17 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1896
Page
1
A fragment lists numerous household items, tools, and hardware with low prices, suggesting a large sale or auction. The garbled text mentions nickel-plated ware, carving sets, irons, saws, locks, bicycles, furniture fittings, and assorted merchandise, hinting at a broad inventory and discount pricing. Names and exact locations are unclear.
A patchy 1896 correspondence note lists visits and movements around Lorain Norwalk Elyria and nearby towns. Mentions include Mr Pepe of Lorain visiting, Mrs O Manz and Mrs Sheahan families, and others moving to Blyr. Mentions visits by Miss Kate Huesanes and Mrs Pees of Cleveland. Community events include Sunday school plans at St Peter church and a ladies’ M E church social. Also notes an oyster supper at Congregational church and a marriage ceremony at Rev Loose’s home in North Amherst Ohio with Frederick Ly Hanaman and Daisy May Loeiland.
LaGrange town notices report illnesses and visits from residents to Elyria and Cleveland. Social events include a wedding of Will Richmond and Mary Cliff, a charity supper by Buckeye hive No 19, and a church aid society event. A barn fire near the quarry damaged contents. residents discuss hospitality and entertainment plans for autumn gatherings.
Pittsfield Ott 13 196 Fred Schults open Si yin Pilate Mrs Elizabart Momarand now are Vining In town Urged home from a 4 Il Mas Frank Arnolds Michigan between Corlie Watklow Baté Lorain Want and family Wondey Amana West and daughter of TLorain visited Frank Rooi week. In the Wert WWO MODE returned home. The Eniling health source of anxiety to large rsnds and Home a few weeks ago near Death bowt t p m when viha hime of her daugh alliogion Phebe F Le Port who have ring. Ann Da Messenger born county Ohio tied Oliver 3 1842 Both were residents Windbara after the marriage they came back to Pittsfield where they lived together until the husband thirteen y since that time hor do She married me and about two years coast of poor health she came where she received the ca daughter, West wan the mother of two child surviviva bor Mrs Nan Adson She united with the Congreg Pel shareh io Pittsheld to 1847 0d bie funeral services bald freational church far Pittsfield at noon were attended by a co ib sorrowing trends and rela
A scatter of social news and notices includes Mrs Elnora Hyotsiolj Palting visiting friends in town and Miss Ward of Charili ng at L Cookaton. Reports cover churchgoers in Amherst and Vermillion, a sewing patronage appeal by Mian Riba Tucker, and a North Russia item noting improving sickness. Also listed is a sale of wallpaper and household goods, a chicken pie social for the Amherst band, and political commentary on Democratic promises related to free trade era concerns.
Wellington Vermont 1896 recital by Paul Patterson pupils reported on a Monday evening. George Townsend family returned from Massachusetts and moved into Cortland avenue. Mrs Grant Watts improving after visiting Elyria. Obituary note for a man named Krebs killed by a horse. Court notes include DeLong vs Oberlin Village and several administrator and foreclosure actions. Local economy column cites Columbiana county sheep and wool losses tied to tariff debate with national silver and gold export figures and critique of silver men.
For nearly 25 years Scott's Emulsion has been a medical staple in treating lung trouble and wasting illnesses in children and adults alike. Despite debates over price, the advertisement asserts the product as the health standard with 50 cent and one dollar sizes available from Scott & Browne of New York.
The Circuit Court overturned a prior conviction against James D Gawn, finding errors in admitted testimony about threats to the prosecuting attorney and alibi instructions, plus prosecutorial misconduct. The ruling, issued by Judge Burrows after a two hour delivery, vindicates Gawn and questions the strength of the original evidence. The decision will be published, as it draws universal public interest in fair trials and fair treatment.
Huntington and area residents travel and visit relatives across Norwalk Anblach Sullivan Clyde Leroy Wellington and Cleveland. church society hosts a chicken pie supper October 14 at M. H. church parlor.
Amherst community notes report thieves forced entry to the Gibson Vibber Co dry goods and grocery store, triggering the burglar alarm after breaking a window. A revolver and an old overcoat were left behind. no casualties noted. The item also mentions J H Gibson and daughter visiting Kilbourn City and a political rally for McKinley and Hobart with addresses at local churches.
Mrs W W Burge is on the sick list as a diphtheria outbreak grows. A speech by Hon John P Green of Cleveland is planned for Monday night October 1Gth. The sick list includes Seth Draper, Mr P R Draper, George Rooks son, and Fred and Warren Loveland, with diphtheria spreading in the community.
Various small ads seek rental homes and services. Listings include houses for rent on West River Street and East Cleveland, a complete meat market for sale at South Amberst, plus a family washing request and inquiries to C A Bemis and H MAUCH with details on wagons and steam engine components.
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