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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1901

Page

2

Lorain County gains at senatorial district convention

The Reporter praises a Lorain county endorsed candidate who will represent the county and district with honor. Medina county delegates supported the rotation rule and helped unite papers and delegates, including The Times Herald and The Medina Gazette, behind the Lorain county choice.

Lorain County Richland County Billy Cappellar Billy Lrst Brother Rowley Times- Herald Herald Rowley Medina County Duprain Medina Rowe

Reward of Pluck in Campaign for Chamberlain

In a bold campaign Mr. Chamberlain shows rare pluck and perseverance. He won a unanimous county delegation largely unaided, reversing a 30 year pattern and securing county victory. Such ability portends success in the state senate.

Chamberlain Senate

Colonel Cockley Prevails in Richland County Contest

In Richland County the bitter contest ends with Colonel Cockley chosen after a hard fought delegation battle. The outcome reflects circumstantial defeat rather than a countywide desire to unseat a trusted ally of Lorain County.

Richland County Cockley Lorain Canity

Elyria City Sign Ordinance Enforced After Proclamation

A proclamation requires all signs conflicting with the city ordinance to be removed. Passed September 17 1886 the ordinance forbids erecting or hanging signs over sidewalks. exceptions allow limited overhangs based on sidewalk width and require signs to be at least eight feet above the walk.

Elyria

Bound Over for Lorain Brass Theft Suspects

Ellie Porter and Julius Augustine, two Lorain boys, were arraigned before Justice Lord. They initially pleaded guilty to taking brass from the storehouse but, on attorney advice, withdrew pleas and waived examination, being bound over to the grand jury.

Ellie Porter Julius Augustine Fustice Lord

Bicycle Privileges and City Ordinances Cited

City bicycle riders enjoy sidewalks under council courtesy but must avoid walks when streets are poor or illegal. Bicyclists should use bells and lamps at night, ride safely, and curb reckless speed to preserve sidewalk access or risk exclusion. Violations are common and enforcement depends on rider conduct.

Tales of political speakers and a wandering Willie

A reminiscence recalls a Brighton event where Judges Hinman and Steele were billed to speak with mutual pageantry. Hinman claimed priority and joked he would speak until tired, then Steele would continue. Mayor Reefy questions Wandering Willie who explains eight hours sleep plus sixteen more hours awake.

E. H. Hinman J. W. Steele Brighton Judge Steele Willie Reefy

Strawberry Meeting of Loram County Horticultural Society

The annual strawberry meeting will be held at Prof. G N Cwarthers residence near Oberlin on the electric line. Friday in June attendees will tour, discuss strawberry culture varieties and soil effects after dinner. President Caruthers leads the program. bring lunch samples and strawberry exhibits.

Loram County Horticultural Society G. N. Cwarthers Oberlin Caruthers

Orange Blossoms United Cromling and Johnson

The ceremony joined Marcellus Cromling and Lillian Johnson at 6 pm Thursday, officiated by Rev. J. F. Schofield at the bride’s home. Cromling works in the steel plant time department. Johnson is daughter of Supt. Dell Johnson of the county infirmary. The couple were escorted by Pearl Johnson and George Dachitler. relatives will dine with the bride’s family. They depart at 6:50 pm for Cleveland to sail to Buffalo and will begin housekeeping on Furnace street.

Marcellus Cromling Lillian Johnson J. F. Schofield Cromling Dell Johnson Pearl Johnson George Dachitler Broom Cleveland Buffalo Furnace Street

Marriage Licenses in Ridgeville and Elyria Areas

Ross Loofburrow 25 of Ridgeville Manf y Co secretary and Nettie Rowland 28 of Oberlin. M P Cromling 25 clerk and Lillian A Johnson 23 of Ely Tin. Frank Lapp 23 farmer and Amelia White 28 of North Amherst.

