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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
7
Historic timetable fragment shows hourly departures from Public Square Cleveland with routes to Elyria Oberlin Wellington and Beachwood area. It notes connections to Wellington Norwalk Vermilion Hiram and Tremont lines with varied times, prices and special daily Saturday runs.
Article extols M L Leever as a star pitcher in the National League. It notes his early career with Wittsboro, time with Richmond, performance in the tenth league in 1897, including a 2-0 shutout and a 29 win 15 loss season with a 471 percentage, and claims earnings of 184 guineas over a decade.
The ad fragment offers multiple real estate deals on West Side and nearby streets with prices ranging from 500 to 3500 dollars. It mentions a pitcher with an eight year record of 150 wins and 75 losses for a .667 winning percentage, a notable stock fact amid the listings.
Blycia Buckeyes defeated Loring team at Temple bowling alleys Monday night. Scores listed but not readable. event noted as Monday evening bowling contest with local teams and venue.
An article argues umpires decide plays quickly by watching and listening. It notes most calls are made before a runner reaches base, yet mistakes occur when timing is off. The piece asserts rapid judgment is better and delays cause errors.
Cleveland players posted a .279 team batting average, surpassing Chicago. The report lists numerous Cleveland hitters across fielding and hitting, noting Clarke, Lajoie, and Pilots h SUL among top performers. Turner leads shortstops with .960, and fielding percentages highlight strong defensive work by Cleveland players.
Openers set for April 11 with Mitsburg in Cincinnati Chicago in St Louis Brooklyn in Philadelphia and Boston in New York. Property transfers noted include Metona Andress to Fernn Min nich and others with lots in Myria Carlisle and Gilbert Hogan additions valued from 300 to 5900 dollars. Rocky Mountain Tea ad text appears amid sale listings.
Sandusky baseball men reject forming a new league including Elyria Norwalk Sandusky Port Clinton and others. They report no communication with any city group and oppose the proposal stating Sandusky would not join such a venture. The Sandusky club seeks an O P franchise while the Stars remain independent.
Airship Wright Brothers Aeroplane 1 mile in 1 25. Airship Count Zeppeling 38 miles an hour. Balloon Leo Stevens 78 miles an hour. Motorboat Price McKinley mile in 1 58. Balloon New York to Chicago 14 hours 20 minutes.
Ohio State University athletic board re appoints Hennstein to take charge of the football team next season. The season’s football campaign at O STL generated a surplus of 7000 dollars after expenses were paid, with all city funds settled.
President Roosevelt nominated Laman M. Bass of Buffalo for attorney for the western district of New York. Bass, a Yale graduate class of 1897, played end for Yale football and was regarded as a good player.
After days of dispute the referee for the New Year's day bout between Gans and German is settled Jam Jeffries will officiate and receive a thousand dollars for the assignment.
Hans Wagner announced he will not depart the squad and plans to play for Chicago next season. A Chicago report indicated otherwise, but Wagner said it by telephone just before boarding a train at Bicknell on his return to Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
The Atlantic League will place clubs in Trenton New Jersey Wilmington Delaware Reading Pottsville Chester and Allentown Pennsylvania. Each club member has deposited a $500 guarantee to start the league.
An advertisement warns that smokers sore throat may lead to throat cancer and surgical deaths if untreated. It touts Tonsiline as a quick antiseptic cure that cleanses the throat, removes poisonous germs, soothes membranes, and prevents complications, claiming it is the result of years of study.
In LaGrange W Richmond of Cleveland a former local citizen is reported in serious condition. Lorain’s Mr. Connelly is also seriously ill. Wash White and wife observed their 50th anniversary with children and relatives present. Perry Spicer funeral held with Rev. Hart officiating. Scarlet fever cases reported at James Denham and Afry Auble’s, both quarantined. Weather worsens road conditions. Mrs Kelner’s Mt Clemens trip unhelpful. Dr French and wife attended Spicer funeral.
An advertisement extols digestives over diet for stomach relief. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as non medicines that aid digestion, claiming they convert food for blood absorption and cure stomach troubles unless cancer has developed. It offers a free trial and 50 cent packages from J A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
Bert Rawson rents his place to Bert Kinsley and moves his family to Mrs Daniel's Main street home. Ladies Aid Society clears over 20 at chicken pie supper. Christmas exercises planned at Congregational church Sunday evening. Mrs Charles Ely of Elyria visited Mrs Williams on Tuesday. Mrs W L Bryden spent last week with sister Mrs Gee returning home Sunday. Miss Maud Cordrey works in Cleveland. Harland Cordrey visited his parents. M H church Christmas exercises Friday night. Will Baldwin visited sister Mrs W A Spitzer Thursday.
Local residents visit and travel between Pittsfield Elyria and South Bend. The Lorain County Farmers Institute plans its December 26 27 meeting in Pittsfield with speakers from Trumbull and Gallia counties, a two day program on soil sheep orchard and spraying plus chicken pie and oyster dinners at the Methodist Church.
An advertisement extols Hardyfood as a cereal product praised for natural nutrition and easy digestion. It claims Hardyfood supplies essential brain nerve bone and muscle-building elements, eliminates excess starch and glucose, and is suitable for the aged, dyspeptic, and healthy alike. A box costs ten cents.
State auditor figures show 434 businesses closed in November under the Aikin law and 2,978 since January, yet tax income will exceed previous highs by about one and a half million. The ad notes Kodel as a digestive aid conforming to Pure Food laws and sold by druggists.
Harry G. Hammond of Canton Bridge Co and M Frontier of Bellefontaine Bridge Co and R V Austen of Cleveland Huston were fined 500 each by Judge Quail for being in a trust. Cases against Massillon Brackett and King Bridge Cos were Nolled. See BH. & C. ticket agent about homeseekers rates.
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