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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1904

Page

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Ordinance Passes to Pave Middle Avenue to 12th Street

The council approved paving Middle Avenue only to 12th Street from Third, debating city cost sharing and assessments. They directed drafting of a contract with the railroad and consideration of pavement materials and street improvements for bonds and futuras.

Middle Avenue Twelfth Street Simthichatt Baker 12Th Street Third Street Toy Town Toy Low Andress Board of Public Service Hill Conneil Taeda Gael Sumatery Cook Solicitor Telly Summers

Marriage of Fannie Kinsman and George Miller in Avon

Miss Fannie Kinsman of Ridgeville wed George Miller of Avon on Sunday March 20 at the bride’s home in Avon. The ceremony featured maid of honor Zella Smetzer and best man Ernest Thamert, with Rav Stamm performing the vows. A Cleveland orchestra provided music and the couple planned a later wedding home in Avon after April 3.

Fannie Kinsman Ridgeville George Miller Avon Lohengrin Mins Zella Smetzer Hiyria Ernest Thamert Greveland

Death of Mrs Ann Collins at 84

Mrs Ann B Collins died at her son H F Collins residence on Fifth Street at age eighty four. The funeral is set for Thursday morning at King a o clock.

Ann B Collins H F Collins Fifth Street King A'Clock

Elyria Elks Elect Officers For Term

The Elyria Elks met on Tuesday night and elected officers including Exalted Ruler S B Rawson Esteemed Leading Knight George Datchler Esteemed Loyal Knight CC Ensign Esteemed Ihrffig Knight Clyde Wilcox Secretary George Whatmar Treasurer C L Sotherden Styler BR Holcomb Trustee J C Bins Representative to Grand Lodge W R B Huntington Alternate Representative CM Farrell.

Elyria Elks S B Rawson George Datchler Clyde Wilcox George Whatmar C L Sotherden BR Holcomb J C Bins Grand Lodge W R B Huntington CM Farrell

Grafton Update and Local Socials Report

John Rohnon moves back to town as Mie Vowe and Mrs Lawson return from Toledo. Norman Chamberlain improves while the Maccabees host a dance. Mrs Felt of Bellevue and Mrs Sharer of Cleveland visit R Felts. Harley rents his farm and moves to Elyria. Mrs Washingon attends a Lorain cousin’s funeral. Mrs Sherwood of Vermilion visits Mrs G Dent who is ill. Mrs A Seeley and daughter spend last week in Elyria. Dwight Rodgers of Belden in town. Several sick including Mrs Hyland Mrs Wilmot and Mr Wicks. H Dailey of Cleveland visits G Dente. Large gathering at C Trana Monday evening. Mise G Smith visits L Zimmerman’s. Doris.

John Rohnon Mie Vowe Lawson J Dents Toledo Norman Chamberlain Maccabees Mra B Felt Bellevue Mra Sharer Cleveland R Felts Harley Elyria Washingon Lorain Sherwood Vomillion G Dent A Seeley Apent Dwight Rodgers Belden Hyland F Wilmot J Wicks H Dailey Clevealand G Dente C Tran Mise G Smith L. Zimmermans Doris

South Ridge Notes and Local Tidbits

South Ridge Mina Odelia Smith returns home after aiding her cousin. Mr Mandeville and East Amherst family plan to reside at F O Fowlls hours. Mr M Beal travels to Cleveland after his mother's death. Mr M A Eapley recovering. Mrs M Spies and children visit Cleve land. Miss Lora Lynan visits sister Mrs O T Maynard in Elyria. Revival meetings continue this week. Mr George Hang and Miss Pearl Fowl wed quietly Tuesday at four at Daniel Hang’s home. Rev WL Leith of North Amherst officiated. Lane has will be sent from 4 30 am to 9 am at the City restaurant.

Mina Odelia Smith Mandeville East Amherst George Hang Pearl Fowl Daniel Hang WL Leith North Amherat

People’s Column Preview for City Controversy

A rowdy local column promises to publish brief communications from various citizens while avoiding liability for reader expressions. It pledges to share notable controversy and community chatter, aiming to present a balanced, timely view without endorsing any statements.

Lorain County Divided on Congressional Candidacies

A March 22, 1904 letter from QO Braman discusses Lorain county’s two congressional hopefuls, Judge Webber and Senator Chamberlain. It urges party unity through a united delegation, criticizes outside support for Chamberlain, and praises the Reporter’s backing of the fusion plan to elevate party principles and lift the city from divisive politics.

Toram Ohio Lorain County Thea Judge Webber Elyria Chamberlain Mr. Webber Unite United Lorain Colree Congress Webber Elyria Chronicle M. Braman

Merried Folka Club Dance at G. A. BR. Hall Tonight

The Merried Folka club will hold a dance in the G. A. BR. hall tonight with extra ladies admitted for 25 cents. Bert Laundon is advertised as part of the event.

