Fire destroys home and barn at Curtis Bailey property
A blaze at about 10 pm Monday consumed the home of A B Frank near Cloark's quarry, destroying both house and barn. Cora Cotton, age three, died in Cleveland from blood poisoning and was buried Monday. Elizabeth Danhem, nearly 90, died Friday and was buried in Brownhelm cemetery. Danham's husband is deceased. several grown children survive. Five of Henry Wesbecher's homing pigeons completed a 23 mile return flight from Sethisky. Mr Delefield, 67, died Monday morning after years of illness, known for his generosity and long residence in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Frank
Curtis Bailey
Cora Cotton
Little Rath
F. A. Avery
Cleveland
Elizabeth Danhem
Brownhehn
Brownhelm
Dunham
Henry Wesbecher
Brighten
eThe Kid
Gee
Delleld
Delefield
Godis
Cleveland Real Estate Prospects Grow With City Boom
Letter from J B Hoffman manager of Wise Company Cleveland notes strong growth in Cleveland and surrounding farms. He cites demand for land near the city, Farm Department control of multiple tracts, and plans to sell at affordable per acre prices to a class of farmers. He predicts population doubling in ten years and urges readers to invest while prices stay favorable. An excursion ticket offer via the GO L and W Ry promotes weekend travel to Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Cuyahoga River
J. B. Hoffman
Wise Company
Hoffmann
Ftands
Frisbie Company
Williamson
Hoffman
Cleveland & Eastern Electric Railway
Whyria
Notice of Bond Sale by City Board of Education
The Board of Education of the city announces sealed bids for fifteen million seven hundred forty nine thousand dollars of bonds of five hundred dollars each, interest semi annually May 2 and November 2. Bonds mature in pattern through 1918 with annual sinking fund payments, total city value and water debt noted, bids due May 15, 1901, at the office of the secretary G C Snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
Isiret
Eiprive Mio
Wall Ceceive
Blyriatho
Saul
Terkany
Olle
Snow
Seordiry
Lake Breeze Social Notes and Local Visits
Lake Breeze notes record Mrs. Gemeiner visiting her mother on Sunday and nearby residents like Mr Chapell of Lonan visiting family. Attendees at Mrs. Lee Jayces’s funeral include Mr and Mrs Stoward and Mr Henrn Jaye, with others visiting Amherst and Lorain in recent days. The Lake Breeze school closed last week and Prof U Hochstein of Loran is building a dancing pavilion at Mrs Amelia Faraghen's. Roy Ellis is reported as improving.
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Cleveland
Ira Ellis
Lorain
Seymour
Thamce Moore
Lee Jaycux
Amherst
Lallian Webb
Diye
Dover
Wits
Mkemoni
Heurt
C. Stiwalki
Amherstreet
Lake Brevne
U Hochstein
Loran
Amelia Faraghen
Ua. Seymour
Roy Ellis
Yonus
Temperance rally and oratorical contest in LaGrange town hall
The LaGrange community hosts a temperance rally and oratorical contest at the town hall on Friday evening April 26. Five contestants compete with Anna Edawanils of Cleveland delivering the address. admission is 10 cents, schoolchildren 5 cents. Community notes mention local movements, sick lists, funerals, and visits among residents and nearby towns.
Current Events in the County Highlight Local Visits
Notes from Rochester Wellington and LaGrange show residents visiting family and friends. Mr CG Bliss shopped for the eastern market in Rochester. Mrs Hinemillie hosted by Mrs Mary Goss in Brigiton. Mr Ed Fisher recovering from grip. various locals at homes of relatives in Wellington and Lun a. minor incidents and travel updates noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. Bliss
Rochester
Ida Andrews
H.C. Beckley's
Vesta Knapp
E. Fisher
Luna
Amherst death and community notes in East Amherst
East Amherst widow Mrs. Lee Jaycux dies of pneumonia leaving three children and husband. Other notes mention caregiving for Mrs. Redfern, relocations, business openings, illness updates, school resignations, and local relocations including Mr. Dunlap, Vernon Peabody, and Mrs. Anna Myers returning to Cleveland.
