'■1'"^ Glass v" '\'\"\ ■ V>1 CO ELYRIA,OHIO ff-HVETtwa. Mil. I, AT Till: i:.v?-T i-Ai.l,^ IN Till: TiiiitTii:>^ Elyria offers the happy combination ot a superior manufacturing and residence city. It is a community containing high standards of inteUigence and moraHty, v\ith enough ot piiritanism introiiiiced bv its founders to warrant the enforcement ot law. A high level ot integrity has ever guided the affairs ot its official representati\es and exerted a wholesome influence upon all its people. Progress has been the gutdmg star ot its residents, as evidenced in its business enterprises, in its beautitul homes, its public schools, churches, public library, its parks and electric railroads, in touch with at least forty thousand ot the inhabitants of Lorain County; its newspapers ever ready to promote a healthy and progressive public spirit; its Chamber of Commerce, its gas, electric light and steam heat and a perfect water system, soon to be completed, combined with many other advantages, offer to the tuture resident nearly everything that modern city lite can desire. The physical make-up of F.lyria, its natural advantages and its unrivaled scenery, marvellously attractive, speak tor themselves ami withcjut fear of contradiction we are sate in saying, have no equals in Ohio in any city of its size. Our population numbers something more than ten thousand people. Not of the floating variety but of people who have come to stay and to enjoy not only the lienefits referred to, but the soHd, substantial atmosphere which has ever characterized its business features, keeping clear ot reckless inflation and fictitious estimates. Our healthy growth is being strengthened by banking facilities which inspire confidence in both Elyria and Lorain County entire. By merchants whose ample stocks are offered at Cleveland prices and by day labor offered in this city and Lorain, six miles away, sufficient to sustain a large population. Booms are practically unknown in Klyria and the price of a modest home, or a vacant lot defies competition. Our shipping facilities ofler special inducements. This city stands fourth in quantity ot freight handled on the Lake Shore Railroad between Buflalo and Chicago and with thirty passenger trains a day on the Lake Shore and B. & O. every needed facility is offered the traveling public. Direct communication with Cleveland, Lorain, Norwalk, North Amherst, Oberlin, Wellington and Ciratton is had by electric lines emphasizing Elyria as a business center. >VASIlINOTO>- AVKNI'i: IN IH.-.II TIIK FIRWT III.AST ITRN.\CE I>' I.OR.VIN IIM'NT-S JUST UI:L0^V SVKST falls. I'lIOTtl- f:IIAI>IIi:n IN' IN^ii; Our pavements, which during the last ten years have greatly added to the comfort and convenience of the people, are beins extended far into the country in several directions by the use of limestone in the construction, by the County Commissioners, of macadamized roads. Lastly, our hotels, boarding houses and restaurants are up-to-date, offering every needed comfort. With a pride which we think is pardonable, we make the claim that our community for intelligence, social refinement and good order has few equals and no superior. ^%'a??iiinc;ton avenl'e rridge, east bhancii, MAV -1. 185C The principles of true democracy have ever been respecteci and majority rule has been and is being sustained. The symmetry of the city is a notable feature of its history and its present man- ufacturing enterprises, recognized as the city's most valuable asset, may receive large addi- tions without fear of destroying its advantages as a delightful city of attractive homes. CnEAPSIUE IN 18T3 COl'RTHOUSE AND PUBLIC* SQI'ARE, EI.VRIA. IN 1S40 /v. w/lMl/ ELYRIA SOUVENIR CO., UN1>ER >VHOSE AUSPICES THIS BOOK WAS PUBLISUKD KI.vuIA"^s >Iami\vct»'Rin< ; lNi)rsTKii>:s. 'IIII.K the influential men ot Klyria, in its earlier history, were content with a beautiful village and made no effort to stimulate manufacturing industries, fearing it would make its attractiveness as a residence town less pronounced, the dom- inant spirits ot to-day have caught step to the music of "expansion" and are working;, through the Chamber of Commerce, and every other legitimate source to emphasize Klyria's superior advantages as a manufacturing city. Among our older industries are The Western Automatic Machine Screw Company, whose products go to every part of the globe, furnishing steady employment to about one hundred and forty men; The Toplift" & Ely Company, manufacturers of Bovy Sockets and other specialties, employing upwards of fifty men; I he Elyria Stone Company and The Grafton Stone Company, with large quarries at Grafton and Elyria, each employing upwards ot three hundred men, and The Federal Manufacturing Company, manufacturers ot bicycle saddles, tool bags, etc., employing from one hundred and seventy-five to two hundred and fifty men. Among the newer industries which have added new life to Elvria and materially swelled its population are The Elyria Iron and Steel Company, manufacturers of tubing and angle iron, which expects to employ from two hundred to six hundred men when fully developed; The Columbia Steel Works, manufacturers ot cold rolled steel to employ about one hundred and fifty men; The Worthington Manufacturing Company, manufacturers ot a full line of golf goods, and the Duplex Foundry; The Fay Stocking Company, manufacturers of hosiery employing about one hundred persons; The Fox Furnace Company, employing about one hundred men; The Harshaw, Fuller and Goodwin Works, manufacturers of chemicals and refined glycerine; The Elyria Canning Company, The Weller Engineering Company, manufacturers ot channeling . machines and other quarry machinery; I'he Elyria Engine Company, manufacturers ot gasoline engines; The Worth Manufacturing Company, manufacturers of ladies' skirts and children's waists, and several other smaller manufacturers materially add to the total out- put of our products and help to keep our available day labor almost wholly employed and at fair and remunerative wages. 10 ELV PARK SOL.mER'S MONUMENT CXiSCAnE PARK LODI STREET FA1.L.S. LOOKING SOVTU C^VSCADE PARK CASC-AI>K STREET AT THE JUNCTION II HON. A. U. >VEHIJER, COMMON' PLEAS Jl LKiK 12 THE OLD LADIES' HOME The Old Ladies' Home is the result of faithful, aggressive work on the part of some of Elyria's women. These public-spirited women formed an association and set out to do a great work with no resources but willing hands and earnest hearts. This handsome home, which stands on the corner of West Second and West avenue, is a lasting and useful monument to their efforts. The building was opened about January i, 1902. It is fitted out with all modern conveniences and is in charge of Miss Chambers, a thoroughly competent matron. ^ 1 ■■v\^- 1 ^T- J i i s 1 ■>,.,^-.jjj CASCAOE PARK view OF KAST FALLS AT I.