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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1901
Page
8
Fabrics for Tailor Made Gowns and Suits Unveiled
A catalog of fabrics offers satin, Venetian, Oxford suiting, Scotch homespuns and mohair brilliantine. Prices range from 85c to 81.50 per yard. Black 44 inch fabrics include black cheviots satin sobels pop- vins and Albatross in new shades.
Wash Goods Offerings Show Broad Spring Palette
Largest assortment in the wash goods department features Printed Pongess fabrics in new spring shades and 8 silk-like coverings at 25¢. Fancy satin striped dimities with floral effects in all colors priced around 50c and 7 1-2c. French dimities and linen finished batiste display stripes and floral designs at 8 1-2c to 15c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batiste
Easter Gloves Offer Wide Color Range
Our glove department showcases new Easter colors and styles with a single dollar glove. The ad promises comparable quality to higher priced brands and encourages future patronage by offering a full range of colors in two clasps at one dollar.
School Board Clerk Salary Raised
At Monday's school board meeting all members attended. On a motion by Mr Chamberlain the clerk Mr Snow's salary was increased from 25 to 50 dollars per year due to growing clerical work. It was noted that in Lorain the clerk earns 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Snow
Lorain
Elyria Board hears first report on school condition
Supt. W R Comings told the board Monday evening that schools are in good condition with efficient teachers working in harmony with him. He noted no disruption in pupil progress due to the administration change and praised Elyria high school's enrollment of 123 boys and 177 girls, highlighting the large male contingent for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
W. R. Comings
Board of Education
Supt. Comings
Elyvia
Real Estate Transfers List Various Lot Sales Across Towns
Transfers show Antone Minnich and Fernie Minnich selling to Ferdinad Krause a 979 lot in North Amherst for 125 dollars. Hatchenburg sells 56 84 100 acres in section 22 Carlisle for 91 dollars. Bordley sells 13 are in lot 6b Russia for 1 dollar. Lauer sells 293 acres in lot 8 Russia for 1,450 dollars. Rolfe sells 73 acres in Brighton tracts 5 6 7 8 for 2,920 dollars. A Avery sells 43 acres in lot 49 Amherst for 2,600 dollars. Prindle sells 62 acres in lots 60 70 Aungsia for 2,421 dollars and 12 cents. Holtslander et al sell 137 100 acres in Ridgeville lots 88 84 for 1,200 dollars. Spriggs sells 27 pores in Ridgeville lots 23 15 for 2,500 dollars. Matchem Grandy sell 50 acres in Camden tract 22 for 2,100 dollars to Radcliff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antone
Fernie Minnich
Ferdinad
Krause
North Amherst
M. T. Hatchenburg
John Coughlan
Carlisle
Stephen Bordley
RB. B. Rawson
Russia
Martin
Katie Lauer
John A Seluwartz
Owen
Mary J. Rolfe
Co. D. Stocking
Brighton
W. B
Imia Thompson
Ww. E. Foster
Hogan
Lorain
Shs
Inin A
C. B. Avery
Conrad and Springer
Amherst
Della M
Frank Prindle
Henry J. Manns
Aungsia
Sarah L.holtslander
Mary Elizabeth Loungbrough
Ridgeville
L .J. Spriggs
Joseph Pratt Jr
Ww. E
Caroline E. Matoham
James L
Gertie B. Grandy
Edward T. Radcliff
Camden
Grand Exhibit of Easter Millinery Styles on Display
The exhibit showcases soft delicate shades and becoming designs priced from 3 to 25 dollars. Spacious range highlighted by two special examples and imports copied in reasonable materials. Millinery artists present highest class designs preserving original beauty.
Women’s Spring Suits and Accessories In Fashionable Styles
Elegant display of women’s spring suits skirts waists and gowns. Tailored Eton suits with rich braids and flare cut from all wool Venetian fabrics. Fashionable new collars and blue brown color options highlight a high grade, popular priced collection.
