Oberlin News Roundup of Social and Campus Life
About fifty senior college students and many faculty members rode three sleds to Elyria Saturday for supper at Miss Metcalf's. The First Church considers enlarging its chapel for social spaces. Prof. Root visited Cleveland to discuss plans with architects. The junior class visited Wellington, returning by seven. Ossip Gabrilowitsch gave a piano concert in Warner Hall. Senior class fixed class day plans and elected speakers. Freshmen buried New Year’s resolutions at midnight, then mourned in white. Several illnesses reduced class attendance. Arthur Kenaston was misled by a supposed patent via a spiritualistic medium, leading to a costly loss. Freshmen cremated resolutions. Sophomores chased crepe. D. S. Leonard lectured on Mormons. Junior girls danced in the Gym. Boarders at Lowt Cortaze had skating on Rockefeller rink. President Barrows returned from the East. attended P. S. O. meeting in Portland. Faculty vote favors shifting college to semester system, academy and conservatory stay on three terms. Fire near South Pleasant street, but extinguished before squad arrived. Talcott Hall boarders aided skating on Rockefeller rink. Juniors publicly teased the girls around campus before chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Wellington
Ossip Gabrilowitsehh
Warner Concert Hall
Hans
Oberlin
Martin
MacLennan
Oberlin Tribune
Arthur Kenaston
Cleveland
Oberlinan
Talcott Hall
D. S. Leonard
Centennial Building
Woman's Gymnasium
Lowt Cortaze
Rockefeller Rink
Barrows
Portland
Academy
Conservatory
South Pleasant Street
Rockefeller
Brick Purchase by Fox Furnace Company in Cleveland
William Long of Cleveland representing The Fox Furnace Company contracted to buy 230000 brick from Wm. L. Wall head and son. The brick will be used in building the furnace works, with four carloads of lumber and six carloads of stone on site. Delivery is planned next week and the project should finish within three months. The company might move works from Eris, Pa to Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Long
Cleveland
Fox Furnace Company
Wm. L. Wallhead and Son
Long
Eris
Elyria
Judge Grants Injunction Over Denver Water Bonds
Judge Riner of the United States Fief court at Cheyenne issued an injunction stopping the City of Denver from issuing bonds approved by voters for a municipal water plant. His ruling quotes the Ohio supreme court Elgins bond decision. A Lorain pleighride party was entertained at the Parkside restaurant Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riner
United States
Cheyenne
Denver
Ohio Supreme Court
Lorain
Parkside Reutenrant
Current Events in the County Notes and Social Roundup
Local column reports cold weather and light snowfall, with health notes about Alfred Squire and others. Mrs. Laura Pope and Mrs. H Brown are listed as ill or small ailments. Social events include sleighing on the ridge, a church outing, a home gathering at Mr Hosler, a surprise party for Arthur Grills, and a kinsfolk visit to Elyria. A biographical sketch covers Josiah Roberts Coats from New London Township, his Civil War service, marriage, family, and death in Rochester. Genealogical notices, school closure for chicken pox, and M E society events also appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Roberts Coats
Butler Road
New London Township
Huron County
Rochester
Josiah
Columbia
Tennnessee
Noar
New London
V. TL
Baltimore
Marylan
Deborah Bacon
Brighton
Nowwalh
W. EH. Harrington
Wm. Robishaw
A. H. Lash
Free Will Baptist Church
Local Notes and Obituary Highlights from Lorain County
Alfred Pfeiffer works at Lorain steel plant. Mrs. Foley, aged 38, dies in Gratton township after paralysis, survived by seven daughters and two sons. Also mentions visits, a dog recovering from injury, farm rental, club events, and a temperance examination planned by the WCTU next Friday.
