Gas Franchise Passed by Tassdays Council in Tossup Vote
The amended natural gas franchise cleared final passage without dissent. It sets initial rates at 33 venta per thousand feet or 30 cents if paid within ten days, with gradual increases over five years. The city may buy the plant after expiration, with a three-arbitrator price split. Five miles of service required by January 1 with extensions mandated at 100 feet per new consumer. Multiple names appear in county politics as the Republican executive committee convened to plan the fall campaign with officers elected unanimously.
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Thea City
Republican Executive Committee
Court Housh
H UO Harris
Clayton Chapman
He © Wilcox
A H Babcock Jr
Lorain
H © Harris
Elyria
A Hf Babcock Jr
H J Elien
A E Nash
Pittsfield
TD Pheton
Huntington
J M W Pomroy
Kipton
O F Cartar
Oberlin
Fred Ruth
Amhétet
Pavement Orders, Debts, and City Finances Hit Council
At Tuesday's council meeting, Fifth Street and Earl Court paving were ordered with asphalt likely. brick bids considered. Middlevenue West Second Fourth and Cedar Streets deferred for a week. Smallpox bills totaling about 600 dollars, with 300 to be borrowed. Printing contract granted to the Republican at 19 1-2 cents. A city grading plan was referred to the committee and engineer. City funds deposited with Elyria Savings and Banking Co at no less than 2 1-2 percent. A common pleas court order consolidates eight city funds for the service board. J & Boynton named agent to adjust lake shore farm damage claims.
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Fifth Street
Earl Court
Middlevenue
West Second Street
Fourth Street
Cedar Street
Board of Hearth
Elyria Savings and Banking Company
Common Pleas Court
Jeity Funda
J & Boynton
Lake Pie
Frost Takes Editorial Charge of The Buckeye at Troy
Harry H. Frost former city editor of the Reporter purchases The Buckeye weekly paper at Troy Ohio from W C O Kane and Archibald Hofmann Hofmann has visited this town and has many friends here Frost leaves Chicago News to lead editorial duties at The Buckeye.
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Harry H. Frost
The
Reporter
Buckeye
Troy, O
W. C. O'Kane
Artbhard
Hofhman
Mr. Frost
Chicago News
Buckave
Married couple Collins and Rhodes wed in Lorain hotel parlor
Edward Collins and Mary Rhodes, prominent Elyria residents, were married Tuesday evening in the Hotel Armstrong parlor in Lorain with Mayor King officiating. The ceremony ended with a campaign supper and dance and many costly presents were given.
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Edward Collins
Mary Rhodes
Elyria
Armstrong
Lorain
King
Restaurant Sold From Crandall to Osborne and Guthrie
The restaurant operated by Otis Crandall was sold by the mortgagee C F Nichols to Ralph Osborne and George Guthrie. It will reopen under new management on Thursday morning.
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Otis Crandall
C F Nichols
Ralph Osborne
George Guthrie
Thomas Gawn Dies Quietly in Lorain
Thomas Gawn of Lorain, a member of a long line of Lorain County settlers, died yesterday at his home. He avoided public notice and preferred private life, a peaceful man who valued home and quiet pursuits over public controversy.
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Thomas Gawn
Lorain County
Lorain
Mr. Gawn
Examinations Set for Elyria Chief of Police Selection
Examinations for Elyria city chief of police will be held in Dr J V Sameell s office on Thursday at ten. Only William Whitney current day officer has filed so far with Capt Hanks expected to submit. A large Fourth of July crowd enjoyed Elyria activities. Local residents and visitors from Oberlin Vermilion North Amherst Cleve land and Henrietta were noted in social items and farming and domestic notes.
