Dedication of Elyria's New Methodist Church Opens
The opening dedicatory services for the new Methodist Episcipopal Church in Elyria will take place tomorrow morning. The $200,000 edifice on a central square is praised as a moral and spiritual beacon shaping the city’s culture and faith. The editorial notes the role of John Wesley and the broader impact on the community and its future.
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Elyria
Newgate
John Wesley
Holy Club
Oxford
Georgia
Builders toil in vain without Jehovah’s guiding hand
A fragment notes the saying that unless Jehovah builds the house, labor is in vain. The piece implies divine oversight is essential for success, warning that human effort alone cannot secure lasting results.
Yesterday's anniversaries span wars births and politics
A list of historical events and birthdays includes Amer ican captures at St John Canada in 177? Benedict Arnold era, 1795 Georgia government move, Balzac birth, 1850 Oakland land claim, Oregon special session 1859, 1875 earthquakes in Columbia, Gould death 1928, Norwegians independence claim, Rochester patriot death, European diplomat Tallisgrand, 1868 Big Black River battle, 1888 Irish Catholic politics, 1890 Carlisle senator, 1908 Bourgain death, 1923 Adams senator, and a British coal mine nationalization bill defeat one year ago. Today’s birthdays feature Alfonso XII of Spain, Duchess of Fife, Dr. Abercrombie, Sir Ronald Ross, Bishop Hendrix, and others.
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Benedict Arnold
St. John
Canada
Batayign Republic
Netherlands
Georgia
Agusta
Louisville
Jefferson County
Honora de Balzac
Lfe
Tours
France
Paris
Oakland
Calif
Edson Adams
Oregon
Columbia
George J. Gould
New York
Mentone
New York City
Lay
Sweden
Nachan ¢i Rochester
Rochester
N. Y
Virginia
Prince Tallsgrand
Europe
Big Black River
Mississippi
Holy See
John G. Carlisle
United States
Kentucky
Peter Bourgain
Santa Fe
Chicago
Alva B. Adams
Colorado
House of Commons
U.S
House of Representatives
Alfonso XII
Spain
Madrid
the Duchess of Fife
Princess Arthur of
Eugene R. Hendrix
M. E. Church South
Fayette
National and World Events Mark May Day Observances
Today marks the 150th anniversary of St. John’s capture by American forces led by Benedict Arnold. Other events include a statewide Seattle safety conference, the 51st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, a Gold Star Mothers tour of France, Leif Eriksson Square dedication in New York, an authors conference in Madrid, a Edison memorial unveiling at Menlo Park, and national celebrations in Norway and Spain.
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St. John
Benedict Arnold
Seattle
Wash
Church of Downs
New York
France
New York City
Leif Ericksson
Society of Authors of Spain
Madrid
Thomas A. Edison
Lincoln Highway
Menlo Park
Nah
Fourteen Fragments From Local Life
Highlights include Mrs. Barney Faulhaber losing a ring while feeding chickens and recovering it years later when the garden was ploughed. Edouard Remenyi, a famed violinist, gave a concert at the opera house. Gasoline stoves spread, with a warning not to fill while lit. City laborers earned twelve shillings daily. a man and team earned $3.50. W. E. Cahoon assigned to take the city census. Elyria Water Works to build a pumping-station house for engineer Charles Bird.
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Barney Faulhaber
Edouard Remenyi
Opera House
W.E. Cahoon
Elyria Water Works
Chas. Bird
Ain't Dry Yet Says Profit Officer Quote
ABE MARTIN notes that as long as a profit officer can earn three times as much money while winkin as he can arrestin' he won't see the country become totally dry. He cites three sure things taxes the fiddler and death.
Tyrrell Rise Noted as Potential British Under-Secretary
Sir William Tyrrell is promoted to permanent under-secretary of state, a move seen as placing a highly experienced ally of Lord Grey in charge of Britain's foreign policy apparatus. His U.S. ties and prior missions to Washington boosted Anglo American understanding and aided the Prince of Wales visit.
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William Tyrrell
United States
William
British State Department
U. S
America
Sir William
Lord Grey
Grey
Tyrrell
Cecil Spring-Rice
Theodore Roosevelt
London
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Englam
Spring- Rice
Ebassy
Spring-Rice
Tyr- Tell
Rice
Washington
Viscount Grey
Sir William Tyrell
Prince of
Poems That Live the Forest Maid
Fragmented verse presents nature imagery and idealized rural beauty. It intertwines lines about forest maid, twilight woods, and serene waters with references to poets William Cullen Bryant and Louis Stevenson.
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Louis Stevenson
The Way of the World by Grove Patterson
The article reflects on Andrew Carnegie's habit of replacing old machinery for better tech and relates it to qualities of foresight and nerve. It reviews Princeton's ten year class book findings with income figures across professions, noting high earnings in banking and manufacturing and high satisfaction rates. It also discusses changing tastes in best sellers and shifts in literary demand.
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Andrew Carnegie
Princeton
Chicago
Elinor Glyn
Hawthorne
Dickens
Educational reform and quotes on work ethic from early 20th century
The piece argues for advanced educational programs at Johns Hopkins and de-emphasizing athletic training, urging deeper study, research, and scientific method. It notes Dora Whiston resigning as Holloway mayor, praises purposeful work, and includes Harry Long's pride in horseradish farming and a remark on tears aiding vision.
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
America
Dora Whiston
Holloway
Ohio
Day's Music Store Promotes Italian Oak Victrolas and More
The store touts new Italian Oak Victrolas at 8110.00 and a bargain demonstration phonograph radio at 150. It highlights tuneful duets by Austin and Robinson, Victor records, saxophones, Bueschers, Ludwig drums, and a Gulbran sen piano. A Plyma Day sale offers a 8785 Grand Piano for 550 next Tuesday. UC. S. Purple Stamps apply to cash purchases.
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UC. S
Automatic Refrigerator guessing contest opens with prizes
100 pounds of ice is placed in a window refrigerator on Friday at 2 p.m. to lure guesses on its lasting time with a five dollar prize for the nearest guess. Mayor Hinkson sealed the box. guesses due by six p.m. Monday. Extra incentives and a catalog on why ice saving matters are offered along with assorted home goods in the house furnishing department.
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