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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
4
The Daily Reporter announces subscription terms and delivery details. Editor L B Fauver and Associate Editor E L Disbho outline rates for in town and outside county delivery. Subscription options include daily delivery by carrier and year-long terms with annual or weekly pricing.
The Reporter publishes Dr A J Baumhart Lorain chemist on Elyria water. He questions lake water as the best domestic source, cites pollution and costs, and compares lake vs Eaton plan economics. He urges thorough impartial investigation to end long local strife and settle the future water supply.
The column argues a river system at about 200000 could suffice if feasible, while lake plans at around 450000 plus debt service threaten funds for fire, sewer, cemetery, city hall, and pavements. It notes public sentiment split, two thirds oppose investing in lake, and urges careful progress given other urgent needs.
Charles Porter, a Spanish American War veteran once employed at the Metropolitan Hotel, has become insane from morphine use. The habit, said to have begun in the army, led him to threaten suicide when no morphine relief was available. He has been committed to Toledo State Hospital.
Under current conditions neither side can progress in the water works dispute. The lake water project would be halted if bonds are sold, risking years in court. Citizens with good intentions seek a clear, final approach: reestablish efforts, hire a capable engineer, and authorize an exhaustive report on all supply options.
The article notes a reshaped Treasury under Secretary Shaw with a total U S debt of 1 830 728 544 including interest bearing and non interest bearing components. It reports 548 681 016 in non interest bearing United States notes and 999 094 380 in interest bearing debt, about half in 2 percent notes redeemable after 1930. Cash balance stands at 4324 796 646 with 176 000 000 available after gold reserve deduction and 106 000 000 held in National bank depositories.
The notice criticizes harsh tactics used to sway city council members toward a bond issue. It cites threats and jeopardized positions from business interests, praises Judge Nye for unbiased pursuit, and claims lake water supporters employ familiar approach to push investigations. A brief for sale and local ads follow, noting a Mid dle Ridge farm near North Amherst and a jewelry repair service.
A leading French paper warns the United States is rapidly surpassing France in silk manufacturing. It credits U S capital, modern machinery, and cheaper raw materials for the shift, noting rising factory counts salaries and profits. The piece predicts American silks may compete with Paris London and Berlin within the coming decade.
Citizens weary of delays argue the council should decide now. The meeting repeated familiar claims as Lersch spoke at length, while Nye urged an investigation and Hogesett represented the lake water association. The piece calls for immediate action and criticizes dilatory tactics.
The Elyria city council resolves to hire a civil engineer to study water sources for the city and assess durability purity supply costs and plant construction at Butternut Ridge and any other feasible sources. A committee of Williams Smith and Eady will select the engineer and oversee the investigations and cost estimates.
In the Supreme Court of New York, Manor of New York, a partition suit concerns Merah Fauver’s heirs and the dower interests of her widow, with Robt. KESTROM as attorney for the plaintiff. The petition seeks severance of Merah Fauver’s property and a dower partition among the heirs, stating that the estates are inconsistent and that a court order is needed by Marsh 1902 or judgment may be entered. The document lists numerous named individuals and describes claims to real property and the rights of the heirs under New York law.
Charles A McCoy files in the Court of Common Pleas Lorain County Ohio for divorce from Maggis McCoy on grounds of wife absence over three years and will seek alimony and support. Hearing set after February 19 1902. attorneys F M Stevens and Charles A McCoy listed.
A sheriff sale is ordered in Huraka County Ohio under the Court of Common Pleas for the defendant Charles Oeborn against Joseph Ostrorn and others. The levy covers parcels described in the order of sale and will be offered publicly at the courthouse steps within the county. The action arises from an execution and sale is authorized within the specified term.
Public auction notice for a large parcel in Lorain County Ohio detailing boundaries near Colum- bia and Corby Gdyrcus areas. The document lists heirs, owners, and legal references, with a sale date and terms including bid amounts and payment expectations.
Harvey Mead Lala Mead and Versue Meud and Richie Maud face a partition petition filed January 4 1903 in the Court of Common Pleas Lorain County Ohio. The suit seeks division of a hundred acres from the east end of lot No 8 in Penfeld township and lists ten living heirs including Phinty Praibe owners in fac timiple. Respondents must answer by February 2 1903 or a judgment will be entered. WERK Murcar Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
Probate Court of Lorain County orders sale of multiple lands described as parts of Lot D2 and adjacent parcels in Ohio. Assets include four described tracts with appraisals of 3950, 96000, 340, and 1000 dollars. widow's dower valued at 3600 dollars. Terms require one third cash, and two equal installments, secured by mortgage, with 6 percent interest. Administratrix or administrator Harry Groot oversees. Webb e Metcalf, attorneys.
