Oberlin College Plummets From Week of Prayer to Social Events
Oberlin students endured a mix of campus life from a stag party disruption and a senior class scrap to a day of prayer with mixed meetings led by Professor King and W. M. Owen. Fraternity and Y M C A activities filled evenings while Miss Florence L. Phelps delivered a vocal recital and Mrs Ellen R Durfee, noted temperance figure, passed away from pneumonia. The Oberlin Board of Commerce held its annual banquet at Lew Park hotel as Sen Dolliver postponed lecture.
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Academy
Middlera
Professor King
College
Warner Hall
W. M. Owen
Sturges Hall
Luce
Frances H. Ensign
Madison
Oberlin
Ellen B. Durfee
A. S. Root
Talcott Hall
College Glee Club
Wilforu
C. C
Elyria
King
Oberlin Board of Commerce
New Park House
College Y. M. OC. A
Dica
M. C
Sherlin
Borrdims
Baldwin Cottage
Sophmores
J. P. Dolliver
Congress
Florence L. Phelps
Conservatory
Warner Concert Hall
G. S. Burroughs
The
Theological Seminary
Ellen R. Durfee
Common Pleas Court Money Claims Summary
Ellen Coates sues Solomon Mendelsohn for 3500 in Common Pleas Court. Elyria Plumbing Heating & Electric Co. sues The Morrean Gas Fixture Co. for money with transcripts from Justice Lawrence's court. Jacob Theisson sues John B. Gates and L F Milling as administrator of the Andrew Schmitz estate, 6.14 amounts with interest, transcript from Justice Osterman's Avon court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Coates
Solomon Mendelsohn
Elyria Plumbing Heating & Electric Co
Morrean Gas Fixture Co
Tustice Lawrence
Jacob Theisson
John B. Gates
L. F. Milling
Andrew Schmitz
Court of Justice
Death of An Old Citizen A Brackett of Elyria
Death notices the passing of A Brackett of West Third street after a four months illness. He was sixty two and had lived in Elyria thirty four years. He leaves a wife two sons and a daughter all residents of Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Brackett
West Third Street
Mr. Brackett
Elyria
Current Events in the County Readers and correspondents urged
The notice requests correspondents to adopt nom de plume and sign at end of each item for identification. Names must be spelled clearly and supplied legibly on one newspaper side. Prompt notification if misprint or shortage arises.
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Balames
Local notes mix of family visits and obituaries in Elyria
A crowded column records visits among relatives in Charlotte Michigan and Grafton Ohio, and news of parties, traveling relatives, and a possible electric road. Obituaries describe Mrs Violet Farr and Mrs George York, detailing their lives, families, and funeral services.
LaGrange social events and local notices mix
In LaGrange events unfold from a charity handkerchief bazaar at City Hall on February 1 to church and social gatherings. Reports note deaths including Mrs. Emily Holcomb and Mrs. Arias of Pittsfield, travel, illnesses, and a swindle alert about farmers and orchards.
Amherst News Roundup and Local Items
January notices report Frederick Gerber's death from pneumonia at forty one years leaving a widow and five children. Household and property sales include Conrad Springer buying Avery farm for 2600 and Henry Ludwig purchasing Fred Williams' house and lot with April possession, plus the Dover farm buyer taking April. Local sermons and lectures announced with temperance talks and stereopticon views. Residents ill include Mrs Swain, Mrs Heiser, and Rose Davis with tonsillitis and grip. Travel notes mention Charles Kolb and Henry Rice in Cleveland. Jesse Beal and wife visiting Lansing for two weeks.
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Frederick Gerber
Alfred Harper
Ladies Dame Society
Conrad Springer
Avery
Henry Ludwig
Fred. Williams
Gvhg
Dover
Charles Schmanch
Williams
Congregational Church
S. A. Cornwell
Oberlin
T. Swain
Heiser
Rose Davis
Charles Kolb
Henry Rice
Cleveland
Jesse Beal
Lansing
Michigan
Phebe L Farr Pioneer of Lorain County Dies at 1812 Birth
Obituary notes Mrs Phebe L Farr, born 1812 in New York, died January 28. A Lorain County resident for 75 years, she witnessed early settlement with her family building a log home near Indians and wolves, describing frontier life, mills, fro talks, and a strong community.
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Charles Robson
Nellie Lantsberry
Akron
Mabel Crisp
John Crisp
Rita Smith
Phebe L. Farr
Lorain County
New York State
Ovid
Henry
Eliza Halford
Ohio
Drs. Farr
West Ridge Winter Scene and Box Social Notice
Winter is here with snow and hopes germs are frozen out. Local updates include visits by Miss Effie Grills to North Russia and Mr. and Mrs. H. Brown from Elyria. A Box social at Jacob Hosler’s home on February 7 invites ladies to bring lunch for two and young men to buy boxes and join in games singing and music for 15 cents.