<>«' 'WATlin EL.VRIA CITV HOSPITAL, M'KST AVICNl'i;, ».H'KNi:i» KOI* PATIFNTS DFf-I^MItl-IR I. IIMII. MRS. FHANCKS MOUEUOISK. MATHON' 13 THE ROBnVSOX AND HANCOCK COMPANY One of the largest retail firms of Lorain County is The Robinson and Hancock Company, Clotliiers and Men's Outfitters, with stores at Elyria, Lorain and Wellington. The accompanying cut shows their new Elyria store, corner Broad and Mill streets, as it will look when it is completed. They have recently put in an entire new front, giving them about seventy feet of continuous window display, besides several large outside show cases, all brilliantly lighted by electricity. These, together with large elaborate new signs, make their front one of the most attractive in town. The addition to the rear of their store is well under way and when completed will give them a depth of 165 feet, making the largest and best lighted room of its kind in Lorain County. The store is divided into two parts, tlie front being taken up with the hat and cap and the furnishings departments. Further back are the men's and boys' clothing parlors, lighted by six large plate glass windows. This firm is composed of young up-to-date business men, who believe that what is worth doing at all is worth doing well. Every customer receives the same courteous treatment, and the lines of merchandise carried are only those of well known and reliable manufacturers. IS ip^y©A HON. THOMAS FOLGER MAYOR OF ELYHIA RESIDENCK OF HON. THOMAS FOLGER i6 I-OUAI.N < OVNTV coriiT iiocsi-: UI1-'I-'L.KS, SOUTH KLYRIA 17 THE HLY KKALTV IH.OCK The Ely Realty Company's Power Block was built in igoo; is strictly fire proof and probably the most substantial building in Lorain county. Electrical power is furnished from this block for two planing mills, every printing office except one in the city, and for many other industries both in the block and elsewhere. Electricity is also supplied for lighting not only the four blocks of The Ely Realty Company, but for a large portion of the commercial lighting of the city. The exhaust steam is utilized for heating six business blocks. Only part of the electrical equipment has been installed and in tlie near future the present power will be thribbled. i8 R. M:. StJMMERS & So?* R. M. Summers, the senior member of this firm, served ten years in every branch of the retail trade, then for thirteen years he traveled all over the United States from Maine to California, part of Canada and part of Mexico, in the whole- sale piano business, representing the A. B. Chase Piano Co., of Norwalk, O.; The Shaw Piano Co., of Erie, Pa.; and the Waterloo Organ Co., of Waterloo, N. Y. During this time he visited every piano factory in the United States and carefully studied the mechanical construction and tonal qualities of the different pianos. Then he went into the Waterloo piano factory and worked at the bench learning tuning and regulating, and finally, five years ago, decided to go into the retail piano business in partnership with his son. The junior member, Mr. H. W. Summers, after graduating in the Sandusky Business College, took a position in the Shaw piano factory at Erie, Pa., where he worked in the fly finishing room for nearly a year, after which he secured a position as bookkeeper for the Detroit Music Co., of Detroit, Michigan, staying with that firm over two years, and finally resigned his position to go into the retail business. The above firm did a large wholesale and retail business in pianos, organs, sheet music and musical merchandise, and being bookkeeper, he became thoroughly posted in all the minute details of a large, general music business. Two years ago they moved their store to Elyria and are well pleased with their reception and with the confidence shown by the people of this county. II. >\'. sr.MMEKS Sl'M.MKR.S INTERIOR OF SUMMERS & SOX'S MUSIC STORE 19 HON. M. II. I.EVA<;OOI> MAVOU OF ELVKIA I'ROM ISitr, TO IKI»9 Actively identified with tlie Manufacturing, Bank- ing and Industrial interests of Elyria.and a prominent factor in its church, social and philanthropic activities. RESIDENCE OF HON. M. II. LEVAaOOD 20 The "Western Automa^tic Machine Sckeav Co. elyria, ohio. This business was originally started in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1870, moved to Elyria, Ohio, in 1874, reorganized about nineteen years ago, with ample capital, and has now become the second largest factory in our country, devoted exclusively to the manufac- ture of screws and kindred specialties used in the construction of engines, printing presses, electrical appliances, musical instruments, bicycles, sewing machines, shears, locks, pistols, guns, optical work, watches, clocks and general machine shop supplies. Also the finer class of small hardware made from iron, steel, brass, German silver, aluminum, etc. All the buildings are substantial brick structures of the following dimensions: Main factory, 50x150 feet, with an "L" 40x90 feet, four stories high; engine house, 16x38 feet; blacksmith shop, 23x70 feet, one story; machine shop, 35x86 feet; office and ware- house, 35x105 feet; two stories high. The buildings are of modern and best construction, and every device contained therein that can facilitate the greatest degree of perfection in the manufacture of their goods. The present officers of the company are as follows: President, Geo. A. Fairfield, of Hartford, Conn.; Secretary and Treasurer, S. H. Curtiss, of Hartford, Conn; Corres- pondent Secretary, M. H. Levagood, of Elyria; Superintendent, R. D. Perry, of Elyria. 21 W. J. IIII.I.IAR AND H. FBEDEKICK, PROPRIETORS D. C. BAI>DM'IN'S RKSirEXCE, W'ASUIN'OTON AVENUE KAST FAH-S FROM REAR OF D. C. BAL,D\VIN'S HOME 'S^ ^ GROTTO IN REAR OF D. C. IJAI>I>\VIN-S HOME C ^ U^ 23 CASCADE 1»AUK SIDE VIE>\' OF SPHINX ROCK 24 DIRECTORS NATIOX.VL BANK OF EI.YRIA ! GEO. n. ELY, I>. C BALDWIN-. CHAS. T. ELY. W. E. I 25 • HOOKS, W. E. MILLER, E. H. HIN.MAN, M. H. LEVAGOOD HOYI.AX BROS. I>EAI,EK.S IN GROCERIES, CHIN.V^VARE, ETC. Progressive, conservative, strict attention to business, and the wants of their patrons is the shibboleth of these brothers. They commenced business in i8qi with small capital; now own their present commodious and up-to-date store. Merit wins success, and they deserve it. ['IIII.I»OTT The firm of Geo. W. Philpott & Co. are conducting the oldest shoe house in Elyria, being established by Mr. Philpott's father in 1873. This store is conceded to be the largest, lightest and bt st appointed of any shoe house in Lorain county, and they enjoy the distinction of doing "the" shoe business of Elyria. The motto of "Honest values" has never been deviated from and to this Mr. Philpott attributes his success. HUBERT DAY Dealer in general hardware, machinists' tools, paints, oils, etc., and manufacturer of No. i babbitt metal. By carefully studying the wants of his customers, supplying first class goods, and by courteous treatment and honor- able dealing he merits the success he has attained. 27 L)AN1KI> I'KKKSE Ai, SONS eKOTlIIi:U!S AXD MEN'S OUTFITTERS LII-LIAN E. HUNTINGTON >*'IT11 " MOLLIE ■' AN1> CAHT NICHOLS BLOCK DANIKL I'KKKSE & SONS CLOTllinRS AN1» MKN'S < H'TI-'ITTI:KW This half of the buildinjj is occupied by Daniel Freese, the clothier. The business was commenced on September ii, 189Q, and at once secured a good ]>atron- age which has steadily increased. Mr. Freese's thirty years' experience as a clothier and the assistance of his two sons, Theodore and Carl Freese, who have grown up in the business, assure his patrons the best possible attention to their needs. His stock comprises hand- made tailored clothing, gents' furnishing goods, hats and caps, trunk*:, valises, etc. Mr. Freese was formerly located at North Amherst where he enjoyed the confidence of a host of patrons, who are pleased to note his prosperity in Elyria. KI.DREI) & CO.. The enter]irising firm of Eldred lV Co. was estab- lished in 1885, and under the management of \Vm. F. Eldred has proven in every sense a credit to our city. In addition to books and stationery, this firm carries a complete line of pictures, frames, mouldings, fountain pens, office supplies, mirrors, pocket cutlery, safety razors, etc. C. M. Eldred has for the past fifteen years manufactured picture frames in connection with this firm's business. This firm is also headquarters for a circulating lib- rary of the latest fiction giving the public an opportunity to have at all times the very newest books, as it is con- stantly being added to from the latest works. The firm also has a magazine library carrying all the most popular magazines upon a circulating library plan. 29 nn. i». n. kfi:fv RESIDBNCR OF DR. P. D. REKFY 30 1 .vlllKU JOHN T. SCHAFFKI.D AND HIS < ATUOLIC CIHUCH. SUOWING ALSO A PARTIAL VIEW Of TUE SCHOOL HOUSE AND I-ABSOXACiB F. C. C.VYM()<)1>, I'AINTING, BECORATISG AND SIGN WRITING KXTKRIOR VIEW OF lAYWOODS STORK CASCADE PARK, KNTllAN. i: ,., ia,,,. ,„,,>, <;,.i:M>.vI.i: < ol 1, ,. >.,„„viN,. N.VT> HAI. llHIlHn; AM. HTONI-: !sTi:i'H i,i:ai>in<; -i aiimonv iiim. CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS ItKICK AND STONE MASONS, SIDEWALKS AN» AI.I. KINDS OP DRICK AND STONE WOUK piiONK «ion EL.VUI.