Will of Hannah Snow Lewis Bequeaths Far Reaching Legacies
The will of Hannah Snow Lewis, who died in Oberlin at age 74, leaves a large estate to be distributed among friends and relatives. Gifts include $500 to Cherim College for an endowment and a reading room, $3,000 to the Hardsons College at Granville, and $1,000 to the Oberlin Baptist church. Other bequests total various cash amounts and cherished items to numerous relatives and trustees, with conditions that a sister-in-law receive $45 every two months and the church $16 every two months for life. Executors named are William A Thomas and Azaiah S Root of Oberlin, and the estate is to be converted to cash promptly.
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Hannah Snow Lewis
Oberlin
Cherim College
Jeremiah Butler
Lord Cottage
Lewis
Hepards
Gran He
Baptist Church
Sherdson College
Elizabeth Lewis
1 1St Church
Mary S
Hugliette Humphrey Griffith
Washington
Towa
Elsie Snow
Fort Colline
Col
Ralph Williams
Garretsville
Edwin Squire
Clare
California
Snow
H C Snow
Beecher
Mass
William A Thomas
Azaiah 8
Root
Campaign for New MC Building With Pool and Gym
Enthusiastic Congregational church meeting last evening decided to start a campaign for a new community building with swimming pool gymnasium lockers dormitories and parlors to be erected in the city center. A Sunday gathering is set for March 4 at 2 o'clock in the First Congregational Church auditorium with prominent YMCA men to speak. If support is evident steps will be taken to finance the movement. no money is asked at this time. All men over 16 are urged to attend. male quartet will provide music.
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Congregational Church
Porson
Elyria
Auditorum
First Congregational
Minent Y. McA
Oberlin Students Engage in Planned Marriage
In Oberlin on February 20 the engagement of Miss Maude Crom of Forest to Mr Deane Ford of Geneva was announced. Miss Crom studies at the Oberlin Observatory of Music and Mr Ford attends Oberlin Business College.
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Oberlin
Maude Crom
Forest
Deane Ford
Gene
Rum
Oberlin Observatory of Music
Ford
Oberlin Business Colone
Mrs Dake Dies at Deer Lodge Montana
The many friends of Mrs. M Dake of Deer Lodge Montana will be sorry to hear of her death on the 11th of this month She was the mother of Jas Dake of this city The Lorain County Medical Society will banquet at the Franklin Hotel this evening at Spain
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Lorain County Medical Society
Franklin Hotel
Spain
Farewell Party For Mr Garber At Mrs B Bakers Home
A farewell gathering was hosted by Mrs B Baker on Monday evening for Mr Garber who plans a trip to the South. Guests enjoyed games and music, with supper served to about thirty attendees, and the party continued late into the night.
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B Baker
Garber
Wes
Mrs Fisher to Practice Law in Future at Cleveland Home
Mrs EM Fisher, nee Willa Read, will practice law after March 1 at 61 Mayfield Cleveland. Her husband Mr Fisher has sold his Oberlin business and joined his father Captain H T Fisher's law firm.
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EM Fisher
Willa Read
Mayfield
Cleveland
Fisher
Oberlin
Capt H T Fisher
Eagles at Elyria Theater to Feature Versatile Cast
Program lists Madam Louis Schmitz soprano direct from Keith's circuit Kilne Boys dancers Watch the Baby by Howard and Harmon Laughing creation James Ambrose monologue It is to Laugh Carpenters aerial act Parker Bros champion bag punchers Sprague and Sheehan Black and Tan comedians Western Reserve Quartette The Boston Globe lauds Mme Louise Schmitz and her reception plus endorsements from New York American and Buffalo Courier Common Pleas Court adjourns until tomorrow morning.
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Eagles
Elyria Theater
Louis Schmitz
Keith
Kilne Boys
Azes
Kahl and
Castle
Howard and
Harmon
Henry Williams
James Ambrose
The
Carpenters
New York Hippodrome
Parker Bros
Sprague and
Sheehan
Gus Hill Co
Western Reserve Quartette
Pete Dailey
Sharps Fm
Dantes
Boston Globe
Mme
Louise Schimtz
Proctor
New York American
Buffalo Courier
Baptism What Is It at Church of Christ
Dr Dorris delivers an interesting sermon on baptism at the Church of Christ tonight. He promises a clear scholarly discussion in a kindly manner. Mr O M Sala will sing the solo Just a Little Bit of Love.
Bible Stolen From K O T M Hall
A thief entered K O T M hall a few days ago and stole a large Bible from a desk in the middle of the room. The janitor searched the hall but could not find it and has no idea who committed the theft.
