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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1901
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes show repeated phrases Days at Sale and Umbrellas with flounces and lace. The readable fragments imply a feature on fabric, trims, or sale items but lack complete context, dates, or proper nouns to identify a full event, person, or venue.
A lively gathering of teachers and town officials discussed methods and credentials amid lectures on observation, reading, and local schooling. Prof. Rice led a music filled session while Kinnison and Boies offered analysis on exam planning and teacher responsibilities with emphasis on practical application. The event, held in Oberlin, covered fourth rate teachers and rural education challenges.
Elyria firm Sat mdt & Schwartz were awarded the foundation contract for the new Fox Fairy factory. Foundations started and will be set as weather allows. The main building along with an addition 128 by 265 feet will stand just west and a short distance south of Avis. Elyria Stone Company arrived to assist with stone work and will remain to complete the 6 folin portion.
Erie county commissioners at a special meeting approved a twenty five year franchise for the Cleveland Elyria & Western railway from the county east line through Birmingham Florence and Berlin Heights to the south line. The Sandusky Interurban bid was rejected, though debate noted it would have benefited Sandusky if built, with Elyria Norwalk as likely commercial beneficiaries.
Funeral services were held at Mrs Phoebe Farr's home on the Oberlin road Friday with Rev Endly presiding. Interment followed at Murray Ridge cemetery. She was in her ninetieth year and had lived in the area for about eighty five years after moving from New York State. Mrs Farr recalled early pioneer life including Indians visiting her home to warm by the fireplace and shared stories of Elyria's early history. She was survived by eight children and many grandchildren.
English and American citizens gathered at the opera house Sunday afternoon to honor Queen Victoria who began her reign in 1819 and died in January 1901. Mayor Reefy and multiple speakers praised her steadfast leadership, Christian piety, and friendship to the United States as flags and portraits adorned the stage with hymns and prayers marking a solemn tribute.
The article recalls Victoria as gracious and steadfast in pay and disposition, noting how she won over her people. It mentions the hymn Nearer My God to Thee sung by all, and Mr Craft's remarks on the sovereign's death and distant kin feeling the loss deeply, followed by a prayer.
A lively runaway occurred yesterday around 5 PM near Main Street. Frank Fanver, a student, lost a gold watch. William Clancy and another man jumped from a sleigh when a horse’s bridle broke. Mr Fauger boarded the sleigh and stopped the horse near the tollgate hill. no damage to the cutter. Fauoyer’s watch fell from his pocket. horse and cutter were owned by Dr Nowlan.
Elyria builds a new industry as Interior Wood Decorating Co moves into the former Reporter Printing building. The firm plans extensive manufacture of decorative items including girls plate fire smoka screens twentieth century furniture and art specialties. An adjustable art grille will lead the line and the company expects solid business in the home decorating season, noting only one similar Ohio factory exists.
Business change brings E. J. Matthews back to Elyria from Grafton to enter partnership with KR Roe. The new firm to operate as Roe and Mathews. Matthews, a well known Elyria and Lorain County figure, previously left the city about two years ago from Dyke man and Matthews.
County Clerk Washburn reports near completion of a new eight volume index system for the common pleas docket. The redesigned bindings replace worn covers and the alphabetic top-page tables let users locate cases in minutes rather than hours. The four periods span 1824 to 1902, with separate plaintiff and defendant books for each period, improving preservation and accessibility.
LeMaster, assistant cashier of The Savings Deposit Bank Co., resigned to become cashier of The Elyria Savings & Banking Co., while remaining with the former bank for the present. He has been with Ravings Deposit Bank nine years, the last five as teller and assistant cashier. Commodore W R Huffington hosted a party at his East Bridge street home Thursday, with Mrs Huntington visiting Houston, and guests enjoying cards billiards and a midnight luncheon.
On Tuesday night at Middle Avenue and Eleventh Street O H Bubtonbendde faced two armed robbers who demanded his cash. He struck one attacker and grabbed the other’s leg as the pair fled, leaving him with a cut face and torn hat but the pocketbook regained. A rescuer deterred further pursuit.
The Hon. Parke Foster leads a party including W R Woodford and A C Dustin on a ten day to two week trip to the Indian Territory to advance a railroad from Fort Smith Arkansas to Guthrie Oklahoma. Local figures discuss valuation changes at Lorain and Ashtabula Harbor as surveys begin for the C H W extension through Erie county.
