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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
3
The Water Works Department reports expenses for March to May totaling 35,072 and seeks to reduce annual costs to 12,000. They expect 95,000 revenue this year, with 13,000 remaining as profit after expenses, aided by Sup. Nere Weller’s noted efficiency.
The Twentyseventh annual high school alumni reunion Friday night at Elke ball featured an orchestra, a welcome address to the class of 1908, and several performances. Ada Van Hoesen spoke, Terry performed The Pontillion, and Lola Rauchfusg sang For You. Recollections covered years 85 and 85, with Barovole duets by Mr. Wilford and Mr. Terry.
Judge Washburn ordered Charles Seufert to pay Hattie A Seufert 40 dollars in one sum and four dollars weekly while divorce proceedings continue. The couple, former Elyria restaurant operators, now have Seufert running a Lorain saloon. Hattie Seufert claims property is at stake and alleges desertion.
The Governor proposes creating a forestry commission to work with the state board of agriculture to promote tree culture in Ohio. A forestry bill by Senator Dunlap earlier faced committee roadblocks amid urgent revenue needs.
Orson Wl Humphrey sues former wife Edna M Humphrey for 8000 claiming arrest without cause to cause disgrace. Jury deliberated from Monday afternoon to Tuesday morning with a break, then returned to the jury room. The Bright family was named in the case as parties.
In Lorain county a five year burglary minimum is challenged by legal professionals. Judge Washburn said the minimum is too heavy in some cases. Prosecutor Stroup supports reconsidering the fixed minimum, arguing judges should have flexibility for lighter sentences when warranted.
The jury commission resumes work selecting 400 men for juror service Friday morning. The pool includes young and old, retired and business men, but few business men volunteer. They are desirable jurors yet avoid the service at the present rate of payment.
Richard Allen W. R. QC will hold memorial services Wednesday at 2 p m. One member died during the past year and eighteen deceased members will be honored with gravestones at the cemetery. Thorn will oversee services at the hall and cemetery with appropriate decor.
In mayor's court an intoxication case against Peter Houky ends with a Hungarian interpreter. The officer misread signs while Peter, unable to speak English, mimicked drinking. The mayor fines him five dollars plus costs for intoxication as the interpreter relays his unclear behavior.
William L Wallhead a prominent brick maker died Monday at his Ninth Street home after a twelve week illness caused by arteriosclerosis He was sixty six years old leaving a wife a son and a daughter The funeral is set for 2 30 PM Wednesday with private services and burial in Elgrist cemetery He had worked in the trade nearly 37 years including time in Avon before moving to Elyria and eighteen years here
A Sunday night brawl in Hunksville sparked continued unrest between rival factions. A participant named Ian was arrested for disorderly conduct and fined five dollars. another man suffered a broken arm during the fight.
G A Landers salookaper 564 Lodi Street charged with striking during an incident at a saloon. The complainer Russell testified he bought a rink and had varnish applied that failed. Russell offered to bet ten dollars. a dispute over varnish led to a blow. Launder admitted remarks and denying striking. case postponed to tomorrow.
A crowd of 1200 watched the Cherokee Indians best the Elyria Trolley League team 4 to 8 in a picturesque exhibition. Stoup pitched well for Elyria with ten strikeouts. Montoya led Elyria with three runs and two hits, while Cherokee pitcher Wanhop struck out thirteen. Errors plagued both sides in a game highlighted by fielding miscues and batter friendly scoring.
ObScure Oberlin court records recount a humane gas dispute and a mayoral proceeding over a man fined twenty six dollars and pay two dollars weekly for his wife and three children. A bond defers punishment while the wife testifies to separation and support obligations.
The United States Civil Service Commission lists a Saturday morning July 2 2005 exam in Elyria for carrier and clerk positions in the Post Office. Age 18 to 45. Male applicants must be at least 4 feet 11 inches tall bare foot and weigh at least 126 pounds. Apply to Eva L. Reely Local Secretary. Dr A M Webster, formerly of Lorain, now practicing at 128 Cheapside Elyria.
Akron high school graduates staged a mock national political convention as part of commencement exercises. The event featured delegates, a party organization, committee reports, and speeches with a presidential and vice presidential candidate named in the proceedings.
County commissioners increase the tax levy by two tenths of a mill for county purposes due to rising infirmary demand. The added funds support a new infirmary addition to better house inmates and absorb growing applicant numbers.
Four men were arraigned before Mayor Folger on railroad ordinance violations Friday morning. Each was fined five dollars and ordered to work out on the streets as punishment.
Frank Dobson, charged with assaulting his mother in law, was bound over today. His bond with a Washington man stood at 1,000 dollars as set by the grand jury.
A city official questions how May or Folger would fund a municipal lighting plant while the city nears debt limits under the eight percent bond limit law. The lighting contract expires November 29, 1900, and residents argue demand for public improvements like sewer systems remains paramount over municipal ownership.
A two year old girl named Mike wandered from her Lorain home Monday morning. Police and family searched the area for hours before the child was found near a streetcar barn. The Biggs and Everard Co. are referenced in the notice.
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