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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1901
Page
7
Last night a small blaze started in shingles behind Joe Proctor's house on East River street. Firemen arrived quickly but found the fire out, tearing off shingles and dousing remaining flames. Neighbors recall Proctor caused commotion as flames were contained, with damage estimated likely above 15 dollars.
Cornelia Miller of La rain on August 1 was injured by a railroad platform collapse at Oak Point. She claims the accident has left her unable to work and sues the NY, CL id Sr. railroad for 1000 dollars. Four Cleveland suits for 5000 each and two for 2000 each have also been filed.
Reports from Chicago warn of a dangerous tar like sludge clogging the river north branch. Gas plant refuse and industrial debris mix into six inch deep sludge, hindering boat passage and posing a high fire risk. Captains warned to avoid live coals. manufacturers take precautions to prevent fires.
In the probate judge's office on Tuesday afternoon a ceremony was performed by Justice Lord. The contracting parties were Fred Fridel, a laborer of Lorain, and Daisy Martin, of Lorain. A Cleveland man present sought a license for himself and another young lady, watched anxiously, and left with his license.
Elyria and Oberlin women named to Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home Committee and Department Relief Committee as national encampment nears. The report to the last national convention details relief totals for the year ending June 30, 1900, including memberships, funds turned over, and memorial day contributions.
Mr and Mrs John Juszkiewcens of Lorain were brought to Hlyria and jailed after state fire marshal H H Hollenbeck arrested them. Bound over to the grand jury on arson, they allegedly burned their own salesman Lorain. Bail set at 500 dollars each and they remain in jail.
Pfundt and Schultz direct a crew on Wurst Court Thursday morning preparing to lay Lorain pressed brick pavement. They hold paving contracts for both Wurst Court and Cedar Street and plan immediate work.
Canfield canvassed three villages this week making 145 calls with 86 reporters favoring reporters over other Elyria papers. The August 2 to August 28 notes show Pittsfield and LaGrange responses including 53 calls and party lines with Republicans and Democrats and new subscribers.
The will of Joseph Gott of LaGrange has been admitted to probate with his widow in feeble health. Election will be taken by L. L. Crane, Esq., LaGrange. Gladys Knowlton hosted sixteen girls on West Bridge Street Thursday afternoon with ice cream and cake, and the children enjoyed the gathering.
The women of Second Congregational Church Elyria invite fairgoers to enjoy meals served at usual prices with liberal patronage sought. Mrs Charlotte J Thayer a widow of 249 Gates avenue received a pension of a month, starting August 10.
A petition signed by about 150 scholars urged resignation in favor of replacements including Prof Rice and others, but Prof Harding announced he has no intention of resigning as director of music in the Elyria public schools. The group Hirohe Farr Mason Nichols Robert Dunham and Rellin Davis are away at the Pan-American and further east and will return to Elyria next week.
L L Munson argued at the Firemen's Convention in Vermilion that Ohio fire insurance premiums in 1890 reached 7,812,000, suggesting residents would rather fund insurers than civic fire departments. He warned taxpayers they may think they save money while insurers profit from towns lacking adequate fire protection.
Norwalk councils passes the C E and W franchise enabling an electric railway from the Oberlin campus to the public square. The Sandnaky Interurban system opposed the OBE and W pact amid monopoly transfers. The Conrail clause influences road obligations in the dispute.
On Wednesday Mr. Canfield visited Carlisle and La Grange and reported party calls. Republicans eight, Democrats five. new subscribers five. Outside Elbyria and Lorain, Lorain County has about 6300 families, with The Weekly Reporter reaching nearly two thirds. Mrs. Smith and her Chicago family visit sister Mrs. George Rawson.
A Northern Ohio farmer reports finding a mastodon tusk three feet long and offers it to the state. The adjutant general, acting as administrator, seeks market quotations to assess a potential bargain. Augusta Weiss is mentioned in relation to the estate.
Mr Chas BL Savage plans to open a first class jewelry store in Elyria occupying the room vacated by Savings Deposit Bank after the Century block completion. He brings 17 years in the jewelry trade and recent split from Mr Marbach to run the new shop before the holidays.
T E Artress of Lorain sues Nicholne Bertha Gretchen and Sheffield Land and Improvement Co to obtain a 51.81 judgment for material furnished for a house Gretchen built. Gretchen claims a dower interest and the land company a lien, making them co defendants.
The Lorain Century Block contract for iron work has been let to I. F. Daniels of Lorain. The cost is around 7000 dollars, and the structure is built to bear three more stories beyond the current plans, allowing room for future expansion.
Real estate transfers show William A. Shaw and Etta M. Shaw selling Lot 24 Block 4 in W A Braman Trusts Addition Lorain to M A Krebs. Josephine A. Stone sells to Mrs M A Strong interest in village lots 261 and 252 in Oberlin. Hannah M Seeley sells undivided 1 72 of Carlisle township Lot 9 and Eliza O Pember et al sell undivided 2 8 of Carlisle Lot 9 to Lauren A Farr. Fred Laech et al transfer Lot 18 tract 5 range 19 Rochester to GO O O and St L railroad. Arvilla and Hiram Leach to GO O O and St L railroad transfer part of Lot 18 tract 5 range 19 Rochester Bo Rev and Mrs J W Metcalf return to Washington avenue after summer in New England.
Back from Europe the Rev and Mrs E Cadmas arrive in this country and visit Hingham Mass their old Rome Mar Cadmas will fill his pulpit for the first time after a long absence on Sunday September 15.
