27 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1901
Page
1
A suit filed by Ag Hag seeks a $33.85 payment claimed for labor on Third Street Elyria. The report notes a party on Thursday evening and exposure to freezing conditions, with subsequent efforts and relief during rain. Details about clothing and movements toward East Fourth Street are briefly mentioned.
A bombshell hit a routine city council meeting as Mayor Reety demanded an investigation into charges by Attorney Ingersoll in a water works suit. The council debated, formed a committee with Solicitor Stevens and Councilmen Lersch LeMaster and Boynton to plan action, and pledged to pursue the alleged misconduct and fraudulent acts by certain council members.
A large straight line engine at the Lorain street railway power house collapsed during wet afternoon, tearing through roof and floor. the building was badly damaged but no one injured. The cause remains unclear as debris caused a short circuit and traffic delays ensued.
An afternoon gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Frankford at 234 East Seventh Street entertained several relatives in the city. Attendees included Mrs. H. B. Root, M. L. Besbe, H. E. Taylor, Fred Root, Joren Redfern, and Mrs. King.
After two days of trial on The Wood Mewing & Reaping Machine Co. against J H Bennett, the case was dismissed Wednesday afternoon at the plaintiff's expense due to a defect in the petition. The Mosse Baal versus Rothgery case was then taken up.
Mr. Fisher, recently arrived from Sandusky to act as an agent for the International Correspondence School at Bigvia, is reported to have varioloid. He was taken Friday to his parents’ home near Berlin Heights, with health authorities taking precautions to prevent spread. His wife remains with him. Mr. Hotehkiga of Scranton, Pa., is here overseeing school interests in Elyria.
Poor readable text fragments suggest a report on a painful sleigh ride accident involving a person named Charles Kelling and a Shovelog or associated party. Names, exact actions, and places are unclear due to OCR damage.
In May Ray and Stivers will take effect. the pastorate remains unsettled about moves. One prospective laborer has been ill and cannot continue with the arrangement. There is good feeling between the pastor and people, and friends wish him well as he begins new work.
Broken water main causes flooding and delays over the Mira bridge. Pipes burst during freezing weather, attempts to thaw failed, paving removed, and replacement with mineral wool insulation chosen for heat resistance. Local officials reported long construction delays and costs, while Mrs. George Martin received a $2000 check from the Modern Woodmen of America for a beneficiary tied to a Lake Shore accident.
A Sunday sermon by Rev E J Craft at Andrew's burghy denounced intemperance as a grave social ill. Craft urged repentance and cited moral decay, urging listeners to heed the parable of the Sower and embrace a stricter Christian path.
A description of a social gathering at an elegantly furnished new Ely flat hosted by Chale and H G Johnson. Guests celebrated the event with a neat spread as da tions were ignited to mark the occasion. E G Johnson’s friend surprised the hosts and helped prevent interruptions with an elegant leather library item as a memorable gift.
City Solicitor Stevens reports Judge Saunders of Squires Saunders Dempsey will assist in the waterworks injunction unit replacing Judge Boynton who is away on vacation. Saunders specializes in boards' legal matters amid ongoing winter works bonds disputes and related issues. The Lorain Steel Company settled with administrator John Fialkowski for the estate of Jacob Fialkowski who died after a rail fall at the steel plant on February 7. the company paid S556 to the estate.
The city faces a heated mayoral contest with past figures like Reefy and George Chandler referenced. T W Shearer aims to unseat Joshua Boynton in the second ward while F N Smith stands unopposed for reelection as constable. The Marshal and rival issues fail to register, signaling a persistent citywide confrontation echoed across several elections.
A freight wreck on Lake Shore Road near Amherst before 11 PM Thursday blocked both tracks as a freight propulsion collided with another train. Eight cars and the engine were wrecked, traffic halted, and a wrecking crew from Cleveland was dispatched via Elyria. One brakeman jumped from a derailed car, sustaining only minor injuries.
At a Saturday meeting of the Board of Directors the Agricultural Society voted unanimously to rescind the prior authorization for selling pools at the next fair. Minutes were amended to reflect the roll call, with only one director voting for selling pools. The board then opposed pool selling, set exhibit deadlines, and approved funds for sheep sheds while outlining duties for committees overseeing amusements.
Josephine Smith and Lillian Gove pleaded guilty to prior charges and requested sentencing postponed to March 3. Maud Gray and Maud Barnes were unavailable due to illness, trials rescheduled. Robert Gray, arrested in Lorain for keeping his loan open on Sunday, pleaded guilty and was fined $50 and ten days in jail. Martha Farmbach’s liquor sale trial was continued. Mr and Mrs H C West of Lorain faced a trial for keeping a house of ill fame, begun after Roethgerg case jury report.
Henry A. Plato and John E. Plato sue Marketten Fire Insurance alleging their policy was cancelled without notice while a fire occurred. They claim the agent failed to deliver timely policy details after contracting and seek damages. The case seeks redress for alleged improper cancellation and resulting losses.
Plaintiff Marshal Spurr sues Policeman Christ Zimmer for 5000 damages alleging he woke in custody and was marched to the mayor’s office with common criminals. Bondsmen J H Hills and J B Chapman defend. The piece also mentions local Democratic figures and candidates, including George L Bivins and Mayas Reefy, amid party talk.
The Lisbon council Tuesday evening debated raising the solicitor salary and other measures while disposing of minor matters. Remonstrances from Paulin Schafer and William and Martius Wallhead concerned sewer taxes on Cascade street. Schafer’s assessment approved, Wallhead changes approved. The Henry Warst addition plat was accepted. Tremont Street crossing improvements were sent to the street committee and city solicitor. Salt on streetcar tracks drew complaints about horse feet and paint, referred to the street committee and railways. A clerk for the new typewriter was referred to the finance committee.
A pressed program for Tha New Century club event lists Mrs Tasman presenting The war State and Navy Departments with remarks by Mrs Craft and others. The Raven sequence pleased the audience as Mrs Orage and Stivers spoke on various topics, ending the afternoon with musical readings.
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