Ivory Soap Declares Pure Quality In The Trick Display
A historical note describes Ivory Soap as a display of peculiar skill rather than deceit. It is claimed to stand any test and is 99.4 percent pure.
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
4
A historical note describes Ivory Soap as a display of peculiar skill rather than deceit. It is claimed to stand any test and is 99.4 percent pure.
The last farmers institute of the season in this county takes place at LaPorte on Friday March 28 in the Methodist church. Sessions begin 9 50 a m and 12 20 p m. Dinner provided by town ladies at reasonable rates. Morning program includes Rev J P Riedinger address of welcome L D Hamlin president W D Warren music Elmer Cotton The Dairy Cow and Surroundings discussion led by WM Prindle. Afternoon features Why Farming should be Profes son Rev J Riedinger paper by Mrs S M Mason The Farm and the School Hon C Thorn discussion general. Community note about meeting.
A. Hageman trustees transfer lot 9 and part of Jot 10 block 36 Selah Chamberlain to Pabst Brewing Co for 2250 dollars. J T Haskell administrator of Philander Nichols estate transfers BE 34 and part of original township lot 21 block 5 Wallington to Emma Wise for 200 dollars. Luther W and E A Rishmond transfer lot 18 and part of lot 35 TaGrange 34 note to Beary Jane Core Abbey for 400 dollars. A Gooch transfers Lot 48 Block 4 Wellington to Alice M Briton for 100 dollars.
West Ridge reports Albert, son of Sem Grille, studying in Cleveland, suffers an abscess. Mrs Sothis has endured three weeks of eryaspelaz, now on the im. The men’s aidan at the south end grows in members under O Williams supervision. Mr and Mrs Brown visit Akron. Mr Butlin is unwell. Miss Grace Preston visits sister Mrs C Coon.
The Knockabouts defeated the Jolly Girls 24 to 16 in a Thursday afternoon high school basketball game. The Jolly Girls vow to seek revenge after the close contest.
In Rochester Ohio March 18 1902 the editor lays out a fact based comparison of Clayton Chapman and Judge Hinman for the probate judge nomination. Chapman formerly in Rochester became a Republican and held offices eight of ten years in the GOP while Hinman has been a Republican since youth and served twenty years in office. The column argues for the faithful servant and defends Hinman’s long service over Chapman’s shifting allegiance.
The notice lists multiple marriage licenses including Ralph L. Denham 23 laborer of Penfield to Edna Brown 17 Huntington. John Harris 30 inventor of Pittsburg to Caroline A. King 26 Elyria. Walter Hatfield 22 laborer of Cleveland to Elizabeth Eyre 85 North Amherst. William Gould 29 plumber of Glenville to Mary E. Wilhelm 29 Elyria. James D. Smith 25 merchant of Grafton to Editha M. Wilson 38 stenographer Elyria. Rev Endly Coaby Tillack 33 engineer Lorain to Elizabeth Kiandia Colgan 18 Hilyria. and Father Schaffeld.
Jury returned a verdict for $26.03 against Mrs. George Burr on a long standing meat bill though the principal was $19 as interest increased the amount. Persone versus Sherman Plaster Co. for attachment proceedings on a roughly $500 bill went to trial and is expected to finish before adjournment.
The Brownhelm Station community held a friendly Saturday gathering to honor Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shattuck on their tenth wedding anniversary with a surprise party. Relatives and friends shared a bountiful supper and extended best wishes for continued happiness. Other locals visiting town included Mrs Gesaner and Miss Mae eee, among others from North Amherst Henrigton and Milan.
Miss Vina Bishop visits Troy as Mrs. Thomas Parsons dies after illness. Mrs. Parker's husband passes at home. Rev. Mrs. Gage returns from Beachport. Community visits Cleveland, Cleveland trips noted, Ladies Aid pink charity, F H 3 concert March 21, Ridgeville Sabbath conf March 25. Easter exercises March 26. Advertisements praise Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets for women’s health with testimonials and free consultations.
LaGrange MacHolcomb and Will Hastings travel to Elyria to paper. Art White and Clyde Richards go to Lorain to fire on the BR. School vacation closes the squary advance department. Several Berea and Elyria residents visit kin and attend events. Two accidents on Church Street after athletic club formation. Bazaar and chicken pie dinner planned by Baptist ladies. New baby born to Prof. and Mrs. Mack Snyder. Weather and sap flow updates accompany a busy town report.
