This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text mentions science, nitrates, minerals, and taste with disjointed phrases. It references foods, boarding, and ages, but lacks coherent events or clear entities. No identifiable persons, places, or dates are preserved.
Fragmentary text from a local notice mentions daily events in Jitteburg and Tadelphia with references to iron, sea, lull, and barley. The readable parts are insufficient to determine a clear event, date, or action.
St Pauls Evangelical church marks its thirty fifth anniversary with jubilee services tomorrow. Rev Lehman has led growth since 1890s. parishioners total 224 communicants and offerings doubled in ten years. Special morning and afternoon programs feature multiple choirs, former pastors as speakers, and free meals in Mechanics Hall.
Measles like fleas infest Lorain as residents report bites across Third Avenue Washington Street and other streets. The Daily News notes insects breed rapidly in homes, on clothing and lawns amid dry hot weather and southern importation. Treatments include carbolic acid sugar wash and mercury, though fleas linger on humans longer than other pests.
At a recent school board meeting Russia township decided to close the schools in districts 3 and 5 due to too few students. Students will be transported to district 2 instead of employing teachers. The school will open September 3.
Reports claim the Mendelson allotment closed due to a city suit by Boynton but this is false. Lots continue to be sold daily with agents available on weekdays and Sundays. Geo McIntyre serves as the agent on site.
Judge Washburn continues to reduce the number of cases, the court will soon catch the docket, delaying trial. The present condition is excellent while other counties face backlogs. Thirteen county jail inmates await grand jury action and three are out on bail. Civil cases total under 260 pending, with West Side Street Railway Company injunction on Lorain’s west side set to be heard.
C M Windecker of Oberlin sues Sheriff Salisbury for 106 damages claiming ownership of stock from E S Ingraham's Oberlin store seized under court order. Banks attached contents to cover forger claims. plaintiff seeks 100 in damages and the inventory returned to him.
The Adam Hageman farms of 246 acres sold on Friday to Knox of Oak Point for 49200 dollars. Payment went to the widow and her daughter Mrs Clock of Amherst. The price exceeds 200 per acre and arouses public curiosity about Knox’s unknown proposition.
John King has bought a 45 acre farm near Elyria from John Sauer for 4000 dollars. The land nearby fetches as much as 125 dollars per acre, making this a notably sound purchase in the local market.
Ferris Roberts an eleven year old of Lorain was released by Judge Hinman after three days in jail on charges of petit larceny. He had stolen ten dollars and a livery rig before fleeing, with costs totaling 39.60.
Probate Court records Bert L. Ward as executor of Jas Ward requesting court order to sell property to satisfy debts and legacies. Separately Prof Calvin Fried, an associate of Edigon, reports completion of an inventory he says will startle the world regarding serial navigation.
The Cleveland City Health Department will inspect Fresh Air Children to ensure they go out in clean condition free from contagious diseases. Many families are asked to host one or more children for a week or ten days, with meals and care provided. Call Miss Lickering at 729 or visit 227 Court Street to offer a place.
The Special Committee on Uniform Insurance Laws in St Paul, Minnesota, Aug 25, reports minimal progress and focuses on salary limits and commissions. It fixes salary contracts at 12 months, prohibiting agents earning 100 dollars a month or more from special emoluments, and requires recording entire contracts in policies with agents bound by representations. The panel debates standard policy authority, leaning toward commissioner's review over legislative micromanagement.
Harley Worcester, 17, of Oberlin, a carpenter by trade, stepped on a rusty nail about a week ago. Initially minor, the wound developed tetanus on Wednesday. Doctors could not save his life.
Elyria residents endured a hot spell with many deaths in cities. A timely shower this afternoon brought relief, and officials hope a cool wave will reduce strain and help people regain stamina.
Mayor Chapman and Dr. J. Sampsel of the safety board depart tonight for Boston to observe Amoskeag fire engine operation. Their Manchester factory is near completion on an engine for Elyvia. Chapman will visit the seashore while Sampsel spends days in New York City. Delivery is set for September 15.
Lorain county children were taken for an outing Thursday west of Lorain at McDonald Grove under Superintendent Mosher and guest supervision. A special car provided by the C and W company carried the group from Oberlin at 9 o clock along the Lake Shore Electric line. The band of youngsters voted thanks to G and W officials for kindness and support.
A young Swede man at Atlantic City on Friday saved five drowning victims and deserves a Carnegie medal. Federick Townsend in London pleaded he acted to justify being called a Glasgow Irishman. Chinese officials plan ads to boost tea market amid competition from Indian and Ceylon varieties. Cecil Rhoades once dismissed as a crank is vindicated on transcontinental railway talk. Lord Kelvin visited a Portsmouth schoolship and saw his inventions explained in practice. Reporter Want Ads Bring Results.
The third annual Elyria merchants picnic set for next Wednesday August 29 at Linnod Park Vermilion will feature two special trains leaving Elyria at 8 and 9 a m and returning from Vermilion at 6 and 7 p m The Grocers Association leads the event with officers Flower Wellert Starr Mueller Smith Boylan Hart Andress Flower In charge Programs include ball games tug of war footraces and a parade of contests with prizes in silver cigars and other items for merchants travelers farmers and families The day promises strong participation from local business groups and promises to be larger than prior years with activities scheduled from morning until late afternoon.
Lorain authorities believe Mrs. H. H. Hipple intended to kill Harry Ingalls during an August 19 incident at 123 Bank Street. She was arrested on assault with intent to kill, held in county jail. Evidence includes chloroform exposure, a revolver, and a vial. Her family history and questions of insanity are noted as factors in the case.
Lightning struck the electric feed wire at the corner of Broad Street and Washington Avenue during the third storm of the afternoon. The wires snapped twice and several frayed wires fell to the pavement, posing dangers to passing vehicles and pedestrians.
The Philadelphia Press reports a playful exchange where Joakley asks for a title for verses and Rimer suggests A Broken Vase. The item notes extreme heat and scarce ice, with Hygienic Tee promising daily deliveries this week, despite the weather.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.