The Lorain Labor Union plans a large Tabor Day celebration featuring a soldiers monument unveiling on the public square. Miss Glenn Waren will unveil the monument. Speakers include General Sherwood of Toledo, W A Patrick of New Philadelphia, Max Hayes of Cleveland, Colonel H M Pinn of Findlay, and E T Taggart of Akron. Nineteen local unions and G A R posts from nearby towns join with Lorain's Spanish War veterans in the ceremonies.
E. H. Petersen is granted an increase in pension for eye and other service connected troubles from the Spanish war. He will receive thirty dollars per month from the federal government going forward.
Nelson Fitch’s child was struck by Dr Sheffield’s horse Thursday noon while near the Foster store. The girl, excited by a monkey and a street hand organ, was knocked down but not seriously injured.
The Harmony quartet is invited to sing at the dedication of the United Brethren church in Lorain. Dedication ceremonies are planned for both morning and afternoon, with the quartet performing several selections.
The Elks have leased the entire fifth hour of the Elyria Block for five years at 650 per year. Trustees approved a lease with the Elyria Building Company after lengthy search. Most space will be used by the lodge with east side made into club rooms and lavishly furnished while the west side serves as a general meeting and assembly room.
Real estate transfers listed include BH FP and Ennon Scheunemann to Franke Schennemann for part of lot 166 in Broman's wildition Blyrjz price $800. C A and Maggie Reamer to L Ui Jandi and Jenking for part of village lot 43 and part of lot 36 in North Amherst price $7100. C A and Maggie Reumer to Lis vie Jenkins for part of township lot 23 in North Amherst price $2000. Ely Realty Company to Mrs Em int L Manville for part of lot 18 G H ly in West River street allotment Hlyvia price $1900.
The Que Haoutred and Third Ohio regiment of the GA RB will be well cared for during the en campment in Cleveland. The 177th Ohio and Second brigade of the Third division, Twenty-third oatims corps, commanded by General Jack Casmment, with Captain Scofield of Greveland, will have a special room in the Rose building at Prospoot and Erie streets. Brigade headquarters will occupy the ninth floor north west corner, and old members will be welcomed. R. I. Pelton donated the room.
Elyria contractor John Houghidn holds the haulage contract for rails on the Oberlin Norwalk extension of the C E and W ribway. Steel is being distributed along the route. The franchise allowing use of West College street in Oberlin prompted council action Monday as workmen remove paving stones in preparation for track laying. The railroad bed is nearly complete to Morwalk though the company has not yet entered Oberlin city.
Two hundred delegates from fifty seven fraternal societies gathered in Detroit for the fifteenth annual meeting of the national fraternal congress. The committee on statistics reports average protection cost at 83.74 per 31000 and management expenses at 1.05 per 1000 of coverage. Per capita cost rose to 1.71, up eight cents from 188. The year 1900 saw 595,064 new members, bringing total membership to 3,142,400 with 284,745 social members, and a net gain of 327,514 in benefit members.
The Elyria Kindergarten announces the fall term starting Monday September 28 in the wing of the old school on Sixth Street. Edith Weorthington will lead a Kinderpartner program with broad experience and Garrett will serve as director.
William Tyler of 331 West River Street, a longtime porter on the Lake Shore railroad, was accused of lying at 7abourmoon Thursday. The obituary mentions his race as colored in the testimony.
An agent demonstrated a cradle washer on the street with a hydraulic ram driving the rubbing action. Water flow through a hose powered the mechanism, shaking the rocker at variable speeds and enabling irrigation use. A crowd watched, entertaining the idea of a water powered backer.
Mrs Lena E Hyland department president led a Huntington visit to organize a circle. A large charter membership joined as honorary members with seven comrades obligated. The afternoon gathering showed strong interest from comrades and Indies in the order’s aims.
The October first opening date for the Lorain to Vermilion electric line, set by General Superintendent Stout and reported by the Lorain Times-Herald, is being pressed. Grading, track laying, and bridge work progress rapidly with hundreds of men at multiple sites from Kishmanis to Oak Point and the Vermilion river bridge. The line’s completion hinges on maximizing every moment of effort, while Lorain marks the western city limits with trolley poles in place. Miss Anna Hemberie of Detroit visits Miss Minnie and Miss Carrie Hater for a few days.
Famous specialists tour major cities offering free consultation and examination for all diseases. They promise cures using electricity and a new method for deafness, catarrh, lung trouble, paralysis, rheumatism, and blood diseases. No charge for medicines. office hours 9 am to 7:30 pm. warning against idlers and curiosity seekers.
The Lorain County Court of Common Pleas issues a sheriff sale for William Connelly. The sale occurs September 7, 1901, at the Lorain court house north door. Real property in Lorain City, Lot 1, tract 2, 50 by 100 feet, appraised at 1100 dollars with a two thirds minimum. Cash due on sale day. Warden and Gillmore handle the case.
Mary Harbin of Lorain sues Timothy J. Harbin for divorce after he left on July 7 and has not been heard from since. They married April 25, 1890 in Mingo Junction and have four children. The petition accuses him of abandonment, habitual drunkenness, and cruelty including repeated blows and driving her from the home with a revolver. Attorney Lee Stroup handles the case.
The article notes the average body cost of a modern long electric car at $2,000, a set of double trucks at $600, and a motor at $1,500, totaling $4,100 per car. It mentions these prices pertain to cars now in use on the C. E. W. line.
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