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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1903

Page

5

Elyria City Water Works Bonds Bid Notice

The Elyria city clerk invites bids for Water Works Bonds to extend Water Works and supply water. Bonds total 150 with 10 maturing each December from 1902 to 1911, interest 4 1 2 percent, bids to specify price and interest, forms available from city officials, right to reject any bid. Mayor PD Reefy and Clerk W H Parker sign.

Bonda Lerest Est Desigonte Thors Musk Pe Ater PD. Reefy W.H. Parke Cary Clerk

Elyria National Bank Seeks Extension of Corporate Existence

The Comptroller of the Currency approves extension of Elyria National Bank's corporate existence in Lorain County Ohio. The bank seeks to extend its charter for the period specified in its articles of association dated January 13 1923 and witnessed by official seal.

Treasury Department Washington, B.C Blyd Elyria Lorain Bio Efors William B. Ridgely Elyris Otto Dusiness Pinsent

Jones Divorce Petition in Lorain County Court

Lottie Jones files for divorce from Jones in Lorain County Ohio Court of Common Pleas 6033 alleging incompatibility and seeking the decree. Hale C Johnson attorney represents Jones and the hearing is set after February Abs.

Court of Lornia Ohio Jones Ute Lottie Jones Hale C. Johnson

Local social notes from Cleveland and nearby towns

Thursday activities include TeETSE in Cleveland with Dr H and Ball. Elyria visits feature Mrs EB Smith as guest of daughter Mrs C McDonal and Mrs D O Strong hosting in Milan. Toledolinks include Hugi Finnegan and Celia Plato visiting Mr and Mrs AEa. Various residents travel, host, and report illnesses and school plans.

H & Ball Cleveland EB Smith C McDonal Elyria Brandon Mise L J Moerthe B Patterson Oberlin T Theodora Freese Blght Hugi Finnegan Misa Celia Plato B Gillette Misa A Lessey Sandusky Friends J O Merthe Morn Sisters

West Ridge News Roundup of Local Visits and Events

Mise Ammon returns from Grafton to Mr. C Johnson's home. Wm Sotliff back from eastern state trip. Chas Dragendahl and family from Eilyrin visit Ridge. Mrs. Rose improving after illness at Babcock home. Quilt party hosted by S Fowl with 19 ladies despite bad weather. Sathif and family visit Cleveland. Suatlitt aged 94 active and mobile. Oberlin Getohel visits VerSoy family. Vaccination keeps Harry Brown home from school. Mrs. T Grills improving and active. P Miller in Cleveland for father Patchett's illness. A sleighload of youths hosted by Miss I Brown of Murray Ridge. Grace Rugg returns from Kipton where teaching. Dr Garrison of Ravens visiting relatives. F A Jewett in Alabama for three weeks. RT Garrison visiting Detroit relatives. D Munson and sons visiting. Chas Agharatt and Dutton spend Saturday in Cleveland.

Mise Ammon Grafton C Johnson Wm Sotliff Penn Chas. Dragendahl Eilyrin W C Sathif el Bick O H Sathif Chas. VerSay Cleveland Suatlitt Getohel Oberlin VerSoy Arry Brown T Grills Ms. P Miller Patchett Misa I Brown Murray Ridge Grace Rugg Kipton Garrison Ravens Jewett Alabama RT Garrison Detroit Munaon and Sons Vieit- Chas Agharatt and Son Dutton Seymour Prentiss Irving Freutian Phiadelphia Minnie Brighthill York Lottie Stein Huron Street Bima Griffin Julius Alter Lorain Elyria Catholic MOA Elyrian Moa R P Baldwin Grace Penfield Albert Herrck Myron T Herrick Lewis M Adams L Morgan Adams F W Miller F Hl D Vollina Eat 5Th Washington Alden Bush Columbus Chas. Fitzsimmon Haa Harry H Smith and Co Otie J Crandall Strel Elyria Tuesaday Jobe Roth Lorsin Douglas Philpott Mra Crew Ridgeville Tueadey Peter Novest S M Eineon West Ridge M B Worth Almherat

Local notices of moves and visits unfold in Wellington

Baker's Crossing workmen tear down and move Beekly factory to Wellington. Mr Wheeler and wife Mrs Dirlam and family visited Mr Gott in Wellington Sunday. Berry returned from Pennsylvania Saturday. H and son from Polk visited Mrs Serry. Cole rents farm for next year. Bryan on Polk business. Miss Chapinie in Toledo. Mitchel from Rochester visited South Main Friday. Mr and Mrs K Johnson and family spent Sunday at Mr O Brany's.

