18 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
1
An OCR fragment notes a call to act quickly with an offer from Elyria Lanier and Coal Co. The message urges readers to place orders now to avoid higher costs, referencing a preliminary plan for savings and a limited time opportunity.
Reduced rates are announced with contact details for further information. The notice mentions press near and a negotiation reference with agents and managers, indicating a transportation or postal service pricing update.
Notion PP Wolton announces a forthcoming product tied to Osman crop harvests. The item, a generator designed to purify and heat water and provide cooling, will be sold at Tensolite prices. Calls for patronage are invited with listed phones for contact.
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Bay agents offer return day trips with reduced miles on Sundays during spring and summer. Advertisements urge readers to buy winter supplies and mention Boschee's German Syrup for coughs and consumption with claims of relief and safe use.
Classified item reports expert mechanical work, sewing machine, typewriter, and bicycle repairs at DA Oliveland 370 Broad Street and a front room for rent near 185 West 2nd Street. It also touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with a testimonial from Homer Hall of West Point, claiming weight gain after using the remedy. price 50 cents and one dollar trial bottles.
A horse owned by Daniel Coolidge, president of Lorain Steel Co., entangled in a rope slipped and rolled into the water along the riverbank. The rope broke, the horse swam to shallow water, and workers recovered it unharmed. Neighbors worried a child might have drowned. a missing three year old boy from Haron Street was found safe in the Esma home after a two hour search.
Burglars forced entry into the Jackson Bros barn on Tuesday night aiming to steal a gray mare but fled empty handed. A large bulldog in the barn was disposed of by its caretaker after being found unconscious in the morning. Jennie Grimes of Lorain was adjudged insane by Judge Himman and ordered to Toledo State Hospital. Petition filed to appoint a guardian for Elizabeth Bird, alleged imbecile. The will of Mary Ann Crabtree of Ridgeville admitted to probate with Bowes Laundon named executor for $5000 bond. monument plots requested for husband Samuel Laandon and his parents in local cemeteries. remainder divided among three stepchildren. Margaret Earl appointed administratrix of Charles Karl estate of North Amherst with bond under $100.
Elyria council adjourned without agreement with Citizens' Gas and Electric Co on the natural gas franchise. The special committee Smitha Lersch Sum mera recommended no changes, report adopted unanimously. Senator Chamberlain urged reconsideration for the company, action referred back for conference with gas officials. Next meeting to review same terms as Lorain council, with hopes of a favorable understanding.
Claude Simmons faced a court after Tuesday arrest on an abuse charge tied to Summers and Son. He was fined ten dollars plus costs on Thursday, after initially pleading not guilty and then changing to guilty, marking a second summons on this charge.
Edward Spring son of Mr and Mrs Charles Spring of East Fifth street completes studies at Western Reserve Medical University and becomes physician and surgeon. Emanuel Rimbach of West River street graduates with highest honors from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and will soon begin a lucrative Chicago position after a brief Elyria visit.
Davia a prominent city tailor died at his Gracecourt home on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from typhoid fever aged sixty nine. He leaves four children two daughters and two sons. Funeral services were held at his home on Thursday afternoon at four. The remains were taken to Youngsville, Pa., birthplace for interment on Friday. Frederick Caley marked his 85th birthday with a dinner at his parents’ home in Sheffield township.
Wagner faced trial on the charge of selling liquor on Sunday last and was fined 50 dollars plus costs totaling just over 374 dollars. He was the final of four saloon operators arrested Monday after two men testified to buying whisky Sunday. The trustees of St John Lutheran Church voted to build a six foot wide sidewalk 145 feet long from the parsonage on West Broad to the school on West avenue.
Fifteen deeds filed with Recorder Tucker on Monday morning document sales of multiple lots at South Lorain by the Sheffield Land and Improvement Company to Geo C Westervelt. The parcels lie on the south side of Thirteenth Avenue in adjacency to Vine Street. Listing shows prices around 300 each, tying to a total near 1,500.
Mortality rose to five of eleven smallpox cases in Vermilion by Tuesday. George Krapp’s four year old son died Saturday night and was buried the same day. Mrs Davisoon remained critical, later easing, as precautions spread. Funeral attendees reportedly passed contagion limits set by the state board of health. Formaldehyde spraying is widely used in homes and shops.
Deputy Frank R Salisbury son of Sheriff Salisbury united in marriage to Miss Alta Collier daughter of Mr and Mrs George Collier of Cleveland at seven o clock Wednesday evening in Wellington. The Episcopal ring service was used with Miss Jennie Parsons as bridesmaid and R T Collier as best man. Lohengrin march was performed by Misa Coffes. The couple left for Toledo then will reside in Elyria.
A special drill meeting is called for Tuesday June 24 to make arrangements for the Fourth. By order of the Captain.
The Oberlin Musical Union presents a June 24 concert performing Lohengrin with soloists Mme Louise Homer, tenor Berhard Berthald, baritone Emilio de Gogorza, and bass Herbert Witherspoon. The program promises a flawless rendition, with strong praise for the cast and production quality after recent triumphs in major cities and at the Metropolitan Opera.
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