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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1904
Page
8
A local price fight heats up between Standard Oil and Columbia Oil Co of Lorain. The Standard undercuts with kerosene at 12 cents and gasoline at 14 cents, while the Independent sells kerosene at 15 cents and gasoline at 17. Prices shift as consumers choose sides on principle amid trust pressure.
Frank Spore, the Lorain workman killed while operating a Lake Shore train near Buffalo last week, filed for bankruptcy in the eastern division of the Northern Ohio district court, Cleveland. Judge Francis Wing is expected to declare the case bankrupt and dismiss it soon. Spore’s modest estate will go to creditors, his wife having died after their recent divorce, with both families seeking guardianship of the children.
American District Steam Co.. filed answer and cross petition in George W. Quinn et al. suit. Oberlin Gas and Electric Co. sued for 15108.97. Steam firm joins as codefendant in foreclosure of mechanics lien case. Claims contract to furnish material and lay piping system.
Elyria Eagles beat Wooster Giants 7 to 5 to clinch the series, winning the total gate receipts and $100 profit. Paskert starred with all around play, Stomp pitched, Bloan made a running catch, Whitecraft showed batting prowess, and Lavelle umpired. Attendance listed at 800.
Tas township board of education will meet Friday night in special sesssion to discuss firmer conditions and to ascertain the legality of employing another teacher. McHenan Brow of Lorain have appealed their case against the B. and rail road from Justice Buell's order to common pleas. They alleged the said cargo shipped them by the M. & Hamas o., and seek 880.00.
A Broad Street candy maker's tale tells of a dimpled girl who hid a name in a chocolate paste. A middle aged, hungry buyer from Virginay received the note and sent a letter expressing love and fortune. The man hopes to win the girl despite distance to Elyria and a rain bow of affection.
A group of eight youths from surrounding towns attempted to rob a Lake Shore freight car two miles east of Elyria in Ridgeville township on Saturday afternoon. Shotguns were displayed as farmers halted the break in and captured the trespassers near Herbert Picraft's farm. The youths were locked up in the local police station on car breaking charges. Farmers John Dyke Charles Hopkins Nax Smith Henry Friedman aided in the action.
Bound over Joe Bhuster of Lorain after appearing before the mayor on a criminal misconduct charge involving his daughter. He was bound to the grand jury with bond set at 1000.
Joho Sores told Mayor Folger he was robbed on a freight train Wednesday night near the city. Four miles east of town two men approached in a bar car, held a revolver and searched pockets, finding $11. Burns and others faced fines for vagrancy and intoxication in the ensuing arraignments.
The council reviews damage from electrolysis to water pipes linked to railway wires and considers liability. Committees address Kaiser allotment, Middle avenue parcels, and installing convent ranges while approving sidewalk funding. More time granted for a smoke ordinance and sewer need on Chestnut street. Local residents offer partial valuations for Middle avenue lots and voters to fund improvements. Delegates to municipal leagues approved with $50 per person for expenses.
Sheriff Sailabory returned from Brooklyn after vainly seeking the team of horses stolen from Ed. Fowl. He doubts the horses were taken to New York and finds the tale of nurses in Mansfeld unfounded. He suspects the thief knew the area but offers no leads. Several individuals from Washington DC to Penfield are named in the report.
Lorain September 26 The YMCA athletic course will begin instruction classes on Monday October 3 all members interested are urged to attend meetings and become acquainted with the classes and training methods.
Hartford Connecticut based Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company certifies its full compliance with Ohio laws and authority to transact life insurance the company reports assets totaling 17 011 161 53 liabilities of 2 and 18 985 General surplus on policyholders accounts 2 TIS 10 MS income for the year 215 510 48 Wings indicates signed by the Superintendent with official seal on the date shown etc.
A damaged OCR shows a chaotic insurance filing from Star Fire Insurance Company with terms about capital stock, liabilities, and assets. The fragment references Lowaville in Kentucky and the year preceding the notice, noting asset totals and expenditures in a formal audit style.
Frank Spore 32 a Lake Shore railroad employee was killed when he fell beneath an engine wheel at Fairview near Huffalo. Residing in Lorain he left two children after his wife died two months ago. His funeral is set for two o clock tomorrow at the chapel near his home.
Six hoboes from Buffalo endured two days and a night locked in a box car on the Lake Shore line before police freed four. William Miller and Thomas Harrington were fined five dollars and costs. The group had left Buffalo Monday. doors were locked by a brakeman and the car opened only after reaching the destination. Miller and Harrington are believed to have criminal records.
Transfers show Susan G Kiser and Leonard Carpenter of Lorain acquire lot No 15 in Braman addition for 150 dollars. Harry Carney to Elizabeth Carnay of Lorain sells lot 6 in Cornell's allotment for 2300 dollars. Frank Plain and wife of Elyria grant land in Elyria township to Israel A Webster for 450 dollars. James B Hoge and wife transfer lot 137 in Hoge addition Lorain to Thoreas Schoenberger for 8600 dollars. James B Hoge also transfers lot 131 in Hoge addition to Lorain to Anton Ryczkowski for 3700 dollars.
The county commissioners approved the engineers plans for a one mile Krebs ditch project with an estimated expenditure of 8233.75.
