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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1901
Page
2
Editorial denounces city council for inefficient fire department equipment and delayed engine response after a minor blaze. It criticizes reliance on Ensign’s team's horse drawn haul, assigns blame to municipal systems, and calls for quicker agency reform amid an ongoing steel industry strike and anticipated arbitration and settlement talks.
Mayor Reeff urged improvements and a dual mill tax levy of two mills raised about $7,000 for planned upgrades. A three member committee, W. C. LeMaster, Martin Mueller and E.£ Williams, has not filed a report after three months. Funds from fire insurance company taxes could aid fire department needs, but may legally be shifted to other uses.
The article urges securing a wallpaper plant for Elyria, noting half the needed funding gathered, with business leaders backing the project with subscriptions and personal investment. It warns growth depends on new enterprises to create jobs, urging landowners and investors to support the proposed venture for city benefit and higher returns.
Real estate transfers listed include Margaret L Earl to M F Keane for north of lot 83 Onstines addition North Amherst at 400 dollars. George F Haight of New York City to ENa May Haight undivided one belt of part of lot 39 west side of Black River Elyria 38 acres for 2000 dollars. Thomas King to Mathew Barson part of lot 8 Brace tract Elyria 6 1 10 acres for 1300 dollars. O Root trustee to Charles F Holley lot 40 Morehouse and Fosters addition Lorain for 273 dollars. J B and Anna L Hoge to Felios Cinecola lot 130 J B Hoge addition Lorain 355 dollars. John Kinding trustee to Frank P Bins undivided two thirds interest in lot 18 Thos Gawns addition Lorain for 1475 dollars.
The Lorain Street Railway seeks city council privileges for universal transfers within Lorain, which cannot be granted on a three cent fare. Since the cent fare began, Elyria to Lorain through traffic has declined, prompting reconsideration of reverting to the old five cent system.
A Frank Moss expose reveals systemic vice within the New York Police Department tied to Tammany Hall. Capt Gannon’s raid on a disorderly house shows high officials complicit. Chiefs face testimony that damages top leaders as Croker and Tammany Hall control policy. Citizens face a long struggle to oust the political machine.
Fred Miller's bay mare Miss Hopkins finished second in the 2:25 trot at the Toledo Tri-State fair on Tuesday. She won the first heat in 2:24.3 but placed second in the next three heats, earning second money overall.
E. C. Manter maintains a large east side peach orchard with 125 trees all loaded. A two foot branch bore fourteen well developed peaches. This week the market price for peaches dropped quickly to 25 cents per peck basket. Hucksters are selling loads across town. Expect abundant peach pies and peach dishes this year.
Elyria welcomes Ayers and Bevelheimer of the Asphalt Paving company to start West avenue work. Materials arrive next week and construction begins at once. Beyelheimer will supervise the project with a December 1 completion goal. Professor Ryan of the University of Pennsylvania, visiting Dr. French, is Salisbury’s cousin and plans to travel to Philadelphia with his wife next week.
Motorman Stuart on the KH and W railway North Amherst branch reports 28 lost or stolen Tuesday. He paid a small sum at a corner near Andwur before starting, put the rest in his watch pocket, and finds it missing after boarding the car at Andward. He offers a reward for its return.
A letter to the editor argues the council misled by the Railway and Mr Smooth into choosing asphalt for West avenues pavement despite overwhelming resident support for brick. It warns small homeowners will bear the cost and asks for relief from public works decisions.
The Lorain county tax duplicate was raised by tax inquisitors to 1,054,860 over the past year. The county auditor cooperates with the inquisitors and supplements partial information, adding 33,028.59 in taxes. Inquisitors were paid 3,470.33.
Carpenters are erecting a large new sheep shed at the county fair grounds. The open space beside the race track will house a two row pen setup over 100 feet long with a roof over both pens and the aisle between them, making it more substantial than existing stock pens.
The probate court orders L. B. Fanuver as administrator of Georges Allen estate to sell specified real estate to pay debts. The sale price must be at least two thirds of the appraised value as required by law.
A list of marriage licenses issued includes James F. Landin 25 a carpenter and Annie E. Smith 82 of Lorain. Fred Friedel 22 a laborer and Daisy Martin 28 of Lorain. Juling Sadowski 22 a machinist Cleveland and Martha Mikolayeski 20. Ira P. Garberich 22 a farmer Homerville and Edna L. Boice 18 Huntington. Benthtuel J. Webster 24 a farmer LaGrange and Mary E. April 25 of Grafton. Steve Prelick 29 a steel plant worker and Verona Adams 20 of South Lorain. Richard H. Bring 35 a machinist Cleveland and Mrs. Paulina Pitamin 45 of Elyria.
Probate Court in Elyria and Wellington approved estate administrations for H M Potter Bernice Potter and Timothy R Herrick with executrix and executor appointed. Guardian H W Ingersoll presented a ward land sale petition for Mason A Wichells for maintenance. hearing set for Monday.
