Erie Eyes Ramsey Road Linking Lorain to Cleveland
Erie railroad talks with the Ramsey line say a deal could open an entrance to Lorain harbor and Chicago via the Nickel Plate. Ramsey crews push toward Wellington Oberlin, with river piles in and a steel bridge planned. Rights of way remain scarce around Lorain as landowners demand high prices. The road bed aims to reach Oberlin by early June.
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Erie
Pittsfield
Spivey
Lorain
Ramsey Road
Wellington
Oberlin
Firemen Pass Exam Police Applicants Fail
An exam yesterday tested police and fire department applicants. All fire candidates passed while none of the police applicants met all requirements. Volunteers already know the work gave firemen an edge. Names of examinees include Bates Steger Haas Stolzenberg Beck and others with Bates and Steger taking promotion tests. Six paid firemen will be hired with salaries set at 70 dollars for the chief and 45 dollars for firemen in their first year.
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Police Department
W O. Bates
William Steger
Edward Stegmond
Otto Haas
Emil
Man Known Here Wins Honors in Pennsylvania
The Prohibition Oratorical Contest crowned Dayton McClain of Dickinson College champion of Pennsylvania at the University of Susquehanna Selinsgrove. He won fifty dollars and will compete May 25 in Grove City to represent the state in the inter state contest with New York Ohio Michigan Indiana and Kentucky. McClain’s prominence in Elyria is noted from prior visits and summer work. The article also describes a wedding in Elyria with Charles Monbleaux and Mrs. Monbleaux attending, noting the couple returned to Elyria after the ceremony.
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University of Susquehanna
Selinsgrove
Dayton
McClain
Dickinson College
Grove City
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Michigan
Indianna
Kentucky
Sentinel
Carlisle
Elytia
J G Cook
Nelson Monbieaux
Dexter Street
Charles Monbleaux
Elyria
Monbleaux
Sophia Tot seeks divorce citing Abuse and financial neglect
Sophia Tot filed four petitions for divorce from Peter Tot on Thursday claiming repeated slapping and vile names, along with excess drinking and failure to support their child. Lencla M Gibson named administratrix of Brice C. Gibson's Amherst estate. A 11 pound son arrived at the home of Henry and Mrs Smith in LaPorte Wednesday.
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Sophia Martin Tot
Peter Tot
Lencla M Gibson
Brice C. Gibson
Amherst
Henry Smith
LaPorte
County Railroads Valuation Increased in Cleveland Meeting
At a county commissioners meeting in Cleveland the valuation of the L and W division of the B and O road, which runs through the county, was raised two thousand miles on rolling stock and five hundred per mile on track. Decreases were taken on other property, leaving total values largely unchanged. The Wheeling and Lake Erie line through the county also saw valuation changes, with no further fixes on the Lorain and West Virginia until next year.
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Iers
Cleveland
B & O. Road
Wheeling & Lake
Wellington
Lorain
West Virginia
New
Propess
The
W & LK
Stone Company Stock Jumps in County Market
The Cleveland Stone company stock rose five points yesterday marking its biggest jump in years. Only 25 shares were traded at 104 amid lively bidding. Over 18 months the price rose from 8 to 109, reflecting stronger business and earnings. The firm owns nearly all Amherst quarries.
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Cleveland Stone Company
Amherst
More Money for Oberlin College Push Underway
Charles Williams of Oberlin travels to New York to secure final arrangements for the $125000 Carnegie library in Oberlin and to seek a large gift toward the college’s half million fundraising goal. A Boston donor previously offered $100000 on condition that $409900 be raised. It is expected the conditions will be met.
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Charles Williams
Oberlin
New York City
Williams
Boston
Auditors Win Ruling On Fees After State Settlement
State court decision limits county auditors to no fees after final settlement with the state auditor. Suit from Hamilton County challenged two tenths of one percent of school tax collected. Supreme Court ruled auditors may not collect fees once the settlement is complete.
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Spreme Court
Hamilton County
Oberlin Good Roads Meeting Adrift in Hiyria
The Oberlin Tribune reports a canceled Oberlin board of commerce invitation to hold the next good roads association meeting in Hiyria. A small turnout and absence by Oberlin leaders marked the event, blamed on Lorain area team effort failures. mentions of a South Lorain trip and a wedding trip for Mr and Mrs J D McGee are noted.
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Oberlin Tribune
Good Roade Association
Hiyria
Oberlin Board of Commerce
Good Roads Asgo
Lorain
Helief Corps
South Lorain
J D McGee
Apent
Marion
Galion
Traction line records May gains on Cleveland and Southwestern
The Cleveland and Southwestern traction line reports record May performance with earnings rising to 250 dollars per day in the first half of May and 280 dollars per day for the current year to date. Officials attribute the surge to improved travel and demand for stocks.
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Cleveland & Southwestern
Odd Fellows to Build Addition at Springfield Home
At a Cleveland convention, the Odd Fellows approved adding dormitories to the Springfield Home. The committee commended the plan and $60,000 was appropriated for the project.
Trustees Meeting Planned for Old Ladies Home
The Old Ladies Home trustees will meet Monday at 10 o'clock to discuss important matters. After their recent annual meeting, committees could not be appointed, and this session will establish them.
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Old Ladies’ Home
No Action On Sewer Bids Reached By City Board
The board of public service spent most of its Wednesday night in executive session with no open report on the four sewer bids. Before entering executive session, they agreed with E. Vermilion on payment for young trees he supplied, settling a disputed price from over $300 to $250.
