Rural carriage routes map and service notes amid frontier shortages
The report outlines a rural delivery scheme with a map showing capacity for about 1200 families and routes varying from seven to thirty five miles. Carriers are bonded, earn initial 3150 now 000 per route, and must maintain good conduct. West of the river Wichita area faces water and ferry issues, with references to local residents and a new assistant in insular affairs programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffice Department
Department of Dereliction
Carrie
Erin Oberlin College Historic Scene Described
Fragmentary note from an 19th century account recalls danger faced during a barricade at Oberlin with white defenders and saved by fire direction. It mentions old Hebrew objects used in defense, a Miss involved among the students, and a parade involving veterans and a company heading to Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Miss
Klondike detectives probe secret agents in Dawson
In Dawson two secret agents are investigating the matter as detectives fall back. The inquiry centers on who is involved in gold business and whether any foul play is tied to the incident. The outcome may reveal hidden actors and their ties.
Play Ball in Latest Statutes Assist Umpires Vision
The text describes a baseball scenario with Judge G. Johnson and Charlie Metcalf handling rulings on fairness and correctness. It mentions potential injunctions if Henry Ingersoll interferes and a call at eight o clock to allow W. B. John around the issue. The business men’s club is advised to consult Clyde Wil regarding gate percentages and rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. G. Johnson
Charlie Metcalf
Henry Ingersoll
Rerfere
W. B. John Onty
Elhbr
Clyde Wilto
Local Elyria Notes and Nods in Labor Day Roundup
Numerous Elyria residents are noted in Labor Day scenes and daily life including Mrs. Austin's dress, Simple Simon humor, and local visits. Key names appear: F. M. Webster, Jacob Murbach, Jack Mather Goose, James McDonald, Professor Rice, Mary Contrary, Lola Ranchfuss, Mrs. Ranchfuss, Mrs. George H. Swift, John A. Faulkner, Dr. Snell, and Joseph B. Kewley. The piece also covers school start, court, and a sudden death from heart failure in West Third Street with funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Webster
Oberlin
Mrs. Austin
Simon
Elyria
Lerain
Jacob Murbach
Cport House
Jack
Mather Goose
J. J. Zimmer
Dover
School Board Spends On Land and Furnaces
The Board of Education met Monday with President Hill presiding and members Snow Crisp Lerosh and Mrs. Young present. Superintendent Comings attended as bills over 4600 were ordered paid including land for the West side building Ely Realty Co 2520 18 bonds 125 and several items. A petition on the music teacher was read but no action was taken. George B H Crisp was elected treasurer to replace Lerach with a 50000 bond. Drawing manuals for five grades were ordered and the superintendent may invite speakers for weekly talks at the high school. Enrollment in the West side A and B grammar grades ranged 60 to 70 due to overcrowding from the unfinished building. An adjournment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Hill
Snow
Crisp
Lersoh
Young
W. R. Comings
West Side
Ely Realty Company
Eldred and Company
E. F. Whitney
and Son
Elyria Coal and ‘Sewer Pipe Company
Elyria Lumber Company
W. L. Nichols
P. H. Metcalf
E. Va. Crate
Reety
Rnsic
Harding
George BH. Crisp
John Lerach
J. B. Boynton
W. A. Braman
John Lersch
Bourtt
Sixty Feet Tragedy At Day’s Dam Claims Seven Year Old
Edgar Humphreys aged seven drowned in the river at Day’s dam six miles north of Elyria. He and other boys played on the bank when a wild cherry tree limb broke, sending him sixty feet into the water where he sank. The body was recovered four days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Humphreys
Elyria
Young Humphreys
Reporters Picnic at Glenn Beach Held Despite Rain
The Reporter staff and correspondents held their annual picnic at Glenn's Beach Monday. Rain from Sunday and Monday morning shortened attendance, but a goodly number enjoyed an elegant pavilion dinner. Notable guests included Mrs. Lantsberry of Carlisle Mrs. Steadman of Amherst and others from Eaton and Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Staf
Glenn's Beach
Lantsberry
Carlisle
Steadman
Amherst
S. Howlett
Eaton
Walter
Broughton
Grafton
Cleveland Toledo rail plans threaten rival syndicates
Reports say Mandelbaum Pomeroy group aims to extend the Elyria and Western line from Norwalk to Toledo, linking with the proposed Cincinnati Toledo route. Through cars may run Cleveland to Detroit by winter, with equipment orders for 100 miles of railway materials. County officers received retirement chairs at the courthouse as a formal gift.
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Everett-Moore
Cleveland
Toledo
Mandelbaum-Pomeroy
Cleveland Elyria
Agtar
Norwalk
Interurban
Theverett- Moore Camtune
Ghevelaml
Cincinnati
Everett-Moore Syndicate
Detroit
Combinmtious
Soo
Neighborly Duty and Worldliness Highlight Sunday Sermons
Episcopal Rev. E J Craft returns from vacation to a refreshed church as his morning sermon urges helping one’s neighbor with deeds and welfare. Evening talk warns that selfish aims seed progress only through loving neighbor. Methodist services relate heavenly and earthly recognitions. Congregational pastor Swift cites Seek first the Kingdom and explains adding virtue to faith as essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Craft
Episcopal Church
China
Craft
Asaph Jones
Emily
Clarence F. Swift
Park Street Congregational Church
Minneapolis
First Congregational Church
Marning
Lawton Portrait Chosen for New Postage Stamp
Postal authorities select General H. W. Lawton for a portrait on a forthcoming stamp. Lawton, famed for bravery in the Philippines, fell at San Mateo during a skirmish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Lawton
General Lawton
Philippines
San Mateo
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Shanze
Kansas
Dodge
Cater
Wichita
Lease
Abreu
Office of
Sign of Insular Affairs
Irtment
McMr
Abreon
Columbia Law School
Cornellity
Phillppines
Erin Oberlin College
Upany
Com
Mlonday
Wall Gleveland
Che G
THE
Klondike
The Biggs @ Everard Co
Coverts Serges
Soies
Sarahs Satin
Armures Liberty
Greefs
Mrey
Root
George
Charles Sage
Ranchfuss Lies
Lola Ranchfuss
ZL. Niles
West Seventh Street
Dover Oundley
Austin
Maddle Avenue
George H. Swift
W. H L. Seward
Eat Sixth Street
Jacob Rasshach
Worth Amherst
Daniel Freese
Cedar Street
Irving Field
Dennison University
Granville
Burton Andrews
Brea
Austin’ Mw
James McDonald
Weilnesdas
Hinman
F. Caywood
Shellor
Mass
Bessie Wilder
Middle Avenue
Cold Water
Mich
Rosa Burrel
Merton
St. Louis
Hubert Day
John A. Faulkner
Lynchbourg
Snell
New York
Ohio Electro-Medical Institute
Topliff
J. B. Forater
Miller
John C. Hank
Joseph Oo. Kewley
Joseph B. Kewley
West Third Street
Ekenley
George Bryant
John Hannan
Mandlebaum Power Syndicate
Everett-Moore Combine
Pomeroy Syndicate
Easy Chais
Qaahoon
Court House
Mix
Carter
My Cyhoov
Yvia
Starni
G. F. Swill
Congregational Church
Lawton
Forests
Hercules” School
I. KR. Allen & CO
Elyria, Ohio
Hardware and Machinery
the Farm Implement Company
East Broad Street
Elyria, O
Fiotel Topliff
Selyria
Ghio
Chas. A.fuller
Mgr
Elyria Foundry and Machine Works
A &Pecialty
Fico
E. LeClair
Crystal Rock
Elyria Bottling
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