Local Gurrent Events and Holiday Socials in County
Mrs Garratt of Carlisle visited Mr and Mrs OO Manville while Mrs Tingle returned home. Mamie Andrews from Wellington visited her uncle Mr J M Starr last week. School resumed after a ten day vacation. Misses Hubbard of Elyria spent time in town. Several locals hosted visitors on New Year’s Day. H L A LaZelle, now in Alaska, rumored to take a wife from Dawson City. Mr and Mrs Mason celebrated twenty years of marriage. Hastings not improving. friends wish recovery. Curtice family hosted visitors from Cleveland Akron Toledo Spencer during holidays. Will Ingalls of Berea spent the week in town. Mrs M Billings and Mrs H Bryan visited Cleveland and Collinwood. Mrs Garratt Moshies improving. daughters visiting from the west. Mrs C Miller visited Cleveland and Collinwood Friday. Fourth lecture of course on Friday January 16 by O D McKever. Admission 25 and 15 cents. A W Van Binsing ton of Cleveland spent Sunday in town. HJ Ryan reports cider barrels and jelly production this season. He also offers lumber services. Mrs H Wheeler and three children, Mr and Mrs O A Wilcox and Roy Muller were New Year’s guests of Mr and Mrs F Barnum. Mr and Mrs Whether entertained twenty-nine friends to end the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garratt
Carlisle
OO Manville
Tingle
Continental
Mamie Andrews
Wellington
J M Starr
Hina
Hattie Hubbard
Elyris
S. Carthe
Elyria
Ida Hubbard
Edna
Lev. Mason
Hla LaZelle
LaGrange
Alaksa
Hattie Matin
Dawson Quity
Alaska
Mason
Hastings
Auslbert
Irwin Curtice
Cleveland
Akron
Cooper
Guildersleeve
John Heinrich
Toledo
Hiram Curtice
Spencer
Curtice
Will Ingalls
Berea
M Billings
H Bryan
Collinwood
W Garriett
C Miller
O D McKever
Sunshine Man
Graveler
A W van Binscngton
HJ Ryan
New Year Visits and a 50th Wedding Anniversary
Kipton residents and neighbors visited in Norwalk Elyria Medina and Ashta while J C Sigeworth and spouse celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary with a surprise party. A rocking chair and a lively evening of games and music capped the New Year gathering.
Local Social Roundup and Holiday Travel Notes
Erhart Miss Borgemeyer entertained her brother and their guests at Sandesky that week. The New Year’s dance was well attended. Mr Todd is wintering with his sister in Connecticut. Misses Grogs and Miller of Wood are visiting there and in Liverpool. G O Banry and wife spend the holidays with their parents. Strictiwater shipped 19000 pounds of poultry and pork to the Cleveland market for New Years. Mrs Mounser returned from Michigan. Mr and Mrs J Yeager of Mentor were guests of A Neff and family. Chas Meyer and wife of Columbia Sunday with C W Neff. W H Swindeman entertained G Chapman of Elyria. William Schults of Bridgeport was home over Sunday. Mame Doudale of Grafton spent ten days with her sister. B B Speth employed Rob Dowd all winter. Mr and Mrs Grabenstedder entertained company. W Swindeman left for Massillon to work on the Western Union Telegraph. F B&A Armbruster and family of Litchfield spent Sunday with his sister. Mrs Hamm was in Liverpool last Wednesday. Mrs Snyder of Michigan is visiting Hachenburg. Marie Kemp of Abeyville visiting her sister. Alfred Pfeffer married Moses Marks of Lafayette last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mounser
Michigan
J Yeager
Mentor
Ohio
Neff
Meyer
Columbia
H Swindeman
G Chapman
Elyria
William Schults
Bridgeport
Mame Doudale
Grafton
B Speth
Rob Dowdall
Synter
Grabenstedder
W Swindeman
Massilon
Western Union Telegrad
B&b Armbruster
Litchfield
Sandsy
J Hamm
Liverpool
Mra Synder
Hachenburg
Marie Kemp
