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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
3
The author asserts years of study of Luzon natives, claiming the Philippine character is enigmatic and driven by conflicting impulses. He cites theft, gambling, and habitual evasiveness, notes about gratitude and compensation, and describes native humility as inconsistent with Western notions of generosity. He questions loyalty, debt, and the blend of church and state in native mindset, promising further observations.
Homer K Belden aged about 68 longtime Belden settler dies at his home one mile south of Grafton. Funeral set for 10 80 Tuesday morning at the houses. He leaves a wife and one married son. Mrs Julia Taylor of Toledo, wife of a druggist, survives.
Reverend E. B. Knapp announced his resignation as pastor to the congregation on Sunday. He will move to Fairport New York on April 1 after accepting a call there, having served nearly nine years and led in state Baptist work and church growth. The church gained about five members during his tenure and now numbers about 450, while Fairport is smaller than Elyria. Chester Ralston of Warren will serve as acting state BPU president until the next election.
The Senior class hosted a Friday night reception for the Junior class. The auditorium featured yellow and white colors with palm decor. David Nye gave the welcome, Charles Schneurer replied, Sweet's orchestra performed, and Mr F L Emery played violin. A toast to the class of ’03 followed by Jay Brown’s reply.
Ridgeville township Union Sunday School holds a convention at Fields M B church on March 23 and 5 afternoon and evening with Miss Ida Gage chair. All interested in Sunday school work are invited to attend.
Elyria ministers and a Nonpartisan W C T U committee met with Mra. J B Stivers president to plan temperance efforts. They reviewed a proposed Surrey ordinance a temperance rally and the opening of a coffee house in Elyria.
Five year old Russell Ellen was found dead in an uncovered cistern on George Hecock’s South Lorain property yesterday. The child slipped in around eleven this morning and the body was recovered near noon. The boy’s father Samuel Ellen said the family had recently moved to Lorain.
The W. H. M. 3. of the MBE will hold a meeting in the Sunday school room on Tuesday March 18 at 2 pm. Mrs Endig will lead the discussion titled Systematic Giving.
William R and Minnie Long convey to Henry Lancken portions of Elyria and Brace tracts totaling 57 acres for 8500 dollars. Also describes opera house event featuring Treland's greatest organist with songs and recitations, Monday evening. Tickets 25 and 86 cents. Cream and ice cream served at Parkside.
A crowded Elyria court heard the state v E D Lowrey of Oberlin postponed for one week amid defense motion for a continuance on grounds of illness. affidavits from Lowrey and wife. doctors cited sciatic rheumatism. judge and prosecutor clash over truth, doctors visit to Lowrey’s home, and local sentiment turning against Lowrey.
Funeral for Hamilton Ashford, who died last Thursday, was held Sunday at his East Highth street home. Rev. BE Croft of Elyria and Rev. W C Dawson of Lorain officiated. A large gathering offered respects, with sheriff and deputies as pallbearers. Interment in Elyria cemetery.
The jury awarded George L. Davidson 224 dollars against Aetna Life Insurance after about 45 minutes deliberation. Davidson had an accident policy and paid premiums. a misunderstanding led to a premium not being sent. Attorney George L. Bhon of Wellington represented Davidson.
Obriatie Colgan, running a saloon on Lodi Street, was arrested Monday morning on three counts including keeping open on Sunday selling liquor during prohibited hours and robbing a coin machine. He pleads not guilty and will face trial Tuesday.
Indications of oil in Wilbur Heights between Elyria and Lorain led to a new company incorporation in Columbus. The Wilbur Heights Oil Company with $10,000 capital plans to drill several wells near the area adjoining the old Wilder farm within Elyria township after a 400 foot strike of light oil in a recently drilled well.
Wilhelm Gould a Glenville plumber wed Miss Mary B Wilhelm of Elyria in a Monday afternoon ceremony in the probate court office at the courthouse. Justice Lawrence performed the rite.
Thomas Quirk died at his daughter Mrs Armond 218 West Bridge street Friday night aged eight. Formerly of Cleveland he had lived in Eloria eight to ten years. Agnes McGuire, 128 Cleveland, died Sunday afternoon of tuberculosis aged 22. Funeral at 1 o'clock Monday at his late home and burial in Riverside cemetery West Bridge street. Burial will be at LaPorte. For Sale or Rent a 158 acre farm two miles from Carlist on diagonal road known as Lalaff farm. JIn que of W A Bramanwhck8-27 Manume. Kid-No-Oids remedy ad claims cure for Brights disease kidney. John ONeill Altoona Pa. Guaranteed by Henry J Eady.
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