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George Hahn
Russia
Effie Grills
Alfred Grills
North
N. Nessen
Oberlin
C. H. Sntliff
Elyria
Queen Victoria
Hosler
Lo Tain
Jacob Hosler
Valentine social at L O T M hall in LaPorte
The L O T M plans a Valentine social at the hall on Wednesday evening February 13. Each attendee will receive a souvenir and a free post to mail valentines. Mr and Mrs Wm Luacas are staying with Mr and Mrs Chas Smith for the winter. Various local visits and illnesses are noted among LaPorte residents.
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New England
Wm. Luacas
Chas. Smith
N. €. Hamlin
Chas
Elmer Humphrey
James Alexander
Hiram Patterson
Lenaghan
Dell Bolton
Hull
Barris Reisinger
Eva Booth
Sempsell
L. A. Society of the Disciple
H. Alexander
Local Social and Visiting Notes from the Week
Baker's Crossing visits and family updates include Mr George Fisher from Cleveland visiting his sister Mrs H Tillomon Moessers. Lea Mann and R Cole returned from Cleveland. Prof Hawley was guest of J Wheeler Sunday. Lea Rogers family and Tro Gar berich of Homer spent Sunday at Mrs O H Boices. Ray Divlam listed sick. Geo Cassel in Wellington Monday. Miss Nett Boiea sick. S Berry family visiting Polk. Mr and Mrs M Sage with H Tillotson Bliss and J Wheeler and Ina Kelsey spent Saturday in Wellington. Social at Mrs O Boice’s well attended. Leroy Cleghorn celebrated 15th anniversary Saturday eve. about 35 guests. gifts to the couple. Anthony Labories hosted party last Wednesday. Effie Kelsey Friday visit. W North Sunday visit M Sage.
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W. GC
T. U
B. Y
P. U
Epworth League
G. Damon
Lafayette
Mafos
Wilcox
Oinoin- Laine
Effie Underhill
Lester
Medina County
Emily Holcomb
Andirew Holcomb
Vermont Street
Andrew
Leslia Gott
Collinwood
Baptist Aid Society
B. Gott
Fa. Wight
North Eaton
Arnet
Denver
Cdl
Mara Foster
Kansas
Pearl Sugar
Grace Barna
Fred Green
Cleveland
A. Wilcox
Charlie Curtiss
Berea
Roy Milter
Oberlin
Paul Cleverdon
Belton
LaGrange
Gildersleeve
Michigan
Harb Curtiss
Belsen
Erhart
Huldah Powers
Grafton
Darins Holcomb
Fern
Frank Wolcott
George Fisher
North Ridgeville Community News Summary
North Ridgeville notes report Harry Butcher injuring his hand at work in the mill. Visits and social events include Mrs. Frank Leonard hosting Miss Rose Savage, and the Ladies Benevolent society at Mrs. Chambers. A February 16 concert at the Congregational church features talents from Akron Elgria and Oberlin. Miss Mary Avery resigns Sheffield teaching for a Elyria Flushing goal office post with Miss Noble from Oberlin as substitute. Mrs. Leroy Race recovering from grip. Frank Proudfoot of Mentor visits Mr. H. S. Luster. Attendees recall Queen Victoria memorial in Elyria. Miss Wadsworth and Miss Sarah Lickorish of Elyria visit Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Lickorish. Miss Alice Gilder visits Fields. The remains of a Ridgeville resident’s daughter are brought from Mound City, Mo., by her parents. they plan to return to their western home Thursday.
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Ladies Benevolent Society
Chambers
Congregational Church
Akron
Elgria
Oberlin
Mary Avery
Sheffield
Flushing
Elyria
Leroy Race
Frank Proudfoot
Mentor
H. 8. Luster
Queen Victoria
Wadsworth
Sarah Lickorish
Ware
Joshua Lickorish
Alice Gilder
Allan Gilder
Fields
Will Maddock
Mound City
Ridgeville
Local Folks Notes Health and Visits Around Huntington
Huntington residents report health updates and visits. Mrs Harriette Rounds returns from New London while Mrs W June remains ill. Mrs Zola Skesse returns to Elyria and many attend a Spencer band entertainment. Mrs Clara Jones and Mrs B Brouse visit relatives in Elyria and Spencer. Miss Agria Robbinson and Mrs Bath show illness improvements amid family gatherings.
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Harriette Rounds
New London
B.S. Buck
Jos Haulkie
W. June
Zola Skesse
Elyria
Bagnum Roice
Geo. Roice
Wallington
Spencer
Clara Jones
Chas. Bush
B. Brouse
Agria Robbinson
E. S. Buck
Lorrain
Maribel
Ralph
Bemis
J.B. Robbinson
Avon News Notes and Local Health Updates
Avon roundup reports Miss Florence Walker hosting a February gathering with games and lunch. Several residents face illnesses including Mrs. Kneiper, Mrs. Hackia, and Miss Dechant. The Wagner infant improves after pneumonia. Townshends visit from Elyria. A C G Townshend ill with pneumonia but improving. Harold Smith at Lakeside Hospital post operation. Moon of Avon visiting Blanch Rawson’s convalescent. Albert Chester begins housekeeping in a new home.
