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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
1
Elyria saloon keepers plan to ask the city council to extend operating hours by one hour on weekdays. The council is expected to consider the ordinance at the next meeting, with a Septembership aim to maintain the longer hours through autumn. They also urge removal of free lunch, aligning with Aiken Dill tax changes, and note clubs serving liquor must pay a $1,600 tax.
New York based Prof JilingA Bewer who was jilted by Miss Mary Katherine Barrows of Oberlin has left the city with his mother for a vacation. He teaches music at Union Seminary and the Bewer home is closed. The Barrows family is prominent in educational circles. The couple had planned a June 9 wedding that was widely announced. The Barrows mother insists reasons are private and will not publicize details. The item notes a prior engagement with Prof Matlack is denied. A bread loaf from White House Bakery is also mentioned.
Judge Washburn granted a new trial in Grace Hamilton administratrix v Lake Shore & Michigan Southern after arguments by E G Johnson and H C Johnson. The prior verdict awarded $4,000 for the death of her husband, an employee of the railroad, deemed excessive and not in line with the evidence.
A statement from an official of the new electric road, incorporated at Columbus with 168000 capital, says active construction begins this summer and most of it will be finished before cold weather. Backed by Cleveland and Columbus interests, the line will not connect with existing routes and requires no sale of rights. Entrance into Cleveland is not arranged, but a traffic agreement may allow operation over nearby lines. The proposition is not linked to the best line plan recently discussed.
Lorain County Auditor Haserodt notes 160 applications for liquor licenses under the Aiken law, about 30 to 35 fewer than last year. This year’s license period begins Monday with June 20 as the deadline to pay 500 for the first half of the year and the balance due December 20. The auditor says applications paid and opened June 1 will allow licensees to operate the full year, but money cannot be accepted before the law takes effect.
Cleveland transit workers and Mrs Behner feared a Marion dispatch reported the death of Arthur Behner, a former motorman. A telegraph message from Miloy net inside quieted fears, noting the Behner family long resided in Marina and that the man killed was not the local A L Behner.
The Sareme Court heard arguments Thursday on a motion by the prosecution to file a DRL of exceptions or grant a demurrer to the indictment of H. H. Forbes and H. C. Prin de infirmacyt appetize Ors for embezzlement. Prosecutor Stevens led for the state, with Chamberlain, Lawrence, and Gilmore for the defendants. Most of the city attended as the court reserved its decision until Tuesday.
Architect Campbell draws two story cement block hall on West River street at Wilford avenue. Building 40 by 75 feet features a cellar bowling alley storage, first floor two apartment suites and cafe corner room, second floor lodge hall five sleeping rooms large kitchen for dances, electric and gas lighting with hot water heat. Roof uses light lattice truss for clear floor space. Vulcanite Roofing of Chicago to make the 40 by 50 foot roof. Also a bakery ad message appears on page 2.
New York on May 25 Karl E Lloyd a freshman at Columbia College Ellyria, the School Applied Science, missed his final examination for promotion and skipped for health reasons. College physician and health officials diagnosed scarlet fever last week and planned to send him to a pest house on North Island. He had measles but may lose promotion for skipping.
Architect Capbell draws plans for two fine frame houses on East Bridge street for H. T. Copas in Forest. The eight room homes will be modern and cost about 2500 dollars. The White Hoge Bakery advertises delivery by telephone. Conry and Mueller bought 150 pounds of butter from a farmer in Grafton, the firm's largest dairy purchase to date.
Coroner French announced an inquiry into the death of Marion Rath of Lorain who was run down by a Gleve land and Southwestern train near St Mary's school. The incident involved a child playing on the street and crossing the tracks before being struck. Local riders suggest Motormain Gibson may bear some responsibility but the coroner will conduct a full investigation.
The trial of Mrs Edna Morehouse of Lorain revealed the child’s identity as the infant buried in Elmwood cemetery. Dr and Mrs Baker of Cleveland testified the baby from their maternity home was left by a Lorain woman named Barnes who claimed she gave the child to Morehouse. they named Isadore Wiler of Cleveland as the father.
Jacob Schibley of Amherst faced a preliminary hearing in Mayor Chapman's court on an alleged malicious assault against his wife. He waived examination and was bound over to common pleas with $200 bond. Testimony portrayed competing narratives as Mrs. Schibley and witnesses described a beating over a child, while Schibley denied choking her and claimed he only sought the child. The case moves to common pleas with multiple witnesses expected from both sides.
Wellington high school girls formed two teams the South Sid ers and the North Siders to play a Thursday afternoon game for the boys team. The South Siders won 12 to 10 after eight hits and five errors by their side while pitcher Ethel Cassels struck out nine. North Siders posted nine hits and eight errors with May Burton achieving ten strike outs. Notable players include Helen Benedict Grace Buchanan May Burton Elberta Hull and Ethel Cassel. Ray Andress and Dan Baird officiated as umpires.
For rent a suite of five rooms and a bathroom in the Neipfoot block. Floors have hardwood finish and there is a good cellar. There are electric lights and hot water heating. $20 per month including heat and water. F. A Smith & Bro. 86-21.
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