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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1906
Page
1
An unclear OCR fragment describes alleged potato based cures and products with claims of scalp health and dandruff treatment. It references market interest, imitators, and a company lineage, but the text is garbled and difficult to parse.
Messrs Stark and Vogler narrowly avoided death after a Lake Shore train passed as gates failed at Mil Street crossing. Vogler’s horse was killed, Vogler injured, Stark escaped, and both men were helped by onlookers before Vogler was treated by Dr. Sheffield. The crossing is flagged as dangerous and warrants tighter safety measures.
Miss Mildred Noxon of Franklin Street Lorain hosted a one o clock luncheon on a Wednesday for a circle of girl acquaintances. The table was laid for 13 and floral sweet pea decorations highlighted the event. Guests included Lola Raufus Elyria Helen Hossler Mansfield Georgia Snap Greenwich and several married ladies and other young women.
Friday night John D Rockefeller failed to attend the Enelia Avenue Baptist Church prayer meeting in Cleveland though expected. Officers noted the room was full and an engagement at Forest Hill delayed him. No greetings were read and his name was not mentioned during the service.
Tuber Chandall a 24 year old Wesvin Telephone lineman living at 213 Hast Third afront Pall died after a fall from a pole near Stop 6 on the Crafton division of the CG & S. W. line. The 22 000 volt high tension wire reportedly energized as Crandall touched the dispatch wire. He died in hospital at 6 30 p m. Funeral set for Sunday at 3 p m from his Third street home.
The St Ladislaus church in South Lorain reports delays and hardships in its experimental concrete church project. Rev Szabo notes foreign workers demand standard wages, basement floods, no permanent roof, and leaky sewers. About 160 families and nearly 300 boarders worship there as funds total around 5000 dollars, with completion hoped within a year and a further 10000 dollars needed for the finish.
For sale by sole agents Faxon Realty Co. ten new houses on Middle avenue in four styles with 4 6 and 7 rooms. Lot 44 by 130 feet priced from 1500 to 1900. Cellars sewer slate roof and plumbing. 500 down and terms to suit on the balances. F A Smith & Bro.
U S Behner departs Lorain after selling his Lovahi residence to join the Automatie Screen Co. He will oversee factory management in Volode next week, while longtime Lorain resident Mr Bodger is relocating.
Fe Tea rooms finished in quartered ments with electric meat cellar a large new furnace two cisterns and a well. The lot measures 40 by 165 feet located on Mest avenue near Fifth street. Price $5500. Auctioneer contact F A Smith & Bro.
Best proposition in residence property in Hly tia on principal street. Lot 100 with front seat, 16 rooms, several baths, mantles and grates, large porches. Price 16000. If interested, contact F A Smith & Bro for viewing.
Corner lot 120 by 147 with a 14 room house offered at 12000 dollars. Advertises as the best Ely location chosen by Millionaire Miller. Sold by F A Smith & Bro.
Five room house with cistern and well on a splendid residence street. Lot stretches 822120 feet. Nine room j house ideal location. Price 4000 with reasonable terms. Contact F A Smith & Bro.
Eight room house with all improvements in first class shape. Located five minutes from town on Fourth Street. Priced at 3500 dollars. Terms available. F A Smith & Bro, Reporter Want Ads bring results.
Lorain county fair board announces no band this year replacing lively music with a male quartet due to failure to secure a deal with local Elyria musicians. Horse races may seem tame without band music as the crowd imagines the usual thrills.
In Lorain in August a social highlight will be the marriage of Miss Pearl Pierce and John Campbell on the 18th at the bride's father F. W. Pierce’s home on Franklin Street. The ceremony is private with few relatives. after a honeymoon they will reside at 415 Reid Street.
Elyria won Friday's game against Wooster 2 to 0 aided by a five safeties, including a single by one Elyria batter. Neven Fara fanned thirteen, Lawrence and Smith led the offense in a bombardment, while Nolan made a key catch and Stewarding produced a standout one handed assist in the field.
Lorain Railroad company incorporated in Columbus with attorney G A Rose in charge of legal affairs. Capital of 2500 dollars, to take over Lorain Street Railway and Avon Beach and Southern railway, bonds guaranteed by Lake Shoge Electric Company. Major plans include double tracking Lorain Street from Lorain to Elyria and removal of the Broadway loop to enable east west streetcar service. Budget includes 750000 dollars for improvements and the city council's cooperation for timely progress.
Hon W G Sharp declared support for Mayor King of Lorain as the Democratic nominee for Congress while reiterating he will not seek or accept his party nomination under any circumstances. He said King would attract many votes and be strongest for the district, with other names like L B Houch and W G Beebe mentioned as possibilities.
Rev G W Johnson and his wife Miss Mabel Hill returned to the city Friday. He will occupy his pulpit next Sabbath morning. He spent a month in Warsaw City Missouri. his wife stayed with her mother in Covington Kentucky. No evening service as he will preach at the Mission in South Lorain.
Property includes a 16 room house with slate roof and improvements on a 90 by 165 foot lot with a barn. Located within five minutes walk of town points. House valued at 3600 exclusive of the lot. Mrs Wolcott owner, sale arranged by F A Smith & Bro, must sell by September 1. Accepting payments and offering terms, price 3500, trade for Elyria food property considered. August 3, 1881.
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