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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1903

Page

5

Current Events in the County Update

Milton Halka of Lagrange leaked on Mrs David Hull Friday. P V Pelon is failing fast. Epworth League plans an ice cream social and fishing pond at Emory Piffers home Friday evening August 1. Families and friends attend various local visits and a wedding of Hannah Chappin to Albert Warren in Wellington. Several exchanges note travel to Niagara Falls and Michigan, with condolences for Mrs Ada Finkle. Russia township schools will begin September 7.

Milton Halka Lagrange David Hull P V Pelon Epworth League Emory Piffers Walter Hall J Apant Bonday Tun Lyona Roy Shelden Elyria Elton Walker Warda Lorain Ada Finkle Mr Sheets Orange Finkel Erwin Buck Niagra Falla J B Robinson Agness Michigan Earnest Tanner Orville JV Phelan Hanah Chappin Albert Warren Wellington Huntington PD Wells B Pratt Will Handley Oleva Henry Haskins Alta Lena Dirlam Bertha Chapman Sliva Weymer Little Phelan Harriet Hull Bess Clark

Lake Avenue North Social Notes Mention Lorain Visitors

Lake Avenue North reports Mr and Mrs Eawles of Lorain visiting Mr D Standon on Sunday. The Lake A SS restarts the first Sunday in September with good attendance expected. Mr and Mrs Taft and Mr J Puipps were in Elyria on Sunday. Mrs E Johnson and daughters visited Cleveland last week. Mrs Smith of Fostoria stayed with Mrs Taft. Mr HS Calbarn injured his arm while carrying a gun and remains under doctor care.

Eawles Lorain D. Standon

Henrietta People Attend Firemen’s Reunion at North Amber

A large number of Henrietta residents gathered in North Amber last Wednesday for the Firemen's reunion. Misses Henrietta and Mary Bauman and Messrs Godfred Bauman and Godred Gosser had traveled to Put-in-Bay the prior Saturday.

Henrietta North Amber Weunerday Firemen’s Res Union Mary Bauman Godfred Bauman Godred Gosser Put-in- Bay Tens Mary Altmiller Elyria Linwood Park Caroline Schlechter Cleveland W. Schlechter Carl Worth

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Gatherings

Grafton and Vermilion residents hosted and visited friends across Ohio. Stella Binging entertained Cleveland guests. Mrs Watson of Toledo writes. Mrs Pfeiffer and Clifton Park children toured town. Nina Seelyns visitors in Norwalk. Mrs Behrwood of Vermilion stayed with J Denta. the Howards held a reunion. Mr Wilmot hosted companions. A Me church concert proceeds Thursday Sept under the choir’s auspices with both vocal and instrumental music.

Stella Binging Cleveland Watson Toledo Richard Pfeiffer Clifton Park Nina Seelyns Norwalk Mra Bhewood Vermilion J Denta Howards G@ Howards Wilmot Friends

West Ridge Residents and Visitors Fare Poor Weather

Mra Popee and Mra Reith with daughter from Indianapolis visit Grafton this week and plan to return to West Ridge. Alfred Maddock recently in Cleveland. Wellington fair sights noted. Dry spell worsens conditions. Mr Clark loses his bear by fire Saturday morning. Mr Grills illness improves under Dr Sheffield. Miss Agnes Vorsey visits Vermilion.

Mra Popee Mra Reith Mra Musselman Indianapolis Grafton W Ridge Alfred Maddock Cleveland Wellington Fnir Clark Grills Imallts Sheffield

Local notes from La Grange community

La Grange residents visit and host relatives while farmers note oats underperform. Stella Smith and son from Elyria visit. H Hersy from 111 stays with sister Mrs Potter. C Burgman family attend Wellington fair. Port Huron trip group returns. HC Wilcox moves to Kivria. Anita Curtiss returns from Elyria. Union schools reopen Sept 7. Baptist lawn fete Aug 20. Ladies Aid meets Sept 2 with supper for pastor salary.

Stella Smith Elyria Hersey Potter Misa Mery Martin C Burgman Wellington Port Huron HC Wilcox Kivria Hanks Sarahett Lang Billy Martin Capt. Green el Wilkins Cleveland Ray Miller Brighton Demby Spicer Anita Curtiss Art Sanders Robert Denham F B Scott Merriam Union The Baptist Church Ladies Aid Society Ladies of the Church and Society

Missionary visit and local gatherings at Linwood Park

Brownhelm Miss Novak from Minnesota spent Thursday with Kev Boyer. Royer urged a home mission talk before Novak's vacation ended. A good turnout attended the camp meeting at Linwood Park Sunday. Mrs Wassel, Mrs Kreher, and Miss Bretha Leets visited Mrs JL Boyer Thursday. Cleveland Christian Endeavor meets at 7 each Sunday.