\, *>IH R. 1>FLNDT HENI4Y SCULTLTZ TUE ELY POWER BLOCK. BUILT IX I'.MIO D HESE beautiful and substantial buildings were erected by this firm and stand as monuments to their ability. There are also many handsome business blocks and residences throughout the city that are the result of their untiring labor. TLIIJE MILL. OF Tin; i;i.YiiiA ii*t>N .vNi> sTi:i-:i. c-o.. m-il.T ix 33 I DOT-ltliinOIi I UOM mOKOUT ROCK JOHN C. LETSON. AGKNT FOR TIIK T'. -S. KXl'RKSS CO. KLYltliV PLITMiiiXCi, HEATING AXI> KI-ECTRIC CO. I3EL,L. PHONE BLACK, TS RA^V'SON PHONE, 020 34 casca.de park EGYPTIAN SI'UYNX, HBAD OF BASIN 35 The clothing hrm of F. H. Foster & Co. is one of the oldest in this part of the state, having celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary in February, 1903. They occupy a room 30 by 136 feet and basement. They pride themselves in keeping a modern up-to-date clothing store, complete in all departments. The members of the firm are Mr. F. H. Foster and Mr. N. S. Fitch. •\V. B. .lOIl.NSTON ATTORXEY-AT-I.A\\' CITV SOLICITOR FRANK FAIVKR CITY AUDITOR 37 ■\V. R. HUNTINGTON Commodore \V. R. Huntington comes from English- Scotch ancestry. His great grandfather William Hunt- ington was an admiral in the English navy. His grand- father Hugh Huntington was a professor of theology in Preston College, Lancashire, England. His father lohn Huntington came from England in 1853 and settled in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member of the council of that city for fourteen years, one of the organizers of the Standard Oil Company and one of the foremost and wealthiest men of Cleveland. W. K. Huntington was born September 3rd, 1857, graduated from the public schools of Cleveland after which he completed a regular course at the Spencerian Business College. He was Deputy County Treasurer of Cuyahoga County for four years. Was a member of the hardware firm of Mcintosh-Huntington from which he retired April ist, 1003. He is a veteran in the F. A. M. and a life member of the Scottish Rite and Consistory Orders and a Noble of the Mystic Shrine. He is now Exalted Ruler of Elyria Lodge Number 465 B. P. O. E. to which position he has been three times successively elected. He was Commodore of the Inter Lake Yacht- ing Association in iqoi. He is an enthusiastic sportsman and one of Elyria's most valuable and 'public spirited citizens. >V. R. HUNTINGTON'S YACHT THEL.MA.' 38 VIEWS Ol- COM. W. U. in NTINCJTON W IH)MK. INTKUIOK .VNI) KXTKRIOR. 39 Er>\VAHD E. CRITZ The Fisher Jewelry Store, established in 1859, 505 Broad street. Edward E. Critz succeeded in 1897. This store was established nearly half a century ago and is therefore one of the oldest stores in Northern Ohio. A separate and complete department is maintained for the fitting and adjusting of glasses. .T. C BINS The J. C. Bins Book Store, formerly known as tlie City Book Store is an old, reliable establishment. It was pur- chased by its present owner, J. C. Bins, in 1894. This store is headquarters for newspapers, magazines, books and stationery. A full line of picture frames and mouldings are also carried by this enterprising merchant 40 Established in 1834 by Samuel and Caleb Goodwin. Succeeded by Samuel Goodwin, Lorenzo Clark, William Hollister, Schneerer & Waldeck, William Schneerer, Leonard G. Hamilton, Ensign & Wilkins. It is with pride that we refer to our predecessors who so greatly assisted us in making this the largest and best equipped Furni- ture and L'ndertaking business in Lorain County. CIIA.RLBS C. K?IRECTOR THIRD FLOOR OF BNSION ^ VILKINW, THE FURNITL'RK DEALERS .VND FUNEHAE DIRECTORS SHARP BLOCK 41 IIENRV .1. KAnV H. J. Eady was born in Northamptonshire, England. When a young man he came to Elyria and engaged in the drug business as clerk. In 1873 he establislied liis present business, beginning in a little one story frame structure on Cheapside, the site of his present store. He gradually increased and enlarged his business until 1886, when through lack of room and desire to improve the street and town he built the three story brick building in which his store is now located. April ist, 1903, Mr. Eady celebrated his 30th business anniversary by holding on that day a sale to start a fund for a permanent city hospital During his career in the drug business Mr. Eady has originated several valuable preparations which have become well and widely known. <^ <^ L.OI)I STREET FALLS IN WI.NTEU 42 HENRY -W. INCJKRSOLL Graduated from the law department of the University of Michigan in 1885 and admitted to the bar in Ohio the following December. A. E. LAWREIVCE AyrrORNEV AT LAW SUITE 3VEST FALLS AND LODI STREET BRIDGK ItliSSIDENCE OF HON. GEOUOE U. ELV 46 CiEOKCiU T. 13IGOS J. G. KVKRAUD The firm of Biggs & Everard, merchants, is an im- portant factor in the Dry Goods trade of Elyria. Mr. Biggs is regarded as a skillful buyer and his house is always up-to-date in its selections. In their present location, No. 12 and 14 Cheapside, you will find always an ample stock of merchandise, consisting of dry goods and notions, cloaks, wraps, suits, and ready-to-wear garments. This firm have always been popular with their busi- ness associates and their score of employees, who are favorably known to the public, assures their patrons of fair and courteous treatment. 47 UIMUACII BROTHERS ri'KNITVUE UEALERS ,VNI> UXDERTAKEUS .-•M-,' WEST itKoAi) stri-:i:t i*uc*nk kki fii:OK(;iC lilMltACH K. f. RIMHACII --■S^ ml K 11. I>K>VIS PLUMBKR c;a«, steam ANn hot water Fn"riNG SANITAHY PH-.MKING A MI»E< lA I-TV 340 BROAU street 48 SOMK PICTURESQUE SCENES IN AND NEAR BLYRIA V. M. STKVKNM ATTORNEY AT LAW -^u>-u;tL ICI.Y 1•<^^^■I■:H lil.ot-Iv Admitted to practice May 28, iSgV H. A.. DYKEMAX II. A. l)VKi;.MAN W STOKi;. UUOAI) WTUKIOT H. A. Dykeman, dealer in drugs, patent medicines, perfumes, etc. The best quality of goods, carefully prepared prescriptions, and diligence in business are the requisites whicli have brought him success and a recognized place among business men of Elyria. 50 TELEPHONE 7T llici.i, Ki:r> ITT nispi.AV ROOMS or AVKAVKU c't (iUATZ, COntkactobs anf* Kn(;inekks Illi:ATIN<;, VKXTII.ATINC; PUMKlNCi AN1> ORAINAtil-: CF.NIM'RV Itril.IUNG EXTERIOR VIEW D. LE>VIS 6i CO.S STORE HOME OF D. LEMIS CLOAK AND SUIT ROOM OF D. LEM'IS & CO.S STORE D. Lewis & Co.'s Dry Goods store is one of Elyria's most representative houses in tlie line of dry goods, carpets and cloaks. The business was started six years ago and has since grown to a size that entitles it to rank as a metropolitan store in every respect. A stock of the latest novelties in imported and domestic dry goods is carried, together with everything usually found in stores catering to a select trade. This progressive firm are thoroughly in touch with the latest styles and are constantly in receipt of the latest patterns immediately upon their appearance in the Eastern market. Ladies desiring the finest goods at reasonable prices will find the line carried at D. Lewis & Co.'s to embrace I>'TBRIOR VIE-WS OF D. LE-%VIS &, CO.'S STORE an up-to-date stock in every respect. The firm have every facility at their command to procure not only the most advanced styles but as full an assortment as any store in this section. The value of an institution lies largely in the management, and in this respect this store is especially fortunate. Mr. D. Lewis has those characteristics which insure increasing patronage, and in his able ass slant, Mr. Williamson, he has an able co-laborer. The premises occupied, as may be seen from the accompaning illustrations, are large and commodious and afford ample room for the heavy stock carried. \'isitors to P'lyria should not fail to visit this attractive store. INTERIOR VIE>VX OV D. LE^'IS *i CO.'S STORE HON. K. II. IIINM.VN E. H. Hinman, whose picture accompanies, is tlie present probate judge and has occupied that responsible position for over twenty-one years, fulfilling its duties with marked courtesy and ability. He was elected in iS8i when mayor of North Amherst, at which place he was practicing law. His boyhood was passed in Oberlin where he has many fast friends. JTDGE HINMAN RESIDKNCE OF K. K. M'lI.I.IAMS AT TlIK «A>SK, OlTIAHMv KOCK 55 M^ma^wr ■BBHim^HH^^B- — -^-i . iMi^^^^^^^^^^^^^l i- ' ~;*--W*^ M]^MW*IV"VHMpE^^^^^^^^^^^I mix ' . JJ^^^Wmt. J M. - 3i^^^^^^^^^^^^HI ■MBCTii' f U'''n?