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Lee Jaycux
East Amherst
Barbara Cluader
2B. Redfern
Gloveland
Vernon Peabody
IL. 8
M. 8
BR. Co
Henrt Brill
S. John Rosa
Anna Myers
Chas. Kolb
Cleveland
W. L
Benj
Redfrew
Peabody
Aubann
Maeh
Withielaties
Disse Beak
Turvytown
AMHET
Cote Drilling
Robert Minch
Rey
Californix
Arthur Engle
teoMho
Lier
Ay Ss
Avon News Briefs from April Community Update
Avon notes report property loss when a louse mile east of the center burned. A cow lost after an injury. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Frank Walter. John Kuiper confined ill at home. Baptist and M E church announce alternate Sunday services will now be held together each Sunday. Doris Stafford ill but improving. Lorain Baptist band to lead service at Avon Baptist on the 28th. Morning services at 10 with Hart Keeping sermon. Mrs Bertha Burre returns from the shore after a week. Local appointments include Dr Miller and Dr Heintleman. An orchestra organized at the Disciples church with five violins. Fred Cwining in town. Rev Wynn and family move in with Mrs Geigheimer. Byron and daughter visiting town. EB Gibbs and wife in Cleveland. Mrs AL Flurdy adds to barn. Monde Buckley and family occupy part of brother’s house. Jesse Sigsworth and wife relocate home with addition to house.
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Town Hall
Anna Edawanils
Cleveland
Wai Mason
Juel Curtice
Ghurlo Curice
Sarah Freeman
AL Wilcox
Elyria
Relef
Webster
Citzen
Abanil Gay Nichols
of. Webster
Ived Hubbard
John Dix
Minerva Carrett
Fuller
Davida
Gott
Ida Hubbard
Wm. Martin
Mary
Berea
Sunay
Paul Johnston
BH. I. Wilcox
Greychurch
RK. Wight
Michigan
Georgie Hubbard
E. Underhill
Chattanoga
G. C. Under. Yall
Ernest Blackwell
Palmers Louse
Avon Center
Frank Auven
Wad
Frank Walter
John ‘Kuiper
Lorain Bitist
Associational
Pellowship Union
Men’ Si
Lorain
Baptist Shareh
Baptist Church
Avon
Hart Kping
Bertha Burre
Irving Robson
Miller
Heintcleman
Bramby
Kate Hag
Fred Cwining
Brighton
Wynn
W. Baxton
Geran
Akuet
Colleck
Trenchard
Dra A
Bianche
Edi Ora
Byer
My. Ligeor
Coton Glee
M. Bevitet
M. Bevitet and Family Saved To Clevelater
PR. Showalter
Litacl
Martain
Mariain
R. Tran
Lakeside
Clevgland
Bert Knowles
Ray Denhint
J T. Wesley
Pearl Senies
Wellington
Cassie Kelner
Cherlin
Wie
Sinds
S&s
Kelner
Dg. B. Gott
Lizzie Goth
Henry Buswell
Dr. French
BE. J. Webster
Toledo
My. S
Hubbard
Carrie
Anto
Mary Smith
Chicago
Powers
C. L. Gost
Freeman
Gotts
Webner
R. UT. Waderhill
Lester, Medina Co
G O. Underhill
Resouth
W. H
E.G. Johnson
North Eaton Host Surprise Party In Bad Weather
A surprise party at Tom Slealy’s last Sunday evening was sparsely attended due to bad weather, but guests enjoyed the children’s games and a lively time. Neighbor gatherings and oyster suppers add local life as winter ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Slealy
Maton
Wan
Omar Tal
Nick Biermarker
Miwan
North Baton Creamery
Rom Vaedskardk Roitel
Butternut Ridge Community News Notes
Local farmers faced busy days as planting plans continued and families shared updates on homes and neighbors. Charley Pewder and family from Oberlin visited relatives, while Frank Flomney aided cottage work at Fields corners. The death of Mrs. R. Tucker was reported with respect and sympathy from the community.
