Lorain News Roundup Highlights City Happenings and Accidents
Lorain reports include a new shipyard whistle, illnesses in Cincinnati, viaduct planking, diphtheria on Chestnut street, and a masquerade ball planned for the 24th. Officers installed for Sons of Veterans, Foresters, and Woodmen. marriages, firings, and injuries at the shipyard roll through. Local business moves, bank elections, and a big vessel launch are noted along with crime, weather, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.T. Bott
Cincinnati
Chestnut Street
Lorain
Sons of Veterans
F.N. Bartley
St. Mary's Banc
Foresters
Masons
N. J. Minnick
Woodland Lodge K
J. Hinnes
Sheffield
Chas
Jesse
Della Peters
A. V. Hageman
Queen City Rifles
Citizens’ Bank
Westric Avenue
Pathfinder Lodge
F. E. Edwards
Medina
Elyria
Kent Street
M. E
D. M. Berkey
Anna Reiking
Justice McCann
John Zimmerman
Albert Jovilmik
M. Arthur Austin
Lake Breeze
Roth
George Siemens
H.O. Gunder
South Lorain
Justice Hall
C. C. Bennet
Joseph Tolnai
C. J. & W. Taynd
Malcomson
Wm. H. Johnson
Lorain Times
Mattie Chapman
Washington Street
Maloney
Wagner
Opera House
Citizens’ Savings Bank
John Stang
Stanp
Ifs
Chas. Nahan
Fred Noah
Great Lakes
J.C. Miller, & Shipyard Employe
A. E. Pape
Citizen's Savings Bank Co
T. F. Danfala
C. C. Beckwith
Oberlin
E. A
Lorain County News Highlights Everyday Life
A survey of local deaths and events in Lorain County reports Clearge Peters dies from cumionia on Tuesday, Capt KE Bowen remembered, Frank Wood buried, and a man shot in the hind with a ram gun located by X rays. The National Bank of Commerce organized, with Hahn as president and a Lorain block base, opening February 6. Fogs of social events fill the town from weddings at Berlin to church entertainments, with traffic repairs on Broadway and wary neighbors near Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearge Peters
Frank Wood
Ober Ln
Willie Oldham
Blumhart
Broadway
Washington Street
National Bank of Commerce
Chas
Hahn
George L. Glitson
F. P. Bing
F. C. Whitmore
Chas. M. Irish
Lorain
E. H. Nichol
North Amherst
C. K. Whitney
Oberlin
Lorain Block
Elgin B. Bowen
Jas. L. Bowen
Great Lakes
Chicago
Jas, Bowen
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythas
Elanwood Cemetery
North Eaton Singing Teachers and Local Notes
Mr J Bastard closed his first term as singing school teacher at the center and plans another term with praise for success. Mr Bas tard’s partner, Mr McKisson’s brother from La Grange, taught the center school last week. Mrs Mary Howlett is recovering from illness. Grandma Mathuler’s injury is mentioned as improving. Mr and Mrs Ray Durkee of Cleveland visited Eaton, and Chas M Ross of North Haton united in marriage to Miss Sadie J Dixon at her parents’ home in Warren on January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bastard
Center
McKisson
la Grange
Mary Howlett
Grandma Mathuler
Ray Durkee
Cleveland
Eaton
Chas. M. Ross
North Haton
Sadie J. Dixon
Warren
Oyster Supper In Carlisle At Mrs James Alexander’s
The endeavor society hosts an oyster supper this Friday at Mrs James Alexander’s. Invites extended. plus notes on staff changes and local achievements. Nerna Wicks wins Cincinnati Enquirer essay prize for Contentment, with 109 contestants. she is about twelve, taught by Miss Nelly Landberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endeavor Society
James Alexander
Pilmo
P. K. Clark
Busby
Nerna Wicks
Cincinnati Enquirer
Community News Notices From Ridgeville Area
