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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1899

Page

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Tax and penalty details for delinquent property taxes

Delinquent taxpayers face penalties and tax sale schedules in Ohio. Taxes due in half payments November through December, with June collection for the remaining half. If unpaid, property may be sold at tax sale on the third Tuesday in January or forfeited to the state. Purchasers gain tax title. redemption periods apply.

Yannot Ohio Awier Ist Agin Anil Tap Tan Wen

Breakout in Local Jail Shattered by Intruders

A group of townsfolk entered the city on Wednesday, forced entry into the jail, stole food for two prisoners, and tried to remove a door rock to free inmates. Guards blocked the exit with debris, leaving the cell door jammed and officers unable to lock it by morning.

Embezzlement Charge Hits Local Insurance Agent

J F Yarick local agent for the Traters Incurance Company faces embezzlement accusations totaling 114 06. He was arrested by Constable R E Braman pled not guilty waived examination and posted bail. Mitchell faces a parallel warrant for blackmail in the same day action. Trial and hearings scheduled in the common pleas and district courts.

WA. Mitchell Chicago Incurane New York J. F Yarick Yarick Braman Squire Boynton Heart of Common Pleas Mitchell Sikk Justice Lord's Court Mitehell Justice Lord Harry Brainan Squire Landis

Giant Furnaces Mega Plants Open Ventilated Works

A damaged OCR flash describing large furnace plants, blast furnaces, and steel works. Mentions a capacity figure of 37,500,000 and a production rate over some value per year. References open-hearth steel and world leading capacity. Details are garbled but indicate vast industrial output and global standing.

Cayeagener Wehien Veara

Banquet Planned for Mr Garford in Elyria City

A large public banquet will honor Mr Garford in Elyria, with invitations limited to local residents and a few intimate friends from elsewhere. The event, to be held at the Andwear on Wednesday evening, is described as one of the city’s largest of its kind, reflecting local appreciation for Altford’s contributions. Committees are listed with numerous local names and roles.

Elyria Business Men A L. Garford Garford New York City Mr. Wanquet Oorith Elyria Ma. Garford Banyrer W. Be Altford

Reception honors Mrs Bartlett before departure for Toledo

The Indies at the We RAG held a Monday afternoon reception at Mrs R C Bairds home on West Seventh Street. Mrs Bartlett, a charter member and past chaplain, left for Toledo Tuesday morning and was surprised by the gathering. Mrs Squire presented a silver mounted umbrella as thanks for her long service to the local corps.

RC. Baird West Seventh Street Mary Bartlete Toledo Bartlett Mary Squire John Bartlett Lake Shore

Counterfeit 1841 $11 Silver Certificate Reported

The Secret Service Bureau notes a counterfeit $11 1841 series B U S Hendricks portrait note. Face is light due to poor ink. back appears well done with most engraving faithfully reproduced. Paper seems two joined sheets of Japanese pulp with silk lines imitated.

Mhe Secret Service Bureau

TWO ELYRIA MEN AND OIL WELLS REPORT

Fragmented odds and names describe oil exploration near Elyria with wells under evaluation. Mentions include Benj. Dark, Harkite, Lester, Mrs Werk, Mr. Wightomar, Walter Daniels farm, and Beecherown, with a West of Maller Creek well yielding promise and a Walter Daniels site showing strong drill activity. Oil potential cited by Mr. Giteles for Wooster parties.

Behari Mesiula Rene Gela Harkite Seston Dastor Hihigy Lester Werk Pet Rehiates Marth Nate Tortieaet Rrhart Sam Dutt Maller Creek Bedi Panaped Walter Daniels Twiles Chathant

The Frost on the Pumphin and Rural Imagery

Fragmented text describes frost, hillsides near Wiley, and trees losing foliage. Mentions belated harvest impacts on crops like walnuts and hay. Lacks clear events or persons. overall reads as weather and agricultural notes with strong regional imagery.

