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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1901
Page
2
The Elyria Reporter lists publication details and pricing for daily and weekly editions. It names the Re Reporter Printing Company as publisher and lists editor and associate editor, with subscription rates and mailing information.
The Reporter endorses party unity and notes the candidacy of Hon. A. R. Webber for the court of common pleas judge. Webber, Elyria figure with long legal service, was prosecuting attorney and assistant prosecutor, praised for fairness and ability. He previously hailed from Medina county and once eyed a congressional bid, then withdrew to aid party harmony.
About one hundred tickets sold in Elyria for a Tuesday night ball at Glick’s hall Lorain by the Lake Terminal railway employer. Special Elyria card donated by Lorain Street Railway to leave Lorain at 8 o’clock. Fares collected will go to the hospital. Prof Hockatein to lead the grand march at 8:30.
The article discusses John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie as multi millionaires who fund education. It notes Rockefeller gives 200000 with a demand to raise 300000 more, praises their philanthropy toward Oberlin College and Chicago University, and comments on their monopolistic business careers and social impact.
A London Dispatch notes Queen Victoria’s last lucid plea to the Prince of Wales and Kaiser to avoid war and maintain peace. The sovereigns pledged to prevent clashes between England and Germany and to urge other nations toward peace, marking her reign as peaceable and virtuous. A secondary item reports W. R. O. members visiting Ridgeville to comfort Wesley Kibbey corps, fund a sunshine effort, share flowers, and enjoy a communal supper, reinforcing fraternal bonds.
The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Silas Crowell late of Graf ton Lorain Co deceased Dated this 6th day of January 1901 Smith Grewell.
On January 15 the Carlisle Grange held a special meeting honoring State Lecturer Bro S E Stracle of Westland Ohio and Denpty Warren of Wellington Ohio. Poor road conditions reduced attendance but those present valued the program with lectures on Grange aims and social duties of farmers.
Mr. Matlack's fourth organ recital featured a talk on the organ's 20th century construction and its ability to blend tones from orchestra. The program included six selections from varied nationalities, such as Tannhauser's Pilgrim's Chorus and Chopin's Funeral March, drawing an enthusiastic audience.
Richard Alisn Post and W R O held a joint installation Friday evening January 11 with about forty members present from Henry Lincoln Post Oberlin Amherst and 14th Kentucky among others. Officers for the coming year were named for both posts along with a social hour and solos by Frank Eliot and Mrs Crandall. Secretary noted treasury and relief funds and attendance.
Washington reports President McKinley has sent the senate Judge Wing's appointment for the northern district of Ohio. Judge Nash weighs successor plans for Cuyahoga county common pleas bench with candidates P. H. Kaiser or George Phillips seen as likely.
Prof Elisha Gray, known for early electrical speech transmission and rival to Bell over telephone patents, died in Chicago on Monday. Though credited with many inventions including the typewriting telegraph and duplex telegraphy, courts upheld Bell as owner of the telephone patents. Gray, an Oberlin alumnus and longtime college faculty member, contributed to science but earned limited financial gains from his work.
At the annual meeting of the Elyria Telephone Company stockholders yesterday the directors elected were W. E. Brooks B. Rawson F. H. Sudro E. K. Massey Chas Savage and J. A. Dake. The board then chose W. E. Brooks as president F. H. Sudro as vice president and J. A. Dake as secretary and treasurer.
The Lorain Iron Company and successors claim mortgage rights on 450 or more acres in Ridgeville, Lorain County. Defendants Cornelius D Fish and The Lorain Iron Company face a petition seeking quiet title and relief while unknown heirs of Cornelius Dish may be implicated in the mortgage dispute. Answer by January 32nd or default judgment may be entered.
The undersigned will offer for sale at a public auction at the late residence of Peter J Schmitz deceased 11 4 miles south of French Creek on the Stone Ridge on Tuesday February 6. Items include 3 horses 5 cows 3 two year old heifers 4 yearling heifers 3 yearling heifers 1 colt 1 pig 1 sow 2 lumber wagons 2 double harnesses 1 buggy 1 spring wagon binder mower hay rake planter drill spring beam roller plows cultivators shovel plow bob sled no bottom sled fanning mill quill straw cutter kettle cross cut saw grind stone about 500 bushels of oats corn in shock hay and other articles. Terms cash under 3.00 all over that amount nine months with approved security at 6 per cent interest. Lenard executor Henry Urig auctioneer.
City council approves a street improvement from West Avenue to Eighth Street along Broad and High streets. Project includes curbs, basins, grading, and paving with costs shared by property owners. six annual installments planned. Public notice to be published for two weeks. residents notified. Adopted January 14, 1901.
George H Ely vs Reno Massey et al abt Lorain County Ohio Court of Common Pleas case 6181 advertises a sheriff sale under an Order of Sale. It lists a one third interest in Lot 22 Block 3 Chamberlin Edison Mus Beys addition Lorata Ohio, appraised at 300 dollars, minimum two thirds. Sale at public auction February 2 1901 at 11 AM at Lorain County Courthouse steps. Cash on day of sale. Warden Sheriff Lorain County Ohio and attorney E G Johnson.
An advertisement urges mothers to use Vinol Wine of Cod Liver Oil as a modern tonic for children. It claims Vinol improves appetite, digestion, and growth, cites a testimonial from Sanaw Picellane of Fall River Massachusetts, and promises to refund cost if not as claimed.
Train listing shows east and west bound services with Norwalk and Sandusky stops, including daily fast mails and expresses. Details mention times such as 6:40 am Norwalk to New York and Boston, 10:40 am Fast Mail, 8:05 pm Michigan Express, and various divi sions and prices. Also notes agents and location references like Newer agent G P and T Ay.
A home cure claim for coughs colds and lung diseases offered by H J Hady. It promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as the infallible remedy with relief from the first dose and remarkable cures. Trial bottles are free and full bottles are guaranteed with prices listed.
A resident of Thackerville Texas, B D Blanton paid doctors over 800 in two years for a running sore. He cured it with one box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve after doctors proposed amputation. The product promises guaranteed relief for piles and is sold by HJ Hady.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Kings New Safe Pills as a gentle purifier for the liver and bowels to expel poison and cure constipation and sick headache. Sold for 25 cents at H J Badys drug store.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming to improve digestion and liver function for stronger ambition and a clear brain. The prop, offered by H J Eady, a druggist, comes in a 425 cent box and promises users a feeling of becoming a new person.
The text notes recount filings in Lorain County Ohio probate office with exceptions due by February 2, 1001 for final settlements of several executors and guardians. It also covers Decennial Board of Equalization actions for Lorain county and cities with deadlines in April and May 1001, and a divorce petition filed by Ella Lee with hearing set after January 1 1001.
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