Clock in the Andwala cupola urged for Elyria
Dignia pleads for a public town clock and situates a cupola on the Andwar hotel, hoping funds can cover a clock. Citizens recall the lost First Congregational church tower clock and request a new timekeeper near the park.
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Dignia
Elyria
First Congregational Church
Andwar
Hagge’ al
Site Wanted for Garford Works in Elyria
Elyria residents face a choice on luring Garford's big automobile works to town. Promises of 150 homes and a central 10 acre site are under discussion as the Garford family weighs options between Elyria and Cleveland. Citizens are urged to offer a free site to secure 800 to 1,000 steady jobs and lasting city growth.
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Garford
Hlyria
Garord
Garford Company
A 7
Tie
Elyria
Worthington Manufacturing Company
Columbia Steel Company
Garford Bicycle Automobile Works
Elon Tis Company
Cleveland
Missionary from Japan to Speak at Oberlin Church
A Japanese missionary will address the Baptist church at Oberlin Sunday evening. Mrs Tapping, long seated in Tokyo, will share insights on civil and religious conditions in the metropolis. She will stay for the Ministers and Laymen Conference the following Tuesday.
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Bindu
Momning
Bird Fens
Tapping
Tokyo
Japan
Baptist
Japanese Empire
Oberlin
Mr J E Jackson Improves After Fall From Porch
An elderly man identified as Mr J E Jackson fell from the porch of his apartment house Monday. He grew more uneasy until about four this morning when he rested easier and slept. A Cleveland specialist examined him but could not predict the outcome. At noon he was resting easier while umbrella menders were spotted in the city signaling coming spring.
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Aghem
J E. Jackson
Cleveland
Murder in His Heart Would Kill Wife
Peter Hosok, described as a self-styled arsenal of defense, faced police at his South Lorain home after he threatened and attempted to harm his wife. Officers found him drunk with weapons nearby. a hatchet, knife, and razor were on scene. The wife reported previous threats and fear. the mayor fined Hosok $6 and urged divorce, with her pursuing legal counsel for separation.
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Peter Hosok
South Lorain
Riley
Hovok
Eleventh Avenue
Vine Street Park
Hosek
Hosok
Weg
Oak Point affair remains shrouded as railroad work begins
Fifty wagons and 100 men started work on the proposed Sugarcreek and Northern Railway line from Lorain to Bolivar. The company plans large yards at Huron and a 1400 foot slip with conveyors and dumpers. Drill activity near Oak Point proceeds with masked logistics and ambiguous destination, as crews move soil by box and shafting progresses along the riverfront.
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Lake Erie
Orrville
Suzai Creek & Northern Railway Company
State of Ohio
Lorain
Bolivar
Huron
Oak Point
Uits
Sugarcreek & Northern
Lothe
Terea i
Sleepy Five vow vengeance after narrow loss to Oberlin Academy
Local basketball team The Sleepy Five, composed of high school players, vowed revenge on Oberlin Academy after a 21 to 17 defeat. The game featured rough play, injuries, and strong defensive work by both sides. Captain Sage led Oberlin, while Cynria players Smith Allen Hart and Murphy contributed in offense and defense. A rematch is planned at the First Congregational Church Gymnasium next Saturday at 2:30 PM with both teams confident of victory.
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Oberlin
Academy
Sage
Clyria
Murphy
Smith
Alien
Hart
Adams
First Congregational Church
Smith and Allen
Adam & Hart
Gompers Speaks at Oberlin After Elyria Stop
President Samuel Gompers of the AFL passed Elyria on his way to Oberlin where he addressed a large audience last night He then visited the headquarters of the United Trades and Labor Council today to continue his labor advocacy
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Elyria
Oberlin
United Trades and Labor Council
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Perry
Rosvenor
Douglass Grosvenor
Meigs
Gros
Fairfield
Prin
Dry, G
Chicago
Via
Ghurgh
College
Hannah Lewis
Oberlin College
Shepardson College
GQ T Biggs
Hilzabeth Todd
Mary Glover
Phoebe Glover
St Thomas
Ont
Canada
Charles T Morley
Painesville
Ella Connant
Wight
Cowles
Huldan Patterson
Sarah
Emma $ Fuller
Wisconsin
Florence
Blackwell
Kansas
Lucy ’ Snow
Sisters
Pach Lauri Squire Jackson
Aurora Sta
G. M. Dake
Deer Lodge
Common Pleas Court
Church OF Christ
K. O. T. M. Hall
Gupola
Andwla
Sherman Stearns
Dayton
Mis
J Kruech
Laura Brown
Blaine Street
Apent
Miss Bath
LaPorte
Garford Works
J. E. Jackson
Toda
Nel
Hoshok
Sleepy Five
Oberlin Academy
Gompers Ofore
Harry H. Smith & CO
Elyria, Ohio
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