10 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1903
Page
1
Mrs SAY Beswsom of Decatur Alabama writes of relief from long standing indigestion and stomach pains. She claims Bitter’s Bitters improved appetite and digestive issues and helped her gain weight after using the product.
The Central Passenger Association authorized special rates for a round trip to the State Convention of Christian Endeavor at Elyria. The rate applies across about 35 railroads for continuous passage in either direction on June 24 25 26. Details outline travel from June to June with return by June 28.
East Norwalk farmer Otto sues Cleveland Elyria and Western Railway in Huron county common pleas for 606 dollars claiming damage to trees and land from road construction. The report notes a divorce and remarriage: Addie Reynolds and Wm V. Humphrey wed by Rev Withycombe in Lorain, Reynolds previously Mrs Saddle son.
Mrs F D Sweet wins a divorce on gross neglect and cruelty. She gains custody of their minor child, receives Elm Street property, assumes a $50 mortgage, and pays Mr Sweet 800 in alimony. The Uniform Bank is to receive support. A Valentine soirée hosted February 14 offers prizes for top valentines.
A farmer near Oberlin discovered a hen living under his house after warming earth around the foundation to block cold air. The bird had endured a January with no food or water, emerging exhausted but alive. Names cited include William Milla a 42 year old thresher from Pittsfield and others from Pittsfield Huron and Elyria.
Two boys near Hobbgy Brownhelm township captured an ermine described as rare and valuable for its white fur with a black tail-tip. The article notes ermine fur is prized in Europe for robes and judges bands. It also mentions new carp fishing permits by the Ohio game and fish commission and expired Lake Erie permits.
Opinion calls the law unconstitutional as it allows a county to pay two cents per inhabitant via the county treasury, cutting Lorain county’s main revenue for the agricultural society. Last year the society netted about $500. without the $800 appropriation, it would face a $300 deficit and about $2,500 debt.
A village panel passes a tire width rule forcing farmers to fit four inch wagon tires for paved streets. Most farm wagons in Oberlin area run about two inches wide, sparking protests over curb damage and town access. Some plan to swap Wagons or leave town, while others travel to Oberlin’s business district. Mr and Mrs E Munsey plan a long trip from Cleveland to Tampa and then southward with Cuba and Porto Rico on their horizon.
A statement from a claim agent claiming Ohio postmasters or descendants would receive back pay from 40 years ago is exposed as a fake. The acting first assistant postmaster general replies inquiries, saying all claims were paid long ago. The piece also captures local reactions and a dramatic confrontation.
Probate Court R Horn named administrator of Henry Pratt estate Lorain under 32000 bond. Ellenor Bunce of Oberlin had will filed in probate office. Witness testimony ordered in Tonawanda New York. Mrs Ann Speulding died in Oberlin aged eighty four. Funeral services held Monday and body shipped to Ottumwa Iowa for interment. Spaulding born in Holdermess Ni.
FC Rector of Columbus filed a suit in the supreme court to compel the insurance commissioner to grant a business license to the Knights of the Modern Maccabess in Ohio. The license was denied due to name similarity to the Knights of the Maccabees of the World.
Mayor King of Lorain filed a petition in the common pleas court seeking redistricting of the city into four wards. He cites the new code requiring action if the council fails to redistrict by January first and notes delays awaiting maps and the prior chamber of commerce plan. The court may approve the adopted plan or consider alternative proposals.
Mr Fisher of Cleveland returns to town at eighteen, while Mr Labore plans moving his home. Mr Sage and Mrs North visit LaGrange this week and Mrs North has chased a house there. Mr Reluey and Mrs Cleghorn are sick. Wellington celebrates a victory over the Calocns and Mr Tillison attended the Rochester farmers institute in Agricola.
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