*'T'^^B' HHHB -I^^^^^^BrhIkj i^^l The above picture is a viewof the new Columbia Steel Works, built by F. E. Wolf, contractor. Mr. Wolf has built many of the substantial blocks and residences of Elyria. ^■II•;^V OF WKST FALI^S FKOM CAHI.K BKIDC.K TAItLE ROCK ^\'ITH PICNIC CiROUNDW BELOM' SIDE VIE'W OF >VEST FALLS 56 The Weller Engineering Co.'s works are located on Elm street and on the L. S. & M. S. R. R. Besides other things this firm manufactures Channeling Machines, Hoisters, Derricks, Steam Drills, Stone Saw Mach- ines, Grinding Machinery and Traction Clutches Mr George L. Weller is President and Manager. ««P OEORGE L. MUELLER MACHINE SHOP OF THE i-WElXER ENGINEERINO CO. 57 THE KI.VUI.V S.VVIX(;S «S. IJ.VN'KINO COMPANY AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, Jr^lOO, 000,00 SURPLUS AND UNDIVIOED PROFITS, 010.000.00 0R(;ANIZED FEB. 1 OPENED FOR BUSINESS APRIL, «. IIKJI 11>01 ASSE'l-S, *000,i>10.TS RESIDENCE OF L)l{. OREER UR. II. U. URKER Ur. Greer located in Elyria March 4, 1898. His two years experience in a Pittsburg Dental College and 18 years of active practice, applying up-to- date methods, best materials and workmanshi|i, has created an exclusive patronage and merited success. I:«TERIOR OK OPERATlNCi ROOM INTERIOR or RKC-KI»TION ROOM AND Tt>II-ET ROOM 59 HAUKV H. SMITH CARPET STORE, CHEAPSIDE Tlie firm of Harry H. Smith & Company, retailers and wholesalers of furniture, carpets, curtains, wall paper and general household goods, is one of Elyria's most substantial business firms. The Cheapside store was founded Septem- ber 17th, i8q2, by Harry Smith. William F. Smith, a brother, was taken into the partnership in this store January 23, iSgg. The business grew and prospered and July 19, 1899, Mr. H. H. Smith opened a furniture store in an old frame building on East Broad street, but this building being too small to accommodate the rapidly growing business was moved back and a fine three story brick block erected by them on the same site. Business has again outgrown quarters and in the near future they e.\pect to erect another building. Both stores have enjoyed a liberal patronage and you will always find these enterprising young men first for im- provements and progressive business methods. >VII,I,I.\.M r. S.MITI FURXITURE STORE, EAST BROAD STREET 60 STATE SUNATOR, T3T1I GENERAL ASSEMllI.-V 6i DISTANT VIKM' OF COM. M". R. Ul'NTIXGTOX-S IIOMK OX EAST IIRIDGE STREET THE EAST BRIDGE STREET DRIDGE This bridge enjoys tlie distinction of being the boldest structure in the world. It has a span oi 150 feet with a rise of only 22 feet. Its skew-backs are hewn out of solid rock provided by nature. 62 I.KE STROUPE ATTORNKV AT LAW lloMi; iMlitNi': : CLKMOX II. SXO^V liurn in Lorain County, was six years County Surveyor of Lorain County and sixteen years City Engineer of Elyria. Now engaged in a general survey- ing and engineering business. 63 CHARLES A. CAlIOOJi RHr:l.i:("Ti;n rM»NsT.\ni,r: VlLFORD ATTORNKV AT I-A^V Born on a farm near North Amlierst, Ohio, graduated from Elyria High School in 1893 ^"d from Oberlin College in 1898, studied Law with A. R. Webber, passed bar exami- nation at Columbus in 1900 and has been in active practice since at Elyria. >V. V. IIAFNKR IIAlIOWAItK I>EALi:H. NO. 3«T BAST IIROAU STKKliT Mr. Hafner is familiar to the people of Elyria in con- nection with the hardware business, having been employed for 17 years with the hardware store of A. G. Carpenter, and his successor, Hubert Day. After traveling for two years he has entered in business for himself in Elyria. He has been prominent in connection with the tire department for a number of years, having acted in the capacity of foreman, secretary and treasurer, at different limes. 64 * ' [ I Igll i-*!*YRI.V II^VRr)>VARE CO. Is one of the substantial institutions of our city. Since its establishment in 1895 its business has steadily increased until today it ranks well with the largest retail hardware houses in the country. They make a specialty also of plumbing, and steam and hot water heating and carry a large line of pipe and fittings, together with plumbing goods of every description. They also do all kinds of roofing and furnace work, and are sole agents here for "The Fox Furnaces" which are made in Elyria and are equal to any furnaces made. They also carry the finest line of stoves and ranges for hard or soft co.il, and natural or artificial gas. Their store is located at No. 523 Broad street. K,VII.Ut>,VIl URinGK OVKR KAST BRANCH OF BLACK UIVICR 65 ■'Q' W^ %^.. HON. OHORfiK II. m.v PRI-:S. OI" TIII^ KI.Y KK.VI.TY CM>MI»ANY HON. n. C. UAI-1)>VIN \l« W ^t ^1 Mt >in >h CASCAI>K PARK / and \ WALK of three minutes from the center of Broad street down Mill and Lodi streets, brings the pedestrian to the Lodi street entrance to Cascade Park, one of the most beautiful, romantic and picturesque parks of its size in America. The park contains about eight acres, located above and below the junction of the east and west branches of Black river. It was deeded to the city of Elyria by the Ely Realty Co., of which George H. Ely is president, le only obligation connected with this generous gift was the expenditure by the city of $300 per year. The pioperty, since it came into the hands of the city, which was in January, 1900, has been under the control of three park commissioners, namely, W. G. Sharp, J. H. Leonard and F. S. Reefy, who obtained the valuable services of J. E. Gray as park warden. It is needless to mention the merits of these men as being the ones for the positions as a walk through the park will show one a place changed from a wilderness of briars, weeds, old logs and rubbish to its present beauty. They have bjen helped some through the generosity and public spirit of Hon. D. C. Baldwin and W. G. Sharp in the gift of money of no small amount, also by land and time by J. E. Gray. Prof. Reefy has put in many an hour in helping to improve and beautify it. J. H. Leonard has been faithful in giving his time and advice as secretary of the park commissioners. About equal distances above the junction on each branch of the river are located the east and west falls, and every foot of these gorges is represented by jagged rocks and wild un'que scenery. Here can be seen scenery to please the eye of all. The rocky crag or gorge, the overhanging rock and cave, the hill or dale, the water fall, the rapids or the quiet lake, and the cold spring water, the large and growing timbers of all descriptions, or the shrub and flower, all can be seen in beautiful Cascade Park, where dame nature seems to have done her best to put in a little of everything for the pleasure of man. Here are found evidences that the redman ages ago made it his rendezvous for centuries. Here can be seen where he had his camp fires and among the rocks his war-hoop resounded and the smoke of peace curled, and through the untiring efforts and skill of Park Warden J. E. Gray and the park commissioners all this has been made accessible either by foot or conveyance through the many winding paths or beautiful drives in the last three years. No other city of its size is able to boast of a more fascinating, restful park, nor one where scenery has more majesty and commands a greater interest. 