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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1897
Page
1
An old timey ad lists prices on musical instruments like mandolins and roseswood guitars, plus violins and gear. It includes bulk paper, notebooks, ledgers, pencils, mucilages, composition books, and linen paper with prices and discounts for school and office supplies.
Local society notes recount Mrs Porter Williams visiting Cleveland and Mr H Cloughlis on a business trip in Indianapolis while Miss Nora Ada retains staff in Cleveland. Several residents travel, host guests, and attend events in Elyria and nearby cities, with mentions of educational moves and community gatherings.
An adjourned council meeting reports Brooks elected mayor amid disputes over prior vote legality. Mayor Levagoon and council members are named with committee assignments and conflicts over a missing law printing. Residents appeal for street grades and lighting while budget limits delay lighting upgrades.
Catherine Savage died at her grandson George Savage’s home in Ridgeville on Friday morning April 30. Born April 30 1304 in Saalding Lincolnshire she married John Savage in 1829. She came from Lincolnshire to New York in 1855 and settled in Avon. In later years she lived with her son John Savage. She leaves four children Henry Savage Charles Savage Maddock and others. Funeral and burial details announced at her late residence.
An old advertisement promotes Little Men and Women books and Scott's Emulsion for children. It notes the product will not pay to substitute and highlights the real emulsion, available for 50c and 1.00, by Scott & Bowne of New York.
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