Oberlin church improvements and pastor recommendation
Trustees advance improvements at Second church and parsonage. First Congregational selects Rev. Mr. Bradshaw of Ann Arbor as pastor candidate. Mrs. Gibson brings husband from asylum in Toledo. Decoration day honors veterans. call to remove lingering wreaths. Local commerce rises. Oberlin summer business prospects look brighter for next year.
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First Congregational Church
Bradshaw
Ann Arbor
Mich
Geo. W. Gibson
Toledo
Chibsin
Mereo H
Porto
Dali
Oberlin
Real Estate Transfers and Related Notices
A long list of real estate transfers occurred across multiple townships and additions including Oberlin Carlisle and Avon with transfer amounts from 800 to 3 600 dollars. Names include Edward John Maple, Janis Maple, Amanda 4A Walt, Fred White, Mary A. Mayhew, Julia A. Williamson, Geo. H. Ely, Catherine Hitsman, The Johnson Co., A. V. Hagman, Christian Aeber, Anna Aebersold, Chas Wagner, Chas Hubbard, Thos Folger, D. Fisher, Walter Bonsor, W H Warden, Wm Battenhausen, Hugo Otto Pankof, Mary E. McKean, and John Cahill. Also noted is commentary on eligibility for the Ohio Soldiers Home and related benefits for Spanish‑American War veterans and dependents, plus weather‑related casualty statistics and a brief antiquated local news note about Elgris business inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward John Maple
Janis Maple
Elgris
Amanda 4A
Walt
Fred White
Oberlin
Mary A. Mayhew
Julia A. Williamson
Merrif
Lyman
Caroline E. Brown
Emma B. Bostwick
Geo. H. Ely
Catherine Hitsman
Carlisle
The
Johnson Co
A. V. Hageman
Sheffield Land Co
Lo- Fain
Quit-olaim
Chritian
Aebersold
Anna Aebersold
Ludwig
Amherat
Chas
Wagner
Hubbard
Avon Township
Carter
Thos
Folger
Mineral Springs
Lorain
D. . Fisher
Walter A. Bonsor
W. H. Warden
Clayton Chapman
F. M. Stevens
Wm. Battenhausen
Hugo Otto Pankof
Braman’s
Mary E
August pages reveal Lorain County social rounds and weather
The Elyria Reporter item details visits from relatives in Seville Kansas City and Michigan plus local illnesses and gatherings. It notes LaGrange Telephone Exchange adding a new switchboard to improve service and mentions local picnics farm weather heavy rain damaging corn and an abundant apple and blackberry crop with community events at the M E church and Baptist pulpit. Carrie
Avon News Roundup With Local Visits and Illnesses
Avon residents share weekend visits and sick lists as typhoid cases rise. Kate Cahoon and Mildred Barrett are noted, with several Woodmen at Oak Point picnic. Visitors from Michigan and Ohio appear, plus updates on parsonage work and road progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Cahoon
Avon
Mildred Barrett
Oak Point
Lewis Bennett
Michigan
Flossie Norton
Randall's Grove
Norton
Familly
Stafford
Aurora
Ohio
Hame
Belle Collins
Pleasant Street records midsummer rain and village news
Brighton Pleasant Street notes a week of heavy rain with two inch totals, plus numerous local visits and small tasks. Residents mentioned include Mrs. Mattie Phillips visiting Zilpha Battle, Mrs. Jason Gillett on the sick list, and John Willis staying with Zilpha Battle from Wellington. Village social calls involve Eula Fish at B J Backus, the Backus and Rolfe families assisting at Pittsfield, and several visits to neighbors and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Street
Mattie Phillips
Zilpha Battle
Jason Gillett
John Willis
Warner Bros
Wellington
Eula Fish
B. J
Grace
J. Hall
O. P. Chapman
Hertha Rattle
Leon Loveland
Chas. Emmons
John Caswell
Chestnut Ridge Social Roundup
Rev Stivers of Elyria called on H Taylor and wife Saturday. Lottie Hoskins and Lottie Bingham visited May Robson Friday. Mrs F Hills and daughter visited Mrs Jane Bruce and daughters of Elyria last Wednesday. H Jackson and wife of Cherjin were guests in the past week. Mrs James Jackson and Mrs Albert Kirk visited Mrs L Blantern of Belden last week. Ernest Shay is in Cleveland. Mary Black visits with Mrs Hicks of Coonville. Mabel Wells visited Charlotte Bingham last Thursday. James Jackson travels south on a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Stivers
Elyria
H. Taylor
Lottie Hoskins
Lottie Bingham
May Robson
F. Hills
Jane Bruce
H. Jackson
Cher- Jin
James Jackson
Albert Kirk
L. Blantern
Belden
Ernest Shay
Cleveland
Mary Black
Hicks
