Lorain County Railway Franchise Granted By Council
The council Thursday evening approved Parks Foster’s franchise for the Lorain county railway. Work has begun at North Amherst and will proceed quickly. Aft. Poster plans to start in Elyria soon and complete the track to the corporation line before fall. The bridge on West Broad Street was settled by accepting Foster’s proposal, with the city paying 1400 to improve the bridge by adding iron girders and widening the width. Streetcars will pass cautiously as preparations proceed, with vigilance to avoid accidents.
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Parks Foster
Lorain County Railway
North Amherst
Poster
Elyria
Corporation
West Broad Street
Foster
Vas
Lake Shore Company
Miotormen
Euery
Free Right of Way for Oberlin to Wellington Electric Road
The Wellington Enterprise argues for private right of way and generous village franchises to support an electric road from Oberlin to Wellington. It contends investors seek only profitable returns and that property owners along the line stand to gain greatly, urging prompt action to secure construction soon.
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Oberlin
Wetlingrar
Wellington
Corporation
Sandusky and Lorain Electric Rail Progress Slow
A Huron dispatch reports slow progress on the Sandusky and Lorain electric railroad with rails laid from All's Corners to State Cut. Overhead bridge over the Lake Shore track must be completed before further work. bridge completion is expected next month followed by resumed track laying toward this place. The road-bed is nearly ready for ties and rails, but the eastern extension is reportedly unlikely to be built for now, with no known reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Sandusky & Lorain
New Road Electric Line Progress Report
Promoters expect the new electric line to be running by fall. Grading starts Monday and half the ties are already purchased. A private right of way is secured toward Penfield Avenue. The line will run along the public highway. the city council approves girder rail within city limits.
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Penfield Avenue
Fell From a Cherry Tree Injures Bridge Street Man
E A Phipps of west Bridge street fell from a cherry tree on Thursday evening and suffered a sprained wrist a broken nose bone and severe bruising though his injuries are not serious.
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E. A. Phipps
West Bridge Street
Elyria Trotting Association Entries Close July 10
Entries for the Elyria Trotting Association meeting will close at 1 p.m. on July 10. The management reports strong progress and optimistic prospects for a record, with sufficient entries already secured ensuring top races on the local track.
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Elyria Trotting Association
Court Decisions Under Judge Nye Resolves Two Civil Actions
Judge Nye issued rulings in two cases this morning. In Jones versus Jewell the 1892 deed of Amherst property is argued as either a trust or a payment for 40 years of services in the plaintiff’s family, with bond set at 250 dollars. In Riley versus Riley the bank funds dispute over a Bridgar Riley account ends with the court finding the money belonged to the other party, bond 100 dollars.
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Nye
Bridgar Riley
Elyria
Yonne Riley
Biurk
Dudge Nye
Nine Drowned in Lake Erie Schooner Disaster
Lokary June 29 near Lorain the schooner Olwell sank in a fierce gale two miles from shore with twelve aboard five women. Cascade rescued three exhausted men found floating on a raft while nine others drowned. Survivors describe a two hour battle against waves before the craft went to the bottom. One man remains in precarious condition but expected to recover.
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Lokary
Lorain County Banking Directors Pay Tribute to John Williamson
The Lorain County Banking Company directors held a sem iannual meeting and declared the regular 3 percent dividend with a surplus increase. A resolution crafted by I D Faxon mourns Hon John A Williamson as a gifted longtime member, expresses sympathy to his family, and directs the resolutions to be recorded and sent to the bereaved family.
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Lorain County Banking Company
John A. Williamson
I. D. Faxon
Joh_A. Williamson
Lorain County Banking Co
Elyria Linseed Oil Works Sued for Noxious Odors
Attorneys for Elyria residents filed a motion for a temporary restraining order to halt linseed oil plant operations due to noxious odors and gases. The petition alleges improper siting near homes since January 1899. a restraining order was granted with a $1000 bond, awaiting final hearing on August 5.
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F.m.stevens
Lee Stroup
Chas. Metcalf
A. R. Webber
Elyria
New Elyria and Lorain Directories Promoted in Town
Mr C L Webb of Whitworth Brothers Cleveland tours Elyria Lorain with the new directory showing a large amount of careful work. The book offers a new map of Elyria and Lorain and has received generous merchant patronage though minor map inaccuracies noted.
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C. L. Webb
Whitworth Brothers
Cleveland
Elyria
Lorain County Personal Property Totals From Auditor Returns
A county report summarizes Lorain county personal property values and credits. It shows 873,682 in credits after debts, 654,011 cash on hand or draft, and total taxable personal property valued at 7,121,242. The list includes horses cattle mules sheep carriages other property merchants stock manufacturers stock watches pianos and organs money on deposit and bonds, with classifications and counts where readable.
