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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1899
Page
1
An unclear note mentions saving money in Ohio and references a soap product possibly named Jnat or serine. The text is garbled with terms like delusion and a miswritten size 8 inches. No clear event or person identified.
A long letter laments sensational poisoning of General Metcalf’s reputation over a prisoner shooting. It disputes initial claims naming Bishop, says the Cleveland Plain Dealer misuse copied from an AP spoof, and questions who started the tale. The Reporter hints the origin lies closer to home.
Sixteen year old Owen Bennan was severely injured when an elevator descended from the top floor and struck him on the head as he stood on the fifth floor. He was knocked to the floor, his nose crushed, and facial bruising sustained. Bennan received medical treatment at Dr Urshing’s office and remains in the block.
County commissioners visited Lorain to meet with the city street committee on grade requirements for bridge approaches and cost sharing. They claim west approach work is finished and the city must raise grade and widen the street, offering materials to allow city work now. East side, they say the city accepted the approach and ironwork, implying partial county responsibility. City officials insist the county road should have a suitable approach and, if grade is raised, the county should pay.
Popular latest sheet music priced at 25 cents offered at Eldred's Book Store. The notice highlights new stock and a bargain for music enthusiasts.
The legislature may consider a bill to place county officials under a state inspection system modeled on federal agencies. Pennsylvania has adopted a similar plan with reported success, aiming to empower the governor or a state official to appoint inspectors who may inspect county offices on demand.
A report from the city police court details several cases. Frank Bridge and Joe Graves were fined ten dollars and costs then sent to work on the streets. Frank Bartlett, arrested for intoxication, paid fine and costs after a lively struggle with an officer. Tom Christian and George Bordon faced intoxication charges with continuances and fines levied. Joe Wilson and Joe Case, jailed for railroad law violations, were fined and committed after injury claims.
On Tuesday night John Reublin of Reublin Bros used a medicine from a drug store for an ailment and quickly collapsed. Dr Charles Cushing treated him through the night as he remained unconscious by Wednesday morning with no clear reason given for the medicine's dangerous effect.
Oberlin records the death of Albert H Johnson in a rear end collision on the Denver Rio Grande line near English switch east of Salida Colorado. His son A M Johnson was severely injured and expected not to recover. several other passengers were killed or injured. Johnson, a leading Oberlin citizen, had roots in Lorain County and held prominent positions including president of the National Bank and Arkansas Midland Railway. He and his son had been prospecting water works sites in Colorado.
The commissioners of Huron County offer a $1,000 reward for the apprehension of Moore, the man who murdered Con stable William Smith of New Haven on December 27. Description: Moore about 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, round face, dark mustache, one-eyed squint, mouth twists to one side, speaks slowly. Last seen in a dark working suit with dark hat and dark mackintosh, carrying two revolvers of 38 and 43 caliber.
A letter complains that young hangers around the entrance insult patrons with foul language and cigarette smoke as crowds gather before performances. It urges management to act to protect patronage and calls for police to enforce decency, even if it means crowding or ejecting disorderly individuals in city PESO.
Mrs Lizzie Owen of Cleveland died at the Oberlin hotel in Elyria after collapsing in the waiting room. She was 46, a widow, with heart trouble. Her death followed a long day of suffering and a brief lucid period before passing at 8:46 PM. Her body will be taken to Cleveland for burial after a funeral at Dr Burrells residence.
The complete right of way for the Co. B. E. & O. electric railway from Oberly to Wallington has been secured except for one small contested piece. The estate involved is in litigation and this item will be settled by the court. Construction may start this winter with the aim of placing the line in service by July 4.
Thomas R. Mayhew appointed guardian of George Tripp of Oberlin. G Burr named administrator of the estate of Sophia P. Burr of Elyria. Will of Antonette Smith late of Lorain admitted to probate. Will of B W Metcalf deceased of Elyria filed for probate.
General Metcalf and Sgt. Farrell spoke on the Philippines and moves on the islands before a large G A R audience. Farrell recounted army formation, Manila landing, ground fighting, water and food conditions, and Filipino tactics. Metcalf contrasted open-field US combat with trench fighting and noted orderly losses on both sides.
Ida M Standen received a divorce from Edward Standen on gross neglect of duty. She was awarded custody of the minor children, alimony of 160, and household goods. Defendant given notice of appeal. Cases involving Peter Saiter, Peter Satter, and others noted. A motion for a new trial in Gittings versus Sump Jetal was overruled. Kauman Luimm versus W B Woodford jury sworn. land in Lorain tied to C L & W Ry with tax title and improvements. rent implications cited with a judgment of 7310 paid by the railroad for retained sums.
Oberlin today announces a donation from Dr. Dudiey Allen of Cleveland comprising his father's entire estate, including a brick residence and nearly an acre in the town center. The college will remodel the house for offices as current facilities prove inadequate.
Win Rahl 26 of Lorain weds Emma Rickel 24 of Black River township Guy L Hazel 25 and Bell May Bingham 20 Elyria Albert John Uthe 3 Elyris weds Kittie Mable Fowls 22 Amherst Harry G Wadaworth 2 and Lena R Shore 21 Wellington Barton J Vincent 28 Elkhart Ind weds Carrie Flack 23 Eaton Edward Bearer 23 w Amelia Myers 4% Elyria J J Hastings 27 w Nellie Meoreney 23 Elyria Henry Beatty 30 Hanover w Littie Copeland 24 Oberlin Alexander Innes Jr 20 w Julia Henke 19 Elyria Geo J Wagner 34 w Catherine Claggens 24 Avon Ira Kiplinger 36 Birmingham w Anne Latterman 39 Henrietta Dwight C Bartlett 25 w Luare tia Hance 19 Eaton
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