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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1903

Page

5

Legal Notice of Divorce Petition in Lorain County

In the Common Pleas Court Lorain County Lena Durling plaintiff petitions for divorce from Oscar Durling defendant. The defendant is unknown residence. Case filed March 29 1003. Clerk notes custody of children and asks for court bearing. Attorney Lena D URLing Hall represents plaintiff.

Pert Jones Leavenworth Street San Francisco Urbia Lorie Jones Court of al Pleas Lorain County Ohio Rupert Jones Greas Croft Lottis Jones Hate C. Johnson Hio Pracake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Company Palo Nevada Parluck J. F. Parizok Dells Wallkye Maud Moore W. S Trenton Avenue Org Pennsylvants The Lake Shore & Michigan Southaway Company the & Court Orsin County Railrones I. Lymz Shore and Company Michigan Southern Area AXE Shore & Michigan Southeern Railway CO Hale C. Johnson I H. Phinney Cornados Denver Colorado Kirlen Phinneying Thennyfords North Turine Dorin G Finney Ton Street Reading Mass Harmoney Medford Hayford of Common Pleas Lorain Gala Las Alass Hannah Vv McGrew Ber Attormey Junmary Common Pleas Lene Durling Pinintin R Durling Court of Sais Oscard Lena Durling Hall

Local Notices and Social Happenings in Marne Area

Community notes include visits from G Cleveland and Miss Johnston, church services, a postponed Rochester Medal contest due to measles, and a Baptist society meeting. Mrs Ghos Ashcraft hosts Miss Stanley, Asa Mead hits family history trail, and a center school term closes with a crowded program.

Potter All Baptist Society Snyder Rochester Center Newton Moore E B Loose Baptist Mias L Barnes Wellington Asa Mead Ottawa Con Boston

Dreaming of Stars and Wedding Bells in a Quiet Town

A dialogue between Miranda and an elderly companion unfolds around a vivid dream of a sky filled with silver stars. Miranda hopes the dream signals fortune but receives a comic counterpoint when confetti at a wedding strikes her hopes with fate’s cruel humor. The tale shifts to reflections on dreams, fate, and the meaning of signs as the women stroll through town.

W.herignce Miranda Hagde BR. Waas Amina Het

Robins and a baby brighten LaGrange notes

In LaGrange notes residents report near spring with robins and birds. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Johnson welcome a new baby. February 26 born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coleman Jr a daughter. Several locals visit Cleveland Elyria and nearby towns. Frank Coleman Sr rents Underhill house. Rev G H Ritchie visited Akron. Habits of town residents and upcoming entertainments listed.

Ray Johnson Frank Coleman OC Crowner Botea Warren Miller Collinwood Randall Frank Coleman Sr Underhill George Wilcox GH Ritchie Akron Dae and Son Bpent San Stown AH Wilcox Clavedand H A Wilcox HO Wilcox Elyria Krm T Underhill C Underhill Esther Miller Rand O Kelner Baptist Aid Society Maggie Bongs City Hall Coit Novelty Co Frank Curtice Penfleta Mra. Frantz Mra Brenner Lorain

West Ridge Social Updates and Local Notices

West Ridge reports Mr. RO Sutliff and Mr. Miller of Cleveland visiting Miss Sutliff on Sunday. Edith Joy and Holliday have entered into marriage bonds. Mrs. Squire stayed with Mr. Squire in Runsin Tuesday last. A baby boy born March 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Huings are en route to Miahil for a reunion. Arthur VerSoy returned to resume duties at Eligia Hardware. Mrs Grill plans to visit her son Ablest in hospital amid typhoid care.

RO Sutliff Miller Cleveland Sutliff Edith’ Joy Mr. Holliday Squire Squires Runsin Harry Brown Huings Miahil Reunine Arthur VerSoy The Eligia Grill

Local Socials Highlight Visits and Weddings

Belden Mr and Mrs H Law spent Sunday with Mote. Mr and Mrs Aten entertained a company of young people Wednesday evening. The gathering featured games and refreshments. Alma Reisinger visits Elyria and Lorain. A marriage occurred Friday February 2 by Rev Wolfe in Grafton between Joseph Monomainth and Sarah Bruet.

H Law Aten P Root Alma Reisinger Elyria Lorain Wolfe, Grafton Joseph‘Monoamith Sarah Bruet

Lake Breeze Relatives Visit Stirwald and Spaila Birth Rumors

Text reports Mrs O Stiwald and Mrs James EK visiting relatives while Mrs A Stiwald hosts kin. Fred Miller of Elyrin linked to a summer birth. A rumor cites Nickel Plate planning a depot at the Shefield switch this spring.