Beekly Wellington Ry. Biddle Geanga J Wheeler Dirlam Gott Berry Pennsylvania Polk Serry Cole Ay Bryan Chapinie Toledo Mitchel Rochester Friends South Main Street Riday K Johnson

Penfield Social Notes With Local Visits and Plans

Penfield notes report the Ladies Aid of the MB church meeting at Mrs. Don Disbrow’s residence. Frank Lavigne plans to start forTrumbull by February 2. A surprise party for the Lavigne family entertained young guests. Rochester visitors Dell Rolfe and Wade Denman joined Mr. and Mrs. Denham. O C White trades farms with Collins of Medina and plans to move. The Roe family enjoyed sleighing with a visit to Medina and hopes to bring Stella home temporarily.

Aociety MB Church Don Disbrow Dell Rolfe Wate Denman Rochester A Denham Robert Denham Jr Bivria White Collins Medina F Roe Miss. Stella Kantippe

Local notes share visits and events in LaGrange area

LaGrange residents made rounds visiting friends in town on Saturday. The community heard a church service led by Elder Reader at Sunday’s meeting. Social visits covered Cleveland to Lorain and Belfen to Belden with sleigh rides and birthday celebrations noted.

Social Notes From Pittsfield and Oberlin Visitations

Local Pittsfield and Oberlin residents share visits and entertainments through the week. Names include Mr Lymas Foster, Rev Jase, Mrs Clark, Miss Root, Mrs Wart, Mr A West, Mrs Nash, Mr D Wager, Mr Rhodes, Mrs Squires, Mr W Sherburne, Mr A Sherburne, Mrs Hager, Mrs Metcalf, Mrs Yonker, Mrs Caley, and others as gatherings and calls occur around town and neighboring communities.

Lymas Foster Ponfield F Jibbona Jase Wirs Morriman BR Clark Burr Mies J Sweet Misa’ Grant Oberlin A West Oborils C Nash D Wager Jakewood C Rhodes Russia Squires Wm Sherburne A Sherburne Ias Br’okelson Jay Arnbeil Hager Carl Kipten Ials O Metcalf Yonker Elyria B Caley and Son D Hoter L Cale W Dale LaGrange Reed W White

Local Society Notes From Oberlin and Berlin

Mrs Dennison is described as a good deal Batter at this writing while Mr Andrew Kelly is very sick. Mr Edmonds and Mr Dote from Oberlin visited Roy LaDon Tuesday evening. Mr N Smith visited his sister Mrs Jefferson in Berlin and Dewey Doam delivered a sleigh loaded with seventeen Oberlin youths to Roy LaDou's home. Mrs Reusser is very sick at her daughter's home, Mrs Buchs.

Dennison Andrew Kelly F Edmonds Dote Oberlin Roy LaDon N Smith Jefferson Berlin Dewey Doam Roy LaDou Reusser Buchs

Local Rochester Notes and Upcoming Events

Rochester news item notes several residents visiting in Cleveland Elyria and Sullivan and a sick person in Rochester Community life includes an Epworth league meeting a oyster supper and a farmers institute dates February 2 and 3 at the ME church Segars home and a benefit church gathering in the near term Local folks mentioned include Mrs Chas Ashcraft Miss G Rugg Mrs J M Chamberlsin Mrs G M Garrison and Dr A L Garrison among others

Chas Ashcraft Cleveland Has Robi Potter Elyria R Cheatoat G Rugg Kiptos Rochester A L Garrison Sullivan Thareday J M Chamberlsin Mra Deborah Conta Epworth League Mrave Land’s Home Ing Society Howard G M Garrison Suallivan Jacques Sarah Kane Tryonville Rochester Village Wellington Fermere’ Ynstitute Segar Mary of Baptist Henshaw Wadaworth Sun

Grafton Social Notes and Obituary Highlights

Grafton reports several failures to health with Mr F Robson on the sick list and Mr Henry Kellogg dying at his home. Miss Anne Spitzer a former resident of Graf ton is dead in Chatham. Local visits include Vincent of Collinwood with Miller family and Mrs Tran visiting relatives at Kangsley corners. A merry sleigh party gathered at Oberlin Friday evening and Mrs Reichard hosted LaGrange guests.

F Robson Zaton

Fragmented Carlisle notices include injuries and local visits

The fragment notes accidents and health concerns such as a finger injured by falling coal, a girl hurt by a lump, and ill health for Mise Ross and others. It mentions local residents visiting neighbors, a cutter accident, and several social calls at homes like Mr and Mrs Whiteman and Mrs Brace, plus delivery updates.

Farm For Sale in Carlisle Township Near Elyria

Farm for sale located in Carlisle township two miles south of Elyria and ten minutes walk from the electric line stop 32. Contains 56 acres of land. PN Schmalz. WS.

Carlisle Township Elyria PN. Schmalz. WS

Local Social Notes From Elyria And Nearby

A roundup of visits and gatherings in Elyria and surrounding areas includes Mr and Mrs R Kingeley visiting George Lawry, the Jungmans hosting friends, and Mr and Mrs Laferty ill. Luncheons, sleigh rides, and a yacht oyster supper are planned, with several residents traveling to Cleveland York and Columbus for family events and work.

