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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1901

Page

8

Social happenings at Foster and others parties

The evening parties feature Mr and Mrs Frank H Foster hosting young people in a decorated new home with electric lights and valentine motifs. Eleven tables of grand prize and consolation prizes are noted, plus card and sleighing events, amid gatherings of the Ninety Five and New Century clubs and several concerts and outings.

Frank H. Foster Anni Valentine Hammette Pomroy Arthur Lersoh Orehore Bert Saunders Saunders Waiter Maunders Fite Sembrich Spencer Ke Orit Reefy Rollin’ Reefy Borrows Harrington John Maxon Gratton Patrick F. H. Foster Seward Henson Cardls Ninety-Five Club Henson Bessie Marbach Jacob Murbach Cary Club RB. B. Cary J. T. Brooks J. H. Leonard

Wellington Couple Keeps Marriage Secret for a Year

Mr and Mrs Har ley M Horr of Wellington quietly wed May 6 after obtaining a license April 20 1900 The Episcopal rector at Medina officiated The couple and their families are well regarded and the news leaked after a year of secrecy amid local gossip

Wellington Harley M. Horr Horr

Man Pleads Guilty in Shoe as Weapon Assault

Joe Weldon of Coonville was fined ten dollars and sentenced to fifteen days in jail by Justice Lawrence on Friday for assault. Complainant Mrs. Morilary Coleman alleged Weldon attacked her with his shoe, leaving visible injuries. Weldon initially sought a continuance but, unable to post bail, changed his plea to guilty.

Joe Wedon Coonville Coats Tnetice Lawrence Morilary Coleman Weldon Witneya

National Bank of Ely Tin Featured in Finance Journal

The Cleveland journal Finance profiles the National Bank of Ely Tin with a cashier portrait BEIames. The bank dates back over 50 years and holds state bank notes dating to 1847. Finance also includes a cut of the new National Bank at Lorain.

Finance Cleveland Financial Journal National Bank of

Local notes and social news from Grafton area

Grafton news notes visits by H C Weinle and locals from Chestnut Ridge and LaPorte. Rev Bryenton to preach on The Devil's Drog. quarterly conference at Importe M E church. Miss Inia Cragin detained by grip. Sleigh party to Elyvia Woruesday. two Timlians hurt in a shooting, one hospitalized. Memorial for James Moore of Grafton High. Valentine social at Weinle’s Friday. W J Gibson improving. visitors Mrs Hawley and Frank Gibson. Laura Hertzler guest of Mrs Metzger. Possible electric road and franchise granted. sleighing parties ongoing.

H. C. Weinle Hlyria Hill Chestnut Ridge Pitkin LaPorte Bryenton M. E Kembls Inia Cragin Martin Elyvia W. Lincoln’s Fle Clevelanda Greatton Laura Hertzler Burlington Metzger

Winifred Hawkes and Pearl Danham wed in Oberlin

Wedding held Tuesday evening February 22 at Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Woits home Oberlin. Winifred Hawkes married Pearl LaRoy Danham in a ceremony by Rev. Dr Braishaay before about twenty five relatives. The couple plan a short wedding trip and will reside at 73 South Pleasant Street Oberlin after their return. The article notes out of town relatives and details of the wedding party.

S. B. Woits Oberlin Winifred Hawkes Pearl LaRoy Danham Dr Braishaay Lillian Smith John Preston Sian Cleveland Ravenna Wellington Norwalk Dunham Smd South Pleasant Street Overlin

Elyria Literary Society Debates Government Rail Ownership

The first regular program in Epworth League rooms drew a good audience as J. Burk debated government ownership of railroads in Hamlin and Sininger’s absence. Judges named the affirmative winner by two to one. entertainment included a Monroe-like remark by Edith Craddock, a Babel Phipps and Wilford duet, and a Mason essay. Next week Charles Lord and J L Wicker back Mrs Nation, while H O Wilcox and EB Brand oppose.

Elyria Literary Society Epworth League Rooms J. ¥. Burk L. D. Hamlin A. W. Sininger Edith Craddock Babel Phipps

Fragmented quips and quibbles in 19th century gossip

A collage of humorous lines and misread headlines from several papers. Jokes on marriage, manners, and money market mix with spoof quotes and comic misreadings. The excerpt sketches public mood through witty snippets and caricatures without a single cohesive thread.

