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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1905
Page
2
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In Lorain County a municipal judicial convention elected eighty one delegates supporting Ludce Wasthburn for nomination. Opponent Carliste Whin secured a single delegate, a result viewed as a decisive and validating victory for Washburn and party loyalty. Judge Woodbure lauded the campaign and endorsed Washburn amid general approval of integrity and unity.
A Chatauqua style educational program will visit Elyria from July to 2y. It will mirror the Chautauqua Lake format and serve local residents with lectures and entertainments. Featured speakers include William Jennings Bryan Sam Jones Geo Stewart and Chicago News editor Kittle. The Lyric Glee Club of Chicago and Kate Boye choir from South Attica will also perform. The events will be on the north side property and coordinated to honor local interests.
The ladies and society of the M. E. church will serve supper in the church parlors Wednesday from to. Alb. are cordially invited, Albionberas are requested to the present business meeting at in Welook as the Society wishes to complete the business of the year.
Lorain Church of Christ petitions the common pleas court for permission to mortgage church property valued at $5,000. The request seeks authority to encumber the parcel to obtain funds.
The article discusses whether Elyria's indebtedness is legal with references to bonds issued before a certain act and limits on taxation. It notes $510,500 in direct-tax funded bonds, $246,000 under the Longworth act, and $346,000 water works bonds whose omission may be debated. Wellington, May 2u. Mrs. A. M. Black gifts a reference library for public schools with a portrait of Miss Sara I. Nichols, longtime teacher.
A Beirut dealer, Mr. A. G. Yarid, displays a notable collection of Oriental rugs and imported lace table ware at Topliff Hotel. He announces a closing out sale of a large selected stock at very low prices through Thursday noon. Patrons are invited to inspect his line.
A local figure announces plans for mayoral race following primary results. The statement appears directed at Republican voters in Blyria and mentions the decision of the primaries.
The famous trance clairvoyant and palmist Prof Marvin P Garvick advertises one hour full readings at greatly reduced prices. He claims to foretell life changes over the next year and offers private, confidential sessions in a home setting at 433 West Second Street with hours from 10 AM to 8 PM.
Los Angeles bound travelers can buy return dry tickets from Lake Shore Ry at reduced fares for select dates May 16 19 23 26 during a special weekly offer. Prices start at $1.00 and go to $1.60 with a kimonaa special at 98 cents. The Biggs and Evarard Co advertises bath towels in multiple sizes.
Republican candidate Clayton Chapman announces his bid for mayor of Alytla. He appeals for voters who trust his ability to carry out the duties of the office with credit.
The advertisement extols EASY TASK soap as a hard slow-wasting white soap that lathers in hot or cold water. It claims little rubbing is needed and no boiling or steaming odors as with yellow soap, calling EASY TASK the best for laundry and kitchen uses sold at grocers.
On Eleventh avenue between Pearl and Seneca Street a row of three houses is for sale. The property is presented as attractively priced with a limited opportunity. Contact The Sheffield Land and Improvement Company at Bank Building, 10th Avenue and Pearl Street, represented in Elyria by F. M. Whiteman.
Smith Bros at B4 Broad Street Elyria Ohio promotes 1905 wall paper stock with immediate delivery. They claim 26 percent lower prices than sample book houses and offer about 5000 rolls of 1904 styles at half wholesale cost as bargains for customers.
A garbled notice from Atchison Globe highlights Joe Yack an engineer who allegedly benefitted from Kochal after stomach pains and suspected cancer. It touts KadA Dyspepsia Cure and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as cures with a flirtatious druggist closing pitch.
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