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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1907
Page
5
Local ads note price cuts on waterproof and patent leather shoes at Philpott's, with items like men’s waterproof shoes $3.75 and ladies’ $2.75 patent leather styles. Mentions visitors and visits to the area, plus a promotion and shoe store events at Fauver Robson's and Davis & Son.
Promoters announce the main bout Alex Swanson the New York champion meets Otto Suter of Cleveland. Lorain’s Kid Esterwood battles Ben Gordon of Oberlin with Harris promising two Z6002 preliminaries. Also noting a Glee and Mandolin club event tonight at First Congregational church and the death of Mrs Emma Hearing of Bowling Green, Ohio.
The will of Elizabeth Sage of Elyria leaves all property to three children Charles Sage George Sage and Marybelle Mosely with stipulations that five percent of any sale of land between Elyria and Lorain go to sister Isabelle Brown and one hundred to granddaughter Gladys Mosely. Lewis Davis of Elyria leaves his estate to his children equally and prohibits selling the homestead while daughters remain unmarried. Davis’s real estate requires all children’s consent for sale and penalties apply if any child contests the will.
Rhode Island’s fourth annual board of public roads report argues for a bonded, statewide program to build and sustain up to date roads. It emphasizes non extravagant yet durable construction, continuous maintenance of macadam routes, and repairs to save time, money, and future engineering costs for all regions.
The text discusses road deterioration due to external and climatic factors, noting uneven wear across roadbeds and the need for ongoing repairs. It highlights 1905 contracts for 22.08 miles of macadam road, totaling 57 miles built since a state plan began, and argues against haste that lowers quality. It covers Rep. Sheppard of Kansas proposing a bill to have the Agriculture Department advise on maintaining rural mail routes and to assist with construction and inspection along these routes.
A curious Bosnian method roasts a whole sheep during weddings. A log is spun by a freely turning Tong pole fixed to a paddle end over water, cooking the joint by the centrifugal motion as fires burn underneath. This antiquated device illustrates rustic Bosnian culinary practice.
Hon J A Leonard superintendent of Mansfield State Reformatory will speak to the club on Why These Broken Vessels detailing reform aims and results. Leonard, an authority on criminal reform, recently spoke at a national charity meeting in Portland. An oyster supper precedes at 6 30, address at 7 30 in the church auditorium. Admission free for all attendees.
Eight lots offered for sale on Oak and Woodland streets available for cash or trade for centrally located property with cash difference. Inquiries at 119 West Bridge or by phone 599Y. Date appears as 2-15-6t.
In the matter of Ed G Bard bankrupt the court orders a public sale on the north side of the Square Hyria Ohio Saturday February 23 at 2 PM. A grey mare Maud a roadster weighing about 1174 pounds will be sold. Terms are one-third cash and balance in one month secured by note with 2 percent discount for cash. George E Hill trustee estate of Wd G Bath.
An advertisement lists services by Mrs Chas Guth at the Masonic Temple including shampooing facial scalp massage manicure hair dressing and singeing. Parlor hours are 12 30 to 4 30 p m Tuesday and Thursday with appointments and a home phone listed 958 R. Also notes 2 500 Edison and Columbia records in stock with capability to fill all calls for records.
A Sunday February lecture at the Ely Opera House features Edward A. Kimball C S D of Chicago. He sits on the Christian Science Board of Lectureship and was once head of the Metaphysical College in Boston. The talk aims to present factual views on Mrs. Eddy and Christian Science, promising a lively, healing-focused address.
In Norwalk Ohio an apparent kidnapping attempt occurred yesterday afternoon at St Pauls parochial school. An unknown woman from Monroeville grabbed 11 year old Thomas Kerner, son of Mrs Mary Kerner, and tried to pull him into a carriage before he and fellow pupils fought free. He later walked home with older boys serving as protection, the would be kidnapper fleeing when she saw the group.
Want ads offer a fast route to assistance or selling items with a Reporter service handling the posting process. The note highlights ease, speed, and wide reach for community buyers and sellers seeking practical help or items.
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