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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
4
Golf enthusiasts met Thursday to form a club and secure links for summer play. A committee led by W. N. Gates Henan Ely and Sam Leonard was tasked with finding a site, with two favored locations Cottesbrooky and William Ely's on Washington Avenue.
Columbug Ohio reports Governor Herrick celebrated St Patrick as he wore four green carnations bred by Luther Burbank of Los Angeles. Herrick will speak at a banquet at the Chandler Hotel hosted by the Friendly Song of Saints Patrick this evening.
The service board will not vacate the Andwae block rooms until directed by the city solicitor. Auditor Fauver’s debt claim to eject them will be contested. The 4 Ter case was heard Thursday with the board seeking the solicitor to resolve their rights. Prank Knot’s dining parlor and Cheapside will gain a second floor space and an expanded kitchen. A Hebrew peddler wandered Elyria seeking aid and hospital admission after frostbitten feet but was refused and referred to the mayor.
A smoke ordinance will be introduced at the city council meeting Tuesday evening. The measure mirrors the Cleveland ordinance and was revived by Councilman Frank Smith. Property owners with smoke emissions may be required to match costs for smoke consumers. RK I Hill of West Broad Street announces improvements to his optical shop confirming he offers advanced eyewear testing and fitting services.
Lola W Stearns of Kent Elyria was recommended by Oberlin Business College for a stenographer post with J C Crisp Real Estate Co. She began work Monday after excelling as a student at Oberlin Bagness College since September.
William Owen returns to Elyria theatre with The Lady of Lyons in Saturday matinee and evening performances. J W McDonnell and Camilla Reynolds star with a magnetic romantic drama noted for adventure humor and uplifting ending.
Daisy Spring held a cheerful outdoor reception as birds sang and spring warmth arrived. Annie Dane played piano while a chorus of birds and city sounds filled the scene, with temperatures reaching 76 degrees at midday and 63 in shade near City Hall.
Elyria streets saw spring cleaning start Friday with eight workers hired by the public service board. More laborers will be added as they become available, and the workers are not police court prisoners.
An advertising note urges readers to quit the 100 cigar habit by trying Wadaworth Bros. Chico cigars sold by Jude R. Jones. The piece touts Chico as a 10c cigar with Havana fragrance, smooth burn, and solid white ash. March 0, 17
A chaotic fragment describes thieves at night targeting children while they sleep. It mentions Kennedy, Toney, Tar and a new discovery to drive out disease before doctors arrive. It notes Keap and a sale by He A Dykeman.
Haltu sccre witnesses for Mrs Rivett in her suit against Ellen Duffy were in common pleas court Friday but counsel did not appear and the hearing was not held. Mrs Rivett alleges fraud by Willow Duffy in securing West Street property from the late Mary Nelly. Both Rivett and Duffy are daughters of Mrs Kally. The deed was from the 90 year old woman who deeded the property before her death and Rivett claims dishonorable influence was used to obtain it.
Passenger Agent Wilson met with local baseball enthusiasts to form a trolley league circuit this year. The schedule will include Kiyitas Lorain Norwalk Beran Wooster Medina and two Cleveland amateur teams, forming a stronger lineup than last year’s league.
The board of public service met Thursday night and ordered bids for a 5 million gallon pump, a 21 inch stone course on Washington avenue bridge, resur facing Cheapside, and City Hall improvements. A Cleveland street property owner petition for water service was referred to the water works head. Valentine Jacobs claim for 103 dollars was allowed due to water system construction damage.
The Order of Eastern Star will hold no meeting this Friday evening. Meeting will be called promptly at 7 o clock. After a short business session Hon W G Sharp will give a talk on South America with illustrations. All members and friends are invited. No admission charged but voluntary contributions will be appreciated.
F C Wolf, contractor and builder, advertises sale or rental of houses and offers to build a house on any lot to suit the purchaser with easy payments. Room 28 Turner Block, Elyria.
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