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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
5
The Elyria Reporter briefs include weather notes predicting colder conditions into Wednesday, updates on court cases and readings, and local social mentions. Read about Mrs. Austins buckwheat, a forthcoming lecture by Rev Dawson, and residents visiting relatives in nearby cities.
Nagy testified with a soft voice about events the night of the murder while Mrs. Kusas the boarding house keeper contradicted his self defense claim. Her evidence weakens Nagy and the prosecution must prove deliberate crime before a verdict, with jurors expected to retire Friday or Saturday as Oberlin notes fund raises progress and a notable farewell for musician Thomas Henderson.
Elyria teams faced Steel Planta at Elyria Alleys last night, finishing with Elyrias at 2 wins in the set. They travel to Lorain tonight to meet first place Columbias as Elyria sits second. Final scores show Steel Planta 884 Bechyrias 880, and 745 for Bechyrias with 626? total.
Tom Sharkey of Collinood is believed struck by the Lestan ad Ctueugo Special near the onset yards. His body was found this morning in the station bagenga room with a severe leg wound, blood evident, and no other major injuries reported. He was a well known rail worker and rear brakeman on the through freight line. The incident drew attention as passengers recall a strange delay and a possible second party involved.
A man jailed for drinking tells Mayor Reafy and officers of his night in which he saw three fish wriggling from a hole in the cell. He flailed them with a board, described their size and skin, and feared being forced to “fan” them with the weapon. He and two companions slept with one eye open as the trio awaited their hearing.
Berea and surrounding countryside show strong telephone patronage with 190 to 200 connections at the local exchange and branches in Strongeville and Columbia townships. Strongeville, a farming area, has 43 phones with 38 in residences. Columbia township in Lorain county has 32 phones, 25 of them in farmers' homes.
Oberlin O December 17 The final preliminary debate to select the Oberlin team for the intercollegiate contest with Ohio Wesleyan. The evening session named A Tyler Heming way 02 Oak Park Ill Roy V Hill 02 Fort Dodge Ind C R Cross 88 York Neb and J H Parmelee 04 alternate. Oberlin Wesleyan and Reserve tie for first in this Ohio league. Wanted A competent girl for general housework Call or Mrs H J Egolf 824 Middle avenue.
Barney David of Lorain was arrested Tuesday on a charge of stealing $55 from Clarence Thompson, a C L&W brakeman. The motive cited was to fund money for divorces and to support a woman he loved. David admitted saving money for that purpose and claimed he was drunk.
The Penny dreadful character Peck's Bad Boy will appear at the Elyria Opera House next Monday night. The show promises practical joking stunts and a lively frolic, appealing to both old and young audiences and offering a burden of laughter to all who attend.
Due to rising costs for grain fodder and supplies the Elyria teamsters vote to raise teaming rates from 65 cents per hour or 3 dollars per day to 4 dollars per day or 400 cents per hour. Signed by J T Houghton Geo Bivins Joe Chandler Cal Ensign D Snell Wm Vogler Doc Hull. Also notice: Curtis Webster place at 424 Middle Avenue Elyria offered for sale by executor D Bennett 77t2x with view times 1 to 8 pm Fridays at Stop 93 C E and W Ry or on premises.
Elyria Gas and Electric will operate commercial arc lights until 11:80 during holidays without extra charge. Lights have typically shut off at 10:00. The company will run both day and night loads, providing twenty four hour service through the holidays.
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