Current County Events Note Family Gatherings and Illness
The column records local family happenings over Thanksgiving and nearby days. Mr and Mrs George Broughton mourn their parents, Grandma Ross is very ill, Dr Cushing attends. Several visits occur including Dimick, Reardon, Harper, Kipp, Lantaberry, and Raver with thanks given for help during illness and funeral. Mina Harper heads to Washington with aunt. young folks host a farewell reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Broughton
Grandma Ross
Dr. C. Cushing
Mra E. Dimick
Ridge
Reardon
Washington
Harper
Myrter
Kipp
North Eaton
Henry Lantaberry
Henry Smith
Tee
Biantha Parsons
Maasaohupest
Parsons Violet
Penfield and Wellington Residents Noted in Town Notices
Penfield and Walter Smith visit in Bocyraa last week. Hi Harry’s minstrels drew many in Wellington Friday. A theft involved Emmett Anvit’s horse. robbers drove it to Medina before abandoning it near W Aiken’s. J Whitehead returned from a business trip in Tennessee. Thanksgiving gatherings and out of town guests noted. Ladies Aid of M E church meets at Mrs Walter Smith’s home. Harmony quartet of Elyria to perform Friday night at Congregational church. Perry Haswell shot in hunting accident. hospitalized in Cleveland. Grants of improvements seen at David Woodmansee’s porch. Thanksgiving celebrated with family visits in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Smith
Bocyraa
Hi Harry
Wellington
Emmett Anvit
Daughtery
Hobinson
Medina
W. Aiken
J. Whitehead
Harmony Quartet
Elyria
Congregational Church
J. Dickson
Oberlin
K. J
Fred Gilmam
Plymouth
Gilmore
Knox
Med
Phil Gott
Litchfield Hunteg
Horace Clavp
George Kelner
Mertism
Cleveland
Hanting
Perry Haswell
Lindsey
F A
Gott
David Woodmanses
J. E. Waite
Silas Stroup
Thanksgiving Visits Across North Amherst and Nearby Towns
North Russia residents Mr and Mrs Henry Grogel of North Amherst spent Thanksgiving day with relatives here. Mi Amilia Hosh visited North Amherst this week with her mother. O Keodaigh of Henrietta was entertained by Miss Cora Bassett. Misses Anna and Hosh hosted their cousin May Jrugel of North Amherst. Emma and Bertha Berg attended the annual gathering at Oberlin College rooms. Mr Dillon of Oberlin preached a sermon at the schoolhouse on Sunday night with the theme Not as I Will, but as Thou Wilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Grogel
North Amherst
Amslia Hosh
N. Amherst
O. Keodaigh
Henrietta
Cora Bassett
Anna and
Hosh
May Jrugel
Miesee Emma
Bertha Berg
Oberlin Bunview College
Mr Dillon
Oberlin
Clare Snyder
Arthur Foetler
Henry Boehling
Mra
Decker
Lake Avenue
Sam Beal
Saat Thoreday
Eory Dute Wr
Mamilon
Ohio
Indies
M. A. Eppley
Henrietta Residents Attend World’s Fair Party
Henrietta residents Bauman and family hosted a Thanksgiving gathering at Miss Ida Portman’s home with attendees from Elyria including Misa Ida and Martha Bauman Misa Frieda Blake Minoan Blake Miss Alice Fogler and Mary Bohs Several Henrietta people spent last week at the World’s Fair Mina Sophia Krieg and Lillie Weidman visited Miss Ida Portman at Bore a last Sunday M E H
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulrich Bauman
Misa Ifa Bauman
Elyria
Misa Ida
Martha | Bauman
Misa Frieda
Blake
Alice Fogler
Mary Bohs
Henriatts
Mina Sophia Krieg
Lillie Weidman
Ida Portman
Borea
Local social notes mention visits and a church fair
Kipton Mrs Wm Little and son Wilson of Elyria visited Dr J W Pomeroy and wife. Adam Fonk and wife of Birmingham spent Thanksgiving with relatives. Miss Chioa Hewitt hosted twelve friends for Thanksgiving. D Plumb was in Berlin Heights Monday. Walter Close and family spent Thanksgiving in Cleveland. Mrs John Broader hosted a Norwalk visitor. Mrs HOW Vincent of Wellington visited aunt Mrs Plom. Mrs Clara Bayless slept Lemuel Davidson and wife with their mother in Glenville. Ladies of the church of Abbat plan a fair Friday and Saturday December 10 with suppers. On Wednesday November 23 Miss Lecom Peck married John W Groot at the Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Wm
Little
Wilson
Elyria
J. W. Pomeroy
Adam Fonk
Birmingham
Misa Chioa Hewitt
D. Plumb
Berlin Heights
Walter Close
Cleveland
John Broader
Norwalk
How. Vincent
Wellington
Teade
Clara Bayless
Lecom Peck
John W. Groot
Walter Scott Coukpeator
Church of Christ
Thanksgiving Visits and Local Social Roundup
Thanksgiving visits fill the week as South Ridge residents, Miss Clare Snyder and others hosted relatives from Elyria and Lake Avenue. Families from Fevanky, Leroy, River side, and Hamilton gather for gatherings and friendly calls. A revival meeting closed Friday evening.