Fields Mrs J T Robinson is numbered among the sick Mr Bmnith entertained company from Elyria Sunday Mr and Mrs John Cole and laughter Mrs Garrett are in Cleveland on business Glad to report that Ethel McNelly and Jason Cole are convalescent Farmers bear in mind the institute at Ridgeville center the 22 Lavina Watson is in Dover visiting Mr Stoakes Revivals have been in session at the Free Methodist the past two weeks Chicken thieves have been canvassing the farmers in our community Mr Pitney of Toledo made a flying visit at Mr Niedings Tuesday and Wednesday The drama Little Brown Jug will be repeated at the Disciple church Thursday evening Admission fifteen cents Mrs Wolkingson has returned to Elyria having been the guest of her daughter Mrs Harding R Hi Y
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Robinson
Bmnith
Elyria
John Cole
Garrett
Cleveland
Ethel McNelly
Jason Cole
Ridgeville
Center
Lavina Watson
Dover
Stoakes
Free Methodist
Pitney
Toledo
Nieding
Disciple
Ferriman Move Into Jay Hart Farm on East Center Street
In Amherst, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ferriman moved last Saturday onto the farm owned by Jay Hart on East Center Street. Mr. and Mrs. J A Rawson guests of Mr. and Mrs. C Lang last Tuesday night. Rawson pursued his political interests while here. Rev W W Long’s friends and members paid a donation visit to the parsonage last Tuesday evening. A Ladies Aid supper and social is planned at Mrs. C A Taylor’s home next Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ferriman
Jay. Hart
East Center Street
J . A. Rawson
C. Lang
Mr. Rawson
W. W. Long
Ladies Aid
C. A. Taylor
Local Notes From Chestnut Ridge Area
Mud and illnesses mark the week at Chestnut Ridge with Mrs. Mary Wilmot and C H Tompkins under care and several children sick with whooping cough. Others visiting, farm sales, and minor injuries fill county news including farmers selling dairy cows, a Woods accident, and plans for church and school events.
Henriettta area notes and local illnesses update
Mrs. Geo W Brown improves and can sit up part of the day. Bessie Squires and James Lese are ill with treatment in Birmingham and Amherst respectively. Eddie Berk runs a saw mill on the Welch farm near Henristra hill. E P Shepard adds to his lumber pile on the Welch farm. The four Davis boys visited their uncle Geo W Brown, then left for lineman work in western Staten and a plant in New York, taking a ten day leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Brown
Bessie Squires
Byron Snoobs
Birmmingham
James Lese
Amherst
James
Eddie Berk
Welch Farm
Henristra Hill
P. Shepard
Berk
Davis Boys
Albert Charles
Herbert
Staten
New York
Columbia Church Service and Local Notices
Rainy Sunday saw a well filled M E church as Rev Hanawalt preached. Quarterly meetings set for January 20 and 21. Next M B Ladies and Ald society gathering January 26. Walter Reisinger recovering after facial tumor extraction in Cleveland. Mrs Jerry Martin ill. Mary Oames spent Sunday in Columbia. Irving Hale returns from Dover. Mrs Clayton Stranahan visits from the west. Columbia to host Farmers Institute on Friday and Saturday the 19 and 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Hanawalt
M. E. Church
M. B. Ladies, Ald Society
Walter Reisinger
Cleveland
Jerry Martin
Mary Oames
Columbia
Irving Hale
Dover
Clayton Stranahan
Borea
Farmer’s Institute
H. Db
Pittsfield Notes On Local Visitors And Purchases
Horace Palmer of Penfield called on friends in Pittsfield last week. Lottie Worcester of Oberlin visits Wid Rogers. Mrs Me Roberts spent time visiting friends in Penfield. Ella Rogers is visiting friends in Oberlin. Charles Pickworth has purchased a fine piano. Farmers complain of rain shortage and water scarcity for their stacks. TRIX.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Palmer
Penfield
Pittsfield
Lottie Worcester
Oberlin
Wid Rogers
Me Roberts
Ella Rogers
Charles Pickworth
Trix
Avon tragedy and local notices from the Avon depot to Center Cemetery
