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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1904
Page
2
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The United States and Colombia discuss a closed Panama incident with Dr Thomas Herran named in Washington as accredited to the U S To bolster cordial ties a diplomat will be sent to Bogota The piece lauds Theodora Roosevelt for backing decisive action As ships pass through Suez in 1901 British vessels dominate tonnage with Germany France and Holland following in order and canal security is noted as critical.
Niagara Falls Alexandria Say and Montreal excursion offered by Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Ry on July 28. Tickets valid on regular trains No 2 and 5 to Cleveland then on a special train to the Falls. Rates: Niagara Falls round trip 38.55, Toronto 1.50, Alexandria Bay 37.00, Montreal 10.65 higher. Return by May 31 with date of sale. Dates listed July 13 14 15 18 22 25 26.
West Ridge residents report a family gathering with Mr. and Mrs. A. Squire and relatives. Visitors include Miss Lon Johnson from Newburgh New York and several Sutliffs celebrating W H Sutliff's 60th birthday in Wellington. Wheat harvest nears completion and a Sunday school social raised 1.90 in proceeds.
Henrietta Missy Louist Heimsath and Mr John Bently of Cleveland were married last Thursday evening at the bride's parents home. Bently will reside in Cleveland. Frank Kimgeel a boy from Cleveland Orphan's home drowned while swimming at Fred Reiser's last Sunday. his remains were buried Tuesday at the Methodist cemetery. He was about seventeen. The Granger held their Children's Day in Birmingham with ice cream and cake. Some Heuritta residents attended a country picnic at Cedar Point last Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Heidrich visited North Amherst briefly yesterday. ME, BL
North Eaton reports the Hutchisons visiting at Cadar Point Sunday and Mr. Jack Grilly hosting Ridge Society Thursday evening. John Tompkins and wife had dinner at Ed Bassett's. Harry and Hubert Bassett returned to work after helping their father with haying. Lions cage nearing completion at the center. Albert Alexander’s family hosted their daughter and family Sam day. Champney delivers ice cream citywide.
LaGrange residents and visitors gather in town, with Elyria Cleveland and Auburn connections. Highlights include visits from Miss Tosia Belner and Miss Ida Hubbard, appearances by Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox, and a July 30 town hall entertainment by Sydney Farmar, an Auburn Indiana traveler. Admission 15 and 10 cents.
Grafton OG Trananil family spent Sunday out of town. Mrs D Swartz entertained from Cleveland. Maggie Grilley visiting Bellevue. Sara Barchard week in Liverpool. Miss Mamie Kelloge with niece Mrs Qanfield Litchfel. Mr and Mrs Tran of Cleveland visiting their parents. Mrs Barnard Lorain was a caller last week. Nina Seely visiting Avon. Dan Nesbitt fiftieth birthday with guests. Mr Nesbitt given a chair. Epworth League social at Lotis Barchards nets 7835. Weinle couple weekend at A J Wilsons.
Lizzie Buckingham visits her Elyria parents and returns to Wellington. Miss Marie Foot of Medina and Miss VanDorn of Oberlin stay with Pearl Nats. A well attended town hall concert earns praise for Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Elineot. A colored troupe stages at the town hall Tuesday evening with 10 and 15 cent admissions. Mrs Marae to host Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon. Roads credited for cream work.
Local residents from Elyria Painesville and Lorain spend Sunday at summer homes and visit relatives while clerks entertain at Shore Acres. A shoe sale advertises men's and women's footwear with discounts, Stride of local stores Sainty Teasdale and Sawyer offer Oxford prices as Stetsons and Walk-Over shoes featured.
Egyptian authorities crack down on hashish smugglers as hasheesh, imported mainly from Greece, hides in everyday goods. A London paper notes vast concealment near Alexandria with pianos and table legs used as storage. A stevedore found with hashish packed inside jugs reveals the scale of illicit trade and drug-induced delusions.
Estimated canal cost 200 000 700 dollars with 40 million paid to a French company for title and 10 million to Panama for perpetual lease. The 46 mile waterway features locks 748 by 82 feet with five twin rock masonry units and artificial lakes Bohlo and Alhajuela supplying power and lighting. Travel distances show dramatic savings: New York to San Francisco 5 299 miles via the canal and 19 530 to Manila by current routes. The canal’s French start in 1883 left two-fifths completed before 1889 collapse amid mismanagement. A Washington street anecdote about Congressman Kahn ends with a quip on looking as if he has no time to spare.
The Broad Street office will move to N. P. Wooster's Drug Store from August 1. North Street yard No. 415 will handle wholesale and retail work. Agents for Massillon Goshen Domestic and Steam Coal. Full supply of building materials. Special prices to sow tractors. Portland cement lake sand wall plaster sewer pipe and fire clay products. Sampson flagging for sidewalks handled from North Street Elyria Coal and Sewer Pipe Co. E Sanford, Prop. B6611S.
Reduced rate tourist tickets on sale daily from June 1 to September 30 along the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern line to eastern and western resorts. Applies to ticket agents for details. A select list of eastern resort tours is in the Summer Years book, furnished on one cent stamp to cover postage, by A. J. Smith Cleveland. Also notes Niagara Falls Toronto Alexandria Bay and Montreal excursion dates in July. Also promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for health benefits.
Four fast trains depart Chicago at 3:00 am 6:80 pm and 10:00 pm and 8:00.10. The North Western Limited electric lighting full dining car service and exclusive equipment. Tickets rates and sleeping car reservations via nearest agent A Cleveland 234 Superior Street Cleveland Ohio. Cheap Lake Shore excursion to Niagara Falls Toronto Montreal and Alexandria Bay July 28 details in another column or consult ticket agents. July 13 14 16 18 20 22 85 20
Lake Shore Ry announces discounted round trip tickets to northern Michigan resort points valid on trains 9 and 23 with Toledo connection on the Ann Arbor line. Elyria price 87.46 good for two days. details available at stations. Also advertises Niagara Falls Toronto Alexandria Bay and Montreal trip dates and low-rate excursion listings with multiple July dates.
Low Fate Excursions offer travel to August 12 13 and 14 from Lake shore and Michigan Southern B y to Boston at a very low rate of one seat per mile round trip good until September 30 with return. Stop over privileges include New York City on return. Inquiries to Lake Shore ticket agent or A J Smith G P and T A Cleveland Ohio July 28 27 0 80 Aug 246.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern will sell tickets to Boston and return August 12 13 and 14 at one cent per mile due to the National Encampment. The service is advertised as the fastest and most comfortable from the west. Return tickets valid leaving Boston August 20 or by deposit until September 30. July 23 27 90 Aug 246.
Boston excursion rates offered by Lake Shore and Michigan Southern for round trips at one cent per mile each way. Tickets valid to leave Boston through Sept. 30 with stop overs at Chautauqua Lake, Niagara Falls, Put-in-Bay and New York on return. Inquiries to Lake Shore agents or A J Smith Cleveland July 28 27 36 Aug 34 6.
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