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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1904
Page
5
Color ed performers gave a musical night in the town hall with fine music and good attendance. Many farmers started haying while residents and visitors from Elyria and nearby towns were noted for visits and calls.
Penfield briefs report Miss Clara Newcomb of New London visiting parents and several local residents ill or traveling. Mrs Samuel White died June 28 after a long illness, leaving a husband and daughter with funeral services led by Rev. Burranod and Rev. Tice. Others include visits by Mrs Forte and Lucile to Toledo and Mr George Jackson with Edith at Finlay, plus local Fourth of July events and Ladies Aid meeting at the M. E. church on July 7.
A series of small town notices recounts travel and visits. H Tillisom travels to Michigan to see a ill brother. Ward, Olly Clark, and Howard Peabody spend Sunday in town. Lucy Williams returns to Medina Faceday. Eelany attends a Methodist social in Rochester. Esther Cleghorn visits Elyra Mra Syphers in Van Wt. Hileman couple spend Sunday in Polk. Lett Ekeleey and Jay Bryan enjoy the Fourth in Cleveland. Agricola.
The Henryetta community mails report of sewing society gatherings at Reformdephurch ending for spring, relatives in Vermillion and Cedar Point visited, Chicago Junction guests called on Sturtevants, Mrs. Pippert returned to sharoh, locals plan a Fourth celebration, John Bohn completes cellar for new house.
Lake Breeze reports residents visiting relatives and guests in Elyria and surrounding areas. Mr and Mrs J Biltz welcomed a baby boy Thursday June 30. F N Smith and family will spend the week at their summer home. The item lists several local names and small family updates.
Sunday visits by Mr and Mrs H M Date to Frank Rahl and wife. Olaf Tite of Elyria to Andrew Tang and wife. F O Fowl and son Ralph to H L Salisbury. Mrs G W Spiegelberg and daughter Osrrie to Adam Kolbe’s. Cleveland guests Haag and Berger families entertained by Daniel Haag. Minns Kresa of North Amherst. Chas Goldberg of Elyria. Frank Standen of North Ridge to Geo Standen. a wedding at the Haas home for Christina Haag and John Silverhorn of Cleveland.
West Ridge residents Mrs A Squire hosted a crowd Wednesday night for a social gathering. On Thursday Mr Chas Fowl and wife hosted Granger friends. Nelson Beerker visited his aunt Mrs Versey for a month. Mrs Keith and daughter Mrs Musselman of Cleveland visited Mrs Satlif and Mrs Freeman for several days. Mrs Musselman visited friends in Grafton on Monday. Mrs Versay hosted Mrs Bucker of Vermilion and Miss Johnston of New York. Mr Henry Shauer and wife entertained friends over Sunday. Mrs Dimick hosted her friend Mrs Rose last week.
A discussion on women in business argues that while capable, women are hindered by emotion and secrecy. The piece cites Rockefeller and Rogers as examples of trusted female aides and notes women seldom venture independently into new fields. It asserts women have earned a place in business but may be limited by heart and stamina.
The piece contrasts popular beliefs about Russian soldiers with stories of Skobeleff and a loyal sergeant. It notes officers value intelligence and initiative, recounts acts of defiance against captors, and cites examples from Geok Tepe and Kalgan campaigns. It also mentions English and Russian courage in separate historical episodes.
A London banking combine seeks to dwarf the Bank of England by uniting the biggest London bank with the Lloyds group and Manchester and Liverpool District Banking. The merged entity would become the world’s largest bank, outshining French, German, and Russian rivals and even central banks. A later note names the sovereign ruler of the Cocos Islands, traced to Captain Keentsy’s era and later Commander Gearge Isss.
T. H Fielda was fined five dollars and costs in police court for refusing to pay for a meal at Wade's restaurant. John Lawrence was fined five dollars and costs for intoxication on Wednesday morning.
A 16 page atlas detailing the Russo Japanese War with maps of the world sea routes Russia in Europe and Russia in Asia Japan Korea Manchuria and China. An invaluable aid for readers following the Far East conflict and offered free to new or renewing annual subscribers.
The article notes recent electrocution deaths at the penitentiary and debates whether such punishment violates the constitution. It discusses federal immunity from cruel and unusual punishments and potential court challenges in state or federal courts. It also mentions a ball game between the Elks and Eagles and reports divorce actions: Charlee Luther from Gertrude Luther and Motella Davison from Frank Davison.
Real estate transfers include Ersext Mueller to Cleveland and Sandusky Brewing Company covering parts of lots in block 26 and Chamberlain allotment in Lorain, Garford to Mary Garford in Elyria, Faragher to Albert Barren in Black River township, Eyman to Andrew Kakonz in Lorain, and an Advent Christian conference annual meeting in Axtell Ohio with speaker Rev. Mra HK Taylor from Rockland Maine. The Oct 20 28 date is noted for the gathering.
Burt Lanndon suffered a crushed left hand when helping a drayman near his store, breaking the third and fourth fingers. Elyria High School graduates Albert Grille and John Donaldson passed the state medical exam and are now licensed doctors. The Elyria Gun Club plans an all day tournament on July 19 with several crack shooters from neighboring cities expected to attend.
John Donovan 26 brakman Lorain and Anna Zipp 21 Lorain show marriage licenses in Lorain. W H Ferner 38 heater Lorain and Mincie Rogers 31 Lorain listed in the record. H H Ewing 36 physician Chicago and Ids Smith 2 Grafton also appear. Dayton B Fisher 24 electrician Lorain and Katherine McDavell 26 Lorain listed as a couple.
Butler Durham engaged in a brawl near the loop on Wednesday afternoon. He was arrested and fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor Folger a few hours later.
A plan outlines a new Union Depot at Loraine with a modern freight center for Nickel Plate and associated extensions. The project includes two story freight facilities and a central hub, marking a significant upgrade to regional railway infrastructure.
Andrew Boda is jailed after a catting affray with Joseph Hornyi at a Lorain Excelator Hall dance Monday night. Hornyi sustained a wrist and facial injury as police dispersed the crowd and locked the venue. Secretary Laylin rules women may vote in primary education board elections.
Wheat and oats quotes across farm commodities with cattle poultry eggs and dairy items. Prices list per bushel or hundredweight for wheat corn butter eggs and livestock including live fowls dressed poultry wool and hay with ranges for different quality grades.
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