Silk Skirts and Eton Jackets Offer Spring Style
Display includes $5.00 silk skirts of fine taffeta with flared, lined, trimmed skirts and matching Eton jackets. New waists for Easter in spring colors and shades, plain or fancy, stitched taffeta bands, all at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton
Scaffold Collapse at Fox Furnace Injures Two Workers
An afternoon accident at Fox furnace plant caused Will Hill to suffer both bones of his left leg broken and a right ankle bruise while bar iron was being sheltered on a seven foot scaffold. C C Mariett sustained severe bruises with no broken bones. Eb Nead and W G Garlock had minor injuries. The scaffold failed during hurried handling of incoming iron. Dr Charles Cushing treated Hill. This was the first workplace accident as operations neared readiness for stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Furnace
Will Hill
No. 121
East Fifth Street
C. C. Mariett
Heighton Avenue
Wil Hill
C. C. Marlett
EB. L. Nead
W. G. Garlock
Hill
Marlett
Mead
Garlock
Pleasant Party At Metcalf Home For Friends
Misses Helen Metcalf and Esther Field hosted a gathering for friends at C. A. Metcalf residence Monday evening. Attendees enjoyed a pleasant evening with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Metcalf
Esther Field
C. A. Metcalf
Elyria Welcome for Carl Johnson Returns to City
Mr. Carl Johnson of St. Louis Missouri, son of local attorney G. B. Johnson, who works in the railway mail service, has returned to Elyria and will reside with his father for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Johnson
St. Louis
G. 8. Johnson
Elyria
Death of Thomas Chandler in West Tenth Street area
Thomas Chandler of West Tenth street died Monday after a prolonged illness. He was 51 years old. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Chandler
West Tenth Street
Saloon Injunction Trials In Johnson County Case
The Johnson County suits against Kaskas and Kovats to bar saloon operation on property at South Lorain proceed in Judge Nye's court after an anti saloon clause in the deeds is cited. Proceedings began Saturday morning with testimony and legal arguments under injunction action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Johnson Co
Kaskas and
Kovats
South Lorain
Nye
Resolutions of Respect for Edwin G Griswold
The Elyria Methodist Episcopal Church official board notes the death of Edwin G Griswold a longtime member from 1854 and former superintendent of the Sunday school He served as president of the Board of Stewards and influenced many toward Christian living The board offers condolences to his family and orders the resolutions recorded and sent to the family and city press
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Ohio
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Board of Stewards
Iiis
Eawin C. Griswold
The
Elyria M. EB. Church
Wm. Bennington
Lt. Carpenter
Geo. H. Chamberlain
Bankers Fraternal Union Nears One Hundred Members
The Bankers Fraternal Union met at Maccabee Hall on Monday evening. A large class was initiated with Mr Sonntag present. In two weeks the hundredth member will be initiated, honoring the milestone, followed by a special session, banquet and social time after the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banker’s Fraternal Union
Maccabee Hall
Sonntag
Easter Neckwear and Belts Featured in Silk Collars
Liberty Silk Collars and belts advertised with various styles and prices. Neckwear includes lawn collars with hemstitched edges and embroidery priced at 15c 19c and 25c. Ladies belts offered in velvet and patent leather with form fitting styles and multiple price points.
