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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1903
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions editor Bir Monte Halts and a reporter, unclear details. The readable parts hint at a local newspaper with subscription terms and governance by E. L. Disbro, but content is severely garbled and lacks coherent events or notices.
The will of Richard Walkden is admitted to probate. He leaves $3500 to his wife Matilda, and various tracts of land in Columbia township to his sons with sums to daughters, while the rest of the estate is divided equally among all children.
March arrived with illness and recovery as several residents suffer colds and pneumonia while others resume activities. Arthur Wey returned to his Elyria Hartway duties after an injury. 40 stays home with his mother hoping to return soon. Miss F Pope spent Sunday at home. Carlisle Grangers held a social at Mr E Manning’s home with about 70 attendees enjoying a warm evening.
A string of church activities is reported including a Monday meeting in the church parlors with Mrs James Robinson as guest of her son T T Robinson, revival meetings at Olmsted Falls, and a Congregational home gathering with Mrs J Robinson and others. Rev GA Reader presided over the North Ohio Conference quarterly meetings and spoke to the principals group.
City and township Republican committees order a March 9 1908 primary to select candidates for mayor council president and other offices. Voting runs 4 to 8 pm March 8 1908 at ward and township polling places with ballots tallied and sealed. Names due by March 3 with cash assessments. notices to be published five days prior.
A Northern advertorial promotes Athlophoros as a cure for rheumatism caused by uric acid buildup. It claims rapid relief within twenty four hours with a half bottle and offers a free consultation if not effective. The Athlophoros Co of New Haven will send a bottle for one dollar if local druggists do not stock it.
Public auction in Elyria Lorain County Ohio on March 28 1903 offers for sale town lot 10 in outlot 111 west of the river in William Turner's addition to the city of Elyria. Property appraised at 1750 dollars with minimum bid of about 1166 dollars, administrator David Decker oversees with attorney D J Nye.
An 87 acre farm in Rus sia township near Elyria offers good land with fruit trees and water, with buildings in poor condition and oil testing permission for 8 wells prior to sale. Paul Smith of Elyria seeks buyers. The text also promotes Kodol digestive remedy with anecdotal endorsements.
An 1890s advertisement promotes Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as a cure for kidney and bladder issues and related symptoms. It includes testimonials from Rev Aaron Coons and touts it as a harmless vegetable medicine with no narcotics or minerals. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with free trial by mail from Rondout New York.
An assortment of vintage testimonials and notices tout DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve curing piles after 40 years, electric bitters aiding digestion and weight gain, and ads for mills, tickets, and job listings. It includes names, towns, and products like Florida Special, Fay Stocking Co, and Electric Bitters with claims of dramatic health benefits.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offers one way colonial tickets to authorized western and northwestern points including the Pacific Coast at very low rates. Special low rates to the South Southwest and West on first and third Tuesdays in February March and April. Contact A J Smath G P and T A Cleveland Ohio for details.
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