A man was run over and torn apart near Avon after a freight train passed the depot. His remains were found the next morning near the Dover line and buried at Center Cemetery. Local items report ice house construction, a January 1 wedding at St Marys, a shoe shop sale, ill health of Mrs Alten and Claude Younp, Edith Knight working in Ridgeville, and a church Christmas tree controversy with the Reporter defending its coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Dover Line
Peter Frank
Mike Mohr
Kate Shaffer
Matt Shaffer
St. Mary’s Church
John Knipner
Buddinger
Clements Alten
Claude Younp
Edith Knight
Ridgeville
Baptist Church
Rev
Dann
Anyore
Aaid
Ss. M
Pot Luck with a Poet at North Amherst High School
North Amherst notes report a poet Edmund Vance Cook performing on the high school lecture course amid a packed opera house. Other items include local visits by H G Wesbecher and Mrs W Foster, an oyster supper invitation by the Ladies' Mite Society, business college attendance, bridge and electric road updates, and a new high school physical apparatus case being built. Mr Holzhauer of Middle Ridge passed away Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Wesbecher
Henry Wesbecher
Greensburg
W. Foster
Elyria
Opera House
Edmund Vance Cook
Business College
Blicker
Brownhelm
South Amherst
Ladies' Mite Society
Congregational Church
North Amherst
Miss Hahn
Schibley
More and Baker
Holzhauer
Middle Ridge
Farm Sale Offer at Carlisle Center Prompts Inquiry
Charley Bommer baled about forty tons of hay recently. The Fred Prindle farm at Carlisle Center is offered for sale with rent possibility if not sold by April 1. Inquire of F. H. Foster, Elyria, Ohio. Johm Klingshirs died January 6 at his home. funeral services were held Monday. Avon ice men report preparing ice houses with fine ice. Mrs. Lizzie Fitch is on the Bick list. Miss Lotthe Moore has a position in Charley Hubbard's store. Some remarks at the Baptist church about Santa Claus amusement drew surprise. a few young men in back of room tried to show off by tossing peanuts and popcorn. Mrs. Smith, visiting Mrs. Delia Hicks, has returned to Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Bommer
Avon
Smith
Delia Hicks
Cleveland
Lotthe Moore
Charley Hubbard
Santa Claus
Baptist Church
Lizzie Fitch
Johm Klingshirs
Klingshirn
Local Notes From LaGrange Miss Our Town's Week
Lagrange notes report residents visiting Elyria and Buckeye Hive events. Mrs. Abe Freaman dies at North Malin Street. funeral at M E church led by Rev. Reece. Hastings Post and Buckeye Hive install officers. Molalla era resolutions honor Supt Merriman and Mentor Hazelton Smith. various social visits noted.
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J. B. Willard
Elyria
Wm. Ormesby
Gott
Ely
Ria
McFadden
Biggs
Abe Freaman
North Malin Street
M. E
M. W. Reece
P.m
Addison’ Crow, Fender
Lorinda Gott
Laura Bell
Penfield
W. Gott
Hastings Pont
J. B
W. A. Chamberlain
V. C
Hid. Beaver
Geo
Holcomb
A. Wilcox
Q. M
Wm. Wilcox
T. Bendall
Char. Hastings
O. G
Hastings
W. B. Hopkins
Q. M.S
J. B. Gott
Buckeye Hive
Anna Wilkins
Addie Mahon
PLL
Anna Wilkings
Grace L. Rawson
Mary Snyder
R. K
Ida J. Rawson
F. K
Melissa Wolcott
Henrietta Hastings
Sergi
Ida Sheldon
Mary Wilkina
Sentinel
Eunice Copeland
Picket
Rosa Ryan
Nettie Pelton
Mamie White
Lucy Wilkins
Lucy Serette
Melinda Holcomb
Kate Mason
Holua Hastings
James Beaver
Bewvor
Lament for Sir Knight Smith in Masonic Tent Resolutions
The tent gathers to mourn the death of Sir Knight Smith and expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family. Resolutions pledge to spread the record of the tent and present copies to the deceased’s family. Committed by C. Manville A. B. Rawson and J. T. Winkie.
