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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1990
Page
4
Lorain News Briefs and Local Happenings
Runaway drag team wrecked James White’s wagon on Broadway. Fostoria plans a new planing mill and lumber yard at Bane Flora. An Italian fell from a 20 foot ore trestle, landing on a wheelbarrow and breaking two ribs. A major building boom is expected next spring. Capt. W. S. Pele to open a new office building at South Lorain. “How Hopper was Side Tracked” drew a crowded crowd at Wagner’s Friday night. A 12 pound boy born to Mr and Mrs John Araxter. another birth to Mr and Mrs Thomas Jones. Many converts at United Brethren revival. M. Mackall confined with two sprained ankles. Nickel Plate claims its greatest business in history. News office water pipe broke flooding to 18 inches. White Tie social club plans a Washington’s Birthday masquerade. Capt. S. L. Ketchum campaigns for marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James White
Broadway
Fostoria
Lorain
Bane Flora
W.S. Pele
South Lorain
Hopper
Wagner's
Opera House
John ‘Araxter
Thomas Jones
United Brethren Church Revival
M. Mackall
White Tie Social Club
Washington
Avon News Briefs Include Dances, Weddings, Illnesses
The local column reports a machine shop moved to Peter Caspers place for rebuild as a repair and bicycle shop. Several residents, including Albert Cheater and Reuben Wilford, face injuries and ill health. Socials and events abound with a dime social for Sunday school, a Woodmen dance netting about $1, and a masquerade in Ridgeville. Ongoing sickness and multiple deaths prompt doctors like Dr Yost to rest.
What is Going on in Lorain County News
Lorain County news notes several local moves and visits. Mr. Cooley and wife from Cleveland visited Mrs. Searles. W. Sigaworth and wife plan a two week Michigan trip. Several residents moved into nearby houses and new work noted at a Creamery. A town hall entertainment titled The Reward of Crime is planned with modest admission. A Valentine social by the Maccabees drew over eighty guests, aiding Washington’s birthday funds. Church events include protracted meetings led by Rev. L Denslow. attendance urged to support the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cooley
Cleveland
S. Searles
W. Sigaworth
Cold Water
Michigan
W.H. Love
Samtown
Wright
Perry Smith
Chas
Weeks
Orlando King
Clarksfield
Claud Bucklay
King
W. M. Prince
Camden
Miller
C. Kelsey
J. W. Pomeroy
VY. P.S.C.E
Henry Colson
Wm. Prince
Mrs. Colson
The
Maccabees
Warren Goodman
Washington
M. 5. Ladies’ Aid Society
Epworth League Social At Winger Home River Road
Epworth League social set for Thursday at the home of W E Winger and wife. Columbia board of education met Monday evening the 19th. Archie Jordon of Cleveland visiting his parents. Eleanor Mathers a guest at Wi Squire and wife. W E Winger and wife in town Saturday. Mrs B B Hathaway and daughter hosted by Mrs Ella Hathaway. Edward Worden recovering from a carbuncle. Mrs Mary Gregory visited daughter Mrs Dr French. Ralph Harrington returned to Columbus to school after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
W. E Winger
Columbia Board of Education
Archie Jordon
Cleveland
Eleanor Mathers
Wi Squire
W. E. Winger
B. B. Hathaway
Ella Hathaway
Edward Worden
Mary Gregory
Dr French
Ralph Harrington
Columbus
Illness and social notes brighten La Porte column
A La Porte neighborhood reports widespread sickness among residents including Nahum Holcomb Mia Shepard Clifford Sayles and Nettie Wella while others improve or visit. Local events cover church meetings M E church sacrament and a quarterly service. Residents travel between Lorain Cleveland Norwalk Oberlin and Galveston Texas with farm changes and sugar making beginning.
