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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1906
Page
1
An old ad extols Newbro's Herpicide to treat dandruff claiming it stops hair loss and promotes growth. It also promotes Mackinac Island travel via the D and C Line with scenery and fishing. The piece includes a dental digestion quip and Elyria Business College ad noting job prospects for graduates.
A sunny Labor Day in Lorain drew 300 union members and families to a parade from Joubert Street to Washington and West Erie avenues, led by the Elyria band. The event ended at Shaduck's Lake Park with sports, dancing, and a Vermilion exhibition, deemed a great county-wide success.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Mary B Manville were held Saturday afternoon with Rev. W C Dawson of the Methodist Church giving the address. She was a well known city resident and left many friends. Business was brisk at the Court House after a two day holiday.
Mr and Mrs Fred Todd of 213 Chestnut Street mourn the loss of their nine month old daughter Kathleen who died Monday after a brief illness. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock with Undertaker Wilkins in charge. Reporter Want Ads Bring Results.
Fe survivors of the 15th Ohio Battery held their 26th annual reunion in a G A R hall on August 29. Officers elected for the coming year were President A H Osborne of Columbia and Secretary J Langton of Elyria. The next reunion is planned for August 28, 1907 in Columbia. Two members, Henry Homington of Madison and D J Burr of Cleveland, died during the past year.
Frank Gencha, a Hungarian, was stabbed Monday night in Hunkyville during a drunken brawl. George Hetchen, his assailant, is jailed on a $1,000 bond awaiting grand jury action on a charge of cutting with intent to wound, which may be upgraded if Gencha dies or remains disabled. Witness Jim Ditts described the fracas preceding the attack.
Chicago reports Stensland the bank president was arrested in Tangier Morocco by a Chicago Tribune agent and detective Olsen. He carried 12000 when seized and was surprised. A former lady friend provided the clue leading to his capture. Extradition will bring him back for trial on count of frenzied finance operations.
The Cunningham family reunion was held in Hudson Michigan with many attendees from several states. Mr Myron Cunningham age 83 from Hilyria was the oldest present and organizers expect to host again next year.
A 16 month old girl Mary Kalopos died after her carriage rolled toward a dangerous quarry hole near Hunkeyville. The buggy toppled into ten foot water as a caregiver left it unattended. Funeral services were held for the Kalopos family on Woodford Avenue.
Hugo Delderick of 421 Thirteenth Street underwent an appendicitis operation this morning at the hospital. Dr. Wheatley of Lorain operated. The procedure was successful in every way and the patient is doing nicely.
The article reports Mayor Chapman’s actions, including sending Mrs. Novenski of Elyria to the workhouse for thirty days for intoxication and vagrancy. It also covers fines for obstructing streets to A L Stark and Jack Doyle for intoxication, with Stark facing a motorist confrontation on Middle Avenue.
An Amherst fire on March 10 1841 destroyed Dr Griswold's dwelling where Mrs Parsons lived. Two Misses Marian Bivens and Anna Cunningham died in the flames at age 16 attending Miss Tennedy's school. The tragedy remains in local memory among older residents.
G M Dellafield on the Griswold road reports three more stray cattle than a week ago. The cattle have caused significant damage to local corn. The owner can claim the cattle and settle for damages by visiting Dellafield.
George Fraser, a participant in a recent boxing event, was arrested for taking part in an unlawful bout. He appeared before Justice C. C. Lord and was remanded for a hearing Wednesday morning. Referee and other officials may face charges under the criminal code with potential fines up to 25 dollars or three months in jail.
George Hess bound over to the grand jury on a charge of taking part in a freight car break in near Shawville on July 27. Friends have arranged to secure a bond so he may be released today until his case before the grand jury.
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