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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1904
Page
5
A lively county notes column lists numerous local visits and holiday gatherings. Families from Elyria Akron Cleveland Lorain and Warren are mentioned with Christmas Christman and New Year mentions. Community members report travels illnesses and entertainment, with several social visits and chores noted.
Local church groups held sewing and prayer meetings after Christmas. Families like Bau mans and Bauman sisters celebrated with relatives. Christmas trees lit in Brighton and at the Re formed church. Sunday school reorganized with Geo Green as assistant superintendent. Residents visited kin in Elyria Cleveland Wellington Lorain and Pittsfield. Household gatherings included oyster suppers and Christmas dinners.
Belden residents observed Christmas exercises at the M. E. church Saturday evening. Mire G Bronson and Orrin Damon visited the farmer’s father Mr Wilson. The Black Hills of Belden hosted an entertainment in Litchfield Thursday night. Fred Schwarz of Oklahoma returned Saturday for an indefinite stay. Mrs E E Crowell of Obertinia vacationing with her parents and young daughter. Miss Lucy Buckingham and Elmer Wipe wed at the bride’s parents home on Wednesday December 41. Mr and Mrs Frank Neff and June Crowell spent Christmas in Cleveland. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Bert Neabett died Saturday morning. funeral held at home Monday afternoon. He was one week old.
A Christian church Sunday School program Friday night charmed attendees despite rain with song led by children. Mrs Ellen Wright of Lakeside visits sister Mrs Eliza Taft. Luella VanHue vacationing with mother in Cleveland. Mrs Caniking’s health improves slowly. Addis grows frail. Silas Tatt battles cold. New Year wishes, local ads for sweaters and employment notices conclude.
The report lists Kipton sale of a farm to Mrs. Mary Becker of Baltimore, along with numerous holiday visits and family gatherings across Norwalk Fremont Spencer Elyria Grand Ledge Milan Oberlin Berlin Heights Wellington and other communities. It mentions school vacation closures and a Utopian Literary society gathering at E F Hayes home.
Miss Mand aed Frea Allen of Elg ing and Raymond Lewin are spending holidays with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Squire of Cleveland visited last week. Frank Hollocker joined his parents for Christmas. The Jatters hosted visitors Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Orsborne and J. J. Squire’s son Everett E Squire celebrated Christmas with his family. Mrs Jos Nontell and Sadie spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. John Corbison of Cleveland. Fred Ogie of Gernsey is visiting at WH Benner’s in Viola.
Penfield Mr and Mrs Walter Smith visited Norwalk last week. Mr and Mrs F A Starr of Wellington spent Sunday with daughter Mrs T Newcome. Mrs Mary Jones of Wooster enjoys vacation at home. Mrs Slakem hosted a social. J Hart and family traveled to Elyria Saturday. Rev Stamm to begin revival services at the M church January 5. Dorothy.
John Weir pleaded for forgiveness from his wife in a Cleveland police morning incident. Mra Weir did not relent and he was charged with disorderly conduct. Mayor Folger fined Weir $50. unable to pay, he was sentenced to a few days in the Cleveland workhouse until the fine was paid.
A probate sale in Elyria features executor Jacob Metzner listing premises stock and farm implements to be auctioned at the late residence of John Berres about 84 miles north. The auction begins January 8 1905 at 10 o clock with cash under 800 and credit terms beyond at nine months with two sureties. Dan Eason acts as auctioneer.
In Lorain County Court this morning, John W. Jones was held in 1000 bail to answer to the grand jury on an alleged accomplice role in forging a $100 check for the Lorain County Bank. His wife Daisy faces 1000 bail. she was brought to jail with their two month old baby, and friends back Pittsburgh plan to aid her release. Separately, land transfers in Elyria township include George E. Ely and wife to Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway for 1658, Ely Realty to the same railway for 1311, W. 3. Pole to K G Shaddard for three Wilbur Heights lots 143 144 175 at 150, Corrie H. Smith and wife to Flora A. Drusendahl for Day’s allotment lot 42 at 2350.
The Masons held a meeting and smoker Tuesday night to honor retiring officers Clayton Chapman and P. H. Boynton. Installations occurred in King Solomon's Lodge No. 56 with officers including Squiree as WM and Williams as WMo. Elytia council No. 86 R.N.G.M. members Loughrey and Smith led the session with Geo. W. Mapes as recorder and J. Bush as P.W. The event featured local talent and ceremonial jewels for Masters and officers.
J H Yorum John Wadsworth and Eernest Lemmel were arraigned before Judge C G Washburn on illegal liquor selling charges. All pleaded guilty. Yokum was fined 7 dollars and costs, the others 50 dollars each. Additional Wallington cases await trial after Christmas.
Margaret Kelly of Wellington was admitted as an aged and infirm patient on Wednesday. She is the widow of the late P. J. Kelley, formerly a valet dealer in Eaton township.
Contractors Williams Bros and Moras near completion of the Washington avenue bridge with stonework expected by Friday night and center dirt by weekend. Delays came from slow stone and high water after heavy rains and dam releases at Coonville. Superintendent G L La Boyteaux receives praise for pushing work, then moves to Homestead Indiana for new bridge abutments.
Attorney Edward C. Manter died at 6 30 Friday morning after a three week illness from typhoid fever which progressed to pneumonia. At 60 he leaves two children and a sister Mrs Mildred Kermode. Born in Grafton township he studied law with Johnston and McLain and practiced fifteen years then moved to real estate and insurance. His funeral is set for Sunday at 2 30 PM. he was a Mason and Royal Arcanum member.
An early morning stove spark ignited a small fire at Samuel Goods ear between here and Oberlin. The house occupants, alarmed by the smoke, fled into the cold in their night dresses as a hired man quickly doused the flames. The fire was extinguished before any major damage.
The Cleveland wholesale market of December 29 1904 lists prices for dairy butter cheese fresh poultry and eggs wheat corn hay wool and live stock. Hogs range from 4.70 to 4.80 per cwt with higher grades up to 7.50 while cattle good to choice steers bring 4.00 to 4.50 and heifers 2.90 to 5.00, reflecting broad market spreads.
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