Busy City Council Reorganizes Vacancies and Passes Ordinances
All council members attended a long session lasting until 1 am. Vacancies on the board of equalization were filled by G Moebins and Charles Chandler replacing L D Boynton and J H Williard. The sewer and street committees handled complaints on Fourth Street, West Bridge Street damages, and a sanitary dam project. The clerk reported street lighting hours and a measure to charge Elyria Canning Co. for a 4 inch sewer on Railroad Street. An action to compel railroad lighting payments was approved, and ordinances to raise pay for special policemen and to set West Avenue grade and gas mains deadlines were passed or laid on the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Boynton
J. EH. Williard
Messrs. G. Moebins
Charles Chandler
William Wooster
Fourth Street
Board of Health
G. BE. Crisp
Lersch
West Bridge Street
S Corporation
Mueller
Chamberlain
Knowlton
Tuscarawas Street
Williams
West Third Street
Gas and Electric Company
Elyria Canning Co
Railroad Street
West Avenue
Candidacy Under Consideration for Common Pleas Judge
I P H Bornnton was asked by a Reporter representative if he wished to comment on a reported candidacy for the Republican nomination for the common pleas judgeship. He said he has it under advisement, with no authority to announce, and it is being considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. P. H. Bornnton
Common Pleas
Mgr. Bornton
Will Recruit Co I After Captain Elected
Following Captain Monday evening the faithful of Co I plan to recruit immediately to sixty members and add twenty five to thirty more as weaker members leave. The aim is to build a top qualified unit with strong officers and drill. The captain will be chosen from trusted city business men to ensure results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. I
Couysuy
Edward T. Jones Sues for Divorce and Custody
Edward T. Jones has commenced suit against Florence H. Jones for divorce and custody of their two children. He claims she scolded him found fault with him and swore at him. He says his wife’s violent temper has made reconciliation impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Jones
Florence H. Jones
Hancocks Wed at First Congregational Church
Mrs. Margaret Hancock of Elyria and Mr. Frank Hancock of Akron married Sunday evening at the First Congregational church by Rev P H Metonlt. They will reside in Akron after the wedding, home at 406 Locust street to their friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hancock
Elyria
Frank Hancock
Akron
First Congregational Church
P. H. Metonlt
Jane
Locust Street
Express Free for Relief Supplies
U S Express Agent Letson has re served word from the general superintendent of the company to carry free and deliver to the Southern Express Co any small shipments of express matter or money intended for relief of the Jacksonville sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. & Express
Letson
Southern Express Co
Jacksonville
Souvenir of the Old Church on sale
A quantity of neat paperweights bearing photographs of Rev Williams and the old Congregational elmarch is on sale, offered by the First Congregational church's P. S. S. OC. H. group to raise funds or commemorate the church.
Ineffectual Quiall Strike Fails to Halt Fox Furnace Work
The Fox Furnace plant continues operations after a partial strike. Thirteen of twenty eight workers joined the stoppage, fifteen remained. Management intends to hire more and resume full production in about two weeks. The two story pattern and store building roof is finished, all shops now under cover. Heavy pulleys from the old Cleveland cable car line are being salvaged for scrap. The moulding room wall may be removable to allow future expansion. The plant plans extended walls and a larger moulding room, with additions possible in three directions. A new water supply well at 90 feet and a reservoir are under construction to service boilers. Dirt from a ravine is used to fill the moulding room floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Furnace Company
Long
Cleveland
White Horse and the Lion Lecture at Elyria Epworth League
The opening lecture of the Epworth League convention in Elyria will be held Wednesday evening in the M. E. church. Dr. Bitler, a Chicago evangelist, will speak on The White Horse and the Lion. The convention continues all day Thursday with bulletins announcing each session. Rev. Barrow directs music described as especially fine and the public is invited to attend all sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Elyria
M. E
Bitler
Chicago
Barrow
Living Snake Hails From Big Prairie Ailing Woman
Mary Ken Swain of Big Prairie Ohio, aged 50, suffered chronic stomach pains for years. After visiting many doctors with no relief, she and her husband report she was treated by Dr. Hoyer of Nashville who administered medicine for stomach worms. The worms, described as a dried snake nearly two tenths of an inch long with a rindlike color, were expelled in a sensational transformation that astonished the family and medical observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ken Swain
