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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1906
Page
1
Fragments describe old age, fitness, and vitality with claims of preserving strength for seniors. A Dr. Vinot or Vinot Wo advertises cod liver oil as a vital product, noting benefits for cheeks and circulation. Slogans imply a drug store promotion and sole agency details in a general local market.
Fragmentary ad copy describes Toilet Antiseptic for hygienic care and cleansing. Mentions sample free address in Boston Massachusetts and vague product claims. OCR errors obscure concrete details.
Charles Beckwith a Kaiser carpenter arrested Kaiser's charge of assault. Kaiser arraigned and pleads not guilty with hearing slated. Beckwith testified Kaiser struck after faulting window placement. other carpenters disputed his account. Fauver moved to dismiss for lack of evidence. Case delayed until a second witness testifies.
The planned congressional debate between Budd and Laning collapsed Friday as Laning failed to attend the Central Labor Union meeting. Budd spoke to union members on public interest questions while Laning could not cancel a prior engagement. Labor organizer Co Davis also supported Budd.
The article notes a growing trend of Italian and Turkish workers and other foreigners purchasing local real estate. It argues such investments build thrift and a sense of responsibility in this country, suggesting today’s workers may become tomorrow’s financial leaders while contributing to peace and stability in the United States.
Jack Daney was fined ten dollars by Justice Lord on a Saturday morning for assault and battery on his wife who testified as the complainant. The evidence showed he was drunk and disorderly the night of the offense, and that he struck his wife after cursing her. She sought humane aid and left the house, with Daney not found until the following day.
The Board of Health is discussing whether to sue the city council over a now defunct plumbing ordinance. The ordinance was drafted by the health board and submitted to the council, with the health inspector employed by the board. After passage plumbers protested its provisions as impractical. In May a council member seeks an opinion from the City Solicitor as to the board’s authority to annul the ordinance, with Dr. Probst of the State Board of Health agreeing the board is correct but advising a formal city solicitor opinion. The board remains divided on pursuing a fight with the council.
Elwin Schultz sues to block Solomon Mendleson from building a north Chestnut street roller skating rink, arguing it will be a nuisance. Witnesses dispute noise. judge Washburne reserves decision as to future operation and hours. Columbus reports coke price records, contracts for 1907 at six dollars per ton.
Governor Harris and former lieutenant governor Harding will arrive Monday afternoon from 3 o clock. They will be met by Elyria friends at Grafton and escorted to the Andwar Hotel for an informal reception. An invitation is extended for all to attend and meet the distinguished guests.
The First Congregational church held a Friday evening bazaar and fair hosted by the primary department. A large crowd attended and about $50 above expenses was cleared after tableaux featuring Herod Pocahontas and other child favorites. Mrs Sharp and Miss Tord organized the event with dolls fancy goods and a well-patronized fish pond.
The trial adjourned Friday night and is set to resume Monday with Anna Gibson, the prosecuting witness. She withstood a tough cross examination and stood by her original testimony, adding details that clarified doubts. Defense objections slow progress as they try to break the prosecution's evidence chain.
A Baptist Church service introduced the Union Gospel Mission set to begin Sunday in the First Congregational Church. Dr. Temple spoke on Soul Winning from He that winneth souls so wise, urging all to be personal workers. A strong turnout of volunteers signaled promising mission prospects.
The L O B A fair ends tonight after a week in St Marys church basement. Ladies led by Mrs Shafer and Mrs Carlin served complete meals for 25 cents drawing many diners. Booths run by Misses Kelling Herold Myers Gieble Conrad Gessner Webber Gallagher Phipps plus country store and candy ice cream tables raised funds for church uses.
Olive Hathaway obtained a divorce from Charles Hathaway in a case heard by Judge Washburne on Saturday morning. Olive, previously Olive Perkins, testified that Charles beat her after they married in 1904, with the couple living with his family at LaGrange and later at Nickel Plate where he earned wages but gave no support. The father of Charles testified he could not control his son and feared for Olive's safety, saying I meant to kill her and that last remark hung over the marriage. The father also said he had heard of Charles's prior marriage but not of a divorce.
Yohn Kane appeared before the mayor on Saturday charged with allowing his 15 year old son to stay out of school. The boy has attended only fourteen days in two months and spent time on the streets with other youths. Kane claimed he had lost control and the boy was lectured by the mayor. The boy will receive one more chance to attend school before possible reform school placement. Warrants have been issued for several other parents of children not attending school.
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