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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
8
Miss Ruth Wright entertained twelve friends yesterday afternoon in celebration of her thirteenth birthday. Guests brought numerous gifts and departed after expressing best wishes for future events. Second-course refreshments were served. The next gathering is planned at Mrs Shater’s home on East Broad Street.
Miss Minne Reinke of West Street was surprised with a party at her home last evening. The guests enjoyed games and general entertainment, and many beautiful presents were exchanged. The affair ended late with Miss Qulake praised as a fine entertainer.
The One Dozen Enetre club met at Mrs. D. W. Seward’s home on Fridge Street. Ten games of rounds were played and prizes awarded. Mrs. Trub Lersch won first prize and Mrs. WT Parsch second prize. Light refreshments were served.
The Bure-Kior Card Club held an afternoon session at Mrs Rhige Hart's home. Twelve games of some card variant were played as members gathered for the event.
Baptist Men's Club meets Tuesday night at the Baptist Church. Mr Warner of Cleveland will give a lecture and stereoptical views on Egypt. A very interesting meeting is anticipated. All men are cordially invited. Free.
Chicago statement today notes 15 head of champion steers sold after the stock show closed for 17 cents per pound, the highest price yet paid for such animals. Average weight of the steers was 1,433 pounds. In Madagascar efforts are underway to weave garments from a spider web material.
In Wellington Stock Farm notes from The American Sportsman Gen Sherwood highlights Elyria colts and horses. Poteen 2.12 percent is shown among fine stock. Baby Mlyria is to be kept fit for future racing. Julie C. is a four year old trotter reportedly sold for 2500 with potential 2:10 mark next season under trainer Shank and breeder BE Snyder.
J. B. Walton of Detroit, confined there ten weeks, went home Wednesday. Mrs. W. Martin of 119 West Avenue and infant son, and Mrs. Stanley Shaw and infant daughter, also left the hospital on the same day.
A lodging house dispute erupted Friday morning as a boarder who left town without paying his board bill at Mrs Brackett’s on West Broad Street. He also took an overcoat from a fellow lodger. A warrant was denied due to the keeper failing to post lawful notices before prosecuting a defaulting boarder, and the overcoat’s purchase timing suggested petit larceny would likely fail.
The first week of Advent marks four thousand years of preparation for Christ. The Catholic church begins four weeks before Christmas with penance. Priests wear purple, Gloria and Excelsis are omitted, Fridays until Christmas are fast days, and amusements are discouraged. The Immaculate Conception feast falls on Saturday.
President Roosevelt confirms a treaty with Japan to exclude Japanese laborers from the United States. Secretary Root and Ambassador Aoki will arrange the document for submission before Congress adjourns on March 4. The plan stems from direct communication with Japan signaling welcome for exclusion.
Marvin Hart says he faces more trouble finding a match than any prize fighter. He notes that big men in boxing dislike something about him. Featherweight champion Abe Attell has earned enough from fights in the past 18 months to buy a house in Los Angeles, paying $8,000 for it.
Ann Drobeck sues B and O detective Mose Price for damages, now in common pleas court. Evidence shows Price was mobbed by six or seven people led by Mrs. Drobeck as he sought a warrant arrest. Though he admits kicking her, witnesses say force used was necessary in self defense and duty.
Dr. Chas. Guth of MKS Dermatologist announces a new parlor at the Masonic Temple Room 308 opening Thursday December 6 inviting old friends and new clients to meet and learn about dermatology services.
In a tight meet Vornes placed second twice as Hervars County faced a tough showing. The performance drew mixed reviews from observers, with some praising speed and others noting room for improvement.
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