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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1905

Page

3

Public pavement bid clash fuels protest at city board

Warren Brothers and Barber Company clashed over the Washington avenues contract. Andress and two others opposed Warren’s bid of 22 776 while property owners backing Barber urged the board to award the project, arguing the majority demand Fifth Street style paving. The dispute raised fears of a dangerous precedent for residents and taxpayers.

Andress Washington Avenue Barber Co Warren Brothers Barber Company Washington Avenues Board of Public Serve Waarren Brothers Ho Moo Andrews Warrrn Rollers Althouseh Washintgon Avenue Warren Fifth Street Wort Court Garber Company

A. Men Ga Re Buried Mnatt y

The body of Frank McNay was buried after a simple funeral service at the undertaking rooms of Leaga and Wilkins by members of two local GAR posts. The body was taken to Elyria cemetery where a few flowers rested on his breast as tokens of sympathy from Elyria veterans.

Frank McNay Gother Elo GAR Pnats Rooma Eaga and Wilkins Elyria

Giles Reception a Elegant Social Event in La Porte

A large La Porte reception honored Mr and Mrs Arthur Giles after their wedding trip to Washington. Mrs Giles, formerly Miss Oleo Chapman, wore blue and white silk with orange blossoms, receiving many gifts of china and silverware. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Wood, Mr and Mrs Gro Bow, Mrs Fieli and son, and Geo Pitkin and daughter.

Arthur Giles la Porte Setor Washington Giles Oleo Chapman H P Chapman LaPorte Elyria Florida Chapman Ed Wood Youngstown Gro Bow Cleveland Mra Fieli Oberlin Geo Pitkin Bronswick

Heated dispute over heating bond forfeiture slated for third reading

City council set for third reading Tuesday night on an ordinance to forfeit the heating bond. Mayor Folger plans to present a message urging forfeiture while Manager Schrantz hints a big company supports the proposition but the terms remain undisclosed.

Herce Folger Schrantz

Engines Collide at Amherst Stone Quarries

Two engines at the Olio Stone quarry in North Woherat crashed early Tuesday. Engine No 2 carried Fore Inn McQuay and the attached train cars and was damaged. Engine No 1 failed to move as crew attempted a test. fireman and engineer injuries or fatalities are unclear due to garbled report.

Olio North Woherat Fore Inn McQuay McCue

Double Wedding Licenses Filed for Augest Obre Rosa Kachweiler and William Ober

In a historic notice, licenses were taken out for a double wedding. Augest Obre plans to wed Rosa Kachweiler and William Ober, with Antonia Kachweiler as a party involved. The couple ages indicate varied ages, with Rosa Fechweiler and Kachweiler connected parties. The weddings are to be held at an unspecified time and location.

Loti Augest Obre Rosa Teilweiller William Ober Antonia Kachweiler Anguuat Rosa Fechweiler Ctomta Kachweiler Williamn

Wandering Hebrew Peddler Seeks Admittance in Elyria

A man described as a Hebrew peddler from Cleveland wandered in Elyria on Friday morning seeking admission to a hospital. He claimed his feet were frost bitten and very sore but was not admitted. He was directed to the mayor, who did not summon his aide.

Oget Cleveland Elyria Hiaanor

Architect to Get Busy on Sixth Street School Plans

The board of education considered directing Architect Wormeer to prepare plans and specifications for the Sixth Street school building and its heating system. Bartlett Brothers representatives asked to hire their engineers for the project, but the board took no action.

Board of Education Wormeer Balding Wurimerr West Side Anni’ S

Speakers and Speechas Banquet Highlight Chamber Event

Judge David J Neve will preside over the annual chamber banquet Friday night. An excellent speaker lineup is announced with emphasis on attracting attendees and supporting local business.

David J Neve Chamber of Commerce Theseaxire Tollina Wicardiana Jorowth Juige AR Webber Promin

Chicken at Home Days Patrol Warned Arrests Threatened

A local notice warns residents that keeping chickens at home may lead to police action and possible arrests for those who fail to comply. The message emphasizes enforcement of home poultry rules.

