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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1901
Page
2
The editorial argues football grew from ridicule to a widely welcomed sport across colleges, high schools, and clubs. It praises the game’s skill, agility, and physical demands, notes rule changes to broaden appeal, and warns against playing without proper fitness to reduce injuries.
Treasury figures show imports of tropical and subtropical products into the United States continue to grow. Coffee sugar india rubber fibers tobacco fruits and nuts gums cotton spices cabinet woods indigo cork and more now form a large share of exports while subtropical items such as unmanufactured silk tea rice also rise. Nearly half of current imports are tropical or subtropical in nature and much is produced in nearby islands and territories.
The Elyria city council asks the State Board of Health to assess the water supply, purity, and the proposed water works plan outlined by Engineer Gerrish. The action provides an independent report without committing the city, as state approval is required before construction.
The article surveys mortality among U S presidents and vice presidents, noting lifespans after leaving office and listing living ex leaders. It cites Grover Cleveland Levi Morton Adlai Stevenson and others, with brief mentions of deaths in office and post tenure years. It ends by noting a social visit at a West Avenue home yesterday afternoon.
The Nickel Plate railway faced trouble after an August Oak Point platform collapse that left several seriously injured. Jennie Dobins of Cleveland filed yesterday in Cuyahoga County common pleas court against the N Y C and St L railroad seeking 15000 in damages for permanent injury.
Nettie Sweet is named guardian of Alexander Malla an imbecile with a 100 bond signed by Charles D. Sweat and C H Snow. A O Packard, executor of Ela M Austin estate, has the sale of property approved by the court.
Medina County farmers are urged to read a circular from Ohio Experimental Station director HE Thorne. The note details Hessian fly eggs found on experimental sowings and warns of possible near total crop loss if fields are not plowed under and replanted. It describes the fly, its eggs, and how frost may prevent hatching.
Robert Hammond of London toured Cleveland Lorain and Akron on regular passenger cars to study practical operation. He reported very fast speeds and said America leads England in trolley systems and service. He praised Ohio, noting it is ahead of other American regions he has visited.
Brick paving project starts on West College Street Oberlin with removal of old stone pavement before business blocks. Contractors aim to finish to North Professor Street by November 1, weather permitting. further paving planned for the fall if conditions allow.
The Elyria council met led by President Smith with members Eady Grundy LeMaster Lersch Shearer Williams and others present. The payroll totaled 5704.62 with funds for city hall park fire and water police and sanitation projects. Petitions discussed included sidewalk for Enast Hiver bridge cleanup at Cascade Park funds for park railing and cemetery expansion. Reports covered water supply investigations and a request to invite Dr Probst for official water examination. Several sewer and street issues were deferred or referred for action in future meetings. The stenographer Mrs Thresa Madden resigned and was thanked.
Professor Thomas Wyman, an alleged clairvoyant who hurried from Port Huron to Amadore, swindled Mrs. Charles Hastings and her elderly mother out of 200 dollars. He claimed a Canada fortune and had them borrow the money from Croswell bank, placing the funds in a double envelope under a table then in a Bible. The envelope was opened Sunday revealing only brown paper.
Geo M Pullman and Mrs Sarah Brazell wed at the Arlington hotel in Carson Nebraska officiated by Justice of the Peace Stone. Witnesses were Mrs West of San Francisco and J O'Donnell. Brazell is one of the four West sisters. prior marriages linked to Hugh McDonnell Elyria Ohio and Sanger Pullman. Brazell divorced Colonel Jim Brazell a Comstock broker. Pullman’s first wife Fernald obtained Chicago divorce with $1000 a year alimony.
W B Thompson of Lorain appointed administrator of John Band estate, bond set. Band 8600 value reportedly affected by Glitach and Daniels. George E Hall and D C Fisher named appraisers for John Brand estate. Glitach named guardian for Charles H Brand aged 19 and Maggie Brand aged 16 with 200 bond. J C Gegenhumer named administrator of Margaretta Burhenn estate with 100 bond. Lorain destitute inquiry finds no special cause after county relief review. sickness mainly, widespread need over the year. Henry Wilkins and wife, formerly in Jennings Louisiana, plan winter return after visiting son C H Wilkins.
A J Burrenn announces the dissolution of the firm Burrell and Avery, the purchase of its interest by Burrenn, assumption of all debts, and the continuation of the grocery and hardware business at 650 Fodist. He thanks staff and customers for past patronage and asks continued support.
The notice states that Burt Moore Emma Gorham and William Idler filed suit in the Court of Common Pleas in Lorain County Ohio on September 13 1901 seeking extinguishment of all interest of multiple defendants in five sevenths of twenty five acres at Avon Lorain County Ohio and related rents profits and bond proceeds. Defendants must answer by November 2 1901 or judgment may be entered.
Probate records list final and partial settlement accounts filed in Lorain County Ohio with hearings set for October 26 1901 at 10 o clock a m. Accounts include administrators executors guardians and trustees for multiple estates such as G B Peckham Thos McGee Harriett A Carpenter Robt H Douglas Dana and many others. Judge H Hinman oversees Elyria dated September 37 1901.
A Norwalk investment house promotes six percent securities as a safe high yield. It appeals to investors with idle money seeking satisfactory placement and promises annual payments and favorable terms. Contact The Cut0 Savines Loan & Investment Co. for particulars.
The city council approves ordinance 1057 requiring connections for gas water and sewer on West Brond street. It mandates utility company cooperation, metering, and phased timelines with penalties and tax collection upon noncompliance. The measure sets connection standards and authorizes Water Works head to enforce and bill property owners, with publication and effective date upon passage.
Ordinance No 1058 outlines a special tax on lots abutting Worst Court to fund street improvements and issues bonds totaling 25760 for the project. The plan includes six annual installments commencing 1902 with interest at 6 percent, pledged revenue, and procedures for collection and debt service. The measure assigns City Treasurer duties and sets deadlines for bond payments and publication.
Notice from Loratm County Board of Deputy Suite Supervisore of Election seeking sealed proposals for printing ballots for the November election. Proposals due Friday at 8 p.m Central STD time at Ely Pows Block Ohio. Bids must include bond and sample ballot, with conditions per law. Frank M. Stevens, Clerk, Elyria, Ohio, September 25, 1901.
The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Bessie T Wall of Thomaston Alabama, deceased. Dated September 6, 1901. Jay E Hann.
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