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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1906
Page
1
An advertisement-style fragment argues aging and disease come from uric acid. It promotes Life Plant as a simple remedy that cleanses the body and supposedly cures various ailments without drugs. The piece mentions medical judges and a district reunion context, ending with a conclusive sales push and a want ad cue.
Elyria hopes rise as Garford Automobile works may locate a large plant here with space for 1000 workers and 300 houses. The plan includes affordable rents from 12 50 to 15 dollars monthly and options on sites near the city. Local leaders urge giving a free site to spur the project and a regional manufacturing boom.
Ohio congressional delegation notes a punch bowl gift for the future Mrs. Nicholas Longworth was a joke. Rep A. B. Webber, anti punch bowl advocate, contends he opposed bowls for years and did not attend the delegation meeting. He bought a $10 gift unaware of the controversy and says the suggestion was made in jest by Thomas of the delegation.
Mrs. A Titley, mother of the late E J Titley, reports a generous settlement with the C S W railroad after her son was killed riding a streetcar. The body was prepared by Rimbach Friday and shipped to Columbus for burial arrangements. She denies reports of a marriage to Emma Baer and confirms no records support it.
Evangelist Dor ris delivered a versatile and moving sermon at the Church of Christ last night. He emphasized what God and Christ have done to redeem humanity and urged listeners to accept Jesus as savior. Tonight Dr. Dorris will speak on Why We Say So Much About Baptism.
Mr J L Barnard of the Elgria Iron and Steel Co attended the Cleveland automobile show and bought a Napier car. The English built machine is claimed to be the fastest in Lorain county.
Reverend W E Cadmus of the First Congregational church is in Plymuth for special services. Next Sunday his pulpit will be occupied by Reverend W Smith of Wakeman, guest of Mr Edwards Detman and family on Middle Avenue.
Mr Victor Holisky and Miss Mary Kelley were married at St Marys church on Wednesday morning at 7. The groom was supported by his brother Frank Holisky and cousin Mary Henkie. The reception followed at the groom’s home with Mary Marks among the guests. The bride wore a white dress and gray hat and received many presents.
Jos J Geuthner a Oberlin College student presents at St Pauls church tonight at 7 30 aided by stereoptical views He discusses New York Mission work where he lived twenty years and served five in the field Admission 20 cents children 1 cent Mrs John Lersch Mrs D G Baldwin and Mr Walter Lersch with Mr and Mrs Henry Wickware attended Mansfields The Scarlet Letter in Cleveland last Friday night
The Elyria Gun Club held a regular shoot on its grounds between Elyria and Lorain with strong turnout and ideal weather. The annual meeting elected President W J Hillier, Vice President H Lyons, Secretary C B Blanchard, Treasurer R W Hill, Captain A Dumas, and directors Kant Freeland and others. next shoots set for the first and third Wednesdays, March 7 is next meeting, prizes total 44 dollars, with three prizes each season starting July 1 and January 1, members number about forty, with shooters from LaGrange Norwath Avon and Lorain.
James E. Jackson of Gates avenue died at the city hospital after a fall from his new apartment balcony on Fifth street and East avenue. He was 41, married to Sarah Aubrey with two children Elsworth 13 and Mable 9. Funeral set for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the residence conducted by Rev. W. C. Dawson.
The Friedenstine scraper designed by George and LeClair Friedenstine was tested on East avenue, cleaning mud in two hours, saving the city about 15 dollars. It works on brick and asphalt without pavement damage and could cost 125 to 150 dollars, halving the price of existing scrapers.
Delegates from Shar don Conneaut Toledo Berea Amherst LaGrange and Cleveland gathered in the L A R hall on George Washingtons birthday for the midwinter reunion. Cleveland attendees numbered about forty. A program by the 108th A J Stevens presided and Prosecuting Attorney Gott of Cleveland gave the afternoon address. Evening events ended with late dancing.
King Solomon's Lodge No 56 marked Washington's birthday with Master Masons' Degree work in afternoon and evening. About 259 brethren attended a banquet at 6:30 p.m. to hear toasts including George Washington as grand master. Mantela degree conferred and Temple quartet led the anthem America after the banquet. The gathering adjourned around midnight.
Court house employees debated a proposed salary bill affecting county officials. The change would trim earnings for the auditor and sheriff while probate and treasurer impacts are minor or uncertain. Clerks and officials foresee more cash transactions and required itemized accounts under the new law.
The Young Men's Dancing Club met on Wednesday in El's Hall with about sixty couples present. Johnston's Orchestra from Cleveland provided an excellent program. The meeting ended around two o'clock Thursday morning.
East Side residents complain tramps roam at night begging for food and refuse work. Police should address the nuisance and drive the trespassers out of the city to restore neighborhood peace.
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