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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1906
Page
4
A devotional piece urges readers to look up and trust in God, affirming His universal love and immense mercy. It emphasizes God’s vastness and care for even the smallest beings, inviting contemplation of His all-encompassing nature as shown in the scriptures.
Attorney General Moody reports seven wins in 23 suits against big trusts. Unlawful elevator combinations, salt monopoly enjoinders with fines, and holding company thwarted are cited. Retail grocers in Alisha face action, and meat stock control schemes are declared unlawful. Despite legal wins, festive window displays and winter weather predictions fill the season pages.
A fragmentary piece blends odd dialogue with a crime tale. Amid mock epitaphs and local banter, a bread theft is mocked as a conspiracy by revelationists. The scene includes a questioning chief of police and a grand duke discussing crime and public bravado in a rustic market setting.
The Four O Clocks were entertained by Mrs Theodore Faxon of 425 Middle Avenue yesterday afternoon. Mrs Lee Stroup read a paper titled Heonomy In the Home and Mrs Margaret Chapman spoke on Civic Improvements. A sideboard dining set and other furniture were offered for sale.
Real estate ad states four houses on Quin Street will have no wood finish and slate roofs, water and gas connected, priced at 1300 each. If not sold in two weeks they will be for rent. Ten more houses for sale 1200 to 6000, plus 100 lots for sale in town except the West Side.
An assortment of snippets and boasts from a past era includes sly exchanges about church membership and consumption, a traded pipe meant to symbolize letting go, dog barking hunters, a moose hunt finale, a misquote on champagne pricing, and a tossed remark on a man’s right to drink champagne with a punchy, old newspaper tone.
A child writes Santa asking for a dress, dishes, a baby doll, a goat, candy, and nuts, while another note requests a hay wagon. The piece then previews Buster Brown on stage, praising Master Rosen and the show's lively, family friendly entertainment.
More than 100 attended the Friday evening bazaar and supper at Second Congregational church. The menu included chicken, gravy, mashed potatoes, biscuits, Hubbard squash, pickles, tea, coffee and ice cream. The event raised $70, surpassing needs by $30 to cover annual church expenses and discharge old obligations. The congregation is enthusiastic about the record.
A. J. Eadie's home on Gates avenue was robbed of clothing from the wash line Friday evening. Neighbors saw the thieves leaving the yard and recognized them. Arrests may follow.
A compact advert peruses urging readers to purchase goods by placing orders. The copy emphasizes immediacy and the promise of favorable terms for the buyer. It calls for action and highlights the advertiser’s readiness to fulfill requests.
At about six o clock a horse spooked by fright ran down Broad Street causing a wagon to upset near the car track. Twenty gallons of milk spilled, George Tattersall was thrown from the surrey but escaped injury though dragged briefly along the pavement.
In an interview yesterday Jos Ramsey confirmed the plans unveiled weeks ago to build the Lorain and Ashland railway to the Ohio River. Engineers are now conducting surveys and the line will connect with the Tidewater Road at the river.
A large crowd watched Elyria High School fall 41 to 8 to Longi High School as lack of teamwork hampered the hosts. Racz and Michael Wayed led Torain with 15 points from baskets. Girls’ game details mention Loraty High School visitors and attendance at the high school building.
Edwin Olds sues Bertha Olds for divorce claiming she deserted him 43 days after their Elyria wedding on September 7 1901 and has not returned. He says she now lives in Cleveland after repeatedly refusing to return.
A simple breakfast spreads good coffee with sausage and Mrs. Austins Buckwheat cakes, offering a wholesome start. The plate pairs hot beverage, savory sausage, and warm buckwheat treats for a satisfying morning meal.
New students are entering the private college so rapidly that only three more seats remain unless more rooms are added. The school reports strong enrollment growth and space constraints as it expands.
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