County Republican Convention Nominates Local Officials
The county GOP convened after delays to vote for delegates to the state convention and to name a county executive committee. Nominations included S. Cox, A. Comings, J. Jacox, J. Peck, D. Nye for probate judge, prosecuting attorney, clerk of courts, commissioner and other posts with acclamations and three ballot rounds.
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Phelon
Cox
J. B. Hoge
Lo- Tain
A. G. Comgs
L. Bowman
Lorain
C. G. Washburn
D. J. Nye
E. H. Hinman
A. Metcalf
Hinman
Metcalf
Lee Stroup
M. H. Levagoud
C. W. Johnston
J. A. Jacox
Avon
Mr. Fisher
Chantterlain
Hlavet
Peter Milter
Bot Cartiste
Fed Wolf
Myria
Stweeid
Oberlin
H.C. Wancerine
Tunisia
Opville Root
Sheffield
Crosty Leish
James Jaycox
Oberlin's Orator Won at Supremacy Contest
Oberlin college hosted the Supremacy oratorical final with seven regional contenders from Chicago Northwestern Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and Oberlin. Oberlin's W Te Tong won first prize. Arthur E Bestoe Chicago second. Barry Gilbert Northwestern third. Wisconsin fourth. Michigan and Minnesota tied for fifth. prizes total ten and forty dollars. Audience erupted in applause, town celebrated briefly before noise alarm and bonfire, angering locals over student conduct.
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Oberlin
Chicago
Northwestern
Iews
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Oberlin College
W. Te Tong
Brent
Arthur E. Bestoe
Wendell Phillips
Barry Gilbert
Arth
Town
Lincoln
Douglas
Ma. Long
Long
John H. Finley
Knox College
Joseph Swain
University of Indiana
Small Pox Reported in Sheffield Township
Three cases of small pox are reported in the Foster family on Harris road one mile south of the L. & Co. Line. The cases stem from the Schaffers who were ill in Lorain and sent to Avon. Many were exposed and more cases are expected. Lorain and Elyria health officers are taking action to control spread.
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Sheffield
Foster
Harris Road
Schaffers
Lorain
Avon
Elyria
Elyria Sees Temperance Fight Over Longer Saloon Hours
Temperance factions clash as saloon keepers seek extended weekday hours to 11 pm except Saturdays. ministers rally signatures while council weighs an ordinance. A denial may trigger Sunday closing under state law, impacting drug stores and milk deliveries, turning Elyria toward a “detest of dead towns” on Sundays.
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Elyria
Liquor League
New York
San Francisco
Local Notes From Carlisle and Surroundings
Carlisle reports social visits with Lydia Whitney of Wellington and Miss Lena Dawley of Eaton visiting friends. Antone Kolinskie required a partial foot amputation after a quarry accident. C B Clark injured his hand, and Arthur Phelps suffered severe finger poisoning. John K K Booth recovers from a hard winter, weighing over 1200 pounds after returning from the Alaska Gold Fields last March.
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Lydia Whitney
Wellington
Antone Kolinskie
Sulan Winchell
Geo. Camp
Lena Dawley
Eaton
Harry Davidson
C. B. Clark
Mra
Jane Nostram
LaPorte
Frank Winchell
Arthur Phelps
John KK
Booth
John
Alaska
Common Pleas Court Opens May Term With Large Docket
The May term of common pleas court convened at 10 o'clock with Judge Nye presiding. The grand jury was sworn in, and niney cases were set for the afternoon session. New filings include E A Lewis versus Flora B Bonsor et al foreclosures and equitable relief. QA Gilmore, Thompson & Glitseh attorneys for plaintiffs in Eden W Troup suit seeking money and foreclosure.
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E. A. Lewis
Flora B. Bonsor
QA. Gilmore
Plainilé's
Attuveany
Clark E. Daniels
Eden W. Troup
Police arrest five men for public drunkenness in Leraid area
Police arrested Cort. Lewis Gurdon di Siowulolm James Real of Leraid and Henry Arndt of Snndusky Saturday night. They remained in the city until Monday morning paying fines and were assigned to work at 75 cents per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Gurdon
di Siowulolm
James Real
Leraid
Henry Arndt
Snndusky
Sera
Sturday
Water Works plans new mains. Elyria asks property owners to commit
The Elyria Board of Water Trustees seeks written offers from lot owners on streets lacking water mains. Owners must state how many water services they will take and pay for for one year if mains are installed. Proposals due in the clerk’s office by the evening of May 15.
