New York Woman Bequeaths Pensions to Servants in Odd Tale
A New York woman shocks social norms by giving pensions to her household staff, highlighting debates over fair compensation as some women complain when cooks lack funds to prepare meals.
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1907
Page
3
New York Lady Raises Voice Against Servant Strife
Mrs Roome who plans to pension her two long serving maids after a quarter century of service at 114 West Eighty-sixth Street says the so called servant problem is misunderstood. She credits humane treatment and mutual respect for a smooth household and recalls only one Christmas scolding over room decorations. Her maids are Roan Cassidy cook and Maggia McCarthy upstairs girl and waitress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roome
West Eighty-sixth Street
Man Fakes Death To Play A Joke On Wife In Pittsburg
John Grant known as Charles Thompson and John Young pretended death by telegram last summer telling his wife he was killed by a train. The con job led to a wild search at McKees Rocks and Morgantown before his return and arrest for forgery and counterfeiting. Prosecutor Emil Shultz cites two $28 bad checks as basis for charges. Grant remains in custody awaiting court. Mrs. Grant is unaware of his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
John Grant
Charles Thompson
John Young
McKees Rocks
Grant
Thatown
Morgantown
West Virginia
Emil Shultz
Automobiles Power Cleveland Industry Output
Statistics from the Merchants and Manufacturers Association show Cleveland's auto industry output at 18 million 700 thousand dollars annually. The sector employs 4300 men across 92 business institutions. B. and O. trains to Chicago leave Elyria at 6 45 a m daily and 4 17 p m except Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Cleveland
Chicago and
West
Elyria
Doct ors Admit They Can Do Nothing More For Your Stomach
Government analysis in the United States and Great Britain supports Stuart s Dyspepsia Tablets as digesting aid. A free trial package is offered with no risk. one 50 cent tablet pack can digest three thousand grains of food after meals and restore stomach function. FP A Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
United States
Great Britain
Marshall, Mich
Buried Alive for 12 Hours in 1878 Trial Testimony
John Caree testified in Chattanooga about being buried alive for twelve hours after yellow fever struck in 1878. He described dying in the coffin only to awaken in darkness, hear hammering on the lid, and feel fingers pulling to free him as gravediggers panicked. He escaped and found himself on the street in his underclothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
John Caree
Otlock
Think County Entitled to Two Legislators Debate
The question asks if Lorait county has a right to two legislators. The debate cites a one-fifth rule and the long established fractional representation awarding an extra legislator for a decade. The board of elections and Representative Lerseh examine the county’s standing with input from Frevida Washington and Ole KR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorait
Board of Elections
Lerseh
Norwalk Woman’s Dual Marriage Sparks Bigamist Allegation
Nellie Hanville Enders of Norwalk wed Jack Alphonse Northart in Sandusky after her husband deserted her and fled to Germany to dodge alimony. Norwalk judge had denied divorce on January 7. Enders Northart now in Montana with Northart. her mother plans to pursue legal action. Enders allegedly believed she was divorced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky, O
Germany
Nellie Hanville Enders
Norwalk
Jack Alphonse Northart
Montana
Enders
Whitmore
Dawn and fleeting days in Mrs Craik poem
This excerpt reflects on the transience of each day and the urge to live fully. It laments passing moments and memories, urging gratitude to God as life moves from dawn to noon and beyond. The text attributes the reflection to Mrs. D. M. Craik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Craik
Central Labor Bodies Push for Weekly Railway Pay Bill
The Central Federation of Labor of Albany launches a drive to urge Governor Hughes to back a bill requiring railways to pay workers weekly or semimonthly. The New York City Central Federated union endorses the Albany plan. The note also mentions fault finding as a cause of broken friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Federation of Labor of Albany
Hughes
Central Federated Union of
New York City
Albany
Rheumatic relief tale touts Uric-O cure claims
Letters praised Uric-O as a cure for rheumatism with customers like Reuben Whipple of Glens Falls and John Harris of East Lake George reporting dramatic improvements. The Smith Drug Company of Syracuse advertises $1 per bottle with free large samples to applicants. Elyria’s Kadyal Drug Store lists the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Whipple
