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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1904
Page
4
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The article reviews Otto Haserodt s bid for county auditor against a veteran opponent, noting Haserodt s long deputy tenure under Auditor Lewis and the political hurdles he faced from a splinter faction. It praises his competence and predicts near-certain success at Barrow s term end, while criticizing water works mismanagement and rising costs that threaten Elyria s finances and tax burden.
H. J. Barrows wins nomination after a spirited, friendly contest. He is known countywide for honesty and conscientious work, backed by a strong Lorain city delegation. The nine-year term rule favors a candidate with proven experience and public trust.
The report defends Judge Babcock's charge to the jury in the Clewell case and argues wealth should not shield guilt. It notes a large embezzlement allegedly occurred, money was restored, and stresses guilt or innocence must be judged by law without consideration of social status or influence. If Clewell is innocent, he should be freed. if guilty, he deserves lawful punishment.
Judge John C Hale consents to accept the nomination for circuit court judge from this district. He faces no opposition and has a nationwide reputation for a brilliant bench career. Hale is a Lorain county man and is expected to receive strong county support from Lorain. Henry Arndt praises qualified leaders in Lorain county as well. Governor Horrick’s speech lauds the first year's work of his term.
The article notes strong amateur baseball growth nationwide as a healthy outdoor pursuit, alongside heavy political coverage from Lorain and Chicago triangle politics. It highlights conventions, candidate loyalties, and endorsements, with remarks on John Hale and Horace Dorkes, plus local sheriff and treasurer races and a stray livestock loss story.
Ohio Republicans in the Eighth Judicial Circuit will meet in Cleveland on Saturday June 11, 1904 to select a circuit court candidate for judge. Delegates from Cayahogs, Lorain, Medina, and Summit counties are allotted by votes, with chairs and secretaries named, and selection methods to be set by county and district committees. Also notices of a road vacation petition in Lorain County and details of the public road alteration proposal are included.
A petition will be presented to the Lorain County Commissioners at the next regular meeting on the first Monday of June 1904 requesting the alteration and vacation of a state road in Fioria City Lorain County Ohio. The description runs along Huron Street and West River Street with a proposed division of an equal strip on the opposite side for public use and mentions the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company.
A petition will be presented to Lorain County Commissioners at the June meeting 1904 seeking vacation of part of the old Elyria Plank road in Black River township and Lorain City. The description follows the center line from the New York Chicago and St Louis Railroad east line down to the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling Railway right of way with a total length of about 0.468 miles. Signed by Wm Honecker and others on April 29 1904.
Probate Court Amelia Hinckley named administrator of the estate of Edmund W. Hinckley of Elgvrin without bond. Tirsal Hallorman adopted by Amelia Corry of North Amherat. Hear onme changed to Amelia Cnurry. F Barnard appointed administrator of the estate of August Berke of Lorain under a nine thousand eight dollar bond.
An informal pitch extols the advantages of our buggies and road wagons. The writer urges readers to inspect ours thoroughly, promising they will choose ours when they shop, and to visit soon. The piece emphasizes quality and potential preference over competitors.
Lorain County Ohio invites sealed proposals for painting the Erie Avenue Bridge with labor and materials or materials only. Bids due May 19 1904 at 5 pm require a $400 certified check and must name bidder and firm address. Bids opened after 1 pm May 18 1904. county may reject all bids.
Attention farmers in the north and south. the plan urges year round work and diverse farming. It highlights velvet bean and Odxeava as key feed sources from Alabama and Florida, promoting cheaper, efficient fattening materials. It touts greater profits and less labor in southern fruit, berry growing, and market garden work. Address A Park, Immigration and Industrial Agent, Louisville & Nashville R R Co, Louisville, Ky.
Real estate advertising from The Hamby Realty Co promotes seven percent first mortgages and six and seven percent net yields on investments from $500 to $220,000 secured by improved Cleveland real estate. References available upon request from 511 514 Park Building O Maywts.
Norwalk Farm and Home Enterprise announces a promotional rate for a clean weekly newspaper plus market reports. Subscribers may choose Daily Reporter for one year at 250 dollars or Weekly Reporter at 160 dollars paid in advance.
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