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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1905
Page
5
Fragmentary text lists various items and prices with unclear context. Mentions currency like dimes and cents, shops or feeds, and names that are partially garbled. No clear event, person, or location persists to form a coherent news item.
Clarence Whitney and Reed Ives visited Amherst and Oberlin friends while Mrs. Frank Root recovers from grip. The community notes birthdays, illnesses, parish events, and a farmers Institute success at the Wellington Congregational church. Benjamin Rockwood dies, and many townsfolk engage in visits, sleighing, and social gatherings.
Turbulent weather and a freight wreck near Kimble caused major delays on the Nickel Plate. Passenger No 6 was rerouted via B and O, while Nos 1 and 6 were about four hours late and No 3 arrived home seven hours late due to the storm between Connecticut and Buffalo. Reports note outages on Sheffield lines, road conditions worsening after recent storms, with Mrs Harris's residence under ongoing work and ill health among residents including Miss Anneline Trish.
Carlisle and Hamlin families moved a farm share after trading with John Lanteberry. Anna Dimick visited friends in Laporte. George Goodyear will move to Beakles farm at the center soon. Newton Img rented a LaPort house and plans spring relocation. Prof. Daugherty attended Laporte services Sunday afternoon. Attendance was good. Mia Kalinaki suffers with influenza. Mrs. Reisinger hosted the Air Society meeting Thursday with a pleasant supper. Young people hosted sleigh rides and many parties occurred in town. Mrs. John Bigge’s progress is slow. A large sleigh party went to Elrria for revival services Sunday evening. Violet
Grafton residents attend social events and calls in Flyrna and Oberlin while schools close for Washington’s birthday. Mrs Chas Weble dies after long illness with services at MBE church. Fire scares Earl Hewet’s family but no major damage. Community gatherings, lectures, and fundraisers planned including a Burglar Alarm farce and Rochester Lecture Course with Rev G M Knapp. Willard Kelsen visits from Indiana. Mason relocating to Ashland. N A Kospp visiting Monroeville relatives.
Henriet ta residents hosted a box social at John Bauman's last Friday with proceeds of 14 dollars. A sleigh load of Oberlin girls visited Mrs A E Baumans Tuesday evening. Martha Bauman of Elyria visited her mother last Sunday. A sleigh from Ceylon visited Mr and Mrs Adam Datie last Sunday. Jane Sturtevant of North Wayfield called on the Datie household. Reform church ladies met with Mr Datie for a sewing society gathering last Thursday afternoon.
Brighton J Jordan and C F Fov. Kenney attended the funeral of Mrs Orrin Ball in Wellington. Lectures by Dr Alex Jackson and Fr Pratt promoted Sabbath observance and light topics. Mrs Catherine Jickles learned of son C B Willard’s railroad wreck death. John Birmingham’s family visited Wakeman. Ladies Society meeting planned March 1. Cantata Bath at Congregational Church Sunday. Mr and Mrs Merrill hosting relatives. Arch Hardy spent Sunday at home. Mrs Dr Grega and son Robert of Wellington visited Mrs C E Fox.
Local items report Mrs. Koot riding again and Emma Wilson caring for her family. Notables include Roy Kuiabt’s surprise visit, a sleigh outing for older residents, and several visits and illnesses among townsfolk. A memorial for Caroline Weinlin of Grafton Hive is announced by Graf ton Lodge. A church donation party and upcoming travels are noted alongside multiple scattered notices and a stray livestock report.
Farm for rent at Penfield Center in U RL FLD No 8 area near Jib Berea. Inquiries to M. E. Craddock at Weiling ton, U RL.
Farm of 180 acres atop the Dod 4 Oberlin Norwalk electric line one mile west of Oberlin on stone road to Union district. Content call at Dudleys station. Farm of 607 acres twenty seven miles east of North Eaton station priced 2500 dollars. Plenty of good water and stock, good house barn and outbuildings, good machinery. Chas Breckenridge N Eaton Station.
Public sale of farm property at a LaGrange address on Ver mont Street nine miles east and one mile from there. Sale on Tuesday February 18 at 10 00 a m featuring goats cows heifers colts and tools with a nine month credit for sums over thirty five dollars and nine percent interest on approved security. Earl Cragin and John Hoffman auctioneers.
Tho undersigned auctioneers offer on the premises one mile west and 13 miles south of LaGrange Ohio a farm sale starting March 1 at 10 am. Readily listed are cattle and horses including 20 cows four to eight years old, four yearling heifers, four calves, one bull and six horses with detailed weights and ages. Also numerous hay, farming implements, wagons, a piano binder, cultivators, plows, seed potatoes, milk cans, and tons of timothy hay. Terms: under five dollars cash, over five dollars nine months with approved security and 6 percent interest. B E Curtios and Dan Eason, Auctioneers.
