Elyria High School Class of 1900 Graduation at Opera House
The Elyria high school graduation exercises for the class of 00 were held Wednesday evening in the Opera House with 29 graduates. Speakers presented varied essays on topics from The Modern Girl Outdoors to The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. Masters of ceremonies introduced speakers swiftly as diplomas were awarded by Prof. Parker, with Rev. Crafts delivering the benediction and the class song closing.
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Flyria High School
Parqnet
Parker
J.&. Hill
George H. Chamberlain
John Lersth
Young
W. G. Sharp
E. J. Crafts
Crafts
Fach
Mand Inez Foster
Cora B. Carter
Minerva B. Clark
Mothers of America
Rotha F. Griswold
Jane Aston Abbe
Lillian Saunders
Alfred Churchill Knapp
Hague
Lena Garfield Snow
Earl L. Farr
Carolyn
Hanks
Margaret Park Warron
Mary
Rose Moriarty
America
Victoria
William
England
Mortal Coil
Germany
Brotherhood of Man
Mary E. Miller
Elyria
Henry Ely
Emma M. Woodworth
Robert €. Griswold
Katherine V. Balcomb
Isaac S. Metcalf
Philippines
Mattie B. Eastmar
Oxensea
Edith L. Whitce
Jon “Veaces
Lanen
Fannie E. Poulson
Rose
Bon Homme Richard
John Paul Jones
Mary Lucile McCollumn
Frederick Becker
Uates
Sharp
Elyria High School
Embezzlement case ties Parsons to Homestead arrest
Deputy Salisbury arrested James P. Parsons in Homestead Pennsylvania on embezzlement charges. Parsons, 45, had fled after a warrant issued two months prior. He allegedly misappropriated funds and estate property connected to Mrs Chis Gerber, administrator.
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Charl Salisbury
Homestead Pa
Withaim James P. Parsons
Parsons
Homestead
Palisj Bars
Columbus
Gov. Nash
Fisim
Favisburg Pa
Salisbury i
Hemestead
Chis
Gerber
Efem
Injury at Brickyard Slams Jol Wenseh at Work
Jol Wenseh, employed by brick manufacturer William Wallhead, was injured at the brickyard on Monday when a shaft and pulley fell from a derrick striking him. He suffered a deep head wound and multiple cuts and bruises, was treated by Dr Cushing, and taken to his brother-in-law's home near Sugar Ridge.
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Jol Wenseh
William Wallhead
Wenschi
Dr. Cushing
Cnr
Sugar Ridge
Alumni Banquet Highlights Elyria High School Alumni Night
The Elyria high school alumni gathering drew 250 attendees in the gym as Class of 1900 sat among long and small tables adorned with flowers and candles. Cleveland’s Johnson orchestra opened with an overture, Rev. Crafts offered prayer, and welcome was given by alumni president Mrs Young. Freeman Phipps spoke on welcoming newcomers, James Johnson performed violin pieces with three encores, and F M Stevens addressed The school and the State. Reminiscences by S B Rockwood and a class history reading by Ray Cogswell capped the program while Asaph Jones and Frank Crandall contributed songs and solos.
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Elyrian Pres School
High School Auditorum
Iim
Johnson
Orchestra of
Cleveland
J. Crafts
Alumni Association
Young
Frank Crandall
Everett Brown
F. M. Stevens
Asaph Jones
Mr. Jones
Order Gray
Freeman Phipps
Caga
Albert Grills
James
Arthur J. Boynton
Rockwood
Ray Cogswell
Tax office clears up spring duties at county court
County Treasurer Carter and Deputy Rice announce readiness for spring tax business as funds begin to flow to the treasury. A dissatisfied taxpayer criticized improvements on his farm and the tax system, while Rev Roland Nichols of Worcester gains fame for a patented pocket pencil holder with wide sales and potential daily income near $100. Nichols will continue preaching as his main calling.
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Carter
Rice
Rewdness
Treasury
Court House
Roland Nichols
Worcester
Mass
Church of Christ
North Eaton
Nichols
Hiram
United States
Germany
England
Belgium
France
Walter
New York City
Webber Named for Medina County Common Pleas Judge Seat
Hon A R Webber of Elyria, noted for strong character and legal ability, announces candidacy to succeed retiring Judge Nye in Medina County. Local papers hail his likely election, citing past fundraising success for Baldwin University Ladies Hall as a predictor of political success.
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RK. Webber
Ilyria
Medina County
Common Pleas
Nye
Webber
A. R. Webber
Medina
Baldwin University
Han
A. R Webber
Elyria
Common Pleas Court
Elyria Sailors Earn Early Promotions Aboard Indiana
Four Elyria youths from the Hartford transfer to the Indiana now serving with the North Atlantic White Squadron. Clyde Vogtesong becomes acting coxswain of the captain's gig and captain of the six gun, earning a line of warrant officer prospects as he gains first honors aboard the Hartford and Indiana.
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Elyria
Hart ‘Ford
John Ray
Frank Salisbury Otto Feagirr
Clyde Voylesong
Indiana
Fighting Bob" Evans
North Atlantic
Clyde Vogtesong
Port Wetch
Wight
Hartford
Clyde
Mayor Orders Immediate Cleanup Of Filth In Business District
The mayor and marshal conducted a stone inspection of the business portion finding unsanitary conditions and abundant combustible material jeopardizing fires. They mandate prompt removal of refuse and all accumulation, with another inspection planned next week and legal action if not complied. By order of the mayor.
For Sale Seven Room House on Charles Court
For Sale. Fine seven room house on Charles Court with all modern improvements. Seven minutes walk from the square mail on C. W. Scheide.