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Florence H. Walker
John Kneiper
John Hackia
Katherine Dechant
Geo. Wagner
Nina Warden
Sarah Sibay
A. O. Curtis
Elyria
A. GC
Townnshends
Harold Smith
Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland
Moon
Avon
Ernest Jackson
West Bridge Street
Blanch Rawson
Isgrippe
LL. G
Butternut Ridge Social Notes and Visits
Butternut Ridge records a Sunday visit list and social happenings. Mr and Mrs Pember spent time with Mr Pember’s uncle, Mr Farr, while Fred Robgon moved to Grafton for the winter. Nellie Pember and Blanch Jackson are cited, with family illnesses noted and a January 35th Al Barks surprise event.
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al Barks
Alf. Martin
Penfield Community Notes and Meetings
Howard Stephens of Cleveland visits the Dis brow and Langdon families. M E Church Ladies Aid meet at Mrs. Harry Perkins home. Victoria Richmond of Medina visiting Ebner and wife. Frank Richmond and bride Jessie Barber visit Mr. and Mrs. Richmond. Oyster supper by the M E Church Ladies at Maccabee Hall on Feb 11. U P S G E social at A K Wolfe home Feb 12 on Abraham Lincoln. Mrs. Ray Long of Trumbull Co. visiting A W Denham. U P S O E concert at Congregational Church. low attendance due to rain. Rev W W Long read Bible. Rev W C Town spoke on Hebridean missionaries. Carl Wilson MC and spoke on Religions of China. Duets by Mrs. Hastings, Miss Barnes, and F D Gott. Protracted meetings planned at M E Church beginning Feb 6 with Fred Black visiting. Chestnut Grove Bible circle meets Feb 6 with II Samuel lesson. For Sale notices: several farm items and machinery listed with prices and sellers.
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Howard Stephens
Cleveland
M. L. Disbrow
Wm. Langdon
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Harry Perkins
Fhuriday
Victoria Richmond
Medina
Ebner
Frank Richmond
Bride
Jessie Barber
Wellington
B. A. Richmond
Victoria
Oberlin
Indies
Maccabee Mall
A. K. Wolfe
W. W. Long
W. C. Town
Hebridean Isles
Carl Wilson
China
H. Hastings
Edith Barnes
Card of thanks and railroad motion details
Card of shanks. We thank friends for kindness in the bath and burial of Iso Richard Alien W. E. C. for floral tributes. Mr and Mrs Knowles and family Mr and Mrs Holcomb and family. Cleveland Southern Electric Railway Co. elected F. L. Fallir as director at a meeting Thursday. Road will run Berea to Wooster with branches to Lodi and Wadeworth.
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Bath
Iso the
Richard Alien W. E. C
Lruan Knowles
Andrew Holcomb
Cleveland Southern Electic Railway Con
F. L. Fallir
Berea
Wooster
Lodi
Wadeworth
Public Sale Notice Near Grafton Farm
Public sale scheduled on the farm of Silah Crowell two miles east of Grafton for Tuesday February 12. Admr Smith Crowell declares no postponement.
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Silah Crowell
Grafton
Smith Crowell
Admr
Chamber of Commerce in Second Year Review and Plans
The association reports expanded influence through better organization and city outreach. Officers were elected with thanks to the president, dues reduced to one dollar, and initiations kept at one dollar. A telegraph and telephone line expansion, park improvements, cemetery purchases, and road initiatives dominated discussions and future plans.
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Sharp
Elywood
Braman, Foster
Slurp
Riley
W. A. Ely
Badgelawn
Chamber
Ridgelawn
H. C. Andress
Chamber of Commerce
Damage suit against railroad fined over fatal dock accident
O J Boswell as administrator of Horace Boswell's estate sues L and M Bail y Co for 910000 alleging negligence at Lake Shore road C L W crossing where a piled car injured Boswell during a 1900 coal transfer. Attorney G H Chamberlain for defendant. In a separate matter George Kline faced a assault warrant from neighbor Perry Mennels, admitted roughing Mennels' boy, paid costs, fine remitted.
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Ly. 8. & M. Baily Co
O. J. Boswell
Horace $. Boswell
Horace Boswell
Lake Shore Road
Lake Shore
G. H. Chamberlain
George Kline
Tfields
Thureday
Perry Mennels
Eine
Mennels
Beause
Mr. Kine
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Grand Rapids
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Shea
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York
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Ida] Dale
R. D. Pelton
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H. P. Chapman
Hel Sanford
B. Chapman
Miss May Hobson
P. O. Gilman
Tiffin
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Moors
H. H. Forbes
Fred Andrews
D.W. Ripley
Chatham
Lewis Rahmer
Geneva Henry
Montague
Arias
Pittsfield
G. H. Ritchie
Baptist Church
Claudia Nichola
Richards
Charles Kelner
Frank Curtice
Carrie
Amherst
Carlisle
West Ridge
Baker’s ‘Crossing
North Ridgeville
Harry Butcher
Frank Leonard
Rose Savage
Lake Avenue
Butternut Ridge
Penfield
Chestnut Grove Bible Circle
Frank Prindle
Miss Metcalf
Mary E. Hoskin
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Weeder
W. L. Rogers
Elyria Mana Dredo
D. C. Baldwin
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