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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
3
Elyria items report visitors from Cleveland and Wellington, church groups meeting, a funeral arrival for Charles Stolpn from Pittsburg, and numerous local social notices. Also included are rail and labor figures: the U S has 200000 miles of railways with 648 workers per 100 men, operating costs for steam power $402.6 million yearly versus horse power costs of $11.908 billion.
Resigned rain MC A. V. Helmer, physical director of the Young Men's Christian Association in South Lorain, accepted a call from the Broadway department at the Cleveland Y M A and submitted a resignation to the local directory. Jane H. Peek becomes secretary. The ordinance requiring snow removal from sidewalks should be enforced, urging citizens to keep walks clear.
The Elyria Savings and Banking Co held its annual meeting on the 20th and reports show the bank in fine condition with deposits exceeding 450000. A semi annual dividend of one half percent was declared. President W A Braman was re elected, with WG LeMuster as cashier and Jao Sergeh as vice president. Remaining officers and directors were re elected, and a room for a gentleman near the town center with heat and bath access is listed. Reporter office address 11613.
A Batavia woman reports losing 25 pounds in three months with lung issues. After three bottles of Scott's Emulsion she gained 15 pounds and could resume work. Serial for Free Sample, ACOTTH DOWN Chemists, 1g East Street, New York.
The Boston iron and steel works, a key plant at Torre States Stout corporation, halted operations for several days due to a shortage of coal and brick supplies. Workers await clarity on when sufficient materials will arrive to resume full production and keep walls secure.
The Wellington Protective association has been formed to assist in the fight over the local option law. It is composed of dry men with officers including President J T Haskell and Secretary C T Jameson. Executive committee members are ITV Hall Fred Allen WG Watts 8 K Laaudou and Fred A Douglass.
An advertisement touts Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as the best cure for kidneys liver bladder and blood diseases. It claims relief from frequent urination back pain scalding urination and insomnia and cites a testimonial from Rev Henry P Miller of Spartanburg SC. The ad notes sale by druggists in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes with a free sample offer.
Classified notices from Oberlin list a stocking mill department head position and a dressing or housework role. Also seeking a canvasser to represent a large manufacturer and a skilled dressmaker or wealth-accustomed lady for a department. Nearby openings include a billiard and pool room with business potential. Needing candidates 16 to 18 for a migratory role with a local firm.
Listing offers 87 acres in Bus township for sale with water, buildings in fair condition, and good fruit lands. Buyer may test oil prospect with permission before purchase. contact Paul Smith Elyria Q 50 Marl. Also mentions old advertisement claims and a Cannibalism note from Pacific news with Rev. Hunt skull story.
The Agricultural Agena reports in Constantinople last year 870 reapers and mowers 2 binders 4 rakes and 1 wheasher. No effort is made to sell binders as they are viewed too complicated for satisfactory use by Turkish peasants.
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