Abeyville
Alfred Pfeffer
Moses Marks
Lafayette
Lsat Woek
Ernie
West Ridge News Brief Hits Personal Visits and Obituary
The West Ridge column records the death of Mrs. Hugo Pankoff of Elyria with sympathies offered to her husband and relatives. It notes numerous social visits and arrivals, including Dr. and Mrs. Satliff, Mr. and Mrs. Herrick, Miss Morrison of Oberlin, and others visiting in New London Barberton Ashland Rochester and Cleveland. The item also mentions a 1902 marriage at Mrs. A Rensner’s home and a sleigh ride to Werner Schafers, with local families hosting New Year gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Pankoff
Elyria
WC Satliff
Moorwalk
J Ginsto
Herrick
A Squire
W H Sotliffie
F Beeokle
Bert Grills
Misa Morrison
Oberlin
VarSey
Community Notes From Grafton Celebrations and Visits
Grafton and nearby communities share in family milestones and gatherings. A silver wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs G Traut was celebrated with many relatives and friends. A nineteen year old birthday party for Miss BE Johncom occurred, while Mr and Mrs Howard hosted about forty friends for a surprise New Year’s Eve visit and well wishes for their first anniversary. Ruby Swartz is reported ill and Mra Waite’s visitors include Misa Bruce of Elyria over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Bailey
G Traut
BE Johncom
Mra
Davia
Waite
Misa
Bruce
Elyria
Dy. Parka
Ruby Swarta
Howard
Thei
Daria
Murray Ridge Carlisle New Year Party Notes
Entertainments at the home of O Blakesee on New Year’s day featured Ella Moore and guests from Car dale E Baird G Lord and children from Eyrin W Simith and Moss E Mallia visited Miss A Smith. Grace Brnny goes to Etyna for winter school. Dr Clemment of Grafton attends Vinilet. Bird Freeman and brother returned from the west. The Waite family to Hymn. horse fell in a hole but no serious injuries occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Blakesee
New Yorr
Ella Moore
E Ball
Cardale
K CO Baird
Lord and Chidren
Eyrin
Wm Simith
Thokerville
Ping Pong
Pedro
Bird Freeman
Moss E Mallia
E. Rosa
I Holmes
East Avenue
Lmved
James Alexander
Cleveland
Garford
Gibbs
Lyman Capell
Ridgevalle
Mr. Waite
Hlyrm
Ada Horkina
Mise H Prindle
Oberlin
Grace Brnny
Etyna
Mya
Alexandra
Columbus
Elmer Dimock
Mra Watts
Clemment
Grafton
Vinilet
Penfield Stevens Visits Relatives in Dec
Penfield Howard Stevens of Cleveland visits cousins Mr and Mrs D Disbrew Born on Monday December 29, then plans for Rev and Mrs J H Tios and their son. Various local names appear with social visits and travel between Cleveland Van Wert Rochester Oberlin and Elyria. notes on health and property changes. social event planned at KOTM.
North Eaton Social Notes Touch on Visits and Education
Rev Chapman 16 visits his old home as Ladies Aid at Mrs L Coles meets Wednesday. Ford Hill Vernon Ross attend Elyria Business College. Eric Cowly at Berea School. Over twenty Eaton pupils at Elyria Public Schools. Walter Baker regains teaching after illness. Mrs Sumner and Berea family visit Columbia last week. Mr and Mrs Cole and daughter visit Mr O Ross in Columbia January 2. Many townspersons attend Handy wagon show in Columbia January. R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Chapman
Ladies Aid Society
Mra. L
M O Ross
Columbia
Rochester News Notes and Social Roster Updates
Mrs L D Monson and sons return from Cleveland. Several locals attend visits, meetings, and social events as Brigh ton, Elyria, and nearby towns are mentioned. Notables include Dr J E Barrell ill, Heman Phipps funeral planned, and out-of-town guests from Cleveland and Vermilion.
