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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1903
Page
2
The Elyria Reporter lists the Reporter Printing Co as the newspaper, with editorial and management lines showing 71, DISBHO and the title Editor and Manager. The fragment indicates standard masthead information for the Elyria publication.
A fragmented account discusses a solid vote in Democratic ranks, urging residents to support the straight Democratic ticket. It warns against distrust on election day, praises certain leaders, and urges early voting to sustain prosperity and orderly government.
A historic note reports the Baltimore and Ohio Company purchasing a parcel near Broad Street south of the site, with land once owned by Renthel. The deal includes a large elevator and a portion likely used for ore and coal docks, amid years of litigation over the property.
Carlisle Mias Ada Smith visits Thiedo while Mr John Biggs spent Sunday in Sandusky. Fanny returns home. Mrs Dimick and families visit Cleveland. Mrs Goes and her daughter Mrs Porach ing travel with them. Mre Penthttte entertains city visitors. John Reinders and partner with threshing machine report milde quality work and improvements. Charles Garret sold hay worth 800 from his barn last week. Eva Rosw, longtime clerk, died after long illness. sympathy to family. Remains of Mrs Fox in town for burial. B Holmes buys Grafton Lot, plans home soon. Rov Bartlett preached at La Porte on Sunday. Glen's Beach proposal for meeting place. Editor urged to publish date and encourage community fun. A Gurcia suggests a good SURMOS LION Violet.
A fragmented ad-like notice promotes palmistry expert Cheira, described as well known and ready to assist with lit and success. It invites readers to walk up to the Bly Hotel parlor for advice, though details are garbled.
Mrs Mary Clark hosts Mrs Richard Baker from Wood Co and Miss Ruth Monroe of Toledo. Various locals attend events at SheMeld Ridge and M Bechurch plume. Dist No a Wil reunion planned for Sheldon grove on Saturday August with refreshments and travel details. Oak M and Monumental Park host county convention August 27. Mil eburet ladies to provide cream and light fare. Names include Mrs Josse Lorbat Cleveland and Mrs May Gillette visiting relatives. Grant Campbell of Campurll & son begins annual circuit with stock show.
The column notes a Sunday school picnic at Pucthl Beach in Cleveland and visits by Martha and Amelia Latte man from Oberlin. It mentions an ice cream social at Mr Striths next Friday evening and an anecdote about a Wayne township woman and her pin money from land. It also comments on Gen Fred Grant resembling his father and the phrase Unconditional Surrender Approaching on Broadway comparing the two Generals.
Miss Alice Anding of Wallington traveled to Nashville to accept a demanding bookkeeper and stenographer post at Fisk University last week. Attending Oberlin Business College, the school’s training earned her the opportunity, as it prepares graduates with a strong reputation. Ball term opens September 8.
Help wanted notices seek agents to install burglar alarms Protect lives and property. Position offers two tents per unit and mentions Martin Meyer Ameriton House as a contact point.
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century classified page lists want ads for help and goods, rental offers, and sales. Items include a general house help post, first class shoe sales roles, an agent listing, a stove and leather trades ad, a stenographer position, a baking or beer work claim, and multiple rental and sale offerings. Names like Johnson, Cox, Lomin county, Clavet and Draw bachle Co, and The Paiica Rubber Co appear with locations in Elyria and Cleveland.
Two well furnished rooms with heat and private bath available in a convenient location. Board possible for roomers if desired. Prices reasonable. Inquire at 828 W Broad Street.
Notice states the partnership between JP Bidt and EG Gord known as Elyna Candy Co was dissolved by mutual consent July 1, 1908. Business continues under JP Bidt who assumes all indebtedness and is to whom all accounts must be paid. Elyria Ohio August 12 1903.
excursion Sunday August 20 by Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway to Traverse City Wik Rapid Charlevoix Petosky or Bay View from Elyria to Millbury and return on the train leaving Elyria at 3 54 pm to Toledo with a later special over Fore Marquette Railroad at 7 80 pm round trip fare 8745 tickets valid till Sept 3 inclusive also advertisement for De Witts Little Early Risers pills sold by H A Dykeman
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Ry offers a low rate 12 day excursion to Atlantic City Cape May Queen City and Bee Into city N J via Buffalo Lehigh Valley Ry and Philadelphia Sale date included Elyria price 13 75 round trip Stopovers allowed at Philadelphia Niagara Falls and Lake Chacangon agents in region or write AJ Smith GP and T&A Cleveland
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