North Eaton social news and local notices
Miss Minnie King offers dressmaking from her home as the Ladies Aid hosts an educational program praised for its insight. Snow slows and a sleigh ride delight echoes past winters while Blanch Pierce recovers and other locals cope with lagrippe. Socials loom, neighbors report improvements and a town grapples with illness and routine work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie King
Ladies Aid Society
Christian Hudeior Society
Electric road route securing in Ashland to Mansfield
Hard of Cleveland travels to Ashland to secure right of way for the Wellington to Ashland and Mansfield electric road. He believes ROW will be obtained along the route and the line may be built and finished by next fall. Plat is open at Dykeman's with many good seats remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hard
Cleveland
Ashland
Wellington
Mansfield
Aged Mother Care and New Home Prep Noted in Columbia
In Columbia Mrs Marla Wen Arsdale visits, aiding her mother in care of an aunt aged one hundred one. A local house is being fitted for a young couple to marry. Mrs Mary Gregory has been ill. Mr Fosket canvasses the area selling new potato varieties at two dollars fifty cents per peg and seven dollars per barrel. several sales occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marla Wen Arsdale
Mary Gregory
Fosket
Sleighing Socials and Local Tidings in North Ridgeville
North Ridgeville journals detail sleighing gatherings from Elyria at Geo Ridgway’s home with oysters, visits by Hugh Elliott to Canada, and a death in Grand Rapids Michigan. Events include a concert, a Valentine social, and gatherings at various homes, with multiple locals and neighbors noted. A $100 reward is offered for arson at Avon properties, and health concerns are mentioned alongside theater goings in Graveland.
Brownhelm Notes and Local Happenings in One Week
Brownhelm residents report sleighing for ten days while Agnes Rolston and Miss Banny Perry socialized in Cleveland. Henry B. Lindsley is able to be up and around again. Township trustees are repairing roads. Mail delivery issues raise concern with possible sabotage. McQueen named common pleas judge candidate. Crendill runs for school auditor. A church group rode home when a sleigh tipped into a ditch. team owner Mr. Tiisonfiung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Rolston
Misa 'Banny Perry
Cleveland
Henry B. Lindsley
Read
Doe
Mr. Tiisonfiug
Oberlin visitors and local social notes in Pittsfield
Pittsfield social column lists visits by Mr and Mrs Dayton Hobbs and daughter Nessie of Oberlin to the Coles and Bush families. Henry Rawson and family of La Grange, Maude Mills of Oberlin, Grace Smith teacher from district No 5, Allie Sherburen, Prof Merriman of Cleveland, and Frank Root’s guests are all noted. Several residents ill or away in Florida or on sick lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Hobbs
Nessie
Oberlin
Cole
Walter Bush
Henry Rawson
la Grange
Avery
Maude Mills
Lois Cole
Harry Crosier
Centerton
G. C. Enders
Grace Smith
Cleveland
Allie Sherburen
Wellington
Davis
Norton
Clarissa
Marian
Baker's Crossing Social Roundup in New London Area
A lively Baker's Crossing note reads of visits and gatherings. Misa Vuda Bunnell from New London visits Nellie Regers. Miss Ina Kelsey vacations in Cleveland. Miss Iva Peek returns home. Mr. G Bliss and Mr. L Kelsey attend a dance at Mr. J Free’s. Several neighbors meet at Sullivan to visit BE Johnson, and a party occurs at Mr. O Dirlams. Mr Logrippa visits multiple local families at the Crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
L. Kelsey
J. Free
G. Bliss
New London
Sullivan Vn
BE. Johnson
O. Dirlam
Aa.j. Bryan
Herod, O
Berry
A. P. Dimock
M. L. Cleghorn
Metzer
W. Newberry
Welliigton
Kelsey
Mr. Logrippa
Local residents cited in scattered social notes and illness
Fragmented social column items list residents visiting kin and others from Wellington Elyria Cleveland Oberlin and Savannah. Mentions measles illness at Little Lala Shore and care for Mrs. W June. Names include Mrs Brown Miss Florence Rude Miss Litta Phelon Mr J Hackensmuith and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Savanah
W. June
Allen Smith
Nova
W. H. Smith
Prof. Hawley
Ian Kelsey
