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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1900
Page
5
A fragmented page records a funeral and memorial resolutions for a departed brother and husband. It notes condolences to his widow and family, calls for mourning of sixty days, and honors his role as a devoted father. Nearby items mention social visits, local society events, theater notices, and community updates from North Baltimore and Linwood.
An old newspaper fragment shows parasol prices in a silk white sale with multiple styles and discounts. The legible lines indicate choices priced around 1.00 to 2.00 and higher amounts such as 3.50 and 22.25, suggesting a catalog or promotion for parasols with varying features like ruffles.
The Elyria Reporter lists E L Disbro as manager with telephone number 8A. The notice identifies Disbro as the paper’s manager and provides the contact line for inquiries or business matters.
Local notices report Mr and Mrs Hubert Day returning from Detroit and planning a brief stay. Mrs Park Wooster leaves for a week in Cleveland. Jeream offered Saturday evening in front of the courthouse. A 38 year old man recovering from eight weeks of whooping cough. Dr Kimber opens an office in Kipton. Chestnut Grove Bible Circle to meet August 8 with Judges 4-8. Infant death in West Ridge and thanks for bereavement assistance. Lightning caused power house fire damage. County auditors’ August settlements noted, Lewis and Medina co. share. Farmers urged to breed well as looming horse famine predicted. Household flour storage and refrigerator tips given. Street sprinkling issues for wheelmen on Cheapside. Enumerators to receive pay. rubber stamp signatures causing delays. Geological notes predict shrinking oceans and drier continents. Elyria residents warned of Sundays in a week and lawn mower services offered.
The Houghton residence at the Lake avenue and Walnut street corner burned to the ground Monday evening after sparks from a column ignited the roof. Neighbors raised the alarm, but firemen and the down town company could not save the building. Charles Pomroy’s house nearby was slightly scorched. Paul Stover of Hose No 2 collapsed from exertion. Insurance partially covers about $2,000 in furniture loss. Oberlin report notes Dr Gatrell from Oberlin, his wife and marriage in Pekin, China.
Peter Hil, through attorney A R Webber, sues the city alleging damage to his West Bridge Street property from a raised street and sidewalk grade. He claims five years of improvements by Henry Wurst, including steam heat and trees, are now endangered by flooding and access problems, with trees and structures needing three foot alterations. He asserts damages worth 100 dollars.
A fragmentary item depicts a merchant facing a tough business environment. It notes the pressure to fix finances, keep customers content, and manage duties amid ongoing celebrations and social demands. The piece hints at personal strain and public perception of hardship in shopkeeping.
County Auditor Lewis completed the regular settlement with the state auditor and Treasurer Carter for 1899 taxes. The tax dupli cate totals 507039.51 with additions, delinquent taxes and dog tax. August settlement will allot 27096.86 to the state treasurer for distribution among funds including sinking, university, and general revenue. County and local tax distribution covers school, county, children home, bridge, road, bonds, township, city taxes and miscellaneous, totaling 205734.18. dog tax is 998.59.
A mixed Elyria summary notes fur plant shutdowns and repairs, carriages on sale at Andress and Niegoun, coal and iron fence ads, a large Tinwood park Sunday school picnic with special trains carrying about 1600 to 3000 attendees, and a letter from W S Brooks aboard ship reporting Southampton arrival and a pleasant voyage with Christian Baetoniag society members en route to the world’s fair.
Christ Ebersole of Amherst pleaded guilty before Justice Lawrence on Tuesday for stabbing Jacob Ha verhart and his son during Amherst RAS on the Fourth of July celebrations. He was fined 320 and costs and sentenced to 90 days in the workhouse, suspended on good behavior. Ed Moran, arrested Monday while drunk and driving a horse through town, appeared Tuesday and was fined $5 and committed until paid. Lewis Hopkins of Carlisle also faced intoxication charges with fines and costs.
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