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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
1
Elyria contemplates buying adjoining privately held cemetery land or establishing a new municipally controlled burial site as the city nears insolvency of its current cemetery. The Service Board has urged council to act, aiming to secure funds via cemetery bonds to take over or create a new burial ground.
The Elyria Theatre will stage Al. W. Martin's production of Uncle Tom's Cabin described as a highly expressive scenic retelling. The show features a 50 member company with a 20 person chorus to portray Negro characters and perform in levee and other scenes.
The city plans to purchase push carts and chariots for gutter cleaning after waste and dirt issues. The board asked firms to name key prices and to proceed with purchases. Additional park seats, a two inch universal service line, water service for Lewis court, and street repairs were discussed.
The Sheffield Lang Company negotiating with outside parties to erect a large number of houses in South Lorain this summer. If closed, outside capital may build the houses and future land ownership remains undecided. The deal is expected to close this week. Willard Knipper was arrested yesterday, highlighting the city’s need for a patrol wagon. On Broad street yesterday, police carried a drunken man to the city lockup.
The Cleveland and Southwestern Trolley league reconvenes with Chicago Junction and Creston added. Norwalk and Medina must decide by Monday to rejoin. Season opens May 15 with schedule being drafted, minor league players allowed before July 1, and a silver cup prize for the winner.
George Rolling as executor seeks an order to sell lands to pay debts for the Adaline Lump estate. Martha Wallhead appointed administratrix of Whi Wallhead estate. George Orosby named administrator for Andrew Sefeik estate. Bond fixed at 2500 dollars. A marriage notice lists Barn A. Smith 26 and Nell Mackey 25, both of Lorain, as the betrothed couple.
County Auditor Huserodt returned from Cineinali where a meeting of county auditors reviewed the Big Four railroad crossing eighteen counties. The company’s property assessment rose by 326000 over last year with Lorain county increasing by 27750. Also listed: a new ten room East Broad street house for sale priced at 5.00 with hardwood rooms, full amenities, near the square and suitable for a professional.
The Elyria board selects a 500 gallon steam fire engine and a modern truck from Mousheag Fire Engine Co and Seasitives Co. The Mousheag bid is 50 gallons per minute at 1000 with a 2000 bond. delivery in 2 to 3 months. A 1000 bond secures contractor performance. Reorganization of the Fire Department not decided, sleeping room remodeling discussed soon.
The Elyria gun club regular shoot on Wednesday saw Lyons defeat Wadsworth 11 to 10 in a 15-target contest. Lyons earned the club badge by a 1 1/3 mile run in 21 seconds. Oberlin speed limits bring fines for motormen. Norwalk division complaints rise over fast runs and limited schedules.
An arrest report describes Fred Smith speeding a car on South Modry street Oberlin near East College Silver Street. Police say the vehicle reached a high rate of speed and the incident involved attempted evasion and a staged disablement.
Sheriff reports Baker had no goods or chattels after ex ect dag issued for costs of trial over $100. If Baker is imprisoned, court may issue execution on his property to recover costs, the first time such costs might be covered by a convicted prisoner’s assets. Try our want column.
Alf Wilson Metz German dialect comedian and singer stars in The German Gipsy at Wigona Theater tonight. Wilson’s rising popularity and artistic merit are highlighted as he headlines a lavish production with a strong supporting company. New songs include No Love Like This and The Harvest Moon.
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