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Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1903

Page

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Herrick Victorious in Statewide Republican Sweep

Republicans secured sweeping gains across Ohio with Herrick carrying the state by over 100000 and Hanna winning about 80 more votes than needed in joint ballot. Lorain and Cuyahoga counties favor the GOP, while Oberlin Wellington and North Amherst show rising Republican support.

Herrick Hanna Ouyahoga County Repubican Lorain Counly Oberlin Wellington North Amherst Legislative

Masons Open Grand Lodge Session in Dayton

Nearly seven hundred delegates attend the first session as Dayton hosts the grand lodge of Masons. The body reports 601 lodges in the state and 55,114 members after the fiscal year, a net gain of 3,025. A church basement fair runs concurrently with the gathering offering foods and amusements. the fair closes Monday evening.

Grand Lodge of Masona Dayton St. Mary's Church

Time Card Change Planned for Lake Shore Line

Officials of the Lake Shore railway near completion of preliminaries for a new time card set to take effect November 15. Changes this fall are described as minor, with only local conditions at several points along the line requiring adjustment.

Lake Shore Railway Tia

Ohio Knights Disobey Uniform Rank Plan for St Louis Trip

The Ohio brigade of Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias plans to travel to St Louis for the world’s fair in June, defying a grand encampment at Louisville. Maj. Gen. Carnahan calls a special meeting November 4 in Columbia. supreme officers say the action is disloyal and illegal and warn of a major dispute in uniform ranks.

Ohio Knights of Pythian St. Lona St Louis Grand Lodge Loninville Anguat Toledo Ohio Brigade

Great Enterprise Aimed at New Indiana Harbor City

A Great Enterprise plans a new port seventeen miles east of Chicago on Lake Michigan near Hammond Indiana. A semicircular inlet, a three and a half mile ship canal to the Grand Calumet river, 200 feet wide and deep enough for lake vessels, will create a vast manufacturing city. Backed by wealthy financiers from China and New York, the project estimates 3,000,000 cost, a three year build, and 10,000 workers.

Indiana Chicago Lake Michigan Hammond Grand Calomet River Chiesto New York

Brownhelm Farmer Robbed By Burglars

Adam Henninger of Brownhelm reported Tuesday noon burglary at his home. Two watches, three necklace chains, two plain rings, an opal ring and two pairs of tracera were stolen valued at 115 dollars. Suspects described as two men were not found. police notified Lorain. Henninger is a well known prosperous farmer in the western county.

Adam Henninger Brownhelm Lorain Henninger

Guardian for his mother by a nineteen year old boy

A nineteen year old boy from Columbia Station has been named guardian of his mother, Margaret Plocinka, who lived on a six acre Berea area farm. The family includes five children aged seven to thirty five, with the oldest daughter married. The mother has faced accusations of intemperance and misusing funds, but the son will manage finances while allowing her to stay on the farm with the rest of the siblings ensuring her comfort.

Michael Plocinaki Columbia Station Margaret Plocinaki, Jr Berea

Lorain Steel Plant to Close Saturday

The Lorain Steel Company will shut down all departments Saturday and remain closed until January 1. Officials said the plant may reopen briefly if conditions change, with several employees reassigned to tube plant construction and steel plant repairs.

The Lorain Daily News Lorain Steel Company

Fight on Cleveland theatre car ends with Ridgeway victory

In a Friday night incident aboard a theatre car from Cleveland, Harry Ridgeway defended a young woman from insulting remarks by a group of smart alecks. Ridgeway stood firm until Topliff rose and struck, triggering a rough fight in which Ridgeway prevailed. Conductor then had him deboard. Separately, Robert Osgood of Sheffield township was ruled epileptic on Tuesday and ordered to the State Hospital at Gallipolis.

Cleveland Harry Ridgeway Smart Alexs Ridgeway Topliff Robert Osgood Sheffield Township Galliopolis

Couple from Huntington and Baker's Croguing wed in Elyria

H Warren Chapman of Huntington Indiana and Misa Clara T Clark of Baker's Croguing were married Wednesday afternoon at the ME parsonage in Elyria with Dr. WO Dawaon officiating.

H Warren Chapman Huntington Ind Misa Clara T Clark Baker's Croguing Elyria WO Dawaon

Freight boom at Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway

The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway reports record freight activity, prompting a shift of operations to Norwalk from Cleveland and Toledo. An automatic yard device at Collinwood, nicknamed the dump, speeds sidetracking from sixty to seventy cars to seven minutes. Crews have logged sixty to seventy hours overtime in the past month. An advertisement promotes Slocum’s piano listings at 692 West Broad.

Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Crown Norwalk Cleveland Toledo Collinwood

October Railroad Fatalities Reported in Ohio

The State Railroad Commissioner lists October fatalities on Ohio railroads totaling 63. Employees 19, trespassers 38, travelers on highways 6, big passenger 1.

Ohio Treaparners

Widow Sues For Divorce In Separate Restaining Action

Cora B Colbert, by lawyers A E Lawrence and Clayton Chapman, sues Grant Colbert for divorce alleging marriage in 1902 and a January 15 intoxicated incident in which he threatened her with a razor. She says he has failed to support her, refuses to work, and seeks an injunction to prevent further molestation.

Cora B Colbert A E Lawrence and Clayton Chapman Grant Colbert

Probate disposition of Lewia Harte will in Brighton

The probate court admits Lewia Harte's will. He leaves one third to daughter Jennis Andrus, one third to granddaughter Alice Andrea, and one third to Mrs Charlotte Shunk.

