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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1899
Page
7
Auction style notice offers land in various locations with claims of low prices and easy terms. Mentions money furnished to build a house, several lots in favorable sites, and farm for sale. Indicates properties in California and western states with vague wording and spelling errors.
Fragmented OCR notes describe tram cars from Oberlin to Public Square and Cleveland hourly services. Mentions direct routes to Cleveland Reid station, times around 1 PM and 9 PM, with periodic departures and weekday mentions. Text is garbled but indicates daily car movement between Oberlin, Elyria, and Cleveland routes and times.
An article extols Paine's celery compound for tired nerves and insomnia among working women. It claims the remedy strengthens nerves, improves sleep, and renews blood, citing a Chicago relief society president's letter from December 12, 1898, and urging women to try it to regain weight and vitality.
Court of Centmon Pleas of Lorain County files civil action by Orin Dole against Samuel Ellsworth to quiet title to parcel in Elyria Ohio described as Lot Two and part of Lot Seventeen, with north east west boundaries, asking for ownership confirmation, costs, and relief. Respondent must answer by May 20, 1899, else default judgment.
George T. Derg sues Peter Linden and others in Lorain County Ohio seeking judgment and foreclosure on seventeen acres from the old Willowed Cahoon farm. Defendants urged to answer by April 2 or risk default and barred claims on the premises. Plaintiffs include Edwin Andress and Mary Ursam among others with various unknown heirs.
G H Busby as Admr will auction Lorain County Ohio real estate on April 7. The property comprises two parcels in Ridgeville, totaling about 72 acres with one deeded 20 acres excepted, appraised at 2807.18 dollars. Terms: one third cash, balance in two years with interest, secured by first mortgage. Creditors seek bid protection under Probate Court order.
Robson and Herb Crisp visited the sugar camp owned by the former Wednesday’s parentis. Their ramble turned comic as the horse refused clean transit, forcing the pair to strip and ride the mule through mud to the camp. Ed Was Free recounted the tale to about a dozen friends, while coughs and cigars capped the scene.
The two mayoral candidates in the Republican primaries filed expense statements. P. D. Reefy reports total costs of 60 dollars, including 10 dollar central committee assessment, 24 carriage hire, and 26 for poll making. Geo. H. Chamberlain paid the 10 dollar central committee assessment plus 15 for printing and announcement and 10 for carriage hire, totaling 25 dollars.
John A Topliff a longtime Elyria leader and founder of Topliff Ely Co died aged 72 after weeks of illness. He arrived in 1854 started a carriage factory on West Broad later built the Topliff house and led the city as mayor in 1845 and 1865. He moved to Atlanta four years ago to live with daughter Mrs Archibald Davis and was praised for his charitable acts.
Lorain Steel Company starts construction of a rail link to Nickel Plate at Oak Point and a second line toward North Amherst to join Lake Shore. The moves provide direct access to two major trunk lines and to northern routes, with the Lake Shore switch and Ohio Stone quarry connectivity noted. Mire Kidder hosts a Friday thimble bee on West Fifth Street for a large circle of friends with an elegant luncheon.
A quiet wedding took place at Mr and Mrs Samuel Oarey s home West Third Street uniting Miss Antonette Oarey and Prof Frederick William Shipley of Chicago. Rev Crafta officiated. A wedding breakfast followed with generous gifts. The couple planned to travel by neon train to the Lake Shore and reside in Chicago. Present abroad were Mr Cyrey and Mr and Mrs Cleveland and Mr and Mrs Talbot of Chicago and Cleveland.
Henry Shoup of Vermillion disappeared last Friday saying he would go to Toledo for hospital treatment for a skin disease. He was found Wednesday at the Metropolitan hotel in Ely, confined to his room in a deplorable condition and is now under medical care. Marshal Krohn informed his family, who have not yet responded. Shoup, about 50, owned a village restaurant.
