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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
5
SATION ends a divorce from his Toad and matinee horses for T. 2:2114 and Reflection 2:243¢ m race. Owners plan to stage the event this week, with A, F, Grins and 3312tx among listed participants in a forthcoming fair.
The Elyria Reporter prints a varied set of local items. Notable mentions include Cleveland visitor F B Sherrill on business, Amherst resident H G Redington registered for supper, Oberlin College student Ralph Fayentara noted, and residents such as Mr and Mrs R O Betteridge welcomed on Sunday. The piece covers dress fashions, fair speed department, horse entries, weather forecast, entertainments at Hotel Topliff, and upcoming fall semester openings at Oberlin. It records social visits, trips by T B Faxon and DeForest Roe, and updates on local clergy and residents. The report ends with Mrs Emerett Bennett Webster's obituary notice and funeral details.
Rachel J. Cooper and Charles Marshall wed September 8, 1897, now reside in Russia. Mrs Marshall seeks divorce alimony and restoration of maiden name after a life marked by his control and orders to leave the home. She claims he owns a small farm and some personal property and asks restraint on sale to protect alimony. Attorney W. B. Bedortha for the plaintiff. Also notes Elyria post office hours observed for Thursday September 19 with routes and hours.
Elyria contemplates a day of mourning for the martyred president. Mayor Reefy notes no proclamation is needed beyond Governor Nash’s request to halt business. The post office will close after 10 am and some stores plan afternoon closure. Public sentiment favors a total business pause. Nora Beebe Chestnutwood and Albert H. Vetter wed at Avon Beach with a reception and plans for a Pan American Expo trip.
Fremont Daily News notes Gideon Hawley of Paterson New Jersey may be the oldest active locomotive engineer in the United States at 74. Hawley has fifty three years at the throttle, beginning as a fireman on 1846 Michigan Central and later joining Lake Shore. Lake Shore also lists Edward Page of Cleveland as oldest active conductor on its pay rolls. Superintendent Zeisel backs Hawley’s claim.
A druggist recalls a debtor who delays payment as he travels to see Buffalo Bill’s show with his family. The tale ends with the debtor offering no money, citing blackberry-picking funds. Also noted are electric cars draped in flowers and a probate will from Amherst, naming Elizabeth Decker and Margaret Mohr as heirs, with George Mohr executor.
A social piece recalls informal introductions by telephone as four boys visit a friend and stage a playful miscue. One after another, they pass the receiver and formally introduce the caller to a young lady, culminating in a staged interview over the line.
High school students organize an Athletic association with Harry Peck as president. All members on payment of a small initiation fee gain membership. A school football team is planned for this fall and several boys have started forming the team. Karl Plocker is appointed manager.
Colonel O H French will present two lectures at the high school hall on Wednesday September 26. The first covers India and the second the discovery of America by Columbus. Proceeds go to the school room decoration fund and the library. Both talks are illustrated with the stereopticon. Further announcements will follow.
George Merthe fell from a roof on West Second street Monday while shingling a house. He was bruised, suffered a severe shock, but no bones were broken. If no internal injuries, he is expected to recover in a few days. Dr Hart attended him.
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