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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
4
The Elyria Reporter lists subscription options and delivery details. Daily edition by carrier costs three dollars per year, with annual, weekly, and other terms described by the Reporter Printing Co through editor E. DisbEO.
City weighs whether to amend the gas contract amid a cold winter, rising coal prices, and public demand for cheaper heating. The gas company cannot fulfill the existing 30 cent per thousand feet rate, while a 36 cent rate could ensure gas supply for fall. Amid uncertain blame and potential litigation, officials consider prioritizing public welfare and a reliable supply over enforcing penalties, with broader concerns about Indian land allotment corruption noted.
An automobile race is planned at the Elyria fair grounds on July 4 with a print display of machines and several Cleveland Automobile Club members expected to attend. A large number of entries for the races will be filed, and local cooperation promises home entertainment equal to any other event.
The rural delivery department faces a full overhaul amid investigations into fraud and bribes in contract awards. Prominent figures warn labor strife could threaten prosperity, while businessmen curb purchases during tensions. Government water management aims to dam and irrigate western deserts, backed by optimistic land value gains. A half million seek overseas work, yet domestic wonders like Yosemite, Colorado canyons, and Puget Sound trips entice natives to explore national treasures at home.
A Democratic journal requests council favors for gas issues while accusing rivals of favorable action. Senator Chamberlain appears before the council urging amendment to aid Logan Company, aligning with Standard Oil interests. An editorial notes the shift and denounces misrepresentation, praising champions who serve the people.
The Elyria council failed to finalize terms with Citizens' Gas and Electric on a natural gas franchise, postponing the matter to next Tuesday. An official report urged no change to the franchise ordinance, while Senator Chamberlain urged reconsideration in favor of the company. The council plans a conference with gas officials and aims to align terms with Lorain's settlement, ending the gas as bargaining leverage over street railway fares.
The death toll rises to five in Vermilion from smallpox with Geo Krapp’s four year old son among the late victim. Mrs Davis remains critical but shows signs of relief as community precautions intensify. Spraying with formaldehyde is widely used in homes and businesses to curb contagion while funeral attendees pass the 17 day state limit.
Former Kipton public schools superintendent Prof. D M Byam faced a bribery arrest after a district director alleged a $2 bribe to vote for specific books. Byam denied the charge as an outrage, friends expected vindication, but the Huron County prosecuting attorney announced there was no evidence to proceed.
The trustees of St. John’s Lutheran church voted to build a six foot wide sidewalk along their property. It will run 145 feet from the parsonage on West Broad Street to the school house on West Avenue.
Tests at the Michigan station planted seeds of wheat, flax, corn, clover, peas, buckwheat and other crops at depths from half an inch to a foot. Germination peaks occurred at one inch for wheat flax corn and clover, two inches for oats, peas four inches for peas, and half inch for barley. Clover failed when depth exceeded two inches. Some oats corn and peas sprouted above ground at eight inches depth.
In a San Francisco police court, thirty sobered inmates faced judgment when a former opera singer among them sang a haunting prayer. The courtroom heard their cries and prayers as the melody softened hardened hearts, leading the judge to dismiss all with a kind word, saying the song did more good than punishment.
Orson J Humphrey sues his divorced wife Gidna M Humphery and Georga B Bright with Sarah Bright and Percy Bright along with Freida Bright for 5000 in damages. He alleges on April 19 1903 the defendants conspired to injure him and had him arrested for disorderly conduct after a quarrel on Broad street near Hotel Topliff. He says an exaggerated report appeared in the Elyria Chronicle and the case, heard by Mayor Reefy after two postponements, was dismissed for want of prosecution. He claims losses from detention and damage to his good name totaling 85000. Fritz Rudin is his attorney.
The article reviews the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co of Newark New Jersey celebrating 58 years. It highlights economy of management and generous policyholder returns with figures: premiums since 1845 about 288 million dollars, claims and dividends paid about 820 million, and in force nearly 88 million as of January 1908. It notes for every premium dollar, 1.19 dollars were returned or on hand after expenses and taxes.
