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Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1906

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Untitled prewar ad fragment with patent medicines

Fragmentary ad text mentions various products and claims of cures. References to Gray's It is a safe remedy for inflammation and catarrh. Mentions Toledo and generic testimonials.

County fee system abolished by the Senate

The Senate passed the Wilson house bill ending the county fee system and establishing a straight salary for county officers. Proponents defeated amendments to exempt current and elected officers, and the bill, supported amidst lobby opposition, now heads to house concurrence with a near-certain effect on next year.

Senate Columbus Ohio Senate Chamber Pollock Stark County Ofiar House

Lorain Seeks Leniency for Joe Torney in Slaying Case

A petition circulated in Lorain asks the Court of Common Pleas to show leniency for Joe Torney, the saloon man convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Bert Lee at the Reshery Hotel rear. Torney was found guilty after 21 hours of jury deliberation. sentencing was delayed to Saturday as attorneys sought more time and secrecy surrounds the petition.

Court of Common Pleas Lorain Joe "Porney Bert Lee Reshery Torney Torneyee Signa Wres

New Books at the Elyria Public Library

The Elyria Public Library shelves new titles across vast topics and authors. Notable works include biographies, history, travel, literature, science, and children's books from Whitney Harris Roosevelt Roosevelt to Handel and modern electricity. The list features Impressions of Japanese architecture, The Heart of Lady Anne, Captain All, and The Accomplice among many others.

Elyvia Public Library Whitney Sangster Crothers Storey Houghton Peterson Gibson Teed Fox Roberts Washington Williams Gram Sturgis Hull Schillings Roosevelt Wairy Sod Herforil Shelly Italy McMahan Hill Barbara Wow Rebel Ben Blair Lillibridge Hichons Jacobe Sherwood Bernstein Fair Margaret Crawford Landrays Kester Lady Anne Caatle Trearts Aasks MacGrath Heinweh Long Robertson Little Green Door Bassett

Susan Burk's Will Probated

The will of Susan Gurk, resident of the Be district, was probated Friday morning. She leaves her son Roy Burk her steel, tools, farming utensils, and $200 along with sums to Charles and Ollie Bush. Brewin S Burk and Ray P Burk named executors. Residue after debts and farm payment. City opened bids for water works piping and sewering on West Side. no bids for a flushing machine.

Susan Gurk Husington Wats Roy 2 Burk Charles Ollie Bush Brwin S Burk Buach Brewin S Ray P. Burk Bord

End of King s Authority Ends Congo Rule Petition

Rev W B Cadmus plans a local petition urging the president to end King Leopold s authority over the Congo. The piece cites brutal exploitation and murder of natives, with Leopold amassing millions from forced treaties. A growing wave of indignation spreads across America and Europe.

Cadmus Leopold Belgium Congo Pee Ife Hyes America Europe

Sale of Lake Erie and Pittsburg Railroad Reported

A New York dispatch says the Lake Erie and Pittsburg Railroad sale is completed. Pennsylvania and Vanderlei interests are named buyers for under 1,000,000, not 3,750,000 as earlier reported, with a plan to connect Lorain to a Lake Erie, Alliance and Western link.

Lake Erie and Pittsburg New York Pennsylvania Vanderlei L. 2 Aud P Lorain Lake Erie, Alliance and Western

Elyria Electric Blueprint Company Formed in City

A new Elyria Electric blueprint company is formed and to be known as Elyria Electric blueprint company with quarters in the Turner block in Architect Campbell's office. A large electric lamp stands there as a sign. Blueprints are to be twenty four feet square and work will be done on short notice.

Elyria Electric Blue Print Company Turner Block Campbell

Akron Convention nominates Republican candidate for common pleas judge

Delegates to the Second Sub-division Fourth Judicial District convention at Akron will nominate a Republican candidate for common pleas judge. There is no opposition to Judge Washburn, with 144 delegates split among Lorain Medina and Summit counties. Lorain sends a large delegation. meeting at 7:30 a.m. with numerous named participants listed.

Fourth Judicial District Common Pleas Akron Lorain Medina Summit Washburn Lorain County Jett Blyria S. W. Ne A. L. Garford B. G. Doheson Clyde Wilcox L. B. Fauger Lee Stroup Q. A Gillmore C.F. Adams D. H. Alien P. A. Boynton G. H. Chamberlain C. T. Whitney C. Chapman Frank Coleman Geo. Ly Mitseh W. B. Thompson Wood Hughes Perry F. F. Thomas R. C. Ward Tillotson R. L. Walden H. Willams O. Wilford B. C Brown John Contbee Otto Haserodt Chas Sudro H. D. Bradley French N. F. Foster T. B. Faton Frank Briges

Collision of Trains Injures Passengers on L S M S Line

A freight train halted at a station on the L S M S tracks causing a passenger train to crash into it at noon on Thursday. Several travelers were injured, with one man ordered to rest a week after a back strain and a woman losing teeth. Notable injured passengers include Mrs Podge of St Louis, J M Jacobson of Toledo, G W Goldsmith of Matfeawan, X Yo, and Miss Hose Tlata of Anibarst.

