State Convention Nominates Herrick For Second Term
The Ohio state Republican convention drew record attendance with full delegations for Governor Herrick. Taft’s speech received loud approval and the platform was praised as a model. Endorsements for Roosevelt and other prominent Republicans sparked cheers amid party unity and opposition to anti saloon tactics.
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Herrick
Ohio
Joud Applanes
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Foraker
Anti Saloon League
Bac
Bis
Supreme Court
Republican Party of
Hanna
City Primaries Call for Ward Nominations in June
The city calls primaries across wards to nominate candidates for November offices. Date set for June 6 1905. Public service is burdensome and important, with critics ready to claim faults. Even well performing officers face dissatisfaction and attacks that can ruin future ambitions.
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Paina
First Election Under New Code Praises City Officials
The Reporter lauds all men elected at the first election under the new code. It praises the mayor and officers for faithful service amid difficulties, noting a heavy debt and interest burden carried from the past. It urges capable citizens to continue public service for the city’s best good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satya
Tom
Getting Together on Cotton At The Knoxville Meeting
A keynote address by Harvie Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton Association, argues for stable prices through warehousing and reduced speculation. He favors expanding markets for cotton fabrics and enlarging demand for raw material, citing Panama’s location and improved access to Asia as aiding exports.
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Knoxville
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton
van Boy
alJl
Jordan
Sedibus
Labiaus
Panama
Japan
China
The Mayoralty and Civic Duty Description
The mayor acts as the city’s representative and must ensure ordinances are enforced and general legislation enacted by the council is approved or disapproved. The office requires sound judgment, impartial enforcement of laws, and attention to the public interest without favoritism.
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Ity
Water Works and City Contract Hints at Private Vendor
A city water works debate considers selling the system to a private company under a twenty five year supply contract. Proponents argue yearly costs and debt could shrink, while permitting the company to operate more efficiently and sell to nearby towns. Details discuss bonds of about forty thousand dollars, tax exemptions, and redemption provisions under constitutional changes.
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Garford
Chamber of Commerce
Sala
Iteeina
Rise of United States Sea Power Warns of Global Standing
The latest Griffins edition of Brassey’s Naval Annual notes the United States rising to contest Italy Japan and Russia for fifth to seventh place, with Britain still leading. It cites U S superiority in first class battleships and cruisers, predicts the U S second naval power status by 1908 end, and contemplates peace implications for the Anglo-Saxon world.
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Brassey
Naval Armual
Anal
Griffins
United States
Italy
Japan
Russia
France
Germany
Clase
Tsuch Ahipe
Brance
Judicione
Decoration Day remembrance of soldiers and sacrifices
Decoration Day comes tomorrow and graves of dead settlers will be strewn with flowers in a solemn ceremony. The piece honors those who served in the war of 1841, notes the growing number of graves and fewer participants, and recalls Washington protecting the nation from disunion and slavery.
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Thoas
Washington
Republican Convention in Medina Ohio Nomination Meeting
A Republican convention in Medina Ohio on June 10 1906 will nominate three judges for the Court of Common Pleas. Delegates are apportioned by county with Lorain 89 Merris 46 Summit 22 totaling 247. Delegates chosen by caucuses to elect county committee members.
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Fourth Judicial District
Ohio
Medina
Summit
Court of Common Fress
Lorain County
Merris County
Gav Chamberlain
Obie
Traction line mergers eyed for Ohio routes across Columbus
Rumors say the Ohio interurban lines from Columbus to Cincinnati and beyond may merge into a single system. Agreements among The Union Traction Company of Oslo and Cancannsty Traction aim to unify interests, creating a direct Columbus to Toledo link via Lima and Marysville with potential asset shifts and refinancings in play.
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Vyhaembition
Arthur F Apyle- Sard
Crook Traction
Oni
Columbus
Onston
Springfield
Dayton
Rhina
Tinion Paction Company of
Oslo
Wolesley-schoeps
Cancannsty Traction Company
Shepion Traction Company
C Ll & Lord Dp
Col
Philadelphia
Ohio
Osngiunaty
Liue
Lonato
Marysville
Bellefontine
Lima
Toledo
Hemingways Divorced in Lorain custody granted
Tula B. Hemingway was granted a divorce from James H. Hemingway Saturday morning. She obtained custody of their children. Hemingway is believed to be in Washington, Pa.
