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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1906
Page
1
An advertisement asserts dandruff is caused by a microscopic worm burrowing in the scalp and promises a permanent cure by killing the worm. It promotes Newbro’s Herpicide with the slogan Destroy the cause and you remove the effect, offering samples by mail and noting sale through A. E. Frost and H. A. Dykocan.
In a 42 round fight at Goldfest Nevada colored lightweight Jon Chas faced Battling Nelson. Gans won after Nelson appeared desperate and was knocked clear out in the final stretch. Referee and crowd favored Gans as the decision was given amid hissed reactions from Nelson supporters.
Coroner reports all witnesses have departed for parts unknown. no further testimony possible. Jury to return verdict of death by own actions amid jealousy as cause of Mrs. Fleming and Hoskon deaths.
George Frazier of Lorain was bound over to the grand jury on charges tied to the Oak Point prize fight held August 23. The hearing featured one witness, Lorain newsman P. G. Elster, and saw bail set at $300. Prosecutor Stevens pledged further action, while defense raised questions on jurisdiction and witness credibility.
Lorain and Ashland firms dominated the day with 62 deeds recorded. Most deeds concern right of way as property transfers and easements move through the court house.
In Amherst, L. Krause is named administrator of the Frederick Schwask estate to satisfy mortgages. H. W. Ingersoll is appointed executor of Mrs Mary L. Manville's will, probated September 1 with a $6,200 bond. Milo F Kellogg's estate appoints Wilmot V Metcalf as administrator.
About seventy five members led by the Elyria band Jeft will assemble at noon for a picnic at Century Park in Lorain this afternoon.
Peaches and grapes are plentiful in Elyria this year though prices for peaches stay high due to peach growing regions' scarcity. Now is the right time for careful housewives to begin canning.
A McKeesport subsidiary of United States Steel plans to invest 1.5 million in its local plant, with foremen and two watchmen retained. Speculation says the old tube mill site in Youngstown era may be torn down and dismantled as the plant is moved or removed.
The Nickel Plate double tracking work has reached Dover but slowed by a broken unloading machine cable. About seventy five workers are active as repairs finish. Dirt for filling is to be sourced from Lorain shipyards for three weeks, then from a field west of Rocky River where 14 acres will yield a two foot dirt layer.
Oberlin figure A. G. Comings has built a strenuous campaign to win the Republican nomination for secretary of state. He is portrayed as the leading force in the fight, backed by broad support from party rank and file, aiming to deliver a strong showing at the state convention and a large victory for Roosevelt’s party this fall.
A report notes Mr. Comings undertook extensive briefings across Ohio, visiting 80 of 88 counties and attending many county and congressional conventions. His statewide presence and personable approach boosted recognition among Republican voters and delegates, with strong approval of his campaign. he expresses satisfaction with the outreach.
G. B. Crouch, Wooster 1995 graduate, is chosen as Oberlin High School principal replacing Howard Radon who moves to Bedford as superintendent. Crouch recently served as secretary and president's assistant at the Pennsylvania College for Women in Pittsburgh but resigned after administration change. He arrives in Oberlin highly recommended and is expected to excel in the post.
A New Yorker is sent to a San Domingo outpost to curb his night wandering. He falls for a widow and clashes with her family amid a miniature revolution. The plot weaves love affairs with governors and naval officers for two and a half hours of comic action. Reporter Want Adde Bring Results.
A joint gathering of Erie Ot ta wa Sandusky Huron Seneca and Lorain county medical societies convenes at Cedar Point with an elaborate program. Forenoon sessions begin at 10 30 with addresses by Dr R B McClelland and Dr Brooks F Beebe followed by council discussions. Afternoon sessions start at 1 with talks on Trachoma Insanity Treatment and convalescence, plus a discussion on coeliotomy complications. committees and officers of the Erie County Medical Society are named. A State Council meeting followed at Cedar Point Break Era.
Miss Anna Elizabeth Hyde sixteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Jabez Hyde Elyria died within an hour of reaching St Josephs hospital Lorain after a desperate effort to save her life. The family formerly lived in Massillon and moved to Elyria for health. Funeral to Massillon tomorrow with St Claire Lodge officers and members invited to attend this evening. Initiation and social by order of N G.
The council discussed a gas franchise proposing 100 lamps of 2000 candle power with 606 foot spacing, 60 day remodel and new wiring. A $5000 bond secures performance. a $1269.36 bill is disputed. municipal ownership opposed by Martin Mueller. Sidewalks on Chestnut and Madison, sewer on Huron, and a $4200 loan for sewer progress were approved.
A brief note explains a critic misread the legal phrasing after a Hungarian man named Gencka was stabbed in a drunken fight. It cites Old Criminal Law and Practice to confirm that cutting with intent to wound can cover varying degrees of harm and that courts require explicit wording in commitments.
Maedy E Jordan filed for divorce from Harry A Jordan in Pittsfield Ohio. They wed in February 1898 and have three children. The petition outlines the wife's allegations and grounds for divorce.
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