Oldest flour mill of Lorain County remembers river millage
The article recounts the historic flour mill on the Rocky River near West View, long owned by Benjamin Baker and ancestors, later transferred through generations. It notes the water wheel’s first revolution about seventy years ago, the mill’s role in early settlement, and the dam change after a prior flood. It urges a pictorial history for the Lorain County Historical Society archives.
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Corain County
Rocky Oiver
West View
Menuy
Benjamin Baker
Captain Cabin Houlley
Eveland
Emma
Lorain County Historical Society
United States Steel reports ninth quarterly dividend and growth in holders
A recognized authority notes the ninth quarterly dividend of 1 per share on United States Steel common stock, totaling 5 000, payable September 40. Shareholders at 34 997 exceed preferred holders, with total shareholders rising to 67 055 including employees under profit sharing, the largest among corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Sandys
Steel Corporation
United States
Atest Corporation
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Ve Railroad Company
American Sugar Refining Company
Uniou Pavifle Railway
Another Non Alcoholic Drink Targets Dry Towns
A new non intoxicating beverage named Wenseda is to be sold in dry towns claiming no intoxication and not violating state laws. It competes with Simco’s Mead and Bishop’s beer, both advertised as non intoxicating while resembling real beer in appearance and taste.
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Indian Territory
Simco
Fierce contest over ward local option in Ohio legislature
A heated battle is shaping up in Ohio as the hanor interests clash with temperance forces over the ward local option proposition. The Anti Saloon League will push the measure while allied liquor groups mount the defense, with politics kept out of the temperance issue in recent years.
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Hanor
Ohio
Anti- Saloon League
Alliequor
Grand Council Royal and Saleot Maa gous Ohio Travel Sale
Public notices and personal ads from Akron area listings show travel tickets with gala sale dates and stopovers through November, lodging and rental offers, household jobs, and a real estate bargain for a house and lot on Bank and West streets near the new bridge. The items include finder rewards, rental inquiries, and a millinery opening promotion.
Notable Vaudeville Tour Captivates 1900 Audience
The program features Captain R. P. Hobson and Nellie Peck Saunders Company with artist portraits and readings. Performers include Miss Ellen M. Stone, the Philharmonic String Quartette, Chicago Glee Club, and notable speakers like Rev. Stanley L. Krebs and Professor Russell Conwell. Reserved seating details are announced for audience members.
Manager Wanted for County Territory at Well Known House
Trustworthy person to manage business in the county and adjoining areas for a solid financial company. $20 weekly cash and expenses paid by check from headquarters. Expense money advanced. Permanent position. Apply Manager 610 Monon Bldg Chicago Ill.
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Th. Joulls
Quincy Adams Sawyer drama tops Elyria schedule
A new novel titled Quincy Adams Sawyer has arrived in local bookstores. The story follows a city youth who spends time in the rural village of Magon’s Corners and contrasts wealth with social position. The work has been dramatized with a noted scene described as a scenic poem and will be staged in Elyria on November 20.
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Quincy Adams Sawyer
Magon
Elyria
Bessun
For Rent Suite Over Racket Store Near Post Office
For Rent a suite of rooms on second floor over the Racket store next to the post office. Desirable location with city steam heat private bath gas range and all modern conveniences. Inquire of C. A. Bemis.
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C.A. Bemis
Girl for General Office Work Desirable In State
In state job notices a girl is sought for general office work. Desirable candidates should apply with references to the Reporter office for wage discussions.
Low Rates to Chicago Excursion Tickets Offered
Low fares to Chicago available on the Lakes Shore and Michigan Southern lines for trips on September 25 and 28. Tickets are half price and valid for return until October 2, in observance of the Chicago Centennial.
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Laks Shore
Michigan Southern
Chicago
Want to Buy A House And Lot Near City Center
Advertises desire for a good house and lot near the city center with a neat stove price under 9000 dollars. Requests address with price and terms and mentions P O Box Al 3b.
Man Seeks Work Travel Expenses Advance
Good man can make 320 per week. Apply after six at 720 West Broad Street for F W O Connor. 30543 Lost Brown feather cigar cases Saturday evening. Return to Republican office, 3078. Two furnished rooms for two gentlemen or man and wife with or without board. Inquire Reporter office, BODEE.
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West Broad Street
F W O'Connor
Bodee
Remedies for sea sickness urged by German observer
Remedies for sea sickness are being sought. Otto Dornbluth notes sinking motion triggers nausea and recommends deep breaths to tense the abdomen, plus a tight abdominal bandage. Susceptible travelers may take two or three grains of sodium bromide daily before and during trips, with regular meals. Also, Mrs Wilder's millinery opening at 45 East Broad Street on Saturday and Monday.
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Otto Dornbluth
Auction and Lost and Found Notices From Local Listings
Four tooma to rent cheap at 19 Cedar street with Goon water, plus 15 in paper money and pennies found. Near Tite Brothers meat market, finder to leave at post office for reward. Otix A238 acre farm in Camden township Lorain county Ohio two miles north of Ripton Station appraised at 1000 cannot sell for less than 867 must be sold by October 9 1903 to highest bidder by order of court in bankruptcy.
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China Department
Lorain County
R Aida
W. J. Hillier
Fynger
Cleveland
Southwestern Electric
Murray Ridge
Elyria
Cedar Street
Tite Brothers
Otix
Camden Town
Ship
Ohio
Ripton Station
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Cox
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Heldmyer Hardware Co
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Morro Castle
Toush Out
Nellie Peck Saunders Company
Lantone
Pres Dau. Bradley
Ellen M. Stone
Macedonia
Turkey
Philharmonic
Sol Marensson
Carl Dueringer
James D. Johnasn
Charles Heydter
Girluases
Chicago Glee Club
Lack
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Esquiman
Greenland
Sarel
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Katherine Egleston
Oho State Journal
Stanley L. Krebs
John G. Wooley
Mrs. Rover
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America
Lillian French Read
Oberlin
Oberlin Review
Russell Conwell
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People's Institute
Virs'Congregational Church
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A. Cox
Room
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Boylan
Cleveland School OF Music
Alfred Arthur
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