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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1906
Page
1
A grand gathering in Lorain County marked Hon B G Johnson's birthday with a November banquet at the Hotel Andwur. Lawyers from Northern Ohio attended as toastmaster W G Sharp led eight courses of eloquent toasts praising Johnson's character and legal stature. Continued on page 6.
After an afternoon drinking spree a man named Prank mi Dok fought a conductor on a city streetcar, using two bottles of alcohol as weapons. One bottle shattered a window and the suspect was arrested after being subdued and later fined five dollars and costs by the mayor.
The weather department says mild temperatures are ending as rain and a drop in temperature are expected. Snow is spreading from the west toward the lake region, and overcoats and furs will be common by Thanksgiving Day.
A novel excerpt unfolds aboard a weathered craft landing near an Ohio shore in December 1606. American gentlemen in travel-worn dress confront militia as a youth-female figure challenges the clash between law and romance in a scene of tension and intrigue.
A Sunday morning service commemorated the Baptist Church founding in the city. Rev. G W Johnson spoke on the church’s origin, noting seven founders on November 26 a 70 year old milestone. The 386 member congregation filled a decorated church, with a song service, Sunday school participation, and a future pastor assignment for the South Lorain chapel.
Ely saloonkeepers report plan to petition the council for extended hours arguing the Aiken law makes license payments unworkable. They seek midnight openings with a pledge to drop Sunday business. Some interested parties refused comment on Monday. Also noted, British MPs on the effective army list will receive half pay from election date.
The Lorain B and O yard dispute centers on Frank Foote charged with larceny and peddler A Kotchever bound over to the grand jury for receiving stolen property. Kotchever alleges scrap iron purchases from Foote via road officials, with checks and receipts as supposed business transactions. Further arrests are anticipated as the case unfolds.
Kentucky physician Dr J N McCormick will lecture on Some Things About Doctors that the Public and Doctors Should Know at the Church of Christ Tuesday at 8 15 PM. The talk, arranged by the American Medical Society, aims to inform the public and improve sanitary conditions. The event is free with Judge Washburn introducing the speaker.
Mrs Cornelia Johnson died at her home 246 Harrison street at 3:00 Sunday morning from heart failure. She was 64. The funeral will be at 10:00 Tuesday from Disciple church with Rev Sara officiating. She is survived by six children Gloria Johnson Albert Johnson Barret Johnson Mrs D C Havenstine and Miss Cassie Johnson all of Elyria and Ea Johnson of North Eaton.
The Royal Welsh concert at Grays armory drew a large crowd and the 165 cent program did not satisfy all. Some good seats remain at 40 cents at the door as the concert begins at eight tonight in the First Congregational Church.
A deed filed in the county recorder’s office reveals plans by the Lorain and West Virginia road for extensive terminal yards north of town. The purchase price was $25,000 for 101 acres, with about eight receiving tracks, eight departure tracks, four repair tracks, plus a caboose hump, water tanks, and related facilities indicated on the mapped layout.
Commissioner Waugerine stated 1290 wires of pond in Lorain County are improved while the rest remain impassable. The crusheg stone used in many cases wears away quickly and a durable material has not been found.
George Thompson, Civil War veteran, died at his Nortly Street home Sunday night at about 0 years old. He suffered heart failure for some time. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM from his home, with G A R Post members conducting and giving military honors. An unrelated census note mentions 21 female laborers in the United States.
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