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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary note discusses a small business focus on repairs. It mentions a craftsman or shop offering shoe and tie repairs and hints at a practical trade in a local market. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
Lorain county court ruled the demurrer against indictments 2961 and 2562 sustained for two counts. Prindle freed on bond. Forbes and other defendants face ongoing questions about the Hamilton fund and whether it was public money. The ruling limits state action, with further charges unlikely.
In Lorain County a fourteenth district battle centers on George H. Chamberlain being backed by Elyria and Wellington supporters. Delegates will be chosen this week with a county convention to follow and 126 of 216 delegates pledged to Chamberlain, aiming to secure endorsement.
Commodore W. R. Huntington of this city was unanimously elected commodore of the Sandusky Yachts on Tuesday by the club directors. He recently bought the club’s dock property in front of Sandusky and plans extensive improvements. Huntington is popular among local yachtsmen and other club members and this marks his third commodore term.
Friday caucuses will select delegates favorable to the Republican candidate. Meetings are set in Elyria wards and townships at several local halls and school buildings to mobilize voters for the upcoming campaign. A new six room house in Elyria is advertised with $500 down and $2100 price, offered by Frank A Smith & Bro.
Somaria business men argue advertising pays, citing a May start date for a large campaign by Cochwiubna Realty at 119 Totz on Middle Avenue near Fourteenth Street. Despite poor weather, early results show a strong response with many lots sold and steady daily turnover.
Provident Believer of the National Tube Company and a party of officials arrived at the Lorain plant on Tuesday to conduct the annual spring inspection of improvements planned for the coming year. Schiller led discussions on new decks and modernization, noting the facility employs about 6,000 workers producing 1,000 tons daily, with ties to nearby projects and future upgrades.
The Carlisle and Elyria Sunday School Union will hold its semiannual convention at Maple Wood School House in Elyria Township on Sunday May 13. President Mrs B O Pope and Secretary Miss Bessie Farmer have arranged a special two session event with music led by Mr Elsbeth Cotton. coffee will be served for those bringing lunch. The program lists devotional and greetings, music, reviews of winter work, and teachers conferences led by local supervisors with several named participants.
Miss Marion Metall teaches a two part program at Amerst Master Recess with the theme The Wages of a Sunday School Teacher. Speakers include Rev. AD Whaley and J. T. Cook of Lorain.
Naples reports Vesuvius showing renewed activity with a dense smoke cloud rising from the crater, loud detonations, and electrical discharges seen from Resina. The main crater vents sand and cinders while an English engineer neared the opening within eighty yards.
Mr DF Nye, son of Judge Nye, went to Dallas to meet his mother who has recovered after an appendicitis operation. They planned to depart Dallas for Elyria Blyvia this morning or Thursday. A stockholders meeting of the Masonic Temple Co will be held May 21 at 7 pm in the Masonic Lodge Blyvia.
Elyria judge blocks payment to Harber Co for Middle Avenue work claiming funds not in treasury at contract time. Supreme Court ruling endorses ordinances allowing paving material to be set later and clarifies bond funds may support street contracts when bonds cover total estimated costs.
The report notes heavy profits tied to the bridge contract, with H C De Ran and ex Attorney General FOS Manep involved in the suit. Delinquent contractors face charges as county commissioners recall settlements amounting to about 5000. Revenue may be allocated to multiple county funds including general, road, and poor funds.
Mr S Hodes of Hodes Brothers Clothiers plans to leave Elytia and move to Youngstown soon for a better opening. In his brief stay he has made many friends.
A local craftsman advertises sign painting services in a personal notice. He promotes artistic style, uses quality paints, offers guaranteed work, and invites potential customers to trial his handiwork.
Viarroiin completed a bold nonstop journey from San Prancise to New York on the Hippire State Express clocking seventy one hours and twenty seven minutes. He reached Clavend at 724 qelack and Ciffaio at 19 45 AM as part of a ninety five mile leg, setting a new record time for the route.
Horain artist Charles M. Hirst delays planned marriage to Miss Nellie Mildred Pease after admitting he knew little about her background beyond his desire for her. The odd note raises questions about eligibility and the couple’s future.
Win Eldred, a longtime Ridgeville resident aged 64, died at his home this morning after several weeks of paralysis. He leaves a wife a daughter and four sons. Funeral services are set for 1:30 PM Saturday at his residence with burial in the Ridge Cemetery.
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