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Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1906

Page

6

Man Killed Instantly by Trolley Near Rockport

Emil Walters aged 35 of West Park was struck and killed by a Cleveland & Southwestern trolley near Rockport last night at 7 20. The car was delayed about two hours as investigators examine whether Walters stepped in front of the car deliberately or by accident.

Emil Walters Aid West Park Cleveland & Southwestern Rockport Tars C. 13 Tailbott Mlytia Vie Walters Bitu Tustalt Cleveland

Damages Paid in Cheely Electric Car Death Settlement

Conrad Faber was killed near Cheely by an electric car on the C. & 8. W. line. A damages petition stalled in common pleas until a settlement on Tuesday. G. S. & W. agreed to pay $75 to the deceased's heirs and the offer was accepted by Judge It is man.

Conrad Faber Cheely Court of Common Pleas

Bankruptcy Court Upholds Case Against William and Rowell

Reserve Fauver presided Tuesday in Oberlin as William and Rowell colored merchants faced bankruptcy. Liabilities reach 14000 with assets of 4000. George C. Westerbelt named trustee with a 4000 bond. Appraisers include C. Svage F. M. Whiteman and P. O. Williams.

Reserve Fauver Court House William & Rowell Oberlin George C. Westerbelt C. Svage F. M. Whiteman P.O. Wiliams

Domestic Alcohol For Free Test

Washington reports a House session where key measures passed on suspension day. One act permits withdrawal from bond tax free or domestic alcohol when rendered unfit for use, with denaturing materials. Hills measure raises loan limits for national banks to 90 percent of capital and 80 percent of surplus.

Washington

New Express Service Linked to Lorain Rail Line

The Lorain and West Virginia railway reaching Lorain will bring a new express company to the city. The line joins the Wabash system and, with the Pacific Express Co operating across the Wabash, will extend through. Other express firms have not yet acted on Pacific’s expansion into Lorain.

Lorain & W Va Lorain Pacific Paeifie Company Iung Paeifie Geraln

Money for the Highway Funding Declared by State

Auditor Haserodt received a circular stating $300000 set aside for road improvement. For 1906 $159000 will be divided among 8 counties. applications due to the state highway department. For 1907 $160000 was allotted. Petitions due by December 31, 1908. A magazine writer published a spring poem by Alfred Austin.

Haserodt Highway Department of the State Teislature Alfred Austin

Street Flushing Wagon Arrives to Clean City Streets

A street flushing wagon from Connolly Co of Cleveland arrived Tuesday at the public service board’s request. It weighs about 8000 pounds loaded and will supply water under pressure via an air tank to flush dirt into heaps for removal. The machine, tested on Washington avenue, holds about 800 gallons and is valued around 1000 dollars.

Public Service Board Cleveland Connolly & Co Ttty Washington Avenue

North Ridgeville Social Notes Register Local Visitors

Sur and Mrs Stephen Wilson and daughter Betrice visited Cleveland Monday Aly. Mrs Will Taylor moved to Dutch Road last week buying a home. Mr C Malyneann of Willson Avenue Cleveland visited Mrs J H Lafrinier last Friday. Miss Winter has a severe cold confining her at home. Mrs BW Crowe went to Lorain for a week last Thursday. Theo Batler’s new house nearly ready for occupancy. Pedra Club to be entertained this week by Mrs and Mrs Lafrinier. Mrs Frances Snow returned from Cleveland Thursday. Mr and Mrs Karl Buck of Cleveland and Mr Al Glide n and family attended Easter at Mr W Buck’s. Mrs Lafinier attended bridge party at Mrs Becker’s Robinwood Avenue Lakewood Wednesday. Out-of-town visitors over Sunday included Misses Mary Maddock Lorain Kate Balcomb Cleveland Grace Sweait Katie Schmity Elyria Mr and Mrs Umbschneider Elyta Mr and Mrs 4 I Ross Lorain Mr and Mrs George Newhall Elyria Mr and Mrs John Rothgery Cleveland Mr and Mrs Bastard Columbus Mr Stephens Eaton Mr Moore Sandusky. Miss Belle Bryant spent Monday and Tuesday in Cleveland.