Lorain authorities move to end gambling as Mayor King issues strict orders to police to close dens and halt gaming. City officers will arrest offenders wholesale if operations persist, with gamblers reportedly fleeing to Elyria or nearby locales.
The Detroit Monroe Toled o 8 L team faced Cleveland and Southwestern opponents Thursday at the fair grounds. Toledo’s aggregation, despite unfamiliarity, managed a 14 to 7 victory with notable plays including a single-handed catch by Stinsem and a showy sideline display by R F Chevalier. Fans crowded the stands with high emotion as both sides produced solid batting and competitive effort.
Wellington resident May Parks faces a divorce petition filed by husband Parks who fled the city alleging his wife was unfaithful. The couple married in Waterford Pennsylvania on October 16 1896 and had one child. The case centers on dissolution of marriage and residence details.
A city council committee met with the heating company and agreed to heat the city building and fire engine house with gas for the winter. In blocks and business districts where pipes were laid, the firm will install boilers and the company will heat them with gas, allowing the company to exit the original contract while maintaining leverage through gas provision.
Dr Charles R Hagere M D a founder of the South China Mission of the American board arrives in Oberlin with his family for a year’s leave. He has served as a missionary in Hong Kong, China for twenty years and will reside at the Missionary Home.
One hundred young men in South Lorain gathered Friday for the presentation of the winning team penant in the steel plant league. M C A hosted talks by Elyria and Lorain figures not present. Nesbit of the Tobа mill received the penant from Mopt. Jenkins as cigars and candy boxes were exchanged amid songs and a bashful speech finale.
Health Officer Braman urged new laws Friday to prohibit spitting on sidewalks claiming it is dangerous and disgusting. He warned saliva carries disease and contaminates the air, calling for stricter controls to protect public health.
County Prosecutor Stroop intensifies action against sellers of cigarettes and tobacco to minors in Elyria. He vows to prosecute any vendor found distributing tobacco to youths, citing a city prohibition and rising concern over underage access.
The Big Four will offer an excursion to Columbus on Sunday October 20. Round trip from Grafton is available, with the train departing Grafton at 7 40 a m and returning from Columbus at 7 p m.
The Board of Public Service opened a $22,000 bid from Barber Asphalt Co. for Middle Avenue improvements from Twelfth Street to the city limit, within estimated cost but not yet formally accepted. No bids were received for the lake plane chief engineer’s house due to plans and specs issues. No bid was received for sidewalks where walks were dangerous.
The county infirmary annual report presented Saturday lists patient care statistics and the year's financials. Total disbursements include wages 3612.10 groceries 1496.42 fuel 450.84 funeral expenses 87.50 and clothing 159.91. repairs 84 133.69 other costs 84 133.69. Daily average patients 121 with a per patient yearly cost of 43.04 dollars. Receipts include farm produce 440.88, sale of other articles 40, and support from patients or their maintenance 500. The report notes 300.04 per year per infirmary patient.
John Naggee of North Amherst was struck and killed by a Lake Shore train Wednesday evening while returning from work at the stone quarries. He was 38, leaves a family, and the death was nearly instantaneous. The city received five hundred feet of fire hose and three 22 foot sections for the engine from the Diamond Hubber Co. of Akron.
Miss Emmet Blemmenger and J. G. Vorderman of Lorain were united in marriage this afternoon in the court house. Justice of the Peace C. O. Lord officiated.
Dr. Kate Kelsey of Menomonnie Wisconsin sister of Dr C S Kelsey of Elyria was selected by Governor LaFollette as delegate to the American International convention on Tuberculosis to be held in St Louis October 15 to 17. She is a State Medical Society member and noted for tuberculosis prevention and cure research and pamphlets with wide circulation.
The Elyria Provision Co was incorporated in Columbia Friday with capital stock of 50000. It will engage in wholesale and retail meat curing containers and plans to open stores on Broad Street and West Side within weeks. Incorporators include Sally Memdalson J W Meyers J T McMaher Lawrence Ruth and C A Meyers.
Mayor King stopped improvements on the Woodland line of the Cleveland and South-Wonster Trolley Company this morning over a legal technicality at the hospital area. Work will resume Monday after surmounting the issue, with crews Vander and Manrer named among local workers.
Elyria Ohio September resolutions mourn the death of Judaon E Willard of Co B 123rd O V I. The post commemorates his faithful military service and citizenry and extends sympathy to his family. Resolutions will be recorded and copies sent to the deceased’s family. Signed by Chas Ohndrier Lyman Knowles Alfred Bates.
Miss Ethel Caser and Addison Heckett of this city were married this afternoon in the probate court. Justice of the Peace O C Lord performed the ceremony.
A young woman was knocked down by a bicyclist at the Broad and Court streets streetcar corner Wednesday noon. She was not hurt and walked away unassisted.
Charman O Ensign of the county executive committees says a big tent will be erected in Elyria with western permissions for campaign gatherings. The central committees plan county wide campaigns and will select speakers to visit each community. Elyria will have two speakers. State and local plans are separate and the full speaker list will be published next week. The Elyria Republicans are energized to win a larger majority, and tents may be used for policies meetings if weather remains favorable.
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