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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
8
The Columbus Citizen reports that William J. Bryan’s article argues voters distrusted his ideas and party. He contends prosperity limited anti imperialist appeal, trusts funding opposed him, and that reform was needed though his platform may have been too broad for the times.
The writer traces a downstream journey from Richmond to Old Point Comfort along the James River, recalling Civil War sites such as Harrolding, Westover, Fort Powhatan, the Chickahominy, and the 1864 pontoon bridges. He notes Jamestown, the Monitor and Merrimack battle, and Fortress Monroe, promising further notes on agriculture.
Washington reports an extraordinary adjournment to honor the deaths of Senators Davia and Gretz as Congress faces a packed, hard working session. Hay and Nicaragua treaty moves clear the way for canal talks, while Elkins, Platt, and Dick outline priorities including the Isthmian canal bill and ship subsidy. The Treasury notes record gold reserves at $474,108,856 with total supply near $1.1 billion.
T Creston Brooke and his Chicago Marine band of over fifteen artists along with soprano Sybil Sammis will perform at the First Congregational church on Wednesday evening December 8. Tickets are 60 and 76 cents at Murbach's. People's Institute season tickets, including the band concert, on sale at 75 cents with no further reductions. A Day reunion was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs J B Dey on Second Street Thursday.
The obituary honors Mrs. Floy Vroman Bivins, born October 10, 1842, in Madrid New York, who married George L. Bivins in Amherst and later settled in Elyria. Described as cheerful, unselfish, and a devoted conversationalist, she guided her friends with kindness until her death early this morning. Her only child Floy Bivins reflects on her remarkable mother’s life and charitable spirit.
A series of real estate transfers across Elyria, Wellington, Lorain, and Oberlin areas show numerous parcels changing hands. Names include Catherine Gibson, Mary Godette, William Biggs, Tom Sandrock, Erman Cotton, Barbara Kunce, and many others with transactions ranging from $60 to $1,280.
Local notes recount visits from Cleveland and Sandusky, weddings and anniversaries, Thanksgiving gatherings, and travel of residents across Ohio. Numerous names like Mrs J Gobey, Miss Meehan, Mr. and Mrs. Hall mark social ties. events include card parties, church programs, and a whaleback captain returning to New York.
Advertises H C Hyre magnetism practice in 1888 with free examinations and testimonials. Claims to cure paralysis, spinal disease, cancer, tumors, curvature of the spine, broken ligaments, and other ailments without medicines. Presents dramatic patient recoveries in Breite Hill and Warren areas and extends invitations to Park House Oberiin and Hotel Tophit Elyria.
Thomas Corrigan a fifth ward worker with the L. and W. was struck by a moving train at a crossing near Sa Thomea Corrigan died instantly from injuries sustained while carrying bundles after an alleged collision at the crossing His death is reportedly connected to liquor influence though evidence is limited Corrigan had worked five years and was well known in the area His family in Ohio is notified and burial plans follow.
A fragment shows a list of officers including vice president second vice president corresponding secretary financial secretary treasurer captain first lieutenant second lieutenant and trustees with several surnames such as Kel Rudolph and Otto K. The readable items indicate a formal society roster or club structure from a historical page.
Sheriff Warden and others served inj un on Health of the city in Lurato and rushed to stop erection of pest houses on a tract recently acquired by the Board a week ago near Shefield township for quarantine against contagious diseases. The Board moved to swear out a new action to prevent further construction. Nahum Holcomb of Lorain county died at LaPorte at 76. The funeral will be Sunday at the M E church.
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