Merried Folka” Club G. A. BR. Hall Nickets Bert Laundon

Girl Wanted for General House Work

Small family seeks a girl for general house duties including washing and ironing. Work done away from home. Enquire at 846 West Ninth Street. Immediate position available.

West Ninth Street

Lost sable brown fox tail near Ely Power block

A sable brown fox tail was lost Friday between Ely Power block and West Avenue. Finder should leave it at the Reporter office to receive a reward.

Ely Power Block Weat Avenue Reporter Ofice

Resolutions of Respect for Comrade Dievle Knola

Resolutions from Richard Allen Post No 65 honor Dievle Knola a veteran of the Grand Union Army who died from war related trials. The post expresses sympathy to his family and requests publication in city papers.

Elyria Ohio Mareh Heavenly Mather Dievle Knola Richard Allen Post Esmrada Auldier Grand Union Army B. Spring A. E.urd J. Langton

Again Gets Judgment in Seed Wheat Suit

Arthur Phelps won a judgment against Elyria Milling Company on Tuesday in a suit over seed wheat that failed to germinate. The case began in the Court of Common Pleas, was appealed to the Circuit Court and remanded for retrial before the decision was issued.

Arthur Phelps Elyria Milling Company Phelps Court of Common Pleas

Local News From La Grange and Surrounding Towns

Mr Frank Pritchard of Cleveland and D D Gott visited La Grange on successive days. A baby girl weighing nine pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Whit Bart on March 16. Mrs Sanders sold her North Main street property to GO Underhill. Ednn Hubbard of Elyria visited Mrs Darina Hobourb. H A Wilcox and Merrideths joined relatives in Cleveland and New Philadelphia. A Baptist Easter bazaar is set for April with a chicken pie dinner at 25 cents. Funeral services for Mrs Amaden (nee Mattie Nichols) were held in Lorain. Several residents traveled to Elyria Oberlin Medina and Chicago for family duties. hospital stays noted for Miss Mira Phobe and tumor surgery.

Frank Pritchard Cleveland D. D. Gott Whit Bart H A Wilcox Sanders North Main Street Ednn Hubbard Elyria Darina Hobourb Merrideth New Philadelphia J. Nichols Ladies of the Baptist Church Rapper Eerybody F. B. Gott Mra Amaden Mattie Nichols Lorain Cassie Kelner Mira Treat Robbins Kelner E Joya Oberlin R Wight Mise Berry Mra. Pettit Bedford W W Smith Berea Hiram Elliot Woodmansen York Medina Co Randall Jackson Penfield Mina Ida Uabbard M Moore B Cnurtice Baker EW Hubbard Mreg O Gott Leslie Gott Libbia Gott Chicago J Ranouls South Main Street A Androg Mira Phobe Clevland

Local residents visit relatives across Ohio towns

Penfield Mise F Foote was seen in Medina recently. Mr and Mrs B Herrick of Elyria spent Sunday with her parents. Mrs L Jackson and children are rich. Mr. Chambers and Mr. Sutliff of Wellington were in town last Thursday. Scoville and Clarence and Mildred Chambers of Wellington visited H Chambers on Saturday and Sunday. Mrs McQaiston remains nick Dorothy.

Mise F Foote Medina B Herrick Elyria L Jackson Mr. Chambers Mr. Sutliff Wellington F Scoville Clarence Mildred Chambers H Chambers Mre McQaiston Still Nick Dorothy

Scotty McGuire Wins Brutal Six Round Bout Near Lorain

In a fight under the West Side Social Club glare Scotty McGuire knocked out Berabby Atnaworth in six rounds despite being the smaller man. McGuire suffered a broken left hand bone but delivered decisive blows to end the bout with Atnaworth down and out. Governor Nash ordered the stoppage signaling potential official action to curb such bouts.

West Side Social Club Lorain Scotty” McGuire Ainswort Vine West Side Pame Scotty McGuire Berabby Atnaworth McGuire

Arrest of William Jameson on child assault charge

William Jameson a structural iron worker was arrested in Lorain on the charge of criminally assaulting Joasis Mubyes a fifteen year old girl who had been living in the city for weeks. The alleged crime took place in December and he faces a hearing Thursday morning. He is also believed to be wanted in Cleveland on a serious charge.

William Jameson Lorain Joasis Mubyes Jameson Alec Cleveland

Death of Mrs Katherine Shadon at 88 in Carliste home

Mrs Katherine Shadon died Tuesday night at her daughter Mrs M R Bennett’s home in Carliste. She was 88 and left two daughters and a son. She had lived on Third Street in this city for many years before moving in with her daughter about three years ago.

Katherine Shadon M. R. Bennett Carliste Oregon Shadon Thirdtreet

Cleveland couple wed in Graveland ceremony

Mise Nettie J. Smith daughter of William Smith of Earl Court and Charles R. Sumners were married in Graveland on Tuesday by Rev. O D. Williams. Mr Sumners works in local newspapers. Late travelers can get lunches until 26 m at the City Restaurant.

Mise Nettie J. Smith William Smith Earl Court Charles R. Sumners Graveland O. D. Williams Sumners

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