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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1906
Page
5
Local notes list residents visiting each other on Sunday from LaPorte Dover and Cleveland while others plan purchases and store promotions. The county visitor board toured the infirmary and the Lake Shore Electric orders new cars for fast routes between Lorain Cleveland to Lorain as part of city transport plans.
Mary Bauer files for divorce from Matthew Bauer after a 1894 Sheffield marriage. She cites six children aged 12, 10, 7, 4, 2, and one month, plus repeated assaults beginning August 15 1897 and a June 10 1906 intoxicated attack. She seeks alimony, custody of the minor children, and restraining orders.
Amherst plans a new public school building as population growth drives record attendance. The board of education approved the project though the site remains to be selected. Some rooms already house 50 to 60 pupils, though designed for 95, reflecting crowded conditions and expanding enrollment.
Sheriff elect Ward announced Monday he would appoint as his first deputy current Deputy Sheriff Frank Salisbury. Remaining deputies not yet chosen and rumors had circulated about the appointment.
Mrs. Alice Gatens was awarded a four thousand dollar damages judgment by a jury in the court of common pleas. She was injured on July 4 1905 at Shadduck's Park Vermillion when attempting to alight as the Lake Shore Electric Railway car started too quickly and dragged her a short distance, leaving her with alleged permanent injuries.
Mr Cadmus spoke on Sunday about women entering the workforce. He argued women should not supplant men and should avoid jobs that deprive men of work to support families. He noted women historically worked at home in textile crafts, now driven by machinery, and claimed employment helps keep the mind from frivolous thoughts.
Housewives report the Dayton tea and coffee firm still solicits for groceries in the city despite a spring council ordinance. Outsiders are said to do the same and face no harassment. A Dayton firm reportedly delivered a carload of groceries to customers with preplaced orders, though materials were melted or damaged.
A three year old girl wandered from her parents Sunday afternoon while looking at Christmas displays on Broad street. Police found her crying near Master-Pitchelotling store and returned her to Mr and Mrs Mudbared.
The Elyria Firemen's Association schedules a Thursday December 13 meeting to finish yearly business. R J Warner serves as president. The note recalls late President Spencer who began railroad management as superintendent of the Virginia Midland in 1877 and died on that Southern line.
Burglars entered Dr. Dawsons house on Hast Avenue while he preached at the M E Church Sunday evening. They took about 3 dollars in cash and some clothing, gaining entry through an unlocked back door. No clues to their identities were found.
Justice Lord performed two marriage ceremonies at the probate office one on Saturday and one on Monday morning William Gaines 33 a farmer of Eaton and Elizabeth Perkins of Elyria wed on Monday Bilasy Herock 8 a carpenter Elyria and Estella Smith 55 Elyria married on Saturday
Mrs Chas Guth lists services at Room 308 Masonic Temple with parlor hours 12 20 to 4 30 pm and appointments by phone 968 R 12 1041 John King injured in a runaway last Saturday was hospitalized and then returned home Sunday with severe scalp wounds.
Owen Davis in a rural drama and character study arrives at the Elyria Theatre on Tuesday December 11. Sid ney Toler stars as Baxter, a commercial traveler who protects a young girl and her brother wronged in a Vermont village, restoring them amid plots and public disgrace. The play blends melodrama with truthful local types and exciting adventures.
Sunday evening the Church of Christ hosted a humane society talk by Attorney A E Lawrence. He noted Lorain county’s growth from seven to seventeen members and recalled past abuses of animals and the shift toward shelter and care. Rev Sala detailed English child labor reforms and American philanthropists’ efforts. Sam Digo injured his back in a Wabash work accident near Oberlin and was taken to Wirgita hospital.
Spicer died at his LaGrange home Sunday from heart failure after a brief illness. He leaves a wife and five children. He was nine years brother-in-law to County Coroner Krenek.
Elyrn named as candidate for hosting the 1907 Ohio Whist Association congress. Cleveland Cincinnati Norwalk Ash tabula Geneva Lisbon and Akron also seek the honor. The Columbus session voted to refer the decision to the executive committee.
Dayton report: Mrs. John Cervinsci locked in her room on Saturday sets the house on fire then hanged herself with a clothesline. Cervinschi and wife came to the county from Vienna about five years ago. they lived in Dayton about five years. Fire extinguished with no major damage.
John Roup, a partially demented inmate, fled from the institution when forced to bathe. He was recaptured at Vermilion and returned to the facility after more than a week on the run.
The will of August Ehrke of Ejria grants all property to his wife for life with the remainder to his children Ann Flora and Arthur Ehrke. The probate filing notes the wife’s life use and equal division among the three heirs after her death.
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