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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1990
Page
2
The fragment lists the Elyria Reporter title page details and subscription rates. It mentions the Reporter Printing Company, editors, and pricing terms for weekly and monthly subscriptions, appearing as a newspaper masthead with publication office address.
Rev Cadmus writes on the First Congregational Church business men class Sunday discussions about crime. The piece critiques punitive laws as vindictive, argues for reform and swift, certain punishment, and stresses reform through humane treatment and youth prevention over harsh penalties. It questions deterrence, urging humane reformation and earlier intervention to redirect youth from crime.
The column muses on public sentiment as the century ends, noting satisfaction at avoiding overt chase and discussing politics McKinley’s mills policy, wage costs, and press debate about Tom Paul. It recalls California’s annexation, debates on governance, and opinions on gold outflows, balance of trade, and U.S. finances.
A long excerpt contrasts Bradstreet’s 1893 and 1899 views on U S business and employment with Democratic and Republican rhetoric. It cites wage increases in mills and factories, notes rising profits, and discusses party positions on silver and policy impacts. It questions church prosperity tied to economic conditions and argues religion thrives when people are financially secure.
The piece recalls one of America's first steam railroads between Sandusky and Bellevue in 1838. Locomotive Sandusky carried a steam whistle, preceding later engines Seneca and Wyandotte. Upgrades after 1848 addressed heavy freight limits and snake head accidents, with a 54 pound rail added north of Springfield to Sandusky on the Clyde line completion in 1862.
H A Dykeman has leased the Elyria opera house for two years taking sole charge from City Clerk Park who previously rented it for each performance. The move follows council consultations and township trustee approvals. Dykeman aims to improve Elyria as a show town with strong attractions and steady leadership.
A local newspaper states it will not endorse candidates prior to nomination. It argues party organs should not influence pre nomination choices yet may endorse after a candidate is fairly nominated and aligned with the party. The paper asserts the people decide the ticket and media should avoid dictatorial pre nomination meddling.
The piece argues that disasters and financial panics push people toward church and charity, while prosperity delays religious fervor. Floods and pestilence compel reflection on serious matters, prompting increased giving to churches when times are hard.
Mayor Cassidy of Bellefontaine spoke at a temperance gathering in Elyria, outlining a business view of liquor laws, praising enforcement, and urging citizens to influence council votes. Rev. Gadinas and Cadmus commented on the campaign and potential council changes, while Walter Root announced a railway position and family plans.
Fragmented notices reveal a dissolution by mutual consent for a firm named Dark & Co with debts payable. a notice appoints Jon H Nagel as executor of a will. probate lists show accounts left for exceptions and final settlement in Lorain County Ohio. an ordinance from Biyria council and a divorce petition filed by George A Piper in Detroit jurisdiction with a hearing date set for February 10, 1000.
Lorain County Ohio sheriff sale notices list multiple cases by Sheriff Wm Warder and attorney C A Metcalf. Properties include Gilbert Hogans addition Horn village block 6 and a parcel on Beall Morris Street, Lorain. Appraised values around 1500 dollars with two thirds minimum bid. cash on sale day. Sale dates late December 1899 and December 23 following.
Melvin Goodrich and heirs of Ida Goodrich are notified that W G Goodrich as administrator filed October 27 1898 in Lorain County Probate Court a petition to sell Lot 7 in Thomas Gawne allotment Black River township to pay debts and administration costs. The respondent must answer by December 2 1800.
Court records reveal a legal notice for pleas in the case of Peter Malburg and others. The document lists caveators including Florin Sprague and Aubrey Wyn, with dates referencing December and November in a historical Philippine setting. The notice names Malburg as plaintiff and Magten as attorney, indicating a formal court hearing to consider examinations and related claims.
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