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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1904
Page
3
A Tuesday early morning blaze destroyed a key wooden chemical plant building at Harshaw Fuller and Goodwin. Firefighters prevented spread to adjacent structures after a lengthy effort, with losses estimated around 150,000 to 915,000 and cause undetermined though chemical action suspected. The alarm delay hindered early response.
Dennis Driscoll, 70, sues for 10000 in common pleas alleging he was accused of spitting on a car floor then assaulted by a conductor while traveling Norwalk to Sanctuaky on October 8, 1902. Three ribs fractured and he was badly cut and bruised. Attorneys: W L Hughes and J F McOryatal for plaintiff. KE Johnson and G A Resek for defendants.
Perry Emper from Lake Shore fell victim Sunday afternoon at North Amherst when crossing in front of a fast passenger train. The 25 year old unmarried man, living in Port Clinton, was struck and killed as his locomotive lay waiting on the track.
Shorty McNulty told police on Monday a man may do as he pleases in his own house. He returned intoxicated, found the door locked, and damaged several window panes with his fist to force an entrance, according to the arresting officers.
Governor Herrick and Mrs. Ralph Gray along with Ben Parmeley arrived in Wellington Monday morning from Sullivan by auto. Herrick spent Sunday with Parmeley in Sullivan, reaching there after muddy roads, and toured the public schools and the library building he donated in January. They returned to Sullivan Monday afternoon and plan to stay on the farm until Saturday before proceeding to Cleveland for the summer.
Earnings for traction companies in the territory show a rising trend based on May estimates received at headquarters. Concrete figures are delayed, with some not ready for two weeks and none expected within ten days. Gross passenger receipts suggest gains as outdoor amusement returns, and June earnings are likely to improve due to ongoing causes and mileage system operations.
An unnamed narrator describes attempting a mail order self measuring clothing system. After sending measurements and getting samples, a firm jokes that his data resemble seals’ clothing measurements from a museum exhibit. He ultimately submits plain measurements and receives two suits on approval, finding the process both comical and enlightening.
In a Studio building elevator Darnton and Alice Winchester repeatedly collide, initially hostile then drawn to each other. An awkward introduction leads to growing affection as they share journeys between floors, culminating when a mishap on the top floor traps them in danger and loyalty amid a tense rescue.
June dates show the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway selling round trip tickets to Cleveland at very low rates with a return good through June 16. Details available from agents. Also an ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promising robust health for children with a no pay if it fails offer.
The regular meeting approved the new school code provisions for board size and examiner appointments. A committee of Chamberlain, Lerach, and Murbach will nominate a three member examiner board. Several resignations occurred including Quarrier Fargo and Rice with Mills appointed to succeed Fargo at 850 and Symons receiving a 25 raise for preparing rural students for exams. A 9.4 mill tax levy was set for current expenses. Graduates listed total forty four students with many names recorded. Henry Exton, a Lake Shore brakeman, died after a fall from an engine near North Amherst, and his mother settled with the roads for 300.
L D Hamlin as guardian petitions writ of habeas corpus alleging Mrs Wallace an imbecile is held prisoner by daughter Sierra Nevada Parizek who allegedly broke into the dwelling and abducted the ward. Case notes guardianship dispute, age of Mrs Wallace, and prior attempt to remove Hamlin as guardian. Attorneys listed: Chamberlain, Hamlin, Johnson, Leonard.
Miss Idi May Lozier and Charles A. Evarts were married Tuesday by Rev. Sala. Friends humorously hailed the leap year match in town with yellow posters. Lozier was a bookkeeper at Elgr is Hardware. Evarts a clothing salesman for Robinson and Hancock. Mackey advertises upholstering and offers 200 tubers of tabulated tubes at 10c per dozen at Boylan Bros.
The Lorain County Non-partisan Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets at Mallet Creek on Wednesday June 8 with a good program. Attendees should take the 7 a.m. B and C road train. Basket lunch.
August Schroeder fifteen year old Lake avenue resident died after being struck on the Lake Ahore undercut near the north south track junction. He died at 1 30 a m after skull fracture from the collision with a passing engine. The tragedy followed he failed to hear the approaching train due to engine roar. Also electrician Clyde Nesbitt fell fifty feet at the new tube mills, breaking both legs and injuring his back while working on a crane.
The senior class E H S and Superintendent Comings reached an agreement after a vote by the school board. The board ordered removal of the flag and repair of building damage while allowing the class to display the flag on graduation day if they show contrition and comply with requests.
A jury in the court of common pleas Tuesday afternoon awarded Dennis Driscoll 8300 damages after he was assaulted by a conductor. The suit had been brought for 10,000.
A Monday letter from Sumner O. Cox reports his release from a ship's hospital after illness that reduced his weight by thirty five pounds. He says he is disfigured but still in the ring and plans to leave Cavite for Hong Kong, hoping a climate change will help.
The ministers association met at South Lomin. Rev Withycombe spoke on Marriage and Divorce. Arrangements planned for a July 27 picnic at Judge Webber's lake cottage. A baseball game will feature Elyria and Lorain pastors in the near future. Champney is ill in the Fos orsam business.
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