09 Sep 1904
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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1904
Page
1
A distressed scene unfolds in a courthouse as a young wife, pressured by her parents to end her marriage, is torn between her husband and her family. An attorney mediates, urging the couple to stay united and resist parental interference, ending with the couple choosing to remain together.
State Librarian Galbeath sent 113 rebellion war records to the Wellington public library part of the state library John Sherman. The family consented to the change. records are complete. Also mentions room for rent at 227 Court Street with first floor suite at The National Tube Company General Offices Lorain Ohio.
Supervising deputy will visit Elyria council on Wednesday September 14 1904 at 7:00 p.m. for an initiation by the dotree team. Members urged to attend. Also suits: Walter Dale seeks 22008 80 from B C Manter on promissory notes. no mortgage on East River street property. Sidney A Stickney seeks injunction against United States Telephone and Cuyahoga Telephone over poles in Avon township harming trees. Metcalf Ginniger represent plaintiffs.
At the Thursday fair the horse races offered a range of results with multiple horses and drivers named. Times listed include 2:35 and 2:40s with several placings and dams noted, reflecting a diverse set of pacing and trotting events across different locations and entries.
Misa R. L. Cowan of near Oberlin was walking near the park when a large dead limb fell from a tree and struck her shoulder. She fell to the ground but doctors believe no bones were broken and the injury is not serious.
Mrs Elton Mathews of North Eaton died at 7 oclock Thursday night at her home in North Eaton at the age of ninety four Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10 30 at the house and 11 00 oclock at the church at Eaton center Sundaytime
Coroner French held an inquest into the death of Joseph Townsend who died on a West Side railroad bridge. The verdict stated Townsend was struck by no train and thrown from the bridge resulting in his sudden death on Wednesday.
Social news notes guests and visits include Mrs Newberry Elyria and J W Newberry, Miss Carria Woodruff visiting L Woodruff, and Mrs Whitgly at Mansfeld. School openings reported and local sales advertise bleached sheets, petticoats, and farm property in Ashtabula County. An opening for Mrs O H Monroe photographer in Elyria Sept 14 1904 with reception, and a call for fair association memberships. Lost gold spectacles on Broad Street or park. Also farm for sale near Elyria with 164 acres and 170 acres available for rent.
Special train will leave Oleysland at 8 00 a m Elyria at 8 50 a m for Cedar Point round trip price one dollar. Big attractions at Cedar Point on that date. Do you want summer hoarders trio send your name and address to A J Smith G Pi and T A L 8 and M 8 Ry Cleveland Ohio.
Judson Jerry, held since Sunday, is freed in a police court proceeding when authorities fail to connect him personally to the Elyria Junction robbery. Witnesses Foote and Lovejoy corroborate his statements. police suspect the juveniles are at Sandusky and have issued descriptions and photos. Jerry agrees to reimburse the losses through Mr. Sherbert.
California Oregon and Washington Colonist one way second class tickets on sale daily from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and other Pacific Coast points with still lower rates to Utah Montana Wyoming and Idaho via the Chicago Union Pacific and North-Western line Correspondingly low rates from all points Daily and personally conducted excursions in Pullman Tourist Sleeping cars double berth only 7 from Chicago on fast through trains Choice jet routes No change of cars All agents sell tickets via this line For full particulars address A Cleveland General Agent 234 Superior Street Cleveland Ohio Oct 15
A prized span of horses valued highly, which had earned second Premium at the county fair, along with an elegant survey, were stolen from Edward Fowl's barn west of town around eleven on Thursday night. The barn was left unlocked. A stranger once asked Powis to store cloth bags in his barn and may be linked by bags used to muffle hoofbeats. Fowl heard a noise around eleven and suspects the theft occurred then.
A series of land transfers lists Emma Lehman to John B. Carter in Ridgeville township lot 19 with other deeds in Ridgeville and Elyria areas, including 60 feet off lot 28, 800 price to Micheal Pope for lot 143 in Highland addition Lorain, and multiple parcels exchanged between Ball Marshall, Penfield, Mendeleon Norton, Wolf Martin, Bartow Cary, Forbes Kelling, Hall Glad ding, Sackett and others. Amounts range from $1 to $8,800, with properties across Ridgeville, Penfield, Oberlin, Amherst, and Elyria townships.
George L. Hines 24 a farmer of Wellington marries Ina E. Smith 19 of Wellington. The notice lists their ages occupations and residence as required for marriage license records.
Negotiations begin for a three game trolley league post season clash between Elyria and Wooster amid a fierce long standing rivalry. Wooster holds first place this season while Elyria claims parity and backs its claim with a $100 bet.
A fragment notes longing for a library that has been moved away, with a liberal renewal theme. The brief hints at community nostalgia, a sense of loss, and questions about access to books and local resources.
The Faxon Realty Co was incorporated at Columbus on Thursday with capital stock of 320000 by Isaac D Faxon Theodora Faxon Harriet A Vaxon and Theodore FE Faxon. William Conrad a brakeman on the B&O died in a year end collision near Pittaborg while assisting to clear a wreck. The train moved and he was crushed between cars after attempting to unfasten a chain. No witness to the accident.
The chemical wagon horses were exhibited at the fair grounds this year and received first premium by a unanimous vote of the judges.
Elyria defeated Grafton 7 to 1 in five innings at the county fair today. Aking’s pitching was the lone bright spot. with solid support, Grafton could have been held scoreless. A public auction of remaining household goods set for Saturday Sept 10 at 2 p.m. is listed on the public square, with items including fancy silks, waists, blouse suits, and corsets from Biggs and Everhard Co. Temaining unsold.
Brighton notices report numerous family visits and gatherings across nearby towns. Ruth Gilson of Toledo visits Aunt Minnie Graves, while the Grundy family holds a reunion with forty eight members at Mrs. O Cannan’s. Attendees include the Mills and Har dy families, with events spanning Oberlin, Kipton, Columbus, and Massillon areas and a Gideon Mosher defender reunion at Ben McClaflin’s.
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