66 AV. O. SIIAKI' .1. II. I-ICON'AHl), Si:i-Y PAUK ROAUD, MEX WHO HAVK 111,1,1'KI. TO MARK "CASCAni5 I»A1{K" WHAT IT IS TOI>AV F. S. REEFV, tui:as .1. E. ORAV, 1»AHK \V.VHnEN 67 THE ELYRI.V I3TJSIXESS COLl.EGE The view shown above is a photograph of the Manufacturing Department of that most excellent institution, The Elyria Business College. This school was established about eight years ago, and rapidly gained public favor on account of its thoroughness. From 150 to 175 students are annually enrolled. Individual instruction is made a strong feature of the work. A fact worthy of note concerning this school is that every graduate secures employment. The college stakes its reputation on every graduate, and business men are constantly employing bookkeepers and stenograjihers on the recommendation of the college officials. Catalog, etc., may be obtained by writing to Miss Elcie M. Johnston, President of the college. ^ \h \it \ft >i0 CASCADl^ PARK, VIKW or 1.ARGI-: c'AVi-: at wkst fai.i^s CASCADE PARK sc"i:ivn Bl■:I.o^v i.. w. A m. s. nitiDor 68 FAIVHU *4 KOIISON CLOTHIERS AND Fl'RXISllEUS 1 Mt ItllllAD ST. IMIONi: "J'-i KOSf* I'AUVEK ■:i>I> UORSON Tliis firm one of the most popular and substantial business firms of Elyria, was founded one day in March, 1895. On the same day the people of Elyria recognized its fitness to live and prosper, so that it was a success from the start. Everything that is best and newest in men's apparel comes over its counters. The store which is located m the center of the Cornmercial Block, is roomy, light, and well equipped. The proprietors, Mr. Ross Bauver and Mr.Edd Robson.are young ener^'etic business men and the substantial growth of their business is the natural outcome of their united ettorts. K. ti. .HHINSO.N i:. <;. »s. HAM-: c. .ioiinson ATTOKMJViS AT I.AW 1IAI,K C. .lOIIN.SO.N 70 TIIK S.VVINOS DKPOSIT BANK *i TRUST CO. CASH CAl-lTAI, .VNl) SURI'LIS, sats.oou.oo Pays 4 per cent interest, compounded semi-annually on savings accounts. Acts as Executor, Administrator, Trustee of Estates, Guardian, Receiver or Assignee. Rents Sate Deposit Boxes, S3.00 per annum. ELVKI.V C-ITV [I'OLICK 1-ORCE LORAIN' COUNTY JAIL C. F. SILSniKY SUBKIFF OF I.OUAIN COUNTV Klectcd to office in 1902. I'reviiuis to his election to this office Mr. Silsbury served eight years as Depi>ty. C C-. MCl>ONAI-I>, PU THE I'^I.VlilA CANNING CO. CA.NNURS .VNI) l•KI•;^SI■:lt VKUS MOSS UDSE ELYRIA BRANDS Ol-'FICIi AND MAI.N FACTOltV UlJILUIJsti • This factory is not only of value to the citj^ as a place of employment of labor, but it serves to help keep the city in toucli with the surrounding territory by providing a market for the produce of the truck gardens and fruit orcliards of all kinds. The development of this industry has been due to the untiring energy of Charles C. McDonald, an Elyria man. When he met with the loss of his factory in Elyria in 1901, he immediately set to work to continue the industry and se- cured the plant formerly occupied by the Klauss shear works and since that time the business has shown a fine growth. Among the canned products of the factory are peaches, pure maple syrup, rhubarb, asparagus tips, strawberries, goose- berries, raspberries, blackberries, pitted red cherries, all the leading brands of beans and peas, pork and beans in tomato sauce, tomatoes, apples, pears, etc. K.Ntil.NI': ROOM AND SIIIPl>l.Nt; DUl'ART.MUNT 73 THE SWEET CO>JCi:UT AN» SPECIA.I.TV CO. All Elyria musical organization engaged in furnishing high class entertainments on lecture courses and for lodges, churches, etc. RKSIDKNCK OF LKO.N.VRl > .1. S^\■EET 74 ^ LEONARD .1. SWKET Eleven years instructor in Elyria Public Schools. Stu- dent in Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Director of Sweet's Orchestra for five years. Manager of the Sweet Concert and Specialty Co. I^. IJERTIN'I SMEET Instructor in LaGrange Public Schools. Student of music in Oberlin Conservatory of Music and under spec- ialists. Instructor in music, Elyria and LaGrange. INTERIOR VIE-\V OF LEONARD J. SWEET'S PIANO PARLORS }M^^^ V2i The Bankers Fraternal Union is a Fraternal Insurance Order organized under the laws of Ohio. Supreme office at Cleveland. The membership of Flyria Council No. 6 has nearly reached the 200 mark and is steadily growing. IION. GEO. H. CIIAMIIEKLAIN pans*. f>F EI.VRIA tul'Ntll,, NO. 41 ^^•''im ATTORNEY AT L,A^\' 76 THE ELYRIA. STONE CO. c:iIA.s. T. KLY, PKES EL.YRIA, O. Sampson Stone, Flagging, Platform, Sawed, Step and Building Stone. EI^VRIA >VATEH NVORKiS n PASTORS OF TIIK VAKIOfS r-IlrRCIIES OF KI.YKIA KEV. \V. C. ENDLY MKTIIODIST CI»IS<-OPAI. REV. X. I,EHMANN ST. i-.vui,s i;v,vN<;i:i,icAi. REV. .JOHN A. SCHMIDT .ST. .lOIIN'W l.irTIIERA.V REV. JOHN P. SALA CllllHCni OF CHRIST REV. OEORCiE W. .JOHNSON HAPTIST REV. W. E. r:.\DMlS FIRST c-on<::ri:c;.vtion.vi. UEV. .J. M >VITHVCOMBE liFISCOP.VL REV. H. S. WANNAMAKER SECOXU conc.rkgation.vl. 78 riRST fONGRCGATIO.NAL, CUURCH (OKNI-IK 111-- COl'UT AN1» sr:C()NU STK^KTS ST. AN1>RE\VS EPISCOPAL. CUURCH CORNER OF MIUDL.I: AVENUE A?.'D THIRD STREET CIHRCII 0|- CHRIST SECOND STREET 79 FIRST MKTUODIST EPISCOPAL CIIVRCU THIRD STREET BAPTIST CHVRC'U ► KNICU OF MIUDL.!': AVF.NTr: -VNI* >NI» STRKIIT 'SKC_'ONl» fONCREGATIONAL^CHURCH (-IIIINIMI <>F I.OOI STKEKT AND LAKE AVFN1 1 ^X:t'.J^':.'-&f''. '. {M^ifr w < '. - m f ^ m Li ST. JOIIB'S LVTHEKAX ClllKCU C'OKNITIt OF \V|;ST AVIvNI'l^ AXU ltn<>.\l> STRICET ST. i»A»'i.'w evanc;ki.i<-,\i, (-iiriicii CASCADE I'AKIv A PORTION OF PICNIC GROUNDS SHOWINO TABLE ROCK AND CI.IFl-- OVERUANCiINO INDIAN CAMPINr; OROVNDS .lOIIN MlliUAClI John Murbach is one of the most substantial Inisiness men of Elyria. His growth in part amons '"S fellow citi- zens is due largely to his straight-forward business dealing, his modesty and public spirit. He has been in business in Elyria 25 years and in his store will be found the very latest and best of everything usually found in a first class jewelry store. MR. Ml-RBACII'S .JK>VI';LUV STORK C. e. SEATOX -Seaton Bros, are dealers in high grade IJicycles, Sundries and Re|)air Work. 81 EI.^'KIA'S T»T:T3LIC scnooT.s It is something more than fifty years since a meeting called by the jiublic spirited citizens of Elyria resulted in the organization of our schools under the union school system. It was an unselfish movement, and their management for half a century has been in the hands of our best citizens, selected for their good business judgment and their interest in the growth and prosperity of the city's most valuable asset. In this management there has always been concert of action. Political antagonisms have not been allowed to creep in. A long line of our leading citizens— as members of the vari- ous school lioards — have faithfully done their duty to the rising generation. Superintendents and teachers have grown gray in the honorable service of moulding character and jireparing yiN<; ^^ Ji:iFi:US<>N ANI> •! IIIUTEEVTII STREET lU'IEDI.NGS niii.T rnc».M mamI': i'i^vns iSCHOOE STREET UUIEI»IN<; COKNRR OF SCHOOL STHKKT AN'I> I.AKi: AVKNITK RinOE STREET ItXTII,DIX*; 83 ,I()11.N LKliSCII iSi, CO. "Without doubt tlie handsomest and largest dry goods store in Lorain county is that of lohn Lersch & Co. It is no disparagement to others to say that Mr. Lcrsch's career has been a s|)lendid success and this magnificent store is a monu- ment to his integrity as well as to his ability as a business man. The firm now occupies six large floors —a total area many times larger than any store