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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a sleeper tram and locations including Cumberland Washington Baltimore Philadelphia York with references to a quick response and a person named Mrs Nastia. The text is incomplete and unclear about dates or outcomes.
Frank Leblang, alleged forger and swindler, failed to appear in court on Thursday. The bond was forfeited after court waited for Cleveland attorneys who arrived without Leblang, and Sheriff was ordered to arrest him immediately.
John Toll petitions to invalidate the will of Carl Toll, 74, alleging lack of sound mind. J T Haskell serves as executor while defendants Minnie Ober, Edger Ober, Henry Ober, Augusta Barrick, Charles Barrick and Clarence Barrick seek to have the will set aside. The will names Haskell executor and disburses 1325 acres among Holgay Ober, Charles and Clayton Barrick, with specific monetary bequests and life-use arrangements for heirs.
The Knights Templar announce the first social of the season to be a dance this evening. Extensive preparations have been made for a successful event. D. Lewis & Co. advertises suits priced at 10, 15, 19.50, and 24.50 dollars.
Fourteen year old Fred Kraft underwent cataract surgery on Thursday morning performed by Dr. Patrick. The procedure was successful and will preserve his vision. The injury occurred weeks earlier while building a shanty when barb wire struck his eye. Thomas Shannon left hospital after typhoid fever recovery. Mrs. H M Davies of Johnstown Pa was successfully operated on and has remained hospitalized since October 1.
The Elks host the first winter dancing party this evening with strong attendance expected. Davis & Son advertise hunting boots and baby shoes at good prices, promising quality footwear for attendees.
C H Ott a well known blacksmith witnessed a tragic accident on Thursday morning at Rocky River. He saw a man driving a race horse tied to a sulky plunge over the river bank into a 200 foot gorge as the Limited car crossed the bridge. Ott and Wilkins tried to stop the car but the conductor refused claiming a schedule. The horse and sulky toppled into the gorge with the driver following.
L A Pratt secretary of The Brownell & Humphy Company of Detroit recently visited Blyris and called on The Reporter. He discussed his impression of the Garford Company's new concrete construction after touring Elytia, praising its work and sharing observations.
Antone Minnich contractor appeared before the Board and pointed out that the sidewalk in front of Henry Andress’s property on Huron Street has not been laid. The matter has been pending since before Andress joined the Board. The board will act at next Wednesday night meeting.
Ana Starek also called Mrs. Noveska accuses police of injuring her during arrest claiming a broken collar bone. Police deny forceful handling and say she fell while intoxicated and was given medical care. A local resident backs the fall, while Starek and her companion Dummy Fox face fines for intoxication.
El Wagner, a well known barber, is in Lansing Michigan to attend the funeral of his youngest sister. She had typhoid fever and relapse ending in brain fever. Wagner has the sympathy of a large circle of friends.
The Reporter prints unsigned letters only when the editor knows the sender. Today a communication arrives unsigned from a West side resident, but the paper cannot publish it without an identifiable author.
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