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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1906
Page
3
A jumbled sports roundup notes Billy Phyle on outlaw ball, boxing reform in New Castle, and a Chicago Auto Show sale of 20 million dollars. Mentions Moran’s loss to Akron polo, Brownie Geseler retiring, Lou Dillon dope charges, and Umpires Rigier Wheelock Bougerz Pfeiffer. References Kansas City farming with St Louis, and various player moves and suspensions.
E G Stone tendered his resignation as superintendent of the Skelp Mills, effective immediately. G C Farwell, formerly assistant in the names department, will succeed him and CG D Cook becomes assistant. Farwell arrived from Buffalo with a strong recommendation, while Henry Felix is elevated to day foreman and J Teemer to night foreman. The plant seeks to raise the entire endowment by July 1, with under $40,000 remaining.
A large group gathered at George Whitney’s Lodi street home on Thursday for a farewell reception as the Whitneys prepare to move to Wellington at month’s end. Music, dancing, and a late supper marked the event, with Mr Whitney recently transferring from the Lake Shore freight department to farming. A handsome gift was presented by Mr A Gerbber, who delivered the presentation speech.
President King announced Thursday that D. W. James of New York has made a provisional gift of 10000 toward Oberlin College library endowment fund aiming for a total 100000. The donation supports the library program and outlines plans for future endowment contributions.
Columbus reports Miss Dol lie Love, 30, died at St. Francia hospital after taking laudanum at a West State street hotel shortly after midnight. She was with a man who used the alias C EB Williams and wife from Toledo. Clawson, son of Edwin Clawdon of Cleveland, arrived February 3rd from Elyria. There is also a church charity sale listing baked beans graham bread and other items with a supper planned at First Congregational church at 5 45 p m on Wednesday priced 15 cents.
Deeds recorded in Blytia and surrounding areas show transfers including James R. Franklin to Thomas F. Andrews for land near Blytia, lots 38 and 39 priced at 110. William Holbrook to William Holcomb for village lots 48 and 49 in Grafton at 600. F B Menker to Louis and Frances Schreck for Cornell's addition in Charleston at 2150. Tait Gifford Greenslade to Van Deusen Calhoon for Black River township land at 150. Mary Hill Wright and Helen B Wright to Iantha B Sturgess for lot 50 in Oberlin at 600.
William Kirk of the New York American offers humorous baseball do nots to uplift the profession and aid pitchers, including refraining from indoor out curves and overlong fan chitchat. Separately, Elyria and King Solomon lodges announce February meetings and a banquet, inviting Master Masons.
The Second Congregational Sunday school class No 6 was entertained at Carl Friday’s home at 753 West River Street. Teacher Mr McConnaghey led the Friday evening event and the boys praised the party as a success. He asks all class members to attend Sunday for a follow up with a new surprise.
Columbus reports the Senate passed Lerichs bill directing the state board of health to examine public water and purification works and to report findings and make an appropriation. The measure was sent to the House yesterday amid debate over its scope and funding.
Governor Pattison maintains his stance on Sunday closings as mayors of Ohio face decisions on enforcing the lid. The article notes the defeat of the Adier bill, rising public pressure on city leaders, and pending changes to primary election timing and county salaries legislation.
A fragment listing No 20 Night Express No 28 No 128 Norwalk Accommodations and No 5 Buffalo Chicago No 16 Boston Chicago No 9 Day Express No 41 Toledo Accommodations and No 141 Sanctu ary Division Accommodations with times and notes on divisions. Contains names A J Smith L P Baxtine and ticket agents.
Fragmentary timetable notes Lorain Lorain Street By Achedals schedule in May with service to Elyria. Mentions times every several minutes until a stated end, then specific later times and unclear numbers. Indicates limited service and possible night hours.
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