19 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1905
Page
1
An OCR fragment references the supreme court and assembly, with garbled names and numbers. It appears to list officials such as judges and a pay general, along with unclear dates and sections. The readable parts point to a formal government proceeding or legal notice.
A fragmentary OCR text shows an official certification from the secretary of state asserting a joint assembly action on an eighteenth day. It references the secretary of state and a certification as part of a formal governmental proceeding.
Fragmentary text shows debate on amending section 46 of the constitution. Mentions taxation by credits, investment securities, bonds for schools, municipal wards, and ballots. References to representatives, the senate, and joint assembly with dates and official certification.
Andrew Kis was bound over to the county common pleas court on a $1,000 bond after being taken to Lorain for preliminary hearings. Julia Vainas lies in critical condition from pistol wounds. Kis had claimed his Hungarian wife refused him a home, leading to his illicit relationship with Vainas and a jealous, fatal jealousy fueled act in Lorain.
Syndicate holds Lorain line says Lake Shore Electric will not take over the Lorain Street railway. The firm plans to borrow 240000 dollars at 6 percent. Bonds must rise to about 86.61 percent at maturity to net 6 percent for investors, delaying any takeover until then.
Sylvanus C Boynton files for divorce from Mary F Boynton alleging fault based on gross neglect and adultery since their October 8, 1893 marriage in Dunkirk New York. He cites constant association with disreputable companions intoxication abandonment and neglect of home and care. Co respondent named as Merton Richardson. Petition seeks divorce and equitable relief.
The funeral of C. C. Ensign will be held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon at his late summer residence in Ridgeville. The Rev W C Dawson of the Methodist church will conduct the services and the remains will be interred in Elyria cemetery. Elyria Ellis, of which Mr Ensign was Exalted Ruler, will turn out in a body.
Engineer M. Kirby and Conductor Thomas Tracey of the Nickel Plate freight were discharged after a wreck at Kishman’s siding. They were suspended immediately after the collision, but company investigation found enough evidence for discharge. Railroad officials refused to release findings, and Chief Clerk W. S. Bliss said further statements are unlikely.
Elyria city draws 346 356.66 from County Auditor for the last quarter of 1904. The distributions include General Fund taxes, Public Safety Fund, Public Health Fund and Public Service Fund allocations, with sums allocated to Dow tax, cigarette tax, special assessments, and sinking fund interest.
English Lutheran services at 2 30 PM in the Maccwhee ball with Rev Wm H Dale preaching. First Church of Christ Scientist offers Christ Jesus theme with Golden Text Philippians 3 7 8 read by Rev Samuel Harry at 2 PM Sunday school. Baptist church morning service by Rev. Cadmus. no evening service. First Congregational pulpit by Mr Austin with undisclosed topic due to Cadmus absence. Methodist church holds both morning and evening services with Rev Dawson leading.
B P O Elks provide a special car for members attending Bro Ensign's funeral, leaving Apdwur at 1 30 p m.
An elderly woman, frail yet energetic, identified as Mrs Pheebe Kane Hatton age 71, arrived in Elyria from Wellington then Cleveland and stayed in the C and W waiting room overnight. She refused to reveal her origins or home and was aided by Mrs Searles after trustees could not locate a place for her. The probate note mentions Anna J. Millis's will with Mrs Moody named as chief beneficiary.
Arrangements for the Ohio Brigade encampment of Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias are complete with tents over 1000 on Lake Shore Boulevard Cleveland. Notables from across the country attend dedicatory services next Sunday at 4 PM. Major General Joseph H. Lyon and other dignitaries slated for exercises. Rathbone Sisters to camp with 1500 women. receptions and prize drills planned all week. Mayor Johnson and Mayor Wilson participate in dedication. Eighth Regiment Band plus other bands provide music. parade planned Wednesday afternoon through downtown Cleveland.
Disagreement between Elyria and North Amherst over a water-throwing contest prize threatens to split the county firemen. North Amherst demands return of the trumpet within a week, or a formal arbitration will be sought. Elyria disputes the judges and refuses to surrender the prize without an official reversal.
In Denver on August 19 Ohio and Hy Davis of Cleveland won a decisive victory at the Eagles convention. Capt. John F. Pelletier of Kansas City conceded defeat after a late surge by Davis, who declared he would not seek re election. The convention adjourned without electing further officers as Pelletier surrendered. Former Congressman Theodore A. Bell nominated Pelletier with support from Senator Grady and others. Davis was nominated by Tom Coogan with strong backing from Davis supporters. Balloting showed Davis pulling ahead, Pelletier surrendering before the roll call finished.
At 1240 am Thursday the Lorain police were called to quell a riot at a dance hall on Vine street and Tenth avenue in South Lorain. Five officers forced to clear the hall. leaders Charles Shifresh Henry Vargo John Woski and Joe Morton were arrested.
A large delegation of city officials plans to attend the Municipal League convention next Wednesday through Friday in Toledo. Quarters for the Elyria delegation are reserved at the Hotel Boddy.
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