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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1901

Page

4

Judicial Convention Call for Fourth Ohio District Meeting

Ohio Fourth district Republicans plan a Medina convention on July 18 1910 to nominate a common pleas judge. Delegates allocated by county include Lorain 84 Medina 35 Summit 100 with caucus voting at local precincts from 6 30 to 7 50 p m. in Lorain on July 18 and Avon Amherst Elyria and other townships listed.

Repubiana Fourth Judicial District Ohio Medina Lorain County Summit County Cnucauses

An Enviable Record For The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance

The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company of Newark New Jersey shows steady growth since 1845 with policyholder receipts totaling 215 million dollars. It has paid 152.5 million to beneficiaries and still holds 74.3 million cash on hand, or 41.5 million more than it has received. Ohio policyholders number about ten thousand with roughly 700 thousand dollars paid yearly in death losses and endowments. The company is described as providing value with one dollar of protection for every dollar paid in.

Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company Newark N. J Ohio Mutual Benefit

Johnston Eye Clinic Ends Stay With Free Tests

Mr and Mrs J P Johnston and their son conclude a extended visit at the Toplifs block Elyria with free eye tests and exams. Mr Johnston travels to North Amherst for three days and then to Grafton for three more days while son J Frances remains in Elyria to close their business.

J. P. Johnston and Toplifs Block Elyria

Caucauses urged Republicans to vote for judge nominee

The notice calls farmers and Republicans to attend the judicial caucauses next Tuesday night in the voting precinct. It emphasizes the office of common pleas judge as a key county role and urges every Republican voter with a candidate preference to participate to help name the nominee.

Common Pleas

Royal Templars Institute New Lodge Ceremony

Those at the IO. C. F. hall Monday evening witnessed the institution of a new Royal Templars lodge. The event featured three state officers and a Cleveland lodge, with members in elegant robes and twenty four ladies in white taking part in four beautiful aril ceremonies, marking a notably beautiful finale.

Lodge of the Royal Templars IO. C. F Cleveland

Birthday Celebrated for Ill Miss Rose Bruce

Miss Rose Bruce of Seventh street celebrated her birthday with a visit from her Sunday school teacher Miss Rankin and scholars who brought a useful present. Friends wish her many more birthdays.

Rose Bruce Seventh Street Rankin

Daily Reporter Adapts to Free Rural Delivery and Local News

The Daily Reporter offers mail or Free Rural Delivery for two dollars yearly and welcomes changes from Weekly. Heat delayed workers, Ray Hastings visited from Detroit. A fire at Yoon of the M E church damaged a seat, origin likely heat or mice. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted with activities around Lorain and Lake Breeze, including Miss Merriam, Miss Mary Hastings, and Fred Dugne Jr. The entry lists fires, illnesses, and social visits, with Myra Seymour and others mentioned enjoying the Fourth.

LaGrange News Highlights and Local Notices

D G E French of Elyria visited LaGrange as the soaring mill shut down for repairs. Mrs Will Wilcox Jr suffered sunstroke, while Mrs Maria Woodmansee and Mrs Ida Woodmansee showed illness and improvement respectively. Mr and Mrs C G Rawson joined Dr and Mrs G E French for a matinee. Rev and Mrs H B Hillberry plan a Pennsylvania visit. Mrs Gnildersleaya visited Akron friends. Mrs EH Wilcox and Cleveland guests stayed with Mrs Gott. Miss Garzhe Van Benschorn of Cleveland spent time with grandparents HL A Wilcox. B M Wilkins injured his right arm on Wednesday. Miss Jennie Hubbard won a flute organ. M E Church will not have preaching or Sunday school for two weeks due to Rev H K Hilberry’s absence. Mrs W H Johnson suffers heart trouble. S W Koerner’s warehouse at the depot caught fire Wednesday afternoon. fire engine crews responded promptly. Mr Koerner stored wool in the building. walls remained standing with small insurance. Miss Eva Denham of Elyria visits grandfather R Dentin. Mrs Fowles of Ambrist visits son Will Fowles. Prof and Mrs F J Sweet spent time with Mr and Mrs F G Morgana. Mrs Mary Underhill slightly improving. Mrs Hattie Wheeler and two children, plus Mrs GC A Wilcox, visited Elyria Wednesday. Miss Ida Hubbard and Mrs Wilcox called on Elyria friends Saturday.

