Many Entered In Congress Race in Mansfield Contest
The Mansfield convention set for June 5 is shaping as a fierce contest in the Fourteenth district. Delegations from Huron, Lorain, Richland, Marion and other counties back Chamberlain, while Webber seeks division of votes. Democrats watch closely as plans unfold and consider nominating W. G. Sharp if Webber secures the Republican nomination.
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Mansfield
Chamberlain
Richland County
Skiles
Marion County
Fourteenth
Webber
George Chamberlain
Lorain County
W. G. Sharp
Chorus of Five Hundred Welcomes Elks at Denver Reunion
A Denver hotel report notes a chorus of 600 male voices under an expert conductor will greet Grand Lodge delegates arriving July 16. The event aims for record attendance, with prizes totaling 14 000 dollars for participation and lodge efforts. Colorado fundraises exceed 200 000 dollars for delegate entertainment, including wild west shows and mountain excursions, all free for Elks and their ladies.
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Denver
Grand Lodge
Elks
Fred G. Shaffer
Colorado
Order
City to Build Extensive Sewer Network Around Town
The city plans a large sewer program aiming to fully drain the area. In the next two years several contracts will complete roughly four and a half to five miles of new sewers at about seventy thousand dollars already let. Much work is expected on the East Side with two and a half miles more to be contracted this year for the West Side.
Elyria Steel Plant 10 to Resume Monday
The Elyria Iron and Steel Company plant, closed for a week after a cylinder head blew out, will restart Monday morning. Repairs were rushed from Colorado and the plant is expected to resume operations once the difficulty is corrected.
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Elyria Iron & Steel Company
Colorado
Delay Idle Power Plant Forges Shutdown of Works
The delay left the entire force idle as the engine meant to power the plant’s operation was the one affected, halting production and stalling operations.
New Elyria real estate listing advertises houses on Chase Street
Mr Thomas informs this morning that a new house on Chase Street can be occupied Saturday and four buyers may move in May 28. A slate roof frame dwelling with plumbing gas fixtures costs 2100 with good terms. A larger adjacent house costs 2200. Also for sale a 219 feet on 4th Street lot with rent 19 per month and two building lots for 4200. A large lot and food house at South corner of 10th St and Middle Ave offered at 4000. Sale info from FRANK A. SMITH & BRO. Elyria Block.
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Chase Street
East River
Chase St
Elyria
10Th St
Middle Ave
Frank A. Smith & Bro
Elyria Block
Auditors Fix Lake Shore Valuation Rise in Ohio
After opposition from Lake Shore Michigan Southern officials, Ohio counties raised the road value from 21 000 to 23 000 per mile in Cleveland discussions. Auditors supported increases citing higher track room and locomotive values, boosting engines from 5 000 to 7 000 and rolling stock by 675 000, totaling 17 million dollars with gross earnings about 12 million.
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Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Ohio
Cleveland
Remick
Ashtabula
Rails Begin Double Tracking From City to Lorain
Lorain Street Railway started laying double track toward the car barns, after prior grading delays. The firm rushed rails with a large crew, aiming to have cars running by the summer peak traffic. Also notes a Broad Street property, Buskhold at 6000 dollars, seen as a bargain by agents F A Smith & Bro.
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Lorain Street Railway Company
Lorain
Buskhold
East Broad Street
F. A. Smith & Bro
Knox Hires Attorney in Oak Point Land Deal
In Oak Point area F S Knox of Columbus has about 3200 acres under option in the county. He says no information is available despite Amherst reports that Attorney H G Redington has joined the group. Engineering crews set up a permanent office near the grove, with maps forwarded and a gas well drying at the offer building. Prospecting and speculation on land options continue, with details not expected for about a month.
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Oak Point
F. S. Knox
Columbus
Knox
Amherst
H. G. Redington
Attorney General Sues Standard 611 Company Subsidiaries
Attorney General Wade H. Ellis filed two suits in Franklin county seeking 120000 from the Manhattan Company for penalties and 125000 from the Vacuum Gil Co for taxes and penalties claimed by the state.
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Wade H. Eilis
Standard 611
Franklin County
Standard
Manhattan
Vacum Gil Co
Surprise china shower for Miss Harriet Allen in Lake Avenue
Mrs. George Ingersoll hosted a surprize china shower on Thursday for Miss Harriet Allen who resides at Twelfth and Middle avenues. About 12 ladies attended and presented pretty china gifts. Miss Allen is engaged to marry Perry Robinson, an insurance agent in Lorain.
