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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1990
Page
2
The text presents an old newspaper masthead with garbled typography and broken subscription terms. It lists editors L and Disbrow, an associate editor, and informal delivery and pricing notes. The fragmentary items imply a 19th or early 20th century local press outline.
The Daily Reporter marks an anniversary of a 1900 fire that halved its circulation and notes revival to 4300, double its year-ago figure, with 800 papers daily after reestablishment. The Weekly Reporter now leads county papers with the largest bona fide circulation, adding 1400 names since August 1999 and an estimated 58 570 readers in Lorain county weekly. The paper thanks readers and pledges ongoing clean reporting and advocacy for local topics.
Columbus Republicans meet to back the Cox ripper bill claiming it serves party interests. They argue the bill would grant Governor Nash power to appoint city offices alongside a new city board of control, while a companion salary revision proposes stepped pay scales for county officials and caps on deputy salaries.
The Topeka Daily Capital will test a Christian daily paper approach for one week from March 13 with Charles M. Sheldon of Topeka leading editorial and business duties. Critics doubt practicality, noting short trial limits and uncertain profitability. supporters say it may spark interest but require seasoned nonreligious staff for true success. The piece also mentions McKinley’s amnesty plan and Civil War era context.
The article states a nearing proclamation to declare the Luzon insurrection ended, extend amnesty to those who fought against the government, and denounce continuing resistors as outlaws. It notes rapid pacification under General Otis, minimal punishment for arms laid down, and no belligerent rights granted to insurgents. Public office eligibility may be temporarily removed for leaders.
Reportedly the Clark local temperance measure faces a split Senate with a new judiciary committee seen as unfriendly by some, while others predict passage. A caucus planned amendments and a return to the house without resubmitting. Republican senators warn the bill could shift several Ohio cities to the Democrats if enacted.
Court notes detail a pending action to enforce a $4,500 judgment from 1898 against Quincy Frink with related liens on land in Lorain County. Aurilla Frink may hold adverse interests. both defendants to answer and disclose stakes before sale of premises to satisfy the judgment. Justice Noble, Pinnerwut, Willard represent plaintiffs. Other filings include: Rosa Urig vs Joseph Kelling partition. A R Webber and L B Fauver sue American Fire Insurance Co and Stanley Kurtz for $750 and $700 plus interest for legal services. Kurtz’s fire loss and transfer of policy rights used to pursue insurance company.
D Y Roberts on to A I Roberts Bon part lot 29 Elyria township 3600 Jacob Bickel to John Niesen part lots 44 and 45 North Anaherat 1275 Clarence E Higgins to John Drot lett part lot 38 Elyria township 250 8 E Whitney to Ella T Derby part lot 98 Henrietta 1000 Anna Levy to Mar H Sisenwain lot 4 Alexander subdivision Ober Lin 2160
W B Bedortha named administrator of H J Martin Sr estate by Probate Judge Hinmai. Heighton and son open a Number yard in Riyria Lingry to remain in Oberlin. Squires from East College street plan Movida trip. Old Mansfield fire engine sold for 30 to HLM Porter in dilapidated condition. Overlin Board of Education accepts Miss Mary E Edwards resignation. Grace Millikan named assistant principal. James R Severance secures option on G W Gibsons livery property for 30, joins college property to enable hotel extension. Secretary Jones reports fire victims relief totals 401.46 with most funds turned in. committee to distribute to needy. M G Dick buys two fire bags and two strong, well-broken horses Nip and Tuck for 225, shed work at town hall, possible night stalls debated. Drop harnesses to arrive soon.
A.C. Teasdale, retired from Teasdale & Reea, plans to open a new shoe store in town soon. Location and exact opening time are not yet fixed. Friends wish him success in this new venture.
An advertisement extols Knox Stomach Tablets as a natural remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the tablets are a vegetable, non stimulant formula that rebuilds the entire system, boosts liver and stomach function, and relieves nervousness and related ailments. Readers are urged to mail fifty cents for a full sized package postpaid.
A new line, Lakeside, will start in a few days. The proposed route from Tiffin to Fremont goes via Fort Senena to Fremont, then paralleling the wagon road to Port Clinton, down the State road to Piccolo, Takaalde, and Marblehead. Toledo-Port Clinton terminal will follow county roads through Birie and Carroll townships, Ottumwa county, near the lake, to Toledo along the lakefront. The Sanduaky bay bridge will be the final construction piece. Elyria Lumber Co. is active. contact through the Up town office at Dykeman's ag store.
A legal petition in Lorain County seeks administration of Leopolds Splivenbergs estate. Charles Splivenberg and Ruth Lindeman are named as relatives with a trustee ordered to pay heirs. The court sets an April 7, 19K deadline for responses.
A probate petition in Lorain County Ohio seeks court action to set aside the will and prove the estate of Amenh Moyses. The petition names Joseph Moyses as deceased husband and Jaynes Connolly and Chin Raptise Camthon as respondents, with executors Neilson and others cited. the filing details alleged undue influence and asks for admission of a purport ed will and testament with appointed trustees.
Lorain county Ohio notices announce a sheriff sale of land in Brownhelm township on the north side of Lot 18 and related parcels. The sale aims to satisfy a judgment with details of bounds, acreage around forty acres, and monetary figures cited. proceeds provide terms and payment. The notice includes probate and administrator actions, receivers, and multiple parties, with dates referencing February 1900 and January 1900, plus contact names and locations.
Sheriff sale order issued for land in Lorain County Ohio in Case No Sat. on the premises described as Lot No. 4 and adjoining parcels totaling 398 100 acres with 145 100 acres. Also notices of amended petition in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas by Christena Fey against Catherine Walper and others seeking to reform deeds and quiet title to parcels in North Amherst village. Parties urged to answer by March 10 3900.
The vacant lot across Fourth Street Bridge, long part of the Daily Field, is shaping into the citys finest residential area with graded slope from East River Street to the river, fine gravel soil, and new buried sanitary sewers with sealed joints to prevent odors. Eight modern houses are built or planned, with four foot stone walks and crosswalks on each street, and buyers receive all street improvements as part of the purchase. lots run 40 to 50 feet frontage, priced from 850, about two thirds of value, with half sold in 1899 and rest due by July 1.
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