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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1903
Page
1
An advertisement touts a display of negligee and fancy shirts under the International Armor Brand. It promises exclusive fabric designs and workmanship, with customers paying no more than the regular price for the items.
Daniel Freese of 547 Broad Street advertises shirts priced from 1.00 to 2.50 with single 15 cent tag or two for 25 cents.
The 75th General Assembly formally closed at Cedar Point with a banquet at one a.m. Today many attendees depart, while others linger for a day or two due to the Paint Association entertainment. Speakers praised state government work and urged practical reforms, despite lingering political talk and candidate touting among delegates.
A large blaze on Carlisle road Friday about two o’clock burned a new barn and carriage house at C B Clark’s, destroying hay, grain, harness, several buggies, a wagon, and three horses. Furniture losses totaled about four thousand dollars, with partial insurance. origin unknown. Clark, once an Elyria businessman, ran a store later copied by J P Kadton Cheapride.
The Champney faction swept the Democratic county convention with Tom Johnson endorsed for governor and equal taxation as a plank. Home rule approved. twenty eight member senatorial delegation uninstructed. County ticket nominated: representative Custer Snyder, commissioner Caspar S Dellefield, Mason H Smith, surveyor Charles S Ferguson, recorder Albert Gruley. A Champney chaired executive committee with Rollin T Reefy secretary. Unanimous resolution endorses J L Van Arman as deputy state supervisor of elections. Delegates to state convention named Edward Renourd and others from Wellington, North Amherst, Grafton, Lorain, Elyria.
The ladies of the Elyria Methodist church prepare a lawn fete at the parsonage 306 East Ave next Wednesday from to 10 p m Coffee cake ice cream and candy will be available A musical program will be rendered from the porch All are invited to attend.
F O Allen buys the Elyria Bowling Alleys in the power block of L A Whiteman and plans a remodel. The new owner will open the venue to the public on August 29.
Frank Q Pomroy of Medina files a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the United States District Court with assets of 300 and liabilities of 3828.53. Charles Kelier loses temper and kicks his horse, Humane officer Dumas reports the incident, and the man is arrested. A mayoral fine of ten dollars is imposed on Saturday morning. Names listed include George R Beyer, 30, blacksmith of Nova Dolhe Hollis, 30, Rochester. George G Smith, 24, laborer of Lorain. Emma Hostettler, 21, domestic resident of Lorain.
Democrat urges the city to let Engineer Tettron prepare sewer system plans and have an expert review them. The piece argues a competent engineer like LeGron can draft solid plans at lower cost, avoiding unnecessary high fees while starting the project correctly.
A three year old girl, Beatrice Noylea, daughter of William Noylea of East River Street, died Friday evening at four o clock after a period of pneumonia. Funeral will be held at the family home Sunday at two in the afternoon.
Miss Mary Parker of the local library is appointed chairwoman of the program committee for the state convention of Ohio Whrarana to be held in this town early in October. She also takes on formal duties tied to the event. August has been busy as the Elyria library installs a new membership and charging system.
The Board of Public Service met Thursday night and ordered 277 paid to Fred Sedorl for Wooster court sewer. A complaint by George Bryant on burns on second and third street was referred to the board of health. Bids to be advertised for Fifth and East court paving. A motion to amend asphalt paving specs in minor details passed. A weed complaint on Blaine street was referred to the mayor. The board noted ongoing street issues linked to new lake water pipes, to be handled by water works trustees once water is on.
Board of Education of Avon transfers part of See 27 to Michael Dieterteh for 225 dollars. Orville Root trustee to Herman Fasiz, lot in Brass Co’s addition, 144, Lorain 300. Rosana Burrell to Philip Hiden, part of lot 65, Sheffield 1. Henry J Smith and others to city of Lorain, part of lot 6 tract 1, Lorain 1. Edwin R Perkins trustee to city of Lorain, part of lot 14 Washington St allotment, Lorain 1. Asa M Babenck to A B Blerman, west part of lot 11 and east part of lot 18 Hogans addition, Lorain 60. A V Hageman to E N Miller part of lots 6 and 8 Brownells addition, Lorain 200. James B Hoge to Peter J Myer, Lot 80 Hoge addition, Lorain 721.65. Sarah L Wiley to C R Jordan, southwest part of lot 22, Ridgeville 8000. Maggie Riegman to Bongard Ziegman, part of lot 51 Lorain 1. H P Edison to Sarah A Showalter, party of lots 9 and 11 Hogans addition, Lorain 2600.
For Rent. A six room house at 411 West Second Street. Inquiries to 105 Grace Court for details and viewing.
Classified notice from EBE Fowler Elyria Ohio seeks a traveler of any sex with fair education and energetic demeanor. 24 years standing, weekly pay of 15 plus expenses guaranteed. References required. Address with stamp.
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