Elyria
Cleveland
J. B. Roberson
L. A. Walker
T T. B. Smith
Florence Rude
Wellington
Litta Phelon
LeRoy Sheldon
Sheldon
J. Sage
Lala Shore
J. Chapman
Wellinglton
T. D. Phelan
Chestnut Ridge Social Notices From Cleveland Visits
Mr Elmer Tucker traveled to Cleveland last Tuesday to visit. The Dewherst family have recovered from scarlet fever except the baby. Mr and Mrs James Jackson visited their mother Mrs Martha Jackson in Cleveland last Sunday. George Belle of Eli ain joined Mr and Mrs Elmer Tucker last week. Ellsworth Jackson stayed with cousin Theodore Bing ham last Sunday. Blanche Humphrey of La Porte visited cousin Grace Fauver last Saturday. Mr and Mrs J F Burke were guests of Mr A L Bingham last Saturday evening. Chas Jackson of Oberlin called in our neighborhood last Friday. Mr and Mrs George Hilla celebrated their first wedding anniversary with about fifty neighbors and relatives. Music by Mrs Hills and Alvin Bemis. A farewell gathering was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Tucker
Cleveland
Sam Dewherst
James Jackson
Martha, Jackson
George Belle
Eliain
Ellsworth Jackson
Theodore Bingham
Blanche Humphrey
la Porte
Grace Fauver
J. F. Burke
A. L. Bingham
Chas. Jackson
Oberlin
George Hilla
Oxcar Bingham
LaGrange
Josephine Blazer
Sugar Ridge
Frank
Mabel Wells
J. H. Bellows
Toledo
Sinter
L. D. Hamlin
Meard James Thayer
Jane Bruce
Bingham
Ed. Dewhurst
Wm. Young
Curtis Ham
James Alexander
Patternon
George
Edna Lewis
Avon
Prof
Canfield
C. Blakesley
LaPorte M. E. Church
LaPorte
Prof. Canfield and Wite
Miss Pierce
Lorain
J. W. Booth
Social notes from LaPorte and nearby towns
A wall of village news reports visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs Frank Phelps prepare a surprise for Mamie Phelps as organist at ButterNut Ridge Sunday school with an opal ring gift from Hazel Jackson. Families like Bingham, Blazer, Wells, Hamlin, and Bellows appear at social events across Sugar Ridge LaPorte Oberlin Avon and Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Phelps
Mamie Phelps
Miss Phelps
Little Hazel Jackson
Butternut Ridge
Farewell reception for Mr and Mrs M W Hill in Kipton
Nearly 100 friends attended a farewell in the L O T M lodge rooms. Dr S S E Miller presented a rocking chair token of remembrance. Mr and Mrs Hill left for their future home in Lora. Also noted are church services, revival travels, a party for William Hill, and local social events through February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. M. W. Hill
Ss. E. Miller
M. M. Hill
EB. Miller
Will
Ars. Hall
Lora
Mr. Cooley
Jerusalem
Cooley
Holy Land
Myr
E. N. Gibbs
Newark
Albert Hill
William
Salem
Ohio
A. Hardy
Ray Chevelier
John Ginste
Mary Godette
Oberlin
Echo
Carlisle News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Births
A surprise party greeted the Broughtons at their home. Miss Kelly from Coe Ridge stays with Mrs. Lantsberry. Mr. and Mrs. Wait will move into the Sharkey residence in spring. Ruth Warner celebrated a birthday with a small tea. Ned Andress and sister visited town. A dance occurred at Mr. Power’s. a baby girl was born Feb 6 to Mr. and Mrs Henry Lantsberry. Dr. Reefy reports several patients. Miss Lantsberry remains in Akron, expected home soon as sleighing remains good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Power
Henry Lantsberry
Reefy
Frank Weets
Demaline
Local News Notes and Sunday Visits Around Town
North Russia reports Miss Bertha Berg very sick with tonsillitis. Mr and Mrs John Fowls of Murray Ridge spent Sunday at the Albright home. Edward Schramm’s friends celebrated his reaching voting age last Wednesday with a ring and a pleasant evening. Mrs John Pargony entertained Oberlin relatives. Allen Griffin and son Carrol of Oberlin visited F E Griffins. Charles B Griffin Jr and family visited Frederick Griffin on South Ridge. The Bergs Nel lie Berg and Carl and Fred Berg visiting relatives in Marietta, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Berg
John Fowls
Murray Ridge
J. M. Albright
Harmon Albright
West Ridge
Edward Schramm
John Pargony
Oberlin
Allen Griffin
Carrol
F. E. Griffin
Chas. B. Griffin, Jr
Myr
Frederick Griffin
South Ridge
John Ber
Nellie Berg
Messrs
Carl and
Fred Berg
Marriatta
Local notices and social updates from Satem Ohio
