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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1905
Page
8
An article describes the adoption and advancement of linotype technology in a printing office. It notes the first linotype appeared about twenty years ago and highlights the Mergenthaler linotype with improved mechanics for matrix casting. The piece discusses novelty and the shift from hand setting to machine production.
The Reporter introduces cutting edge typesetting using a linotype system. Operators set lines from brass matrices pushed along channels, producing eight type styles from one keyboard. Machines run by electric motors, with 7 000 to 8 000 matrices, promise faster, more precise daily newspaper production and a new paper dress each day.
A review dated May 7 by Monroe of the British Army veterinary department estimates the world horse supply at about 0 000 000. Europe holds 40 060 000. North and South America 26 000 000. Asia 11 000 000. Australia 2 000 000. Africa 1 000 000. Russia breeds 23 000 000. Germany 4 182 000. France 2 900 000. Algeria 205 000. Austria-Hungary has 4 629 000, largely peasant bred. Trade shifts show more American horses exported to Canada.
Councilman Mueller of the finance committee reported the city will send the mayor and all eligible council members to the League of American Municipalities convention in Toledo from August 23 to 26. The move, funded by the city, follows the finance committee's favored plan. The payroll for last night listed seven councilmen at five dollars each, Miss Moriarity at thirty dollars, and the Municipal League secretary at ten dollars.
Elysta appeared congested in the C. S. Wo waiting room as immense traffic swelled from nearby towns. People diverted through the city to reach Cleveland for the firemen's tournament, with specials running rapidly and trains crowded from morning until noon.
J F Haserodt sought to confirm an established sidewalk grade on Enat Avenue before building a residence. He was told no current grade exists but one had been in force since last December. Mr Buttonbender requested a grade for Wooster Court and the matter was referred to the grade committee and engineer.
Germany sought Samoa after long colonial clashes, but England and the United States withdrew, leaving Germany to govern the isles alone. The result is growing native discontent and a looming rebellion as German ambitions falter in distant lands.
The article notes 8,000,000 horses in the British empire with adequate colonial supply. It urges expanding colony horse breeding to reduce dependence on foreign imports and to meet mobilization needs. It cites 200,000 horses registered for home army mobilization and calls for careful supervision of future breeding programs.
James A McCoy 22 a machinist of Lorain marries Allee Welzich 22 of Lo Tal o in a marriage license filing. The notice records both parties ages and occupations in the local civil record.
A Swiss railway rule requires all children under 2 feet 1 inch to be passed at half fare while taller riders pay adult rates. A measuring machine will be placed near the booking office to measure travelers seeking half fare when they arrive at the station.
A historical agricultural note argues that the term scrub labels cows with poor returns, not pedigree. It contends any cow may be a scrub if it fails to profit beyond feed costs, urging dairy farmers to judge by profitability rather than breeding.
Rev Fields continues nightly meetings at the Center. Rev Early of Blyria preached at the church Sunday. Miss Garretson of Pittsburg visiting brother F. Garretson. Mrs Nelle Longboy of Cleveland visited M. Ross. Miss Ethel Rosa visiting Cleveland this week. Rumors of a saloon opening in North Eaton denied. Mr Wise of Liverpool conducts revival at Longbow Schoolhouse. Wise seen as sincere, hope for good. Hathaway reunion held at Mike Hathaway’s home on August 12 with over forty attendees.
Miss and Mrs. Squire of New London visited here last week. Mr and Mrs Fred Grundy and daughter May attended the Sony reunion at Spencer Thursday. Miss Leah Lang of Penfield went last week with aunt Mrs RK Fox. Attie Burge spends this week with Lucia Manning in Carlisle. Miss Hazel Sampson of Wellington was guest of May Seeley last week. Mr and Mrs George Greene accompanied Greene to Ashland Thursday to visit Arthur Greene and wife. Mrs Win. Matcham entertained her brother Dr Carpenter, her niece Mrs Grant Johns and two little daughters and Mrs Anna Rowier of Clarksfield on Wednesday. Mr John Cowles quite sick with rheumatism. The person who took clothing from a buggy in Mills' barn last Thursday night should return it. Mr and Mrs George Greene spent Sunday at C Allyn's in Penfield. Elmer Moon, at the Macabee picnic, was struck by a piece of flying glass and cut a deep eye gash. sight feared lost. Howard Jordan of Pittsburg at home for two weeks’ vacation.
