Firemen to Sponsor Large Elyria Tournament and Demonstration
Elyria hosts a major firemen’s demonstration on August 22 with county and outside brigades, about a thousand delegates expected. Fire chiefs met Sunday to plan, while Thursday evenings see Elyria Firemen’s Association preparations. Delegates will be housed by locals, meals donated by various groups, convention outlines include officer elections and next meeting site. A parade, base, hook and ladder contests, and social time follow dinner.
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Fremoen
Lkely
Fre Department
Firemen's Association of
Elyria
I ML
Dinger
Elyria School Tax Rate Raised by Legislature
A new law allows boards of education to raise tax rates for school purposes. The Elyria board uses this, increasing the levy next year from 85.9 to 38.9 mills, with Elyria set to be six mills above Lorain and three above all other county towns, raising taxpayer burden.
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Boards of
Elyria
Lorain County Republican Convention Plans Wellington Meet
Lorain county Republicans vote July 16 at township and city precincts to elect delegates for a county convention July 18 in Wellington. Delegates choose a county executive. nominate for county offices including auditor treasurer sheriff coroner and commissioner. basis of representation set at one delegate per 25 votes cast last fall for Myron Tierbeck. about 215 delegates expected.
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Lorain County
Welington
Circuit Court Judicial Convention
Judicial Committee
Argl
Lorain
Myron T. Tierbeck
Wellington
Traction lines to Sandusky and Fostoria threaten Lake Erie & Western
Construction of a traction line from Sandusky to Fostoria by owners of the Lake Shore and Western Ohio Traction will intensify a competition that has hit the Lake Erie & Western hard. The L E & W has not been developed as fully as other Vanderbilt lines and has relied on existing passenger traffic to approach earnings.
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Sandusky
Fostoria
Lake Shore
Western Ohio Traction Lines
Lake Erie & Western
Vanderbilt
Resolution of Sympathy for Elyria Health Board Member
The Elyria city board of health mourns the death of James TE Gray a longtime valued member. The resolution notes the loss to the board city and to his widow and children and extends heartfelt sympathy. It was unanimously adopted at the last meeting. P S Reeny, President, G E Freuch, Secretary.
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James TE. Gray
Road of Health
City of
Elyria
Board of Health of
City Board of Health
P. S. Reeiy
Pres
G. E. Freuch
See
Merry-Go-Round on East Broad Street Headlines Week Operation
East Broad street venue to operate each afternoon and evening this week. Reporter Want Ads F-10 21 units advertise the feature and invite readers to visit for entertainment and information.
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East Broad Street
Franchise sought in Carlisle Township for new tracks
The C. & 3. W. sought permission to lay tracks to serve shops near Middle Avenue in Carlisle township. County commissioners planned to consider it Tuesday but adjourned without ruling. They will review the petition at Saturday’s session. Jaycox indicated the prayer would likely be granted.
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Carlisle Township
Middle Avenue
Jaycox
Lawyers Head to Put-in-Bay for Bar Association Meet
Judge and Mrs. C. C. Washburn Mr. and Mrs. Lee Stroup and Prosecuting Attorney P. M. Stevens departed this morning for Put-in-Bay. The gentlemen will attend the annual meeting of the Bar Association convening today at the Hotel Victory.
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C. C. Washburn
Lee Stroup
P. M. Stevens
Put-in-Bay
The
Bar Association
Hotel Victory
Resolutions of Respect for Christopher McDermott
The Lorain County Deputy State Supervisors honor Christopher McDermott a longtime member clerk and deputy clerk who died after a long illness. The resolution notes his faithful service, civic spirit and devotion to friends and family. It directs a tribute page in the Journal and forwarding copies to the bereaved family and county newspapers.
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Gokeborer
Christopher McBermore
Lorain County
Ohio
Christopher McDermott
Hussand
Chautauqua Effort Aims for Next Year In Elyria
The Chautauqua project has been successful to date and organizers plan to hold another session next summer. On Tuesday morning cards were distributed citywide to gauge public interest and determine how much residents are willing to contribute.
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Elyria
R R Co Plans Right Of Way Condemnation
The Lorain and West Virginia Railway Co filed an appropriation petition to condemn land in Clyria Township owned by widow Catherine Miller and Henry Miller. The proposed strip width is 100 feet.
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Lorain & West Virginia Railway Company
Clyria
Catherine Miller
Henry Miller
One More Boy Born to Elyria Residents Miller Family
Mr and Mrs J L Miller of 123 Oak Street announce the birth of a baby boy. The family plans to celebrate the new arrival with a future birthday on July 9.
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J. L. Miller
Oak Street
Lake Shore excursion service boosts Sunday trips
Jide Jones told the Reporter Elyria’s club sees most support outside the city as it funds itself with away games. The club notes many places would welcome the Lake Shore service with cheap rates and convenient schedules. Details via hand bills or local ticket agents.
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Jide Jones
Elyria
Wyria
Inde
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Ryaiards
Cressett Bay Trotting Record Horse Details
The bay trotting gelding Cressett, with a 2:25 2-4 record at Plattsburg New York, is sired by Amby 2:14 8.4, out of Crescent 2:94 1-4 by Robert McGregor.
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Cressett
Plattsburg
N. Y
Amby
Dam Crescent
Robert McGregor
Amherst to Get Power Plant for Railroad Line
Arrangements near completion to furnish power for the electric block system between Elyria and Sandusky. A power house is under construction east of Amherst at the water station site and is expected to supply power by summer. Two engines will be kept in constant operation.
