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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1900
Page
5
A local retailer touts fresh merchandise at regular prices with an emphasis on a special sale offering up to twenty percent off in July and August. Items are said to move rapidly as customers respond to the discount and updated stock. The ad mirrors historical tableware themes referencing Lucullus to evoke banquet-style abundance and generous menus at the festival board.
Numerous names and brief notices report Toledo and nearby residents at Crown WKH Cahoun rm guests A Jacob and Mrs Welliaier in Shelilela Idan Martin visiting Callinwood guests Chis Baker and Shulte visiting from Columbus Bertha Widpott and Hetty Meq hig in Teakestte Lilian Kline from Lima away at the time of her uncle’s death Attorney Q A Gilmore’s death precipitates a lakes trip for family members Samuel Mitchell from Asht on to the lakes Mrs R P Jackson returns from Cleveland after visiting sons G A and C O Dawson William Sheer of Sheer Wire Fence Works to oversee Elyria Novelty Machine Works changes Mr Shee to assume new duties at once G Landes moves from Shovel Works to McMyle Co Cleveland with training at YMCAs drawing class and international exam pass
About five hundred farmers near Clyde now enjoy rural free delivery with daily mail boxes rising. Weather forecasts reach Clyde by wire each morning and printed cards are sent to farmers on rural lines, a feature highly valued alongside the mail service. Another item notes Blast Furnace No. 2 to close Thursday for months with pig iron stock sufficient for six months, while No. 1 closed Saturday and repairs and changes will occur during idleness.
The Elyria Stars defeated Elyria Wo Names on Monday afternoon in a lopsided game at the fairgrounds. Vincent Walsh pitched well for the Stars, with Theo Branch and E Walsh shining at the plate. Managers, scores, and base hits noted, including two and three base hits for Branch and Walsh. Umpires EK Yesberger and Engle. Mary E Curtis named administratrix of Ivan L Curtis estate.
Residents across Elyria battle an unprecedented buffalo moth invasion. Homes suffer carpet, curtain, and clothing damage while perfume powders and gasoline are used in vain to deter the pests. Local druggists push powders as households seek quick relief amid rising reports from nearby towns. The piece also lists residents attending the Ohio Baptist Assembly at Hiawatha Park with songs and greetings, plus local real estate transfers and businesses advertising vehicles and farm equipment.
The strike by union workers at the steel plant ended after a meeting in the general office. Both sides discussed the issue and agreed to resume work, with workers told to report to Mr Sappes for any future dock problems. Professor Morrison and his family visited relatives in Canter Street. Morrison, formerly North Bloomfield superintendent, assumes a new head position in North Amherst schools and is traveling with his household.
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