Pedra Club LaFrinier Frances H. Snow Cleveland Karl Buck al Gliden Wii Buck Lafiinier Mary Maddock Lorain Kate Balcomb Grace Sweait Katie Schmity Elyria Umbschneider Etya Ross George Newhall John Rothgery Columbus Afr. Stephens Eaton Mr. Moore Sandusky Belle Bryant

Birmingham Will Boom With Local Telephone Exchange

Riverside Telephone Co of Birmingham incorporated in Columbus with 10000 capital to serve the village and surrounding farmers. Incorporators include C Schisler W H Fusk J W Boss G C Sbald and George T Baker. The independent plant will connect with other independents but Badusky Telephon Co not involved.

Birmingham Columbus Riverside Telephone Co C. Schisler W. H. Fusk J. W Boss G. Cg, Sbald George T. Baker Badusky Telephon Company Vorliare

Women Meet in Church Parlors for Report and Missionary Program

The Woman's Association of the Second Congregational church will meet in the church parlors Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A report on the supper and bazaar will be presented. The foreign missionary program will be led by Mrs. L R Wil ford. All members are invited to attend.

Woman's Association of the Second Congregational Church L. R Wil‘ford

Shammel Children in Welfare Case Near Oberlin

The Shammel family on Hu ron Street faces welfare scrutiny as humane authorities report neglect. Judge Hinman heard the case Tuesday, with a decision due on whether the children will be moved to the Oberlin Children's Home.

Shammel Huron Street Cartie Shummel Charles Hinman Tues Oberlin

Hold Regatta at Monroe Boosts Fourth of July Event

Monroe Yacht Club directors approve preparations for the annual regatta despite a competing event in Algonne. Four 21footers are secured with two more likely including boats from Cleveland and Chicago. The race leads to Put-in-Bay and Interlake Yacht Association events with attendance from Toledo Matinee, Sandusky Likewood and Crever yacht clubs and a Detroit fleet segment.

Monroe, Mich Monroe Yacht Club Algonne Cleveland Chicago Monroe Piers Toledo Yacht Club Hera Monroe Put-[n- Bay Country Club Regal Detroit Jocal Club Toledo Matmee Sandusky Likewood Crever Ud

Additional wants wanted furnished room for gentleman

Classified note seeks a furnished room for a gentleman. Address at L care Reporter office. Dated 4 17 31.

L” Care Reporter C. R

For Rent at The Gregon Five and Six Room Suites

Apartment notice for The Gregon at 100 Grace Court offering five and six room suites with steam heat gas range hot water furnished oak floors and modern conveniences. Beautiful location with comprehensive utilities and appliances included. Public notice dated 4 17 1f.

Gregon Nut Grace Court

Furnished room for rent in Modern eight room house

Furnished room available for one or two gentlemen at 205 East Second Street A E7 31. Modern eight room house with space and amenities.

East Second Street

Card of Thanks for Infant Son Loss

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and flower deliverers for kindness after the bereavement of Dr and Mrs C. Lesse and their infant son.

Lesse

Wanted. ae str oll the tin work we can get

Classified notice seeks tin work and related odds ends with contact via 417-1 Van Tassel Bros. Public posting resembles a help wanted or procurement request from a local business.

Banks Ask For Their Reports From Ohio Banks

Columbus Ohio April 17 Auditor of State Guilder sent out notices to all state and private banks asking for a statement of their affairs at the close of business Monday night The last call was made last November and banks have been expecting this request for several days.

Cohumbus State Guilder Ohio

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Proclaimed Spring Tonic

A vintage ad extols Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring tonic that purifies the body and supports family health through summer. It markets tea or tablets at 26 cents and includes a testimonial style endorsement. Also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a testimonial from local druggists and a money back promise of one hundred dollars for incurable catarrh.

Hollister Rocky Mountain H. A. Dykeman

Bell Isle Arcade Ad Offers Afternoon and Evening Souvenirs

Harry H. Smith & Company promotes Bell Isle new arcade store with souvenir giveaways from 2 to 4 p.m and 7:30 to 9 p.m. Readers are invited to stroll through the arcade for afternoon and evening treats.

Bell Isle

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