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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1901
Page
2
A sheriff and county clerk recount hunting misadventures and tall tales from the season. The sheriff narrates rifle mishaps while two friends debate bird shooting and a clumsy hunter learns a hard lesson from an elder roughsman. The clerk adds a comic misfire about aiming and eye closure.
The per capita circulation of the United States reaches a record high with an estimated population of 78,211,000. November treasury data show total circulation at 2,246,400,542 across gold coin gold certificates standard silver dollars silver certificates subsidiary silver treasury notes 1900 United States notes national bank notes. The breadth compares to a year earlier with an increase of 107,119,140, while 24,000,000 of 1890 treasury notes were redefined. A reader endorses DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for bed sores and piles.
The St Louis world fair will be energized without solid fuels using Texas oil from Beaumont as the official fuel. A central undergound power plant will supply 15,000 kilowatts for rails fountains and exhibits. Henry Austin to manage the electrical department and Thanksgiving marks the opening of the exposition. Separately T. M. Otterbecher of Wellington visits Elyria. a prominent harness maker who rebuilt after a fire continues to prosper.
The region has seen unusually mild early December weather with little frost and scant sleighing. Snow and ice are forecast to increase later, with weather telegraphs predicting a potential heavy snow winter. Local Scenes note Salvation Army music in the park and jackets unnecessary at times.
Pennsylvania Railroad announced substitution of steam trains for electric traction on the Mount Holly to Burlington route after a power-house fire halted the line. Despite Westinghouse assisting and a modern plant at Mount Holly, officials concluded electricity failed to meet expectations and would not be extended.
A weekly prize called Dev. Quid will be awarded by the Wlyria allers to balance chances for the poorest and the best bowlers. Giso offers a special inducement to billixra and pool players. Madgio each evening.
A Saturday letter to Southern Ohio Traction Company shareholders announces a consolidation of four railways the Southern Ohio Traction Company Cincinnati and Northwestern Railway Hamilton and Tindenwald Electric Railway and Miami sburg and Germantown Electric Railway. A usual dividend will be maintained until the merger completes. The Southern Ohio Traction Company is noted as a premier suburban line in southern Ohio. the purchase was made earlier but details were held until this weekend.
Mrs. Margaret Crandall of Chestnut Street died Sunday morning after a long illness of typhoid fever. She was 42 and survived by her daughter Bessie, 13 or 14. Her husband died earlier. Funeral conducted Monday afternoon at 1:50 at the home. Mrs. Birdie Rentner of Henrietta died Sunday at her home. She was sister to Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. George Murphy of West Bridge Street.
The program at the Opera House tonight features For Her Sake a multi scene drama set in a Siberian sulphur mine at Kara. It explores harsh political suspects and corrupt policy amid convicts and guards with an elaborate stage production reported as fully realized.
Real estate transfers including Orville Root to Julius v Glick for lot 8 Brass addition Lorain 300 and many other Elyria Lorain properties with prices from 30 to 2650, names include Day Ferguson Sexton Mun ger White Hurd Massey Pro ibert Steele Willian Butterfoys Moyer Dowd Wilhelmy and others in multiple additions and townships.
The will of Mathias Diedrick of Ridgeville is admitted to probate with all property left to his wife. He owned a large Ridgeville farm. Medina County probate judge Dr Bennett is in Mt Gilead to review Joe Gonsalus, a local resident with mental illness. Grngalua is believed to be well. He recently drank heavily in Cleveland, and temporary insanity was caused by alcohol.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Laxatives and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for female ailments and general weakness. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Artie Watkins claiming renewed strength after using the products and mentions the People's Common Sense Medical Adviser offered free with a stamp payment.
After January 1 no round trip tickets will be sold within the Michigan Passenger Association territory. Travelers in Michigan may buy only one way tickets as passenger fares on Michigan Central Drake Shore and Wabash railroads drop from 8 to 2 cents per mile to align with the new state law. All Michigan lines at competitive points are affected by the move.
Resolutions honor Lady Minnie M Stoll of Elyria Hive No 8 Ladies of the Maccabees. The death is noted with condolences to her parents, husband, and young son. The hive offers heartfelt sympathy and mourning for thirty days, with copies to be published in city papers and presented to the family.
Parlette, famed for witty yet moral humor, presents an intense lecture at the Wire Congregational church, 4th act on the course, promising refined laughs. Tickets at Murbach's. the performer is reputedly a clever wit with polished delivery.
An advertisement promotes Kid-Ne-Oids guaranteed to cure backache, nervousness, kidney and blood diseases. It claims complete cures with proper use and directs readers to contact H. J. Eady for particulars and mentions a 25 cent price for Best pain cure Brain-Cids.
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