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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1905
Page
3
Local notice announces H. I. Weemurr as a candidate for county commissioner, subject to the Republican county convention of 1805, pledging to serve the people’s best interests if elected. The rest of the text advertises sales and medicinal products, including clothing, medicines, and a locksmith’s offerings.
The item lists a Shakeapemean recital by Victor Coffee agents with names like Johan Russell Coury and Mualler and a University of Chicago link. It notes a Bricklayers and Mangon’s Union meeting on Hast Broad Street, a chicken pie supper by the Onanughters of Rebbecca at the G A T hall, and a Knights of Columbus theatre party. Several local residents are mentioned visiting Cleveland or attending dances, with hospital and obituary mentions and a few social visits among Elyria residents.
A fragmented classified column lists wanted help including a refined woman seeking ten years of experience, room rentals, board and lodging options, and a variety of properties for rent or sale in Oberlin Elyria and nearby towns. Entries mention furnished rooms near South Prospect Street, a village lodging on Lake Venus, a rooming house on Lodi Street, a six room suite, and several farms and houses for lease or sale with contact details and locations such as Broad Street Cedar and Broad, West Broad, and Tremont Street.
Dan Eason declares candidacy for the office of county commissioner in Lorain County. The announcement follows action by the Republican county convention of 1905 and signals his bid to represent the party in the upcoming election.
Russell Jame and John Mazey et al face a suit brought by Joseph and Mathias Pitts Jr and others alleging fraudulent signatures on notes tied to a horse sale. Plaintiffs claim twelve parties were to share a $200 each from a $2,400 mare, notes obtained under pressure then sold out of county to innocent buyers. They seek voiding of the notes and relief from the alleged scheme. Also appears ad copy for products and a hair treatment promotion.
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