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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
1
County Treasurer Tish and assistants processed large tax receipts as the books opened weeks ago. By Thursday night an estimated 100000 to 125000 had been collected, with about 60000 more that day. The total due earlier was around 500000, reflecting a rush as rural taxpayers rushed to avoid penalties.
War brews among Ohio County fairs managers and the American Trotting Association over representation in officer elections. About two-thirds of the association’s members are agriculturists who claim voting rights were denied, prompting a move to withdraw support. A Mansfield group plus Ottawa county’s Sandles and others form an independent committee to establish a new body, inviting state and surrounding state fair leaders to join. The new association aims to promote good progress and exhibits, with Ames Fleming of the state board cited among organizers.
An article notes Hungarians and Italians in growing towns can start a bank with no capital. In Lornta, Hena A. Alejyi bought a safe on installment for a $50 chattel mortgage filed Friday. Also mentions the Christmas Horse World issue with 140 pages and horse records.
A hearing before Referee I. B. Fauver in the Ed Bath bankruptcy at Laporte faces questions of whether a colt belongs to Bath’s minor son George and thus cannot be seized. Witnesses also test mortgage coverage of Bath’s personal property and whether post‑bankruptcy acquisitions are included, with real estate involved and ongoing court actions seeking possession for creditors.
Brasch, on trial in Rochester for the murder of his wife by throwing her into the Erie canal, was found guilty of first degree murder by a jury after 27 hours of deliberation. He faces the electric chair soon. Mrs Gillmore, a Cleveland widow linked to the case, has a daughter and plans to spend Christmas with relatives in Elyria, though her local friends are unknown.
Mrs John Berger left her baby carriage in the West Side waiting room while visiting a friend. On return she found the pillow and covering missing from the cab. no clue or leads.
Oak Point promoters face continued legal delays as Judge Hinman refuses to hear the dozen proceedings over land needs. Attorneys for Met Cabes demand a real purpose be disclosed, with a trial potentially forcing disclosure and possibly prompting out of court settlement.
The C and S W complains that small boys regularly play along the streetcar tracks on Mid dle avenue. Sparks emit at the track joints when rubbed by metal objects and the boys enjoy the activity. Several narrow escapes have occurred recently as children travel home from the Sixth and Thirteenth street schools.
A party led by WH Thompson and including George A. Rutherford of Cleveland John W. Bawor of Youngstown and J Judson of Chicago sails on the 26th for El Paso Texas. They will be joined by Co Co Westenberg of San Francisco and travel through Mexico to Vera Cruz then Frontera Tabasco Mexico to reach Chiapas plantations. The group will stay two to three weeks studying rubber culture finance at the Chiapas Rubber Plantation Company and nearby properties.
Harold Rohms an infant sues the C and SW for 2000 dollars claiming injuries from a December 6 1906 accident near the corner of Tight Street and Lake Avenue. He says the conductor failed to stop the car at the point as requested, forcing passengers to alight in a mud hole and causing a collision that left him with broken ribs internal injuries and medical bills totaling 190 dollars.
A man named Adam Danko was found drunk after a Thursday afternoon incident involving excessive drinking. Unable to walk, officers loaded him into a beer wagon passing by and transported him to the station. He is currently shoveling snow in the park during holidays at Glen's Beach. The notice also advertises Dancing on Christmas and New Year’s Eve with Pomeroy’s full orchestra.
Lorain and Elyria unions form a one man committee to tear down and trample private advertising cards copying union labels. A man named Seaman claimed to represent the American Federation of Labor and printed cards in 23 states, triggering a cross state copyright concern and union action with local printers cleared.
Cleveland and Southwestern officials refuse to discuss a proposed power plant consolidation involving the Cleveland and Southwestern, Mansfield,Ashland and Seville, Ohio Central lines. Preliminary figures suggest a sizable gain in November and optimism that 1907 will bring larger profits. A Roberts and Abbott study covers locating a plant near coal fields and gas lines, with transmission to a proposed power house likely near current routes and serving multiple lines.
Chesman reports on December 21 that the will of the wealthy and eccentric bachelor Martin Simon was probated. The record notes he favored self death by action, remained a confirmed bachelor, and bequeathed $2,000 and jewelry to his four nieces, with conditions about marriage among them.
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