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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1906
Page
3
Brief notes from Ohio and surrounding areas report Warren patrol department acquiring a modern patrol wagon that can also serve as an ambulance. Other items include a bank receivership filing in Mt Pleasant and several local incidents such as obituaries and a shooting near Leasburg.
Mr. Lewis Johnson from Wellington spent a day in town. Ladies Aid Society plans a meeting with Mrs Myrtle Herrick and a dinner. Mr. and Mrs Haley Ward moved to the Parker Inn. W C T U to meet Mrs Libbie Barnes Saturday at 2. Memorial services for Mrs Mary Knapp. Mrs Rose Becker hosting sister Mrs Delia Heifner from Hartland. Mr A J Irish ill. Miss Stella Chamberlain visiting Aunt Mrs Daisy Ringler in Nova. Mr and Mrs Chas Knapp moved to New London. Misses Gertrude and Grace Johnston visiting uncle Dell Johnson in Elyria. Mrs Ray Irish visiting parents in Nova. Children from town schools attended a party at W A Jewett’s. J Dimick and G M Garrisor back home for a few days due to lumber shortage at New London building project. Mrs John Rowell suffered a stroke Thursday and remains in precarious condition. Miss Loie West hosted her WHLS class at her home with warm sugar and refreshments.
Grafton news notes several rentals near the Big Four depot and Main street. A rummage sale occurred at Town Hall last week. Mrs. Jerome Nesbitt visited friends in Chatham Medina Co. over the weekend. Mrs Hert Rawson and Agnes with Miss Rose Saith attended the funeral of Mrs. Whitman in Chatham. Clarence Beardsley and wife attended his mother’s funeral at the Ridge. Jerome Hance visited friends in town. Miss Virginia Newton and Attis. Edward Smith bought his brother’s residence to run a grocery store.
Mrs Walter Dale of LaGrange visits son George Arnold in Pittsfield. Miss Bell Foster of Penfield stays with James Meredith. Herman L Worcester returns to Cleveland after a week near Pittsfield. Joe Pickworth of Orrville visits brother Charles. Wellington couples visit Lena Meredith. Forty A eram mar students ride sleigh to Edythe Erman’s home. Miss Ruby Wilson of Cleveland guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Whitney. Mr Morrison of Norwalk visits Stanley Garrett. Mr and Mrs M G Starr of Penfield visit Valnay McRoberts. William Gregg of Colling visiting Charley Mason. About fifty Pittsfield residents attend surprise second wedding anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Sam Maning. Miss Clara Whitney visits Cleveland. Deville Worcester Elyria and Bessie Worcester Oberlin visit Erne Worcester. Wellington High Juniors entertained at E Campbell’s. Special District No 1 scholars take sleigh to teacher Nu Lois Cele in Obarin.
Camden Baptists heard Rev. A Lennard. J N Hurd returned from Toledo. Ladies Aid met at Mrs John Whitney. Lewis Whitney visited from Lorain. Alonzo Perkins ill. Mrs Rothe visiting North and South Amherst. Ice houses busy. Alice Warren in Cleveland. Myrtle Hurd visiting Morris Hurd in Toledo. Anna Reynolds granted divorce from Charles Reynolds in Steubenville. Elmer G Stearns killed by Ohio Central train in Bowling Green. Cassie L Chadwick in prison hospital. Ad for Witch Hazel Salve by E C DeWitt & Co Chicago sold by druggists.
Fashion patterns describe a box plaited dress in white with embroidered yoke and cuffs, suitable for wool and linen fabrics and adaptable to several sizes from 6 to 14 years. Also featured is a coffee coat with ripple basque and elbow or long sleeves, shown in pale blue cashmere with cape collar and trim, plus material guides and sizes.
Hints describe a dollouse style with lines of tucks to flatter the figure and sleeves adjustable to full length or elbow length. White taffeta with lace trim, optional insertion and medallions, washable fabrics, and a back invisibly closed. Materials vary by size, with 14 years needing about 3 to 3.5 yards depending on width.
S J Hall of Canton reported to police in Lorain that his long black leather pocketbook containing 40 dollars and 55 cents and a note for 459 was stolen or lost last night. He says the money included four ten dollar bills a cent piece and a nickel and that the note was payable on the 17th. He offers a five dollar reward for return.
A fourteen year old boy Thomas Murray of South Lorain died Sunday morning after a lingering illness from scarlet fever and subsequent complications. He was the son of Mr and Mrs George Murray. The funeral will be from St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon with interment at Galloway.
An old style advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve swollen tired feet and ease tight shoes. It claims cures for aching feet corns bunions and fits and offers a trial package free with purchase through druggists and general stores.
Elyria dealer H A Dykeman touts Hinddoo Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic with a money back guarantee. Townsfolk flock to try it as a no risk remedy. Cincinnati Methodists mark Lincoln’s birthday with a nationwide celebration by Ep Worth Leagues and 600000 congregations in song services.
Announcement from Franklin Street that Miss Pearl Pierce oldest daughter of F W Pierce will wed John H Cambell of Eleventh Avenue. The ceremony likely in early June. Cambell employed as foreman at National Tube, popular in city.
The speaker recalls ancestors aboard the Mayflower while others challenge the historical role of steerage passengers and lax government inspection in those early days.
In Columbia Ohio Feb 18 prosecutors led by Attorney General Ellis struggle as key witnesses refuse to testify or cannot be located. Lawyers say witnesses may flee the state and one hint suggests sending a client to South America. Additional witnesses are said to be in California.
The notice lists frequent hourly and special train departures from Elyria and Cleveland ports to Elyria Oberlin Wellington and nearby towns. It includes Cleveland and Norwalk Limiteds with specific departure times and routes to Grafton North Amherst Birmingham Berlin Heights Norwalk and more, with weekend adjustments.
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