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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1901
Page
3
A local ad promotes a complete line of Oneita Ladies Union Suits in colors grey and black. Prices range from 50c to 2.75 per suit with multiple price points listed for shoppers.
Elyria Reporter reports residents visiting nearby cities, church and club events, and social notices. Includes weather, a Findlay church cornerstone artifact, rural mail box case fines, and opinions on civic effort versus stagnation. Mentions Lorain, Oberlin, Elyria, Findlay, and several named individuals.
The article notes Pittsburgh investors leasing farm lands along the river east of town and near Wyburn g, aiming to secure 3000 acres and drill soon. One eighth of produced oil would go to landowners. test wells to be drilled within weeks, with 1600 to 1800 feet anticipated. Separate item reports John McDugal fined $5 for intoxication. a lady’s pocketbook found and to be claimed at the police station.
Mrs Agnes Leiby seeks absolute divorce alimony and restoration of maiden name from Homer Leiby. She claims adultery on multiple occasions and that he left on July 11. Attorney Lee Stroup represents her. Other suits include promissory notes, mortgage foreclosure, and civil actions against railroads and the Salvation Army leadership in Elyria area.
Rev Gadi closed the seven part lecture series at the First Congregational church with an illustrated talk on Smyrna the ancient church famed for its wealth. He displayed views from his recent trip abroad including Troy and other biblical sites. Lectures continue each Sunday evening drawing growing attendance.
The text describes a new Buffalo Bills name and crest design with Lewis and Clark imagery, plus a legal docket noting no court until next Monday. Jury kept idle, Brown vs O'Brien settled, several cases continued or dismissed, Wall executor vs Deneke set for next Monday at ten.
Mrs Minnie M Stell nee Mias Schroeder charter member of Elyria Hive No 3 Ladies of the Maccabees. Joined Oct 11 1892 and died Nov 14 1901 after nine years in the order. Insured for 1000 dollars, first husband was beneficiary. claim paid by Supreme Hive on Nov 26 1901.
Got Another Bond Queen Lil of Lorain was brought to Elyria Saturday and jailed. Bondsman wanted to quit but Sunday a new 5000 bond was signed and she returned home. She is bound over to common pleas court on the charge of shooting with intent to wound.
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