Boxing notes from South Sharon meet and bids in boxing
At South Sharon on February 5 Ed die Santry of Chicago and George Decker of Philadelphia face Joe Gans who says he will reform and fight square. Ohio lawmakers push a round boxing bill. Philadelphia Jack O'Brien declines a Newcastle fight unless purses rise to 10 thousand with 1 thousand expenses.
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South Sharon
Eddie Santry
Chicago
George Decker
Philadelphia
Joe Gans
Randall Anderson
Youngstown
Ohio
Jack O'Brien
James Lowes
Newcastle-on-Tyne
England
Jack Palmer
O'Brien
Transferred Property Shields Battler from Breach Suits
Battling Nelson, famed light weight boxer, has transferred all his property to his father in Milwaukee. He owns real estate at Hegeswich Hl and fears suits from chorus girls. Nelson jokes about choosing a Mrs Nelson, condemning chorus singers who wear tights. Lexington reports Chas Marvin recovering from a serious illness.
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Milwaukee
Nelson
Baseball talk and league notes from Paris and Chicago
Paul Champ cites wooden balls in baseball and remarks on batters and pitchers as Connie Mack notes the drop in batting averages. Jimmy Callahan proposes foul ball rule changes to boost averages while Homer Hildebrand signs with the Pirates and Altrock joins the White Sox. Kennedy's Lazativn Honey and Tar pitched as a remedy for coughs and colds with claims of fast relief for children.
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Paul Champ
Paris
Les Sports Modernes
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Jimmy Callahan
White Sox
Chicago
Homer Hildebrand
Pittsburg
Altrock
Kennedy
O'Toole to Meet Walsh for Bantam Title Fight
New York Jan 27 Tomuy O'Toole of Richmond Pa and Jim Walsh bantamweight champion of New England have been matched to meet at 118 pounds before the National A A of Philadelphia on Saturday night.
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New York
Tomuy , O'Toole
Richmond
Jimmy Walsh
New England
Philadelphia
Washington plans charter for local baseball league team
Washington Pa Jan 27 The committee formed to organize a Washington baseball team for the new Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia league decided to apply for a charter and permanent organization. Capital set at 5000 dollars with stock to be sold entirely in Washington. Nearly 1000 dollars in stock pledges were received today.
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Washington
Big Price for Fighting Nelson vs McGovern Set in Philadelphia
Chicago reports a six round bout between Battling Nelson and Terry McGovern with total purses of 708.28 per fight minute, estimating 18 minutes of action and a potential 12,750 total purse. The house take and fighter shares imply about 7,650 for Nelson and 5,100 for McGovern, with seat prices ranging from 2 to 10 dollars.
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Chicago
Nelson
Terry McGovern
Philadelphia
McGovern
Additions and notices from Elyria area society page
Henry Flanagan returns from New York while W F McMiler visits Cleveland. Twin sons born to Mr and Mrs Waterman on East Broad Street. Detroit guest Hon W P Kingsley visits Lorain residents. Mr and Mrs Dengate depart for California for two months. Nick Knezewic and Lida Toth receive a marriage license. G R Allen offers to make real estate deals. Liberty Clothing showcases stylish windows. E W Hague displays a new sign in Andwur block. Raymond Taylor note about correct egg-laying breed. Ministers Lindenberger Weiss Lehman plan Lorain meeting. Ruby McClure hosts Fifteen friends from city and Cleveland with Five Hundred game. East Ave Fifth Street apartment house nears completion. Four O Clock Club meets at Mrs Comings home with book talks. Knights of Pythias plan Lorain dedication trip. crowd estimated 2030. Eagles enjoy gathering with several cities represented. Hi Henry’s minstrel show at Elyria Theater on January 27 advertised with full scenery swap. Tickets on sale.
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Henry Flanagan
New York
W. F. McMiler
Andwur
Cleveland
F. W. Waterman
East Broad Street
W. P. Kingsley
Detroit
George Merthe
West Bridge Street
Clarence Dengate
California
E. W. Hague
FBR
Caywood
Raymond Taylor
L E. Taylor
S Lindenberger
North Amherst
C. B. Weiss
Liverpool
N. Lehman
Elyria
W. L Bretz
Lorain
Ruby McClure
East Avenue
Fifth Street
James Jackson
W. R. Comings
Middle Avenue
Eagles
Henry
Elyria Theater
Hi Henry
Installation of Officers at Elijah Hayden Post
Elijah Hayden Post held its installation last evening in the hall. At eight o’clock the Circle ladies served luncheon to the Post and Lodge. After supper the officers were installed in the presence of the two lodges. As this was a special meeting no other business was transacted. The meeting adjourned at nine o’clock.
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Elijah Hayden
Circle Ladies
Mayor appoints John Blanchard to sinking fund board
Mayor Chapman named ex County Recorder John Blanchard to the sinking fund commissioners. The appointee is described as capable and an efficient executive who will be a valuable member of the board.
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Chapman
John Blanchard
Board of
Sinking Fund Commissioners
Blanchard
Health board session on school ventilation and sanitary cars
Dr John Hurley urged regular fumigation and cleaning of passenger cars with no spitting on floors. Attorney General Wade Ellis praised healthy laws but cautioned noncompliant municipalities near Columbus. Dr Frank Allport discussed school room ventilation as key to eyesight and throat health, while architect Frank L Packard highlighted home design for health and proper light. Debate covered minle care, wall paper germs, and calls to study testing milk supplies amid rising bill scrutiny.
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John Hurley
State Board of Health
Indianapolis
Wade Ellis
Columbus
Frank Allport
Chicago
Frank L Packard
Minle
Resfy
Prench
Elyria
Murbach
Dr French
Entertaining Made Easy Second Edition Now Available
The popular book offers ideas for decorations games and refreshments for day and evening parties plus 22 guessing games with answers What to Serve and How to Prepare It companion recipe guide includes 87 sandwiches 20 salads 65 cakes and cookies 32 drinks and 18 candies with toasts menus and serving suggestions Published by Home Entertainment Bureau Chicago 25 cents per copy sent on approval with return privilege Trainer Frank Outcast Mansfield Ohio winters several good horses at the Mansfield track and will run a public training stable in spring.
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Home Entertainment Bureau
N. Trumbull Ave
Chicago
Elyria's Path to City Status Highlighted in 1906 Outlook
Elyria eyes rapid growth in 1906 with public works and buildings. Calls for street signs to ease navigation for strangers, improved fire department and sewer system, and civic action to modernize the city to Ohio’s leading towns. Also mentions patent medicines and horse disease notes among broader rural and medical items.
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Elyria
Board of Service
Elyrta
Ohio
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Lexington
Chas. Marvin
Washington, Pa
Hollister
H. A. Dykeman
Lorain County
Harry Fr. Smith & Company
Elyria, Ohio
Germany
Old Country
Dr. French
French
Health Officers Association
Gray
Frank Outcast
Mansfield, C
Mansfield Track
Stile
Toledo
Lucna
Krank J Chiney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Winnett
Frank J Cheney
Sear
Teatimonia
Cheney & Co
Kansas
DeWitt
Broad St
Harry H. Smith &Co
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