Three Niagara Falls banks inform depositors that after April 1 1899 they will pay interest on no accounts above 8 percent per year. The move follows difficulty in obtaining safe deposits at higher rates and aligns with conservative state banks prioritizing safety. Wellington banks have also cut deposit rates to 3 percent.
Jesse Webb died at his East avenue home Friday morning at 76. Born in Crenton England, he moved to Hlyra in 1848 and served as baggage master for the Lake Shore road in the 1860s. A respected citizen, he leaves a wife and many friends.
Powhatten Winn a former Oberlin resident living near Dorado Arkansas was assassinated ten miles from that place last Thursday by a Black assailant named General Washington. The killer fled but was captured and jailed under guard to prevent lynching. Winn, a large landowner and respected citizen, leaves a son in the U S Army in Manila and it is likely Winn will be buried in Ohio.
Albert Millis an East Side boy 11 was arrested Sunday charged with stealing a watch valued at 25 from John Grilla. He initially implicated his father but denied it at a morning hearing before Squire Chapman. Millis was bound over to the probate court likely to be sent to the reform farm at Lancaster to reform him.
Friday's second social featured games and music with Mrs. B. F. Smith and A. F. Parsons winning for most career answers in the Game of Nations. Reading of cards sparked merriment. Light refreshments were served and attendees called it an evening to remember. A future event was hinted for the following week.
Charles Owens a colored resident of Oberlin was arrested Saturday afternoon on a charge of shooting with intent to kill. The accusation came from his brother George after an argument over a book account. Charles drew a revolver and fired but the bullet did not take effect. He was bound over to the court of common pleas and jailed in default of bail.
Brighton March 25. The general store of Stanley Ashcroft and Hunt was broken into last night. Shoes underwear candy cigars and goods from every department were stolen. Robbers pried open the desk and drawers hoping to find money but none was found. Loss about 100 dollars. Entrance gained by prying the front door with a stake from a wood rack.
Reports from The Reporter show a stark difference between Black river water before and after filtration. Two gallons were drawn from a hydrant. one portion passed through an ordinary filter, producing water as clear as spring water, while the unfiltered sample remains unfit for use.
The Cleveland District Epworth League holds its annual convention in Lorain from Tuesday March 28 at 7 30 p m to Wednesday March 29 at 4 p m Dr Bashford lectures Wednesday evening on Slav and Saxon The event promises instruction and interest throughout and invites all to attend.
Lloyd Wood of this city suffered a mashed foot while on his shift at the Steel Plant Wednesday night and will be laid up for several weeks.
Claud Platt was convicted at the present term for adultery and sentenced by Judge Nye to 30 days in county jail and a fine of 100 plus costs. The sentence was suspended until the May term of Common Pleas Court pending proceedings in error. Platt was released on $500 bond signed by his father.
From the Main, a cane shown in FP is described as made from wood salvaged from the battleship Maine. It is owned by Peter Budbill of Cleveland who crafted the piece, and Budbill is an uncle of Fred P. Hom mell of this city.
Local notes from La Grange list births, visits, moves, illnesses, and condolences. A baby girl born March 17 to Mr and Mrs Paul Johnston. several residents visit Cleveland, Wellington, and Penfield. a cheese factory is planned. H G C Wilcox admitted to the bar. two Rawson brothers ill with the mumps. condolences paid for Mrs Margaret Holcomb of Hastings Relief Corps.
Deputy Sheriff Chas Salsbury, of Oberlin, transported Mrs Brown, colored, to the state insane hospital in Toledo after Probate Judge Hinman adjudged her insane. Though not violent, neighbors report unrest as Brown wandered the yard with a dinner bell while claiming to “set a hen” to scare away the devil. Lorain county now holds about twenty more inmates than its quota.
Martin Flanigan was arrested Saturday evening on an assault with intent to rob charge. He pled not guilty at Monday morning hearing before Squire Chapman and was bound over to await the grand jury. The warrant was sworn by a man named Dunn. James O Mara, longtime Lorain and Elyria electric road motorman, is appointed road master, taking charge of running time for cars and crews. He begins today. eeu Neakong
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