Splendid Curtain Sale With Various Elegant Draperies
There is no better attack of Curtain anywhere that has been chosen with better judgment than the splendid attack displayed there. Extra fine Nottingham Curtains 812 yards long double twisted thread Fine Egyptian thread Lace curtains Irish Point and Brussels effects $4.95. Portieres in Oriental Persian effects Ottoman and Derby weaves no pair, 3 for $3.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Century block shop brings new model store to town
G. W. Philpott opens a modern shoe store in the Century block with prism glass fronts and large rear windows. Interiors feature natural wood finish, organized stock, new oak settees, and a corps of clerks to attend customers. Philpott & Daniels has roots back to 1872 with George W. Philpott in the business for about ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Philpott
Philpott & Daniels
George W. Philpott
Marriage Licenses In Elyria Area Couples Listed
A list of marriage licenses shows G H Kerruish and Laura J Harrison both of Ohio, Frank Volke and Minnie Muller of Avon, B J Russert and Elizabeth Brown of Lorain, Will Darling and Ada Ralston of Oberlin, Charles A De Wordendorf and Mabel Lloyd of Elyria, Albert Constantine and Alma Sedaker of Avon Beach, Christian Schott and Augusta Buchholz of Carlisle, F A Barner and Emily Nowak of Elyria, William Johns and Jane Lillien Fuller of North Eaton. The Elyria Volunteer Fire Department thanks Parach Lumber Company Hubert Day and George Bright for an oak cage donation. J Bates presides, W F Hafner secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Kerruish
Warrenguille
Cuyahoga County
Laura J. Harrison
North Eaton
Frank Volke
Farmer
Minnie Muller
Avon
B. J. Russert
Barber
Amsherst
Elizabeth Brown
Lorain
Will W. Darling
Ada Ralston
Oberlin
Charles A. de Wordendorf
Mabel Lloyd
Elyria
Albert Constantine
J Lof Cleveland
Alma Sedaker
Avon Beach
Christian Schott
Grafton
Augusta Buchholz
Carlisle
F. A. Barner
Chicago
Emily Nowak
William L. Johns
Cleveland
Jane Lillien Fuller
Lady Bees District Convention in Elyria
The district convention of the Ladies of the Maccabees will be held in Elyria on April 24 1901. An evening school of instruction will benefit all hives in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ladies of the Maccabees
Elyria
Wronged Wives and Local Surveys Reported
Mary Repp files for divorce from John H. Repp seeking restoration of her maiden name Mary B. The couple wed in 1804 and she cites long absence and failure to provide for the family. Jennie Fairfield also seeks divorce, alimony, child custody, and restraint on her husband’s property. Six surveyors for the Cleveland and Southern Electric road began work in Medina toward Wooster. Cleveland grants Brown Hoisting Works permission to build a bridge and tunnel on Hamilton Street to connect properties, keeping the plant in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Repp
John H. Repp
Mary BE
George Fairfield
Algo
Medina
Medion
Wooster
Brown
Elyria
Norwalk
Cleveland
Hamilton Street
Elyria Park Association backs permanent park commission
Elyria officials and citizens met at Johnstor land Leonard's office to discuss the Park question and approve forming a three member permanent park commission with one new member each year. They debated purchasing Ely Wood, heard a pledge from W W G Sharp to fund development, and considered a suspension foot bridge to the Camel's back. Officers were elected: William G Sharp president D O Baldwin vice president J B Leonard secretary and S W Henson treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Park Association
Johnstorland Leonard
Ely Wood
W.W. G. Sharp
Bly
George H. Ely
Chamber of Commerce
Hilyria
Pears of Directors
William G. Sharp
D. 0. Baldwin
J. B. Leonard
S. W. Henson
Brokaw and Blaine Deed Fight Heard by Judge Nye
In a deed dispute involving Brokaw and Blaine and others from the Fields area, Judge Nye presided Wednesday and Thursday over arguments that Robert Blaine, deceased, was incompetent to execute the deed. He reserved a decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokaw
Meister Case Settled In Property Appropriation Dispute
A settlement was reached in the case filed by Ss & L road against Frederick Meister. Both sides accepted a verdict for 75 dollars for the land and 125 dollars for damages to the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss & L Road
Frederick Meister
Lake Shore Introduces Through Service Between Chicago and New York
