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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1907
Page
5
A stream of neighbors from Lorain, Wellington, Elyria, Cleveland, and nearby areas spent Easter and Sundays with relatives. Guests included Chas Adame, Walter Sawdes, Jack Johnson, and many others visiting parents, hunting trips, and moving plans. Several locals announced trips to Cleveland, Akron, Fremont, and Pittsburgh, while others hosted cards and social events at homes on Middle Avenue and West Ninth Street.
Briefs note Ringling’s circuit to Cleveland on May 18 and the Glidden Tour passing Elyria on July 11 this year. A local house sale to Lorren Hopkins for $1650 is recorded, along with Easter exercises at St Andrews Sunday school and a talk by Mr Tasmanono. Also covered are a livestock accident near Poster Fitch store, a guilty plea for vandalism in Capt Bowen’s saloon, and church fund-raising efforts.
At 600 pm on Wednesday a 60 cent chicken supper will be served at the First Congressional Church. At 700 pm the General Association of Women will hold an experience meeting in the Bible school room to discuss this year’s earnings and offerings with music and post‑supper remarks. A. R. Webber announces location changes.
Louis Megressi of Lorain claims in response to Architect Wurmiser’s professional services suit that the work was unskilled and worthless and he owes nothing. He contends oversight failed to stop inferior materials and plan alterations harming him. Reporter want ad offered for quick assistance.
An old advertisement touts Tonsiline as a cure for sore throat and sore mouth, claiming it prevents spreading illness and noting price options of 25 and 50 cents. It refers to diseases like diphtheria and urges readers to stock a bottle at home.
Justice Nieding hears Yaeger Machine Company of Columbus versus Elyta Plaster Company over a cited cement mixer sale. Plaintiff claims nonpayment. defendant asserts machine failed to perform guaranteed work after purchase last April. Trial reveals factory testing claimed perfect, with defects only after request for testimonial. Verdict expected in a day or two.
Madame Mitchell O Moore formerly of Oberlin Conservatory gave an Easter offering solo at Furst Congregational Church Elvira dispensed music valued at 100 dollars by the artist who typically commands 100 per solo Her appearance drew praise from the congregation and accompanied Easter Bible school exercises.
Noted Oberlin organist Prof Andrews will give an organ recital at Union Hall Cheapside Friday evening after a 6 o'clock supper. The men’s club meets for its last regular session of the season with invites extended to both ladies and gentlemen. A preliminary meeting for a Tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men is set for April 4 at 7 30 at Union Hall.
Joe Hau Sipys faced a police court appearance this afternoon charged with keeping his saloon open on Sunday. He said three men entered by mistake and refused to leave until accommodated with a throat wash. The court imposed a $20 fine despite his sympathy plea.
Jake Daugherty, recently paroled from Lorain County penitentiary after a plea by his father, caused a police chase near the B and O depot in Mansfield Ohio. He was captured after a two hour manhunt while attempting to board a train to Ashland and later returned to the penitentiary for alleged murder plot against conductor John Streeter.
On April 1 Norwalk police led by Sheriff Snyder and Chief Remington raided three gambling houses. They entered by climbing fences and roofs then through windows. Charles held the largest hostelry was charged with renting the room for gambling. Proprieties were arrested while most players were prominent locals.
Friends within the past week suggest Louis Schnuerer as a potential candidate for the board of public service. He is said to be receptive and recently retired from active business life, freeing time to attend to city affairs if chosen. Reporter Wami Adu provides results.
Elyria’s Frederick Harigan Smith, famed basso, delivered eight evening performances at Dreamland that week, singing forty six times. Weather and a flawless voice mattered as audiences filled the house, enjoying his rich voice that moved listeners.
In St Louis on April 1 millionaires of the brewing industry join the brewers strike by donning overalls and shoveling coal. George Busch and August Busch take part at Anheuser Busch, with August declining a formal title to help run operations. The local brewers stay at work while out of town trade halts.
A collection of social jests about tactless remarks and misread aging. Exchanges reveal how people stumble over comments about age looks and vanity. A portrait anecdote ends with a mistaken identity and a rueful apology.
An American riding from Lisbon to Madrid stops at Valencia de Alcantara and, hungry and unsure of the word for sandwich, asks a waiter in halting Spanish how to describe a roll cut in two with meat inside, hoping to order.
A man in a dime museum is shaken by a note that his wife left for her mother and departs in a convulsive sob, leaving him a broken figure as the scene centers on his distraught emotion.
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