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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1904
Page
1
The Reporter interviews locals and country residents who oppose selling the county fair grounds. They argue the present site near Elyria offers easier access, abundant water, a top half mile track, and established improvements. moving would waste funds and raise debt, endangering the fair's future.
William A Braman argues against delaying bids and selling Lorain County Agricultural Society fair grounds. He urges public hearing by long-time supporters who helped establish the grounds, warning that a sale risks losing soil, trees, water access, and railroad proximity. He calls for delay to allow member input and protect the county fair’s future.
Phillip Ellis died at his home on Saturday afternoon at 3 10 after a paralytic stroke. He was twenty five years old. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at 2 90 o'clock.
One year ago on a Sunday afternoon a collision on the Elyria Oberlin electric line near Cottesbrooke killed and injured many. Two trains on a sharp curve failed to meet orders at the switch causing widespread devastation and haunting memories. The railroad company faces substantial debts and partial settlements amid lingering ghost stories.
In hot weather and steady activity the new tube mills at South Lorain near completion with one skelp mill expected to start in about six weeks. About 1600 men toil on the project as Cecil Daniels Contracting Co finishes iron work and brick enclosing walls. many cranes are in place and more machinery is stored in yards. Lorain seeks workers while Elyria accelerates local improvements drawing from foreign labor. a notable marriage occurs at the county jail as Sacha Dickerson, a jailed criminal, wed W. F. Whiteside with a judge’s permission.
Probate Court Robert 3. Dowdell appointed administrator of the estate of Joseph Dowdell late of Grafton under $200 bond. A. E. Daniels administrator of Jennie Heidy estate petitioned for court order to sell lands to pay debts.
Mr Haldt admitted at a public service board hearing last evening that he dumped night soil into the lake. He said shore dumping grounds were unavailable this time of year and claimed the practice, supervised by a health officer, extended at least ten miles out. The board had previously opposed the method and several trips were noted. Conry and Mueller announce a new electric fan in their grocery store with an invitation to stand under it while shopping.
OC employees and 5 W Ry division 380 announce their third annual picnic at Chippewas Lake park on Wednesday August 8. A large crowd is expected with merchants along the line contributing prizes for events and special low rail rates promised. The organizing committee includes A W Allen Jas Hillier A J Wagar E Manges Arthur Brown and J H Peake.
A confrontation with C. K. Summers at a Reporter office over a forthcoming divorce story ended with Summers threatening the paper. The editor refused to suppress any part of the proceedings, affirming the case would be printed in full. The Reporter asserted that threats cannot silence legitimate news.
The L and M S discontinues extending into the steel plant area amid claims of a deal between Pittsburg and Lake Erie and Lake Shore over bridge rights at Black River. Nickel Plate prefers its own crossing, denying shared bridging with L E and P, while road labor crews push toward a Thirteenth avenue crossing. Names linked to workers appear among the readable text.
The United States mints will not coin silver dollars unless a congress favors free coinage at 16 to 1. The Philadelphia mint holds about 105 million new dollars in vaults, and no more will be minted as bullion supplies are exhausted. The fate of the silver dollar rests on political power and policy.
Elyria was startled by word that Charles M. Schwab with W. E. Miller and W. S. Miller of Elyria Iron and Steel may build a weldless steel tubing plant near Elyria similar in size to McKeesport. W. S. Miller denied the report as fiction while Pittsburg steel circles say Schwab is forming a company to back the project.
Officials announce the O and W line will drop the half hour schedule around August 1, restoring the old hourly service due to lack of profitability. The change impacts mornings and evenings when crowds are heaviest, with hopes for a few extra cars to aid workers in reaching Oberlin and Wellington.
The Old Ladies' Home invites friends to a package donation and reception on Friday afternoon July 22 from 3 to 5 o'clock on Weat avenue. Bring or send household supplies for the family. Visitors are welcome and ice cream and cake will be served during the enjoyable hour.
Judge Kohler in Elyria Ohio’s court of common pleas hears Mrs H W Summer’s divorce against her husband, a city councilman and partner in Summers and Son. The judge rebukes infidelity and cruelty, orders $50 monthly alimony, blocks asset disposal, and permits weekly visits to their three children while case continues. The ruling notes potential reconciliation but delays final decision to next term.
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