Thanksgiving Guests and Local Visitors in LaGrange
LaGrange residents welcomed relatives and friends over Thanksgiving. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. H. Wilcox with guests from Cleveland and Boston. Rev. Whitmey who preached at the Methodist pulpit. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wilking and daughter from Cleveland. Mrs. Effie Underhill of Loater. Mr. and Mrs. G. Underhill hosting relatives. Abbey family and daughter visiting Penfield. Nettie Pelton of Cleveland in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
Cleveland
Bert Wilking
Husday
White
Wollimgta
Sanday
Whitmey
Blantha Parsons
Boston
HB. Pargoma
Manville
M. Gerrett
Cheveland
Wo. Wilcox
Arthur
Effie Underhill
Loater
Mra G
West Ridge Wedding and Thanksgiving Roundup
West Ridge residents Arthur Versoy and Grace Smith of Wellington wed at the M E church in Ely Tia with sister and brother as attendants. The couple returned to Wellington for a wedding supper and Thanksgiving with Grace’s family before returning home. Also noted are visits and Thanksgiving plans among local residents including Jas. Ferags F. Serage and O B P Surliff and several households in Wellington Kipton and Murray Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Versoy
Mias Grace, Smith
Wellington
Ely
Tia
Dawnon
Misa George Smith
Charlie Versoy
Frianda Whiting
Jas. Ferags
F. B. Serage
Columbus
O. B. P. Surliff
Anon Fow
A. Squire
Kiptas
Versey
Soo
Arthur
Cleveland
Chas. Versey
Chas. Debn
David Miller
Kipton
Earl Squire
Thanksgiving Family Reunion and Local Social Events
Fields and Mrs Abert Hoftyzere of Cleveland attended a Nash Pecks Thanksgiving reunion. The Ladies Society of the M E church met in the parlor on Wednesday. Mrs Mary J Briges of Buffalo visited town last week. The Fishts school Thanksgiving exercises directed by May Snommer and Ethel Sommer were notably well prepared. Lovina Line entertained a party of young people Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abert Hoftyzere
Cleveland
Nash Pecks
M. E. Oboroh
Mary J. Briges
Buffalo
Fishts School
Mas May Snommer
Ethel Sommer
Lovina Line Verry
Local Social Notes From Rochester And Nearby
Lake Breeze C Stiwid and wife spend no week in Rochester. Mollie Moore, bookkeeper for Hall at Avon Point, will live with Joe Padhey this winter. Feymour Pratt spent the week in Hlissfield Michigan. Lizsis Fox of Cleveland visited sister Katharine Fox on Sunday. Seymour and family spent Thanksgiving in Elyria. Partley Fox spent Sunday in Cleveland. Mrs Geo Beaudry visiting friends and will live at the Boo. Evangeline Trish, with a broken arm, is recovering nicely. O Stiwald and wife Thanksgiving with J L Faragher family of Larnin, “Thew.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Stiwid
Rochester
Mollie Moore
Hall
Avon Point
Joe. Padhey
Feymour Pratt
Hlissfield
Mich
Misa Lizsis Fox
Clevelnd
Misa Katharine Fox
Mra
Seymour
Elyria
Partley
Spitzer Anniversary Marked by Family Gift in Grafton
November 36th observance marks the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Spitzer as their children present an easy rocker. Town residents and relatives, many visiting from Cleveland and Elyria, gathered for Thanksgiving and local events including oyster supper proceeds and a quilt sale.
