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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1906
Page
1
Mrs. Rosatta Close, 71, faces probable death after a street car collision on Lake avenue Sunday night. She suffered a fractured skull and two leg fractures while her daughter, Oberlin library secretary, escaped unhurt. Relatives in Buffalo were summoned to Elyria.
Mrs. Phears I Fachson, a Lorain County pioneer, died November 1906 at 8 am at her son's home 210 West River Street. Born May 4 1832 in Chatham Columbiana County she moved to Grafton in youth. She married Rutillus Jackson in 1851 and leaves four sons, one deceased, plus a brother RC Rowe. Burial is planned at Butternut Ridge Cemetery with funeral at 1030 Tuesday morning at 210 West River Street.
The monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held with the city council chamber on Friday evening, November 4, at 7:30 o'clock. Topics include a municipal lighting plant with several interested parties invited to speak. The session aims to be entertaining and instructive.
The article warns of a sharp drop in rural turnout across the state as no township officers are to be elected this cycle Farmers lack time and interest to vote and campaign organizers rely on personal networks to mobilize base In a year with few local races the rural vote may be light, affecting broader electoral effort.
Property listing offers a 10 room building on a good lot suitable for business use. Lot valued at 5,000 with house cost of 4,500. Currently rented at 40 per, asking price 7,000 with 1,000 cash down and balance on easy terms.
Police linked two robberies in South Lorain to the same trio. A steeplant machinist was robbed of 38 dollars Sunday night and a pocket-picking incident against James Kroeger near the city on Saturday night may involve the same three men.
The Ohio Medical Society conducts a state wide campaign against patent medicine fraud. Dr McCormack has held meetings in major towns to drum up support and plans a mass gathering in Elyria on November 27 where he will speak.
Rev Sata told a Sunday audience that the local police are shanitary, standing at street corners and not enforcing the law. Police officials expressed indignation at the statement calling it unjust.
Mary Bella Thornburg applied to probate court for a name change for herself and her minor daughter also named Mary Hella Thornburg. The last name was set to Miller, the petitioner's maiden name, by Judge Hinnman on Saturday. Mrs. Thornburg had recently been granted a divorce from Bet Thornburg and had not updated her name then.
A Lovala County Bar Association meeting elected E. G. Johnson president George H. Chamberlain vice president A E Lawrence secretary and T B Faxon clerk for the coming year A proposal to consolidate with the Law Library Association was discussed and a committee appointed to report at the next meeting
Clara Miller by Mary Rodgers as next friend sues Grant Miller for divorce alleging marriage on August 20 1906 and that the bride was underage until April 20 1906 claiming lack of competency to marry and unknowing of her mother. Also notes fines for theft and that Miller’s husband is jailed.
Workmen grade the final link to make the yellow line double tracked between Lorain and Miyria. About two miles remain to join the quarry siding with Lodi Street. Construction may be completed before winter.
James Kroeger of North Amherst was pickpocketed on a streetcar at six forty on Saturday night. Three men crowded him against the car end, then alighted and vanished. A pocketbook with $18 was taken. one observer noted a stout man in a cloak, another a light soft hat, while a third man could not be described. Police have no further trace.
Elyria earned a clear 10 to 0 win over Wakeman at Athletic Park on Saturday afternoon. Elyria dominated with a strong offensive showing led by Rawson, while Wakeman struggled from inexperience and speed issues. Key Elyria players included Cooley, Peabody, Scott, McCliman-Beebe, and Rawson, with multiple touchdowns and goals.
The Second Congregational Church under Rev. J B Reese shows growth with increased attendance and activity across all departments. An overflow evening featured a full report on the A M A convention in Oberlin and special choir music, making the service unusually engaging and profitable.
The Socialists spent Sunday in distributing campaign literature citywide. Their moderate tone stood out next to harsher material from other groups. The county ticket lists C. E. Carlstrom for County Auditor and Julius Rosenfeld for County Treasurer among others with F. Ross running for Congress.
John Martin was fined 25 dollars and costs by Justice Lord on Monday for violating game laws. He was arrested Sunday at Wellington.
A Lorain area endorsement praises Senator Laning in a vigorous campaign piece. It cites his popular home life, business leadership, and broad GOP backing including laborers and church members. The piece urges Republicans and independents to vote, arguing the race is not doubtful and Laning will deliver a strong majority.
Walter Fox aged 15 appeared before Judge Hinnman on a petit larceny charge after breaking into F M Noxon s bakery at Lorain with Henry Dorman. Fox received a warning and potential reform school threat for a future offense, while Dorman s case remains inactive.
Mayor Clayton Chapman spoke Monday on a proposed county workhouse noting current practice sends prisoners to Cleveland. Tudger G Washburn and others support the idea, while Chapman would back it only if the facility could be self sustaining and handle offenders who now receive light punishment due to county costs.
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