15 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1903
Page
1
Fragmentary classified line seeks a competent girl for general housework. Readable parts mention an address, wage, and schedule, but many words are garbled. The readable items suggest a local household job posting with missing details and unclear location.
Theodore Peterson, an employee of Thew Automatic Shovel Company, suffered a severe accident when a heavy piece of machinery trapped his head. He was pulled free and rushed to hospital in serious condition. A preliminary charge was filed and investigators began reviewing the incident.
The letter argues there is a tendency among insurance companies to impose advance rates and overinsure on properties, suggesting unlawful combinations. It claims lenders and insurers coordinate to push higher costs, notes recent drops in fire losses, and calls for a grand jury to investigate the alleged collusion.
Common Pleas Court Judge Kohler instructions to the jury favored the defendant in the Standard Brown case. W W Hoffman doing business as Lorain Wood Plaster Co filed suit for 28187 with interest from September 21 1901 for goods sold and delivered. Q A Gillmore attorney for plaintiffs. The executor of John Stone estate is Standen who claimed labor payments from many years ago.
A meeting of the Lore County Agricultural Society will be held on Saturday at ten o’clock. New notices are to be read, and members are urged to attend. The session aims to discuss neighborly matters and official duties within the society.
A jumbled note describes Roybal and unfamiliar phrases about a charcoal chase event. It mentions day, avenue, and a crowd, with uncertain details about timing and place. The fragmented text lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions the state and a supervision part of a political or official notice. Reader may infer a formal pardon or declaration date but details are unclear. No distinct persons or organizations are identifiable from the readable fragments.
John Charles Biggs born Welford England July 9 1849 died January 7 1908 at Soltiers Home Sandusky Ohio aged 63 5 13. Eldest son of Thomas and Frances Biggs he came to America in 1854 with family settling in Amberet and Pittafield Lorain County later in Elyria. Survived by four brothers and two sisters many in Ohio and Washington state. Civil War veteran wounded at Gettysburg reenlisted in Hancock's Veteran Corps serving until 1866. Worked farming then in Elyria newspaper agency for 23 years. Married Emma Park March 4 1869 at Ruggles Ohio who died six months before him. Five children survive. Funeral held at Grand Army Hall Elyria with GAR honor guard and church service. Body moved from Sandusky to Elyria for rites.
The Ladies of the Maccabees held a reception at their Broadstreet hall Tuesday honoring Miss Bina West, with about two hundred attendees. The B FU orchestra provided music, and the hall featured festive decorations and refreshments. In a speech, Misa Avame discussed the women’s enterprise in America and the order’s strength, noting 110000 members by year end 1902, 2200 lodges, and a seven hundred thousand dollar balance. Jessie Ko Pager of Ohio and Emma Olds of the state spoke, praising the order and the local lodge officers and committee for the event.
A blast at the tow yard stunned residents as a fire and debris filled the area. Emergency crews assisted casualties while investigators began determining the blast origin and possible causes. Local officials urged calm and advised nearby residents to avoid the affected zone.
A fragmented clipping notes fashion items and fabric scores as the city’s clothing event draws crowds. References to vendors, a fencing match style interlude, and a late night auction hint at a lively program. Named entities include a local club and a few vendors, with mentions of music and cheaper outfits.
Public Square Cleveland to Elyria with trains hourly from 6 am to 8 pm toll 20 pm connections to Medina Berea Puritas Springs Lindale Wellington Oberlin Norwalk and North Amherst Lorain and Grafton multiple city and station changes described with inconsistent times and routes.
Mr E F Sanford of Elone Coal and Sewer Pips Co cites coal shortages mainly from a lack of cars to move coal, not mining issues. He notes steam coal for factories is hardest to obtain and Flushing mines run under full capacity due to car shortages.
A West Point resident Homer Hall credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing a severe lung cough described as consumption by multiple phrasicians. Hall, now weighing 227 pounds, writes the remedy completely saved his life and is guaranteed for coughs colds and throat troubles. Trial bottles offered free at H J Easty’s.
Flow Blue in green and gold and dainty Dresden decorate open stock patterns. The Haviland Ingest piecing shows design and shapeliness with delicate tint suitable for chic tableware. We also present latest productions from leading English factories and other decorated pieces.
A dealer advertises Fancy Salads and Plates with promises of positive bargains and exclusive decoration control. The copy touts better prices through manufacturer’s agents while using garbled wording that suggests price comparisons and production oversight.
A fragmented line from a county notice mentions Tea and Coffee Department and local roles with unclear names, suggesting an administrative listing or election style item. The readable parts reference Ter im county and three leader figures, but full details are obscured by garbled OCR.
Tea now cost ten cents a pound less than before January 1st. If you believe I am fan dealing and want what just is, belong to you, come here and get it.
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