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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary text references Deséra heat and a substance called Herpetide or Herphcide. Mentions a manufactured product, possible drug or pesticide, and a company name The Herpteide Ca. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A report discusses Monaco's ruler reputedly profiting from gambling revenue, yet notes his efforts to counteract morality concerns through substantial support for science and sea research. It highlights the prince as a dedicated patron and active participant in ocean exploration and related studies aboard his yacht.
New Orleans Sept 23 reports show efforts to penetrate Gulf coast flood edges near Lake Catherine and towns from Hay St Louis to Scranton have been fruitless after twenty four hours. Rail telegraph and telephonic lines are down along the Mississippi sound with no news from field correspondents. Despite rising waters residents prepared for emergencies hoping few lives are lost given two days of warning.
George Hess of Cleveland a former Lake Shore telegraph operator was sentenced to pay a $50 fine plus costs and serve no days in the workhouse after pleading guilty to petit larceny. Detective Snyder traced Hess to a July freight car theft involving two trunks of clothing and shoes tied to Lake Shore railroad robbers. Hess and accomplices planned robberies using knowledge of train schedules and stashed goods at Shawville, with incriminating shoes found in Hesss Cleveland room corroborating the charge.
Zion City swirls with new prophets as divisions grow timely. Overseer Wilbur Ginn Voliva warns of downfall while Deacon Alexand er Granger resigns from city Hall amid dissent. Adventists and other figures circulate visions, securing converts and clashing with authorities over housing and church proposals.
Aand Schmitz as administratrix of the Clemens Schmitz estate has filed a petition to sell land to satisfy debts. The filing requests court authority to conduct the sale under probate law to discharge the estate's obligations.
A Dedication Committee will meet in the Masonic Temple smoking room at 7 o clock this evening. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming dedication events and related arrangements. Members are urged to attend promptly to review plans and assign duties.
Robert Ju Wallace and James A Chambers as guardians of Della D Wallace accuse the National Tube Company land in Lorain of encroaching on the widow’s dower. Nelson A Wallace failed in business, the land has been occupied for years, and now a large amount is claimed as dower value against National Tube, Lake Terminal Railway, and Shemeld Land and Improvement.
Lorain Masons discuss combining a temple with a new theatre after manager Dykeman announced no theatre plans this year. A committee has sought a suitable site and will report at the October 20 meeting. A member suggested club rooms on the second floor and lodge hall on the third with a theatre on the lower floor.
The article hails Hiva Wanguay as a Texas cyclone of stage presence, a vivacious bundle of charm and energy. Eva Tanguay is praised for relentless vim and ginger, with Wanguay described as a ceaseless, everywhere performer whose on again off again appearances captivate audiences.
Chancy J. Spore and Dora Spore transfer land in Ridgeville to Susan Pettijohn for 2550 dollars. David Hill transfers land in Toorain to John Bach for 725 dollars. Tullus Glick and Eliza Gluck transfer land in Lorain to Mary Chotkiewles for 700 dollars. W L Fay and W L Fay executor transfer right of way in Avon to Daniel Huling for 25 dollars.
The Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co directors authorize about 5.325 million dollars for new repair shops in Elyria replacing the Rocky River facility. The plan includes track improvements costing 2,500 dollars above normal outlays and a 260,000 dollar allocation for cars and equipment. The company is evaluating power needs with an electrical firm as the Ashland to Mansfield extension progresses.
Elgin Commandery No. 60 returned from Toledo on Thursday afternoon amid reports of a splendid time. The Toledo Commanderies hosted lavish entertainments and outshone their visitors in hospitality and pageantry.
The master and lodge officials will meet tonight to set a definite date for the temple dedication. The ceremony is expected to be a red letter event with many prominent Masons from Lorain County and beyond attending the exercises.
A. T. Lance obtained a judgment of 71.63 against David A. Wagar for labor in a Wellington justice court. Blake Lance secured 42.05 against A. Wagar for labor. Both judgments were appealed to the court of common pleas.
In probate court Tom C. Johnson was appointed administrator of the estate of A. W. Kellogs. John W. Coven was appointed administrator of the estate of Alfred Coveney, late of Ridgeville.
Chicago Sept 28 Official announcement states United States Steel will control Chicago cement and expand eastward by opening a plant near Pittsburgh. On Oct 1 Universal Portland Cement Co will take over Illinois Steel cement operations. A $9 million plant expansion aims to raise output to about 6 million barrels annually, over ten times prior U.S. production.
Very ill Owen Nester of Norwalk now in Lorain hospital after appendicitis operation revealed gangrene and grave condition. Her father Division Superintendent Nester of Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Co. was in Norwalk as friends were informed that hope for recovery had been almost abandoned.
Tom Johnson of Cleveland climbed into the east tunnel to view a rock when a lowering cable jerked. Unable to release, he slid 65 feet to the bottom but escaped with minor bruises and a rattled slogan about not repeating the trip. Local repairs and contact with the cable are noted, and Johnson recalls the frightful descent.
A diver recalls the challenge of plunging 64 feet, noting only a few men have ever dared such a rapid descent. The remark reflects admiration for extreme underwater feats and the courage required to push limits.
Witnesses praise B F Whitney's Piff Paff Pouf as cheery entrancing comedy now on view at the Elyria Theatre. The show follows last season's New York hit Piff Daft Pout with added features promising amusing entertainment and bright dialogue amid tuneful music and songs.
The funeral for John Minoy who died at Elyria hospital Thursday was held this afternoon from St Marys Catholic Church. Mrs Marion Carpenter of Detroit will be at Odd Fellows hall. Those who did not hear her last Sunday should attend this opportunity. Also includes rental and pancake advertisement.
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