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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.
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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