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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
4
The text argues Roosevelt should appoint capable, honorable men to public office to maintain Republican unity and deter Democratic success in 1904. It stresses balancing patronage with party harmony, noting the Missouri controversy settlement as proof of his masterful handling without breaking party unity.
A tour by County Commissioners W. D. Plant and others along with about twenty Sheffield township farmers explored plans to open and macadamize a road from Tenth Avenue to the Lorain Lorain street corporate line and on to Elyria. The Sheffield Land Company would fund macadamizing the lake to Elyria route, with land donations anticipated from farmers, and petitions expected to push the project forward. residents of Elyria and Lorain and the county seat would support the effort.
A long discussion on farming strategy argues the farmer should focus on crops that preserve soil fertility and maximize profit. It advises selling grains with low fertility return, favoring wheat rotation, and growing fruits and vegetables to reduce soil strain. It compares crop values, noting potatoes, apples, and fruit lines offer better fertility efficiency than wheat and urges selling most grain while buying crops that restore soil fertility, with practical examples and warnings about luck.
Elyria sracerymen sign an agreement to close doors at six p m from January 1 1962 to April 1 1903 except Saturday nights. Signatories include Foreman Bros W Kinkner W H Smith Max G Hart Elyria Group B H Starr Boylan Bros John Weilert Reublin Bros D L Curtis CG E Hobill Co A E Tyler A J Burrell E Hollis Mas Smith Geo Armbru ater H H Emmona Wm F Schramm.
Real estate transfers filed show John and Agnes Kaiazkewiz to Catherine Bittner for west part of lot 89 in Grafton for 8750 dollars. Orville Root trustee to W. J. Wem esek for lot 140 in Brass company's addition Lorain for 300 dollars. Carrie Gilgon to Sarah A. Townsend for part of section 12 in Sheffield comprising 47 acres for 2575 dollars. W. S. Pole trustee to Harry Post for lots 72 73 and 282 Wilbur Heights allotment Elyria township for 6150 dollars. Henry Wurst to W. J. Bair for part of lot 26 block 2 Hogan's third addition Lorain for 3500 dollars.
In Norwalk Capt A W Davis of Co G won the major position by twenty votes in a tight election. Opponents were Capt B C Squire of Co C Cleveland and Ex Commander W Johnson of the Chicago Naval Reserve. Total votes 482, enrollment 806, with 404 needed. Final tally showed Davis secure the post after late returns. Johnson tallied 11, Squire 2, Davis 20 in final count.
George H. Hines 28 merchant and Edith Avery 24 of Pittsfield with Rev Lawrence. Frank Crowell 28 teamster and Caroline Brose 18 of Elyria with Rev Enrly. Guy Warren Goodman 28 butcher and Elizabeth Gregory 24 of Columbia with Rev Earley.
King and Guerin attorneys sue C E and W trolley company for 340 dollars in fees claimed for lobbying county commissioners and councilmen to obtain right of way and franchise. The company refused to pay the bill.
In New York City the Civic Federation convened with top leaders from capital and labor, aiming to prevent strikes and labor conflict. President Schwab of United States Steel voiced that labor must not restrict output, arguing trusts fail without economic motive and urging labor to align with open trade principles.
Marriage records list Fred Giese 24 a steel plant worker and Annie Klehn 17 both of Lorain as license applicants with Reverend Bretz. A special sale of malleable iron beds with brass rods priced at 6 49 for this week only with limit one per customer advertised by New York Credit House at 849 Broad Street.
Children meet at the church Friday at 2 PM to practice Christmas exercises. Young people rehearse Friday night. Mr. McLachlin of Hiram will preach Sunday December 22. GC N E M meets end of January 1902 with Miss Anna Earl. Election of offices to follow. Lyceum next Friday January 10. no lyceum until then due to holidays. A quiet welding occurred at Mr. Wm. Crowell residence. Frances and Mr Bert Crowell, Myr. Wm Pikard family moved to Sugar Ridge. Mr 8 F Garetzon and family plan holidays at their Alleghany home.
A brief ad invites readers to locate the shop three blocks west of the post office. It promises WH PAY top prices for farm produce and selling at the lowest possible prices. It encourages readers to come, write, or telephone.
A list of rejected or standard items including oysters oysters turkeys chickens ducks geese celery lettuce radishes cucumber cauliflower parsley mint cross Florida oranges naval oranges bananas dates figs Malaga grapes table raisins fancy apples cranberries orange and lemon peel holly holly wreaths mistletoe ground pine Christmas trees Christmas candles English plum pudding fine sweet cider.
Mr and Mrs Than Rennels of New London Mrs Robinson and Bert Athertons of Centerton visit J B Robinson family. Mrs W S Dirlam spent a day in Wellington. Elizabeth Haas has been ill. N Batlette on sick list. Mabel Smith visited parents in Wellington. Paul Pratt returned from Columbus plans short visit. Howard Beech of Columbus to stay with J B Pratt. Mr and Mrs Brouse and Dortha River corners visit Mrs Jones. Mattie Hall was in Oberlin last Tuesday.
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