The Liberty Belles Musical Comedy at the Opera House

The Liberty Belles will play Wednesday evening at the opera house. The show features sixteen musical numbers and about forty performers, mainly young women, described as lively and entertaining with a wholesome presentation under Fred Berger’s management. The Radium Ballet is highlighted as a crowd draw.

Harry H Smith Radium Ballet

Two Divorces Granted by Tadge in Lorain Court

Two divorces were granted by Tadge on a recent Monday afternoon. Thoel Allen was granted a divorce from Mary Allen for gross neglect and cruelty. Florence McKee, colored Lorain, was granted a divorce from Alexander McKee for cruelty and neglect.

Tadge Washburon Thoel Allen Mary Allen Florence McKee Lorain Alexander McKee

Police Court Deliberations On Wandering Suspects

Eleven cases were heard in the police court on Friday amid crowding as officers threatened to clear the town of wanderers. The mayor commented on vagrants and potential labor if kept, with various defendants cited including incidents of disorder and fines discussed for several individuals.

Wilkes Jelo Conniere

Dan Stevens Arrested in Latoxea Case and Leniency Given

Dan Stevens faced police court Friday on a latoxea charge. He was arrested and granted leniency with a customary flow of 85 and ocety, amid a cleaning house dispute.

Dan Stevens Stevena Hidexause

Baseball grounds move to east side proposed site

Baseball men failed to win school board approval for property between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets for an athletic course. A new site east of the river near Fourth Street bridge is under negotiation as the project seeks stock funding and potential ownership by fans.

Attesta Jacra

Hystie Shriners to Go to Cleveland

Elyria Mystic Shriners will attend the quarterly session of the Cleveland lodge at Al Koran temple Thursday. The session will commence at 10 o clock in the evening. There will be a banquet and Freach home made candy and assorted chocolates at the Candy Kitchen.

Elyria Mystic Shriners Clevelance Lodge al Koran

Thirty Seven Join Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce admitted 37 new members Monday night the largest group ever. The total membership rose to 367 and a committee thanked for its activity. The next use of the chamber will be in South Lorain street traffic changes as franchises are secured.

Chamber OF Commerce Meangership Cwiminait Tee Waa Rawson Sheffield Percy Boytroy Wow Lorain At Ae Pouth

Pomeroy Crow Beg After Lake Shore for Traffic Change

Engine crews of the Cleveland and North Western Traction Company seek to break Lorain Street Line monopoly by entering South Lorain from the ridge. The Lake Shore Electric plans a new spur from South Lorain toward Beach Park to compete for Elyria Cleveland traffic, prompting disputes over routes and control.

Cleveland and North Western Traction Company South Lorain Thia Company Lorain Street South Torain GO and W Lake Shore Lorain Street Railway Green Ius Lorain Elyria Elyria Road South Broadway South Lora Beach Park Bouth Lorain Electria Cleveland

Lorain County Medical Society Met at Hospital Banquet

Members gathered at the hospital for the Lorain County Medical Society meeting. Dr Hubbill of Florida delivered a paper after dinner, with Dr Maynard of Elyna and Dr Browning of Oberlin also presenting, including a discussion on bronchopneumonia.

Lorain County Medical Society Hubbil Flyrta Maynard Elyna Brownmmg Obertie

Francis Brown files for divorce amid misconduct rumor

Mrs Francis Brown, described as colored, sues Bert Brown for divorce. The case follows a report that the husband was sent to the Cleveland workhouse for indecent conduct with another woman. Mrs Brown immediately sought legal counsel after the police court appearance.

Francis Brown Bert Brown Thoreday Cleveland Brown

Stroop Stands Firm Against Sunday Baseball in Lorain County

Local prosecutor Stroop vows no Sunday base ball in Lorain County this summer though he anticipates future prosecutors may favor Sunday games. He argues enforcement of the law is key and criticizes public calls to change policy without addressing legislators.

Lorain County Eid Stroop

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