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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
1
Rev Crow of Ridgeville Congregational Church resigns after a letter from a secret committee urged him to vacate the pulpit. The majority of congregants deny knowledge of the meeting or the resignation move, expressing support for the pastor and concern over church unity.
Matthias Ernae, a resident of Elyria for fifty years, died at his home 395 East River Street at three pm Thursday due to pneumonia after a two week illness. He was born February 24, 1828 in Lentzkirel Baden Germany and married Elizabeth Walters in 1849. The couple settled in Cleveland in 1851 then moved to Elyria in 1854, where they remained with six children, four daughters and one son. Surviving are his wife and four daughters Mrs John Murbach Mrs Jacob Murbach Mrs Charles H Savage of Elyria and Mrs Charles H Suearer of Cleveland. Interment will be private. funeral from his late home Saturday at 1 pm.
The marriage of Fred C. Kappus has caused a stir at the Batchelors club at 124 Bank Street Lorain. Members debate who will succeed him as president of the fraternal group as others may marry soon. W V Walkinshaw heads the board of directors and is ineligible. Dor Bowman lacks size, Fred Crock lacks weight, leaving two likely candidates near Kappus at table. Surprising developments expected as the club watches possible marriages.
The state convention of the Ohio Good Roads Association, which just closed, is expected to bring enactment of needed road legislation. Hon. B D Nye, leader of Lorain county’s delegation, was named chairman of the committee on continued coverage on page five.
The Methodist church hosts a thoughtful session led by Daw son on prayer. The talk emphasizes God hearing prayers with goodness definiteness and faith. It urges private spirit and unity in public prayer and cites Jesus teaching on abiding in him and asking according to his words.
Dayton Ohio January grand jury returned three indictments against Oliver Haugh for the murder of his father Samuel J Haugh his mother Mary Frances Haugh and his brother Jesse Haugh. The killings occurred on November 4 at the family farmhouse eight miles north of Dayton. He remains in his cell answering inquiries in a dull stare.
A report claims tenants of the Lorain block were told to pay next month’s rent to new owners. Henry Wurst, part owner, would not confirm sale but noted a $139,000 option granted recently through Amos Steck of Lorain. The 30 day option signals strong Lorain real estate gains. Ladies of the Relicy Corps attended Mrs. Hancheit’s funeral in North Amherst.
Columbus Ohio January 19 a bill by Lerseh of Lorain may trigger an investigation of Cleveland water supply and sewage handling statewide. It orders the state board of health to inspect water purification and sewage practices in all Ohio cities and villages, with an immediate start and a report to the 1908 legislature. An appropriation of 7600 dollars is provided.
Prosecutor Stevens avoided comment on a grand jury investigation into a bridge trust. He denied knowledge of any plans and said the jury's next steps remain unclear. The civil suit targets the King Bridge Company filed in Guyatoga County.
Cleveland January 19 The appointment extended Captain Grammer as vice president in charge of traffic of New York Central lines west of Buffalo to also oversee the Pittsburg and Lake Erie effective January 16 This moves Grammer closer to the parent company but does not alter core relationships The push aims to increase business handling and contract enforcement, making the P L E more aggressive under Grammer while raising speculation of wider consolidations in the Vanderbilt railroad network
Attorney General Ellis filed suit in Bellefontaine circuit court to oust fourteen bridge companies for alleged unlawful combination, restraint of trade. Defendants include King Bridge Co and Variety Iron Work, Canton Bridge, Massillon Bridge, Bracket Bridge, Champion Bridge of Wilmington, Columbus Bridge and Iron Substructure, Bellefontaine Bridge, Adams Brothers of Findlay, Mt Vernon Bridge, Pennsylvania Bridge (operating in Canton), and American Bridge Co of New Jersey with offices in Toledo.
Rumors say National Tube Company officials seek to purchase the Moxham residence at South Lorain to convert it into a hospital for the steel mills. The Lorain St Joseph hospital already treats many plant injuries, with about a thousand cases yearly. The company previously discussed adding a large east wing to its office for hospital use. Continued on Page 5.
Advertisements of the era praise sea and land travel luxury, noting Buffalo Car Co. and early cars with six state rooms and convertible berths. Pullman’s sleeping cars began in 1848 with Bloomington work. George M Pullman remodeled Alton Chicago cars, adding sleeper sections, washrooms, and plush interiors. The first cars cost about $2,000, berths were fifty cents a night, and a brakeman tended beds.
Lorain Steel Company a branch of United States Steel Corporation has secured a contract for rails to be used in Lima Peru for an electric traction system converting old mule lines into an electric road. W R Grace & Co will supply equipment and the initial order calls for about 2004 tons with more contracts expected soon. The project aims to be operational before year end.
The Clover Leaf Club met with Mrs. John Tite on Elm Street Wednesday afternoon. Eight games of pects were played. First prize went to Mrs. Wendt, second to Mrs. Katherine Reinhardt. A delightful lunch followed and all enjoyed a pleasant time. The next meeting is January 31 at Mrs. Dan Easton on Tuad Street.
The Everett Moore interests retake full control of the Lake Shore Electric with a reorganized board led by Ei W. Moore H A Everett B Mahler and others. Officers elected include president Ei W Moore and secretary treasurer Jay Cooke with F B W Coen as general manager and F J Stout named operating head.
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