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Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1904

Page

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Man in Jail Six Months Without Trial

A man, 80, has been held in the county jail for nearly six months without a trial amid court delays. He faces grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing $43 as police say money was found in his shoe. The suspect, Collins, was arrested in May after an automobile ride from Toledo. he awaits grand jury action in October and a trial months later.

Justives Durance Jom Collin Bea Imdrigoord Collins Fie Elyria Toledo

Circuit Court Docket Lists Numerous Equity and Injury Claims

The court docket lists cases including grinders and manufacturers claims against James H Shelly and others, quo warranto actions, alimony and damages suits, and a sale setting order. Named parties include The Millers and Manufacturing Insurance, Paddock Johnson, Custer Spyder, Johnson, Washburn, Metcalf, and Braman, with venues in Elyria and related entities.

Granthim Grundy J. T. Haakell Jamon Grundy Et. al EB. G State of Ohio Essex Washburn Fred A. Huatt Tinney O. F. Adams Samuel Brant James F. Wil Metcalf Cinnegar Frank Garrett E. G H. C. Johnson 8. W. Traction Co C. W. Colliate BE. G A.C. Johnson Mary Holmes Co. A, Washburn Josephine OC A. Smith Wm. D. Hoghen Thompson Ultachiva Peter C. Smith R. E. McKisson Thomas Folley Frits Rodin Joseph Suston E.G S. W. Tragiton Co C. W. Callister George H. Chamberlain Robert P.’Stahl Lee Stroup A. Braman Metcaltjana Oinnigr Elyria W. B. Johnston Q. A. Gilmore E. Q Horace Benton Laubscher Kees Otis E. Benton W. White Lamson Mathewa Johnson Garfield Howe Elin Carr Talles Goff

Demand for funds to complete Elyria waterworks

Elyria faces a call for additional funding to finish the waterworks project as the finance committee fails to report on a proposed 60,000 loan. City officials and business leaders insist on securing reserve power for pumping and address sewer needs in the south end, with council actions pending.

Elyria

City Heating Plan Spurs Public Debate and Action

City council confronts a heating proposal amid rising costs and stalled piping work. Mueller urges united checks on the contractor, while a note suggests forfeiting the ban to protect residents rights. The building committee will review the issue as authorities seek relief for taxpayers. Police pursue a suspect tied to recent depredations near North Amherst, with a prowler reported behind a barn.

City warns Eighth Street land must stay for fire station use

Mayor Folger announces the city cannot vacate the Eighth Street property for any other purpose. The central station will relocate to cover the area, as the land was deeded to the city with a reversion clause to the heirs if vacated.

Folger Eighth Street Wab-Fire Department Central Company Mb-Station

Sunday baseball prohibited under Ohio law notice

A 19th century county notice from Prosecuting Attorney Lee Stroup warns that Sunday baseball and related entertainments breach an Ohio act banning such shows and keeping disorderly houses. The memo urges local officials to enforce the statute and faces the fall term grand jury for enforcement.

Ohio Lee Stroup

Willard Dies. Elyria Ex-County Official Succumbs

Judson E Willard a longtime Elyria figure and former deputy treasurer and deputy auditor died at home on Lodi street after a paralysis illness at age 70 His funeral arrangements are pending The Maccabees lodge will meet to honor his memory and county officials discuss tributes A strange postal card from Grand Canyon Arizona and a photo have sparked chatter about his West life and G H Lewis expected home this week

Judson E.willard Elyria Willard Lodi Street O Inty Mr. Willard Inroburg Johnson Lewis

Washington and Mussey bridge funds shifted by council

The council transferred funds from the Washington avenue bridge fund to the Mussey avenue bridge fund on Tuesday. Councilman Mueller warned that delaying action on the Washington fund could lead to excessive spending while Mussey funds would cover immediate needs. The Progressive Spiritualists Society of Elgin held its annual meeting on Tuesday September 20 electing F. W. Martin president J. M. Woldridge vice president Laura Winslow second vice president Bertha Waira secretary treasurer with regular Sunday meetings at 10 am and 7 pm and a childrens lyceum at 11 am Miss Winelaw directed.

Washington Avenue Mussey Avenue Progressive Spiritualists Society of Eligin F. W. Martin J. M. Woldridge Laura Winslow Bertha Waira Childrens Lyceum Miss Winelaw

Petition Requests Renaming Of Fourteenth Street

Residents near Fourteenth Street urge the city council to rename it Sixteenth Street to preserve street numbering. The council votes to implement the change, with the action to take effect this week. Special sales by The Biggs and Everard Co. listed in the local notice.

Theity Council Fourteenth Street Sixteenth Street Fourteenth Biggs Everard Co Bigs and Everard Co

Fireman William T. Boyd Badly Scalded Cleaning Engine

William T. Boyd a fireman on the Lake re rail road at Fox Furnace was badly scalded this morning while cleaning an engine. He was working on the cylinder when steam escaped and he was burned. Taken to his home at Fox's Furnace a physician said his condition was critical.

William T. Boyd Fox Furnace Lake Re Boyd T Fox

Powerless city debates fire guard for railroad settlers

The council weighed requiring residents along the railroad to shield homes from cinder fires with fireproofing. Councilman Mueller urged tougher action, while others noted previous ordinances became illegal. Fire costs for shacks rise. referral to the fire and water committee. Councilman Miller worried about the south bridge abutment and sought expert testing, but the city engineer deemed it safe, so no measure passed.

Mueller Miller

Abandoned Wife Charge Leads to Detention in Detroit

Louis Smith was arrested Wednesday on a charge of abandoning his wife in Detroit. He had arrived two weeks earlier and worked for a merchant before a Detroit deputy sheriff arrived with a warrant. Smith may be returned without requisition papers.

Louis Smith Detroit Smith

City Considers Land Expropriation for Trunk Sewer

The council may initiate land appropriation to install a trunk sewer through Warren Taylor Winkle Ohio and St Clair avenues. Owners to be compensated if not benefited. city to share costs with assessments set at one fiftieth of total. Work may start late this year after land rights and plans are finalized.

Warren Taylor, Winkle Ohio St. Clair Tronk

City Council Hears Residents Demand Gas On Ridge Street

Ridge street residents petitioned the council to install gas in their homes. Councilman Miller said a BC official promised HO extensions this fall and the company is liable on the bond if it refuses. The petition was referred to the housing committee.

Gas and Lighting Company Ridge Street Miller Miler Fighting Committee

City Council approves deed acceptance for Sixth Street property

Ordinance to accept a deed from S. P. and B. S. Day on Sixth Street reached its second reading. The rules were suspended and the measure passed, though one councilor opposed the deed acceptance citing potential encumbrances.

Sixth Street Tiver S. P B.S. Day Dobé

Escapee Perry Griffin Sought After Toledo Asylum Break

A man named Perry Griffin, once deemed sane six months ago, remains at large after escaping from Toledo asylum last Saturday. Police warn Griffin is considered dangerous and may be traveling locally.

Perry Griffin Toledo Griffin

Court orders Esking to return stake in bet dispute

William Eakin paid a small stake set by Justice Lawrence after George Noble sued Esking to recover 810 placed in a bet. Noble bet $10 against another party that he could remove wind from a tone, which was not tested. Esking refused to relinquish the stakes. Justice Lawrence ordered restitution. Telegrams to be sent by the Postal set. New line ladies collar silk embroidered pollard fishes from The Biggs and Eve Co.

William Eakin Justice Lawrence Eskine George Noble Esking Mnoble Lawrence the Biggs and Eve Co

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