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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary notes describe rapid growth in apartment buildings and flats. The text hints at rising living space needs and concerns about care and safety in these new housing areas without clear details or names.
George H. Arnold a famed Elyria resident died after a carriage strike on East Bridge Street around 5 30 Saturday night. He suffered a crushed right side broken ribs and facial injuries before dying at his home. Arnold born 1830 in New York was 76 and had lived in Elyria since 1873 after running a Birmingham grist mill. He leaves a son, Park H. Arnold, and funeral arrangements will be conducted by the Masons.
Sandusky QC November 11 Blythe athletics suffer a first loss of the season as the Sandusky Athletic Club eleven prevail 18 to 6 in sloppy field conditions. Holseapfel opens scoring on a 20 yard run after a delayed pass, Michel recovers a fumble for a 100 yard return, and Ramms adds a 20 yard end run for the third TD.
Lorain High defeated Sandusky High 5 to 0 after Sandusky left the field in protest. The first half ended 0-0 and no points were scored before the forfeiture ended the game in the early second half. Sandusky was penalized 15 yards but did not accept the ruling.
Columbus court records a verdict for plaintiff Katharine Miller in a $15,000 damage suit against Columbus Railway Co and Lorain Steel Co. The jury awarded $2,500 after Miller, a West Broad street car passenger, jumped when she believed another Lorain Steel Co. car was speeding toward her.
Henry Voelker, a 25 year old West Park soldier on duty in the Philippines, drowned September 22 when his horse and he were swept away in the Mariquina river. His body will be sent to San Francisco for burial in the national cemetery. This marked his second term of service, with his first enlistment at 18. He was known as a good horseman and hoped to return home soon after serving.
Bath postmaster appeals to residents to support broader free delivery as Inspector Slugh McQuillan confirms current routes. Carriers must use marked streets with sidewalks and numbered addresses. buildings over two stories without elevators face limited service. Proposals include small house boxes, first floor mail boxes, winter sidewalk clearing, and new carriers to improve time, aiming for two daily deliveries citywide and four in the business district.
Grant Durham, a colored man, tried to separate Butler and Chester Dinsham at Gale Moore's on East Broad Street. The two men beat him severely before leaving. Police later arrested Butler and Chester, who pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct. trial set for Monday evening.
T. W. Fancher assignee for Citizens National Bank of Lorain has filed suit against Mrs. H. M. Smith to recover 500 dollars with interest from December 15 1904. The bank alleges the debt is long overdue and unpaid.
The Schwarts sisters will perform at St Pauls Evangelical Church in Elyria next Wednesday at 7 30 pm with accompanists Mgr Laurel Yeaman and Har ley Wey. The program features classical selections by Schubert Nevin and Schubert among others with solos duets and trios.
King Solomon's Lodge F and A M will assemble at the Masonic Temple Tuesday afternoon November 13 at 1 30 for the funeral service of our late Brother Geo H Arnold. Entire service will be held in lodge room.
Eighteen years apart end when William Yunker of Cleveland meets Celia Moldan in Minneapolis after a long search. The tale ties to Celia’s early life in Elyria and an adopted in Minnesota, with their reunion sparked by a letter to Yunkers in Cleveland and a subsequent meeting.
Frank Ballo Joe Kalobus John Sabo and John Kalobus were bound over to probate court by Mayor Chapman after a shooting in the city left Richard Nitz with a thigh injury. Toe Kalobus is suspected. a 22 caliber Winchester was the rifle involved and police linked several youths to the incident.
Mrs Martha Lees died Sunday night at 21 10 at her daughter's home. Born in England on November 5 1812 she married Thomas Hyland at eighteen and had eight children. After early removals to Canada and then to Ohio she was widowed and later married John Lees. She was the oldest member of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Funeral from her residence with Z Jonas at 10 o clock Wednesday November 1 on the Grafton electric line stop 25 Street Hats at Mrs Wilder’s East Broad Street.
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