State Health Board May Revise Sewage Ruling
A letter from Sherman and Riggs urges the State Board of Health to reconsider its ban on dumping sewage into the river. They propose a program to fund a trunk sewer with taxes on property along the line and a focus on rapid action when conditions permit. The plan would distribute excess trunk costs across the district while pushing local sewers first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Suwer
Neera Riggs
Sherman
Board of Public Service
Shermen Zoey
Chapman
State Board
Pratt
Belef
Ktalee
Family Feud Escalates In Mayfield House Clash
In Fisherville, Bam Mayfield kept Joe Hinkey prisoner for six hours after a family feud flared anew. Hinkey, charged with threatening and menacing, was escorted by a constable to the justice, where Mayfield swore out a warrant. Mrs Mayfield before Mayor Folger faced Malicious conduct claims amid the feud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkey
Mayfield
Bam Mayfield
Joe Hinkey
Fisherville
Hickey
Bia
Hinkers
Mayfelds Upstaire
Lord’s Court
Mannier
Mayfelda
Asid Hinkey
Mra Mayfield
Folger
Republicans to Attend Inauguration Event
Lorain county Republicans plan to attend President Roosevelt's inauguration on March 4. The Tipperanse Club of Cleveland invites Log ain county Republicans to travel in a body by special train. The train departs Cleveland Friday at 2:30 PM and arrives in Washington Saturday morning with special rates offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Roosevelt
Tipperanse Club
Cleveland
Logain County
Pennsylvania Line
Washington
State law cited on smoke nuisance enforcement
Mayor Folger states a state law bars smoke nuisance that damages property or endangers health and asserts wholesale violations by railroads and cities. He argues state law is not enforced and questions the value of local ordinances when broader enforcement fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sal
Folger
King Gone Van Wagnen Receives City Hall Authority
Lorain Ohio February 21 Acting Mayor Van Wagnen fills mayoral duties during Mayor King’s four week Southern trip. Charles Van Wagnen named president of the council and George Halpalica named as judge, while Hal refuses the bench. Jail releases occur as disorderly houses contested. Van Wagnen seeks Republican bid for mayor this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Confanion
F. J. King
Charles van Wagnen Nelle Aiengor
Peaca George Halfpalica
Oday
van Wigton
Hal
van Wagnen
King
von Wagnen
Erlais
Marchers Demand Action Over Mary Mas Whipping
A crowd of irate parents and Adair friends confronted the Murray Hill school trustees on Wednesday to question why Miss Mary Mas whipped students and accused them of misconduct. Trustees defended the teacher citing sufficient evidence, while parents withdrew their sons and threatened libel suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mas
Murray Hilge Perioo
Stemother
Miss May
Elmer Beal
Albert Senkas
Carl Fester
Earl Fowl
Henry Fowl
Style of Ballot Threatens Wet Defeat in Wellington Vote
Wellington election supervisor J L VanArman warns the printed ballot style could disenfranchise wet voters. The top line reads The sale of intoxicating liquor as a beverage Shall be prohibited, causing confusion among weaker voters who may misread it as liquor to be sold. Campaign efforts center on ballot wording with saloonmen pushing a reprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
J. L. VanArman
Montag
van Armen
Hutledgs
Arya
Lorain to close houses of prostitution. raids to continue
Lorain authorities vow broader house cleaning as keepers of local dens were fined in court and ordered not to return to the occupation. More raids will be made to close the dives. Mrs. S. C. Scott of Lodi Street suffered facial and hand burns when gasoline stove flames caused a clothing burn. injuries were not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C. Scott
Lodi Street
City Receives Semiannual Tax Disbursement Totaling 481,566.38
The city received a Saturday check for 46,111 from the county auditor as its share of the first half 1904 taxes to be applied to the first half 1905. Dow tax brought 41,485.57, general corporation tax 37,715.87, and special assessments 5,164.75, totaling 148,566.38 before deductions of 142.34 for pecuniary and 113.85 for examination of city books. Funds allocated include: Sewer fund 11,100.25. General fund 3,954.68. Safety fund 8,407.95. Health fund 355.02. Sprinkling fund 84.40.
