Local Town News Roundup Includes Weddings and Property Moves
LaGange Johnson survives a serious accident and hopes to recover. Mrs Ann Stroup and daughter visit town. SP Merriam buys Stroup house on South Main. Earl Merriam plans housekeeping there. Jan 14 1908 wedding at Gott home unites Nellie Gott and Frank Wolcott. Charlie Rawson frosts ice from quarry pond. gas piping for J M Starr residence arranged. Many locals note visits, illnesses, and daily tasks across Elyria and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G HA Ritchie
Miasi Nellie Gott
Frank Wolcott
LaGrange
Charlie Rawson
M Canfield
Litchfield
J M Starr
Merriam
Cleveland
Moses Addie Wheeler
Hattia Wheeler
Mildred Barnam
George Barnum
Misa Mary Stroup
Massilon
Misa Mary Pelton
Misa Losin Kelner
Schindler
Yast
Harriett Freeman
Minn Mynders
Elyria
Sanday
Ed Wilkins
Brenner
Lorain
Ed Brenner
Friendship Pentiela
OE Starr
Panfield
HH Stort
Deal Plant
Misa Grace
Barnum
Roy Miller
Brighton
Art Sanders
Mra OL Gott
Chicago
Jolliett
J Ryan
E Butlers
J W Ballock
Goodboy
O D
Local social notes from Pittsfield and nearby towns
Henry Humphrey of Grand Bagida Mich visits Ed Warreer. Jennie Sweet of Oberlin visits Miss L Pickworth. Merediths host a sleighride party from Penfield. Effie Hubbel visits Elsha. Hattie Beesing moves to Elvria. David Carston sells Lafayette farm to move near sister Mrs. O Stone. L A Cole sells farm to son Clayton. Bert Betts family from Penfield in town. John Clark of Amherst and F Stack of Elyna visit Garreatt at Sunny. C Hanmer returns from Tennessee hunting. Mrs Reda Clark ill. Mrs J Morman very sick. Merediths entertain about forty youths with music. Francis Whitely marries Cagsina Wand at Congregational parsonage with Rev. Enders. Rogers hosts Oberlin guests. oysters served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Humphrey
Grand Bagida
Mich
Ed Warreer
Misa Jennie Sweet
Oberlin
L Pickworth
Sanday
James Meredith
Penfield
Effie Hubbel
Elsha
Hattie Beesing
Elvria
David Carston
Garreatt
Sunny
C Hanmer
Tenn
Reda Clark
J Morman
Mirst Meredith
Francis Whitely
Cagsina Wand
Enders
Rogers
Rochester social notes highlight visits and revival interest
Mr and Mrs Henry Barnes hosted Mr and Mrs B Day from Lorain last week. Mrs 4 G Fisher of Wellington is visiting. Revival meetings drew local interest, a Sunday altar witnessed about forty children consecrating. Clawson, Lathroup and son from Michigan visited. Rev John Wynn of Kipton preached for Rev E E Loose. Dwight Mann hired as church janitor. Hazel Black surprised on her ninth birthday with friends and a happy celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Barnes
B. Day
Lorain
G. Fisher
Wellington
Clawson
Lathroup and Son
Michigan
Dwight Mann
M Echarch
Hazel Black
J Saaurday
Baker's Crossing Moves to Wellington in February
Mr. Emery Knapp will move to Wellington in February to join the Sprague factory and continue with the same firm. He has lived here many years and will be greatly missed. Many local residents attended various events and visits, with neighbors sharing news of travels, hospitality, and social gatherings, including a town social at Mr Sage’s place and a humorous stage portrayal of Orplan and his Defenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Knapp
Wellington
Sprague
Knapp
Braney
Ruggles Friay
H Lothrice
Agitland
S Fisher
Mise Lottie Dirlam
H Rootara
Evelyn Kelasy
Ed Baker
J Bryan
Misa Ruth
Blanch Cole
Sullivan
C Bliss
New London
George Fisher
Rochester
J Fritts
Chatam
Spencer
Rosackley
Sage
Orplan
Agricola
Obituary notices for Alonzo Wright and John Wagner
Deep sorrow records the death of Alonzo Wright born November 1 1885 Essex County and died January 17 after a cancerous tumor. He lived in Oberlin, studied at Oberlin College and Cleveland Medical College but never practiced medicine. Survived by wife Adelina and six children, funeral held at his late residence. Also notes the death of John Wagner aged 72, with burial in Avon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Wright
Essex Co
Oho
Buffalo
Black
River Bow Lorain
Oberlin
Russia Township
Ninty Sores
Wright
Lorsin Co
Oberlin College
Ecleatic Medical College
Cincinnati
Jamcs Fisher
Tiffin
Ohio
Mies Adelina
Rev. Harding
Misa Jessie Powers
Rootatown
H W Powers
Kendeigh
John Wagner
Avon
ABS
Local Social Roundup From Spencer Visitations
Cartisie and Mr and Mrs T Wallington of Spencer visited friends last Thursday. Mr P K Clark rented his farm to Mr Pilipat. J Smith visited Cleveland last week. Mr and Mrs H Dimick called on their son and daughter Friday. Ada Smith spent the day with Miss Mallin. Mrs W Prindle entertained church ladies last week. Mr and Mrs Spoor with Mr and Mrs WG Allen Sunday. Mrs Finch was in Cleveland on business Friday. Wab ill health. Sleigh party to Henry Lantsberry home Wednesday with 26 guests and oysters. Jame Coghlan injure d hip after hay accident. Lyman Capel visiting relatives in Dover. Violat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Wallington