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City of
Elyria
Drj V Sameell
Board of Public Safety
William Whitney
Hanks
Walter Walker
Oberlin
Mise Bertha Aebi
Oberlin & Coupts
Mre Wright
John Heidrich
North Amherst
Paranta
Afrs
Phil
Bettenburg
Iyf Bers
J Heidrichy
Sylvester Cloverman
Cleveland
Henrietta
Henry Hei
False rumor shocks Miss Virginia Townsend in Pittsburg
Word from Pittsburg reports a supposed calamity involving Miss Virginia Townsend daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank M Townsend formerly of Elyria. The first report claimed her brother Oscar Townsend was killed, causing severe shock and periods of unconsciousness though her condition improves and full recovery expected.
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Pittsburg
Virginia Townsend
Frank M Townsend
Elyria
Local notes from North Ridgeville and nearby towns
A collection of brief notices: residents traveling to Detroit Hamlet NY Cleveland and Pittsburg. illnesses and caregiving. visits from Chicago Gas City Elyria Lorain and Boston. church society meetings and a missionary discussion. a household death in Hoston Massachusetts. a reminder to take a laxative and a job ad seeking a cook at 714 Middle Avenue corner of 8th Street.
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Luster
Detroit
Charles Bobrer
Cleveland
Frances Snow
Harold
Hamlet
F W Dasham
Birmingham
Ala
L Dunham
Charles Balcomb
Ridgeville
A L Emmons
LK Rodgers
Mable Coveny
Chicago
Goveny
Pittsburg
Lucy West
Gas City
Ind
Will
Tom Maddock
Elyria
Hoston
Mass
Theresa Brosh
Miss Wilson
Beach Park
John Maswell
Dewey
H Shaw
A Shaw
Harlow
The
Missionary Society
India
F W Crowe
Lorain
Mayor King
Middle Avenue
8Th Street
Wolf Wins Turner Block Contract
Bids opened Wednesday morning for the Turner block on Court street. Fred Wolf submitted the lowest bid and was awarded the contract. The building will be a large structure occupying the former Republican office space F M Whiteman real estate office and Wade's restaurant location.
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Turner
Court Street
Fred Wolf
Republican
F. M. Whitemans’ Real Estate
Wade's Restorant
Woman Sues Traction Co for 5000 Damages
Nettie Baker sues Cleveland South Western Traction Co in Common Pleas for 5000 damages claiming she boarded a car January 6, 1902 at Berea and was allowed to alight at a dangerous point four to five feet from the ground, causing several severe injuries. Skiles and Skiles and Lee Stroup are her attorneys.
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Nettie Baker
Court of Common Pleas
Cleveland South- Western Traction Company
Skiles
Lee Stroup
Berea
B and O Travel Rates Announced For Atlantic City
The notice outlines reduced B&O rates to Atlantic City New Jersey with travel from Elyria at 13.50 for a 12 day return limit Stopovers available in Philadelphia and Washington. Contacts include B and O Wicket Agent or M G Carrel D P A Cleveland Ohio for details.
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M G Carrel
Bo& O
Cleveland
Atlantic City
N. J
Elyria
Philadelphia
Washington
Cheap gas eyed as Logan gas group plans start
A. E. Hay of Citizens' Gas and Electric says if the franchise is granted Tuesday night natural gas service would begin in September. The plan includes a rate of 256 cents per thousand cubic feet until May 1, 1904 to attract customers and a transfer of part of the stock to Logan Gas and Fuel Co for board representation.
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A. E. Hay
Citizens’ Gas and Electric Company
Four Oclock Club Plans Beach Picnic At Glen's Beach
The Four O'clock club holds its annual outing at Glen's beach on Thursday with about sixty members, spouses, and children expected.
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Glen’s Beach
City Championship Bail Set Between Elyria Club and Elyria Team
A practically arranged bail game will decide the city championship between Elyria team and Elyria Athletic Club. The date targets Thursday or Friday of next week after a prior dispute over scheduling.
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Elyria
Elyria Athletic Club
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C Harris
C Wilcox
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Service Board
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Sunny Jim
Ban
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Litvzen, Des
Hanks and Whitney Will
Elyris
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E. W. Grove
Harry H. Smith & Co
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Gentry Bros
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