25 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1903
Page
1
Georgia Lee seeks divorce from Cney Lee citing extreme cruelty and neglect. She requests custody of three children ages 10, fi nd 3 years and youngest, with injunction preventing interference. She alleges he has taken the youngest child away and bars visitation. A local gun club event at Lab House on Friday, March 7 is announced, inviting attendance.
A historical note describes the shoe industry as a global force, imagining vast production across the United States and a single combined trunk railway system linking New York to San Francisco. It cites a future where footwear from East Indies, South America, and Europe forms a massive entity. The piece also mentions bon mots about fashion origin and a reward for Brave Messenger William Byl of Adams Express for standing against train robbers near Mare’s.
Elyria lodge of Elks elected Commodore W R Huntington exalted ruler for the third time. Officers named for the coming year include Geo E Dachrler leading king, CC Ensign loyal knight, Lee Stroup traveling knight, Geo Wuhlerman secretary, CL Sotherden treasurer, RB Hotsonbe tyler, and Wm Strozowski alias Billy Bender. One arrest noted: Billy Bender was arrested by Constable Cahoon for assault and battery on Leopold Hoffman, with examination waived and bound over to the next grand jury.
Common Pleas Court plaintiff M M Whitfield by attorney Chas R Summers of Norwalk sues the B and OR railroad for 1090 dollars claiming discharge without a fair trial under the railroad rules.
The junior class hosts an animal exhibition at the opera house on Friday night with an original program created by teachers and pupils. Admission is 15 cents with no extra for reserved seats, and the class will have first choice for friends. Tickets go on sale at Dykewin's Thursday morning.
Carlisle and Mrs Gibbs with son visit their par menta while Mrs Powers hosts two infants from Cleveland and expects more. Artie Pals moves to Elytria after years with Rimmerman farming. Lauria Daily, longtime resident, dies of consumption. funeral held in Grafton. Pitkin couple rejoice at new baby. Beakle returns to center farm. Pluss moves to Connor farm. Lantsberry rents Moertors farm. MacMallen buys Prindle farm. Broughton visits Cleveland. streetcar service Elyria to West Salem faces dispute over right of way. Violet.
Mrs Standen hosted a small group of friends Tuesday at Lake Avenue North. Mrs Worthen and Mrs Johnson visited Lake Branza on Friday. Miss Baker spent Monday evening with Mrs Simpson. Mira Pierce of Elyria stayed with Mies McNeals last week. Miss Anne B Schmitkou visited Lorain friends. Mrs Haag and daughter with J Schmitkon family were guests of Mrs D Haag. Mr Collier entertained several friends last Sunday. Mrs O Cook called on Mrs Negus who is in poor health. Ta Curem Cold in One Day Lakative Brmo Quinine Tablets.
Harry ON. Fross, former city editor of The Reporter and editor of the Oberlin News for nine months, resigns to take a post at the Chisago News. M. Ty Carpenter is named editor and manager of the Oberlin News.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a May examination for clerk and carrier posts in the local post office. Qualified, energetic applicants are urged to apply. forms and instructions are available, with application due by April 18, 1908, at the under signed Eva L. Reaty Secretary Postal Board.
LaGrange area community notes list visitors and illness updates including G W Noble of Elyria visiting sister Mrs OO Manville, Charles Foster buying Heath farm south of town, Reed Biggs improving after illness, and L L Orane ill. Dr Snyder drilling for gas, Andrus to Washington state, Frid ay entertainment by Coit Novelty Co. A Curtig Medical Institute advertises chronic blood and skin treatments.
The Sunday school convention in Gotham drew a large turnout as De Jousph vel and touring party members delivered an inspiring address. Treasurer Wo A Donaldson Hood reported 4 balance on hand with officers elected for the coming year including President Rev IS Wanna maker Elyria and Executive Committee members OA Metcalf Elyria and H M Lougary Lorain.
Lacoplins Dumas and Paul Dumas were arrested Tuesday night on disorderly conduct charges and will face a Thursday morning hearing. A separate case reports someone found dead in bed, with Coroner French ruling death by heart disease after a Wednesday morning examination.
John Mulligan 28 machinist Cleveland weds Nettie Orvis 30 Elsric Ohns, A Bruce 26 hardware clerk Cleveland to Lydia Whitney 26 dress maker Wellington. Joseph Ray Culbertson 20 bank teller Lorain weds Gertrude D Bruce 21 Elyria.
In Grafton on Friday evening, March 20, the Sweet Concert and orchestra company offered an enjoyable show at the M E church. Each performer is noted as a specialist in his field and the entertainment was praised as worth a lecture course. Community groups and locals attended social events through the week, including a Puritan society event and a Catholic supper. Dr. Clement sold his Chestnut residence to the M church. Mrs. Hill of Cleveland visited town, and Mr. and Mrs. Seeley celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. Judge AR Webber of Elyria lectured here Sunday. Charles Weinla of Grattan died March 20, funeral conducted by Rev. Critz. A funeral train carried the casket to Elyria for burial. he leaves a wife, a son, a daughter, and many relatives.
Local Union No. 1426 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America of Elyria Ohio announces the union scale: nine hours equal a day and 30 cents per hour as the minimum price. A union committee will meet contractors in due time.
The remains of Mrs. John Good sr of Henrietta were brought to Evergreen cemetery for burial. Willis Holzbauer is ill with pneumonia. J Bastain is constructing a house. Martin Ruth started a new foundation. Thomas Flowers returned from England with the Humphrey family and plans to return soon. Arnold Syoder came back from Muncie to avoid the game warden. J B Durand butchered a 715 pound hog. Mia Wright sold her farm to Stone Co and plans to move to Wellington next month. The community will miss them for years. Services at Congregational church next Sunday led by Rev. Cassey. Bad roads hindered mail delivery. boys enjoy the creek’s new run.
North Ridgeville held Democratic and Republican caucuses naming F Rollin M Mrers J Blesger CO Salisbury T B Rodgers J Pid Terrell EH Laandon W Fitts for local offices. Several residents move visit recover and illness updates plus social tribute at Congregational church.
West Ridge residents hosted and visited over the Sunday period with Mr. and Mrs. Holdson of Elyria on the Ridge. Visitors included Mrs. Hotchinga’s niece Mrs VerSoy, Mr. and Mrs. Miller entertaining guests, Ming N Fow! at home, Drusendahl of Elyria, and Mrs Haynea visiting her parents. Reports note Mrs. Wack and Mrs. Sims ill, Dr Reefy buying local property, and Mr Shuayer returning from a southern trip.
Reverend Endly plans to attend the great Sunday school convention in Jerusalem next month as a delegate. About eight hundred U S delegates will gather, with a large tent near the Chiriet crucifixion site to host attendees. The event marks the 1870 anniversary of Christ’s death in 1903. A trained nurse cites discipline and restraint of physicians and praises Red Raven Splits as a mild, effective laxative sold in half pint bottles across drug stores and bars.
Baker's Crossing notes Mr Beet to frown Friday and Mrs D Boice visiting in Homer. Mrs S Boice ill. Miss A Rogers returned from Wellington. Mrs Ed Baker visited daughter in Akron. Mr Hiram Cole joins Mac cabees Friday evening. Larkins soap peddlers returning, Mayor Beckler warned. H Labore frame up, D Cole visited Orange. A Kelsey to move to Roland farm. North London influenza reports describe rheumatic pains and swollen legs.
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