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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1906
Page
1
Fragmented text references rapid growth and housing or living arrangements, two locations, pension in Elyria, and health concerns. Specific names, dates, or places are missing, leaving an incomplete local business and care context.
An alleged forger named Meyers tied to a $6.01 cash exchange with John Lersch & Co was identified by Akron Police. The Chief coordinated with Elyria authorities as a suspect was held for questioning and another $4.85 check found on his person.
A. J. McCarty, aged ex soldier, was arrested after entering Henry Wurst’s barn while drunk and leaving with two umbrellas a lap robe and a rug valued at 1d He pleaded guilty in police court and was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail He is linked to prior dog fighting incidents and was arrested after a series of dog fights linked to him.
Seth Griffin died at his home on Witt Street at nine oclock. He was a prominent builder of fair tracks and well known in the country. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at two with interment in Ridgelawn Cemetery.
Edward Kane, a boy with poor school attendance, was placed in probate court on Wednesday for truancy. Authorities planned sending him to a reform school, but his father Jong Kane claimed a good country home was secured for the boy and he was allowed to send him there.
In police court Thursday morning a Dr known as Daft faced intoxication charges. He was fined five dollars and costs. The man, whose real name is unknown, avoided public disclosure due to a large family of girls.
The Citizens' Savings Bank bond on the defunct Dorain bank is pursued after its collapse. WF Kaneen, its cashier, faces trial in November and faces likely testimony from Ohio penitentiary inmate Kantzen. The American Bonding Company paid 20 000 for the bond and now resists payment arguing directors knew the bank insolvent.
The mite box at St John’s Lutheran Church was pried from the wall and emptied while janitor Carl Arndt cleaned upstairs. The amount stolen is unknown though the box had not been opened for months and likely held a considerable sum.
Lorain jurors found John Bent, a saloon keeper, not guilty of keeping his establishment open on Sunday. Bent’s case, first of several saloon prosecutions, ended with a verdict seen as notable amid state failures to convict others who planned to plead guilty.
Attorney Adams of Lorain defended saloonkeepers who pleaded guilty by arguing the $1,000 license drives violations. Charles Ryan was fined 85 dollars and costs, John Seb 50 dollars and costs, Peer and Holbart 75 dollars and costs. the latter two also paid 50 dollars and costs for slot machines. All defendants from Lorain. Prosecutor Stevens sought continuances in several saloon and gambling cases as new indictments awaited next term.
In Memphis Missouri Corey is back in town as his trial continues on charges of selling liquor to minors and related offenses. The court session proceeds with defense and a saloonkeeper, Anna Gibson, as key figures. Bond forfeitures were declared for missed appearances, and a new bond offer was discussed to move forward with the rape case.
East Side Social Club of Lorain had a permit refused by the Sheriff on Wednesday afternoon for a prize fight event planned in a house hall next week. The Progenitor advised no prize fights would be tolerated in the county, citing law that requires authorization from the Sheriff for any athletic event. The club sought three three round bouts between local celebrity entrants but was denied.
Mendelsohn and Meyer will construct a large Uwoxstory apartment house on the West side in Bigma at an estimated cost of 15000 dollars. The building will stand 44.80 feet high and consist of four floors with five rooms per suite on each floor. Architect Prescott is drawing plans ready for contractor figures by week’s end.
Judge Washburn heads to Medina County on Monday leaving the bench open for Judge Hayden or Judge Wannamaker to fill in. Upon return he resumes cases as assigned. Madame Fisher returns to the city and opens a parlor over Hady's drug store inviting public visits during hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Phone 929.
On the final day of the fourth annual meeting of the OMO Requerate of Mothers in Elyria, reports from officers and committees opened the program. Mrs. W W R Comings spoke on home efforts to prevent tuberculosis, urging fresh air sleep and happiness, delivering a well received address. Miss Netta Faris presented a paper on kindergarten influence and child study with other talks on punishment and reward and women’s clubs relation to mother and child.
Jameson, 78, wins the Gun Club Trophy after a handicap shootoff among Wilcox Wadsworth Caspar Smith and Jameson. Scores read 20 26 20 20 7 with Jameson enduring a single eye loss noted by The Reporter.
The Board of Public Service warned that revenue shortages hinder planned work. It approved Henry Wurst’s East Side subdivision plat and accepted the West Side trunk sewer from Furnace Street to West River Street. Residents may use the sewer immediately. Paving estimates of 21,650 for East Avenue fill and 3,645 for Depot Street were approved.
Fannie Durkee petitions the court of common pleas to set off her one half interest in Eaton township property. The other half is owned by Oscar A Durkee and his wife Julia and Horace Durkee. Also notes a help-wanted line for a cook or general housemaid at 240 Third Street.
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