Municipal ownership debated at Elyria chamber meeting
Elyria City leaders and business figures debated municipal ownership of electric lighting. Supporters cited examples from Amherst and Bellefont, while opponents warned of high costs and past failures in Columbus and Ashtabula. The councilman urged action as the current contract nears expiry and the city seeks cheaper, reliable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Martin Mueller
Hechting Company
Mareller
Audi
Amherst
Hecht
Bellefortalno
Mueller
Mrs Robson Hosts Ridgeville Maccabees at Dinner
Mrs William Robson of Broad Street entertained about thirty five Lady Maccabees at a one o clock dinner Friday. All members of the hive at Ridgeville attended. A pleasant social game followed. Decorations were red and green with a large Dee over the table.
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William Robson
Broad Street
Linen shower for Miss Behrens at Sudrow home
Friends of Miss Anna Behrens hosted a linen shower Friday night at Miss Alma Sudrow’s 117 Fourth Street home. The evening was pleasant with refreshments served. Miss Behrens expects to wed within the next few weeks.
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Anna Behrens
Alma Sudrow
Fourth Street
Miss Berens
Divorce Granted to Frank Konya in Little Hungary
Wronk Konya of Little Hungary was granted a divorce from Brel Konya on Saturday morning. He claims they wed in 1901 in Hungary, then moved to America where she allegedly drove him from the home after a year of marriage. He had been in the country about four years when evidence indicated a child was born to his wife within a year, leading to the divorce.
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Wronk Konya
Hungary
Brel Konya
America
Reward Offered For Porch Paper Thieves In City
Lester Sands of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports porch thefts targeting freshly delivered papers. He offers a reward of 60 dollars for the detection of the thief or thieves and urges the public to aid in stopping the loss and trouble caused to carriers and readers.
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Lester Sands
Cleveland Plain Center
Judge to rule on prosecutor role in Hamilton trust case
An Indiana court case questions whether Prosecuting Attorney Stevens may represent infirmary directors as trustees of Mrs. Ov ine Hamilton s trust. The judge heard arguments Saturday and will decide next Saturday whether the prosecutor acts for the officials or as custodian of a private fund.
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Judson G. Starr
Ovine Hamilton
Henes
Hamilton
Washburine
Washburne
Medina
Forged Note Case Ties Ingraham to Bank Losses
Ingraham testified at a Friday bankruptcy hearing after his confinement. He reported $253617.16 in liabilities and $11000 in assets, with forged notes totaling $20000 in his wife’s name. Her losses are about $10000, and she is a preferred creditor paid in full. Banks listed include New London W National 2150, State Bank of Oberlin 1700, First National Wellington 4700, Oberlin Banking Co 1800. His mother claimed 400. Trustee G K Whitney appointed. he faces possible immediate penitentiary. Deposition plans noted.
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C. BE. Ingraham
Remington
New London
W National
State Bank of Oberlin
First National of Wellington
Oberlin Banking Co
Ingraham
Mra
Cleveland
Chadwick Estate Settlement Delayed by Supreme Court Action
A stray bullet incident delays final settlement of Mrs. Cassie T Chadwick's estate as Elyria Savings Deposit & Trust Co resists turning over a $10,000 mortgage. W W Boynton says the Court of Appeals ruling that the mortgage is a preference will be reviewed by the U S Supreme Court. Except for that mortgage, the Chadwick affairs are nearly ready for final settlement.
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Cassie T
Chadwick
Elyria Savings Deposit & Trust Co
Supremecourt
United States
W. W. Boynton
Bbank
Court of Appeals
Track Laying on the Wabash Spur to Oberlin and Amherst Quarries
Track laying extends from Wellington to Oberlin with beams for the bridge to Lake Shore Railroad. Grading starts on the Oberlin to Amherst quarries spur, 78 miles, as crews course between Lorain Street and the tracks. Foreman J W Grant says the main line is fenced and seeks hands to fence the spur before winter.
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Wellington
Oberlin
Lake Shore
Amherst
Lorain Street
J. W. Grant
Mr. Grant
Four Divorces Granted in Quick County Court
The court granted four divorces on Saturday in the court of common pleas. Elisabeth Slaight was granted a divorce from Clarence Slaight for striking and abandonment. Nellie Bartlett divorced from Howard Bartlett for habitual drunkenness and neglect. Newton Richardson divorced from Carrie Richardson. he must pay $260 alimony. Dummy Fox, Oberlin deaf mute, was arrested for intoxication. he pleaded not guilty but said he did not want a trial. William Pickard and Philly Ryan fined $5 and costs for the same charge.
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Court of Common Pleas
Elisabeth Slaight
Clarence Slaight
Lovain
Nellie Bartlett
Howard Bartlett
Newton Richardson
Carrie Richardson
Dummy
Fox
Oberlin
Steenth
William Pickard
Philly Ryan
Bennett and Halton sue for commission in building case
R B Bennett and W I Halton trading as Bennett Halton sue Wm Gray and wife for payment of two percent of a $4 200 contract price for architectural plans they drew. The suit seeks 84 in commissions. Vaughan Glaser stars in Prince Karl at the Elyria Theatre tonight.
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R. B. Bennett
W. I. Halton
Bennett & Halton
Wm, Gray and_ wife
Vaughan Glaser
Prince Karl
Elyria Theatre
Libel Suit Dismissed in Common Pleas Court
Nurse Josephine C. Smith filed a $5,000 libel suit against J. Tyson claiming slanderous remarks damaged her good name. The case was dismissed without prejudice in the court of common pleas on Saturday.
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Josephine C. Smith
J.oe. Tyson
Court of Common Pleas
Lorain & West Virginia Railroad Crosses 18 County Roads At Grade
County commissioners grant permission for the Lorain and West Virginia Railroad to cross eighteen country roads at grade on Saturday morning. A spur will be built from the main line at Oberlin to the Amherst quarries. The grade crossing applications were unopposed.
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Lorain & West Virginia Railroad
Oberlin
Amhterst
Boys Shoot at Tin Can Wounding Lorain Man Richard Netz
Small boys near Fox Furnace were shooting at a tin can when a stray bullet struck Richard Netz a Lorain teamster. It entered his right groin and lodged in flesh though not hitting major vessels. He was treated at home after emergency aid and doctors removed the bullet. Police expect arrests if evidence confirms the shooters' guilt.
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Floberts
Richard Netz
Lorain
Fox Furnace
Netz
Star Cooperage Company
Cushlaps
La Porte Man Declares Bankruptcy and Leaves for South America
Ed Bath of La Porte reportedly absconded with cash and filed for voluntary bankruptcy with liabilities over 12 000 dollars. His property, both real and personal, was sold at auction and his wife and family are staying in grafita as he seeks work in South America or on the Panama Canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Bath
la Porte
City
South America
Familly
Chamber of Commerce Urged to Save NCR Plant
Dayton reports that the National Cash Register Company plans to leave the city prompting business leaders to act to keep the plant in Blyris. The plant is renowned for its employee advantages including clean shops, furnished meals at five cents, social clubs, musical groups, and gardens around workshop buildings. Local merchants argue Blyris offers the benefits of a large town without its drawbacks and claim workers are easily secured at favorable wages.
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Dayton
National Cash Register Company
Blyris
Accident Sends a Man to Poorhouse
James McDonald, 45, crippled after a piece of heavy iron struck him at the steel plant years ago, has been moved from friends to the infirmary where he will receive care as his condition leaves him almost helpless and still unmarried.
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James McDonald
Jon
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