike Fedor
Susie Boys
Probate court appoints executors for Wellington will
The will of Elisa J Rinninger of Wellington is admitted to probate. Delphine E Smith of Delaware and Natelle Miller of Wellington are named executrixes without bond. All property goes to four daughters Delphine Smith Lillie B Phelps Natellia Miller Augusta Teininger with guardians for the last. John Blanchard named administrator of the estate of Fetsus Cooley of Blue Rapids Kansas. no settlement required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisa J Rinninger
Jate
Wellington
Delphine E Smith
Delaware
Natelle Miller
Delphine Smith
Lillie B Phelps
Natellia Miller
Augusta Teininger
Cinnor
Natella Miller
John Blanchard
Fetsus Cooley
Blue Rapide
Kansas
Conditions for Eminent Sacrifices and Daily Discipline
The text outlines six rules for lasting success including belief in vocation, relentless work, avoiding pleasure a society man seeks, limiting recreation to health, shunning excess, rising early with rest, and facing hardship in diet and surroundings when needed. It emphasizes patient industry and disciplined living as essential.
Indiana Rep Griffiths proposes constitution ban on private fortunes
A House measure by Representative Griffiths of Indiana seeks amending the Constitution to bar private fortunes over 10 million dollars and directs any excess to be forfeited to the Federal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Griffiths
Indiana
Seance Postponed Due to Mrs Baker Illness
The advertised seance in Spirituaulist Hall on Saturday is postponed because Mrs. A Baker is sick. R Q O Baird, Cor. Seoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Baker
Spirituualist
R. QO. Baird
Cor
Seo’y
Quadruplets Born to Mrs Spyhsleki in Loraine
Mrs Francia Spyhsleki, 22, wife of Stanislaus Spyhalski, 29, of Loraine, delivered four babies one Thursday two girls and two boys weighing three to six pounds. She previously bore twins six years ago and later triplets, all of whom died. A sixth child is a year and a half old. The boys are named Samuel Jones and Theodore Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Francia Spyhsleki
Stanislaus Spyhalsk
Lorain
Samuel Jones
Theodore Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce Holds Meeting in Council Room
The regular session convened Friday night in the council room to foster informal discussion. Eady and Smith were appointed to seek permission to use the room. A. L. Garford urged fostering responsible industries to boost wages and intelligence. Elyria's location on major rail lines was noted. A three member nominating committee was formed for next year. A proposal to acquire Ridgelawn Cemetery property was discussed. The next meeting will cover the municipal code and appoint competent city officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Messrs. Eady
Smith
A L Garford
Elyria
Ridgelawn
Saidarog
Trainmen protest pay increase exclusion at Baltimore and Ohio
Discontent grows among Discatiofied Trainmen of the Baltimore and Ohio who were not included in a recent pay raise. Committees will travel to Baltimore to confer with company officials on schedule re-adjustments. The unions named in the contracts include the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen, Order of Railroad Conductors, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, and Switchmen's Union of North America. Contracts run for one year and can be terminated by either party with 30 days' notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Order of Railroad Connectora
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Roadblock to Fame for Foreign Musicians in America
A New York Times discussion of American music life notes hardships faced by foreign women studying and pursuing professional work in the United States. It contrasts expectations of easy money with realities of market saturation and patriotic shifts favoring American-trained talent over imported artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Europe
New York Times
America
Owski
Sarah Jones
New York
City council eyes purchase of revolvers for police
The council plans to buy firearms for the police department after burglaries show officers cannot rely on personal weapons. A majority favors 4 Colt Army revolvers, 38 caliber, blue steel, larger than previous assets, with mayoral samples reviewed and a recommendation likely.
