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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary ad copy markets Herpicide shampoo as a dandruff cure. Mentions Detroit sourcing and a left unclear brand claim. Presents a chaotic sequence of miswritten lines and promotional phrases without clear purchase details.
A deadly storm battered Cleveland area causing multiple deaths and widespread damage to homes and boats. Rescue crews faced hazardous conditions as they canvassed Sandy Beach and nearby lakeshore properties, seeking survivors and securing the area. Officials urged residents to stay clear of flooded zones while assessing the toll on families and infrastructure.
The Service Board discussed Turner Street remaining questions whether the south line lies in air river or land. City Engineer Theobald cannot set sidewalk grades until the street line is determined. A plat showing current effect exists but lacks a city endorser and is not recorded.
On Wednesday May 1 Mr. Griswold surrendered the Elyria postmaster office to his successor Mr. John Bath. Griswold praised staff cooperation, recommended Bath for honor and faithfulness, and noted Bath’s youthful start at 28 with a record of courtesy and helpfulness. Bath will remain connected with the telephone and be away from the city frequently for business in the county.
The Lorain county election board, Messrs Van Arman Dykeman Clemment and Seward, will meet Monday to organize for the year. A clerk is to be chosen first, with later elections for chief deputy and assistant clerk, all to balance party affiliations. Clerk John B. Nuhn seeks re election. several Republicans pursue the vacant assistant clerk post.
The Elyria town fathers sent Wal lace Bates, the newly appointed fire chief, to Cleveland to study metropolitan methods. While at engine house No 4 Bates endured a month of pranks, assembling and sleeping with mischief, yet he remained good natured and ready to lead upon his return. The Cleveland Press report notes his resignation to head Elyria’s department after the training period.
Rathbone Sisters plan a lawn fete at Dan Eason’s Wodi Street home this Friday evening, August 2. Invitations extended to all. Proceeds likely support the club or community effort. High-spirited social event in a neighborhood setting.
The remains of Henry Myers, who died in Sandusky, arrived in Norwalk on Wednesday afternoon by the four o'clock train. Burial services were conducted at the cemetery by Hurlon Lodge No 37 TOOF. Deceased was a brother of Mr Myers of Etyria.
Cuyahoga County Commissioners condemn the Lake Erie and Pittsburgh Railway bridge over Butternut Ridge as a bungling structure and order widening to fifty two feet with a forty foot driveway and six foot walks on each side. The wooden span, erected two years ago, sits over Coe Ridge road where tracks will run. The drive currently runs fifteen feet wide. The county has spent about $200000 on road improvements and seeks bridge conformity, likely forcing a new bridge construction near the state line with Lorain County.
Dora Cellins, 14, spurned by laborer James B Williams, 30, who after seeking her mother's consent at Mrs Green’s house walked to the lake and drowned himself. He had lingered in the town weeks unknown, leaving relatives undisclosed. He lamented he cared not for older women and declared the girl unworthy of marriage.
County Prosecutor Stevens seeks enforcement of the license act by charging John Bardon George Beaver and G Garnish with selling liquor on Sunday. Warrants were sworn and these men were arrested on Thursday.
Gov Harris and Congressman Grant E Mouser will speak at the Erie County Farmers picnic at Linwood Vermilion next Saturday drawing eastern Erie and western Lorain farmers. It will be Harris first attendance and he will be warmly welcomed by the crowd.
A special meeting of the Firemen's Association decided to host the Ninth annual Lorain County Volunteer Firemen convention in Elyria on Wednesday August 22. Most local businessmen have generously funded the event. Committees anticipate a large turnout and a promising program for Greater Elyria.
A spirited horse in charge of bartender Doty became unmanageable on Blaine Street. Frightened, the animal kicked the buggy to pieces. Its foot caught in the vehicle and three or four men needed to free it.
The sheriff's annual report shows 160 inmates in the county jail for the year ending June 30. Natives outnumbered prisoners of other nationalities, with 100 native prisoners. Foreign born included Austria nine, Italy eight, Germany six, England and Wales six, Ireland six, Canada and British Columbia five, Russia two, and 18 from other nations. There were 14 women, 9 native born and 5 foreign born, 11 colored prisoners, and 24 prisoners under age.
There is a slim chance of rain delaying a new theater opening this fall. Despite promises of immediate work, no construction has begun due to a 30 days notice requirement to vacate the Williams property on Duane Street. Even if plans proceed, builders say completion cannot occur before late next spring, delaying Majestic theater performances for another year.
The Lorain Ashland railway company purchased land from Henry Kolbe in Russia Township for track laying toward Lorain. The parcel is in Jet No. 68 and the price paid was $2,495. ANTED A young lady to do collecting at the Reporter office.
At the next term of the court of common pleas the Infirmary directory case may come up for final dispensation. Three counts against one defendant must be settled before the case leaves the court. The county prosecutor says he is not through with the case yet.
Mayor Chapman outlines a plan to bolster the city police by assembling a large corps of special factory policemen. These veterans, already employed by local firms, would assist regular officers during peak periods and could appear in uniform in parades with the regular force.
Te Muinakee of Mis Asses EL, Serine, daughter of M A Pengo, married Mr Erwin Baird of Blytia in a Tuesday Cleveland home ceremony at 3 o'clock. Rev Lemon officiated. The bride wore a white Persian lawn gown and was attended by a close friend. Bliss Alta Edgar wore pink Swiss. John Stockton of Lorain was groomsman. The couple returned to Lorain and will home soon while awaiting a new house.
Justice of the Peace G G Lord conducted multiple nuptials this week. Ernest Newton of Cleveland wed Miss Rebecca Perry of Lorain, with residence listed as Lorain. Augusta Herbert Meyer of Cleveland married Cecelia Ann Pleckenpol, also of Cleveland, in the parlors of the Hotel Toplift.
Avon Beach and Southern division of the Lake Shore Electric railway is delivering solid passenger figures for Elyria. The line drew more riders as locals learned to use it and a future franchise extension to Elyria city business districts is expected to lift ridership further. Reporter Want Ads Bring Results.
Helsinki and St. Petersburg report rumors of Sveaborg mutiny, with heavy cannonading, damaged fortifications, and fear of a wider revolt. Reports detail Baltic squadron unrest, Cronstadt precautions, and troop reinforcements as authorities move to quell the mutiny and restore telegraph and gun operations.
A special engine drawing a private car with Pittsburgh and New York capitalists led by Robert J Black former mayor of McKeesport and Renard Volk of the McKeesport Fidelity Trust derailed two miles south of Cobalt Ontario at 4 PM. The engine left the rails on a hill by a lake. both locomotive and car rolled about 900 feet. No one was injured though rail traffic will be interrupted for some time.
Plans for the Lorain and Ashlang Station at Oberlin have been changed. The depot is now expected to be built just south of where the C. and S. W. road crosses, shifting the station to the south side of College street.
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