Divorce Problem lecture by Prof Carver at Oberlin
Professor Carver of Oberlin College examined sociological issues and divorce rates in his Friday talk. He argued that divorce would rise over a century and that early marriages are not the sole cause, noting higher rates among cultured classes and in the Western Reserve compared with the state’s south. His final lecture on the topic is set for next Friday in May.
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Carver
Oberlin College
Whipe
Western Reserve
Fraf
Safe Crackers Hit Elyria Elevator Office After Fire
Burglars broke into the Elyria Elevator office Monday night or Tuesday morning, prying open a side door with a jimmy after a bungled hammer attempt. The office, damaged by Sunday fire, contained few valuables aside from a $3 revolver taken from the desk. Police suspect local, nonprofessional involvement.
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Elyria
Jimmy
Walie
Paine's Celery Compound Endorsed By Medical and Home Figures
A Philadelphia physician Lucy A Heiser praises Paine's Celery Compound as a tonic aiding convalescence with satisfactory results among patients. Mrs Haselton of Nazarene Home testifies to health improvements in elderly residents and personal use. Chicago official Mrs Chandler cites relief from work-related headaches and nervous strain. Lucinda B Chance of Tennessee notes quick relief and absence of substitutes.
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Paine
Nazarene
Adourned Joint Jeary Council Meeting Reports
The adjourned joint meeting of the Jeary council and trustees was held last night with six council members present along with Levi Moree and Calvin Ensign from the board. Reports show cemetery funds receipts 2629.28, disbursements 603.82, balance 25.46, and opera house year disbursements 278.20 with cash balance 62.45. both reports accepted. The sewer committee favors a sewer along East Broad Street, and the West Street sewer project was accepted. A resident’s communication requests silvers and the stone yard petition seeks revivals. committees to draft extension of hours for saloons were referred. The council debated a second reading of ordinance against saloons. a plan to sentence tramps to labor was approved. The street committee was authorized to finish the West Third Street bridge project. Adjourned.
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Jeary Council
Levi Moree
Calvin Ensign
Board of Trustees
Opera House
Boynton
Olds
Committee On
Apa
Wir Wrson
Ib West Street
Stone Yard
Endis
Res
Knapp
Lerse
Slotlen
Orena
Broad Street
West Third Street
Three Prisoners Escape From Grafton Jail
Three inmates broke out of Grafton jail on Thursday night. One was recaptured in Grafton, two were chased to Elyria where Charles Nostram was captured. The escape followed outside help prying a jail window. The successful fugitive was seen in an Elvira saloon Friday evening before arrest.
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Grafton
Elyria
Chas
Nostram
Marshal Gorman
Fhe
Elvira
No Smallpox in Elyin Aningury County Report
From the southern county area comes word that no smallpox cases exist in Flynn town and Ridgeville. Officials report no verifiable cases among workers at Tay plant, despite earlier fears.
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Elyin
Ridgeville
Tay Works
Robbers Enter Davis House Alarmed by Typewriter Bell
Burglars, believed to be a Briden oul speculator party, entered S A Davis residence at night through the kitchen door under the impression he possessed a large sum of money. They frightened when a typewriter bell sounded. Davis pursued with a shotgun but the robbers escaped.
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Ats
S.A. Davis
National Guard Reorganization Nears Completion by July
The new QGhio National Guard will be fully organized and equipped by July 1 at a cost over 3150.00. It will be composed of Suimen fewer than prewar levels. Oberlin hosts a staged tragedy not in real life, while Mt Zion Baptist Church plans to present Blue Beard and his Wives.
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Spain
Oberlin
Mt. Zion
Commuters' Tickets On Lake Shore Line Expanded
The Lake Shore road will issue ten trip commuters tickets between Elyria and Cleveland at four dollars for ten rides. Tickets are transferable and valid for thirty days from issue. A twenty five ride ticket already exists between nearly all stations, transferable with no expiry.
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Lake Shore Road
Elyria
Cleveland
Uncle Tom's Cabin draws full opera house crowd
A crowded audience last night witnessed the time tested play Uncle Tom's Cabin. The performance mixed heavy tragedy with light comedy in a style aimed to please all tastes and left the audience generally satisfied.
Elyria Decorating Co Opens Offer For Free First Order
The Elyria Decoration Co at 55 East Broad Street announces that the first order received will be completed free of charge regardless of size. New company signals serious intent to attract customers and prove value.
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Elyria Decoration Co
East Broad Street
George H Chamberlain to Deliver Decoration Day Address
Geo H Chamberlain will deliver the Decoration Day address at North Amherst. The event honors veterans and is expected to draw local residents and officials to the town Memorial Park for the ceremony and laying of wreaths.
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Geo. H. Chamberlain, Esq
Decoration Day
North Amherst
Plans for Elprit wood pulp plaster company formation
Plans near 40 000 for a new Elprit wood pulp plaster firm to be incorporated with a caveat stock. Controlling interest will be held by Elyria parties. Factory to be located near town center along Lakeshore tracks to serve several nearby counties.