Ross Loofburrow Mr. Sterling Ridgeville Manf'y. Co Nettie Rowland Oberlin M. P. Cromling Lillian A. Johnson Ely- Tin Frank Lapp Farmer Amelia White North Amherst

Free Eye Tests Offered at Local Elyria Office

Until Saturday June 15 at their temporary Elyria office in the Topliff Block they offer free eye tests and examinations with reasonable prices and no pressure to buy Read what neighbors say about the service

Topliff Elyria Ohio

Eye strain improves after careful eye care visit

Patient describes stomach upset and headaches from overexerted eyes during two years of reading. Clinicians note the brief improvement after treatment and record a positive impression of the eye care providers for their courteous, obliging, and thorough conduct and reasonable charges.

Woman Seeks Help for Chronic Headaches in Cleveland Area

Mrs F H Snow of North Ridgeville Ohio reports year long headaches with blurred vision and dizziness. After examination she was advised to wear glasses from Dr J Johnston and a Mrs Criminals of Colonial Area Cleveland, who claimed to diagnose eye strain and prescribed glasses. She says her headaches eased and vision improved after wearing them.

North Ridgeville Ohio Wid Mea Oceveland

Opticians Johnston Offer Free Eye Exams in Topliff Block

Elyria readers urged to visit Johnston and Johnston for free eye examinations as two hundred plus citizens called in one day. They promise fair dealing, careful tests, and reasonable prices with post sale support from their Cleveland office. Testimonials praise improved headaches and nerves after wearing properly fitted glasses.

J. P. Johnston Topliff Elyria Johnston Huimert Hiyria Cleveland

Doerer Endorses Cleveland Opticians for Headache Relief

Miss Cora A. Doerer recalls visiting Mr. and Mrs. Johnston and Miss Emmert at their Cleveland office about three years ago to check her glasses. They diagnosed near sightedness and offered new eyes, noting headaches would persist. Tobnaton fitted her with a pair that relieved headaches for years until a recent visit. She praises their pleasant care and reasonable prices and recommends them to others with vision issues or headaches.

Sor Cehermb Opticians Apelle Chad Wates Oberlin J. P. Johnston Miss Emmert Cleveland

Tirs Henry Wagner Seeks Eye Check After Chronic Ailments

Five years of constant nervousness stomach trouble and back head pains lead Tirs Henry Wagner to Oberlin relatives who note the Johne ston couple’s eye improvement and urge an eye examination.

Oberlin J. P. Johneston

Opticians Praise Brighter Eyes After Glasses Cure Dizziness

Frank T Bauhof of Elyria Ohio credits J P Johnston and Miss Emmert of Cleveland with relief from nausea dizziness and blurred vision caused by eye strain from granite lettering. He says the glasses ground for him gave immediate relief and his eyesight has steadily improved since.

Glasses restore reading and distance vision for Elyria man

Two years ago Frank Tillis of 80 Parkview Elyria recalls how Mr and Mrs J P Johnston and Miss Emmett fitted him with bifocals at their Cleveland office. He reports headaches ceased and vision improved for reading and distance and mentions his daughter Ethel received astigmatism glasses as well.

Parkview Elyria Ohio J. P. Johnston

West Side Lumber Dealers Offer Price Reductions

Sims questions the seller about lumber costs as Persons Lumber and Coal Co advertises falling prices. They quote Hemlock Bill Stuff at 14 and U. P. Flooring at 17, claiming savings on lumber and carpentry. They promote lime, sand, cement, plaster, pressed brick, tiling, sewer pipe, and Saylor Portland Cement alongside lumber and building supplies.

Persons Lumber and Coal Co West Side Lumber Dealers Sims Persons U. P Saylor Portland

Notice to Next of Kin for Sarah A Fauger Will

Notice to next of kin and non residents of Gratton and Eaton township Lorain County Ohio that a document purporting to be the last will and testament of Sarah A Fauger deceased has been filed in the Probate Court. The will will be offered for probate at the Court House in the county on June 22 at 9 30 AM. Probate Judge Minnan presiding.

Isaac Har Harriet Chong Sally M. Eat A. Tompkins Warren Karl Jane Black Amanda Beardsly Ella Munn Phebe Thompson Gratton Heira Sarah A. Farver Eaton Township Lorain County Oho Sarah A. Fauger Eaton Townenip Eaid County Aaid County Coat House Said Jo O'Stoek AM Hoa. Minnan

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