Citizens advised to compromise on steam heating dispute
Citizens who lost money from faulty steam heating pipes were urged to compromise Monday night by City Solicitor W B Johnston and civic leaders. A citizens committee may press for a settlement with the company, warning that legal action could force forfeiture of a 5000 bond. Opinions favored a fair settlement and avoiding protracted court battles.
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W. B. Johnston
Hy. H. Cleagh
A. E. Hay
Obertia
Elyria
Becaus Os
J. A. Dake
Johnston
A. L. Garford
Pittsburg
Thomas Hogsatt
Cleveland
Guarford
Hay
Haas
Sonaumers
Garford
Ita
Ateam
Mr.Hay
Red Devil and Mayor Johnson Nabbed by Elyria Police
A rogue touring car driven by outsiders roared through Elyria Broad Street Monday evening. Mayor Johnson of Cleveland greeted the crowd as police followed, the driver shouting greetings before fleeing with the car. E. L. Mudge of Chicago, head of the Ascendent Oil Asphalt and Gas Company, visits his son Chas. E. Mudge amid local business interest in a new Indiana oil field project.
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Broad Street
Folger
Elyria
Padifie | Hotel
Mayor Johnson
Red Devil
Machine
Johnson
Cleveland
E. L. Mudge
Orascent Oil Asphalt and Gas Wompany
Chicago
Illinois
Chas. E. Mudge
Indiana
Price of Bread to 60 Up Prompts Elyria Raid Fears
Housewives in Elyria face possible bread price hikes or loaf size reductions following a flour and lard price surge tied to a meat strike. A sixteen ounce loaf currently five cents may drop to fourteen ounces if costs stay high, as bakers weigh cutting weight to maintain profits.
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Elyria
Broad Street lighting plan draws merchant interest
Merchants on Broad Street show strong interest in a proposed upgraded lighting system for the business thoroughfare. The project aims to extend evening activity by illuminating the core shopping area, with H A Dykeman intending to visit Cleveland to estimate lamp costs and feasibility.
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Broad Street
Marchante
Elyria
Cleveland
H. A. Dykeman
Marriage Licenses Cast Across Lorain and Beyond
A list of marriage license approvals includes Frank A. McNary, 38, and Allie Pollinger, 24, of Lorain. Dewey Rogers, 42, of Weiser Idaho, with Julia Parsons Seymar, 35, of Oberlin. Henry G. Sellars, 24, of New London, C., with Zylpha M. Landia, 20, of Rochester Quebec. M. Edmiston, 23, miner, of Johnstown, Pa., with Sophia Elizabeth Mitchell, 17, of Lorsin. Bert Carter, 28, and Ednar D. Hubbard, 28, both of Elyria.
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Frank A. McNary
Laandry
Allie Pollinger
Lorain
Dewey Rogers
Farmer
Weiser
Idaho
Julia Parsons Seymar
Oberlin
Henry GC
Sellars
Electriona and
Ednar D. Hubbard
Elyria
Cream Putts Proved Nemesis of John
Portrayal of John Hirsch addicted to cream puffs and charlotte russe concludes with a tale of drink and detainment after a fine for intoxication. Mayor Folger orders penalty and Hirsch wanders the streets to work off the fine while Steinem faces a minor charge for his offense. A horse theft report follows as Powell travels from Mansfield Road to Elyria chasing clues.
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John Hirsol
Folger
Hirgoh
Iligh
Ilirsch
Nickle
Dimo le
City Council Panel Recommends 3500 Fire Engine Funds
The city council committee on public safety will urge the council tonight to approve an appropriation of 3500 to continue work on the new fire engine building and to relocate the eighth street fire engine station further south on the thoroughfare. The committee met with the board for public safety Monday night, and safety officers argued for immediate funding.
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City Council
Eighth Street
Board For Public Safety
Safers
Big Plant Burned Firebugs Suspected
A fertilizer plant two miles north of Elyria was gutted Monday night with no definite cause known. Incendiaries were suspected as investigators proceed, while the fire department faced criticism for delaying response. Loss estimated at $5,000. owners Sally Mendleson and manager. building likely to be rebuilt. discussions on future local service for out of city plants. Hagone Sites named one of twenty poultry exhibit judges for the World’s Fair, reflecting broad recognition from poultry circles.
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Elyria
Corporation
Ford Road
Sally Mendleson
Mornig
Hagone Sites
South Cleveland Football Challenge in Elyria Saturdays
The South Cleveland football team invites 150 pound teams to play Saturdays in Elyria with dates arranged through F. W. Hildebrand manager Cleveland Telephones Co. This notice seeks matchups and venue details for the upcoming season.
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South Cleveland
Elyria
F. W. Hildebrand
Cleveland Telephones Co
Use of Liquor Kills Youth
Frank Gratz a 21 to 27 year old youth died Monday night in the infirmary after delirium tremens and a period of self destruction from alcohol abuse. He had a history of jaw ulcers and neglect led to paralysis of his jaws. Found Monday morning his grandfather urged police to send him to the infirmary where he died after suffering. His body will be turned over to relatives.
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Frank Gratz
Purse
Gratz
Famous Horse of Ohio and Other Local Notes
Ohio boasts the nation’s fastest horse owned by Bert Smith on a farm near Elyria, said to have drawn President Garfield’s carriages. A new colt arrives as the 81-year-old mare remains hale. Prof Bosworth of Oberlin spoke on Jesus Ideal of Life at Second Congregational Church. Beginners classes begin next Monday at 7330 G A RB Halls, with a dancing school and silk waists offered by Biggs and Everhard Co.
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Ohio
Bert Smith
Elyria
Garfield
Hale
Eelt
B. 1 Bosworth
Oberlin College
Second Congregational Church
Jesus
City hospital proposed as new project in Elyria
Physicians urge opening a city hospital arguing previous closure stemmed from mismanagement not funding. They call for a trained superintendent and fair treatment for all practitioners, and suggest a council funding role with minimal appropriation to start the institution. A meeting could begin the effort.
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Elyria
Hospital Association
Jit
Demant
Olling
Meeting of Brother and Sister After Thirty-Two Years
Ex Sheriff H H Carr of Wichita Kansas visits Elyria to renew family ties with sister Mrs D L Cartin after a 32 year separation. He plans to stay awhile to reconnect and shares views on crops and regional labor trends. He notes farmers have capital to borrow and observes population shifts as Kansans buy homes.
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Carr
Wichita
Elyria
D. L. Cartin
H. H. Carr
Kansas
Mr. Carr
South
Ohio
Sherif Salisbury
Kaneas
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Cheapside
East Broad
Aed Devil
Elyria Pollee
Biggs
Everard
John
Mansfield Rd
Powel
Fair Grounds
Lester
Lorain County
Philpott’s
Drew Garfield
White House
Stork
Bosworth
G. A. RB
Danc
Ask
Wm. Leedale
Biggs and Everhard Co
Priers School of Dancing
Harry H. Smith
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