Messiah concert draws near full Oberlin turnout
Nearly one hundred residents and visitors attended the Messiah concert in Oberlin on Wednesday evening, with attendees from Lorain Elyria and Cleveland. Local notes report mining workers and street work, sheep losses and a dog incident, a disorderly conduct case and a jewelry store accident, plus a college debate rehearsal at Oberlin College chapel with Tompkins Ride die Benedict and Saith as alternates for the Ohio State University debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlix
Loram
Elyria
Cleveland
Pitt McRoberts
Oro Vine
Idaho
Oberlin
Garfield
West College Street
A. J. Myans
George Morris
S.H. Hungerford
Que
Win
Cahil
Archie McRoberts
Marshal Biggs
Tie
Uate
Alis
Cornaall
South
Will Carenthars
Hulter
Cedar Avenue
Ohio State University
College Chapel
Columbus
Tompkins
Ridedie
Benedict
Saith
Tribune
Amherset Veteran Engle Dies After Long Illness
Ar. Wu. Engle, aged 81, died December 14 after a protracted illness from heart disease and paralysis. Born December 11, 1846 in Amherst, he married Florence Pickard in 1869 and they had one son, Ernest. A Civil War veteran, he served in Company F, 1st Ohio Heavy Artillery Volunteers, enlisting in 1863 and discharged in 1865. Funeral held December 16 at the M E Church. He leaves a large family and mourns his wife, who died three years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu. Engle
Amherst
Mr. Engle
Ohie Heavy Artillery
Knoxville
Venn
M. E
Heavenly Home
Jacob Roberson Jr
Addie Bryant
Martin Springer
Emma Smith
Lottie Ingle
Kiyria
Samuel Roe
A. Myers
Cleveland
Chestnut Ridge News Brief Shows Birth and Visits
A daughter was born December 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Deld- Tick. Mrs. George Daniela returned home after a week with her mother, Mrs. Kauver of Elyria. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bassett of Wood county visit extended families. C. Wright is slowly improving. A social at James Jackson’s home drew a good crowd with $6.50 collected. Mrs. Rodgers of Wood Co. recently visited sister Mrs. Gea Daniels.
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Peter Deld- Tick
George Daniela
Kauver
Elyria
Leon Bassett
Wood County
Ed Bassett
C. Wright
James Jackson
Rodgers
Wood Co
Gea
Daniels
Trophies Gifted From Junt Editor Fanvyer and Red Smith
Two trophies were received by Will McAlnuse of the Adirondack Mountains after a two week fall hunting trip. Tsking and fret were valued items and may be turned into frogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanvyer
Red Smith
Will McAlnuse
Adiron- Gack Mountains
T Sking
Fret
Mp. McAluse
Matriace Licenses Granted in Jolts of Names
John Bowersox age 22 of Snyder street Pennsylvania and Elin M Bennett age 25 of Lorain are listed with Daisy Souiniler age 16 of Rochester and Jenkins of Urbana in a license notice including a $1 fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bowersox
Snyder W
Penn
Daisy Souiniler
Rochester
Jenkins
Urbana
Elin M. Bennett
Lorain
Lorain obituary and local notices for Richards family
The remains of BE BE Richards of Owosso Mich were brought to Lorain County with wife daughter and grandson, for a Masonic funeral held at H E K Jenne's home. Edward Richards born March 4 1836 died December 1 1900 spent much of his life in the field, later moving to Owosso. Survivors include Mrs. John Quay Mrs Bronk Phillips and Ina Start with Richard, all from Cleveland and Owosso. Members of Owosso Lodge PF&A Masonic rites were observed and sympathy flowers marked the funeral.
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Be.be. Richards
Owosso
Miah
W. H. Bigelow
Owosso Lodge PF
Titel Field
Elyrin
Owossa
Feelig
John Quay
Bronk Phillips
Cleveland
Beeville
Wisconsin
Christmas Preparations Amid Local Church and Family News
Avon area notes many community happenings as Rev J J Gough and Baptists prepare for Christmas. Florence Walker expected home from Allpuahan Pa. Neighbors host a surprise 15th wedding anniversary for Andrew Sackson and wife. Many names, illness updates, and local events fill the page, including church bazaar plans and a Christmas tree event.
