Public Library in Elyria Seeks Carnegie Funds and Endowment
An Elyria report discusses possible Carnegie philanthropy to fund a new library building and endowments. It notes current holdings of 16,000 volumes, a crowded shelving system, and calls for expanded hours, larger rooms, and a city hall opera house integration. It cites potential income boosts from rents, a one mill levy, and endowment options, urging trustees to secure a bigger library budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Mery Parker
Henry Ingersoll
H. M. Parker
P. B. Boynton
A. L. Garford
Elyria
Carnegie
Tfe
Suoh Pergong
Suit Filed Over $40,000 Damages After Blast Furnace Accident
The case of J. Meister versus Lake Shore Steel Co. opened before Judge Hayden with Meister seeking $40,000 for a lost leg from a falling stone at the blast furnace. Attorneys Skiles & Skiles and A B R Webber for the plaintiff. Virgil P. Kline and RE. G. Johnson for the defense. A woolen model of the ore pit was shown at trial. The Lake Shore Railroad plans spring improvements including bridge strengthening and new engines. Near Elyria the line is in good shape, but西 further west heavy rebuilding and stronger bridges are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Meister
Lorain Steel Company
Hayden
Court House
Meister
Skiles & Skiles
A. BR. Webber
Virgil P. Kline
RE. G. Johnson
Lake Shore Railroad
Lake Shore
Nesr
Cleveland
Elyria
New London
Norwalk
Huron County
Theta Lake Shore Railway
Reception for D. D. Lewis by Lorain Chamber
Lorain Chamber of Commerce invites Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Lewis to a Friday evening reception at 681 Thirteenth avenue. The event honors Lewis for years of service and his move to a new field of labor. Williams succeeds Lewis as superintendent of the Bessemer department. Idris R. Williams takes Williams’ former post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
W. YY. Williams
Idris R. Williams
Election Bills Spark State Attorney General Opinion
Attorney General John M. Sheets advised Secretary of State Lalin that county commissioners must examine and approve election board bills, aligning with Cuyahoga County Circuit Court practice. The ruling, under appeal to the Supreme Court, curbs boards bypassing the treasury. Also notes Elynn Literary Society meeting with program and Indian attitude debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Sheets
Lalin
Boards of Dept Wourty
Cuyahoga County
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Cuyahoga County Circuit Court
Cratom
Treasury
Lorain County Board of Elections
Elynn Literary Society
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Worith Ridgeway
Assay
J. P. Brandt
Oricque
J. L. Elickar
Karl Lloyd
G. T. Hamilton
A. W. Cininger
H. C. Mason
Cooking Class Progress Second Weekly Meeting Planned
The Cleveland organized cooking class by Miss Clough and teacher Miss Alice Campbell will meet again at 2 p.m. Saturday in the People's Institute. March 9 lesson covered pastry and this session will teach boning, baking and preparing fish as turbot.
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Clough
Alice Campbell
Cleveland
People’s Institute
Lorain Ranked Third in Ohio Population Gain
The secretary of state releases a census pamphlet showing Lorain County's 86.1 percent growth, ranking third in the state behind Lucas and Cuyahoga. Lorain city, with 10 000 to 26 000 residents, records a 220.6 percent rise, far exceeding other cities. Copies available from the secretary of state.
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Ohio
Lorain County
Lucas County
Cuyahoga
Lorain
Farmers' Interests Highlight Tax Equity Across Counties
Farmers in Beret township rally against proposed tax valuation increases in Ouyahora county and urge vigilance by Lorain County with respect to the state board of equalization. Quyahoga county farmers plan a meeting to discuss the issue amid concerns over potential county tax burden shifts.
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Beret Township
Ouyahora County
Quyahoga County
Lorain County
Galages
State Board of Equalization
Lorain Valuation Cut 15 Percent by State Board
Lorain’s assessed valuation reduced 15 percent by the state board of equalization at Columbus. The reduction followed efforts by the Lorain Chamber of Commerce through agent Joseph King. King scouted several counties, comparing actual values with transfers to support the adjustment. Elyria merchants believe Elyria valuations may be similarly high and urge state board review. The Chamber of Commerce and county auditor have advised on the matter.
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Lorain
State Board of Equalization
À la
Columbus
Lorain Chamber of Commerce
Joseph King
Elyria
Chamber of Commerce
Buffalo prepares welcome bureau for Pan American visitors
The Buffalo chamber opens a visitor information bureau at 218 Ellicott Square for the Pan American Exposition crowds. From May to November Clarks staff will assist guests with lodging and guidance, compiling a register of desirable lodging options for attendees.
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Buffalo
Buffalo Ofiges
Bureau O Formation
Ellicott Square
Clarks
Clarks Will Be In Attendance Night Bri Gay
Poor Grape Crop Marks Lorain Growers Election
The Lorain Connie Grape Growers Shipping Association held its annual election on Wednesday afternoon at Folge. John Titus was named president, Charles Beard vice president, and William Peake treasurer for the coming year. General manager selection will occur in August. Fewer carloads were shipped this season, about fifty, far below the usual 260. The light crop led to grape rotting and much of the yield being sold for wine.
