20 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1903
Page
1
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from various papers, including light dialogue between Miss Darlington and Mr Whitlington, remarks on proposals, and a cryptic note on consulates and politics. The piece ends with a fact about blind cave dwellers, noting 172 classified cave-dwelling species.
A collection notes language use, cattle ventures in Kansas, endurance records for ships and travel, and unusual inventions. Highlights include two nations dominating correspondence and publications, a 20 000 acre cattle tract in Kansas, a life raft patent, and a Southampton island tribe never before seen by Hudson.
Henry Wurst buys the property on Washington Avenue known as the old croquet grounds from the Big Realty Co. The site frontages over 200 feet and runs from the Washington Avenue bridge north to the Mas, TL Nolgon lot then back to the river. Wurst plans extensive improvements and modern dwellings to adorn Washington Avenue.
The Boylan Brothers unveil a multi story store in Elyria with a grocery department on the first floor and a crockery section on the second. A central circular desk supports a farm table and pay windows while an electric heated three floor building features a combined freight and passenger elevator and steel girder construction by Bates Bros contractors.
Mr and Mrs James Copan returned Thursday morning from Chicago by Lake Shore rail. Friends planned an interesting reception at the Nickiy Plate, but they traveled home Sunday. Rev WE Cadmus preached at the First Congregational Church of Kalamazoo where Senator Burrows and Leonard Wood attended. New rules for the creative B and system take effect next month with standard adoption by major systems. W H Romoser and J Root review the rules with engineers conductors and flagmen as tests ensure familiarity.
Lorain Times Herald reports Dr Baumhardt conducts tests on nitrated water amid unclear results. A Times Herald representative observes germs in cultures and notes water filtering workers struggle to achieve precise chemical outcomes without a standard method.
United States Senator Davis of Illinois praised local newspapers for providing free editorial space each year and urged readers to support their home papers as a wise community investment rather than charity. He argued editors contribute more for less pay, benefiting town finance, education, and public life.
The Mansfield and Ashland electric line plans immediate construction along the route and a proposed extension from Medion to Wooster via Chippewa Lake. Landowners fear high rights of way prices could block the Wellington south segment, with potential 40 percent land value rise once the road passes.
The notice warns wanders of effervescent beverages that syrups with any alcohol require a government licence. Special department officers conducted a discreet local inquiry last week though results are not yet known.
Fire at Charles Jackson's farm on Butternut Ridge Wesday morning burned barns and sheds. Twenty four pigs escaped but returned to flames. seven pigs were fatally burned. Most of the interior contents were removed, hay and grain burned. The fire’s origin is unknown. the barn is insured but the amount is not learned.
Figures filed with the state auditor show Ohio had 30 739 saloons in January 1908, up from 10 472 at the start of the previous year. Revenue to the general fund reached 60 419 34, with annual totals expected near 4 000 000 in saloon taxes. Harrison county had none, Geauga county gained two, Franklin 602, Cleveland down, Cincinnati up, and Lucas County rose to 759.
Harry Boynton, long associated with John Lersch and Co, resigns to take a better post in The Hoyton carpet department in Cleveland. Friends express regret at Elyria departure but praise the new advancement.
The county coroner Dr GE French has been ill with walaria fever for weeks but is now able to resume duties soon. Friends celebrate his complete recovery after a hard illness. The item also notes pay day on the Lake Shore Railroad at Elyria and a humorous tale about a toy shop owner Mr Jones and a fishing rod with a fake fish.
The Uniform rank ROTM invites all to a social at their hall this Saturday night. An elegant oak rocker will be given away and is currently on display in the window at Hasign and Wilkin's furniture store. All are welcome.
Prof B L Gamnoeck A M of Northwestern University will lecture in Oberlin on Friday as the fifth U S A course reading The Merchant of Venice will be read by Mr Cumnock along with other readings This is seen as a rare opportunity in the county
The Central Labor union and four citizens will form a seven member committee to settle differences with the shipbuilding company. The committee met the superintendent on Thursday and concessions were made on both sides, raising hopes for an early resumption of work at the plant.
Raymond Hancock aged 22 and Lenn Sweet aged 22, both of Avon, face Marge Licenses in Police Court. James Burgman of Amherst was fined five dollars plus costs for intoxication in police court Friday morning.
The author argues that US roads hinder travel and economy, noting a nine hundred million dollar annual loss from bad roads. Improved highways raise land values, reduce transport costs, and align with European practices where governments support road maintenance and infrastructure development.
Drama Ward seeks a divorce from Thomas M. Ward on extreme cruelty with CF Adams representing her. Marie W Beckwith seeks a divorce from John W Beckwith on habitual drunkenness and willful neglect with Ds Nye as attorney. Judge Webber granted Martin Bohn a divorce from Grace Bohn on statutory grounds and Mina A Pitts from Willis N Pitts on wilful absence.
The little barge Ohio becomes the first boat to depart Lorain harbor with a cargo this season. Last week she loaded seven coal cars for Keller's Island and returned Wednesday for another load. The captain reported soft ice between the port and the islands, but said it was easy to pass and expects the ice to clear in a few days.
Mayor Reeforms a speech in Avon township urging local option at French Creek. The drys hold weekly meetings with diverse speakers as the election on March 25 approaches and supporters expect victory.
The notice restricts black bass fishing to hook and line with no catch allowed between May 20 and July 10, penalties from 25 to 100 dollars, and bans sale or shipment within the state. The piece also includes fragmented anecdotes and quotes about social observations and humorous exchanges from various sources.
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