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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1901
Page
2
City council urged to fund three new fire teams and improvements. Description compares Oberlin and Lorain departments as cost effective, while Elyria’s current outfit is deemed meager and inefficient. Warning that delays risk serious losses if a major fire occurs as dry weather nears.
The Medina Gazette reprints The Reporter endorsement for Amos R. Webber of Elyria as the strongest Lorain county candidate for common pleas judge. It lauds Webber as a born Medina county man, a good lawyer and citizen whose honesty and fidelity to his home stand out.
The Wellington Enterprise reports strong support for Mr. Webber in the Lorain county delegation. Webber leads among three contenders and is seen as the likely nominee, with the main caution that his backers must attend caucuses to express favor.
Conrad Storrer and family express gratitude for kindness and sympathy during illness and burial of wife and mother. Special thanks to the choir of the German Evangelical church and to Western Automatic Machine Screw Company for floral tokens.
The piece argues Republicans back the Democratic platform on taxing corporations and railroads fairly. It accuses Tom Johnson of heavy railroad ownership and questions Tom L. reporting of railway property. It notes auditors set valuations, claims both parties seek higher railroad assessments, and dismisses the issue as noncontroversial.
Citizens praise The Reporter for urging action. Mayor Reefy instructs police to arrest occupants once evidence is solid. One proprietor has already closed up and plans to leave town while others may follow. Previous inaction attributed to lack of evidence.
Counterfeit gold coins, patterned like 1880 issues, have been found in Toledo. They appear perfect at first with precise size and ring, but after days of handling the worn edges reveal their silver or pewter look, leading to discovery.
The piece outlines party lines for the fall campaign with Governor Nash likely at the Republican head and Colonel Kilbourne leading Democrats. It notes Republican emphasis on past administration achievements and sound money, while Democrats focus on railroad taxation and passes. Tom L Johnson is seen as a driving force behind the Democrats and potential Senate candidate. Also mentions complaints about E. and W. Railroad schedule slips in Elyria, causing delays.
A Elyria citizen praises the city parks as a half million dollar asset and details ongoing projects. Park Warden J O Gray oversees steady work including a 161 foot cable bridge across the west branch outlet, a temporary bandstand atop Harmonia hill, stepping stones below the river, and new paths to Springs cave and an old quarry. Plans include a lagoon, fountain, and stocked fish habitat near Harmonia hill to boost park beauty.
Amended petition filed late Thursday afternoon drops all charges of fraud for personal gain by council members. Names J E Boynton and R B Lersoh added as authors of handbills about a water famine. Core allegations of deception behind the declaratory resolution and bond election remain.
J. K. Frye, noted purchasing agent of Lorain Steel Company, resigns to take a more lucrative position with a large steel and iron company in Pittsburg. His resignation becomes effective Saturday night, with departure Sunday night. The family will remain at 606 Middle avenue until fall.
A meeting of the Firemen's association elected officers for next year including President T. J. Biggs and Captain C. H. Buttenbender. Committees were formed to coordinate attendance at the Vermillion convention in late August with Amherst Oberlin Elyria and other Lorain county towns expected to participate. A department drill was set for Monday July 15 in preparation, with Elyria firemen aiming to make a strong showing.
CG H Heighton a well known Elyria real estate man drives out with wife and children to travel summer in a wagon camping out at night in gypsy style beyond the Mississippi into western farming country. He may settle where a favorable opening appears. Heighton avenue bears his name from early Elyria days. Probate Judge Hibman attends regiment reunion at Sbenio Park near Rocky River, marking the 37th anniversary of Fort Stevenson attack with the 160th I. A full turnout of veterans expected.
Train specials run Sunday July 4 and 28 from Lorain to Chippewa Lake with returns via Lester to all stations. One day excursion tickets 50 cents to Chippewa Lake 1 dollar to Massillon and one fare for all other stations round trip. Consult agents or call tel No 49 256110 for schedule.
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