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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
8
Elyria residents protest a proposed contract by Citizens Gas and Electric Co. The council warns against signing and pledges not to sign, outlining disputed clauses on regulatory compliance, liability waivers, and damages. Local attorneys unite to oppose the deal and pursue court testing if needed.
The Wabash shows interest in building a line into Lorain and may extend north from the Toledo division of the Wheeling and Lake Erie system. Reports say surveys are underway from a point northward, with Lorain’s growing commerce driving the project. The Lake Erie and Pittsburg Railway states it has advanced from Lorain to the Cuyahoga area and will press ahead, aiming to start construction next spring or summer.
The Lake Erie and Pittsburg is planned as an independent road to carry general freight and passengers. It will have a solid roadbed with stone bridges ninety pound rails and sturdy freight and passenger stations at towns along its route.
Mrs Jennis L Phipps died at her home 212 West Bridge Street Monday at 4 30 pm after a period of illness from a complication of diseases. Born in Florence Erie County June 30 1852 she lived in the area all her life leaving a husband Alfred T Phipps and two daughters Ida and Mary. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 o clock.
The grand jury convened on Monday to examine the State’s case against Harvey Martin for allegedly maiming Thomas Nolan with a razor aboard a freight train east of Elyria several months ago. This marks the September term of the court of common pleas.
Married Miss Flosaye Bates of Lorain and Harry Figh of Elyria were wed at the Episcopal rectory by Rev Withycombe on a Saturday at 3 PM. The couple will reside in Elyria.
A brutal stabbing fight broke out Monday afternoon at George Dibos' Lorain saloon over drink costs. George Pakos is hospitalized nearly dead at St. Joseph's. Andrew Diedrick and Mike Hepeki are seriously wounded. Proprietor George Dibos was arrested and released on $200 bond, charged with cutting with intent to kill.
Change in local gas company control shifts ownership to Pittsburg interests. Logan Gas Company takes charge while keeping the Elyria name. New directors include J A McDowell and P W Lupher from Pittsburg and others from Columbus Chillicothe. Officers named McDowell president Wheeler treasurer Whitcomb secretary Schrantz.
The text notes the railroad excursion season is over for the year with the Lake Shore and Cedar Point trips closing. Niagara Falls excursions were busiest recently, and schools reopening marks the season's end, leaving only casual regular-train business thereafter.
The next Gilchrist boat will be launched this Saturday at Lorain to clear the way for a new 560 footer built by A B Wovin and others. The vessel, 414 feet long, will be named in honor of R E Schuck of Sandusaky who has long supported the Gilchrist boats.
The Board of Public Service opened bids at noon Thursday with two firms bidding. Names include Baldwin Bros. and Graham, Eason Scholtz and Snow, Barber Asphalt Paving, Cleveland Trinidad, and others. Prices cover brick paving Fifth Street, sheet asphalt, and block asphalt for Fifth Street and Earl Court. The board is expected to select a bid for one material as taxpayers favor either block or sheet asphalt.
Pat Cheevers faced Justice Lawrence on Friday and received a suspended sixty day workhouse sentence after being fined 210 and costs for assaulting John Robinson during a Thursday night incident.
Mr L T Peabody and his wife and child were returning from their home in Henrietta when an electric car on a nearby track frightened their horse to a leap. The carriage overturned and the occupants were bruised though not seriously hurt, while the horse was badly injured.
Two victims of the new blast furnaces accident are buried side by side in Elmwood Cemetery Lorain near a narrow walk. N G Sabin and Charles Shepherd died in the disaster. Both funerals were held Friday afternoon.
Mr Louis Henes and Miss Misa Lucile B Andrews both of North Amherst were quietly married in Detroit on Saturday night. They left for a wedding trip up the lakes and plan to return to North Amherst to establish their home after visiting relatives in Michigan.
The Elyria council met Tuesday with all members present. They approved past minutes and paid several bills including 8200 to Elyria Souvenier company. They proposed 17000 for Massey avenue bridge construction and an outlet by Sept 18. Several committees were assigned on finance bridges and public services. A sewer plan and paving ordinances were discussed and referred. The meeting adjourned to Friday night. Louis Wellert was default awarded 40 for a calal and walls with appeal to common pleas.
A rich coal field in the northern Massillon district will be developed soon by local capitalists. Baltimore and Ohio officials report plans to build a line from the Valley road main branch to the new mine, extending the Cottage Grove line toward Kroomroy and Cottage Grove Lake. The eight to ten mile branch will reach mines eight to ten miles from the lake, signaling a salvage for exhausted older fields.
Menominees Michigan superintendent of schools Prof DJ Woodley told Cleveland teachers at the institute that children must grasp the key idea in a text to read correctly. He cited The Ancient Mariner and argued thinking reflects the breadth of personal experience, shaping the scope of expression.
The Elyria Grays edged the West Side Athletic Association Sunday with rally bursts in the third and seventh innings. They will face Lorain at Oak Point next Sunday as a special car departs Elyria at 8 20 over the Green Line.
Sudro sold out his saloon to the Pabat Brewing company after a long in progress deal. The sale completed on an unocced Monday with possession set for October. Sudro has operated in the business for many years.
The Pittaborg Leader notes plans for the absorption of Lorain Steel works by National Tube, part of United States Steel. Lorain, a former Federal Steel subsidiary with two 450 ton daily furnaces, produces blooms billets slabs and light rails. Lorain and Johnstown plants will be overseen from National Tube offices in Pittsburgh.
The Ohio Anti-Saloon league plans a state pledge signing drive using temperance addresses from Illinois by President Lincoln. It is likely the Lincoln pledge form will be used in Ohio, with meetings over the next two months in counties pushing local option.
The Citizens Gas and Electric Co explains that natural gas will be activated in Elyria on Thursday September 7 at artificial gas pressure. Existing meters can be used until upgrades are completed, tests will be run at fifty pounds, and a four pound regular pressure will follow if tests pass. All users must file a company form. Mantle lighting is recommended for brighter illumination.
The veteran Billie Nangle returns after seven years with Glasgow Wilkes guiding a trio of fast heats in the 2:35 pace, using Dexia and Hal Famous as contenders. He then wins again in the 2:27 pace facing Dexter Baird, showcasing a strong comeback with a green horse.
The Logan Go Co pipe fitters draw attention with a silent method. A steerer positions pipe ends then four or five workers hand tighten. Three teams of tongues, with three men each, twist the pipe as a hammerman paces strikes to synchronize the taps.
The Lorain grand jury will not hear many liquor cases this term as prosecutors feel evidence is not adequately prepared to risk indictments. Some liquor cases from other parts of the county may still be presented to the jury.
John Moran of 1689 St Clair Street Cleveland fell from a freight tent at Grafton on Tuesday night at 7 15. Five ribs and his collar bone were fractured and his back broken. He died at 8 36 the same evening.
Satirical writer Mr. Chas Hoyt shines in a hotel life sketch. Funeral services for Mary Jane Emmons Thompson are set for Friday at g m, with interment at Ridgelawn cemetery in Elyria. she was in her old age.
A March 1903 accident at Lorain Steel Plant led Oxar Barton to sue Lorain Steel Co. for $25,000, claiming injury from a crane angle iron that felled a car over him while he was a material hauler at the Bottom House. Barton alleges partial paralysis and seeks damages. Daniels Wonder Worker Liniment advertised for injuries.
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