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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1904
Page
8
William Webster of LaPorte returned intoxicated Saturday night and assaulted his wife with a paint bucket, knocking her head. Neighbors restrained him from being thrown from a river bridge as the abused wife sought help. Webster vanished after the beating, with prior arrests for cruelty noted.
Joseph Myers was relieved of $15 Tuesday night at Mee Loop saloon. A purse thief passed money to a accomplice, then to another behind her. Officers arrested Carrie Gath and John Lucas, with two dollars found in Lucas's shoe. The report names several locals including Arthur Puls and Etta Reichard.
Lewis Wright a farmer on the river road died on Tuesday from a mancer. The funeral will be held on Thereday afternoon at two o'clock.
Elisa Stickenroth born January 13 1864 in Rochenagiss Germany died April 14 1704 in Penfield Ohio at age 40 years 8 months She came to America with her parents in November 1887 living in North Amherst joined Evangelical Church at fourteen married Charles Behnke March 17 1858 They lived in Wellington township Amherst and Penfield Ohio She left a husband three children a mother four brothers and many relatives Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and local groups for support and flowers
We thank kind friends and neighbors for their kindness during the sickness and death of our daughter Rachie and for the flowers. Mrs. Frank Keith and children.
Railroad Jack, a long time wanderer, visited the Reporter office claiming to study sociology. He speaks of moral and spiritual growth, education funded by his late mother, and the aim to prepare youths for twentieth century American civilization while earning his living via street corner lectures and a doggy plug masthead.
Democrats announced their county convention will be held on the 14th next month in Elyria after a contest between North Amherat and Lorsie. Precincts urged Elyria to host and caucuses are scheduled for the 12th.
Hillier will retire from the hotel business on May 1 after selling his interest in the Hotel Andwur to Sudro of Elyria and George Frederick of Lorain. The retirement stems from his wife’s ill health and the heavy duties of hotel life. The hostelry has been financially successful and well patronized under Hillier’s management, and the new owners are expected to continue its success.
Cherlen Washington Fox, a graduate of Oberlin College, was found intoxicated and raving in Cleveland on Wednesday night after morphine use. Police say his collapse followed alleged college life disappointments and he became increasingly dependent, drifting into a dangerous state with explosive tendencies.
Eleven hoboa appeared in police court Wednesday with fines set at five dollars each and one veteran discharged after proving old soldier status. Fred Sheppard also fined five dollars and costs for disorderly conduct after insulting W. S. Abbey with abusive names.
The Bear Brothers drill a well for Hygienic Ice Co to supply water for condensers and boilers. The water is colder than city supply and more suitable for service, with city water already piped to the plant.
The Nelson family of performers captivates, with a lineage praised as hereditary acrobats. The Main circus program in Cleveland May 4 features their astonishing acts and high salaries, while two ticket wagons and sales at Hexter's News Depot aid access. Mr and Mrs E B Parsons attend a Cleveland wedding Tuesday evening.
The great Dene dog Dooley, a favored resident of Hotel Andwar, was killed Monday morning by being dragged from Middle Avenue to near Farm Implement Co store on Broad Avenue by the Cleveland and Norwalk limited on the O and S W line. Known for his dignified bearing and intelligence, Dooley was beloved by locals and visitors alike.
Hubert Day writes to Republicans urging clean political record and urging voters to speak in unison. He expresses desire to serve the people and asks for timely consideration by the party and electorate.
Summit county residents extend warm congratulations to Judge A. B. Webber on last week’s honor from the Republican party of the fourteenth Congressional district. On the bench of the common pleas district since 1924 he is praised as an upright jurist of unimpeachable integrity and superior ability. The community laments his reduced local involvement but expects him to meet new duties in a larger arena with the same distinction.
Lutalia Davison sues Frank Davison in the Court of Common Pleas for divorce and restoration of her maiden Lutelia Brown name alleging willful absence for over three years. The marriage occurred in Brighton in 1895. Attorney J T Heakell represents Davison.
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