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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1906
Page
5
Local notes report residents planning winter travel to California and Arizona. Mrs Weaver and children prepare to leave, while hospitality venues promote pancake breakfasts. A tunnel project promises progress in Lovain within two weeks, and street sidewalks see improved walking conditions after recent repairs.
TO THE FARMER The grasshopper eats the farmer's Brass, The honey-bee makes his honey, The bed-bus crawls up in his bed at Sasi, But Poor Jones needs his money, The Man with an Empty Pair of Sock.
In a Lake Shore rail junction mishap near Mars, eight participants were delayed as two cars were thrown off the track. First prize in the corn contest went to Charles Fowl, with David Decker second. Judges included Bugeng Sites, G Reublin, and S Wollin. Public notice calls for seed corn and directs to Charles Foyt. contact STS WW Browd St for weekly updates.
Washington December 29 Speaker Cannon returned to Washington to find a letter from a prominent Tennessee attorney urging Congress to establish that John Wilkes Booth escaped and that the man shot during the pursuit was not Booth. The author requests the truth be set in history. FOR SALE Dining room and Kitchen furniture Inquire 1st floor In The Chiston.
A Chicago report tallies 126 lake navigation deaths this season, the highest in a decade with two exceptions. It breaks down fatalities by lake and cause, noting October 27 storm that sank J. H. Jones and Resolute losses, and discusses insurer and licensing issues for passenger vessels.
Mary F Hayden, Chicago novelist, seeks to establish a 1000-woman colony in Refugio County Texas occupying 5000 acres. Women would own homes, men allowed only as minor partners, and she plans to seek state approval for women suffrage within the colony. Farm activities typical to Texas ranch life would be pursued. Hayden was a friend of Frances Willard and temperance worker.
Valdemar Poulsen demonstrated his etherial electricity at Queen’s Hall before leading scientists. Sir William Preece hailed the showing as the death knell for spark telegraphy. Poulsen claimed a million vibrations per second and wireless lighting, with demonstrations including a lamp passing through a man and a copper wire melting in air. He predicted wireless telephone potential and tapping resistance.
London report notes Lord Knollys as the key figure in managing the king’s vast correspondence with assistAn tsecretaries handling routine work. It praises his knowledge, tact, memory and decisive judgment while noting the need to spare the monarch from burdensome letters and to treat genuine cases with sympathy. Lord Knollys’ court lineage and connections are outlined.
A Bethany Lutheran church closing session of East Pennsylvania synod in Bethany Lutheran church heard Rev. W J D Scherer of Elmer New Jersey discuss why fewer men enter the ministry. He cited harsh treatment of aging clergymen and low salaries as key factors deterring young men from the profession.
Washington December 28 William J Taft secretary of war will be a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 1908 if there is demand from Ohio and nationwide Friends say his future depends on the party mood and whether Ohio Republicans and others see Taft as the best qualified leader to carry forward President Roosevelt policies If sentiment crystalizes he will enter the race
Caps offered in all sizes and prices by The Robinson and Hancock. Local retailer notes wide selection and affordable options available to customers.
A male prisoner was found wandering the streets Friday night and taken into custody. He was returned to the infirmary this morning for further custody and care.
James J Hill, longtime head of the Great Northern railroad, announced his retirement from active work. His succession will be by his son Louis Hill, who has served as first vice president in recent years.
John Rigg, once missing after being wounded at Chickamauga and later a Libby Prison prisoner, reappeared at his old home near Marietta Ohio on Christmas Day after 43 years. He had not contacted relatives since the war, and his mother mourned him as dead for four decades. His bullet wound remains with him.
Welty posted the high individual score of 227 at the city bowling tournament Friday evening. Welty and Eason teamed to post the best 400 team score, while Welty and Eason took three wins and Tite and Anderson won two of three from Lord and Harlow.
John Roup, described as a demented inmate, escaped from the infirmary during the day. Police searched the area and issued a notice for his return.
The First National Bank of Leinsi, formed by farmers and hermos in 1903, will close its doors and surrender its charter as soon as outstanding claims are settled due to lack of patronage. Thomas H Rower serves as cashier.
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