Bivins Responds To Reef Speech At Elyria Council
Geo L Bivins denounces Reefy’s remarks as maliciously false and slanderous. He cites 23 weeks of sprinkling earnings totaling 293 00 and asserts city contracts and private work under binders, challenging Reefy to prove charges while defending his nine years in Elyria with documented income and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Ohio
D. Reely
Lorain
Broad Street
West Avenue
Mill Street
Geo, L, Bivins
Increase in Salaries for City Officials
Elyria council debates raises for police, street commissioner, and city solicitor. Proposals urge higher pay to attract full-time effort and reflect city growth. Solicitor Stevens favored for continued term. earlier suggested raise to 9500 deemed excessive, with 600 preferred. Change to take effect with next administration. no salary changes allowed during current term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Stevema
Stevens
Current Events in the County in The Reporter
Items from the county include social visits, entertainments, and local outings. People mentioned include Geo McQuate, Mr. Earnest Wheeler, Mrs J Hookensmith, Miss Flor Lawrence, Miss Michel Smith, Mr T E Hull, Mrs Alice Battles, and Orrin Wilcox. The Huntington school district held an event and attendees were praised. other locals traveled or hosted gatherings in Wellington, Cleve land, Lodi, and surrounding areas.
Avon Baptist notes postponed events and gatherings
Local notices report a Thursday meeting for the Avon Baptist society postponed and a donation party planned at the Baptist parsonage Friday. Rev Early supplied the Elyria church pulpit Sunday morning. Several parishioners are ill or recovering, including Mr Henry Williams, Geo Wagner’s child, and Mrs Webster who broke a rib after a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othe Baptist Society
Charles Rhibbard
Baptist
Early
Elyria
Baptist Church
Whrch
Miss Mitchell
Cleveland
Henry Williams
Geo. Wagner
West Ridge Community Notes Include Deaths and Socials
Mrs Lawrence Leonard improves. J Misaeur der from Cleveland caring for her. Invitations out for a surprise party at Charles Bweet eight this evening. Tomlin, an old resident, Digilais Sinee died at home near the station last Saturday. Funeral Monday at his late home conducted by Rev J J Gough. Young people sleigh ride to Mr Alfa Walker s Feb 19. Mrs Joseph Walker entertained Baptist Sunday school officers Feb 22. Miss Eto Grills sick. Miss Gertle Grills of North Russia visited. Sleigh ride to Oberlin. Miss J Bomis of Migrin guest of Mrs Veshire. Injured couple I Straw Amherest recovering after runaway sleigh incident. Mr Chas Grusendaal of South Lorain visited on the ridge. Mrs Moulder and daughter visited sister Mrs Fowl. Methodist party at Mr Griffins. Mrs Versoy and sons invited to Emmons north of Elyria. sleighing fine. George Shauver returned from Medina county trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Leonard
J Misa Eur der
Cleveland
Bors
Charles Wagner
Charles Bweet
Tomlin
Digilais Sinee
J. J. Gough
Alfa Walker
Joseph Walker
the Baptist Sunday School
FL. G
Eto Grills
Gertle Grills
North Russia
Eitle
Oberlin
J. Bomis
Migrin
VeSrey
I. Straw
Amherst
Local Notes From Beebetown and Nearby Areas
Columba news item notes Georges Howard’s fifth son in Beebetown with spinal trouble. Oak Harbor relatives visit Peter Everett family. Mr. McCord failing. Hallawalts return home. daughter from Berea visits. Lew Stranahan’s mother ill in Berea. A February 20 wedding at Shapely home, officiated by Rev John Thompson, unites Jesse Burnett and Pearl Shapely. Oscar Goodwin adds stone and timber for a new house likely for Robert Jordan family. Mrs. Thew ill. HE, L. A. & meets at Mrs Gotlieb Reisinger’s on the 27th. John Smith visits Medina. quarry groundwork underway for mill foundations. Folly rents Wesden farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges Howard
Beebetown
Oak Harbor
Peter Everett
McCord
Hallawalt
Berea
Lew Stranahan
Henry Shapely
Rey
John Thompson
Jesse Burnett
Miss Pearl Shapely
Mgr
Oscar Goodwin
Robert Jordan
Thew
L. A
Gotlieb Reisinger
John Smith
Medina
Folly
Amherst Sail and likely fatal accident at quarry
In Amherst a likely fatal accident occurred at quarry numbers when Benjamin Grasbor was knocked down and run over by a disk engine. His injuries included a broken hip and a severely opened abdomen. Nearby, Matt Kelly drew eighty feet of stone weighing 11,200 pounds from Malone's quarry to Mr. Stricher's, about four miles. Other items note residents visiting Cleveland, building plans, and local social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Grasbor
Matt Kelly
Malone
Stricher
Wall Almrath
Fuiint
Michigan
Benny Kolb
Ceveland
B. Redfern
T. Swain
Edna Ludwig
Jacob Kolb
Lillian Schmauch
Berlin
Liowel Bryant
Reamer
Carlisle
Alfred Harris
Monroeville
Durand
Amherst
A.B.S
Huntington Gossip Through visits and family ties
Local notes record visits among Huntington residents and relatives in nearby towns including Wellington Elyria and Cleveland. Several families are mentioned: Rogers Handley Crawford Brnley Hurd Davison June McCellan Skosses Hull and Willard. A memorial notes Frania Anderson June born 1855 died 1901 in Huntington.
