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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1990
Page
1
In the late hours a large vessel returning with his wife neared home when Metcalf drove into a dark road trap. A group flanked him on both sides and fired powder, hammering a circular saw as the noise shattered the night. Uncertain if rival factions or a late protest sparked the disturbance, the Metcalfs and the Moons remained unsettled by the commotion.
The John W. Gates, a 478 foot steel bulk freighter, launched at American Shipbuilding in Lorain, marking a new freshwater record. With an estimated 9000 net tons capacity, the vessel is limited by 18 foot water depth. Ceremony featured champagne christening by Mrs John W Gates and a large regional audience.
A dozen young men from Pittsfield and LaGrange were arrested by Constable Cahoon and charged with rioting after staging a noisy charivari for Orrin Metcalf who quietly wed. Justice C Lord fined each man one dollar and costs. the event turned into a local spectacle as the revelers pursued Metcalf to Carlisle to confront him and his bride.
Elyria sent two bowling squads to Lorain on Friday, facing Lorain's regulars and Crescents on four alleys. Lorain won the overall contest as Elyria improved after a slow start, with high scores by both sides and decisive Crescents’ victory in the late match. Frank Godett and Ethel C. Marshall of Oberlin report the results.
The Medina Gazette reports the Northern Ohio Railway and the Lake Erie & Western system have passed into the hands of the T. M. S. group, with W. H. Newman becoming president of the reorganized line. The merger places the former Lake Erie system under Vanderbilt-affiliated control.
A steel plant building near the railroad house was destroyed by fire on Sunday causing several thousand dollars in damage. The brick structure housed the Bessemer department and a laboratory with offices used by Sapt. D. D. Lewis. much of the contents were saved while the walls remained standing.
At a New York meeting no change was made in the officials to lead the property. George Wr. Bradbury remains vice president and general manager with trusted officers in place. The road will operate separately though planned harmonization of train services with the Lake Shore is expected. internal arrangements of the absorbed line appear largely unchanged.
The juries for the February term have been drawn. Grand jury must appear February 12 and petit jury February 19. Names include Reety Elyria County F Herrick Lorain J E R Burrell Elyria H B Martindale Avon J A Bean Amherst John Dyke Ridgeville John Brown Lorain Ed Hastings La Grange Jack Turner Lorain J A Brooks Avon James Danton Penfield Yragh Barnard Grafton 8 H Williams Lorain Petit jury list includes D M Hall Wellington Frank Decker Amherst Henry Morris Russia Wilbur Starr Penfield Geo C Harrison Elyria Henry J Barrows Lorain J M Jaycux Avon J Hance Eaton Lemuel Starr Penfield J O West Huntington H C Barber Wellington Geo Cooper Brownhelm BR A Ault Lorain Wm Day Sheffield Jay Pabor Lorain Frank Warren Wellington Card of Thanks thanks friends and Richard Allen Corps for kindness in our bereavement L Waite and family
Moran arrested Sunday after drunken fracas on West Avenue North. He fled along railroad tracks, fought officers, and was jailed. In police court Mayor Reefy fined Moran $60 and costs and sentenced 20 days in the workhouse. He pled guilty, claiming drunkenness and memory loss. Albert Findlay admitted intoxication and disturbance at Salvation Army hall, pled guilty, fined $20 and costs.
Congregational Church class drew a large attendance as Dr Maynard led the session on The Social Evil. Doctors Sherwood Anderson and Black joined the discussion and next Sunday Dr McClure will lead on the same subject.
Rex Hart of Carlisle was injured when a falling tree struck his right shin while he and hired man Wun Behring felled trees in a Carlisle woods. Hart was moved, treated by Dr. Reefy, and is reported improving. Probate filings include Louise Conrady estate, Elgin B Bowen estate, and James F Bowen administrator for Albert Conrady and other Lorain matters.
Court records include several divorces granted on grounds of neglect and extreme cruelty with child custody awards. Dismissals and settled cases exist, including alimony and equitable relief actions. A judgment in a case against the state was reversed, and a motion to revive a judgment was granted. Local Grangers plan a bill to adjust county official salaries.
The docket lists several suits including Samuel Early v. Wright Pember for 75.50 for services on repairing a chapel and dwelling, Walters A. Wood Mowing Co. v. Bennett and Walker for 156.44, and Gove v. Field and Walker for 241.10 plus interest. Emma Minnick seeks divorce after alleged cruelty. The council discusses street grading, sweeping costs, bridge safety, guard rails, street car company charges, and a bridge fund. Ordinances closing saloons and billiard rooms by 10 PM on weekdays and moving buildings rules are considered.
The Elyria city council debated water supply sources and approved a spring 1900 vote on issuing 300000 dollars in bonds to expand the waterworks and obtain Lake Erie water. A prior engineer study resolution was voted down. The council suspended rules to pass the bond submission and notice requirements.
A U S army custom rewards service with advancement and commissions. Richard Allen Post members note with pride that RC Rowe has earned an appointment on the national commander's staff as aide de camp with the rank of colonel. Rowe, a captain in the 6th Wisconsin, faithfully protected and cared for the boys, earning enduring commendation from comrades and country.
Reports from Salida Colorado say Albert M Johnson is improving steadily and hopes grow that he will be brought home within weeks. His wife mother and sister stay with him as cousin Cornelia M Johnson returns to Delta. Dr Merriam has returned to Cleveland. The two other wreck victims have died, leaving Johnson the sole survivor of the tan men riding in the sleeper.
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