Republican primaries and local events fill Elyria schedule
Tonight's Republican primaries attract candidates seeking county convention delegates amid city activity. Senator Garfield visits with Hon. Geo. Ely. Dr. Armitage Berlin Heights arrives to remain at Bivins stable. County Auditor Lewis returns from Cincinnati. Oberlin hosts seven universities in an oratorical contest. L. A. Fauver to retire as city engineer with Loofbourrow named successor. Mrs. Leonora M. Lake to lecture May 6 at Elyria Opera House with free admission and a silver offering.
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Armitage
Berlin Heights
Bivin
Geo. H. Lewis
Cincinnati
Oberlin
Lorain
L. A. Fauver
Babcock
E. C. Loofbourrow
Loofbourrow
Was &8
Company A
Michigan
Leonora M. Lake
Catholic Total Abstinence Society
Elyria Opera House
Oberlin Robbery Suspects Nabbed in Cleveland
C C Dudgeon of South Main street was robbed of about 15 dollars. Three young colored boys were suspected. one confessed and named his companions who fled to Cleveland. They were arrested there and jailed. The confessed boy pleaded guilty and was sent to Elyria jail to await county court. Local authorities hope arrest ends a long running theft gang.
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Oberlin
C. C. Dudgeon
South Main Street
Cleveland
Mayor's Scheme Sparks Joint City Council Meeting
The regular annual joint meeting elected F N Smith chairman and W H Park clerk. Park reported opera house finances with a $631.25 balance and urged electric lighting and improved heating. A trio was named to handle heating and lighting and audits. Council discussed sewers, saloon hours, street repairs, bridge funding, and paving plans. The session adjourned to May 16 with various committees tasked on building, streets, and finances.
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F.N. Smith
W. H. Park
Park
Opera House
H. J. Eady
C. Ensign
Levi Morse
Olds
Lerach
J. Z. Howlett
J. Boynton
GC. Ensign
Smith
East Broad Street
Hillier
3Rd Street
Geo. H. Ely
West River Street
F. A. Smith
City council lays groundwork for tramp contracts and park removals
Elyria city actions include drafting a contract requirement for night lodging with half day work, plans to remove woman attached to trees in parks, and formation of a bedding and housing committee. The mayor urges a stone yard superintendent, and bids for street basins and beddings are discussed alongside board of equalization changes.
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Ninth Street
West Avenue
Stone Yard
Butler Durham
Elyria
Sumner Day
Board of Health
Board of Equalization
J. G. Wherry
Wherry
Geo. E. Crisp
John McNelly
W. E. Cahoon
Garret Reublin
Oberlin College Receives Donation for Scholarships
The Oberlin College treasurer announced a two thousand dollar gift from Mrs. John D. Rockefeller to establish Harvey B. Spellman and Lucy H. Spellman scholarships. Funds will aid self supporting students. this is the first cash received toward twenty one scholarships pledged for the same purpose.
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Oberlin College
John D. Rockefeller
Harvey B. Spellman
Lucy H. Spellman
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Cialties
Lue
Pink
Tyles
Lare Corners
Square Corner
ER & Co
Goetz
Vine Street
Eprovement Company
Biggs & Everard CO
Madras
the Biggs & Everard CO
Elyria, Ohio
The
Elyria Reporter
the Reporter Printing Company
H. E. Braman
Toledo
James R. Garfield
Geo. BH. Ely
Peck
WAR Fruit Store
Elyria Lupiber CO
Pocahontas
Allen & Davis
Stowe
Postal
C. Leonard P
DR. Patrick
Elyeka
Blaine Bros
Obitts
Cheapside
John Lersch
Baldwin, Lersch & Cos
John Lersch & Co
Elyria Hardware Co
Masooth
East Broad
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