Poor Opera House Haunts Elyria Theater Prospects

The article criticizes Elyria for lacking modern stage facilities and a sufficient opera house. It notes that performers avoid the town due to cramped premises, urging a first class opera house to attract better companies and draw patrons from nearby areas. With better venues, Elyria could rival Cleveland attractions and boost investment.

Kivery Elyria Cleveland

Docks at Hiron Hur to Include Coal Slip for Dedicated Handling

Plans call for a 1000 by 200 foot coal slip at Hiron Hur, with the surrounding docks devoted to coal handling. Twelve conveyors of the latest design will equip the facility, operated by the W. & hh line for specialized shipments.

Hur

Funeral of Helen I Tae funeral at Willi Efehay home

The funeral for Helen I was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willi Efehay. Rev Natl MUI led services, with pallbearers and a white bay bier. White roses and Sabbath school offerings were placed in memory, and the burial occurred at the side cemetery with singing and attendance by many local students.

Willi Natl Mui PH. Metenifi

Sawmill Accident Reported in E W Leech Yard

A wetous accident occurred at the sawmill in E. W. Leech on Monday morning near the G L W line. By a worker named Jones, a young employee who came to the city five weeks ago, the incident involved an injury to Jones.

E.W. Leech Wi Jones Jones

Man Severely Injured by Revolving Saw at Work Site

A worker named Jones fell into a rapidly revolving saw in a Cleveland area pit, severing the second to fourth fingers and much of the palm. Co workers pulled him free, and surgeons removed tissue while hoping for slow healing.

Jones Dr Hart Patrick Pere Hart

Trustees Meet at Court House to Discuss Home Affairs

Trustees of the Children’s Home met in the courthouse on Friday to review powers and duties and consider furnishing the home. Col John W Steele of Oberlin was elected president. The group planned future visits to other institutions and study of methods, with further investigation into furnishings and whether the task should be done by trustees or commissioners. Mrs Case of Livence near Birmingham in Erie County died in a fire at her home around 2 am Tuesday. The elderly woman, found among the ruins, was mother of F B Case of Norwalk, a tobacco manufacturer.

Court House John W. Steele Oberlin Tudge Steele Board of Trustee Iipto Oberlin

Lake Shore Gang Robberies Linked to Circuit of Crime

Police warn the public and authorities that the Lake Shore gang, a group of itinerant criminals traveling between Cleveland Ashtabula Buffalo Niagara Falls Windsor Detroit and Poland, is suspected of a series of robberies and murders along the railway line over the past year. The gang described as tramps or circuit tourists moves across the route exploiting rail traffic and begging for livelihoods.

Avitne Inals Seacely i Vear Gomurry Lake Bhore Ibyria Cleveland Ashtabula Buffalo Niagara Falls Canada Sarala Windsor Detroit Polade

Injured Man Loses Both Feet In Freight Train Accident

Phillip Shain aged ten years of Cleveland fell between two cars while attempting to board a Nickel Plate Railway freight train at Avon station. A portion of the train passed over him, severing his right leg below the knee and his left leg above the knee. He was taken to City Hospital, Cleveland, where doctors fear for his life.

Wile Avon Station Phillip Shain Cleveland Shain City Hospital

Patternership Dissolved and Law Firm Moves Office

The law firm Arin of Ingersoll and Day is dissolved. Mr Day has moved his office to room 305 Elyria block where he can be found for legal advice.

Ingersoll & Day Day Elyria Block

Rebuilding Under Way After Wednesday Fire In Market Area

Henry Rohheyer plans to rebuild after a Wednesday night blaze. The Fulton Market, owned by Mau rer & Walsh, will reopen Saturday with a full meat line. Neighbors assist as crews clear debris and aim to have buildings ready for tenants within weeks.

