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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1905
Page
2
The Elyria Reporter recalls a Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen soldiers with flowers, urging remembrance of the Civil War veterans and the country’s survival. It contrasts a peaceful tribute with warnings of a divided nation and stresses national memory of divine miracles and soldier sacrifices.
Mr Garford of the Chamber of Commerce outlines a twenty five year water supply contract with Drake & Fair and discusses sellable options to a private firm. The plan faces wary scrutiny over cost, public interest, and potential rates for residents.
The city faces a bonded debt near 400000 dollars due over 30 years with about four percent interest. The usual option to refund bonds after slight years was omitted in the amendment. If bonds are tax exempt, value may rise 10 to 25 percent but the city bears no gain. Restoring redemption provisions could enable refunding at substantial interest savings.
Residents along Rast Avenue between Third and Fourth streets face charges for street sprinkling after the Dubie service board approved levies. The notice mentions Sprinkling the Che Street area for about a month and references individuals and local entities involved in the decision and its aftermath.
Renowned medium Prof Marvin Garvicek extends seven day reduced rates for private readings at 433 West Second Street Elyria. Crowds include prominent locals seeking guidance on love, wealth, health, and future plans with confidential, one on one sessions offered to 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. patrons.
A candidate declares run for the Board of Public Service subject to Republican primaries. Also seeks Township Treasurer position pending GOP decision. String of names and locations appear in a damaged OCR fragment.
Three small houses on Floventh avenue between Pearl and Sentosa streets are for sale at an attractive price. The Sheffield Land and Improvement Company invites inquiries at the Bank Building on 0th Avenues and Pearl Street. Elyria representation by F. M Whiteman.
Complete stock from Smith Bros offers about 5 000 rolls at half wholesale cost. Also ads for Hollisters Rocky Mountain Tea and One Minute Cough Cure highlight health products and a Elyria Ohio druggist H A Dykeman.
A Blytia resident files to run for mayor pending the outcome of the October primaries. The submission signals intent to compete in the race under the Republican party banner with primary decision pending.
Clayton Chapman announces his run for mayor of Elyria on the Republican ticket seeking support from voters who believe he can perform the office with credit.
An advertisement touts a pure white durable soap marketed as an easy household cleaner. It lathers well in hot or cold water and is claimed to cost only 5 cents at all grocers, cheaper than rosin soaps. The copy highlights the product as an invaluable friend to the housewife.
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