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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1920
Page
2
The Elyria Construction Company, incorporated in 1912 and based in Elyria, dominates regional road building and allied work. Officers include C T Winckles and H I Winckles, with projects across Lorain and northern Ohio, and optimistic forecast of strong demand amid a nationwide reconstruction boom.
Striking growth in Elyria homes highlights Henry Heidrich as a top general contractor and builder. Since forming Buttenbender and Heidrich, he has erected many residences on Eastern Heights Boulevard and across the south side, including twenty five houses last year and possibly over fifty on the heights. His notable projects include the Maher Gaal warehouse building and residences on Middle Avenue and Columbus Street.
Mr. Heidrich, based at 601 Lorain County building, completed eight Clement Hall houses. A known contractor in real estate, he oversees exact material use and compliance with specifications. Heidrich handles sales with his listed office phone 463.
Mr F J Kelling a veteran general contractor in Elyria since 1996 has built about a hundred structures across the city. He emphasizes careful personal attention on each project and currently nears completion of three attractive houses on West Ave and Eleventh St which will be offered for sale once finished. The firm typically employs about six workers per project.
In Elyria the Funeral Director Edward A. Welsh at 202 West Bridge Street offers motorized, up to date funeral services. Mrs. Welsh assists with rugs and floor coverings and oversees a well priced operation aimed at low overhead.
Elyria owes much of its growth to local contractors and builders with extensive experience. Louis Heidrich, based in the Dyke block since 1904, runs a contracting business with notable residences in Elyria and North Olmstead. Heidrich supervised remodeling of the City Market, now the old skating rink, and has produced many significant structures.
A four year old neighborhood shop touts its steady belief that locals value quality goods fair prices and top service. The message emphasizes confidence in customer appreciation and ongoing commitment to the community.
The Hotel Andwar in Elyria is a leading blue book hotel with eighty eight rooms, modern European plan, operated by Lucerne Hotel and Catering Co. General manager Wm. P. Mussey is well known to travelers and praised for courteous leadership. Elyria can be proud of the Hotel Andwar.
Lawrence H Webber a noted Elyria lawyer in Lorain county is profiled as the son of Judge A R Webber a longtime Lorain County bar figure. The piece notes his 1915 GOP primary strength for city attorney and his 1917 re election by a large margin.
Mr H D Bradley of 191 Bath Street is a veteran contractor and builder in Elyria with about twenty seven years in the city and over thirty five years of experience. He began in 1292 in Elyria and has worked with Eastman on many residences for Henry Wurst and Ralph Hill in South Lorain. He specializes in residence buildings though his work spans all kinds of contracting.
The Wilkins Hurst Company, established 1837 and incorporated 1907, stands as a longtime Lorain County furniture and rug retailer and funeral director with extensive, connected showroom space on Broad Street. It is noted for quality service, modern motorized equipment, and a long local record.
Elyria praises James A Hewitt a leading contractor based in the Masonic Temple offices since 1904. He oversaw major factory and public buildings including Western Automatic and Columbia Steel projects, Elyria Telephone Company and Gray Barr factory, with ongoing work at Nurse's home and General Phonograph plant.
The water works bond issue and the race for county prosecuting attorney heat up as Mr. Webber campaigns vigorously. Born in Elyria and lifelong resident, heleverages community support and credentials from Elyria Public Schools Ohio Wesleyan University and Cleveland Law School to bolster his bid in the August primaries.
An ambitious young man, identified as a junior member of Webber & offices, engages with the Young Men's Association and holds vice presidencies in local youth and business circles. He also serves as vice president of the Lorain County Fish and Game Club and participates in multiple fraternal organizations.
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