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Board of Public Service
Myers
Stolen Horse Recovered Near City on Farm
A house belonging to Those Heyman of Bellevue was found on a farm west of the city by Heyman yesterday afternoon. The horse was stolen in Bellevue late Sunday night. The thieves exchanged the animal for another at Fred James farm while fleeing.
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Heyman
Bellevue
Clevland
Hermer
Fred James
Ice and Coal War Sparks Price Fight in Lorain
The Lorain and Elyria Ice and Coal Company raises prices amid strong opposition. HK. W Veon begins competition aiming to outpace the Lorain firm in its own market at Lorain.
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Elyria Company
Lorain
Lorain & Elyria Ice and Coal Company
HK. W Veon
Lorain & Elyria Company
Pole Strikes Cashier's Hand in Streetcar Accident
Charles M. Braman, cashier at Penfield Avenue Savings Bank in Lorain, narrowly escaped losing his right arm when a trolley pole struck his hand as he leaned from a streetcar window while reading a newspaper. His arm and wrist remained very sore from the blow.
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Charles M. Braman
Penfield Avenue Savings Bank
Lorain
Agair
Memorial Services for Knights to Honor Brothers
A memorial service under the aus pices of the Knight of St John will be held Sunday morning at nine o'clock at St. Mary's church. Rev Father Sheffield will preach the sermon. After the service the Knights will go to the cemetery to decorate the grave of brother Ambrose Heriot. Another brother A J Schuster of Elyria is buried at Custer Ohio. Knights will turnout in full uniform.
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Knight of St John
St. Mary's Church
Father Sheffield
Ambrose Heriot
A. J Schuster
Elyria
Custer
Ohio
Saloon Licenses Seekers Expect Limited Lorain County Impact
Assessors from several towns report the Aiken law will not greatly reduce Lorain County saloons. Although no licenses are filed yet, inquiries rise. In Amherst Township seven of nine saloons likely stay open for at least six months, with total saloons quitting near 180. Liquor dealers have until June 20 before price changes or closure.
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Loraine County
Am~hers
Leasl
Lovain
Auditor's
Woman Died in Cleveland. Burial Set for Shelby Relative
Mrs Richmond died in Cleveland on Wednesday at ten o clock. Her daughter of Mr Jerry Smith, formerly lived here, resided in Shelby. Funeral held in Cleveland Friday at ten, body shipped to Shelby to her father's home. Attending from Higha were Frank Hayden with wife, Mrs Eric Chapman and wife.
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Mra Richmond
Cleveland
Jerry Smith
Shelby
Higha
Frank Hayden
Eric Chapman
Lake Shore Opens Excursion Season to Niagara Falls
The Lake Shore announces the first excursion of the season operating from this city on Saturday night June 23. Tickets are on sale at all nations as far west as Norwalk. A special train leaves at 11 40 pm and arrives at the Falls at 6 o clock the following morning. Price from Cleveland is 3 dollars.
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Lake Shore Road
Niagara Falls
Norwalk
Assengers
Cheveland
Falls
Clevagu
Father swears insanity affidavit for Caroline Rpchken bach
The father of Caroline Rpchken bach formerly of Elyria swore out an insanity affidavit at the probate court on Friday saying she is insane. They are at Black River township. She was brought to the county jail this afternoon.
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Caroline Rpchkenbach
Elyria
Black Hiver Township
Coroner rules railway liable in Blyria crossing death
Coroner French finds Lake Shore & Michigan Southern liable for the death of Martha Swart of Elyria after a crossing accident on April 27. The verdict cites the north gate not being down when Swart entered the crossing and relies on gate keeper Williams testimony. Relatives plan to file a damages suit against the railroad.
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French
Williams
G Schumaker
Swart
Mueller Opposes Railway Ordinance in City Council Fight
Councilman Mueller declares the proposed ordinance by the railway company unfair and harmful to citizens. He cites demands for a 25 year franchise, double tracking Broad street and Middle avenue, a track around the public square, and city funds for bridge work. He warns of a strong council clash if the measure advances.
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Cleveland and Southwestern Railway
Mueller
Mueler
Road Supervisor Post Abolished in Letter from Secretary Laylin
A secretary Laylin letter states the road supervisor office is dead and will be abolished after December 1 this year. He also predicts the court will appoint a commissioner this fall and an infirmary director will be elected in November after the current director’s term ends in 1907.
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Tary Laylin
Laylin
Railroad cashes settled in Lorain & West Virginia rights of way
All cases of the Lorain and West Virginia railroad company seeking rights of way were settled out of court in probate court. Three cases involving the Lorain Ashland railway company remain pending.
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Lorain & West Virginia Railroad Company
Lorain-Ashland Railway Company
Pendins
Ohio Rail Fares Add Ten Cent Cash Charge
Central Passenger association votes 10 cent excess on cash fares in Ohio trains starting June 1. Passengers receive a receipt redeemable for ten cents at any state ticket office amid claims of fare manipulation and conductor burden. John Cullen from Elyria named guardian for Elizabeth Quillings, a 15 year old mother.
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Ohio
Central Passenger Association
Chicago
John Cullen
Elyria
Elizabeth
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Howard Worcester
Angeline Monbleau
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Oberlin College
Auditors
GANT
ODD Fellows
Lake Shore
A B Taylor
Lorain County Banking Company
Cleveland Chamber of Comerce
Tolpedo
J. A. Rawson
Smith Brothers
Chapman
A. Heusner
Scott Hinman
City Waterworks Department
Goroner
Mrz. Swart
East Bridge Street
East Bridge
Atret
Alty
Secre
Imany
China
Harry H. Smith & CO
Elyria, Ohio
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