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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1906
Page
2
A Greenville Pa snow road eight miles long was built last week to provide sleighing for a young man who invited friends to a sledding party. The piece notes the car industry’s rapid growth and argues autos will soon be accessible to those of modest means, replacing trucks and horse drawn conveyances, with increasing everyday usefulness.
Ottawa Ohio February twenty six grand jury returns twelve indictments against county commissioners and county surveyor indictments also issued against some bridge companies names kept secret by prosecutor indictments tied to bridge contracts and county purchases surveyor charges include alleged overdrafts and duplicates issued while common pleas judges set surveyor pay full details to be released Monday when warrants are served
The Epworth League at La Porte has just been reorganized and held a strong start with the topic A Pure Life. Older members answered questions, followed by discussion with other members, as interest grows in the Ir[e] band and local older residents are urged to join. Next Sunday’s topic is A Life of Unselfish Ministration led by a league member. A note about moving and finding a tight house appears amid a list of property ads on page 1.
A brief, garbled snippet discusses bodily acids and uric acids. It mentions discomfort and the idea that when the system is out of order some acids are released, with unclear details and no verifiable context.
Bishop William A. Leonard has resigned charge of the American churches of the Protestant Episcopal church in Europe to devote more time to his Ohio diocese. He notified Bishop Tut tle on January 4 and will remain active at Trinity Cathedral for ten months until a successor dean is chosen.
Community update lists visitors and gatherings including H H Clough and W G Sharp returning from travel, Mr and Mrs Mason Smith hosting relatives, and Sister H H Crosler visiting Fitts Held. Court actions include divorces, injunctions, and administrative matters. licenses issued and wills filed. Local business notices promise a portrait sale at The Portrait Shop through month end.
J Ho Mull and Mr Archie North visit Oberlin wife. Mr E W Campbell moves into 2nd street home. D Faxon occupies 218 Fifth Street. T J Elliott of Oberlin on city business. Porches opposite Andwur hotel and Broad Street building removed. Jury in Mutch Hoighland case deadlocked eight to four for plaintiff, mistrial. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar advertised as old-time cough syrup claiming to clear throat and lungs and expel colds. Sold by local druggists.
W J Hillier Elyria Ohio announces candidacy for sheriff of Lorain County subject to the decision of the coming Republican Convention. R C Ward notes a large late President Kruger statue model from Saargemund. Various ads and notices appear, including health teas and travel items.
London reports say German and French forces in Shankaikwan and Tsinwantao are under arms and patrolling villages after Chinese bandit activity near Tsinwantao. German officers previously dining at Shanhalkwan are confined to barracks after dark amid mounting global war talk.
Advert tells physicians endorse Gold Dust Rye Whiskey as pure and best quality. Claims other brands exist, but insistence on Gold Dust guarantees superior taste and smoothness due to absolute purity and aging. Distilled from carefully selected small grain. A R Champney Co. promotes druggists.
A historical ad touts Witch Hazel Salve by E C Dewitt & Co of Chicago claiming to soften rough hands and rapidly relieve sores burns bruises and bleeding. Readily sold by druggists with noted immediate relief and no equal on the market.
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