Obituary: Ferdinand Gibson Dies After Short Illness
The notice reports the death of Ferdinand Gibson aged eleven months raised in Vibber and Co. He died after bronchitis and a brief illness. Services were conducted by Rev Harding Jeep with sympathy to his family. He had joined the Berdian church and was mentioned as a member of Co. F. of North and L. of S. of the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Gibson
Phoenix
Vibber and Co
Gibson
Erian Church
Harding Jeep
Weather forecast and local notices from Elyria report
The Elyria Reporter lists a fair to night and rain Thursday forecast. Locals James B. Hoge of Lorain and Joe Hughes of Vermilion registered at the Andwar, with W. He Miller returning from business in Hoy. Oberlin’s W K Breckenridge also registered yesterday. L C T M ladies plan a 35 cent supper at the Disciple church basement on Saturday March 1. Mrs George Butts and daughter Florence traveled from Elyria to Danville Illinois after attending Mr Buite General, while Miss Esther White of Wellington and Miss Mabel Meredith returned home from a week with the W F H family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Hoge
Lorain
Joe Hughes
Vermilion
W. HE. Miller
W. KK. Breckenridge
Oberlin
L. C
T. M
George Butts
Florence
Elyria
Buite
Danville
Ilinois
Esther White
Wellington
Mabel Meredith
W. FH
Baker's Crossing Social Notes Reach Through Lorain to Cleveland
Mrs Emery Knap visits Cleveland while Mrs Marin Wheeler stays in Lorain. Health updates include Mrs Kryle ill with consumption and no improvement. The crossing hosts visitors from Wellington Leroy Akron and Huntingon with locals like M J Bulge deciding to settle in Cleveland and Ed Williams of Leroy visiting. Families such as the Bedleys and Fritts share weekends across Elyria Chatan New York and Orange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Knap
Cleveland
Marin Wheeler
Lorain
B. Fisher
Hattie Madols
Elyria
Loran
Berry
R. Knap
Wellington
Carson Preston
Michigan
H. O. Bedleys
Kryle
Ed. Williams
Leroy
M. J. Bulge
D. Cole
Harry
Orange
J. Fritts
Chatan
John Fritts
Dirlam
New York
Mrs. Hawley
Huntington
Farm for Sale in Northwestern Michigan Eighty Acres
Choice eighty acre farm in northwestern Michigan aims for fruit region status near rail lines and churches. Fifty cultivated acres, ten acre sugar brush, balance woodland, well fenced with seven room house and outbuildings. About 140 bearing fruit trees. Priced to attract a buyer. T. F. Chambers North Ridgeville.
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Choice
Michigan
T. F. Chambers
North Ridgeville
Probate filings in Lorain County March 1902 hearings
The probate office lists final settlements and guardianship accounts filed for several estates and guardianship matters. Exceptions period runs until March 15 1902 at 10 o’clock a m for examination and hearing. Dated February 18 1902. H H Hinman Probate Judge. No 4 w
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Lorain County
Wm. Jickells
David A. Rawson
H. Maria Wright
Gustave Buchhols
Andrew Osborn
Eirza E. Ammon
Joel C. Smith
John Reese
Seldon M. Payne
Noah Doeper
Nathaniel Cowie
Orville M. Squires
John Robishaw
Oswald Martin
Mary B. Osborn
Ignace Lazarcek
Chas. Dean
Emmarilla Rowley
Arthur G. Mitchell
Catherine Boynton
Isaac GC. Cook
Henry Dykemian
Ruth CG. Doane
Minnie A. Hoadly
Geo W. Monosmith
Ixcenter
Jaco
H. Faxon
B. WN. Otterback
Chiec Beebe
Francis Freoch
Thos
Geo. W. Probert
Wm. H. Bailey
Victor Halitzke
Reuben Meredith
Reuben Tatt
Carl Kruse
Urnest
H. H. Hinman
People’s Column Reflects on Elyria Pioneers and Local Traders
In a nostalgic People’s Column the author recalls Elyria eight decades ago with a list of longtime business figures from memory. The note laments vanished pioneers and notes only one elder remains, naming traders from Wooster’s Drug Store to Mill Street and bidding rest in peace to many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Lorain County
