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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1903
Page
2
A garbled OCR item from The Valley Reporter traces a delivery disruption affecting subscribers in Riyria. The notice mentions monthly issues by mail, with readers reporting late arrivals and missing copies, prompting postal and newsroom coordination to restore service.
Baker's Crossing talks Lena and Blanch Cole in Wellington while Ge Figler visits Rochester Tovalay and Frank Solved from LaGraayge visit with guest of one Labore. Henry Labore calls on John Skovs in Marion. Hubbert of New London references a daughter Braney. Irwin Sage accepts position with Hawkin LaQrange. Mrs Williams of Leroy attends vigil in town. Dirt in New London on business Thursday. Jessy and Paul Sage schoolmates report no surprise party. Lane LaneGrange move expected. Community mood mixed as readers question paper subscriptions.
Mrs Choe Mourov entertains sister Mixe Van Hook in Colum bow. Mrs Davint Stiwald of St Louis visited friends and relatives. Mrs O Minkler visits a sick Erlend in Norwick. Mr Stiwald in North Amherst. A motorwan Johnson ran 18 from Beach Park to Lorain 8 miles in 6 minutes. Misses Rena and Julia Rothgery hosted a valentine party with music dancing and supper. Attendees included several Minklers Rothgery and Webber families plus Delnfold of Amherst on shore business. Rusavll Walker reports roads still rough.
Grafton notes report visits and hospitality in town on weekend. Miss T Moran hosted by cousin Louise Moran in Elyria. others include Mr Oritioy ill, Mini K Labifl in Elriva, Lucy Clark visiting Mrs. Gil Sent, and Lukes Ad society hosted by Mrs. Hitchcock. Mr and Mrs Holbrook’s daughter and Mrs. Eddy of Medina connected with relatives. Rev Ortie in Cleveland. Seeley family visiting Ridgeville Elgins Fields Corners. Eli Johnson spent night with Elin Sheldon. Doris mentioned.
Carlisle Mise Ina Rossia shows no better as she is thought to be gathering with a someone. Mie Kolinski is listed on the sick list while Park Smith has sold out and is moving to Bishigen to live. Row rents the place and is living in Elyria. Boith and wife moved to Coonville Myre. Beardaly is very ill. Jessie Williams s improving but still in danger in Kentucky. Robert Ross from Toledo visits his mother and sister. Holmes couple moved to the Weak side of Elyria. James Caughlin recovered from Tall and is around again. A social was held at Mr P Banka Tuesday night for the church. Mr P Broughton visits his son George on Monday. Violet.
A fragmentary notice indicates Eller GA Heeder will hold a quarterly meeting on a Sunday in March at a set price. It notes a Pearce is unavailable and mentions a missing service at ME Sharoh. The WN society plans a Thursday afternoon gathering with Mrs. James TY Robi.
Card of Thanks extends gratitude to the Pooks for their kindness and support during a difficult time. The message honors their thoughtful deeds and expresses appreciation from the family and friends who were touched by their generosity.
A string of cartoonish quotes and misprints from Chicago News Philadelphia Post Indianapolis News and others highlight humorous misreadings and social quips. The items showcase puns teetering on language errors and playful misquotations about truth wisdom and memory.
A St Louis Republic account highlights Laura Secord as a Canadian heroine of 1813 who warned British forces at Beaver Dams after a perilous night march. The piece recalls her daring journey, Tecumseh’s forces, and the later Queen Victoria’s notable gesture. it also notes a British royal visit to Canada and a Chippewa death.
An insurance agent pressured a rural Missouri farmer to buy a larger policy promising a better home after the farmer refused to rebuild the burned dwelling for $1,000. The exchange ended with the man riding away without a policy. Also noted: a turtle race at Hamburg and a bishop who rides a daily eight mile journey at Birchington-on-Sea.
The London Lancer reports the Huxley Memorial address by Prof Cunningham on October 21 at the Anthropological Institute. It argues right handedness stems from left brain dominance, with evidence from prehistoric bones and neural crossovers, and questions why violin fingering favors the left hand. A Blaton anecdote closes the piece.
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