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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1906
Page
1
The fragment contains assorted financial figures and notices from Ohio statutes and a medical advertisement. Names like DeWitt and Hall's are present alongside vague references to balances and taxes. The readable content is too disjointed to determine a cohesive event.
A large crowd attended the dedication of the Baptist Chapel at South Lorain corner Thirteenth and Ame streets. Attorney C A Mrneau led services with Rev. A C Young from South Lorain Presbyterian and Dr. Geo E Leonard of Norwalk as principal speakers. The white gem-like New England style chapel seats overflowed as the community joined in singing and praise.
Patrick Giblin, a 65 year old retired sewer contractor and father of B. C. Gibla, is missing from 511 Mulberry Street. He disappeared Friday and has not been heard from since. He wore a long blue coat felt boots and a fur cap and heavy spectacles. Police and city are searching.
This morning eighty Hungarians and Italians reached the city over the L S and M S railroad from Boston. They traveled by train to Shawville where they will begin work. The note ends with a newspaper want ad reference.
The Patterson or Boxwell examinations will be held as usual on the third Saturday in April and the second Saturday in May at the Elyria high school. Art pupils who completed grammar school studies and reside in townships lacking high schools may be examined and, if passing, enter any state high school for a four year course. township tuition will be paid, aligning country pupils with city school advantages.
The Men's Society of the Baptist church will host a 7 80 o'clock meeting this evening. Architect EB W Campbell will present a Crayon Talk sketching characters and scenery. Admission is free.
Miss Morrison of Elyria fell on a turn during a Cleveland roller race last week fracturing and bruising her arm. She will be unable to move it easily and may not race again this season.
Announcement of a forthcoming wedding in Cleveland details Mr Edward Blatch, a popular lunch room proprietor, and Miss Louisa Keck of Detroit Street. The ceremony is kept secret by the couple but is learned to be scheduled the week of April 22.
Cleveland students who studied with Mrs. Fitzpatrick will depart this evening to attend a city gathering of her Christian Science class.
By decree of the common pleas court Lorain Realty Co is granted the right to change Penfield Highlands plan. Lots will be numbered consecutively with blocks no longer numbered. The court abolishes block numbering in the allotment's scheme.
Abert Storer of Lorain Ohio welcomes twins born Sunday at his home on Lake Avenue with the mother and both children reported doing well. Friends extend their congratulations.
Chief Halfmer witnessed a trial of an Arian steam fire engine from Cincinnati at Galton. He reported the engine gave good satisfaction but Elyria needs a larger unit due to taller buildings. A bigger engine of the same type would meet the city’s requirements.
In Cronstadt on April 2 Father John Sergrieff known as Father John of Cronstadt dodged a loaded cane blow as he descended from the altar to administer the sacrament. The blow shattered the sacred cup and the assailant was arrested. Russian law punishes sacrament violations with death.
Clarence D. Parmely, 29, electrician of Elyria, and Margaret Tanawell, 18, of Lorain. Douglass H. Carens, 25, Lorain, telephone operator, and Edith H. Tampnell, 25, Lorain, dressmaker. Albert Foster, 26, Penfield, farmer, and Little Pearl Crowe, 21, Penfield Township, dressmaker.
Medina loses plant bid as editors relocate to a smaller city and cities like Cleveland Indianapolis Toledo Lorain and others seek the editorial offices. The firm wants a healthy city with good water and drainage and Elyria appears favored to win with the needed conditions.
The Board of public service met at noon to approve the monthly dililk for the police and fire departments. Incidental bills were ordered paid and fire company expenses listed including Hose Co No 1 and Hook and Ladder Co. payments. A vote of thanks was extended to Lorain for the services rendered.
Canton Ohio April 2. Thirteen men arrested and fined by Mayor Stunner after a raid on two clubs under the new search and seizure act. Four were jailed in Lisbon while nine became fugitives. Attorneys prompted refusals to pay fines and the fugitives were placed in custody without bonds and scattered to Lisbon Pittsburg and unknown locations. Game officers continue efforts to locate the fugitives.
Burton McMillen of Butternut Ridge sustained serious injuries Saturday evening when he was thrown from a gas and electric car on the Gratton line. He landed on his right shoulder and was carried to a doctor's office for treatment.
Commodore W. R. Huntington appointed District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler to install Elyria Lodge 465 officers elect C. Ellis on Tuesday evening, April 10.
Judge Winman feared an April joke as a couple sought a marriage license on Sunday afternoon. The pair proved earnest and received the license. The betrothed were Douglas Carens, 25, Lorain telephone switchboard operator, and Edith M Tampnel, 25, Lorain diesel tool maker.
The county auditor reports a quarterly payment of 560 dollars to the blind residents of Lorain County. The funds are to be disbursed this morning as part of the county program supporting blind citizens.
County Auditor's monthly statement for February lists funds: balance less overdraft 122052.08, outstanding warrant account 26.75, total 122078.83. County treasury shows 1878.87 and depository 120199.96.
City officials and the council committee will hold a secret session at the city building to discuss relocating the East bridge tracks. The meeting aims to reach arrangements that may avoid legal action.
Dr Stevenson of the Ohio Revival of Delaware Wesleyan University preached two sermons at the Methodist Episcopal church drawing large crowds. He spoke on missions in the morning and on education in the evening.
A rear end collision on the Lake Shore railroad near Dalryscape on Sunday left two freight cars and a passenger train wrecked and burning violently. The passenger engine toppled onto a thirty foot embankment but all aboard escaped with minor injuries.
Lake Shore Electric outlines major improvements including doubling of limited car service and construction of fifteen new cars. Ten by Biles Car & Manufacturing and five by G. G. Ruhlman Car, with delivery aimed around May 1. Cars will be fifty feet, Type M control, enabling eight-car trains. Stout says traffic is rising and Lorain to Cleveland double tracking is a step toward full system expansion.
The Lorain and West Virginia Tally road advances in Oberlin area securing acres from Worcester and Hungerford and Rosecrans. The route runs between Dudles residence and the schoolhouse, crossing the Wangerien farm and the highway east of Horning. A LaPorte Dancing Club event is announced for Wednesday.
Steubenville Ohio April 2 Senator Foraker mobilizes friends for a Roosevelt endorsement push in the sixteenth district convention. Leaders plan to omit senators due to policy clashes with the president. In Canton a separate quarrel ends with Joseph Goats shot and Dominick Papela in custody after a fatal abdomen wound.
Antonia Jampapo a foreigner employed on the double track construction of the Lake Shore Electric between here and Beach Park fell from the work train Saturday morning. She sustained several fractured ribs and internal injuries. She was brought to Lorain where Dr Cox attended to her. She is in much pain but is expected to recover.
Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal church weigh whether to alter a portion of the building or replace it entirely. Congregation members favor tearing down and constructing a new structure, with some donors increasing subscriptions. A new Sunday school room will be added regardless.
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