Erie
Huron
Richmrd
Medina
Cunyahoosa
Elyria
Wooster
Mill Street
Blyrin
D. B. Andrews
Hodgkiss
H. K. Kendall
Frank Kendall
Alvin Dongnar
J. FF. Wooster
George E. Nichols
Lyiain Knowles
Orrin Cowles
H. EK. White
Charles Snitzenburg
M. W. Pond
T. L. Nelson
H. J. Massey
W. Baldwin
T. W. London
W. W. Cogswell
H. KE. Fisher
Wilson
Gordon Baker
Griswold
Waterman
Marge
Levi Morse
B. Walcott
James Flower
Probate and stage news from Elyria and surrounding towns
Probate Court appoints administrators for Hough Ridgeville Edwards and others. Bond amounts range from 600 to 1000 with signers named. Will of Joseph Baldwin admitted. heirs receive homestead use and shares of personal estate. Byrne Brothers double bill at Elyria Opera House March 6 promises novelty and large cast with elaborate scenery and stage effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Tucker
John Hough
Russia
J. E. Braithwaite
I. A
Emily’ A. Edwards
Oberlin
A. M. Loveland
Andrew Edwards
EB. W. Chamberlain
B. C. Durand
Joseph H. Baldwin
Brownhelm
Charles
Henry
Frank
Byrne
Elyria Opera House
Probate Judge Nominations Stump for Lorain County Republicans
Republican announcements show E H Hinman Clayton Chapman and A Z Tillotson seeking the probate judge nomination at the upcoming Lorain County Republican convention. Each asks for party support and countywide backing for the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
County Clerk Candidacy Announced for Lorain County
H. C. Wilcox announces candidacy for county clerk subject to the Republicans county convention. J. J. Vaughn asks Lorain County Republicans for support as a nominee for county clerk at the upcoming Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
J. J. Vaughn
Garrison and Snell Seek Infirmary Director Post
Geo M. Garrison and F B Snell announce candidacy for county infirmary director, contingent on the decision of the Republican county convention. Both present their bids as official candidates seeking the party’s nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Convention
Geo. M. Garrison
F. B. Snell
Brooks and Huntington Seek Third and First Ward Seats
Councilman W E Brooks plans a bid for the third ward council seat pending the Republican city primary decisions. W R Huntington announces candidacy for the first ward, subject to the Republican primaries on March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Brooks
Third Ward
W. R. Huntington
Birmingham Men Run Racket Stores in Michigan
Birmingham residents expand the so called racket store business into Michigan with six or seven shops. A. F. Andrews of Albion runs the New Racket Store in Albion. D. Laurence and Falberg operate in Owasso. Graves controls a store at Mt. Pleasant, and Ilmrarh and Guntleman run one at Hat. Chas J Shoff recently opened in Cuditlac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Michigan
A. F. Andrews
Albion
D. Laurence
Mr. Falberg
Owasso
Graves
Mbt
Pleasant
Ilmrarh
Guntleman
Liat
Chas. J. Shoff
Cuditlac
Waterworks Trustee Candidate Announcement
George E Bryant announces candidacy for water works trustee subject to Republican city primary on March 3 from 4 to 8 pm at the usual polling site. He urges support from residents and outlines commitment to utility improvement and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Bryant
Assessor. The Indian and the Northwest book offer
An illustrated 115 page volume on early Northwest history cites Black Hawk Sitting Bull and Red Cloud among chiefs, with maps and engravings. priced at 25 cents, mail order from W. B. Kutiskern, 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago. Also included are assorted ads for health remedies, job offers, and pictorial sales with prices and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northwest
