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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
2
The Daily Reporter outlines subscription terms with monthly and yearly prices. A monthly rate is shown, and an annual option is listed at two dollars per year, indicating pricing structures for Galiveredihy and Elyria editions.
The Ohio State Board of Commerce committees push a public accounting bill to standardize daily accounts for all officials. The auditor of state would prepare and publish forms and enforce the bill. Proponents claim large savings to taxpayers. opponents warn of overreach and civic pride implications.
Mrs Wyman of Cleveland hosted guests in Pittsfield while families and friends visited across town. Residents note several visits from LaGrange Elyria and Lorain, with numerous dinners and short trips. A young gathering at Otis Whitnsy’s house featured the daughters Clara and Allie. A mix of travel, illness, and friendly visits marks the week.
Carlisle notes report Miss Lena Bruce visiting Ada Smith and Mrs. Warren Miller staying with her daughter Mrs. Curtis in Collinwood. A Bible circle met at Mrs Sutliff s. Josie Bailey, aged 21 years 7 months, died January 22 after three years of tubercular illness. Heart failure caused death. funeral by Rev. Barry at the house. Flowers from neighbors. remains placed on the ridge before burial in Huntington, her birthplace. Violet, a
The right of way from Oberlin to Berlin Heights is nearly settled with steel laid from Berlinville to Van Wagners ravine. The Birmingham river crossing will be completed as soon as the bridge is in position. A two story sub station at Birmingham is nearly finished. Grading pauses until better weather, then the line will push ahead. The Oberlin to Norwalk line, costing about 500000, should finish within sixty days, linking Oberlin with Henrietta Birmingham Florence and Berlin.
Ohio businessmen press a liberal 300000 dollar appropriation to showcase the state at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. A St. Louis exhibit committee plans to meet the Ohio General Assembly in joint session in Columbus, while a large government exhibit budget and plant space for the fair are outlined. Obituary notes Edy Bruce of Elyria born 183? died 1902, survived by wife, children, grandchildren. funeral held January 13, 1903.
Mr and Mrs 5 M Powers visited in Elyria Friday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs H Spicers reported a sick child. Attorney Lee Stroup and family of Elyria spent Sunday in town. Quarterly meeting of the M E church was led by Rev Kimble. Mrs Susan Curtice was in Elyria Saturday. Miss Ida Hubbard and Flora Ingalls attended a teachers meeting in Beligia. Mrs Anders and son Alien stayed with friends in Pittsfield. Ladies Dimescotty held annual meeting at Ruben Wight’s. officers elected: President F Gott, Vice President Ritchie, Treasurer Wight, Secretary Genna Miller, Assistant Secretary Gott, Directors McGregor Kelner Chabmertain. Luncheon served by Mrs Wight. adjourned to Feb 6 at Mrs A L Gott’s. Public invited for cherry pie. Nickel Plate Road tickets to midwest and southwest on Feb 4 and 18. Reed Rooker's worth $3 now $1.48 at Harry H Smith Furniture Store.
Mrs. Etta Benton convalescent after a long illness. Alfred Pfeiffer home from Lorain steel plant over Sunday. About 100 attended the oyster supper at W O Turner's last Friday. Jay Root visited Masillon friends over Sunday. Remains of Mrs Frances M Simmons brought from Cleveland and interred in the cemetery. W Benton and wives hosted sleighload of LaGrange friends last Friday. H K Helden slowly gaining after illness. Mrs Jay Mennell recovering from quincy. Andrew Schaeffers and wife visited Elyria parents last Sat and Sun. Mr and Mrs T W Root entertained the former's sister Mrs Sophia Parker of Medina. M E H Society box social at P H Rogers Thursday Jan 30. Pid.
Mr and Mrs Chaimerlain hosted guests from Cleveland last week. Ladies took a sleigh ride to J J Vaughns in Penfield for a pleasant evening. The K C T M wall is being repainted and cleaned. Mr and Mrs L M Metzker visited Cleveland friends. J L Beesing calls on Cleveland friends Sunday. Mrs J Hastings recovering from three weeks measles. Epworth league social planned at Mrs C Barchard's home Friday. Reno Showalter injured head and ear in an accident. Frank Gee of Urichsville visited family last week. Mrs T Hill listed as sick. Dot
One way and round trip fares offered on the Nickel Plate Road between two stations. Tickets cost a single fare for the round trip. Nearest ticket agent provides full information. Contact O. A. Asterlin T. P. I. A. Ft. Wayne Ind. No. 1iwS 1.
Mr and Mrs T Dunn and daughter of California visited Brewster Roice family. Miss Icy Dugard of Lorain stayed with aunt Mrs Geo Hart. Miss Lena Knapp of Bakers Croas ing visited Bessie Clark. Rev Copeland conducted Baptist revival meetings last week. Miss Helen Finkle stayed with sister Mrs Earnest Wheeler of Lorain. Born to Mr and Mrs Haas a son on January 25. Sir and Mrs Wayn Carri and daughter visited Mrs F E Hull and Clayton Sunday. Misses Osean and Iva Smith of Wellington were here Saturday. Mr Cross of New London visiting J B Thomas family. Mr and Mrs Geo Quate and family of Wellington visited parents. L A T M social at David Hulls drew large attendance. Mr Cousins of Spencer drew lounge pillow. Thanks to Mr Bliss and Mr West for auction items. Chicken pie supper served. 120 attended and $17 was raised. Howard Peabody accepted a position in Akron. Mrs Lelia Peabody and daughter Blanch left for new home Saturday. Mr and Mrs Boive and Minard Labrie spent Sunday in Wellington. O Bliss returned from Michigan. Mrs P Boies, Mrs B H Fisher, Mr C Winemiller on sick list. Mr and Mrs G C Sage of LaGrange visiting relatives at Crossing. Mrs Hattie Madole of LaPorte came to keep house for C Kelcey. Fred Sage to paper the hotel in LaGrange. Opal Kelsey attended school in Rochester Saturday. Mr S Berry spent Sunday in Polk. Social at Mr Sage’s well attended. proceeds $8. Several out-of-town guests were present. Agricola.
Solid gold filed watch warranted 16 years given 6225 for 86 hours work distributing circulars and introducing sur toilet cream. Leighton 721 Srant Pitteburg Pa.
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