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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1907
Page
5
Mrs. Arthur J Curren leaves for Lima to visit Mrs. John W Roby for a week. L O T M officers and guards will practice in the K O T M hall Tuesday evening. Judge Wannamaker to be in the city February 11 to preside over jury cases. Judge Washburn to handle equity work in court No 2 upon arrival.
George A. Jerome files a suit against F. D. Stevenson T. H. Brooks & Co and the Cleveland Concrete Steel Construction Company seeking 310000 for injuries alleged at work on the C. S. W. repair shops on Middle Avenue a building portion fell and injured his back authorities note.
The case of John Grein against the Lorain Steel Co. and National Tube Co. was settled out of court. Grein claimed $5,000 for injuries when scrap iron fell on his foot last April, alleging negligence. the company denied negligence and blamed Grein for not moving his foot.
The case of D C Fisher of Lorain against Schwert Brothers restaurant keepers will be tried in the court of common pleas Thursday. Fisher, a colored real estate agent, says he was refused a meal because of his color and seeks damages.
H. E. Gougler appointed by private court to administer affairs of the Lorain firm following Chappel's death. The notice confirms Gougler's role and dates from the probate action. A stray sentence about a girl smoking appears unrelated to the legal notice.
A local sale offers 20 percent off Jardiniers Umbrella Stands Pedestals gas lamps and granite ware with a 10 percent reduction on banquet lamps. Limited quantities available at participating stores.
Three judgments by agreement were entered in the court of common pleas on Monday. Augustus D. Lynch, receiver for Wooster National Bank, sued A. E. Hay and Jennie Hay for $500 on a July 13 1903 note and won full payment. The American Contractor Publishing Co won $83.30 against Ohio Fibre Machine Co and Lorain & Higha Coal Co won $110.54 against Joseph Ferrari. The jury was discharged for the day and to reconvene Tuesday morning.
Deeds for right of way in Avon Township were filed at the county recorder office by John Schmitz and John Mohr to the South Lorain and Eastern Electric Railway Company. The consideration was 2125 dollars in one case and 18 dollars in the other.
Chardon January 28 James A Davidson editor for 25 years and prominent speaker died suddenly at his home in Chardon age 84 His long service and lecturing roles mark a notable local obituary
A new anesthetic called hydro bromate or hya cine was used on Paul Brill of Amherst at the hospital. The liquid sedative, a mix of morphine and other substances, induces deep sleep then complete insensibility to pain. It has limited after effects, but must not be spoken to while under its influence or the patient may wake. the effect passes quickly.
In Sandusky Ohio on January 28 representatives of ice workers unions accepted a new wage scale after prior employer rejection. The agreed schedule sets a maximum of 2.25 dollars and a minimum of 1.85 dollars per day for work performed.
Buy and sell all kinds of second hand goods from a pe d she to a house and lot. Includes a storage house. Located at No 50 East Ave Elyria. Phone 1013 Rawson.
Manufacturers announce few style changes for the year and a slight price increase due to scarce wood. The higher prices take effect on April 1.
Cleveland dealers expect ice cream sodas to rise to 10 cents per glass next summer if the federal pure food law is strictly enforced. The 18 percent butter fat requirement will displace gelatin and push wholesale ice cream prices up about 20 percent, making a gallon cost about a dollar.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Electrogen as a harmless liquid remedy for germ diseases and conditions like consumption catarrh scrofula blood poison and rheumatism. It promises a 24 hour cure for cold or sore throat and offers a free 50 cent bottle by mailing name and address to The Electrogen Co Fremont Ohio, with Eady Drug Store as a retailer.
A petition in involuntary bankruptcy was filed in Cleveland against The Liberty Clothing Company. Creditors from New York Chicago and Dayton claim 800 dollars. Attorneys Ingersoll Chapman and Teonard represent them. The company faced total claims of 56000 dollars after a management change from Ed Havre to F C Wood of Akron.
A man and woman embracing on a Camden bridge were struck by a motor car. The man died after being knocked 56 feet below the bridge and dragged under the wheels. The woman's body was recovered in the morgue. identities remain unknown. The car was moving about 50 miles per hour.
Charles A Phillips 23 toolmaker Cleveland and Lut E Kalb 19 South Lorain receive licenses. Christian Kugler 24 marble shop Cleveland and Johanna Palas 28 domestic Lorain obtain licenses. Horace M Allen 52 real estate agent Cleveland and Anne Porter 46 are also listed.
Announcement that after selling the business the seller will dispose of a large stock of Teas Coffees Spices Sugars Soaps Bottles and Canned Goods at very low prices. Sale begins Monday morning and promises high quality goods at astonishingly cheap rates.
Cincinnati records note the death of Mary Ellen Migatt a prominent temperance advocate and close friend of Frances Willard. She had been active in temperance meetings even in delirium and addressed imagined audiences before passing away Thursday.
Cantor January 26. C E B Tipton a brakeman on the Wheeling and Lake Erie road fell from his train at Cantor last Sunday and is believed to be in the Tuscarawas river. A self estimate always is subject to the rule of subtraction.
A concise note lists price points of 7 00 10 00 11 50 and 13 00, indicating a reduction in matchings. The entry highlights adjusted costs and contrasts prior values with current figures for quick shopper reference.
In Toledo on January 25 C H Parsons aged 88, long a paralytic, set fire to himself and suffered fatal burns. Also classified ad: Wanted competent girl for general housework at 427 Hast Ave. 1-28-31
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