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Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1904

Page

3

Judge Hayden Returns to Elyria to Hear Motion on Fairgrounds Sale

Judge Hayden visits Elyria to hear testimony in the motion to dissolve an injunction against selling the fairgrounds. Witnesses, some long associated with the group, present value estimates for grounds buildings track and overall site while defense notes the location’s high value regardless of sale. Football prep advances with Oberlin College training for an Oct 1 game against Oliver College at Oberlin.

Hayden Elyria Association Oberlin College Oliver College Oberlin

Narrow Escape on West Side As Stranger Bypasses Death

A well dressed stranger narrowly escaped death on a West Side street Monday morning after trying to jump onto a fast moving freight train. He was dragged about one hundred feet, then thrown to the track and torn from his clothing before fleeing westward. He refused to give his name and seemed in ill health as he hurried away toward unknown destinations.

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Man Falls From Wagon Breaks Arm In Watlington

George Colwall of Watlington while driving to Elgin Monday morning with a load of hay fell from his wagon and broke his right arm. He was treated by a local physician and returned home. Also in Lorain Joshua G Lindsay aged about seventy died of tongue cancer after recent illness. Lindsay, one of Lorain’s oldest residents, came from Scotland twenty eight years ago and worked for the L and W railway. He served as Black River township constable and was a church trustee and a Mason member.

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Coal Thefts Plague B and O Yard Neighborhoods

Detective Price reports widespread coal thefts in the B and O yard area with many homes and shanties stacked with stolen fuel. He notes thieves, often foreigners and laborers, justify the acts and evade penalties by sheer persistence. Also mentions H P Boynton at St Joseph’s hospital in Lorain awaiting surgery for appendicitis after a summer stay with his father.

B and O Bafors Boynton Elyria Republicans St Joseph's Hospital Lorain Lake Shore

The Aweigh of an Undefined Event in New Era

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CAN'T PAY IN PENNIES

Debtor faced with creditor dictating coin types and amounts for payment. Article laments coin restrictions, noting nickel and copper limits and awkward exchanges over metal value. The piece reflects currency dispute mechanics in a bygone era.

Arrested man held on over portion and horse incident

Local report states a man was arrested Saturday on charges involving an overreaction and a horse related matter. The case was referred to Halaway Prother for further action and a trial is set for next week Monday.

Wall Deterrk

Gas Service dispute and local notices from Elyria and Oberlin

A fragmentary telegram style notice reports gas and electric service disputes in Oberlin and Lorain area. It notes a court order preventing shutoff at Mrs Rebecca Johnson’s home and mentions a contract dispute between a gas company and customers, plus multiple miscellaneous notices including a farm for sale in Ashtabula County and a baby medicine product promotion.

Marge Lorain Oberun Nervie Rebecca Johnson Oberlin Tomsens Dars

Ministers Hear Vacation Talks At Lorain Elyria Association

The Lorain Elyria ministers association held its first fall meeting in Lorain. Members shared vacation experiences with talks by Rev W C Dawson on the Rocky Mountains and Rev Mr Sala on the St Louis World’s Fair trip. Next meeting will discuss The Law of the Tithe presented by Rev No J Hadley.

Lorain- Elyria Ministeris] Association Lorain W C Dawson Rocky Mountains Mr Sala No J Hadley

State speakers to headline Eaton Center Sunday school convention

Attendance at the Eaton Center Sunday school convention on October 1 is expected to be the largest yet for the area. State speakers and county officers will attend, boosting local school enthusiasm. workers are urged to bring lunch, stay all day, and participate in discussions and the question box.

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Board Rejects Iron Poles for Middle Avenue Boulevard

The board of public service opposes erecting iron poles along Middle Avenue Boulevard and proposes painting identical poles instead to improve appearance. The term begins Monday evening September 19 at 4 PM at Hall Priers School of Dancing.

Avenoe Boulevard Board of Public Service Prier’s School of Dancing Prior’s School of Dancing

Movement to Remove Senator Chamberlain Follows Attacks

A radical movement begins to depose Senator Chamberlain after a harsh insult at a political meeting. The press notes partisan clashes and calls for his removal, with supporters rallying in protest and critics pushing for action in the Senate. New campaign chatter shows contrasting visions for policy and leadership.

Will Fight for the Beef Trade in Lorain

In Lorain on September 12, the Ohio Packing Co and the Cleveland Provision Co clash over the city beef trade. Ohio Packing seeks to purchase four leading meat markets and rent a store to stock and run through an agent, aiming to break Cleveland Provision Co monopoly with a price war and market capture.

Lorain Ohio Packing Co Cleveland Provision Co

Dogs Save Master From Dragging Train Line

A farmer was found lying on railroad tracks east of town and his two dogs pulled him clear. One dog licked his face while the other stood guard as help arrived. The owner, Jimie Tobasas of North latan and Cornelius Peker of Irvin, acted in relief.

Jimie Tobasas North Latan Cornelius Peker Irvin Eraate& Juart Moneir

Rockefeller 10 Own His Child Elope Story Text

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Rockefeller child and an elopement rumor or story. Names and details are garbled, leaving uncertain relationships and chronology. No clear events or dates are identifiable from the readable text.

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Robbery at Pest House Roams City Amid Theft Spree

A night robbery at the Pest House leaves beds bedding chairs and belongings missing. Police cite two clues and note the building has stood unused for years. The incident follows a general spate of thefts across the city. The Pest House sits three quarters of a mile east of downtown. The Lorain County S soldiers and Sailors association holds a meeting in Oberlin Thursday with Judge A R Webber and Hon P D Reefs among speakers plus bands drills and a parade.

Pest House Lorain County Solders and Sailors’ Association Oberlin Thorsday A R Webber Hon P D Reefs Elyna Thers

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