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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1901
Page
4
Advertisement argues that tinted toilet soap is wasteful and overpriced compared to Ivory Soap. It claims a three quarter used new cake was discarded, notes higher price for smaller tinted bars, and asserts Ivory is purer and better value even if scented variants cost fifteen cents for tiny cakes.
The article asserts Queen Victoria has suffered mental distress for months tied to South Africa events and war. It notes periods of sleep during rides, petulance, and guardianship by courtiers. It lists her 63-year reign, age 82, and a chronology of key royal events and offices.
An editorial on church attendance in Elyria noting high population growth yet stagnant churchgoing, praising clergy and the church as a center of education, benevolence, and civilization, and urging civic duty to support the institution. It also lists post office notices for local residents.
An alarm Saturday afternoon reported a blaze at the Squire house on Lorain and Professor streets. The wheel chair fire started in the front room by a wheffing-dish but was quickly stopped by extinguishers, with damage mainly to clothes and furniture. The house, owned by the college, has suffered several recent fires. Later, Endl G. Tirseh of Chicago spoke on the Jews at the First Church, and the Cloriston Union trustees elected Rev. E. Bil president, Dr. H. GO. Husted vice president, Mrs. EB. J. Goorrich secretary, and L. S. Burgner treasurer.
North Ridgeville reports fourteen Shaw children hosted a surprise Golden Wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Shaw at Sohnville. A pleasant evening ended with an elegant repast and heartfelt wishes. The families recalled 1861 marriage at Ghent and settlement near Bulgeville. Also updates on local residents and society events.
Neighbors surprised Al and Mrs Burke with music and supper Friday eve. A Maccabee social at Elmer Tucker's occurred despite storms. Howard Robson, born in Hull England 1818 died January 11 1901 at Eaton near Grafton aged 82. Funeral was at the brick schoolhouse January 8 with pastor using Philippians as the text.
Lorain County column records community updates from Lorain and nearby towns. It notes church choir visits, funerals, family visits, illnesses, fires, and local business and property changes, with names such as Mr Robson, Mrs Moon, Abe Alexander, Miss Nora Lyndes, and others. It mentions a fire at Mrs Oss’s house and the death of Aunt Crisp, plus farming and school news and social events.
West Ridge reports revival meetings progress with Giteheil and Nissen providing tuners and support. Visitors include Miss Alice Joy of Elyria and Mr Chas Drnsevdgisl. travels mention Squire at Oberlin and Les Mann visiting Cleveland relatives. Local commerce notes Mr E Root’s return from a trip and Leroy Cleghorn selling winter apples.
Queen Victoria, Queen of England and Empress of India, died at Osborne House around 5 30 p m on a Tuesday at age 41 years seven months 24 days Her son Prince Albert Edward then Prince of Wales was present and the Prince of Wales sent a message to the Lord Mayor. The report notes the king of England and mentions the Duchess of York and other royal family members in attendance. The exact moment of death was uncertain, with dense incense prior to the passing.
J M Hesser visited Summit county friends this week. Dr B S Miller treats many illnesses including scarlet fever and German measles. Rev Cooley of Cleveland preached at the Disciple church. Rev Tohu Wynn will return for a third year with the Baptist congregation. Florence Laupphear of Bryan visited uncle B F Breckenridge. Straalor.
Butternut Ridge residents report several cases of grip and illnesses. Mrs. Wintehralter, Mr and Mrs Archer, Mrs Dawley, and Mrs Henney are affected or recovering. Visits include P and W Hethaway from Colubia to Mr Wilmot. Frank Jackson injured knee. Dr Cushing advised possible operation.
Sickness persists in LaPorte with several residents improving, including Hiram Slaughter and Mrs. Frank Slanter. Mr. O. C. Miller and wife from New Port visit LePorte. Thair Chapman and Isma Newton are guests. Frank Slaughter moves his sawmill to the Steel Plant. Mrs. Frank Baxter dies of consumption with funeral set for January 29 at 11 a.m. at the M church.
Mr B A Twining and M M Burge spent Saturday in Cleveland on business. Geo Page is baling Jay in Clarksfield. Widespread town complaints about disturbances draw attention. Wm Burge and G Everson visited Oberlin and Wellington for business. Mrs H Hardy visits her mother in Cleveland. Elin Hardy visits relatives in Cleveland. Harald Hardy went to Cleveland for eye care. Joseph Yocum spent Saturday in Wellington. Mrs Wm Bailey and daughter return from Wakeman. Wm Loveland renovates home awaiting completion for a fine result. A Hawk of Wellington may move to town in spring. W W Burge rents his North Main store to Packers Fertilizer Assoc of Chicago. S Fe Merrill returns from Clarksfield.
D D Gott and Mr Andrews visited Cleveland today. A F Wilcox of Cleveland attended his niece infant Kinsley's funeral Sunday. Mrs Mary Frenchard and two sons from Grafton spent Sunday in Iowa. Mrs J E Waite remains very sick. George Prescott attended funeral in Cleveland Friday.
Amberst community items report Mrs Silas Nibber hosting a gathering this week. Ralph Warr of Hudson Abchivun visited Amherst. A Tari and Will Heywood connected to housing. Mrs Redfern improving but not yet seated. Peter Ashelmiun recovering from pneumonia. Mr Rice of Tabor former Amherst president. 15 relatives visiting in Fown Vx Sanyocl. Boe Zoremangon to Riverside for health, back by May. Miss Adwaile Bryant visiting sister Mrs Harper in Collinwood. Irene Wellam mourns a lost cow.
Bunting to BR I D Phelan attended an Agriculture convention in Columbus last week. Mrs. Peter Finchel traveled to Manitoba due to her father Mr. Miller’s illness. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Myers, a son on January 4. Mrs. Will June ill with nervous trouble. Mr. Albert Chapman visited Columbus last week. Earnest Wheeler of Wellington spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. Peter Finkel and family. Births reported: son born to Mr. and Mrs. N Spinkkle on January 17. Miss Burdell Myers of Wellington visited her mother over Sunday. Don Vanarsdale and Paul Chapman spent Sunday together. Miss Zola Skeese visited Rochester Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Springs visited relatives Mrs. John West and Mrs. Bulling. Mr. Woodberry of Spencer spent Sunday with Mrs. G Skeesa. Miss Perkins of Brighton visited Miss Ruth Haskings on Sunday. Miss Whitcomb spent last week with cousin Miss Drake. I O T M Knights and wives enjoyed a free oyster supper at Mr Buck’s. Mr. George McQuate and wife visited his parents Sunday. Mr. Adam Finple moving Gardner house to his land in Clark’s district. Mrs. W Hanley hosted her mother’s birthday party on Tuesday. News from Oberlin of new street attracting many friends. Miss Ethel Hander entertained Ninety-Five club with vocal solos Thursday.
W N Cotton argues manure should be spread directly on land, citing 25 years of experience on moderately level sandy soil. He contrasts surface leaching with subsoil adsorption and claims direct application is the cheapest, most economical method for farm manure.
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