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Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1906

Page

2

Evangelist Sam Jones Died After Prolific Ministry

A transcription recounts the death of evangelist Sam Jones in Rock. Ach. Oot. U6. It notes his professional career as a clergy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and his impact across the South and United States. His family and followers gathered as tributes and memories flowed, marking a long career of preaching and revival work.

Atte Rock Sava Dures Totes Albania Bessy Methodist Episcopal Georgia

DLO FIGGERS Prediction Sparks Wide Speculation

The text appears as garbled OCR with numerous misspellings and fragmented phrases. It mentions DLO FIGGERS predicting outcomes and references various names, places, and possible events, but the overall meaning is unclear and lacks coherent reporting.

DIES AT THE SOLDIERS HOME IN SANDUSKY

The death of W. W. Mead, known in Kornla county, occurred Sunday night at the Sandusky Soldiers Home. The body arrived in Lond four, funeral held today. Delegations from Lorain Amherst Misha Sandusky and Lorain attended. Sermon by Rev Sprinkle of United Fredhven church of Lorain. He leaves two daughters and a son, including Mrs John Cobb of Lorain and Miss Mead of Vine Street School.

W. Mead Kornla Sandusky Soldlers Lond TAL Pushmneat OO VW. 1 Lorain Rls G. A Amheest Misha Sandusky Lorato Thatu Bos Wy Sprinkle Fredhven John Cobb Stu Ming Mead Vine Street Otter Athe

Steel Bridges Underway by Portr and West Virginia Rail Co

Construction of a large steel bridge east of the steel plant has begun with abutments in place and iron work to start by November. Road work lags due to right of way issues from bike issues. Thousands of feet of railroad fill up to the hills are being removed or altered as the project progresses.

Portr & West Virginia Rail Roul Co Jinahe

Crowded House At Entertainments Event

A crowded house greeted the presentation of the first number of the week’s entertainments by the Crazy Props Company under the auspices of the Ladies’ Society. Strength of support and instruction filled the hall as Hammerlea presented acts. Tonight “Phe Kline” and other names will be on stage with Holland and Beletuone appearing for the first time.

Crazy Pours Phe Kline Rome Holland

Ladies to Wrestle at Lorain

MoM Chernin of Lema Aid Athos of Crisolan are battered to report to Lori Tuesday October 24. Acker Man dares to Lewy the big fellow Tree times an hour and a quote of Miss Low Unis of New York. Mhemiyrian body wrestler ced Wes May McClave of Detroit will finish one at the preliminaries.

Mom Chernin Lema Aid Athos Crisolan Lori Acker Miss Low Unis New York Mhemiyrian Ced Wes May McClave Detroit

Gas Leases Filed in County Office

Multiple gas leases recorded Monday in the county recorder’s office. Documents show leases involving several parcels in the southern region, with Webber acting for the Must Otis Gas Co.

Webber Must Otis Gas Co

Organized to Defeat Stevens by Elyria Saloonkeepers

Saloonkeepers in Elyria have organized to defeat County Prosecutor Stevens if he seeks another term. The movement spans Lorala, with informal talks of removing him for alleged pernicious activity. Stevens says they threaten him with political death, smiles tiredly when asked about running again, and notes he has handled much of the work himself.

Elyria Stevens Lorala

Farmer Sues Lake Shore Electric Over Encroaching Embankment

Charles C. Monroe files suit in Sheffierd township to enjoin the Lake Shore Electric from taking farm land for an added traction line. He alleges a failing wall allows dirt to encroach on his property damaging the yard and soil. The case was begun in the court of common pleas on Tuesday Morndog.

Charles C. Monroe Lake Shore Electric Sheffierd Court of Common Pleas Shefferd Township

Cambridge Springs Ontario Beauty Spa Destination Ad

Cambridge Springs in Venango valley touted as a healthful retreat near Cleveland. Describes mineral waters baths meals and pleasant drives with Erie Railroad excursion rates. Promotes Hattister's Rocky Mountain Tea as beauty aid.

Carlsbad of America Cleveland Venango Valley Cambridge Springs Erie Railroad Jas D. Brown Garfield Huilding

Lake Erie Boundary Dispute Inched Toward Settlement

The Lake Erie boundary dispute between the United States and Canada concerns where the line lies for fishing and navigation. Maps from the Ghent Commission and the U S Lake Survey are under review by the International Water Ways Commission to determine any difference in depiction that affects rights. Canadian authorities have been asked to prepare a report, and the issue is seen as needing early, clear settlement to avoid any international incident.

Erie United States Keystone Fish Comepany Lacon War Department Ghent Lake Erle New York Tribune Eriefahrermen International Water Ways Commission Ghent Commission United States Lake Survey

LA GRANGE NOTES AND LOCAL GOSSIP

Mir Gust Randall of Manito Illinois has been visiting in town. William Humphrey of Napoleon has been shelling relatives in town. The widow of Ruel Fulton of Toledo died recently and the remains were brought here for burial last Wednesday. A hunting party started for Canada from here Saturday including Kelner Powers Saxton and others from Cleveland and Litchfield. Cool Hastings came to town yesterday after a long illness. Doss and Nendell and another are spending weeks with relatives in Avon. Frosts and freezes damaged garden vegetation for this time of year. A snowstorm occurred on the 10th. Harley Spicer’s fever is reported. Calvin Sanders was dunked last week. William Gildersleeve will visit Michigan this week.

Mir Gust Randall Manito Mith Wm. Humphrey Napoleon, C Ruel Fulton Oledo Burral Canada Kelner Murry Powers James Saxton Cleveland

Grafton Social Notes and Congregational Conference Plans

Walter Rawley of Cleveland visited Mr I Gibson. Congregational churches plan a regional conference in Sullivan on Oct 17 and 18. Delegates include Mrs Swartz and Miss Hattie Smith. Various local visits, dinners, and entertainments noted among Grafton residents and visiting Cleveland and Lorain guests. Mrs Willis Hitchcock hosted a dinner in honor of her sister Miss Stella Beasing on Oct 6.

Congregational Churches Sullivan Swartz Hattie Smith Grafton F. L. Chamberlin and Ladies’ Aid Society Congregational Church M. H. Church Dinacy Rebeccas Crafton Moore Tom Lavan Fisher Cochran John Boyle Cleveland Margaret Moore Loratu Plovette Hid Litchield Fred Miller Bafayette Emily Spiiner Willis Hitchcock Stella Beasing Monroe James Smith Lovain Clare Rawson Elyth Mes. I Smith George Mr. Win Tray J. Th. Bennington Miss Peck

Local Socials and Notes From Berea and Nearby Towns

NEW OBERLIN Miss Cliva Justin returned to Berea after time with her parents. Mr and Mrs Justin and others visited Sheffield and Elyria. William Brann of Henrietta spent Sunday with relatives. Miss Louisa Ehrbar returned to Berea after a visit. The production Lena Rivers draws comment. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for children with claims of better eating and growth.

Cliva Justin Berea Mrs. (. Justin A. Schmitz Song and Dhaughter Gertruds Elyria William Brann Henrietta Henry Manns

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