Eight year old Frank Humbert, son of H P Humbert, was stung while lowering a fruit basket from a pear tree. A swarm of wasps attacked him, leaving him covered in stings. His mother urged courage and he climbed down, later washed with mud to ease the pain. He recovered by night and became community talk.
The Ridgeville town hall hosted a farewell reception Wednesday evening for Reverend John Stapleton longtime pastor of the Ridgeville Congregational Church. He leaves to lead the Kinsman Street Church in Cleveland. The event drew church members and former residents including Judge Burke and Judge Boynton of Cleveland. Sweet's Orchestra performed and refreshments followed. Stapleton's departure is seen as a significant loss to the Ridgeville community.
Norwalk's proposed steel planters face delays as Articles of Incorporation for a million dollar company were ready but a key supporter telegram halted filing in West Virginia. Buyers of 500 lots risk contracts failing if the plant cannot be incorporated by September first. Norwalk residents remain hopeful for a future steel plant despite the setback.
The Sunday school and Epworth League conference of the colored Methodist churches closed Wednesday evening with a reception for visiting delegates. Rev. P. H. Metcalf delivered an welcome to out of town guests, and Rev. F. Corbin of Cleveland replied. Performances by Miss Alma Smith, i gang coles, Pearlie Jones, and Daisy Davis accompanied by light refreshments. Sessions were held in Elyria church rooms on the west side and were well attended. A new church was repeatedly urged as a pressing need. A memorial service for Father Knapp of Oberlin was held earlier in the evening.
Lorain hosts the annual Lorain county Baptist ministers and laymen meeting with 180 delegates. City churches are seen as drawing strength from rural churches, threatening ground in smaller towns. A committee including D W Gage Oberlin Ohio A Motonlf Elyria and E E Hopkins Lorain will investigate. E E Hopkins Lorain is elected president and T S Knapp Wellington is secretary and treasurer.
The Elyrias traveled to Lorain Wednesday night to bowl the Columbinas. The Elyria lineup included Martin Smith, Clarence Decker, Harry Hickson, A. C. Lord and R. H. Waterman with one or two substitutes. They lost two of three games.
A dialogue on West Side commerce highlights a lumber and building supply company named Persons Lumber and Coal Co. They claim lower prices with bills and flooring quotes, plus savings stories for customers. The firm lists products including lime cement plaster pressed brick tiling sewer pipe and Saylor Portland Cement along with standard lumber and doors.
Aultman Miller of Akron reports Buckeye reel rake won first prize at a Siberian grain field trial in Rajaosa. Representative Schwingel installed a Buckeye binder near Ampsk, hailed by locals as a marvel. field and horse team were blessed by a village priest. Siberia exports most grain. serfs earn 12 to 15 cents daily amid poverty. railroad operates at about 30 mph with double track under construction.
Supt. Coming praises nature study as profitable and engaging for all ages. He highlights its growing literature and cites Animal Creation as a valuable reference work for youths, urging its use in schools and clubs.
Local items report Dwyer’s health concerns and D Lewis purchasing dry reeds in New York for fall. Various visits include Mise Villa Read to Miss Florence Miller in Cleveland and Tenn Miller visiting Elyria friends. County Treasurer Carter’s family at the lake, Mrs Gertie Rood’s Birmingham trip, and Mrs Linquires visiting Lorain.
Fremon' Lumber Co defendant before Justice C W Mead Brownhelm Township Lorain County Ohio seen order of attachment for eight dollars issued August 2 1901 to be heard September 11 1901 plaintiff Neserr listed as party in above entitled case
Ordinance No 1056 passed August 6 1901 forbids blowing steam whistles on locomotive engines within Elyria except in cases of immediate danger or to prevent harm. Violators face fines from 10 to 50 dollars. The ordinance repeals section 14 of a 1888 ordinance and becomes effective after passage and publication.
Fragmentary legal notice lists names including Loman Gounrr Jen Horote Benton Otis B. Henin Las KB buer Taloo J. Taylor James B. Taylor Foxball P. Keene partners duing business Yalbot J. Taylor & O Jas. 8 Taylor True e 22-10.
Ja i Feuver as administrator of George Allen deceased petitions Lorain County probate court to sell a one sixth undivided share of a described parcel in Eaton Township Lorain County Ohio to pay debts and estate charges. Clifton Baker Jenole Baker are named as respondents and must answer by August 3 1901.
Probate Office of Lorain County notes that multiple accounts have been filed and will remain on file for examination and hearing. Final settlement accounts of executors and administrators are listed, including Oda Finch John B Nominee Frank and guardianship entries. Hearing date set for 1b o'clock A.M. at Elyria Ohio.
Justice of the Peace C W Mead issues an attachment order in the case of Va Coox versus Fremont Lumber Co for $20 dated August 2 1901. The cause will be heard September 11 1908. Public notice of sale and legal action in Lorain County Ohio.
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