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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1902
Page
4
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Pittsfield hosts welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Frank Osler and son Fredric of Sheffield over Sunday, with Miss Hannah West of Lorain visiting Aunt Mrs. Jane Root. The Social Club meeting at A. J. Wilson home drew over 100, featuring a character social with guests including C. Columbus, Geo. Washington and spouses. Lucy White, hospitalized in New York for pneumonia, remains seriously ill but there is still guarded hope for recovery.
North Russia report notes Mrs Chas Berg is quite ill. Miss Emma Berg hosted a sleigh ride party for district No 2 pupils at her home last Friday evening with games music and refreshments. Four sleighride party from Oberlin visited Mr N B Wash’s home Friday night. Mr and Mrs Hol Gibson were in Brownhelm last Sunday. Mr and Mrs A E Gibson visited relatives on South Ridge Sunday.
Camden church members hosted a surprise for Myrd. Gav. Burr on February 17 with light refreshments. Miss Reba Witherup of EHeren visited Myrta Hurd. Hattie Cook visited family. Hol Teenant spoke of a valuable cow. Socials at Kotha and a party by Cliff and Harry Burr. Mrs. Burd hosted her mother over the Sabbath. Mrs. Latteman visiting G. Ayliffe in Lorain. Willson A. Helms, Sunday school missionary for Ohio, spoke at the Baptist church. Henry Coulson bought Witherups farm. Geo. Burr rented Rafus Allen farm. Alten to move to Epiton.
In E Bakers Crossing a series of Sunday visits and hometown updates are reported. M Fritts of Chatan spent Sunday at John Fritts. Alice Spitser of Chatan stays with her brother M R B Save. Hattie Maddle and son visited Rochester. A Shepard of Wellington is with her father A Labove. D Cole is visiting in Poun. J Wheeler and Jina Dirham were in Lorain Saturday. B Berry spent Sunday in Polk. J Irish and daughter were at the Crossing on business Wednesday. Nellie Gileghore is sick. S Buice can sit up. A Laboire is reported not better. Glen Fritts of Chatan visited Opal Kelagy Sunday.
Miss Estella Baibibridgs visits her aunt Mrs Jenis in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Loyd Hamlin receive a pleasant surprise Tuesday night. Miss Nellie Osborn of Eaton visits at Mrs Andrew's last Sunday. Master Clyde Sacket of Cleveland guests his aunt Mrs Hamlin. F. M. church not moved to North Eaton as planned. Wanted competent girl for first work in Elyria. must cook, references, ages, $5 weekly. Address Box 13 Reporter Office.
On the eve of February Schox Mecore began meetings in West Ridge with Mr Getehel of Oberlin assisting. Attendance rose each night reaching over 70 on Friday. Brice of Oberlin preached. meetings continue this week with hopes for good turnout and benefit. Several local children sick, typhoid fever attack on G Hahn's son, Magon children ill, doctors cited. Temperance service held at Murray Ridge schoolhouse. Temperance exam taken by district children. Mrs A Squire injured driving, scratched face. Mrs H Brown of Elyria visiting.
Mrs Seymour and Mrs Boward attended the Ladies Union at Mrs C Beard's home on Wednesday. Clare Titus family under diphtheria quarantine. Dot Titus ill but not serious. Eight children surprised Earl Moore for his eleventh birthday with games and a darnty launch at nine. Howard Constable on shore Sunday. F M Whitemarck of Elyria visited the Seymours. James Kennelly of Lorain visited Mr Stiwala. Venus.
Brighten Mr Arthur Everson spent Saturday night and Sunday with friends in Wolwalk Miss Ethel Johnson has returned to her home in Pittsfield Mrs B J Backus entertained Mr and Mrs Cowie of Pleasant street last Friday Geo Page Jr foreman of the Kay Stocking Works of Elyine was in town Sunday Mr Harold Hardy of Wellington was in town Sunday F Miller spent Sunday in New London with his folks Miss Annie Grundy spent Sunday in New London with friends and relatives A sad accident was narrowly avoided last Saturday night a few not too polite children were in for sledding sleighs they caught Mr Stephen Dars sled and his team became frightened and started to run the sleigh began to drop of the depth of the snow did not save them entirely for some were limping like most people when hurt this should be no whining to all who stitch on sleighs
Mr. G Fields is in Cleveland this week. Miss Mary Briggs has returned to Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. N Peck entertained a niece daughter from Cleveland Sunday. The Umora Sunday school committee will meet with Mrs I Helds Wednesday afternoon. Mr Hodder is at the sick list.