in Lorain county. Mr. Lersch's genial personality is an element to his success yet the cold business proposition of underselling competition assures him of the major share of the trade of this and surrounding towns. Mr. Lersch has now associated with him his two capable sons, Carl T. and Robert B. Lersch, the latter of whom is not less well known through his creditable connection with public affairs in this municipality. It has been truly said that tlie name Lersch is synonymous with the dry goods business of this county. With equal truth it might be said that the name is synony- mous with enterprise, fair dealing and absolute reliability." — SeUcl/d from Elyria Republican an J Lorain Times-Herald. «4 M^ A ^^ ^^^ __ INTERIOR VIK>V!S OF JOHN LKRiSCII Ai CO/S STORK 85 INTERIOR VIEMX OF JOHN LERSCH *. CO.S STORE 86 ClIAS. T. i;i,Y RKSIUKNeii OF tllAS. T. KI^V OLDEST IIOVSE IN KLYRIA Tliis beautiful hiiuse was built in 1818 by Heman Elv, founder of the city of Elyria. It was afterwards occupied by his son, Heman Ely, and later by the latter's son, Charles T. Ely, who still occupies the house. The house is about ninety feet square, built in the substantial manner of the early days, all timbers being hewn and sawed by hand. The peculiar feature of the building is that the clapboards were all sawed from one immense white wood tree cut from the lot where the house stands. .- «. ^>iv^^ H^^^^S ^^mm^^m&s^smBS^ Ml|||jlfliltg^^ V ■'4^ .*r-- X-. . '•^ "ii^^^ "^W*^^^''^' ^H^^^^p ■;"'>--?^: ^^: i"i<3 anj^^^M^H^^^gJKH^ ^■ft^^^B . ■ ' -* ^^^p«^^^:^ '^i^fu 1^ .'■■^i4Af .;. ■ 4^^'^ •'•v'-r^:?'; , ;.:.'^'^,.^^-::'.-\. ■-/ kJsP'i^' '%u^-^ ^■^jt-e- ^v -,, .^-C:-^^^ ■■■;■. ^j^l^ : .^.^ A:. 1 ■•Iv' " *A * '.■.... ^ i'i ^^M ¥r.;.m-: ■^^" •/J ^^^^^^ n ^^^# ;\'' * ILli I^^E :aH •■ 1 ' ■; j^^fev^ ,: ^% ^1:^3 lJ*^. a&rrr--?^ — "WKSSS wm m ^^^^M ~x^ !£lLffi»« '■■ ■•' iwar-i ».a«i^e^^B^ RESIDEXCE or >V. G. SHARP, ON \V'A.SHIXGTO.N AVENUE CIlUt»,ICia-: ST.VFF .VN'l) iXUft-K MER(;.VNT1IALI:K IrlNOTYI'E MACHINE PRKSS ROOM OF TIIK 13I.YHI.V CURO?*IC)L,E TIIK EL,VRI,V DAILV .VND >VI5EKI>Y CHRONICLE This paper lias been established in Elyria two years, publishing its first issue July 6, igoi. Its publication has been characterized by progressive business methods, aggressive editorials upholding the public interests, and policies always consistent with those interests. It has had ii growth far in excess of llie fondest expectations of its promoters and has the most thoroughly ecjuipped newspaper office in the coun'y. Elyria is admirably situated for distribution of papers on account of its electric lines and rural routes, so that the Daily Chronicle is rapidly covering the rural districts of the county as well as the cities and villages. c;roi!I' of curonicle ive>vs bov.k 89 CIIAK. C. LORD JVSTICE OF TUB PEACK riRE I.NSU14ANCE K^^TABLIKllED IHHo KLVItl.V I>IIIINI-: «H C. F. NICHOLS Dealer in cigars, tobacco, candies and ice cream. Both wliolesaie and retail business. 567 Lodi street, corner of West avenue. Phone R West 81. p. II. BOYNTON P. H. Boynton was born in Lorain County, Augu.st 10, 1848, and has lived practically all of his life in Elyria. He en- tered the practice of law in i86g after preparation at Michigan University. Mr. Boynton was mayor of the town from 188S to 1895. The insurance business, founded half a century ago by the late J. H. Boynton, is handled in his' office, 206 Ely Block. 90 THE EI.YRI.V MILLING COMl^ANY i>i:ai^i-:rs in 1 r.OUR, FEED, BALED HAY AND STRAPS' This company owns two flour mills and a saw mill. The old historic "White Mill," rebuilt in 1887, and the new mill at the East Falls, where 150 barrels of their celebrated "Morning Glory" flour is made per day. The officers are: G. H. Arnold, president; John Murbach, vice president; J. E. Murbach, secretary, treasurer and manager. The rapid growth of this business amply illustrates effective and capable management, and the production of meritorious goods. I ? \VEST FALLS AND LODI STREET BRIDGE 91 TIIK PA.RSC1I LILTMBEli CO. DKAI.KRS IN LVMRBR, DOORS, SASH, COAL, ETC. This business was originally established by Christian Parsch in 1873, and by industry, ectmomy, fair dealin'.;, hel|>ful and friendly consideration for his em|)loyes, produced a union of effort resulting in deserved prosperity and an honorable ]ilace among the substantial firms of Elyria. On February i, iqoi, Mr. Parsch entered into partnership with his three sons, W. T., A. P. and J. C. Parsch, under the above name, and officered as follows: Christian Parsch, President; A. P. Parsch, \'ice President; W. 1". Parsch, Treasurer and Manager; J. C. Parsch, Secretary. 1%^ COILECTED ESTATES MANAGED^ F. M. M-HITEIVIAIV "thou SHALT LOVE TIIV NEIGHUOR AS THYSELF- A. >V. CINNIGER ATTORNKV-AT-I.AW FRATKUXAL AND HENEFICIAL OFFICERS A. W. Cinniger, Venerable Counsel. Frank Crowell, Worthy Advisor. W. B. Jolmston, Clerk. H. A. Pounds, Banker. Tobias Connors, Chief Forester. Leonard Tafford, Priest. Edward Terrell, Watchman. G. H. Boynton, .Sentry. MANAGERS Dr. R. G. Anderson, Dr. A. G. Ward, Frederick Ward. 93 TIIK KI.Alil.V I.l'Ml{i:it AM. to. VI. CO. Dealers in lumber, lath, shingles, doors, windows and hard and soft coal. Located on Chestnut street. -1^ ai I-. 1). IIAMI.IX MKMBER or STATE BOARD OV PlItLIf MOKKS RESIDENCE Ol" .1. A. D.\.VIS ON' EAST A VENIE (illNCV A. GILMORE ATTORNEY- AT- L,AM* 95 K. I-. mSBRO KDITOK I'RIVATK OFFICK The Elyria Reporter was established as a weekly news- ])aper in 1892 and now ranks among the leading country newspapers in the state. The Daily Reporter is now in its sixth year. It was Elyria's first daily newspaper and from the start has enjoyed a liberal patronage and the confidence of the public. It has always been conservative in all its policies, but fearless to express its opinions upon all ques- tions. The Reporter is staunchly Republican in politics. H. K. Clock was The Reporter's first editor, retiring in 1804. He was succeeded by Hon. E. _G. Johnson, who edited the paper until 1898, when his interests were pur- chased by L. B. Fauver. In 1891 E. L. Disbro assumed control of the pa|)er and is its present editor and manager. IJLSINKSS OFFICE c6 The subject of this sketch was horn in Pompton, New Jersey, October 20, 1801. She was married to Thomas J. Allen, October 13, 1823, and nine years later the family moved to Ohio. She is the mother of seven children— five sons and two daughters— all of whom reached maturity. The older daughter married Mr. Ed. Butterfield, and the younger was the wife of Mr. j. E. Boyn- tun, with whom Mrs. Allen has for many years resided. The five sons all went to sea but eventually Mr. William Allen served in the Mexican war of 1847, and later in the Civil war. Captain Richard Allen was fatally wounded in the battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1863. Mr. James Allen was Lieutenant of Co. H, 103 O. V. I. Mrs. Allen was an earnest worker during the war and always ready with lint and bandages and jellies and wines for the boys who stood by the stars and stripes. She is a charter member of the W. R. C. and the oldest member of that organization in the United States. Bar- ring the infirmities of old age she is in good health and has survived all her children except the elder daughter. She attributes her long life to the fact that she has always worked moderately hard and lived on plain diet. MARIA. I.ONV.NDKR AI.I.KN " ?ln honrat man 19 the iioblrst vuorh of inoD." Joshua E. Boynton, oldest son of Joshua Boyton, was born in Athens' Somerset county, Maine, in 1832. With his father's family he moved to Elyria in 1837, since which time he has resided in this city. Mr. Boyn- ton is not only well-known to the peoi>le of Elyria but to Lorain and adjoining counties. Integrity of the sterling sort, or a word as good as his bond, is a distinction