04 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1896
Page
1
A scrambled correspondence page reports social visits in and around Elyria including Miss Quiver of Elyria visiting Miss Macha EykK, and Mrs Chandler hosting relatives in Lorain. Mentions of church events, a temperance speech, a concert, and a Bela Rawson family reunion near Pittsfield with a large turnout and a daytime picnic. The piece notes long lists of attendees and a lively community scene.
Brighton dated July 1896 records social visits from Mrs. W. Myers and Mrs. Hart of Norwalk, Mr. and Mrs. Barber of Camden, and Delbert Richards hosts. The M E church Ladies Aid plans a social July 8 at Mr. Garrell's. Epworth League to hold a patriotic meeting next Sunday with Hon. J T Haskell as speaker. Celia Kline of Cleveland visited S Greenwald's sister Mrs. S. Greenwald before leaving for Indianapolis, and teaching staff changes arise from a board cut in prior years.
The fragmentary notices report people visiting relatives in Oberlin and nearby towns, with names like Misses Gillie and Vettie Schubert and Mrs. Hoaryerg, plus travelers to Elyria and Wellisgion. A religious society meeting is announced, and a wedding tour return appears. The page also covers a railroad negligence suit by Frank Morm against C L&W Ry, with trial details, lawyers, and a verdict of about 52 dollars, insufficient for legal fees.
Local items report deaths attendance and visits: Bert Cox attended Sheffield funeral. Misa Creta Squires recovers from throat trouble. Mrs Charles Cark visiting relatives in Michigan. Mr and Mrs S Mason hosted at Turner's Mills. Bart Wade family of Obertin visiting relatives. Mra W. 4. Farris convalescing from serious illness. John Taylor and Liszie Kipton spent a day nearby. Miss Violet Springheld visiting Miss Alma Braun of Cleveland. A baro belonging to T. J. Squires struck by lightning during last Thursday night storm. An advertisement extols Simmons Liver Regulator for digestion and constipations.
Doug Smith lost a playful wager on a race where his mare beat a colt. Friends sponged Marion Messenger to mimic the colt, then Pounds edged ahead near the wire in two heats, prompting laughter when Doug learned of the ruse. The town enjoyed the prank while Doug paid up.
Busy Elyria week with numerous residents in town and about on business. Obituary notes honor Mrs Margaret Brown and Mrs Josephine Newbrand, while Mrs Wm Annis dies in Amherst. Reports of visits from Lorain, Cleveland, Pittsfield, Oberlin, and nearby communities accompany farming, church, and social life.
D & A line announces four weekly trips linking Toledo Detroit Mackinac Soo Petoskey and Duluth with new passenger steamers in service. For a summer outing order illustrated pamphlet by mail to A A Schantz GFA Detroit Mich. Also note Charles Flower grocer and Eirvia Lee bargain counter at store.
An advertisement declares Sinnows Liver Resolution or similar remedy can prevent stomach related illnesses, improve appetite and general health, and relieve sick headaches tied to indigestion. It lists manufacturer ML Merilin & Co. of Philadelphia as sole producers.
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