Lewia Harte Brighton Jennis Andrus Alice Andrea Char?elotte Shunk

YWCA Ohio Convention Opens at Oberlin With Denison President

The nineteenth annual YWCA convention of Ohio begins at Oberlin this Thursday and continues through Landsay. President Hunt of Denison University will deliver the opening address.

Theineteenth Young Women's Christian Association of Ohio Oberlin Landsay Hunt Denison University

Smith Crisp Nuptials at the Family Residence

The wedding of Chas. Smith and Mies Zadia Chap occurred at the family home at 6 30 Wednesday evening. Relatives, friends and teachers attended as Lohengrin’s march sounded by Miss Katherine Garford. Rev WE Gadmus led the ceremony with Mr George Crisp giving the bride away. The couple received many costly presents. Mr Smith works for Columbia Steel Co and Miss Crisp is a longtime Elvira teacher.

Chas. Smith Mies Zadia Katherine Garford WE Gadmus Guy Smith Florence Bickford George Crisp Smith Columbia Steel Co. S Mise Crisp Elvria

Monolith from Barre to adorn Westwood mausoleum

A twenty seven ton granite monolith from Barre Vermont was hauled to Westwood cemetery for the mausoleum roof, four teams of horses aiding the lift. Oberlin Oberlin News October 30 reports a big game between Oberlin and Cage at Till Field tomorrow at 2 40 PM with strong student turnout and band support.

Barre Westwood Cemetery Rebecca Johnson Oberlin News Oberlin Cage Big Siz

Gandy Starts Early After Missing Night Sleep

Clam Grandy a conductor on the Cleveland and Southwestern railway woke thinking it was four in the morning and rode a car at 10:80 instead of 4:10. He discovered the error on Middle avenue and rode to the next stop before returning home for more sleep.

Clam Grandy Haat 7Th Street Cleveland and Southwestern Railway Elyria Middle Avenue Grafton

Game Warden Dumas Receives Notice On Rabbits

Chief Warden Porterfield warns Dumas to enforce rabbit laws and cooperate with farmers to curb trespassers. Rabbits may be killed year round. open season for rabbita runs Nov 10 to November 1. Warden to arrest season violators. daily bag limits include 18 quail woodcock geese plover or snipes and 26 ducks. Rabbits may be killed anytime by owners or agents if pests damage property. prohibition on using a gun with noose.

Dumas Porterfield

Fell From Wheel Ruth of Newaberry Breaks Limb

Ruth, the lithe dachshund of Mr and Mrs Newaberry, fell from her wheel last week and fractured a limb near the hip. Take Lakative Bromo Quinine and if it fails to cure, all druggists refund the money. E W Grove’s quator is on each box, 250.

Ruth Droggista E. W. Grove

Bennett Pleads Not Guilty in Oberlin Murder Case

John Bennett, accused of murdering his wife in Oberlin on October bth, was arraigned before Judge Webber and entered a not guilty plea. The trial was scheduled for December 7. Bennett spoke in a nervous but firm voice denying the crime.

John Bennett Oberlin Webber Bennett

Do Not Burn Autumn Leaves Says Ag Department Expert

An Agriculture Department expert in Washington advises against burning autumn leaves. Leaves protect soil by mulch, enrich lawns, and support grass growth. instead, collect for compost when waste would be harmful. Harley Heasler of Eyria died in Greenwich, Connecticut, of typhoid fever at his parents' home after weeks of illness, aged about 22, nephew of Stanley Griffin.

Agricultural Department Washington Nature Harley Heasler Eyria Greenwich,.c Mr. Horsler Stanley Griffin

Crack Shots Ohio Guardsmen Push for Record Range

Adjutant General Guyer and Brigadier General Speake visit Newark to test a rifle range aimed at a 1000 yard challenge for the Ohio National Guard. The move seeks to elevate marksmanship and produce crack shots, with preliminary practice at home commands. Names Edward O Decker 22 and Mabel M Gibeon 20 are listed as Elyria township residents.

Ohio Guardsmen Newark Guyer Speake Ohio National Guard Edward O Decker Carpenter Elyria Township Mabel M Gibeon

Good Roads Advocate to Speak in Elyria

Jay F Brown, special agent of the Good Roads Bureau, Department of Agriculture, will visit Elyria on November 14 to address a county Good Roads association meeting. He is a civil engineer who has overseen government guided road construction in multiple regions and will discuss current road projects and policies.

Jay F Brown Good Roads Bureau Department of Agriculture Elyria Good Roads Brown

Farmer Boy versus City Boy in School Ground Ethics

Supt WR Comings told a North Western Ohio Teachers association meeting in Oberlin that farmer boys succeed because they think and act together. He urged calisthenics and gardening to develop skill and environmental adaptation, arguing school grounds sports and supervision keep boys engaged and prevent idle mischief. Activity drives learning and sparks interest for future workers.

WR Comings Elyria Northwestern Ohio Teachers Association Oberlin Cominga Bia Boards of Education

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Chamberlain Leroah Col. Herrick Republicana Cincinnati Johnson Columbia Tarai Herrick Tee Tor Jonuson James McNally Walnut Street McNally McKinley R. D Masons Lake Shore Elyria High School Oberlin Bosipesa College Dillfield Rocters Slocum Probate Freight West Broad Weat Broad Yrca Convention Gandy Game Warden Greenwich the Farmer Boy the City Boy Comings
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