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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1990
Page
6
The Sith Kainwek hosted a large banquet in Elyria with about 1500 attendees including old soldiers and their families. Tina praised the event as a great success and the gathering drew many of the city’s distinguished citizens, reflecting a mass social occasion rather than elite circles.
A large gathering on Broad street celebrated the Fourteenth Kentucky regiment with a parade led by police and a local drum corps. Ex mayor Levagood presided as dignitaries included Judge Himan and Rev Samuel Earry. The electric quartet from Cleveland performed My Old Kentucky Home and Sheridan's Ride drew applause. A catered supper followed with coffee, sandwiches and cake, and dancing continued until closing.
At the banquet Mayor Levagood welcomed guests and praised Civil War soldiers for defending the country. Rev Samuel Marly spoke cheerfully while Mr Early lamented being forgotten, and Q A Gillmore described the 14th Kentucky's readiness to fight if cornered. A church committee discussed memorial ideas for Rev Williams, including a window tablet or bells, with broad public benefit in mind.
Bergman a Lorain clothing store owner was brought to Elyria and held in the county jail. Bound over on arson charges with bail set at 1000 dollars, which he could not meet. Fire at the Lorain shop appeared to be started with gasoline, with the door forced open and the blaze extinguished with little loss. Evidence indicated intent to burn, leading to his arrest after returning from Cleveland. Preliminary hearing before Mayor Babcock revealed damaging details.
The board elected officers for the ensuing season. President TP Whelan of Huntington, Vice President H M Andress of Elyria, Secretary W B Johnson of Elyria, and Treasurer Frank A Smith of Elyria. The 1900 Nickel Plate Road calendar will be mailed to any address sent to the General Passenger Agent Cleveland Ohio.
A clipped historical note mocks regiment origins and misattributed feats. It mentions the Royal Dublin Fusiliers tied to Indian origins and the Royal Rifle Corps traced to New York 1775, then shifts to a local political notice inviting Republicans in the Third Ward to a McKinley club meeting in Massey Block Room 6 next Monday evening.
King Solomon's Lodge No 00 FP and 4 M will hold a speechful commitation on Monday evening January 29 for work in the MoM degree. Visiting officers invited.
Multiple candidates announce runs for county offices in the upcoming Republican convention. DeGrass Chapman seeks treasurer with four years in office. H C Harris of Wellington and J A Rawson of Grafton Township also seek treasurer. A L Bingham of Baton and H S Lindsley of Brownhelm announce for recorder with others pledging candidacies. Twish and Ruponen H Prenpe announce for commissioner along with H C Waxcertrn of Russia Two, all subject to convention decisions.
Rogiers California perfume made where the flowers grow is available at Dykeman's drug store.
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