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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1900
Page
2
The Elyria Reporter announces publishing details with associate editor and printing company names. It lists subscription rates for daily and weekly editions, with billing terms and office address information for public circulation.
An analysis notes how four years can change outcomes in presidential races with margins shifting by small vote transfers. It cites McKinley and Bryan races, lists states and electoral votes, and discusses potential effects of relabeled votes on outcomes, urging patience until returns are in. It also references local council actions and a Sandusky line dispute affecting West Erie avenue.
A long letter from a father defending McKinley era prosperity and tariffs. He recalls hardships of the 1870s with Skinner family anecdotes, contrasts Wool, Sugar, Calico prices, and wages under the gold standard. Argues farmers and workers thrived under Republican policy and warns against voting Democratic in the current year.
Readers hear praised speeches by Charles Denby and Stephen A. Douglas era figures. Arguments support McKinley for re election, defend wartime actions in Spain, and critique Bryan. Debates touch constitutional powers, imperial policy, and soldier loyalty amid tensions over empire and war.
The county fair aims to improve under new board leadership with Phelon as president. Inducements for farm product exhibitions are offered and the event will be distinctly agricultural. The board seeks transparency in finances and end to past ticket giveaways while urging county support for a moral, constructive fair.
A Democrat editorial argues no sizable Republican votes will go to Mr. Sharp for Congress. It notes disappointment after the convention but asserts Lorain County Republicans support Mr. Skiles, who was nominated with little effort and will treat Republican applicants fairly. The piece predicts Skiles will run ahead of his ticket.
The Democrat letter attacks Bryan for allegedly causing and opposing the Spanish American War. It argues Democrats pressed McKinley toward war and asserts Bryan would have avoided responsibility, condemning his stance as unpatriotic. The piece defends the war as timely and humanity driven.
Voters face a split lower house with Republicans and Democrats nearly even. The piece argues a Republican vote for the Democratic candidate Mr Sharp would influence foreign policy and national prosperity, urging Republicans to avoid risks to the current industrial system and financial mood.
Canton residents face bitter disappointment over census figures showing about 30,087 counted, far below police and newspaper estimates of 38,000 or more. The piece notes widespread belief police counts were doctored and predicts similar issues in other Ohio cities. Mayor Jones of Toledo is criticized in the piece.
The administratrix of the estate of Thomas Lord deceased Ridgeville Larahy Counts Chi A t pus requests all claimants to present their claims against the estate by Sept 4 to R Webber attorney at Rivating Ondo. Creditors and heirs are urged to settle affairs according to the will and court orders.
The notice describes a sheriff sale of property in Lorain County Ohio under an order of the court. It lists the grantees and parcels including land bounded by Thomas Turner and Charles Meredith, with specific boundaries and a sale date set for September 29 in the year 41908. The sale will be cash on day of sale and is conducted by Warden of Levaty County, Ohio.
The Mileay Sheriff's Sale advertises public auction of a parcel in Amherst township Lorain County Ohio described as forty two acres in Lot No 42 Section 42 bounded by land owners H Kota Barbara Robin David Meiser and North interfered by center line survey stations 54 47 162 60 with a 46 foot wide strip reserved. The property valued at 1800 dollars appraised, not selling for less than two thirds. Cash on tag of sale. Sheriff Warden, and attorneys Johnson and Leonard announce the sale date October 13 1800 at court house north door between 10 and 11 AM.
John Lersch & Company filed a suit against Mellie Crossley in Elyria Township Lorale county Ohio. On July 1 the justice issued an attachment ordering seizure for 70.18 dollars.
Notice of appointment and qualification of an administrator for the estate of Henry Bailey late of LaGrange Lorain County deceased. Dated this 18th day of August 1900. 4.8 Gore.
The administrator of the estate of Wilbur H. Smith late of Elyria Lorah county is appointed and authorized. Dated July 1 1900. W. L. Far.
A Lorain County sheriff sale announces the public auction of parcels in Hoyt and related areas with lots specified and appraised values. The notice includes terms cash, two thirds minimum bid, and publication details for printers plus a separate statement about bond and printing costs.
Proposals for a stone sidewalk project in Lorain County are invited by the commissioners. Bids close by April 31, 1900, for furnishing stone sidewalk materials and laying from the street to the curb for about 1000 feet, with stone 4 inches thick and edge pitching to a 1-2 inch fall. Work to begin within ten days of award, with specs on bedded stone and edge finishing provided by the contract. Commissioners Layton, Way, and others sign. May 1, 1900.
The notice announces probate actions in Lorain County Ohio with administrators and guardians named for Charles Spite berg and Sophia Brinston. It details a public auction of real estate at the Metropolitan hotel property in the city, Lot 100 Block 77, Lot of Nellie Cregeley, appraised at eleven thousand dollars, with sale to satisfy claims and cash terms on the day of sale under court order from Norman pleas.
Notice to printers to print 300 ballots for the Heed AC special election in Elyia Lorain city. Ballots must be perforated and sealed on substantial paper, dated September 2, with bond as required by applicable law. Further information from the signer Hoang Ben W fong Bon, Elyita Clerk, September 4, 1990.
Lorain County board of deputy state supervisors of election invites sealed proposals for printing Bibal jots for a special city hall bond election in Lorain County Ohio. Proposals due by 12 o clock M Monday September 17 1900 at the clerk Ren W Johnson Elyria Ohio. Bonds required for faithful performance. Board reserves right to test bidders. For details contact Clerk Ben W Fgussos Blyrn Ohio September 1900.
Lulu A Bortner of Wheeling West Virginia is served with a petition for divorce filed in the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas. Luin A Bortner must answer within six weeks of September 1, 1900, or divorce may be granted. Also noting the appointment of Chas A Metoaly as executor of the estate of Moses Peabody, deceased, of Lorain County.
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