Henry Rohheyer Bramal Kobhneyer Fulton Maurer & Walsh Mies Tigers Inn

Officers Commissioned for Fifth Company Amid Unattached Units

The record lists multiple officers commissioned to unnamed units including J. F. Murdoch as captain and Scott Hinman as first lieutenant in the Fifth, with others such as G. Ashford as second lieutenant and A. ER. Gale and GW. Grandstaff as captains in unattached infantry and other corps. Locations mentioned include Lima, Newark, Akrony, and Cleveland with various ranks and postings.

Ilyria J. F. Murdoch Scott Hinman End . G. Ashford A. ER. Gale Lima GW. Grandstaff Gokinbune Tank Newark J.P. Colwell Bighis Akrony J. Re O'Shaughnessy Pearth Columbus He J. Ladner Cleveland C. Ailen Linas la Stephens Isis

Independent Telephone Association forms from regional companies

The independent telephone companies of Olia Indiana Michigan Hlindin and Pennsylvania consolidate to form the Independent Telephone Association of the United States. Directors and officers to be chosen at a Chicago meeting. Helsinki Nisulophone and Telegraph Oy owns a telephone enterprise. Chicago access will strengthen the deal with Chicago. The United States Telephone Company holds broad interest across several states.

Olia Indiana Michigan Hlindin Pennsylvania Tife Independent Telephone Association of United States Chicago Hlinis Nulophone & Velegraph Oy I Chicago United States Telephone Company Obie

Presidential tour route through Ohio and Illinois plan

The presidential party will travel west via the Baltimore and Ohio to Akron then Canton and Chicago over the Mt Wayne road with stops at major towns. On return the McKinley route will reach Toledo then Lake Shore to Cleveland for a stay, then move to Youngstown before returning to Washington.

Baltimore & Ohio Akron Canton Chcago Mt. Wayne Road Laeger McKinlay Tract Ohio Toledo Lake Shore Cleveland Youngstown Washington

Prosperity raises ship costs and doubts on Great Lakes yards

The steamer built last year for 210000 cannot be duplicated for under 400000 due to material scarcity and wage increases. Freight rates per ton have doubled this season, leaving vessel owners prosperous. Neither tariffs nor trusts fix the gap, but republican prosperity is blamed.

Great Lakes

Molders Return To Work After Two Week Strike

Lorain Foundry Company molders resume duties this morning after a two week stoppage. The firm had refused to discharge E Gregg for not joining the union but agreed to reassign him to different class work in line with the strike settlement.

Lorain Foundry Company Digi E. Gregg

Campaign chorus electrifies Lorain County speakers

A vigorous slate of campaign speakers is planned across Lorain County. Prominent figures including Sen Moniker United States Senator Irida Perusvivandii and Wall Penrose are billed to speak in Wellington and surrounding areas. Local officials and party organizers aim to strengthen the party structure for the 190 elections election work proceeds with multiple appearances countywide.

Latiin Senaator Tia Vivria Penrose United Stans Irida Perusvivandii Wellington Renater Durciors Mielignan Websley Davis Manorahte Cherlig United States Senacorry Maine Lorain

Mental health fate of two Lorain laborers raised

James Crone and Joseph Bodner, laboring men from Lorain, were ordered to the Toledo asylum by Probate Judge Hinman after seven weeks in the county jail. The judge believed their injuries or conduct stemmed from ink exposure and anticipated a recovery with abstinence, though Crone showed prolonged issues while Bodner remained deemed dangerous and sought release for some other person.

James Crone Joseph Bodner Lorain Toledo Toy Ilay Hinman Cronin Brodner

Weighing the Mail Across Railroads in 19th Century Study

The article describes a comprehensive daily weighing of mail weight and transport equipment by postal officials to establish reliable figures for railroad compensation and mail movement. It covers weighing classes of mail, pouches, bags, and transport gear, with an emphasis on exact measurements rather than estimates to inform postal committee needs and contract baselines.

United States Inen United States Mail

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