North Amherst reports from recent days include Andrew Nicholl returning from Cleveland with friends visit notes. Misa Belle Branan stayed with Mrs B Gillette while Prof H Morrison visited Elyria Saturday. Alfred Fielis birthday surprise at his home on Binet Road. Lillian Morse and Walter Gillmore with family visited Amherst friends. Mrs Chas Edwards improving. Mrs A Baker joyful at birth of baby Mabel Booth. Elyria visitors Elaine M Johnston and others noted.
Four o clock Wednesday flames were seen exiting the Moser brothers house, unoccupied at the time, with only part of the contents saved. The blaze, thought to be started by a tramp, caused several hundred dollars in damage. The property owner was S. Kendeigh, no insurance. Nearby, Charles Felch, once of Amherst, who died recently, had his remains brought from Oberlin for burial. Other town notes include local job changes, illness updates, and a dancing bear sighting that amused children.
Penfield residents recounts a Patriotic Washingtons Birthday social hosted by H. D. Taylor featuring Miss Edna Brown and other locals in patriotic costumes. The event drew praise from church ladies for aiding a triumphant celebration, with notes of neighboring families and upcoming move rumors in the community.
Carlisle reports various health, residence, and social updates. Lent has convalesced. W. Alien and family move into the Lyons house. Moriarty back from Michigan. Roy Smith visits Chestnut Ridge. Elyria box subscription noted. H J Eady’s relatives at Cottes Brook Farm moved to Elyria. Goldy Lang and two others study music with Mrs Sweet. several townsfolk taking lessons. Mrs James Middleton recovering from a fall. Mrs Bante Townsend weak and not gaining strength.
Mer and Mrs Walter Both of Elgin visit relatives in Pittsfield Mrs Ford Crosier returns from South Dakota A newborn boy brings joy to Frank Betts family Chas Arian to work for John Stevenson Douglass Clark plans Kansas trip Whitney of Oberlin hosts tea with Sherburne Frank Root daughter Nina attends G B H reception at high school rooms Geo Gillett couple begin continental trip L A Cole daughter visit Wellington Mrs Henry Bettarit to move next week to Smithson Mrs Lawrence to Todianapolia Wed none to Cleveland hospital Mr Quirk obituary prompts call Mrs Dan Ashley travels to FE oil funeral held for Quirk.
Kipton Georgia Shubert is very sick with pneumonia. His sister from Elyria helps care for him. Hewitt will not occupy Mrs Demings house. it is rented to others. Mrs J Stockford has relatives visiting from Sandusky, and Mrs Joe Houser entertains Fremont friends. Mr and Mrs E N Gibba shopped in Cleveland for spring goods. Grace Prentice announces a full line of spring and summer millinery opening March 24.
Mrs Ida Prentice of Norwalk visited at Mrs H Prentice the first of the week. Miss Mattie Ayliffe of Cleveland stays at home. Renhben Calkins went to Norwalk on business. March 10 Mr Coon of Norwalk was in town Wednesday. Born to Mr and Mrs F J Calkins March 2 a son. Officer W Whitney of the Elyria police spent the Faraway in town. A few of Mrs Beatta friends surprised me at their home Saturday evening March 5. Maton Parking and wife visiting at his father's. B Perkins and family moved to Elyria. Rev Cook in Wellington this week.
North Eaton reports Fred Hopwood cared for by his brother Brunce while Jennie Viscer battles pneumonia. A Nofer plans Batertain fundraiser for Mrs Tacier Aid society on March 26. Seam agent moving onto his area. Jackson is ill with trouble. Kee o Ball travels to Cleveland for daughter’s illness.
Grafton notes invite all to an Easter supper hosted by the M E Aid Society with Mrs H Dawes visiting Lorain last week. Other items include local moves and visits, engagements, illnesses, a church wedding on Gates Avenue Elyria, and a death in Scotland linked to Mrs J Finlayson.
Horace Moore had just returned from Lorain when his horse bolted from the wagon and ran toward Moore’s barn, frightened by a new construction car. Bets and locals, including Mame Stiwald, Mrs. Wit, and families from Elyria, Lorain, and Amherst, were seen in town. Auctioneer Dan Eason led a Gawn farm sale with many from Lorain and Blyria attending, and plans mentioned for Fred Chapell moving to Ravenna. Local theatergoers saw The Gladiator and The Convict’s Daughter at Verbeck with praise for Mr. Downing’s performance.
Farmers near Fields report severe hog cholera losses with several herds wiped out entirely. The outbreak devastates local swine inventories and threatens dairy and meat supplies for the area.