O Stiwald Offica James EK A Stiwald Cenely Fred Miller Elyrin Spaila Shefield

North Amherst and Elyria Local News and Events

North Amherst notes report a Saturday wedding at the bride s home with Rey Lindenmeyer officiating and well wishes from friends. Local church repairs and papering contracts, visits from Collinwood and Lorain residents, and a sugar social raise funds for St Peters and St Josephs. Marital announcements include Mr H Shanafelt and Miss E Behrent, plus Alfred Fields birthday surprise with class gift.

V7 King Miss G Boughton Rey Lindenmeyer Cong Shurch Geo Bright Ely Wweek Congregational Rch Koilyer Frank Seeley Elyria Menz Se’ Joseph ‘Church Patricka

Auto line plan links Oberlin with electric roads

The People's Auto-Transit Co seeks to connect Oberlin with Vermilion and nearby towns via an auto line to the electric roads. Vermilion leaders Whitmore and Moulton visited Oberlin to promote stock in the project and discuss placing stock locally.

the People’s Auto-Transit Co Smettamleg the Tribune Mra Imobile Oberlin Incorpor Ntead Vvom .Uaudr IBWE Atizons Ag People’s Auto-Transit Co Haa Vermilion Stownhelm Kipton Whitmore Miro. Moulton Brownhelm Atock Oberlin Tribune

Local notes and obituaries from North Ridgeville area

A fragment from North Ridgeville reports Mrs. O Snyder found dead near Stony Ridge. Church services held for a local passing. Updates include Barry Ragway returning from the Philippines with his regiment, Geer returning from Cleveland wholesale millinery, and hospital updates on Mr. Peck and Mrs. Snow. Community members ill or traveling, social events rescheduled, and local residents visiting Elyria and Cleveland areas.

O Snyder Stony Ridge Heron Fapers Barry Ragway Gep Ridge Way Phillipine Islands Harry Ming E Geer Cleveland CO Peck J Spriggs New England Town ‘Hall J Litkorish Samitton Place Cleveland Street Olmintead Eliott Kipvé Cannon Cleve Cammer J Bohrer Crawford J Maddock Elyria F Root Trent R Belden TB Rogers

Funeral and social notices from Sheffield area

The report notes Mrs Carrie Gilson hosting the Ladies Aid Society gathering and many attendees enjoying the day with her daughter Mrs Wm Beese. It mentions the funeral of Mrs Susan Osgood at the Sheffield cemetery and recalls her as an elderly resident. Also referenced is John Eschtrath's illness and partial recovery after a long winter.

Carrie Gilson Ladies Aid Society Inet Chambers Wm. Beese Susan Osgood Sheffield Ceemetery John Eschtrath

Bakker's Crossing Socials and Local Notables

Mr Art Orange and Mr D Oole hosted visitors Wednesday night with Mr Labore also noted. Rochester guest Mr Wirish frequented town Sunday while Mr D Oole and Mr I Sage visited La Grange Tuesday. Mrs Chupin plans travel to Georgia Monday. Mr Ernc Wheeler accepts a railroad appointment. W M-Poiner was in New London on Wednesday for business.

Art ‘Cole Orange D' Oole Anthony Labore iv Wirish Rochester D Oole I Sage la Grange Chupin Georgis Ernc Wheeler M-Poiner London Agricola

Local Social Roundup Highlights Visitors and Guests

North' Russia Mx and Mrs Dick Jenson of Ridge entertain guests at the Sobubere home. Henry Grugelan hosted N. Am farm visitors while Misa Li Heeoook from Detroit visited Mr Geo Langs. Mies Emins Borgcher entertained her pupil at home with games and refreshments last Monday evening.

Dick Jenson Ridge: Fille Sobubere Henry Grugelan Am Farm Misa Li Heeoook Detroit Langs

Unclear local visit notes mention several names and places

Fragmentary lines show mentions of Van Wagnon visiting Rafton and Miss Marie Pook in Elyria returning home Saturday. References also include Mr Leéuszler at Pisteftela and Pomona Grange activity, with Mr F F Behosrps of Cleveland visiting Rev J L Boye on a Saturday.

van Wagnon Rafton Hte WE

Gas well depth correction and community notices

The paper notes a correction saying the gas well owned by M D Rosa was completed at 900 feet instead of 300. It reports the funeral for Captain Lyone held March 3 at his home in Elyria conducted by Rev Early, and mentions Lyon and children receiving sympathy. It also notes dressmaker Haven in Columbia, Henry Dye farm rental, a sick child of W Barrett, and the death of Mrs H Barrett of Lorain with funeral at the home and burial nearby.

M D Rosa Captain Lyone Elyria Mia Lyon

Own Your Own Home Swindle Busted by Detectives

Detectives raided the Keyatona Home Development Company offices in Pittsburg and broke up an alleged awindle scheme. The operation touted an own your own home plan targeting thousands nationwide. The anticipated arrest seeks to match prior excitement from the Arnold Turf Investment Company case at Onwago weeks earlier.

