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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1903
Page
3
A promotional notice urges readers to buy pineapple cans now with a time limited deal. It mentions price references like 75 for a dozen and hints at urgency for immediate purchase. The fragmentary text reinforces a sales push but lacks full product details.
The Elyria Reporter notes residents from Wellington Lorain Akron Oberlin Cleveland and Brownhelm visiting Elyria on Sunday and Monday. Birth announced an eight pound boy to Mr and Mrs HG Storer at Nicholls stock on Sanger. State convention committee members urged to attend June 16 meeting at 7:80 o clock with reports. Mr and Mrs A H Stoddard returned from Trento to attend a relative's wedding then planned extended trip.
The Rev T G Field and his family, longtime Bigrin residents, will move to Granville O. The Ladies Society hosts a reception in their honor and for Miss Carrie Massey who just returned from Denver. Friends citywide are invited to attend at the Baptist church parlor Wednesday evening. Dr and Mrs Ashmore of China Eueste will attend.
Lake Avenue North resident Misa L Breckenridge is staying with her sister Mrs BE Reisinger. Mrs Wabb of Lake Breazo visited friends on the avenue Saturday. Mrs Young of Elyrin spent Friday with Mrs Gleason. Mr G E Lewie of 5 Lorain visited his sister Mrs D Standen last Tuesday.
Carlisle report covers G Broughton visiting from Cleveland and Mrs Crabtree's illness in Elyria hospital. Updates include C Gibbs returning to Willoughby, Roy Smiths from Toledo planning to settle on Hast Avenue Elyria, Frank Swartz's miswritten event, Walker building a new house, Fanny Brown joining husband in Sandusky, B Balls visiting Michigan, and George Plans's illness among local residents.
Benjamin Redfern as executor petitions court to sell land to satisfy debts of John Wagoner. Joseph Wilford of Black River probate assigns Addie L Wilford of Lorain and HG Wilford of North Amherst as executors. Wilford's will largely favors wife for life with 80 acre downstream farm to son G Wilford and four daughters each receive 800. one daughter Adion Wilford to receive 3200 more than others. Probate also orders sale of 414 acres in Lorain County and 80 acres in Wisconsin with proceeds split among heirs.
Lake Brady will host a camp meeting from July 5 to August 80 on grounds recently paid for after litigation. Featured speakers include Mrs Anna R Gillespie of San Francisco, Mrs Clara Watson of Jamestown NY, Mrs Nellie Mosier of Lake Brady, Mr Abchie Sheet of Grand Ledge MI, Mrs Amanda Coffman of Grand Rapids MI, and Mr Marion Carpenter of Detroit.
Elyria police received notification Monday morning of the escape on June 5th of Wood Thornton a 28 year old burglary prisoner from the Ohio State Reformatory. He is described as muscular 171 pounds with dark hair brown eyes and dark complexion. Authorities believe Thornton may head toward this community and will be watched closely.
Rev LO Cook, tried by the Belio Center Knights of Pythias lodge for breaking the order’s laws, is suspended for ninety nine years. The lodge ruling upholds a prior church trial whose decision revoked his license for alleged misconduct.
A Leslie's Monthly excerpt explains hobos riding derailed rails on freight cars, their perilous position on rods, and crude removal by brakemen. It contrasts slow trains allowing target kicks with faster runs where danger and lethal risk exist. Also noted is a remote Scottish parish letter route spanning 83 miles by mixed transport.
Mrs. Astor entertains niney noted guests in Paris with nonstop dinners and social events this season. Attendees include Duchess de Dohan, Marquis and Marquise de Beauvoir, Prince and Princess Radziwill, Duc de Gramont, Prince Borghesy, and other titled figures, with Mrs. Harry Lehr aiding the entertainments despite aristocrats' caution over champagne connections.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway announces low rate excursion offers to Boston Saratoga Denver and Lake Chautauqua. Copies available through local ticket agents or by writing to A J Smith GP and A Cleveland Ohio. June 9 11 18 1.
Saratoga Springs New Jersey excursion on July 6 and 6 tickets to Saratoga Springs New York and return sold by Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Ry at low rates valid for return until July 20. Inquire of Ticket Agents for particulars. Fuel by Li1-18-20-24-27.
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offers excursions to Denver and return at less than half rates on July 6 7 and 8 with return validity until August 31. Inquiries available from ticket agents or by writing to A J Smith G P and T A Cleveland Ohio and Jamestown 16 18 20 24.
Privileges for Lake Shore travelers include stopovers at Lake Erie islands Lake Chautauqua and Niagara Falls with options of boat or rail between Cleveland and Buffalo. Details are in a booklet available from ticket agents or by writing to A. J. Smith G P A Cleveland. January 11 17.
Two Lake Chautauqua excursions on July 1 and 84 offered at specially low round trip rates from all points on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway west of Cleveland Ohio. Tickets good for return within 30 days. For details or illustrated Lake Chautauqua book contact ticket agents or A J Smitt GP VA Cleveland Ohio. June 11 518 20 84 27
Six room house for rent at 329 West Fourth Street. Inquire NC 105 Gracecourt for details.
Excursions to Boston June 25 26 and 27 with tickets to Boston and return at certain gates. Tickets also available to other routes at higher rate. Valid return to leave Boston until August. Stop over privileges offered. For details contact ticket agent or A J Smith G P and T A Cleveland Ohio.
A request directs sending 4 cents to A.J. Smith, G P. T. A., Lake Shore & Michigan Southern By, Cleveland, Ohio, to obtain four books: Lake Cha utauqua, Quiet Summer Retreats, Privileges for Lake Shore Patrons, and Lake Shore Tours.
In accordance with the law unless claimed the mayor will offer at public sale on the public square Saturday June 20 at 12 50 pm the following items One Remington Bicycle No 3084 One Cleveland Bicycle No 16 146 1901 model One World Blyer One 1897 solid gold hunting case watch two open face watches silver ing cases 60295 and other listed items.
Advertises a well and cistern equipped eight room house on Cleveland Street. Claims a new furnace and large lot in a desirable city street. Offers to sell at roughly building cost and invites to trade properties with prompt energetic service and broad publicity.
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