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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1906

Page

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Big contest for the estate of Mrs Davis in Amherst

Probate court will hear an application for an administrator for the estate of Mrs Kate Davis of Amherst who died recently leaving about 25000 in banks including Society for Savings and Citizens Savings Cleveland and Elyria Savings. Alfred Davis nephew claims a verbal will, others dispute, leading to a likely lengthy probate fight with competing heirs and attorneys.

Kate Davis Amherst Society For Savings and Citizens Savings and Trust Company of Cleveland Elyria Savings and Deposit Trust Company Clough Ansherst Davis Alfred Davis Young Davis Wil Wyrworth Weaver Lty Wyrworts Woyrworth Pennsylvania E. G H. C. Johnston New York State Davis Helra

Damaged Dog Bites Man in June Lawsuit Filed

Charles Lines brings suit on June 29 1906 seeking 500 dollars damages for a dog bite to his right leg. The petition states the animal was vicious and allowed to run at large and that the owner knew of its vicious nature.

Charles Lines

Petition Aims To Reach 314 Dollar Fund At Court

A petition filed Tuesday at the courthouse in the William White case seeks to reach a fund of about 314 dollars now in the possession of the widow of Jacob Henry White. The action lists Edgar Freeman among others as involved parties.

Court House William White Edgar Freeman Jacob Henry White

Knights of Columbus Attend Services in Sandusky

Knights of Columbus members attended church services at St Peter's and St Paula church Sunday but many were unable to gain admittance. May or Dunne of Chicago was among the worshipers. Hundreds began leaving for home tonight.

Sandusky Knights of Columbus St. Peter's St. Paula Mayor Dunne Chicago

Lake Shore builds Lake Erie & Pittsburg line to Youngstown

The Lake Shore Railway owns the Lake Erie & Pittsburg and contracts Carter Construction Co. to push the line through Youngstown. Metz east to F A Maselis & Co. Rochester sublet works. A switch at Youngstown links with Maselli & Co. temporary line. By June next year the line is expected Lorain to Youngstown linking National Tube Co. plant at Lorain with iron plants in Mahoning and Shenango valleys. The project signals the Lake Erie & Pittsburg is being built and will provide the first Lorain to Youngstown transit between lakefronts. A potential Cleveland spur is not immediate, likely postponed a year or more, and the arrangement strengthens Lake Shore coal and ore handling with Pittsburg & Lake Erie.

Lake@ Shore Railway Company Lake Erle & Pittsburg Carter Construction Co Youngsttown Metz F. A. Maselis & Co Rochester Lake Shore Standard Youngstown Maselli & Co Lake Erie Pittsburg Lne Lorain National Tube Company Mahoning Shenango Lake Shore Lake Shore Railway Pittaburg Cleveland Mainne The Erie

Sandstone fight over Cleveland hall plans heats up

July 17 reports a battle between sandstone and granite interests in Cleveland. Sandstone quarry operators, aided by unions, push to win the contract for the new city hall as officials weigh the benefit of using Ohio stone to keep dollars in state coffers, while granite backers emphasize durability and oppose the plan.

Amherst Cleveland Met Ohio Commonwealth New England

Judge orders Stazak children sent to Oberlin home

Judge Hinman ruled Monday that Wade Stazak and Anna Stazak's children near the town be taken from them. Bernice eight and Theresa five are to be placed at the Oberlin children's home while the remaining two stay in court custody until a further decision. The contention is the mother is unfit to care for them.

Hinman Wade Stazak Anna Stazak Bernice Theresa Childre Oberlin

Lorain county presses Comings for secretary of state

The piece argues Ohio officials skew south and central, boosting A G Comings of Lorain for secretary of state due to experience at Columbus and to balance regional representation. It notes many offices and judges hail from southern counties, underscoring Lorain’s claim to the nomination.

Madat Ohio Columbus Sarml Thompson Lawrence Gplinty Watking Board of Public Works Scioto County Lawrence Watkins Thompson Hairla Prebla County Laytin Thoneh Huron Guibert Noble County Ankeney Green County Wade Ellis Hamilon County Supreme Court Supreme Bench McKinnim Ashtabula Mr Comings Warner Lorain County A. G. Comings

New Niagara Iroquois boat to gain a larger companion ship

W Wheeler president of the Niagara & St. Lawrence Navigation Company reports the Iroquois between Lewis A Jya on the Niagara and Alexandra TOY 30 is only half as large as needed. A new companion steamer will be constructed and ready by navigation opening next season. The existing vessel will be overhauled this winter with additional staterooms.

Prive Fon’. W. Wheeler C. C Niagara Navigation

Died Suddenly at Pine Street Home

Mrs Barbknecht of Pine Street died suddenly in her yard Monday afternoon at two. Aged 66, she had just returned from visiting daughters on the east side. She collapsed while feeding chickens. She leaves four daughters and two sons. Funeral Wednesday at two in the German Reformed Church conducted by Rev. N Lehman.

