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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1903
Page
2
A fragment from The Elyria Reporter outlines terms of subscription and the publisher L. Disbho in a garbled statement. The readable bits indicate standard contract language about payment, delivery, and obligations, but the text is heavily damaged and incomprehensible in places.
Numerous local notices and classified items list farms for sale or rent, barn and house improvements, street work, and household goods. Entries mention Cuyler farm and vineyard for sale, Clover street improvements, and a variety of small rental rooms and labor positions, with several names and contacts across Rochester areas.
An ad notes reduced round trip rates to San Francisco and Los Angeles, Cal, with return options via Lake Shore and Michigan Southern. tickets available May 2 through 11 to 17 inclusive, good for return and July stopovers in certain western regions. Inquiries directed to Ticket Agents or A J Smith, GP T A, Cleveland. Also includes a testimonial about Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from Mrs Mary S Orick of White Plains Kentucky praising digestion and weight restoration.
A French innovation by savings authorities outfits a motorized vehicle to tour the Ardennes towns. Clerks from local treasury and a cashier will collect savings books and forms, offering a mobile bank to encourage thrift among peasants. Some fear the tax collector may accompany the visits.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell excursion tickets from west of the Ohio River to St Louis for one fare round trip. Tickets valid for return until May 4, 1903, in observance of the National and International Good Ready Convention and related expositions. For details, contact nearest B and O office or ticket agent.
Bargain offer lists a new five room house with gas and water furnace, hardwood finish, and other features. Mentions street address 6th Street and price 2800 dollars. Notes additional horses from StSa0 up.
The Lorain County Court of Common Pleas announces a sheriff sale of real estate described as parcels in Elyria and Blyria townships, Lorain County Ohio. The sale, by public auction, will occur at the north door of the courthouse in Blyda on Saturday May 16, 1903, between 10 and 12 o'clock, to settle an outstanding mortgage against the properties including land descriptions with bearings and distances, with bids payable in cash on the day of sale.
A famed traveling show boasts educated animals and a large troupe of clowns. The Million Dollar Menagerie features the largest hippo in captivity, exotic beasts, and a collection of 125 Shetland ponies.
Wallace presents a full day of entertainment starting 10 A M with a grand street parade. Doors open 1 15 and 7 15 P M for the Waterproof Tent featuring Bronson’s Concert Band and a 45 minute grand concert on Center Stage. 2 and 8 P M offer an all feature performance with acrobatics trained animals and gymnastic feats.
Lorain Ohio piano tuner Gro H Carter travels across the county tuning pianos and driving when needed seeking patronage from local households and businesses.
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