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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1895
Page
4
A garbled political notice lists numerous names and offices from lieutenant governor to county wuditer, noting campaigns, bond issuance, tariff changes, and debt concerns. It laments the Cleveland administration, cites the Cocket-Fitzsimmons fight, and urges Republican committee members to recruit voters, enroll electors, and organize in one week.
Lorain county delegates followed a judicial convention call with instructions to back Judge Marvin. The author denounces a counter claim as a baseless, libelous attack. Details cover the committee actions, timing, and delegate selection by county, noting lack of direct interaction with both delegations.
A detailed account of a political committee review over which delegation had rightful seats at the Lorain county convention. The Boynton delegation from Cuyahoga claimed authority, while the opposing delegation was deemed improperly assembled. The report urges returning to the people to decide, via caucuses, who should name candidates, arguing the contest harms Republicans and public trust. Local council actions and fair preparations are also noted.
The ninth annual Ladies of the G A R convention gathered in Louisville Kentucky from September 1 to 13 in the Board of Trade hall. Welcome was lavish with about 4 000 invitations issued and a grand reception by Col and Mrs Cohn. A national president Mrs Hirst hosted a banquet with 1 500 invitations, while the Grand Army Band and orchestra performed. Notable attendees included Commander Lawler and Lucius Fairchild.
The community gathered in Elyria to honor Mr Gordon Maher and Mr Baker, with ceremonies at St Andrews and a later burial at the local cemetery. The procession, honor guards, music, and a large number of prominent citizens marked the event, as did tributes from Rev E K Williams and Rev F C Aldeed. Resolutions of respect from the Elyria Savings and Loan Company noted Maher as a cherished, upright director and friend.
The community mourns Mrs Haman Ely who died at her home on Hast Broad Street after a paralytic stroke Saturday evening. Daughter of Hon. Thomas Day of Hartford, she led church and social work and supported the sick. funeral Tuesday afternoon. The service was held at the family plot with many relatives present, and her husband had died about a year earlier.
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