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Lorain County
Wumbergk Ceeage
Vatecae Sheltie
Eee
Board Deliberates on Evening and Titled Matters
The board discussed issues arising from works along the west side area and potential relief measures. They affirmed the board's absolute authority while noting disputes over shading and multiple street considerations, with questions about ten streets appearing in discussions.
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Giihts
Shovel Factor Stirs Lorain Industry Boom
The Jahmson Company plans an American Shovel Company rival in Lorain near Tenth Avenue. The new plant will produce hand shovels and other shovel goods, occupying 80 by 20 feet with 100 workers at full operation. Startup stock is $160,000, part already funded by investors.
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Jahmson
New Appointment of Pension Examiner Named
Congressman Kerr selects Dr. W. F. Wart from this city as a Pension Examiner for Lorin g County under the civil service rule.
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Kerr Hns
W. EF. Wart
Loring County
County Commissioners Face Hit on Horse Hire Pay
Attorney General Monnett rules horse hire meals and incidentals must be paid by the commissioners. The Lorain county board is little affected as railroad mileage is the main travel cost. The decision curbs abuse, supports a shift toward salaries for county officials.
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Monnett
Lorain County
Culvers Return to Elyria After 25 Years in Boston
Henry T. Culver returns to Elyria from Boston where he spent 25 years as superintendent of agencies for The John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. and supervised about 2500 agents. He will live with his daughter Mrs. Snow while planning to pursue extensive business interests in Elyria and Lorain.
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Henry T. Culver
Elytia
Boston
Mass
Mr. Culver
Ashbel Culver
Elyria
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co
Buffalo
Culver
Horatio Tyrrell
Judge Boynton
Ridgeville
Snow
Damage by the Storm Hits Lake Front and Glen's Reach
High winds caused extensive damage along the lake front. Small boats were crushed by waves. bath houses, piers, and the toboggan slide suffered destruction. Beach damage estimated at 50 dollars. river debris and wreckage filled the morning waterway. Large liners held in port or faced rough seas. Arrow carried 350 excursionists.
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Glen's Reach
Cleveland
Sandusky Register
Arrow
Toledo
Law and Order Meeting Appeals to Elyria Sabbath Peace
Union services at the Methodist Church Sunday discussed observance of law and order in Elyria. Speakers included Prof. F. S. Reely, Hon. W. A. Braman, Clark Laughry, George Daniels, D. L. Curtis, George Chamberlain, Nelson Van Wormer, J. B. Fauver and Geo. H. Ely. A resolution commending Mayor Seely and urging opposition to Sunday baseball was adopted.
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Ehurch
Elyria
F. 8. Reely
Wai. A. Braman
Clark Laughry
George Daniels
D. L. Curtis
George Chamberlain
Nelson van Wormer
J. B .Fauver
Geo. H. Ely
Mayor Seely
Early Harvest Report From Lorain County Farmers
Richard Bell of the Farm Employment Co says harvest time comes ten days earlier than any year in his 32 years watching the season. He traveled through Lorain county all week and notes many farmers have their bay out and about one sixth of the wheat crop already in shocks.
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Richard Bell
The
Farm Employment Co
Mr. Bell
Lorain County
Injunction Filed Over Bridge Plan to Protect River Property
Thomas Gawn sues the county commissioners claiming the new bridge over Black River will raise Erie avenue grade and block access to his Black River property. He seeks a perpetual injunction to prevent raising the street and swinging the bridge, with a hearing set for next Monday.
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Thomas Gawn
Common Pleas Court
Black River
Erie Avenue
Hlack River
Cambridge man loses leg in freight train accident
Charles Carter of Cambridge Massachusetts was struck by an eastbound Like Shore freight at Lodi street crossing Wednesday around 5 pm. He suffered a right leg amputation below the knee and injuries to the left foot while intoxicated with a friend. Carter was taken to Dr Hart’s then to the county infirmary. He had worked as a yard switchman for GC L and W at Torrain. The incident occurred as they planned to ride to Cleveland. A note on revenue special tax mentions July 1 deadlines and penalties for unpaid taxes for various businesses.
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Charles Carter
Cambridge
Mass
Lodi Street
Wightman Renominated At Lorain Senator Convention
The senatorial convention for the 27th and 29th districts met at the opera house last Thursday. C D Wight man was renominated for state senator by acclamation amid orderly proceedings and strong Republican support. Delegates from Medina Ashland Richland and Lorain attended, with waterworks trustees debating land offers near Elyria. Charles Carter, a once educated Harvard man now working as a yard switchman after a railroad accident, illustrates the era’s moral challenges.
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Opera House
Clayton Chapman
F. M. Patterson
Ashland
Hoover
Melina
C.D. Wightman
Medina
Richland
Lorain
Elyria Gun Club Formed With Forty Eight Members
A gun club of forty eight members was formed last evening with Wm. R. Hantington elected president R. D. Parry vice president and H. C. Johnson secretary and treasurer The club grounds are expected to be located within a week or ten days and the first shoot is planned in about two weeks.