Agreement to Preserve Africa's Wildlife as Game Preserve

A 18 year convention by Britain, Germany, Spain, Belgium, France, Italy, and Portugal creates a vast Africa game preserve. It restricts hunting of elephants, rhinos, hippos, gazelles, and more while protecting young and certain species. Limited harvesting allowed for some big predators and others.

Africa London Great Britain Germany Spain Belgium France Italy Portugal Ailantic Ocean Indian Ocean Red Sea

Faithful Blyrin WMU member Catharine Boynton dies

The Women’s Home Missionary society of the Blyrin Methodist church mourns the death of Catharine Boynton a long trusted member. The resolution expresses sorrow for her loss and sympathy to Henry Andress and family noting her saintly life and faith in heaven. Signed by committees of the W H M S.

Catharine Boynton Women's Home Missionary Society Methodist Church of W. ©. Endly Judson Starr A Gregg

Athless Wife and Marital Divorces in North Amherst

Judge Nye Tuasilay grants two divorces. Charles Schonp of North Amherst is divorced from Lilly Schonp for willful absinence. Also Lambert Jankine of Gertni is divorced from Met tie Jenkins for gross conduct. The column recalls a past scandal at a North Amherst church and includes brief anecdotes about amber studies and Mammoth Cave saltpeter debates.

Nye Tuasilay Charles Schonp North Amherst Lilly Schonp Seemriil Yorta Aga

Very Har ing Man and a New Deal of Charity

Folkloric phrases from Sussex England describe a man with exaggerated desires to acquire and retain wealth. A Western congressman famed for generosity vows to limit gifts to $1,000 monthly, only to admit over time that helping a friend with $10,000 last month would have exceeded the cap. Red hair and eccentric quips accompany the scene as a playful yarn of frugality and fond giving.

Ana Sussex Hingland Ion

Local Elyria News Roundup Strands In Oddities And Illnesses

A stream of brief notes from Elyria area mentions residents like Mass Lona Mammal sick in West River street, Jules Barg ill on West Bridge street, and Miss Marion Prentiss well after six weeks. Others visit Cleveland, Fremont, or Naples, while the All Stars beat Oberlin in bowling and county buildings at Avon face a mob dispute over land titles.

da Cleveland Norwalls West River Street Giobel Fremont Clarence Rosenerius Elyria Lt. Sweet George Rawson Dover Jules Barg West Bridge Street EB. Williams Ashville N.C Charles Ely C.y Cleveland Claus B. F. Morfoot Marion Prentiss Maine Messers. P Boynton Mauter E. Bareh A. L. Barry St. Lowis Mas W. Dunfium Middle Avenue Willian Wooster Katherine Sanford Pittsburg Ed Rose EB. Cuddebach Vermillion Max EH. Cuddebach Sr. Maller West Avenue New York Frank Seward Toledo Tom Young North Antherst Avon L. A. Levercoal Toe Vermillion River Carter Elmer Rice Nicolo Centraccio Grafton Bevans Broad Street Fred Allen Virgil P. Kline Elyine Aa Mies Ellwood Toronto Canada George Worthington

Common Fleas Court Case Over $32.85 for Labor on Elyria Residence

John C. Hawsins filed a suit against Florence Lewig and David Nerws for 32.85 allegedly owed for labor on a residence on West Third Street in Elyria.

John C. Hawsins Florence Lewig David Nerws Eh C Fo Gouvet Ibor West Third Street Elyria

Rescue After Near Freezing Sleigh Ride

Justice Lawrener and a party of sleigh riders faced near freezing conditions Thursday evening. Companions provided songs and blankets until circulation returned. he now vows to sleigh ride only in summer.

Justice Lawrener

Worthy St Margaret's Guild Formed For Elyrias Poor

A society named St Margaret's Guild organizes with sewing for the poor of Elyrias. Members may contact Mass Mabel Simonds president or Miss Gertrude Slingerlund secretary. A dress donated at the minstrels drawing goes to Charles Star of East Fourth Street. a gold item remains to be raffled tonight to gallery ticket holders.

St. Margaret’s Guild Elyrias Mass Mabel Simonds Gertrude Slingerlund Charles Star East Fourth Street Galery

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