3LOCK TARGAINS Only a Few Don’t Impress
A brief note notes select items in a sale at a location with modest prices. It lists few standout bargains while hinting many prices do not impress buyers.
18 Jul 1904
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1904
Page
1
A brief note notes select items in a sale at a location with modest prices. It lists few standout bargains while hinting many prices do not impress buyers.
Fragmentary text mentions music and a time code with numbers and a price. The readable parts do not reveal a clear event, person, or organization.
The Reporter canvassed city and country residents who oppose selling the Lorain county fair grounds. Interviewees argue the grounds are best located within Elyria with access via electric lines and river water, noting the half mile track and improvements would be costly to move. They fear debt, loss of value, and overbuilding if relocated, urging thorough discussion and involvement of the Agricultural society and broader community.
E G Johnson, senior member of the Johnsons law firm in Elyria, Ohio, sent a photo with his granddaughters Dorothy and Margery Mudge for a Columbus book on prominent Ohio men. The biographical sketch notes he has “never done anything worth mentioning” except being grandfather to the two notable children.
Corry and Mueller grocery store invites the public to visit and stand under a newly installed electric fan while placing grocery orders. The notice signals a unique in shop feature aimed at improving customer comfort during shopping.
Representatives of the ovary revision of the S. W. system surprised E. W. Coe, their former superintendent, at his Cleveland home on Dennison Avenue Saturday night. They presented leather chairs, J. Moroney spoke, Coe replied briefly, and Allen Ashman and Jesse sang. Ice cream and refreshments followed. An evening of sweet remembrance was spoken of by Mr. Doe.
A Chicago reportorial expert defends Jim, a famed storyteller known for tall tales. The piece notes Jim's long life, 50 years as a gospel minister, and his reputation as a chronic fabricator despite witnesses who attest to his truthful deeds.
Medina Mise Pearl South of Creston Ohio entered Oberlin Business College last November and completed the course then accepted a position as stenographer for the A I Boot Co Medina Ohio She begins work immediately and will assist in clerical duties at the firm
The Elyria Eagles defeated Lorain Athletic Association at Oak Point Sunday in a six inning or more contest as L A A led early but errors in the eighth allowed Elyria to surge ahead. The home team scored once more in the final frame but could not catch the Eagles.
The Inside Inn is described as the sole hotel on the fair grounds at St Louis with capacity for 6 000 guests. Located near the southeast corner, it offers forest surroundings and views of the Exposition while keeping guests close to fair sights. Patrons can enjoy private apartments or lounges and return home on the grounds via the Um tram cars without leaving.
The dead body of Thomas Jones, about fifty, was found in an open lot on Dexter street at Lorain in the early hours Sunday. Police suspect overdose of drugs. coroner French viewed the remains soon after discovery. An investigation will be held as the coroner and chief of police confer. Jones, married, came from Jolinatown Pa. to work in the steel plant. Also notes Bishop Rt. Reverend Hotatmann arrives in Cleveland Sunday with papal medals and Apostolic benediction for the Cleveland diocese.
A veteran tone analyzes torpedo boats and battleships in the Port Arthur operations. The writer argues torpedo boats need strong support from battleships and armored cruisers, stresses long range artillery practice, and urges widespread naval drills akin to the English. The piece closes with a job notice from Barber Asphalt Paving Co. seeking teams in Elyria.
Lake Shore and Michi sah Southern By will run a popular 12 day excursion from Cleveland to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City and Sea Isle City New Jersey via Buffalo Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia. Round trip fares start at 18.76 with stop overs in Philadelphia Niagara Falls and Lake Chautauqua. Consult agents or write A J Smith G P and J A Cleveland for details.
Elyria’s William A Braman urges halt on sealed bid for Lorain County Agricultural Society fair grounds claiming radical move risks historic grounds and local farmer support. He cites debt concerns, potential loss of the site’s track, buildings and native woods and asks for public hearing before action.
Phillip Ellis Phillin Ellie died at his home from a paralytic stroke on Saturday at 4 10 pm. He was 25. The funeral was held Monday at 2 40 pm. The text also mentions multiple names and a local clearance sale ad and a summer clothing sale.
A committee held a drawing for remaining prize numbers from Harry H. Smith and Co. names include LT J. Jenkins B Barklineg and A. Gari. Drawn numbers include 30398 for 3rd prize and 23919 for 5th prize with drawings biweekly until prizes claimed.
William Gallup longtime Cleveland and Southwestern Electric Railroad employee and contractor died at his Medina home Sunday from an acute Brights disease. He was 47 and formerly resided in Beres. He leaves a wife and two children.
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