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24 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
1
A garbled fragment mentions a rave and a voyage with unclear names and places. The readable bits point to a nautical setting and a social event but lack concrete details and identifiable entities.
The American Bell Telephone Co. completes a Wellington to Litchfield line dubbed the Farmers Line. Three telephones will serve ten families in Litchfield, enabling home conversations with Boston, Chicago and other cities. A church service and community notes follow, detailing local visits, illnesses, trips, and events as residents discuss the new service and summer plans.
Grace Doncaster of Grafton and W F P Richard of Sunfield enroll in Elyria Business College shorthand courses. Reports claim quick progress, high personal attention, and practical instruction, with students citing speeds from 32 to 45 words per minute after short terms. The department touts superior methods and growing popularity.
The Farmers Institute program outlines a gathering at Randall's Grove on Friday August 1698 starting 10 am Standard time. Rev. Riedinger presides with talks on rational feeding dairy cows silos and school temperance debate led by local figures. Attendees urged to bring baskets as no provisions provided. strong turnout expected for farmers and families.
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The Camp Fire program held Thursday at Randall's Grove drew two thousand visitors as Army tales from Comrades Cotton Peas Jey and others entertained. Colonel Van Orman led the campfire with drummer Andy Parsons, while Col. J E Williams introduced the speakers after a brief call for the long roll by pennies Ratege Bhat.
Veterans met to mark anniversary with an eloquent address on duty and nation. Three cheers for the old leader followed speeches, Jubilee Singers performed, and officers were elected: Joseph Nicely president Ira Henderson first vice president T. J. Poole second vice president J. C. Van Orman secretary treasurer Josy Alexander trustee N. L. Cotton chaplain. Attendance reached a thirteen year high with 108 registered. nine deaths noted including Capt. John Booth and others from LaPorte LaGrange Blythe Lansing Byron etc.
The G L and W railway raised dock wage rates at Lorain to match the levels in Cleveland and eastern ports. The adjusted rates take effect from the sixteenth of the current month.
The Louisville Courier Journal defends patriotism and the Democratic stance on imperialism. It praises W. J. Bryan, urges the party to back strong national resolve, and argues that opposing imperial policy would harm progress and weaken soldiers in the field.
South Lorain shows rapid growth with major investments by Sheffield Land Co and steel plant interests. A 0-ton steam road roller and crushed cinders for streets aim to create a model town with smoother, quieter roads and tree-lined avenues, signaling ambitious development ahead.
A J Davis Co installs a pumping plant in Ernarte field with one gas engine powering 50 wells, initial test shots expected soon. Firms including Black & Co, Lawrence & Smith, and Senator Jones lease thousands of acres across Litchfield York and Grafton, Belden, and nearby towns while Quigly Murphy & Taylor hold farm leases in York and Litchfield. Erharte oil is light with kerosene and naphtha, attracting Cleveland oil companies to extend pine mines to the field as the first wells are drilled near York.
Workers arrive as Baldwin Brothers and Graham push a large contract for a comprehensive sewer system in Collinwood. Brick sewers four feet to five feet in diameter will be laid along principal streets with smaller piping on others. The project aims to serve a growing population, with anticipation of new houses and increased activity as snow approaches.
The State Fish and Game commission will distribute 8000 Mongolian pheasants plus additional fish from hatcheries. About 2200 pheasants remain to be allocated among the counties, with distribution planned across yariourn counties.
Sim Tofts, a Lake Shore engineer, was killed at Millbury near Toledo after mistaking the target as the train approached. Fireman Eugene Phillips jumped with him. Phillips was badly injured. Both men were well known in Elyria, resided there, and are reported to be recovering. The train stopped after the jump, and no accident would have occurred if the engine had continued.
A garbled snippet recalls the Baltimore American and the Journal era. It references editorials from Mr Allen, early trials, and warnings about subscription bans, noting the fearless style of a modest editor who spoke candidly. The fragment hints at past press norms and editorial temper.
Advertisement seeks ten pounds reward for the recovery of a negro slave described as a tall slim fellow with several hacks in his forehead. The offer emphasizes the swift return of the enslaved person and cites the monetary incentive as the motive for reclaiming the worker.
Henry D. Boynton aged 40 died at No 17 East Second Street Saturday evening after a long severe illness of pulmonary consumption. He lived in Elyria with devotion to justice and truth, leaving a trail of respected friends who mourn his untimely death.
Will H Bray returns with a Maverick Brander tale linking Texas cattle ranch life to a Washington career. The plot centers on a colored ministerial appointment in exchange for poll work, with Katie Putnam as the rancher’s daughter and James B McCann portraying Maverick Brander. Texas Steer Quartette also featured.
After a week with no market change producers insist an advance lies ahead, citing excess shipments in Ohio and Indiana. July pipeline reports show a drop of 440 623 barrels in stock as drilling fails to sustain output, signaling a looming production decline unless prolific pools are found before winter.
Unusually large cricket swarms spark superstition and talk of omens. Residents recall past plagues when Sandusky Bay darkened with insects and streets became impassable, linking current swarms to historical scourges and public unease.
Pastor Powel, three years at Disciple Tehurgh, resigns to lead a church in Guelph Ontario. The church will consider the move a week from Tuesday, with reverend's friends hoping to retain his services. The community expresses mixed feelings yet wishes him success in the new field.
William Walkden a well known farmer of Haton met with a serious accident in this city Monday morning. Driving along Broad street on the electric railway track his wagon left the rails and he was thrown to the pavement. He was taken to Cresiore Fauver and Robson's store until a physician arrived and then removed to Dr. Cushing's office. His right leg was broken below the knee and dislocated making a very painful injury.
The Northern Ohio Checker Association staged an eight person competition on August 19 at the American House in Elyria. Final scores followed.
The Elyria Spiritual and Progressive Society met in the G A R hall on Sunday evening with speaker F D Dunakin of Ciit Ohio and testerium TH Jie sures of Cleveland. Messages from Hirai Nichols and Chauncy Blakesley were read stating Nichols is alive and Blakesley says death does not end all. Regular meetings planned when weather permits.
The reunion of the 48th O V 1 Garfield's old regiment will be held in Elyria on August 30. An unusually large number of former comrades is expected to attend with sessions at Richard Allen post rooms. James B. Garfield has signaled his intention to attend and refreshments will be served by the Woman's Relief Corps.
The Lorain County Teachers Institute began at the high school auditorium with Prof H G Merriman as temporary president. Lectures by Prof Gordy covered Hamilton and Jefferson and psychology. Prof Jones urged practical arithmetic and school management. Notable gains included 136 members and 28 diplomas for four years of reading.
The Grange Farmers Institute drew a large northern crowd for an outdoor social day at Randall's Lake. Key topics were ensilage and temperance education, with W D Warren urging crop specialization and better market reach, while Gould promoted silo use citing rising numbers of new silos and inquiries from Africa.
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