Lake Shore Electric May Be Absorbed Soon
The Lake Shore Electric stock on the Cleveland exchange shows a renewed, forceful demand with few lots for sale. Outside investors and brokers have inspected the line, signaling potential absorption by competing steam roads and noting the road’s strong earnings and strategic lake shore position.
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Lake Shore Electric
Lake Shore
Lake Shore Electric Railway
Cleveland Exchange
McCuals
Toronto
William K. Vangarbitt, Jr
New York
Ines
Vanderbilts
Railway Employes Trouble Unsettled
Grievances of Cleveland and Southwestern traction company workers to be submitted to the state board of arbitration. Secretary Joseph Beshop arranged a conference with representatives of the company and the board. Judge Selwin N Owen and W H Swayne were asked to attend in Cleveland. National Officer Reeves of the Amalgamated association of street railway employees will be present.
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Cleveland & Southwestern Teasaction Company
Sie
Contested Divorce Hearing In Barshaw Case Resumes
The divorce petition of Hatlie Barshaw versus Hubert Barshaw, filed two years ago, resumes at the courthouse after delays due to Mrs Barshaw s health and absence in Colorado. Mrs Barshaw testified that she was subjected to cruel treatment including choking and threats to kill.
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Alvorce
Hatiie Barshaw
Hubert Barshaw
Court House
National Store
Lorain
Miss Demaline Celebrates Fourteenth Birthday
Miss Martha Demaline of LaPorte celebrated her fourteenth birthday Friday evening at her parents home. Twenty five guests attended as gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Demaline Mr. and Mrs. E Demaline Mr. and Mrs. Putney of Wascon Ohio and Mrs. Rupples of Elyria Ohio.
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Martha Demaline
LaPorte
Abe Demaline
William Demaline
E. Demaline
Putney
Wascon
Rupples
Elyria
Knights of Columbus to Convene 1907 Jamestown Exposition
The Knights of Columbus plan their August 1907 convention at the Jamestown Exposition near Norfolk Virginia with an estimated twenty thousand delegates. The decision followed the New Haven meet in June and aligns the order with the three hundredth anniversary celebrations at Jamestown.
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Norfolk
Knights of Columbus
Virginia
New Haven
Connecticut
Norfalk
America
United States
Jamestown
Columbus
Order
Knights of Columbia
South
Sage's Cousin Dies in Poverty in Toledo
James Sage, cousin of Russell Sage, died in abject poverty in Toledo after years as a county infirmary inmate. A NY cousin sent him a $50 yearly check, and the county will bury him.
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Toledo, O
James Sage
Russell Sage
New York
Boy Bitten by Dog in Vacant Lot Near Fox Furnace
Five year old son of Andrew Sarota near Fox Furnace was badly bitten by a large dog owned by J. Krovier while playing in a vacant lot. The dog leaped on the child injuring cheeks and forehead. Dr. Cushing treated the wounds. Police notified. dog will be killed.
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Andrew Sarota
Fox Furnace
J. Krovier
Cushing
Last Day of Woodmen Carnival Closes Tonight
Today closes the Woodmen Carnival held in this city after a week of large crowds. Many have yet to see the J. Frank Watch Shows, which should be enjoyed this final night. The event has been orderly and well managed, earning the Woodmen commendation for its conduct and success.
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J. Frank
Exciting Game at Medina Delivers Narrow Elyria Victory
Medina fell 8 to 4 as Elyria pitcher Hobart sparked a late rally with a two bagger and four runs in the third inning. Jones started the scoring with a single, while Cosma and Knill guided Elyria’s defense as Hobart and Knill turned key catches to preserve the win before about 400 fans.
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Cosma
Hlyria Trolley League
Medina
Tod
Dlyria
Jones
Vigler
Knill
Armstrong
Hobart
Elyria Boys
Braman
Elyria
Elyria Ss
Chicago Junction
Wooster
Fast Trains Advertise Road Across the Continent
The Twenty First Century limited and other major trains have become moving billboards. With cars costing 250000 dollars, passengers can enjoy modern comforts and luxury while traveling cross country. Contractor Price and Harley, after an accident with their excavating machinery, can resume work.
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Pennsylvania Lmited
Price
Harley
Final Exercises of Grafton High School
The 13th annual Grafton High School commencement was held Wednesday evening, June éth. Six graduates—three boys and three girls—delivered strong orations while Baldwin University Orchestra of Berea provided music. Dr Henry C King of Oberlin College gave the address, diplomas were presented by Supt H C Knowles.
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Grafton High School
Baldwin University Orchestra
Berea
Henry C. King
Oberlin College
King
Neva Caroline Richards
Karl Jasper Gee
Frederick Clayton Smith
Morris FP. Nesbitt
Board of Health Orders Sewage Connections Ignored
At a Board of Health meeting Sanitary Officer Braman listed residents with houses facing sewers who had not connected. The board authorized notification to use street drains to evacuate properties. The public refused to comply, and the matter will be reviewed again next meeting with aim to enforce the law and remove nuisances regardless of status.
