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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1906
Page
1
Incomplete text describes reorganizing railroad divisions with posts for a Toledo division and Buffalo division, mentions superintendents and trainmasters, and names several places and regions. The fragmentary lines reference appointments and headquarters shifts but lack coherent dates or outcomes.
Reported string of petty thefts targets door yards porches and verandas across West River Street and beyond. Losses include hammocks plants and a valuable rug from H BR Alnetine on Second Street. Police note multiple culprits likely local youths and not one group committing all incidents.
The Elyria roller rink at the fale grounds opened last night under the supervision of Frank J Breshmin. Crandall's band provided a magical feast as a large crowd of young people enjoyed the opening. Managers Brahmin and Henry Aug were praised for their untiring efforts in making the event a success, drawing joyous acclaim from attendees.
Local coal merchants announce the season opening with abundant stock and no price increases from summer rates. Buyers are urged to place orders as piles of Goshen lump and other varieties are priced from 3.50 to 7.00 per ton with coke and Pittsburg lump listed among offerings.
Tony Malinecony and Antonio Lorenzi were arraigned before Justice Lord on Monday after noon charged with hunting on Sunday. They were each fined $26 and Game Warden Dumas made the arrest.
A large Lorain gathering led by Rev Kinchen approved resolutions denouncing mob violence and pledging the local Black community to social purity and righteous action. They express sympathy with Atlanta’s victims, condemn lawlessness, and call for loyalty to government and justice.
The suit brought by the Lorain to Ashland Railway Co to bar the further occupancy of the right of way was dismissed in the court of common pleas on Tuesday with each party to pay its own costs. The case had been pending for several months.
Engineer Thomas Reynolds who oversaw the Lorain B and O round house and car repair shops departed for Chicago Junction to oversee the construction of new yards. Work on the repair paths advances as the round house is demolished and the site is fully staked with engineering complete.
A lively musical show titled Busy Izzy's Vacation arrives at the Elyria Theatre on Thursday October 4 with George Sidney starring. The performance promises funny routines whirlwinds dances and popular songs performed by a large chorus in a style similar to Sidney’s prior seasons.
The remnant of the gulf storm from last week centers over the northeast gulf this morning. It has not developed enough energy to rise above fresh winds and rain in the gulf and south Atlantic states. Winds along the middle Atlantic coast will be fresh northeast. The south Atlantic coast will see brisk, probably high northeast winds. The east gulf will have fresh to brisk northwest winds and the lower lakes fresh southeast.
Attorney Lawrence for the Humane Society states the case has not been dropped in the Lorain teacher assault matter. No new developments in the Dibble case, though a report suggests the case will be prosecuted.
Mendelson purchased 24 fine horses weighing 1500 to 1900 pounds each for a large New York City contracting company. He plans to ship them to New York during the present week. Twin boys were born Sunday morning to Mr and Mrs Edward Smith of 1114 Lake Avenue.
An elderly man allegedly released his dog on a Newfoundland belonging to Join Huff on Broad Street this afternoon. Bystanders intervened and police arrested the old man after a struggle that lasted four minutes. He refused to give his name to the officer.
Mrs Fidelia A Pounds widow of Rey Tl M Pounds aged 83 died at her son's home in Brooklyn New York on Monday. The body will be brought to Hig ht and interred at Butternut Ridge Cemetery Eaton. She leaves a brother Wo A Pounds and two sisters Mrs F Brush and Miss Orelia Humphey. Funeral announced.
Auditor Haserodt completed the September financial statement. The county treasury balance on September 1 was 214,248.96 dollars. Receipts for September totaled 12,440.06 dollars, disbursements were 31,394.08 dollars, leaving a September end balance of 195,799.12 dollars.
The Democratic district convention at Akron failed to name a challenger to Clarence G. Washburn for common pleas judge. A C Holowsy was named to oppose Doyle, but Washburn faces no effective opposition and is nearly guaranteed reelection after being appointed to fill the unexpired term of A R Webber.
FE and U Hague completed prescriptions promptly on 9 7 26t with careful attention to accuracy.
Hon J Ford Laning releases a neat card showing the Fourteenth district on one side and a detailed district map on the other. Born May 15 1853 in New London Ohio he rose from laborer to lawyer and banker and served in the Ohio senate before pursuing Congress.
The Board of Health issues a warning against using city wall water due to typhoid-like illnesses. residents urged to boil water before drinking as a precaution amid widespread illness.
William Navean was appointed keeper of the chemical wagon at the Central hose house. E H Dmffy is named a member of Hose Company No 1. August Genol becomes night watchman at police headquarters.
Battery E veterans of the First Ohio Light Artillery meet Thursday for their annual reunion at Hayden Post GAR 100ms. All members are expected to attend and invited to join with the veterans in cordial friendship.
The Torain livery inn long run by Sprague Bros has been sold to Sol Mendelson of Elyria. Mendelson plans to operate the establishment in the future, per the sale report.
A local Yeomen lodge held a pleasant social gathering last evening with invited ladies and music. James Jeffrey Roche, Genoa envoy, is noted for a monument in memory of his father at Charlottetown BH, where he served as a schoolmaster among his pupils. Commander O'Meara is mentioned in connection with the event.
Police recovered a stolen rig Sunday at Ridgeville. Orlando Dawes, with a confederate, is suspected. The pair allegedly robbed Basore's livery in Lorain and fled to Sandusky after transferring hides from a Castalla hideout. The rig was driven to Rozeville and left in a box. The buggy and harness were new and costly.
Lorain Company B members spent Sunday arranging equipment for potential Cuban service. All May signaled willingness to go, with Capt Gove lining up a list of volunteers and Major Wandish making the first regular inspection of the battalion.
Joseph Kapes, about 30, was found dead at his home in South Loam on Tuesday morning. He had recently arrived from Detroit and worked at a steel plant. Authorities note probable alcohol-related heart failure as the cause.
Comity treasurer Tish J reports September balances: $196 15776 left, disbursements $34 889 90, receipts $1244006, balance September 1 at $218 248.064. News notes say want ads bring results.
Pearl Water, a 16 year old inmate at House of Good Shepherd, slid down a water pipe from a third floor window and jumped to escape. Patrolman McElhaney captured her swiftly after the escape was reported and she faced charges in juvenile court.
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