Community Notices From Bunlington and Wellington
Mr McPerren and wife visited James Crawford s Tuesday. Mr W F Sith and wife attended the funeral of Monnas Swope in Nova Monday. Carl Rogers and family attended the wedding of Frank Richmond and Miss Barber in Wellington Wednesday. Hattie Fenwick of Brighton visits her brother John Fenwick and family. Florence Rogers of Cleveland visiting grandmother Mrs Rogers. Paul Pratt has returned home from Columbus. The Senior Teagale will greet an entertainment Friday December 49 followed by refreshments. Mrs Lure Rogers returned home from Homerville. Christmas Eve service at the Baptist church and a Christmas tree at the M I church Christmas night. Lettie Phelan had a surprise 18th birthday last Wednesday with 40 friends present and a gold watch and chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPerren
James Crawford
W. FF. Sith
Lure Rogers
Alonis Rogers
Homerville
Baptist Church
M. I
Lettie Phelan
Pittsfield Kine winter weather hopeful holiday prep
Glynn Norton and wife have moved to housekeeping in the Will Avery house. Frank Rogers entertained many friends Friday night with music and dancing. James Baldwin to dress poultry for Christmas on his farm. Miss Grace Smith to lead Christmas exercises at the school Saturday evening. Ida Wars of Wood County visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Fommey. Henry Tomercy and wife with daughter Nelia attended the state Grange meeting last week. Harry Squires’ parents visited him Sunday. Harry Gillett has one of his engines at Oberlin.
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Frank Elitoct
Detroit
Hiram Eliott
George Sait
Cc. J. Monnel
La@range
Belden
Kansas
Mr. Yourm
Willoughby
Clyde Wilcox
Elyria
Norma Hubbard
Wlgria
Me Mieyk
Huntington
A. Miller
BR. Wight
Florida
W. Richmond
Michigan
Tote
Louis Randall
Cleveland
A. I. Wilcox
A. KF. Wilcox
Lown
Hastings Post
Bee
Gilliary
Laytian
Wo Wualcox
Ed Beaver
Q. Mi. S.A Powe
Dr. Bandali
M. Griffith
O. D
G. Hastings
H. Hastings
Delegae
Department Licampment
Wooda
Abaimberlans
Acrternmare
Byron W. Hing
Ben Hat
LaGrange
Bookeye Hive
Deesinber Li
PL le
Grace L. Rawson
I. C., Lucy JA. Wilkins; L.I. C
Edina Hastings
R. EK
Ida J Rawson
F. Ik
Mary Snyder
Melissa Woolcort
Serg
Ida Sheldon
M.at A
Nettie Peltom
Sentinel
Estelle Smici
Picket
Anna Bendell
Katie Mason
Addie Mahon
Viennie Mennell
Amy Freemans
Mary Wilkins
Lucy Serette
Malida Holcomb
Glynn Norton
Will Avery
Frank Rogers
James Baldwin
Grace Smith
Ida Wars
Wood County
Henry Fommey
Henry Tomercy
Henry McRoberts
Nelia
State Grange
Harry Squires
Harry Gillett
Oberlin
M. Sherburne
Baker's Crossing Social Notes From New London Area
In New London last week C Elise was present while Mary Rogers from Wellington visited Sunday. Universalist church activities occurred Monday night. Charlie Farnsworth exchanged property with J Farnsworth of Rochester. M Sage HW Pillotson and S Kellney attended Walton on Saturday. O H Dirlaw and Clayton contracted measles. Jessie Saze recovered. Mrs Aloe Battles of Feltist on noted. Munn and Geo Wuler muddled names amid a December 11 Sunday entry.
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C. Elise
New London
Mary Rogers
Wellington
Universalist Church
Charlie Farnsworth
J. Farnsworth
R_chester
M. Sage
HW. Pillotson
S. Kellney
Walton
H. Dirlaw
Gon
Clayton
Jessie Saze
Aloe Battles
Quilt sale plan by LaPorte M E ladies
The M E church ladies of LaPorte gathered at Mrs H P Chapman's Wednesday to finish a quilt for sale. Mrs F Baxter is on the sick list. Mrs Wm Brush visits daughter Mrs L D Hamlin. Slices Humphrey Brush and Hamlin were guests of Mrs Elmer Humphrey Thursday. Wm Pitkins visits his brother in Brunswick. Miss Blanche Humphrey stays with Mrs Pitkins. L A society to be entertained by Mrs Pitkin Thursday with dinner forthcoming. Dr Clement and wife were guests at J Humphrey's Thursday. c A S EL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
H. P. Chapman
Judge Kohler Ill. Elyria Court Delayed By Illness
Judge J H Kohler, who was to arrive in Elyria Monday to hear cases in common pleas court, is ill at his Akron home. County Clerk Washburn was told the judge would be here Tuesday night if able, with the week court starting Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kohler
Elyria
Common Pleas Court
Iil
Akron
Washburn
Local Notes From Columbia And Akron District
Columbia reports TS Tompkins attended State Granny in Akron last week. A youth party happened at J J Squires or lass Pesday evening. Henry Jaquay moved to a new residence Apples nearby decay rapidly prompting canning and butter making. Wi Arsdale was knocked by a sheep but escaped with bruises and neighbor aid. Lew Stranahen and George Adams suffer health issues. Will Morse returns from Horain with inflammatory rheumatism. Mrs Eliza Burnett attends church after illness. Ova Lamphier engages his brother in law Hugh Osborne for winner. health limits work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.S Tompkins
Akron
J. J Squires
Henry Jaquay
Wi Arsdale
Lew Stranahen
George Adams
Will Morse
Horain
Eliza Burnett
Ova Lamphier
Hugh Osborne
Vera Bannister Returns Home Amid Festive Plans
Belden notes Vera Bannister back home after a stint away since September. Center school to hold Christmas exercises Friday afternoon and a Congregational church entertainment on Monday December 24. Clarke W. Chamberlain to marry Miss Jessie Husted of Norwalk on December 27. Toddled notes include local activity from Arthur Root with the I. & W. railroad at Poresent and Thanksgiving/holiday preparations across township schools closing December 21 for a two week vacation. Infant child of W. Rising died December 14. Grant Aldrich recovered from pleurisy. W. C. Turner hosts hay balers this week. Miss Damon visited friends in Litchfield last Sunday.
