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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1901
Page
2
The piece condemns Mr. Ingersoll for delaying the water works lawsuit against the city and criticizes the city council for poor handling of the proposal and misleading election tactics. It argues the case should move to trial promptly to secure a water system, warning that continued postponement harms the public interest.
The piece argues McKinley rejects a third term, praising his patriotism and Americanism. It notes no prior presidents pursued a third term and says his stance strengthens public trust, suggesting the unwritten rule against a third term is deeply rooted in the nation's will.
A V Hageman secretary of Lorain Savings and Banking Co and Mrs Elaonore Wallace were quietly married on Tuesday afternoon. Rev Brets officiated at his Reid street home. The bride, widow of the late Captain Will Wallace, taught in public schools. They will honeymoon in Buffalo and reside at Lake View hotel.
The Porto Rico tariff cases uphold federal control over acquired territories, ruling Puerto Rico domestic yet wholly subject to Congress. The decision affirms the Foraker Act and broader insular governance, enabling continued reconstruction efforts after the Spanish-American War. Elyria firemen plan to attend the Vermillion county firemen’s convention in August.
Lorain items note Hattie Anatin of Toledo visiting Upchurch lodge and touring for a Buffalo July supreme, local folklore on brimstone versus sulfur costs, alumni banquet at Franklin hotel, paving tensions over west approach to Erie Avenue bridge favoring brick or macadam, Will R Horn and Pearl Gaelic to wed June 25, and summer sacred concerts at Century Park with a florist maintained flower beds. Also Linwood at South Lorain theatre for charity, Linwood cast from Chester Bishop Co., L and C tracks dispute, Fourth of July industrial parade planned, Phillip Hirchhof injured at steel plant, Stanley Kurtz pleads guilty to Sunday liquor, new Duplex Worthington pump for water works, and local nuptials: Arthur Brown to marry Lillian Tillock.
Lorain plans the county’s biggest Fourth of July celebration with a dramatic blast off Roscius, a two hundred foot decommissioned boat, to be blown up a short distance from shore after government clearance. The event promises a spectacular display a mile from the piers as the hull is demolished.
The Hotel Franklin changes ownership as D. Fisher sells his interest to R. F. Powell of Toledo. Powell will take immediate possession while Fisher returns to real estate after a trip east. The Franklin will be thoroughly refitted under new management.
Memorial services were held at St. David's Episcopal Church Lorain for Tom C. Moxham who died in Sidney Nova Scotia. Rev Craft of Elyria officiated burial rites followed by hymns. Short addresses by Rev W A Dietrich and Rev J P Davis noted the esteem in which he was held.
Mr and Mrs J P Johnston and Son the Cleveland Optigians will remain until Saturday June 29 giving free tests and examinations of eyes at their temporary office in Topliff Block Elyria prices reasonable and no one urged to buy.
A Cleveland optician office run by Miss Emmers offers free lens corrections for two years. The note recalls personal relief from headaches and nervousness after adopting the glasses. The author describes initial discomfort, a doctor’s reassurance, and eventual improvement with continued wear. The message urges others with headaches and eye issues to seek an eye examination.
Mrs F H Snow of North Ridgeville Ohio reports headaches ended after a year of prostration when she consulted Mr and Mrs J Pohnston and Miss Emmett at 87 Colonial Arcade Coveland They explained her eye condition and she began wearing glasses immediately since then she has had no severe attacks and only rare minor headaches when overtaxing her eyes
Mrs J Baus of 160 Mulron Street Cleveland reports chronic headaches ceased after wearing prescribed glasses from eye specialists J P Johnston and Miss Emmett. Headaches returned when glasses broke and were repaired, but reading and sewing remained comfortable with spectacles.
A man narrates relief from years of nervousness stomach trouble and back head pain after an eye examination by local opticians found his eyes defective and fitted glasses. Since wearing them he reports no further head pains or stomach disturbances.
Miss Cora A. Doerer recounts a prior optician visit that misfitted near-sighted glasses, then praises J. P. Johnston and Mrs Emmert at their Cleveland office for correct far-sighted glasses that cured headaches. She notes courteous service, reasonable prices, and widespread patient satisfaction among friends.
Frank T Bauhof credits J P Johnston and Mise Emmett of Cleveland for diagnosing eye strain from granite lettering work as the cause of his nausea dizziness and blurred vision. After receiving specially ground glasses he reports immediate relief and steadily improving vision with no return of symptoms. The opticians' work earns high commendation.
Mrs Ellis praises J P Johnston and Emmett for fitting bifocal glasses that ended constant headaches for her and her daughter. She notes improved reading and distance vision, relief from astigmatism, and few headaches over two years. Calls them courteous, honorable, and fair in price.
The First Baptial Church of Lorain and the Lorain Kip Association trustees filed a petition in the Civil Court of Common Pleas of Lorain. The trustees seek authority to mortgage 60 feet of street frontage on a lot in Bra mans precinct to secure a loan not more than 1000 dollars, at not more than ten percent interest, with premiums and fees. the loan funds to be used to build a college, with annual repayments. The application is set for hearing on or after July 5, 1901. CHAS A. Sietcalf, Solicitor for Petitioners.
Notice to next of kin of Sarah Fauver, deceased, Eaton Township, Lorain County. A document purporting to be her last will has been filed with the Probate Court and will be offered for probate at 9:30 a.m. on June 92, 1901, at the county court in Eaton. Foreign and known relatives are summoned to appear.
Ordinance No 1048 by Elyria City Council fixes grade elevations for Wurst Court Cedar Street and surrounding area. It sets centerline elevations 170.82 feet at Cedar Street and Wurst Court ends, with curb and walks aligned to center grades and a seven tenths foot offset for the north walk. The ordinance becomes effective after publication and is signed by the council president Norton Smite and Clerk W. Park.
Ordinance 1049 of Elyria levies municipal taxes for the year IV on all taxable property. Funds include Street, Sewer, Police, Water, Street Light, Town Hall, Public Park, Bridge, Salary. Clerk to certify copy to County Auditor for tax duplicate placement. Ordinance effective upon passage and publication. Passed June d, 2001. President of Council Bred Porton Smith. Clerk W. H. Park
The undersigned is appointed executrix of the estate of F H Pacon, late of Brownhelm Lorain County deceased. Dated this day of May AD 1005. Hanan H. Hacer is named in the notice.
Ordinance 1045 enacts rules for Elyria parks prohibiting damaging trees shrubs and plant life digging or removing items, disturbing wildlife, building or erecting structures, littering, and driving animals in parks. It bans entry by unauthorized persons, imposes fines up to 50 dollars, and requires enforcement by public officers. Passed May 25, council president Norton Smith and clerk W. H. Page signed.
Ordinance No 1046 outlines the city council plan to improve West Avenue from Broad Street to Highth Street with drains sidewalks and paving as specified by public works standards. It lists property lots to be affected including blocks 3 and 65 and others and calls for sealed proposals for construction with six percent interest on installments and publication notices. Passed May 28 1901.
Ordinance No 1047 sets Cedar Street grade from the south line of Broad Street to the center line of Second Street with specified elevations above city datum. It prescribes curb grade equal to street center line grade, sidewalk grade parallel and six tenths feet above, and specifies measurement from center line. Passed May 29, 1904.
Lorain County Ohio broadside announces a sheriff sale by order of the Court of Common Pleas. The parcel lies in Avon Township near Center Road and the New York Chicago & St Louis railroad line. The edition notes the property price of 2600 dollars and a public auction at the Elyria courthouse on a May Saturday between 1 and 11.
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