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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1905
Page
2
Marty Enright and Charlie Logan uncovered a skeletal remains two feet underground at the Enright farm near North Amherst while digging by an apple tree. The skull and bones, found with decayed clothing, were placed in a box and county authorities notified.
County voters will decide if a jail annex is built. Commissioners approved an Akron architect designed plan costing about 165000. Funding is limited to 5 to 6 thousand to start. election likely deferred to spring.
Mayor Folger outlines a public Arbor Day observance with plans to plant trees and flowers in the square and hold park exercises. He urges residents to make the day memorable and to show appreciation for the city’s beauty while awaiting council approval. Mrs Edward Hanford seeks clemency for her husband, imprisoned since November for a crime she calls unjust.
Reports say Hartford Machine Screw company and its Elyria plant are sold to Standard Screw Company of Detroit. Elyria officials confirm the rumor while official confirmation is lacking. The Elyria unit employs about forty five people and has operated since 1874 as Western Automatic Machine and Screw Company.
Bert Brown and Nellie Shaffer, both colored, were each fined $50 and costs and sent to the workhouse for immoral conduct by Mayor Folger Thoraday. Mrs Francis Brown, wife of Brown, swore out warrants. Shaffer faces potential additional sentence. police suspect her intentions amid Cleveland case.
Qasr Sobr, a 28 year old Hungarian, was moved from Lorain hospital to the county infirmary after seven months in hospital. His right limb was crushed and broken beyond proper setting, leaving him unable to use the limb.
H M Andress said the board of public service obtained a solicitor’s opinion that it was legal for the board to occupy rooms in the Andwar block despite his hotel company membership. He stated he did not vote with two board members to take the rooms and prefers the board relocate.
The Sheffield Land and Improvement Company markets remaining lots west of Vine Street for building. Less than 50 lots of varied shape and price are available at bargain rates, with immediate purchase urged. Represented in Elyria by F. M Whiteman. sale includes a Columbus Avenue lot near the John Baum home. Alfred Baum, Saginaw, Mich.
Inquire at 229. 1 East haght street LEB for modern convenience.
Smith Bros at 641 Broad Street Elyria Ohio offers 8000 rolls of 1964 wallpaper styles with immediate delivery. They buy direct from manufacturers and pass savings of about 25 percent below sample house prices. Paper hangers available and wholesale pricing on all rolls.
An old newspaper snippet from A. A. Dykeman, Druggist, urges readers to prepare for hot weather with advised remedies and products. It mentions tobacco or tablets and notes business status of 635 cents, with O. R. Cleveland referenced in connection to the shop.
An old advertisement touts Rodal Dyspepsia Cure as a guaranteed remedy for indigestion sour breath and stomach trouble. It claims long trial relief after fifteen years of discomfort and offers a money back guarantee through Grove’s guidance.
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