More Houses Needed in Elyria as Demand Surges
The Elyria real estate market faces a housing shortage with over forty rentals taken in three weeks and April 1 predicted to bring a famine of houses for rent. Demand focuses on moderate sized homes with modern amenities, saleable property, building lots, residences, and small business rooms. Local experts suggest an arcade of rental stores could meet demand and note reluctance by some landholders to develop.
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Digrin
Lnst
Whiteman
Elyria
Cleveland
Fos
Blyrin
Editor's Dilemma Over Publishing a Roasting Article
A town editor faces pressure to publish a sharp piece roasting a local figure. A caller provides the outline and initials, but the editor refuses to publish under someone else’s name, fearing blame and a quarrel with neighbors, leaving the issue unresolved.
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Iowa City
Fifth Recital at First Congregational Church
Matlack offered a free request recital with audience favorite pieces. The program opened with Lemmens Triumphal March and included selections by Reichbergen, Dubois, Loret, Martin, Wagner, and Wagner’s Lohengrin, ending with the Tournament March from Tannhauser.
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First Congregational
Mattack
Matlack
Biyria
Lemmens
Rieiberge
Morel
Tanthaenser
Attack on Conductor Siehan Leaves Suspects At Large
Three men linked to the assault on Conductor Siehan remain free. One sought head care at a North Amherst dentor the next morning. Investigators suggest the mob started the fight to rob the conductor, and a colored man overheard the plan at Lorain warning the crew.
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Siehan
North Amherst
Lorain
War Tax Stamps to Go Under New Washington Plan
Reports from Washington say citizens will be relieved from war tax after July. Taxes on bank checks and many financial and commercial documents will be removed and other war tax measures altered. The bill would reduce government revenues by about $10 million.
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Washington
Maple Sugar Season Nears as Warm Weather Returns
The Painesville Telegraph notes the maple sugar season hinges on after warm spells with many farms in Geauga County owning 400 to 3,500 trees. Modern evaporators replace old kettles as sap is boiled to syrup then moulded into sugar, with light color signaling quality.
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Entmess
Painesville
Precics
Patinesvillo
Geauga
Real Estate Transfers From Penfield and Wellington
Arychiball Mebane transfers south part of lot 47 in Penfield to A J Andrews for 2000 dollars. Adam and Ada Finkle sell 104 to 160 acres in Wellington tract 6 lot 1 for 700 dollars. J T and Agnes C Haskell sell part of lots 68 and 69 in Wellington to Pnetps Brothers Co for 2500. Sheriff Warden transfers undivided one third of lot 22 block 3 Chamberlain Edai son Musser additions to Lorin for 19200. L and Effie Mix with Arthur W and Katie Haines sell plots of lots 68 and 69 for 31200.
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Arychiball Mebane
A. J. Andrews
Penfield
Adam
Ada Finkle
B. H. Brunett
Wellington
J. T
Agnes C. Haskell
Pnetps Brothers & Co
Jani
W. H. Warden
Sheriff
George BH. Ely
Austee
Chamberlain
Edaison & Musser
Lorin
Effie Mix
Arthur W
Katie Haines
J. T. Faskell
Death of a Railway Clerk in Ashtabula
Wimuns Collaeter known as Uncle Tommy died Monday at his Ashtabula home. He served for many years as a railway mail clerk on the Lake Shore road and, with another clerk, handled all mail between Cleveland and Buffalo.
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Wimuns Collaeter
Tommy
Ashtabula
Lake Shore Road
Cleveland
Battalo
Death of Carl Stark at 45 in No 218 Howestreet
Carl Stark 45 of 218 Howestreet died Saturday evening at his home after a long illness. He worked in stone quarries before his health failed. A widow two married daughters and two sons survive. Funeral set for 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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Carl Stark
Howestreet
New Magazine and Railway Orders Reported
The World Review, an illustrated weekly from Chicago, reaches the Reporter exchange table with pages of news and editorials. It includes women’s clubs educational and athletic departments and a special first year rate of 2 dollars against a regular 4 dollars. Wheeling and Lake Erie orders 600 coal cars 80 000 pounds capacity 36 feet by 9 feet 9 inches with April 1 delivery and 100 flat cars from the same works for April delivery.
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The
World Review
Chicago
Wheeling & Lake Erie
South Baltimore
Tey
Road
Journey Through Europe to Bangalore Letter Home
Mrs Gertrude Huston writes from Bangalore after traveling from New York to London Paris and Bombay, describing visits to Buckingham Palace Westminster Abbey the Tower of Silence and the Victoria Garden. She notes Bangalore climate and life with husband in Mysore while recalling earlier identity as Miss Pierce and dispatches about ships, canals, and local Hindu practices.
