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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
8
June notes observe Children's Day in M E and Congregational churches at 10:30 a m. Junior League meets Friday. Ladies Aid Wednesday with Mrs Collins. Reports of town residents visiting Berea, Elyria, Deshler and Oberlin, and local school and church gatherings. Weather delays crops. strawberries sold 3.5 to 5 cents.
North Ridgeville residents attended a home wedding for Marion Grace Parks and Spencer Pierpont of Cleveland. A strawberry festival at St Peter's was held, and a barn near Center burned Monday night. The Ladies Benevolent society offered treats at ten cents, an apron sale was planned, and the P. I. C. E. elected officers. Other notes include visits among local families and relatives returning from Kansas.
Mr and Mrs D D Gott and daughter Winifred visited Elyria Monday. J Pritchard stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Pritchard for a few days. Mrs Beesing of Pittsfield called on friends Monday. Spat Kelner reports losing a valuable Jersey cow last week. Mrs Sarah Plumb and son Morris visited Henrietta Saturday. Peat Day exercises were held in both the Methodist and Baptist churches.
North Eaton reports Burt Lyon recovering from mumps and Clayton Calkins serving in the Philippines. Mr. Lawrence reengaged to teach upper room at the high school for the year. Local weddings, visits from Stella Longhon of Tiflis, and a wedding for Montague and Baker. Columbia Entertainer Club to stage Frou Pumpkin Ridge at town hall Friday June 1 with 10 and 16 cent admission.
June 14 report highlights residents visiting, family returns from Wisconsin, moving into new homes, and social visits. Children’s Day services at the town hall by Methodist and Baptist churches drew a packed audience. Community activities include a concert at the town hall, Muck farm potato planting, and a Baptist Mission Society meeting.
Fragmentary newspaper note questions The Republican’s stance on many topics including Judge Nash nomination tax inquisition and assorted marriage licenses. Mentions individuals such as Harry H Gregg Elyria Leora Haas Lorain Joseph Rogers Mary Krnghman Philip Flood and others with ages and residences. Includes a local ad for fresh vegetables at Boylan Bros.
Prominent trance clairvoyant Prof. D. Litten from Kansas City headlines a program on clairvoyance and palmistry. The event promises demonstrations of psychic readings and palmistry insights for attendees seeking guidance and curiosity about the occult arts.
A brief ad urging readers to consult a trusted adviser for help in doubt or trouble. It promises full names dates facts and figures and offers services for a few days only with no charge unless complete satisfaction is achieved.
Whiteman's Real Estate Agency lists multiple for sale properties in Elyria Ohio. East Avenue fruit farm 64 acres with 6 room house and spring. East Avenue property with 8 rooms and 51 x 200 lot. two homes on Heighton Avenue. additional cheap trina and other listings. Terms described as very reasonable.
Sealed proposals are invited by Elyria Ohio for waterworks pipe, iron pipe fittings, and castings deliveries. Bids require security, certified funds, and specify work portions, with contract awarded under terms set by the board. proposals opened June 14.
The Schemer Normal school in connection with Elyria Business College will open next Monday. Proprietors express satisfaction with the large enrollment of teachers and others and praise local interest in promoting the Normal department. The Business school's past success signals strong future efforts.
An old master named Abraham Hart of Toledo dies at age seventy one. He was remembered as a veteran seaman who commanded ships such as Jake and other large vessels on the Great Lakes during his long career. He served aboard ships carrying cargo between Cleveland and other ports.
Judge clears two grounds for invalidating the proceeding to buy the waterworks system. The Elyria council had adopted bonds for 250000 and later authorized purchasing the existing works for 45000. The court notes irregular mayoral proclamation, contested election, and questions whether the council acted within the voters’ mandate and legal authority. The decision preserves limits on municipal expansion and seeks best interests of the city.
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