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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1900
Page
6
Secretary of State Kinney compiles election statistics showing in this district W. W. Skiles of the Republican party with 28,021 votes and W. G. Sharp of the Democratic party. Skiles holds a plurality of 4-0 over Sharp.
The Championship in Northern Ohio is settled with Oberlin defeating Western Reserve on a rain soaked field. Despite Oberlin’s mud hampers, Reserve’s fullback and disciplined defense kept the game close. Ohio State then defeated Oberlin but was beaten by Ohio Medical University, leaving state title unsettled.
A Thanksgiving social will be held at the M. E. church Tuesday evening under Epworth League auspices. The program features musical and literary selections with Prof Sweet and Prof George D Hamilton aiding. Admission is 5 cents and attendees are urged to bring food items for needy families in town.
Probate Court appoints Frank Swarts administrator of the estate of John Schwartz, late of Sheffield, and A Z Tillotson administrator of the estate of James H Rogers, late of Henrietta. Application filed for guardian for Burton Titus of Avon, alleged drunkard.
D M Potter of Ballville raises beets that averaged 17 tons per acre. He grossed 252.67 dollars with expenses 197.75 dollars, leaving a net of 54.92 dollars or about 81 dollars per acre, including 25 dollars for land use. Fremont News.
Marriage licenses list couples with ages and locations, including Joseph H Dixon and Elm M Brown, John Frederick Baumyn and Henrietta Ross Eberhardt, Eugene A Robinson and Lydia Born, and J OC Higgins with Sandusky Melippa Huxley. Removal notice states E C Manter moved office to Room 30 Sharp block, third floor. Reduced Thanksgiving fares from Lake Shore Ry and Nickel Plate road offer excursion tickets with return limits, plus hunting party specials available.
Nickel Plate Road offers discounted Thanksgiving travel tickets on November 23 for 49 miles round trip up to 150 miles. One and one third fare for the round trip. Tickets valid for return until November 30. Contact nearest agent or Aaterlin T. P. A. at Pt Wayne for bookings.
Nov 28 and 29 travel deals offered with return by Nov 30. 8 1/3 cents fare round trip within one mile. Contact options include mail wire phone or agent. Asterlin of Ft Wayne Indiana advertised. Also notes on buckwheat flour Reublin Made Young Again and King’s New Life Pills claims with local endorsements and prices.
The Fayette County circuit court ruled that counties must publish itemized accounts under amended Section 917,28, forcing Ohio county commissioners to disclose each receipt and expenditure detail. The decision follows publishers’ mandamus actions seeking full itemization instead of summaries.
It is reported that there will be no change of time this season on the Lake Shore. Through trains will run the winter out on the present schedule. Minor changes may occur to accommodate local conditions, from a recent conference decision.
The Tribune notes a dreary day in Cleveland making cross walks resemble a buffalo wallow and warns of Oberlin potentially losing her reputation amid the gloom.
Question Answered. August Flower remains the largest sale of any medicine in the civilized world. It was used for indigestion biliousness and ailments like appendicitis nervous prostration or heart failure. Doctors were scarce and it was believed to cleanse the system regulate the liver and stimulate the nervous system. For sale by H. J. Eady.
An advertisement touts Boschen's German Syrup as a cure for severe throat and lung troubles. It claims the remedy heals tissue, destroys germs, reduces inflammation, aids expectoration, and improves sleep. Sold by H. Hady.
A town article describes a new blue incandescent light at H A Dykeman’s drug store serving as a police alert. The sign would flash red when a policeman is needed, easing patrols by directing officers to curbside calls and reducing their need to roam for escaped or missing persons.
William H. Peters seeks a divorce from Mary A. Peters alleging 1893 marriage and two children. He claims gross neglect of duty and persistent scolding, insults, and humiliation in front of the couple and others, leading to illness and inability to teach. He requests custody of the children.
Ordinance No 1033 confirms the cost assessment for sewer construction on Middle Avenue George Street and East Wyenus sewer. It levies taxes on lots and lands described in the April 17 1900 report by the committee of freeholders. The schedule lists benefiting property owners and amounts for the West Eighth Street and associated street sewer projects.
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