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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1904
Page
8
Mayor Folger contemplates returning fees after a council aim to standardize salary grades and ensure lawful compensation. Officials note most municipalities use fees as part of pay, while Attorney General Ellis disputes such practices and directs refunds of improper amounts.
Mayor Folger discharged Mrs May Conrad after a Saturday ruling in the Conrad case finding she was provoked by Gus Cartzwyver the bartender. Cartzwyver was arrested for disturbance and fined 85 dollars plus costs.
The Public Service Board agreed to terms with Ayres Asphalt Paving to settle for work on East and West avenues. Deductions total 4200 plus 3500 for repairs, plus city coverage of local bills. Company to receive 3 1 2 percent interest and repay from forthcoming bonds.
Judge O G Washburn overruled a motion for a new trial in the Henry Slife care case. Attorney Thomas argued key witnesses were intoxicated the day they were to testify. Miles Riley faced contempt for not reporting as a witness and was arrested en route from Lorain but released on costs.
Sheriff Sailsbry received a Friday war message from Architerct Franck C Weary of Akron proposing plans for an eight cell jail addition to the county commissioners. Weary says he designed the Akron jail and many Lorain county public buildings.
P. K. Waterloo, formerly of Elyria, was fatally hurt in a Bedford train and trolley crash near Cleveland Friday. He is 23, a former Elvira Lumber and Coal bookkeeper, with fractures and internal injuries. Hospital reports show slight recovery chances Saturday noon. He had many friends in the area and lived here for several years.
A Chicago man traveling to visit his Elyria sweetheart arrives after misplacing her street name. He wanders the town hoping a street sign reveals her address while a separate note reports the quiet nuptials of Lillian Standen and Bert Kelly at North Olmsted.
Anson Titus sues Thomas Burlingame Carrie Daf Miles Beebe William Stewart and William Hatteraly over removal of a six inch storm sewer on Wood Road Avon. Titus claims the defendants and others pulled up the sewer to install a larger line threatening damage to Titus's property 400 feet from the lake.
The report notes South Lorain real estate gains with 250 houses rising, 31 under roof, and $332,000 value in progress. Lorain post office receipts reach $91,063.34 while Elyria trails. Elyria shows a 3.71 percent year gain. A local deal with merchants involving perfume sales faced a dispute over a $150 payment and alleged illegality.
Joseph W West, a prosperous farmer three miles north of Wellington, was butchered Saturday after a horse, sensing fresh blood, attacked him in the barn. West could not escape and the animal fatally struck him.
Prof T A Bellamy and a group of renowned musicians presented a Friday night concert at the M B eharo. Bellamy performed classical violin pieces to an appreciative audience. Performers included J E Trombely F Wagner O E Hart Jan R Fauver Herman Baumer Mies Harriet Borgett The Haydnaquartet C R Nichols Mies Elizabeth Stein and Miss Shirley McLenosa. Proceeds support the church choir for Christmas purchases and special occasions.
Judge Washburn sustains Frank Stevens motion to strike a count from the amended petition of Jen eingesod Co of Detroit. A supplemental petition might have preserved the petition since the original filing. Imperial Mfg Co of Detroit involved.
Frank N. Gillett of Lerain sues Arline Stennick and wife for 145 stating it is for work on the Stennick house. The Citizens Home and Goods Company asserts an interest in the premises.
The Elyria Gun Club Thanksgiving turkey shoot drew praise despite gusting wind. Prizes awarded include turkeys to W James H Lyons L E Farver W J Hillier G N Buridge and O E Blanchard chickens to J H Symons O E Hancocks G N Sorridge OC E Blanchard and W B H. Kubo docks to Lyons Martindale McMahon Dookie and Smith. Individual scores follow.
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