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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
1
Local merchants urge quick action on tools lumber and coal as prices may rise soon. Elyrin Lumber and Coal Co Day's Hardware Store emphasize limited stock and immediate delivery to avoid higher costs.
Reduced hates program update lists contact options for further information. An entry associated with Band O in Cleveland is referenced with a date of 06 30 and mentions Carmel and PUA unrelated items.
Notice from PA Walton stating the Elyria avenue company will not make any joe continents this season or accept small crops harvested up the Dehes. It will furnish ice at Tenspauble prions for all who wish to buy a pure dee Uhak with water use and packing. Patronage solicited by Phonos Bell. Berle and 261, Rawson 242 and 1.
Spring and summer promotional fares offered by Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Ray agents allow return trips at reduced prices. Public notices emphasize weekend travel options and the potential for same day returns.
The Elyria Lumber and Coal Co and Office Day's Hardware advertise Boschee's German Syrup as the sole remedy for consumption and related coughs. Claims include rest at night and relief from dry, racking coughs with fresh air, good food, and soothing treatment. Small bottle priced at 25 cents with larger sizes available through druggists.
If you need expert mechanics for sewing machines typewriters cash registers bicycles or model making in the Cleveland area contact Broad Street TF for skilled service. Reliable help for repairs and maintenance available locally.
A damaged ad fragment from 835 West End Street claims Homer Hall of West Point offers thanks while warning of a severe cold. It touts Dr. Bing’s New Discovery for consumption and cough, promising cure and life restoration with trial bottles advertised.
The opening events for commencement week in Oberlin began Friday with President Henry Olmrohill King hosting a reception for the senior class at Mast College Street. The day included a faculty reception and an exhibition on the First Church wall. six literary societies plan annual reunions and a feast. Sunday features President Henry Churchill King delivering the baccalaureate sermon on “Babt Qualities” and Rev Dr Chauncey Foulrich of Ching presents the missionary address.
The fret excursion of the season to Put-ta-Bay will take place on Sunday June 2. The trip will be made aboard the steel steamer Lakeside leaving Lorin docks at 2 am standard time. Four hours will be spent at the island. The round trip price is 50 cents. A moonlight excursion will be offered from Lorain after returning from the islands. For further information inquire of C A Bomis.
Sacred of Christ program prepared for Sunday evening January 21 at 7 oclock includes voluntary serenade processional prayer hymns scripture reading multiple anthems solos and choir pieces with viol obblato and organ or piano accompaniment by Mrs Chapman Mr Fauger Miss Phipps and others.
Two Vermilion residents fall ill with smallpox and varicella like illness, Dr Two Mor and Guy Davis. The cases prompt a Bible class gathering at 1034 Middle Avenue on Monday to honor Emily and her family. Mrs John Bring fined for chickens running at large on Heighton Avenue after complaint by Mrs McKarron.
Help wanted at once for a woman or girl to perform general house work including cleaning. No washing required. Good wages offered. Apply to Mrs EG Johnson at 804 Middle Avenue, Elyria, Ohio.
Walter Bent of Weetstreat met a horrible death by drowning in Black River on Friday morning while fishing on a slippery slant rock by the Basin. Help arrived ten minutes later. efforts to revive him failed after nearly an hour. Coroner and undertakers processed the scene. Beal, a newcomer in Elyria, lived on Weat street with a wife and two children.
Micheal Monroe, once of Elyria, is jailed in Cleveland on a serious charge after a prior trial in Guyadiga County Common Pleas for obtaining money by false pretenses and being discharged. Sheriff Barry arrested him on forgery charges claiming he obtained funds from Broadway Savings and Loan. A second indictment was returned, but Monroe did not respond, delaying his arrest until prosecutor Keeler intervened last Thursday.
At the Church of Christ tomorrow Pastor John P Sala will deliver his anniversary sermon at 10 o clock with the subject A Vision. In the evening the choir under James Fanver will present a social concert. Everyone is invited.
The Baptist Church choir presents a special music service Sunday evening led by Mr Lightner and Oberlin College Glee Club members. The Sanctua previously performed on Easter night will be sung with prominence. The event may be Mr Lightner's final appearance before Oberlin graduates next week.
The Industrial Railway Co was incorporated at Columbus on Friday to acquire or construct a steam road from Lorain to Cleveland. Incorporated are W A Donaldson, T C G Cherry, B H Calvert, W D Plant, and Jf T Plant. Donaldson declined details but said the line would connect at Lorain with the short steel trust road there.
Fragmentary note questions a scientist claim about strawberries causing death by action, warning the idea is not taken seriously. It hints at personal cost and broader reflection on the berry issue and public reception.
Numerous complaints reach the deputy game warden over alleged violations of flaking and hunting laws. The report notes penalties deter offenders and seek to protect sporting interests, highlighting enforcement as a key factor.
Jolis Cohan, an inspector from Lorain who had worked there four weeks after coming from New York City, was struck by a car while inspecting the air brake. He died a few hours later from injuries. A coal yard engine sent a flying car onto the track caused the accident on Friday afternoon.
Parmelee Bros filed voluntary petitions in bankruptcy in the U S district court following the collapse of Broughton Ford and Co and the Burton bank. Liabilities are listed at 355 124 18 with assets of 550. The main debts arise from five notes of 10 000 each to the defunct banking house. C W and F A Parmelee also seek personal bankruptcy. their liabilities and assets are small. Former Burton residents, they are now in Oberlin Ohio.
The German society of Lorain plans a Sunday German day with a parade from Reters Grove. Organizations from Cleveland Toledo and Akron will join. CC Poller is chosen as the day’s orator.
A leading educator told a university graduating class that money is plentiful but character is scarce and determines success. He warned that no shortcut or certification can replace honest daily work and that character, formed by duty, is destiny for each graduate. He emphasized mental and moral growth as essential to future achievement.
The Pittsfield region shows a surge in gas well activity as work resumes on Mr. Augustine Whitney’s well with strong production prospects. Additional wells will be drilled by A Schubert, Mahlon Brown, and C Garter in the township, followed by a third at Fred Evens’ place in southwest Russia township.
Notice calls all Modern Woodman to meet at their hall at 1 o clock Sunday afternoon for a meeting and memorial services will be held.
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