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Amhurst
Elyria
Sandusky
Amherst
F A Smith Was in Detroit
Councilman F A Smith of the firm F A Smith & Brother returned Saturday from Detroit where he attended a meeting with residents managers and 25 agents of United States Fidelity and Guaranty company of Baltimore. They discussed business and reports showed the company doing more business than most in the same line. Agents represented those with the most business written in a period.
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F. A. Smith
F A Smith & Brother
Detroit
Mich
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Baltimore
Ramsey's Road Progresses to Wellington Line
Joseph Ramsey, president of the Lorain and Ashland Railway, says rails will be laid on a larger section of the Lorain to Wellington line within two months. By early fall the line should reach Ashland, with full completion possible by next spring. Traffic to begin using gasoline cars.
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Joseph Ramsey
Lorain & Ashland Railway
Lorain
Wellington
Lne
Ashland
Record broken by the flyer on Cleveland to Toledo run
The Twentieth Century Limited from Cleveland to Toledo covered 108 miles in 99 minutes, about 65 12 miles per hour, with a car speed indicator reportedly showing 96 mph near Vermilion. The usual six-car train was unspecified. The trolley league team will host Wooster Thursday in a league series.
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Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Cleveland
Toledo
Vermilion
Wooster
A Very Fast Ball Game Between Elyria and Chicago Junction
The feature of the Monday game was pitching by Robinson and Cosma as the home team shut out the visitors. Elyria produced two hits and two doubles while Robinson struck out twelve and allowed four. McKenzie’s single scored Wlyrin. McConnell’s anger led to him throwing at the umpire, sparking a potential riot as Davidson advanced from first to third on a play. Bra man’s arm was injured by a pitch in the first inning, sidelining him for some time.
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Elyria
Chicago Junction
Robinson
Cosma
Elyrias
McKenzie
Wlyrin
McConnell
Navenpara
Davidson
Dayit
Smith
Braman
Heldmyer Hardware Adds Front and Raises Roof
The Heldmyer Hardware Company on Broadway is updating its building with a new front and an extra story roof raise. The changes aim to improve the street appearance and functionality once completed.
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Heldmyer Hardware Company
Broadway
County Commissioners Raise Logan Natural Gas Valuation
A Tuesday county commissioners meeting in the courthouse addressed lingering items including property valuation. Officials agreed to raise the Logan Natural Gas Company valuation by ten thousand dollars versus last year’s approved amount.
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Court House
Logan Natural Gas Company
Appeal for Small Denomination Banknotes Issued
Secretary Shaw issues an appeal to national banks urging the issue of five dollar notes to meet demand. He notes greater profit in circulating small denominations and has sent letters to all banks requesting maximum issuance of such notes.
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Shaw
Sewing machine agencies united in Elyria consolidation
The Inca agencies of Wheeler & Wilson and Singer Sewing machines were consolidated on Monday. H. D. Grigsby will be the local agent and has long sold Wheeler & Wilson machines, building a large business from his Elyria store at 220 Middle Avenue.
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Inca
Wheeler & Wilson
Singer Sewing Machine
H. D. Grigsby
Wheeler & Willson
Elyria
Middle Avenue
Married Couples Granted Permits in Lorain Probate Court
Marriage licenses issued Monday in Lorain include Byman, 27, a tinner, and Blanche Ethel Messeneger, a stenographer. Luther W. Freeman, 22, a machinist, and Ann E. Brost, 22. Anton Hales, 28, a shipyard worker, and Rosa Pongras, 25. James Murdock, 40, a shipyard worker, and Nthelwyn Dicey, 32.
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B. Byman
Lorain
Blanche Ethel Messeneger
Luther W. Freeman
Ann E. Brost
Anton
Hales
Rosa Pongras
James Murdock
Nthelwyn Dicey
Handsome House on Eastern Heights for Sale
F A Smith and Brother offer a seven room house on the north side of the boulevard in the Eastern Heights allotment. Contains gas piping, cry water, a furnace and all improvements. Owner must sell at once for $3200 on reasonable terms. Described as the best house in the Eastern Heights area.
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F. A Smith and Brother
Boulevard
Eastern Heights
Elyria Poised for Big Growth as Boom Continues
Elyria remains a busy boom town with hundreds of lots sold quickly and more ready to offer. Young buyers plan homes on outlying land near a proposed street railway, spurring construction. Demand for skilled labor, especially carpenters, is unprecedented with wages around 30 to 40 cents per hour and many workers from neighboring towns.
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Vyria
Elyria
Buttenbender
Therm
Hinkson & Buttenbender
Norwalk
Perry Bay
Lorain
Clewland
Does Not Happen Amherst Gounng Delays Action Wooster
Amherst town council postpones a $350,000 bond vote for a municipal water works. Officials hope to source water from Oak Point via a potential deal with local industry. Article recalls Eshelman charity, a funeral, and local notices amid the delayed measure.
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Amherst
Roosevelt Backed by Laning in Ohio Campaign Speech
Norwalk Republican J B Laning urged support for President Roosevelt and a Republican Congress in Ohio, calling Roosevelt the man of the hour and endorsing the state convention backing. He criticized senators Foraker and key vote stand, likening Foraker to Henry Clay and noting his perceived conservatism and missed chance if he backed Roosevelt.
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Columbus
Norwalk
Congress
Fourteenth
Ohio
Roosevelt
Jt Roosevelt
Foraker
Forakey
Henry Clay
Cory ‘Vation
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San Francisco
Eshelmann
Adam Diedrich
Ridgeville
St. Peter's Church
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Painaville
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Hinson and Buttenbender
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