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Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1906

Page

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Examiners to Probe County Contracts and Expenditures

The county Board of Examiners will conduct a deeper inquiry into the county and infirmary boards this year. H. J. Lewis Republican Custer Snyder Democrat and F. M. Stevens county prosecutor asked Judge Washburn how far they may go in investigating contracts, expenditures, and sources behind the books. They plan to scrutinize legality of contracts and other matters beyond prior superficial reviews.

H. J. Lewis Custer Snyder F. M. Stevens

Teachers of County to Meet at Lorain

The Lorain County Teachers Association will meet in Lorain High School on Saturday November 10 1906 at 730 am. The program includes talks by Miss Lucy Kirk Miss Lulian Sears Prof Lyndsy Jones Miss Marian Bissell R H Kinnison Miss Florence Terry Lucile Shoemaker and others on birds agriculture language and spelling. A large attendance is hoped and officers Ward D Nye John J Vaughn Miss Elizabeth Bell W R Comings and 3 Keiser serve on the executive committee.

Lorain County Lucy Kirk Elyria Lulian Sears Lyndsy Jones Oberlin Florence Terry Telyria Lucile Shoemaker Lorain J. QO. Weldy Deny W. EB Sdan Ainheraz Association Ward D. Nye

All Saints Day Service At St Andrews Episcopal Church

At St Andrew's Episcopal Church the All Saints Day service will be held on Thursday November 1 at ten o'clock. The Holy Communion will be celebrated as part of the service.

St. Andrew's ‘Episcopal Church

Lost an Arm at Lorain Dock Accident

Lorain October 30 William O Oldham aged 23 an operator on the B and O docks suffered a gruesome arm amputation at five o clock while operating machinery.

Lorain William O Oldham

A Pleasant Surprise for C. D. White Thirty-Second Birthday

Mr C D White of Huson street was honored Tuesday evening with a gathering of 30 guests for his thirty second natal anniversary. Games and music entertained guests, donkey prize went to Geo Pershing, booby prize to Frank Dent. A supper followed and Harry Simpson presented a book case and chair from the carpenters and joiners.

C. D. White Huson Street Natal Geo. Pershing Asi Frank Dent Harry Simpson White

Death of Yapp twin marks tragedy after troubled birth

Elyria hospital Superintendent Tyson learned on Wednesday that the remaining Yapp twin, born August 17 to Mrs. Charles Yapp, has died. The father was jailed for non support, then released after promising weekly payments, later vanished. The surviving twin had found a home in Cleveland via the Red Cross, but died Sunday. the Yapp children now reside in Oberlin orphanage.

Supt Tyson Elyria Hospital Charles Yapp Humane Society Tyson Cleveland Red Cross Society Oberlin

Gage Case Postponed as Corey Trial Proceeds

H. (. Gage, accused of horse stealing, did not appear this morning. Attorney Lawrence, representing Gage, remains tied to the Corey case at the courthouse. Gage’s trial now set for Saturday. Reporter Want Ads Bring Results.

H. (. Gage Lawrence Gage Corey

Trial Proceeds as Corey's Absence Sparks Forfeit

In the common pleas trial of J. P. Corey the defendant failed to appear on the final day. His bond of 1000 dollars was forfeited and re-arresting ordered. The court resumed at one o'clock with testimony from Anna Gibson and character witnesses. Corey's absence prompted jailer actions and renewed defense efforts.

J. P. Corey Court of Common Pleas Frank Leiblang Corey Martin Mueller Richard Bell Mayor Chapman Attorney Chamberlain JC. Crisp F. W. Hermann Louis

Winterholler and Bliss Fined for Intoxication

J Winterholler and J Bliss were fined five dollars and costs after being cited for intoxication by Mayor Chapman on Wednesday morning.

J. Winterholler J. Bliss Chapman

Insane Through Jealousy: Mrs Wilford Declared Sane

In a Massillon case Judge Hinman ruled Mrs Anna Wilford, 42, insane due to long standing delusions of her husband’s infidelity. She attacked him, was jailed, and will be taken to Massillon hospital for treatment.

