Veterans to decorate graves as Decoration Day plans discussed
Elyria veterans honor local graves with 22 sites decorated in the morning and a memorial service at the Methodist church led by Rev. Royce of Cleveland. Dr. Reely reads the chief commander message, then the procession forms for cemetery rites led by the Elyria band and Capt. Pete Rowe as marshal.
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Elyria
Vermillion River
Rocky River
Comrades
Methodist Church
Royce
Cleveland
Reely
Astumni
Elyria Band
Pete Rowe
Grand Army Hall
Veterans To B
Minneapolis
Belt Line Plan 5 Seeks Street Railway Franchise
A communication signed by H H Clough B Rawson and A L Gareford outlined a belt line street railway scheme. The council postponed action awaiting publication of the franchise application three times before action can be taken. The clerk was authorized to publish the application.
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Alreet Railway
H. H. Clough
B. Rawson
A. L. Gareford
Two Bridges To Be Built In City This Summer
The city council discussed building two bridges this summer. Rawson reported awaiting material estimates while the city engineer had not yet received replies from several companies. A bridge is proposed at the foot of Hast Broad Street and the Fourth Street bridge needs reconsideration.
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Rawson
Wade Restaurant Sold In Elyria Block Deal
The Wade restaurant on Broad street in the Elyria block was sold Tuesday afternoon by F. A. Smith & Brother to J. E. Smith of Erie Pennsylvania. Smith has ten years of restaurant experience and will add a lunch counter and cigar stand. His wife and child will join him in a few days.
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Broad Street
Elyria
Ty. F. Wade
F. A. Smith & Brother
J. E. Smith
Erie
Smith
Church Initiates Plan to Clear Building Debt
A Sunday service speech by F A Smythe launches a campaign to discharge the First Congregational church debt now over 17 000 with accrued interest and future pledges bringing total to about 20 000. The plan calls for four payments over three years with non interest after maturity. Knox seeks an option on Oak Point land from Lorain Sand and Gravel for 150 000. offering 80 000 so far, else the project may fail.
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First Congregational Church
F. A. Smythe
Board of Truscees
Smyth
Hoe
Smythe
Knox
Oak Point
Lorain Sand and Gravel Company
Two Fastball Times Two In High Stakes Doubleheader
Medina and Elyria clash in a trolley league doubleheader with strong rosters. Elyria seeks one or both wins led by pitcher Joe Stoup while Medina counters with Babe Minnis and a lineup including Parratt and Armstrong. Morning game 10 oclock afternoon game 3 oclock both count in the league series.
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Elyria
Joe Stoup
Medina
Stoupe
Babe” Minnis
Lawrence
Shotten
Davidson
Braman
Russell
Smith
Cosma
Nevenparra
Wilbur
Cosmo
White
Vigler
Kelley
Meyers
Taylor
Peggy Parratt
Gerson
Armstrong
Elyria Iron & Steel to double plant capacity
The Elyria Iron & Steel Company plans doubling its capacity by adding additional machinery and a new storage house to handle a surge in demand for finished steel. No new buildings beyond the storage facility. expansion aims to meet in demand spurred by recent steel industry growth and San Francisco earthquake recovery. Manager Lesier supports adding the extra machinery as orders rise and United States Steel and others report strong forward bookings.
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Elyria Steel & Iron Company
Elyria Iron & Steel Company
San Francisco
Elyria Company
United States Steel Company
Elyria
Lesier
New York
Honors for fallen Civil War heroes at gravesides
Poetic tribute recalls Grand Army of Republic members interred at gravesites. May flowers and half staff flag honor the dead as living veterans promise enduring memory and gratitude for their service. Swelling voices proclaim freedom and national unity across shores.
Former Lorain County Man Opposes Burton
Adam Bede a Minnesota congressman and famed wit, formerly resided in Lorain County Haton township and opposed Theodore Burton in a bid to block Niagara Falls water grabs. He may speak at Elyria Chautauqua Assembly this summer.
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Adam Bede
Minnesota
Haton Township
Theodore Burton
Cleveland
Niagara Falls
Bede
Natonal
Elyria
Water at Low Prices Referred to Public Service Board
Fragment notes action where water pricing is at issue and the matter is referred to the Board of Public Service for action. The wording suggests a formal referral to board oversight on water rates.
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Board of Public Service
Water Works bonds approved and borrowing authorized
An ordinance authorizes issuing bonds totaling 50 000 for extending and improving the water works. The city council also okayed a 4000 loan from Elyria Savings and Banking Company.
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Water Works Department
Elyria Savings and Banking Company
City Council Passes Sprinkling Ordinance for Rail Lines
An ordinance requiring street railway tracks in the city to be sprinkled was enacted after a state law. C. & St. L. W. and Lake Shore Electric were notified but have not yet begun compliance, as council members noted they were waiting to get their resources in order.
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Lake Shore Electric Railway
Elegant Homes Await Near Square and Transit Lines
Furnished oak rooms with bath and hot water heat priced at 3500. A second similar unit with hot air heat and same location asks 9300. Another near Broad Street at about 7 minutes away lists 8300. Contact G R Allen at Century Building for details.
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Square
Broad Street
G. R. Allen
Century Bld
Andwur Hotel Nears Opening in State
The Andwur hotel is nearly finished with final touches underway. Officials expect a July 1 opening and claim the hotel will be the finest of its size in the state once completed.
Great Forepaugh Show Brings Fifty Clowns to Elyria
The Great Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Circus arrives in Elyria with forty to fifty clowns performing around a hippo drome track. They provide distinct acts in groups of three or four with portable props and vivid costumes. Two shows are scheduled Friday at 2 p m and 7 p m with children especially enjoying the new tricks and lively entertainment.
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Adam Forepaugh
Sells
Hipperdrome
Army of Fun Makers
Andrews
Elyria
Some History Concerning the Great American Flag
A compact historical note recalls the flag's adoption on June 17 1777 and its early rivals among world flags. It credits Betsy Ross of Philadelphia for the design and notes a June 16 ceremony in Berlin to dedicate a new flag pole on campus between the cinder path and the earth.
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Great Britain
Spain
Portugal
China
Japan
Germany
Betsey Beas
Philadelphia
Qberlin
Clergy Pay Compared With Bricklayers Sparks Debate
Bishop Leonard at the Cleveland annual convention says rectors in the Unis diocese are not earning as much as bricklayers. He notes Episcopal clergy from the northern state attend and aims to push extensive improvements in the diocese.
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Unis
Leonard
Cleveland
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Clavaland
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Kisie
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Lorain County
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