Local Notes and Social Items From Huntington Area
Huntington community reports snow, illness, and visits as residents attend exams, church events, and gatherings. Mrs T D Plotou and Mara engage in work with kin. births and sick lists appear among neighbors. Local residents travel to Elyria Wellington and Cleveland for exams and care while improvements and visits populate weekly life.
Local Notes From Brownhelm A Round Of Socials And Town News
Brownhelm reports a social at the home of Mrs. Benjamin Bitrou and a few local updates. School director candidate Mrs. Hya Siluttuck wins in district No 8 while Eugine Buckley moves his saw mill to South Antherst and will process custon logs. Cemetery improvements include driveways and walks. Funeral services for Mrs. Clinton Dunham held at the Congregational church. she was 89 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Pedro
Mo Aml
Benjamin Bitrou
Hya Siluttuck
Congregational Church
Columbia Notes and Local Happenings
A series of short notes from Columbia including births at the Reisinger and Jordan households, a sawmill move from Wooldridge to Rozalton for a large contract, Walter Reisinger and bride planning to occupy Frank Whall’s house, and Miss Mine Morse's marriage to Dr. George Wisner. Also weather scenes near Elyria with snow blockades, localMovements of Lymin Capel to Bebetown, and reports of horse losses and visits by W E Harrington of Coveland. Mrs. Mattie Annerman’s long absence from Columbia ends with retirement from Detroit trip relatives. Mina Peek of Ridgeville visits Columbia friends.
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Wilmer Reisinger
Robert
Estell Jordan
William Cole
Reisinger
Wooldridge Place
Rozalton
Walter Reisinger
Bride
Frank Whalls
Miss Mine Morse
George Wisner
Beren
Jani Week Golubia
Lymin Capel
Frank Adams
Bebetown
W. EE. Harrington
Coveland
Elyria
Fred Allen
A. J. Walkden
Jform Adams
Mansfield
Sam Tolly
Rose Spencer
Columbia
Mattie Anmerman
Nebraska
Mary Jane Ives
Detroit
Michigan
Mina Peek
Ridgeville
Kipton Social Event Postponed By Bad Weather
The Kipton social whiely wau at the Hotel DeLmeag Saturday was postponed for two weeks due to weather. Cream and cake will be served. Dr. Henry plans to move to Smithfield this week, joining four doctors who have already left Kipton this year. A doctor named Todd is said to be coming next week. Last Thursday's weather prevented the ladies from serving dinner, disappointing the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Ili
DeLmeag
Henry
Smithfield
Kipton
Todd
Carlisle township board of education holds April meeting
West Ridge report shows the Carlisle township Board of Education reconvened Monday April 15 with new member Beard and re elected president Orcanor. Committees were set on teachers and services supervision grounds repairs and building programs. Tax levy four mills authorized and adjournment set for June. Local residents Charles Pallas G Decker Nina Bates nurse Cushing and Dr Reels referenced with illnesses.
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Carlisle Township
Beard of Education
Walt
Orcanor
Croanor
Terchers
Bovis
Mors. Verley
Bites
Croodyveur
C.D. Bennett
Nina Bateack
Dr. Cushing
Robert Sims
Reels
Mgr
CG. Brown
Frank Grills
Toledo
Alice Sutliff
Yell examination and local visits noted at the Crossing
Miss Evelyn Kelsey Nettie Boice and Mother Cleghorn attended the yell examination Saturday in it. Arthur Dimock of Wellington was at the Crossing Tuesday. Beckley was in Wellington Monday. Mr J Bryan and mother were in Folk and Ashland. Miss Wanna Chapin returned from Toledo Wednesday. Leon Rogers of Wellington was at Fritts Monday selling pageye for B Hovwk. A Henrietta farmer opposes an electric road, preferring old ways.
