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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
2
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Lorain county and surrounding villages may gain free rural delivery with extensions from Elyria to Wellington Lorain Oberlin and North Amherst. The plan, backed by Postmaster General Smith, aims to reach 8.5 million daily served by 7,300 routes, reducing government costs though impacting fourth class offices. The piece criticizes Representative Babcock and notes Lorain’s strong Republican standing alongside calls for a northern district judge.
For sale a No 18 Ohio fodder gutter with M feet of carrier in good running order. Available through local dealers Georen CREHORE Lowney's Gunther's Stacy's or Snyder Chaffee's. Elliott's offers the best deal for a long time.
An article argues American shipping needs government support similar to tariffs that helped tin and domestic industry. It cites potential subsidies for passenger and freight lines from New York to Europe, estimating a $1.2 million annual government payoff and 10 to 15 percent per year subsidies on vessel values, warning against grave suspicion of bill before the Senate.
The Grout bill, approved by a large majority, would raise the tax on colored oleomargarine from 2 to 10 cents per pound and regulate its interstate sale. Dairymen seek protection, but critics doubt the tax is best, or that the measure will curb deceptive coloring without harming consumers.
Judge Nyeon issued a bench warrant for Adam Zimmer of Lake Breese for contempt after he failed to appear as a witness in the Kohna versus Walcott case. The warrant and the shelf led to his arrest. Zimmer explained his absence and was discharged.
Senator Clay of Georgia opposes the Ship Subsidy bill while Senator Hanna, a former supporter, plans to speak in its favor. The measure would pay subsidies totaling 9 million dollars yearly for twenty years to promote foreign commerce, with payments per vessel tonnage for voyages in foreign trade. Proponents note current US shipping shares of trade, while critics question uneven benefits to ships like St Paul and Manhattan.
A hometown profile lauds Mayor Reefy for two years of crime reduction in Elyria. The piece credits a temperance backed ordinance and direct enforcement with fewer thieves and liquor violations, praising reform and citing effective police accountability. It also previews Youth's Companion features and subscription offers for 1901 volume announcements.
The case filed by John J Basher names Cornelius C Fish The Lorain Iron Company and others in a Ridgeville land dispute. It seeks to adjudicate mortgages tied to George M Stewart and Hatheory J Miller farms, with notices to heirs and corporations to answer by January 1 1681 or face judgment.
Ellen Niles is named in a petition for divorce filed in Lorain County Ohio alleging neglect of duty fraudulent representations at time of marriage and adultery. The notice states the divorce action was filed in the Court of Common Pleas and will be heard after four to six weeks from the first publication with attorney listed.
Notice of Appointment in the estate of J Boswell of Amberat Lorain County. The undersigned has been appointed as administrator of the estate. Dated November 6, 190d. J Burwyhx.
Mary A Chandler sues Minnie C Park et al in Lorain County Ohio 6111 in the Court of Common Pleas. Sheriff W H Warren will sell at public auction on December 29 1900 at 10 to 11 am at the north door of the Elyria court house. Real estate in Lorain village lots 49 and 60 in H G Kings addition fronting Ash Street between King Street and the NYCLRR. Appraised at 275 dollars with minimum bid two thirds of appraised value. Cash on day of sale. Attorneys L B Faover. Heirs of Theodore M Manrive and John W Allen named defendants.
On the Hithday of May 1900 Ella Lee filed in the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas a divorce petition against F Lee. The case number 6005 cites extreme cruelty habitual drunkenness and neglect of duty as grounds and seeks divorce name change and equitable relief with a hearing scheduled after the first day of January AD.
A Century promotional notice details The Helmet of Navarre as a major novel set in France three centuries ago and previewed in the November 1900 issue. It notes authors and stories in an upcoming volume with color pictures and panorama content, and offers free back numbers to new subscribers for three months.
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