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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1903
Page
2
Fragmentary lines from an Elyria newspaper appear garbled with odd phrases and misindexed names, suggesting a corrupted page. The readable bits hint at a local publication and scheduling, but no clear event, date, or person details emerge for a concise summary.
The report surveys the Ohio Democratic gathering with speakers like Ate Bevan and Lom Te Folason among the notables. It notes Bryan’s attack on the party leadership, Ohio’s split over Cleveland, and the Springfield of party machinery under Johnson and Zimmer. It also touches on local street paving, tax policy, and German emigration figures.
The piece recounts Myron Herrick’s rise from a boy selling farm products via a bell company run by Wilson and Cummings of Fredericktown Ohio. It notes Herrick’s early work delivering Krause products, moving from farm to house, and later being found in Wellington before a 1900s Republican convention nominating him for governor. It cites Cummings and local agents as pivotal figures shaping his career.
West Ridge and nearby areas report visits and greetings. Mary and sister from Cleveland spend days with rouebis. Henry Melts of Cleveland visiting on the Ridge. Mrs Clara Ammon visiting in Gfton. Mrs Lyman of Elyria with sister Mrs Pups. Mr Ho Brown detained ill at home. Mrs P Powell visiting Cleveland. Rev Dunlap, Siam missionary, to address Sunday eve. hoped for good attendance. Chas Dryaendat of Elyrin spent Sunday on the Ridge. Mrs Cramp and Mrs Sepmour of Elyrin visited Mrs Versey. Mr Shaw, former S school superintendent, visiting Oberlin area.
Mrs J Stang spent last week with daughter Mrs G Tito in Elyria while Mrs A Gibson of Oberlin stayed with her son E M Gibson. Mrs O Botamer, Mr W Chemalline ill with pneumonia, and many neighbors hosted gatherings, threshing buzzed, and a hay tack party with ice cream. A mix of travel, reunions, and small town chatter anchors the week.
Elyria Ohio ordinance authorizes Citizens Gas and Electric Company to lay mains and pipes in streets and alleys, with city protections and cost sharing. It details rights to construct, maintain, and repair, and sets responsibilities for payment, liability, and restoration of streets, with enforcement by the Board of Public Service.
A long municipal franchise ordinance grants The Citizens Gas and Electric Company rights to lay pipes and operate gas and electricity in Elyria, sets terms for construction within sixty days, bonds, rates, and ten year terms with renewal options, arbiter selection, and city purchase rights, with public notices and acceptance steps required. The text details bond amounts, operating rates, supply obligations, arbitration rules, and conditions for forfeiture upon noncompliance.
Notice is given by resolution of the Elyria Telephone Company directors that a stockholders meeting is called for August 16 at 10 AM in the Flower Block Elyria Ohio. The meeting aims to consider increasing capital from 50000 to 60000 or other amount and to authorize a loan of 900000 and issue bonds. James A. Dake, Secretary.
The board of public safety in Elyria Ohio will hold merit system examinations for police and fire service positions on Thursday August 20 at 4 PM in Dr Sampsell's building. Applicants must complete forms prior to testing and pass mental and physical exams with at least 70 percent to be placed on the eligible list. J Sampsell, President.
A garbled slate of 20 word advertisements notes cheap excursions to Atlantic City, job postings for housework and stenography, rental notices for six room houses, and a 1400 pound bay mare for sale. Entries mention Wanta column, Revorter office, Parsell Lumber Company, Oberlin Business College, and The Pulaco Rubber Co in Cleveland.
Pocket book lost Saturday evening between Cheap Side and West Avenue. Liberal reward offered. Advertises an auction sale of household goods including dining room suite, bedroom suite, stove, and carpets at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in front of Parker Dan Eason. Also notes a newly furnished room at 204 East Second Street suitable for two persons with team work and contracting services.
An abbreviated advertisement describes cistern cleaning that purifies water and leaves it in good condition with reasonable prices at Box 335 Oberlin. It also includes a testimonial from W. S. Philpoter of Albany GA praising He Witt’s Little Early Risers for bilious attacks. Sold by H A Dykeman.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offers four low rate excursions to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City and Sea Isle City New Jersey via Buffalo and Lehigh Valley Philadelphia Tickets valid 12 days from sale price from Elyria is 18 75 round trip with stopovers at Philadelphia Niagara Falls and Lake Chautauqua Consult agents or write to J Smith GIP and T A Cleveland Ohio For indigestion sufferers Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promises relief aiding digestion and blood health Sold by H A Tyke-Toan.
An advertisement offers $5000 to California with return via Chicago and North-Western. Travel August 1 to 14 from Chicago to Los Angeles and San Francisco, with low rates from other points. Three trains daily Chicago to the Coast with no change. Special Garr train departs Chicago 10 30 p m August 1. Also $30 to Colorado and Return via the same line with nightly trains to Denver and sleeper cars.
A local scene reported that Gured Tham of a Bad Habit announced a Donkey club regular session after church service. Members were to line up and stare at passing ladies as per custom, but they did not do so that Sunday.
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