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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
1
An invitation from Gnetism Hyre of Cleve D offers free examinations at the Park House Oberlin December 10 and Hotel Toplff Elginson December 11 for readers who exhausted remedies without benefit. Hyre claims magnetism heals by locating and removing the obstructing cause, and cites numerous anecdotal cures.
Thomas Corrigan a farm laborer for John Conner was fatally struck by an O. L. & W. locomotive on the Ti & W. crossing three miles south of Elyria Patterson's crossing near the OC line. He was 45, intoxicated after shopping in Elyria and died instantly from head and leg injuries. The body was taken to the station and morgue before burial in Zafou.
In Judge Hinman’s court last week A P LaGrone initiated habeas corpus actions seeking the return of three year old Margaret. The father sought custody from Mr and Mrs Wallaca Siart who had cared for the child since the death of her mother. The court ruled in favor of the father and the matter was settled satisfactorily.
Monday morning the Steel plant resumed all departments except blast furnaces and employed 2,000 men. Last week the plant was closed for an unspecified period, but Saturday an order urged all workers to report for Monday duties. Prospects of full employment are described as very bright with blast furnaces to resume soon, adding over 8,000 further jobs.
Mrs Christina Dykeman died at her home Wednesday morning at age 67. A longtime resident, she lived here all her life. Her husband Henry Dykeman survives. Their only child is H A Dykeman, the druggist.
Financial turmoil hits local firms as a canned goods maker reviews cash settlements with creditors after a failed patent sealing process. Elyria banks face partial recovery with a potential $3,000 loan credit. The Lorain Wheel Company loses a $15,000 judgment to South Lorain Bank on notes allegedly forged by the president. Major stockholders and local officials are named as case factors. In a separate case, Bhorry McNulty pleads guilty to wife beating and is fined. plans for household changes to restore peace are announced.
The Knights of St John elected officers for the vising term with Frend Kappualcps as President Ket Vice Pres James Kane Second Vice Pres C Leavy Cor Secretary H N Marx Fin Secretary John Rudolph Treasurer J B Kelling Jr Captain H N Marx First Lieut Otto Kimball Second Lieut Henry Foreman Trustees Frank Kelling Otto Kimball John Rudolph.
Sheriff Warden and Deputy Salis bury served injunction papers on Lorain Board of Health, restraining them from erecting pest houses on land recently purchased near the ridge road in Sheffield township. The move aims to keep the matter quiet, but a claimant to the locality swore out the injunction fearing property depreciation.
Nahum Holcomb of Lorain county died at his daughter Mrs. Al Bingham’s LaPorte home at 78. He long resided in LaGrange and funeral services are set for Sunday at 10 at the MBE church in Laforte with burial at LaGrange. In Shelby burglars failed to break into Congressman-elect W W Skiles’s residence as he read in the library. Henry W Lindsley, captured from Oberlin, pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Probate Judge Hinman and was fined ten dollars and costs and jailed until the fines are paid.
Police search for a window peeper described as a man in a light outfit seen on the west side. Residents in the south end allege recent snooping by unknown individuals, stirring neighborhood anger and calls for action.
Herbert Lindsley alias Blinky Morgan, detained after assaulting Oberlin marshal and being bound over on charges. He pleaded guilty before Judge Hinman and was sent to Cleveland for revenue and suspected Benedict Ready robbery ties. A separate Ashland County robbery warrant circulated by Sheriff Warden.
The Inter national Transportation Co plans a large fleet of ocean steamers built in Lorain and assembled in Montreal via canal routes. General Manager James Wallace cites idle shipyards as not expected. In domestic news Daniel Decker sues for divorce from Hattie Deck er alleging neglect unfaithfulness and abuse amid a twenty one year marriage.
The Oberlin village council voted to rename the street formerly known as Professor Attest to Fairchild Avenue in honor of Oberlin College’s longtime president James Fairchild. The change reflects the new civic preference and honors a historic figure.
Samantha A Lake named administratrix for the estate of A V Lake of Oberlin after court finds insanity and orders commitment to the state hospital at Toledo for treatment.
A court action was filed naming attorney Aladem Attachment in a case seeking to recover services. Details remain unclear from the fragment but point to a civil action requesting payment or redress.
In a courtroom on Broad Street a husband named Shorty is charged with brutal wife beating. Evidence showed bruises and injuries on the Mrs. McNulty and the humane society attorney requested counsel as the case continued into Saturday morning.
At the regular meeting of Chevalier Lodge No. 816 the following officers were elected C. H Buttonbender C. a. E. KE Boughton V. OC H Sudra Prelate George Rimbach M of W Otto Martin K of R and 8 B C Rimbach M of F John Sturbach M of E O R Engles M of A W C Netley I G E M Gibson 0 G George Rimbach trustees Otto Martin representative to grand lodge W Netley alternate
A SURE 40 item notes the C E W Railway Co plans an electric line to Medina with possible routes via Cleveland or Graf ton Elyria. Company filings show a 1 600 000 mortgage and bonds of 20 000 per mile. Medina seeks outlet to the west as the franchise advances.
The mayor and police department report for November lists arrests for intoxication 25 disorderly conduct 1 gambling 1 keeping gambling room 1 robbery 1 totaling 41. Wages or work performed amount to 9187.50.
The Elyria Chamber of Commerce met to discuss regional road franchises with C B and W and Sandusky, regional impact on Elyria, and the tax rate. Judge Sloan urged Sandusky to North Amherst routing, while F L Fuller warned of Lorain competition. Ely praised manufacturing prospects and discussed a proposed city pamphlet and advertising plans.
An experiment in wireless telephony was tried at a police court Friday morning. Officer Whitney, trying to cut off a chat with a party, nearly twisted the phone crank. A window view showed two operators at central offices combing hair while the officer pantomimed, prompting a late reply over the wire.
Lorain Times notes the author spoke with five points of view and carried the audience from Lorain across the ocean through Ireland England and parts of the continent. The travelogue proved harried yet graphic and pleasing to listeners.
A schoolmaster offered a prize for the best five minute essay on How to Overcome Habit. A 9 year old boy answered with a wordplay riddle about removing letters from habit, showing the need to throw it off altogether and winning the prize.
Armory Company I relocates from Massey block due to repairs and alterations and sets up in two rooms on the third floor of the Ely block. The assembly room is richly furnished with flags bunting and a red white and blue ceiling. A wardroom with lockers rifles and Captain Murbach’s office adjoins. The place is well lit heated by steam and open to members and visitors.
Organist Mr Matlack offered a second recital at the First Congregational church with talks on organ development and musical terms. Printed program notes explain selections and composers. He plans a Christmas musele before Christmas Day and a spring request program for favorite pieces by request.
At the latest township meeting, claims totaling 476.76 were allowed for losses from dogs attacking flocks. Names listed include John Garrett 710, Henry Miller 80.50, Win. Wilder 872.75. Fiv erett Kelley of Henrietta was jailed overnight after a disturbance, fined 5 and costs.
Council meters up a pay ordinance over objections, approving a 50-cent increase. East and West avenues face pavement questions with gas and water hookups planned. Property owners push for faster East Bridge Street lighting and West River Street improvements amid ongoing sewer cost concerns.
Railroads discuss a system to charge weaker lines for traveling representatives mileage and balance accounts with stronger lines. Proponents say it will tighten control on networks, but opponents doubt readiness. If not implemented by January 1, delay possible for a year.
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