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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1900
Page
1
Voters across Elyria wards and county precincts gathered Thursday to select delegates for the county congressional convention. The main race centered in Berlin where two slates competed. John Johnson delegates won by large margins and Olberlin supporters crowded rooms to capacity.
Rain marred primaries as Ex mayor Wickens suffered a sweeping defeat while L Glitagh secured the mayoral nomination. Incumbent W L Hughes lost the race for reelection amid a hard fight by H Williams. Rumors spoke of independent and Democratic challenges, with Babcock seen as a strong Dem nomination contender.
A fragment from a Pennsylvania paper reflects on the impossibility of flawless reporting and the bias of editors. It notes editors rely on secondhand accounts and trusted sources, which are sometimes found lacking, and urges readers to seek corrections with polite persistence.
A report describes John Evans being sent to jail after a charge of assault and battery. Justice Boynton bound him to the common pleas court. further arraignments occurred before Judge Hinman with a guilty plea. Sentences included a fine and three years in the work house, and transport to Cleveland by Warden Friday afternoon.
In Behart village the Erhart field shows growing activity as winter weather allows work. About ten oil derricks cluster near the April farm, with Columbian Oil Co.’s power house and tanks central. J A Davis reports tanks nearing completion and eight wells to be pumped once ready, following fifteen prior drills in the area. A two to three barrel per day well could yield about 1.50 per barrel, making the investment attractive.
A local oil boom rumor describes wells on the Acker and Wolff farms promising strong returns. The Acker well was shot and to be pumped this week. Standard Oil interests are drilling near the Matt farm. Other activity centers on the Phinney and Belden areas with several companies drilling and evaluating a growing field in Medina and Lafayette townships.
Wm Lyon a conductor on the westbound car 7240 was knocked from the roof Tuesday evening. The trolley wire detaches as the car speeds causing him to fall. He suffered a deep forehead cut but no broken bones. Dr Hart treated him and expected a full recovery in days.
Manapiniol and Lorain area items describe the Mansfield Savannah & Wellington electric line planning to connect Manapiniol with Cleveland and possibly Columbus. A Y M C A banquet for business men of Lorain and Elyria is set for March 30 with E E Shiney of National Cash Register Co. as guest speaker. Public sale near Norwalk reports sheep at 7.10 per head, cows at 40, hogs at 4.10 a head.
Elyria marked the worst blaze in its history twenty seven years ago today. The Ely block, home to most principal businesses, burned completely along with several lawyers doctors and other firms. Loss exceeded 900,000 as high winds hampered suppression until a Cleveland water engine arrived to control the flames. The block later stood on the same site as the current Ely block.
A dastardly attempt to wreck fast mail train No 3 on the Lake Shore line near Olmsted Falls Sunday night ended with a broken rail tied down on the track. The train slowed to clear the obstruction but passengers were stunned as baggage spilled from racks. Three suspects fled into darkness. detectives expect low chances of capture.
A famed tramp dog named Queen has stayed two weeks at the local plant. Queen rides railroad trains, often perched on engine cushions, watching from the cab window. Normally quiet, she barks furiously at nearby dogs when trains pass. The New York World reportedly tracks Queen’s travels.
The New Line reports Mayor Couch consulted with street railway officers in Cleveland. Active operations are planned for the middle of next month as J Hiller, master of construction, and Engineer Colnon, with Mr Coach, arrive to take measurements for work on the public square.
A farm in this city on 800 acres shows oil and natural gas potential. A well drilled to 300 feet found a vein with gas pressure about 200 pounds. Drilling halted for equipment relocation and awaits ground settling before resuming. Mr Waldorf forecasts strong prospects once conditions permit.
A large gathering is announced with a patriotic meeting featuring prominent men and educators. Oberlin presidents, a commemorative address, portraits of former teachers, and reunion fund contributions are planned. A varsity vs alumni baseball game and a concert by glee clubs are scheduled. A torchlight procession closes the weekend with bonfires and pyrotechnics.