Pleasant Winter Updates From Center and Vicinity
North Eaton note a spell of pleasant winter weather. Addison and Bert Crowell rent Captain Lyons farm at Center. Ball runs a flouring mill yard full of log choppers while operating a feed grinder and lumber business. Charlie Ross visits from Cleveland. wife nursing mother in Warren with pneumonia. Old Maids Convention at Center a social and financial success. Mr McCord rents Mrs Weaden’s Columbia farm. Longbon’s farm now for rent. Walter Baker back to school after sickness. Professor Bastard nearing end of second term at Center singing school. praised as a strong vocal and instrumental teacher. Bastard’s wife ill. many friends wish her speedy recovery. Aleck McAdam adds to his house improving its appearance. Rk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison
Bert Crowell
Captain Lyons
O. Ball
Charlie Ross
Cleveland 1
Warren
McCord
E. 8. Longbon
Mr. Bastand
Aleck McAdam
Local notes from Grafton and surrounding towns
Dr Park Grafton called to St Louis by mother’s illness. Rev Bryenton back from La Porte sick with heart trouble. Mrs Bryenton at Litchfield telegraphed home. Grafton Congregational ladies raise 31 at New England supper. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Geen. Rev Dwyer back from Cleveland. hospital stay recent. Mrs Allen of Canal Dover visiting relatives. Grafton attendees at LaPorte quarterly meeting. no preaching at M E Church. W C P A to meet Feb 27 with officer elections. Rev Reitinger spoke to study club on Temperance in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
St. Louis
Bryenton
Grafton
LaPort
Dwyer
Cleve Tend
Allen
Canal Dover
LaPorte
M. EF
W. C
P. A
Reitinger
A. J. Vaughns
Farm for Sale in French Creek Village 40 Acre Lot
Farm known as John Benham farm sits in French Creek village. Forty acres with running water, various fruit trees, a prime tract, five minutes from post office and ten from the Catholic Church. Also notes births illnesses deaths and local notices including gatherings and school events from February 1900 era. Includes names such as Mrs L Gott Mrs Haldah Powers George Potter Florence Hastings and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Benham
French Creek
Buckeye Hive Members Mourn Loss of Evaline McFadden
Buckeye Hive No 19 expresses sympathy to sister Evaline McFadden on the death of her husband David McFadden. The group resolves to record the proceedings, notify the bereaved family, and publish in the county papers. Officers Lucy Forss, Lena Rawson, and Anna Wataras sign the resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evaline McFadden
David McFadden
Buckeye Hive
Lapy Lucy Forss
Lavy Lena Rawson
Lapy
Anna Wataras
Local Notes From Febrth Church Meetings and Community News
Febrth meetings continue at the Methodist church. Lord has recovered from illness. Miss Anna Neiding back from Elyria. Reed couple visited grandparents John and Mrs. McNelly of Elyria. Rabing boy reported with scarlet fever. Claud Hudson back from Cleveland. Mrs. Edd Reynolds visiting sister Mrs. A. Atkinson, last week. Hattie Wilkinson home from Cleveland. Mrs. Shadrick of Michigan hospital in Cleveland. Nelson renting Fred Gittings house to move in soon. Luella Pember able to be out after rheumatism. Ed Bassett home after caring for Mrs. Bryan Temping and infants. Young folks attended lyceum at Durkeeville. Hathaway and wife of Copopa visited Mia Art Wilmot. Nellie and Mettie Pember ill with cold. Blanche Jackson home over Sunday. Dora and Clay Wilmot ill. James Jackson freed water from gas well. works well now. Butternut Ridge orchestra played for Old Maida convention and at the Durkeeville lyceum this week. Daxey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Allen
Epposod
Agin
James Damon
Brand
Elyria
W. W. Long
LaGrange
Rector
L. Denslow
Methodist Church
T. Lord
Anna Neiding
E. Emmons
Reed
John McNelly
M. C. Rabing
Claud Hudson
Cleveland
Edd Reynolds
A. Atkinson
Hattie Wilkinson
Shadrick
Michigan
B. Mitchell
Nelson
Fred Gittings
Luella Pember
Ed. Bassett
Bryan
Little Dora
Clay Wilmot
James Jackson
Butternut Ridge
Old Maida
Lyceum
Durkeville
Daxey
Camden Socials and Local News Update
Camden notes a L O T M social with supper and activities in town. Various residents are mentioned including Emmons, Cask ing, and Will Love with a birth and several sick reports. An obituary recalls nine year old Roland Hyde who died after an appendicitis operation. services were led by Rev. Frank Phelps.
