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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1901
Page
5
Fragmentary text indicates Congressman Skiles to serve as secretary in Washington with study plans at an law school and Oberlin College, mentioning past two years of classical course work and diversity efforts. The garbled source limits precise details.
Fragmentary obituary note references Nancy Wolcott born in Trumbull County Ohio July 1 died in Chardon Ohio on the Revolu day in 1862. It mentions marriage in 1851 and Oberlin arrival about thirty years earlier, with initial steps toward daughters of the Revolu.
The passage describes widespread labor shortages in farming areas, with workers scarce and haying delayed by rain and weather. It notes employers seeking farm help, difficulty filling wood and harvest tasks, and howJune conditions disrupted crop timelines and overall summer work for laboring men. Specific names or places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The Grand Lodge of Elks opened its Milwaukee convention with large crowds. Grand Exalted Ruler Fisher reports 118 new dispensations, 725 lodges, 96,000 members, a one third gain since the last convention, and over 17,000 dollars donated to the Galveston fund. Treasury balances total 30,000 dollars. O E Pickett of Waterloo was elected grand exalted ruler. Frank Salisbury, son of Deputy Sheriff Salisbury, discharged from the Navy for disability and returned to Elyria.
A Ridgeville Ohio letter received by F T Pomeroy of the Cleveland Elyria and Western Railway states it offsets kicks and abuse. The writer claims to have traveled 18000 miles recently and praises the railroad’s employees, noting never a discourteous word. Pomeroy plans to frame and photograph the letter.
A subscription drive began Wednesday morning to fund Sunday afternoon concerts in Cascade Park. Many Elyria businesses have pledged to contribute to sustain the series through the summer as residents enjoyed the shade and music over the past two Sundays.
The first session of the Commercial Taw League of America was held at Put-in-Bay on Tuesday, with many lawyers of national reputation from across the United States in attendance. Miss Cora Shaffer entertained friends Monday evening for her birthday, hosting out-of-town guests including Miss Barbara Brand from Wooster Ohio, Miss Mabel Guinn from Conn Ohio, and Mr. Trevor Thomas of South Lorain.
The Oberlin Business College will start its fall term on Tuesday September 3. The school reports its most prosperous year with more than 250 students enrolled. Readers planning to enroll are invited to visit, citing its noted equipment, thorough courses, experienced teachers, and successful graduates.
A timetable note detailing west bound and local train services to Norwalk and Badusky divisions. It lists express and accommodation trains, daily freights, and special runs with times such as 3:00 pm 2:33 pm and 7:20 pm, mentioning agents and divisions.
Southbound and northbound trains under the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling Railway schedule in effect July 6 1901. Includes own through traffic and routing details for the line.
The Lorain County divorce docket for the year ending June 30 1901 shows 108 suits filed, 77 decided and 36 remaining pending. Most suits stemmed from absence and neglect with numerous cases initiated by husbands, and alimony or child custody granted in several outcomes.
Policeman John Smith handed in his resignation Wednesday evening and it was his last on duty. He leaves the police forces to join the shipping department of the Western Automatic Machine Screw Works, with Special Policeman Harry Sramnan assigned to replace him starting Thursday.
Miss Katharine Garford hosted a Wednesday lawn and porch party for about fifty Elyria young people. Japanese lanterns lit the large lawn while the porch hosted dancing and an orchestra inside the house provided music for the evening.
Lorain county Sunday schools plan a picnic at Linwood Park Vermilion on Tuesday July 30 with West side orchestra and vocal selections. Augustus Nash will give an address at East Tabernacle. a brief association meeting will follow with reports from township organizations. Train schedules from Elyria to Vermilion plus round trip fares and additional special cars for Oberlin Wellington riders are listed.
The naphtha launch Thelma owned by W R Huntington of East Bridge street led a three boat field around a fourteen mile triangular course Wednesday finishing in forty seven minutes and forty two seconds. Time allowances put Carlena of Sandusky ahead as winner. Delta of Toledo was also in the race.
Ohio farmers expand telephone service beyond towns via cooperative exchanges. Berea leads a growing network, with a line extending toward Elyria, providing long distance links to the United States Telephone Company and rivaling county seat central offices.
The county clerk reports a sharp rise in criminal court work for the year ending June 30 1901 with 68.7 percent more prosecutions and 71.4 percent more connections. Indictments carried from the prior term totalled 64 for year ending June 30 1900, while 88 prosecutions and 48 convictions occurred in the past year. The common pleas court shows a 0.2 percent increase in filings and a 17.3 percent rise in dispositions. Total filings were 421, dispositions 496, with 11 taken to circuit court and 158 cases pending as of July 1 1901.
The House of Lords convened on July 18 to try Earl Rus sell for bigamy. He allegedly married a woman in Idaho while his Briton wife lived. The trial proceeded with medieval ceremony and the Earl pleaded guilty, receiving a sentence of three months imprisonment.
National League fifth convention is in session at San Pruncisco with an extremely large attendance. Representatives are present from nearly every country in the world.