Foot Smashed At East Tira Street Injury At Institution

George Nichol of East Tira street an employee of the Weller Engineering Company was severely injured on Wednesday while working on a heavy iron punching post. It slipped from his grasp landing on his foot crushing toes and possibly breaking small bones in the foot.

George Nichol Tira Street Weller Engineering Company

Ohio State Education Report Details School Growth and Staffing

State School Commissioner Bone brake presents the annual report to the secretary of State. In Ohio's 2,497 districts 4,801 new schoolhouses were built at a cost of 1,518,364. School property totals 48,276,961. Last year 25,778 teachers served, up 287 from the prior year, with nearly two women to one man. School age numbered 1,245,803, enrollment 332,104, an increase of 3,187. Universities and colleges contributed 871,361 persons and activities to Ohio education during the year.

Bonebrake Secretary of State Ohio

Probate Court Appoints Court Officials and Guardians in Lorain Area

Probate Court Lem Miklajpsyk of Beres named administrator of John Connter estate on Isle of Columbia with $68 bond. E B Pauver designated administrator of Antony Anuszkelwiex estate of Lorain with $1300 bond. Stanley Kurtz appointed guardian for minors Annie Annez keiwicz and Frank Annazkeiwicz of Lorain with $800 bond. Thos Howlette of Grafton named guardian for David H Reynolds Mary E Reynolds and Barr W Reynolds minors with $100 bond.

Lem Miklajpsyk Beres John Connter Isle of Columbia E.B Pauver Antony Anuszkelwiex Lorain Stanley Kurtz Annie Annezkeiwicz Frank Annazkeiwicz Thos. Howlette Grafton David H. Reynolds Mary E.reynolig Barr W Reynolds

Arbor Day Proclaimed. April 1 Observed in Schools

Gov Nash proclaims Arbor Day for April 1 with public school observance to include forestry information. Event will focus on trees, with two hours devoted to forestry education. Also notes state and postal updates and spring bird activity as signs of early season.

Gov. Nash Soho

Sheep Gone Crazy After Dog Bites Flocks

A report describes a dog biting several sheep belonging to Mr. Van Sickie causing fear and loss. The following day more livestock suffered panic and some animals were killed, indicating ongoing distress among the flock.

van Sickie Ango

Vague Ocean Insects And Odd Tales From A Morning Page

A collage of snippets recounts dangerous jellyfish shoals off Naples and their mystery, a Detroit cooking method for rump steak with mushroom sauce, Chinese river crossing pontoon methods using coffins, a test question about drowning resuscitation, a joke about police grilling a confessing criminal, and assorted odds and ends including walrus skin goods and transcontinental rail plans from Paris to Pekin.

Eaton Township Republicans to Convene For Nominating

Eaton township Republicans meet at town hall Tuesday evening March 17 at 8 o'clock to nominate candidates for township offices. W H Gites is committee member.

Eaton Township W.H. Gites

Lake Water Typhoid Cases Reach New High in Cleveland

Health office records show 109 typhoid cases last week in Cleveland, the highest total in city history. Thirty nine cases were in hospitals, leaving seventy in private homes. Officials blame lake water contamination for the outbreak.

Clepe-land

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Mary Braves to Gee tribe

A thanks card expresses gratitude to the order of Gee tribe of Ben Hur for prom pices with which they paid my lets Dos baud's insurance.

Twish Order of Gee Tribe of Ben Hur Dosbaud

Farm Sold by Mrs. McKinsey in $10,000 Deal

Mrs McKinsey sold the famous McKinley farm to Mr Adams, widow of Jack. The price was ten thousand dollars. Adsme, the former keeper of the farm.

Concert by Maccabee band draws large audience

The Maccabee band gave a popular concert Sunday afternoon in the opera house to a large appreciative audience. Baritone soloist Frank Crandall received favorable notices and the saxophone placement was noted. The next concert is planned for three weeks hence.

Maccabee Band Fank Crandall

Divorced Woman Remarries Local Official in Lorain

A divorce was granted to Fred Quasi nesky from Lydia Quashnefky on Saturday by Judge Webber amid claims of gross neglect of duty and adultery. On Monday, Mrs Quaehussay wed Alonzo Gibson, the Mayor of Lorain.

Fred Quasinesky Lydia Quashnefky Webber Mra. Quaehussay Alonzo Gibson King Lorain

Wanted Married Tan To Work On Dairy Surin

Wanted notices seek a married man to work on a dairy, with a good house to live in, and fair wages. Address Wm R Lyon, South Lae.

Tan Surin R Lyon South Lae

Not Generally Remembered But Disappearing Gums and Smoke

The fragment notes a puzzling claim about disappearance related to gums and smokeless powder, mentioning a mad project and invisibility, but lacks coherent context or identifiable events, people, or places to anchor a full factual summary.

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