that he has always enjoyed. He was a mem- ber of our city council for nearly fifteen years, and was known as the Gibralter which never wavered when the interests of the people were at stake. The municipal world needs more men of Mr. Boynton's courage, of his fearlessness in standing for the right. His tender heart and sympathetic nature, with his loyalty to principles of good government and genuine manhood commend him to a host of friends. JOSHUA K. BOYNTON 9; MARTIN MUELLliK aCORGE E. BILL II. W. s»UMMi;it^ ROBERT B. I.ERSCU D. \V. IIAKEU FRANK A. SMITH FRED. NORTON SMITU. PRES. nOWARD D. COOK ELYRIA CITY COT^NCII^ K.VST HUOAD STRKET A. I.. GA.RFORD e. C. ENSIGN D. J. NVE J. U. LEONARD C. E. TUCKER OFFICERS KLYRIA CHAMBKR OF COMMERCE HE ICIyria Chamljer of Cdmnierce was organized Mayi. 1.S99. Its objects as defined in its constitution "Are to Collect, preserve, and circulate valuable and useful infor- mation relating to the business of Elyria and especially the facts relating to its manufactures and merchantile interests, to encourage wise and needful legislation and to strive in all honorable and proper ways to advance the merchantile, manufacturing, commercial, industrial, educational and all other interests promotive of the well-being of the city." Since the organization of this association several manufacturers have located in Elyria, among which are The Fox Furnace Company, The Elyria Iron & Steel Company, The Columbia Steel Company, The Worthington Manufacturing Company, The Elyria Engine Company, The Worth Manufacturing Com|iany, and the Duplex Foundry & Machine Company. The officers of the Chamber of Commerce for the year 190^ are : Charles C. Ensign, President. David J. Nye, First Vice President. Arthur L. Garford, Second Vice President. James H. Leonard, Treasurer. Charles E. Tucker, Secretary. Regular meetings are held tlic first Friday evening of each month. L ofC 99 J^'^\\^-' ^' -§- TIIK AVOUTlIINCiTON MAXlU-'At TIUINO COMPANY Is located on corner of Center and Pine streets. Tliey manufacture a complete line of golf goods, children's and cri]jples' bicycle, invalid chairs and juvenile bicycles. tieorge E. VVorthington is president; S. B. Leonard, vice president and manager; S. S. Kichwood, secretary and treasurer. I.. A. f.vivi:r C;. A. LAGRON Till-: OHIO ENCilNKERINCi COMPANY OIVII^ AND CONTRACTING ENGINEKRS The Ohio Engineering Company was incorporated in Elyria, May 21, 1903, to engage in general engineering and contracting. Since its organization the business of the company has increased until they now have a corps of twelve engineers and assistants. The company makes a specialty of engineering and contracting for paving, sewerage, water works, steam and electric railways, also land surveying and platting, the surveying, platting, grading and improvement of new allotments and sub- divisions. L. A. Fauver, county surveyor, is president, and G. A. Lagron, city engineer of Elyria, is secretary and treasurer. 100 One of the largest and most inrtuential lodges in the city with tlie finest lodge rooms in Northern Ohio. TWO VlliWS or HECKI'TION ROOM VIEWS OF OPERATI7«a ROORI AND STOCK ROOM STUDIO OF MltS. O. II. MO^'KOK Elv Block, Ee-vria, Ouio i>noxE M- la THK BITCKEYK STEAM I^AUNBRY, J. M. BRONKAR, PROl Mr. Bronkar has lieen in this business for about eiglit years, and deserves the reputation he has gained by his earnest endeavors to please the public. His establishment is well equipped with the latest machinery, which enables him to do first class work at fair prices. A GKOIP OF MKRKV .MAKERS AT STONE. STKl'S TO IIAR.MO-NV IIII.I, KI.YHIA COAI. ANi> SKAVKR PIPK CO. I". F. fSANFOKD, l>Kt>l>UII.T01{ Offici-:. ~:21 >Vkst Broad Strkkt i'UONi;» iino.vu HTKiti':T (>i VAHt), n-i:; RKSIDIiN(.-lI, t-1 WKST SIDE OITIt-l VAUUS ■WEST NORTH STREKT. t»*>lTlI <>F I.. H. & M. ». TRACKS \VI;hT i-II>r OFFICE ANII VARII** (.-(IRNER WE>iT JSTKEET ANI> r-. I,. ^ W. TRACKS ■?!■- ^' ■ vJ^tm^^M^ ■ .->/ ■ 4 ■V . v^TJ^^i u3- ■ ^^^^^B SAN'FORI) HOMESTEAD JOSH UOVNTON STANDEN BORJJ IN DOVER, APRIL 1.1. 1S96 104 Negatives made on Seeds' Dry Plates C M. (;U1)TV, l>I10TOt.UAl'ilKK special Attention given to Views and all Exterior Work Prints made on American Aristotype Paper 105 I ^ I %. f .^ lIO>\ AVILLIAM A.. URAMAN Conspicuous among the able men of Lorain County for forty years lias been the Honorable Wm. A. Braman, whose striking figure and strong personality are indelibly impressed upon our people. He was born October 4, 1836, on a Carlisle farm, and removed to Elyria in 1855. The confidence reposed not only in his integrity, but as well in his abilities, has been strikingly exemplified by the many positions of trust and confidence to which he has been called. At one time he was Commissioner of this county; for 19 years member of Elyria School Board; from 1877 to 1881 County Treasurer; from 1887 to 1891 its Representative in the General Assembly, where, by his industry and abilities, he took front rank and became known throughout the State. He was one of the organizers of the Savings Deposit Bank, and either its vice president or director for thirty years. For seven years he ably edited the Elyria Republican; for six years he was president of the Lorain County Agricultural Society; he was one of the organizers and is now the president of The Elyria Savings and flanking Co. ; was also one of the promoters and is now an officer of the Penfield Avenue Bank of Lorain. In 1900 he toured Europe, and on his return published an account of his travels in book form, entitled "(ilimpses of Europe," which has been read with great interest. He is an entertaining and versatile writer. His letters of his trips through the west and California, published in the press, have given the public a clear and intelligent idea of our western empire. In all questions affecting the morals of the community or its improvement he has been one of the foremost. As an all around man of affairs possessed of a broad sweep of things in general, effecting the community, he has been without a superior in this county. A man of clean character, correct habits and unchallanged integrity, it is a life worthy of emulation by any young man who desires to serve well his day and generation. 106 BUSINESS AVOME^J While Elyria stands in the front rank with respect to the character and ability of its business men, it must not be understood that we lack lor business women who show equal ada|)titude. Among those deserving special mention are: — Mrs. Erie D. Chapman, organizer and director of a prominent Elyria orchestra. She takes an active interest in the musical life of our city, having been identified with two of our churches as organist. Her abi ity as an accompanist is recognized by all. Mrs. J. C. Bins is actively identified with her husband in the management of Bins' bookstore in all its diversified interests. Mrs. J. C. Letson is cashier for the United States E.xpress Co. and courteous assistant to her husband in the man- agement of that important business. Mrs. L. ]. Sweet, a successful teacher of music and associate director of Sweet's orchestra. Mrs. Wilson Rogers, pianist at the music store of R. M. Summers &: Son. Formerly deputy in posloffice at Lodi and a successful music teacher. Miss Elcie M. Johnston is the successful president of the Elyria Business College. Miss Johnston and her students are to be congratulated on the success attained in this institution. Mrs. W. J. Hilliar is the gracious landlady and active participant in the successful management of the Hotel Andwur. Mrs. O. H. Monroe, photographer, came to Elyria seven years ago, and with strict attention to business has built up a large and lucrative trade. These, and many other business women of Elyria, bear their full sliare in swelling the grand total of business energies exerted to carry on successfully our varied commercial pursuits. 