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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
3
The Elyria Reporter announces W. 5 Canfield as local editor and assistant manager at the newspaper. Details about duties and tenure not provided in the snippet.
A flurry of social items from 1902 era towns mentions the 1902 club gathering on East Sixth Street, Went Side card club at Lodi tram, prize winners Mrs. Cullin and Mrs. Summers, and Mrs. Parmely hosting in honor of Miss Mands Manon. Also noted are visits from Mr. Hull and McKigson, a New York Times job, a pony draw at Chap man the clothier, and several upcoming dances, sales, and theatre appearances including Krebs in mind reading and Forrest Huff in The Princess Chic.
Dramatic editor notes bold advance claims for The Princess Chit musical comedy as critics expect strong crowds. Management slate lists December 15 opening with high hopes for packed houses at the local theater.
Johann Baptist Matzenauer faced neck torture in Appenzell for a murder alleged by neighbor Anna Koch. He denied guilt as Koch later confessed and was executed in 1849. The case helped end medieval torture practices in the region and drew wide attention.
Four fast trains leave Chicago at 9:00 am 6:30 pm 10:00 pm and 8:00 am on the North Western line. Electric lighted throughout with luxurious equipment and diving car service. Tickets rates and sleeping car reservations available via agents or A. F. Cleveland 294 Superior Street Cleveland Ohio.
A garbled early classifieds page lists help wanted situations for housework and waitstaff, rent with board, and various jobs. It includes notices for a wash woman, a girl for housework, and demonstrations for house to house work. Also advertisements for furnished rooms, wood chopping, and a pony giveaway.
An Eight room house on Erie Street and rental notices at 6416x Cedar advertise local housing while the Century block Candy Kitchen promotes homemade candies and a Christmas travel sale with long return limits. They tout broad tour rates nationwide including Mexico with December 16 and January 4 deadlines and a Dec 28 prize drawing at Chapman the clothier.
A promotional message urges heart disease sufferers to write for a free sample box of a speedy cure. It promises no cost and a potential life save but urges urgency, attributed to J. O. Prentiss of avenge 20.
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