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24 Jan 1903
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Elyria Reporter in Elyria, Ohio
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1903
Page
1
Fragments From a Silent Page
A damaged OCR snippet shows unclear text featuring fragmented phrases and no discernible reportable events or names. The readable portion does not establish persons, places, dates, or actions to summarize into a proper news item.
Ingrain Carpets and Wool Products Listed
Partial OCR item shows listings for carpets including wool ingrain carpets and prices with unclear figures. Mentions Wotton ingrain carpets and small paper prices 25 cents or 50? Unsure details.
The Black Belt of the Far South
Observations on the Black Belt in Alabama reveal a high black to white population ratio and stark rural conditions. The piece contrasts antebellum slavery with postwar life, noting lingering attitudes toward slavery and the complex views of local whites and freed people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far South
Montgomery
Alabama
Black Belt
South
Funeral of John CShefield in Grace Court Estate
The funeral was held Saturday morning from Grace Court home. Rev Graft of Massillon, former Episcopal minister here, officiated. Pallbearers were BPOE members with others from the order escorting the body to the train for burial at Bellevue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cshefield
Grace Court
Graft
Massillon
BPOB
Bellevue
The Eleventh Hour at the Opera House
Lincoln J Carter fans will see The Eleventh Hour presented at the opera house on January 2. The play features a dramatic plot with Br Carter’s characteristic style and a lavish drawing room scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln J Carter
Opera House
Jan
Narrow Escape From Drowning in Waters of Black River
Mrs. John Wagner of East River Street had a narrow escape Friday while walking home from town. She crossed a thin ice patch above a dam and fell into icy water but was rescued by nearby youths. She suffered only exposure and lost a pocketbook with eighteen dollars. A separate notice warns against disposing ashes in streets and alleys, with arrest for offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wagner
Esat River Street
Wagner
Growth of Church Meetings Sparks Local Sentiment
The Church of Christ gatherings expand in popularity across the city and surrounding country. Mr Sala spoke on Individual Responsibility stressing personal judgment, while the solo The Three Calls highlighted spiritual calls across ages. Miss Eidt led organ music to conclude the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Sala
Eidt
False report spreads after Easter Bailey injury claim
A circulated Elyria report claimed Easter Bailey, victim of Elmer Per ham's assault, died in Oberlin. On Friday night Coroz French traveled to Oberlin to verify the report, but the attending physician said the child remained in extreme critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Little Easter Bailey
Elmer Perham
Oberlin
Coroz French
Probate Court Guardian Sought For Sheffield Case
A guardian has been sought by Probate Court in Sheffield for a conservatorship matter involving Toneph Pogrngensty. Details indicate court action and potential appointment for safeguarding the ward's welfare and assets.
Cure Rheumatism With Athlophor Promise
Claiming Athlophor can cure rheumatism by driving rheumatism from the blood, the ad urges readers to self treat and monitor symptoms. It offers guidance without a doctor and promises relief and recovery, instructing readers to mail $1 if their druggist lacks the product.
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