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Vera Bannister
Arthur Root Ia
Co. i. & W Railroad Company
Poresent
Congregational Church
W. S. Aldrich
Elyria
W. Rising
Miss Damon
Litchfield
Grant Aldrich
W. C. Turner
Clarke W. Chamberlain
Jessie Husted
Norwalk
Maccabee Election At Elyria Hive No 8
In Elyria Ohio the Elyria Hive No 8 Ladies of the Maccabees elected Frances McNeal Bertha Bell Susie Clarke Maggie Carter Helen Biggera Minnie Wilkins Ells Smart Kittin Sheldon Luellen Clarke Minerva Forbes Gustava Baxter Mattie Wichels Catherine Maddock Mrs G H Kile and daughter Agnes to office. Mrs E E Northway hosts them in Cleveland for a few days at Oakdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Hive
Ladies of the Maccabees
Frances McNeal
L. C
Bertha Bell
Susie Clarke
Maggie Carter
Helen Biggera
L. Chap
Minnie Wilkins
J.L
Ells Smart
L. M
Kittin
Sheldon L. S
Luellen B. Clarke
L. P
Minerva Forbes
Cap
Gustava Baxter
Mattie Wichels
Catherine
Maddock
Real Estate Transfers in Various Townships and Town
A corridor of transfers lists parties including David G. Probert Sarah V. Watkins and others, with quitclaim and deed actions for portions of parcels in Pittsford Lorain Eaton Russia and Columbia townships and Rochester area. Amounts show mostly nominal sums. Notable transfers include Am American Saddle Co to American Bicycle Co and multiple lot transactions ranging from 1 to 680 dollars.
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Conrad
Eerie
Borin
Barnsworth
Huntington
Anna
Daymon
Wielig
Rochester
Sheffield Land and Improvement Cou
O. Rout
Sheffield Land Co
Lorain
Sheffield Lanes and Improvements Co
O. Rot
Tristee
Borsin
Hannah C. Hanley
John R. Hansey
William EB. Winger
Anna C. Winger
Columbia Township
Jack Richardson
Samuel Foltz Jr
LaGrange
Avon Notes and Local Happenings in Alleghany and Nearby
Florence Walker returns from Alleghany Pa to Avon to attend her aunt Mrs Barndollar s funeral in Newbury Joseph Walker and wife travel to Newbury for a relative s funeral The M & M ladies run a chicken pie dinner at town hall raising 13 75 Youngest child of Mr Mate Snyder and wife dies of diphtheria oldest ill with scarlet fever John Hill visits from Cleveland J J Jameson heads to California Harry Burrell and wife visit Clifton family Reatling Circle meets at Lewis Bennett s home Schools close Friday for holiday vacation Mrs Bertha M Burrell visits Cleveland Two city guests Mr James W Aull and Mr John Thomas in town James Hall administrator years ago transferred Warner Hall grounds to Oberlin college Elyria Vocal Society to study Gades Comala at 7 15 pm First Congregational church all singers invited Book cost 55 cents per member Membership expected to grow this year
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Florence Walker
Alleghany
Barndollar
Joseph Walker
Newbury
Mr. Gibbs
Town Hall
Mate Snyder
John Hill
Cleveland
Geo. Dechants
J.j.jameson
California
Harry Burrell
Sheffierd
G. Clifton
Reatling Circle
Lewis Bennett
Bertha M Burrell
U. G
James W. Aull
Pittsfield
Mass
John Thomas
Marbourg
Hull
Berkshire Life Insurance Company
Thomas
Hall
Warner Hall
Oberlin
Elyria Vocal Society
Gade’s ‘‘Comala
Rural Delivery Progress Aided By Postmaster General Report
Postmaster General Smith highlights rural free delivery as the key growth driver of the postal system. Over five years it expanded nationwide, boosting newspaper and periodical circulation and connecting rural residents to the world. He notes schools improved and country life gained mobility, with projected nationwide reach and an estimated annual cost of about 20 million dollars.
