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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1903
Page
1
The Dammy Run Nickel Plate line plans to follow its old custom and run one trip daily between Cleveland and Vermilida with a return in the evening. The schedule notes a Cleveland departure around 10 o'clock each morning, with a possible two-trip service if business increases.
Friday and Saturday last week the stael company shipped in a large number of Italians from big cities to work on blast furnaces today. About one hundred foreigners came to the city through employment agencies over the two days. They struggled to find sleep, bedding on straw in any shelter. The main lodging was the large square at Clark street foot, once secured by Lib Robbing, housing about six of them Saturday night and Sunday. Straw from a feed store served as bedding.
A reporter on the stand in Jefferson City, Missouri, recalls a colleague admitting two $5,000 bills in his pocket. The exchange notes that some newspaper men carry large sums, like a week’s salary, in such reckless fashion.
Real estate transfers include Warren to Virgil Burge for land on south side near East and West Center roads in multiple lots. Transfers also show Crisp to B McCollam for properties along Black River priced at 2000 dollars and Blasa Renter to Carl Lchrams addition in Lorain for 200 dollars. Other notes include Braman trustee to ZH Einy for Highland lot and Biss to Vincennes properties, with multiple parcels in Avon township and Lorain city recorded.
Judge BF H Hinman and his son Boott returned home after Harold Hinman died in Hibbing from a disease contracted there. Harold fell ill the day after arriving in Hibbing and died at the hospital despite attentive care. His body rests in an hermetically sealed coffin beneath the Mesaba Mountains while mourners recall his noble qualities and strive to emulate his life.
A special meeting of the Volunteer Firemen's association will be held tonight at 7:30 at Engle House No. 1. Business of great importance will come before the meeting and all members should be present. A Bates Jr, Secretary.
A Canton soda fountain owner reported price hikes with drinks up to 10 cents, following prior 6 cent increases. Protests spread as proprietors, except one, raised prices, prompting criticism of the ice cream trust.
A fragment from the Lorain Herald cites a statement about two men renting a local hotel and planning a forthcoming deal. The wording is garbled, but the core fact references a hotel lease and potential further actions connected to the individuals named.
The Cleveland Bingerajomb entertained a fair size audience at the First Congregational church on Wednesday under the Christian Endeavor convention committee. The chorus received prolonged applause with three encores at various locations. Soloist Mr F W Bragging drew heavy applause, responding twice. The Chamber of Commerce plans a meeting at the courthouse Friday night. Hon Parks Foster will speak about the European trip.
Local antiquarians and geologists are invited to inspect a recently unearthed fragment found near a sinotric railway bridge at the west end of a grounds area in Berlin. Taft holds the piece and believes it may have been attached to a larger body of similar material, with shallow holes suggesting age and possible original purpose.
The wedding took place at the bride’s aunt’s home in Enet Sixth street with Rev. Wyth pombe officiating. The couple, after visiting relatives, will reside in Sault Ste Marie. Miss Brosh, a longtime Elyria teacher, and Mr. Davies, former Lorain Steel worker now with Algoma Steel at Sault Ste Marie, were married in an Episcopal ring ceremony.
Rev Pond of Oberlin administers estate of Rev Atwater’s children killed by Chinese Boxers in August 1900. Indemnity of 10000 for four children partly paid. balance expected this year. Also 500 for Atwater death and 5000 for Mrs Atwater death discussed. status of administrator not yet set. Meanwhile mayoral appointments to police chief and tax commissioners rest with the mayor though board of public safety reviews chief’s selection. council approval required for that board’s actions.
Faithful servants Williams LeMaster Kady pod Grondy will be missed for dedicating years without compensation. Mr. Smith will remain and provide advice guiding the council toward prompt action and public advancement.
Oberlin was soundly defeated by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor with a 19 to 1 score. Reed, Oberlin’s third baseman, drove in five of Michigan’s runs as Oberlin failed to compete at any point. The article notes Oberlin's overconfidence as a key cause and includes a reader’s legal question about bass fishing laws, citing statewide restrictions on catching bass in rivers and waters except Lake Erie from May 1 to June 1.
The report notes two weeks of cool weather harming fruit buds but mild conditions over the past two days have produced only a few damaged ovaries. A few days of continued warmth could nearly finish fruit development, while dry weather for a week or ten days could push fruit beyond danger and protect a bountiful crop.
Misfortune at eighteen described as suffering from rheumatic pain. The advertisement claims Athlophoros, originated for a rich man by a famous physician, dispels rheumatism and URI symptoms, soothing like oil to a barn. It promises a return to work and fewer pains, with a dollar bottle available from Athlophoros Co. in New Haven.
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