In the Spring Term many departments are forming classes. The notice notes a peak period for enrollment and highlights enthusiasm among students as new term schedules begin.
Mr. and Mrs John Botamer of Es ia spent the week with Mr D Deckers and Mr Thea Fesler. Mrs Ruby Beal of Elyria has been staying with her mother Mrs Deck er. Mrs Elmer Denman of Norwalk returned home after a week with her parents. Lily Albright of North Russia visited her aunt. Harley Decker spent the weekend with Warren Fowl of LaGrange. The Congregational church will preach at the Ridge school house Easter Sunday. Lyman Dunfee has returned home. Daisy.
Mr. Mart Smith of Ballivan won at the Crossing Satard. Mr. Robinson of Walington purchased a farm of A. Hank and plans to cut timber this summer. Mr. Pane of Akron spent Wednesday at the Crossing. Cora Knap returned from Cleve. Mrs. E.rey visited in Rochester Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Willison on the quick list. Mr. E. Bulger hosted the Brookside orchestra of Cleveland. Bieber slowly improving. Mr. Pratt took charge of a local creamery. Agricola highlights quick breakfasts with Mrs. Austins Pancake Flour ready in a moment.
Rochester mourns death of Louie Wheeler aged eighty four who died Monday March 9 at his home. Funeral services held at the MEB church with burial at Rochester cemetery. Residents J Beardsley and Mrs D Coata moved back or away. Several locals report errands and illness including Dr Garrison and Mrs Milo Smith bandages, and Chapmans and Burtons working away.
Transactions and social notes from Avon include Thomas Spriga and John Spriggs visiting Kendaim town, a meeting with Mise Maude Gough on March 19, Eva Dann at home, the March 9 marriage of John Burgman and Hattie Wetzel, a winter term close with a 10 cent admission program, Wm Hoyle’s move to Mrs Eva Barrows house, DeRussey family relocation to the creek, Mary Weber’s spring millinery, and upcoming Baptist meeting with Mrs Dean on March 27. Local families Nelson VanWormer and children visit Elyria, and notices that the school entertainment last Friday netted 822,685. Charles Cheney plans to move to the center, with Henry Henney to work for Will Hicke.
Huntington and Mrs J Morgan and family visited Elyria for a few days, then Tom Smith and son joined friends at Wellington with Mr W H Smi and family. A Cleveland man named Paul visited for a couple of days with friends and relatives of the area. The Baptist church youth announce a Warm Sugar social at James Handley on Friday evening March 21, with everyone invited.
Wholesale prices listed for butter cheese eggs poultry potatoes cabbage wheat corn timothy wool and live stock. Items include Elgin butter 24 to 28 cents dairy 18 to 19 cheese Ohio fall cream 11 to 12 cents eggs fresh 17 cents poultry live fowls 11 to 12 cents dressed 12 to 14 cents ducks 18 to 14 cents live turkeys 12 to 18 cents dressed 18 to 14 cents potatoes choice 48 to 50 cents per bushel cabbage 23 to 30 dollars per ton wheat No 2 red corn No 2 yellow 49 to 52 cents per bushel timothy 12 to 14 dollars per ton wool fine washed 28 to 38 cents per pound live stock hogs 4.00 to 5.75 cattle fat steers 5.75 to 6.00 quality cattle 5.00 to 5.50.
Auction notices public sale at the McKellogg mile three quarters south and west on the Belden road at 10 oclock March 31 offering 28 head of young cattle 160 two year old steers and 8 two year old heifers 130 ewes with lambs 6 horses and yearlings 7 years old. Terms six months with approved security at per cent. Dan Eason auctioneer.
Auctioneer Dan Eason and partners Jackson and Wies announce a sale at Bills' Bern Elyria on Saturday March 22. Draft horses weighing up to 1100 pounds will be offered. All horses are well broken and guaranteed to be represented. Terms to be made known on sale day. This may be our last sale.
Addie Mahon files for divorce from George Mahon in the Court of Common Pleas of Im Rain County Ohio on February 4 1903. Petition seeks divorce and restoration of a cause. hearing set for March 41, 1903, with attorneys Mab Webber Metcalf noted.
A fragment describes Charleston with a dense, aging skyline and a grand four story hotel facing a portico. It notes a segregated streetcar system, a sizable white population, numerous churches, and schools. Mentions historical protest against slavery and the Union victory shaping access and institutions.
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