Local notes mix routine visits and social events in New London
Readers report various society happenings including visits to Mrs Wilkes and Mr D C, a March gathering at a M B E church, and plans for relatives and property arrangements. Mentions of illness, house rental, and community ties appear among scattered observations and advertisements. A fragmentary health ad for Codot and Catarrh Cure is also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Nis Place
D. Cening
M. BE
Fair Association Opposes Paying for West Third Street
The West Third Street paving proposal drew pushback from the Fair Association President Miller who warned the city council that forcing the association to cover the cost would bury the group financially. He favored macadam and cited a satisfactory East Orange road as an example while noting the association’s debt and limited street use. The matter was referred to the city solicitor and street committee for revision.
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Miller
Street Committee
Agricultural Association
West Third Street
Dastern Heights Land Company
Chapman
Eastern Heights Land Company
Crisp
East Orange
Fair Grounds
Lit
Smith
Hservice ‘Board
Mueller
Congressman Webber Receives City Offer For Post Office Site
The city council read a letter to Congressman Webber about offering a free post office site at Court and Second street. Webber asked for lot size, exact location, railways, churches, schools, growth prospects, and other city data, noting uncertainty over future appropriations. The council referred the matter to the Meson committee, per a motion by Councilman Maxwell and second by Councilman Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Webber
Court
Second Street
Webber
Congrese
Connuiman Mucile
Connect
Conncilman Maxon
Connellman Smith
City council debates gas company deposits before meters
Councilman Juellar asks city solicitor about deposits charged by the gas company when installing meters for renters. The solicitor says the company likely has a right to deposit charges, no ordinance bars it, and interest regulation is doubtful. Franchises regulate the outfit, not council, though deposits are described as protection. A local man Bob Wood hosted friends after the play Girls will be Girls with supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juellar
Johnston
Smith
City Solictor
Smiths
City Solicitors
Chapman II
Mueller
Public Service Board
Andwar
Andwur
Big Fees in the Bridge Case
The county hires high priced counsel for the Lo rain county vs King Bridge case. Prosecutor Hogsett is paid a $500 retainer since December 26 and former prosecutor Stroup a $450 retainer after January 16. Commissioners keep Stroup's amount unpublished at first, hoping a favorable ruling later.
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Lorain County
King Bridge Company
V. H. Hogsett
Lee Stroup
Hogsett
Stroup
Stroug
Jaycox
Motion Overruled By Judge Washburn In Bank Proceeding
The motion to quash the proceedings started by Harry Rex a Cleveland broker against Assignee Faucher of the defunct Citizens' Bank to recover 1000 dollars on deposit was overruled by Judge Washburn. The answer day was fixed for March 17.
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Harry Rex
Cleveland
Citizens' Bank
Washburn
Lorain rail plan sparks rival road battles in Ohio
Cleveland officials confirm George Gould and Joseph Ramsey Jr have chosen strategies in a simmering rail feud. Ramsey privately markets Lorain Southern and 55 mile rail work, while Lorain & West Virginia insists it will proceed as announced. Rumors tie Ramsey to a Cleveland terminal plan and a possible 3000 acre harbor site near Oak Point.
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Cleveland
George J. Gould
Joseph Ramsey, Jr
Ohio
Wayrat Lorain
Wabash
Rameydy
Sonia
Lorain
West Virginia
Lo- Tain
Ohio River
Wellington
Rameey
Ramsey
Gould
Lorain & West Virginia
Lorain Southern
Oak Point
Lake Erie
Pittsburg
City council debates sidewalks grades and street work
Council discussed sidewalk width and grades on East Bridge Street with owners seeking six foot walks. A grade on East Eighth Street was questioned. The grading committee will review. The board approved paving Washington Avenue Hill to Broad Street. Crosswalks on Cleveland Street were requested and referred to the Board of Public Service. Public service also proposed replating Bilyria Cemetery and sewerage for Perry Fay factory and East Side School. Andwar Hotel progress noted with May 1 opening targeted.
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Smith
East Bridge Street
Chapman
Low East Eighth Street
Washington Avenue Hill
Broad Street
Lake Shore
Cleveland Street
Mueller
Harwood Street
Board of Public Service
Washington Hill
Warren Bros
Perry- Fay
East Side
Sewar
Bilyria
City Council weighs suit over East Side bridge trucks
Council members discuss legal action against the C S W railway over moving trucks on the East Side bridge. A compromise offer was rejected by the special committee, and the city solicitor is prepared to sue to compel compliance. A special council meeting is planned to finalize replies before court action.
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Smith
Mueller
Councilman
Boynton
Oak Point Steel Plant Talk Prompts New York Visit
Joseph Ramsey Jr reports possible large steel development at Oak Point on Lake Erie. He cites plans for a seven million dollar plant, rail spur from Lorain, and the need for a Lake Erie site beyond Tennessee Coal and Iron. No firm confirmation found from Gates or Public firms. inquiries continue in New York and Wall Street.
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New York
Joseph Ramsey Jr
Kia
Oak Point
Cleveland
Lake Erie
John Gates
Repullic
Republic Steel
Gates
Tennessee Coal and Tron Company
Lake Erie Point
Lorain
Ashland
Wall Street
Iron Or Steel
Beaver Creek
Iron Age and Steel Trade
Dow Johns and Company
Wall Street Journal
Midvate Steel Company
Trinity Building
United Steel Corporation Ao
John W. Gates
Republic Steel Company
Topping
Chicago
111 Broadway
Republic Company
Local travelers and LaPorte masquerade ball announced
H C Young general passenger agent of the Lake Shore railway company from Norwalk and Mr Berge were in the city on business. Mr and Mrs J C Bins visited Cleveland today. A masquerade ball will be held at LaPorte this evening with many expected from the city.
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South Lorain
Pennsylvania
Elyria
H. C. Young
Lake Shore Electric Railway Company
Norwalk
Mr. Berge
Mra. J. C. Bins
Cleveland
LaPorte
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Congress
Bob Wood
Oberlin
Elyria Theater
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