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Board of Health
Braman
Mr. Braman
Y M C A Lads Enjoy Picnic At Cascade Park
About twenty five Y M C A boys from the Broadway Lorain club joined by Mr. Graet and Rev H D Sheldon picnicked at Cascade Park Elyria. They cooked steak and potatoes after arriving, held a camp battle between reds and blacks across the river, with the reds winning and several prisoners taken before more sports were held.
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Broadway. M. c. A
Lorain
Cascade Park
Elyvia
Mr. Graet
H. D. Sheldon
Anniversary Celebration for Mr and Mrs Standen
Mr and Mrs Jabez Standen of 941 Middle Avenue marked their fiftieth anniversary with a social gathering Thursday evening. About thirty guests attended and extended well wishes with gifts. Relatives traveling from Cleveland and a daughter of the couple joined the event as refreshments were served.
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Jabez Standen
Middle Avenue
John Cissine
Clevland
M. Bovee
Stanfen
Masonic Council and Chapter Schedule June Meetings
Masoni c council No 86 R and R M will hold a stated assembly Monday evening June 18 with important business about the new Masonic Temple. Marshall Chapter No 47 R A M will hold a stated Convocation Wednesday evening June 20 with important temple business.
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Bilyriaouncil
Lorain Street Railway Hikes Fare Citing Coin Shortage
An official said the three cent fare was replaced by five cents because the company could not secure enough pennies for change. Conductors and the company struggled to maintain a copper coin supply since the three cent fare began.
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Lorain Street Railway
K P Delegate Returns Home From Toledo Convention
Harry H. Smith representative to the 37th annual Grand Lodge K P convention at Toledo reports large amount of business conducted. The reanvention royalty Zamnesvill was chosen to host the 1907 annual convention.
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Harry H. Smith
Grand Lodge
K. of P
Toledo
Zamnesvill
Elyria Shriners Attend Cleveland Mid-Summer Meeting
Elyria Shriners joined the vast Cleveland jurisdiction for the regular mid-summer gathering at the Masonic Temple. Twenty eight new initiates joined, followed by a splendid banquet and evening entertainment. locals D. F. Ward Fred Wolf E A Hague S B S Fitch Geo H Lewis and L Houser were among attendees.
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Mystic Shrine
Cleveland
Masonic Temple
Injured in Auto Accident At Dedication Service
Mr and Mrs H L Worden of Loraine were in Boston for a dedicatory service when their auto mobile left the road. In a party of 34, the vehicle ran over a ten foot embankment. Worden had a gash to the head and hip sprains while Mrs Worden sustained flesh wounds and shock. No one was dangerously injured.
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H. L. Worden
Lorain
Boston
New Christian Science Church
Sunday Ball Playing Crusade Told by Lorain Union
The Lorain W C T U plans to seek Amherst W C T U support to oppose Sunday ball playing. County unions will be asked to cooperate. Mrs Jaycox said enforcement hinges on authorities, but action seems needed.
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Lorain
Amherst
excursion to Put in Bay from Elyria on Sunday
Elyria residents may visit the Put in Bay resort via the Lake side steamer leaving Lorain Viaduct at 9:00 a.m. The Lorain city band will accompany the excursionists. A moonlight trip from Lorain departs the wharf at 8:00 p.m. for fifty cent rates.
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Elyria
Vicnn
Putin-Bay
Lakeside
Lorain
Motormen Hii and O'Brien Fined for Excessive Streetcar Speed
Motormen Hii and O'Brien were arrested for running C and W cars far above the 12 mile per hour city limit on Middle avenue from Howe to Third street. Cars covered the half mile in 1 minute 13 seconds and 1 minute 20 seconds. They pleaded guilty after initially denying the charge. Mayor Chapman fined each $16 with costs. fines to be suspended as a warning that future violations will not be overlooked.
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Hii
O'Brien
Howe Street
Third Street
Middle Avenue
Chapman
Green Line
High School Alumni Hold Annual Reunion at Elk Hall
The High School Alumni Association held its reunion Friday at Elk Hall. Mrs H H Tucker presided and gave the welcome. Speakers recalled past classes, decorum and graduation day, with solos by several performers and memories of deceased members. Refreshments followed and dancing closed the event near midnight.
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High School Alumni Association
Elk Hall
H. H. Tucker
D. Row
Mysteries and Good Fellowship
The
Alumnus Association
C. A. Little
Mabel Moysey
My. Young
Mr. H. Metcalt
Grace Chapman
A. Little
Tumal
Artistic Spittoon Becomes Fern Planter
A Oberlin student, learning tobacco use, saw a floor register as a spittoon. His landlady bought a fancy spittoon to keep the area clean. The man, unfamiliar with the item, filled it with two potted ferns and displayed it as a window flower pot. The landlady, startled, did not explain its purpose.
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Oberlin College
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State Board of Arbitration
Sage
Grafton
Y.M.C. A. Lads
Casdade Park
Masonic
K.P
Toles
Elks’ Hall
Charles Hancock
A. L. Garford
Maner
Augustus Terry
McDowall
Ilinois
L. M. Metcalt
G. C. Worthington
Harry H. Smith & Co
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