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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1901
Page
8
The Agricultural Society plans to involve county pupils by allowing them to showcase handwriting and drawing at the fair with prizes for top entries. Contests target primary and grammar schools, with district school winners also eligible for district-level awards.
John Lersch sues John F Berry of Oberlin in common pleas court seeking recovery of 46.90 after an Oberlin Justice court judgment. The claim breaks down to 7.40 for dry goods 0.75 for legal services and 78.93 for medical bills. Attorney Frits Rad appears for the plaintiff.
A man posing as a government purchasing agent tried a scheme in Sharon Medina County to buy 1000 horses for the Philippines. He bought several horses with bogus checks totaling about 1200 dollars and then disappeared. Local police are alerted and seeking the suspect.
The Lorain Ministerial association adopts a resolution praising the Olio Anti-Saloon league for supporting municipal anti-saloon efforts. In Youngstown the Ministerial Association of Protestant churches passes a resolution to avoid Sunday funerals and asks the public to hold funerals on a weekday. The ministers vote unanimously.
Elizabeth Deter of Lorain petitions common pleas for divorce from William Deter alleging drunkenness cruelty and neglect. She seeks restraining orders and restoration of her maiden name Elizabeth Burgett. Public notices show council actions on sanitary board appointments and sewer modernizations.
Fortnightly club presents three Cleveland concerts by the Pittsburgh Orchestra under Victor Herbert at Grays Armory in May. Soloists include Mme Bloomfield Zeisler, Mrs Seabury G. Ford, Mr Lot Marcosson, and Mme Selimann Heink. Season tickets cost 2.50 with gallery options. single tickets 1.50 or 1.00 go on sale April 29 at Burrows Bros. Co. For information contact Miss Adella Prentiss.
A Washington dispatch says Willine E. Gillmore of Lorain is selected as a first lieutenant in Company A Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry for the regular army. Ohio's quota rises to twenty six after the president included young Ohioans in the national list. A total of 583 recommendations were made, with complaints about state quotas and White House requests for more commissions.
The mayor told the council that nearly all special policemen had resigned over a discriminatory ordinance paying regulars 340 per month while specials received 15. He urged an ordinance to grant specials equal or higher pay. The council directed the solicitor to draft the same-pay ordinance for specials as regulars.
Mrs. Samuel Flint died Thursday April 25 at her daughter’s home in Cleveland after six years there. Cause was paralysis stroke. Remains to be brought to Elyria for funeral services in Cleveland and interment at Elyria Cemetery. Friends invited to services of the grave around 4 o clock, rendered for the Womens Rescue corps of which Mrs. Flint was a former member. Capt. and Mrs. Flint had moved from Bisvia to Middle Ridge where he died.
Ice dealers in Harboria raise prices causing new ice firm to start. H W Waring of Lorain, popular ice man, plans a wagon delivery midweek selling lake ice at 1 cent per pound, well below existing seasonal rates. This challenges the ice monopoly and benefits residents who faced higher costs.
The Agricultural Department at Ohio State University runs a forty cow herd in Columbus and sells milk locally. Gross receipts average about sixty five hundred dollars, with students performing all care, milking, bottling, and delivery. The program helps many young men pay college expenses and offers self help through farm work and scholarships.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports a new Kuhlman CarGo reorganization with capital of 3,300,000 to produce steam motors and electric cars. A major factory is expected to be established, likely near Cleveland, with potential sites in the country and discussions ongoing about location and timing.
The Moedina Gazette notes a Me dina county common pleas case where Jacob Betz or Spencer sues for damages after injury to a husband. The verdict warns liquor sellers not to sell to dependents or those who may cause harm and to pay $250 costs. A similar case is pending in Elyria court with Wellington parties.
Mrs Minnie Semple wife of LaMar Semple of No 502 East avenue died at her home Tuesday afternoon from diabetes. Semple was in Canal Dover telegraphed for but arrived at 3 PM last evening after her death. She leaves a husband and three children. she was 42 and had lived in Elyria for 25 or 30 years and was highly respected.
At the hearing before Mayor Reefy on Friday morning Altfield was found guilty of receiving stolen property and fined 100 dollars and costs. Altfield was charged with buying brass alleged to have been stolen by Frank Rothgery. Attorney A K Webber represented the defendant and gave notice of appeal.
Alfred Judson Fisher, Chicago historian, presents a genealogical study in A Daughter of Adam for the Latics’ Home Journal. He traces the heroine, a Philadelphia woman, back to Adam with corroborative links in the genealogical chain.
Elyria lodge of Elks entertained Al G Fields minstrels and invited guests at a social session after an opera house performance. Interlocutor Dan Quinlan chaired the event as a varied program of music and acts was presented by the company and local talent.
Rev. Wannamaker of the Second Congregational Church urged individuals to take personal responsibility in Elyria. He denounced excuses based on parental or peer influence, criticized lax discipline with bingo as a harmful example, and praised Catholic families for regular church attendance. He warned God would punish one for tempting another to sin, not excuse the temptress.
Oberlin baseball opened the season with an eleven inning win against Ohio Wesleyan University. A bases loaded hit by Robinson in the eleventh secured Oberlin’s victory as defensive miscues kept scoring low and exciting through ten innings. Woodworth reached on an error and Holter followed with a single before Robinson delivered the game winner to center field.
