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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1901
Page
4
The article outlines rules for correspondence submissions to The Reporter including deadlines Tuesday noon, mail by Monday, use of pen names, signature at end, legible writing on one side, and prompt notice of stationery shortages with replacements provided.
Oberlin reports a Fisk University Jubilee Singers concert at First Charol. H C King lectured in Cleveland and Pittsford, with a Columbus trip for Ohio State Library meeting. Home Oratorical contest crowned Merle Woodraft first and Earl Pettibone second. various faculty and student events, and Oberlin College hires Armstrongs to run Taylor Inn in Lodi.
Avon residents entertained and visitors called during a weekend of social activity. Families, including the Canfields and Lewises, hosted relatives while Walter Burdett visited home from Elyria. The Methodist ladies held a social at Newton Blackwell’s home. Newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. John Thome on February 15. Ellen Burrell of Elyria visiting Bertha Burrell. Miss Sue Dechant helps care for her ill sister Katherine. The Busy Bees met at Miss Fanny Dann’s. Goetz family moved to Elyria for work with Parsch. Several locals on the sick list including Mrs. Lawrence Leonard and Mrs. Jasper Henson’s daughter.
Saturday and Sunday visits span North Amherst Elyria Grafton and Wellington with many locals including Schultz Wilson Sherburne Whitney Crosier Gillett Allen and Root. Community gatherings at M E society and a house social drew attendees from Wellington Oberlin and surrounding areas.
Belden Miss Cruthia Wilkins of Lamsing Michigan visits cousin Esther Cragin as about seventy neighbors attend a friendly gathering. Occasional notices include a home entertainment for LaGrange students hosted by Zella Aldrich, and birthdays such as Alma Reisinger turning eighteen. Several residents plan moves to Elyria and Welch while others attend examinations, visits, or town events.
Amherst visitors Mrs Gulick and daughter Mrs Chas Griffin, sleigh rides and dances, and schooling descriptons share the weekly district news. Obituaries for Henry A Wesley and Mr George Smith recount long lives, emigration from Germany, and church funeral details. Local residents travel to Cleveland and Ithaca, and farm updates mark barn building and market sales while illnesses and recoveries pace the community.
North Eaton enjoys unusually good sleighing with frequent sleigh rides nightly. Local residents report illness and recovery including Bessie Bricknell with typhoid and John Capell with the grip. The Ladies Aid announces a New England supper at Mr Stanley Hoskins on Friday February 22 with 10 seats for attendees.
LaGrange and Elyria linked by social visits and moves. Residents Wilkins and family visit town friends. George Smith is seriously ill with slim chances of recovery. Kelner plans to farm west of town. Ebner rental changed. Richmond resigns teaching post for a conductor job. Various arrivals and visits noted among Wilcox, Hubbard, Spicer, Nichols, Yeomans, and others.
LaPorte residents report visits by Wm Pitkins and wife to Rev Stynton and B W Holmes traveling to West View. Prof Canfield and wife visited Avon friends. A Valentine social at Macca bee hall drew a large turnout. M E church L A society will be hosted by Mrs N Hamlin. Misses Buse and Lannion joined Miss Mabel Wells for several days. Aaleigh land and other young people surprised Mrs Bertha Hance with a lively evening of dares and playful games.
Union church meetings continue with Rev. Cooley preaching at the Disciples church Sunday. Christian Endeavor plans a social at Mr and Mrs Willie Rosa on Tuesday. Band boys hold a social at the hall Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Sexy and Mrs Gibbs returned home Saturday. Mr George Prince of Oberlin visited on Monday.
Miss Jonnie Hosler returns to Loraifi after a sleigh ride for Miss Bauldant's class. Eight pupils have had perfect attendance since September: Agnes VerSoy Hilda Maxson Forbert Magon Sherman Mason Masnit Raymeda Lisas Florence Pope Alberta Hahn. A parents night and party honored the return with teachers and students enjoying the outing.
Af and Mrs EE Dirlam and family of Ashland spent Sunday at Dirlam's. Mrs M Fritz of Chatrun spent part of last week at Fritz's. Mrs A P Dimock visited sister Eftle Kelsey last Thursday. Miss Mary Rogers and S Levett of Wellington stayed one night with Mrs M Rogers. C G Bliss spent Sunday with brother S Bliss of Huntington. Wattie Kelsey spent Tuesday in New London. Joblwinie Bryan's brother Jay spent Sunday in Polk. Mr and Mrs S Kelsey hosted a surprise Saturday with about 35 guests and a nice lunch. A sleigh party from area visited S Ober in Jackson. Dance at S Hanley's well attended. News of death of Mrs Win June of Hunting Agricola.
Chas Peck at Oberlin. Sum Milo Moulton travels to Birmingham to visit ill parents. Tenet Wilsons host a card party. Funeral for TI M Warner held at Congregational church after moving from North Amherst. he was 50 with a widow and two sons. A surprise gathering for W E Crandall and wife included a large food supper and a lively social in the building's third story.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Taylor and family hosted guests last Friday including Mr. Bing ham and daughter. George Robson and daughter from Fields visited Mr. Hills and family. George Daniels visited his mother Mrs. Fauger of Elyria for part of last week. Mrs. Kirk called on Mrs. Wright and Miss Bingham last Saturday.
Mr G Kelter of Ridgwa Onunda and Mr Chas Thorne of Pittsburg visited Mr A L Bingham last week. A literary club organized at Mr Kirk’s home is planned for Wednesday evening. Mrs Louis Haserodt celebrated her husband's sixtieth birthday with music and gifts. guests included Mr and Mrs Haserodt, who received a chair and lamp. Spare lines note other social visits, funerals, and community notices from residents such as Miss Gertrude Diedrick and Mr Philip Schmauch, with church services and local happenings listed.
An advertisement extols Vinci as a health tonic that boosts appetite, strengthens the digestive system, and builds blood and muscle after illness. A testimonial from Henry F. Sauvant of Brockton Mass claims his wife recovered from the grippe after one bottle and urges endorsement. The ad promises printed label transparency and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
At a Sunday service Rev. Mark Leo of the Friends of Israel Union spoke on Tsriel and the Jews of Cleveland, recounting a Russian exodus toward Israel, a temple by Joseph, and 25 000 converts. In the morning First Congregational hosted a class debating the Sixth Commandment and capital punishment with several pastors offering views on crime, deterrence, and abolition.
Mrs. William Bennington of East avenue died Tuesday morning at Lo o'clock aged 76 after a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements set for 2 p.m. Wednesday. Also a brief travel advertisement notes Violet Cream price and Chicago and North Western Railway passenger routes to the Pacific coast with weekly sale dates and tour options.
An ailing pitch by Henry J. Eady druggist touts Augrast Flower as relief for dyspepsia and liver complaints. The ad claims most Americans suffer symptoms like indigestion, headaches, and low mood and urges readers to buy a bottle at 76 cents. It also recommends Green's Prize Almanac.
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