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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1903
Page
1
Governor Nash declares the canal commission term will not be extended beyond May 1. He says the commission may continue work if desired but will receive no compensation beyond necessary expenses. The note also mentions deaths, a funeral schedule, and local arrests including a vagrancy case and jail for nonpayment of fines.
Job notice seeks two wood column turners for factory work. No detail tasks. Apply in person at the GW Gallant factory in Elwore. First job listing mentions 18016x.
Advertises for a competent girl to perform general house work. Apply to Mrs Geo G Waah at 334 Washington Avenue. Salary listed as 8013, suggesting a monthly or weekly figure in the historical classified notice style.
Residents interested in hospital work are invited to meet in the Elyria hospital parlors on West Avenue Friday at 3 0 pm to form a hospital association. Those unable to attend may join by telephoning their names to the hospital.
A Lorain county report claimed the Senatorial Committee in Wellington passed resolutions endorsing George H. Chamberlain for state senator. Investigations show no such resolutions were ever passed or published, labeling the claim a put up job to boost Chamberlain’s renomination and prompting calls for his explanation in The Reporter.
The Reporter editor faces a 48 hour deadline to respond to George's proclamation while the Great Senator is accused of cruel justice. The piece questions sincerity in a demand to “hear from us” and notes a 100 day prep rule for the condemned amid power disputes involving the supreme court and the senator.
F M Stevens appointed administrator of Henry Rayner estate to cancel an old mortgage without accounts. Daring Carpenter of Eaton, by L B Fauver, sues Hlgrin Milling Co. for 1900 damages over deed wheat bought Sept 15 1900 claimed unfit and failed to germinate. Charlotte Danitz seeks divorce from Wm Danitz citing neglect and cruelty with temporary restraining and alimony requests. Sinai hearing set for divorce and relief as proper.
The marriage of Miss Louise Clark to Mr. Joseph Slingerland was solemnized at the bride’s mother's West avenue home on Wednesday evening. It was a quiet affair with only relatives present. The couple will establish their home at the marriage site after a short wedding trip.
The poverty social at the Maccabees hall on Wednesday night drew a large crowd. Prizes went to Mrs. J C Barney for the most poverty stricken look and Thad Robson earned a second prize as runner up.
For sale four milch cows two new milch. 4A Taylor Gulf Road 1i9wa.
Charles E Parton longtime Elyria resident dies Wednesday April 15 at his daughter Anna King’s home in Solon Ohio. He lived 81 years on a Lake Jayenne area farm then with his daughter in Cleveland and Solon. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from Jabez Standen residence 911 Middle Avenue Elyria.
Mr and Mrs August Ehrke celebrated their paper wedding anniversary at home on Blaine street. Guests presented a handsome oak center table and wallpaper. The evening featured card games and an excellent lunch.
Twelve prisoners appeared before Judge Webber to plead to indictments. Most defendants were from Lorain and faced charges including keeping a disorderly house and murder in the first degree. James Butler pleaded not guilty with Attorney L Fauver appointed to defend him.
A group of Elyria clothing merchants sign an agreement to keep shops closed on Sundays. The contract binds each participant to pay a fixed penalty of one hundred dollars to a benevolent institution if they fail to comply, and lists several signatories including Foster and Co, Robinson and Hancock Co, Fauver and Robson, Daniel Freese, and J F Collins.
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