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Elyria
Board of Water Works Trustees
Atsyy Oiyay
Corn Exchange
Garten Exchanze Bank
New York
Apy
Teage
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Sears, Ioebpeh & Co
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Oracle
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Palatine
Giarar
Sears, Roebuck & CO. Linc
Chicago
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Elyria Park Association Forms To Promote Public Parks
The Elyria Park Association met last Thursday and adopted bylaws to govern the corporation. It seeks to boost public perks and attract thousands of visitors yearly, aiming for a large diverse membership by May 10. Membership requires a fee and signing the bylaws, with dues payable to J. H. Leonard, temporary secretary, before the May 10 election at 8:00 p.m. in Music Hall.
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Elyria Park Association
Eilyria
Klyvin
Ap Prentia
Music Hall
J. H. Leonard
Damages Sought in Suit Against Lorain Foundry Co
Jacob Ruston sues Lorain Foundry Co for 15000 dollars in common pleas court claiming a moving accident on June 20 1898. While under foreman Peter Tell he helped move a 2700 pound iron plate that fell injuring his finger and hand. he accuses the company of negligent clearance and insufficient force for the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ruston
The
Lorain Foundry Co
Common Pleas
Ron Chipper
Peter Tell
Sad Accident Ends in Arm Amputation for Young Worker
Joe Kerns, about 20, was injured Friday on the west side while attempting to board an east bound freight at the coat shoots. He fell under the cars, his right arm mangled, and surgeons at Dr Hart's office amputated near the shoulder. He formerly worked for John Lorsel & Co as a delivery boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kerns
Dr. Hart
Savings Bank Announces Lower Interest on Deposits
The Finer Committee limited the rate for money deposited in the Savings Department effective May 1. Interest will be at a reduced percent per annum, paid semiannually on January and July. Depositors may withdraw before the due date, but penalties apply. The bank regrets the change and hopes customers understand the need to preserve conservative banking principles.
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Bayran
AMT
Orsb
Damuney
Pat Gum
Trey Savayas
Per Gill
Lorain and Cleveland Railway Schedules Revised
The Lorain and Cleveland Railway announces hourly eastbound service to Cleveland from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and hourly westbound from Cleveland Public Square to Lorain from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tickets cost 45 cents one way, 80 cents round trip with transfer options. Contact Gen Carl Hubnt for details at 307 Broadway.
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Lorain
Cleveland
TigCa.m
Public Square
Sa. m
Henry Bergiee
Cleveland City Railway
Carl Hubnt
Broadway
W. Cuen
Smield Ride
Probate Noticé for Lara Conner estate settlement
Probate notice lists executors and heirs for Lara Conner Obre estate with settlement accounts and fees. Names including H.W. Calling Joseph The Jey Sime Rendeen Lemar Col Albunisiarot and others appear among settlement details and accounts.
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Lara Conner
Obre
Ak Eniding
W Wieck
H.W. Calling
Joseph the Jey
Sim
Ward
Nye
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Jaycox
Snell
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John Blanghard
E. G. Johnson
F. A. Briggs
Fields
McDermott
W. L. Hughes
Geo. H. Chamberlain
County Central Committee
J. F. Davidson
George Rice
A. Brooks
Homer Vincent
J. Peck
R. C. Hacker
George al Parker
W. G. Hughes
Wm. Bonnocker
Charles van Wagner
J. W. Culbenson
Ben Thomas
G.R. Parker
S. E. Millers
Geo. Garrison
J.W. Steele
A. G. Comings
S. RB. Dudley
W.A. Day
H.C. Harris
T. D. Warren
Councy
F. W. Briggs
J. F. Haskell
K. Whitney
B. E. Boise
D. C. Baldwin
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K. Warner
E. NM. Pierce
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E.G Johnson
L. B. Fauver
DR. C. Baldwin
Northridgeville
Chas. (. Whitney
J. W. Steele
EB. C. Foster
Amherst
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Frank Briges
North Ridgeville
RB. K. Boise
S. L. Bowman
C. 1
Carter
G. M. Parker
North Amherst
J. A. Jacobs
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Oberlins
E. C. Branson
Monilay
S. S. Cox
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Tigenestias Welkbarga
Mayeron Vivovgas
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A. C. Burgess
E. AL. Holter
Lorain & Wheeling Railway Company
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