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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1901
Page
5
A fragmented report describes a family incident with a ferocious rooster injuring a man and his son Eddie while another member, C. Suatliff, has been ill for the winter. The tale mentions Toledo and Ridge, a trip for help, and a horse throwing Miller during a day’s travel, with no serious injuries reported.
The ER Finger company sues for $10,000 alleging a former brakeman W. was injured while coupling cars in Cleveland yards. Edward mases listed as a claimant. H. W. Ingersoll represents the defendants. The action centers on alleged unsafe work practices and the right of the injured party. The case mentions the Cleveland conventican and local attorneys, with further details pending.
A fragmented report notes a court ruling on land ownership and a possible injunction to restrain a party from altering a wall. It mentions guardians, a minor, and probate court actions in Georgia connected to the case. Local council deliberations on a water project, voter support, and potential legal steps are described as part of the ongoing dispute.
The Elyria f elva reporters note a comedy event of the season titled A Breezy Time. Miss Caroleen Foster returns to work after illness at Chamberlain and Wil pax's office. The Red Cross and G A R activities remain active with social gatherings and fundraising announcements.
In Lorain a group of troops arrested in North Amherst Sunday after a brief pursuit were taken to Lorain. They were wanted for breaking onto a saloon on Saturday. A saloon keeper named Jones at Grove Street and Pettine Avenue identified the whisky and cigars as having been stolen from his place.
Tue Beal of Leriin and Billy Golden of Elyvia were each fined five and costs by Mayor Reefy for over Indulgence in spits. Beal's face was badly bruised by a toll.
The board met at the Savings Deposit Bank to officially announce re elected members Chamberlin Crisp and Lersch and to notify their election. It reorganized with Hill as president Snow as clerk and Orviso treasurer, discussed plans for a new school building and bids for construction and for a 17000 lien. Some student scheduling issues were reviewed with Tala Stark slated to finish the program and James Thomas seeking early departure for Cornell University with a plan to repeat later.
Mrs Emily Roberts of Loran sues James Roberts for alimony claiming habitual drunkenness neglect and extreme cruelty. She alleges he threatened self harm to frighten her, seeks alimony custody of their minor child and a restraining order preventing disposal of a second hat store and other Cleveland area property during proceedings.
A public letter to Elyria City Council dated April 10, 1901 proposes settlement terms for the case Ingersoll v City of Elyria regarding the $300,000 waterworks bonds. The proposition offers either withdrawal of the suit with costs paid or a court injunction, to end litigation and speed a water supply project sourced from Lake Erie. It is signed by Al. W. Ingersoll and a broad group of Elyria taxpayers and leaders from local firms.
Lorain Republicans convene on April 27 to nominate Henry J. Barrows for Lorain County auditor. The piece notes Barrows’s long service, two terms as water works trustee, and seven years as deputy, arguing the three term rule should yield to change amid county needs and Barrows’s record of improving Lorain’s water system. Additional local notices follow, including job ads and a public inquiry for infirmary director candidacy by H. H. Forbes.
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