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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
5
Local Lorain mishmash news notes a near snare escape involving a workman from Chestnut street and court area after a shipbuilding company action in the river. Reports mention police, a fall, injuries, and ongoing court and public safety concerns in Lorain and neighboring cities.
Weather warns of rain tonight with scattered notices from Elyria and surrounding areas. The column lists meetings, retirements, lectures, and social events across Lorain County including church services, club gatherings, and a mysterious factory accident ending in blindness for two workers after attempting to burn out a safe with carbon and electricity.
The 1902 redistricting plan for Ohio may move counties between districts as the state reshapes representation. Lake, Summinit, Medina, Lorain, Richland, and others could shift between the 2nd 10th 19th and 20th districts, with new combinations proposed. The goal is to keep Ohio from gaining members while reassigning counties.
A surprise party honored Comrade HH VW Waittlesey on his 77th birthday Monday evening December 17 at his East River street home. Hayden Post and GA BR ladies and friends organized the gathering with neighbors and posts presenting a chair as a homecoming gift. Light refreshments followed as attendees offered best wishes.
Lorain reports a railway man named Turner killed in Marebail Texas and a Sunday closing order not strictly observed. A new Express office opens in South Lorain, a fire damages S B Crayle residence, streetcar derailment near L and W crossing, culverts on West End Ave to be rebuilt for new tracks, and a legal fight looms in common pleas court over a pest house election. Card party hosts seven tables with prizes. Huron county seeks injunction against T F N track plans near Morroeville and Norwalk. Classifieds note must-sell furniture and an Ohio fodder cutter for sale.
Local ads announce December holidays sales at CJ Wurst & Co featuring crockery glassware lamps and baskets with special prices and a 100 pounds of dried apples offer. Parkside markets promotes Elisabet’s bonbons and candy while G J Wurst Co highlights mantel clocks. Lake Shore line offers reduced rate excursion tickets to January 2 1901 with various December dates and agent details. Also Koe’s drug store advertises a London cigar.
A vintage advertisement touts clocks as ideal Christmas gifts with top selection and unmatched value. It invites holiday shoppers to visit Mfg Jeweler in Elyria to see a fine timepiece offered at pleasingly surprising prices and reliable quality.
A dealer advertises a range of home items including Half-Tree or t Seat, Couch, Desk, Chiffonier and Center Table. Plate Hacks, Sewing Tables, Folding Tables, Tabouretts, Foot stools, Carpet sweepers featured with many more available.
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