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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1906
Page
3
Invitations announce the marriage of Frank Unger of this city and Miss Elton I Kunerim at the bride's parents home east of Lorain on New Year's Day at 2 15 o'clock. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside in Lorain where the groom holds a position with Brown-Coghlin Co.
A romance begun among the hills of Wallsall England led to a rapid wedding at the Second Congregational Church with about 250 guests. Rev. Reese officiated as minister and Leonard Burris served as best man. The couple, Nellie Stone and Thomas Murrey, will reside on 7A Mile Street.
A dated reflection argues marriage declines as rings wear thin. The piece notes many divorces and fading faith in vows, claiming rings symbolize commitment yet may fail to sustain happiness if the bond lacks true love. It questions gender labeling and the evolving meaning of marriage.
The July Twelve Card club met at Mr Ind afys Glen Bramles in Cleveland Street Saturday evening. Prizes went to Chas Cottier for first, Ar Smith for consolation, Mrs RR Noederar for first ladies, and Mrs C Cottier for consolation. After prizes, the rest of the evening featured general amusements.
Lorain G A R post members entertain several car loads of soldiers from the Sandusky Soldiers Home. The party arrived in special cars this afternoon and were shown about the town.
The Brotherhood of American Yoemen plans a meeting at the Odd Fellows hall this evening. Initiation of several candidates will take place and refreshments will be served. All Yoemen are urged to attend.
The St. Clair Rebekah Lodge will conduct initiation and election of officers Wednesday evening. Members are requested to be present. A Christmas baskets project is also noted with committee appointments announced.
A catalog style list suggests gift ideas for a man, noting gloves, handkerchiefs, pens, shaving gear, clothing items, cases, brushes, and accessories. It warns that women readers should skip unlikely options like neckties and cigars, while hinting other comforts such as an easy chair or a bathrobe could be welcome.
Members of the W. R. C. are assembling the annual Christmas baskets. This year’s baskets will be well filled with items to cheer the recipients. The baskets are distributed to widows and old soldiers.
Office of the Secretary of State reports an 18,376 pauper army in Ohio with counties funding relief, totaling $4,048,380.12, up about $40,000 from 1905. Counties also aided indigent sailors and families, lifting relief to about $2,000 more than the prior year. Tax inquisitors collected $182,817.20 in fees, plus $24,410.79 added to tax due, with total assessed at $1,546,066.28. Cuyahoga leads in expenditures and tax activity.
A county treasurer warns taxes must be paid by December 20 with penalties possible after that date. Judge Trish says no penalty before January 1. Courthouse crowds from rural districts seek to pay early, many bringing funds for Christmas shopping.
Huron county officials last week requested permission to abandon the highway between Norwalk and Monroeville and use the right of way paralleling the old line as planned. They propose a small bridge at a midway schoolhouse and refer to prior plans for the steam road alignment. An unrelated item notes a 103-year-old woman credits abstinence from gossip for longevity.
A humorous sketch follows Mr Bowser who drinks and apologizes to his wife about misdeeds including threats toward a cat and a milkman. He declares he will not be a candidate for any presidency while his wife urges him to bed as the night ends with him sleeping on the floor.
The piece depicts Sir Robert Ball, an Irishist astronomer famed for humor, recounting a railway station mix up at a lecturing event. A servant asks if he is the Sir Robert Ball, he confirms and humorously notes the delay and misidentification, reflecting his wit.
An awkward hotel encounter unfolds as an innkeeper warns a guest about settling a bill while the guest snaps a photo to avoid future errors. The scene pairs with Wiener caricatures, suggesting a humorous or satirical tone.
Michael Kritko was held for court in $1,600 bond after a hearing before Justice J. Clyde Miller on felonious assault charges. The 15 year old Eda, employed as a domestic, testified Kritko grabbed her throat and threatened with a knife, slashing nearly all her hair. The report also notes a cider cask and stray lines.
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