Water Waste Figures From Elyria Oberlin Comparison
A letter to Elyria’s fire and water committee argues for a Labor Day test using a weir on Black River. It compares daily water use in Oberlin and Elyria, noting Oberlin’s 90 000 to 96 000 gallons daily, Elyria’s higher waste, and storage capacities. It cites rail traffic pulls and horse troughs as examples of water waste.
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Fire and Water Committee
Elyria
Oberlin
Maine
Weemilton
Black River
Berlin
New York
Boston
Railpada
Aly
Syria
Barn Burns at Miller Farm in Night Fire
A large barn belonging to Daniel Miller burned to the ground last night, with its contents including crops, feed, wheat, and farming implements. The structure was insured for part of the loss, and the cause is under investigation.
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Mmraance. Ang
Daniel Miller
Hart Opens New Grocery Store on West Broad
Max G. Hart opens a new grocery store on West Broad named Hart’s. The shop has been neatly fitted up with a modest stock and Hart’s friends extend best wishes for success.
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Max G. Hart
TS West Broad
Hart
Oil Fields Boom Near Medina County Amid Rumors and Drilling
Local mining notes describe a surge in oil activity across York Litchfield and Erhart areas. New wells are planned or underway by Wil son Reynolds Rhodes Mallet Creek Oil Co and others with trusted operators like Senator Hankey. A large gas glow seen in Cuyahoga shale and a dispute over a Jones sale hoax add to the county’s oil lore.
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Medina County
York
Litchfield
Erharte
Davis
Colswells
Erhart
Godni
Sebulta
Liter
Born
A. J. Davis Co
Wilcan
Paul Reutter
Wilson, Reynolds & Rhodes
Seinapersters
Lawrence & Smith
Elyria
Jones
Wooster
Cleveland
Qugiey
Murphy & Taylor
Mallet Creek Oil Co
Dutt Farm
G. W. Swartz
Bowling Green
Dutt
J. H. Holesamh, Jr
J. L. Hankey
Medium Township
Button
Hamilton's Corners
Haskey
Wood County
Lorit Phinney
Lafayette Center
Klack & Co
Pittsburg
R. Shaw
Chatham
Creston of Co
Creston
Sam Owen
Westfield
Cuyahoga
Republican
Fall Meeting of Lora County Horticultural Society
The autumn meeting of the Lora County Horticultural Society will be held at Prof. Garrett’s residence near Oberlin, hosted by Electric Hine. On Saturday, September 28, the topic Grapes and Spraying will be discussed, with liberal attendance expected. Fill your snack basket and co.
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Lora County Horticultural Society
Gare Rathers
Oberlin
Electric Hine
Snach -Barket and Co
Mr. Wilson Celebrated Retirement With County Honors
Long-serving official Mr. Wilson retired after decades of service to the people of the county. He was praised for consistency, fidelity, and dedication. On Saturday morning he received a gold beaded cane from county officials as a token of appreciation for his years serving the community.
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Oscar
Orain
Charles E. Wile
Questis
Wilson
Aone
Witeon
Guy Ae
Let Them Have Me Wheeler Refuses Defense Amid Mob Fears
A Reporter describes Franklin E. Wheeler in his cell, slayer of Phillip Meyers, offering no defense plans and expressing readiness for mob violence. He says fear matters not, prefers death to protecting property or endangering others, and urges Sheriff Warden to let the mob have him. He insists Lorain County’s law will deliver justice.
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Franklin E. Wheeler
Phillip Meyers
The
Priote
Wheeler
Chad
Mme
Lin
Gwoodbye
Lorain County
Bad Accident at Glover's Turn on East Pudge Street
A buggy collision occurred yesterday afternoon when an electric car approached, frightening the horse and overturning the buggy on Cleveland road. Mrs Rate, newly married, sustained three broken ribs and severe bruises, while her two companions were uninjured. The injured woman was cared for at J D Grawn's residence before transfer home. Dr Hart treated her.
