01 Nov 1879
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Newspaper
Elyria Astonisher
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1879
Page
3
A fragmentary poem and scattered notices describe a haunted castle with a magical harp and a trial of three bands. The piece blends verse with local gossip, ads, and brief society items, mentioning performers, correspondence needs, travel fare, and a court recap in Lorain county context.
Mr. Chas. B. Sutlif, a respected farmer and godfather to Dr. Sutliff, died after being struck by an engine at Shelbley crossing near the TL V depot. The wagon and horse were killed, and the body was prepared for burial. funeral held at his residence on Wednesday afternoon.
In LaGrange Merriam man William KE Merriam died after an overdose of morphine possibly from self administration or foul play. While many suspect his wife, no proof has surfaced as investigations continue, with locals eager for sensational details.
Readers send notes and jokes about the Astonisher project in Elyria. The issue reports editor promises new newspaper services and appreciation for the paper and its contributors, including satire from the Broad Street Hash Foundry and remarks from readers amid a busy communications season.
A letter from Jerusalem reports a yacht named Dexter striking a rock and sinking. The writer claims to have saved the vessel with an astonisher device and encloses 35,080 dollars, then asks for five thousand more. The missive also references Victoria OC and a presidential candidacy in 1880.
The following table lists costs for Lorain County schools in 1879 per Orville Root auditor. Items include primary and high school teacher wages, superintendent pay, sites and buildings, interest and redemption on bonds, contingent expenses, with a grand total of 1491 70 dollars and school funds on hand September 1st, 1879 totaling 45,800 1c.
The Court of Common Pleas in Lorain county met with Judge Tigbles presiding. Dockets were read and the Cooper ve Allen case was tried, followed by Redington vs Braman Herr & Warner with a $50 claim for use of a steam engine in Amherst factory. Several indictments were returned including forgery and larceny cases.
An Elyria firm H.C. Kupfer & Bros at 85 Broad St expands its fancy work line rich in Bergman serlin Zephyr, Shetland yarns, Ca bmere, and decorative supplies. The ad touts extensive stock, varied colors, and sharp prices aimed at home ornamenting and dressmaking, with patterns, patterns books, and ready supplies for lace and embroidery.
List of letters remaining uncalled for and advertised at Elyria Lorain county October 21 1879. Bailey Catharine Boynton Chae Bounwer Miss Mary Eddy Chase Kimmel Susannah Wheeler Bernard Valentine Miss Frankie. Persons calling for the above letters please say Advertised. F E Bisrop Postmaster.
A near fatal railroad crossing accident occurred near a TV crossing Tuesday afternoon. Horace Crier, Thad Phipps, and L Cook rode a two horse market wagon toward home when passenger train No 21 struck the wagon. Crier and Phipps escaped unhurt. one horse was killed and the other injured. the wagon was ruined.
Beest Louse Corner of Main and Court Street lists inns and lodgings with rates. Numerous merchants on Broad Street and Cheapside offer groceries, dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, jewelry, drugs, and perfumes. Wartime style directory notes dentists, jewelers, tailors, and barbers including Spitzenberg, Manville & Bingham, and Fritz.
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