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Smith
Newse
Magadinad
Thin
Anc Ik
de Nyay
Adel Ieghods
Mt. Hess
Macadamized Road Improves County Line to Lupiort
The newly built road from the city corporation line to Lupiort, one and a quarter miles long, uses county-supplied stone and local labor. Residents pledged work or money. A ditch tiling and filling plan from the corporation line to Quenville is proposed to widen the path for future electric lines. Macadamizing cost shows labor donated 6290.40 and cash 0 10 Tepe3ige 583.32 with 199.40 worth worked out and 232.85 paid, leaving 130.07 balance.
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LuiPorte
Corporation
Quonville
Solicitations Without License Targeted by Insurance Dept
The insurance department is highlighting soliciting insurance without a license, notably in Cincinnati. Cases referred to Hamilton County prosecutors will be pushed before the grand jury, with evidence strong enough to prosecute. Convictions could curb parasitic practices and spur wider reform under the insurance commissioner’s vigilant enforcement.
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Insurance Department
Cincinnati
Insurance Commissioner
Hamilton County
Grand
Medina Sets Plan for Electric Railway Line
The C H and W Railway Co files with Medina County recorder a 1.5 million mortgage to Western Reserve Trust Co and seeks 20 thousand dollars in bonds per mile built. The route would connect Medina with Cleveland Lorain Oberlin Elyria Wellington and North Amherst, securing franchise and most right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.H.& W. Railway Co
Recorder of
Medina County
Western Reserve Trust Co
Medina
Cleveland
Lorain
Oberlin
Elyria
Wellington
North Amherst
Lorain News Roundup With Local Incidents And Ship News
Lorain Plaster Co worker narrowly avoids gun incident on Chestnut Street. Residents chase window peeper on Washington Court. American Shipbuilding asks the city to keep river open this winter. ship repairs may move to Cleveland. Local crime includes a bold daytime robbery on Mid Avenue and Jao Street. no injuries reported. Fire protection debates rise as residents call for a paid department. Pirate reports cover a steamship Neptuno launched at Lenin yards. Chris to rd Osborne of Cleveland involved. Legal notices touch a temporary restraining order in a pest house case. banking insolvency filings list Mrs Smith. Trolley troubles recur on Lerain Street Runway. health reports note few diphtheria cases and nearly no chicken pox. A broken trolley wire at Dexter Street caused a pole fall and quick repairs.
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J. J. Wilson
Lorain Plaster Co
Bla
Chestnut Street
Washington Court
American Shipbuilding Company
Cleveland
Charles Sipple
Mid Avenue
Board of Health
Esas
Dexter Street
Youth's Companion Announces 1901 Volume Inscribed
The Youth's Companion marks its seventy-fifth year of continuous publication in 1901 and promises many engaging stories and articles from diplomats explorers sailors and other notable writers. New subscribers receive the 1901 Puritan Girl Calendar and free sample copies plus a mailed illustrated announcement.
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Companion
THE
Youth’s Companion
Boston
Mase
Cleveland Elyria & Western Ry timetable info
Public schedule shows Gara line from Cleveland to Elyria Oberlin with hourly departures from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Direct connections link Linndale Puritas Springs Berea North Amherst and Lorain divisions. Oberlin to Cleveland departures hourly 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Elyria to Cleveland 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with Berea Puritas Springs Linndale links. North Amherst Lorain to Elyria every 40 minutes and Lorain to North Amherst every 40 minutes with Oberlin Berea Harting Springs Linndale connections. For rates and details contact J. Wilson at Garfield Building Cleveland.
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Gara
Public
Squars
Cleveland
Elyria
Oberlin
Linndale
Puritas Springs
Berea
North Amherst
Lorain
Public Square
Oberlin Eye
Harting Springs
J. . Wilson
A. B
Garfield Bidg
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Andrew Sackson
Tim
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Wwe
Kate
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Vernon Reisinger
Elyvia Dee
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Tani
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W.S. Biddinger
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Hattie Mann
Ward
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Lonedlon
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Bunlington
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Bb Mudleaveadie
Laporte
Judge Kohler
Columbia
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Oakdale
LaPorte Road
Haith Selinot
Hellnesses
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