21 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
1
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About a large turnout fills St Marys parlor for the marriage of Miss Jalta Dachtler to Joseph Metinee of Lorain. Solemn mass said by Rev Ditty, best man Hieerooin Weed and others attended. After the ceremony a breakfast at the bride’s home followed by a wedding tour through several cities. Metinee, a young man in Lorain, works for the Bob company and is noted for his budding career.
A nomination dispute occurred at a senatorial convention held in Elk County. Frank Patterson of Ashland was nominated while the Red-Mot faction faced a contested ballot. Delegation members reported confusion and a squelched nomination process amid regional politics.
The wedding of Miss Maris Cromwell Prentiss at Els riagi Horre Wrost Stratton united a Ford family figure with the Prentiss clan. The ceremony occurred with the bride’s parents present and crowning father James BP Stent ton officiating. The bride, a Cleveland social figure, attended Women’s College and contributed to the school publication. Mrs Krater of Cleveland and Mrs A W Ewington of Middle Avelite sent congratulations.
The city council advanced a twenty three thousand six hundred fifty dollar bond issue to support the West side project. A bond sale plan recommended by the finance committee was discussed, with proposals to offer bonds at six percent and redeemable by the city.
Police say no cars were switched on East Broad Street Tuesday night as arrests increased under Supt. Nestor. Mayor Polter reports the area was unusually quiet, noting the crackdown prevented car switching and maintained order overnight.
The article describes Dr. Jackson's wedding to Miss Mar shet Boyd of Cleveland, noting decorations made from tissue paper hearts and a baby image on his desk. The ceremony occurred in Cleveland with friends posting festive pieces at the scene.
Mrs. Anna Marsteller, accused of throwing refuse on a doctor’s house, was released by Mayor Folger on Wednesday afternoon. She contends Dr. Bleek refused her salary and filed a civil suit. Marsteller served as the physician’s housekeeper.
The council followed the Health Board in sewer construction linking Faxon to Obitz Bay, closing a nuisance by redirecting waste. It approved culvert and street crosswalk projects, sidewalk builds, park plat referrals, and street plans from Lake Avenue to B and Co tracks and Mount Street to Croasrosta.
At a stockholders meeting held Friday afternoon the G. and W traction Company increased the board of directors from twelve to fifteen. New directors named were Gen N Chandler J B Harper and W B Thompson of Lorain. Chandler handles the Rust estate and is linked with several Cleveland banks. Harper is vice president of Union National. Thompson is an attorney in Lorain.
Martin Mueller head of the city council finance committee says the south and west sides of the city should be reunited for voting booths to save costs. He warns they could be separated again by the next presidential election. The finance committee has yet to report on booth provisions and the safety board plans to move the youth house, hoping not to act until this issue is resolved.
The health and safety boards request estimated six month appropriations from the city council. General administration 170 dollars, police department 87 051 dollars, fire department 33 900 dollars. The health board asked for a total that includes a TZG.
Ground breaking for the new Masonic temple is scheduled for August 1. No final plans exist yet and bids will await a prepared working contract. Only preliminary sketches have been produced for the building as the project awaits formalization.
The Elyria city council debated band funding last night and approved a 400 grant after initial 300 allocation. Councilmen moved funds to finance committee before final approval, reflecting support for local music and civic culture.
Garford couple from Liverpool start a European auto tour aboard a machine. They travel with Mr and Mrs C Johansen Cleveland who also bring their car and will accompany them on the expedition. The cablegram confirms arrival in Europe on Tuesday morning.
Local manager Adams of Citizens' Gas & Electric Co proposes a street lighting upgrade for Elyria. He states council meeting officials aim to secure a new contract with lower rates and plan to install about 124 lamps at $60 per year each, though the company insists on charges.
The council discusses a proposed rate of 82.50 dollars per lamp per year under the original contract as the price for all lamps. Details of the new street lighting system were shared with only one councilman who could not publicly disclose them consistently. Manager Adams was in Lorain on Wednesday.
The funeral of Mrs Estella Wooster wife of Lawrence Wooster who died by her own action Monday evening was held at the Methodist church. Coroner French ruled no inquest declaring it a clear case of death by own action and the body was laid to rest in Elyria cemetery. The husband and a few relatives followed to the grave.
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