Annual meeting of the peat grands EO. 0. F. of Lorain county held at Oberlin Thursday evening. Lodges across the county were well represented and the gathering drew Elyria lodge members. T. J. Bates of Elyria was chosen District Deputy Grand Master for the ensuing year.
Policeman Braman tailed an intoxicated E. M. Kelley from Rockport to the city, where Kelley caused a disturbance on the car and at the stop Braman took him to the lockup. Kelley appeared in police court Thursday and was fined five dollars and costs.
In a highly charged caucus marked by intense campaigning, Geo. L. Coach won the nomination for Insyor amid fierce opposition from E. C. Branson. The vote total set a record for local caucuses with 176 ballots cast, Coach securing 26 votes to Branson's 176. The event underscores one of the fiercest political battles seen in the community.
The Elyria block hall hosted the 1éth anniversary of Elyria Tent No 4 Knights of the Maccabees with about 800 attendees. Music by the Mandolin Club and Connashee’s orchestra opened a program of speeches, solos, and duets led by Prof H M Parker, Rev Craft, and Ed L Young. A large supper for 650 followed and dancing capped the evening which ended around 10 oclock.
The paper notes a deed filed in Akron with a provision that the buyer and heirs must never sell to a colored person. It recalls Oberlin’s long informal understanding among homeowners barring sales to non whites. A historic sale to a colored man caused outrage, yet residents failed to remove the property from colored ownership.
The viaduct and its sidewalks near completion with side rails being set and the heavy railing described as sturdy. Pedestrians will be instructed to keep to the right as crowds and courting couples view harbor lights, according to Herald reporting on the project.
A Oberlin committee including President J H Barrows Mayor Juuver and Prof A S Root met Cleveland officials to urge Oberlin as a terminal for Lake Shore railroad’s Akron southern extension. The president promised further attention, noting four miles of track near La Grange quarry are built and the line likely to be constructed.
Oberlin March 15. Last night caucuses nominated officers for spring elections. Major contest centered on mayoral race with Alfred Fauver a candidate. Other nominations included A D P Booth Q Ry Sage M G Dick G S Pay for council. C H Snyder city clerk. C H McChesney water trustee. J N Stone treasurer. J F Peck and Mrs. W B Bedortha school board. S A Reed township trustee. C W Kinney township clerk. E J Burge Will Glenn and Fred Edmonds constables.
A large group of Knights from Sandusky Huron Plymouth Chicago Junction Norwalk Bellevue Oberlin Wellington Elyria North Amherst and Lorain attended a March 18 meeting hosted by Woodland and Holman lodges in Lorain. Distinguished attendees included Grand Chancellor John C. Geyer and wife Grand Keeper William Beatty and others. Headquarters were Woodland hall with a tour of the steel plant and shipyard followed by an evening banquet and a Woodland team third in the K O T M hall before lunch.
Tom Jones of Lorain was arrested at Ridgeville by Constable Peck and charged with cruelty to animals after allegedly getting drunk and driving a horse too hard. He appeared before Justice C. C. Lord, fined $10 with about $20 in costs.
A flat deck hand named William Grant arrived in Painenville after a deadheat passenger event aboard Lake Shore train No. 87 on Friday evening. He was taken in charge by Officer Peppon and jailed to Lorain. The Paincaville Times reports the incident and small fine.
Angelo Demark and Sam Frank, charged with shooting John Nelligan on March 8, had a hearing on the 18th before Mayor Babcock and were bound over to the grand jury on the charge of shooting with intent to kill. Six witnesses testified, Nelligan described the moment of the shot, and both suspects, intoxicated, waived further examination and were bound over to common pleas court in $500 bonds each.
County commissioners grant a franchise for the Wellington extension of the C. B. E. & C. electric line. Work is expected to commence soon and weather permitting.
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