Spencer
P K Clark
Pilipat
J Smith
Cleveland
H Dimick
Ada Smith
Miss Mallin
W Prindle
Tha ME Chirch
Mra Spoor
WG Allen
Finch
Wab
Henry Lantsberry
Saly
Moring
Jame Coghlan
Lyman Capel
Dover
Backers Visit Cleveland Relatives and Local Socials
Henrietta with Mr and Mrs Ernat Backer visited relatives in Cleveland recently. Little Lynn Senafer has chickenpox but is improving. Mion A Bauman received a new organ for Xmon present and is now taking music lemons. Misses R Heimsath and Anna Dutie visited Amplip Bauman last Sunday afternoon. Miss Erieg visited her sister Mrs Maggie Boohelson in Roesia. Gertie Etta and Cora Smith visited Mr and Mrs Ira Kipling recently. Mrs Marian Bohn and sons visited Mr and Mrs Frank Krueger last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernat Backer
Cleveland
Lynn Senafer
Mion A Bauman
R Heimsath
Anna Dutie
Amplip Bauman
Miss & Erieg
Maggie Boohelson
Roesia
Mivess Gertie
Etta
Cora Smith
Ira Kipling
Marian Bohn and Sons
Frank Krueger
Local News Brief From Lake Avenue North
Friday activities at Misa Haker's school house featured speaking and singing with Misa U Kohler of Amherst as guest of Mise Anna Schuitkens. Several residents reported illnesses, injuries from a roller accident, and social visits. Elyria Milling Co. suffered a loss during last week's heavy snow when a flour load spilled along the car track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Delfield
Misa Firestones
Misa Haker
Misa U Kohler
Amherst
Mise
Anna Schuitkens
Wack
F Abberlly
Smith
Henry Standen
O Miller
Vermillion
L Cook
B Baker
Negos
A Maller
Lay
Mrs. Neguy
Worten
Grandma Standen
Lake Breeze
Elyria Milling Co
Huntington Social Notes Include Weddings and Visits
Huntington residents shared a Sunday in LaGrange with Edith Gott and extended family visits from Boon and Miller households. A marriage in Elyria linked Ray Buck and Myrtle Conta, while Paul Pratt returned from Columbus and Charlie Leach visited Huntington from New London.
Lake Breeze Visit Notes Mixed with Errant Fragments
Lake Breeze reports last week visits by Mrs Lane and family of Avon Centre to friends. Mr Li and Mr Barkley of Berl ine visited uncles O and BH Minkler. Miss Pearl Driver of Ashmont returned home after a visit with unclear area.
Local Notes and Obscure Departures in Fostoria Area
Belden Bessie Cleverdon spent a few days with her brother in Fostoria Ohio. Arthur Root was on the sick list. Miss Aldrich is working for Frank Shotts. Charley Speith and family and Perry Goodman and family attended an oyster supper in Eaton Saturday evening. Elmer Wise is confined to the house with throat trouble. Orrin Dawon spent Saturday evening with A B Root. O L Nett is home from Cleveland for a few days. Frank Branson died Friday night of pneumonia at the home of Chapin Banister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Cleverdon
Fostoria
Jewelers Charles and Frank Smith Buy East Half Block
On Monday the east half of the Nichola block on West Broad Street sold to Charles and Frank Smith the jewelers for 18042 dollars. The half purchased is occupied by Eldred and Co's Dowthesrdt with living apartments above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichola
West Broad Street
Charles and
Frank Smith
Jewelers
Smith Broad
Eldred and Co
Dowthesrdt
Runaway Delivery Horse Spooks City Streets
A runaway delivery horse belonging to D L Cartia bolted on Monday morning, frightened by streetcars. The animal was stopped before causing damage or injuries, ending a brief scare for local onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D L Cartia
Wellington man declared insane and sent to Toledo asylum
Irving Gillet of Wellington labeled insane and committed to Toledo system. Described as a klepto maniac who habitually borrowed money and consistently asked for 3.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Gillet
Wellington
Toledo
Two Divorces and Gas Fixture Co. Judgment Recorded
Catherine Fullerton granted divorce from Orlaude Fullerton for gross neglect of duty and awarded $350 alimony. Gale and Warst won a judgment against Morrean Gas Fixture Co. for $46.80 with interest at 2.97 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Fullerton
Orlaude Fullerton
Gale and Warst
Morrean Gas Fixture Co
Clothing Drive Aids Desperate Elyria Family Needs
The Helping Hand Society led by Mrs. Anna E Baird urges Elyria citizens to donate wearing apparel and bedding. She cites a family so destitute they used rag carpet scraps to keep children warm in bed, and requests contributions be sent to Mrs Baird at 320 West Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna E Baird