Anna Wilford Hinman Mra Wilford Massillon

New Law Firm Ingersoll Stetson and Wilcox Form

A new law firm will launch on Thursday November 1 in the city. Partners include A G Wilcox former county clerk joining the established Ingersoll and Stetson, forming Ingersoll Stetson and Wilcox with offices at Masonite Temple suites 201 202 205 and 207. Existing firm has long local practice and senior members with over 20 years and three plus years respectively.

A. GC. Wilcox Ingersoll and Stetson Ingersoll, Stetson and Wilcox Ingersoll Lorain County Stetson H. ¢. Wilcox Wilcox Masonite Temple

Androka Fined Twenty Five For Sunday Liquor Sale

John Androka owner of a new Little Hungary saloon was fined 25 dollars after pleading guilty to selling liquor on Sunday. Mayor Chapman warned him to obey the law to avoid further trouble.

John Androka Little Hungary Costa Chapman Coust

Hallowe'en Fun Started Too Soon

Young people misread the date and began celebrating a day early. Vandalism appeared in the business district as windows were marked with figures and pranks were pulled. Police announce zero tolerance for hoodlum behavior and have special officers on duty tonight. A woolen image of a young boy on West Avenue was found uncorseted and dirty.

Hallowe’en West Avenue

Remington to Hear Forger C E Ingraham Bankrupt Petition

A hearing on the bankruptcy petition of C E Ingraham the Oberlin forger will occur Friday November 9 before Referee Remington. Fauver the attorney for Ingraham will accompany the party to the city for the proceedings in Cuyahoga County.

C. E. Ingraham Oberlin Fauver Ingraham Referee Remington Cuyahosa County

Amputation After Horse Attack In Lorain County

Joseph Jankowiscky a 25 year old Pole was kicked by a horse weeks ago causing a broken leg. Doctors at Lorain hospital amputated the limb and after a successful operation he was moved to the county infirmary.

Joseph Jankowiscky Lorain

Butterinsky Attorneys Seek Dismissal After Settlement

Cleveland lawyers who previously pressed the Vinton case and settled with Nieding and Stroup filed a motion in common pleas on Tuesday to dismiss their prior motion and to set aside a judgment for the plaintiff. The move likely ends the matter.

Cleveland Vinton

Elyria Woman in Fight for Fortune

In Cleveland courts Jennie Chadwick of Elyria fights over a will left by Mar Kelley. The probate court later found Mrs Kelley left all assets to Margaret A. Murray of Painesville, excluding relatives who sought an administrator. If probated, contest actions may follow as alleged heirs were omitted and valuables allegedly taken from the home.

Cleveland Courts Jennie Chadwick Mar Kelley Iaa Langwis Cooke Belle G Mears Horace Morse Elystia

Benedicts Gave Dancing Party in G. 4 R. Hull

The Benedicts held their first dancing party of the season in G. 4 R. Hull on Tuesday evening. All married members enjoyed first class music, a five floor, and delicious punch. Dances are planned for the first and third Tuesdays each winter. Committee members include A. L. Draper J. A. Reublin and F. A. Smith. H. C. Harris is president C. Morse secretary C. H. Savage treasurer. Atex Gull and ABE Hale assisted with music and floor management.

R. Hull A. L. Draper J. A. Reublin F. A. Smith H. C. Harris C. Morse C. H. Savage A. O. Curtice Asaph Jones Atex Gull Abe. Hale

Card of Thanks to Friends and Elyria Canning Co

The undersigned extend sincere thanks for floral offerings from friends and relatives especially from the Elyria Canning Co Mr August Jacobs and Family Mr John Myers

Elyria Canning Co August Jacobs John Myers

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Pen Board of Examiners Ayr Miss Marian John J. Vaughn Elizabeth Bell Wellington W. R. Comings Keiser Republican Rally Wade Ellis Charles Grosvenor Opera House Ohio Anna Gibson Gommenges Gersoll Sun Masonic Tem Androka Remington Gase Benedicts Adda Saarsharas Harry H. Smith &Co
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