Miss Helen Bowen Named Maid of Honor at City Event
The city learns that Miss Helen Bowen will be maid of honor at a forthcoming wedding. A surprise jubilee party celebrated Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hoffman’s twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their Fourth Street home with about twenty couples attending. J W Gessner gave a gift of silverware and delivered a speech. Refreshments followed. Elyria party notes indicate Mr and Mrs J A Anderson hosted a house warming on Thirteenth Avenue with thirty friends from Elyria and Lorain. Music games and refreshments finished the evening, hosted by Mrs Stewart and Miss Nan Stewart.
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W. H. Hoffman
Fourth Street
J. W. Gessner
Helen Bowen
J. A. Anderson
Thirteenth Avenue
Elyria
Lorain
Stewart
Nan Stewart
Eleventh Avenue
Pythian Social Enjoyed by Large Odd Fellows Audience
A Thursday evening Pythian social in the Odd Fellows hall drew a large crowd. Ruby Sigsworth recited The Raggety Man, Dorothy Muller praised lite girls, Mrs J C Hazleton gave a clever recitation, and Har mon Buering with G Carl danced as ballet girls. Mrs M B Soules won the first ladies prize in games. Consolation to Mrs R Wheeler. First gentlemen prize to G Carl. Mr Jenkins consolation. Ice cream served and attendees called the evening highly enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Ruby Sigsworth
Dorothy Muller
J. C. Hazleton
Harmon Buering
G. Garl
Engagement of Miss Pabbitt Announced
Mr and Mrs Hadward Payson Babbitt of Cleveland announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Sarah Bab bitt to Dr Clarence Bill. The wedding is set for Saturday afternoon January 26 at Qo TM.
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Hadward Payson
Babbitt
Cleveland
Sarah Babbitt
Clarence Bill
Notice of bankruptcy for Vernon Thompson in Ohio district
In the Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division Vernon Thompson of Oberlin is declared bankrupt. A meeting of creditors is set for January 22 1907 at 10 a.m. at the referee's office in Elyria Ohio to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. L Fauver referee in bankruptcy Elyria Ohio January 10 1907.
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Ohio
Vernon Thompson
Oberlin
Lorain
Elyria
L . Fauver
Local social notes and visits from Avon to Beach Park
Miss Agnes Duffy entertained friends while Mrs. Stack of Lorain visited Elyria friends. The Griswolds depart for Albany with a license. Mrs. Parsons hosts the Rare Knot Club in the Century block. W N Gates and Mrs Kellogg entertain at bridge. Frank Winans hosts Toledo guest Winans family in town. Five Hundred Club gathering planned for P D Besfy’s home. Mrs. Richard Tompson arrives to visit Miss Helen Bowen. Edward Case and Winifred Case hosted by Dr. Cushing. Snider of Oberlin visited Perseons. George Islinger, 21, farmer, Avon and Emma Hopler, 19, Beach Park are mentioned.
Former Pastor Delivers Noted Baptism Sermon
Rev S H Bartlett of Painesville formerly led the Church of Christ here spoke on baptism before a large audience. His talk drew much interest and favor as he returned for the special services at the Church of Christ, which will close Sunday night after a successful run.
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S H. Bartlett
Painesville
Church of Christ of
Bartlett
Church of Christ
Debate teams chosen for Wesleyan-Oberlin and Reserve matches
Delaware Ohio January 12 The two Ohio Wesleyan debate teams set to face Oberlin and Reserve next month were selected yesterday. One squad to travel to Oberlin includes A F Hughes Edith Miller and E L Marting. The other team for the Reserve match here features C Dill C P Hargraves and Herbert Punderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan
Oberlin
A. F. Hughes
Edith Miller
New Paris
E. L. Marting
Irenton
C. ©. Dill
Frederickstown
C. P. Hargraves
Misesoula
Ohio
Herbert Punderson
Three Die in Celluloid Explosion at GeisPolsheim
In Stassburg Jan 12 a vented hazard killed twenty in a fire that hit the Hu bert & Co bindery near Geis polysheim. A boiling celluloid vat exploded and flames swept through the plant trapping workers and cutting off exits. Some survivors suffered severe injuries and burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stassburg
Hubert & Co
Geispolsheim
Traction Insurance Movement Formed in Cleveland
A large gathering in Cleveland established the American Railway Insurance Company and four affiliated firms to insure traction lines and electric utilities. The plan consolidates insurance for street railways, suburban lines, and electric power concerns under railway aligned firms with headquarters in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Wes
United States
Railway Light and Power
American Railway Insurance Company
Ohio
Traction Mutual Insurance Company
Electrical Mutual Insurance Company
Associated Railway Companies Insurance Company
Hotel Bethel Tax Case Sees Delinquency Review
The Cuyahoga county board of review placed Hotel Bethel, run by the Western Seaman's Friend Society, on the tax roll for 7880 after ruling it a for profit operation not a charity. They plan to pursue $12500 in unpaid taxes for the past five years. Rev Hiram Sears is accused of raising large sums for hotels and similar charities, with little charity use.