Penfield Guests Amid Illness and Aged Faithful
Florence Penfield of Oberlin visits the Penfields while Jay Palmer attends the Farmer's Institute in Columbus Ohio. Mrs Miles of Wooster stays with her daughter Mrs Denelow as others report mild illnesses from weather changes. The piece praises Mr A McLean's fragile health and reflects on faith, aging, and the approaching Sunday service with reverent tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Penfield
Oberfin
W. W. Penfield
Jay Palmer
Farmer's Institute
Columbus
Ohio
Miles
Wooster, C
W. L. Denelow
C. Hazelton
H. Dy Taylor
L. Foster
A. McLean
McLean
Local Notes From Elyria Area Include Farm Moves
George Ingersoll of Elyria was in town Friday and Burr will stay on Ingersoll a farm another year. John Emmons spent Friday in Wellington and Saturday in Norwalk. Henry Coulson moved onto the farm he bought from William Prince. Prines bought Mrs Monosmiths place in Kilpton. Fred Perkins at home after leaving L. B. & M. S. R. R. job due to poor health. Calkins went to Huntington to tend his farm. C A Hardy of Brighton dined with grandmother Mrs Rood. Merriais cut his foot badly recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ingersoll
Elyria
Mr. Burr
Mr. Ingersoll
John Emmons
Wellington
Norwalk
Henry Coulson
Wm. Prince
Prines
Dr. Monosmith
Kilpton
Fred Perkins
L. 8
M.S. R. RB
Reuben Calkins
Huntiington
C. A. Hardy
Brighton
Mass Katie OConnell Returns From Cleveland
KA KAT notes Feb 17 with local items: Katie OConnell back from Cleveland. A W Puls spent Thu and Fri at Erharte. Mr and Mrs Sam Powers of Oberlin visited Mr and Mrs Behner. Jagusel moved into a new home. Willie Schultz of Erharte visiting Mrs Puls. F V Wilmot of Shelby spent Sunday with his parents N and M Wilmot. Schubert moving house and barn. P Banks doing the work. Drwry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Katie O’connell
Cleveland
A. W. Puls
Erharte
Sam Powers
Oberlin
Behner
Jagusel
Willie Schultz
Puls
F. V. Wilmot
Shelby
Local notes keep Carlisle updates and farm notices
Frank Levarty plans to offer nine fine Draft horses after last week's purchase in Illinois. E Dimlck and wife visit Medina county friends. Hance family moved to Miskell farm. Mrs. M. A. Peterson’s death in Cleveland mourned. she was longtime secretary of the 11th District C. W. E. M. M. Beatrice Sterling Allen born February 1 in Monroe Michigan. E W Allen and family send congratulations. Jagash family moved to Sheldon Seara farm. Ball improving. Cushing performed surgery on the 6th. Geo Hathaway’s sale coming. he to leave Fuller farm this spring. Farmers welcome snow on wheat and log hauling. Bertha Grills home from Elyria. Jessie Squire at home. “Character Building” set for next Sunday evening. all invited. Rex Hertia improving. John Grille to move to LaGrange township farm. P Fowl bought Grill’s farm and brought lumber. repairs visible. Mrs. Preston remains quite sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Powers
L. Gott
Haldah Powers
Baptist Aid
George Potter
Florence Hastings
Ford Loomis
Hart
Wellington
Barnum
Ely
E. A. Williams
LaFayette
G. Damon
R. Hart
Henry
Chicago
George Hols
W. Martin
Fr. O. Martin
Frank Kelner
Syria
Carrie Hastings
Ned Andrews
Frank Levarty
Tollinois
E. Dimlck
Medina County
Hance
Miskell
M. A. Peterson
Cleveland
Beatrice Sterling Allen
Monroe Michigan
E. W. Allen
Jagash
Kave
Sheldon Seara Farm
Cushing
Bertha Grills
Elyna
Jessie Squire
Rex Hertia
John Grille
LaGrange Township
P. Fowl
Lagrange notes and local items from Sebr 17
Seb. 17 notes report Ehner Ryan's sick baby and Chas Laundere renting his father's farm. Mrs. Arthur Meredith and Pearl of Pittsfield visited. Geo Holmer broke a leg. past injury left him a lifelong cripple after a motor accident. Frank Curtice died of pneumonia aged 72. funeral at MBE Church with Masons assisting. Revival meetings ongoing at MBE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehner Ryan
Chas, Laundere
Arthur Meredith
Pearl
Pittsfield
Geo. Holmer
Joel Curtice
M. BE. Chore
Eber Saunders
Ed Beaver
Will Hastings
Clark
Lorain
Stella Smith
Hattle Hastings
Richards
Ineness
Frank Curtice
Reese
Masons
Capare
Local News Notes and Social Updates From Elyria
Mike Longebrough of Elyria visited Mrs Stearns. Bertha Philpott gave an exam to her school last Friday with results due next week. Mrs Hamlin is sick. Henry Neiding sells Johnson binder and mower. Mary Peck hosts the W W society Thursday at 10 am. Shirley Garrett entertained siblings Joe and family at their home with games and a generous supper. John Palmer of Cleveland returned home last Wednesday for his mother. Joe Smith will move to Cheeseman farm Marehtat and John Johnson will move into Smith’s vacated home. John Nofer of Elgris visited Mrs Nieding on Monday. Claude Hudson of Cleveland visited his parents recently. RL Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Longebrough
