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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
2
Fragmentary report notes conflict in stare laws and court decisions on divorce. Senator Bailes of Texas is expected to find a working compromise as lawmakers face a tense political landscape. Residents in San Francisco are mentioned in the context.
The divorce suit of Mrs. Basso against Rev. Bella Basso, a prominent Youngstown pastor, is slated for hearing in common pleas court in about four weeks. Basso denied all allegations in his answer, while the case is expected to reveal sensational claims about a conspiracy with other local leaders and plans to separate and send her to Hungary. Mrs. Basso now lives in Lorain.
An anonymous notice proclaims a candidate's bid for renomination as Infirmary Director at a Republican county convention. It touts Indian Corn Leaf as a painless corn treatment, promises instant relief, and offers packages for 10 cents with a money back guarantee. Address The Bond Supply Company in Washington for terms.
Brighton residents greet visitors including Will Burrows and family of Clarks field. John Burrows is visited by his brother. Death of Jason Gillette prompts out-of-town relatives to travel. Local committees for Decoration Day are named and memorial services scheduled for May 27, 1906 at the Congregational Church.
An old sale pitch promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to ease swollen nervous damp feet and tiredness. It claims to cure aching feet, blisters, corns, bunions and chilblains, offers a free trial, and lists LeRoy New York as the address and 25 cent price.
An old line company promotes all kinds of insurance and real estate offerings. It markets houses and lots across the city and urges buyers to consult before purchasing properties or policies.
The Carlisle and Elyria Township Sunday School Association held its Spring Convention at Maple Wood Union on May 1, 1906. Devotional service opened at 10 led by Mrs. Shepard, with hymns and a quartet performance. reports, teacher training, and a praise service followed, plus resolutions praising President Mrs. Pope and thanking Maple Wood for hospitality. The group urged each school to aim a notch higher at the next convention and noted the passing of Miss Irene Brown, extending condolences to her family.
Glenn Horton of the Elyria Gas Engine works had his hands caught in an emery wheel shortly after 1 PM Tuesday. He suffered a badly lacerated index finger and broken third and fourth fingers on his left hand and was treated by Dr. Charles Cushion.
Rev C W Carroll of Cleveland was chosen moderator at the Congregational association meeting in Marietta. Delegates discussed unifying the United Brethren Congregational and Methodist Protestant churches. President King of Oberlin College spoke yesterday. County Auditor Haserodt aided Cleveland auditors in Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad appraisals.
The Elyria Plaster company is repairing the base of the fountain in the city park with temporary work as service board considers improvements. Shale will be removed and replaced with cement coating. work began Thursday morning. County Auditor Haserodt will stay in Cleveland for two days to appraise railroad properties in the county, starting with C L and W on Thursday and Lake Shore and Midvale Southern on Friday.
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