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Glover
J.D. Grawn
Dr. Hart
Raton
North Amherst
Elyria Defeats North Amherst Grays At Fair
Elyria locals won 25 to 2 over North Amherst Grays in the fair game with Moriarty and Kuk catching for Elyria and Healey and Hey Ina for the Grays. The Hi tins beat LaGrange 12 to ? with Krugel and Kirk for Elyria and Hoeun and Wilcox for LaGrange.
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Elyria
North Amherst Grays
Moriarty
Kuk
Grays
Healey
Hey-' Ina
LaGrange Teai
Batte
Krugel
Kirk
LaGrange
Hoeun
Wilcox
Collision on Lorain and Elyria line leaves no injuries
A second early morning derailment occurred between Vine Street and a curve west of it on the Lorain and Elyria line. Motormen Elsworth Biges and John O’Mara steered cars 42 and 54. wet rails and poor braking caused a sideswipe with minor damage and one passenger noting no injuries.
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Lorain
Elyria
Vine Street
Elsworth Biges
John O'Mara
Beth Earn
Pately
The Backbone is Broken September Harvest Weather
The piece notes September as the harvest month with lingering heat in August and shifting cool nights. It warns that lingering fever season and warm nights require vigilance against exposure for health.
Fire Damages Wa 9 Mechanic Street House
A small two story frame house at Wa 9 Mechanic Street owned by Mrs. Joseph Kelling caught fire Sunday around eleven. Flames issued from the roof before firefighters arrived, pails of water provided some help, but the roof and plastering were ruined. Occupant Mrs. Crows lost household goods. damage is insured. Cause not definite, but a passing locomotive spark is a probable source.
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Wa 9
Mechanic Street
Joseph Kelling
Crows
Wellington Enter debates Deputy Salisbury bribe claim
Grafton News questions Wellington prize coverage arguing Deputy Salisbury pursued no money in recent arrests. The paper questions why he refused a bribe offered by lawbreakers, implying motive may be misinterpreted by Wellington Enter.
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Wellington
Sailsbury
Grafton News
New Commissioner Durkee Takes Oath of Office
Horace Durkee filed his bond and took the oath as county commissioner on Saturday. The oath was administered by Judge Hinl. Durkee, known as a successful businessman and farmer, is expected to bring careful judgment and strong cooperation with Speard and county residents for effective administration. Twenty-five laborers were employed at a bridge plant disaster, earning five cents per tam and forty to fifty per day.
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Horace Durkee
Brook
T. B. Benningtons
Smith
Hinl
Durkee
The
Speard
Annual Reunion Of the Eighth Ohio Infantry Members Gather in Bowling Green
Veterans of the Eighth Ohio Infantry met for their annual reunion in Bowling Green. About fifty-one members, some with wives, attended a two day event beginning Tuesday with greetings, a business meeting, and election of officers. A monument location correction committee for Antietam was appointed. Evening addresses followed, with socializing into Wednesday morning.
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O.V. L
J. G. Fairchild
J. W. Canary
C. G. Daniels
Bowling Green
Conrades Biggs
Koontz
Brown
Otters
Nye
Antietam
Thornberg
Finn
Vanderbuck
Wneshers
Biggs
Superintendent Johnson reports Lorain infirmary year totals
Lorain county infirmary figures show 77 residents remaining as of the first Monday in September. During the year 46 were discharged and 124 were supported in total. The cost for inmates was 7820.50 and for others RB256.05, bringing total expenses to 11076.55.
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Johnson
Lorain County Infirmary
Meteor sighting reported near multiple Ohio towns
A Wednesday meteor was observed near Oberlin Avon Elyria Bucyrus and other areas. It appeared to explode high in the atmosphere and may have caused widespread ground impact with numerous unseen shockwaves.
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Oberlin
Avon
Elyria
Bucyrus
Titi
Sycamore
Sean
Scientific Feed Water Purifier at Lorain Steel plant
Lorain Steel Company's new filter, built by We-FueGo of Cincinnati, purifies river water before entering boilers. The system uses two 9 by 27 foot filters, automated float controls, and steam‑heated tanks to produce clear, reportedly purer water than city supply.
