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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a guilty finding in a major crime and potential penalties. It mentions a first degree charge and possible sentences exceeding ten years, with the prisoner facing a long term in the penitentiary.
A man suffered severe leg injuries when a vehicle moved swiftly, trapping his legs between a heavy stand and the car. Passersby and responders provided prompt aid and medical treatment at the scene.
The article details participants at the Ohio State Fair from New London and Perry counties, noting Herefords, Red Polls, Brown Swiss, and other breeds. It praises exhibitors like Pearce of North Ridge and Karl C. of Lorain, mentions preparations for classes, and reports on local clergy and a new teacher for the high school.
The Biggs Everard Co announces a fortunate purchase closing sale of 35 Rainy Day and Walking Skirts. The price enables placement with customers at special figures.
Listing notes men and boys trousers priced at 2.98 each. They sold from 5 to 6.50 dollars depending on style. Many items described as Plaid Backs with full waist and length measurements available.
We opened a new line of wool waists for fall and winter in plain French flannel and embroidered dotted appliqué effects. Fall goods arriving for all departments including new black turbans scarves Florodora combs coiffure pins jewelry and lace pins.
A compact price list notes items such as crash skirts at 1.75 dollars and black petticoats at 1.50 dollars. Aprons sell at 15 cents or three for 25 cents followed by bibbed aprons and brush binding at 30 cents Huck towels at 35 cents and damask towels priced accordingly.
Buffalo prices noted. Mrs. Austins new dress and arena praised. Parade sightings in Cleveland with County Recorder Tucker. Judge Hinman and Dr Hewitt visiting Elyria. Visitors from Chicago Latrobe and Springfield, Mass. include Charles Clark and E W Metcalf. Birth reported for Chas Fuller’s child. various locals host and hostesses amid social events. Weather forecast calls for partly cloudy to showers.
Members of the Lorain church surprised Mr and Mrs William A Donaldson at their home last Saturday night for their wedding anniversary. They took over the house, enjoyed refreshments, and left a silver dish for Mrs Donaldson and a silver and leather desk set for Mr Donaldson.
The Grundy family held their second annual reunion for Granthem Grundy’s descendants at Will Grundy’s home in Carlisle last Saturday. Forty four attendees, a full assembly, with one birth and no deaths in the year. A large tent hosted a sumptuous dinner after a long wait and a lively program led by George Grundy. Officers elected: President Fred Grundy, secretary Nellie Brumby, arrangements by William Brumby Chas Hafner and O Cannon.
Heavy blocks removed from West avenue for asphalt paving are repurposed around town. Some are laid beside the park railing on the East side to provide footing for horses tied there.
A party of six motorists, traveling from Jackson, Michigan to Buffalo to view the Pan-American Exhibition, lodged Tuesday night at the Topliff residence. They rode two cars, one with two seats and the other with a single seat. Also advertised is a twelve room house for rent at 57 Second Street.
Justice Lord issued a warrant for Nicholas Nippert on assault and battery. Conable Boyd located Nippert in Cleveland and escorted him to Elyria where Nippert pled guilty to the charge. The case involved his attack on cousin Henry Nippert while intoxicated. Nippert paid costs and was released.
Eighteen to seventeen marked the score as lawyers faced merchants on the East side grounds in Elyria. The bizarre match featured outlandish suits and odd plays. Judge Hinman issued licenses and the appellate judge later awarded the game to the lawyers nine to eleven amid fraud claims.
Miss Martha Clough suffered a serious fall going up stairs injuring her knee and breaking a bone in her instep. She will be confined to her home for an extended period during recovery.
Crowds lined sidewalks from dawn to noon waiting for C E and W cars as services from Oberlin and Wellington ran packed beyond capacity. At Lake Shore station trains were full but had some standing room, while Lorain’s port set a new tonnage record with the Sir Isaac Elwood at 7,289 tons beating Smeaton.
The trustees of the Old Ladies Home association will hold a meeting at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Parks Foster on Gracecourt. Full attendance is requested. Mr and Mrs E J Herrick have returned to Grand Rapids Michigan from Ringville after visiting relatives.
A 45-year-old unidentified man, found east of Shawville after riding a Lake Shore freight, died from a broken neck likely after falling or attempting to jump. He was not mangled, had four or five dollars, and a Cleveland hotel card in his pocket. The body was at Shawville station.
Series of transfers showing Albert V and Philip L Hageman selling Lot 80 Oakland addition Lorain to Fred Meyers for 100. W S Pole trustee sells lots 19 94 95 Wilburn Heights Elyria to A V Hageman for 150. Braun couple to Lorain Board of Education lots 56 through 62 Daniels Braun addition for 1225. E A and Anna Braun to Lorain Board of Education lots 89 to 46 inclusive Daniels Braun addition for 1225. Cleveland Trust trustee sells Lorain Board of Education lots 225 247 and 289 301 Sturtevants Fairhome for 8375.
Cecil W. Phipps a 27 year old butcher from Otisville Michigan and Catharine Van Wagnen aged 27 from Lorain filed licenses to wed.
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