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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
2
The Elyai report notes subscription terms from the Daily Reporter editor and manager E L Disero. It lists monthly and daily rates for within and outside city limits, reflecting old newspaper pricing details.
Editorial urges Elyria voters to end the costly battle over water supply. It proposes leaving the water project to engineers, selling bonds now, and electing council members committed to harmony to build a water works plant the next summer.
Vernon B and Amelia J Phelps sell to Addison D and Bert M Crowell north part of west half of lot 465 Eaton 105 acres 34000 A Robertson sells to Emma Robertson parts of lots 26 and 25 Elyria and township lots 25 26 Elging totals 93 and 104 acres plus township land 1 dollar Osborns sell to William H and Frances M Bastard lots 14 25 original lot 66 and part of original lot 6 Columbia 60 acres 360 Mary A Bacon sells to Mrs E A Richmond east half of lot 29 La Grange 1 1/2 acres 2000 Fred J and Eva Bello Fey sell to Rosa Henninger lot 212 Oakland addition Lorain 150 James G and Laura M Saxton sell to Minute G Work north part of lot 9 block 4 Lorain 2000 The Johnson Company to Herbert Oyen part of lot 192 west of Black River and part of lot 146 Elyria 800
The community laments the death of Ferdinand Gibson aged fifty four in Phoenix Arizona after months of illness. He co ran Gibson Wibber and Co store for years and was a beloved member of the community. His funeral was held at his Amherst home with Rev. Harding and Van Camp officiating. he leaves a grieving wife and sister Mrs Alexander who is seriously ill.
The writer urges the Second Ward to secure lake water for general use and fire protection, criticize ongoing litigation, and back H. B. Vail for councilman. He praises opponents as honest, urges thorough investigation of water sources, and favors cooperation over protracted lawsuits to ensure ample water and fire protection. M. H. Levagood signs.
A New York World column notes France touts marriage as a cure for population decline while recounting a bachelor worker, age 80, who seeks to wed a 25 year old divorced woman who is an orphan. He presents all possible identity documents to the town hall of his hometown.
A workman seeks a fresh certificate after a long delay and heavy costs. He writes to his birthplace village, endures slow processing, and learns a 340 fee for a different document, leaving him still unmarried. The tale highlights bureaucratic obstacles and marriage constraints in France and beyond.
A Connecticut clock factory fitter turned wandering repairman uses a wagon rig with clock parts to visit homes. He diagnoses stalled clocks by humor and charm, then soaks movements in a solvent can to clean gears. He charges a dollar per rescue while hinting at a routine method used before.
Classified notices show job offers and career moves including a Parkside Dining Parlor cook wanted with good wages. Also notes Miss Lottie Hosin moving to Oberlin College after shorthand training and G P Roberts taking an Eclectic Shorthand teaching post in Cleveland, plus a general housework position at 6510 West Avenue.
Warren Sutliff of Carlisle fell on an icy walk last Monday while going from house to barn with a lantern and milk-pail. His side struck the pail edge, causing severe injuries. Dr. Sampsell attended him and reports he is now getting along nicely.
Wanted A few Indy and gentle men solicitors. Workers can secure Reonanted positions at good pay. Apply at American House for particulars. Black and Co, 18443.
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