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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
4
Dr Campbell visited Grafton with talks by Rev W Long of Cleveland as district antialcohol league leader. Local events include elopement cases, new furnaces at Allen house, and multiple town visits, with many residents traveling to Cleveland and Penfield.
Perry Sheldon, an aged Elyria resident of West Seventh street, died Friday morning. A Civil War veteran of three years in Company K, he lived in Elyria for many years, worked as a contractor and builder, and was well known locally. The notice closes with unrelated advertisements for Boschee's German Syrup and local sales.
Lorain County social and family items fill a Thanksgiving week column. Movements include Cleveland visitors, multiple family reunions, illness notes, births, deaths, and local improvements. The piece highlights community ties, travels, and arrivals with names like Van Benschoten, Merriman, McKiss, Brown, and the Morgan family, plus town happenings in Elyria, Oberlin, and Wellington.
The Stocking family hosted about sixty friends and relatives on Thursday November 28 for the marriage of their daughter Jennie to Walter Day of Brighton. Rev. Connell presided as the couple followed Leighton's wedding march to the arch of arborvita. A wedding breakfast, lavish gifts, and rice shower at departure marked a joyful day before the couple left for their journey.
Avon Mrs Sarah Sibey rents rooms and moves to the creek for the winter. Mr and Mrs Albert Chester spent Thursday and Friday with relatives in Cleveland Bonn visiting Mr and Mrs Geo Goetz on Thursday November 29, twin girls born. Mr and Mrs Clyde Mys attended the funeral of Mrs Gen Bivins in Elyria Monday. Dr Parker from Cleveland General Hospital operated on Joseph Hyde Friday and reports him doing well. Mr Smith of Stony Ridge read in very low at this writing LG.
S. Fisher and wife of Wellington visited FE on Sunday. Several cases of messels reported in the area. A. Beckley and Miss Evelyn Kelley were in New London on Friday. Frank Perkins of Rochester attended Baker's Crossing Saturday. S. Hanley hosted a dinner for about twenty seven friends. Guests from away included S. Ober and wife of Jackson Co and Tus, Kelsey of Steele Ind. Leroy Cleghorn and daughter Father were in Wellington Saturday.
The ladies of the M. BE church will host a chicken pie dinner at the town hall on Thursday December 13. Everyone is invited to enjoy a hearty meal for 15 cents with serving from 12 to 2 p.m.
Thanksgiving of 1900 fades as West Ridge residents plan for Christmas. The Junior League, led by Mrs Brown, ends meetings for weeks. funds from steak dinners and jelly shipments to Deaconess Home in Cleveland financed tennis flannel and related gifts. Local gatherings include birthday celebrations for Edna, Miss Grills birthday at home, and a social at Browns. A marriage, Miss Mabel Grills and BE Holden of Elyria, occurred with celebrations and well wishes.
Four farms lie within five miles of Elyria with low prices and favorable terms. They will be up for rent after February 16 unless sold first. A. Braman is handling arrangements.
Edward Byron Tragler aged 27 of Akron and Alice Elizabeth McDonough aged 21 of Lorain obtained marriage licenses. The records note the couple intends to wed in Ohio with standard license formalities observed.
Mrs. J C Lehman stayed in bed several days last week and is hoped to recover soon. Mrs I Root is able to be out after a brief illness. Miss Marty spent Thanksgiving in New London with her sister Mrs T Strickland. Miss Damon went to Wellington to remain the rest of the week. W S Aldrich and family had Thanksgiving with Charles Rawson and family of LaGrange. District No 6 pupils gave a Thanksgiving program on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs W C Turner and Father Cragin attended. Orrin Damon spent Thanksgiving at his Wellington home. The next regular teachers meeting will be Friday evening at Miss Damon’s home. Our teachers are aiming at higher education and several have purchased Redpath history set of 25 volumes.
Amherst society items report a Ladies Dime cake social at Kendleigh home and a ministerial move to Congregational church, plus local ailments. Residents Will Parsons family travel to Flint and Jennie Sackett visits Berea. Other updates name Mrs Meyers Cleveland, John Dressler Kipton, and a farm job ad for a milker.
Henry Dimick trapped another hawk, one of three recent captures, as Maple Grove cheese factory nears completion with F Yooub to operate. Thanksgiving gatherings abound. Mrs. Rich Sr and Panthurl joined Mrs. Needitghanos and Gherlin. Disciples at La Porte plan a Christmas G S scholars treat.
Local families, including Campbell and Wheeler households, hosted and visited relatives in Medina and surrounding towns last week. Measles cases rise in town as residents report visits from Finkel, Wheeler, and Hull families. travel to Cleveland noted. A classified ad seeks a general agent position offering $75 monthly plus expenses.
Elden Worthington died at his Blyria area home on October 20 1900 after years of rheumatism and other ailments. A lifelong resident born in Carliale township he was 47 years old, married forty years with four children and several grandchildren. Funeral services were led by Rev W G Fadley with a ME choir from Elyria performing. Pallbearers included his sons and relatives from Michigan and Islyria. Burial was at Butter Nut Ridge cemetery beside a late daughter. grandkids scattered carnations on the casket.
Chestnut Ridge hosts Mr and Mrs H Taylor and Mr and Mrs L Fields plus Ethel Kirk of Cleveland as guests. Miss Fredel spends Thanksgiving vacation at home in Cleveland. Butternut Ridge school held Thanksgiving exercises last Wednesday afternoon with pupils showing notable practice. Fredel is congratulated on the afternoon’s program.
Local residents report visits from Cleveland and Elyria, Thanksgiving returns, and health updates. The WR C Elects Officers next Friday afternoon. Emanon Tennis club hosts gathering at Louise Lewis home before a major meeting at Edyth’s. Ladies Benevolent Society to hold annual fair and supper December 7 with sale at 3 pm and supper 5 to 8 pm. Mr Fuller and family plan to move into the Second Street house they rent.
Dee Brooker of Akron secured a plastering contract for the school building while visiting Litchfield. A. Gillet plans to move to Trumbull county after selling his property. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thomas died after illness on Friday. Mrs. Canfield cared for her sick sister Mrs. Vaughn in Penfield. Ransom Handyside fights measles. Farmers loaded hay at the depot, filling several cars. A. M. Canfield owns a new gramophone. H. B. Jenne shipped a car of horses to Boston. Our meat market changed hands from A. R. Allan to W. H. Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Switzer of Wonster visit Mrs. Bowman. Wind storm damaged fences on timber. Union Thanksgiving services set for Congregational church Thursday morning with a social in the evening. Schools to hold Thanksgiving exercises Wednesday.
Lelia Cook visited Well ington with her parents on Saturday. Ralph Vincent and Minnie of Wakeman hosted at John Denis. The wedding occurred Tuesday morning November 20 at the Catholic church with Rev. Dwyer officiating. The bride wore white satin with a bridal veil, roses and white carnations. groom in black. James Washington of Cleveland and Mary Knechtges served as bridesmaid and groomsman. The couple traveled to Elyria then east, before returning to Cleveland to a new home on Scranton Avenue.
A damaged newspaper fragment mentions an ally and home coverage in Bla but provides few clear details and names. The readable portion hints at a trade or attract action but lacks sufficient specifics to identify persons, places, or dates.
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