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LaGrange
T. M
Knight Hazelton Smith
Knight Smith
Right
Yc. C. Manville
A. B. Rawson
J. T. Winkie
Kipton creamery buyers emerge amid town questions
Camden, BF Breckenridge FB Janes and LS Prentice have bought the Kipton creamery, sparking local curiosity about future plans. The week also saw two cemetery visits and multiple obituaries including Mrs. Wightman and Mrs. McMellan. Community notes mention recent travel and health updates, a dissolution notice for Bleger and Backer’s North Ridgeville store, and an advertisement for a catarrh remedy with Toledo as its listing location.
Brighton Notes and Local Shifts in Revival and Visits
Brighton notes report revival meetings led by Stev. McConnell at the M. KE. church. Visits include Miss Laura Hawkins by her Massillon father and sister. Nellie Twinmy returns from Kipton after a week with cousin Jennie Herbert. Mrs J. Battles barn burned Saturday night with three horses and two cows lost. Geo Grundy of Creston visited town. Blaine Kaufman returns from Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stev. McConnell
M. KE
Laura Hawkins
Massillon
Nellie Twinmy
Kipton
Jennie Herbert
C.O. Brown
Brighton Grange Hall
J. Battles
Geo. Grundy
Creston
Blaine Kaufman
Wooster
West Ridge News Notes Local Transfers and Incidents
Arthur VerLoy returns from Oberlin visit. Harvey Brown back from Columbus for Governor Nash inauguration. Arthur Grille ill. John Grilis sold farm to Phillip Fowl. Wrecking train wreck near West Ridge causes derailment. two hours to clear and proceed to Elyria. Colds common. Mrs Chas Fowl injured slightly by a fall. Chas Drusendahl ill at steel plant but recovering. Bertha Grille home from Elyria. Preston family ill. election held for local officers. preaching scheduled at West Ridge church Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur VerLoy
Vermillion
Rev. L. K. Life
Oberlin
O. H. Suttitt
Std
Harvey Brown
Columbus
Gov. Nash
Arthur Grille
John Grilis
Phillip Fowl
Kipton
Cleveland
West Ridge Crossing
Elyria
Chas
Drusendahl
Mies Bertha Grille
Mra
Preston
Alek
Mra. Pope
Alfred Squire
Mitler
Nettie Fowl
West Ridge House
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Disbro
Claudia Nichols
A. Holcomb
John Smith
Fred Hance
Hamary
W. H. Barnes
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G. K. Starr
Edna Hubbard
Abbie Lindsley
Jeff Morgan
F. K. Andrews
Forbes
Leon Witbeck
Harry Perkin
Nes
Frank Farze
Grace Malhollon
Burgh
W. L. Denslow
King Agerippa
Paul the Apostle
Myron Disbrow
Perry Disbrow
Wm. Disbrow
Iowa
Januth
M. E. Parsonage
Antippi
North Ridgeville
Mya
Will Pitty
Ladies Benevolent Society
O. J. Terrell
Geo. Ridgway
Cleveland Hospital
North Eaton
Carlisle
Butterrbut Ridge
Pheebe Kirk
Chestnut Ridge
Mary Wilmot
Janny Jackson
Wm. Demaline
Wauseon
W. L. Steadman
Will
Henry Haywood
L. 8
M.S. A. RB
Myron Wellman
Jessie Powers
Rootatown
H. W. Powers
Wellman
Anna Schacht
Alexander Garland
Minnie
Jennie Haywood
Alice Berg
Peter Robertson
Henrietta
Fred Prindle
Carlisle Center
F. H. Foster
Merriman
W.O.T. U
Scot Lion
Scott & Bowne
Camden
BF. Breckenridge
Janes
LS. Prentice
Wightman
Cleveand
Union Church
J. Winn
McMellan
Warner
R. W. Allen
Johm Emmons
Peter Eidt
Wellington
Skipper Hill
L. B. Hurd
Hurd
T. E. Guernsey
Joseph Bleger
John Bach
A. D
Joseph Bleser
Tonce
JosEr Bleser
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Michigan Street
Ohia
Brighton
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West Ridge
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