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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1902
Page
2
Fragment from The Elyria Reporter page shows editor names and subscription rates in a damaged OCR passage. It references The Reporter Pris, editor L. Disbro, and Daly Reporter terms for the Daily Reporters, with monthly and yearly pricing and publication context muddled by scan errors.
The owner announces disposal of his stake in the family paper after two years of control and a long association. He cites desire to focus on single line of action and profit from investment, leaving the plant in strong financial condition and well equipped. He thanks friends and pledges support to the new management’s continued patronage.
Editorial announces that Barying purchased L. B. Fauver's stake in the Daily and Weekly Reporter and assumes complete vehicular and business control. Fauver retires with the community’s trust and best wishes. The Reporter pledges independent, public welfare oriented coverage aimed at the greatest good.
A long standing quarrel between the city and the Lake Shore railroad over street crossing lights. For over a year the city promised to pay half the cost of electric lights at crossings, an agreement the railway accepted. An ordinance later forced the company to install lamps of equal power, but the engines’ headlights would be blinded by the electric lights, so the railway refused to comply.
The city ordinance requires the railroad to install lamps at crossings and promises to bear costs if not done by the company. The railroad claims the ordinance must be reasonable to be enforceable. Dispute centers on safety lighting at Wash ington avenue old Mill street and other crossings and the company seeks referral to disinterested local businessmen, while resisting court pressure.
President Smith of the city council blocked a resolution to hire engineers to study the waterworks issue, deeming it prejudicial to the city's case even after a petition had been accepted. A special meeting was held, and the vote to reconsider passed, but many Hyrria citizens felt they were denied a fair hearing on the matter.
The piece defends using legal channels to determine majority will on the water works issue. It argues courts are proper to resolve whether a lawful majority existed and that citizens seeking court review do not threaten government. The first water works ruling denied a legal majority and was settled by the state supreme court.
The piece critiques multiple elections and accuses council leaders of unfair framing and intimidation that stifled true majority will. It condemns the president for overstepping and denying councilors vote rights while urging adherence to constitutional processes and peaceful resolution.
B De Forrest Douglass a Springfield maker of artificial limbs died early Monday at his home of valvular heart disease after two years of illness. Born November 9 1927 in Broomfield Conn he moved to Ohio then Springfield where he built his limb business beginning in 1860 with a patent that produced a nearly invisible artificial leg. He leaves a daughter Grace Douglass two brothers Eugene and Laurent. Funeral Wednesday afternoon at his home.
Two miles northwest of Wly tia on the Cleveland, Ithria and Western Electric railway, Amherst Division, lies Quillhurst Poultry Farm known for its famed chicken replacement readers. Proprietor Mr. A P Worthington seeks sale through a novel scheme designed to profit from his stock and equipment. A reporter noted the entrance to the farm, the well lighted house, and the attractive machinery promising a pleasant work environment for visitors.
Fragmented account mixes war news with farm details and industrial risks. Mentions Manila battle memory, gas well fuel, and Quillhurst Farm poultry operations with 64 colony houses and 275000 eggs per year, plus reflection on dangers in industry versus war.
A detailed account of Quillhurst Farm housing 2000 hens with steam brooding and incubators, water access, and grain systems. It notes high poultry output and mechanical uses, then pivots to 1901 US mine and railway fatality figures and a call to apply wartime efficiency to protecting workers, ending with a moral about industrial safety.
Administrators of sale real estate announce an order of probate to offer properties in Lorain County Ohio. The notice details multiple parcels in Herristia township with metes and bounds, descriptions, appraised values, and dower terms. Property transfers include payments of one third in cash and two notes with mortgage security. Harry Groot is administrator, with Ve bb er & Metcalf attorneys.
Legal notice announces that Ted QyAiOWH helra et al plaintiffs sue Charles Leneghen heirs and others in Lorain County Ohio for a quiet title action on land described by metes and bounds. The case seeks to quiet plaintiffs title by asserting conveyed mortgages and claims from Abel Barry, Stephen Berry, and others, with court dates set for April 5, 1902, and February 4, 1903, and administrative details by Mtetson as administrator and Stetson as attorney.
The Lorain County Ohio Sheriff issues a sale on a described real estate parcel in Columbus and Lorain County. The proceedings arise from a case titled Charles Oaborg vi and Joseph Osborn et al versus Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. Attorneys Jonsson and Lee Staufy represent the wardens. The notice details the property boundaries, measurements, and sale conditions, with sale conducted at specified courthouse hours.
Harvey Mei Guia Mead Horace Mead of Michigan and Hidie Mead of New York are sued in Lorain County Court for partition of 100 acres from southeast corner of Lot 60 Penfield Township. Plaintiffs claim ownership under the decedent and seek partition and adjustment of rights. Defendants must answer by February 9, 1902 or judgment by default. Attorneys Weeks and Mulrooney for plaintiffs.
The Court of Common Pleas of Lavain County shows a dormant judgment in the Harvey Roberts case against George Bacon. Harvey Roberts died. Winbigler appointed administrator. A retroactive order of revival is entered for $7580.52 plus costs of $172. The respondent must show cause by February 1902 or the revival stands.
Judge Webber announced his first decisions on equity cases heard the prior week. The rulings reflect exhaustive work and careful, painstaking study by the judge.
Amelia M Gates petitions the Court of Common Pleas seeking a divorce from Arthur P Gates on grounds of gross neglect and adultery. The case, number 1538, is set for hearing after March dibday. Attorney for plaintiff is T Badortha.
Addie Mahon plaintiff file petition for divorce from George C. Mahon defendant residing at St Mima Illinois on ground of gross neglect of duty over four years. Hearing set on or after March 21, 1902. restoration of maiden name requested. Attorneys Webber and Metcalf.
Notice of Appointment. Estate of Castle Baker, deceased. The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as executor with will annexed of the estate of Charles Baker late of Columbia Lorsto County, deceased. Dated this twenty ninth day of January, 1909, Favyur.
Amanda Beardsley filed an amended petition in Lorain County Common Pleas seeking partition of about forty acres in Eaton Township Lot 66 and 67. The suit names many heirs and residence locations across New York Ohio Indiana and Wisconsin with demand to assign dower rights and proceed to partition or grant legal remedies. Respondents must answer by March 5 1902 or risk default judgment.
The Elyria Heating Franchise Company, through Manager A B Hay, secured city approval for its heating franchise. A letter from City Clerk W H Park confirms acceptance and compliance with ordinance requirements, signaling formal enactment of the franchise.
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