11 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1902
Page
1
A letter to the editor argues for retaining E. H. Hinman as probate judge, contrasting long service with rotation in office. It praises his record, kindness, and fair handling of estates and orphans, while critiquing political obstruction and urging voters to consider experience and judicial duty over party motives.
The article lauds Judge Hinman for free community service and loyalty to the Republican party. It cites decades of effort for Republican causes, wartime service, and a spotless record, urging a renomination by Lorain County voters.
Mrs Harriet Marsalas died at her home on Butternut Ridge Monday night at an advanced age. She leaves three daughters and one brother, with daughters residing on the Ridge Chicoago and Ashtabula, and the brother in Cleveland. The funeral will be held at her late home Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock.
A positive notice from Baltimore dated February 5 praises the farce Down and Up performed at the house. The writer says the show pleased all and offered best satisfaction, urging a return engagement if they tour again and noting they would draw a full house. Signed Henry, Secry Opera House Managers of Ohio.
Adelbert F. Gove files for divorce from Wannette E. Gove in Lorain. They wed October 19 1891 in Saginaw Michigan and have a nine year old child Jenny. Gove alleges wife neglected home duties and abandoned him winters 1900 and 1901 to Texas now in El Paso with no mention of custody or alimony. Attorneys Gillaph and Gillaph appear for the complainant.
Judge Nye, after a decade as common pleas judge for Summit, Ashland and Lorain counties, retires from the bench to return to active law practice. Judge Webber succeeds, his term having begun February 10. The Akron Daily Democrat notes Nye’s ten years of service.
Judge Nye is honored for industry integrity and fidelity to duty with a planned welcome back to active practice on the 22nd. Probate Court items include Henry and Ella Miller adopting ten month old Tresse Waldorf as Dorothy Evan Miller. executor D M Hall resigns. administrators Halsey and Hiram L Belden report land sale. J T Haskell named administrator of Philander Nichols estate. bonds and appraisers named.
Assessments for candidate registration set by office include Councilman five dollars City Assessor four dollars School Board six dollars Justice of Peace fifteen dollars Waterworks Trustee ten dollars Township Trustees ten dollars Township Clerk twelve dollars Township Assessor thirty two dollars Cemetery Trustees two dollars Candidates must register with secretary E D Chapman before the twentieth of the month Primaries occur March 3.
William E. Burke aged 29 a plumber of Gerain and Margie I. Moran aged 29 of Elyria. Father Reichlin. Barton R. Cole aged 25 a banker of Mathews Ind and Ina M. Laird aged 19 of Oberlin. Rev. E. I. Bosworth.
Dr. Wella, a Cleveland specialist in eye ear nose throat and chronic diseases, runs a specialty office practice. He has hospital and sanitarium experience in large cities and is well suited for this line of work. He is preparing at a post office building in Syria and has socially fit credentials from past hospital experience.
Fragments describe repair work on a Glocke watch and a jewelry item. The readable text mentions people or brands ambiguously and places are unclear, offering only a brief glimpse of a repair activity without concrete names or dates.
Memorial services were held Wednesday January 29 at the G A R hall in honor of William McKinley. Mary Woodruff presided as the corps sang Nearer My God to Thee, with prayers by Chaplain Thirza Nevins. Post Comrade X Peck shared personal recollections and a portrait of McKinley was presented for display.
William Lord sues Harriet Lord for 1118.76 on promissory notes. Stang Brewing suits Henri Javes Trashel. prior notes total 1829.65. Alwilda Clark seeks divorce from Lewis Clark citing years of cruelty and neglect. children Mortimer and Newton named. husband allegedly valued at 3600.
Multiple transfers record undivided halves and lot purchases in Lorain and North Amherst with prices ranging from 467 to 9265 dollars. Buyers include Lewis Tyler Emma Tyler Fred Lenssler Fred H. Lenssler Hannah McGeshan Edward Qopes and others in various additions and parcels.
An invitation for young men to attend a talk at the M C A building South Lorain on February 19. Prof Jas McConaughy will discuss Moody's Mt Hermon Mass educational efforts using a stereopticon. Admission is free.
Reverend Cadmus marks the first Congregational Church anniversary with a morning sermon on shared growth, funds, and 185 new members. In the evening he speaks on young people in love, distinguishing passion from true love and urging reason alongside emotion in forming homes and society. Call at Mrs Hoffman's 121 Lodi Street for information.
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City describes pneumonia attack to a child saved by Dr Kings New Discover for Consumption. Advertisement promotes medicine as cure for coughs colds and lung disease with prices and free trial bottles. Also notes job ad for a competent girl and wheat food pleas to family meals.
The Hickman Brothers present the musical farce Down and Up at the opera house tonight. The group, famed from coast to coast, stars in new material with original numbers, lively dances, and sharp repartee.
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