Lake Shore Railway will launch new limited trains in April with full passenger comforts. A maid will accompany each sleeper to assist women travelers, and through business passengers are a focus of the service. Headed Toward Elyria. Chief of Police Krohn seeks Joe Soatek and aliases, a man who broke jail at Delaware and was seen in Bellevue possibly headed toward Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Chicago
New York
Elyria
Krohn
Joe Soatek
Delaware
Bellevue
Tuesday's Elyria Literary Society Meeting Highlights
The Elyria Literary Society met Tuesday evening in Epworth League rooms. Carl Lloyd gave a declamation. Debates on capital punishment featured L. D. Hamlin and A. W. Dinnenger for the affirmative and W. B. Johnston and Karl Lloyd for the negative, followed by a general debate. Doris Davis read an essay and impromptu talks were held. Mr. H. Mason criticized the prior meeting. G. T. Hamilton was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Literary Society
Epworth Leagus
Carl Lloyd
L. D. Hamlin
A. W. Dinninger
W. B. Johnston
Karl Lloyd
Doris Davis
H. ©. Mason
G. T. Hamilton
Divorce Action Highlights Fractured Union At Oberlin County Court
Ellen J. Crittenden of Oberlin files for divorce from Ur. de Crittenden of Hudson on grounds of three years wilful absence and neglect. They wed July 1869, have two grown children, and she seeks alimony and an injunction to prevent disposition of property before final hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Common Pleas Court
Ellen J. Crittenden
de Crittenden
Crittenden
Oberlin
Fruits Of The Humorists Critique Of Mark Twain
The piece argues Mark Twain cannot be taken seriously by Americans despite his satire. It notes the Pek ing Missionary Association demands a recant, while Rockhill counters indemnity views. It highlights missionary stats and the vast scope of The American Board activities and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
China
Mark
Missionary Association
Pekjing
Clemens
Rockhill
Mr. Clemens
America
American Board
Foreign Missionary Society
United States
Workhouse Sentence for John Jones in Oberlin Case
Probate Judge Hinman sentenced John Jones of Oberlin to thirty days in jail for cheating his white wife after he pled guilty. The colored man received the punishment in a Friday court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinman
John Jones
Oberlin
The
Costa
Jones
Elyria High Juniors and Seniors Engage in School War
A clash between Elyria high school juniors and seniors led to vandalism and a failed flag pulling after seniors defaced walls and posts with unkind inscriptions. The incident ended with the seniors trapped inside the building until the principal freed them amid the standoff. Some hunters claim a short quail crop due to prolonged severe cold and deep snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria High School
Kolbe verdict in Sandusky interurban land case awarded
In the Sandusky Interurban 10adt suit against Henry Kolbe the defendant receives 525.75 for land and 150 for farm damages totaling 675.75 after the railroad offered 600. Court costs will be borne by the railroad. A settlement effort continues in Meister and Adam Kolbe cases for the same land appropriation right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky & Interurban 10Adt
Henry Kolbe
Meister
Adam Kolbe
West Side Lumber Co Advertises Lower Prices
Conversational pledge from Persons Lumber and Coal Co West Side Lumber dealers promising lower lumber prices with not 1899 pricing. Sims asks about savings on Bill Stuff and Flooring with Hemlock Bill Stuff listed at 14 and P Mooring at 17. Promotion claims mill work quality saves customers money and mentions other building supplies and cement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persons Lumber and Coal Co
West Side
Sims
Persons
Busi Cluss
Saylor
Glens and Castles of Scotland Tour Echoes of History
A fragmented travelogue paints a day trip through Scottish landscapes with Lomond Lochs and Glens, a visit to a fortress like Edinburgh, and reflections on locals, war memories, and mid ninetee n century architecture. It contrasts castle relics and modern streets, noting the guide’s tales and the era’s themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trossicks
Lomond
Loch J
Scotland
James
Bannockbus School
Scorch
Indep
Oder
John EK
Uess
Firth of
Wevel
Edinburgh
Euro Street
Edinburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. Lewis & Company
Fox
Liberty Silk
SALE
Volunteer Fire Department of
Parach Lumber Company
Hubert Day
George Bright
Wr. J. Bates
W. F. Hafner
Lady ‘Bees’ District
Court For
Medina-Wooster
the Park Association—Park Commission
Blaine
Fruits OF the Humorists
Snowy Westher
Kolbe
Trossack
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