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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
9
A garbled court record describes an arrest at rent by his wife and neglect. The judge conducted the case with Humane Society involvement, fining costs and warning good behavior. The fragment mentions Emmert tied to a staght and a labor sentence.
The Columbus dispatch notes rapid legislative progress focused on a proposed Municipal Code. It outlines effects on local and county governments, potential constitutional challenges, and debates over state versus local control. It cites Rep. Comings of Lorain County, mentions Elyria and Lorain, and references Fraternal insurance directives and temperance measures.
Mr McCreery representing the Yaryan hot water system spoke to Elyria council on Tuesday about heating rates. He urged a minimum 14 cent per foot rate, warning 12 or 13 cents would be unprofitable and noting extension costs to suburbs. The franchise sets 14 cents per year per foot for hot water and 18 cents for steam, with main extensions 363 feet per 1000 feet of radiation for two-year contracts. The city hall would heat free, plant work to begin soon, and Mr Haywood must decide whether to install under the franchise.
Mrs. E. W. Metcalf died Thursday morning at age over seventy while living with her son Irving W. Metcalf on Washington avenue. The funeral is set for two o'clock Saturday afternoon at I. A. Webster's home on Washington. Brothers Professor Maynard Metcalf of Baltimore and Professor Wilnot Vo Metcalf of Northfield are en route to attend. Her husband B. W. Metcalf died two years ago and founded the Anti-Saloon League, supporting Oberlin College and philanthropic causes. She leaves many friends and a reputation of moral strength.
Cleveland’s Chinese colony will start its New Year on Friday and run to February 27, a 20 day festivity. The community will suspend work, exchange New Year greetings, and use traditional paper banners. Festivities include meals, tea, sweets, aromatic offerings, and rites led by Joss symbolism with the Yellow Dragon nearby.
F H Stocking a Elyria born teamster working in Erie county was injured when a wagon slid and logs toppled onto his right foot near Ceylon. He was treated there then moved to Lorain hospital where doctors found blood poisoning rising from the ankle to the knee and feared possible amputation.
The Pennsylvania Railroad plans to issue a large order for standard company owned typewriters. All operators will use the machine and be responsible for it, ending variety in writing. Some 2000 machines will be needed from Altoona to New York, with monthly inspectors and company supplied ribbons and parts.
Ohio politics shift as Richland and Lorain counties brace for new congressional maps. The piece notes anticipated loss of Richland’s influence, Chamberlain’s resistance, and fears of Democratic gerrymandering. It discusses Lorain Medina Erie Huron Sandusky and Seneca districts, aiming for a Republican leaning setup. It mentions Oberlin figures and local visits.
The common pleas court heard a cross petition from Charles Coltrin in response to Rose W. Coltrin’s divorce filing. The document read like satire as Coltrin claims she neglects home duties, shops late, and stays out at night while he handles breakfasts and dishes. The filing describes a fading romance and hints at Morptens in the night. Gripeura is recommended for colds and grip.
Charles M Sheldon, minister and author, spoke in Oberlin on Thursday to college students in the chapel and to a congregational meeting at First Congregational. He discussed church federation, newspapers, Sunday rest, and recreation, answering questions from the audience and stressing following the next right thing and trusting God.
The seventh number on the People’s Institute lecture course was presented by the Hahn-Parke Quintette and baritone Asa W. Geeding at the First Congregational Church. A large audience praised the ensemble as it performed Wagner, Raff, Schubert, and Steck with Caroline Dale-Parke highlighting a Chopin hymn encore.
Common Pleas Court heard Addie Mahon versus George C Mahon with lawyers Webber and Metcalf. The suit cites wilful neglect for five years and desertion for one year following a December 25 1890 marriage. Elyria Hardware company sues John Copas for 64.47 with Fritz Rudin as attorney. attachment in Justice Lord’s court found no attachable property.
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