Miss Helen McRoberts Hosts Classmates Party
Pittsfield notes a party at Helen McRoberts home on Monday night February 11.Visits by Mrs. Lake and daughters Laura and Mrs. Richard Holingsworth to town Friday. A trolley party of thirteen Oberlin ladies attended the M. E. society at the Avery home Thursday. Seymour Johnson hired to Mr. Henry Webster for the year and will move soon. W. McRoberts injured his foot by dropping a cake of ice. Mr. and Mrs. George Hollingsworth visited his father Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds visited W. V. McRoberts Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Dredge of Elyria visiting friends. Frank Rogers and Miss Lottie Worcester wed Monday night and left for Wisconsin to reside on his farm. E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen McRoberts
Lake
Laura
Richard Holingsworth
Oberlin
M. E. Society
Charlies Avery
Seymore Johnson
Henry Webster
W. McRoberts
George Hollingsworth
GC. Reynolds
W. V. McRoberts Suday
Fannie Dredge
Elyria
Frank Rogers
Lottie Worcester
Russia
Wisconsin
New England Supper and Community Life in North Eaton
North Eaton reports a string of small town happenings. Burt Jackson funds a sleigh ride for the primary school, the Ladies Aid hosts a New England supper at Stanly Hos kin, and social events fill the week. Rev. Pierce preaches every Sunday at 11 with Sunday School at 10. Local residents visit, travel, or recover from illness while businesses and farms bustle with activity.
Marriage Licenses Report From North Ridgeville and Nearby Areas
A garbled notice lists couples from North Ridgeville and Lorain receiving marriage licenses. Names include Nicholas Diedrick and Mary Shuster of unrelated origins, with other individuals and ages appearing jumbled. The fragmentary record reflects typical licensing activity with unclear details and misreadings.
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Nicholas’ Diedrick
North Ridgeville
Mary ‘Shuster
Wags Pass
Mee
William Isohig
Ghigage Janes, Tion
Elizabeth B. Miller
Blyris
Lloyd'Daugherty
Margaret
Franky
Lorain
Local notes from LaGrange frost lingering in town
In LaGrange area the thermometer hovers near zero for weeks. Residents report moves and rentals including Mr Hawk of Sulivan onto the ey farm, Myr Traylor renting C W Gott’s house, and Ed Wilkins taking over the former Nettie McKisson home. Mrs Eliza Rockwood attends the funeral of Claudia N McKisson. Claudia dies at Lakeside hospital Cleveland after heart failure. The Lady Maccabees of Buckeye hive set reviews for 2 and 4 Friday evenings. Families travel to Wellington. many relatives attend the funeral. Mrs Claudia McKisson’s funeral draws Cleveland and Penfield visitors. Mrs Eveling McFadden to occupy her home in spring. Teddy moves to Ben Sheldon house. Brastoa Loomin’ rents Harrison’s house. George Underhill ill. Wm Nasom relocates to Lodi. Wm Henry reports a fine milch cow. numerous local moves and illnesses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawk
Sulivan
Ey Farm
Myr. Traylor
C. W. Gott
W. W. Noble
Frank Barnum
Ed. Wilkins
Nettie McKisson
Eliza Rockwood
Pittsfield
Claudid N. McKisson
Lady Maccabees
Buckeye Hive
Frenuk Wolcott
Fern Wolcott
Nellie Gott
T. Bendell
Sarah Milla
Cleveland
Ftason
Joe Curtice
George Holmop
Lodi
Henry Haa
Phar
Local notes and social rounds from Grafton area
Tony Stritmater ships no car load of hogs to Cleveland market last Thursday. Young people attend York masque ball and report a good time. Geo Law entertained by his lady friend in LaGrange Sunday evening. Swindomant Schulz will give a dance at Exhort Saturday evening March 1. W Neff trip to Columbia. Dowmer and wife from Lorain visiting relatives in Albeyville. Mrs Sherwood sews for Mrs Aldrich. Young folks trip the light fantastic at Geo Barker’s. Misses Lin of Erhart visit S Root’s. Percy Root employed at Root’s this winter. Surprise party at Mr and Mrs W P Chamberlain’s as they plan to move to Grafton. Tresa Burton and Jamie Aldrich visit Wellington to stay with Miss Marcy. Harvey Cleverdon studying telegraphy at Belden. J Tran