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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1906
Page
5
The retiring postmaster Mr Griswold thanks the staff for cooperative service during his 28 years in office. He endorses his successor Mr Jona Bath, praising his honor and loyalty, and notes Griswold’s approachable nature and role in resolving tangles.
The Lorain county election board with Van Arman Dykenne Clemment and Seward will meet Monday to organize for the year. No final plan yet, may start by naming a clerk, five ballots then coin toss if needed. Republicans expected to gain offices. candidates for clerk include John Lorain, with several rivals among party members. Death of Christopher M adds uncertainty among candidates, including Henry and L. D. Hamlin.
We can repair your watch with trained staff and broad experience. Our practical theoretical and scientific knowledge enables us to do the best work to make your timepiece run accurately and keep good time.
Xo apprentices perform the work with thoroughly reliable men trained in England and America. All entrusted tasks are finished by skilled workers under top supervisors. Satisfaction guaranteed by R. J. Hill on West Broad Street.
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Venice July 30 An important discovery was made while detaching mosaics from inside St Marks Basilica for restoration after foundation sinking. Buried in cement a rare coin of the Doge Barileo Dandolo who died in 1206 proves the basilica’s twelfth century construction. The coin likely fell from a worker’s clothing into the convent seven centuries ago.
Brief list notes Assistant Prosecuting Attorney F B Gott of Cuyahoga County visiting the city. Oberlin Business College releases a free mailed prospectus for 1906 07 and calls itself the country’s best. Fall term starts September 4 1906. A marriage license issued Monday to Theodore E Oehring 27 of Saginaw Michigan and Jennie V Hulebaus 27 of Wellington.
A woman in black seeks Frank Mulligan claiming him as her husband. He left her for a second partner, Wife No 1 aims to capture him and have him jailed for bigamy. Mulligan worked at Dean Electric as shop foreman over six months, directing manufacturing and introducing his second wife to workers in Elyria and at Down works.
Reemer filed in probate court to serve as guardian for her father, an inmate of the Soldiers' Home in Sandusky. The application was written this morning.
WF. 3 Knox arrived in Lorain Friday with agents and closed three large farm deals west of the city. The purchases total about 88 000 dollars for 430 acres from Elias Baumhart Henry Bickel and Frank Ray. Baumhart's 240 acres brought roughly 50 000, Bickel 130 acres 26 000, Ray 60 acres 128 000. Locational details place Baumhart and Bickel near the west Lorain line by Leavitt Road. Knox offered no definite comment on broader land plans, remaining evasive about details.
Roynes Sandor took out an accident policy with Continental Casualty Co. He was to receive a $50 monthly benefit for 24 months. On April 4 1906 he had an accident and alleges an agent misrepresented the claim leading to delays. He filed suit in the common pleas seeking $60 a month from April 4 1906, claiming still capable of work.
Mrs. George Hillman of River Park drive Sanburry, July 30, attempted suicide by diving into the river near the steam boat landing Thursday night. Promenaders alerted Northumberland steamer crew and John Mantz swam to rescue but she struggled to submerge. Crowds gathered as she fought to stay underwater before surrendering.
Dr Frank Billings seeks 25000 for seven days of professional services to Marshall Field during last illness. He traveled to New York after Field died and filed the sworn bill with the probate court for adjudication and payment. The proposed fee equates to about 3571 per day, a figure noted as among the largest for a physician without surgery in the United States. Rumors have placed the total professional fees for Field’s last illness around 50000, split between Dr Janeway and Dr Billings.
Washington reports that the fiscal year ending June 30 shows 1,100,073 immigrants arrived, up from 1,026,199 the year before. Fewer came from England, Scotland, France, Germany, and Sweden while Austria Hungary, Russia and Italy were stronger. Rejections reached 12.4 percent for health and other reasons, seven aliens were arrested for immoral importation, ten importers convicted, three cases pending, with Sargent pledging renewed effort against white slave traffic.
Wanted help at the Jackson Hotel in Cambridge Springs Pennsylvania. The advertisement promotes Cambridge Springs as “The Carlsbad of America” with mineral waters, healthful baths, pleasant drives, and reasonable rates. It notes proximity to Cleveland, Erie Railroad excursion options, and provides address for guides and information in Cleveland.
A pocketbook containing a small sum of money was found and owner may reclaim it by identifying the book and paying for this advertisement. The finder is identified as W. B. Weed and the listing references Biggs and Everard Co with T-30te.
Minneapolis July 20 The oldest horse in America if not in the world is skittishly pranging about the pastures near Bostonville Wisconsin at thirty seven as lightly as though it were a young eight summers. Billy has lived thirty three years with one master and is an intelligent horse who could talk. He is the property of Michael Lambrecht who bought him from Joseph Smith Farmington township Wisconsin when the horse was a year old. Billy is full of tricks and has been known to walk lame to avoid a trip when he does not want to go.
A Friday gathering at Clayton Terrell's Rast iie avenue home Lorain marked a rare milestone as four Terrell siblings totaling 284 years celebrated together Mrs E Smith Ridgeville 74 Mrs Reilly Barrows Elyria 81 Mrs A Ho Maoprs It aged 76 and Clayton Terrell 53. An Amherst death last year took another Terrell sister aged 66. The event included decorations and a generous dinner with friends and neighbors in attendance.
If you plan a piano purchase now is the time to act. Early investigation can save money and protect your family and finances. The offer remains open though the fine is still complete, presenting a rare opportunity for culture minded homes.
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