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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1907

Page

5

Political Rumors and Local Sales Ads Mix in Toledo Gazette

The issue blends political gossip about Geo Isalac Sherwood of Toledo as a possible governor candidate with a jumbled mix of local ads. Reports mention shoe sales, a pitcher Briggs signing with Indianapolis, an embezzlement case against Henry Gootmag, a train accident in Cleveland causing deaths, and Valentine promotions at Bowers Drug Store.

Geo. Isalac Sherwood Toledo Putlisher The Sportsman

New W C T U Elects Department Superintendents

The meeting at the Baptist church elected department superintendents under the state organizers guidance. Press Mrs A A Martin Mother’s Meetings Mrs Wilbur Wurtress Literature Mrs Edith Cohters Moral Education Mrs Hastman Scientific Temperance Mrs J M Ryals Health and Heredity Miss Grace Jackson Literature and Art Mrs Jack an Evangelistic Mrs J P Sala A resolutions committee will draft measures to abolish saloon stalls for city council consideration.

Baptist Church A. A. Martin Wilbur Wurtress Edith Cohters Hastman J. M. Ryals Grace Jackson Jackan J. P. Sala

Mrs Chas Guth Beauty Parlor Ad

Shampooing facial scalp massage manicure hair dressing and singeing offered at 308 Masonic Temple. Parlor hours 12 30 to 4 30 p m Tuesday and Thursday until 6 p m. Appointments by phone 958 R.

Masonic Temple Bome

Temperance crusaders plan Valentine’s Day march on Capitol

About ten thousand temperance advocates from the District of Columbia promise a noon rally near the White House and a march through Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol on February 14 to push for higher saloon licenses and the abolition of Washington saloons. Congress faces a busy calendar and may not act this session, but organizers vow a strong, public display with echoing cries of Down with the saloons.

Washington District of Columbia Congress Capitol St. Valentine’s Day House District Committee White House Pennsylvania Avenue

Talk of an extra session swirls as March nears

Washington, Feb 13. As the present Congress nears adjournment, talk of an extra session grows though leaders deny knowledge of any call. Rumors persist of a brief session after March 4, with insiders planning to stay on. Washington benefits economically from an extra session through hotel and social activity.

Washington Congress Senate House Congressional

Amherst Area Social Notes Include Travel And Visits

Mrs Edward Fahey and son of Syria spent Tuesday in Amherst. Mr and Mrs BH H Nicholl and Allison left for California at 11 40 Tuesday night. Mrs John Becker Sr Miss Becker I and Mrs J Becker Jr spent Tuesday in Lorain. Mr and Mrs Becker Jr spent Monday in Lorain. Mrs Anna Earnst of Amherst spent Saturday and Sunday in Cleveland. Mr Minch and family moved to their new home in Elyria. Benjamin Earnst of Amherst spent weekend in Cleveland. J J Schaffer of Oregon visiting his brother R Schaffer. L W Rothe of Kipton spent Tuesday in Amherst. The funeral of Mrs Sanders was held Sunday at 3 o'clock. Mrs John Hazel of this place died in Lake Helen Florida Feb 2. Mrs Ashland of Elyria spent Friday in Amherst.

Edward Fahey Syria Amherst BH. H. Nicholl Allison California John Becker Becker l J. Becker, Jr Lorain Becker Anna Earnst Cleveland Minch Brownhelm Elyria Benjamin Earnst J. J. Schaffer Oregon Schaffer L. W. Rothe Kipton Sanders John Hazel Lake Helen Fla Ashland Aimherst

Wills of John and Adelia Titus Probed in Probate

Estates filed for probate reveal John Titus and Adelia Titus as coheirs. John’s will provides $200 for granddaughter Mildred Gibson for education, later reduced to $125. remaining property to his wife for life. Codicil assigns half Lakeside property to Mildred, other half to Geo. M. Baker with life residence at the homestead. Addie Baker Phelps receives income, funds repair, Frank Foote gets a shareless legacy. Provisions rewritten by codicils dated same.

John Titus Adelia Titus Titus Mildred W .Gibson Lakeside Geo. M. Baker Addie Baker Phelps Frank Foote Titsu Mildred Gibson

Boynton 15 Named In Bankruptcy Referee Role

Cleveland reports P. H. Boynton appointed bankruptcy referee to succeed L. B. Fauver who resigned. The move names Boynton to supervise proceedings and oversee case administration.

