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Newspaper

Lorain County Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1898

Page

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City Council Sparks Heated Night Over bids and lights

A tense Elyria council session adjourned after debate over bids for plumbing and street work, with committees appointed to study city contracts, codification of ordinances, and a plan to boost electric light service. Key figures included President Smith, Councillors Olds Boynton and Haserodt, and City Clerk Park.

Ovedor Alock Sinll Ryport Haserods Smith Boynton Thial Lewes Connellian Olds Erey Miller Park Mr. Lewis Han Wletter Millar Ble. Lewis Ada Mambe Maj Hoynton Hasorodt Dix Olda Mr. Lengeh J. E. Bayneton F.N. Smith Rs. Jacobs Oide Snow Boynton Aith Smith Onvell Hechamian Bavbasn P. A

Tasted and Tried For 25 Years

Questioning readers about trusting a new bank versus one with 25 years of history that has kept promises. It frames an appeal to safety and reliability of established banks over unfamiliar institutions.

Smith Bros., Jewelers Weat Broad St Elyria Chemits New York

Emulsion Ad Warning Prompts Cautious Health Advice

A dubious tonic claim warns readers to avoid unverified health products that promise cures. The message cautions against trusting a mysterious emulsion marketed as a universal remedy, noting the danger of deceptive endorsements and urging skepticism toward unfamiliar medicines.

Fire at Cleveland oil works destroys three story brick building

At about two o clock this Tugk day morning a fire broke at the large three story brick main building of the Ines saved oil works owned by the C. H. Prices Co. of Cleveland. Nelson Worthington and John Miller were on duty. an explosion followed as Worthington opened the boiler door. Miller was knocked down but both escaped unharmed. Firemen fought the blaze through the night, water and steam jets aiding their efforts. The roof fell and flames fed by oil rolled upward as thick smoke darkened the scene. The building within twelve feet of the blaze was saved. This is the plant's second fire in recent years. The property was insured. rebuilding plans not yet decided.

Ines Aved Ail Works C. H. Prices Co Cleveland Nelson Worthugton John Maller Worthington Enuwine Miller Ivor Tayo Stark

City Councilor Boynton Sues Railroad Over Street Lighting

City councilman Jobin S. Boynton filed suit in Common Pleas against the railroad company seeking to halt payments for top electric lights used in tying the railway crossing. He contends the railroad should obey state law and move lights to other city areas where needed, opposing a city ordinance pursued earlier. The ordinance was withdrawn and the matter dropped after debate.

Jobin S. Boynton Cuimmon Pleas Henry Andyvane Boynton

Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples

The record shows Alvan E. Sump and Loulea Merich. I X Horwedel and Elizabeth Pu Tide Howell. E Plippa and Idea Howells. Charles Tobinson and Dora Cook. Theodore J. May and Mary Faet.

Alvan E. Sump Louleamerich I. X. Horwedel Elizabethee Pu Tide Howell E. Plippa Idea Howells Charles Tobinson Dora Cook Theodore J. May Mary Faet

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