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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1898
Page
3
A fragmented OCR sample shows mixed endorsements and ads for Peruna remedies, Catarrh Cure, and Hippocratic style tonics. It includes testimonials and promotional language claiming personal health benefits, with references to Dr Hartman and various mock addresses, reflecting a period medical advertising voice.
About 200 Democrats from five districts gathered in East St Louis to form a platform opposing gold standard and endorsing silver measures. Speakers criticized bimetallism, urged a 14 to 1 or 11 to 1 silver ratio, and warned of debased money if gold alone backed debt. Chicago Tribune notes the May state convention will adopt the platform to back candidates.
A collage of editorial snippets critiques Bryan’s speeches and the silver question, noting the Journal’s push for broadened appeal and Hanna’s persistence. References to Cleveland era policy and shifts toward gold standard appear alongside comments from several papers.
Albany and Cincinnati newspaper clippings debate President McKinley era policy. Commentators compare McKinley to Washington, critique silver coinage, tariffs, and war readiness, and reference the Maine disaster and Dingley tariff as context for fiscal debates and political rhetoric.
A midwestern mining journal urges miners bound for Alaska, the Klondike, or the Yukon to secure a proper food supply. It stresses nutritious bread made with baking powder, prefer Royal Baking Powder, and suggests obtaining a cookbook from the Royal Baking Powder Co. New York, with free copies for those heading to the Klondike.
A Blackwood’s Magazine account recalls a seaside scene in Spain where a cheerful crowd watches soldiers marching for Cuba. A portly well dressed lady comforts a lonely young private with a kiss and a public gesture, then the youth asks for a kiss too, drawing applause from bystanders.
In a crowded superior court Bil Williams roams streets on a red mule, loudly protesting with gusto while the judge seeks arrest. The bailiff admits fear and claims he quit after failing to seize the offender as laughter and commentary ripple through the courtroom and nearby readers.
A long session in Columbus outlines bills on railroad protection, pension funding, and judicial powers, while moves on labor, age limits, and tax policies surface. The day includes measures addressing public works, county duties, and state authority, with several resolutions urging adjournment and administrative reforms.
Ade Harrie and Frederick Clerk initiate a sheriff sale in Lorain County Ohio under an order of sale in a variance case. The property to be sold lies north of the court house and along the Cleveland Toledo railroad, with parcels described by metes and bounds. Two parcels are offered for sale with appraisals listed and bids open until a set date. The sale is conducted by Sheriff A. K. Lord and Attorney Welliabla.
Notice announces bond sale for Wallington village electric and water works, with bids due February 2 and bonds payable annually starting March next year. It notes terms, interest rate, security, and authority under Ohio statutes, plus bid requirements and right to reject.
Lorain County Court of Common Pleas issues an order of sale for property in Elyria Ward lot No 3 in Bank Addition within Hyland subdivision. Auction to be held at the courthouse on Saturday April 9 1898 at 10 AM. Property includes lot No 3 and adjacent parcels near Black River with appraised values of 1790 and 2200 dollars. Sheriff A B Lord and attorney Lex Stroup announce the sale terms cash with no redeemable considerations.
A sheriff sale notice for the Kuchler Brewing K Malting Co and related parties in Lorain County Ohio lists a public auction of property at the north door of the Court House in Elyria on April 2, 1898. The docket references Parcels 1 and 2 in Block 32 and associated lots in the village of Lorain, with appraised value set at 15000 dollars and sale terms arranged by Q A Gillmore, attorney for the sheriff.
Probate notice filed with Lo County Ohio court lists accounts of executors for multiple estates including Kata Tyempariy Nobu C. Warner Oliver Woeest, Lava In Kowal, Mavel Simonds, Harry Hasel Kenoy E. Foote and others. It sets March 13 at 10:00 a.m. for examination and hearing of the accounts and related matters. The Lorain Manufacturing Co appears as partial certamant counted as executor for Mary B. Smith Johe i Fixge Winnie Stagria Jomeun Torley and others.
A fragmented notice from G W H Auctioneer of Pi requests contact for dates on upcoming auctions. The readable text mentions Ratonse and ransomable terms, with incomplete phrases asking to write for details and timing. No clear event or entities beyond the auctioneer and location.
A garbled transport notice describes local freight and passenger train movements with references to Elyria Boston Chicago and Pacific Express lines. It mentions departure times around 6 1150 pm and 5 pm, with unclear station names and service titles like Local Freight and Express variations.
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