Mies Bertta Iagwer of Glenwood street visits Cleveland. a romance unfolds in the county jail Sunday costing Sheriff Barry 265. Bertha Jagner of Kinsman street asks to see Oscar Scheuring, 22, of 651 Central Avenue. They talk about marriage for 20 minutes. the prisoner agrees, bail is posted, a license secured, and $20 is given before Justice Morrow performs the ceremony.
A small blaze occurred around two o'clock Sunday at Joseph McMahon’s East Broad Street residence. A stove pipe chimney ran through the roof started the fire, but neighbors spotted and put it out before the fire department arrived. A hole burned in the roof, but the home sustained no further damage.
The Lorain Steel Company's mailing department handles thousands of blueprints and specifications daily, sending out and receiving over 2000 letters each day. The Lorain Times-Herald notes this rush is only a hint of future work as projects on buildings, boilers, and machinery move toward execution in a month or two.
The Lorain Times Herald reports a steady flow of about 80 newcomers daily arriving by rail to settle in the city. Homes are scarce by a third and boarding houses and hotels are filled, pushing potential residents to Elyira where housing is rapidly going up. Builders urged to construct housing now.
Claude Simmons was arrested Tuesday for abusing a horse belonging to Summers and Son. He was fined ten dollars and costs on Thursday after initially pleading not guilty and then changing to guilty. This marks a second arrest on the charge.
News reports the death of Jake Stanislawski near the se stone quarries after a wagon wheel hit a chuck hole and toppled him, a stone rolled onto him. He sustained a fractured pelvis and died within four hours at the scene near his home half a mile away.
The business men of Wallington organize an association to seek industries and favorable locations to boost the town. J M Otterbacher serves as president with E Cranson as vice president and W B Visecher as secretary, among others on the executive committee.
A 25.00 reward is offered for cures of spavin splint aweeney capped hock bowed tendon wind galls or similar ailments not cured by Gilmore's Caustic Oil. The ad claims tested efficacy and guarantees satisfaction with money refund. Price 6 00 per bottle. Sold by druggists.
In Lorain County Court of Common Pleas a sheriff sale is set for July 20 1903 at the north door of Elyria courthouse for two parcels in Columbia Township. Parcels totaling 26 acres priced at 2250 with two thirds of appraised value required. cash on day of sale. Sheriff C F Salisbury along with attorney L B Fauvin oversee.
In Lorain County Court of Common Pleas a civil action was filed March 21 1902 by Rosenfeld against John Behmauck to recover 367 50 with 6 percent interest from March 20 1900. An attachment order was levied on the defendant's real estate. The defendant must answer by August or a judgment will be entered for the amount plus interest and costs. Rosenfeld by Fr M Loevens attorney June 6 1908.
John A Bruckschen of Unknown residence is notified that on April 17 1903 Ela Bruckschen filed in Lorain County Common Pleas Court case No 164 asking to reinstate the action against him. The action Ela Bruckschen vs John Bruckschen case No 444 sought divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. If the motion is granted the case will proceed for hearing on or after June 1903. John H Brucken is to answer by June 1 1908 or judgment may be entered. Attorney for Ella Brucksch en
William Jacobs and Mary Jacobs appear in Lorain County Probate Court Ohio concerning the estate of Fred Jacobs Sr deceased The petition filed June 8 asserts the estate lacks funds to cover debts and administration costs It seeks dower for Mary Jacobs and sale of real estate 26 4 block 8 Hurst Fisher Carter Atlas Elyria to pay debts The notice warns of default if response not filed by August 100s date, attorney info included
May Moore files for divorce from Georges Moore in Lorain County Ohio court on grounds of willful absence and gross neglect. Hearing set for August 11, 188. Attorneys MAT Moorr and Lee Strovup listed.
K Baker advertises a moderate priced share for sale of meadow grass about fifty acres north of Elgris by Clif Grange.
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