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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1901
Page
1
A senior junior clash at the school escalated into a barricaded morning scene. Seniors patrolled sidewalks with flags, attempting to seize the Juniors' banner. After hours, authorities intervened as the bars were opened and no blood was spilled.
A weeklong trial in the appropriation suit of the Interurban road against the defendant may settle. The dispute concerns land and wage compensation for the right of way. Meister and Adam Kolbe are involved in the dispute, with court costs to be borne by the railroad company.
A traveler recounts a rail and steamer journey from Glasgow via the Trossachs to Edinburgh and Melrose Abbey. He details Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine scenery, Stirling Castle, Bannockburn, Firth of Forth Bridge, Holyrood Palace, John Knox relics, Abbotsford, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns, and encounters in York and Newcastle with local character and architecture.
R D Lewis of Cleve land representing New York Mutual Life Agency of Cleveland was found lying cold and near death in Pittsfield Center early Wednesday. A resident of the area with a wife and two children he had been ill and had left for Cleveland Monday. He had a gold watch and money. no robbery is suspected. He is known in Elyria for life insurance work and at the steel plant.
Common Pleas Court Judge Hayden Friday evening heard arguments on the motion for a new trial in the Meister damage suit. The motion was overruled and exceptions were taken.
Elmer Warner, a 60 year old Lorain county resident and Oberlin booster, collapsed and died on a street near the village after a morning walk. He was carried home by local riders and had long dealt with area farmers in the wool business. Sixteen Elyria Baptists traveled to Oberlin for a fellowship service with attendees from Avon Camden Huntington Litchfield Lorain and Wellington. The meeting featured music refreshments a debate and a devotional service centered on closer church fellowship.
Lake county grand jury returned five indictments Thursday against Charles Lowry and his companion jailed in Chardon. Burglaries robbery possessing burglars tools and explosives and malicious destruction of property are charged. A jail delivery scare on an ore train near Chardon raised fears of escape plans. Nell Lowry wife of the alleged safe blower appeared at the jail offering 20 000 cash bonds. Police traced her to Cleveland while a detective sought positive id of Lowry.
Miss Gunn of Wellington adopts the surname Plowe for married life in a light hearted note. Sherman Richards of Rochester faced a hearing for alleged involvement as an accessory in a buggy theft last October and was bound over to court on $500 bond. Two youths, Price Cherry and Roy Poole, were arrested and admitted guilt, claiming Richards advised the theft. Mrs. W. E. Cadmus plans to sail for Europe April 25 to Berlin to join her husband for a continental tour returning in October.
Judge Nyse made permanent injunctions for the John R00 company against Kaskes and against Kovath and Smith. The Johnson Co sold Jota on Twelfth avenue South Lorain with a deed condition banning liquor sales by purchasers or assigns. Saloons on the property must cease. appeal is noted.
Sunday night burglars forced entry to Elyria Brick and Tile Company works, ripped off brass fittings, broke cups, and smashed a steam gauge. The loot was carted away and traced to James Johnson in Coonville, where officers nabbed Johnson and Jess Lucas as a Jewish junk dealer was ready to leave with the goods. Hearing set for Monday afternoon. theft valued as grand larceny.
Hon W G Sharp County Auditor Lewis and Joseph King traveled to Columbus Friday to present Elyria’s request for a tax valuation reduction. Sharp spoke to the board for about half an hour and Elyria’s delegation discussed the matter informally. The state board also rode back to Cleveland with the Elyria party, amid rivalry with Cincinnati over valuations, as they spend two to three days in Cleveland reviewing the case. A D Sheldon, a board member from this district, returned home ill.
At the Hotel Andwar the semi annual gathering of C E W officials and employees honored General Manager F T Y Pomeroy with a diamond ring. The surprise event drew about 130 guests from nearby towns. Speakers praised the management and the cooperative spirit between employers and workers.
William Ryan of Erie Pennsylvania was killed instantly when struck by a Lake Shore engine on Wednesday. He stepped in front of the moving locomotive and was ground under its wheels. Officials ruled the death accidental after no contrary evidence. Ryan belonged to the Gill Net Fisherman's Union of Erie. Also noted: the board of education planted thirty trees at Thirteenth school grounds.
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