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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1900
Page
2
The Etyria Reporter is published by WHE Reporter Faintingz Company. L. B. Fauver is listed as associate editor and publisher. The paper is printed at Eight pages per issue from 16 East Broad Street.
A political explainer arguing Republicans must keep control for economic progress under McKinley. It praises wage gains and production, cites fewer strikes, warns of Democratic missteps, and notes New York street cleaning satire and the rise of a black ticket in opposition. The piece extols the president’s experience and the party’s protectionist and monetary stances.
A Elyria newspaper column condemns the Fourth of July firecracker and torpedo incidents downtown. It argues the mayor had authority to ban fireworks and police failure to enforce the edict threatens law and order, questioning civil obedience and police leadership.
The article traces the flag from early English banners to the Grand Union, Washington’s 1776 design, and the adoption of a 13 stripes and 13 stars flag. It notes the addition of stars as states joined, from Fort Sumter to 1861, and concludes with a patriotic call to honor the flag’s enduring symbolism.
The piece argues Bryan’s renomination fixes on free silver as the central issue, despite a nominal anti imperialism plank. It contends the platform lacks remedies, warns against demagoguery, and predicts Bryan’s defeat while criticizing Boss Cox’s expulsion and U S fiscal policy. It also mocks Sulzer and warns about China’s threat tied to gunpowder history and foreign trading costs.
A fragmented editorial voice argues about Republican and Democratic voting, references a Massachusetts court ruling on bicycles as vehicles, cites figures like Hoar, and notes mixed views on Boer favor and Philippine troubles. It praises McKinley for preparedness and recalls the July census timing amid cannon fire.
The Lorain Times describes May swarms of lake flies known as Canada soldiers invading streets with their fishy odor. They live two to three years in water but only days on land, molt into brighter bodies, and perform a zigzag air dance as they seek mates. The mass arrival, odor, and ubiquity mark them as unwelcome yet scientifically interesting insects for study.
Moses Peabody a well known farmer near Oberlin suddenly went insane on Friday and was brought to Elyria for safety. He received medical care and was ordered transferred to the asylum in Toledo. Peabody’s condition appears mild and may have been caused by business reverses.
The second annual Union Sunday school excursion and basket picnic will be held at Linwood Park on Tuesday July 21st. Lorain county Sunday schools are invited. Special rail rates, no car changes, address by State Secretary Joseph H. Clark, and games and amusements planned. Inter. Rey H.S. Wannamaker pres. C. A. Metcalf chair.
The International Drama seeks Indy or gentleman reporters in each town to send weekly theatre reports for 1900 1 season. Recipients receive two passes per play and must be responsible, not abusing privileges. Send inquiries to Editorial Dent The Duane Spelling Co publishers 23 Diane 7 N.
The Lorain County sheriff will auction two parcels in Avon Township under a partition sale order from the Court of Common Pleas. The sale, on July 21, 1900, at the courthouse in Elyria, offers parcels totaling about 60.5 acres with an appraised value of 3025 dollars and a minimum bid of two thirds of that. Cash due at sale, H Ward as Sheriff and F M Stevens as attorney.
In Lorain County Ohio a probate notice declares final settlement accounts of multiple executors administrators and guardians to be examined and heard on July 37 at 8:00 a.m. The notice also lists partial settlements for Barbara Petty and various guardians with names including John Stark John Miller John Gorman and Ruby E Dean among others. Judge E. H. Hinson signs the Aug 27 1906 notice.
Frank Stang and Louis Scrivenen filed a petition in Lorain County Common Pleas to quiet title to parcels in Raweenville now Grafton including lot 1, lot 138, and about one quarter acre. Unknown heirs of Mary A Lavoe Mary M Miller Hiram Miller S L Stringham Tilford and D R Belden named. Defendants must answer by September 1 1900 or judgment by default may be entered. The Fourth of July crowd transport noted.
A dual notice informs Lorain County and Cleveland Elyria and Western railway stockholders of a May consolidation agreement among Lorain County Railway, Cleveland Berea and Oberlin, and Oberlin Wellington railways. An election for officers is set for June at the Cleveland office, with a fallback in Fury if city conditions fail. executor Patrick Martin represents Elizabeth Ward estate in a probate petition seeking sale of Lorain property to satisfy debts and costs.
A trusted druggist offers a refund if Baza ointment fails to cure any case of itching bleeding or protruding piles. Promises relief within days for ordinary cases and sixteen days for worst cases with easy application. Sold on positive premium no cure no pay, price 1.00, available through local druggists in town.
A lengthy promotional piece warns against overreliance on stimulants for digestion and extols the Knox Stomach Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and related ailments. It describes dyspepsia as a stomach liver and blood disorder and claims the tablets strengthen the digestive system directly. The ad urges readers to buy a fifty cent box or send fifty cents to receive a full sized box by mail.
Transportation notice lists hourly motor car service between Oberlin Elyria and Public Square Cleveland from 5 30 a m to 9 30 p m daily with late night Elyria to Oberlin and Public Square to Oberlin connections. Direct Cleveland Berea Line exists with hourly departures to Berea and Elyria service from Elyria to Oberlin hourly until 10 40 p m plus a 12 80 a m run. Contact F T Pomeroy General Manager 614 Garfield Bld Cleveland O.
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