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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1905
Page
1
A man named Jones allegedly attacked a woman near the Lake shore in Cleveland. Police pursued him after she fled to her brother’s home. Reuben Douse helped subdue him and deliver him to county jail. He was bound over in 84,500 bond. the suspect is about 40 years old.
The readable text lists GIY'S RECEIPTS totaling $41 525 58 and mentions various line items including water department fixes, cemetery bells, street lights and street sweeping charges. Amid garbled phrases it references funds, interest, and extraneous sales with uncertain values.
Bishop Horstardt attended Elyria services marking the thirty fifth anniversary of the ordination of Rev. Sheffield. Crowds filled the edifice as residents gathered for the celebration with a reception planned for the public tonight.
Too Flyrta Chapter 185 of the Eastern Star will hold its annual picnic Tuesday at Glen's Beach. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish and a friendly spirit for a midday lunch, socializing, and fraternal harmony.
A license was issued to H. T. Hewittot Klyin to wed Finn Hewitt. She is the widow of Hewitt's brother, who died about a year ago. Hewitt lists his occupation as broker and age as 45. Mrs. Hewitt is 41.
The Gun Club holds its final shoot on the present grounds Wednesday afternoon at o clock. It features a 26 target clad shot plus 10 and 16 third events open to all. The club moves to tow grounds on the Yellow line toward Herain and plans a new club levee opening before August. Shells provided on site.
Koepke Nat and Bolt Company plans to relocate its factory from Wigrin to North Amherst around midweek next week. Delays in building completion pushed the move from July 1, and the former cold storage site east of North Amherst has been converted into a first class factory eager to fulfill many orders.
George W. Phillpott a well known Elyria shoe merchant and Miss Stella Chapman daughter of George H Chapman were married at the bride's home on Sunday. Rev Cadmus officiated. Only close relatives attended. The couple left for the East at 1:40. Many friends extend best wishes.
Mrs. Hilla Vincent charges John D. Vincent with prolonged drunken abuse and threats to kill. Married since December 1890 and living on Spruce Street, she cites numerous incidents and asks for alimony and custody of two children, a 25 year old son and an 18 year old daughter.
Rev Hirsin Sears of Cleveland preached five sermons across Elyria churches yesterday morning. He noted the sermons were brief but pointed. Sears, representing the Seaman's Bethel, will seek Bethel subscriptions early this week as annual visit continues.
Ed O Hara resigns as Lorain Street Railway superintendent effective today. Warren Gregg, recently named trainmaster for Lake Shore Electric between Cleveland and Lorain, succeeds him and becomes Lorain Street Railway superintendent. Gregg is a Hast Erie avenue resident with long Lake Shore Electric service. O Hara plans future offers.
C Parsch president of Parsch Lumber Co. lies unconscious at his Broad street home after a kidney illness worsened over ten days. At 72 he is reported with slight chances of recovery as of this morning. Parsel died at 12 10.
Elyria residents flocked to Lake Shore Electric cars with over 600 travelers to Cedar Point. Parks nearby were crowded for picnics and swimming as warm weather boosted fun at Bath house areas and shaded spots like Barenwald. Many did not return until after midnight.
Health Officer French urges strict cleanliness of milk bottles, dishes, and water during hot days to protect infants. He notes a high infant death toll from diseases, stressing sanitation as the key to reducing fatalities.
Samuel Jones, a famed preacher and orator, delivers two hour tirade against Boss Cox and his machine to a Republican audience in Ohio. He predicts a wave against Cox, criticizes society elite and philosophy, and urges Republicans to vote conscience over machine backing.
Attorney J Haskell of Wellington said the Meach safe contained between 35000 and 70000 dollars. The safe was opened Saturday by Cleveland expert O W Babcock, an administrator who was unavailable today. No cash was found, but many notes and mortgages were present. The owner possessed 700 to 800 acres of farm land.
The firemen street carnival committee circulates a petition among merchants to gain support for a street carnival. They aim to obtain consent from the city council and the board of public service to use public thoroughfares and plan to entertain visiting Lorain firemen.
In 1906 Cuyahoga County officials outline plans to offer prizes and provide entertainment to attract interest, noting that considerable money will be required to ensure a successful showcase and public enjoyment.
W Dunbar a worker at Broad street Saturday was hit on the head by a swinging sledge hammer and knocked unconscious. Dr Hart attended to him and reports say he is doing nicely. GC W Dunbar resides at 325 Columbus street and was near the accident when the hammer slipped from the handle.
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