The C. P. and E. railroad from the Everett syndicate and a Foster represented syndicate clash over a franchise to build an electric road from Painesville to Fairport. The C. P. E. secured a county road franchise between the two towns on Saturday, taking a lead in the contest.
After protracted negotiations, Strauss and his orchestra will perform on Wednesday February 6 at Gray's Armory in Cleveland. The return is framed as a farewell tour before his retirement from leading the ensemble to Vienna. He is to receive a large pension and a decoration from the Anatrian Government for lifelong services to music, with plans to live on his accumulated fortune.
Canton water works board member Bar sy and Elyria expert Chapin revisited a proposed scheme to supply inland towns with lake water. Past syndicates studied the Lake Erie option, but cost and construction challenges led to abandonment as impracticable.
The sixth annual Oberlin Board of Commerce banquet drew about 150 attendees at the Park hotel Wednesday. City and county officials from Elyria Lorain Wellington and Oberlin spoke on community ties and chamber activity. W. B. Bedortha presided as toastmaster with remarks from Mr Walden of Wellington Enterprise and Hon. Geo H Ely of Elyria Chamber.
The Reporter visited National Bank of Elyria to view a new change making machine. Assistant Cashier Henson demonstrated a nickel case device that dispenses exact change from one cent to one dollar in the fewest coins, with security to lock if funds are insufficient, promising rapid accurate change in a second.
Rumors of a fourth bank in Elyria grew clearer last Monday as stockholders from the Savings bank canvassed the city and agreed to form a savings institution with $100,000 capital. Half paid in at start, with hoped for April 1 opening, subscriptions have moved briskly. H. W. Ingersoll reports strong interest and aims to keep directors and finance committee intact for now. Hon. W. A. Braman named president, Cliff LeMasters cashier, with Wm. Heldmyer John Lerach Frank Foster Henry Andress among other backers.
The Elyria chamber reported strong finances and notable progress at its annual meeting. Hon. A R Webber announced the Beebe estate would donate several acres east of the city for a manufacturing site, with land to be placed in a committee's hands if desired. An advertising booklet and a new envelope with city statistics were unveiled, and plans for a year-end banquet were set, including invites to Fox furnace workers and local citizens. Officers were reaffirmed with one vacancy due to absence, and committees on new industries and railroads outlined active prospects and ongoing inquiries.
Society notes from Amherst include Mrs William Parach at the Ladies Aid, Miss Cora Shaffer entertaining the New Century club, and prize winners Miss Julia Dachtler and Mr Frank O Mara. A light lunch followed games. West Broad Street hosts a social with games music and luncheon. The Laundons host whist at Park Place with Lottie Laundon winning the ladies prize.
Promoters report demand for stock exceeds amount to be issued with applications coming in for blocks not over 9500.00. The smaller block size aims to engage a wide range of Elyria business men in the new bank venture.
Frank Davidson pleaded guilty in a U S district court in Cleveland on Thursday. He was bound over to the federal grand jury that will meet this month.
John GO and Winship transfer lot 12 in Greg's addition Lorain to George L. Glitach for 38400 dollars. Conrad Krantz sells lot 44 in Krantz's addition Lorain to S L Free for 750. Mary EB. Back to William Bowman includes parts of sections 21 and 16 Avon for 236. Catherine Barres and Adam Barres sell part of lot 41 Ridgeville to W G Sharp trustee for one dollar. John Pierce and Mary Pierce sell lot 10 in Fisher Hurst Carter subdivision Elyria to Mary A Bickford for 250. Eva Booth and John Booth sell part of 14 14 Fisher Hurst Carter subdivision Elyria to Mary A Bickford for 250.
Health Officer Hart notes extensive smallpox in nearby Cleveland where the outbreak is worse than in years. Elyria avoids severe impact this winter due to widespread vaccination last winter and urges those unvaccinated to vaccinate now to prevent any local outbreak.
Wurst of Elyria displays over seventy fowl varieties including rare water fowl such as White China Embden Toulouse and wild geese with white crested ducks. He also shows Belgian hares. L M Finnard of this city is among exhibitors.
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