Two young men traveling with a cage of chameleons bound for Detroit via Cleveland floated a strange country episode. They planned to sell over a hundred chameleons at twenty five cents each, claiming Florida origin and color changing ability. Local farmers preferred digging up lizards, while buyers eyed the odd reptile as a possible pest-control aid. The scene ended with a reporter leaving without endorsing the venture.
Lorain county Odd Fellows hold their sixteenth annual picnic at Shad duck’s park Vermilion this Thursday. A special train leaves Elyria on the Lake Shore at 7 40 for the event, with members seeking another fine afternoon and good time.
A Detroit man using the name F M Geldie was arrested at Lake Shore depot by Captain Ketchum after skipping hotel bills in Lorain and Toledo. He registered under false names at Hotel Toplift and Hotel Lake View, claiming to represent Gudern Wheel Co. of Toledo. Lorain police were alerted and Fuller learned the man’s ruse, keeping losses to one and a half days. The incident prompts questions about nerve versus folly in repeating the scam across nearby towns.
In probate court Judge Hinman extended the guardianship of Henry Dykeman. Testimony revealed twenty years of epileptic fits and recent delusions causing disturbances, with wavering judgment. The court ruled a guardian over his person and estate is necessary, and the case may move to common pleas court.
John Luce arrived Thursday afternoon with payment for the horse Patronson from C. M. Smith and completed the sale. Smith had agreed to hold the bargain despite the delay, as Luce had the money to pay in full.
The monthly Lorain county statement from the state hospital for the insane at Toledo shows 77 inmates from Lorain. Judge Hinman says this is the highest single count from the county ever at the facility.
Entantage Phillips 45 farmer and Nellie Wack 27 of Oberlin. Milton Jchwarz 23 accountant of Cleveland and Della E Jacobs 20 of Elvrra. Robert R Youngz 2 motorman of Cleveland and Bertha Schedrick 2 of Lorain.
Mr Canfield canvassed between Elyria and Lorain reporting totals from the two days. Calls made forty six reporters taken twelve Republicans eight Democrats and seven new subscribers. On Monday July 22 he went Norris and Aweet of Elyria. His report lists calls made reporters taken Republicans Democrats and new subscriptions.
Salomon Mendelson sues Scofield Sherman Teagle Co for 375 in the case filed two weeks after selling a team of 9 prayer horses on July sixth. He says the horses were sound and the buyers agreed to pay eighty seven percent on the sixth but no money has been paid. The suit is filed through attorney Lee Stroup.
A state auditor special examiner takes charge of Richland County treasury to verify back tax payments tied to settlements involving the Antman and Taylor Company of Marsefields and the estate of late congressman M D Harter. The auditor contends that no original funds were to be disbursed without county commissioner approval.
Mrs Parks Foster hosted a porch card party at the Poster home on Grace court Tuesday afternoon. About fifty guests attended including friends from Cleveland. Daisy yellow decor and flowers arrived from well wishers. Music added to the pleasant, relaxing afternoon.
Eight horses owned by Dr. Levercool were released from W. A. Bly’s pasture north of town Wednesday evening. Five fled south on East avenue and may have headed to the Litchfield farm. The remaining three appeared on Judge Nye’s lawn Thursday morning and were returned to the pasture.
A venue change moves a $50,000 damage suit from Cuyahoga to Lorain County. Frances Ferres sues the Little Consolidated Street Railway Company, with trial set for the October term in Elyria. Attorneys Skiles and Skiles secured the change in the plaintiff’s interest.
Found guilty in the Johnson murder case at Sandusky the last prisoner was tried last week and found guilty of murder in the second degree. In all five men were accused of involvement in the crime and all five were convicted of the same charge.
The Norwalk Reflector reports more saloons operating on Sundays despite mayor and police insisting the Sunday liquor law is enforced. The piece notes the ongoing issue and suggests appointing special police officers for Sunday enforcement as a possible remedy.
B Adelaide E Gillman and others transfer lot 271 in Lorain to Frank B Vernam for 250 dollars. Frank B Vernam and wife transfer lot 271 to Steve Qseh for 400 dollars. W B Thompson trustee transfers lot 16 in Thompe Son's addition to Lorain to Grace A Hawks for 175 dollars.
The Henrietta boy Paul Unger, grandson of George Unger, fell from a tree last week while climbing near breaches, striking his head and breaking his arm. The incident reports his injury and emergency care sought.
Charles Keller Jr of Shavit narrowly escaped death last week at the Eschtruth quarry when a derrick failed and the boom and tackle fell to the ground. He was struck only by bruises, avoiding serious harm.
A list of pairings includes Ernest Roecker a 29 year old steel plank worker and Emelia Bettinger 7 from Lorain. George Griswold 22 fireman and Mary Schonbein 22 from Elyria. Alfred Bartner 28 carpenter and Edith Thompson 30 from Copopa. Henry Sheehan 21 butcher and Blanche Lee 18 from Cleveland. Arthur Brown 35 chemist Cincinnati and Lillian Tillack 23 Lorain. Harry Pierce 28 clerk and Jeannette Mills 28 from Bo Rain.
Hon. E. G. Johnson and his son N. P. Johnson, Indian agent at Sieseton, called on President McKinley in Cantom on Tuesday seeking an audience and support for affairs involving their mission and interests.
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