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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
1
A local school board report shows enrollment climbing across district schools with a two year gain near 400 and today’s total about 2,844 students. Officials anticipate a larger rise next season amid rapid city population growth and plant capacity expansions at major local factories.
At 7:30 on Tuesday evening in the Allen home in this city Harriet Allen married Percy J Robinson an insurance agent of Lorain Rev J P Sala officiated The bride wore a grey traveling suit and the couple went to their Lorain home at 316 Washington Street after the ceremony
The annual Lake Avenue Sunday School reunion will be held next Sunday afternoon with a program by the children and visiting pastors. Former Lake Avenue residents look forward to the event, which promises much interest and satisfaction.
John Burns and Ton Kelley clashed with Popcornman Smith after a public misunderstanding. Kelley was found guilty in Mayor Champ man s court while Burns was discharged. The mayor also heard a case of a lone drunk jailed to work off a fine.
Captain Whitney and the night and day police force were on duty Friday morning as the res parade moved through crowds. They observed several crooks and pickpockets in the area but did not apprehend any of them during the operation.
Bonds of Lorain Street Railway were placed on sale by Cleveland brokers yesterday. Lake Shore Electric 3 percent bonds also offered, totaling $50,000 for Lorain line. Logain & Cleveland route bonds, built the line to Cleveland, are offered for sale. All three issues first appeared with the Lake Shore Electric Company.
Harris H Resinger of Fifth street remains very ill in a Cleveland sanitarium after long illness. G Crosey named probate court administrator for the late Andy Hales of Lorain. Viola M Lawson appointed administratrix of the will of Sarah Abbey. The Garford plant band organized last evening with A L Garford named as leader. the music was delightful and highly appreciated by Mr Garford.
Lorain city solicitor Charles Adams defends Mrs. Morehouse, claiming the jury verdict is unfair and that there is no direct medical evidence of poisoning or intentional administration, arguing the case should proceed to an earlier count and that the defense found no substantiating proof in physicians testimonies.
Phenomenal Kraus, a medicines seller in Lorain, says he will file suit for damages against local physicians who had him arrested twice for practicing medicine without a license. He claims the arrests were unjust, aimed at slander and harming his business, and promises revenge.
A fast mail train and a freight collided near Ban dushy around 5 am Monday, locking the line and causing extensive damage worth thousands of dollars. The engineer aboard the fast mail was injured and two clerks were killed. The rain track blocked traffic for most of the morning until wrecking crews cleared the wreckage and reopened the line this afternoon.
The L. O. T. M. of Lorain county will hold a convention in Lorain at Florence Hive Hall on Saturday June 2 starting at 9 30 a.m. All Lodges are urged to send a large delegation.
Lorain County seeks 75000 from King Bridge Co over the Erie avenue bridge contract. County commissioners anticipate deposits and possible settlement but insist on pursuing the full amount. Commissioner Jaycox and Faycox defend the county stance as proper and seek public inquiry if desired.
Sarah Abbey of Grafton dies at 76 leaving 27 acres in Eaton and 63 acres in Carlisle to Lorain County Nonpartisan WCTU and 160 acres in Weatherfield to the county group. Residue divided between brothers William and Michael A Lawson. Codicil transfers $1006 each to P J Yensen and Frederick Kelly. Executor Mary A Long named. witnesses F A Hinman T D Phelon Willard Long. Bridget Nolen of Grafton leaves estate to daughters Kate and Hannah Nolen. executors named EH Manter and W B Johnston.
A two storey frame house and lot on the corner of South Street is offered for sale at 5000 dollars, with the lot alone priced at 4250. The property features a garden with fruit trees, well and lake water, a new concrete sidewalk, and modern amenities. ADE seeks swaps for a few days via F A Smith & Bro, Elyria Block.
H M Leonard of Jackson unveils a Bowser long distance gasoline meter and tank that automatically measures and records gasoline dispensed. He aims to supply the auto trade with the lowest prices and vows to be second to none in the county's automobile business.
Arrangements set for Chamberalp delegates to depart Tuesday morning on the regular car leaving at 6 20 They will meet the Big Four train at Wellington and proceed to Mansfield via Shelby for the convention participation.
Rumors say Lake Erie and Pillsburg steam line may route through graded county right of way with Ohio River and Northern as river outlet. New York Central reportedly controls property, with a traffic pact binding the Erie from intruding. if NY Central builds and buys Ohio River and Northern, the agreement may stand.
Aliss Marion Comings daughter of the city superintendent, recently studying at the library school of the Western Reserve in Colgeland, was elected librarian at Norwalk last evening. She will assume the position June 1.
Endurance auto test from Toledo to Cleveland saw machines covering the distance in 10 hours 38 minutes though not all finished. One car feared to have been halted and diverted west of Norwalk, with police watching for it all afternoon and into the night, but no green machine appeared.
A Decoration Day address lauds Union veterans for three months to a year of service and their role in preserving the Union, then denounces perceived dishonor and an alleged $200,000 appropriation for veterans’ graves as an insult to the Blue. The speaker recalls Mark Lyon and criticizes antiwar sentiment amid Civil War memory.
The Cleveland Baptist association and district churches authorize the Women’s Missionary Society led by Mrs. W. M. Ingersoll to establish the Baptists Home of Northern Ohio. Funds are secured and location decisions rest with the society.
Health officer RE V Hug of Spain investigates the death of Stephen S. Stenfeld a 24 year old tailor who recently married Clara Smith 16. A portion of his stomach has been sent to Columbus for analysis while Coroner French inspects the scene. Stenfeld a Russian Pole who had lived in the country one year may have died by suicide or from liniment used by traveling doctors.
Patrons may witness a good baseball game Saturday afternoon as the Elyria trolley league team faces Garford. Manager Koehle promises an interesting contest and a lively matchup at the park.
The Forepaugh and Sells circus rolled into the city from Panesville with a grand parade and a revamped program. Crowds flocked to West avenue to view the glittering wagons and the fire department stunt in the ring. The company promises a largely new corps of actors and tricks, with performances at 2:30 PM and 8:15 PM after a bright morning parade.
Col. C. X. Zimmerman commanding the Fifth regiment O. N. G. organized a new Ohio National Guard company in Lorain last evening. The unit begins with 65 members and was promoted by A. F. Gove of Company A, a participant in the Spanish American War.
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