Local Notes From North Ridgeville And Nearby

North Ridgeville and nearby towns appear in a social roundup with visitors and travel. Individuals including Lettie Leonard, Rose Emerson, Fanny Beebe, and Elnora Diederich appear among the guests callers and travelers from Cleveland St Paul Detroit Gloucester and Niagara Falls. The piece lists engagements trips and a planned Congregational Sunday school picnic at the town hall.

Lettie Leonard Cleveland John Maswell Chautauqua New York Rose Emerson St. Paul Niagara Falla John Lewis Richard Henson Walter Proudfoot Mintor Ohio Chesterland Caves Ansensens Anton Elnora Diederich Detroit John Bacher Mra Hernck Conneaut Theodore I F .Diederich Rev Reidinger Oberlin Sexton Columban Kort Squire S A Avery John Coverry Gill LBS Cottler Elyria G Ridgeway Francesa Snow Minnes Terry and Dawley Cannon Warren Ohio Sire G Bohrer Bohrera Parenta Congregational Sunday School Town Hall

Local items quick notes from town society

Lawn fete at Methodist Petronage tonight until 10 o clock. Chas Sawyer and wife returned from their West trip. George Miller of Cleveland visits friends in town this week. Henry Frederick and Mike Hara enjoy an outing up the lakes. Miss Margaret Sullivan spends two weeks at her home in Brownhelm.

Methodist Petronage Chas Sawyer George Miller Cleveland Henry Frederick Mike Hara Margaret Sullivan Brownhelm Margaret Rothgery W B Johnson Bert Cuddieback C& B California Charles Snearer Mre EE Warren Mra RH Waterman Mra Sulivan Migs da Lauftland Grace Hanick Flymoenth Ohio

Local Gossip and Visits Across Towns This Week

Sunday arrivals in Baker's Crossing as Dignan of Wellington visits, with friends from Indians and Cleveland stopping by. Local notes speak of rain needed, a horse winning prize at Wellington fair, and residents returning from trips to Seattle California and Cleveland. The week features social calls, travels, and plans for shops and a Methodist lawn fete.

Dignan Wellington Mra Myre Parke Effie Kelsey Mra Fritts Dirlam Cleveland Mias Helen Reed Plymoth Dimick Mra Kelsey Robert Cole Nankin Mauin Orange D Coles Grace Man Coles Jay Bogan Polk Leota Labin O Ditlam Ashland John Masyi Wellington Fair Agricolar

Purcell Accused of Aging Horse to Deceive Buyer

The Lane Bowen Co sues Purcell claiming he altered a horse’s teeth to look eight or nine years old while it was at least twenty. They bought for 8100 plus 25 in labor and offered to return the horse. Purcell refused. Justice Hall awarded 10975 in the suit, which Purcell then appealed.

Purcell Horne Acase Court of Common Pleas Lane Bowen Co Itia Tane- Bowen Court of Justice Hall

Avon Man Undergoes Tuberculosis Operation at Elyria Hospital

John Miller, a well known Avon youth, was brought to Elyria hospital Tuesday night for a tuberculosis operation. Doctors Pipes Cushirg and Hubbel performed the procedure Wednesday morning with a very successful result. On September 2 Hugh Finnegan will marry Miss Cella Plato at St. Joseph's church in North Amherst. Miss Plato is Henry Plato's daughter, a leading merchant, and a prominent social figure. Mr Finnegan is a well known young man. Both parties reside in North Amherst.

Rogers Magra Falla N. Y John Howlette John Miller Avon Elyria Hospital Norning Doctora Pipes Cushirg Hubbel Hugh Finnegan Cella Plato St. Joseph's Church of North Amherst Missa Plato Henry Plato Mr. Finnegan North Amherst

Name Change Petition Seeks Anna Watkins By Anna Pigg

Anna Pigg has filed an application in the county probate court to legally change her name to Anna Watkins. The hearing is scheduled for September 7.

Anna Pigg Anna Watkins

Baldwin University appoints new trustees in Ohio

Made trustees of Baldwin University include Judge Webber of Elyria and Fred Poamroy of Cleveland. The action elevates these two Ohio figures to the governing body, expanding leadership at Baldwin University.

Judge Webber of Elyria Fred. Poamroy Cleveland Baldwin University

Marriage Licenses Granted In North Amherst Area

A list records licenses for Henry Tomashaska 21 action foreman and Selina Lau 17 of North Amherst. Lert Mockle 23 carpenter and Anna Wine 16 of Belcen. Francis Marion Shelton 26 teacher and Mary Certrude Packard 25 of Canton. George P Smith 21 a clerker and Emma Hostettler 20 domestic of Lorain.

