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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1901
Page
7
The Biggs and Everard Co announces a July clearing sale with reduced prices across every department. Watch for the hand writing on the wall as deals are posted.
Linens listings show a clearance sale for table linens and napkins. The notice claims slow sales and aggressive price cuts to move stock, promising favorable prices this week and informing readers the department will feature more specials.
Albert Hawk and wife transfer forty one acres in Wellington to G E B Spiter for 1000 dollars. Anton Linhart to Mary Linhart his wife convey lot 328 Oakland addition Lorain for one dollar. Edith Dickson and Agnes Dickson to Myron T Herrick lots four and five north Clay Street Wellington for 8500. Frank Marion Wright and James North Wright to John T Henderson lot three east part of lot six and north end of lot two Uriah Hawleys addition Oberlin for 2600. Martha C Thompson to Rose M Thompson lot eighteen Hall and Coles addition Oberlin for 6850. R E Doolittle and wife to C H Doolittle part of Bishop property west of Black River Elyria for 2000. George H Kale to Inez J Kile lot 378 block 44 Elyria for one dollar and other considerations.
The First Congregational church arranged to obtain electricity from the Ely Power Block rather than the electric road power, with fixtures at the church adjusted for steadier current. Inventory and appraisal of Theodore B. H. Warren’s estate filed by administrator D. W. Gage and approved by the probate court. Probate court also approved inventory and appraisal for the estate of Hattie E. Delker Tilden on Wednesday.
Century Building Co. halted work after objections and altered plans to place walls on the street line. The action avoids formal enjoinment and aligns with new sanitary and municipal intentions, reflecting a trend toward faster compliance with civic standards.
The body of Ed Mingus, a brake man killed in Thursday night steel plant accident, was brought to Elyria by streetcars Saturday morning and departed at 7:20 on the S. S. and M. passed to Summit for burial.
Pittsburg July 20 no change in strike situation and violence remains up to date. Workers grow bitter in some localities, with likely trouble ahead. Also notes about fashion sewing by Mrs A C Thomas, 219 Hast Third Street, and opticians J P Johnston and son remaining this week at Topliff Block due to high demand. Lost item described as brooch blue stone with pearls engraved L Gobey Columbus Ohio return to John Lersch Co for reward. Wanted girl to wash dishes suitable for home evenings.
Century Building company workers tear down part of a stone wall to project bay windows fourteen inches beyond the line as four feet of sidewalk space remains for a public passage. City objections force a plan change after orders are placed, causing financial loss though the effort aimed to beautify the block. Meanwhile postmen heat on duty in Cleveland and Oberlin sends a delegation as the local club raises funds for September’s national convention.
Rev John Johnson appointed by Bishop Horstmann to fill the Lorain St Marys pastorate after the death of Father Eyler. Johnson previously led a Jefferson Ohio parish and now takes over duties in Lorain.
The 14-year-old son of Charles Walker of Mid dle Ridge near North Amherst drowned Sunday after slipping into an abandoned quarry where he bathed with other boys. The incident occurred in a quarry once owned by William Bryan between North and South Amherst. The other boys could not help him. Swift and company sue John L Beesing for 152 24 plus interest from August 7, 1895 for goods sold in spring 1895. F M Stevene is their lawyer.
Friday night burglars stole a valuable driving horse and surveying equipment from B. W. Adams, a Wellington druggist. The horse was found Sunday near Carlisle center, in good condition, and returned to the owner after Elyria police were notified. No suspects or traces of the thieves were found.
Sunday services across Elyria's churches featured Rev. E I Bosworth at First Congregational with a sermon on rest for those who bear Christ's yoke, plus duets by Miss Mabel Burr and Mr P H Metcalf. Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist, and Church of Christ services covered doctrinal talks and flood lessons, while Norwalk steel plant hopes renew amid options expiry and possible $1,000,060 capital incorporation.
Mayor's Court recorded J Foley being found on the streets Saturday night with no good account of himself. He was arrested on suspicion and fined 3 and costs. M Pember received 5 dollars and Sgete Monday morning for intoxication. Pat McKever was arrested for var.
For rent at the Massey homestead on West avenue a large barn in connection is available. The home is described as one of the most roomy houses in town.
L S Day notes Watson Brothers of Boulevard Haussmann Paris teach oil and water colored China painting French and oils Deane.
In order to open up Sixth Street Extension, houses will be built to suit customers. Payment may be made on long time if desired. This is an exceptional good opportunity to own a good home at a reasonable price. Lots on 6th Street Extension.
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