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Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1904

Page

2

Seven Widows Compete for Two Hundred Thousand Pound Will

In Rathbone, seven marriageable widows inherit a fortune on condition they stay unmarried. Reuben Austin defies money resolve by marrying Mrs Douglas, who then refuses the payoff. A codicil halves the sum, returning the fortune to Mrs Austin as the only widow who kept her vow.

Reuben Austin Benjamin Griffin William Rathbone Mrs Douglas Reuben Austin Douglas Mrs Austin T. Benjamin Griffin Mra Austin Siz

Me Young plan in Selymar county abandoned

Budapest reports the ceremonial award of the silver race of virtue to the unmarried maidens will be canceled this year due to a shortage of marriageable young men. The ceremony paired the crow and maiden to be betrothed to a peasant with a dowry, per statute.

Newa Budapest Selymar

Openings Visited Show Limited Deposits and Mixed Barite Forms

The report notes openings seen in real dual deposits but with no extensive ore. deposits average six to eight inches diameter and are weathered. Barite occurs as milky, crystalline or granular, forming relics in brecciated limestone and is not profitable due to crushing needs. development is limited. A separate anecdote describes a southern planter and enslaved worker sharing cotton wealth.

Sure Cure for Diarrhea and Various Ailments

An advertised remedy touts Colwell's Magic Eten Ol as a general cure for diarrhea stomach and bowel troubles rheumatic pain lumbago sciatica backache stiff joints sprains bruises wounds boils chilblains scrapes and spinal affections. Sold for 50 cents a bottle with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.

Colwell

Paw-Paw touted as health elixir for nerves and vigor

A public proclamation extols Paw-Paw as a universal tonic to energize the nervous system and revitalize overworked bodies. The author claims it replaces stimulants, aids digestion, strengthens blood, and should be tried by mothers, clergy, students, and doctors alike. It envisions adoption in homes and institutions nationwide.

Ino Amy Presant Paw-Paw Bia United States Army

Lorain County Republicans Nominate Auditor Treasurer

A fragment from Lorain County letters announces candidacy for county auditor and county treasurer positions subject to the Republican county convention. The author requests GOP support and thanks readers for guidance while pledging to honor the convention decision.

Republican county offices seek votes in Lorain county

A series of public notices announce candidacies for county auditor county commissioner and county treasurer in Lorain and neighboring areas. Names include E C Branson L W Adams R R Parsons Ene D Chapman Ho Arndt and H J Barrows with pledges to run subject to the upcoming Republican county convention and to seek party support for good roads and local governance.

Friends Good Roads L. W. Adama Columbia HO. Arndt Republicana Lorain Lorain County Can- Yennon H. J Barrowa

County Commissioner Candidate Elected at Republican Convention

The undersigned stood as a candidate for county commissioner subject to the erosion of the Republican county convention. Homer E B Barrett of Wellington.

Homer EB. Barett Wellington

Durkee Seeks Renomination for Lorain County Commissioner

H A Durkee announces candidacy to seek renomination for the office of county commissioner. He states the bid is subject to the action of the Republican county convention.

Lorain County Commissioner Candidacy Declared

E Kemv of Kipton announces candidacy for county commissioner subject to the county convention of 1904, signaling intent to seek the Republican nomination in Lorain County.

Wishz Lorain County E. Kemv Kipton

Whiteman Seeks County Treasurer Slot at Republican Convention

Frank M. Whiteman announces candidacy for county treasurer and intends to pursue support at the upcoming Republican county convention. He thanks friends and county Republicans for their backing.

Free Paw-Paw Laxative Sample Offer from Munyon

Munyon offers complimentary sample bottles of Paw-Paw Laxative to let readers try the remedy before buying. Readers are urged to report to the Reporter editor with truthful outcomes whether cured or benefited, while large bottles are sold at 33 cents.

Munyon

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