Henry Tomashaska Action Fore Selina Lau North Amherst Lert Mockle Carpeter Liversool Anna Wine Belcen Francis Marion Shelton Canton Mary Certrude Packard Oberlin George P Smith Qlaherer Lorain Emma Hostettler

Real Estate Transfers Amid City Lot Changes

Edona Vaughn transfers to R W Keleh a parcel in not 3 Band LS Days addition Hlyria Lion. John A Holl sells part of lot 3 to John J Holl in Brownhelm for $100. Cora B Fuller sells part of Island 17 sections to CH Ganett in Carlisle for $4000. P Bisaell sells part of lot A to Ada Lyman in Oberlin for $600.

Edona Vaughn R W Keleh Hlyria Lion John A Holl John J Holl Brownhelm Cora B. Fuller CH Ganett Island Carlisle Bisaell Ada Lyman Oberlin

Elyria Couple to Wed at Episcopal Church

Invitations are issued for the wedding of Miss Cora Heny Carter to Lee Raymond Taylor. The ceremony will be Wednesday evening September 2 at the Episcopal church, with a reception at the bride’s parents’ home at 332 East River Street following the service.

Cora Heny] Carter Lee Raymond Taylor Episcopal Church Enat River Street

Track accident delays LS and MS near east side crossing

Two cars jumped the track at 8 20 this morning near the east side crossing causing a short delay. The track was cleared before the wrecker arrived and damage is expected to be slight.

LS & MS

Elyria Bowling Alleys Sold To FO Allen

FO Allen purchases Elg ig Bowling Alleys in the power block of L A Whiteman and plans remodelment with public reopening set for August 29. Myrtle Ford files for divorce from Andrew Ford on grounds of willful absence. couple married in 1893 at Batavia New York.

FO Allen Elgig L A Whiteman Mr Allen Myrtle Ford Andrew Ford Batavia, N.Y

Gilmore Canatic On promise and retail offer

An old advertisement offers a 25 dollar reward for cures of spavin and related ailments in horses, claiming Gilmore Canatic On will cure them. It guarantees satisfaction with a money back refund and sells at 30 cents per bottle through Gilmore Prog Co. in Fletcher Ohio.

Gilmore Gilmore. Prog Co Fletcher, O

Court Sues Estate For $611.80 In Burr Case

FE Burr files suit in the Court of Common Pleas seeking $611.80 claimed due from the estate of Almira S Burr deceased. DJ Nye acts for Burr with counsel.

Court of Common Pleas FE Burr Sait Almira 8S Burr DJ Nye

Italian native Madel Citizen Quiseppe Vead naturalized

Madel Citizen Quiseppe Vead, born in Italy, became the first person naturalized by Probate Judge Hinman under the new law. He received his full papers on Thursday, marking a landmark in local naturalization proceedings.

Quiseppe Vead Italy Hinman

Red Rays of the Blood Theorized Malaria Insight

The New York Medical Record outlines a theory by Dr A A King from Washington that malarial chills may arise from parasite activity stimulated by red light. The piece suggests fluorescence from quinine and explores darkness and violet light as potential effects, noting practical limits and calling for further experiments.

New York A. A. King Washington Rudey Lumiateen Wien King Ders Patrick Manson Kings King The New York Tribune

Power of Charm in Woman and Queen Draga’s Reign

An editorial examining charm as a political and personal force highlighting Queen Draga of Serbia. It asserts charm and tact, as used by Draga, can influence rulers and audiences, noting her dress, presence, and alleged impact on events surrounding the king’s fate.

Queen Dragsan London Draga Europe Queen Draga

Long Lost Uncle and a Confounding Ride

A Chicago man recalls a convoluted quest to find a long lost uncle named Parking in Kansas near Wichita or Fort Scott. He negotiates family tensions, a buggy ride, and stocky talk with colorful locals before reaching the red brick house of Uncle Silas Parking.

Pickle and Tim Kansas Wichita Fort Scott Leavenworth Silas Silat Variius Pickle and Preserve Chicago Daily News

Old Papers Clean and Whole Tied Opin Handlea for Sale

Advert announces sale of old papers and tools at The Reporter office. It mentions Dr Daniels' horse and cattle medicines guaranteed by all druggists. Dated 27-3mo.

Daniels

Maryland's First Woman Lawyer Brightens State Bar

At the last session of the Maryland legislature a law was passed making women eligible to admission to the bar. Miss Lua H Maddox has successfully passed an examination and has become the first woman lawyer in Maryland. Use Daniels' Wonder Worker Liniment for cure, sores, scratches, sprains, etc. At all druggists.

Maryland Mies Lua H Maddox Daniels Wonder Worker Linament

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