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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1904
Page
8
Local Ashland County supporters say Webber leads the district as the most connected candidate, dismissing claims Chamberlain has wider ties. They cite Webber’s prominence in district conventions and call Chamberlain’s outside support a desperate claim, predicting Webber’s strength at the convention.
The case from Grafton ended with a 5500 verdict for the plaintiff who says she fell from a defective platform as a streetcar arrived. She asserts outsiders jostled the car, causing her injury, while the company argues no responsibility for strangers. The car is to be taken to the circuit court.
Three Hungariace men were brought to the county jail on Wednesday from Lorain. Joseph Sterte Stephen Boneck and Frank Persen were charged with stealing chickens and jewelry plus $10 in cash. They face a $25 fine and costs.
A large Elyria crowd attended the Pop concert at Grays Armory Cleveland on Sunday. Master Chariss Rowe, not yet ten, played Mendelssohn piano concerto with remarkable expression. He earned an encore that surpassed the first performance. Sunday concerts are now a popular draw with the Cleveland Grand Orchestra filling the armory.
Mrs Pollany Deneen of Marine City Michigan reports relief from nerve back and heart trouble after using a trial bottle remedy. She says symptoms improved enough to resume daily tasks and praises the treatment. The ad promises free special orders and doctor guidance in a period voice common to old newspaper notices.
Paul Steger died at his home Cot tesbrooke after several months illness. He was 38 at death. Jamen White, a negro, was arrested Thursday for disorderly conduct after calling his wife bad names and paying a $5 fine plus costs. T Verian, shoe dealer of Lorain, was forced into involuntary bankruptcy on Thursday by the Cleveland based Cady Sinop Shoe Co. His assets were about 1200 to 1600 and liabilities about 3500, with W N Little named trustee of the stock.
William Osirns, superintendent at Elyria Iron and Steel, resigns his plant position. He will take a different job more suitable to him. A Lorain telegram reports the death of Mrs Fanny Root of Lake Helen Florida, aged seventy two, leaving a husband and three daughters among a long list of survivors.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Lao Alexander died at their home in Elyria on Saturday at age 1 year 1 month 9 days. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 am at the Disciple church in La Porte conducted by Roy. Burial followed at Butternut Ridge cemetery. The family expresses sorrow and faith in God’s will.
Mr and Mrs Leo Alexander express gratitude to those who aided them after their loss including singers and flower senders. The note thanks friends for sympathy and help during their sad bereavement.
Harry McDonald, young son of Mr and Mrs C C McDonald of Fast Bridge, shot himself on Monday morning. He discharged a revolver while playing with it, injuring the index finger of his left hand. Dr Karlen Cushing treated the wound and the finger injury is expected to heal.
An obituary notes William Ervin Cahoon born May 1 1846 in Elyria Ohio died March 18 1903 aged 57 years 10 months and 3 days He married Maria Bush Tyler July 30 1874 A longtime resident he served in Co R 136 O V I and as Lorain County recorder He joined the Grand Army of the Republic and is mourned by family and the community with prayers and poems of farewell from Comrades and friends
Holy Week events listed with high mass and processions Thursday at 8 30am for the Holy Eucharist, Friday 7 30pm prayers for the world, Saturday 2am for resurrection baptismal rites, Wednesday to Friday 7pm Tenebrae, Easter Sunday 6am dawn service and 7pm evening service celebrating Christ's resurrection, with 6 30am and 4 m bands noted.
The law abolishes nominating by petition and sets a single ticket with one ballot box harming women’s school vote rights. Mothers with children in public schools should urge their senator and representative to protect women’s voting and candidacy in school elections. Democracy requires active female participation beyond casting ballots.
Experts discuss financing for township property sale and the city hall project. Debates cover plans by the city engineer, state health approvals, and bids for a sewer system with votes on whether to employ the city engineer or advertise for expert bids.
Marriage licenses listed for Alvin S Davis and Emma May Schneider in Cleveland Elyria area, with ages 27 and 23, and Charles Millar 21 driver and Mienie Sohey 19 in Cleveland. A Lorain County Republicans notice in Elyria appears, dated March 23 1904, plus a personal reminiscence about Lorain County growth and a request for inclusion in local history.
The father, aged and ailing, plans to file with the state board of pardons to seek release for the two Green brothers of Avon, imprisoned for years for crimes in the vicinity. Daniel Green, a respected Avon farmer, has lived in the county about fifty years and asks sympathy for his sons and family.
In a divorce action of Alice Berlayette against Amos Berlayette Judge Kohler granted a decree on Wednesday. The couple, married in Elgms in 1900, faced claims of gross neglect and habitual drunkenness. Alice resumes her maiden name Alice Daffy. represented by E G Johnson and H O Johnson. Elva Sage Hall named administratrix of Herbert N Hall’s estate, bond $181,000, Isle of Wallington.
A virulent smallpox case has been reported in Lorain Malvillo Gnomera B a brakeman was involved about two weeks ago In Arat initial concerns faded but several individuals developed smallpox symptoms The Gano family now in a local district on Livingston area reportedly moved from Urichaville and consists of wife and two small children all exposed to the contagion.
Jacob Waldecker escaped from Constable Cahoon on Thursday morning at Lorain after parole attempts failed. He had been arrested the prior night on a dog theft charge and allegedly persuaded a witness to drop the case in exchange for costs. Cahoon chased to his brother’s house but Waldecker escaped again. A warrant covers theft of $30 from William Hoffucker, who employed him and sent him out for change.
The NPW COTC group reports a well attended gathering Monday led by former president Mrs Stivers of Wellington. Members regret low interest in Elyria temperance matters and urge better enforcement of existing laws as saloons are said to violate them. The Union reorganized with Marie Lichorish as president, Mrs W C Dawnon as vice president, and Mrs F O Allyn as secretary.
The Oberlin Gas and Electric Co announces it cannot meet floating indebtedness after higher costs. To avoid plant shutdown and loss of goodwill, the board placed affairs in the hands of a receiver under court order. A reorganization plan will be submitted to creditors for approval. Signed Pert. Hill, Receiver.
Public highway drivers must yield to on duty United States mail carriers. Violating mail laws could bring deputy marshals and court appearances. The note warns enforcement and mentions talks about a pension plan for the Lake Shore officers, with no formal steps yet taken.
At Tuesday night council meeting a renotation passed to forease electric street lights beyond the contracted hundred and to pay misty dollars per night instead of one hundred per light. The Citizens Gas and Electric company objected to the price cut and the matter was referred to the solicitor for report next meeting. John Jones Frank Conay and Frank Wolf were fined five dollars and costs for intoxication in police court. Thousands urge support for the Broca bill allowing women to vote in local nation elections, introduced at the Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting.
Conrad Wonder sued FEK Caywood for a promised seventy five dollar bonus plus regular wages for remaining sober a year. The jury first disagreed but the second trial awarded Wonder forty dollars finding the bonus valid for his skill but that he failed to remain sober for full amount.
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