Local social notes and visits reported from Huntington area
Huntington Leon Rogers and a family of Bivria plus Ralph Richmond of Wellington spent a few days with Mr Rogers. Mrs GC Cryle hospitalised, friends extend sympathy. Social at Mr Walkers Wednesday night a success with 26 aprons sold and doughnuts and cake. Various residents and visitors noted including Miss M Race, Miss L Dirlam teaching in Belden, Rev Hass and Mr Bann attending events, and several New Year gatherings among locals and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Rogers
Ralph Richmond
Wellington
Graple
Pencer
Buck
Lora
L Dirlam
Belden
JB Robinson
Centerton
Hass
Bann
Pittafield
Jib Pratt
Amherst Families Move and Local Obituaries
Amherst, Mr Rudolph Bartloma and family relocate to Lorain. Mrs M E Gillman visits Washingtonville for the holidays. Mr Moses Lyman of Cleveland stayed with the Wright family last week. Mrs M Bischoff died December 26 of jaundice at age one. funeral held Sunday at the Congregational church conducted by Rev Lindemyer of North Amherst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Bartloma
Lorain
M E Gillman
Washingtonville
Moses Lyman
Cleveland
Wright
M Bischoff
Congregational Church
Lindemyer
North Amherst
Deputies Named by Sheriff Salisbury in Elyria Area
Sheriff Salisbury has completed appointments of deputies including Ward Huntington Hanks Eason Calkina Priva Walkden Davidson Burge Resck Whitney Burge Krohn Sho maker. The list covers Elyria Osmden Lorain Wellington Oberlin Brighton and Columbia with varied hometowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Salisbury
Tis
Thayore
F RR Salabary
Robert Ward
W R Huntington
Albert Hanks
Dan Eason
Elyria
R Calkina
Osmden
Moses Priva
Lorain
A J Walkden
Columbia
O F Davidson
Wellington
Vernon Burge
Brighton
Fred Resck
Wm Whitney
Elyna
New Cave Discovered at Pal-in-Bay Inland Site
A new limestone cave larger than many found inland near Pal-in-Bay was discovered accidentally. Investigators note a 16 inch arm of stalactites and stalagmites, located in the cellar of William Mintz's residence. Officials plan public opening next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanctuaky
Pal-in-Bay
William Mintz
Death of Laelia Turner Aged 17 in Lake Avenue
Laelia Turner seventeenth daughter of L O Turner of Lake Avenue dies from consumption on Thursday night after nearly two years of illness. She bore the pain with fortitude. Funeral set for Sunday at one o'clock at the house with Rev Wannamaker officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laelia Turner
L O Turner
Lake Avenus
Mass Turner
Wannamaker
Earn their Money in a Stormy City Work Scene
In harsh weather a large workforcelabors outdoors in the city. Men and boys endure the storm as they earn their pay, the Lorain Times Herald notes the tough conditions and grit behind every wage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Elyna Man Taken With Delirium Tremens
Police Court report states John Finneyfrock of Elyna fell ill with delirium tremens on Thursday and was imprisoned. He was transported this morning to the infirmary for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Finneyfrock
Elyna
Lorain yard injury and local guardianship notices
A ship yard accident injures Frank Fradette of Lorain when a steel chip punctures the center of his right eye. Guardianship and estate matters are noted for Haeckel over H J Burkhart, plus Spicer as guardian for Iral Serette and Robert Zerette, with bonds set. A South African description of Congo Free State women covers dress, daily life, and smoking customs observed by a missionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fradette
Lorain
A J Haeckel
H J Burkhart
Loraim
Louis Boynton
Jacob Kramer
Elyria
Guato
F W Spicer
Iral Serette
Robert Zerette
Minora
LaGrange
Congo Free State
Nina Shahib tiger tale at London Zoo and rescue
An 19th century reminiscence recounts Nina Shahib the tiger that escaped at a London zoo and fought a lion in a shared enclosure. Keepers intervened with a crowbar and lasso, the tiger wounded but survived, later becoming a famed attraction at the Wambo estate.
A Biligat Misunderstanding Over Roses and Clothes
A young man famed for gallantry but poor in money sought funds for a purchase by trading for old clothes. A bouquet leads to a frosty reception when the woman accuses him of sending a note with the roses. He denies it while reading the message about old trousers promised previously.