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Lorain Steel Company
We-FueGo Manufacturing Company
Cincinnati
Islae
Dumgrer
Dil
Rael Rer
Black River
Lake
Arie
Electric railway talk gains steam in Ohio towns
Fremont reports seven car loads of ties for the Voledo Fremont Norwalk Ry received last night with ten loads this week. Oberlin council granted a franchise, with plans for the line to reach the C. B. I. & C. electric road terminus at Main and College Streets. Representative R Haigh secured farmer consent along the Wakeman Kipton route, paving the way for county commissioners to grant the franchise.
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Voledo
Fremont
Norwalk
Norwalk Reflector
Ober«lis Council
Electric Road
Counseil
Wellington Enterprise
Toledo
R. Haigh
Wakeman
Kipten
Oberlin Corporation
College
Oherla News
Pickpocket Deterrent At Fair Grounds Uses Clever Wallet
A city detective lured pickpockets at the fair by placing a conspicuous long wallet in an old gentleman's outside pocket and watching the crowd. Several men hovered near the visible wallet but dared not grab it, reassured by the officer’s vigilant presence.
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Imein
Hem
Opening Gon Draws Lorain County Republicans Next Saturday
Lorain Oberlin Wellington delegations prepare for a large Republican gathering. The county campaign centers on clearly defined issues with Judge Nash and the Rough Riders' Colonel as speakers. Meketa ads and local contractor progress updates punctuate a busy political and infrastructural scene.
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Akron
Ohio
Nash
Rough Riders
Froe
Lorain County
Lorain
Oberlin
Biona
Wellington
Meketa
C. L. de Wein
Sebooe-Saree Sheds Move to Lorain Expand Plant
The Sebooe-Saree Shir and Co announces a $125,000 expansion moving operations to Lorain. New building under rapid construction will add one third floor space, house 50 to 60 carloads of machinery, and create 1 to 100 new jobs as demand shifts to gas heaters for winter use. Foundation for a 40 by 189 foot addition is complete with a two story steel framed structure planned.
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Lorain
Lorain and Elyria Military Company Dispute
The Lorain Times reports Elyria’s new military company exited formation with only 61 men ready for examination by Major Taylor. Elyria denies the claim, saying a real company will form soon as part of the national guard, while Lorain plans a unit seen as ornamental.
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Elyria
Times
Taylor
Add
Lorain
National Guard
A Heavy Fine for Avon Man in Assault Case
Joseph Nagle of Avon faced Justice Lord on a Saturday charge of assault and battery brought by Catherine Ryan. The complainant, Nagel’s housekeeper, testified to repeated abuse including beating and hair-pulling. Nagle offered no defense. he was fined 100 and costs and sentenced to thirty days in the workhouse, suspended during good behavior.
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Joseph Nagle
Avon
Justice Lord
Catherine Ryan
Railroad track center street decision at council meeting
The Friday council discussed electric rail placement on Lake Avenue with Ex-mayor Levagood opposing side placement and backing center alignment. A center-track ordinance passed amid debate on sewer and paving plans, with officials also addressing crossings lights and municipal convention delegation.
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Smith
Parke
Mir. Levagood
Mr. Levagood
Bridge Street
Boynton
Lerch
Hagerodt
Endy
Cascade
Junction
Forest Streets
Middle Avenue
George
East Avenue
West Eighth Street
Topliff
Lerseb
Lake Shore
Reefy
Syracuse
Lorain Harbor See What a Bold Move Could Do
The Lorain harbor facing a string of grounded carriers prompts calls for rapid dredging and action. Shipping officials warn delay could push vessels to rival ports like Sandusky, endangering ore shipments and regional industry growth. The Daily Reporter notes its own anniversary as context for urging local resolve.
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Lorain Harbor
Lorain
Sandusky
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Mr. Wilson
L& E
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