buys Pfeiffer’s interest in Grafton grocery. Mrs Clabiner and Mrs DePerrie of Cleveland visit Chamberlains. Mrs Lucia Wilcox and John Chamberlain visit parents. Orrin Damon visits Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Vermie Phelps host in North Eaton. Isabelle Smith visiting locally. Misses Lucy Kark and Charlotte Bingham in Cleveland. Miss Ethel Wark visits in Cleveland. North Russia party of 26 with four-horse load serenade Nash and Bemis. Elyria Brick and Tile mill busier. large loads of brick and tile through county team, including 1000 four-inch tile. Hope for larger supply next tall to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedro
Geo. McQuates
Earnest Wheeler
Wellington
Peter Finkeaut
Flor Lawrence
Michel Smith
Pittsfield
Fears
Cleveland
Ohio
T. E. Hull
W. Hull
J. Hookehsmith
Henry Springs
Paulding
Huntington
Burt Jackson
Burt
Ladies Aid Society
New England
Stanly Hoskin
Ball
North Eaton
Poli King
England
Thomas King
Lester Cook
del Durkee
Allen Nichols
Geo. Mathews
Mary Blantern
Ray, Chapman
Lorain
Sheldon Streator
Grang
Hattie ‘Cook
Alice Heath
Lola Folley
Jane
Tony Stritmater
York
Geo. Law
LaGrange
Evanting
Swindomant Schulz
W. ‘Neff
Columbia
Dowmer
Albeyville, O
Sherwood
W. S. Aldrich
Geo. Barker
Mary and
Emma Lin
Erhart
S. Root
Percy Root
Root
W. P. Chamberlain
Grafton Village
Tresa Burton
Jamie Aldrich
Marcy
Harvey Cleverdon
Belden
J. Tran
Theo
Pfeiffer
Grafton
Clabiner
DePerrie
Lucia Wilcox
John Chamberlain
Cleveland Law School
W. A. Chamberlin
May
Orrin Damon
Vermie Phelps
Ware
Frank Phelps
Isabelle Smith
Lucy Kark
Charlotte Bingham
Ethel Wark
Cleveland City Hospital
C. Kirk
North Russia
Nash and Bemis
Elyria
Sheffield Guests Back From Surprise Visit
A Sheffield group visited Mr. A. C. Traxler in East Avon for a Sunday evening surprise for Miss Mame. Music and singing followed by a fine supper at 11 pm, with guests Marie Jungbluth Katherine Jungbluth Margnueritte Lavin Mary Lavin Rose Traxler Annie Lutz Jack Lavin Hol Traxler Henry Traxler Jno Jungbluth Frank Minnick and Lou Traxler.
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Sheffield
A. C. Traxler
E. Avon
Mame
Marie
Katherine Jungbluth
Margnueritte
Mary Lavin
Rose Traxler
Annie Lutz
Jack Lavin
Hol. Traxler
Henry Traxler
Jno
Jugnbluth
Frank Minnick
Lou Tarxler
Local Notices and Social Curiosities in LaPorte
LaPorte celebrated guest visits from William H Bingham of Lorain and Oscar Bingham's hospitality. News notes report ill health, sick lists, and visitors including Hiram Slaughter, Mrs Ed Bathe, and Miss Polly King from England. Professor Martin of LaGrange to lecture March 1 at Maccabees hall. admission 10 cents adults 10 cents children 5. Mrs W P Shepherd sick, Miss Emma Demlaine ill, Spafford brothers improving, Mrs S A Powers ill. The Webster family moved back to LaPorte. G Ryesinger of Columbia bought the Foster place. Claudia Nichols, former teacher, died young. Wirs J B Rysinger hosted sister from Cleveland. Orient al Degree at Maccabee hall with seven candidates. initiation followed by planned further initiations. Tom Moxham of Sydney, Nova Scotia, visiting on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Bingham
Lorain
Oscar Bingham
Hiram Slaughter
Mesdames
J. E. Hyesinger
Maccabees Hall
W. P. Shepherd
Emma Demlaine
Spafford Bros
S. A. Powers
Wm, Webster
LaPorte
Wirs
J. B. Rysinger
Cleveland
Co. A
Local notes from LaGrange and vicinity
Erhart Thuris Webster spent days in La Grange with ill parents Mrs Strictmater and Mrs J A Hamm who have been seriously ill but are able to go out again Mr Linseder bought the henge lot from C Kennedy and will move March 1 Kennedy moves to Medina for a new position O A Spieth and wife were in Ely via on business Monday A gas vein was found on Branch farm last week Kaizer visited a sick sister in Cleveland Mrs Thomas Ragan and baby of Cleveland are visiting her parents Leo Breaunig of Sandusky is staying with his brother Rev Breaunig at St Martin church Mr and Mrs F B Armbuster and children of Craw corners visited Sunday with her sister and family Mr and Mrs F C Schniderman Obes Hasting of LaGrange was guest of cousin Mrs O B Moore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lara Rogers
