28 Mar 1904
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1904
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Focket Books at Oak Store and a promise of ten days. The passage is garbled but suggests an event or promotion with a call to investors or readers to verify details. No clear individuals, organizations, dates, or outcomes are discernible.
EB. W. Gee, head of this branch of the Cleveland and Southwestern, tendered his resignation on Saturday. It will take effect April 1 due to differences of opinion with Coy and superiors over division operations. He has not decided on a definite plan but expects to pursue a new position.
Lorain county delegates will be chosen directly at April 15 caucus to Mansfield for the April 21 congressional convention at Mane field. No county convention or unified plan. candidates must agree to present only one name from the county at Mane field. A county nomination fate hinges on majority rule and candidate unity to avoid loss of the nomination. John Jones Frank Conay and Frank Wolf fined five dollars and costs for intoxication in police court. Dale A. Critz appointed guardian of Michal Metzgar under a $100 bond. Dorothy Louisa Welfare adopted by Louis Welfare and Hattie Welfare. Buster Brown at G H Chan iin.
The Ridgeville township Sunday school union thanks all who supported and attended the annual township Sunday school convention at Fields on March 26. President C. Maple presides. Charles H. Calp and Mrs Ellen Hinev are named residents, with G R Allen listed at 538 West Broad Street Lane as contact.
A large Elyria crowd attended the Cleveland Grand Orchestra concert at Grays Armory on Sunday. Master Charley Rowe, ten years old, performed a piano concerto in G minor with remarkable expression and technique, pleasing the audience and earning an enthusiastic encore with a second solo. The Sunday concert series has grown popular, drawing packed crowds whenever the orchestra performs.
Island peach growers report trees not fully recovered from last spring’s disease and severe winter conditions. Production remains uncertain as orchards struggle to regain vigor and fruit quality.
Cleveland Methodist ministers clash over church discipline on amusements including dancing theaters circuses horse races and card games. Some push strict rules while others seek to popularize church life by relaxing amusement limits leaving members to conscience.
The Ohio legislature last week passed a nearly unanimous bill allowing a $500 payment from the sheep fund in each county to any humane society existing there if a surplus remains.
A Pearson's Magazine tale describes the shift from old style orchards to condensed dwarf systems. Trees kept near the surface, pruned, and occasionally mowed yield great crops, with one acre of dwarf apples hosting over five hundred trees. Pots and glass gardens showcase ornamental fruit trees and compact, efficient cultivation methods.
A damaged column fragment shows garbled wording about column spirit and personalities, with stray phrases and unclear attributions. It reflects a nonpublication draft and does not present a coherent event or named individuals.
A Lorain County editor warns that factional strife may derail the district's congressional nomination. He argues the county should unite for a single candidate, preferably Wabbder's George, to protect Lorain's growing harbor interests and future influence in Congress. The piece discusses broader regional benefits from harbor, river, and dock improvements and the county's leverage if Lorain names the nominee.
Help needed for light general house work in a small family. Washing and ironing are done away from home. Inquire at 446 West Ninth Street.
Officials warn farmers along rural routes not to use rural mail boxes as advertising space for sales or other communications. Prosecution may follow for violations of postal laws unless proper stop notices are affixed.
In Lorain police report four men William Binabert Will Mahoney C Chadwick and Thomas Harry in custody relating to the L and M freight depot robbery at North Amherst Friday night. Items stolen included twenty two pairs of shoes fourteen lace curtains ten gallons of whisky tobacco safetyping and one dozen hose. Mahoner and Chadwick were found in South Lorain with stolen lace curtains and wearing a pair of shoes each. They led police to Hinaburg and Harry at Thomas McCarthy's residence. Nearly all goods are accounted for.
A brief verse praising nature and gratitude, noting rain falls from the sky not the ground. The speaker wonders how rain rising from the street would complicate umbrellas and feet, reflecting on nature’s arrangement as admired by Butler Brannan in Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly.
The Chicago Tribune reports a Valparaiso Ind school trains women and men to tune pianos. Since opening it has produced over 200 alumni from many states, with courses lasting seven weeks to three months. The program teaches ear training, instrument mechanics, and factory tours.
A single family residence with modern improvements and a barn on the back of the lot is offered by M. B. Mosher at 626 Broad Street. Features include water, bath, roof, furnace and other conveniences. Asking price is 3500 dollars if sold before April 6.
A ruptured Standard Oil pipe near Medina County released burning oil that flooded the river toward Columbia Center. Flames rose ten to fifteen feet on the surface and a smoke plume darkened the sky as residents rushed to build a dam near West View to halt the fiery river. J Madison’s Riverside home burned to the ground along with barns and outbuildings amid dispersed showers and snows. If unchecked, the blaze threatens further villages and factories along the river.
O H Snow asks for appointment of a receiver to sell the Elyria Brick and Tile Company property in Eaton township to discharge debts. He claims the company is wholly insolvent and is surety on two promissory notes totaling 1 81 20 with Loring County Banking Company. Chamberlain and Hamlin represent the plaintiff.
Paul Steger died at his home at Got tesbrooke after several months illness. He was thirty eight years old. The funeral will be Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of the Elyrin K of P.
Efforts are underway to arrange a county meet of high schools at the fair grounds in this city in May. Obertie has signified willingness to participate and Lorain and Wellington are expected to join similarly.
Mrs. Lillie A. Hazelton, married Aug 1003, left her husband Mar 15 1904 and seeks a divorce two weeks later. Attorney F O Wilford represents her. She alleges Roy Hazelton assaulted her with a stove Jan 8 and beat her Mar 15 while hurling vile names. Seeks restoration of maiden name Lillie A Jenna. (Note: OCR fragment contains multiple errors)
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