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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1904
Page
8
Quimcy Gillmors, famed lawyer, recounts a Florida fishing trip on a Sunday afternoon between four and six oclock. He claims to have caught three thousand pounds of fish using a flabhooke and worms aboard a steam boat, with no means to transport the haul.
Two youths on a street corner in Elytia engage in playful banter about their language use and appearances. They tease each other about dress, medals, and bravado, trading comebacks as they sharpen their slang and persona.
Carter of Oberlin, president of the village evens, becomes mayor of Shes village to succeed the late Mayor Fauver. He is in Florida and will return to take the oath and qualify for the new position. He will serve until May 1906. Carter is well known and will discharge duties with credit.
A Monday evening recital at the First Congregational Church drew a large audience. Lillian French Read performed to strong appreciation with Miss Mayme Willard of this city as pianist, whose Leipsic training showed in refined accompaniment.
The school board confirmed Ming Lissle Hahn as eighth grade teacher at a monthly salary of forty five dollars during the Monday night meeting.
Frack Bige Bowlley and Luoretia Deniela, both of Wellington, were issued marriage licenses by the local clerk. The records show ages 3% and 29 respectively, with the details indicating a formal filing in Wellington.
A freight train and a trolley car collided at the Lorain Street crossing on Friday morning near Otster Street as the freight backed down and the motorman tried to cross. The crash crushed the car with minor injuries reported among passengers who escaped in a scramble.
Fragmented OCR notes claim Senator Iafo promised post office fixes in Imapid and nearby areas. Local officials seek alignment with experts to advance the project while tying leverage to congressional support. The record hints at coordinated actions for Berlin and Eyria.
A.delegate recounts the boss who makes easy promises and notes W B Johnston’s habit of promising favors. The anecdote, told by locals, contrasts promises with likely unkept outcomes, including a boiler-room joke about assigning jobs and a pope election.
The Cleveland lodge of the National Association of Steam Engineers plans a trip to Elyria next Saturday to inspect steam turbines at the power house south of town. A special car will depart the public quarries at seven. Guardians appointed and estates noted in Lorain and Russia township. An army of wanderers facing crackdown, with police lodging nightly.
William Finch a painter living on East Avenue died at three o clock Friday. He was seventy years old and had lived in Elgrns Sfteen years. He left three sons to mourn his loss: Kin Joss, William and John in Spokane Washington, and Charlie who resides in this place.
Jack Ingram a well known local cigarmaker aged about forty died Monday night at Lorain County Infirmary from consumption. He was famous as one of the boys in the city and had a long record of jovial, carefree habits that damaged his health. He had stopped work and went to the infirmary where he remained until death.
United States Steel Co., buying 130000 tons of pig iron at 13.8 a ton, signals an immediate trade revival. Industry men like George K. Hosford of Rogers Brown Co expect higher activity as furnaces tighten and prices firm for weeks. Winter slowdowns and eastern building strikes had dampened demand, but the large purchase suggests renewed momentum.
Rowlby and Hall grocers of Wellington report their partner very ill after two weeks of sickness. The firm member was taken to Huron Street Hospital in Cleveland on Friday afternoon and is described as a very sick man.
August Moyer sues Gustave Schmid for 9000 damages alleging slander from Feb 27. Incident traced to Elyria waterworks coal theft in 1908 with watchman chase and accidental injury. Nancy Carter sues for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty and drunkenness.
The Dean Manufacturing company in a rural area near the Lake Shore track begins a 60 worker build on a two story brick structure 18 by 64 feet and a second 85 by 80 foot two story office building for telephone and electrical appliances. A water main will be laid to the plant and nearby land is offered for relocation by Mr Eads if a factory is established on it.
A dog belonging to Caleb Jackson of North Eaton attacked him on Wednesday but caused no lasting injury. The dog was shot by Charles Cols after the incident.
A citizen defends the Elyria republican club against accusations of being a political ring. The writer denounces closed meetings and ring ties, asserts open discussions among honest Republicans, and questions alleged secret meetings of W B Johnston Burke and Co. The letter urges voters to see through attempts to distract from corruption and warns of Tammany tactics.
Market observers report little variation in prices for lumber and building materials compared with last year. While some Brader orders and price shifts occur, overall car costs are expected to remain near the prior year level as demand and weather conditions influence upcoming construction activity.
Residents in the North Eaton area report a large baldheaded eagle seen daily at Frank Cournlua's farm in the northern part of town feeding on a dead carcass. They note this sighting is unusual for years and attract local attention.
Architect Fred W Elliot of Columbus submitted plans for a new theater in Elyria. Masera Griswold and Dykeman back the project. The three story Egyptian style building measures 648 by 180 feet, seats 1200, with balcony and gallery, and costs 40000 dollars. Location not specified but likely on Second street or Middle avenue. Auditorium on the first floor features exits on at least three sides.
At a regular meeting of Chevalier lodge No 816 Knights of Pythias held March 8 1874 the group adopted resolutions mourning the death of beloved member George B Way They extol his daily life and the lodge teachings of friendship charity and benevolence and pledge sympathy to his family The charter will be draped for thirty days and copies sent to the bereaved family and daily papers
A new bank organized in Oberlin named the Ohio Savings Bank Company with 45000 dollars capitalization and about twenty stockholders. Stockholders voted to purchase the Goodrich block at College and Main for 25000 dollars to convert into headquarters. Officers have yet to be elected and prominent backers include M. Squire, C. H. Prince, C. K. White ney, John Randulph, C. F. Carter, W. R. Redorths, and H. C. Wap gerten.
John Amatto, 37, a laborer from Lorain, is cited in a local record involving Cells Cleri and the Loratu case. The brief notes his connection to the incident and residence.
The season's persistent cold suggests a cool spring, with January four degrees colder than normal and predicted six days below average for the month. Historical records show cold winters often followed by cold summers, though mild springs with warm summers also occur. the present trend points to a slow start to spring.
A report claimed Charles Majesse was dead after a shooting at Mansfeld reformatory in which Dan Richards was killed. Investigators found the claim untrue. Majesse is very ill but expected to recover from his illness.
Examiners F R Beckler and E A Hague certify March 7 1904 that County Treasurer and City Treasury funds were counted and verified. The report lists exact amounts in Treasury and City accounts including cash bonds securities and vouchers with a total balance after deducting overdrafts. It covers Flynn Lorain County Ohio and related funds and departments with specific fund tallies and attestations of accuracy.
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