Directors Elected as Bank Flourishes in History’s Peak
The Saving's Deposit Banking Co holders met on Thursday night to review the flourishing bank. Deposits reached their largest level in the institution’s history and a four percent semi annual dividend was approved. Directors elected include A L Gerford James Nicholls Chas J Smith O Root and OB Blanchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saving‘s Deposit Banking Co
A L Gerford
James’ Nicholls
Chas. J Smith
O Root
OB Blanchard
Funeral of John Biggs Held in Elyria
John Biggs of Elyria died at the Soldiers Home in Sandusky and his funeral was held at the GABR hall with Episcopal rites led by Rev. Withycombe. A Grand Army member, he lived in Elyria many years and worked here until shortly before death. He was 68. Interment followed at Elyria Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Biggs
Sandusky
Gabr Hall
Episcopal Church
Withycombe
Grand Army
Elyria
Elyria Cemetery
Lerain City Officials Salaries Proposed by Committee
The Lerain city council committee recommends salaries under the new code. Mayor $500 plus fees, Treasurer $600 without interest, Solicitor $700, Freedom of Council $100, Council members $100, Board of Public Service members $160, Board of Public Safety members $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerain City
Frea
Board of Public Service
Board of Public Safety
Elyria Council No. 823 Royal Templars Officers Installed
Kate Reinhardt and other installing officers led the Elyria council No. 823 Royal Templars through installation of officers. The list includes PSC Kate Reinhardt, Mary Woodruff, Mrs. Wheeler, Rev. Sev., J. Johnson, J. Woodruff, Augusta Refenning, Mre. Goon, Mrs. Baird, and Mrs. Storer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Council
Royal Templars
Kate Reinhardt
PSC
Mary Woodruff
Mre
Wileen
Wheeler
J . Johnson Fia
Eo Woodruff
Augusta Refenning
Mre. Goon
Mrs. Baird
Mra. Storer
United States Steel declares quarterly dividends and employee stock plan
United States Steel Corporation announces a regular quarterly dividend of 1 percent on common and 174 percent on preferred stock. A calendar year financial statement shows December earnings at 133,662,000. The board approves a profit sharing plan and stock subscription for employees, with over 16,000 shares subscribed within three days of offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Finance Committee
Canada to Furnish Wood for Pulp Industry
It is estimated Canada will supply wood for the pulp industry for 840 years. The forests of Norway and Sweden, long sources for European paper makers, have become denuded and the United States is nearing exhaustion of its supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian Foreste
Norway
Sweden
United
Wanted One Million Families Learn of Automatic Washing Machine
An advertisement seeks one million families to know CBS Barnard 20th Century Washing Machine as the only automatic soaper. It promises to compress fit and suction wash any fabric, twice as fast as rivals, operable by a child. Elyria and Lorain County agents listed with others sought. trials offered by postal card request. Manufactured by Topliff and Ely Co. Elyria, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cbs Barnard
Elyria
Ohio
Philip Pigod
Jemez L Thayer
Disbro
W Laundon
Bart Laundon
W Pomroy
E Hill
Rimbach Brothers
Jo Huff
American Hotel
Lorain County
The
Bell Hardware Company
Topliff and Ely Co
Elyria, O
Local editor urged to share town happenings and marriages
A fragmented reminiscence urges editors to welcome neighborly notes from friends and readers. It emphasizes capturing small town moments and personal joys rather than withholding events like marriages or divorces, arguing the paper thrives on community input.
Marriage and local notices from County events
The report notes Elmer Perham and Kathryn Werne in a wedding at the Methodist parsonage with Hubert E as the groom. The couple will reside in Fremon after the ceremony. Friends describe them as well known locally with Mr C and Miss Woerars tied to Broad Street business life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Werne
Hubert
Methodiat Parsonage
Fremon
Woerars
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W. Updyke
Hh M Smith
L&c
Morwalk
Board of Health
Mr. Freese
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Medina
Church of Christ
Probate
Congress
of the Chamber of Commerce
Savac
Bayner Distilling
Msi
Troy
Fifth St
Dayton
the Savings Deposit Banking Co
US Steel Corporation
Preston Dry Goods Co
Great Bargain
Rogkars
H. Bahker
Furniture and Undertaking
North Amherst
R. N. Goodwin
Pabite
Wallington
Ind
Pilsener
Cor. Clark and Gordon
Hough Avenue
Gund
Lake St
Davenport
Wel
Wooster
Herat
Wayne County
Ashland County
Amherst
Railron An Aze and Tool Co
Marshal
Elmer Perham
Near
Fauver
Werner Clai
United States
Frank McCord
McCord
Pion
Tiaaare
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