A large Cleveland crowd gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hassel’s home for Sunday dinner. Refreshments were served on the lawn under an apple tree. The group left for Cleveland late, reporting a pleasant time as Mrs. Louis Schwartz and Mrs. Peter Schwartz of Avon visit their uncle Gerhart Hippler in Cleveland. Other locals including Miss Ruth Tettlebach and Miss Mariea Tettlebach of Cleveland, Byron Altmeyer of Lorain, Mrs. John Kiehm, Leo Kiehm, Miss Olevia Smith of Avon, and Mrs. Harry Earnhardt of Lynndale visited A Meyers in Berea and their relatives in Cleveland.
Rochester residents report visits to Norwalk Wellington and Cleveland. Members of the Ledyard, Fisher, Snowberger, and Gilmore circles attended a funeral in Wellington and hosted guests. Miss Zurneva of Macedonia plans a church talk, with services in Rochester Center. The Woman’s Relief Corps meets in Wellington, a cordial invitation extended.
The town hall hosts an ice cream social on Saturday evening, August 19, to benefit the Baptist church. Everyone invited. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Fisher spent the past week in Norwalk with their daughter. The W C T U annual meeting of Mrs. Mary Sterrow's is set for next Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Day of Berog visit Mr. and Mrs. George Bartholomew, Sr. Mrs. Martha Porter entertains her niece Mrs. Pettios of Bowling Green.
Charles Hasenfine and family hosted relatives from Cleveland. Will Schubert and Ray Stoddard with daughter Manilla visited D. Berg in Pittsfield. Daniel Mach spent a Sunday with kin in North Amherst. Nettie Berg visits North Amherst friends. Emma Merg in Henrietta last Wednesday. William Smith family spent Sunday in Gberlin at Charles Smith's home. A school house social Friday evening drew five dollars. Conrad Sandrock and family entertained Virginia relatives recently.
Grafton visits include Stella Benzing and Mr Frank Higges with Miss Smith from Wellington. Lawn fete at Zoe Rawson's raised 8.95 by Y P S C B. Cleveland visitors Mr and Mrs Buxton hosted, and Miss Alice Booder with Mr Gee of Cleveland. Emmer vs Elyria appeal to Ohio Supreme Court over Middle Avenue payment, upheld in common pleas, lost in circuit, now to highest court. Judge Nye perfected appeal before leaving town.
The Manonte Temple Co plans a six story edifice east of the square and asked to occupy about two feet of city sidewalk for pillars fronting the building. A cement path to the curb will widen passersby space. The council debated granting the request with Mueller opposing the vote, Faxon noting practice in cities but supporting the plan to preserve the building’s facade. Six members voted yes with Mueller the sole objector.
An effort to locate next year s Lorain County Fremen tournament in Elyria is presented in a signed invitation from Elyria officials and council members to the Lorain County Volunteer Wiremen s Association. Mayor and council urge Cleveland Veterans and area groups to choose Elyria for the 1906 convention, noting Elyria s accessibility and suitable size. Chief Hafner of the Cleveland group indicated strong support and said the association would likely bring the tournament to Elyria.
The Bangor Commercial reports peat tests as locomotive fuel show satisfaction with Lexington peat pressed into large cubes. It burns hot and smoke free, costs less than coal, and could supply Boston railroads for 200 years. further trials are planned by the company.
The Roanoke Virginia Republican state convention adopted a platform backing the national party and President Roosevelt. Judge L. L. Lewis of Richmond was nominated for governor amid strong support including a notable speech by W. H. C. Brown of New York News. The event closed after the secretary of the Treasury addressed the gathering.
The report in the case of Mrs. Mary M. Rogers under sentence of death at Windsor Vermont for murdering her husband was last week entered by the clerk of the Supreme Court in Washington. The case is brought on the plea that the woman is insane.
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