Barbknecht Pine Street Filmore

Foresters Invite Elyria Members to Oak Point Picnic

Lorain Order of Independent Foresters members welcome Elyria brethren to join a picnic at Oak Point on the 26th. The Elyria meeting read a Lorain invitation and accepted it, with many Foresters and families from Elyria planning to attend.

Order of Independent Foresters Lorain Oak Point Independent Order of Foresters of Elyria

Plaintiff Seeks Accounting In County Court Case

A petition filed Tuesday in the case W Gurnhill versus Elma Adams and others seeks an injunction to stop defendants from disposing of property and to compel an accounting. Judge Hinman granted the injunction. The farm is operated on a share basis.

Court House W. Gurnhill Elma Adams Hinman

Two Teachers Elected to School Posts at Board Meeting

At the Board of Education session last night a few bills were approved and contractors were notified to complete the new Siath Street building to specifications by August 1. Miss Mable Holland and Mays Agnes Duffy were elected to school positions.

Board of Education Siath — Street Mable Holland Mays Agnes Duffy

Brown Moths Spread Across New York and Beyond

Brown moths are spreading westward, described as a nuisance by residents and fashion observers alike. The insect damages garments, carpets, and trees, shedding tiny prickles that irritate skin and threaten light summer wear. Local preachers and citizens voice concern over the pest's rapid advance and its filmy, moth-eaten impact on society.

New York Natura Milady

Lorain County Sheriff Race Narrow. Ward Fails Elyria Booth

In a light turnout GOP outavies contest only for sheriff. Elyria township ticket error cost Ward four city and township delegates, boosting Hiller’s lead. Ward plans to press for nomination despite reduced Elyria support. Carlisle township reported Ward carry in eastern and western precincts. Delegates and alternates listed for wards and townships.

Elyria Township Lorain County Elyria R. C. Ward W. J. Hiller Ward Hiller Cityana Carlisle Wellington Hillier Gorton Sam Cox Ella Esty

Delegates and Alternates Listed by Ward in Local Election

In the Second Ward Precinct delegates A FE Lawrence W W Mortimer W Everett Ino Conabee Chandler alternates A Bates nh T OW Shearer Frank Crandall A T Sheldon M Ho Levagood Second Precinct delegates Chas Vincent H D Biddley J 2 Boynton Alternates Lewis Roe Wesley Weller Ino Beesa Third Ward delegates Frank Fauver E A Hague G D Nicholas H A Dyke man J C B I H Griswold Jno Herring G H Lewis Wm Vogler Dave Howell Hal Sanford Elba Toy S B Rawson H Stolzenburg I C Crisp C Sailsbury Alternates P S Williams E M Rice Geo Hadaway A L Draper Jno Blanchard Harry Smith Theo M Brush Chas Scheide I D Faxon A B Taylor Chas will-

Fourth Ward H. €. Harris Claston Chapman C. C. Lord C. L. Bickford J. G. Starr Claude Blanchard J. A. Rawson F. S. Miller Inc Hafner Theo. Faxon, Jr Frank Wilford F. M. Stevens Oscar Haserodt Harry Crandall G. H. Chamberlain J. PF. Haserodt Geo. Goodman Horace Beaver F. A. Stetson Wm. Ritchin C. H. Buttenbender Chas Schoenfelt Wm. Koehn Geo, Bright H. L. Couch Koepp A FE Lawrence W. W Mortimer W Everett Ino Conabee Chandler Bates T OW Shearer Frank Crandall A T Sheldon Ho Levagood Chas Vincent H D Biddley J 2 Boynton Lewis Roe Wesley Weller Ino Beesa Third Ward Frank Fauver E. A. Hague G. D Nicholas H A. Dykeman J C. B I. H. Griswold Jno Herring G. H. Lewis Wm. Vogler Dave Howell Hal Sanford Elba Toy S. B. Rawson H. Stolzenburg I C. Crisp C. Sailsbury P. S. Williams E. M Rice Geo. Hadaway

Elyria Township Sheriff Candidates and Delegates

W J Hillier runs for sheriff in Elyria Township with delegates B J Heisinger Sam Cox and Tom Negus. Alternates are Will Norton George Langton and Ed Fowl.

Elyria Township W. J. Hillier B. J. Heisinger Sam Cox Tom Negus Will Norton George Langton Ed Fowl

Locating and Decorating 1812 Veterans Graves in Ohio

Mrs Charles B Tozier of Cleveland chairs the Ohio Daughters of the War of 1812 committee locating and locating graves and decorating graves of veterans. In three months she found more than 290 graves in Ohio with relatives sending locations. most graves are in rural areas. The project aims to verify every grave to prevent mistakes and impositions. The work highlights Marblehead as the site of the first battle in Ohio. The Temple Drug Store advertises a weeklong broom sale.

Charles B. Tozier Cleveland Ohio Tozier Marblehead Dider

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