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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1906
Page
1
Jurors in the Corey rape case have deliberated for eighteen hours without reaching a verdict. Arguments ended Wednesday evening with bitter exchanges. A 11230 poll found mixed views on agreement, six for conviction and six for acquittal rumored. The jurors slept on cots and resumed after breakfast, with the bond of $200 in the Mayor case forfeited.
Elyria Commandery No. 60 will confer the Order of the Red Cross this afternoon and after a banquet at 6 o'clock the Temple and Malta degrees will be conferred. A large attendance is expected. Earlier a crowd of Elyria youths went to Idjewild Wednesday for an oyster supper and dancing party.
Frank Scannon, indicted for rape, pleaded guilty Thursday morning and was sentenced to four months in the Cleveland workhouse plus costs. A jury trial was set for Thursday afternoon. Scannon, an Italian, had sought custody of his eleven year old daughter from his ex wife, but the suit failed. The crime occurred on a girl aged eleven. The judge considered Seamon’s long illness when issuing the sentence.
The Elyria Chronicle column calls a special advertising edition a regular issue published months after payment, noting merchants’ disappointment and vowing vigilance. The Wellington Enterprise echoes the sentiment, warning local merchants they won’t be taken in again.
A fragment notes a scheduled event at Vermilion Park Vermilion for the upcoming Sunday. The readable bits mention an interection name 18 ex but lack complete details.
Report describes uncertain street address references and a service request for certification or charges. The fragment mentions an Andress street and Kla Broad, with unclear context about a commissioner and a reporter ready to bring a requisition.
G. H. Knott has been appointed special night watchman at police headquarters. His duties include answering telephone calls and notifying police of disorder anywhere in the city.
The Merry Makers held their season opener at Elks hall on Wednesday evening. About sixty couples attended to dance to Pomeroy's orchestra, enjoying a delightful time. Guests came from Cleveland, Lorain, Norwalk, and nearby areas. The club comprises city’s young, elite residents and will host additional parties throughout the season.
All Saints Day was celebrated Thursday morning at 5 and 9 oclock by the congregation of St Marys church. Tonight services commemorating the departed will be observed and on Friday appropriate services for All Poor Souls will be observed. Next church holy day will be December 8.
A brief item reports Hob Ward was slated for jail time as a meritorious reward rather than punishment. The piece notes the ceremony would make him the next sheriff, with office to begin January 1st as readers are urged to respond via want ads.
The Progressive Spiritualists in Elyria announce a grand program featuring Prof. J C Wright as lecturer and scientist with topics on immortality and two worlds in one. Music by Metzger and Camper and Binkling. Lectures run at 2:30 and 7:30 Sundays at Odd Fellows hall and 7:30 weekdays at J M Wooldridge’s home 307 West Broad. Contact F W Martin or the secretary for details.
Mr Life and Amurian Armenian singers led the Union Gospel Mission service on Wednesday evening with Mr Life praised as a powerful gospel soloist. Dr Temple preached on The Blood of Jesus Christ Cleanseth Us From All Sin and the Bible’s words. The service, at Congregational Church, begins at 7 30 with the Temple delivering the one word sermon Whosoever.
Police seek the smart locks who marked Brewer's Bakery windows on Hal loween night with indecent mottoes. Officials considered leniency for the Halloween mood, but some inscriptions were offensive. A crowd roamed Broad street. most drawings were harmless, yet Brewer's on Cheapside bore indecent marks. Investigations proceed to identify those responsible for arrests.
M. J. Heninger of Lorain admits keeping his saloon open and selling on Sunday. He receives a $40 fine plus costs, the lightest penalty among Lorain saloonkeepers who surrendered. Prosecutors aim to end court involvement in saloon regulation. More pleas likely follow.
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