Coonvills
Mabel Wells
Charlotte Bingham
BAKER'S CROSSING SOCIAL NOTES FROM CLARKSFIELD
E Whitney and family of Clarksf ield visited J Fritz last Friday Edna Boice and Nellie Roger were in West Salam Saturday lightning struck the Universalist church Sunday causing damage Mr Carpenter preached at the Universalist church Dolly Blife of Grafton visited Esther Claghorn Mrs J Cleghorn and Minnie Cleghorn were guests of Effie Kelsey last week Jay Fritz was home over Sunday A number attended the Pittsfield picnic and urged better road prep before the next bicycle race M R Sage and wife and co llies were in Cleveland Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Whitney
Clarksfield
J. Fritz
Edna Boice
Nellie Roger
West Salam
Pittsfield
M. R. Sage
Wife
Collies
Cleveland
West Ridge Picnic Ties Neighbors To Linweed Rally
Heavy rain renews oats cutting as threshers begin labor for the fall. Mrs. Alfred Grills visits. Jane and Ruby Suttliff visit Mrs. W. H. Suttiff in Elgin. Ridge residents attend Pittstiet picnic with good time reported. Mabel Wood travels east for a pleasure trip. Many young ladies work at the cann ing factory and plan for Sunday school rally at Linweed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Grills
Jane
S. Grills
Ruby Suttliff
Elgin
W. H. Suttiff
Pittstiet
Mabel Wood
Local notices and social updates from Rochester area
Rochester and surrounding towns report callings and visits as Mrs G Hunt and son called on friends. Elmer Stanley and wife welcomed aNew baby in Conneaut. Harry Stebbins back from Penn work. Flora McElroy to Cleveland. Kent family from Akron home after visiting Biddinger. Shafer and H Choal guests of Mrs Shoal. Jessie Heardsley returned from Ridgeville. Mr Hewitt in Camden. Harmonial society to meet at Mrs Ed Ledger’s. Mrs Dwight Mann improving. Chapman family with Ada Ledger. few days in Wakeman. Geo Knapp and Monroeville kin visiting K Knapp. Fred Thomas returned home. Dr Dignan with Daisy Sialds to Sullivan. T Nichols with friends on Butler road. Geo Garrison bought horse and wagon from Clare Chamberlain. Thos Jewitt to England then Paris. many friends extend wishes. North Eaton Pittsfield Rochester and Collumbia letters arrived late for this issue.
LaPorte Community Notes of Domestic Visits
LaPorte residents report social visits and gatherings. E C Chapman entertained his wife and son from Tiffin Sunday. Mrs L D Hanlin and Mrs Ed Bath hosted guests. Mire Ann Davis lists her LaPorte home for sale. Arthur Graves works in Wallhead brick yard. Mrs Chas Fauver of Omaha visits sister Mrs N C Hammin. Nellis Belton and friend visited Charles Lannae g. Arthur Slanter boards with Frank Bruce. R D Pelton visited daughter Hattie Dow in Lorain. Bertha Hance called on L D Ham in Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Chapman
L. D. Hanlin
Ed Bath
John Bath
Ann Davis
LaPorte
Arthur Graves
Wallhead
Chas. Fauver
Omaha
N. C. Hammin
Ias Nellis Belton
Charles Lannaeg
Arthur Slanter
Frank Bruce
R. D. Pelton
Hattie Dow
Lorain
Bertha Hance
L. D. Hami
Lorain misread leads to Elyria graduate note
Fragmentary item mentions Mise Nella Fitsgerald, a graduate of Elyria Business College, associated with Stove Worke in Lorain. Text is garbled but preserves a named person and local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Mise Nella Fitsgerald
Elyria Business College
Torain
Wall-Wit
North Russia Social Notes Chronicle Local Visitations
Cora Gibson and Lillie Albright spent several days last week at the home of Tena Geist in Kipton. May Bassett ill with tonsillitis. Henry Gravel and family moved to Mrs. Kate Selinack's house. Bartha Karman of Cleveland visiting Alfred Grits. Simeon Nash and family at G. W. Remis on Chestnut Ridge. Lucy Berg of Oberlin visiting her brother Rd Berg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Gibson
Lillie Albright
Tena Geist
Kipton
May Bassett
Henry Gravel
Kate Selinack
Bartha Karman
Cleveland
Alfred Grits
Simeon Nash
G. W. Remis
Chestnut Ridge
Lucy Berg
Oberlin
Rd, Berg
Gladys Burrell Birthday Party Surprises North Amherst
Mrs Gillette hosted a Monday birthday party for her daughter Gladys Burrell with 28 invited guests and many presents. Refreshments and lawn games followed a surprise arrival, as Ella Pope visits from Oberlin and other locals are noted among social calls and visits to and from Cleveland, Elyria, and Lorain.