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Tula B. Hemingway
James H Hemingway
Hemingway
Lorain
Washington, Pa
Death thinning the ranks of Civil War veterans
The article notes rapid loss of Civil War veterans, describing two classes of soldiers and detailing five deaths in the Richard Allen Post. It lists Judron H. Willard, Nenephen Peck, Albert McRobarts, F W Lynden, and James Burdick with their death dates.
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Union
Aldauldier
Richard Allen
Mannes
Judron BH. Willard
Nenephen Peck
Albert McRobarts
F W Lynden
James Burdick
St Kargn Burth Dakita i
Elks Plan State Outing at Center Point June 13 14
Elyria Elks are arranging a state outing to Centers Point on June 13 and 14. Members will attend the event with plans for communal activities and gatherings.
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Elyria Elke
Cetor Point
Umbrella Sale Ad From The Big and Everard Co 1948
An aged advertisement fragment shows The Big and Everard Co promoting umbrellas in 1948 with emphasized price markers. It reflects a general trade card style and local commerce language of the era.
Sheriff Sale Notice for Dewitt D Johnson Property
Public auction set for July 1 1906 at the Lorain County courthouse Lorain Ohio. The undivided one sixth interest of Dewitt D Johnson as heir of Sylvia Johnson deceased in a tract in Elyria township is offered, appraised value stated but minimum bid not below two thirds of the appraised value. Auction conducted by the Sheriff under an execution from the Court of Common Pleas.
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Ohlo
Obo
Cronk
Renate
Uate
Tallin
Ohio
Kirrby
Ona
Sony
Amding
Columbus
Lewis Claytin
Notice of executors for William A Brima deceased
The widowsreach have been appointed and qualified as executors to manage the estate of William A Braman, late of Elena Loran County, deceased. Dated this 24th day of May 20th, Soria F Braman, Joel W CM Bravtan.
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William A Brima
Win A Braman
Elena Loran Couty
Soria
Braman Joel
Bravtan
Sheriff sale notice in Lorain County Ohio court action
Sheriff sale is set for June 4 1906 at Elyria Ohio between 10 and 11 AM. The life estate of defendant George W Gilson in part of Lot No 11 is described with bounds and road center lines. The property is appraised at $74 60 10 acres and cannot sell for less than two thirds of appraisal. Cash on day of sale. Chase Gilson Marels appears as determined by the court. Fritz Rupdin attorney of record. May 2. insh
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John Larsch
Geo W Gilson
Lorain County
Ohio
Gourt of Common Pleas
Sheriiff
Court of Common Pleas
Withi
Lorain
State of Ohio
Connict House
Elyria
George W.gilon
Towit
Shr Fffald
North Ridge Road
Deginiuing
Chase Gilson Marels
Flamisiary
Fritz Rupdin
Ohio Amends Constitution Elections and Terms Provisions
The Ohio General Assembly proposes amendments to the state constitution. Elections would be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even years. Terms for governor and other offices include various year lengths, with vacancies filled by appointment or special elections. The measure also allows extending terms and sets procedures for replacing vacancies. It covers tax and bond exemptions and requires a subsequent vote on bond exemptions.
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Onto - BecTioy
Loir
Ohio
Opticia Kvil
Supreme Court
Qmd
Common Pleas Court
General Assembly
Bank of Public Works
Conor
Treas Bpecker
Hours of Representatives
Leo
Chamner Law Provident Pea Fom
Senate
Antris Bratraa
America Orla
Lewis. Claylin
Ohin
Maren
Columbia
State of
State of Ohio
Divorce Pleading Filed in Lorain County Court
Nellie Schenck is to answer a divorce petition filed May 9 1406 in the Court of Common Pleas Lorain County Ohio. Charles B Schenck seeks dissolution on grounds of wilful absence and gross neglect of duty with equitable relief requested. Respondent must answer by June 24 190e else default and judgment. Attorneys R v E G and Harry Johnson represent the petitioner.
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Nelie Schenck
Charles B Schenck
Court of Common Pleas
Lorain
Ohi
Nellie Schenck
Celief
Nellis Schenek
Harry Jonnson
Appointment of Geo M Hubbard Estate Administrator
Notice announces the appointment of an administrator for the estate of Geo M Hubbard, deceased, in Burn County. The undersigned declares qualification as administrator and states the date as May 1, 1904. The document records official acts of probate and appointment.
