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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1903
Page
1
An ornate church ceremony drew crowds as a newly married couple received benediction while visitors from across the country filled the church. Separately, a weather observatory on a high Alpine peak operates year round, noting storms disrupt telegraph lines, and a musical reception featured Father Thomas P. McLoughlin praising a soprano who offered to attempt an unfamiliar piece.
Retiel Corps social to be held Friday with Mrs EF South and Mr Smith of New work Orty to perform. Mr Smith, a noted cornetist, and his wife, a celebrated soloist, will render selections at this event.
The revised uniform municipal accounting system cannot operate this year due to conflicting fiscal year dates in the new code and old statutes. One section sets a fiscal year ending April 1 while another fixes December 11 as the year end, creating an irreconcilable conflict lawmakers must resolve.
The will of Catharine C Fairchild of Oberlin is admitted to probate, leaving all property to her brother James Fairchild. Anna Seip is appointed administratrix of the estate of John Seip of Henretta with bond under $1,000.
The congregation at St John’s Lutheran honors Reverend Schmidt on his silver anniversary with an early evening service and a reception at the parsonage. Mrs Schmidt receives a bouquet of American Beauty roses as members present a 62 silver gift from the church group.
The Standard reported multiple price increases in grain markets after year start. A four cent drop earlier gave way to a ten cent spread, with 18 cents total rise noted in recent days for Pennsylvania and regional grades. Authorities suggest production data justify further gains.
The Lake Shore Electric Railway directors will stop daytime freight service and move freight at night. Wages for motormen and conductors rise from eighteen to nineteen to twenty one cents per hour for new and longer-serving staff. The line will double track to Lorain soon and expand through service Cleveland to Toledo, allowing passengers to reach Toledo without transfers at Lorain or Norwalk.
Carriers at the post office report a rapid increase in resignations among rural carriers. Officials say service will continue as successors are appointed. Resignations are blamed on upcoming farming activity and persistently muddy roads over the past year.
George Madison of Amherst was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of petit larceny after a jail intake.
Miss Anna Dyke and Mr Charley Merthe wed in a quiet ceremony at eight o'clock on Wednesday evening. Roy Wythcombe officiated with the Episcopal ring service as Dr and Mrs Brelsterd looked on. The parlor was decorously adorned with flowers and palms, guests presented numerous gifts, and the couple left for their new home afterward.
Miss Katharine Moody Smith and Dr HV Amy of Cleveland united in marriage at the bride’s parents’ home on Ohio Street. Rev Cadrine Mise Smith officiated. The bride is daughter of Wm L Smith and sister to F N Smith president of the council. Dr Amy holds a PhD from Gottingen and is a professor of pharmacy. couple to reside in Cleveland.
Daniel Coolidge of Torain Steel Co told reporters Wednesday he has no knowledge of a planned visit by President Schwab to Lorain. He last spoke with Schwab Friday and Schwab did not mention any trip then.
The Wallace Show announces its arrival in Elyria on Friday May 15. The high standard of meat and excellence is praised by amusement lovers and the public expects something new and different from routine acts.
The Lorain Times Herald reports the steel company's improvements are only partly started and obtaining good help is challenging. Many applicants are not in earnest, though some are solid workers. Wages around 69 cents to 1 dollar per hour are noted, with early camp setup underway and chances for advancement described as potentially higher than in better times.
Rev Wythcombe of St Andrews Elyria spoke at St Davids Episcopal Lorain Sunday evening. His message centered on love as sacrifice with the idea that love for family and friends outweighs all else. He contrasted treachery in the home to a backstabbing coward and emphasized the resurrection as a core Christian fact alongside the crucifixion.
The Lorain Electrical Construction Company of Lorain was incorporated with capital stock of $10,000 Tuesday. Founders listed include BS Smith, E P Barries, Theodore Gow, GS Shoupe, Henry Sandrack, Harlan Eckler, Henry Johos, and L H Mandeville.
Alois Moelter of Lorain was taken to the Toledo State Hospital for the Insane on Wednesday by Dell John Yon.
Mrs Ed Versey was called to Zanesville last week by the illness of her daughter Mrs James Burke is very low. Miss M Black visits her sister Ray A Lewis of Cleveland. Railroad bridge workers completed their job last Tuesday evening. Mr C Hudson traveled to Vermilion to work on a bridge over the Vermilion river. Rev L Cook of Lorain will lead the Christian church at this place.
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