26 Mar 1904
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1904
Page
1
Cent Discount Leather Goods advertises bags rolls and pocket books at Book Store for ten days with discount pricing and limited stock for shoppers seeking bargains.
Thomas Nestor, a former Elyria man, attempted suicide by leaping from a high embankment into Deanbrook in Cleveland. His fourteen year old daughter cried and pleaded as he waved to jump. He was rescued and taken to the city hospital and is thought to recover. He had shown strange behavior after privations in the Klondike era and earlier failed to gain fortune.
In October 1902 Ballo Baumhate was granted divorce from Dr. Adam Baumhart of Lorain with $5,000 alimony to be paid in $30 monthly installments. Baumhart claims he failed to appear due to a hearing date mix up and that the property value and his net worth were misrepresented. He says he cannot pay and seeks a modified decree citing illness and losses from investments and waning practice. F Adams serves as attorney for the plaintiff.
The Salvation Army announces a week of prayer and self denial from March 27 to April 2. Members will forego luxuries and some necessities to support home and foreign missionary work. Local officers urge townspeople to participate and prove it is more blessed to give than receive.
The Methodist Church will observe next Monday as a day of fasting and prayer. Tomorrow Dr Daweon will preach to the mourning on lifting up the gates and in the evening on the second coming of Jesus. Revival services will continue through the following week.
The mayor will address the Ministerial Association of Lorain next Monday, promising to share stories from the police docket about difficulties encountered in police court. The initiative aims to illuminate municipal challenges and public safety issues.
Building operations this spring lag behind a year ago as frosted ground and fewer crews slow work. Experienced contractors, led by the principal factor a presidential year, struggle while the ground remains four front solid. Sydney Alexander infant son of Mr and Mrs Leo Alexander of West Broad Street died early Saturday. funeral at the Disciple Church LaPorte Monday at 2. interment at Batternut Ridge.
Fred W. Goll sues OC L and W and the B and O for 16000 dollars claiming injury on duty dated October 22 in Sterling Ohio. Elyn Sage Hall named administratrix of Herbert N. Hall estate bond set at 1000 in Wellington.
The Jones family of Newberg plans a reunion at Cleveland on April 18 at the Broadway YMC A. All attendees bearing the name Jones will be invited and featured, including Mayor Jones of Toledo as guest of honor. A history of the Jones name will be delivered and badges will be issued with name and occupation.
A New Yorker of Scotch descent visits Kurriemuir Scotland and chats with a window weaver. The craftsman works from 6 30 in the morning to 9 30 at night for three dollars daily, fifty two years on the loom. the man calls his work his pleasure, contrasting American hustle with steady labor.
The readable text shows a fragmented column discussing a fair hearing, mentions writers and unions, and references a contested topic. It names no clear individuals, dates, or places beyond generic references to authors, unions, and public offices in a controversial context.
A LaGrange reader criticizes Geo Chamberlain and allies for outside county support and patronage promises aimed at defeating Mr. Webber. The writer predicts strong local support for Webber, accuses Chamberlain of unfair tactics, and urges vigilance over officials tied to the Chronicle’s fate and potential county offices.
Spring opening days at D. Lawigani Co featured a vast millinery and dress stock. Elyria shoppers found the selection among the largest and finest for spring with many final purchases and praised the store's city quality and low prices.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as nourishing for wasting diseases, claiming it feeds and strengthens when ordinary food fails. It promises a free sample upon request from Scott & Browne at 409 Pearl Street in New York.
A playful folkloric exchange frames a dream of rural life and farming, countered by a harsh reality vignette of a wife left to cope with hardship. The dialogue contrasts idealized domestic life with unglamorous chores and disruptions on a farm.
The Prudential Life Insurance annual statement shows 293 million in paid-for life insurance written in 1908 and total in force reaching 981 million. Over five million policies are in force, benefiting more than a million families. A surplus of about 10.9 million remains available. Home office Newark N J invites inquiries about policies guaranteeing family protection and dividends.
Lorain reports a second smallpox case after QOhartes Larver, a sanitarium attendant, was found ill on Friday. He was removed to the pest house as authorities warn a crowded boarding house hosts many exposed persons.
Ill Mina Kennedy at the post office. Mr Henson rents farm to Mr Shaw. Congregational and LB Society hold a town hall gathering Friday March 28. Rothgery injured hand leading to blood poisoning, hospitalized in Cleveland showing improvement. Lafillier couple back from Cleveland winter visit. Amos hosts guests for wedding anniversary. Culver hosts LB Society. Avery visits Cleveland. Ruth Winckles marks fourth birthday. Cyrua Hoover obituary in Lima with funeral held Monday. Condolences to Meech family. Mary and Lottie Maddock visit Avon. Balcomb of Cleveland visits Ridgeville. Nelson Laingborough visits Lakeside hospital. Pratt underwent serious operation, improving but uncertain. Male chorus prepping for April 6 concert. Botloes 40 foot lot on Fourth near West avenue, $1,000 until April 1, G R Allen address.
An advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder as the best aid for home bakers producing cake muffins and biscuits. It claims fresher tastier results than bake-shop options, promising cleaner quicker economical results and superior crusts cookies crullers and puddings.
The piece protests a Chapman law abolishing petition nominations and creating a single ticket and ballot box. It warns the school vote of women may be excluded unless the school code protects their voting rights. It urges mothers and presses to contact senators and representatives to defend women’s political power.
All friends of William Gowman will be pleased to learn of his return to this city and his reentry into house painting and paper hanging. He will operate as a small family business from home at 846 West Ninth Street with reasonable rates and satisfactory service offered.
The state records license issuances listing individuals from Akron Lorain Cleveland Camden and Kapton. Notable ages include 82 advertising manager Charles Noll 20 Lori an 55 painter Cornelius M Sherman 27 Cleveland 21 laborer Micheal Heart 20 domestic Kate Mlymnarik 67 laborer William Schmidt 53 nurse Caroline Marshall 81 farmer Joseph Manning 34 domestic Josephine Tripp 34 domestic Kapton.
A boy named Emil Strack sustained a hand injury after a piece of steel was driven into it while employed at the Columbia Iron and Steel works on Friday. Tr. Chartee H. Cushing attended the injury. Also seeking a first class skirt maker at Turnington Century Building 16th Street.
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