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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1901
Page
4
The Elyria Republican reports Senator elect Chamberlain wavered on organizing the legislature with Kurtz and Hanna’s foe, drawing Republican opposition. The piece urges him to denounce Kurtz, stay true to the party, and resist any “fence” stance to avoid factional damage ahead of the next session.
Goll avoids the bill and Chamberlain faces party and constituency scrutiny while Mar. Comings seeks speakership with clear self sacrifice to defeat the Kart faction. The piece notes Comings’ willingness to set aside personal interests, with no evasions expected.
The twelve jurors chosen to try the State of Ohio arisk for Nagy were sworn at 2 40 P M Monday afternoon. James Meredith Pittsfield Willard Wart Penfield Charles Smart Elyria John Emmerick Russia Frank Foster Russia B Chambers Penfield L D Clark Grafton A W Snyder Russia Charles Bliss Ridgeville Charles Chilson Lorain John Dent LaGrange John R Titus Avon
In Common Pleas Court L B Gregg sues George C Reid administrator for a $1000 note with 7 percent interest from July 20 1896. Reid administers James Reid’s estate. John H Williams and Cora L Williams are involved. Gregg and Williams were married in Lorain on August 20 1881. They report two children aged 17 and 18. Gregg claims marital troubles beginning June 15 1896 with his wife forcing him from home and later coaxing him back. she once sued for divorce but dismissed it and he returned. He says in August last summer his wife allowed another man to kiss and caress her in his presence, prompting his divorce suit. Williams is employed by Lorain Gas Company. D H Aiken attorney. Charles Osborn vs Joseph Osborn et al seeks one fifth interest in 108 acres of Osborn estate in Columbia per a recent Supreme Court decision. asks allocation in severalty. Lee Stroup and E G Johnson attorneys.
Speakers from the Anti-Saloon League occupied pulpits across churches on Sunday including Q O A Wright and Rev J Jackson editor of the American Lane. Mayor P D Reely spoke at the Men’s class meeting of First Congregational. The Church of Christ plans a Monday evening business meeting at seven with all reports due. Rev Cadmus delivered the third lecture in the Revelation series at First Congregational on Laodicea. Adelaide Frost of India spoke at Church of Christ at ten. her address perked interest. Christmas sale receipts at First Congregational exceeded 150. The church Bible school will celebrate Christmas on Monday December 30. Oberlin Home children will join with the primary department in the afternoon. Mr Pomeroy of the C B E and W Ry promised free transportation for Oberlin children. Dr McClure’s resignation as deacon of First Congregational was read and accepted. successor to be elected Thursday. Metcalf’s resignation will be discussed at that time. Thursday evening Rev W K Dawson of Lorain will speak at 7 43 in Elyria at the Methodist church. His talk A Master Workman for the Master aims to inspire better service for Christ. Union meetings with different denominations will be held about monthly, next with the largest church delegation. Miss Nellie Fitzgerald was summoned home from Cleveland Friday due to her mother Mrs G Lyon’s serious illness.
A Victorian era column explains a magic act in which a silver elephant statue is frozen from mercury, placed on a stand, and vanishes into space. The elephant reappears in a member of the audience’s coat pocket, revealed as a metal figure later handed to the observer.
Rejoicing in Brazil follows Santos-Dumont's flying ship achievement. A letter from Brazil's minister of public instruction to M. Santos-Dumont praises him for adding luster to Brazilian glory and completing work begun by Bartholomew de Gusmao, the early flying machine pioneer. Gusmao, a Jesuit priest, built a birdlike airship and made a famous ascent from Lisbon in 1709 before facing Inquisition charges. he died in Spain, his efforts largely overlooked by the world.
Rufus N. Wilson, executor of Minerva G. Penfield's estate, files an inventory and appraisal. Helen M. Rice, widow of Fenelon B. Rice, has elected under her late husband's will. The bans of Emil Struck and Augusta Willert were published and the couple married by Rev. J. A. Schmidt.
A compact listing presents celery trays, chop plates, vases, nut bowls, steins, tankards, cracker jars, and chocolate pots in a single line of decorative tableware. The items suggest a catalog snippet or showroom display without additional context or actions.
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