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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
3
Obituary notes the death of A. W. Canfield, local editor and assistant manager, at his residence. The article recalls his long service to the paper, community involvement, and survivor details.
Local items report residents returning home for holidays from Vassar College and Wellesley College including Margaret Brooks Louise Garford and others. Visits to relatives noted as J W Emmert Luther Emmert and Clara, with additional mentions of Mrs Hettie Robbing and Mrs Baths Dunham. Community events feature a church concert at the Church of Christ and a Grand Army hall program.
The Supreme Court adjourned for the holidays on Friday without issuing a decision on the case testing the law governing Loleda schools. The notice mentions evening closures and schedules beginning January 4 1904 through April 46, with several local firms and individuals named in association with the matter.
A short note from Ashland describes a young boy who attends Sunday school with high regularity, motivated by rewards such as treats and candy. The piece references early arrival perks and compares the effort to workers in the vineyard receiving equal pay.
Scott and Bowne promote Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing tonic for babies, children, and adults who are thin or weak. The ad claims it strengthens blood, builds healthy flesh, and aids overall nourishment, offering a free sample upon request from 4 Nassau Street Pearl? to New York.
The Elyria opera house presents ZAZA Eugenia Blair in a revival of Yaze on Monday December 28. Critics hail her past as Neodami and Parthenia and note a dramatic shift to a kaleidoscope of moods in the new role.
Important notice requests strict water use limits to protect pressure and supply. It warns pumps are at capacity and urges minimal consumption to safeguard mutual interests. December 1 1998 date appears with water works authority and contact details.
The Board of Public Service of Elvira Ohio directs water rents to be charged to property owners beginning January 1904 with tenants allowed to pay if desired. Rents due quarterly on January April July and October and late after the 16th incur a $1.00 add on fee. Lake water rates start April 1 1904.
A fragmented listing shows an assortment of wants and notices including seminars for tickets at Chapman's clothier, requests to buy old feather beads and pillows, a real estate offer for a Bank and West Street corner house with six rooms, and various product ads such as quinine, an organ, and a diamond ring.
Rental listing notes a nicely furnished room with meals for two at Gallor address 11 Reporter offices Tad Get mother a pair of horse prices Philpott's offering special value stock.
The timetable fragment lists intercity tram routes from Elyria to Public Square Cleveland and connections to Lorain Wellington Birmingham Florence Norwalk and Grafton with varied departure times from early morning to late night. It mentions divisions including Linnteteu and Amberet Lorain Gratton and notes hourly and 40 minute service windows with several specific endpoints.
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