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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1905
Page
8
Alfred Coveney a Ridgeville youth is jailed on an insanity warrant after a deteriorating mind linked to sickly and nervous illness. He once studied in Kiyrin and worked as a pattern maker, now 4 years old in appearance or condition. authorities plan probate inquiry into the case.
Frank McNatty an aged Civil War veteran died at Biyria hospital after slashing his throat with tin in an Oberlin jail cell. Doctors could not allow exhalation due to throat injuries though air was mechanically forced into his lungs. Epileptic fits and war imagery driven by delusions led to the self inflicted wound and death. local G A R lodge will bury him.
J. J. Maroney seeks guardianship of the child Little Jimmie Murray after failing to remove Mrs. Katherine Loveland of Elyria as guardian. He argues the child did not reside in the county when guardian was appointed, appealing through common pleas court after Probate Judge Hinman. Maroney claims kinship as the child's uncle and seeks custody.
Three patients from the county infirmary were ordered transferred to the Massillon State Asylum by Probate Judge Hinman on Wednesday. The individuals named Anna Kets Clarica Hastings and Elizabeth Bencomb were deemed hopeless cases and must be moved under the law.
Wesley Weller submitted his resignation to the board on Thursday evening citing that he feels he has not been given satisfaction. He has served as street superintendent for about six years and no successor is named yet.
Joseph Miller of North Amherst won a partial victory in a land dispute with the village. Judge Waabborn allowed him to take about half his property to North Amherst noting the Lake Shore railroad tracks form the boundary. The section south of the tracks remains in the village while the north portion becomes separate.
A smoke ordinance modeled on the Cleveland measure will be introduced at the city council meeting Tuesday evening. It requires owners of factories and buildings with smoke emissions to install smoke consumers. Also noted is R J Bill’s newly upgraded optical parlor on West Broad Street highlighting improved eye testing and fitting capabilities.
Coroner French called to investigate the death of J R Book’s two month old daughter on North Street. Officials say the infant died of pneumonia after parents who are Christian Scientists did not summon a physician. No law permits prosecution for failing to provide medical care.
Judge Washburn voids the deed from Maury Kelly to Elien Daffy citing fraudulent influence on the elderly testatrix. The Rivett and Daffy heirs contest, property mortgaged to a local bank, with sale and distribution to legal heirs after debt settlement. Oberlin Ohio reports the matter and related obituary notes.
H A Nicholl resigned as general manager of the Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co after eighteen months. He will join Union Traction Co of Indiana polis in a larger system. President Pomfroy will resume duties as general manager until a successor is named.
Witnesses testified Friday in common pleas for Mrs William Rivett in her case against Ellen Duffy alleging fraud in procuring a deed to West Street property from the late Mary Kelly. Rivett and Duffy are Kelly’s daughters. Rivett claims dishonorable conduct deprived heirs of their share.
Charles Morgan aged 58 sustained a compound fracture of the right leg after a fall on the sidewalk while intoxicated. He was taken to a physician and Sunday noon moved to the infirmary where he had previously been an inmate, relying on peddling since leaving six years ago. The service board fights eviction from Andwar block pending city solicitor guidance.
In court statements from Elyria prisoners at Cleveland, Dano Brooky and Patrick Murphy describe tuberculosis in the penitentiary. They claim cigars were rolled by inmates under harsh conditions, spreading illness, and recount transfers to Columbus in November. Brooky says he served a short time for pocketbook theft and was released early after good behavior.
Mrs Patrick Carlin of River Road dies Saturday at age 83, called one of the county’s oldest residents. Death due to old age. Mrs Coughlin of Omrlale dies Friday at age 77, also from old age.
A city notice warns the street gang will restart soon causing fear among residents. Authorities plan to place hobos caught during summer into work details on the streets to curb unrest.
Jacob Faulhaber, an old traveling salesman, learned in Elyria Monday that he has inherited $26,000 from his New York uncle who had been in the drug business. He plans to go to New York tonight after receiving the will news from estate administrators.
A new Grounds Company to operate a proposed ball park will be incorporated next week with capital stock of 1000 dollars. Shares are 895 dollars each. promoters expect no personal profit, seeking regulated ball grounds. The city may vacate a narrow alley between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets and the school board will be asked to use the property. List of local residents appears in the filing.
Card thanks the Painter's Union Eighth grade and P U telephone exchange for flowers and expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of husband and father. Mrs Chase and family.
Columbus reports John A. Hendershot recalling Thomas A. Edison saying he did not create the electrocution method for murderers and regretted using electricity for that purpose. Edison described the act as painful, comparing it to red hot needles and neural shock, though brief.
William Hendearson testifies in police court about pawning his wooden leg in Toledo to fund return home to Canton. He describes hard luck, his wife urging repayment, being stranded without funds, and finally boarding a box car before being dropped off in town. The mayor admonishes him as he laughs at the tales told.
A Los Angeles florist claimed to dye white carnations green by letting the plant absorb green coloring matter, producing flowers that look natural. The method sparked interest as green carnations spread nationwide, though some flowers are not grown green.
A blaze gutted the Thow Automatic Shovel Company office in Lorain Ohio causing about 3000?000 loss. The fire started from a gas leak ignited by a watchman lantern. J A Storey the watchman was badly burned and may die. The incident followed a separate legal filing in common pleas court over injuries to Albert Beese while employed by the L R and M S Railway.
Four Hungarian men broke into a Fox Fortress home on Friday night and threatened the residents with death. Frank Proavizneck woke to intruders at his door and described a violent confrontation including a violin weapon and a frying pan defense. The assailants fled after a clash with the family and damage at another nearby residence. A separate item notes Theodore Francis of Elk Rim obtaining a divorce from Heles Francia for gross neglect, granted by Judge Washburn.
Elyria fans organize for spring and summer baseball rivalry as two strong teams prepare to defend the city’s honor. The Elks reorganize with new leadership while a prominent minor league club forms, bringing back many seasoned players and announcing key signings and positions ahead of a trolley league season.
Joseph Wanhope, socialist orator, argues that competition is not the life of trade and that combination and socialism offer solutions. He contends trusts and capital concentration shape production, urges national ownership of trusts, and warns that the current system fails to benefit workers despite increased machinery and output.
Mrs Ida M Moore sues for divorce while alleging she and Henry Moore had signed a cohabitation agreement on March 29, 1901 to drop the petition and live together in Avon. The filing notes four Moore children and 54 acres of land in Avon and claims breach of terms as grounds for renewed action. In Wellington a quiet wedding unites Marpa Stemple and Guy Wells at the home of Mr and Mrs H S Kennett with Rev Jeremiah Cromer officiating. About thirty relatives attend and a wedding dinner follows.
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