A pretty wedding was held yesterday afternoon at the Lutheran church as Miss Jigs Krugman daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Krugman married William Koehler of Berea. Rev A J Schmidt officiated. The church was decorated with palms ferns and white roses. The bride wore cream silk and carried white roses. Flower girl Webber assisted. The couple were celebrated with a carriage decoration nearby and a reception at the bride's home with about fifty guests from across the county. The newlyweds will reside in Elyria.
Lorain Ohio February 17 The Mullotan was moved to Mahometan the swat thapler in the Kelley disappearance safe. End of Mrs Kelley return into Lorain Mr Kelley has gone to Knoxville Tennessee and if he likes the city he will settle there for good. He left a light before that but so yet nothing has been heard from him by trends in his city so that it is not known as yet whether or not he likes the Tennessee climate. It is probable that the couple will make their home somewhere in the south away from notoriety they will start life anew unhampered by misunderstood circumstances Mr Kelley has stated that he bears no displeasure with the treatment he has received in Lorain since his domestic affair brought him into public notice. He has gone south simply because he thought it would be best for all concerned.
In Lorain on February 16 the Rev. P B Stroop delivered consoling funeral words for Mrs. F W Pierce. Neighbors filled the home as mourners expressed sympathy to the bereaved husband and children. The service spoke of heavenly reunion as Rev Geo Goostz led a prayer. Burial followed at Elmwood cemetery.
Mrs Charles Weinle, 68, widow of stone quarry operator Charles Weinle, died yesterday at her Grafton home after a prolonged illness. She was widely known in the town and had resided there for many years.
Two men attempted to break into the home of O. R. Herrick on North Main Street in Wellington at about 10 o clock last night. Jeane Herrick, 17, managed to reach the kitchen but the dining room door was locked. A shot from a revolver was fired through the door by Jesse Herrick, and the intruders fled unharmed.
The Friday afternoon trial of Catiline in the high school auditorium showcased strong student effort and a solid grasp of Roman senate topics. Leading performers included Carlton Schultz, Mabelle Bodly, Mabelle Moysey, Heasia Schnoerer, Robert Rankin, Rachel Rath, Phyllis Wanna maker, Grace Osrter, Cassia Hale, Irene Brown, Arthur Smith, Ralph Marbach, Cara Giles Inlin Highland, Carrie Stevenson Emma Busweil, Jennié Schnoerer, Lee Huck, Bernard Alten, Rena Tunnington, Lawrence Fay, and Gladys Maynard. Back and Fay delivered commendable speeches.
Oberlin board of commerce held its annual banquet at the Second Congregational church parlors with strong turnout after two year gaps. A. G. Comings urged more summer school students, debated by Dean E A. Miller. Others spoke on Oberlin prospects and nearby developments including Amherst quarries and Elyria clergy perspectives.
Desirable 117 acre farm known as the Irving Bur tell catite six miles southeast of the Steel Plant near Ridge road Avon Ohio. Abundant fruit and water. about 60 acres suitable for other penstal or truck farming. Near Cleveland and Lorain markets. Sold at private sale. Address H B Martindale Avon Jan igwB.
In a testimonial style ad, Arabian Heave Tablets are praised as a natural cure for heaves in horses and claim rapid relief with long standing cases resolved after two weeks of use. J H Thomas of Cuyahoga Falls attests to saving a horse previously unable to work. Sold in Cleveland by A F Haubach at 12 Blast Av. Cleveland Ohio.
Snow and drifts along the O and 8 W electric roads halted trolley service in spots overnight. Plows and sweepers labored to clear tracks as high winds hindered progress. Norwalk division largely stopped, Oberlin to Wallington blocked, Elyria to Cleveland off schedule, and Lake Shore Yellow Line crippled north of Lorain as crews worked to clear tracks.
The Cleveland markets list wholesale prices for dairy, eggs, poultry, and produce. Live stock ranges show hogs priced from 5.00 to 6.38, sheep and cattle values by grade, with specific figures for dairy goods, potatoes, wheat, corn, hay, and wool.
A fragment reports a Brewers Malt vehicle at Grange on Torsday February 14. It mentions Cleveland Grains Drying Co and an address 1412 Williamson Bid in Cleveland, noting activity related to the firm.
Help wanted for sewing workers. Experienced sewers earn from 4 to 10 per week with board and necessities provided during a two month learning period. Apply at Fremont Mitten and Glove Co Fremont, Ohio. January 6.
A vintage advertisement touts Arabian Poultry Tablets as a cheap all‑in‑one remedy for hens. It claims higher egg production, disease prevention, and faster growth, with testimonials and a price of five cents per box. The copy emphasizes honesty, purity, and nationwide shipping to the United States.
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