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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
2
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The circuit court judicial committee met in Cleveland on March éth to nominate a circuit court judge to succeed Judge Marvin of Akron, for May 1900. Delegates from Cuyahoga Summit Lorain and Medina counties debated representation, with Lorain liquor prosecutions praised by Prosecutor Lee Stroup for enforcing the law. Four saloonists pleaded guilty, fined, and jailed. others were convicted, signaling a crackdown rather than persecution of liquor sellers.
A Democrat critique claims the Cox ripper bill will pass to preserve Cox’s influence, while the Republican press and even the Reporter deem it salutary. A prior Democratic defeat of the measure is noted along with a later board of control election plan and an internal revenue note about marriage licenses requiring a revenue stamp.
The Lorain County Congressional Convention marked a historic shift in local politics with new procedures and strong unity behind Mr. Johnson for Congress. Delegates pledged to vote as a unit, endorsing the party’s plan and McKinley administration, while The Reporter aligned with county loyalty and warned Democrats of political missteps.
Saloon men across the state endorse a bold sign hanging over bars reading Take a drink and Sign the petition The method aims to gather signatures for the anti Clark bill petitions but lawmakers say such petitions carry no weight The bill is deemed fair and practical temperance reform with support from Senator Wightman and Representative Comings.
Elyria neighbors discuss enforcing a sidewalk upkeep ordinance distinguishing duties from the street commissioner. It fines property owners up to twenty dollars for obstructed sidewalks and calls for action after one half day of neglect. The piece also notes local political campaigning and references to China, Spain, and Porto Rico.
Charles Edwards was sued in Lorain justice court for a board bill he owed. After drinking he insulted his landlady and a warrant was issued. Elyria search failed, but Lorain authorities tracked him to the Mill Treat crossing and brought him back. Mayor Babcock fined him the costs.
Examiners Geo H. Chamberlain and J B Seward report before the Honorable Probate Judge of Lorain County Ohio after swag sworn March 1900. They opened vaults and examined money, books, records and vouchers at the county treasurer and county auditor offices. They certify the exact funds and property amounts in the county and city treasuries including bonds securities and vouchers. They list balances and funds for the county including Infirmary Children’s Home and Teachers’ Institute with receipts and a remaining outstanding order. They present a total balance in the treasury of 152 204 20 and note one outstanding order pending payment.
City of Elyria Ohio invites sealed bids by March 40 1900 for about 280 feet of iron bridge railing for the Third street bridge. Bidders must submit per foot designs and pricing including railing netting. Council reserves right to reject any or all bids and the city clerk will receive the proposals.
Probate notice from Lorain County Ohio states accounts filed and will stay open for exceptions until March 8 1900 at 9 00 a m for examination and hearing Final settlement accounts of executors guardians administrators and associated parties listed including B C M V Rowley Jenking Celestia A Wyeland J W King Kong J Martin Pearl Soyaley Executora of Wim Siekells John H Faxon Adam Bishman guardians Bert W Harry J Orvis Charles Nethesser Stelis Bruce Thomas and William Glennon E H Hinman Probate Judge Dated February 1900 407 3
Leopold Spitzenberg alive or deceased linked to Emma Lindeman and Charles Spitzenberg estates. Guardian Bert Lindeman filed in common pleas court a petition naming Leopold Spitzenberg and unknown heirs of Louisa Spitzenberg, trustee Jeduthan Hill, seeking distribution of $912,100 to rightful heirs and settlement of Charles Spitzenberg estate. Court notified Leopold Spitzenberg heirs to respond by April 12, 000 or face default.
Catharine Moyers sues in Lorain county Ohio to contest the alleged will and codicil of Joseph Moyses, naming Hans P Neilson as executor. The petition claims lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence, seeks an issue to determine validity, with defendants required to answer by March 10, 1906.
The Guarantee Building & Loan Co. vp Glare E. Glover and Edward C. Glover will offer at public auction in Elyria on Saturday March 91 A.D. 1000 between 10 and 11 a.m. the parcel part of lot 84 west of the river in Blyris Lorain Co Ohio described by metes and bounds. The 4,941 square foot property is appraised at 1500 dollars, minimum two thirds of appraisement. Cash terms. Arden Sheriff of Lorain County Ohio Mason Taft Guo H. Chamberlin Attorneys.
Public auction set for April 7 1900 at Elyria courthouse to sell Lot Mcaeren 31 in Lorain County Ohio. Property described as four rods by two chains ninety five and one half links, totaling 29 1000 acres, appraised at 2800 dollars with sale cash on day of sale. Sheriff Warden and Attorney Jolll listed.
Cleveland Berea Elyria and Oberlin area transport notice lists hourly departures from Oberlin to Cleveland and to Tin, with morning to evening times. Public Square Cleveland departures to Oberlin run hourly 6 am to 6 pm and at 11 pm daily. Elyria departures begin 4 40 am through 10 40 pm with a 12 30 am leg and inquiries directed to F T Pomeroy at 814 Garfield Building Cleveland.
Fractured OCR shows L. S. & M. S. RY passenger and freight timetable effective Nov 10 1800. Lists Norwalk Toledo Buffalo Sandusky Norwalk and Chicago routes with arrivals and depart times, express services, div and local freight, trainee charges, and notes on Norwalk Sandusky divisions. Mentions station agents and bridgeport district details with railway names and timetables.
The Daisy Field area on East River Street undergoes a major redevelopment with a new sewer system, buried piping, and paved sidewalks. Seven modern houses are under construction or occupied, with plans for more. Lots range 40 feet frontage, priced as low as 8,850 dollars with improvements included, and expected market recovery by July.
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