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Elprit
Doe
Elyria Parties
Willmanufacture
Real Estate Transfers and Oil Leases Reported
Transfers show Henry Bucen to Lorain Shale Brick Co and others in Lorain Oberlin Wellington Selah Chamberlain additions with varied sums. Oil leases filed by James A. Davis for land in Grafton township to sink wells. Elyria council backs ordinance to sentence tramps and vagabonds to labor, backed by mayor.
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Henry Bu3cen
Lorain Shale Brick Co
Lorain Brick Yard
Lorain
Qarles M. Stone
Virginia Hoopes
Oberlin
Rosetta Wilcox
Victoria Wilcox
Wellington
Adam Hageman
C. F. Hageman
Selah Chamberlain
Henry
Swift
Mary B. Shurtlif
Russia Township
John Opfer
Margaret Opfer
J. W. Opfer
Elyria
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Co
Ernest R. Adee
Alvin W. Krech
Lorain County
Farnest Adee
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company
Recorder's Office
Jamesa. Davis
High Associates
Grafton Township
Davis
Coal dealers in Elyria switch to cash sales on June 1 1899
The undersigned Elyria coal dealers report heavy losses from credit sales and announce a policy change effective June 1 1899 to sell coal for cash only. Signatories include Elyria Lumber Co Knickerbocker Coal Ice Co Hivria Coal Sewer Pipe Co City Fuel Ice Co J I Boynton Persons Lumber Coal Co West Side Coal Supply Co et al.
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Elyria
Elyria Lumber Co
Knickerbocker Coal & Ice Co
Hivria Coal & Sewer Pipe Co
City Fuel & Ice Co
J. 1. Boynton
Persons Lumber & Coal Co
West Side Coal & Supply Co
Citizens Meeting on Reviving Temperance in Elyria
A citizens meeting was held in the High School Auditorium last evening to explore reviving the temperance cause in Elyria. Delegates from literary clubs churches and lodges attended. A. R. Webber was chosen chairman and Mrs. F. N. Smith secretary. Pastors offered remarks and plans for the future were adopted.
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Elyria
A. R. Webber
F. N. Smith
Saloon Pays Dow Tax After Closure in Lorain
County Treasurer Carter found a Lorain saloon run by a Wongarian company had not paid the Dow tax. The saloon was closed, then the tax was paid Saturday and the business resumed full operation.
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Carter
Lorain Rim
Humbert Resigns as Reporter Local Editor
Harry P. Humbert, four months editor of The Reporter, resigned last Saturday and will temporarily join The Owl office at Oberlin.
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Harry P. Humbert
Reporter
Owl
Oberlin
Colossal Clothing Sale Amid Big Price Drops
A bold sale advertises deep discounts on clothing with claims of top quality and reliability from Kirshbaum. Garments carry a guarantee label, offering about half price to entice buyers during a vast stock clearance.
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Kirshbam
Eight Dollar All Wool Suits Offered At Half Price
Offer details men’s suits advertised at 4.98, originally 8.00 to 9.00. Describes first quality close cut, fancy cassimere and plan cassimere fabrics in light medium and dark colors. Lined with Italian cloth, buttons guaranteed, claims cannot be bought elsewhere cheaper.
Men’s Stylish Business Suits From $5.98 Offer 2
This listing promotes a $5.98 price for a range of men’s suits including fancy worsted, black and steel, scotch, natty tweed, cassimere styles with Italian linings. It markets patterns and skilled workmanship with retail values of $10.00 or more.
Fine men's suits offered at reduced prices
Offer lists various men suits in striped worsted pincheck tweed serge and cheviot styles priced at 12.50 or more, with a claimed quality emphasis from Kirsh baun's. The ad highlights tailor-made appearance and value, inviting customers to choose from a range including blue serge and homespun options.
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Kirshbaun
Fancy suits offered at half price by High Class Tailors
Offer No 4 quotes $14.00 men s fancy suits reduced to $7.98. Garments described as finely crafted with serge linings in tasteful patterns like Shep herd Plaid, Herringbone, Stripes, Whip Cord, Worsted blends and Tweed. Mentioned as ready to wear and styled for best dressers with careful tailoring.
Kirshbaum’s Suit Offer Promises Tailor Made Quality
Offer No 5 proclaims men’s choicest suits at 16.00 and tailor made suits at 8.75. Describes pest garment perfection in all details, ready to wear apparel, equal to the swellest merchant tailor made clothing, with the line ending in a garbled note.
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Kirshbaun
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P. E Maddock
Audwur Block
Elyria, Ohio
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Philipiines
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Cheapside
Philpott & Daniels
E. U. Hague
Sheppard
F. H. Foster & Co
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Elyria, O
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DeKlyn
Henry Dykeman
Clevelands
J. C. Crisp & CO
West Avenue
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