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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1905
Page
6
New York reports Columbia University bans football after 1905 due to rising deaths and injuries. A student committee proposes abolishing the sport, warning of expulsion for violations and urging fellow colleges to follow suit amid calls for safer activities.
United States Geological Survey report shows for the first time oil produced west of the Mississippi exceeded output east of the river. Total crude oil produced last year reached 117,063,421 barrels, with value at 101,176,000 dollars. Gains come from automobile fuel demand and industrial uses.
A jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for 415 after a factory employee named Smith was injured while in the Fox Furnage Company’s employ. The superintendent, deemed to have authority, arranged settling the claim, which the company had refused to pay, and the court will carry the case to a higher court for further action.
Local notes show Ammon and others visiting Saturday and Sunday with Florence Pope and various families in Elyria Wellington Pittsfield and Oberlin. A Sitka gold stampede rumor links ministers merchants women and Chinese to Chicago island near Cape Edwards. Holiday dinner invite extended to Mrs McDonald’s on Mi street.
Controversy over the Mutual Life Insurance investigation grows as editors dub the findings biased and question the integrity of funders and agents. A trio of directors was appointed to probe affairs, with newspapers suggesting forthcoming disclosures may realign public perception.
North Ridgeville items report Alvin Walker visiting Avon to see his father recently back from England Dale Butler and Clara Taylor wed on November 5 by Ray Crowe. Culver and Snow visited Cleveland. Jo Hy. Larriner in Cleveland. Fred Curmen Jr. celebrated birthday November 23. Ladies Benevolent Society to hold sale and supper December 8 at town hall with committees listed. meeting December 4 at Mrs. P. J. Smith’s residence. Also a note about Germany Russia Austria. Ana’s strain to partition itself.
The Lincoln salon on West street hosted a linen shower for Miss Irene Smith of Shelby who has been visiting locally. A former resident, she received many finen gifts from friends here. She departs today for her home as she plans to wed Mr. Olta Lingers of Shelby tomorrow.
In February an outflow of 1 half a hundred thousand dollars occurred with earnings of 8 082.08. By May depository funds rose to 2 240 000 with interest of 11 014.55. In August the high water mark hit 2 250 000 and interest reached 13 01.71. On November 6 there was an outflow of 1 856 900 and interest of 44 951.19 since year start.
The Dorothy Dodd range covers from street to ballroom styles with options for all in between. They offer essential quality happiness fit and moderate price, appealing to varied wearers seeking versatile footwear.
In Elyria Ohio on October 26 1905 Frank Phipps with unknown residence is notified to build a sidewalk on the east side of Lake Avenue per city plans. If not completed within 16 days the Public Service Department will perform the work at his expense, with penalties and interest on assessments. Frank R Fauver Clerk of Council.
A noisy collage of want ads lists rooming houses on Summer Street with prices, a Kaiser Court boarding inquiry, a furnished room near Broad Street, a girl for general housework on Middle Avenue, and a lady stenographer sought by a G. Reporter Office. A San Francisco street project mentions street widening and added electric lights for National Guard drills.
A want column ad offers Hollister's Roc ky Mountain Tea claiming improved strength vigor and relief from weakness and pain. Advertises for sale at 35 cents through H A Dykman Druggist with wording typical of period tonic advertisements.
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