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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1906
Page
1
Flora B Blanchard sues Oliver J Blanchard for divorce in common pleas court alleging they wed in Wellington in 1893 and lived together until November when he left and began a new life. The item notes prizes offered for pretty flower beds as context.
Public schools plan to enlist student help in beautification across the city after the new year. Chamber of Commerce officials previously weighed options but offered no proposal, while Gates proposes prizes and seed sales to fund and support the movement. A booklet will be given to applicants showing enthusiasm and intent to aid the effort, with a hopeful start aimed for January and a continuation on page 6.
In New York at the Children's Court Dee 17 Lena 12 and Annie 10 admitted tearfully that they helped Bund pitty a newsstand operator at Bleecker and Mulberry streets. Agents locked them up citing a law requiring newspaper sellers to be 16. The girls’ mother runs a rival stand and says she lets them help for money to support the family.
The funeral for Mary Jane Anderson who died last week of apoplexy was held Saturday afternoon at the First MBE church. Rev Dawson conducted the service attended by many friends. Burial followed in Ridge Lawn Cemetery.
At a Sunday meeting, Athletic ach Company directors declined to join the C&S.WL trolley league without a better offer. An independent license is under consideration. Anne Tuchson elected president. Steve Laser vice president. Hans RO Biaswile secretary treasurer. Three men will manage all games, drafts, schedules, and operations to advance the team. W. G. Sharp and J. R. Jones will handle finances. A Sandusky led Ohio State League is proposed, with Fremont and Norwalk already willing to join. Shelby Massillon Ashland and Port Clinton expected to enter for eight teams. Norwalk merchants pledged 1,500 dollars for next year. Signing the National Agreement would transfer players to the organization signing them.
An organized movement aims to reelect W. F. Miller as president of the Lorain County Fair Association at the mid January meeting. A new director will replace Alice Babcock as term expires. The group plans a strong officer slate, novelty attractions, and top class horse races with substantial prizes. Also noted is a two cent decline in Cleveland and Southwestern preferred stock on the Cleveland exchange Saturday.
Attorneys for Catherine McCirtbe and Owen McCabe petition in probate court ask Hrna Ship Court Company and the Ile Terminal Railway Company to specify and justify their Oak Point land condemnation actions. They demand location of the canal, dimensions, amount to be acquired, proposed improvements, board resolutions, and specific purposes for the land seizure.
Merchants of the city will open stores this week after supper to give shoppers chance to buy gifts. An exhibit of goods is described as the largest and finest ever shown, with easy options for both young and mature buyers across the community.
Anna Noveshi, an inmate from the county infirmary, secured a Sunday permit to visit her children in Elyria and was due back by 6 p m. She did not return, and police are on the lookout for her. If found she will be arrested.
Elyria hosts a bowling contest this evening as Captain Brandt's team arrives from Uaoainder. Brandt promises to avenge prior defeats and has strengthened his lineup for a hard game against Elyria's aggregation.
Ada Fuller Wing sues George C Wing for divorce alleging gross neglect and habitual drunkenness. Married in 1897 at St Thomas, Canada. Mrs Wing is daughter of B Fuller, former Hotel Toplift proprietor Roy. Cadmus preached at Congregational Church on Women as Wage Workers.
Both juries in the court of common pleas have been discharged closing the term for jury trials. Some jurymen are credited with 33 days of work during the term, which lasted three months.
Local report notes two men injured as wheels of two trains caused harm. Weather shifts ahead with a snow forecast for tonight and tomorrow, just before Christmas, stirring hopes for a white Christmas.
Directors call meeting in New York to discuss bonds ranging from 10 to 60 million dollars for railroad improvements. Rumor cites use on Lake Erie and Pittsburg road, recently graded in the county, with about 20 million earmarked for the latter project.
Lorain County and state officials clash over care for Willy Reynolds, a seven year old deaf dumb and blind boy. Officials cannot agree which institution should accept him and seek Governor Harris guidance to assign shelter.
Earl Shamei and Tiermann Boye were found ranting an elevator in the Ely Power Block Sunday without owner permission. They were notified to appear in police court Monday morning. Shamel appeared but Byer did not. Their cases were continued until Tuesday morning for court.
Postmaster in Washington reports nationwide box rent increases will raise local rates. Small lock boxes rise from 23 to 60 cents, medium from 40 to 73 cents, large from 60 to 90 cents, with further adjustments expected. The change aims to equalize charges across the country.
Arm. Tippleye of Dean Electric lies hospitalized with a severely lacerated face after an accident near West Madison Avenue. Price Winemikier, also from Dean Electric, suffered a brain contusion but survived. both men were taken to a doctor’s office for treatment following the Saturday afternoon incident near a depot.
Local banks report a planned payment of interest on deposit accounts totaling about 126000 in total, with annual installments around February and June. Exchange shows a rising number of depositors and higher bank balances, as bookkeepers tally various accounts and some interest is added to principal.
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