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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1899
Page
6
Ed Hubbard of Bilyzia visits LaGrange while farmers plow for fall wheat. Local residents attend socials and baptisms as Rev. Lyon is welcomed back. Obituary details Martha Anna Clark Kelner, a longtime LaGrange resident, mourned by family. family thanks posted.
Lorain County update from Avon and nearby areas notes visiting Cleveland friends and relatives. Local social events include tea party, family visits, shore camp activity, and a bazaar planned by church women. Weather and crops described with dry spells affecting fruit and berries.
Eaton notes show Miss Daisy Ball of Cleveland visiting relatives, families hosting guests, and a lawn fete planned by Raton high school pupils for August at Mr Stapley Hoskins home with ice cream and cake. Proceeds go to library building. several Eaton residents travel, hostesses host Royal Union, and local spins include Glevesant visitor Miss Krause and others.
In LaPorte, Superintendent Mite Gilmin faced an abrupt surprise as about Corty of her juniors gathered to honor her on the eve of departure for the coast of Miine. The event featured a light village gathering with cake, clocks, and heartfelt thanks for her welfare interests, in a scene that brightened the town.
Local notes report Abs. 8 PT Terry of Chicago returning home last week with her mother Mrs. E S Tripp who will stay in Chicago for weeks. Also present were Mrs. Way Warner and daughter Mrs. Lempedy from Cleveland for Miss Martha Wadsworth funeral. Lt Alanple and brother Bremple visiting. Various residents and visitors listed with weekend activities and outings at Linwood Park and Middle Bass.
Richard Sherman fixes sewers in Elyria. Miss Norton wedding in Elyria last Wednesday with Ed Murry and family in attendance. Scarcity of care at the quarry area. Mrs. Kelner burial at East Fourth Street Elyria Friday following her death at her daughter's. Funeral well attended. Tucker and Clark Sanders visited Elyria Maccabees Friday evening. Threshing machines active nearby. John Cliff and wife visited his brother in Westview Sunday. Mesdames Will Richmond Homer Gott Fred Tucker and Jeanee spent Sunday in Lorain. Will Richmond to teach here next term. Frank Sanders moved back to the quarry to work.
Amherst obituary notes Miss Mary E B Tyler, aged 71 years 5 months, born February 28 1863 in Eaton township. Daughter of David M and Polly Tyler, longtime Amherst resident, active Congs church member, former schoolteacher, reader and local commentator. Funeral held Thursday at her residence led by Rev Harding. Neighbors grateful for help and floral courtesy from Ladies Dime Society.
Mr. Max M. Suppes is building a house on Lake Breeze property near the Lake Breeze hotel. Mrs. Carry of Elyria visited Mrs. M T Brueh. Miss Myra Seymour hosted cousins Mary and Lizzie Zimmer from Elyria. Mr. Orrin Moore is reported seriously ill. Mr. Marx Morehouse was on the shore. Anna and Julia Rothgery entertained relatives from Cleveland. Grapes begin to turn. Mr. Miller of Elyria is spending the summer at the Lake. Mr. Max M. Suppes and family are summering there. Mrs. Allen of Oberlin called on Mrs. Adam Seymour. Mr. D D Lewis and family live in the Hotel this summer.
Grafton residents Mrs J R Walton and two daughters visited friends last week. Chas Quayle and family Mrs M Quayle and daughter Mrs T Felt and mother plus Misses Dora Minnie Felt of Cleveland visited Chas Johnson Sunday. Uncle Willie Tran journeyed to Cleveland for a visit this week. Miss Nona Condon of Columbus is two weeks with her sister Miss Gertie Weeden. The Ladies Aid Society of M E church was entertained at Mrs Beardsley’s home last week and $7 was added to the treasury.
Pittfield hosts a large county Grange day with about two thousand attendees. Prizes awarded in bicycle races potato race and harnessing events. speakers, music, and a satisfaction-filled parade of farmers and families.
North Eaton notes a flurry of visitors and visits from Cleveland and Gratton families. A thunderdark and storm disrupted life while local farming and school news highlighted Eaton high students and Grange discussions. The Disciple Sabbath School plans a picnic at Charles Ball's grave on August 14 for children and families.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Crine related advance at Lorain with a payment rate cited as a fraction of a unit. Details are unclear, including exact amounts, dates, or involved parties.
A special excursion to Chautauqua Lake via the Nickle Plate Road offers tickets from July 28 to August 20 at low rates. The itinerary promises a peerless trio of fast express trains daily with palace sleeping cars superb dining car service and elegant equipment. An agent can provide details and tickets.
CHESTNUT RIDGE notices indicate Mrs. C. A. Bingham has recovered from a recent operation and is slowly improving. The LaPorte M. E. church plans church improvements with members arranging. Carrie Martin hosted by Ame heist friends. Mrs. Willis Wright ill but improving. Mrs. Geo. Bingham visited by A. L. Bingham family. she returned home with husband and Willie. Miss M. Haight, caregiver for Mrs. Massey, is at home. Miss Carrie Martin holidaying with Grafton friends at Niagara. Ada Hills visiting Ella Wise at the Steel Plant. Miss Lucy Kirk to visit Brownhelm. Ladies Aid Society to meet at Mrs. Ted Robson’s Thursday Aug 7. all invited.
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