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Geo M Hubbard
Geo. M Hubbard
Fioria
Buran
Ais
Probate Notice of Executors and Guardians in Elyria
Probate notice filed in Loran County probate office lists executors and guardians including Anna Proctor Anna Ott and John Wise among others. It sets a May 27 1907 hearing at 9 00 AM to examine and hear final settlement accounts of the administrator and guardians and includes partial settlements for Richard Walkden Thos Emery Ernest Knapp and Sophronia Calkine. The date shown is May 8 1905 and the notice references Elyria Ohio.
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Wo'elock Anw
Wis
Orsemarx Gibson
Harry C Branch
Anna l) Proctor
Anna Ott
Fredk Beege
Rebecca Statthwaite
Wm A Gilbert
Sophronia Calkine
Helen M . Thomas
John A Wise
Pater Burnett
Richard Walkden
John Sweet
Thos. Emery
Ernest Knapp
Wilbur Knap
Jack Brooks
K. H Hinman
Elyria
Ohio
Lorain County Sheriff Sale of Lorain Property
Lorain County Sheriff will offer for sale at public auction June 4 1905 at Elyria the land in Lorain city part of lot 24 Black River township. Property fronts Leavitt road and West Erle Ave and measures about 6834 acres with appraised value $10812.50. Cash only day of sale. C KF Sai Lanury Sheriff. attorneys listed.
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Horace Benton Ve. Ota
Benton
Lorain County
Ohio
Olipauit Court
Sherif
Circuit Court
Lorain
Court House
Elyria
County of Lorain
State of
Black River Township
New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railway
N. E
Muda
David Cook
Leavitt Road
Asid Leavitt Road
New York, Chicago and St. Lous Railroad
N.Y .C.and
St. L. E. R. Companyes
Leavitt Roand
Erle Ave
J Harney
Sheffield Township
C. KF
Sai Lanury
Loram County
Weatenhaver
Divorce Petition in Lorain County Ohio Court
Cora Grandy filed for divorce from Harlow Grandy in Lorain County Common Pleas Court on grounds of willful absence. Custody of children and equitable relief requested. Hearing set for June 24, 1906. default judgment will follow if no answer by then. Attorneys E G Hace Joussey Maylinh represented the plaintiff.
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Harlow Grandy
Whone
Wiil
Cora Grandy
Common Pleas Court
Lorain County
Ohio
Notice of Divorce Petition in Ohio Court
Pulaski L Cook of Steuben County New York is served with Anne Look petition filed April 17 in Court of Common Pleas Dora County Ohio seeking divorce on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The case seeks custody of children and equitable relief with alimony in lieu of property. Hearing set for June 1, 1906, by attorney Ley Sixoup.
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Pulaski L. Cook
VW Oondbull
Steuben County
New York
Anne Look
Court of Common Pleas
Dora County
Ohio
Pulaske Cook
Abna Cook
Ley Sixoup
Jher
Move South for Year Round Farming Profits Promoted
A plea urges farmers to relocate from northern winters to the South to allow year round work and production. It argues velvet bean and cassava offer cheap flesh and fat producing feeds, boosting profits with less labor. Contact General Immigration and Industrial Agent GoA Park of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad in Louisville, Kentucky for details.
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Florida
Am General
South
Sndrean
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the State Convention
Ayers
Ayer
Tate
Teri Selind
Tona Deathfial
Enger Warford
Sears
Hemingways
Comas
the Bige and Evyarard Co
Sheriffs Sale
Foster Va
Dewitt Johnson
Comoe
Onia
Kilyria
Dewitt D Johnson
Sylvia Johnson
County of
Burrell & Day
Sha Golfoad
Auld Gralt
Bevir Mag
Bsal
Atfise Vandread
Ap Pedeemient
Jetnidof
Oh Saidsrory School of
Toran Geuaty
Ohne
Bine Arpes Attornes
Ghig
Lewis
Layli, Secretary of State
Amfnoiwest
Lealotee
Chra
E. G
Hace Joussey Maylinh
G Oa Park
Gen
Looville & Nashville R. R Co
Looisville, Ky
Canton
Lake
Shora
Lynch & Dorer
Society For Savings
Cleveland
Wooster’s Drug Store
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