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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1904
Page
8
A new system to monitor city spending starts early in the year. The city auditor will enforce a formal procedure requiring department heads to obtain city approval before purchases. Each expense must have funds available, with copies kept for accountability. No bills are paid without proper orders.
The Cuisens Savings and Trust Co of Cleveland announces a Banking by Mail department offering 4 percent on savings deposits of one dollar or more. This service enables nationwide deposits from depositorst and promises higher income, with printed prospectus available detailing mail handling of accounts.
An expert from Chicago is reviewing the Lorain branch books after alleged irregularities found in cashier H. Phillips's accounts. The embezzlement amount is unconfirmed, estimated around 9000 dollars, with the exact sum undetermined as investigations proceed.
Special report from Oberlin on December 6 notes Mrs Beckwith improves as her husband nears home this evening. Physicians say her condition has steadily improved since the incident affecting her husband. Townspeople remain sympathetic despite lingering shock. Also mentioned is the denial of a separation claim by Mr Spear. In Illinois, GC Hannam, 88, formerly of Ava, died after long illness, having lived with his daughter in Chadwick for 11 years and being father of the late Dr Hapoom.
The Richard Allen post No. 65 G A R mourns the loss of Albert McRochert a former lieutenant. They honor his devotion to liberty and union, express sympathy to his widow and family, and order resolutions recorded and published in city papers.
A petition circulates urging the city council to accept Mr Bryant's offer to lease his Sesonl arenas property for 890 per month for a ten year term, with clear title to follow. Women’s groups consider endowing beds and necessities, noting the city of about 10 000 needs a hospital to aid the poor sick or injured and ease adversity.
Matthiae Detrich shot a gun wall on the Peck property in Ridgeville. He started drilling last week to dig an artesian well for water. After boring about two hundred feet, they struck gas and the flow strengthened as drilling continued. Peck believes it could become a strong gas source for Ridgeville residents.
The board of public service discussed Middle Avenue costs at its meeting. An updated estimate set total improvement costs at $58,369.61 with a small extra bill of $128.00. A bond of $58,000 for ten years was proposed to avoid bonds during ongoing legal proceedings.
In Loreto a family from Vine, husband and wife, and three children faced extreme poverty and illness. A two year old Mary died from pneumonia and diphtheria while other children suffered as the household, nearly unfurnished, endured cold and hunger. A doctor confirmed the diphtheria and pneumonia, a quarantine was ordered, and the town was to care for the family under local assistance.
Oberlin, Dec. 7. Charlon Whitner received a telegram to proceed to New York to confer with Andrew Carnegie tor ness. The trip is linked to alleged forged notes. The jury in Judge Waah Dara's court returned a verdict in favor of Mr Opera. Anton Richard, defendant in a damage suit by Contractor Peter Kneipper of Avon. Kneipper sought $5 alleging Richards refused to carry out part of their contract.
The water department will for the first time place all water services from main pipes to the corba by action of the service board Thoraday Highs. The city will charge 16 for a three quarter inch lead service pipe from main to the carb. Plumbers will be bypassed as only the city will perform the work, with higher charges for larger piping and permits to be refused.
W F McWyler of Jamestown New York arrived in Elyria Thursday night to assume active charge of the Hotel Andwor with his wife and son. He is regarded as a leading hotelman and will implement improvements aiming to place the hotel among the state’s best. He traveled to Cleveland Friday to order a full new set of Minenwea. Also mentioned, Mrs Eidoo Daly died Monday at age 45 after cancer, a known church worker. funeral Wednesday at her residence.
A new bailiff will be appointed on Thursday by Judge Washtarma to oversee Jorge Harden's court. The need for a bailiff is noted by both judges handling related cases.
Attorney Charles Metcalf appealed to the supreme court Thursday afternoon to restrain the city from paying Ayres Asphalt Co for East Avenue permanent injunction denied by the common pleas and district court. W A Bramson et al property owners on East Avenue claim the contract was illegal due to city bond issues. The case mirrors the Emert injunction involving the city and Barber interests for Middle Avenue pavement. The original price was about 16 000 dollars. the city will deduct 2 500 dollars and 200 dollars for pavement repairs.