D. G. E. French Elyria Pennsylvania Jennie Hubbard H. K. Hilberry W. H. Johnson W. Koerner Kelner Eva Denham R. Dentin Fowles Ambrist Will Fowles F. G. Morgana Mary Underhill Hattie Wheeler GC. A. Wilcox Ida Hubbard

Ladies Aid planned at Mrs Elmer Humphrey home

LaPorte notes show the M E church Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Elmer Humphrey’s Thursday. Several residents travel or visit nearby towns and counties. Measles illness affects Rev Boynton and his wife reads sermons. Buffalo Bill show attended by B W Holmes. many short social visits and minor local news items noted.

Baker's Crossing Social Notes From Chatham Visitations

Miss Opal Werts visits in Chatham while Mr Moragn Frits and Miss Celia Heston are guests of local families. Mrs Rosa Beckle visits the Crossing and Jessie Sass returns from Wellington. Mr and Mrs Henry Drake of Sullivan attend Sunday at L. Boices, Mrs E Kelsey hosts guests at the Crossing.

Opal Werts Chatham Danofrth Moragn Frits Margaret Simpson Norwalk Celia Heston Cooridge E. Kelsey S. . Berry Polk I. Cleghorn Wellington Henry Drake Sullivan Peat Jessie Sass Rosa Beckle J. Fritz John Fritzs

West Ridge Socials and Visits Highlight Fourth of July

West Ridge notes show Carlton Squire and a friend visiting relatives on Sunday while Albert Grills visited his parents on the Fourth. Young people spent the Fourth at Lorain and Arthur VerSay visited Vermaillion last week. Pea picking remains in demand and a recent social drew praise. Mrs. D Emmons died Saturday after months of ill health and was buried in Carlisle cemetery Sunday afternoon.

Carlton Squire Albert Grills Lorain Arthur VerSay Vermaillion D. Emmons Carlisle

Kipton Social Notes Highlight Toledo Visit and Storm Damage

Lizzie Bates visits Toledo this week while Clifford Padley and his Philadelphia bride stayed with Mrs. Groots last week. Breckenridge family, including Margarite, tour Cleveland this week. Rev. Wynn preached at the Union church Sunday morning. Aerolone caused damage July Sth as it moved through the south part of town. A tree struck Mrs. Hinman’s house breaking a door and injuring her arm. Local youths returned home on the night of the 4th with ruined hats and dresses after a ladder incident. Some couples hid hats under seats and a hammock faded in color revealing a cautionary note about next time. Straggler.

Lizzie Bates Toledo Clifford Padley Bride Philadelphia

Avon Baptist Indies Society to Celebrate 60th Anniversary

The Indies society of the Avon Baptist church will celebrate its sixtieth anniversary on Thursday July 18 at the church and parsonage with former members and friends invited. Local residents and visitors pass along with updates on community members include Miss Helen Johnson of Berea visiting uncles, Mr. Gee Ford. Mr. Lillian Bliss of Elsha visiting relatives. Mrs. S. G Clifton returning from Seville. the Staffords returning from Aurora. Miss Marie Rothgery to Cleveland for appendicitis operation and reported doing well. Mrs. Sarah Sibey returning from Mr. Frank Eschtruths. Mrs. W. W. Bruce visiting town. and the death of Mr. A. G. Townshend at age 75.

the Indies Society of the Baptist Church Society Helen Johnson Berea Gee Doris Aurora Marie Rothgery Cleveland Sarah Sibey Frank Eschtruths W. W. Bruce A. G. Townshend

Probate Court Notices and Probate of Several Wills

Inventory and appraisement of Amelia Frink estate approved. Private sale of personal property granted. Will of Clara Gott of LaGrange admitted to probate. L. P. Foster appointed guardian of Richard Gibbons Jr. adjudged imbecile. Dismissal with costs in case Elyria Grafton Rosthens Ry. Co. vs Draya et al. Henrietta Litchfield appointed administratrix of Amon Litchfield estate. Will of L. C. Preslar of Oberlin admitted to probate.

