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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1906
Page
1
Partial OCR fragment outlines city street improvement plans for Lake Avenue through Elm Street area with paving, curbs, and grading details. Mentions assessments, property bound lines, and council references to Hartford, Hayden, and Johnson figures with a noted interest and dates around 1905 1906.
Justice A E Law rence is slated to hear Glen 5. Freeman vs the Glen 8, Freeman company over alleged breach of faith related to Dr Wood remedies. Plaintiff claims ownership of formulas and copyrights for Antiseptine and Freeman's life of the hair, with damages sought total $1,200 plus $300 in services and a injunction to stop use of the formulas and copyrights.
The Lake Avenue Pedro Club was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bert Risinger with twelve players at twelve tables. Twelve games were played with refreshments served. First ladies prize went to Mr. Baker and first gentlemens prize to John Gold. Hol Decker won the gentlemen's consolation and Mrs. Decker the ladies consolation. Next meeting set for Mr. and Mrs. Art Fox on Tuesday evening February 27.
The funeral of Hubbard A. Wilcox was held this morning at 10 o'clock in La Grange with many attendees testifying to his high esteem. The Common Pleas Court was adjourned today by Judge Washburn due to the funeral.
Meetings continue with Dr Dorris at the helm ten members were received into fellowship and the evangelist delivered two powerful sermons to large appreciative audiences The meeting will continue each night this week Mr and Mrs Oak Ney sang a duet and Miss Nita Bishop a solo that pleased the audience
The last rites for J A Jackson were held Sunday at 1 30 pm at his residence conducted by Rev Dr Dawson. Woodmen lodge members attended in large numbers indicating high esteem among citizens. Interment followed at Butternut Ridge cemetery.
The Church of Christ will commence erection of a new organ soon with parts already on hand. Preparations will be made for the builder next week and the instrument is to be ready for use on Easter Sunday. Professor Andrews of Oberlin Conservatory will open the organ, noted as one of America's premier pipe organ players.
George Conrad of Lodi Street appeared in Mayor Chapman's court to answer a charge of keeping his saloon open on Sunday. He claimed the lunch room was separate and only his lunch room stayed open. His hearing was set for Tuesday at 1 PM. John D Rockefeller's hiding place in tall grass was again discovered, located at No 26 Broadway and Battle Creek, Michigan. He moves with notable speed for a man his age.
James Sanford of Lorain sues Walter A Bonsor and Augustus Bon got for a broker age fee of 600 for selling land. Plaintiff says he was commissioned to sell at 16660 and would receive 600 if sold at that price. Land sold at the stipulated price to Anna Darling. Action seeks 600 brokerage fee.
The King Solomon's lodge members attended 9 30 Sunday services at the First Congregational church. They marched from their lodge room to the church and sat in the center of the auditorium. Rev. M Smith of Wakeman delivered an excellent sermon and congratulated all societies for their good deeds. Prof. W J Horner led the music from Oberlin Conservatory. The collection was liberal.
J Stoder, an employee of the Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Company, was struck on the head by a trolley pole this morning. The blow caused a bad scalp wound but the injury was not serious and a physician treated the wound.
The will of C. W. Hastings of LaGrange was probated this morning. He leaves all property to his wife, Susan Aurora, who also is named executrix of the estate.
A big city carpenters union rally is set for this evening at the Carpenters' hall to transact important business including the possible appointment of a business agent. The union splits on the issue with many opposing such an official. A large turnout is expected as H. W. Ingersoll of Stetson & Ingersoll visited Grafton on Sunday for special business.
Investigating charges against Rev Bela Basso pastor of a Hungarian Presbyterian church, committees from Westminster First and Hungarian congregations say he is innocent. They commend him to community sympathy and support, noting he remains a faithful pastor unjustly accused. Signed by church leaders and trustees.
A February 21 earthquake lasting seven minutes triggered a following tidal wave that killed no less than 2,000 people along the Colombian coast. Buena Ventura was shaken but largely escaped structural collapse as residents prayed in the streets and clocks stopped. Communications failed as cables broke across many areas.
Engineers drilling near Beaver Creek report progress on the fourth shaft after three depths of 30 feet yielded shale only at 18 feet in the fourth hole. The team, though discouraged by the shale sighting, continues to assess soil composition along the stream bank. Boston on February 26 Thomas W Lawson predicts Rockefeller and Standard Oil financiers will wear penitentiary stripes.
In Cleveland a Lake Shore Electric car bound for Lorain was stopped when conductor William Hovey of Hilley Michigan found a passenger dead. The traveler, a salesman, apparently died suddenly of heart failure. The body was moved to A R Nunn’s undertaker rooms at Lake and Detroit avenues.
London reports Salvation Army officials have received ad ions from Canada calling for 10,000 brides to be found in the rapidly growing northwest territory. A matrimonial bureau is approved as a natural step in emigration work, with about 6,000 men and women sent out last season and 10,000 expected this year starting with the Kensington sailing from Liverpool on March 1.
For several weeks EH L Packer of Cleveland has toured to gather data and illustrations for a joint industrial edition. A photographer accompanied him, and the edition will feature principal buildings and industrial institutions in both cities. Packer, the editor in charge, left for Cleveland after completing the work.
In a two hour session the house approved 416 private pension bills and several minor measures by unanimous consent. An effort to force the Internal Revenue records for use as court evidence in prohibition and local option liquor cases was blocked by a single objection.
Interest grows in a proposed project. Indications point to a building as the goal. Lists are circulated in local stores to sign membership tickets if a building is approved. Signatures obtainable at Robinson Hancock Co. Hubert Day and Eady Drug Co. A meeting is planned at the Congregational church next Sunday at 3 p.m. with speakers and a quartet.
The Nettle son of Frank and Lilian McDonald died Sunday afternoon at four months old. Richard was bright and promising. Death was caused by an incision at the brain. Funeral services by Mr Wilking from the McDonald residence Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Geo Johnson of the Baptist church. The bereaved family receives sympathy from friends.
Mrs Topping a returned missionary from Tokyo delighted a large audience at the Baptist Church on Sunday morning with an address detailing her experiences in Japan. She spoke of progress toward a civilization, noting the Japanese as an appreciative people grateful for missionary work. All present found the talk very instructive.
Kent Ohio February 26 police puzzled by quarrel among Italians at Ramieone's saloon on Franklin avenue. After two strangers left through the rear yard two more men were shot, one with two bullets and the other with three. Both are in serious condition. Congressman Victor Murdock of Kansas is named as a proficient player in the house. He loves newspaper work and is a noted reporter.
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