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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1904
Page
3
A cryptic note indicates a family may have lost an item and the finder intends to return it. Local officials urge the family to provide identifying details to aid recovery and contact information for proper handover.
Last Thursday night a small grocery owned by Thomas Sherbert near the O and S W Junction was robbed with about 400 in goods taken. Police traced the theft to two boys and a wagon crew, later arresting Jerry, linked to a larger gang. A grip of stolen goods and wagons tied to two Lorain men led to further discoveries, with the two young accomplices missing.
Elyria Hospital shut Saturday night due to inability to pay expenses. One patient remained and was moved to Cleveland earlier that day. Officials blame dwindling patronage, doctors preferring private referrals, and withdrawal of public aid.
An extraordinary attraction features a horse claimed to have a human brain. In a tent, the animal performs 100 tricks, including playing chime bells. The finale is a spectacular display of trained maneuvers amid a special cottage barn scene.
A barn resident rushes to save a cradle baby when a cottage catches fire. He frees himself from the barn, enters the burning cottage, awakens his master, and carries the infant to safety. It is described as a startling performance.
A Chicago firm marketed DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve claiming a new eight valve formula for piles and a cure for skin ailments. The ad warns of many counterfeit imitations and urges buyers to ask for the genuine DeWitt’s sold by H A Dykeman.
Emma Golick sues Lorain Street Railway Company for 10000 damages arising from severe internal injuries suffered while attempting to bear a car on Lorain Street on August 20, 1902. The suit names Lee Stroup as co-claimant.
A damaged, fragmentary OCR item reports a widower named Dembo seeking remarriage at a marriage office on Monday. He explains his wife’s death ten weeks ago and that he rushed to wed to save his farm from ruin, citing adle and practical need.
Lorain County Fair opens promising exhibits and strong racing with many five race entries on the grounds. Amusements, ball games, and attractions fill the grounds, while repairs and preparations aim to draw large crowds. memberships urged and the annual meeting invited. Local ads note upholstery fabrics, towels, and furniture for sale, and job listings at Elyria and nearby plants, with an advisory on a pneumonia cure claim.
The Trosteca of the Old Lading Home Association expresses gratitude for donations of supplies to the home in January and August. The list names many donors, including Judge Hoynton, Mrs Baldwin, Mrs Ward, Mrs Hay, Mr Nichols, Mrs Walker, Mrs Searles, Mrs Brooks, and others, with special mention for Mr Hacock for lawn ornaments.
A barn belonging to John Helf in the rear of the saloon burned down Tuesday afternoon about 2:30. The fire started from an unknown cause while hay was stored in the upper story. The roof and upper portion of the building were destroyed. Insurance on the barn is listed at about $160.
Dennis Granger twenty one of Gates Avenue fell from a scaffold during a church addition project on Saturday morning. He sustained back and arm injuries but could walk, with onlookers aiding him until help arrived.
Daily Reporter or Weekly Reporter subscription rates advertised for advance subscribers. Also notice seeking energetic workers for Ohio World’s Fair route with paid weekly salary and expenses. Lost eyeglasses reported with finder to return to local office.
An old advertisement extols Kadol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims the product digests what you eat, strengthens stomach glands, and restores health, urging readers to join the Lorain County Agricultural Society with a membership ticket.
The Feneral Mfg Company moved its engineering department from Clevaland to Garford factory at Ely tia during the past week. The engineering corps includes CG P Schwarz of Bonn Germany R K Johnson of Boston O A Neracher of New York City Mech Engineers and E M Bowman 2 S$ of Osse school of Applied Serances Cleveland. The principal line of pursuit is automobiles and automobile parts.
A community editor laments dwindling turnout at the annual meeting and warns against city ownership of fair grounds. The piece recounts the society’s history from 1850 to the present location, notes debt and improvements, and suggests an arrangement where the city could own grounds while the society retains fair management and debt responsibility. Baker, Chiff Grange.
A mysterious visitor eyed Oberlin for a potential canning plant site. He offered Professor Kenaston $50 to secure an option through September but vanished after cashing a $260 check that later bounced, leaving townsfolk puzzled and warning ads for jobs and goods intermingled in the clipping.
George Curtin, intoxicated on Saturday afternoon, caused two casks of liquor to be delivered to a residence on Rush Street. He threatened his wife with a razor, smashed windows, and after police arrived attempted self harm with a pendulum, an electric wire, and a bed chain. He slept until morning and repented, vowing to stop drinking.
A Lorain man Adam Gacha forged his employer’s name on a hundred dollar check and cashed it. He was jailed awaiting grand jury action. His wife supported five children by washing and repaying part of the stolen money, leading a judge to grant Gacha release after the faithful wife paid with earnings from the washboard.
Oberlin September 8 The Prohibition party met in the town hall and named a county ticket with E T Trip Wellington for auditor W B Cummings Oberlin for treasurer John Horn Oberlin for sheriff J W Houghton Wellington for coroner S H Grubbs Lorain for commissioner and E W Chamberlain Oberlin for infirmary director The county executive committee led by W R B Cummings chairman D Buckley Ripton secretary and A S Root Oberlin treasurer. evening rally at First Baptist church heard Harold K Roskhilt Columbus prohibition candidate for secretary of state.
Misa Alice Foote and Rollin Davis, son of Oollas A Davis of Ent Gvenne, were married at the bride’s parents home near Elyria Junction at three o’clock Thursday afternoon. Rev Dawson officiated with the ring service. A large number of relatives and friends were present. The couple received many costly and beautiful presents.
Claude Preston, bell boy at Hotel Toplitt, broke open a slot machine and took 95 cents. He appeared before Judge Hinman on Saturday morning, was fined the costs, paid by Marshall Burge of Oberla, and Preston remained in custody.
Police Court in town assessed costs against H O Cowin for getting drunk on Monday as ordered by Mayor Folger.
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