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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1906
Page
5
The message declares progress and pride in retail work. It emphasizes selling good goods at reasonable profits, treating customers fairly, and standing behind all products. It frames a professional, skilled approach to business with a public confession of standards.
Detective Cameron testified he found one such letter among Mrs. Lewis’s effects and Mr. Rogers suggested other letters are held by authorities.
London Oct 22 P MacFadyen head of MacFadyen and Co bankers, whose suspension was announced Saturday, committed suicide within an hour after posting the failure notice on the bank door by throwing himself before a train in a tunnel about half a mile from his business.
Toledo notes report Ma Gisde Whadle and Russ Jessie at Sunkist home. McDonald Maltiga aids Tohas Grapes and New Wies packages. Misses Boosie McDonald and Lena Granger spent Sunday in county. W B Manning improves after illness. Glen's Roller Rink hosts a roller skating masquerade on October 1 with prizes for best twostep and funniest act. Mr and Mrs J W Mayfield entertained guests from England and Elyria. The Big Four Railroad announces a Sunday excursion to Columbia on October 28, fare from Grafton $1.60 round trip.
In Oklahoma a trader reports a local man named Stink believed dead after typhoid fever years ago. Indians claim an evil spirit inhabited Stink, causing him to vanish then reappear. he was driven out, living off herbs and game for a decade. Attorney A B Lawrence attends Cleveland.
R E Sheldon obtained a judgment for 21.03 against Fr Z Peterson, contractor for Lorain and West Virginia Railway, for goods used in track work. Wetherway, a sub-contractor, absconded before June 20 1906 payment. Peterson appeals to the court of common pleas debating liability for the debt.
Donation and benefit supper planned for Thursday evening October 25 at Maccabee Hall La Porte. Public invited to support Henry Smith with proceeds from the event.
For Rent half of double house seven rooms with use of bath at 348 Sixth street dated 10 23 31. For Rent furnished rooms six minutes south of Court House with box 4 Reporter office address. WANTED reliable girl for general housework Mrs John Lersch 325 Washington avenue dated 10 23 61. WANTED good reliable harness maker in Pennsylvania town steady work to right man address J M Reporter office.
Philadelphia October 23. Assistant District Attorney Farr moves to discharge Harry Somers after habeas corpus proceedings fail to reveal new testimony. He urges upholding Coroner Jermyns order imprisoning Miss Charlotte Kelly. Judge Carr postpones ruling to tomorrow amid speculation over an altered anatomical chart and possible letters to a Mr Jackson of Pittsburgh.
In Pauls Valley LT Oct 21 an unpopular Native named John Stinkly was found dead in the hills. Once a leading figure in his tribe he was driven from councils and disowned by family, ending as a detested figure in the territory before his death.
Edward J Claser of Ridgeville and Viola McAlister of this city will marry at St Marys Church on Wednesday morning. The ceremony will be conducted by Rev Kistner followed by nuptial mass.
Fall weather arrives as farmers husk corn and care for crops. Baptist church ladies plan a Wednesday dinner at Mrs A L Perkins. Baraca and Philathes meet with Earnest and Mary Whitney Thursday. Schoolhouse gains a new pump. Center Baraca social planned at Lewis Obitis Thursday with goblins and husking. Rev H B Hemmerly attends Baptist state convention in Cleveland. Will Pitts buys Rob Jordan’s windmill and moves it this week.
Angered by a supreme court ruling on pension bonds, affected groups plan a mass meeting in Cleveland this week. They seek ways to set aside the decision or prompt new legislation to restore pension provisions, warning of industrial delays and hardship for the blind if action isn’t taken.
James O Mara, thirteen, described as incorrigible and truant, taken to the Good Shepherd home in Cleveland after his mother’s death and abandonment by his grandmother. The plan is to reform him through the home’s care, amid broader commentary on his behavior and family situation. Rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes are claimed benefits of DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, advertised as non gripe laxatives sold by druggists.
Two transfers recorded since Monday list Charles A Metcalf and Carrie R Metcalf as trustees selling land in Lorain to Henry N Walkden for 550 dollars and Henrietta McDermott selling Wellington property to Sarah Fern Goodrich for 850 dollars.
The board of deputy supervisors of election met on Monday evening and awarded the contract for printing 35,000 ballots to Deveney and McCahon of Lorain. A second meeting is set for Thursday at 10 o clock to select judges and clerks for the November election.
Franklin Pa Oct 23 A big gusher in the Pennsylvania field raises Andrew Rapp of Franklin from poverty to wealth as output could reach 4000 barrels daily after Standard Oil lines are built. The well flowed when five feet in sand, with some oil lost before shut in. royalty for farm owners William Withernp and wife rises to 12 dollars per hour. Also ads Cambridge Springs famed for mineral waters offer trips from Cleveland with special rates and guides.
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