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George Andrews
Beech Park
Gertrude Huston
Bangalore
Mysore
Huston
General Electric Company
Miss Pierce
Mrs. Andrews
New York
London
Buckingham Palace
Queen Vic
Wales
Paris
Marseiltox
Bombay
Mediterranean
Straits of
Messin
Erupion
Port Said
Egypt
Troyas
Suew Canal
Joseph
Mary
Christ
Galilee
Herod
Aden
Arabian Sea
Victoria Garden
Tower of Silence
Pharses
Bonthay
Hiphanta
Bagalore
Republicans Set County Convention For April Twenty Seventh
The executive committee of the Republican county central committee decides to hold the county convention on Saturday April 27. Delegates are apportioned one for every 25 votes or major fraction thereof for secretary of state candidate U S Laylin. Temporary chairman not appointed. Nominations open for auditor commissioner representative and infirmary director. Mr Boyd of Pittsburg visits brother P M Boyd of Fifth Street.
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Republican County Central Committee
Bride Unveiled In Courtship Surprise At Justice Court
A Cleveland couple sought a license in Elyria and, after entering the private office for ceremony preparation, the bride removed disguise to reveal a white gown while the groom waited. The couple then left as the wedding proceeded.
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Charles' Lord
Cleveland
Elyria
Washington affairs and the Cuban situation update
President McKinley and the cabinet remain confident the Cuban negotiations will end satisfactorily. Roosevelt impressed senators as vice president, while tariff and reciprocity actions aim to expand U S markets and limit European trade pressure. Ohio’s launch visit to the Pacific coast promises a grand reception, and Senator Frye pledges a new shipping bill to boost American commerce.
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McKinley
Washington
Root Ins
Hay
France
Senate
United States
Scots
Union Tron Works
San Francisco
Oregon
Ohio
Limelied
Washurton
Pacific
McKinley Fowan
California
Frye
Burgess and Friend wed at Baptist parsonage Marsh igth
The marriage of T. E. Burgess and Miss Ida Friend of Lorain took place at the Baptist parsonage Marsh igth, conducted by Rev. BE. E. Enapp.
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Baptist
Marshigth
T. E. Burgess
Miss Ida
Lorain
BE. E. Enapp
Probate Court appoints administrator for Crabtree estate
Probate Court J Haskell has been appointed administrator with the will annexed of the estate of John M Crabtree in Wellington.
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J. \. Haskell
John M. Crabtree
State of Wellington
Remains of Ex President Harrison Laid In Indianapolis
Indianapolis reports the burial of former president Benjamin Harrison marked by simple, democratic rites. President McKinley attended from Washington with governors and officials in attendance, honoring a patriot whose house in Indiana was a symbol of national service.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harrison
Ha Q
United States
McBinney
Washington
Ono, Tiie
Indiana
Wramison
Soaljunet
Benjamin Morrison
Cuyahoga County
Tavinggoun
Lornin
Cugrhosa
Cleveland
Juey
Teenoymma Wien
Impwisarni- IneiLk
New York
Maroeh
J. P. Morgan & Co
Rockefeller
United States Steel Corporation
Valuations of border townships reveal wide land values
The state board of valuation has computed average land values in border townships across counties. Lorain County averages 2462 per acre with neighboring Ashland and Cuyahoga showing 19.29 and 8002 respectively. Nearby Erie and Huron townships show 25.78 and 21.21 per acre, with Medina and Lorain districts listed among others.
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Lorais
Ashland County
Lorain
Cuychoon
Guyahoga
Ditch Supervisor Duties Expanded to Township Role
Voters hear that the township ditch supervisor will take on responsibilities once shared by trustees and county commissioners. The supervisor will divide ditches into sections, assess owners for work, and oversee construction or cleaning and widening of ditches.
Wellington treasurer H. C. Harris sells shop plans move
H. C. Harris of Wellington county treasurer elect has sold his Wellington shoe business and will likely reside in Elyria this fall. He plans to go to Battle Creek Michigan for stomach trouble treatment and stay about a month in a sanitarium. He and his wife then intend to visit relatives in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
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H.C. Harris
Wellington
Alect
Elyria
Battle Creek
Mich
Masssachusetts
Connecticut
Married at Lorain Ben Cargo Weds Alma McCleary
Ben Cargo the popular master mechanic of the Lake Terminal railroad at the spel plant married Thursday evening. The bride was Miss Alma McCleary a well known nurse of Lorain.
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Ben? ‘Cargo
Lake Terminal
Spel
Alma McCleary
Lorain
St Patrick's Day Celebration Planned at St John Church
Rev Father McGuire and parishioners of Benth Lora mark St Patrick's Day with Solemn Mass at 10 30 a m at St John church corner Globe and Thirteenth avenue Cleveland area musicians perform a sacred concert and lecture on the life of the Apostle at 7 30 p m parishioners from Cleveland Lorain and Elyria invited to attend.
