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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1906
Page
5
Briefs list local people visiting relatives in Vermillion Cleveland Norwalk and Fremont. Highlights include Miss Margaret Rothgery of Cleve lnd visiting, Anita Joslin guests, Miss Louise Joslin, A W Lodts Cleveland guests, and several local families hosting guests. Also mentions a roller skating carnival, a meeting of Loomis Lodge, and local ads for silverware bargains and The New Center lots.
Lorain Ohio October 20 The D. R. Hanna the fifth steamer built for the Pioneer Steamship Co was launched at the Americum Shipbuilding yard at noon Saturday A large crowd witnessed the ceremony Mrs Walton McGean christened the ship striking the bow with enthusiasm The owners and guests returned to Cleveland on a special car afterward
Mrs. Mary A. Jenkins of Oberlin will travel to Moberly Missouri later this week to stay six months with a daughter. She asked that The Reporter be sent to that address so she can keep in touch with home news.
George H. Lewis has purchased the insurance agency of P. H. Baynton and will assume possession on November 1. Lewis, formerly County Auditor, is a well known figure in the county.
Police rounded up ten intoxicated men on Saturday night and held them in the city jail. Mayor Chapman presided over a special court with fines and costs entered in each case. Names include R Noles Dave LeCont Frank Gatagan James Pereguson Tom Ferguson Tom Burgess Richard Homsnyder Jake Downey Tom Fartel Will Shanahan and Richard Allen.
Sunday centered on Old People Day at the Methodist Episcopal Church with a large congregation. Dr. FP S Hoyt of Berea, former Cleveland district presiding elder, assisted in the communion service and led the Love Feast at 3 o'clock. His remarks were greatly enjoyed by attendees.
At a Sandusky meeting the Mile County Medical Society formed a committee to explore converting the old Good Samaritan hospital into a facility for treating tubercular patients.
Advertisement in Cleveland paper announces a private sale at Worth Furs featuring Gowtis Laces Purnitive Curios and related items totaling 125 008 dollars. The merchandise formerly belonged to Cassie L Chadwick and is stored by General Cartage Storage Co at Superior Viaduct.
The Ely Realty Company sold a residence on Adams Street to George Nebbins. The sale was handled by N. F. Kelling, the real estate and insurance man. The item notes a Halloween prize masquerade dance at New Center, Glen's Beach, on Tuesday October 30 with prizes for meat comic and best representation.
Carl Rainey faces trouble after stealing a bleggle laut from Louis Sands and selling it for $4 to a farmer. Authorities expect his arrest this afternoon as reported by The New Canter.
Steve Kasgus of Lorain stays in jail after refusing bond over a charge of keeping his saloon open on Sunday. He pleaded not guilty through an interpreter as court arrangements for defense are made. He says he believes the charge is unfounded and chose imprisonment over posting bond.
In Lorain Ohio Vincenzo Valentine a Lake Shore electric line worker was shot dead outside an Italian boarding house on Broadway near Sixth Avenue. The killer escaped and the Black Hand gang had earlier tried to extort $200 from another worker Jim Sylvester in the same boarding house.
Lorain high school defeated Elyria 49 to 0 amid penalties and unfamiliar rules. Rawson Tunnington Lord and Cook starred on offense with successful end runs and reliable quarterback kicks as Gable Burgess and McClimnon contributed on defense and scoring by Tunnington McClimnon Cook and Lord. Referee Dillman. Length 20 minute halves.
Finder of a gold pocket engraved BH should leave it at Fisher Jewelry Store for reward. Also a note seeking a part time store job after school and Saturdays.
The article urges all church members from pastors to housewives to seek the Divine Spirit. It calls for revival power for lay workers, teachers, and busy individuals to support Christ through daily tasks and social life. It warns of invitations to worldly pleasures and urges obedience to the Holy Spirit.
Three criminal cases were disposed of on Monday in the court of common pleas on guilty pleas. Andy Torok pleaded guilty to obtaining property under false pretenses and was fined $50 plus costs for forging a check and obtaining a steamship ticket and railroad fare with insufficient funds. Joe Flint received a fifteen month penitentiary sentence for burglary in Amherst stealing $117, claiming intoxication. BE A Ring pled guilty to assault and battery and was fined $25 plus costs. he had claimed to be a bookmaker and motive to escape trouble. All other cases set for Monday and Tuesday were disposed of by guilty pleas. the Corey case was postponed to Thursday.
Anson Streck, Milan pioneer and respected citizen, died recently from Bright's disease. He arrived in Milan in the early 1850s, first ran a hotel briefly, then opened a meat market and stayed in that business until about a decade ago when he retired from active work.
A beautiful autumn Sunday attracted hundreds of people to outdoor strolls as pleasant weather lingered. The writing notes the day as one of the year's finest and warns winter chills may arrive soon.
Warranty deeds recorded up to noon Monday cover transfers in Lorain and Elyria. Sheffield Land Co and Heart Biekel own Lorain land with $1 value noted. Emma E Rahl receives Lorain property from Emma E Burrell and John E Burrell for $2 200. Elax Hyman gains Elyria land via Emma EF Burrell and John E Burrell for $100. Theodore W Braman acquires Lorain property from George W Moore and Mary D Moore for $500. Hannah M West takes land in Black River township from Minnie Kearney and Herman A Kearney for $90.
Robert Wallace sues Milton Poet garbage collector in Lorain for 5900 dollars claiming an assault with a corn cutter caused many deep head cuts on October 1st in Lorain. The case seeks damages and details indicate injuries and the alleged weapon.
Notice to contractors for building five cottages on the Green Farm Lake Road Avon Township. Sealed proposals will be received at Lehmin Schmitt Architects 625 Garfield Bidg Cleveland Ohio until Saturday Oct 27 at 12 o clock. Plans and specifications from Architects' office.
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