The high school girls sophomores defeated the junior and senior classes team Tuesday evening by a score of 9 to 4. Bessie Rich led with scoring help from timekeeper Phyllis Tasman and Um pire noted in the report.
In Elyria visitor Iay Penfield stays with his uncle W W Penfield and John Cooper returns to town. Socials at A D Taylor and O B Starrs mark Washington birthday and church ladies host. Local residents Hobneill Nellie Bohnke ill with pneumonia while Mrs A Hull plans to leave Penfield with younger daughter for mining. Many neighbors travel, host, and hostesses hold sewing society and prayer meeting. sleigh rides and dances enliven community life as trades, farming changes, and domestic plans unfold.
Grafton residents and visitors reported in town last Friday and Saturday with mentions of Keltner Vaughn Johnson and Corning. Local events include sleighing party at G Broughton and a LaGrange excursion to a masquerade ball, plus family visits to Lorain LaPorte and Whyria hospital updates on Floyd Showalter and Alta Johnson.
LaGrange Frank Abby buys G W Rich mond place on South Main and starts repairs. J Dix and wife wintering in Toledo enjoy health and happiness. Jay Watring loses a plain twin gold ring at Mr Knowles party, engraved mother inside to be returned to owner. James Denham Jr buys Silas Bachelor farm. Carrie Rosa speaks in Oberlin with Mrs Kimball and Mrs Connyrell. Mrs Clarisa Holcomb’s Pash week surprise party at Hastings home with relatives from Cleveland Elyria Oberlin Pittsfield and Michigan. she turns 61. A J Holcomb and wife move to new home bought from Martha Waite, Waite also moves across street. Masquerade hall at city hall draws full house with four horse team. Revival meetings at Baptist church well attended. Mrs Ross plans to sell her place. Carrie
The remains of CG A Grannell died in Pinto Md arrived in Smithfield by rail and were viewed at his Geneva Street home. A town-wide wreath fund raised 38.75 for the funeral. Grannell, an enterprising citizen and inventor of a mortar mixer, was highly valued for public spirit. Distinct visitors came from Ohio and West Virginia. Funeral details covered the train to Greenburg and cemetery transfer. Mrs Grannell faced the loss with strength while honoring his memory with a floral design from friends. 64 acres for building on our line two miles south of Elyria must be sold by April 1st. Frank A. Smith. 1916
About eighty people enjoyed supper at the M E B social held at J Roots last week. Several residents visited relatives in nearby towns. Alfred Pfeiffer is home briefly. Mrs M J Marcy of Wellington visited friends recently. Mrs Oliver Root returned from Akron last Thursday. J Lehman was in Cleveland on business. Mr and Mrs Ray Durkee of Eaton pursued his sister Mrs C D Lehman. J C Aldrich celebrated his eightieth birthday with about thirty young people. The Raph Reisinger birthday party followed. The evening featured games and music. Meetings at the M E church continue this week. good attendance expected. E Oragin and Miss Hall of Elyria were guests Sunday. Nellie Turner visited Wellington Sunday. Brust attended a chicken pie supper in Litchfield last Saturday. Litchfield band provided music. Mrs Estella Crowell secured a position at Talcott Hall. Mrs A Stranahan and daughter of Litchfield visited Mrs S Root last Sunday. District No 1 pupils celebrated Washingtons birthday with exercises Friday afternoon.
Mrs Brown entertained friends from Elyria last week while Miss Clara Ammon visited Elyria. Mrs Babcock traveled to Bigeville on Friday. The two week meeting series drew good attendance and interest with outside speakers. Rav Bradley spoke Wednesday evening. Alta Mason, little daughter of A Mason, is ill with inflammatory rheumatism. Dr Reefy is attending. George Hahn's boy is improving. Louise Babcock spent Sunday at home from Ridgeville. Rev Reitinger spoke at Sunday school. Jessie Squire visited. Alice Snuthiff is in Elyria.
Miss Olive Chapman of Wellington spent weekend with her uncle T D Phelan. Miss Cora Finkle visited Lorain with sister Mrs Earnest Whester. Mr and Mrs 4t Smith of Sullivan visited sister Mrs F E Hull. Rev Mr and Mrs Copeland and others attended Ministers and Lymaan convention at Oberlin. Warden Rogers of Wallington stayed with his mother. Mrs Charles Dirlam of Wallington guest of Phelon family. Donation social at Rev Copeland’s Wednesday well attended. Mrs Geo Davidson of Wellington called on sister Mrs P Hult. Many young people from this place guests of Mat tie and Elnora Hult in Wellington. Mrs Ben Brouse and daughter Dertha Sunday with her mother Mrs Olsra Jones. Epworth Jenene social at J W Phelens Friday. Mr and Mrs Brouster Rolce Sunday in Wellington with his mother who is sick. Mrs E Buck on the gaze. Mrs Basie Jones died February 10. funeral held at house Saturday conducted by Rev Copeland.
