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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1898
Page
5
The Historical Roomy will be open on Saturdays starting at 5 p.m. Readers can visit for exhibits and archival displays during weekend hours. Local staff note this adds weekend access and encourages community engagement with the history room.
A man, identified as Alt Ebbettt, was found dead in a room after neighbors detected a gas odor. Dr Sheffeld entered the room to confirm death, suggesting the gas was only partly turned off. Ebbettt, about 38, had been drinking and writing to his wife, with finances and belongings left in orderly condition. His wife was telegraphed and coroner and officials arranged handling of the remains.
A local effort to discontinue the Oberlin station accommodation prompts officials to review the plan. Delegates argue the line’s business viability as trains may be diverted to serve Cleveland workers. A social club meeting at St Andrews church featured a varied program, including piano duets, readings, and a Shakespearean reading.
John Walshan of Fay Manufacturing Co tests a patent trolley protector in Cleveland this week. The device guards trolley lines from a slipping wheel under extreme conditions, aided by a guard wire. In a separate incident lightning struck the Townsend barn area causing substantial loss, including a 30 foot barn, hay, and harness with Townsends estimating about 1900 dollars in damage.
On Wednesday September Mrs Geo W Savage hosted a delightful eight oclock tea in honor of Mrs Harriet Savage’s birthday. Guests from Elyria included Mrs Wm Laurdon Miss Lotte Lausdon and several others with Chas Savage and Hooill Stan den. The note mentions an extended list of attendees and well wishes for future anniversaries. The second item promotes a sale of stoves and ranges from The Wright State, highlighting factory prices and wholesale pricing.
The council met with most members present to review a committee report charging Officer Peters. Twenty five witnesses testified under oath. testimony flaws noted but good character cited. The panel recommended upholding charges, while other items included street widening, water works deeds, and a proposal for a town hall town clock.
A burglar pried the rear basement window of Laundon Brog meal market and accessed the saloon above. Only money was taken, cigars and liquor untouched. Porter is suspected and an arrest likely. The town discusses placing a public clock in the northeast tower of the town hall for public use. Dr G A Reeder delivered his farewell sermon at ME church after five years of service. 35 deaths, 745 baptisms, 28 marriages, 0 funerals noted.
Miss Nell Jackson teaches the West Side Kindergarten returning from Hubbard and Barre, with the class held in the Congregational chapel and well patronized by local families.
Court records show petitions for guardianship administration and support involving numerous parties. Jurisdiction includes Geoat Brito Eas Ann Winninrean and Sarah Arn Snail with related probate actions, hearings slated for the next term, and notifications to interested parties.
Auction notice by mortgagee Brooks offering sale of a stock of men's furnishings including underwear neckwear shirts hosiery clothing jewelry and related items. Stock described as new and stock not shop worn with immediate clearance at reduced prices for 30 days at the listed location.
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