Unknown heirs of Lane Churee of Ridgeville and Charles Leneghee challenge in Lorain County Court a complaint to quiet titled claims to 6827 acres in Ridgeville, Olmsted, and Barton areas. Petition seeks to bar all claims by heirs from prior deeds and mortgages dating 1846 to 1886. Respondents must answer by April 1902.
The undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified as assignee in trust for the beneficiaries of Fred Walsh of Elyria Lorain County by the Probate Court of Lorain County Ohio. Pound, 2a Century Bldg Elyria Ohio.
J R Rogan filed for divorce from Mosell Rogan at Fort Smith Arkansas on December 28 1901 in case No 6563 in the Lorain County Ohio court of common pleas alleging extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty the hearing set for six weeks after the first publication February 10 1902 BR Rogan by H G Schaibly and Lee Stroup attorneys
Addie Mahon plaintiff filed for divorce from George C Mahon defendant for gross neglect of duty in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas Ohio. Hearing set after March 21 1902. Addis Mahon Webber and Matoalf attorneys.
The old Joseph Osborne farm near Columbia Center in Lorain county is to be sold at sheriff’s sale on Saturday February 22 between 10 and 11 a m at the north door of the courthouse in Elyria. The 8 acre property has timber a maple grove of about 400 trees an orchard and plenty of fruit trees. Buildings include a large house a 40x00 barn a horse barn 80x50 and good out buildings. Cash buyers get a good price. Charles Osborne Columbia Sta O.
BR SALE OR RENT. Two peeeee on West 4th street. New house and barn. All conveni ences on Tth street.
Favorite Nearly Everywhet Constipation means bullness, depres sion, headache, generally disordered health. DeWitt's Little Early Risers stimulate the liver, open the bowels and relieve this condition. Safe speedy and thorough. They never grips. Favorite pills. H. J. Eady. Money to Loan at 6 Per cent Rooms to rent corner and street end East avenue. Several desirable houses and lots for sale. W. H. Tucker 104tf
George Bacon is notified that Harvey Roberts’ dormant Common Pleas judgment against him in Livain County Ohio may be revived. The case seeks interest of 3590.82 dollars and costs of 2208 dollars from October 29, 189, with a February 7, 1902, deadline to show cause why revival should not occur. Clem. P. Winbigler, attorney for the administrator, Dec. 17, 1908.
Notice to stockholders of The Elyria Grafton & Southern Railway Company about a February meeting in Elyria Ohio to consider and vote on adopting a joint agreement for sale transfer and related corporate actions involving The Cleveland Elyria Western Railway Company and the Elyria Grafton & Southern Railway Company. The meeting is called by the secretary L Sor RR ON and the board of directors.
Solomon Mendelsiton versus Geoze W Flenner In Loin Ohio Court of Common Pleas Case No basis. Sheriff orders sale by public auction at corner of Lodi and West Streets in Lorain County Ohio on a date in 1902 between 10 and 1. Personal property listed includes a store frame, tools, building on leased ground. Attorney H Verpex Sheriff John Ngon listed.
The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Mary A Waite of North Ridgeville Lorain County deceased. Dated December 27 1081 at Lorain County. Stetson H. D.
The court confirms 48 administrators with the will annexed for the estate of Almira Wilder of Oba Povam county who is deceased. Dated December 1 1901. Dawn L. McRope is named as administrator.
Améla M Gat files in the Court of Common Pleas of Lorain County Ohio on January 21 1902 a petition for divorce from Arthur P Gates on grounds including gross neglect of duty adultery and extreme cruelty Custody of their minor child sought with further relief The petition alleges abuse and requests support and related relief Attorney for plaintiff W Bedortha represents the case.
On the December 8 1901 day a justice issued an order of attachment in the action of Worst versus Archibald and Bejor Lawrence in Ohio. The case concerns the sum of due money and court action proceeding in Lorin County.
In Fridays paper a four paragraph letter by Dr. A. J. of Lorain discusses the Elyria water controversy. The doctor argues against the Lorain Erie water plan and favors rainfall collection and filtration. He claims Lake Erie is unsuitable as a supply and outlines costs for a four month storage system and masonry construction to serve Elyria.
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