Wreck Near Palmyra Sends Husband to Hospital

Mrs. D W Symons received a telegram from her husband this morning stating he had been taken from a wreck but was not badly hurt. The mishap occurred near Palmyra about five o clock Tuesday morning when the mail car he was riding in was thrown from the track. He escaped with only a few bruises.

D W Symons Hngband Palmyra Symons

Increased Earnings Report Predicts 10 Percent Rise for 1902

The last statement shows December gross earnings of 4,928,035 up 838,010 and net earnings of 1,787,079 up 215,389. Six months to December show gross 91,047,157 up 2,147,50. Balta and Ohio total for 1902 expected to rise at least 10 percent.

Baltamore Ohio

Nickel Plate Superintendent Enforces Conduct Rule

The Nickel Plate supervisor Johnson issues notice that section 108 of the rules will be strictly applied. Any employee found frequenting bars taverns or other low resort places will be summarily dismissed whether on or off duty.

Johnson Nickel Plate Gataona

Oberlin man fined and jailed for non support and cruelty

William Laniff of Oberlin was fined sixty dollars and sentenced to ninety days in jail by Mayor Reefy for non support of his family and cruelty to his wife. If he cannot pay, he faces transfer to the workhouse after his intoxication sentence ends, following action prompted by the Humane Society.

Wm. Laniff Oberlin Reefy Humane Society

Dinner in Honor of Judge Caldwell at Hollenden Hotel

A dinner is to be given in honor of the Honorable H J Caldwell by the bar of the Highth Judicial Circuit on Friday evening February 6 at seven thirty o'clock. The occasion marks Judge Caldwell’s retirement from the circuit court bench with attendance expected from Lorain County bar members.

Prospect Ct Orange New Jernotice Crane & Ordway Company Lorain County Ohio Pisiniif Edison Jonsson & Leonard Atlorheya H J Caldwell Highth Judicial Circuit Hollenden Hotel Cleveland Caldwell Circuit Court

Marine Directory Updates with Great Lakes Map and Route

Beeson s Marine Directory of Lake Erie ports adds a correct Great Lakes map showing all American and Canadian ports. The 56 Lawrence River route map will also be included, expanding usable navigation content for subscribers and advertisers.

M Hell Oberlin Beeson Lake

Funeral services for local resident with pallbearers

The funeral was held Saturday for a city resident. Rev Craft of Massillon, formerly Episcopal minister, led the services. Members of the deceased’s church and order served as pallbearers and escorted the body to the train for Bellevue burial.

John Shefield Marning Grace Court Craft Massillon Episcopal Mini Bellevue

Will Use Blacklist at First Methodist Lorain

The First Methodist church at Lorain plans a blacklist system to publish pamphlets listing each member and their unpaid subscriptions. Pamphlets will be distributed to shame late payers into settling their dues.

Lorain

Sleighride at Haven Home Delights Mrs Symons School

A large group from Mrs Symons school plus several adults enjoyed a sleigh ride to Mr Haven's home near Eaton Center. On Friday night Mr and Mrs Haven hosted their two sons' classmates with a royal style gathering. The event was thoroughly enjoyed by all involved.

Narrow Escape on Icy River Cut Through Thin Ice

Mrs John Wagner of East River Street narrowly escaped death Friday while walking home From town she chose a short cut across the river Just above the dam ice was thin and a light snow hid the danger She broke through and was rescued by several young men She suffered exposure but no serious injuries Her silk bag containing eighteen dollars was lost in the water

John Wagner East River Strees Mra. Wagner Mia Wagner

Mabie Kitchen schemes and a doomed china fix

The Mabies, in early misadventures with household gadgets, face constant failures from Mabie’s tinkering. After a wedding gift cake dish shatters, he buys cement and attempts repairs only for more accidents to follow. Their evolving marriage sees prosperity and strain as Mabie’s ideas drain funds while Mrs. Mabie sustains him, and the tale ends with a reflective note on blame and gender cues in public life.

Ronald Tony Mr. Mabie Mabie Geome Marie Lance Make+Chicago Daily News

Breweries Offer Brewer's Grains Through Local Markets

The Cleveland area lists multiple breweries where farmers can purchase Brewer's grains by the barrel or bushel. Vendors include Pilsener Brewery Clark Gordon avenues, Cleveland Brewery Hough avenue, Gund Brewery Lake Street, Davesport Street, Columbia Brewery Commerciale Gehting's Brewery peat sa So rain Streets, Schlather's York and Carroll Streets, Phoenix Columbus Pearl Streets, Bohemian West River Street, Star Harbor Street. Special rates on carloads of not less than 250 barrels delivered F. O. B. Elyria. market price subject to change.

Cleveland Wilhampong Cigerland Barre Pilsener COF Clark Gordon Aves Hough Avenue Gund Lake St Davesport St Columbia Commerciale Gehting's Peat Sa Sorain Sts Schlather’s York and Carroll Sts Phoenix

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