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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a wealthy claimant BessKashel seeking to pass inheritance to her brother after a marriage to a rich old-country figure. Detectives are involved regarding Becker. Details are unclear and names are distorted in the damaged source.
A prospective home treatment for piles promises relief without payment. The offer asks readers to send their address to Summers, Box P, Notre, to receive instructions and trial methods with local references if requested. The ad urges urgent action and hints at a permanent cure through an absorption method.
The article notes transfers on Saturday with small sums, including Max and Martha giving $2,100 and Barnum $100. It mentions Woestrick and wife and Oller Rink in a skating masquerade Wednesday evening with a prize for the best costume, a comic add and results promised.
B A Francis, an East Side grocer, accused Commercial Security Company of Cleveland of a “skin game” in which a merchant pays a $75 initial fee and 25 percent of collected sums. Attorney Nielding says the contract lets the agency keep uncovered fees, while the merchant risks owing even with no collections. Francis was ordered to pay $44.67 remaining from the initial fee, despite limited collections.
Captain of Police Whitmey found a poker game in progress at a saloon on East River street Monday night. Emnery Tlor, John Kroteky, and James Pol ecty pled guilty to gambling, while John Vorwath faced a keeping a gambling room charge. all paid fines of ten dollars plus costs. John Androka, new saloon owner, protested a Sunday liquor sale charge, pleads not guilty, trial set for Wednesday with witness James Stuggerty alleging intoxication at Androka’s.
The embezzlement charge against John Wororys by the Plumbers Union was dismissed Tuesday due to a flawed affidavit. Lawyers talked of a new affidavit, but a settlement was agreed upon with Wororys turning funds to the union and prosecution dropped.
A large audience welcomed the governors party at Lorain last evening as Hon. J. F. Ganlig candidate for Congress and Hon. Warren Hardie spoke. Governor Harris endorsed Laning, praising his record. the meeting featured applause and responsive remarks.
H Gage of West Virginia faces a Wednesday morning trial before Mayor Chapman on horse stealing charges. He allegedly rented a rig from Hadaway Brothers and did not return it, later being arrested in Cleveland with the rig in his possession. Attorney A Lawrence will defend him, but the case was postponed as the lawyer aids in the Corey case in the common pleas court. Gage expects relatives to come to his aid.
John Miller, a well known local figure through his family troubles, was arrested on complaint of his mother for intoxication. He pleads not guilty as the case is set before Mayor Chapman Wednesday morning. Miller previously served one year in the penitentiary for refusing to support his wife after being out about a year. He has spent part of that time living with his mother.
The Cleveland and Southwestern Traction company presented Elyria with a silver loving cup honoring their success in the C. & S. W. Valley League. Wooster won one game. Elyria has now claimed two cups in three years of this tradition.
A Cleveland detective was in Wigria on Monday in connection with the Leblang case. He visited those connected with the matter but none would disclose the visit's purpose. Leblang's whereabouts remain unknown.
James Dickason was fined $5 and costs for intoxication in police court Tuesday morning.
The Carpenters' Local Union hosted a well attended card social and smoker at Carpenters' Hall. Refreshments were served. Anton Kaiser won first prize and John Rothgery took second prize.
All buyers seeking elder cask supply must place orders this week. Contact George P. Walton at Rawson 867 or Bell 7257R for arrangements. Phone lines and pickup details to be confirmed.
Oberlin faces Ohio State in Oberlin on Saturday November 3. Oberlin leads the series eight wins to four with twelve meetings this century. The 1904 season shows Oberlin beating Cornell 26 to 6 and tying Kenyon and Ohio Wesleyan. Ohio State shut out Michigan 6 to 0. Game at 2 pm, seating for 2,500. admission 50 cents. Gaston of Cleveland referees, Lawrence of Williams and Fishleigh of Michigan as umpires.
The Taylor Tendana Improvement Company held a prize drawing at its office on Monday night. Mrs. Catherine Gray of 320 Eighth Street won the dish set after choosing between two prizes offered: a 5 piece dish set or a phonograph.
The Board of Reneadod met Monday evening to discuss plans for a new East Side school building. Architects attended to review proposals and potential layouts for the project.
Mr and Mrs Charles Stone of Oberlin were in the city preparing to depart for Florida for the winter. Mr and Mrs L G Hamilton of West 10th street left Monday for Florida, and Mr and Mrs G E Bryant of Third street will go on leave for the same place. Many local retirees plan winters south to escape autumn chill.
The Lorain County Press club meets at the Lorain Times-Herald office on Saturday evening November 3. Guest A N Rickey of Scripps-McRae Press will discuss the Chadwick expose and other features are planned. Refreshments at 8 30. Editor Rowley hosts the lab at his expense.
Joe Vanek was discharged Tuesday morning after forty two days of confinement with typhoid fever. He has completely recovered.
Mrs. Corey, wife of defendant, testified Monday that she saw her husband kiss Anna Gibson in her presence. She described the evening of the alleged crime, saying her husband kissed her first, then kissed Gibson before leaving, a sequence the defense used to counter the Gibson story.
Jim Rainey, described as a half witted dog, faced a grams jury on a petty larceny charge after being found with $12 50 missing from Howard Wilson the drayman. Rainey reportedly spent nearly all the money on a new suit of clothes while employed at Wilson’s home assisting with washing and other chores. A neighbor noted the missing amount and police arrested Rainey who had only $5 75 left.
Miss Mary Miger issues a Dutch party invitation for a gathering at her Kaiserburg home on Wednesday evening.
This column defends Elyria telephone operators, noting the public’s rush and blame while detailing one day totals of 6790 local calls and 46 toll calls answered by five girls from 7 30 A M to 8 P M. It urges patience, suggests higher pay could improve duties, and cites wage increases as not necessarily solving the issue.
The city of Elyria reports a healthful condition with the Health Officer stating there is not a single case of contagious disease within the city. This splendid report reflects well on the local Board of Health and municipal officers.
A Monday night wrestling tournament under Carl Harris at Stan eel's hall Lorain features two title bouts Otto Suter of Lorain versus Young Hirsch of Cleveland for the lightweight championship and Ed Conley of Cleveland against John Yeager of Berea for the middleweight state title.
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