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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1900
Page
2
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After four days in Wellington and two in Norwalk the contest for Congress ends with W. W. Skiles of the firm Skiles & Skiles securing the nomination. The rivals Johnson and Kerr failed to best each other as supporters refused to bargain, and Richland county’s Skiles gains a strong standing ready to represent the district.
The piece argues Democratic claims of farmer misery are false, citing rising farm values and exports under Republican leadership. It notes increases in livestock, crops, cotton profits, and per capita circulation, with references to Shoshone County, railroad investments, and the Philippines. It frame highlights protection, free trade debate, and shipping bills as key policy contrasts.
Elyria Tent No 3 K O T Mu adopts resolutions mourning brother Aaron F from Elyria Tent 3 who has entered a life among the stars The order expresses fraternal sympathy to his children and praise for his character The charter is to be draped for thirty days and copies are to be sent to the family and recorded in the Tent archive
Special Order No 1 from Richard Allen Post G A R Elyria Ohio May 15 1908 outlines memorial exercises and Decoration day observance duties. It assigns committee roles for finance carriage music and decorations including W R C and Mth Kentuck, lists grave decoration duties in Grafton LaPorte Carlisle Murry Ridge Schofeld Avon and more, invites Spanish war veterans, urges city decoration and schoolflower contributions, sets Memorial Sunday gathering at 1:30 p.m. and Decoration day parade at 2, with addresses by Rev Endley and Capt Burrows.
Washington reports emphasize US insistence on not tolerating foreign interference in its affairs. McKinley will compel Turkey to pay for missionary property, while Russia plays no part. Senate defeats Pettus motion shielding Senator Scott, with Turple rule implications and potential impact on Blackham credentials. Hustlers urged to sell the Quaker Bath Cabinet via Frank Root in Pittsburgh.
Public auction in Lorain County Ohio at Glynia block room 306 on a Monday at 10 to 1 o clock. Items include legal texts such as Obie Law Reports and Archdale Criminal Practice, Digest volumes, Abbott’s Criminal Trial Briefs, Hammond’s and Smith’s works, plus a roll top desk, a black walnut coach, a Herring Hall safe, a Pearl typewriter, a natural seal, and a typewriter table. Court order issued by the Court of Common Pleas. Sheriff WH Wardens and Attorney Lee Strong oversee the sale.
Notice to stockholders of Lorain County Railway Company stating the meeting to consider a joint consolidation agreement entered January 1900 between directors of Cleveland Bayon Elysia and Gwarlin Railway Lorain County Railway and Oberlin and Wellingham Railway. Meeting to adopt or reject consolidation and related business. Secretary L Fullar signs.
A fragmented legal notice reports a divorce petition by Ella Lea Med against Charles F. Led in Lorain County Ohio citing cruelty and neglect with a hearing set after June. The text also includes an insurance certification by W S Matthews as Superintendent of Insurance for Equitable Life Insurance Company, Des Moines, verifying compliance with state laws and authorization to transact life insurance until April of the next year, with financial figures and asset details shown.
A declaratory resolution calls a special election for June 16, 1900, on issuing and selling bonds totaling 300,000 dollars to extend and improve Elyria waterworks drawing supply from Lake Erie. The mayor must publish notice and the clerk certify the resolution for county supervisors. measure to take effect ten days after first publication.
The estate of Isaac Tlain, deceased, Lorain County, has appointed Frank W. Dsaros as executor. He has qualified and begun administration. Dated April 2, 1900.
Nickel Plate Road offers excursion tickets to Chicago on May 2 7 14 and 31 for the Methodist Episcopal general conference. Round trip price is one fare plus $2.00 for journeys over 200 miles. Tickets valid until June 1 with deposit. Inquiries to C A Astarlin Wayne Indiana. Also real estate listing and railway pamphlet offer.
In Lorain County Ohio on May 17 1900 William Huret filed a petition in common pleas court case 5949 against The Avon Horse Breeding Association Lama Brothers and others alleging the partnership formed to breed Percheron stallions is insolvent and that Lama Brothers sold a stallion under a guaranty not fulfilled The petition seeks dissolution of the partnership accounting and appointment of a receiver to sell assets, with a sheriff sale pending.
Ohio court documents reveal Charles W. Fuller suing Mercy A. Ford and others in Lorain County for partition of Elgin real estate. The petition seeks division of lots 366 356 57 and 358 in Block 44n of City of Kilrys with a 10 foot eastern strip reserved. Defendants must answer by June 2, 1900 or risk judgment. W. M. Gensor, attorney for plaintiff.
A movement by physicians urges banning headache nostrums containing quick heart stimulants. The ad touts Knox Stomach Tablets as a blood purifier and liver remedy, claiming immediate relief from indigestion, dyspepsia, and related ailments. It also promotes Paro ointment for piles with a money back guarantee and notes probate notices for Henry Harrison Williams and Avon estate administration.
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