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Newspaper

Lorain County Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1898

Page

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Fall Line Goods Arrive at Rock Bottom Prices

Harry H. Smith announces a new fall line of goods arriving direct from manufacturers. Sold at rock bottom prices for spot cash purchases.

Rock Bottom

LaGrange News from Elyria and surrounds 1808

Sept 7 1808 LaGrange reports locals and visitors including Barnum in Elyria Langs in Lorain McRoberts Pittabeld and Wills in Litebield. Mentions illnesses and recoveries, farm accidents, a funeral for Mrs Damon of Fayette Medina County, and community notices about church improvements, travels to Cincinnati and Chattanooga, and social gatherings.

Local Notes from Peafield and Nearby Towns

Sept 7 1898 notices detail residents and visitors in Peafield Elyria and Wellington. Mentions Roy Richmond teaching at Nicks, Miss Ora Aoloar gratings, newborn son to Mr and Mrs Leon Witbsck, Mrs Sam Long visiting from Kantucky, Rev Baker’s home hosting a church social, Alvan White of Spencer as guest of D W Riplay, Matthaw Stary’s long illness, Norman Potter’s broken ribs, Mr Kavanagh of Cleveland visiting James Martin, Ina Saxtoo returning from Mun cia Ind, the Jackson reunion at George Jackson’s with about seventy five present, a young party at George Jackson’s, and completion of a large water works cistern on the square.

H Bartes Peafield Panfold Dan Auble Pentele Fred Gort Peoheld Alvan White Spencer Wan D W Riplay Dover Matthaw Stary Peahed Norman Potter Mr. Kavanagh Cleveland James Martin Wellington

Fatal Accident at the Station Involving JB Winney

JB Winney station agent for the CL&W Ry was fatally injured Friday morning while supervising freight car switching on the main track. A train windows on him, severing one leg and one arm. He remained conscious, expressed testament, and was loved as a loyal, civic man. Funeral planned at his house Monday at 2 PM. Also noted death of Mrs Elizabeth Martin of Elyria, aged 77, with funeral at German Lutheran church Friday afternoon. survivor details and early immigrant background recorded. Citizens plan a citywide tribute with coordinated whistle signaling and organized transportation to Lorain, urging orderly attendance and assistance for the family.

Sab Canfield Damon Lafayette Medina County Rew Damon Paw Boratt Damon Wan Penfield Aha Theo Lis Chatham Ross Damon Berba Moody Quarter Lefat J B Winney C,l & Wy Ry Winney Sampnell and Hart Fatas Woc Lalge Mra Winney Hle Nan Agas Discipla Church Consciantias Arthur Montay

Arrived Home From South for Several Kivrias Suldiee Boys

Several Kivrias suldiee boys recently released from southern hospitals have returned home in poor condition. Lieutenant Barry Savage came home at midnight Wednesday and appears very ill, his strength markedly reduced. Geo. Willer and Harvey Brown of Company A arrived on Tuesday and Thursday, Brown showing weakness and fatigue. Joseph Paulson of the Livat Op:a cavalry returned Wednesday and is now at his uncle Alfred Berg’s home, still recovering from a long illness.

Kivrias Barry Savage Ghoel Geo. Willer Harvey Brown Co A Millar Joseph Paulson The Livat Alfred Berg

Ladies Aid Society Reports Prompt Pajama and Hospital Shirt Drive

Urgent appeal by Camp Hopson prompted the Soldiers Aid Society to gather twenty hospital pajama sets and seven suits. Members worked Monday afternoon and noon Wednesday to prepare the items, thanking contributors for timely help. A business meeting is planned for Tuesday the 13th at 1 pm to review finances and reports, with adjournment contingent on the president’s cancellation.

Camp Hopson Soldiers Aid Society Dagan

Did You Take Scott's Emulsion Through the Winter

A typography filled advertorial touts Scott's Emulsion as a cure for coughs, throat rawness, and poor appetite. It claims winter use boosts color and weight and promises strength through summer, asserting it can cure consumption if curable and warning against similar products.

Pleasant Social Gathering For Rey and Mrs Reeder at ME Church

A Sunday school room reception for Rey aoc Mra G A Reeder drew large crowds from the city and Lorain. The Women’s Home Missionary Society arranged the event with ice cream, cake, and a musical program by local artists. Mrs Reeder received a quilt from Mrs L G Hamilton, who lauded the pastorate and community ties. Mr Reeder leaves for conference next week.

Rey Aoc Mra G A Reeder Womans Home Missionary Society Ware Reeder Lorain Ere O Chapman E Hart Maude Parmeles Jesme Waitt Misa Shaddick Gee Reedar L G Hamilton Rendec

Races at Toledo Show Fast Times and Records

In Toledo meetings five events ran straight heats with an average time of 2 9024 for the half mile. Temper set a world record in the mile and Lexie posted fast half mile times with Minneta pacing in 2 8. Elyria horses, including Temper, are shown as high performers in amateur circles. Probate Court notes guardianship and guardianship appointments for local residents with names like Henry J. Marna Sr and Elizabeth McLennan, plus wills and estate administration actions for Pitt McRoberts and Lotter Sanda.

Toledo Cleveland Temper Abe Will White Minneta Hads Elyria Ciy Makieg Ryan Taernon Ying Eas Dewey Merritt Shatter Miles Sinpson Seliry Pittebrigh Lexie J Henry J Marna Sr A.legee

Greater America to Focus on Domestic Affairs After War

Editorial notes the end of the Spanish War shifts public focus to domestic issues including the Omaha Exposition and Chicago Columbian Exposition. Reduced train rates via Nickel Plate line are advertised for upcoming excursions. An offer from Sioux City Business College promotes mail courses in bookkeeping and commercial arithmetic with diplomas available at no charge. Also advertised are Sterling Silver items and Fisher’s jewelry prices.

Greater America Pombien Omaha Nickel Plate Road Sioux City Iowa

Mark Twain Anecdotes Highlighted By Ladies Home Journal

Elyria retail circular promotes Mark Twain anecdotes in Ladies Home Journal with humorous clips and photographs lent by friends. It advertises half-price rail fares from Toronto to Sept 9 and Warsaw Indiana, plus 5 percent surcharge to Sept 19, via Nickel Plate road. Travel routes include through trains Chicago Newark with colored porters and elegant buffet service between Chicago New York and Boston.

Mark Twain Ladies Home Journal Mark Toronto Hostaria Warsaw Ind Dare Nickel Plate Road Warana Chicago Newark Scorches Clegant New York Bosley Conaull

Chaotic clipping blends horticulture notes and ads from Avon

A scattered page mixes a Lorain County horticultural society meetup near Avon Port with remarks on grape varieties and soil. It then shifts to market pitches for Macaulay-Patton Co and travel ads promising weight loss. Additional items include a hair product claim and a silverware window display.

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