Ingersoll and Brooks Face Off Over Heaven
In a Boston meeting Phillips Brooks welcomed Col. Ingersoll despite a servant’s warning that the preacher had no time. Ingersoll pressed for admission and asked why he was favored over other visitors. Brooks replied with a witty, celestial caution about meeting again in heaven, implying the value of chance encounters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Brooks
Bob Ingereall
Boston
Brooks
Ingersol
Brooks’ Sanctum
New Use for Electricity in Magara Falls Restaurant
A natural foods firm installed a $30,000 system at Magara Falls offering 505 electric cars serving diners. Each table has a car, menu, and rider pad. Diners submit orders on the pad. a car glides to the kitchen, returns with the meal, then returns to the table. A single operator runs the complex switchboard keeping the line moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magara Falls
Elec
Abeltry
Quaitor’s Amusing Misadventure in Prohibition Maine
A recent immigrant to Maine recalls an amusing experience in the prohibition era state. Preparing gin rickeys, he stocked “matchings” but assumed limes were easy to obtain. In a small range town he asked the only store for limes. the clerk reply hinted at lime substitutes and a quip about lime and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Bey Labes
New York Times
Wildcat Causes Blackout by Climbing Power Line
A wildcat at Fullerton Wash caused a townwide blackout after becoming entwined in electric wires and triggering a short circuit. The animal’s body was found roasted at the scene, leaving residents without power for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fullerton Wash
Markets Report and Paris Rose Queen Story
The Cleveland market list shows wholesale prices for dairy, poultry, produce, grains, hay, and wool with ranges for live stock and lambs. A Paris district tale notes a rose queen selection and a witty reply from the mayor about a fiance and municipal provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Elgin
Ohio
Beds of All Nations Strange Resting Places in Vogue
In England feather beds are replaced by mattresses and similar trends hold in America. French beds are short, Norwegians pull out beds, and South American hammocks are common. Indians weave grass hammocks in Guiana and Japanese beds use matting floors with a wooden neckrest. Chinese sleep on low carved bedsteads with mat coverings. Winter wear and cotton padding accompany rest. the text notes the Negro’s adaptability to rest anywhere like a cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
South
Central America
Guiana
Japan
Old Papers Cleak and Bundles at The Reporter Office
An unclear OCR fragment notes old papers tied in bundles for sale at The Reporter office. It records no definite dates names or locations beyond the publication venue. The readable text suggests a sale or clearing operation with limited specifics.
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Ashtabuis
G Rugg
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H Tillsson
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New York
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A Rensner
Lena
John Hostetler
Werner Schafers
Bechtsein
G T Bonmann
Etta
Gerrie Smith
Hive
T Murray Ridge
Penfield
Howard Stevens
Cleviland
D Disbrew
J H Tios
Liangdon
Hewton
Langdon
Vanwert
P Enfield
Mass
AW Denham
Wfe
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Nyy
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Ok Starr
Goodwin
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WB Landsley
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PS BE
KOTM
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Baptist Ard Society
J BR Hanley
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Erp
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LaPorte
Ernie Cmep
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Topliff Hotel
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All L McFarland
Cbngrin Falls
Misa H Wahl
Vermillion
Mande
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Mre F . Fowler
Berlin
Huntington
Lake Breeze
HL Gabel
Winttaker
Mach
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Lane
Ear
Lee Minkler
Berlin Heights
Misa Pearl Drive
Myra Seymour
Joseph Zimmer
Aroher
Amherst
Salisbury
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Januke
Zoological Gardens of
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Duke’s Palace
Nina Shahib
Radciffe Highway
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Hum Nina Shubib
Nina
India
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Ma Shahib
Tandon
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Wambo
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Hon
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Gang
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Parson
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Wambold
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Adams
Nhy Ingersoll
Paris
Straightway
Young Swain
Beds OF All Nations
Weinwright
Sam
Uncle Sam
Alwrays
Wehiaiisoes
United States
Batner
Hayner Distilling Company
West Fifth Street
Dayton
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