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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
5
City council declares West Bridge Street to be improved from Bridge Street to West River Street by grading to the established grade, setting marks, and related work. Costs to be apportioned to The Cleveland, Elyria & Western Railway Company and property owners. public notice to publish and circulate in city newspapers.
A crowded report outlines an American society and London officials collaboration for an international exhibition. It details committees led by Lord Mayor London and figures like Winston Churchill, the scope across machinery, agriculture, textiles, arts, and a Woman's section, and a May 17 opening with period courts from Egyptian to Chinese and an American theater program.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt discusses drivelling, once derided as mere folly, now revived as a profitable art. It cites gold and silver lace from hussar uniforms used to craft bracelets and fine items, noting historical ties to Imperial and aristocratic practice and contrasting eras with a playful exchange about a summer resort hotel sketch.
Fragmentary OCR shows a legal notice involving Frank Nicwite as defendant. Mentions Lawrence Justice of the Peace and a court action with amounts around $3 million and unspecified vehicles or orders. Details are garbled but indicate a civil proceeding and a filing date in an AU days window.
An old newspaper ad promotes Stum Ac-Oids as a cure for stomach ailments and nausea while praising DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a gentle vegetable option. The copy emphasizes mild action, non gripping effects, and easy dosing under H J Eady.
Mercury containing ointments for catarrh are dangerous and should only be used on prescription. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo claims no mercury and is taken internally. Various testimonials from Lorain and surrounding areas tout kidney remedies and offer prices and agent names.
A 19th century advertorial urges relief from dyspepsia and liver issues, listing symptoms such as sore stomach headache costiveness heartburn and foul taste. It promotes August Flower at 75 cents with two doses claimed to relieve symptoms and cites Gat Green's Price Almanacs.
Rev James Kirkman of Belle River endorses One Minute Cough Cure for coughs throat and lung troubles claiming immediate relief after trying other remedies. The ad touts its safety and child friendly taste while contrasting with Bright's Disease warning and urging use of Kid No Oids as a preventive measure.
A nightly drawing room sleeping car will depart Cleveland Union Station at 9 30 p m to Columbus with occupancy allowed after 9 p m and staying until 8 a m. Return service from Columbus to Cleveland mirrors the arrangement. Reservations and tickets available at Collyer's 116 Euclid Avenue.
Last week sixteen residents of Lorain including M. Faragher and George M. Bicket enrolled at Oberlin Business College. The total number of Lorain students at the college now stands at sixteen.
Mrs. I B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wis heard from her doctor that she faced a life threatening stomach case and Gallstoner illness as she grew worse. She recovered after using Blew the Bitters described as a wonderful stomach liver and kidney remedy that cures dyspepsia loss of appetite and more. Sold by H J Eady.
In a long illness the author praises DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for bed sores and recovery, calling it the best salve on the market. H. J. Eady cautions about counterfeits and promotes the salve as a sure cure for piles, sores, and burns. The ad also promotes Liver-Lax pills at 23 cents from Eady's Drug Store for liver and bowels issues.
Travel ads tout scenic daily sleeper trips from Chicago to San Francisco and Los Angeles, with routes through Colorado and Texas. Prominent claims include comfortable, inexpensive travel with daylight views of the Rockies and Sierra Nevada, plus literature and contact details for F. L. Miller. Also includes multiple testimonial snippets for Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, praising corn relief, skin healing, and dyspepsia cure success, with endorsements from H Robinson and H C of Hayfield Minn.
A caller notes a lost door key and suggests heading to Cleveland to consult a bicycle repairman who can cut a new key. The tradesman also performs soldering brazing and edge tool grinding and general repairs.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation, headaches, fevers, and liver, kidney, and bowel troubles. It claims toxins from putrefying intestines mimic arsenic effects, promising gentle, easy relief. Available for 250 at H. J. Hady's.
An old column touts Ath lophoros as the fastest cure for rheumatism claiming instant relief after the first bottle and cure after a few bottles. It states over 50 people were pleasured by its use and urges everyone to try it despite Rheumatism, promising pleasure after pain.
L C Overstreet of Elgin Tennessee recalls his wife’s desperate coughing and says Dr King’s New Discovery saved her life. The ad claims the medicine guarantees relief for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and lung ailments with trial bottles free and prices 50 cents and 1.00 at H J Hady’s.
Clayton Chapman announces his candidacy for the probate judge nomination at the upcoming Republican county convention and respectfully seeks the support of Lorain County Republicans.
Elyria to Grafton cars depart every 90 minutes starting at 5:80 a m. Grafton to Elyria departures begin 6:00 a m every 90 minutes. Last Elyria to Grafton car at 10:15 p m, Grafton to Elyria at 10:45 p m. Theater car runs after Elyria opera house shows. Tickets at the C BE W Ry ticket office Byrha.
A bright young lady learned the Eclectic Shorthand and now seeks a good position in Cleveland. She told a Graham writer, a graduate of Elyria Business College, that she regrets not learning the Grahan and that she has trouble reading her notes. Word to the wise is sufficient.
The council resolves to widen West Broad Street from Chestnut Street to Mid Street with grading curb paving and drainage per plan. The Lorain County Railway will bear part of the cost with special assessments on all taxable property along the street and intersections. Installments total ten years with bonds issued in anticipation of assessment. Clerk to publish for two weeks. notices to abutting property owners.
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