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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1906
Page
1
A fragmented report notes rising stress levels within a community program. Officials acknowledge gaps in funding and training while outlining steps to bolster support services and prevent burnout among staff and clients.
Mrs. Berry wife of Tey Dr Edward E B Berry of Elyria died from severe burns after a gasoline tank exploded at their Lakeside summer home. The fire damaged nearby buildings including the Byington residence. Mrs Nettle Hogg suffered a broken ankle. Firemen and visitors worked to save adjacent property as about 5000 spectators watched. Mr Merry, vice president of Ford Light and Heating, resided on Second Street in Elyria.
A small ceremony Sunday afternoon joined Miss Margaret Gull to May Cloyd Gull of South Lorain. Rev Hely Maloney officiated with the Episcopal ring service. The bride wore a Swiss gown attended by sister Mrs George Brownell as matron of honor, while Brownell served as escort. The couple departed for Webb City Mo where Gull has taken a mining company purchasing agent post.
Miss Hulda Messel, a 10 year old girl from Amherst, has vanished from her home. No clues have surfaced despite a wide search by her mother, father, and sisters. Friends speculate she was enticed away by a former boarder who had lived at the Messel home and may have fled to Germany.
Mrs Anna Smolke of Lorain asks county relief of 100 dollars yearly set by a recent legislature, petition filed in probate court by Van Dusen and Calhoun. Volunteer Firemen's lawn fete scheduled for Saturday August 4 by committee order.
The Toledo Bride praises Commodore William R Huntington of Elyria for generosity shown during Interlake meets. Huntington, owner of Thelma, ferried women on the judges boat and aided in locating the missing Mermaid, earning high regard from Toledo yachtsmen and John Gunckel of the National Nowaboys Association.
Albert Foyer arrived to start stamping works but could not engineer a workable plan. City business leaders did not uniformly back the project and Foyer became discouraged, abandoning the effort Friday after Chamber of Commerce efforts failed to secure broader support.
The Wooster court has not yet rendered a ruling on Edna Moorehouse's motion for a new trial following her conviction for conspiring to cause a baby's death. Wayne County prosecutors sent letters indicating a decision would come soon, but as of now no verdict has been issued.
Elyria Council No 289 of The United Commercial Travelers of America held a regular meeting last Saturday. Past Councilor Thomas Filmer reported on the Grand Council meeting in Sandusky. Elyria Council ranked second in state for member increases despite being only seventeen months old. Senior Counselor P C Gilman is recovering from surgery in Cleveland. Two accidents involved Brother Bennett Tops House Elyria and Brother Charley Maynard Oberlin but were not serious. Bethymen receives $25 weekly indemnity while injured. Walter Smith is convalescent. Nash joined by transfer from Jackson, Michigan. Higha council growing, many traveling men yet to join. Unity Charity and Te lerarge.
The west side of the bridge on West River street hosts a 4 drain undercut that crossed Huron street. Contractors finished filling but left mud holes and uneven crosswalks making Huron street dangerous. Vehicles have become stuck, requiring planks and help to free cars, a sight not tolerated in Elyria's city streets.
The council representative for this district should be more attentive to the condition of all fairs and seek a remedy. The statement calls for greater awareness and action to improve fairness and property-related grievances.
Collinwood fell 8 to 3 to Lorain as errors and weak fielding hurt the home team. Layton made a spectacular one handed grab on Reilley’s liner, the game’s standout defensive moment.
There is no new development in the disposition of Kate Davis estate who died recently at Amherst. Alfred Davis sues claiming entitlement to the estate alleging it was given before death and seeks $8000 deposited in a bank. Administrator Mr Wyorworth sues another bank to recover funds deposited there by Davis. Until decisions, no division.
Fire reported around 6:30 Sunday morning at FE Welty’s residence on Unrnace street. Kitchen overflow and gasoline stove attempt caused a small blaze. Fire department arrived after fire was out. Damage about $25. Home owned by Henry Drkeman.
Mrs Maria Griswold wife of Captain Griswold died suddenly at her Lakeside summer home on Saturday night at age 17. The body arrived Monday noon with her husband. Funeral services by Reverend Dawson will be at her son Postmaster Griswold's home Tuesday at two. Interment at Highland Cemetery. Mr Griswold long served as Union Pacific passenger agent with offices in Cleveland.
The friends of Mr. Wallace Taylor of Sugar Ridge regret to learn that his sixteen year old son Andrew died Saturday evening from cholera infantum. The funeral was held Monday with services by Rev J P Sala.
Knoxville dispatch reports Congressman Nathan W Hale faced a task after a constituent urged a national law banning peekaboo shirtwaists corsets and face powder. The letter suggested extending corset rules to men and exempts for older men, reflecting playful public debate on fashion at the time.
A short heavy set man claimed to be a Standard Oil foreman building a pipeline and to wed a local woman. He pursued property deals with Fred Wolf and William Stolzenburg, secured clothes on Miller’s security, then vanished leaving creditors and contractors in trouble. warrants issued as detectives chase Miller toward Cleveland.
In Elyria's city building Mayor Chapman presided over a regular police court session. Six drunks and three disorderly conduct cases were heard. Three drinkers were fined, three received suspended sentences with 15 minutes to “shake the dust from their feet.” One disorderly man guilty plea earned a $3 fine plus costs. County Clerk H C Wilcox traveled to Cleveland on business.
The 1st Congregational church held a Sunday morning vote to decide if Rev W E Cadmus would stay after announcing retirement to study law at Harvard. The congregation overwhelmingly refused to accept his resignation, expressing strong support for the pastor. Final decision awaits a financial board report and Cadmus’s response.
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