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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1901
Page
8
The Lake Shore Limited No 22 derailed after an open switch at C L W crossing near Elyria. The engine and three cars left the track, but no injuries were reported and minimal damage occurred. A second engine moved the remaining four cars back onto the rails and conveyed them downtown by 7 AM.
Jim Burwick held midnight meetings in the new machine shop at the steel plant Monday and Tuesday nights with P H Metcalf singing. Burwick speaks daily at noon in the machine shops, drawing many workers. He condemns tobacco, cards, dancing, and theatre for Christians while inviting non Christians to Christ, insisting no prior renunciations are required. He denounces sectarianism as devilish and treats Protestants and Catholics alike. Evening meetings at 10 o'clock.
St Margaret s Guild praised the Tuesday birthday party at the G A R hall for its success. The event featured music, dancing, gypsy costumed attendants and games. Tassle silk bags held birthday money totaling fifty dollars for relief of the destitute.
The Elyria township trustees met Monday in the clerk’s office at city hall. The clerk and treasurer’s books were audited and routine business completed. The board approved publishing the annual receipts and expenditures in The Elyria Reporter before April 1. Applications with appropriations received a first payment of 25 dollars. Funds are in good order but the general fund tax levy may need a small increase this year.
Company C held a school of trotiOS Thursday evening. Hinman the commanding officer was called to Cleveland Wednesday for a conference with Col. Pond regarding company matters. Adjutant general advises no election or captain will be called for some time.
The Elyria effort to establish a permanent old ladies home advances after purchasing a West Second Street lot for a future building. Since Mrs. A. A. Lilly leased and remodeled a East Second Street double house three years ago, the project has grown from a small venture into a formal organization with directors and an advisory board. The home has operated at full capacity, currently housing three residents from the start and two more shortly after. A new building will solidify its permanence, with plans for five or six residents to begin, and broader county backing is urged to fund and endow the facility. Mrs. Parks Foster serves as president of the organization.
On complaint of William Schmauch peace proceedings against Christian Brown were tried before Justice Lawrence last Friday and Saturday. Brown, Schmauch’s son in law, was bound over under $100 bonds to appear before the common pleas court. The charge stemmed from a family quarrel after Schmauch drove Brown from his home and Brown later threatened Schmauch.
The Sunday Lenten service was held at St Andrew's Church with Orlando Brunner singing Thy Will be Done. Bishop Leonard will attend the March service for confirmation and First Communion at 10:00 a.m. Evangelist Jim Burwick spoke at First Congregational about his conversion and his week among Elyria churches. Rev Hadly discussed the duty of citizens at the primary. Rev Stivers preached on World Wide Evangelism urging offerings for missions amid critiques of secular spending.
Railroad circles report the W. L. E expansion plan linking to Wabash for through heavy freight via Toledo and possibly leasing or building a connection with Pittsburgh to make the W. L. EB. railway a trunk line.
Lorain widow Mrs Arnold finds in late husband F C Arnold’s papers that he was married before, had two children by the first wife, and a postnuptial contract separated them. The first wife got custody and the earlier property, with substantial holdings at Van Wart Ohio. Questions remain about the children’s rights in the estate.
Hon Mr Levagood presided at the chamber of commerce meeting. He said the committees organizing the annual banquet had not set a date but recommended the banquet be held in about ten days. The suggestion satisfied attendees and the committee was tasked to finalize arrangements with further announcements to follow.
At Friday's chamber meeting Mr Bly reported a request to award $500 to Richard Bell for services in bringing Fox Furnace Co to Elyria. Bell valued the work at $1,000, Ely warned it served the public good, others offered to work without pay, and the suggestion was dropped.
D. P. Lewis, longtime superintendent of the Bessemer department at the steel plant since its inception, has closed his labors there and will move to Sault Ste. Marie to take a similar position in a steel mill being started on the Canadian side of the lake.
County commissioners approve plan to move the county surveyor from near the treasurer into a larger basement room being fitted out, with the current surveyor space to become the court stenographer's area. Further improvements possible, including private sheriff space and soundproofing for jury deliberations to protect secrecy.
St Margaret's Guild extends warm thanks to patrons and business men who generously donated to the society. The note expresses gratitude for support and partnership with local contributors.
Mrs. Lucy Rood widow of Landon Rood died at the home of her son in law John M Hurst in Grand Rapids Michigan last Tuesday. The body was brought to Elyria for burial and funeral services were held Friday March 1 at the First Congregational church conducted by Rev P H Metcalf assisted by Rev I H Metcalf. Mr and Mrs Rood were early Elyria settlers beloved and esteemed.
Pete Moran, confined in jail awaiting a larceny hearing, has suffered a badly injured eye. Doctors feared removal, but the eye is improving and he can see a little now.
Lorain county Pomona Grange met in the G A R hall in Elyria on Saturday in a secret session. A Reporter attempting access lacked the password and was denied entry, making this report hearsay. Several new members were said to be initiated including several ladies, with refreshments provided by the Ladies of the W B G.
