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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1901
Page
2
The text outlines ongoing rural delivery experiments in the county, detailing the new system's aims and perceived challenges. It notes the old distribution methods being replaced, the need for adaptions at trade centers, and the cautious expectation of broader adoption as construction and reallocation progress.
The piece reports on a late 19th or early 20th century debate over the Anti Liquor Law in the Philippines during American occupation. It notes police enforcement, penalties for soldiers consuming alcohol, and calls in Washington to prohibit importing intoxicants to curb vice among troops.
The Report calls county election deputies to divide large wards into precincts to balance voter loads. It notes Elyria has three wards near five hundred voters and one ward over eight hundred, urging action under existing laws to create additional precincts as needed.
The city council debates budgets and a 20 mill levy versus the old 30 mill assessment. Public policy weighs necessary improvements against the risk of high taxes driving away industry and residents. Caution urged against extravagant spending while funding essential city improvements.
A West Point hazing commission condemns brutal methods linked to Cadet Booey death. The inquiry rejects dialogue as a cause and urges stamping out hazing across the academy, arguing cruelty harms all trainees and undermines constitutional fitness.
Fred J. Fey age 27 and Eva Belle Fowl age 29 of Amhurst township obtained marriage licenses.
Eugenie Ko Musser sues Rebecca A Johnson and others claiming as trustees for the late Caroline Mansey that he and Albert H Johnson purchased real estate in Elyria and that heirs of Albert H Johnson must answer to their claims and allow sale of the property.
A meditation on sun and shade as reflections of life. The piece likens sunlight to joy and shadows to hardship, suggesting that both exist together and shape the heart. It concludes with a faithful note to praise God for the light and the trials. PM Magni, Elyria, 0.
Fragmentary verses describe Elytia’s daughters as bright and adorned with summer glow and a white rose. The second piece speaks of walking in sunlight and shadow from life to the grave, contrasting light and darkness.
Washington reports that the senate expects to pass the army reorganization measure this week despite opposition. The discussion highlights imperialism questions and a river and harbor bill totaling about 59.94 million dollars, with strong support from Republicans and hints of party crossfire over reapportionment and census issues.
The Young Men's Dancing Society held the New Year dance in Elyria Hall with 40 couples attending. Decorated with holly mistletoe and flags, the evening featured Johnston’s orchestra, twenty-two dances, supper at intermission, and a final dance around 2:30 AM. Guests included attendees from Columbus Cleveland Buffalo Chicago and other towns.
The annual meeting of the Savings Deposit Bank Company stockholders was held on Thursday. All officers and directors were reelected and the regular four percent dividend was declared.
Probate Court admits the Will of Fannie Breckenridge. Rose O Murphy is named guardian for Minnie H Murphy George E Murphy Harry B Murphy and William P Murphy in the guardianship action.
At an adjourned session of Lynda camp No. 5805 Modern Woodmen of America Anthony Neiding installed officers Ven erable council Fred Marks Worthy advisor P B Ashford Banker A P Sheldon Clerk J G Schrock Escort Tobias Conners Watchman J I Parker Sentry Ben Cagson Managers Tobias Conners W B Johnston R G Anderson Physician R G Anderson
H. Phoenix claiming Oberlin residence was jailed overnight after overindulging in alcohol in Elyria. He appeared in police court next day and was fined five dollars and ordered care.
Edward Robson, a Lorain county pioneer aged 80, died Friday at his home on Butternut Ridge after moving from Fingland fifty four years ago. He settled farming land north of Grifton and later lived near the fort on Butternut Ridge. Survivors include Ted Robson Carlisle John Fred Robson and Mrs Trasi Johnson. Funeral Sunday at 10 oclock at Butternut Ridge school house.
Wellington Mayor Couch and city officials rode a special car through Elyria to Cleveland. They toured the city, spent the day in the big town, and attended a performance at the Euclid Avenue Opera House before returning home.
Notice is given that committees appointed by the City of Elyria willhear objections to the apportionment for the cost and expense of the Cascads forest drainage sewer project. Objections must be in writing to the City Clerk within two weeks and may be heard before the Council on the specified date.
A long list of visitors and itinerant friends gathers in Elyria including Miss Ethel Louder of Colimban as guest of Miss Uaeseh, Mr Hayes and Mr Cuse of Detrit, and many others from Cleveland, Warsaw, and Sullivan. Community events include a Union prayer meeting at M E Church and wedding notices for local Elyria couples.
A court action in Grange township addresses the heirs of Michael Kent and Thomas Kent regarding property rights. The document notes possession by Michael Kent’s heirs for about 40 years and seeks a quiet title decree and deed to heirs. Attorney Lee Stromp represents Tuouwas Kent, with no delivery of deed and requests judgment against named parties.
John F. Bacher files suit claiming ownership of 40 60-100 acres in Ridgeville Township Lorain County Ohio known as the Mary J. Miller farms. He seeks to quiet title against Cornelius D. Fish Lorain Iron Company and successors asserting mortgage interests from 1833 1837 and 1883 and asks for nullification of other claims with deadline January 12 1901 for appearance and defense.
Elin Lee files for divorce from Chas F Hee in Lorain County Ohio Court of Common Pleas case 6005 citing extreme cruelty habitual drunkenness neglect and vexing for divorce and change of name with hearing set after January 1 1901 Attorney Lee Stroup represents plaintiff Elia Lee
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