Cleveland P. H. Boynton L. B. Fauver

Collision sinks steamer Larchmont and schooner

Providence February 13 reports a wreck after a collision between the steamer Larchmont and a small schooner. Both vessels sank and more than 100 people perished at sea, nine were saved by a small boat. The notice also advertises Kennedy's Laxation Cough Syrup and cheap Sunday excursions.

Providence R. I Larchmont

Case Glee and Mandolin Clubs Concert at Elyria

The Glee and Mandolin clubs of Case School of Applied Science Meveland will give their first concert in Elyria Friday evening February 15 at the First Congregational church. Tickets are on sale at Savage's jewelry store priced 25 and 50 cents.

Case School of Applied Science Meveland Elyria First Congregational Church Savage's Jewelry

Beveridge Warns Nation on Child Labor Dangers

Senator Beveridge of Indiana argues in the Senate for a federal ban on child labor in factories mines and sweatshops citing census figures and testimony from reformers like Jane Addams. He compares U S neglect to Britain’s Boer War recruitment failures and urges national action to halt the tradition of child labor and its degenerative social impact.

Senator Beveridge Indiana Senate John Spargo Atlanta Paterson N. J Marie Oxford Maryland Jane Addams All America Ras de Nee Authern England Ireland Scotland Wales South Africa Inspector General Beveridge Republic

Evelyn Thaw to Again Take the Witness Stand

In New York the Thaw trial resumes with Dr Britton D Evans testifying that Harry K Thaw was not of sound mind after the shooting and his mind improved after three months in the Tombs. The defense stalled its case and Evelyn Thaw is expected to testify further under District Attorney Jerome’s plan for a lengthy cross examination.

Evelyn Thaw New York Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Britton D. Evans White Madison Square Garden Evans Dr. Evans Thaw Jerome

Modern System of Identification

A bank teller uses a fingerprint and wrist scar as a unique identifier to confirm a depositor’s identity when signatures cannot be trusted. The method, practiced in several Elyria banks, helps prevent payments to unlawful owners or to those with stolen deposit books, relying on a rarely known bank-official procedure.

Elyria

Pleasant evening for Church of Christ Class gathering

The Class of Volunteers taught by Mrs Wurtz enjoyed a warm social at Miss Gertrude Bennett’s Third Street home. Four new members joined, officers elected, and two social hours ended with refreshments as Rev. Sala offered guidance to the group. The next meeting is at Miss Thelma Squires’ Broad Street home March 12.

Church of Christ Socia Sala Thelma Squires Myrtle Smith Halt Thelma

Cleveland traction eyeing Columbus via Newark and Scheeps routes

A Cleveland report states the Cleveland and Southwestern line plans an entrance into Columbus through Newark and Scheeps routes. A Birchfield Norwalk Plymouth and Latham Shelby Mansfield trackage pact enables Birchfield to reach Mansfield. The Lake Shore Electric seeks the same property, with extensive traction building planned this summer. Samuel McLain estate resumes Norwalk Monroeville Sandusky line, with $100,000 already spent on grading. An Indianapolis south line proposal draws agents courting landowners for right of way as claims rise land will be valuable.

Cleveland Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Newark Scheeps Birchfield Norwalk Plymouth Latham Shelby Mansfield Cleveland & Southwestern Lake Shore Electric Green Line Columbus New York Samuel McLain Monroeville Sandusky Une Indianapolis

Fire destroys Berea ceramic plant on Berea road

A fast spreading fire at the Ohio Ceramic Engineering Company plant on Berea road, adjacent to the National Carbon Company, caused total loss estimated at 250 000. Flames were found shortly after 10 pm in a new building near a gas plant supplying power, suspected to be the origin of the blaze.

Ohio Ceramic Engineering Company Berea Road Vretsae National Carbon Compay

Mardi Gras Trip Packages via B and C to New Orleans

Travel deal for a Mardi Gras excursion with return from Elytia priced at 28 dollars 55 cents. Round trip travel Feb 6 to 19 with refund validity to Feb 16. Consult agents at 244 before purchasing with Valentines at Bowers Drug Store. 2-6-5t

Mardi Gras New Orleans Elytia Bowers’ Drug Store

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