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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
3
In Common Pleas court Andy Mahon, a veteran hotel porter, faced alimony claims from his wife. He described plans to run shoe shining parlors with her while she testified to a troubling home life. Judge Read ordered Andy to pay five dollars weekly.
Ed Marsh the Verbeck theater stage carpenter faces accusations after a fatal Sunday morning fire that claimed his family. He denies complicity and vows to prosecute those who spread rumors about his actions and timing during the incident. Funeral rites were held in Wyandotte with a large crowd and mourners expressing sympathy for Marsh and his relatives.
A fragmentary desolate desert journey recounts the Mountaineer of Kew bucking through sand storms and a cliff tumble while racing from Los Angeles to Peach Springs. The Reo Mountain car endures a perilous plunge and fierce winds as it pushes toward the crossing of the Colorado River, with continued narration promised on page 2.
The Cleveland & Southwestern system announces a new limited service between Cleveland and Norwalk starting Monday. The move follows the Avon Beach Southern opening and Lake Shore Electric’s Elyria entry, signaling competition to the Lake Shore line’s decade of dominance. Fares may be reduced as lines seek to attract passengers.
A false report circulated in Oberlin on Wednesday claiming the Oberlin Banking Company held papers securing loans to Chicago millionaire John Walsh, who failed recently. On Thursday farmers and villagers lined up to withdraw, but deposits revived as merchants showed confidence and redressed fears.
Two California Indians have qualified as missionates and are bound for New York City to conduct Imectlogs. They wonder why not start with easier tasks like the Canabal islands.
A fragmented quote notes dispute over blue light as a remedy for insomnia. The speaker declines to use it at home, saying their bedroom is finished in red. The exchange underscores color and light experiments amid skeptical attitudes toward lighting cures.
A brief literary note recalls General Sherman’s remark on war as a memory and compares it to the Trojan War, suggesting Helen’s central role amid conflict. The fragment hints at a reflection on causes and characters behind war.
Train No 11 Runa via Akron offers Pullman and Parlor Cars daily except Sunday with Flag Station service. G A Dachtler, ticket agent handles bookings.
Fragments list passenger and express trains with times and divisions. Notable items include Buffalo Chicago No 1 at 5 GANY sence 123516 Am, Boston Chicago No 15 at 8, Cleveland Detroit Express 1:27 p.m, Norwalk and Sandusky division accommodations and Pacific Express 6:10 p.m. Tickets sold by A J Smith L P Baxting GP T A.
Reading shows timetable details for the Big Four lines with Cincinnati and St. Louis connections. It lists express and local trains, with numbers 78 and 1040, and notes daily runs excluding Sundays.
The schedule lists hourly Cleveland bound departures from Elyria to Public Square Cleveland from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. with Limiteds at 6:40 a.m., 12:40 p.m., and 3:40 p.m. Return trips from Public Square Cleveland to Elyria follow hourly times, with Elyria Limiteds at 8:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Additional routes include Elyria to Oberlin with select Limiteds, Elyria to Wellington, and connections to Lorain, North Amherst, Grafton, Birmingham, Berlin Heights, and Norwalk at varied intervals, managed by I. O. Wilson, G. F. A., 614 Garfield Ridg., Cleveland, Ohio.
The Lorain Street Railway schedule in effect May 28 1805 shows Cara departing Elyria for South Lorain and Lorain at 6 00 A M and every lb minutes until 10 00 P M. Then services listed at 10 40, 11 20, 12 00, 12 40 and 1 20 4. Cara ran only to South Lorain during the 12 40 and 1 20 4 trips.
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