Notice to Horse Thieves Protect Associa tion Paid Up List
A fragmented local notice lists members of the Lorain County Horse Owners Protective Association with many names and towns in Elyria Oberlin North Ridgeville and surrounding areas. The piece includes references to residents by name and place, plus a section on resolutions from Allen Tent No 17 K.O.T.M. urging sympathy for a deceased member and mourning their charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Henry D. Lioyro
Parry Bainbridge
George Ripaway
Observe Local Guests and theatre notices in 1900s paper
Sheffield notices list Homer Colburn and family visiting his mother Mrs Baldwin in North Baltimore Indiana along with local social items. The International Drama seeks correspondents for weekly theatre reports from towns nationwide for 1900-01 with critic’s credential cards and two theatre passes. County decennial board meetings set township dates in July with filing deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
International Drama
Cr Ntleman
Gil
Duane Goblehing Co
Umbrella prices listed in early sale catalog
Readable fragments show 26 inch umbrellas priced at 1.35 and 1.50 and 2.00 dollars with silk options. Mentions a Bee item and a 3.50 reference. Details are incomplete but indicate a mid 20th century sale advertisement with discount prices and varying silk quality. The fragmentary text implies a general shopping notice for umbrellas and related goods.
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Ibe
First Church
Sanctuaky
Renin
Republic
United States
Grivea
Terprsiny
Inbloocen
Worthet
Canton
Willoughby
Awit
Lorain County
Rev. Lyon
Mr. Lyon
J. K. Caughey
Seville
Wycoff
Kansas
Cry
Amy Boswell
Monroeville
Williams
John Richmond
C. Damon
Mills
Aus
L. W. Richmond
Harriet Fulton
Twinsburg
H. Wetting
Mami Gregory
Columbia
G. Ey French
LaGrange
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Central
Ralph Harris
R. Mekkissin
Nettie McKissen
Lelis Jay
Sanders
Tomy Werley
Lizzie Merriam
Eaton
Levi Mason
Hattie Serrett
W. Hastings
Lucy Serrett
Norman Spicer
Mr. Broughton
Reefy
Church Street
Ontal
Gene Waite
Chas. Pickworth
Chas. Nichols
Olmsted Falls
Ernest White
Frank Johnson
Runals
Denham
May Saunders
Roy Miller
Carrie
Fields
Ethel McNally
Hayens
Eva Cole
Mis
Joe Garritt
Josephine Tilberg
Sugar Ridge
Castella Benton
Shirley Garritt
L. EB. McLachlin
Church of Christ
Buntingtor
Elwood Russell
Jane Shipman
Walker
Stephen Hicks
Whi Lane
Brown
Will Goodrigha
Ethel
Geo. Skeezes
Daisy Dirlam
Af Wellington
J. ¥. Phelan
Ad Famuy
GL x Cole
Wallington
Idol Monosmith
Spercer
Mies Black
Visi Une
Glen Depanch
Sly
Grafton
Olive Chipman
Adah
Litchfield
Vis‘ius
J. McQuate
Medina
B. Rolce
Dolly Rogers
J. Rogers
Joseph Halk Ait Litta Phelon
E.S. Buck
Erhart
Baymen Rolce
Fidi Langsdorf
Walter Holland
North Eaton
Nettie Crowell
Hthel
Ray
Ross
Charlhe Mills
Wile
B. J. Mills
Lester Cook
Clayton Culking