Farm for sale at Cliff Grange two miles north of Elyria encompassing 201 acres. Described as well watered with easy access to Lo Rain and Elyria, suitable for a dairy operation. Apply at the farm Baker Elyria Ohio Feb 28 1902.
A garbled tale describes a dark confrontation and a claimed stomach illness treated by Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It cites a patient from Weldon Shelby Co and another note offering Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser free with stamps.
Miss Nellie Lantsberry visits Akron friends while Mr and Mrs Ross of Toledo stay with relatives in town. Frad Ball plans another Lakes trip this summer. Mr and Mrs HB Dimick visit Mrs Babcock in Lorain. The Broughtons drive to their son Georges in Grafton after a joyous sleigh ride. Robert Idnson sold his farm to E Batt and bought Hamlin's Brush homestead. An oyster supper at J Booth's raised 14.76 for the Sunday school. Mrs Henry Townsend improves after a period of illness. Miss Lacy Wheeler has gone to Baltimore to care for a sick lady. Violet.
John Miller spent a few days in jeveland this week. Miss Pauline Barney of Elyria visited her aunt Mrs. A. Bridge of this place. The gun club held its first shoot last Saturday. Henry Emmerich attended a social at Henrietta last Saturday evening. Ried Wortman our blacksmith received two carloads of carriages last week. Chas. Kunispel purchased a new buggy. Jay Gillette of North Amherst spent Sunday evening in town. Mrs. Freeborn is visiting at her daughter Mrs. Theo Wood’s home.
Columbia newsbriefs report illness lists for Mr. and Mrs. Barrel Martin, property changes including Joseph Osborn occupying Andrew Osborn homestead, and Ephraim Biglow selling to Byron Lois. Preparations to build by C Fletcher and T J Laird, visits from Lewis and daughter of Strongs ville to Mrs. Mark Adame, and B B Adards in Wellington. Also mention Acme Grange meeting March 4, Hugh Osborn convalescing, Madge bee Racial at W E Winger’s Elm.
North Eaton reports C W B M meeting with Mrs Newton Haven on March 6 and Mr W H Giles visiting his sister in Pennsylvania. Mrs Bear of Williams County visits town with eighteen friends and relatives. Mr Allen Shaw to preach at Disciple Church on March 2, Rev Chapman of Hiram preached at center Sabbath morning and evening. Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees meet at Andrew Nufer’s home for an oyster supper despite cold weather. Handkerchief bazaar planned at Allen Nichols home for Feb 28 with supper in three meals. For sale or exchange a good 72 acre farm in Wayne County FE A veneer 1346.
Saturday visits mark a weekend round of relatives and friends with Flora Tugnils visiting her mother in Berea and several others in Oberlin Pittsfield Penfield Grafton Ridgeville Elyria and Cleveland. A lecture by W L Sherman Culp is scheduled March 7 at the city hall. The masquerade ball hosted by the young mens dancing club drew attendees from Oberlin Pittsfield Penfield Grafton Ridgeville and Cleveland. Additional notices include several travel visits and health updates as residents fare through the week. A nickel plate school observed Washingtons birthday with exercises and a room for rent and a found pocketbook are noted locally.
Amherst notes a West Virginia coal drill helper's move, Cleveland visits, a postponed English Tea party, local guests, and a Phoenix bound funeral for Ferdinand Gibson aged 54. The Gibson firm member died after long illness, with church ties, LO.C.F., and K.X. L. of S. affiliations noted. mourners and relatives expressed sympathy.
Local Rochester items report Miss Mary Knapp of Elging Sunday at home and Mrs. Cora Bush visiting Norwalk relatives. Household visits include Mr. and Mrs. Veifner at Hartland and L Simonson's family in Wellington. J Sprinkle buried at Nova. O Hundley from Norwalk announced a newborn. Revival services at M E B church. oyster supper at Howards a success. Ladies Aid at Mrs. Goats’s home, Pedro club sleigh ride to New London with K Larabee hosts, hearty thanks to the Larabees. Harriet.
North Ridgeville residents report visits by Mrs. Hunter of Glemsted and J O Sherburn returning to Youngstown. J C Maple spent the week in Elyria and attended Maud Ballington Booth lecture. Pentecostal meetings at Free Methodist church this week at 10 and 7. Mrs Gage to preach. For Reut House at 226 Gates Ave, furnace and cistern with city water. inquire at 249 Gates Ave.
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