Republican
Mareh Dre
Black Hawk
Sitting Bull
Red Cloud
Carter
Guster
W. B. Kutiskern
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Appointment as administrator for Francis M. Simmons estate
Notice of Appointment states David P. Simmons has been appointed and qualified as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Frances M. Simmons late of Grafton Lorain County deceased. Dated February 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Simmons
Frances M. Simmons
Grafton
Lorain County
Elyria Man Chosen to Represent Harvard at Prince Henry Reception
A. H. Fiebach of Henrietta, a final year student at Harvard Law School, was selected to represent the university at the reception for Prince Henry in New York City. He plans to locate in Elyria next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Fiebach
Henrietta
County
Harvard Law School
Prince Henry
New York City
Fiebach
Elyria
Miss Whelynn Snider Takes Stenographer Post
Miss Whelynn G Snider of 224 Washington Street who studied at Oberlin Business College since September has accepted a stenographer position with The Delar Savings Bank and Mc Daniels Insurance Agency. She began work Monday of this week. Train Herald February 24 1902. Jiw
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Whelynn G. Snider
Washington Street
Oberlin Business College
Delar Savings Bank
McDaniels 7aurance’Agency
Train Herald
Jiw
Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Attleboro Pharmacist
Attleboro Mass pharmacist yn S Mead reports Kodel Dyspepsia Cure cured his dyspepsia allowing him to eat normal foods again. He notes improved digestion and recommends the product heartily. A clerk suggested the remedy and the user says no dieting is needed to enjoy meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
G. G. Green
H. J. Hady
Yn S. Mead
Attleboro
Mass
H. J. Fady
De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Cures Piles and Wounds
A 19th century testimonial touts De Witts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles curing promptly. The ad claims the salve treats skin diseases cuts burns and all wounds with unmatched effectiveness. A St Paul Arkansas user testifies to relief after years suffering from bleeding piles. Counterfeits warned.
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DeWitt
Gerall
St. Paul
Ark
de Witt
Sayle
H. J. Bady
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Ster
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al Norwalk
Birm
Getchel
the . E. Church
Ky Pedro
New London
Mrs. Kub
Larabes
Harriet
Geville
Daud Ballington
Rey
Bara No
Arnace
Stam
City
Gates Avenue
Morreau
F. A. Vermian
Baltimore
BattiMore
Benge
Werman
Broadway
Altinsore
International Rural Clinic
LA Salle Ave
Chicago, Ill
the Farm Implement Co
N. E. Sherrill
Tenth Avenue
Pearl Street
The
Sheffield Land @ Improvement Co
Andwur
Parga Fostur
B. Day
A. B. Taylor
C.H. SorHerpen
Ass’t
H. C. Wilcox
Attorney-at-law
Century Block
Pomroy & Hawley
W.C LeMaster
Elyria Savings & Banking Company
Elyria, Ohio
Patrick
H. J. Eady
Kid-No-Dirds, Inc
Elvria
Baker's Crossing
People’s Column
Imsh Stanes
Bosyaver
Memoriam
Probate
Sedatine Manufacturing Co
Philadelphia
Jin Stock and Son
HJ. Eady
Wikag, i
Ane
Ocean
Wine Press
Soldering Stove
West River Street
Welsbach
Elyria Gas Electric Light Co
ELY Power Bloch
E. H. Hinman
Clayton Chapman
A. Z. Tillotson
H. CG. Wilcox
Car Lina
Frank A. Smith
Hast Avenue
McKinley
M. E
Qhas
Lindscher
Canton
Roe and Matthews
David P. Simmons
Dellar Savings Bank
Elyria Lumber & Coal Co
Massillon
Jackson Coal
Scranton and
Philadel
Phia
Chestnut
Hecock
Ation
Suetmay
Rich
Julia Marlowe
Elyria Block
Wm. C. Smith
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