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Board of Review
Cuyahoga County
Bethel
Western Seaman's Friend Society
Hiram Sears
Ohio
Oberlin Merchant Files Bankruptcy Petition
Vernon Thompson a merchant of Oberlin filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United States court. The matter was referred to Referee Fauver by the judge. Thompson lists debts of 1266.69 and assets of 194, all exempt by law. The first meeting of his creditors is set for January 22.
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Vernon Thompson
Oberlin
United
Elyria High Team Loses Big to Oberlin Academy
The Elyria High School basketball squad was routed by Oberlin Academy 32 to 10 on Friday afternoon. Officials attributed the defeat to the board of education not providing a coach, leaving the team without proper guidance.
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Elyria High
Oberlin Academy
Board of Education
Missing steamer Ponce found near Bermuda
The missing steamer Ponce overdue eleven days from Ponce Puerto Rico to New York was sighted off Hamilton Bermuda in tow of another steamer, according to cablegrams received by the New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ponce
Porto Rico
Hamilton
Bermuda
New York and
Porto Rico Steamship Company
Practical house plans and design tips from William A Radford
William A Radford promotes practical home design focusing on efficient space use and open hall layouts. He discusses four room plans on the ground floor, a second floor with a bath, and porch integration with living spaces, plus guidance on porch vines and climate considerations.
House plans and veranda vines guide practical home design
The article discusses furniture arrangement for social rooms, porch and hall integration, and vines for front verandas. It covers Dutchman's pipe for shade, Madeira vine for front porches, ivy for milder winters, and cautions about Virginia creeper pruning. It also advises kitchen placement and considers sunlight and ventilation in house plans.
The First Banknotes in Ancient China
Chinese chroniclers note the use of banknotes as flying money dating back to 2697 B C. The system likely relied on written records rather than printed wood tablets, which appeared in 160 A D.
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China
Ornamental Needlework Through the Ages
Ornamental needlework extends back 400 years in India and longer in China. It has been described as the mother art of sculpture and painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
China
Lorain Singer Evans to Perform Sunday Sacred Concert
Harry Evans, once of Lorain and now a Keith vaudeville singer, will perform Sunday afternoon at a sacred concert in the Empire theater. His rise began after attracting John D. Rockefeller’s interest in Cleveland, who offered to fund his choral training, an offer never taken up. Evans shifted from church choirs to vaudeville to support his mother, and friends expect strong turnout.
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Harry Evans
Lorain
Keitht
Empire Theater
Evans
John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Woman Missing Since Flood Sought For Inherited Estate
Johnstown Pennsylvania January 12. Thomas E Reynolds received a letter from C Harris of Port Huron Michigan asking for help locating the writer's sister who disappeared during the flood seventeen years ago. Her whereabouts are sought now due to an inherited estate.
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Johnstown
Thomas E. Reynolds
C. Harris
Port Huron
Mich
Market Prices and Goods Listings Across Foodstuffs
A dense listing of market prices for dairy, meats, produce, grains, and wool, detailing state and western butter, cheese, eggs, potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, lettuce, squash, mushrooms, onions, peppers, lard, pork cuts, sausage, and wheat corn oats with price ranges by grade, track, and destination. Notable note: a closing line mentions three Jewish peers in England, eleven barons, and sixteen Jews in the House of Commons.
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Virginia
California
Choice Family Path
England
House of Commons
Bargains in Real Estate
Real estate ad lists multiple properties on Williams Tuscarawas Water Clark and Chestnut streets. Homes range from 5 to 7 rooms with various improvements and furnaces missing. Prices span from 500 to 3600 dollars with rental options at 17.50 and 15 dollars monthly.
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Willams St
Tuscarawas Si
Water St
Williams Street
West East
Clark St
East Side
Chestnut Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Lorain
Miss Pabbitt
Lane
Society Briefs
Agnes Duffy
Mrs. Stack of
Mr. I. H. Griswold
Geraldine
Albany
W. N. Gates
Mrs. Kellogg
Mrs. Winans
Toledo
Frank Winans
Five Hundred
P. D. Besfy
Richard Tompson
Buffalo
Edward Case
Miss Winifred Case
Chicago
Dr. Cushing
Fifth Street
Miss Snider
Mrs Perseons
George Islinger
Farmer, Avonnd
Emma Hopler
Beach Park
Anatsaa
Hotel Bethel
EAL
Ws. A.raptorp
William A. Radford
Tor P
Wiliam A. Radford
Fifth Ave
Eorro
Séatrial
State
Western
Chichester
Elwell& Son
Broad St
N. F. Kelling
Insurance and Real Estate
Elyria Block
Palmer's
Eady’s Drug Store
B & Crandall, Proprietor
Your Office
Central
Rawson
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