This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
1
A fragmented 1964 note explores God, rational belief, and moral living. The writer contrasts wisdom with present fails, urges self-examination, and cites the Way, life purposes, and heavenly justice as guiding principles.
A reader letter praises Lena Rive Company and manager Mr. Nixog for a recent performance at the saloon, claiming evident satisfaction with service, drinks, and atmosphere, signed by W. Hetherington of Mer.
In a county session saloonkeepers pleaded guilty to Sunday selling charges. N. J. Kingswy faced a $100 fine and costs after detectives found a rear room with a dozen patrons. A. Ga. Jackson and O. M. Rattanbaugh also admitted Sunday sales and paid fines around $70 plus costs. Others from Lorain and Elyria were assessed fines up to $100, with mentions of license forfeiture threats for repeat offenses.
Messrs Leroy Wopank Frink and C Smith of WO Middle avenue tele for Chicasa on the noon train today en route for Las Vegas New Mexico where they will spend the winter. This change hopes Leroy may be restored to health by the dry invigorating air of New Mexico.
Patrons are invited to see Ashton Roots Company in The Greater Love with Aubry Bonele and He Mozart. The company brings its own orchestra for the music. They travel next to Studebaker’s Theatre in Chicago for an engagement on Saturday October 7.
Henry Andress, former president of the Board of Public Service, must comply with city orders. The Council previously ordered a Huron street walk three years ago, which he did not complete, and a West Broad street walk more recently. The Board now directs the city to lay the Broad Street walk at Andress' expense. The Huron Street walk will be addressed later.
Grand jury returns indictments in four major cases including embezzlement from county funds, a bucket shop keeper, burglary and larceny charges. Hiram Forbes, former infirmary director, is among those charged and slated for trial.
County Republican committeemen vote to replace mass meetings with prayer meetings and intensive house to house canvassing. The plan aims to boost voter turnout by urging loyal party supporters to vote, with hired cars and guides ready for several townships. Mass meetings may occur in a few townships if requested, with local lawyers unlikely to speak.
Kate Barnard sues Francis Barnard for divorce alleging willful absence and seeks alimony. Anna Jeffrey files for divorce from George Jeffrey after a 1900 marriage and a child, alleging assault threats and adultery by the husband.
Rev W H Cadmus pastor of First Congregational delivers lecture before the Lorain First Presbyterian Men’s Club on Wednesday evening. A large crowd applauded his scholarly remarks and noted his reputation as an able platform orator, with much of his time devoted to public speaking dates.
Reckless driving on Sage of Huron street Wednesday morning nearly caused a collision with a C. B. W. car. Motorman Peter Wagner braked his streetcar to a stop as the chauffeur swerved to avoid a crash. The autoists’ car sped through the intersection with great caution, narrowly avoiding an accident.
The grand jury indicted J. P. Corey for Sunday sale, selling to minors and rape. About thirty more warrants were served. those served will be arraigned Friday. Criminal trials begin Monday with Frank Leblaing first on burglary charges.
A young man from Cleveland appeared at the probate judge’s office on Wednesday to obtain a marriage license. The license was refused because his intended wife also resided in Cleveland.
C F Adams of Lorain appointed administrator of Irvine Chappell late of Black River with a 7600 bond. Emma Chappell appointed guardian of minors David 4 and Inez 13 with an 8000 bond for faithful performance.
Due to urgent matters in Cleveland the Elyria office will stay open Fridays and Saturdays only from October 20. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Johnston report the optician’s absence on other days and request using the Friday Saturday schedule to assist with reporting needs.
One of the season’s prettiest home weddings united Blanche Elizabeth Rawson and Theron D. Goodwin Wednesday at 7 pm at the Rawson home, 228 Bridge Street. The Episcopal service was led by Rev. J. P. Sala with a large local and out of town guest list. The couple left for a wedding tour aboard the Lake Shore train, then will reside at Lakewood Maplewood Avenue.
The will of Jacob White who died in 1898 was interpreted in a Common Pleas Court. The judge ruled the will allowed the second wife Frances use of funds for support and that the remainder for the children was not clearly defined. Executors were Frances S and William Stark. The Freeman couple and Mrs White’s nursing costs were considered from the estate. Judgment favored the defendants and the case concluded.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.