Glens Falla
John Harris
East Lake George
Smith Drug Company
Syracuse
N. Y
Elyria
Kady'al
Vinol marketed as a cure for weak lungs in Elyria
Elyria locals hear a Dr. H A Crandall claim Vinol from Eady's Drug Store strengthens digestion increases red blood and appetite while curing chronic coughs colds and weak lungs. He notes Vinol contains cod liver oil elements without the stomach upsetting oil and offers money back if unsatisfied. Vinci agents advertised nationwide with local Elyria sole agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
H. A. Crandall
Hady
Vinci
Juror Discharged After Drinking Case Delayed
In Norwalk Ohio a $10,000 damage suit Clark v Cleveland Sandusky Brewing Co. and co defendants paused after juror Joseph Brown admitted to drinking at McBride’s expense. Judge Richards discharged Brown and excused the jury, delaying the case until next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
C. O. Clark
Cleveland & Sandusky Brewing Co
Joshua Whalley
Thomas McBride
Common Pleas
McBride
Barbertown Bride Repeats Bid to Reunite Family
Servian wife of Barbertown cutter Topolsky loses hope after repeated steamship refusals due to a white birthmark on her eyelid. He, a steady wage earner, had planned to reunite with his wife and six year old child in America but remains in despair after another failed attempt and a fresh letter from Csurog Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Agesa Topolsky
Barbertown
America
Servia
Steamship Company
Csurog
Hungary
Barberton
Topolsky
Pastor Takes Foundry Job to Support Salary
Piristivld Mass Jan 25 The Rev Bar C Davis pastor of the Unitarian church began work in the Stanley Electri Company foundry at 15 dollars a week to help fund his 1100 dollar annual salary. The church plans fairs and suppers led by women of the church to attract patrons and raise needed funds. Davis, Bowdoin 1897, Harvard Divinity School, 1905 pastor of the church, the congregation expanding but still unable to meet the salary from offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piristivld
Mass
Rathmothin
Bar) C. Davis
Unitarian Church
Stanley Electri Company
Davis
Bowdoin College
Harvard Divinity School
Windsor Hotel offers modern rooms near Philadelphia stations
The Windsor Hotel at 1217 1229 Filbert Street Philadelphia promotes American plan rooms from 2 to 2.50 dollars daily and a Huroneax plan from 1 to 2.50 dollars per day. Weather cut profits by about 30 and Mr Davis chose not to profit from women’s hardship. A church meeting allowed him to pursue his plan with parish approval. Davis emphasizes strength and that foundry work will not hinder spiritual duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huroneax
Davis
Ar. Davis
Through Trains East From Elyria to East Coast Cities
Leave Elyria daily at 1 34 p m for Medina Akron Youngstown Butler Pittsburg McKeesport Cumberland Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York. Sleeper from Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Medina
Akron
Youngstown
Butler
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Cumberland
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
One Day Only Event at Toplift Hypel Parlors
A one day only occurrence is announced for Monday January 28 at the Parlors of the Toplift Hypel. Details remain unclear in the fragment but the date and location are specified.
Dr Albert F Snell Private Sanitarium Promotion in Cincinnati
A vintage ad-style notice promotes Dr Albert F Snell of Cincinnati Ohio as a renowned healer offering free consultations and examinations. It touts a new treatment system for hearing catarrh heart and chest ailments rheumatism and nervous disorders along with cures for cancer tumors and piles. It urges readers to call at 651 Wesley Ave Cincinnati with strong claims of no charges for diagnosis and mail consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert F. Snell
Cincinnati
Ohio
Grees
Ins Sanitarium
HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE IN TOWN DISTRICT
Multiple properties listed on West Side East Side and South Side including new eight room and seven room modern houses with gas water baths and furnaces. Lots include 65 by 143 and 50 by 415 with several on Lewis Court. Also farms offered with tiled buildings and rural locations plus buyers seeking matching properties.
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Coe
William P. Roome
Mesoage
Husband
Nevertair
Liberty Clothing Company
Think County
Washington
Ole KR
Baltimers
Yare
Vorced Harries Agai
Dachtler
Birtamark
Filbert St
Elyria, Ohio
Albert F. Sneil
The
Wesley Ave
DeWitt
FE. Bridge St
Lewis Court
Furand
Glyria
Lorain County Real Estate Company
Masonic Temple
Anthony Nieding
Prle Tuchter
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