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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1906
Page
1
Oberlin reports 27 fires in 1905 causing actual damage of 39000 not counting insurance. The fire department performed well in all cases and the Ehren Chemteat apparatus showed its value in many instances. The Baldwin cottage blaze was hardest to tackle as flames spread between walls and resisted access.
A special meeting of the board of public service will be held next Monday evening to readjust salaries across all board staff to meet the demands of the state bureau of uniform public accounting. The action covers every person employed by the board.
Elyria Tent 3K O T M installed its officers last evening with Past Commander C M Williams acting as installing officer. New officers include Commander G R Hotull, Lt Commander J J Vaughn, record keeper W P Knapp, finance keeper W L Eastman, physician Dr W P McClure, chaplain B Hammelbough, sergeant Elmer Bird, master at arms IT F Araddock, 1st M of the guard H D Wheeler, 2nd M of the guard P Co Bright, sentinel F H Boulton, and picket Joseph Brice. Visitors from Cleveland Wellington Lorain Ridgeville attended. all enjoyed a pleasant time.
The Humane Society completed its inquiry into A. L. Brooks of Hir en street and ruled conditions not serious enough for action. Brooks, elderly and crippled, sleeps and lives in a barn adjacent to his wagon shop. Neighbors provide food, and Brooks prefers the shop as his living space for convenience. No house exclusion or action by the society is needed.
A stormy weather did not deter a good audience at the Methodist church last night. Dr. Dawson outlined the conditions of discipleship, emphasizing wholehearted commitment and a Catholic spirit. He cited John and Jesus to stress tolerance and unity among true followers. Thursday's topic will be An Avening with Jesus In the School of Prayer.
Elyria newsies may applaud Buster Brown after a Saturday matinee at the Elyria Theater. The entertainment committee aims to exceed expectations and make the event notable in Elyria’s local history.
All Reporter Newsboy workers are invited to attend the Buster Brown show at the Elyria Theater on Saturday afternoon. Report to the Reporter Printing Co. office at 1 o clock sharp to receive tickets and join the outing.
The Reporter Newsboys promise lively pre show gathering at the courthouse with a plan to fill Elyria theater seating for a performance sponsored by manager Bykomman. Organizers expect packed houses and no vacancies as the boys anticipate a run of entertaining stunts.
A Lake Shore Electric test run between Fremont and Cleveland cut travel time to 1 hour 55 minutes from the previous 2 hours 10 minutes. The special car, carrying Fremont Clyde Bellevue and Norwalk travelers to attend the College Widow in Cleveland, aimed to gauge rapid transit potential. General Manager Stout said no records were sought, just a trial. the road may begin theatre cars soon.
Charles T. Schwind, a Snow road farmer near Ridgeville, was robbed by Walter Woleworth alias William Hair, a paroled prisoner. Woleworth stole twenty items including two silver watches, rings, a gold chain, razors and boots before vanishing Monday. Police alerted. suspect described as about 20, five foot six, 133 pounds, brown eyes and hair.
Charles R. Whitney of Oberlin files for divorce from Carrie May Whitney. Married in 1898 with no children together. he has two children from a previous marriage. He alleges she called him vile names in front of their children and neighbors and cruelly beat his son, leaving a facial scar. He seeks a divorce.
Members of St Mary’s congregation held a farewell reception for assistant pastor Rev Dietz as he departs for Oberlin parish. Chairman B Seward led, clergy from Lorain Gratton and others spoke, and Dietz was presented a solid gold watch and chain. Music by Wag er Brothers Orchestra accompanied the event as Dietz begins a new post Friday.
The Epworth League at LaPorte has been reorganized through Mr. Oberholtzer’s efforts. It meets Sundays at 6 30 PM at the M E church. Next Sunday evening officers will be elected. All former members and interested people are urged to attend to support the League and its activities for the young people.
The Lake Shore Electric company reports added power plant equipment for Avon Beach and plans to double track the route from Rocky River to Lorain within years, with extensions to current double tracking. Financing is secured without new securities. Possible Clyde to Bandusky line pending board discussions amid a battle with Cleveland & Southwestern. The company buys farm options to block rivals and gain west Oberlin access, with the line expected to run to Oak Point.
Mayor Chapman orders strict enforcement of liquor laws and immediate reporting of violations. A saloon owner was reprimanded for a first offense, and police report no violations last night. If violations resume, arrests will be swift and merciless, though overall conditions remain well controlled.
The public service board agreed to settle a $500 damage suit against the city filed by Lulu Cowan of Oberlin who was struck by a falling tree limb in Elyria about a year ago. The proposal would pay Cowan $30, attorney $15, and cover $4.15 in court costs, with the element approved.
The South Amherst boycott falters as residents cope by driving to Amherst for goods and accepting freight from Amherst depots. Merchants report low interest in starting shops, arguing township dynamics keep Amherst central, while a new store opens in the South village despite vendor reluctance.
Heirs to Theobald Metzgar of Holland plan conferences in Pittsburg to pursue claims to a fortune valued at about 200.6 million dollars. Dozens of heirs, including Americans, organize to gather information on Metzgar, his heirs, and Holland government actions at his death. T. C. Metagar, a Grain clothing merchant, is among heirs but recently transferred his claim for ten cents. Many Elyria-area families are said to be excluded from the wealth.
Judge D J Nye of this city E F Cotton of Sheffield and John Fitts of Ridgeville attended the good roads convention in Columbus on Wednesday. Nye was named chairman of the resolutions committee. Recommendations urged national aid, state funding of 5010000 for this year and 1600000 for next year, and road construction under approved state plans.
Herbert Lindsley of Oberlin, after a year on the run, was arraigned before Judge Washburn on larceny charges. He was fined one dollar and costs for stealing an abandoned dilapidated buggy left by the road by a man named Grills. The indictment had been returned nearly a year earlier. He fled before trial, returned about six weeks ago, and has since remained in jail.
Periodically police enforce speed laws on Kentucky streets to curb fast driving. Arrests are made, traffic slows, and compliance improves until enforcement lapses. Chief offenders include limited-car services avoiding stops, driving well above the ordinance limit. The department will monitor speeds to deter violations and reduce danger.
Attorney Charles Adams said imprisonment appears to be killing Mrs Morehouse after a jail conference. He reported no physical decline but continued nervousness and stated he had learned nothing about her arraignment in Wooster.
A summary of Judge Washburn's docket notes a drop in divorce cases with only ten on the slate. The overall docket shows improvement versus last year, with about 200 listed cases now compared with nearly 400 previously. Summit County faces more need for an extra judge due to a large backlog, while Lorain’s count sits lower.
The text outlines amendments to require payment of road tax in money and to abolish surplus statements, replacing them with a system where road superintendents handle each place. It also requests county commissioners to be empowered to purchase road-building machinery and supply it to Lownsh'n for 0.0.
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