Center
Memorial Association
Frank Walker
Damigatey
Mansfield
Eaton and
Columba
D. Robson
Oberlin Business College
J. ©. Teoss
McKinley
Gecaisiois R
Grange
Hiden
A.W. Lake
Anns Cole
Leona
C. Carter
Edith Pomeroy
Clinton Hamner
Cora Reynolds
Sheffield
Ida Pomeroy
Hobart
Henry
Pomeroy
Mra
Emma Whitney
Vicetrie Road
Brighton
Baker's Crossing
West Ridge
Rochester
T. Nichols
Butler Road
Geo. Garrison
Clare Chamberlain
Thos. Jewitt
England
Paris
Collumbia Jettera
North
Russia
North Amherst
Gladys
Ella Pope
Mia
Henry Holie
Mina Haman
Fred Meister
A. Miller
Geo. Athe
Proferts
E. Haetele
Kittie
Anna Kitz
Chicago
Mr. Garthe
A. Hagerman
H. Buswell
Pent Moneay
Effie Hall
Relatves
Sandusky
May Rawson
Daisy Horn
Geo. Tims and
Wakeman
I C
Horn
Lilly Zimmerman
Ftienda
Ulough
K. Davis
Lorain County Horse Owners Protective Association
Abbe
Adams Walter
Nord Eaton
Albright
Cheriin
Otte
Andreas Tem
Andress Gee
Birmingham
Arndt
Athkamon
Albert
Avery
Ridgeville
Alright Herman
Bailey Ger B
Bevon PH
Brownuhelm
Ows
Benzing
Geo
Reve Jahn
Chins
Ketts
Bivins Geo Gh
Bins
John
Ed Blantern L
Belden Broadwell JW
Oberlin Buell
Grills Lewis
Fielda Chan
Alfred
Gage M_E
Elyria Hogan Jae
Hasensine Chas
Hawke
Henson
Houghton JT
Kirk Chas
Cf Keily Jas
Lutz Wm V
Brownhelm
Sta Lilly John Sr
Elyrin Lin Gee
Irish Homer J
Nash N
B & Sons
Simeon
Fields Eppermas JW
Vermillion
North Ridgeville
Briggs i
North Aherst
Kason Frank
Elyria Elliott
Rusuysn
Calvin
Chae
Ely Geo
Faxon
Hannan
Harding
Mields Haven
Henry Win
LaGrange Hensener
Adam
Amherst Hille
Fields Hill
Mitchcock H
Holbrook
A Hoyle
Hyland
Jackson
T A
Arthur Kane Henry
Brownhelm Kelling
Karlliner Jacot
Brownhelm Keller
Elyria Law
Jacob
Erhart Langton
Martin
la Porte Neiding
Fields Neu
Christopher
Elyria Noble
LaGrange Ae
Az Wescott
Grafton Vad
Reed Jields Robson
Root
Lorain Rose E
Overlin Rowell
Ryals
Robinson Geo H
Fields Redfern
Elyna Sackett JC
Amherst
Kempelly
Elyria Sanford Elias
Sawyers Watson
Sage John
We Schwartz Mrs Jacob
Terrell Gillespie
Nortville
Townsend
Elyrig Dee Terrell Marcus
van Wormer Nelson
Elyria Wallace David
Lorsin Ward
Elyria Warner
Wellington Warner
Washburn
Elyria Whiton J
Whittlesey
Brownhelm Wilford H
Williams H
Elyria Wilson CH
As Wineless T
Witmore J W
Brownhelm Wood
Elyria ” Remi
Saat An
Broshore
Chas J
Elyzia ‘Y Fuel & Ice Co
Vidson Heb
Jlading
Jennie Meech Hag
Chautauqua
Theodore Herrick
Onneaut
Alice Clark
Detroit
Herrick
Archer Shaw
Springfield
Masa
Nellie Maddock
Elyria Friends
Linwood Park
Township Grange
Leo Diederich
Westeal
Frank Diederich
Carey Wincklea
Allen
Nou
K.O.T. M
Norte Ridgeville
Knight F. AL 1 Parks
Homer Colburn
Noth Baltimore
Ind
Baldwin
Boyd
George Cotton
Erman Cotton
Sebolt
Helen McRoberts
Mary
Randall's
Henry T
Maplewood Standen
Maplewood
Board of Sqaetee
Itd
Auguat
Henrietta
Carisie
GaGrania
Gratton Vitlagu
Omyts OS
Tie County
Eaditor
Navy
Myrtle
Biggs
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