Bargain offers noted at a local market sale
A fragmentary report notes limited bargains at a state location with price hints but unclear items. The brief mentions potential discounts and a few remaining stock lines without full details or names.
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1904
Page
1
A fragmentary report notes limited bargains at a state location with price hints but unclear items. The brief mentions potential discounts and a few remaining stock lines without full details or names.
Henry Shafer of Birmingham reports his wife tried to kill herself after a neighbor allegedly coerced her with poison and morphine. She says the neighbor prepared the poison and urged the plan to force events, causing nervous collapse and fear for her safety.
Dan Condon, once a resident of Elyria and now back in Columbus after a long absence, recently visited Sunray with friends. He had undergone surgery in New York for a facial tumor that recurred after his initial treatment. Doctors advised longer rest, but he resumed duties, with hopes the illness will not return. notes of Dancing at Gien's Beach on specified evenings follow.
Divorce granted on May Sida on statutory grounds. Myra, Lyle Lewis custody split with the eldest son to the father and the two younger children to the mother. Alimony of 500 dollars ordered. Wills of George Blitz of Avon and Horace Knowles of LaGrange admitted to probate.
Two Steamncrers entered the patent office in work clothes and without ceremony. Commissioner Allen, humbled by the intrusion, clarified their identity and scolded them for wearing hats in the office. The pair admitted they came to inspect the pipes, not to meet the commissioner.
Oberlin Commencement Concerts run June 21 and 22 at 7 80 o clock. Two hundred horn players and seven soloists present Cesar Frank oratorio The Beatitudes with Mme Shanon Cumming Grace Wiistler Mietiel Charles H Adama Emilio de Gogorza Dwilym Miles George Hamlin and Herbert Harroun. Tickets at Elyria store R M Sommers and Son. The performances are anticipated to surpass previous years.
Minne L Sheridan was granted a divorce from James A Sheridan on grounds of gross neglect of duty. She received custody of the minor children, with the father allowed monthly visitation. Sheridan formerly served as president of the school of telegraphy at Oberlin.
In Lorain the Doane Street incident involved a ladder placed to an upstairs window at about 10:20 PM. Onlookers say a young nun like girl and a young lady were seen, with parents having locked the door to keep the daughter from remaining on the porch. The piece notes any guilty parents should not complain if daughters go astray.
Kansas marks its fiftieth anniversary of statehood with reflections on its pivotal role in national history. The piece notes Kansas’s 1854 birth under Pierce signature, the ensuing clashes over slavery, and its influence on party realignments, including the rise of populism and the Republican party, while highlighting local observances in Lawrence and Topeka during a world fair year.
A fire damaged the interior of a wing at Frank Hall’s East Fourth Street home near noon, starting in a store room over the kitchen. The roof kept the fire from total destruction, with the chemical engine and one hose line protecting the structure. Logs run about five hundred dollars. cause undetermined. No prior fire that day and no one was in the store room that morning.
A St Nicholas excerpt argues against sensational crime coverage, urging women and families to avoid gruesome details. It promotes reading classic books with parents, noting discussion among young readers strengthens understanding, while sensational panels degrade moral tone and discussion.
A fragmentary excerpt advises turpentine as a dressing for gangrene prone sores. It suggests applying pure turpentine oil by saturating a clean cloth and spreading on the wound, and dosing a small amount for children, noting a three times daily regimen.
Professor Lintner of Munich analyzes Budweiser beer from Anheuser-Busch and finds it closely matches top Pilsner brews in character, effervescence, foam, and taste. He notes superior kelp ing quantities and use of best brewing materials, certifying Budweiser as a well matured bottled beer of the highest quality.
A Washington Star piece notes new at home dressmaking devices ease fitting. A pneumatic rubber form with a blow up base, adjustable neck collar, and taped retention lets women test gowns without standing long. An alternative uses a fitted dress lining filled with cotton or hair to shape the garment.
Phil Walsh and Lawkeeper J. Farrell finalized the sale of the Tavern Hotel at Lorain and sample room to Phil Walsh. Mrs Walsh took possession on Monday. Farrell plans a Mt Clemens visit for a few weeks to decide his future course after returning from travel. Farrell came to Lorain eight years ago this month as the town had 850 inhabitants.
The W. Traction Company announced May earnings at 41,143.90 reflecting an increase of nearly 2500 over May 1904 when earnings were 19,088.04. The shortfall was blamed on bad weather on Decoration Day, costing the company about 2000 for that day alone.
The Daldonist saloon at LoRan was sold to bartender Hay Gwen after Judge Webber ordered Porter to quit the saloon business to remit a heavy jail sentence for selling to a minor.
Brooklyn Eagle notes walking gowns in black chiffon and taffeta with instep shirt and crepe de chine novelties. Trim uses aluminum, warp print silk belts, and pearl or turquoise buttons. Frames of hats feature capelike drippings and floral edge accents in chiffon.
Jacob Kuebler a prominent Sandusky brewer died at his home at 3 30 Saturday morning after a period of illness. He led the Knebler Stang Brewing Co and was local manager for the Sandusky district. He leaves a widow and two daughters about sixty five years old. The funeral will be held in Sandusky next Tuesday afternoon. Thomas Corbett of Lorain was found guilty on horse stealing and fined twenty five dollars after hiring a horse and rig from Hadaway Bros and driving into Knox County where he was arrested.
A eleven year old boy, sent to Lancaster by Judge Hinman, confessed with his father to stealing brass from the B and C at Lorain. The case marks a juvenile crime report involving a minor and parental complicity.
Erastus Holliday Ford Sweeney and Andy Biernt were each fined five dollars and costs for intoxication on police court on Monday morning.
Orill O Mithkin 22 Lorain and Abbie Moore 20 Lorain obtained a license with clerk W H Chrysler 33 a Elyria fireman. Isabel J Myers 84 Elyria listed in the filing.
Josaph Boja was arraigned before Mayor King of Torain on a charge of taking coal from railroad tracks. He claimed hardship from four weeks without work, two hungry babies, and no water. The mayor remitted the fine after voting costs and gave $1 to buy coal.
Common Pleasusurt The Savings Deposit Banting Company sues Beal Mining and Core Drill for 1664.26 due on promissory notes. Attorneys D. J. Nye and J. C. Hill represent the plaintiff.
Grape growers predict a vastly better and larger crop than last year. A 1208 storm swept blossoms and pests reduced production previously, but vines now are healthy and insects scarce. If no repeat storm occurs, an oldtime yield is anticipated.
The city auditor opened four bids Monday for the Washington avenue bridge. John Berg of Cartale bid $35 980 for masonry, Williams Bros and Morse of Cleveland bid $27 455, B B Page of North Amherst bid $33 250, and Charles Patten of Grand Rapids bid $33 530. Old structure salvage offers varied with John Borg at $50, Williams Bros at $800, E B Page at $100, and Patten at $800.
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