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Lorain Connie
Folge#e
John ‘Titus
Charles Beard
William Peake
Eleson
Bennetts Suit Seeks Custody and Alimony Amid Allegations
Ella M Bennett sues Clifton Bennett for divorce custody and support alleging cruelty and physical injuries with claims of false accusations of infidelity. The court filing seeks Chev joint property and asks the court to determine alimony and division of funds.
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Ella M. Bennett
Clifton’ Bennett and Ink Company
Ghieey
Ben
Mrsé. Bennett
Bennett
Racing Circuit Opened With Wellington Races
The Fremont Messenger reports a racing circuit arranged to start with Wellington races and continue through Wellington fairs, Bellevue, Sandusky, and Elyria. A decision next week will choose between Fremont and Bowling Green as the circuit’s final stop. Elyria has not yet entered the circuit though under consideration.
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Fremont Messenger
Wellington
Bellevue
Sandusky
Elyria
Fremont
Bowling Green
When Pa Brought Home the Prize
A family rivalry over a prize in a club turns tense when Pa claims luck and science outplay skill. Ma wins prizes and Pa resents the cost and odds. A broken plate and a thirty cent mark spark a row, threatening their home life.
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Amy
Banquet Highlights Elyria Chamber of Commerce Event
The second annual Banquet of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce at the Andwar Hotel drew about a hundred guests. Remarks from F. T. Pomeroy and Professor Hall praised electric road progress in Lorain county. absent speakers were noted. Landlord Farrell and the decoration committee received praise for a festive setting and a lavish banquet.
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Elyria Chamber ‘of Commerce
D.C. Baldwin
L. B. Fouver
W. Ig Brooke
Foster
Menars
Whiteman
Eady
8. W. Henson
Farrel
Farrell
Ely
Reefy
Rev. Craft
Craft
Chamber of Commercce
F. T. Pomeroy
Hisria
Pomeroy
Lorain
Elyria
Barrows
Oberlin College
New York
Hall
Lorain County
Court House
A. L. Garford
Garford
Abraham Burrell
George Washbern
BE. M. Pierwe
K. Whitney
Oberlin
H. G. Redington
Amherst
F. A. Smythe
Beefy
G. B. Chamberlain
Hinman
Fitzpatrick
Lovageol Ail
Levagood
Lawaford Farrell
Mile Limit Road Law Opinion Clarifies Property Boundaries
The one mile limit law extends one mile on each side of the road for taxation, not from the road's end. Attorney General Sheets ruled that residents are landowners who live within these limits, clarifying farm and county taxation scope as applied in Wyandot County and statewide implications.
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Columbis Hap
Meek
Wyandot County
Sheets
Mystery Murder Cleared Up On Elyria Bridge
Elyria nights closed in as a murder on the Pourith street bridge prompted a city and county sweep. Detectives traced a pocket book to L. D. Bolton of Slowe street and learned he killed a small dog during a struggle, dropping the book. A price list and a name led to Bolton and the case closed with the culprit found and motives explained.
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Elyria
Pourih Atreat
Il. Parseh
Parsch
Garford
C. H. Buttenhender
Mr. Buttenbender
L. D. Bolton
Slowe Street
Bolton
Rural Free Delivery Petitioned For Elyria Route BR No 8
A petition to establish a rural free delivery route from Elyria known as BR F D No 8 includes territory northwest of town and notes the carrier would likely use Amherst road and travel northward. The county committee faulted county expenditures noting excessive salaries and charges for notifying officials by telephone. A newspaper tribute praises primary school teachers as the republic’s angels and defender of orderly citizens.
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Washlington
Elyria
Amherst Road
Huron County
Puys
The
Republic
Aline
Taft
Training plants by pinching for proper form
In spring growth, prune and pinch to control branches and shape. Pinch ends to fatten side shoots, train single stalks for trees, or encourage bushy growth near the base. Start early to avoid difficult shaping later, and apply the twig bending idea to young plants.
College spring and fall athletic schedules announced
George Jones, graduate manager, releases forthcoming schedules. Baseball games include April 20 at Oberlin and April 27 against Ohio Wesleyan at Oberlin with multiple dates through June. Football opens October 26 at Ithaca and includes November 9 Oberlin vs Ohio Wesleyan, with negotiations underway for Case Kenyon Bach Tel and Heidelberg.
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George Jones
Onde
Oberlin
Ohio Wesleyan
Hiram
Kenyon
Open
Columbus
Delaware
Gambier
Case
Cleveland
Chicago
Cornell
Ithaca
Bachtel
Heidelberg
Mansfield and Wellington Electric Line Construction Under Way
Active construction on the Mansfield Savannah and Wellington electric line aims to have cars running from Wellington to Ashland by November 1. Plans include extending southward and focusing forces on Mansfield to Wellington, with the Mansfield to Galion segment not finishing this year. The route should prove highly profitable, passing through hard to reach areas and linking trunk lines to serve a rich agricultural district.
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Mansfield, Savannah and
Wellington
Ashland
Mansfield Savannah and
Wooster
Cleveland
Cleveland Southern Railway
Manefield
Railroad Philanthro School for Apprentices at Hixhart Shops
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad establishes a night school for apprentice boys at its Hixhart Indiana shops. The company pays expenses and the courses are purely technical, aligned with practical machinist and mechanic work.
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Lake Shore and Michigan Souther Railroad Company
Hixhart
Ind
Paya
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