North Eaton LOG News Briefs Highlight Local Events
Reece serves on the petis jury in Elyria. Fred High hosts an entertainment at Center Thanka wiviog evening with about 400 attendees. Christian Sunday school preparing an elaborate Christmas program. Rav Hartratt preached at the center. Mrs. M. D. Boas visited Chippewa Lake. Miss Ethel Chapman returned home from Emma Ross’s employ. Mr. Martin Hopwood visiting Chicago for his daughter. Mrs. Eliza Toft hosted her daughter from Cleveland. New neckwear and collars featured in shops. Twe Higgs and Everard, Fo.
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Reece Ie
Elyria
Petis
Fred High
Center
Christian Sunday School
Rav
Hartratt
M. D. Boas
Chippewa Lake
Ethel Chapman
Emma Ross
Hay
Martin Hopwood
Chicago
J. A. Doon Iefe
Eliza Toft
Cleveland
Snitzler Frey Nuptials at Holy Trinity Church East Avon
A wedding last week Wednesday at the Snitzler home in Dover Ohio united Miss Catharine Beitzler and Mr. John Frey in a ceremony conducted by Rev. A B Bruber at Holy Trinity church East Avon. The bride wore white and carried white carnations and ferns. many gifts were received and friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathias Snitzler
Dover
Catharine Beitzler
John Frey
Bou Frey l
Misa Nettie Urig
Bylveater Snitzler
Mise Nettis Lehr
A.B. Bruber
Holy Trinity Church
East Avon
Injured by Hay Fork in Avon Township
Bilas Butterrick of Avon township remains in critical condition after a hay fork fell from a barn loft catching his side. He and Harry Smith were loading hay when the accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in North Ridgeville. Doctors have little hope for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilas Butterrick
Avon Township
Ridgeville
Butterrick
Harry Smith
Money Ridge Road
Webber Leaves for Washington to Begin Duties
Courteman ele at AR Webber departed Wednesday for Washington to assume new duties as Congress convenes next Monday. He was accompanied by son Gilbert acting as private secretary and by his wife. Mrs Webber and son Lawrence will join later to live in Washington.
Lorain Chamber Opposes City Hall Plan
At a Lorain chamber meeting the organization decided the city should not build a city hall now. It urged spending on harbor development and noted impending lakefront improvements along the abip verdae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain Chamber of Commerce
Ciy
Quint Wedding at Lambert Home in LaGrange Trimmed
Mr. Lewis Huber and Misa Stella Hatha were united in marriage by Rev. Hillbury of the M E Church at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C Lambert in LaGrange. Only a few near relatives witnessed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. ¥. Lambert
Thoraday
LaGrange
Lewis Huber
Misa Stella Hathaway
Elyria
Hillbury
M.E Oharah
Hungarians Seek Night School at Lorain
Forty Hungarian workers at Boath Lorais push for a night school through the Lorain School council. The council refuses a regular program but agrees to rent a school room if a teacher is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boath Lorais
Lorain School
Man to Aid Countrymen Heads to Hungary for Military Service
D Rehner a machinist from the B and O round house leaves Lorain on Monday for Hungary to enlist and help his countrymen free themselves from Austria. John K R Gilbert petitions probate court to sell land to pay debts of the late D S Green estate of Avon. A public sale on December 13 will auction horses, cattle, lumber, farm implements, household goods, and more with cash options under five dollars and ten months credit for larger sums.
