31 Jan 1903
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1903
Page
1
Decatur Alabama resident S H Newsom credits Electric Bitters with ending three years of severe indigestion and related ailments. He claims rapid improvement and a 35 pound gain after using the medicine, available for 60 cents at Badry's drug store.
The Central Passenger Association authorizes a single fare for round trips to the State Convention of Christian Endeavor in Elyria June 26 to 28, 1908. The reduced rate applies via about 25 railroads for continuous passage in either direction on June 2, 6, 26, returning by June 30, 1903.
Advertisement seeks a licensed engineer familiar with electric machinery. applicant must be reputable with strong recommendations. Address with full particulars and desired salary to E. H. care of this paper, State Douglas. Shoes priced 3 dollars 60 cents and 1 dollar 8 cents at Phitpots.
An 19th century promotion touts Boselor's German Syrup as the primary remedy for consumption bronchitis and severe coughs. It claims widespread sales since 1868 and urges buying from pharmacists worldwide. Also mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a cleansing remedy for fever biliousness and liver disorders.
Homer Hull of West Point Illinois credits Dr Kings' New Discovery with curing a severe lung cough described as consumption. The ad seeks a drossmaker or experienced needlework staff for the Fay Stocking mill department and three teenage girls for the waiting room. Trial bottles may be free at H J Badys. priced at 60 cents and one dollar.
A 87 acre farm near Elyria offers water and well built structures with good fruit prospects. Owner Paul Smith invites tests before purchase and mentions oil potential. Also includes testimonials praising Kodol digestion aid from Mrs Cranfill and H A Dyke.
An antique ad claims women chase gems to secure status and health and urges use of Dr. Boschea's German Syrup to prevent coughs bronchial illness. It promises quick help for consumption and lung issues, and mentions G G Green remedies at H J Kady's in the almanac.
A Winchester Indiana reader touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for curing his wife’s illness after other doctors failed. The ad claims relief for stomach and liver troubles and constipation with a 25 cent price at H. J. Eady’s drug store.
Frank Bartlett of West River Street, age fifty, killed himself Friday night by taking lsudanum at his home. A life long resident, Bartlett left a wife and several brothers. He had struggled with drink and legal trouble, repeatedly released and re imprisoned, and his despair following renewed drinking led to his death.
Berlin Heights reports a boy hero, eldest son of Adam Hast, who awoke to a fire at midnight when a wood chunk burst the stove door. He saved siblings, carried the baby through snow to neighbors, then summoned help as Chief Van Scoten arrived with the engine. Much damage occurred to the Hast home.
Perry Hawk, night clerk at Hotel Franklin on Chestnut Street, reports seeing a white apparition near the hotel. He chased the figure to Reid and Ried streets before the ghost sat beside him and joked about the run, then Hawks returned to recount the prank.
A hand car loaded with section men was struck by a freight train about ten o'clock this morning near the Mill Street crossing. The section men were thrown off but suffered only a few broken bones and no other injuries.
Charles Deming a former Ashland resident and longtime Mason died at his Genesee home Sunday morning after a long illness. Born October 8 1804 in Sandfield Massachusetts he joined Masonry in 1826 and was a 77 year member in good standing. He served two terms in the Ohio legislature and was reputed the oldest Free and Accepted Mason in the world.
The annual Agricultural Society meeting gathers largely by members at the courthouse. This afternoon a board of directors will be chosen and later they will select officers for next year.
Miss Helem Lesher and Fred Jacobs of this city wed Wednesday in the petty courts of Cleveland. Mr Jacobs works at the Elyria Grocery Company.
The Lorain County Teachers Association holds a session at the high school. Principal speaker Prof. C H A Wager of Oberlin outlines methods to cultivate a taste for reading among high school pupils. Miss Myrtle Halliwill, Miss Harriet Pook and Ming Ide D Most present papers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.