Amelia Frink Clara Gott LaGrange L. P. Foster Richard Gibbons Jr Elyria Grafton Rosthens Ry. Co Draya Et, al

Notice for Anchors Report to Club Rooms Friday

Members of the Anchor Base Ball team are requested to report at the club rooms at 7 p.m. Friday July 12. Bring pipes for a smoker. Summer boarders requested at Century Park. Address W. C. Booksbain East Erie agen us Lorain 20516.

Century Park W. C. Booksbain East Erie Agenus Lorain

North Eaton Community Notices Spark Local Events

Rev Hanna pwalt and daughters gave a strong church concert at North Eaton. Indies Aid society to be entertained by Mrs Art Frank this week. Rev Lathrop Cody to deliver annual sermon at the center on Sunday morning July 14. A new track on big four graded between Grafton and Worth Eaton finished July 6. Mrs Pierce and Effie Haven hosted Sabbath school at I N Haven home. Grant Sprage improving after illness. Extreme heat harms horses. Alberrie loses a horse returning from the creamery. Miss Hattie Nufer returns home from Norwalk for vacation. If heat persists farmers fear wheat harvest loss.

Hannapwalt Thesday North Eaton Indies Aid Society Art ‘Frank Lathrop Cody Center Grafton Worth Eaton Norwalk

Local Notes From Henrietta and Nearby Areas

Henrietta reports Mr Ulrich Bauman and Mr Adam Gonderman having houses and barns painted. Mrs Caroline Schlechter, wintering in Cleveland, now staying in Henrietta. Rosa Heinsath visits friends on Ely Street. Martin Bohn and daughter Bessie visit his parents. Electric line work continues as heat hits region. An accident injures William Schlechter when a load tipped while he was in a shay. three horses died last week on the electric line.

Ulrich Bauman Adam Gonderman Caroline Schlechter Cleveland Henrietta Rosa Heinsath Fred Haeni Elystia Martin Bohn Bessie William Schlechter Shay

Local social notes from Belden and Wellington

Miss Nellie Turner and Miss Clara Scott spent days with former teacher Miss Jenny Marcy of Wellington. Frank Schott had his house painted. Mr big repaired his farm. Hmma Allen of Canal Dover visits her father Mrs Reichard. Chastley Rawson and family of TaGrange visited W S Aldrich. John A Chamberlain and Lucia Wilcox travel to Pan America for an indefinite stay. They will join Clark Wells Chamberlain who taught in Maine last year. Zella Aldrich visited grandma Reichard of Grafton Thursday. Clark Chamberlain accepted a professorship at Grandville Puella.

Nellie Turner Clara Scott Jenny Marcy Wellington Frank Schott Big Hmma Allen Canal Dover Reichard Chastley Rawson TaGrange

Card of Thanks for Nicholas Stauder Family

We thank friends and neighbors for kind acts during our son and brother Nicholas Stauder’s illness and death. The Stauder family expresses gratitude for every favor and support.

Nicholas Stauder

Editorial Calls City to Repress Open Vice and Saloons

The piece criticizes Mayor Reety and the police for lax enforcement of decency laws. It cites a rise in openly operating houses of ill repute, a public intoxicated incident in the park, and urges arrests, prosecutions, and suppression of licenses to restore order.

Reety Illyria Jenat Thal Reefy

Local Elyria businessman urges action against Lorain Street Railway

A prominent Elyria figure vows support to curb the Lorain Street Railway, alleging the company favors its own lines, offers no public stops, and once promised farmers better rights of way and farm value gains. He claims to raise funds locally and invites farmers to seek help if needed.

Elyria Lorain Street Railway Company Liska Corporation

Councilmen Face Scrutiny and Credit for City Work

The Reporter defends the city council, noting councilmen are human and strive hard. They dedicate time to sidewalks sewers and streets, handling daily details many do not see. When actions upset residents, credit for the hard work should still be given.