Elyria
Stearns
Bertha Philpott
Hamlin
Henry Neiding
Johnson
Mary Peck
W. W. Society
Shirley Garrett
Joe Garrett
Shirley
John Palmer
Cleveland
Joe Smith
Cheeseman Farm
Marehtat
John Johnson
Smith
John Nofer
Elgris
Nieding
Claude Hudson
Brighton Social Notes and Local Movements
Bright ton community announcements include meetings at Mr W W Binges on Friday and M E society sugar eat at Mr G E Foxes on Wednesday. Miss Watts visits Thee Browns. Mr Leslie Hardy on the mok dist and Mr Henry Green improves. A ghost sight along West Main Street is described as a harmless shadow. Families plan moves between Wellington and local houses. Sugar making has begun here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W
M. E. Society
G. E
A. Houk
Wellington
J. P. Birmingham
Houk
Birmingham
Squires
Wm. Bailey
Geo. Herbert
Harrisville Happenings in Michigan and Ohio Visitations
Henryetta item notes Martie Satterley of Michigan visiting her mother Mrs. Sarah Whitney near Delton Ohio as they prepare to move. Local residents including Joe L. Brown Eben Brown John Good and Ralph McDowell appear in short notices of travel sale and property changes. Ailing James Leese improves under Dr Davidson. John Good sells property in South Amherst for six hundred dollars. Wittener buys Ty acres for 1600 dollars and plans summer improvements before fall move. Peabody visits from Toledo. Petty burns kiln. Miss McDowall returns from Gary & Shirler store. cale sale by Mrs. Whitney on the 16th. Dan Eason auctioneer. rope accident in main drive rope at red mill. repairs completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martie Satterley
Michigan
Sarah B. Whitney
Delton
Ohio
Martie
Joe. L. Brown
Painsville
Eben
Mra
South Amherst
James Leese
Ida Leese
Lorain
Everet
Ceylon
Jake Wittener
S. Whitney
Cale
Dan Eason
Elyria
Brven
Local Notes on Births and Visits from Community
Born to Ford Loomis and his wife a daughter on February 15. Myrtle Dent and Miss Sherwood report tagrippe symptoms. Farmers work at sleigh ing and log drawing. Gertrude Robson guests of Myrtle Dent. Mr. Harley ill. A German family from Grafton Bayne moved onto the Zimmerman place. A Montague of Cleveland visited his mother. John Handyside of Latchfield visited John Dent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Loomis
Myrtle Dent
Miss Sherwood
Gertrude Robson
Harley
Grafton Bayne
Zimmerman Place
A. Montague
Cleveland
John Handyside
Latchfield
John Dent
Valentines and town notices mix with daily life
In Trinity the letter notes a Valentine poorly received, debates holiday timing, and hints at local health concerns. A Cleveland hospital update promises renewed strength for Hephen Wilson, while Jos. Klinshirn buys a cream separator for farm use. The piece reflects common town topics from weather to ailments.
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AVON
Peter Caspers
Albert Cheater
Reuben Wilford
A. Jackson
Charles Bliss
Thomas Hengon
Abbey Road
J. J. James
Nishback
J. Caspers
Wilford
H. Williams
Chas. Lamp
Ridgeville
Thompson Clark
St. Valentines
Mike Henson
Iva Moon
J. Henson
D. Fitch
Dr. Yost
Fitch
White Hall
C. A. Slater
A. Moores
E. Fitch
Lorain County
Columbia
Mesara
Dwight van Apredale
D. “W. Walkden
Ww. E. Harrington
Bay To & Cleveland
Messrs. Harring[ee
Walkden
U.S
River Road
LA Porte
Nahum Holcomb
Mia. Shepard
Clifford Sayles
Nettie Wella
Miss Gilman
Alma Hardy
Giles Bath
J. D
Humphrey
Walter Reisinger
Liverpool
J. E. Reisinger
Mabel Wells
Oleo Chapman
Frank Hicks
Middle Avenue
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Bingham
Libbie Reisinger
Stelia Hamlin
E. E. Humphrey
Eloise Lucas
Sheldon Seerg
John Dente
Clarence Montague
TD. Burke
Mayme McCarter
Anna Warren
Alva Seeley
Sherwood
John Denis
Chas, Lawson
New York City
Mr.Jogoch
Zim‘Merman
Sheldon Seers Place
Mr. Shubert
Old Wesley Place
J.C. Washington
Missea Emma
Ida Burance
Chas. Sherwood
Mark Mason
Galventon
Texas
Norte Eaton
Butfernut Ridge
Fields
Sto
Messie Emmons
J. H. Casking
Will Love
Dr. Bigelow
Black
F.M. Phelps
Will Betts
F.E. Fisher
Love
Samitown
Mary Manderville
Spencer
Hattie Hewett
Dr. Miller
Roland Hyde
Rollie
Penfield
Carlisle
Henrietta
Red ml
Pns
Hephen Wilson
Jos. Klinshirn
Johnie Weber
Scott
Jack
Tan
Collai
Biggs & We
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