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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1900
Page
1
Delegates at the Norwalk convention adjourned after prolonged balloting with a committee report favoring adjournment. Wellington notes indicate G P Johnson’s enduring influence and Webber’s lack of candidacy, while predictions say no decisive change in votes before Lorain County’s next ballot. The mood clears as Wellington departs and Norwalk awaits the outcome.
The long sought oil pool near Belden on the Rogers farm east of Belden has been discovered at Epis Tent ed on the Rogers tract. The find promises heavy oil and could boost forest progress. several wells already drilled and a deep well planned further east. The Rogers lease is held by The Immumer dals Of & Gas Co, with others pursuing new power plant and additional wells amid unexpected activity in the district.
Andrew Bell, a Black worker at the Cleveland blast furnaces, fell 55 feet into an ore pit on March 26 and died at St. Joseph's hospital in Lorain on April (date). He struck his head on brick pavement and skull fractures exposed brain. doctors trepanned to relieve pressure but he never recovered and died after a period of decline. His body was sent to the morgue.
With the congressional situation clarified, candidates for county offices resume vigorous campaigning. Caucuses to pick delegates to the county convention will be held in wards and voting precincts Wednesday evening, April 19.
The Elyrian Vocal Society of about fifty Elyria hose singers will present The Swan and the Skylark by Goring Thomas on Wednesday April 26 at the First Congregational church under the direction of Mr W D Horner of Oberlin. Soloists include Miss Lillian French and Miss Eda Keller with Messrs Metcalf and Craft and piano accompaniment by Prof Breekhondge of Oberlin. Cadmus? A later inocence should meet the Vocal society to encourage this work of beauty.
The senate passed a special act Saturday creating two Avon precincts divided by the Nickel Plate road. North voters faced long travel to cast ballots, prompting the change. Representative Comings steered the bill to law.
Mrs Albert Johnson and family moved from Salida to Denver last week a distance of 217 miles. They reside there where the remains of Mr Johnson lie in a rank since his death. It is not known when they will return but probably before many weeks.
A quiet Saturday ceremony took place at the home of Mrs Clarisa Brownell on Middle Avenue. The couple are George KH Brownell and Miss Amy Dake, daughter of James Dake of Second Street. Relatives and twenty five guests attended, gifts described as beautiful and costly. The couple will reside at the new home on Chestnut Street. Brownell is employed at the steel plant.
The Elk minstrel show at the Opera House Monday night drew a large audience with hearty applause. Johnson's orchestra, George Dachtler as interlocutor, and the Davison Quartet highlighted a varied program including songs, jokes, and dances.
For sale. Thirty-eight good stock ewes with thirty-six lambs, choice. Inquire of A. M. Nichols, North Eaton.
President Barrows convened a special trustees meeting to review a committee’s report appointing Dr Alice Luce of Wellesley College as head of the women’s department. The trustees unanimously approved the recommendation and elected Dr Luce to begin duties next fall, noting her training and credentials.
The Eugene Ledler and tusing firms report machinery for the new draw bridge is in position and was placed this morning. A large force of men works daily and contractors hope to finish by May first. Builders claim completion in two weeks.
A noon parade through downtown began at the opera house with a frock coated procession led by Mr Keyed, then Western Star band from Oberlin, Elks in carriages, and a pony wagon featuring Paul and Nero the St Bernard. A dummy diver from the tower startled thousands before Elks seized the figure and disappeared.
Police court records show Willie Williams and a Black man, drunk and shouting on Mast Broth street Saturday, with Williams resisting arrest by Policeman Braman. Williams changed his plea from savage to intoxication threat, was fined for disorderly conduct and costs for intoxication, with additional costs assigned.
Easter services filled city churches with large congregations and festive decor. Notable music featured at M. F. Church and St. Andrew's, with solos by Mrs. Hart Miss Southard and Mr. Longshart. Church interiors showcased palms lilies and candles as choirs from Church of Christ and First Congregational presented cantatas and orchestral works.
Burglars entered two homes on Case road and Cleveland run, while residents were away Saturday afternoon. A silver watch, a pocket book with $4, postage stamps, and a child's bank were taken. A man seen on the road and another near Ridgeville were questioned. police in Cleveland alerted to recover stolen items.
Superintendent Johnson reports a boy found wandering near the coffaars on March 21 has been identified as Johnnie Voie. He had been cared for at the infirmary since, suffering epileptic spells that affected memory. Through family links to Mrs Bailey, and with Mr Bailey and Mr Hailey’s help, the youth was recognized. His family formerly lived in Graf ton and Beardstown, Wood County Ohio. Now aged around 20, he is small for his age and can recall little of his two week disappearance.
The Ohio state senate in Columbus approved the Dean's Bill to appoint three county sidepath commissioners via probate courts to build bicycle paths funded by a per bicycle tax. Supporters foresee hundreds of miles of paths in Ohio, including Lorain County, while opponents feared House action. The measure was sent to the municipal affairs committee after a 16 to 12 vote, then reconsidered 16 to 1 and effectively buried.
The Nickel Plate Road offers a special low rate of one cent per mile traveled to Indlay Ohio for the annual encampment of the G A R, Department of Ohio. Tickets available May 7 8 and 9 valid for return through May 11 inclusive. Inquire of agents or address C A Asterlin T P A Ft Wayne O BB 31.
A Kerr County delegate recounts tense talks at a county convention about nominating Mr Webber. He recounts muttered schemes, canvassing, and promises to secure votes from multiple counties, as delegates from Ashlind and Huron weigh support and possible collusion to influence the outcome.
J W Garner staged Rip Van Winkle to a full house yet many patrons mocked the German dialect and missed the tragedy. Carter’s portrayal surpassed Joseph Jefferson’s famed Rip, portraying the loving father’s trials with moving force. The review lauds Carter for mastering every phase of the character and wishes him well.
70 acre farm near Avon Center road with railroad and electric road access. Within five minutes walk of school, includes good buildings water and tire orchards, plus a small vineyard. Listing mentions Avon Wisconsin area and farm features.
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