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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1990
Page
8
President McKinley and Secretary Hay tout the canal neutral and world policing role, arguing the accord will boost U S commerce and deter bellsigerent actions. Utah polygamists and Roberts are cited, while Speaker Reed and the Porto Rico tariff debate underscore fiscal strength and republic status.
Morgan Hill of Camden was jailed in Elyria on insanity charges after leaping from a moving train while two miles west of Oberlin. He landed feet first, rolled, then struck ground hard injuring his head and side. He was returned to Elyria and treated by railroad physicians.
In urging fair appraisements for real estate, the writer laments taxing well kept homes more due to appearance. He argues tidy surroundings add no productive value yet influence public perception and pride, urging valuation to reflect actual income potential rather than aesthetics. He cites farms with painted buildings and orderly yards as saleable by mood, not by income, concluding decorative upkeep should not raise tax.
The grand jury defendants appeared before Judge Nye on Monday morning and all waived the reading of the Indictment and pleaded not guilty. Samuel Fox assault and battery. Augustus Andrews larceny. Fred Burgdorf assault and battery. Charles Friedel keeping open saloon and selling liquor on Sunday. William Thomas same charge. Plome Demaline same. Michael McGuane same. John Limieut same. Adam Zangeriee same. Six saloonkeepers named. Bonds set at $200. Trials assigned for March 2. Gedoni Gabor arraignment continued to Tuesday. defendant not in court. Several criminal docket cases disposed: Ohio v Jenkins arson noted dead suspect. Ohio v Roe burglary noticed. Offenbach liquor case noticed. Various civil matters: sale confirmations, mortgage foreclosures, settlements, dismissals, partitions, and a divorce granted for Elsie Northup. Enjoined matter continued to Feb 21, 1900.
Columbia obituary notes the death of Mrs. June Jasper on January 31 at the old homestead. She was widow of William Jasper and English born but longtime Columbia resident. She was an active member of the M E church and leaves two sons and fourteen daughters with their families. Funeral conducted by Rev Hanawanl at the M E church.
North Amherst residents report social gatherings and improvements. The Lake Shore company widens Tenney street embankment by six feet. A street through J. L. Lua Wig's property may open, adding desirable lots. The North Amherst Fire Department held its largest masquerade ball to date. Mrs. Maynard Bemis broke her leg on Oberlin avenue and was transported home after treatment. Train times on the Nigeria North Amherst line change for earlier departures to serve local workers. The M. B. Church will host a February dinner at the old Missey block space formerly used by Bilyria Furniture Co.
Real estate transfers recorded including W. Pfeiffer to Kent Street M E Church trustees part of blocks 13 14 in Braman's addition Lorain $1000 Wm E Miller to Florence E Lewis lot on West Avenue Elyria $1400 C M Conklin to S and L Farnsworth part lots 2 8 Rochester 2254 50 Joseph Buswell et al to Jonah Buswell part lot 6 Ridgeville 1800 Edward Woodman et al to Mrs A J Turner lot 66 Brava Co Midition to Lorain 950
The city council should proceed cautiously before again asking voters to approve water works. Past litigation stemmed from lacking proper proceedings. Experts, including Geo. J. Phillips, urge plans and cost estimates to inform the electorate and guide subsequent steps.
Elyria and Lorain scenes report brisk February activity with five houses and four vacant lots sold in the first fourteen days. Local notices note wage discussions for Lake Shore section men, probate office quiet, and a major Big Four wreck east of Wellington with twenty-two cars derailed. Various residents travel, illness and visits recorded, plus business ads and local unions expanding.
A fragmented notice lists numerous properties for sale with varied prices from under 1200 to 4000 dollars. Locations include Columbus St Spruce St Middle Ave Eoat Ave Facwry St Heighton Ave Fest 6th St Adame Bt Gates Ave Boat 7th St Howe Bt Elbert Quincy Bt Erie St West Avenue Fast Avenue Went Ave Gates Ave Howe St Gull St Weat 3rd St 14th street East 6th Fourth St Weat River Hast Bridge East River East Cleveland West Ave East 6th Fast Ave Furnace St West 2nd St East Ave Lodi Street.
An old real estate and investment notice advertises a 25 ft lot on Broadway Lorain near Nickel Plate and a cheap 10th avenue plot near the Steel Plant offices. It touts chicken farm land from 4 to 12 acres and claims Ohio Gold Mining stock has sold over 20 000 shares with a few left, urging investigation.
The Republicans of the Fourteenth Congressional District of Ohio comprising Ashland, Erie, Lorain, Morrow, and Richland counties will meet the state convention at Wellington on Tuesday April 10, 1900. They will select one candidate for Congress, one Presidential Elector, two delegates, and two alternates to the National Republican Convention in Philadelphia. Delegates will be allotted by county votes, and the convention may be chosen by county conventions, precinct committees, or primaries if the county committee cannot agree. Late delegates must be chosen at least five days before the congressional convention date. By order of the Congressional Committee, M. VISCHER, Chairman. JILAS LAM, Secretary Pro Tem.
Pittsfield reports multiple farm leases, sales, and moves including Bement to Mr. Peck of Carlisle and Baldwin to Mr. Squires of Russia. Lake sells, Farr rents Bitely farm, Clark and Youn buried today, and the electric road to Wellington nears deed finalization. Local illness and theater attendance noted along with surrounding community tidbits.
In Lorain on Sunday Mrs Emma Leinhos wife of John Leinhos died under chloroform given by Dr BE Hug for tooth extraction performed by H B Kiplinger. Four other physicians failed to revive her. Coroner Braman viewed the body as the inquiry is deferred. Robison Handcock store interiors are undergoing extensive alterations including the childrens suit department.
Mathew Latimer of Carlisle found dead in deep snow near his home after an afternoon walk toward Lowery’s switch. Coroner Braman reported the body severely frozen with a heart and fit-related struggle. Latimer, 70, leaves a wife, two daughters, and a son.
Judge Jud Nye rules the Linseed Works must be restrained from producing offensive odors in the town. The decision cites evidence of strong odors affecting residents and neighboring property, but finds the defendant can operate without odor with proper supervision. The ruling narrows the injunction to prevent harmful emissions while protecting community residences. The M. BR. church has repaired the choir platform and installed wood floors at the front vestibule.
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