Earnest M Buckley 25 Kipton weds Minnis E Genata 23 Camden Levi Smith 24 and Minnie Irene Taylor 19 Penfield Alex C Hawkins 21 and Linnia B Aldrich 20 Elyria Attorney J H Leonard attended Washington inauguration ceremonies
A Cleveland firm proposes to locate an iron and steel machinery plant in Elyria needing 1.5 acres land 8000 or 6000 toward buildings and 160000 stock taken in Elyria. The firm now occupies 40000 sq ft, employs about 50 skilled workers and may double staff. Next steps planned at adjourned meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Morgan celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary Tuesday evening with a quiet gathering of intimate neighbors. An enjoyable evening was shared by those invited and several useful and beautiful presents were given to the hosts.
A freshet formed by snow and ice blocks in the river cut off water to the BE and W power house on a sunny Monday. Chilled by anchor ice, intake channels froze, stopping river water to the well, forcing a shutdown until about 9 o clock when lines resumed to North Amherst and Welllington via Hlyria. The event, while common on lakes, is rare in flowing water.
On complaint by Mittendorfer against Simon Creble and John Creble for assault and battery before Justice Lawrence, both defendants pleaded guilty. Simon struck and was fined $6 plus costs, while John was fined $5 and costs.
The Everett syndicate has completed a deal to create the Lake Shore Electric Railway Co with a $4,000,000 capital. It will absorb the Sandusky Norwalk Southern Lorain and Cleveland lines and operate electric interurban cars from Cleveland to Toledo by May 1. Barney Mahler is reported as president, with Detroit connections arranged.
Alfonso Marshal, a well known Wellington resident, died suddenly Sunday evening from heart trouble. He was at the express company office in Wellington at the time.
Maud M. Doolittle has been appointed guardian of Florence and Arthur Doolittle by the Probate Court.
Ashland expects an electric railway line to run from Cleveland through Elyria Ober- Hill Wellington Sullivan Nova Bavenash to the lake by January 1 1902. The line already reaches Wellington, a 29 mile stretch from Wellington.
Royal Arcanum members of Elyria Council No. gathered at F hall on Wednesday evening. About one hundred sixty attendees socialized in a lower room until 8 pm when supper was served. Libbie Freeze presided at the piano as guests sat to tables resplendently decorated with plants and cut flowers. An evening program featured speeches instrumental music and quartet singing. Hon. A R Webber was reported sick and unable to attend while Hon. M H Leviacod sent a Chicago telegram declining attendance.
Howard J. Peabody age 21 of Wellington and Sela Belk Baker age 2H of Baker's Crossing appear together with Cosby Inieh age 20 and Gertrude Ream age 1 from Lorain. George Spreng age 29 of Cleveland partners with Wlora Leonard age 21 of Elyria. Frank G. Carroll age 23 and T llain Belle Harston age 22, both of Lorain.
A high wind blew in the Igrze plate glass window at the southwest corner of D. Lewis Co. dry goods on Bron street at 7 o'clock Sunday evening. Front windows cracked, braced from inside to prevent destruction. This second wind-related breakage prompts interior changes. Damages estimated about 160 dollars.
Ridgeville Republicans hold a caucus Wednesday evening March 1 at 7 p m in the town hall to nominate candidates for township officers. Committeeman FB. W. Briggs names the event.
Passengers on a C E W line car arriving from the south to Elyria were jolted when a flange broke on a rear track wheel near Eleventh Street. The rear trucks left the rail and the car swung along the road for a block before the motorman stopped it at Tenth Street. The track remained blocked about two hours as passengers were shifted to other cars. Another North Amherst derailment occurred the same evening, blocking the track for two hours.
The bankruptcy hearing of Amherst Packing company before W L Fay referee in bankruptcy began Friday morning. The Baileys and their attorney Frank Coleman plus many creditors and their attorneys attended. Evidence shows chaotic records and accounts at the defunct company.
About twenty husky young fellows will be taken on to fill camping time. Regular drill and inspection of lockers was held Monday evening with strong attendance. Interest in the work is improving rapidly. City Solicitor F M Stevens moved his office Monday into new rooms in the power block.
Fragmented OCR style entry lists over drafts and balances in a treasurer's ledger. Mentions Over Treasurer Drafts, sums like 15 827 79, and references to the Childeonts Home and various institutions. The text reads as a rough financial record with partial names, places, and figures without complete context.
A fragmented report describes library funding and a proposed endowment to support a reading room and children's materials. It notes possible annual contributions around $1,300 to $2,500 and mentions trustees Henry Inverse Parker and P. Garford. Separate items cover a trial before Judge, an accident at Lake Street, and local improvements including bridges and nearby construction plans.
An OCR fragment lists city treasury items and public works notes. It mentions cementery paving and street improvements on West Broad, West Third, and related avenues. Various addresses and block numbers appear, indicating a municipal filing of funds and projects with line items and locations.
Public sale of Jersey cattle on Wednesday March 20 1901 at the farm of the late A D Hudson the intersection of North Ridge and West Dover roads Dover Ohio begins 9 o clock a m sun time Ten Jersey milch cows no Jersey heifers over two years six Jersey heifers 18 months and under one bull 3 years old four Jersey bull calves 10 months and under Alexander O Onskey administrator of the estate of A D Hudson deceased
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