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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1901
Page
4
A fragmented trade paper item from The Elyaua Reporter listing staff roles and subscription terms. It references editor L B Fauver and an associate editor Disbro, with delivery rates attached to The Daily Reporter and related mailing details appearing misread.
A proposed ship subsidy measure seeks to bolster the American Merchant Marine by subsidizing ships to compete with foreign vessels. It argues such protection parallels tariffs, urging fair, nationwide support for all American boats and sailors, rather than favoring a select few.
Six months after a council motion to improve fire department efficiency a committee led by Mr. Lerach has only reported progress. No decisive actions or concrete reports have emerged, and calls grow to discharge the committee and form a new one. The piece also notes coal deliveries from the B and W line and the nearing end of navigation season as D and C boats ceased running from Cleveland.
The Fortnightly club was entertained Tuesday afternoon at Mrs F M Townsend's home with Miss Ella Williams reading on the Poetry of Childhood and Mrs H Whitehead on Poetry for Childhood. Mrs Townsend rendered readings from James Whitcomb Riley while Mira Haines led current events and Rev P H Metcalf sang two solos to Much enjoyment.
Benjamin T. Gawn age 23 and Bessie D. Blowell age 28, both of North Amherst, are listed in connection with Rev. Van Camp.
The Old Ladies' Home at the corner of Worst avenue and Second street nears completion with woodwork nearly finished and painting nearly done. Christmas dinner is planned for December 21, with other events on game day. The architect Mr. Ford crafted a spacious first floor with reception sitting and dining areas, bathrooms, and a matron’s office. The second floor adds six rooms for the feeble elderly, a large sunlit dining room, two parlors, and porches on both streets. Total cost estimated at 20000 dollars, with 16000 pledged leaving a 5000 debt to be funded by supporters of the home.
The open warfare between capital and labor cost more than 285 million dollars and 8.7 million unemployed from 1881 to 1890. 14,390 strikes affected 69,167 establishments, with Chicago hardest hit. Building trades led, followed by coal, tobacco, clothing, and metals. Strikes succeeded in 44 percent, failed in 44 percent, with wages rising in some cases but overall limited gains for unions. Also noted: Paris police to wear multicolored bulbs to regulate night traffic, earning the nickname Old Fireworks for an officer.
A Sunday afternoon train of eleven sleeping cars and two baggage cars carried 450 U S Army recruits through Elyria at about 3 p m. The group, from Fort Slocum New York, heads to San Francisco to embark December 16 on the transport Sheridan for the Philippines. Capt Zeb B Vance son of former Senator Vance of North Carolina commands the detachment, aided by seven other officers.
Several competent machinists familiar with presses and making parts can find good positions with American Shovel and Stamping Co. South Lorain. The notice invites skilled workers for immediate hiring.
Shanghai plans an electric tramway network about ten miles long with municipal operation and possible future takeover. The Municipal Council called for bids to build and run the system, while British firms represented by Hans Siegler proposed a franchise that was rejected. Capt. Abbott warns of counterfeit five dollar bills with a stamped five over one and an eagle mark, indicating deceptive currency in circulation.
Railroad circles report a lapse in the proposed Wheeling and Lake Erie and Big Four agreement to use the Big Four line from Wellington to Cleveland. Lake Shore objections, favoring a Wheeling and Lake Erie Wabash push into Chicago and the southwest, are cited as the reason for the shift in position.
Reported discovery in Durango Mexico reveals a waterfall in Tierras Dessonocidas that dwarfs known falls. Prospectors heard a mighty roar while seeking the Naranjal mine and followed the canyon walls to a fall at least 1000 feet high, exceeding prior records in Europe and the Yosemite region.
Capt. Samuel P. Gale of Atlantic City caught a thirty three pound lobster weighing thirty three pounds and measuring thirty five inches from tail to claw. His giant crustacean and its two relatives weigh ten and twelve pounds with ten and fifteen inch dimensions. Feelers reach seventeen inches. Gale netted the catch off Atlantic City inlet.
Notice of the sale of forty bonds of the City of Hlyvin for West avenue improvement. Proposals received until 12 o'clock on December 12, 1901, for bonds dated August 11, 1901. Bonds bear 5 percent interest, payable annually, maturing through August 16, 1905. Sale to highest bidder for net price. bids must state bond amount and gross payment. Clerk W.H. Park announces bid terms and bid acceptance right.
Office of the Clerk of Elyria Ohio announces sealed bids by December 16 1901 for five bonds of 3500 each dated August 46 1901 bearing interest 6 percent payable semi annually with maturities August 15 1904 to August 15 1908 to support Cedar Street improvement assessments under Ohio statutes and ordinances. Bonds sold at par and accrued interest with bid counts and right to reject bids reserved.
Executor of the Joseph Biggs estate offers sale on Elyria courthouse steps at ten o clock a.m. Saturday December 14 1901. The farm in Carlisle township Lorain County runs about fifty one and 30 100 acres east by Middle avenue west by the LaGrange highway south by PF Beabe lands north by A D Hows and G Burnham lands. Appraised at 4100 dollars and cannot be sold for less than two thirds. Also Lot No 20 of Fullers plat in West Middle division of section four appraised at 75 dollars and not less than two thirds. Terms cash or one third down one third in one year and one third in two years at 6 percent secured by mortgage.
Probate records in Lorain County Ohio list final settlements for administrators and guardians including Amelia Frink Mary A Doane George Allen John Kolb executors of Francis Taixs Isabella Caley T R Herrick Samuel W Mayfield Lizzie Jackson Sumner Cox George Cox Margaret Flood Mary Mullen Katharine May Fairchild Samantha J Waits. Partial settlements cover guardians Ralph Montague Stafford Emily R Farnsworth Byron Jackson Henry Rimbach Maud Myers Trustees Lizzie P Bowen H G Pond M W Pond. Dated Elyria November 20 1901. E H Hinman Probate Judge.
The New York Racket Store advertises fur bargains with savings up to 50 percent. Fur scarfs with six tails priced at 98 cents and a range of pelts and coats including electric seals, marten, beaver, stone marten, bear, silver hare, mink, and Russian fox. Ladies coats are offered from 4.69.
The display features lined ladies jackets at 5.75 down from 8.00 and walking skirts priced at 2.69 with options for financing. Exhibits include dolls, books, games, and toys in the basement with a large handkerchief selection touted as the best and cheapest in Lorain County.
An advertisement proclaims an extra large stock of toilet water soaps and powders along with a full line of the choicest perfumes.
H J Eady announces rent offer for the 85 acre Davis farm at Eaton Center and asks inquiries to W H Giles via Grafton R F D. A Z Tillotson declares intent to seek the probate judge nomination subject to the upcoming Republican county convention.
For Sale or Trade notice offering three occupied houses and lots east of the river in exchange for a vacant lot. Also listing for Sale or Rent two houses on West 4th Street with a new house and barn and all amenities on the street.
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