The Lorain county editorate association of county newspaper writers was organized Tuesday evening in the Grand Hotel parlor. Prof. Reiff was elected chairman pro tem and Claude Rowley secretary. The society aims to foster fellowship and plan demonstrations related to the newspaper business. Six county papers were represented.
Edith, two, daughter of Mrs. Clark, was scalded when she climbed onto a bench and fell into a tub of hot water during a wash on Cleveland Street. She suffers severe burns to face and body. medical aid summoned. recovery doubtful.
The Brookeys defeated the Bost Om team Tuesday evening to seize county bowling honors. Defendants won two games while maintaining a high team score of 877.
City officials meet as a horse incident on West Broad Street injures Henry Hutchins of Lodl Street. A grand El Capitan production is announced for Elyria Theatre with original design costumes and lavish scenery. A morgue scene at Lorain with Miss May Barkley recalls George Fogel's death under a train. Council reviews paving petitions for West Side streets and transfers funds for bridge projects. A hunter accident in Ridgeville leaves William Jacoby in precarious condition. November coroner report lists nine deaths, eight natural, one from vivianas.
Maud Bordick contests Ira Hance estate, probated January 1886, claiming half interest and improper treatment by George Place and Hattie Place alleged heirs. Property in Usrlisie township.
Mr and Mrs Bert Kelly of North Olmated quietly married last Wednesday and held a reception at their North Olmated home. Relatives and friends attended from Elyria and Cleveland. The couple received many useful and beautiful presents. An elegant supper was served and guests departed wishing them abundant happiness.
Mayor Folger has been named parole officer under the Cleveland workhouse system. He will work with Director Dooley to supervise men released on good behavior, aiding the newly organized parole program to track parolees.
Frendly crowd fills the opera house on Budday afternoon to hear Frank H Leonard of Brooklyn deliver a lecture on Christian Science. He extols healing by prayer and contends illness is healed through faith in Christ, urging Christians to emulate biblical parables and trust divine power.
The Disciple Church bazaar opened on Friday with a lively display of goods and attractive costumes. The curiosity shop features Revolutionary period articles including a teapot linked to Mrs. Morgan in Alexander Virginia. The fair runs all day Saturday with a supper served tonight by church women.
William and Fred GeMeiner doing business in Lorain under the name of William GeMeiner and son are sued in Lorain by a Cleveland jeweler for 6199. Frank H. Main, manager of the Continental Jewelry Co. of Cleveland, says the GeMeiners refused to pay for goods ordered and received by them.
The November police court docket records show 55 arrests, a remarkable fall from prior months. Officials cite missing custody entries and a crackdown on street gangs, with offenders locked in jail overnight and released in the morning, undermining penalty enforcement.
The benevolent society of Ridgeville Congregational Church holds a bazaar in the town hall Friday afternoon and evening December 5. A range of useful and fancy items will be for sale, subscriptions to the Women’s Home Companion will be taken, coffee cake and ice cream served, and a good time expected. All are invited and patronage solicited.
Appointed deputy for Northern Ohio of the Kuoliaghte of the Ladise of Hosor by Dr B A Willisma of Olnoinmati, supreme protector of the ander. She will meet the sister organisation cricern and discuss progress of the only colored organisation of the kind.
Elyria news notes a plan for a new Masonic temple using concrete blocks. Inventor M Runyon offers to supply the blocks at substantial savings and promotes a machine by Mer Raovon claimed superior to existing methods. Both men are described as local loyal citizens with short residency in the city.
The Clitizens' National Bank of Oberlin opened Friday to receive payments on notes, not to pay depositors. Examiner Miller collected funds, with reports noting no major change and potential criminal action unclear. Washington officials will review the examiner’s report, amid questions about Beckwith and directors.
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