12 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1903
Page
1
Fragmented notes describe various odd items from science, labor, crime, and society. A chimpanzee trained to play ecards and speak is mentioned, alongside mountain climbing mishaps, a California spider bite death, Canadian labor growth, Gaelic teaching in Waterbury, a Tyrolean cannon duel, and random social notices.
W H Warden reports a six foot alligator killed in a Lake Macy struggle near where Mr and Mrs Warden are stopping. Sheriff notes shells came from Commodore Huntington guarding during the Casey trial. Also mentions probate actions for Lorain and Wellington residents and rising marsh water near Lorain, Erie Avenue marsh expected to fill.
Mrs. Rachiel M Lamphier of Oberlin died at her daughter's home this morning. She was 75, one of Oberlin's pioneers who moved there in the village's early settlement days. She was mother in law to Mr. Sherman, Nickel Plate passenger agent.
We learn that the Cleveland and Southwestern will extend the electric line south toward Sullivan and Ashland early in the season with Ashland likely reached before winter. The company intends to advance its business and the public supports the road, per Weallington Enterprise.
Lorain Republicans named a full ticket including Mayor Geg L Buell Auditor BJF Bayes Treasurer H Babooet Jr. Police Judge Wib Hughes and other posts with Geo Wickens and John Wheatey among board nominees. A. Babcock Jr. led a field by 380 votes. Wickens beat the next by 266. A tea party scene featured Nellie praising her mischievous younger brother. Ohio manufacturers push for Nash to convene a special session to repeal the Rawlings tax law doubling levies.
March 18 will see a global Jewish festival of Punim with simple joy and special synagogue services. Readings from Esther recall ancient deliverance under Artaxerxes, over two millennia ago, noting the thirteenth of Abar and the fourteenth of Abar aligning with this year’s date. Italian cheese industry grows in New Jersey as cheese factories emerge to use tomato oversupply, with a unique production method kept within a few hands. The Japanese Empress supports national industries, showing deep interest in cereals and rice growing, a key aspect of oriental industry.
The undersigned offer at auction on Monday March 15 1908 at 9 30 AM at the Sam Alexander farm two miles north of Grafton on Elyria and Grafton car line a large farm sale. Horses, 8 to 18? pounds to 146 hundredths weight, 11 cows calves 30 stock ewes 6 brood sows 20 pigs harness wagons cart binder mower hay rake harrow plows cultivators feeder hay canvas ladder clover seed timothy seed potatoes and other farm utensils. H G Alexander Dan Eason auctioneers.
Dudley B Reed, a senior in college, is named instructor in history and director of athletics for Oberlin academy. He will start teaching duties at the fall semester, beginning immediately as athletics instructor. Reed is noted as a prominent young man in college and the glee club, and is regarded as an able athlete.
The postoffice department expects rural free delivery to cover the nation in four years. From 44 rural carriers four years ago to 16,000 now, expansion proceeds at about 600 routes monthly. Most growth is in Ohio Indiana and Illinois with further attention planned next year. TD Phelan of Huntington Township seeks county commissioner nomination at the republican convention this spring. He previously served as county commissioner and in other public roles proving capable and loyal to Republican principles.
The Mor folian ring necked pheasant project is dropped after years of failed attempts to establish the birds in forests and thickets. The commission cites non enforcement of protection laws and illegal hunting as the cause. In Lorain county pheasants are plentiful in low lands, but many are killed each year by disrespectful hunters.
The Amherst plant news reports the contract to build a 80 by 130 foot compressed air plant at No quarry awarded to Sargent-Ingersoll Drill Company. The project totals about $130,000 with engines and machinery to be sourced in Cleveland and New York. Construction aims to begin immediately with full operation expected by August 1, boosting stone output and employment.
Bertha Bartram files for divorce from Clarence A Bartram on statutory grounds. The action marks another dissolution case in the county, with details of custody and property to be resolved in court.
A letter to Elyria residents urges harnessing the Black River power to supply electric light and motive power for Elyria and neighboring towns. The piece promotes reservoirs, dams, and modern equipment to tap two river systems, reduce smoke, and improve sewage disposal while supporting local industry and bird and fish habitats.
Local sportsmen prep for the wild duck season opening March 16, extending to April 30. A unique law this year blocks two hunting days on Sunday and Monday. with the 15th on a Sunday, the Monday after is forbidden, delaying the season until March 17, St Patrick's day.
The annual Lorain County Medical Society banquet was held in Lorain on Wednesday night and was described as a success in every respect, enjoyed by all attendees including the president.
Clevyand Elyria & Western Rail way operates hourly service from Elyria to Public Square Cleveland from 6 30 am to 11 30 pm with direct links to Medina Berea Puritas Springs and Lindale divisions. Elyria to Oberlin Wellington and Norwalk tied into a broad network with frequent departures from 4 30 am onward. Large comfortable cars and steel cantilever bridge views advertised with excursion and connection details. For information and excursion rates contact J C Wilson G P A at 615 Garfield Bldg Cleveland Ohio.
Many soldiers report Backlen's Arnica Salve heals scratches bruises cuts wounds and sore feet. It also helps with chafes beards boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. Promotes cure or no pay at H. J. Eady's drug store for 25 cents.
Natural anxiety over approaching winter prompts mothers to seek a remedy for croup and coughs. One Minute Cough Cure liquifies mucus, reduces inflammation, and acts immediately to ease throat and lung troubles. Safe, rapid relief cited by Hampton Georgia resident F S McMahon and others.
37 acre farm for sale in Rusia township four miles from Elyria on the Elyria Carlisle and Amherst township lines. Good land fruit trees ample water buildings in good condition and oil prospect with permission for a test well before purchase. Address Paul Smith Elyria Ohio 50Mar
A reader credits DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve with freeing him from a forty year torture and claims it cured piles after ten years of suffering. The note touts cures for cats burns and skin diseases and warns to beware of counterfeit products.
A Winchester Indiana reader, M. M. Austin, praises Dr. King's New Life Pills for curing a wife of severe illness after doctors failed. The ad claims relief for stomach and liver troubles, constipation, and headaches. Pills priced at 25 cents at H. J. Eady's drug store.
An article extols jewels as a woman's magnet yet warns that the pursuit can harm health. It promotes Dr. Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy for coughs bronchial trouble and consumption in early stages and notes availability at H J Eady's and Coliver's 116 Avenue with Florida Special route tickets.
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