Big Prairie
Hoyer
Nashville
Samuel Rockwood at Framont Convocation
Samuel Rockwood, delegate from St Andrew's Episcopal church, spoke at Framont convocation on Thursday. His paper titled The Relation of the Congregation to the Sunday School was exceedingly well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Rockwood
St Andrew's Episcopal Church
Framont
Barn Fire Destroys William Goldberg's Barn on East Bridge Street
A fire at 855 East Bridge Street destroyed the barn on William Goldberg's property. The family was away except for one daughter who had just returned home. The origin was thought incendiary as the blaze appeared to start outside. Several billiard tables were lost and nearby buildings were at risk while water reached the scene. Police and fire response highlighted the need for a paid fire department. The incident attracted about a thousand onlookers during the 8 o'clock blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Goldberg
East Bridge Street
Tenniis
May Party at Elyria Hall Featured Elegant Decor
A May Party hosted by the young ladies of Elyria was held Friday night at the Elyria hall. Palm and apple blossom decorations filled the space with festooned chandeliers and colorful crepe paper. Johnson's orchestra provided music and an excellent supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Johnson
Free Scholarship Appointee Named by County Society
At the last county Agricultural society meeting Roy C Donahue of Columbia Station was named the free scholarship recipient at Ohio State University. The two year or first year of short or four year courses are covered, with incidental and laboratory fees paid. Only one student per county receives the award and Donahue was the sole applicant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Agricultural Society
Roy C. Donahue
Columbia Station
Ohio State Univeristy
Olo
Donahuo
Damages Sought in Oberlin Neighbor Suit
George Owens of Oberlin commenced a damage suit against neighbor Thomas Durham for 1000 dollars. Owens alleges Durham, in the presence of several persons, called him a thief and accused him of stealing a chicken and Dye’s wheel, statements Owens says were false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Owens
Oberlin Ins
Thomas Durham
Durham
Lake Shore's Big Engine Exhbition at Buffalo
Lake Shore plans an exhibition of its new locomotive Wo 60 at Buffalo. Billed as the largest and fastest engine yet built, Wo 60 weighs 174,300 pounds with a 116,000 pound tender. It features 200 psi boiler pressure, 20 inch cylinders, 28 inch stroke, 80 inch driving wheels, and an 86 by 4 inch firebox. The engine measures 81 feet 9 inches long with a 14 foot rigid wheelbase and showcases a novel bex arrangement and reinforced firebox, signaling a landmark in locomotive design for the Pan American Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Buffalo
Tts
Angie
Old Oberlin Legend Uncle John Ramsey Respected Slave Escape Figure
In Oberlin, a town famed for abolitionist stance, residents recall Col. John Ramsey known as Uncle John, a centenarian figure of Underground Railroad lore. Born a slave in Kentucky, Ramsey gained freedom after risky escapes via Cincinnati and Detroit, served in the British army, and later worked at Oberlin’s first press. Now living in Ohio, he plans a return visit to Buffalo for the Pan-American exposition this summer with helping friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Oberli
Wellington
Onne
Tvern
Cleveland
Canada
Col
John Ramsey
John
Ramsey
Flewell
Buffalo
James K. Polk
Ueo
Wuele John
Salem
Samuel Hawkins
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Jand
Underground Railroad
Detroit
Ohio
New Oberlin
J.M. Fitch
Mgr
Fitch
King Alcohol brought to Elyria as two men fined
John L Sullivan is not the only fighter to meet his match in King Alcohol. Jack McQuon a Cleveland prize fighter with local renown came to Elyria and drank Thursday. He was fined $5 and costs Friday morning by Mayor Reefy. Jol Martett, not the prize fighter of that name but an Elyria man, was also fined $6 and costs for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
Ling
Kings
Jack Mc Ouon
Cleveland
Nome
Elyria
Reefy
Jol Martett
Marriage Licenses for Henry Ohm and Annie Sutton
Henry Ohm 86, a painter, and Annie Sutton 28, both of Lorain, obtained a marriage license. The records note their ages and professions as part of the official filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ohm
Annie Sutton
Lorain
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Sleven
Onward
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Old Darby
Ophelia M
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Alixisi
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Dan M
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Molly
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Agness
Sweeper
Hlyria
My Place
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S. Prospect St
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Patee Motor
New Yorke
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Maki
D. A. Cleveland
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