W. Handley
Wellington
Snody
Charley
Albion
J. Crawford
T. D. Phelan
Elyria
W. H. Smith
Iva
Geo. Davison
Humphery
Will Handleys
H. T Brnley
Risley
Hurd
Cleveland
E. Clarks
Walter Hull
New London
Frank Rogers
Wits
J. Rogers
Perry Brown
Will June
Ellice June
Paul
Joseph Haulk
W. W. Chapman
Findley
M. T. Chapman
O. P. Chapman
Charles Leach
Frank McCellan
Ruth
Penfield
Louis Myers
George Willard
George Skosses
J. W. Rounds
Bert McClellan
David Hull
Francia Anderson June
Ashland
Ohio
Huntington
Presbyterian Church
Wm. June
Haas
Henry Wilber
California
Horton
Lora Rogers
Wellington High Cohoot
Thuris Webster
la Grange
Kaizer
Thomas Ragan
Leo. Breaunig
Sandusky
Breaunig
St. Martin’ Church
F. BE. Armbuster
Craw Corners
F. C. Schniderman
Obes. Hasting
LaGrange
B | Moore
Local items and notices from Elyria area
Brownheim reports a boy injured at school grounds when he broke a bone in his left ankle while playing. Wm Hasenpflug's six year old son suffered the mishap. Austin Aundnop has had the grip for 16 days. High school students held a well attended entertainment at the Congregational Church. Receipts noted. Rev EK P Harding of Lodi preached at the church Sunday. Willis Newberry injured last fall when thrown from a road wagon. shoulder remains out of place needing medical adjustment. Lorain county Pomona Grange meets at Elyria on March 9. John Stevens crushed fingers last week. Miss Ann Snyder and Mr John Webber wed February 14 at St Peters church. will live in Elyria. Miss Bernice Brambly visiting Cleveland and Oberlin. Rev Stapleton ill with grip. Lionel Lewis hosted twenty birthday gathering Monday. T S B S to be at the home of Mrs Laramer Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hasenpflug
Austin Aundrnop
P, Harding
Lodi
Willis Newberry
Lorain County
Pomona Grange
Elyria
John Stevens
Annn Snyder
John Webber
St. Peter's Church
Bernice Brambly
Cleveland
Obmstead
Stapleton
Lionel Lewis
Laramer
Mayor Reely Pushes Budget Increases At City Council
At Tuesday meeting Mayor Reely proposed a budget that spurred debate and led to a motion authorizing the solicitor to draft an ordinance. The plan raises police by one officer, increases policeman pay to 50 dollars monthly, chief to 65, solicitor to 500 annually, and adds duties and pay for the city commissioner. Discussion covered eligibility, street hose purchase, sprinkling rates, and possible councilor attendance fees to begin in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reely
Connerman Smith
Probate Court appoints estate administrators and guardians
Judge Hinman presided as probate court appointed Howard Haupt administrator of John Crethan estate Lorain Charles Hutchinson administrator of Harries Osborn estate Columbia Deborsh Coates executrix of Josiah R. Coates Rochester Emma Cramer administratrix of Mathias W. Cramer Brownhelm W A Braman administrator of Jabiz Hamlin Carlisle Leonard Rollinson guardian of Harry Fickerson Lorain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinman
Howard Haupt
John Crethan
Lorain
Charles Hutchinson
Harries Osborn
Columbia
Deborsh Coates
Josiah R. Coates
Rochester
Emma Cramer
Mathias W. Cramer
Brownhelm
W. A. Braman
Jabiz Hamlin
Carlisle
Leonard Rollinson
Harry Fickerson
Star Actress Marie Lamour Headlines in A Wise Woman
A startling discovery brings Marie Lamour to secular attention as star of A Wise Woman. Manager Dykeman teases a rapid rise, predicting she will glow in Cleveland visibility soon. Train schedules note the Lake Shore line Elyria and Cleveland connections at 7:07 a.m. and a revised Norwalk accommodation. J. F. Wagner returns from a Geneva visit with her daughter after six weeks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Lamour
Dykeman
Cleveland
Norwalk
Lake Shore Road
Elyria
J. F. Wagner
Geneva
Ohio
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A. Wilcox
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He, Loveland
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