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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1907
Page
4
A Cleveland paper accused Rev Sears of withholding funds raised for years by the Seamen's Friends Society. Elyria and Pittsburg contributions are noted, with locals demanding transparent accounting. He has spoken broadly of the society's aims yet remained silent on money used.
A fragment reflecting on Socrates, imagining misfortunes as a public stock to be shared by all. The speaker notes those who feel most unlucky would still prefer their current portion over an equal division. The line ends abruptly, leaving the meditation unresolved.
Records show a Jamaican governor attacked American aid during Kingston’s crisis, accusing Admiral Davis of meddling while the relief effort mirrored British actions in New York. The piece argues the admiral acted to help the afflicted, not intrude, and notes mixed reactions from England and Europe.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate May may improve the passable condition of county roads. The text references districts and the county council, with concerns about rough roads and delayed applications.
The article notes severe winter damage on Lake Shore Electric routes and rural roads. It urges road supervisors to adopt phased improvements, proposing yearly mile-long upgrades to steadily achieve better county roads and preserve mail service. It mentions legislative steps and the need for orderly, lasting road work.
Community members question Rev Sears as charges against the Seamen's Friends Society linger unanswered. Supporters waited for a clear explanation of the society's funds and operations but his statements have not satisfied many.
A varied list of homes and lots with prices and features. West Side properties include a new modern three room and a $3300 option. East Side offers new modern houses and a $2500 four to seven room options. South Side listings show eight rooms with gas and water at $2700 and several smaller homes from $2400 to $3500. Also noted: a $1800 tiled land, a trash farm six miles from Elyria, and a general invitation to see the agency for buyers or sellers.
A collage of comic vignettes and chatty exchanges from a city paper. Includes quips about widows and laughing at funerals, a pun about ignis fatuus, a pastor’s call to churches, a boy’s party anecdote, a concert joke, and a married couple’s street scene with a sly remark on appearance.
A host of quotes touch on bad roads from every corner of the county and the Kings ton earthquake wreck. Notes on Admiral Sigsbee farming, a coming cold wave, and questions about fuel, with a pastor claiming the Bible as a record book. Mention of Pittsburg seeking a sub treasury and Boston publishing big taxpayers.
An old advertisement claims piles can be cured with Peterson BROS ointment priced at 5 cents and offers a free sample. It also mentions Rays' Mixture by G. & G. at $1 and J. available from all druggists.
A physician in a sanitarium scheme abducts his patient Irene Gurney under the pretext of cure and travel. He deceives her into believing they are married and plans a secret elopement, while the patient grows eager to leave her confinement for the world. The tale follows his mounting temptation and final preparations for the crime.
A wife near recovery recalls her child after dream led by a physician. She embraces husband and child. memory of a prior life resurfaces, while a secret involving Dr. Bowers darkens their happiness. Detective anxieties about a missing nervous-disease specialist linger.
John Roskos of Thirteenth Avenue Lorain was taken to probate court on insanity charges after acting queer for ten days and driving his mother from their home. Police arrested him and the mother appealed. while jailed he acted wild and threatened those nearby.
Max Read of Akron with relatives there is summoned by Summit County grand jury over $25 worth of fruit stolen from Postmaster L. S. Ebrights residence during a Buchtel College freshman social raid. Read, Summer, King, and Harpman are said to be targeted for burglary. all are from prominent Akron families.
Word reached this city that Miss Z Pember of this city was injured in a wreck on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern raid near Toledo on January 21. A switch clogged and train No 464 derailed killing one and injuring eleven. Miss Pember suffered fractured ribs.
Police arrested Dan Morisco on Tuesday night for intoxication and found a locked gallon jug of whisky as he was going home. He pled guilty before the mayor and was fined five dollars plus costs. George Taborn, also intoxicated, had a half pint of reserve drink and pled guilty, fined five dollars and costs. A note mentions fire escapes being used as board bill escapes.
Local items include births at Pitts and Terrell households, a saw mill sale by Ridgway and Buck to Samuel Mayfield with relocation to Elyria, and multiple visits and travels among residents. Social events feature church concerts in Olmsted, a wedding in Belden, and planned meetings of Golden Rule Hive and CEB.
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