23 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1892
Page
1
On West Broad Street a new shoe drive markets sneakers at $3 a pair with claims of exceptional durability. The ad touts a six cents worth of service for every five cents spent, emphasizing value and quality regardless of road conditions.
A bank notes 425000 over deposits to be paid as interest at 4 percent per year split between January and July. No interest for funds not on deposit two months. It reports paying over a quarter million dollars in interest to depositors and issuing dividends to 58 stockholders. The bank promises safety and conservatism for future deposits, with officers A Braman and I. Gardner assured.
Miscellaneous items report potato purchases to Norwalk, a corn shipment to Philadelphia, church work at Wakeman, local petitions for a new ball, a cock fight in Olmsted Falls, hotel plans by Granley Griffin, and rail line development by the Sandusky and Columbus Short Line. Also listed are militia drafts, local franchise grants, and a long roster of names tied to 1861 era Elyria military activity.
A clipped testimonial claims Dr Miles Medical Co is responsible for a cure after two years of health issues. The text cites R ScDougall of Auburn describing miseries from ships and pills, then says only one bottle of Dr Miles’ New Heart Cure brought relief. The piece mentions an elegant boot caption and a sensational claim.
Miss Louisa Perry remains ill while James Morse visits Win Peck. Leon Byrd leaves to work in a Cleveland machine shop. Miss Hattie Peck returns to Lake Erie Seminary. Ben Lindsley takes a clerical post at Beebe House. A missionary concert is planned at the Congregational Church next Sunday. Mr. Wells resettles with Wesley Sick. Rev. P E Harding spoke on Abraham and His Times last Sunday. Mr. Lutz hauled slate when a bank gave way. horses and wagon tumbled fifty feet but none were seriously injured. Brownhelm Cracker Barrel Club claims McGinty. Voters urged to mind political questions as McGrinty minds his. IDUR notes and drug catalog mention Beebe House Drug Store and Central Shoe Store.
B T Mill welcomed a boy. Y P C E meets Sundays at 6 30. Farmers improve with plans. two pleasant days. A G Dawley seriously ill. Dr Woolcot mentions gall stones. Farmers Alliance meets second and fourth Saturdays. next program prepared. Chas Austin wed Lilly Hance on April 13 at bride’s home. Tile drains being laid this spring. more to come if tile cheaper. Election passed quietly. no full ticket due to lack of democrats and prohibitions. Officers elected: trustee Job Alexander, justice Charles Jackson, assessor Waren Carl.
A red Bigis watch with pendant setting valued at ten dollars was located. A red and blue circular watch charm was also noted. Reward is left at Berbe Hower.
Community updates recount social gatherings, illnesses, travels, and family milestones. Miss Lulu and Miss Lottie Kendeigh celebrate by receiving silver vases. neighbors host music, supper, and games. Postal telegraph line work advances with added wires, while medical visits and travel record moves through town.
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