107 < a. M . *? a 8^ c C C 2 s <'■■ t i, -a THE CI^EVKI^AND *>, SOUTII^VESTERX TRACTIO.N COMI'ANY The Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Com- pany radiates with their tracks in every direction, with Elyria, as the center, one branch going to North Amherst and Lorain ; one to Oberlin, and from thence branching again, one branch going to Wellington and another to Norwalk ; one branch connecting Grafton with Elyria, and one branch connecting with Cleveland, branching off to Berea and Wooster, makes, under one company, one of the most complete and beneficial electric systems of which any small city can boast. Aftrr going through the stage of having one or I'<)>VKK IIOrSK, KI.YKI.V, (). two small power houses, this company determined to abandon that idea, and to concentrate all mach- inery for this great system at one main power house, which would be located approximately at the load center of their system, which, in this case is Elyria. From a power standpoint, the e(|uip- ment of this road is said to be one of the most modern in the United States, and one of the most extensive in the state of Ohio. By the system which they have adopted and are carrying out, it is possible to construct and operate lines, vvliich under other conditions would not be ■»! _ M^rittMHMaM ^. - - Ik^^S ^•'^m^^~m iM^ ^^. ' ^"^^IMp^Wli ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^B^LiJ '/-'^■■B wMBMl^^m »ini,If SQfARE, KI.VRIA. <>. paying investments, thus to the people of the smaller town will come the benefit. Tl\e main shop and car houses of the line are situated on the banks of Kocky I^liver, four and one-half miles from Cleveland. The large and beautiful cars constructed by the Kuhlman Company, which are operated over this line, make it a comfort and pleasure for the travel- ing public. Cars are operated between Elyria and Cleveland, and Elyria and Oberlin every thirty minutes, so that almost the slightest wisli in poiul of time of the traveler is met. BRinOR BKTWUKN OltKRI.IN .VNn ^VKI.I.I.NCITON I 10 ^ TIIK AMKHIC.VX CONSTUT'CTIOX ANI> TUADINO CO. Is the outgrowth of the enterprise of Elyria business men and was organized in iqoi to take over the con- struction work of The Rawson Electric Co. Their operations are confined at present to building, equipping and operating telephone properties within New York state, and several New York capitalists are stockholders in the concern, the company controlling many valuable properties. The directors of the company are E. E. Williams, S. H. Rawson, F. H. Sudro, I. H. Griswold. T. M. Brush of Elyria, A. Kuttnauer of Cleveland, and E. B. Toedt of Albany, N. Y. The officers being S. B. Rawson, president; I. H. Griswold, vice president, and T. M. Brush, secretary and treasurer. <^ B. RAWSON, PHESIDliNT ^P^ ■ ^^^p "^ ^^ H ^^^^L m ^^1 ^^^^^k — 'K fl ^H ^^^^ '-«^fl ^H ^Hr^ .: j^A^^I ^^H m" — ^'mIH ^H ^^■tattlB&'. '^jtSSH PIH ■■l^iMH ■B I. II. CKISW<»I.I>. Vir i; »i*i:sii>r:Ni- T. M. BRU.sji. SiceiiKT.vii Y .vNi> 'riti:.v*;rui;u III MILLINERY AND DRYEDDDS DEPT- •€•; J. F. COLLINS' RA.CKKT STORE One of the most prosperous and unique institutions of our city is tlie New York Racltet Store Cheapside, the prosperity and progress of which is due to the personality of its pro|)rit'tor, who hy liis strict attention to business has made a place for himself among the trusted business men of Elyria. 112 l^ERUV S. ^VILLIAMS cenerai. man.vcbr of the republican i'hintin Company and treasuheh of tiii-; <-itv Tlie fine interior view above shows a portion of the workshop of The Republican Printing Company in their new home at 329 Second street. Tliis is the largest local and foreign printing business in Lorain county. The Elyria Republican, the oldest newspaper in the county, is published by this company. It liad its inception in tlie founding of the Lorain County Gazette in 182Q, which dates the beginning of Lorain county journalism. :3S»;>ieirgajit^l RESIDENCE OF JOHN LERSCH "3 ELYltl.V CANDY COMPANY Established nearly fifty years ago by Sampsell &: Clark- Has enjoyed a large and profitable business from the begin- ning. Present company organized two years ago on the death of J. A. Jacob, who succeeded Clarke & Co. Mr. J. P. Eidt is its present efficient president and general manager. Manufacturers of and dealers in high-grade candies and confectionery, their trade extending into the surrounding coun- try for forty miles. ■ ^m ^^^^^^^^^BF^' .^1 Ptl ^H w^^Kt J. p. EHJT ELYRIA. CANDY STORE, CHEAPSIDE KLYRIA'S FREE PUBLIC LIBRA Saturday, August I, 1903, the Elyria library h free to the public through action by the school providing a tax levy for library purposes, library was established in 1807 through th visions of the will of the late Charles Arthu There are now over 15,500 volumes, to additions are constantly being made. (^(^® (52$o^) fHE BLAIN BROS. COMPANY 3n3 BROAD STREET PERCV I.. BLAIN The only house in Lo- rain County dealing ex- clusively in pianos and organs. This firm does an im- mense business in north- ern Ohio and other states. DAVID O. BL Business starte by Holly & Bh ceeded by Blain Obitts in iSq8. Present comj corporated in F 1903, with Percy and David H. the active mana 115 >/iHfunf i /VV/ Wyt( 7/X'/.orai/i S/ccl C(y/i/y(i/iv./oni//i.ONo. / .\ /. TiiK I >ri'ri:i> statks steei. cx)M1'ANVs IWCTOlflES AT SOUTH LOUAIX The immense steel mills of the United States Steel Corporation at South Lorain are worthy of notice in this book on account of the great influence that their establishment has had on the growth of the city o[ Elyria. The construction of the jilant was commenced in i8q4 and steel mak- ing was started April 1st, 1895, tlie site having been selected on account (if the fine harbor at Lorain, and the greater fact that the keen foresight of A. J. Moxham, saw that this immediate vicinity, with its cheap ore rates from the upper lakes, would eventually prove the most econom- ical location in the world for immense steel industries. The results have already proved that he was correct. At the time the plant was established, an electric line was built con- necting this location with both Elyria and Lorain, the plant lieing nearly half way from the lake to Elyria. There was immediately a great rush of people to this city, and many hundreds of the officials and employees of the company now have their residence in Elyria. They enjoy all the advantages of Elyria as a residence city and have only fifteen min- utes ride to reach their work, the fare being but six cents. Since the establishment of the plant, its products have consisted mainly of steel rails, blooms and billets, the shipments reaching many hundreds of thousands of tons yearly. The company receive their ores direct from the upper lakes and manufacture pig iron in two large furnaces, which will be increased by four more in the near future. Pig iron is converted into steel by the Bessemer process in two immense converters, and two bloom mills, two immense rail mills, and the usual number of finishing mills unite in pro- ducing the finest steel rails in the world. There are now under construction in connection with this plant, the new tube mills, which will nearly double the size of the plant, and the plant will soon be employing, in addition to the four thousand men now employed, four or five thousand more, many of whom will make their homes in Elyria. 116 Till-: I^ODtiE ROOM OF THE ELKS IN THE ELYRIA. BLOCK This is said tn be the most finely appointed lodge room in the state. The rooms of this order occupy the entire toji floor of the Elyria block and are fitted in the same elaborate manner throughout. 117 j»i^y^3s SOME INTERESTING PHOTOOR^VPIIS FROM THE STUDIO OF MRS. O. H. MONROE Copyright, igo3, By Elyria Souvenir Company PRESS OF THE A. C. ROGERS CO. CLEVELAND /.