Hart Mrs Podge St. Louis J M Jacobson Toledo G. W. Goldsmith Matfeawan X Yo Miss Hose Tlata Anibarst

Frightful jury meal tale from Hatty Ward era

Bob Ward reports a curiously precise jury deliberation anecdote where the foreman orders eleven suppers and two pale of hay for a donkey, as bailiffs react to a dispute among jurors. The story hints at tension and odd ritual in a tense courtroom moment with hidden signals.

Hatty Bob Ward

Prisoner Refuses City Work After Guilty Plea

Andy Hually was arrested yesterday for intoxication and this morning pleaded guilty in police court. He refused city work due to lack of funds. What will be done with Hually has not yet been decided. Reporter seeks add pay.

Andy Hually Hualy

Elyria's N Y Mail Service Is Poor

A historical note complains about delayed mail from Elyria due to new train routing. The essay details that eastern mail misses the 6pm through train, causing day-long lags for New York City and other eastern points. It urges stopping or pouch pickup to speed business correspondence.

New York City Lywa New York Cleveland Mlyria Busin Wlyria Elyria Mat

Deeds Recorded in Lorain County Lands and Prices

The county recorder reports deeds filed on Wednesday detailing transfers in Lorain City and surrounding areas. Faith M Jones and Asaph Jones sell to L N Allen for 4386 dollars. others include Kath ornath in Amherst township for 273. John Lundwig and Gumic Lud wig sell to Straus Wo for 200. Mary Witter widow conveys to Steve Magesu for 100. Otto Holsing and Henriette Holsing to Carl H Ernst for 490. Gott and Addie Gat to Adopl Durbenski for 1900. B P Goff and Frances S Goff to J E Moore for 1. Jon W Colton to S A Ellen for 8300. Shemeld Lang and Improvement Co to Ellen for 2000. W E Payer to Henry Root for 250. Elizabeth Myer to Avis Robinson for 2500.

County Recorder Faith M. Jones Asaph Jones L. N. Allen Flyria Maury Luis Kath Ornath Amherst John Lundwig Wnd Gumic Ludwig Flears Wo Straus North Amherst Mary Witter Steve Magesu Sheffield Otto H Holsing Henriette Holsing Carl H. Ernst Y. L. Gott Addie BR. Gat Adopl Durbenski LaGrange BP. H Goff Frances Goff Je. W. Moore Lerrain Jonn W. Colton A. Ellen Lorain SheMeld Lang and Improvement Company Henry D. Root

Hospital Benefit by Bohumir Kryl Concert Company

The Bohumir Kryl Concert Company touring to raise funds for Elyria’s overtaxed hospital plans a charity evening. Tickets are being canvassed for sale to secure patronage for the event. Principal performers include Bohumir Kryl on cornet, Julia Heinrich contralto, Carl Heinrich baritone and violin, and Phoebe May Roberts reader.

Elyria Hospital Bohumir Kryl Julia Heinrich Carl Heinrich Phoebe May Roberts

Reynolds Surrenders in Bigamy Case at Norwalk

Harry J Reynolds surrendered at 1 25 pm Thursday in the attorney's office with Sheriff Snyder present to take him to Norwalk for bigamy charges filed by Mae Smith. Bond set at 3000 by Bankers Surety Co Cleveland. Reynolds pleads not guilty and waives preliminary exam. He is bound over to the common pleas court amid curious crowds.

Harry J. Reynolds Boyd Williamson Building Snyder Duron County Turing Reynolds Norwalk Mae Smith Cleveland J. M. Bechtel J. W. Wickham Bankers’ Surety Company Wickham Reynolds W. H. Boyt Common Pleas Court

Mrs Basso May Come to Elyria

Mrs. Basso of South Lorain, wife of Rev Bela Basso, seeks $25,000 in a suit against Rev Hudnut and others alleging conspiracy to separate them. She claims Hungary exile and a $20 monthly stipend, then poverty after funds stopped. Her son-in-law Beira-Wath cannot care for her, prompting a plea for care and shelter at a copp ly infirmary. Her attorney A Roseh says papers are being prepared for a separate action against Bella Basso, now preaching in Youngstown.

Hungary D. Oa Beira Wath Vhs Hagle Refiiminy A. Roseh Groim Bella Basso Youngstown

New Industry Heads to Elyria Near Gaiford Factory

A new metal goods manufacturer is planned for Elyria near the Gaiford automobile plant. The firm will offer a sizable salary list and will release definitive details in a few days.

Gaiford Automobile

Elyria Founding Anniversary Marked by Turbulent Times

The eighty ninth anniversary of Elyria’s 1816 founding is noted with references to early settlers Heman Ely Artemas Beebe Ebenezer Lane and others. The piece recalls Beebe’s constructions including the Beebe House and the old Beebe homestead and mentions a change in anniversary observance and ice conditions delaying seasonal opening activities.

Elyria Heman Ely West Springield Mass Artemas Berle Ebenezer Lane Mr Wig Ether Lane Corm Ann Snow Nod Hayila Artemas Beebe Trent Teebe Broad Street Iy Jackson Brothers Beebe East Avenue Beebe House

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