Windy council chambers and travel notes from Cleveland

City council members consider installing an electric fan for comfort during meetings. Also, Mr and Mrs G B Kile and Mr and Mrs C H Prescott arrived in Cleveland after a six week trip through the Rocky and Selkirk mountains visiting Victoria and major Pacific coast cities, returning via Yellowstone and the Great Lakes. Dancing at Century Park features weekly dances on Wednesdays and Saturdays along East Erie Avenue Lorain Q 2556.

G. B. Kile C. H. Prescott Cleveland Northland Rocky and Selkirk Mountains Victoria Pacific Coast Yellowstone National Park Great Lakes Century Park East Erie Avenue Lorain

Mystic Shrine hosts ornate Arab Patrol visit in Cleveland tour

Two special cars from Cleveland brought members of the Al Koran temple Mystic Shrine and Acab Patrol in uniform to a complimentary dinner hosted by Reublin & Reublin of the Andwar. The Arab Patrol in colorful uniforms performed drills, while the Maceabes band serenaded. Notables from Cleveland Lorain and beyond attended including Sam Briggs and Judge D. Z. Nye.

Cleveland al Koran Temple Mystic Shrine Acab Patrol I. O Messrs Reublin & Reublin Andwar East Avenue Broad Street Cheapside Wid Court Streets Lorain County Maceabes Sam Briggs Mason

Elyria Man Promoted on the Battleship Oregon

Harry Morgan, former Elyria resident, has been promoted to chief machinist in charge of the Oregon’s forward engine room. He served two years around the world with the Athintice Squadron as second class machinist aboard the condensing steamer less. He earned a January promotion and plans to return home after the Oregon undergoes overhaul. Morgan boasted a strong target score and has sent back souvenirs from foreign ports, drawing pride from the Oregon’s reception in San Francisco.

Harry Morgan Athintice Squadron United States San Francisco Oregon Elyria

Match Caused Blaze in a Dangerous Place

An afternoon fire alarm drew fire crews and a crowd to the gas works where a blaze occurred in the pump room of Schofield Sherman & Tengle's oil station. Homer Leiby lit a match while pumping from a tank car, causing gasoline fumes to flare up and scorch the ceiling but cause no major damage. The fire did not reach the large gasoline tanks or the nearby horse barn.

Hook and Ladder Company Schofield Sherman & Tengle Homer Leiby

Injured Man Collapses While Rushing to Fire Alarm

William Rivett of West Street was badly hurt Sunday while hurrying on his bicycle to join the fire brigade. His wheel slipped on Lodi Street, sending him to the pavement where his head struck the rail. He suffered a deep scalp cut and facial bruises, was unconscious for over an hour, and is said to have fainting spells. By Monday morning he showed considerable improvement.

William Rivett West Street Fire Brigade Lodi Street Lim

A Little Child Seriously Burned Near North Amherst Junction

A six year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnson, was badly burned Sunday afternoon when her clothing caught fire while playing with matches near the C EL and W line. She waved to passing cars and was aided by trainmen. The mother was burned while removing the burning clothing. The child’s arms chest and neck blistered, and she was taken to Lorain for medical care. recovery considered doubtful.

Lorain

Big Replevin Suit Against Shovel Works

The American Shovel & Stamping Co. of South Lorain is defendant in a replevin suit over several thousand dollars of property. The Willoughby Fork & Manl’g. Co., through Atty. H. W. Ingersoll, seeks recovery of machinery and partly finished forks the plaintiff says have been wrongfully detained for eight months and asks for $51,00 damages.

American Shovel & Stamping Co South Lorain Willoughby Fork & Manl'g. Co H. W. Ingersoll

Old House Burned to the Ground in Ridgeville Area

An unoccupied house with title held by Samuel Chambers stood on the south side of the Middle Samuel Chambers near Ridgeville. Thought burned to the ground during a year with a tax pendence day celebration. Fire reported at about 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon.

Samuel Chambers Ridge Ridgeville

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