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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1900
Page
4
Local items report Mrs L B Colburn returning home from Marietta Ohio and Hopkins elected clerk of Oberlin city school board. Legislative actions include a bill banning ice house sales lacking city authority and a Berlin Theological Seminary date change due to a state association. Also notes a widow's salary resolution, a street accident injuring George Somiers, and several social events with Oberlin society figures.
Circuit Court Judges Hale Marvin and Hull disposed of cases in air circuit court. Matters included settlements at costs, injunctions and equitable relief, settings aside deeds, accounting, and appeals continued or settled. Several errors affirmed, some cases passed to be heard in Cleveland, and others continued or to finish next week.
A list of marriage licenses shows numerous entrants from Lorain Avon Ridgeville and nearby towns. Names include Michael Flynn and Margaret McCarthy both of Lorain along with several other couples such as Peter Frank and Rosa Juiglas of Avon and George Mow of Cleveland with Kate Wilhelm, identifying dates and residences that reflect a regional licensing record.
Lorain Times reports crews set in place and swing the bridge aids at each approach for safe traffic flow. The bridge is swung and rails laid for the car track, with a planking sequence followed as work progresses. It is hoped that within a few days the crossing will be opened.
Local notes report John Dean relocating to Elyria from Wauseon and Mrs Rosia Mathews staying with her sister in Litchfield before returning home to Wauseon. Updates cover obituaries, fires, illnesses, and community events including baptisms, weddings, and church activities.
Local West Ridge and Grafton paper notes a quarterly ME church meeting with communion led by Bilder Kamble. Citizens attended the Elyria convention. Mrs Wenile and Mrs Park visited Elyria for church items. Local gossip covers weddings, lectures, teacher Miss Hadier, and Arbor Day with children in the woods.
Me McNelly andieely fan ud to the very Cleveland. McNelly resident long time and greatly missed in the community. Ida Versex ill with bronchitis under the care of Dr. Cee. Lowe Watson social a devised success. proceeds to four dollars seventy cents. Mrs Masters guest of Mrs J T Robinson and returned to Cleveland. Quarterly meeting of Pre Methodist church will be held Friday 27 and extend to June day evening. all invited. Mrs Jessie Reed and N A Wallington sick. A S Hulse called to West Meera C to attend grandmother’s funeral. Death of Mrs Crowell of North Haton. sister of Mrs McWelly, with many friends. Arthur McNelly of Hiram at funeral. Cliff Hales spent Sunday with his parents at West View. Mrs Brainard and son of Cleveland were guests of the farmer’s daughter. Loyd Hanlin and wife set up housekeeping at Mr Dickson’s. Winter term of school in district No 10 began Nov 27 1890, sixteen weeks. average enrollment 23, average daily attendance 21, average percent of attendance 9. Clara Barns attended every day. Those present every day but one were Agnes Sehaher Anna Barns and Wred Mitchell. Miss Philpott of Elyria has long taught this school and again teaches spring term. RW Y.
Mrs fivnne Hamlin hosted Cure us Harlin at Fol Hance home last Thursday Ice cream and cake will be served next Wednesday at 4 30 Everyone invited The remains of Mrs A J Save were brought from Wellington for interment in LaPorte cemetery on April 18 B D Pelton builds a barn for N C Hamlin A Sayles visiting town plans to settle in Toledo F C Kroger in poor health Cher Kirk and wife attended services in LaPorte April 22 The Alexander family settled on Mills property Mr Moore moving south of Elyria Oil price drops reported by Jos Seep agency Teents reduction within a week.
Notice announces the appointment and qualification of David A. Kineson as executor of the estate of David 4, Sava, late of Graft py, Lorain county. The date is April 2, 1H SA TION.
In Pittsfield an array of local notices details retirements, horse incident injuries, and multiple deaths this winter. Names such as Rene Wiston Orlinda Stone Lois are cited among the sadly growing list, with last rites administered by Rev. Pa Baker and burial in East Cemetery.
North Ridgeville residents share visits as Mish Mattia Lickoviah of Wlyria calls on the Lickovish family. An out building belonging to Jonathan Taylor burned Friday morning. the house was saved with prompt help. Mrs. Geo Ridgway plans a gathering next week for the L.O.T.M. group. Small mailboxes appear on gates as delivery set to begin May 1.
In Sheffield a infant named Uityle Sarah Altvira, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 3 Dumphny, died at one year, one month, and four days on Easter Sunday, April 15, 1800, after a life of suffering. The parents express heartfelt thanks for flowers and condolences from friends.
Mrs Hattie Crowell died of pneumonia after a two week illness in North Eaton on April 1. The funeral was held at her home Friday April 20. She leaves four husbands, three sons, seven sisters and two brothers. Resolutions of respect from L O T M and Leonard Tent Draping of altar for 30 days, notice published in city papers.
Fred Tran aged 34 and Edith A Seeley aged 21, both of LaGrange. Isaac D Faxon 69 and Hilen Bb Brow nell 54, both of Elyria. Arthur Bailing 26 and Emma Miller 18, both of Lorain. Jacob Juchem 23 of Ridgeville and Katie Shafer 18 of Avon. George A Paige 21 of Oberlin and Minnie D Geist 20 of Kipton. Chas E Gierman 25 of Cleveland and Lena Kneller 8 of Lorain. Fred Zaenke 26 and Frieda Stark 19, both of Tig. Arthomens 25 of South Lorain and Bertha Bhumer 20 of Elyria.
Jude R. Jones, end man for the Elke Minstrels, delivered original jokes. One quip described a forest where trees stood three feet apart and deer with large antlers squeezed through, likening it to Kerr will do at Norwalk drawing in their horns.
Wellington appoints M. W. Lang as health officer succeeding D. M. Hall who resigned. Lang previously held the post before the Spanish war. Council agrees to hold a local option election on Friday April 27, with voting at the usual place and strict supervision. Also notes the death of Comstock and Sage of Huntington, with lodge attendance and funeral details.
Mrs Moon's little girl is recovering from illness. Caughlin and family moved to Iliyria last week and purchased a home on Furnace Street. Mr and Mrs Jackson visited Mrs John Alexander. Frank Dimick reports maple sap quality. Sheldon Sears of Torino visited town Monday. A wedding is planned soon. Murray family moved to Nester farm. W Sayles from Toledo visited last week. Mrs Harry Wood, longtime resident, died at Lorain and was buried beside her husband who was killed years ago by trains. She was a respected road mother and neighbor.
An account notes a convention week incident where a man, lacking funds, could only be housed in a dormitory with other men. Afraid of theft, he refused the room and proposed placing his money in the hotel safe, prompting discussion on hotel arrangements amid crowded conditions. The piece lists several local property transfers in Lorain and Oberlin with varied sums.
The 74th Ohio General Assembly closed amid disorder in the chamber with paper balls tossed and distractions while leaders and speakers were honored. Bills stalled or killed by senate delays include the deaf and dumb school schooling extension and a revised statute amendment. Governor Bushnell recess appointments faced friction, Toledo Centennial spending concerns persisted, and debates over the $500,000 reform for Gear county salaries and county office fees continued unresolved. A. G. Cominea.
The undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Sarah Baum, deceased, in Lorain County. The filing occurs after the will was examined. the date given is April 3, 1900.
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