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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1905
Page
6
Casper Whitney selects four leading college football elevens placing Chicago first, Western Conference teams next, with Yale and Pennsylvania also highlighted. Michigan and Wisconsin are not listed among the top five.
The piece lauds two champion thoroughbreds, Byssenby owned by James R. Keene and Roseben owned by D C Johnson, claiming one is the year’s top three year old and the other the greatest weight carrying sprinter seen on American tracks, citing a $183,353 figure and a long history of dominance.
Chas. Petty is reelected president of the Frankfort Ind. Fair Association with A. A. Laird named vice president and chairman of the board. The results reflect ongoing leadership in the local agricultural community.
Adam Ryan announces wintering speed horses in Indianapolis with stallion Mars Chicago and sparring plans with George Memsic. The Rochester NY rider aims for next season’s 2 13 times while seeking a return match and awaiting forfeit details through manager Nate Lewis.
Miss Mary Morrison of Elyria who frequented Glen's Beach roller rink issues a challenge to any lady in the state. She was to meet Miss Miller of Cleveland, but Miller did not appear and a large crowd gathered.
Mrs Marie Kuhlow widow of Frederick Kuhlow died at her Cleveland street home Monday at 11 20 pm after months of illness. Born in Germany 77 years ago she was longtime Wyto resident beloved by many. She leaves Frederick in Wyto and daughters Mrs Minuw Chanthers Ridgeville Mrs B A Woodruff Elyria and Mrs Dora D Draurm Russia Township. Funeral at her home Thursday at 1 pm.
Mr and Mrs Grove Ifance traveled to North Benton to celebrate Christmas with relatives. Rev Mills and wife spent Christmas in Cleveland. Christmas exercises at local churches were well attended. The funeral of John Clark was held at his residence with Rev Mills officiating. interment in Catholic cemetery. Emily Spitzer visited Lorain with Mort Herrick. Block and Williams families received Cleveland relatives. Bessing’s sister spent Christmas with the family.
In Logansport Indiana a student named Wilton was attacked by peers and dragged toward railway tracks near the Washington School area. Enid Alexander and four other girls were present as the group fled as a train passed, and several students were taken before a judge as authorities consider grand jury action. The incident stems from jealousy and recalls a past Kenyon College affair.
Evansville Indiana report says F H Bradley a one armed newspaper man from Chicago but living in Evansville saved a farmer from being killed by a railroad train near a bridge three miles from the city. He hung red switch lights on the bridge to warn the approaching train while seeking help. Police Sergeant Peter Herr and Policeman Frank MacCoolin arrived in a switch engine and collided with a passenger train, injuring themselves.
Moscow reports describe a bloody street battle that began Friday and continues with heavy casualties and vast property destruction. Both sides lack victory and loyalty remains with the troops, as insurgents fight fiercely for power with no quarter or truce.
Fragmentary advertisement reads Mr. Robt liberty I stinous. The line appears to be a theater notice that may surface in upcoming publications.
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