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George Ingersoll
Lake, Avenue
Harriet Allen
Twelfth and
Middle Avenue
Knabenshie May Visit Lorain County Fair
The Lorain County Agricultural Association plans September fair attractions and negotiations with Knabenshie of Toledo to display his flying machine during the week. Secretary Nieding discussed a possible Elyria appearance. twenty eight entries exist in the stake races.
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Lorain County
Permission to Cross Highways Granted to Railway
At a county commissioners meeting in the court house on Saturday, Lorain & Ashland Railway Co. filed an acceptance of a grant to cross certain county highways. The board earlier reviewed crossing sites and approved laying tracks under conditions. They also reviewed Lorain and West Virginia crossings but took no firm decision. The meeting indicated approval of the request with a projected construction of about five overhead bridges.
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Court House
Lorain & Ashland Railway Company
Lorain & Ash and Railway Company
Lorain
West Virginia
Break Down Stops Cleveland & Southwestern Cars
A power house breakdown halted the Cleveland and Southwestern line from 7 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. due to malfunctioning breakers. Repairs were rushed and service resumed. Wellington high school baseball visited for a game against Elyria high school, played in the city on a special car.
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Cleveland & Southwestern
Elyria High School
Woman Tries Suicide Over Health Woes
Mrs. J. Daney of 108 Wide Street attempted to kill herself at home using carbide acid and chloroform mixed in bathite. She swallowed the mixture but received prompt medical aid. an emetic was administered and she recovered. Neighbors and family say there were no domestic quarrels, only poor health weighing on her mind.
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J. Daney
Wide Street
R. G. Anderson
Mrs Hamilton Verdict Granted for Four Thousand Dollars
Grace R. Hamilton as administratrix of Harley W. Hamilton won a $4,000 verdict in a Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway death case. The decedent died July 1, 1904, after a car free of its engine struck the switch engine he rode on. Attorneys for the defense will seek a new trial, then likely appeal.
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Grace R. Hamilton
Harley W. Hamilton
Te Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Haley
W. Hamilton
Lake Shore & Michigan Railway Company
Hamilton
Pastor to Attend State Assembly of the Church
Rev J P Sala pastor of the Church of Christ on Second Street will depart May 22 to attend the annual State Assembly meeting at Prichaville. The event runs to May 25 and focuses on mission work and church affairs. The assembly governs between 500 and 600 churches statewide as the Church of Christ prospers.
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J. P. Sala
Church of Christ
Second Street
State Assembly of the Chiareh
Prichaville
Wil
Deesembly
Elyria Ladies at Loran School Fundraising Event
Ladies of the W R C attended an entertainment by Vine Street School at South Lorain on Friday evening. The event aimed to raise funds to buy a flag for the school building and featured patriotic programs performed by the pupils in American and Hungarian.
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Vine Street
South Lorain
Bank Returns Due for County Taxation
Bank returns must be filed with the county auditor by May 14 for taxation purposes. County Auditor Haserodt has received returns from most banks.
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Haserodt
Hat Transfer of Bank Stockholders May 14 Announcement
Banks announce the return of each bank along with a Hat of the stockholders as they appear on the transfer books of the institution at the close of business on May 14. The notice lists standing stockholders and their shares to update records and voting rights.
Church Notices for Saturday Services and Insertion Deadline
Saturday church notices require office submission before nine to guarantee inclusion. Listings include FIRST CONGREGATIONAL with Rev Cadmus at 254 Harrison, Bible school and evening programs, and a World’s Wonder Books presentation. SECOND CONGREGATIONAL on Lake avenue and West street led by Rev Reege offers morning and evening services with Sabbath school and junior to senior C E groups, followed by a sermon about flowers and church crises. Baptist Church on Middle avenue and Second street led by Rev George W John is also listed.
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First Congregational
Corner Court
Second Streets
William E. Cadmus
Harrison Street
C. B
Patsor
Second Congregational
Corner Lake Avenue
West Street
J. B. Reege
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Oberlin
Huron County
Lancing
Shelby
Geo. M. Skiles
W. W. Sikes
Morrow County
Frank V. Owen
Huntington Brown
Owen
Knox County
Mr. Thomas
Tanard
Ane
Frisco
Kenviey
Aaere
Tara
Rat
Matter
Tae U piTok
Auditors
MNES
H. G. Redingte
Ellis
Wellington High School
Wal
State Assembly
Elyria Ladies
Loran School
Slsarasars
Harry H. Smith & CO
Elyria, Ohio
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