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Charles Court
C. W. Scheide
Bridge near completion with gates and signals in place
The new bridge appears mostly complete with automatic gates ready, engineer's house built, and archwork near finish. Wires and trolley connections await final work while a watchman may be needed at each gate to prevent unsafe crossing after signals.
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Lh. &C. Railway
Census Surprises Loom Over Small Town Populations
A prominent Oberlin resident questions whether Oberlin and nearby towns like North Amherst and Wellington have held their populations since the last census. The observer predicts county growth will mainly occur in Ky ria and Loram, with Haron County possibly shrinking. Milan village and township show no population increase in 40 years. A July 3–4 round trip fare offer appears from the Mickel Plate Road with tickets valid to July 5.
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Oberlin
Northamherst
Wellington
Kiyria
Loram
Ohio
Lo Haron
Milan
Oil at Belden Center of Oil Boom Says Berlin Report
Berlin dispatch reports oil men increasingly view Belden as the hub of the region’s oil production. Nine wells at Erhart pump about two barrels per day each, while Belden boasts fourteen producing wells averaging four barrels per twelve hours. Companies like Thomas Oil Co and Buckeye Pipe Line are active, with rigs around Belden, Erhart, and nearby areas. Despite some operators leaving, prospects remain strong and rumors of a Cleveland-backed company planning up to a thousand wells surface amid continued drilling and leasing activity.
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Statt Spach
Berlin
Belden
Erhart Light
Erhart
Thomas Oil Co
Trhart
James A. Davie
Thomas Oil Company
Buckeye
Lodi
Chathaut
Geityey
Wooster O81 Co
Domnien Oil Co
Morloch Farm
Lester
Lak
Chatham
Monda
Fuld
Cleveland
Big Four, Lake Shore and CL Railroads Seminar Ad
July 17 to Aug 27 1800 notice advertising Berens O leading a program on railroads and field study from Cleveland with hourly car service. Courses include arithmetic English grammar geography U S history literature nature studies psychology pedagogy physiology and physics with preparatory and college studies if demand. Instructors include Miss Abbie Roe BH W Rayman J L McKean D A Leitman E W Berger A G Ranhin and other professors. Lectures by eminent educators McDowell Gooinis Parker Ward and others on teaching topics. Expenses low. Full details from write.
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Berens
Lake Shore
Cleveland
U. S
J. L. Mckean
D. A. Leitman
E. W. Berger
A.G Ranhin
Mattison
Eddy
J. A. McDowell
B. 8. Gooinis
S H. M. Parker
J. L. Ward
Jor
Drawing Exhibitions At Local Schools Show Careful Work
The high school and St Marys schools held art displays. Primary and grammar classes showcased watercolors, pencil drawings, and paper designs. Sisters M Hgwina Adeline and Annita led charcoal, pencil, and freehand drawing demonstrations, with notable pieces by Princes Daniels and Ada Maxted.
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Princes Daniels
Ada MM Maxtedland
Shetel
Fear Desig
M. Hgwina
M. Adeline
M. Annita
Gas Stoves Sold At Low Prices For Hot Weather
The gas company stockpiles new gas stoves after public sale of fine stoves last spring and offers a Lorain model in two oven sizes. Over 100 units are in use in Elyria. Mr. Chas Cahoon invites customers to view and learn operation in the old store room beside Boylan Bros grocery.
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Elyria
Chas. Cahoon
Boylan Bros. Grocery
Three Local Boys Arrested for Train Window Stoning
Three young boys Charley Wynn Percy Sy and Willie Jones were arrested after stoning Lake Shore No 10 eastbound at East Avenue crossing Wednesday evening. A window was shattered and a passenger injured. Officer Whitney pursued Jones after a chase toward the river a revolver was fired in the air as Jones surrendered and was jailed.
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Charley Wynn
Percy Sy
Wilie Jonen
Whitney
Stog & Lake Shore
East Avenue
Bridestone
Othe Lake Shore Road
Wis
Bome Be
Wynn
Whitey
Young Moore
Jones
Fort
Bridge Street
Whittney
U River
Ins
Young Jones
Toledo Centennial funds deemed invalid by supreme court
The supreme court ruled Tuesday that appropriations for the Toledo centennial were invalid and refused the writ of mandamus by L. P. Harris against State Auditor Guilbert. The decision jeopardizes the project and prompts likely special legislative action for new funding. About 150000 had already been spent locally.
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Supreme Court
Toledo
L. P. Harris
Guilbert
Nash
People of
Fatal Quarry Accident Kills 14 Year Old In Amherst
A 14 year old Indiana boy named Nagle was killed in No 6 quarry Amherst shortly after 10 am Monday. He was crushed by a rolling cream drill while adjusting machinery on a north ledge. He died after about half an hour in agony. Nagle and an older brother supported a widowed mother. other siblings live with the family in Brownhelm.
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Amherst
Nagle
Brownhelm
New Carrier to Start July 1 at Local Post Office
A report outlines an added carrier beginning July 1 to improve service, especially to residences with earlier deliveries. The city renumbering prompts residents to use new street numbers to speed mail handling and reduce delays. C. W. Cottier, long substitute carrier, will assume the new permanent post.
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Tve
Ftep
Post Office Department
C. W. Cottier
A Good Showing for Shelby Population Growth
A Good Showing notes Shelby showing a population under 5,000 with a potential disappointment to some, yet hailed as a strong progress from 1,000 ten years ago to nearly 5,000, a record worth broadcasting nationally.
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Shelby
Thie City
Sheloy Ee
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