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Toomorrow
Patock
Father McGuire
Benth Lora
St. John Church
Globe and
Thirteenth Avenue
Este
Lash
Cleveland
Lorain and
Elyria
6000 BOY Arthur Gamble Dies After Appendicitis Operation
Arthur Gamble ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Gamble of East Fourthabroet died at Lakeside hospital Cleveland after an appendicitis operation. He fell and hurt his side the previous week leading doctors to treat the bruise before the illness was identified. The body returned to Elymu for funeral arrangements on Tuesday. Arthur was a bright, trusted Reporter boy and will be mourned by many subscribers and friends.
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Arthur Gamble
Robert Gamble
East Fourthabroet
Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland
Arhtur
Elymu
Arthur
Ind
Census of Ohio Published In Advance Of Annual Report
Secretary of State L. C. Laylit released a compact pamphlet detailing the 1800 census counts for Ohio counties and minor civil divisions with comparative tables. The brochure answers numerous inquiries for a comprehensive statewide demographic record.
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L. C. Laylit
Phate Ifor
New Post Office Ruling Tightens Mail Theft Penalties
A new ruling imposes a fine of 200 dollars or a one year term for anyone who takes mail from a post office or fails to return it promptly. Applies to newsrunners and letters alike. A pool plan urges scrutiny of mail before handling at the office.
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Post Office
School room funded at children's home by county
County commissioners at their meeting purchased a teachers desk and eighteen pupil desks for the children's home. They will furnish a school room on site with a lady teacher, offering the children improved school advantages and cheaper costs than paying tuition at Oberlin school.
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Werkesday
Oberlin
Fight Over Shade Trees In Medina War With U S Telephone
Medina village and U S Telephone Company linemen clash over cutting shade trees for wires. Two linemen were arrested and bound over on a charge of misdemeanor.
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Medina Village
U. S. Telephone Company
Probate Court Records Alter Adoption for Eight Month Old
Alice Robinson aged eight months was adopted by Matthias and Margaret Larsen. Name change to Zoa Lor Sen.
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Alice Robinson
Matthias
Margaret Larsen
Wame
Zoa Lorsen
Damages Reported From City Fire At Wurst Block
S000 DAMAGES i. E. Boot reports fire damages at Wurst block affecting shoe stock valued about 2500 dollars with 3000 dollars insured. Loss caused largely by water, insurance adjuster visited the city Saturday. Charles Wuret estimates losses in the adjacent jewelry stock in the next room.
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Boot
Charles Wuret
Society and Personal for March social happenings
Miss Zella Williams hosts a luncheon in honor of Mrs John Gobey of Columbus. Mrs Henry W Ingersoll entertained friends. Treva and Florence Couch visited uncle W B Cahoon. Drs May Brown and son departed for Spencer after a week with Mr and Mrs W N Fairestone. Police monitor straw stack incidents. Father Schaffelt attended a funeral in Cleveland. Catholic priests from Lorain county attended. Mrs Henry Ingersoll held a tumbler party with tea sandwiches and cakes. Dr and Mrs Baldwin to host Roxy Klub evening with paper on China and current events. Soprano soloist Mrs Commune Moore Lawson from Cincinnati joins the Oberlin program. Fortnightly club hosted by Mrs Harrington with talk on The Historical Novel by Brander Matthews. Edith Metcalf read an excerpt. current events discussed after recess.
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Meisner
Kolb
Zella Williams
John Gobey
Columbus
Henry W. Ingersoll
Treva
Florence Couch
Wellington
W. B. Cahoon
Trastavenine
May Brown
Father Schaffelt
Cleveland
Bather Callaghan
Gordon Avemue Catholic Schurch
Lorain County
Henry Ingersoll
Midktle Lavrenue
Worronton
Vocal Society
Commune Moore Lawson
Cincinati
Mre
Cary
Nighttime Robbery at Oberlin Vault Assault
A bold burglary at Oberlin describes masked robbers breaking into a bank or post office vault. Janitor Mr Randolph was found unconscious after the attack and a hospital report notes a man near death. Investigations link the intruders to a nearby path toward Elyria with unclear loot.
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Oberlin
March
Masket
Deparn
John D. Randolp
Tanee
Elyria
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Elytia
New Magazine
Far
India
Orient
Republican Executive Committee
Mr. Boyd
Pittsburg
Mr. P. M. Boyd
Fifth Street
Washington Affairs
Con- Bruss
Serutio
Starica
Cuba
Havana
Washinton
Roosevelt
Probate
Pactter & Samme Co
St. Patrick's Day
Census of Ohio
Probate Court
BOL
Mareli
Owens
Griffin
Randolph
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