13 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1903
Page
1
Street sweeping stirs dust piles that spread deadly germs including tuberculosis, tetanus, diphtheria, and typhoid. Health officials warn every shovel of refuse releases contaminated dust drifting onto goods and clothing.
Thoraday, Frank Kohler, Paul Morgan, and C E Wagner hunted near Wellington and bagged 32 rabbits and a quad. They dined with Chas Gotham and enjoyed a fine meal. C E Wagner, Geo Savage of Elyria, and Fio Williams of Wellington later bagged 22 rabbits and a quail and shared a chicken dinner with Flo Williams. Slocume pianos advertised at 5921 Wert Broad Street.
Child dies at home of Mr and Mrs Charles Dragert of Hanta renta. Biz piano sale now on at Slocum 692 West Broad Street and Slocum 592 West Broad Street.
Intruders broke into Oghool House near Lake Avenue school on Thursday through an untampered window in Miss Vogiley's room. No items were stolen. Police seek clues as suspects described as young boys. Santa Claus set to meet children at Harry H Smith's Toy and Doll Department Saturday November 14 at 8 PM.
A funny misaddressed letter received Thursday at the Elyria Citizens Gas and Electric office features a quirky message set by a friend in Ceme ant. The note asks about Maggie and Maggie’s activities, hinting at a joke rather than a real request, and includes a garbled query about Harry H Smith’s doll.
George Langton rushed to Louisiana after a telegram announced that his father in law had posed a war. The shock unsettled Mr and Mrs Langton who had been told earlier in the week that the family was in good health.
Charles Meginad Stephen Meginad and John Fug were arrested on murder charges in Lorain County for the death of Daniel Richards a deck hand on tug Annal A. The confrontation occurred October 26 at Broadway and Sixth avenues with Richards dying at 7:15 p m.
Gardiner founder of the Washington Inguranes Union was released from Canton jail after his embezzlement charge failed to yield an indictment. He was rearrested on bigamy charges by Slark county grand jury days later. Gardiner plans criminal libel actions against newspapers he says slandered him. Slocum's piano sale begins Tuesday at 692 West Broad Street.
President Daniel Coolidge of the Lornin steel plant plans January relocation to Philadelphia with his wife to reside permanently. Office consolidations and Mr Bord’s transfer to Philadelphia accompany the move. Slocum’s piano listed at 692 West Broad Street. Lincoln Quarter’s scenic comedy The Darkest Hours to be shown Nov 18 at the opera house with a cast of known faces and elaborate effects.
A reader with a taste for newspapers and ads recalls answering a paper ad promising a $1 gas savings method mailed back. Two days later he received a slip advising to paste the method in a scrapbook. Carpenters are to work on Mugsey Avenue Bridge earning 40 cents more per day than regular wages.
Elyria to manufacture a WAeht gr compound to combat bar bugs in homes. Victorine’s patents and manufacturing rights have been acquired by W Cadmus and A Garford, with the plant moving from Chicago to Elyria. A building will be erected to house operations and provide local employment. Victorine has become a major rival in washing powders, with strong sales especially in the West. Liocum piano ads at 692 West Broad Street.
Clarence Wilson, arrested last July by Sheriffaishory, is acquitted on a serious charge by the jury in Morning Sur Town. A Loram County resident for two years, he often worked as a farm hand in Grat ton. Circumstances say the employer betrayed him after learning of an Iowa affair and his daughter became involved, leading to his capture. Slocum's piano sale closes Saturday night, Nov 14, 592 Weer Broad Street.
Leading politicians and the school board organization of the state have agreed on provisions for a new school code. The measure would elect board members by wards in cities and at large in villages townships and special districts. Township boards may be limited to five members and pay for meetings is proposed for townships and cities. Santa Clara hosts a children’s toy event at Harry Ho Smith’s Toy and Doll Department on Saturday November 14 at 2 o'clock.
A local ad touts a closing sale by Slocum for pianos with a 1904 calendar free offer. The copy promises value and compares the instruments to be played by others, inviting buyers to act before the sale ends.
The notice advertises a calendar giveaway for those who visit 592 Broad Street and register name and address by Saturday night November 1th. It promotes a piano sale and stresses urgency to avoid regret, noting many have acted on the opportunity.
An eye catching 1904 advertisement promises “We do things on a big scale” and “There is nothing small about us” focusing on profit. It urges readers to call to leverage large scale services and quick engagement before year’s end.
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