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Evelyn Kelsey Nettie Boice
Cleghorn
Arthur Dimock
Wellington
Tuessday
Beckley
J. Bryan
Folk
Ashland
Wanna Chapin
Toledo
Bussie Clark
Effie Kelsey
Rochester
Leon Rogers
Wis
Fritts
Moudey
B. Hovwk
Henrietta
Agricola
Chestnut Ridge Notes Look To Delayed Plowing After Storms
Chestnut Ridge reports storms delay plowing and sowing oats for some time. J. B. Slater recovering from grip. W. Rollin and child of Penfield visited Chestnut Ridge relatives and Avon family. Myr. Nach has a sick horse. Hints of social visits at Slater households and Eaton connection with Miss Fannie Tite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Slater
Rollin
Little Son
Penfield
Chestnut Ridge
Avon
Myr. Nach
B. Harris
Ruth
J.B. Slater
Mr. Slater
Fannie ‘Tite
Eaton
Angled Local Notes Touch Crime News and Civic Happenings
A Lake Shore depot break in case leads to penitentiary talk while Wooster ties cholera fears to summer. reports mention Congressman Skiles aide and a livery stable purchase in Bellevue. A Toledo Central line near Bucyrus experiences a dramatic derailment after a broken rail, injuring crew but no serious damage to cars.
Savings Deposit Bank Company of Elyria Statement
Report on the condition of the Savings Deposit Bank Company at Elyria Ohio before business opened on the first Monday of April 1901. The document lists cash on hand and paid in capital, with names, amounts, and dates connected to officers, stock, and assets, reflecting a detailed financial snapshot from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Deposit Bank Company
Elyria
Ohit
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Statutes Enforcement
Court clerk announces a public hearing date in May regarding revisions to tax statutes and enforcement provisions. The notice lists locations, parties, and deadlines for submissions and comments related to the proposed changes.
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Lake Breeze
LaGrange
Baker's Crossing
Erne Dirlany
H. Peet
Neva Boice
Huntington
E. S. Boies
Clarence Sage
Ma. Sage
Tillison
E. Baker
Emum Lene
Lerch
North Eaton
Butternut Ridge
Rhein Mats
Dumin Leon Lassett
Dim Avekson
Will Newberger
Aml
Tike
Dawang Ti
Charley Pewder
Oberlin
Suuuluy
Frank Flomney
Miss Ruby
Dauily
T. D. Plotou Spené
Mara
J. D. Photon
Myre
Norman Griggs
BOM
Mr. Vrienk Smith
T. D. Phelan
Evenine
Cli? Chayaman
Cloverland
Sud
William Orile
Copeland
Wil
Boek Waa
Levnin
Bertha Chapman
Simday
William Ward
Why
Mayt Cantoll
BERL
Finkle
Sullivan
Geo
Wut
Lavymen
Bundlay
Jip
Grafton
C. Li
W. Ry
West Ridge
Baker’s Crossing
Buckeye State
Stark
Lake Shore
Bellevue
Aines
Lave
Shelby
John Sherman
America
Congress
Tiwa
Old City
Sherman
W. W. Skiles
Jinniphow
Roscow Conkling
Columbus
Wooster Republicamt
Wooster
Akeeters
Akron
Belleyne
Belleven
Monroeville
Norwalk
Fifth Ward
Bucyrus
Olio Central
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Etqeon Huetuather Dake and Wankers
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Pete Lott
Glin
Lorala
Tee Swern
Bert
Aptit
Satary
Pinbley
Berchy
Attessy Ak
Ratingy
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Wwke
Clerk
Wilkes
George Onward
Lady Tennyson
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Pearl
Nelly Mason
May Morgan
Major Mason
Odilla
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Jen McKerron
Thorndale
George Onwud
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Almont Thirlyshrée
Perl
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Almont Jiave
Frank Bogash
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Star Coward
Alice Mapes
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Maine Mason
Tachel Thuswel
Woodford
Ahviaha
Tent Fordl
Abdalla
Woodford Marbrine
Rhemlin
Bonateila
Pano
Wammy Britton
John Nolen
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Elyria Fair T Tools
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