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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
1
Details the procedures for a January primary election including ballot printing, candidate listing, marking by voters, tallying and reading of votes, and security measures. It covers poll book use, tally sheets, counting, and the duties of judges, supervisors, and clerks, with penalties for violations and references to Revised Statutes.
Oberlin recounts the life of Dover Jesse a coal black man famed for his bald head and his role in local abolition era effort. Born in Cuba he escaped to Canada then reached Oberlin settling in the southeast where he stayed decades admired for partisan work in politics and for carrying a boy named Price through a swamp to safety before dying alone in his self built cabin.
Photographer Chas F. Lee slipped on an icy Superior Street sidewalk in Cleveland and fractured his right arm near the wrist while en route to the Union depot. He proceeded to the station, boarded his train, then telegraphed for Dr. Cushing. Lee arrived home and was treated by Dr. Cushing, having previously broken his left arm in a similar manner three years earlier. The text also notes a French Creek farm listing connected to Joan Bunnam, describing a 40-acre property with water, fruit, and truck farming potential, near post office and church, with inquiries directed to TeTIBER.
The Chamber of Commerce assembly Friday night drew a large crowd. The banquet committee reported a deficit of 350, covered by the treasurer from general funds. A motion by W A Braman to make city ministers honorary members was carried. A cemetery report was filed by the conference committee. H M Andress and H Wurat were assigned to negotiate with Ridgelawn Cemetery owners for the lowest sale price to the city. Next meeting will discuss good roads.
The board of education reviews crowded classrooms and plans a new two story brick and stone school on a 1.5 acre site west of Middle Avenue. A $3,500 land purchase hinges on passing a spring bond issue. If approved, construction starts. if not, downtown rents may be used for classrooms.
A southbound freight on the C L & W collided with a northbound passenger train near Warwick. Ore cars piled high on the track wrecked both engines, one overturned. Crews from Lorain and Uhrichsville assisted, track cleared after hours, baggage man from Cleveland badly hurt, engineers and firemen bruised but not seriously.
Probate Court records show filings for the wills of Cordelia 5 Jameson of Avon Daniel P. Reamer of Oberlin and Jermirn Peasley of Brnhelm. Each will is submitted for probate with official action pending.
The car barns and office of C B E O at Rockport were destroyed by fire at six Saturday morning. Fire swept through rapidly leaving seven cars inside burnt and two outside destroyed. Loss estimated between 380000 and 25000 for rolling stock with at least 10000 for the building. power shut off and four cars left in service on the main line.
Medina county released a painful surprise early this week, revealing bankruptcy and that claimants cannot recover funds. Overdrawn accounts hit especially the bridge fund, short by about 16 000 dollars, with total outstanding claims around 20 000 dollars and only a few dollars left in the depository. No funds will be available until the June tax collection, and borrowing is largely prohibited. The article then shifts to a concert by the Oberlin Glee Club described as an enjoyable evening with spirited chorus and notable performances, plus mention of upcoming events including a lecture by Bishop Fowler on Abraham Lincoln scheduled for Friday, March 16.
Inland rumors in Sandusky and Norwalk say the Lake Shore will build a southern division line to connect Norwalk with New London, shortening the Chicago to Pittsburg route by 16 miles. Officials may announce the plan any day.
A new brick three story block named the Sweet Block is planned at the Third Street corner near the park. Owned by I B Sweet and associates, it will feature two storefronts on the first floor and three living units on each of the upper floors with modern amenities and a projected turret at the Third Street corner.
East Second street resident Mr. A. H. Betts born February 29 1820 would celebrate his 80th birthday today. Quarantine and illness in Cleveland prevented the gathering. Despite years, Betts remains hale and expects to reach a full hundred.
A severe storm swallowed the region with heavy snow followed by freezing drizzle that froze on contact. Ice weights brought down trees and wires. poles snapped, telegraph lines failed, and trains along the Lake Shore were delayed by up to twelve hours. Only Lee Rain remained connected within the county. Electric and telephonic service halted. Amherst and Oberlin lines suspended with limited service to Cleveland.
Police traced a stolen valise from Hotel Franklin to an intoxicated man in a lumber yard. George A. Ely, later calling himself Pratt, was jailed on larceny charges after officers found razors, chiropodist tools, mouth organs and other stolen items on him. He claimed the valise was taken in error while intoxicated. The owner, A Elmer of Cleveland, recovered the valise contents including chocolates and marshmallows. no other items were missing.
The resignation of county surveyor E. Jackson, tendered around January 1, was accepted on Thursday. Lester A. Fauver was appointed to fill the vacancy until a legally elected and qualified surveyor takes office. Jackson resigns due to health, after serving a second term.
The Johnson Co and Brady the saloonist clash in a legal battle over saloon control. The defendant filed a demurrer to add Sheffield Land Co as a party, and a temporary injunction remains in place pending trial. E G Johnson is hired to oppose the liquor trust.
Fire at the suck er rod factory office of G H Kile nearly destroyed the building last Saturday. A partition around a stove pipe caught fire while the book-keeper was at dinner. The ceiling and rafters were badly burned but the slate roof likely saved the structure.
In Metlina county an attempted robbery of the county treasury sparked a reward for capture. The county has overdrawn accounts and only about 43,000 remains across all funds. The piece notes a future risk to the poor house amid ongoing financial strain.
A new enterprise will open in Elyria within weeks, expanding local business. W M Nickel of Defiance, originator of the 10 cent store plan and owner of seven similar stores, plans a wholesale and retail operation here as a base for other locations. He rents rooms in the Ely block and a Gates avenue house for his family, planning a large 10 cent retail line.
James Miller, a telephone lineman, hired a horse and cutter at Bivins' stable Thursday morning and rode four miles northwest to repair wires. He climbed a tree to clear branches and left the horse in the road. The horse bolted home with the cutter and Miller’s repair kit unharmed. An hour later Miller appeared, having walked the four miles back to the scene.
The Reporter finds nine tenths of Lorain smallpox rumors are fake. No quarantine is planned unless cases worsen. Thirty three mild cases exist with diagnosis sometimes uncertain between smallpox and chickenpox. No deaths reported as officials enforce containment and detours. Sheriff Warden supplied a sleigh ride for courthouse staff including Mrs Kent and Miss Cahoon.
Leonidas Wynn a colored barber, fell dead at his shop on Court Street at 8:26 Friday morning. A neuralgia history likely caused heart failure after morning pains and a long attack the night before. He handed his wife oysters and pills before dying, with relatives in Michigan and a brother running a local barber shop. Coroner Braman and Dr. Sheffield were involved. undertaker Rimbach took charge. Wynn was born in the South, long resident after moving from Oberlin, leaving a widow and a son KE Wynn of Kalamazoo. his exact age uncertain.
The lamentable death of Mathew Latimer occurred Saturday night as he perished from blizzard effects within 300 feet of his door. A pioneer of Carlisle township since 50 years ago, Latimer and his wife endured early hardships to build a flourishing farm and now leaves an aged widow and three children, including son Samuel Latimer of this city. The funeral at the family home Tuesday, Rev. Wannamaker officiating, drew many mourners.
George A. Ely known as Pratt was arrested Friday for stealing a vase from the Franklin Hotel in Lorain. He appeared before Mayor Babcock Saturday, was bound over to the court of common pleas, and was jailed after being brought from Lorain.
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