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Wm. R. Hantington
R.D. Parry
H. C. Johnson
Crystal Cave on Pot-in-Bay Island Enthralls Visitor
An Elyria man touring Pot-in-Bay Island discovers Crystal cave with vast strontia bed stretching 22 feet below the cave floor. Crystalline ceilings glow with prisms while walls form a dense mineral mass. Strontia salts impart vivid color to flames and are used in fireworks and beet sugar clarification, valued about $12 per ton.
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Pot-in-Bay
Elyria
Commissioner's Term Began on Third Monday in September
Supreme court rulings linger over the Hollowing act of May 19, 1894, invalid at passage due to created vacancies. Vacancies from January to September were to be filled by appointment, not election, and tested by quo warranto only after all such terms expired, affecting current commissioners tied to that September date.
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Supreme Court
New Hairpin Cherry Seeder Impresses Readers
A newly introduced cherry seeder named the hairpin receives high praise for gentle handling. It avoids crushing fruit, earning favorable opinions from testers including a lady who reports success and recommends trial, marking another triumph for the design.
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Rey
Wreck survivor Duncan Coyle rescued by State of Ohio
Lorain news reports Duncan Coyle, a Cleveland seaman, among survivors of the steamer Olwill wreck. Coyle describes the sinking after 2:00 am when the wheel broke and the ship plunged, drifting on debris before being picked up by the State of Ohio at Toledo after being sighted near Willia.m. minutes earlier.
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Lorain
Jane
Olwill
State of Ohio
Duncan Coyle
Cleveland
Kelley’s Island
Sever
Anid Coyle
Willia.m
Ohio
Toledo
Ohio Republicans reaffirm McKinley and Nash endorsements
The 27-29th Joint Senatorial District Republicans meet in Elyria on June 29, 1999 to reaffirm the State Convention platform honoring William McKinley and Asa Bushnell. They endorse George K. Nash for the State Convention ticket and support Charles D. Whitman for a second term, pledging full district backing. Signed by Esoher C. Baxter, K. A. Clement, George HindeBrand, J. W. Steele, committee.
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Ohio
Elyria
Wm. McKinley
Washington
Lincoln
Asa Bushnell
George K. Nash
Chas. D. Whitman
Esoher C. Baxter
K. A. Clement
Geo. Hindebrand
J. W. Steele
Spanish Cannon Moves to Ohio Relic Status
Gov Bushnell designated three Spanish American War cannon as state relics. One goes to Columbus already accepted by Mayor Swartz, another to the Sandusky Soldiers and Sailors Home, and the third to a Springfield G A S post. The unmounted guns were taken from Morro Castle walls and will be shipped from New York. Mrs Anson Evans of West Ninth Street died suddenly Thursday afternoon of heart trouble, about forty. funeral Sunday at home.
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Bushnell
Ohio
War Department
Columbus
Swartz
Soldiers' and Sailors’ S
Sandusky
Springfield
Morrow
Santiago
New York
Anson Evans
West Ninth Street
Body of Mrs. Cora Hunt Recovered After Steamer Sinking
Special despatch from Lorain Bays reports the body of Mrs. Cora H. Hunt, one of eight lost in the Margaret Olwill storm sinking last Wednesday night, was recovered Friday at 7:15 pm about five miles east of Lorain. Harvey Hill spotted wreckage three miles offshore and pulled a water tank toward shore when he found the woman's body entangled in wreckage near the pilot house. The body was brought to Lorain, placed in a casket, and sent to Cleveland to Mrs. Hunt's mother.
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Lorain Bays
Cora H. Hunt
Margaret Olwill
Harvey Hill
The Parsonage Again Sold to Steel Plant Associate
Mr. Colleridge of the Steel Plant bought the Congregational parsonage from Mr. Sweet who had just acquired it. Colleridge will move in at once. The price is understood to be 96000, Sweet had bought it for 4500. Frank Whiteman, the real estate man, arranged the deal.
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Mr. Colleridge
Congregational
Sweet
Mr. Sweet
Frank Whiteman
Elks Temple Planned With Fund Raised in City Drive
The Cherry Pickers won 2000 at the Louis meeting which will fund the Elks Temple project. A street fair will add to the building fund as plans proceed to establish the first Elk temple in the country.
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Voieda Longe Au Elka Nobs
Louis
Toe & Credit
Lodge
Oil price moves up across regions and sectors
The Advance In Olt. records a further one cent rise quoted yesterday by the Joseph Beep Purchasing agency. North Lima oil is set at 87 cents and South Lime at an unspecified increased rate. A second weekly rise and a two cent jump in Eastern oil are noted, with analysts predicting further increases to spur production.
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Joseph Beep
North Lima
South Lime & Cents
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5. & L. Electric Road
Olwell
Directors
Orain— Capital
LAW and Order
Wightman
Harvard University
Elyria Gun Club
Crystal Cave
Senatorist Convention
Hunt
Elks’ Temple
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