Resolutions honor Sir Knight Geo N Goon who died Saturday April 13 1901 a worthy member of our order. The tent laments the loss and expresses sympathy to the bereaved family. Charter to be draped for thirty days and copies sent to the family and city papers.
A series of transfers records sales and partitions in Lorain and nearby areas. Includes Fall to Hange part of Braman addition lot 27 for 125 dollars, Tohus to Jay Smith 19 of 10 acres in Penfield for 25, and Smiths to Smith 19 of lot 4 tract 3 for 35. Additional parcels shift among Robinson Falconer, Schultz to Sehuit 31 acres Amherst for 700, Thompson to Davis Elyria area 950, sheriff Warden to Thompson 64 acres Pittsfield 1420, Stalnecker to Braun Darby 1200, Martin to Aiken 500, Hasselmin to Litts 1250, Schmitz to Sohmins 2000, Frederick to Safford 2000, Safford to Rogers 2000, and Wallace trustee to Smith 405.
Under supervision of Mr. L. M. Coe contractor Curtis and about sixty men rush grading for the Cleveland & Southern Hailway extension. The line runs from Front and Bridges west to Prospect, then south along the Brunswick line, through Medina Chippewa Seville Creston and Wooster. Power stations likely at Chippewa Lake or Hoville with route through Bravewiel area. Citizens along the route anxious for completion.
Dr Lynn Abbott editor of Ont lnk urges the press to expose truths even amid sensationalism. He argues journalism should reflect the world’s affairs honestly and push society toward self awareness and democracy.
Oberlin experts and Osborn engineers surveyed the Nor walk extension toward the Vermillion River crossing near Birmingham. A 40 foot bridge would cost about 20000 and a 40 foot cut is planned. Watson, who drew the Black River bridge, will handle Vermillion River bridge drawings.
An account traces the cake walk to Peter Dickinson of Herrico county Virginia in 1875 a birthday celebration with corn shucking and a supper. A Richmond man imitates Ward McAllister’s dress parade sparking the craze which spread from a barn to elite homes worldwide. A stray horse from George Champney’s barn was found in Kipton next morning.
Local towns debate who sent the youngest Ohio Civil War recruit. George Knollock of Mansfield notes S A Williams of Wellington enlisted May 1861 at age fourteen in the 32nd Ohio, serving as private then sergeant until mustering out July 10 1866. Wellington disputed for a greater honor.
Sunday Ray Stivers presides over his farewell sermon as pastor of the Church of Christ on Second Street. His resignation takes effect May 1. He urges coalitions for prosperity a united church with a spirit of prayer and evangelism and a liberal, missionary church aligned with gospel liberty and the Few Teatamens.
Real estate transfers list multiple parcels in Ridgeville Huntington Elyria Brighton and Columbus areas. Key transactions include Waite to Bisheh 13410 acres in Fel 5 Ridgeville and others in Hewan s third addition Lorain and Gates subdivision Elyria. Transactions involve buyers and sellers with stated prices and parcel details.
Sylvanns B Marrvin 25 of Nelson Ohio and Cara Dury 25 of Rochester. John Dosey 25 barber and Buen Stephens 19 both of Lorin. John Predovick Geiger 49 saloon keeper and Mary Wieser 54 both of Lorain. August Ehrke 28 cleric and Prida Jacobs 23 both of Elyria. FIMOL Pearl.
Probate Court appoints 1H. B. Lindsley of Brownhelm as administrator of the estate of Calvin B Parkhurst late of Brownhelm. Frank Bachellor appointed executor of the will of Cyrus Bachellor late of LaGrange.
The Cosmopolitan May issue features Lady Jenne’s article on the art of entertaining. It argues women are reproached but maintains entertaining is a worthy duty and skill.
Voters in Canton will decide May 10 on issuing bonds of $100,000 to fund bonuses for securing manufacturing plants. The resolution directs expending the money on park purposes and investing the funds in desirable real estate to apportion as bonuses to targeted industries.
Notice of sale for five hundred bonds of fifty thousand dollars each issued by the Lyrist Olud district education board. Bids due May 15, 1901 at Savings Book, Kiyria Ohio. Interest 5 percent from May 15 1901. Maturity schedule starts May 1 1908 with annual increases. Deliveries as soon as possible. Right to reject bids. Assessed valuation 3 990 000. total debt including this issue 147 000. Population about 9000. Secretary Snow dated April 24 1901.
Two claims were heard at Monday’s council meeting for damages to West Bridge street properties caused by a grade raised when the C B and W track was laid. W Knowlton sought 310 dollars and Peter Tugalle 456 80. The council referred the matter to the city solicitor and grading committee as a suit against the city continues.
The block planned south of the Dollar Savings Bank will be three stories high with architecture matching the bank. Mrs Sadie Gawne wed George Wallace in a secret January 15 ceremony. Lorain Builders Association forms with officers F M Pierce president and others. Lorain fishermen report net losses from storms and a firemen’s strike remains unsettled. Iron water filtering resumes though bacteria not removed. A new harbor pier extends 100 feet longer and will be planted east of the Nickel Plate bridge. A Cleveland to Rocky River electric line could cut travel to about an hour. Miss Edna Tunte ill from smallpox and certified by the health officer. Lorain horse shoers union lowers prices to 15 cents for resetting and 35 cents for new shoes.
The Record Herald prints a full page each Monday devoted to church sermons and events. Readers find a wide range of denominations represented with notable pulpit speakers. Addresses and sermons are preserved in convenient form for long term reading.
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