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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1899
Page
6
In a comic yarn, Judge Hinman misses a chance to gain fame as a rainmaker after relenting on impersonating a tree toad. The storm arrives just as debate ends, quelling the idea of magical weather labor. A slice of small-town humor follows with fashionably dressed brides, oversized hats, and idle talk from Elyria merchants about money, luck, and everyday schemes.
Lorain shifts to useful home products as National Vapor Stove Co completes a deal with Dayton Manufacturing Co. to secure stove making and goodwill. About 50 to 75 carloads of machinery will move, with final expansion creating 40 to 50 jobs, though initial hiring will be gradual. Tom.
Lorain County native Congressman W B Shattuc of Cincinnati receives widespread praise for patriotic letters defending the U S government. He sent Edward Atkinson of Benson a copy of Atkinson s Anti Imperialist which Shattuc endorsed with I am no traitor to my country The correspondence stirred American supporters as Shattuc s reply amplified war footing for the government.
The Ohio State Fair guided by the State Board of Agriculture invites farmers to visit exhibits across departments. Observe stock, machinery, and farm products, compare with own methods, and note improvements. Seek knowledgeable staff, ask questions, inspect stalls, and enjoy evening horse races and lights while avoiding pools, gambling, and alcohol on grounds.
The Interstate Commerce Commission released its semi annual report on safety appliances in railcars and locomotives under the 1893 act. It covers progress from December 31, 1898 to June 1, 1899, showing 262 reporting roads with 1,251,415 freight cars and 34,787 locomotives as of June 1, 1898. Automatic couplers are on 1,040,147 freight cars (83 percent), train brakes on 698,719 (56 percent), and driving wheel brakes on 82,496 of 34,787 locomotives (93 percent). Un equipped counts include 911,268 of 1,251,415 freight cars without automatic couplers, 512,896 without train brakes, and 2,261 locomotives without driving wheel brakes up to sunset last.
Weather forecast notes a storm wave crossing the continent from 97 to 31, reaching the Pacific coast around September 1 and moving east of the Rockies by September 2. Warm and cool waves affect the great central valleys and eastern states with varying timing. Week ending September 11 to be above normal in the valleys and below along Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Rainfall expected below normal in central valleys, above on Pacific slope and Atlantic coast. The August 14 cool wave arrival at the 90th meridian occurred on time with notable nationwide changes east of the Rockies.
City commissioners will prohibit free distribution of medicine samples from house to house citing child safety concerns after a Cleveland child fell seriously ill from a sample bottle. The ordinance aims to stop similar risks and protect youngsters.
Residents warned of a view swindle by a sleek young outsider claiming to bring a new tropical flower seed from Porto Bivo or Cuba. The seed proves to be ordinary mustard. A Chicago railroads meeting to consider rail rate increases is noted, with shippers expected to push for higher charges.
Late yesterday a workman tearing down an old workshop on Mr. G. H. Palmer’s premises uncovered a cloth sack containing £200 in gold. The building was formerl y Wm. Smith’s property, now deceased, and the money is believed to have been placed there long ago. Earlier a tin can with greenbacks was found on the same premises. Both finds were turned over to Mrs. Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stansley, residents of a quiet home on the outskirts of Upper Sandusky, marked their eighty first wedding anniversary. The African descent couple have lived in the area for thirty five years and are described as the oldest married pair in the United States with roots tracing back to Africa.
Eridences hint at a hog supply shortage for fall and winter as prices rise four cents at western packing centers. Past severe weather reduced the pig crop, and processors fear a temporary deficit, with eight to ten months needed to mature a sow crop. Farmers can profit by feeding corn to hogs while prices stay favorable.
A 19th century clipping cites a July 2 1853 issue stating a La Porte to Chicago locomotive dispatched for a physician to attend Robert Duxtader president of the road died at the place of apoplexy. The return trip covered 116 miles in 100 minutes averaging 58.0 mph and 69.6 mph on a 1863 engine.
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern line offers low fare round trips to New York City with tickets sold at agent offices. Details on dates and agents follow in the advertisement.
Local Union No. 88 and International Longshoresmen's Association No. 106 plan a grand excursion and picnic at Svenie Park in Rocky River on Saturday. About 340 members plus families expected. program includes dock men ball game donkey race bicycle race tug of war and prizes. L and C electric fare 60 cents from Lorain with seven car trains at 8 am and 9 am lunch baskets and baby cabs on special car free for under eight. Public invited.
Professor Leland O. Howard, entomologist, says there is no bug that prefers lips for the sweetest contact. He attributes kissing bug bites to the spider family and notes newspapers lack and spider abundance this year. He cites no American spider bite fatalities and mentions one serious spider species.
P L Chure and Mrs M B Clure offer upholstery cabinet making varnishing and enameling in all colors at 20 Broad Street. They repair umbrellas gloves and zippers with mail orders available and delivery. Call for service.
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