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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1906
Page
6
Report notes a series of unusual orb sightings stretching over weeks in Temes. residents describe glowing spheres over parks and rivers. Local authorities offer no official explanation, while residents urge further investigation.
Numerous recipes and dessert tips announce ready mix pudding options with sugar, cream, and meringue toppings. Five flavors are listed: Non Tapioca Vanilla Grange Chocolate and Strawberry. Prices set at 10 cents with order today.
The notice promotes a topical pile cure sold by Bowers Druggist of Elyria. It promises itching relief and smart cure with external use and an optional internal treatment by packet. Customers can mail fifty cents to receive the package by mail, with the shop backing its efficacy and personal reputation.
Local notices list candidates for Lorain County offices subject to Republican convention. Names include Dan Eason Elyria for sheriff, W J Hillier for sheriff, Dr G French for coroner, and Wm C Prindle for infirmary director seeking renomination. Also ad copy for clocks blankets clothes and a tonic product appears in the same column.
Jottings report horse trade and racing gossip with stallions and dams cited. Names include Bhedtime, Moka, Bly Wedline, Woodline, and Teddy Iranswicth among buyers and breeders. A separate note flags umpire Scott Hardesty quitting league after a fined series, plus Harvard’s Niles defeating Way Sutton in Boston in an exhibition set 6 to 4.
Five day suspension issued to umpire rim matist and manager Ce Griffiths following a recent fight in New York. First major league action penalizing an official for unruly conduct.
Muggsy McGraw of New York is held under $500 bond for a hearing on a charge that he whipped Edward Brady a 12 year old. McGraw denies the charge saying others attacked the boy and he only tried to help. In league notes, Lancaster and Newark players are linked to a long strikeout sequence. Mansfield may move Sunday games to Massillon with police no longer a factor as Stark County authorities favor Sunday play.
A vivid account of shark hunting off Teeland coast described with gallows rigs and hauled sharks. It notes eyes torn, liver removed, and a claim that eye removal may prevent future harm by sharks. Also mentions Norway as a cod trade hub and a contrasting legal anecdote from Boston Herald.
A small terrier vanished in a side street near Charing Cross and returned each night, wailing for help. A local constable noted her silver collar and wistful look as she waited, until the sixth evening when she was captured and taken to Battersea Dogs Home, later claimed by her owner.
Race track men in New York express regret over Gov Higeline not reappointing Augual Belmont to the racing commission. They say Belmont was the most efficient member and urge his appointment in opposition to the governor’s wishes.
Wellington defeated Wylla high echoo in a dominant win with strong hitting and standout plays by Rawson and McClimon. Tyings faced Lorain and Case School edged Oberlin 1 to 0, with Waters mishap costing Oberlin a run.
A collage of humorous lines and verse from various newspapers. Jokes about angels and harps, idle gossip, legal banter, divorce quips, and puns appear from Brooklyn Life to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. One item notes a judge and a lawyer, while another toys with marital advice and wit.
The page promotes Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea promising lovabIe women with a 35 cent label while advertising DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for burns sunburns and piles. It touts Kodol Digestive Relief for dyspepsia and indigestion claiming it aids digestion and restores vitality as sold by druggists.
Builders and real estate agents at 124 West Broad St advertise bargains for new houses on Wooster Court East Side River Street and West Fourth Street. Homes feature cement cellars gas heat hot water and thorough finish with easy terms. Prices range from 750 to 2100 with several lot specifications.
Classified item lists a 4 26 11 notice seeking a girl for general housework at 124 Hurlson Street. Includes contact by B J Burrell and a date 4 26 11 with terse local advertising tone.
A dish washer is listed for the One City Restaurant on May 17 1931, with no additional details on duties, hours, or employment terms.
Classified notice seeks a modern or six room house with bath for rent in the Sweet block. Enquire at Ely ilu Grocery Co. JG reporter office 5-8-d Hise rooms and a bath in.
For sale 10 loom house on Huron slinet with barned pasture for horse and cow if desired John Schaible, Home Phone Wo 148 O-12 tE.
Classified notice for a 7 100m house rental at 435 West Third St AH with a fine location and a monthly price of 25 dollars. Listing lists N F Kelling as real estate contact and Elyma Block as publisher or agency.
All classes of Insurance and Real Estate listed for Elyria city. Ads mention NFL Kel ing 308 Alyria Block S-T4-6E and a cheap sale including a refrigerator stove and health stove. A hotel job ad seeks dishwashers and a canvassing job for Elyria suburbs offering $150 per day plus commission with no deposit required. References needed.
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