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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1899
Page
2
The letter accuses the editor of dishonest use of money and faulty reporting during the mayoral primary. Chamberlain denounces published claims about lake water support and asserts independence from party factions, urging truthful coverage and condemning alleged bribery and voter manipulation.
Mrs Brown returns from Nor walk. Mr A A Gill moves to a farm in the south. Miss Pearlie Johnson visits town. Mr A Everson recovers from measles. N Everson Hi Green S and J Gill ill. Mr C A Humphrey and family move to parsonage. Mrs C C Brown returns from Creston visit. Jessie joins her. Mr and Mrs Jessie McDonald back from the South. Gent's Tan at Philpott Daniels.
A recent Junior Exhibition at Elyria High School lit the opera house with proud students. The senior and junior groups wore gowns and maintained dignified bearing as parents and staff observed the display. Prof H M Parker and a Board of Education member appeared on stage amid lavender and white décor. The program featured reflections and well delivered essays and orations showing thought and daring among the students.
Robert Wood, brother-in-law of County Clerk Washburn, defaulted on rent for Britton and Derrick room, five-year lease. Britton's health failing. Mayle syrup selling at 6 cents per unit. Orte Smith injured hip after a fall on parquet. Truman Baker, Fellow member, remains in poor health. Missouri Gil at Nyeta house drew fair audience. production praised. Lorain County property assessors to meet April 8 at county auditor’s office for supplies and instructions. Gro H Lewis, Auditor, notes a steam car rumor. A local piece mentions a decorative coach with floral and grass ornaments, bound with ribbons and lavish embellishments.
The article describes spring jackets with short lengths and suits featuring wisps of material, silk or satin accents, and versatility with or without a shirt waist. Velvet skirts, tunics, and various open-worked and bias-fold details define the season, detailing fabrics, placement, and overall silhouette.
County commissioners opened bids for the county funds depository for three years starting next September and awarded to Lorain County Bank, the bidder that won the prior term. The county held a list of bids showing rates near four percent on deposits and noted about $... in the county’s credit. funds are allocated toward a new Lorain bridge to be built this summer.
North Ridgeville and nearby towns report a flurry of visits and greetings. Stanley Shaw returns from a two week visit with his brother in Springfield Mass, while Kewin Derrick of Grand Rapids Michigan visits his brother and friends. Mrs Leroy Rave spends days with Cleveland friends. Dre and Mrs Oakes travel to Macon Georgia to visit relatives. Bunny Balcowh called to LCartiele by his father’s illness. Edith Geer enters millinery at Lewis dry goods in Kilyria. Edna French visits both sets of grandparents, Mr and Mrs 2 Fench, over Sunday. Geo Ridgway goes to Grafton, Miss Ada Lickerish of Elyria visits her brother, Newton of Cleveland, Sunday. Mrs Gaines dies at Northfield Minn at her son’s home, aged 1? Congregational church to hold exercises next Sunday evening. Kate Batcomb of this place takes part in Junior Exhibition of the E HS last Friday. Mrs Bradley expresses gratitude for kindness shown during her time of need. Pansy
Jousx Lerscu & Co. reports receipt of advance Butterick patterns for April offerings including shirt waists and jackets for immediate consideration by retailers and pattern buyers.
A man in Oberlin recalls a late-night misadventure after missing a 10 10 p m train. He walked nine miles, dodged hobos, endured frayed pants and worn rapsets, and discovered his tale had local significance in a humorous reflection on fate and timing.
State of Gila notices a petition by Parks Foster to vacate or alter a plat of parts of blocks nine and sixteen and all of Mockweight in Blythe and Boynton’s proposed addition to Elyria. Hearing set for March 10, 1800 or soon after. attorney Berger, for petitioners.
The City Clerk of Flyria Ohio calls May 20 for bids to purchase six bonds issued to fund West Street and West River sewer projects. Bonds mature in 1, 3, 4 and 5 years from May 1 1891 with 6 percent interest, par value, payable at the National Bank of Elytia. Highest bid wins, bids sealed, endorsed for sewer bonds. Mayor M H Bev A Good and Park, city officials.
Sheriff W H Warden announces a public auction of village lot No 10 in Roswell Hiardy addition, in Binghamton township Lorain County Ohio. The sale is May 6 1899 at the north door of the Elyria courthouse between 10 and 11 a m. The tract measures 0.21 acres and is appraised at 600 dollars with a minimum bid of 400 dollars. Cash due on sale day. E G Johnson attorney.
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