Avon Rev Dana of the Baptist church supplied the pulpit last Sunday. The M E society meets with Mrs Charles Swees on Thursday. Miss Reeve took a sleigh ride with a school party and called at Mr Thomas Warden’s. Mr Charles Metcalf led services at the Baptist church. Two sleigh loads visited Miss Edith Dunstan in Lorain last Friday. Miss Katherine Dechant is ill with grip. Most sleighs are out. Harold Smith returned from Lakeside hospital after a successful operation. Little Beulah Clifton is ill but improving. Eva Dann spent the weekend at home. Revival continues at the M E church. Dorcas society met with Mass Grace Barrett on Tuesday February 11. Several are sick with grip. Gertrude Wolf, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wolf, died February 7. Funeral at St Mary’s church February 7. Fr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Beard
H. U. G. Club
Oberlin
Ly. A. Cole
John Werosster
Angen Werts
Lucy West
Lake Wood
Hattie Hines
Dana
The
Baptist Church
Satem
Ohio
M. E. Society
Charles Swees
Reeve
Thomas Warden
Charles Metcalf
Edith Dunstan
Lorain
Katherine Dechant
Harold Smith
Lakeside Hosiital
Beulah Clifton
Eva Dann
M. E. Church
Dorcas Society
Grace Barrett
Gertrude Wolf
Joseph Wolf
Toneral
St. Mary's Church
Public Sale At Avon Deceased John Benham Estate
The undersigned will offer for sale at public auction at the late residence of John Benham in Avon Ohio, starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday March 2. Items include one horse, bogey, market wagon, lumber wagons, berry and platform wagons, harnesses, plows, cultivators, corn gear, garden tools, beds and furniture, stoves, dishes, cooking utensils, and numerous farm implements. Fatima Benham executrix. Henry Urig, auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Benham
Avon
Penfield Band Plans Oyster Supper and Concert
The Penfield Band invites the town to an oyster supper on Thursday the 14th at Maccabea hall with music by the new group under instructor Chet Drew of LaGrange. A 25 cent contribution is suggested to help buy instruments as the boys gain experience, while many local residents visit and share news of community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
Chet
Drew
LaGrange
Tows
Mere
J. H. Daou
Lex
Fay Boico
Beribule Bunrtlett
Albert Pierce
Wellington
Fred Wilson
Pittsfield
Hazelton
al J. Andrews
Albert Peirce
Ware
Dover
Jesse Palmer
Oberlin
OC. D. Jones
Kitty Crow
Scarletina
McConaughy
Pfieffer
Peter Denham
Lorain
A. W. Denham
Columba Family News and Local Notes Arrive
Columbia notes report a new daughter born at Miner Potter's, six brothers to stand in line as sister grows. D. W. VanArndale and spouse spent Saturday in Cleveland. Commissioner Durkee met W. E. Harrington about building a mile of stone road from the center outward. John Snell remains very ill. Sleighing returns after a long spell. Reissinger moved his saw mill to H Woldridge's land to mill timber from the Eacupmons Place and will do custom work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner Potter's
Gota
D. W. VanArndale
Cleveland
H. Durkee
W. E. Harrington
Atone Road
John Snell
Reissinger
H. Woldridge
Eacupmons
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Wallhead & Son
Alfred Squire
Pallas
Laura Pope
H. Brown
W. H. Sutliff
Mesarg
Gitchell
Nissen
Miller's Quarry
Wm. H. Satliff
Arthur VerSay
Tiemas Grills
Arthur Grills
Mrs. Lang
Ringe
E. Buckel
Sutliff
YorSey
Belden
Alfred Pfeiffer
Isaac Root
Litchfield
Ophelia
Brusk
Pearl Neff
Sarah Nobles
Fred Reisinger
Sumner Whitcomb
Kingdgley’s Corners
Belden Study Club
Hilberry
Julia Foley
Gratton Township
Foley
Ineland
America
Troy
Ridgefield
Ellen Loomis
Julia Fordyce
W. Va
M. J. Doyle
Sandusky
R. Holmes
Melinore
F. Powers
Unda
Emms Foley
Grafton
Martin B. Foley
Thomas B. Foley
North Eaton
Mamie
Edward Baker
Dykeman’s
Sep Strest Peradé
North Ridgeville
Geo. Ridgway
Hugh Elliott
Canada
Tule Bohrer
Grand Rapuls
Mich
Akvor
Elva Agi Oberlin
Culver
L. B.S
Balconb
Bertha Weets
Wm. Buck
Maison Geer
West View
van Arndale
S. Geer
Sarah Braman
A. B. Hayes
H. A. Durkee
J. M. Jaynox
Wurst
Dayip
Rhine
Brownhelm
Baker’s Crossing
Huntington
Chestnut Ridge
Kipton
Carlisle
North Russia
Fatima Benham
Henry Urig
Jant
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