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D. Rehner
O. Round House
Lorain
Hungary
Jann
Rehner
Austria
John KR. Gilbert
D. 5. Green
Avon
Gilbert
Jarcox
Shore Line
Folger P. Q
Avalanche of Rats Terrorizes Elyria Women on Broad Street
A bizarre parade of rats caused public panic as a vaudeville stunt spiraled out of control. A vigilant officer intervened to protect women while chaos spread toward Lorain, ending with a large swarm prowling streets and a mystery retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Hamlin
Broad Street
Tata
Osborne's
Lorain
Eagles Enjoy Royal Welcome For Minstrels Event
Local Eagles lodge hosted Hi Henrys Minstrels for a Thanksgiving show. About 100 members attended as the group was escorted to a K. of P. hall where a warm reception followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge of Eagles
Hi Henry
Webber and Thomas Win Short Term Congress Seats
Secretary of State Larlin in Columbus declares A. H. R. Webber elected in the Sixteenth district and W. Aubrey Thomas in the Nineteenth district. Governor Herrick hands certificates for seating at Congress opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbna
Larlin
Herrick
A. H R. Webber
Sizteanth
W. Aubrey Thomas
Congresa
Dynamite Cartridge Explosion Wrecks Parked Home Scene
Rock Symanski of Lorain was found holding a dynamite cartridge on Park Avenue and lit it with a match. The blast tore off several tingare as the cartridge exploded while he rested in place Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Symanski
Lorain
Thanksgiving sermon links feast to divine providence
The Rev. Dr. Dawson of the M E church preached on Christ feeding the multitude as a parable for modern abundance. He urged thanksgiving to God for blessings received and noted how farm produce mirrors these miracles. Rev Cadmus read the president’s Thanksgiving proclamation as the Congregational Church joined in the National hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Dawson
M. E. Church
Dawson
Christ
Rev
Cadmus
Congregationial Church
Ev. Wandmaker
Disturbance Charge At City Hall Over Porch Incident
Accused J T Berge of 134 Brove street says James Hoard and Thomas Jones pissed an empty hogshead on his porch to disturb him. Hoard absent. Jones in court pleads not guilty with trial set for Theeday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folger
J. T. Berge
Brove Street
James Hoard
Thomas Jones
Hoard
Jones
Elyria Faces Coal Price Increase Ripple Effect
Announcement by M A Hanus and Co raises Masail lon coal price affecting Elyria and surrounds. Lorain dealers plan talks with Cleveland officials to seek price cuts amid fears of winter car shortages. Mines grade Mas ton coal at $80, freight to Cleveland 10 cents, retail delivery $4 35 a ton with 75 cents profit margin after costs. Retailers argue higher costs cannot be absorbed and urge coal dealers to pay more than 1500 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Cleveland
Seloot Lamp
Maston Coal
Margio
Good Time at Old Ladies Home Thanksgiving Dinner
The aged women at the Old Ladies home enjoyed a Thanksgiving bangort at noon. Mrs Parks Foster and Mrs Ely, with Mrs F. A. Smythe, sent by GR Allen provided the food. Menu items included turkey, tomato soup, celery, olives, pickles, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, squash, mince pies, cheese, fruit, tea and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks Foster
Ely
F. A. Smythe
GR. Allen
Milk Price Hike Split Shakes Lorain Dealers Group
Some Lorain Milk Dealers association members push to raise milk price from 6 to 7 cents per quart. Others oppose this change causing a rift and threatening the association’s unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain Milk Dealera Association
Washington Bridge Delayed Ten Days By Illness
Officials say the Washington Avenue Bridge cannot finish by the December 1 deadline and will be at least ten days late. Server H M Andress announced the delay after inspecting the site amid contractor illness. Dan Eason won the bid as lowest bidder at eight cents per cubic yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avanas
H. M. Andress
Coatrsc
Sicknass
Dan Eason
Lorain Parttex in Heal Estate Suit
Lorain Parttex files a real estate suit alleging defraudants in a partition action. Morris Goldatein and FE A Braun of Loreic are named defendants with Braun holding a mortgage for 950 dollars given by Guid faia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain Parttex
Heal Estate
Morris Goldatein
FE. A. Braun
Loreic
Reubin Jeff
Jaf
Goldatt
D Braun
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