TWO TOWNS COMPETE FOR RAILWAY EXTENSION TO MANAFIELD
Wellington and Lodi compete for extending the C and S W Traction line south to Manafield. City leaders and the board of trade pressed the traction company’s president for a decision. Concessions by either town would influence the final route and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Lodi
C & 8S
W. Traction Company
Manafield
Otterbacher
Brannon
Board of Trade
Cleveland
Pomeroy
The
Traction Company
Columbia Steel to double its work force and add stamping plant
The Columbia steel mill expands with a stamping department and a near doubling of staff. A massive seventeen foot long press and eight smaller presses have been installed. The plant will produce stamped steel automobile parts like dashboards, replacing wooden frame components in autos. A new storage building backs the project and a cold rolling mill will use 75,000 dollars worth of raw iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smany
Lumita Steal
America
Benne Stallad
Marwick
Stanpings
Alertean
Smith Stampings Factory
Milwaukee
Federal Manufacturing Company
Columbia
K. O. T. M. Members To Attend Inauguration
Local K. O. T. M. units plan travel to Washington D C for the presidential inaugural ceremonies. No. 20 of Elyria will depart Thursday afternoon and stay about five days for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Elyria
Washington
Dd. C
Improvements Planned for Yellow Line by Cleveland Syndicate
The Cleveland syndicate that recently bought the line plans rapid car service improvements on the Yellow Line. More cars will run Lorain to Elyria with a quicker morning and evening schedule to capture plant traffic. The firm also contemplates operating large orange cars similar to Lake Shore Electric units in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Syndicate
Lorain
Elyria
S Quiaker
Ateal
Lake Shore Electric
Aged man sent to infirmary after son abandons care
An elderly man named Elegar, 74, abandoned by his son, was taken Thursday to the county infirmary from Medina county. He had been staying with his son, then left at a friend’s home in Eaton, where the son did not return to care for him. Authorities in Eaton intervened and arranged admission to the infirmary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh Elagar
Elegar
Medina County
Eaton
Hlegar
Tia
Death of Elyria Resident John M Unger At 71
John M Unger of Elyria dropped dead while feeding chickens at his Lake Avenue home. Heart disease is listed as the cause. He was 71, a well known resident who supported sericulture work and grew highly regarded strawberries. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM at his home, with burial in Henrietta. He is survived by a wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Unger
Lake Avenue
Mr. Unger
Elyria
Henrietta
Plumber Sues Over Bill In Common Pleas Court
Plumber filed suit Friday afternoon in common pleas court against Christina Little seeking a lien on her property for plumbing work. He asks the court to declare the bill a lien and compel payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hogan
Common Plean
Christina Little
Woman Foiled In Bold Stearns Home Robbery Plot
A neighbor reported a ladder against 111 Fremont Street and footprints in ice leading to a second story window. A woman is suspected in an attempted entry at the Stearns residence, but no one was found, and investigators seek direct evidence of a plot with a man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearns
Sharman Stearns
Fremont Street
Doorad Thair
Hooks
Cleveland Syndicate Buys Lorain Street Railway
A Cleveland syndicate has purchased the Lorain street railway for 700000 in stock and 550000 in bonds, with possession in about a week. The Lakeshore Electric plans a new line from Avon Beach to South Lorain, boosting Lorain city growth and linking Lorain and Avon Beach railways for over ten miles of track. The deal strengthens Lakeshore Electric access to Lorain business, especially in South Lorain where growth is rapid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ltns
Cleveland
Lorain Street Railway
Lake Shore Electric Railway
Lorain
Itu
South Lorain
Avon Beach
Sturea
Bout Lorain
From God to Warn World of Fire in 1810 Claim
Weirich loomed in his Lorain cell amid bibled ramblings proclaiming the world would burn in 1810 and that he was sent by God. He raved while attendants dealt with mental disorder after beating his mother and being sent to jail. The Lorain dry faction pushes a petition to end saloon activity, circulating under Constable Edwards Bark and his son, with district boundaries from Fifth Avenue to Oberlin Avenue and Kent Street to Broadway rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastion
George Weltrich
Hinman
Massillon Saylum
Weirish
Lorain
Weiricthh
Edwards Bark
Fifth
Fifth Avemee South To Kent Street
Broadway
Oberlin Avenue
Agriculture lectures at high school with Ohio State professor
Arrangements with Professor Lasenky of Ohio State University bring a two day series on horticulture to the high school on March 9 and 10. Lectures cover why bindy plants, forest trees of Ohio, raising fruit, a boy's garden, our insect friends and enemies. Attendance free for all, with time between talks for class recitations and informal discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasenky
Ohio State University
Olno
Nepal
Good Health Baking Powder Endorsed for Children
A housekeeper is urged to use pure baking powder for wholesome dainties. Royal Baking Powder is praised as essential for lightness and flavor in cake, biscuit, doughnuts, crusts, and similar foods, benefiting both children and adults.
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State Health Board
Constable
Justice
Fisher Jewelry Store
Edward E. Critz
Prop
Brad St
Elyria, Ohio
King Gone van Wagnen
VanArman Saya Apts
Icolumbia Steel
Qmoone
Tor Bill
Lorain Railway
Weirich
GOD
Man
Brannock
Loral
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