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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
7
A marketing note promotes Diamigind Fast-Eyes for cotton and states ten cent investments save dollars. It claims cotton colors are specially prepared and resist fading under washing with strong soap and sun exposure, urging buyers to choose Diamond Dyes over others.
New gas services will be installed into houses from street mains at the lowest prices. Gas stoves and fixtures are furnished at cost, offering homeowners affordable options for updated gas fittings and appliances.
A notice states readiness to furnish electric light on reasonable terms anywhere within the city limits, indicating service availability and local scope.
An old advertisement from Elyria and Lorain listing multiple real estate opportunities. It promises lowest prices best locations easy terms no interest or taxes and money furnished to build a house. Also offers farm properties in Kansas and general real estate loans.
The Cleveland Berea Elyria Oberlin Electric Railway operates hourly service from Oberlin to Public Square Cleveland from 5 30 a m to 9 30 p m daily with limited reverse trips to Hilrria at 10 10 p m 11 p m and 1 a m. Daily departures from Public Square to Oberlin run 5 to 9 p m hourly with an 11 p m car. Elyria to Cleveland intercity hourly service starts 4 40 a m to 10 40 p m plus a 12 30 a m run. Inquiries to agents at Andw r and Topliff house or F T Pomeroy 614 Garfield Bldg Cleveland.
Evan Wagner, 82, longtime Eaton Township resident died at his home two miles north of the Center on Thursday night. Born in New York in 1816 he moved to Eaton in 1885 and purchased his farm in 1843, transforming it into a premier local property. Funeral at Duciple church Sunday 11 AM conducted by Rev. Pierce, burial at Hatnerntridge Cemetery. Survived by seven children Welton van Wagner Clarence? (list shows Welton, Clara Reynolds, Irving, Hattie King, Henry, Frank, Charles) living in North Eaton Wellington Milan Eston Lorain. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
Elisha Jackson, born in Jefferson County New York eighty two years ago, was the last of twelve children. He leaves a wife, three sons, and two daughters. Died March eighth, funeral held last Friday at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Pitsfield cemetery beside three brothers and three sisters. Arthur Sheldon, visiting relatives, heads to Manila after San Francisco trip, reflecting on the war.
Geo Lyons reported a horse stolen to Sheriff Warden who recovered it within three hours and arrested two suspects. Early this morning two wet men entered a saloon in Avon. the horse was found in a shed near the saloon. Sheriff Warden and Deputy Salisbury detained the men and brought them in by noon.
Crestin March 18 The Republican caucus nominated E. H. Holter C. P. Doolittle and J. C. Ewing for Council. A. B. Spear W. W. Trustee. A. A. Wright Naval. W. L. Biggs. School Board A. G. Comings H. C. King. Justices of Peace Alfred Fauver and L. E. Burgner. E. L. Burge, longtime marshal, was defeated for renomination.
Voters filled Elyria streets as nominations heated up with contests for mayor, street commissioner, treasurer and council seats. Reefy won mayoral nod over Chamberlain by 48 votes, while Dan Mason and Herbert Grisp took other key posts. results by wards listed amid a flurry of campaign talk and local notices.
Noah Deeker, a Lorain Steel Co. employee, was fatally struck by a large engine while walking near the Lorain & Elyria electric track and Lake Terminal junction. The coroner labeled the death accidental. Deeker leaves a wife and three children.
Johnstown tin plate plant idle before the holidays will resume operations within a few days. A telegram from the tin plate trust headquarters in Chicago to J C DuPont, manager of Lorain Steel Co the local branch, said the tin plate wall is ordered to start as soon as possible.
Auctioneers Dan Hason and A.A. Dutnell list two work mates eleven cows several other cattle, two lumber wagons Deering mowing machine and hay tools, one market wagon, straw stack, corn stalks, Hungarian hay, grain, about 40 bu seed potatoes, grain sacks and assorted farm implements to be sold publicly on Wednesday March 20 near the county line switch along the C B Be electric railway.
About 40 friends gathered Thursday evening for a surprise party honoring Mr and Mrs Geo Savage. The event featured music and dancing ending with a sugar supper and a cake walk led by Rastos. Hosts praised as royal entertainers by all attendees.
Republicans met last night in Carlisle township caucus nominating Frad Prindle for trustee L E B Haserodt for treasurer Chas Kirk for justice of the peace and Claude Spicer for assessor with the ticket to be presented to voters.
Mansfield race dates June 27 95 29 and 3 appear in a roundup of local social news. Mrs Lewis M Lea of Sandusky visits Miss Hill on Middle Avenue this week. Miss Kittie Finnegan of North Amherst visits her aunt Mrs Thos Seward Jr. Easter bonnet talk hints at crowding Twinis ters houses. Mrs F Thomas to entertain Fortnightly club next Tuesday afternoon at Mrs A L Garford's residence. Jonstown visits include Mr and Mrs Daniel Coolidge Elyria arriving to see relatives. A Lorain man sends five dollars to a Chicago firm for a receipt to stop horses from slobbering. Professor Carver of Oberlin to lecture on Social Questions at First Congregational Church tonight in a six lecture series priced at fifty cents. Fred Dean express messenger for US Express resigns after four years in Elyria. He has several options but plans remain undecided.
For sale or rent the George Cogswell place on Hast avenue. Inquire of J A Cogswell for details or contact information.
In Elyria the mayoral race and council tickets split after a drawn contest. Reefy, a Garford-Kurtz advocate, won by 48 votes while the rest of the ticket went to Johnson-Hanna supporters by large margins. Lake water favored Reefy. a costly campaign failed to deliver a decisive win for either side.
The District Convention of the Great Camp of Maccabees of Ohio met in Elyria with delegates from twenty one tents. Morning session elected delegates to the state convention and conducted important business. An afternoon school of instruction and evening degree work by the Elyria team drew praise from visiting brothers. Great Commander H. M. Parker and Great Record Keeper Ed L. Young presided and delivered addresses. the event was lauded as one of the best attended and most interesting district gatherings.
At the March 21 council meeting Lorain & North Amherst electric railway company applied for a franchise. The proposed route would enter on Penfield, run Dexter to Woodland, Reid, Franklin, Washington, Eli, then join the Lorain & Elyria line loop. The council refused the request and a different route is likely. There is intent to establish a franchise, but terms may differ from the company’s aims.
Miss Opfer hosts Easter opening featuring a line of spring millinery with French patterns from New York. The display runs Thursday through Saturday at 20¢ East Broad St. Also advertised are latest shoes at Philpott and Daniels and Bea Sweet blood oranges at 15 cents a dozen at Andwur Food Store.
G H VanWager of Eaton is to be managed by his children neighbors and the community. Ray Durkee reportedly got the "Tite" last Thursday. J C Rosas of Elyria remodeling his Eaton farm. Maple orchards yield fairly well and sugar socials are planned. Roads are bad for March though farmers hesitate to assume road-building debt.
A large list of February term dispositions includes Home Savings Bank Co. v Hemingway with receiver appointment and equitable relief, Brown v Brown, Conway v Johnson, Reid et al., Sturtevant cases, Cowan v Wadsworth, Walton v Neipfoot, and others. Dismissals, settlements, and money damages are noted, with divorces, specific performance, and foreclosures. Also reports on bids, partnerships, and local social updates.
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