Fish Eat Than Meat I Find A Nice Fresh Pike
A terse note describes finding a fresh pike after enjoying a fish feast. The speaker notes the pike as a satisfying catch and hints at the abundance of fresh seafood.
07 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1903
Page
1
A terse note describes finding a fresh pike after enjoying a fish feast. The speaker notes the pike as a satisfying catch and hints at the abundance of fresh seafood.
The Second church will meet January 6 at 7 PM. Officers urged to report. The Yarden Board shows 22 pardons and 2 commutations recommended, 45 cases rejected, two withdrawn, four pending. Total officers presented: 45. remaining cases from last year: 30.
A jumble of notices offers rewards for lost items and seeks services and goods. Missed notes include a feather bag with cash, various local rewards, a housekeeper request, baking flour promos, and several stray requests for errands and supplies around Oberlin and surrounding streets.
A new brick block is planned on Mill Street behind Robinson and Hancock’s clothing store. Local carpenters will move in early spring to start construction with a partial frontage on Mill Street. If a suitable site is not found, workers will relocate and proceed with the building project to expand the existing clothing business.
An OCR filled page mentions various patent medicines including Life Pills claimed to cure coughs chest pains and digestive troubles. It references DeWitt’s and other tonics with generic testimonials and inconsistent details about cures and sales.
Council discusses payroll approval and a 1600 payment to Elyria Gas and Electric for quarter lighting. The street committee, solicitor, and engineer review outages and deductions for broken globes. Debates over Fast Avenue work spark protests. bridge plans for Munsey Avenue cost 12 to 13 thousand dollars.
Mr HL Gohal and family spent New York with relatives. Mr QO Minkler and family spent New Year’s Day with Mrs Lane in Aton. Earl and Leo Minkler visited relatives in Berlin Harghita last week. Misa Poot Drive of Berlin Howhts is visiting relatives. Miss Mern Seymour spent Sunday with Mrs Joseph Zimmee in Elyria. Archer laughs about golf citing Royal meaning while a Judge questions tradition and the constitution.
Ota Crandall of the West Side suffered a painful leg gash at about eight o'clock Wednesday morning in the plant's rolling department. An unexplained mishap caused the rail to cut his leg. He received medical attention and returned home, though the wound is not dangerous. He will be laid up for several weeks.
Former resident Heran Phipps died in a gun accident on River Road Tuesday night. Mrs Phipps and her son in law Dr Wood found him shot and burning near the fence beside his barn as they returned home. his funeral is set for Thursday at one o'clock.
Massillon announces salaries for city officers effective May 1 under the new code. Councilmen receive 120 dollars, the mayor 1000, auditor 300, solicitor 500, chief of police 800, president of council 200, treasurer 4100, policemen 780, clerk of council 200, and each member of the Board of Public Service and Board of Public Safety 100.
Lawrence Walford, conductor on the GCE and Way, was arrested Sunday night at Rockport and removed from a car he oversaw. He was charged with bastardy in Cleveland after initial reports of bigamy. bail was posted through the railroad company. Walford denies the bigamy charge and confirms the arrest but says it was not for that crime.
Lorain officials appoint an investigating committee to determine if city funds were misallocated to police salaries and to explain how bank deposits and treasurer handling relate to bond sale proceeds. The council seeks taxpayer benefit from recent bond revenue.
F. W. Miller, longtime reporter, receives an appointment to a position in the Government Printing Office in Washington. He will begin work next Monday.
The collector of internal revenue defines drug stores selling syrup water with wine flavors like claret as taxable. Any syrup containing even trace alcohol triggers a $26 tax for retailers of intoxicating liquor, affecting many outlets.
The Lorain County Republicans will have a strong field for the state legislature nomination next spring. Incumbent A G Coming seeks renomination and praise for his prior service, with talk that he could become speaker if returned. Wellington Mayor George L Couch, Robert Lersch of the city council, Huntington’s T D Phelon, and others are among potential candidates. Some party members warn of cross fights, but overall the slate is seen as robust and capable of selecting a fitting representative.
The Relief Hose Company held a Todaddy night meeting and elected officers for the coming year. Foremin Robert Hor nex and addiatent for¢mad listed. Robert Knowles was secretary and treasurer, Otto Martin named. After the election the members enjoyed supper and social time.
The eighty year old resident of this cotuary was found dead in bed at Mrs. Joseph Pratt’s Ridgeville home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 30 PM at the Congregational Church with interment in Ridgeville cemetery. Edward Egglestich’s creed is quoted on life and happiness in this rural notice.
Fragments show a brief travel notation referencing a line and direction. The readable segment notes east bound movement on a route labeled with initials and numbers. Additional context missing prevents full event details.
Passenger schedules show hourly departures between Elyria Public Square and Cleveland from early morning to late evening with additional through connections to Oberlin Wellington Lorain and Norwalk divisions. Timings extend to 11 pm with special Sunday and Saturday half hour services and notes on routes via Grafton North Amherst and Paritas Springs picnic grounds. Address for information is J Wilson G P A 16 Garfield Bldg Cleveland Ohio.
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