Elyria
Marriage Licenses for Cassius Ward and Adelina White
Cassius Wm Ward 86 farmer of Pittsfield and Adelina Frances White 46 housekeeper of Pittsfield obtain a marriage license in the local records. Their ages occupations and hometowns are listed as shown in the license entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassius Wm Ward
Pittsfield
Adelina Frances White
Pittefield
Frad Fox Held For Unpaid Cafe Costs In Oberlin
Local item notes Frad Fox of Oberlin was jailed Friday for failure to pay costs from a case in the court of common pleas. Other briefs report 655 railway fatalities and 8092 injuries statewide last year per the state railroad superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frad Fox
Oberlin
Court of Common Pleas
Lust
State Superintendent of Railroads
Grafton Couple wed. infant dies. locals note events
Grafton Mr A Seeley suffers ap pendicitis while Miss Gusaes Bruce of Elyria marries Dr W Park at the bride’s home on January 14 1908. RB Finegan visits family in North Amherst. Miss Mase Banks birthdays celebrated by forty friends and schoolmates. Edith Sweaney dies at age three with convulsions. funeral held Wednesday. Lorin Lawson Norwalk visitor. LOTM officers installed with Mrs Bell Elyria present. Mrs Shonpe and Mrs McNalley visit. Mrs Hiscox hosts her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Seeley
Gusaes Bruce
Elyria
W Park
Grafton
RB Finegan
North Amherst
Mase Banks
Wil
Edith Sweaney
C Lawson
Norwalk
Sanday
LOTM
Mra. Bell
Hlyria
Mra. Shonpe
McNalley
Anniversary of Christian Endeavor Founding Observed Sunday
The twenty second anniversary of the Christian Endeavor society will be celebrated on Sunday February 1 with all branches planning special services. Cleveland branches are coordinating plans for their participation in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Endeavor Society
Cleveland
Local Union Faces Changes as Members Depart
Henry Lehde a 28 year old machinist from Cleveland and Lena Shinning a 26 year old cook from Elyria, along with Wm. Cushing Park a 24 year old physician from Grafton and Grace Angie Bruce a 21 year old from Ely, are named in a community notices section reflecting membership shifts and residency details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lehde
Cleveland
Lena Shinning
Cook
Elyria
Wm. Cushing Park
Grafton
Grace Angie Bruce
Farm For Sale Near Elyria With 66 Acres In Carlisle Township
Farm for sale in Carlisle township located 21 miles south of Elyria, 10 minutes from the electric line atop 82, comprising 66 acres. PN Sehmits. 50-w8x.
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Carlisle Township
Elyria
Foundry Trade School Proposed to Reform Apprenticeship
Thomas D. West citing the Philadelphia Record argues a new foundry trade school could curb apprenticeship misuse and talent drain. It would enroll graduates of grammar or high schools who pledge three years as apprentices, avoid job-stinting practices, and train artisans in all branches of foundry work, promising superior mechanics in three and a half years versus six or seven in traditional schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. West
Pittsburg Foundrymen's Association
West
Philadelphia Record
Educating Sea Lions Injure Trainer in Hagenbeck Show
A half dozen sea lions stage a show turning dangerous as Charles Judge, long-time trainer with Hagenbeck, sustains deep bite injuries. Leslie's Weekly describes the predators as half land, half fish with elastic necks and bulldog tenacity, dragging and tearing flesh when caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Judge
Leslie's
Seals at Nelson Island Impress Harbor Crew
Seals near Nelson Island in the South Shetlands watch as a small boat approaches. The crew boards shore and is greeted by the curious animals while leopard seals are reportedly shot. observers note the seals' wide, mournful eyes. In Odessa, a British man receives a fortnight in jail for kissing his fiancée in public, later commuted to a fine. Other notes cite color limits in flowers, fish biting with moon phase, England’s rising horse import numbers, and a giant 160 year old camellia in Plinitz with 40,000 blossoms.
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Nelson Island
South Shetland Group
Sobral
The
Independent
Odessa
New York Telegram
Russia
Plinitz
Dresden
Europe
Albany
Strange Sikh Weapon Reported in Parade Turban Defense Use
In recent Indian troop parades at Ludhiana the turbans of Sikh soldiers drew attention for a strange steel object tucked in the pagri. It is described as a large curved weapon with a sharp edge, once an offensive blade, capable of nearly severing a man when thrown.
Desert Romance in Gabriel Aide Tells Miss Denby’s Journey
Miss Denby travels from Chicago to Gabriel seeking a teaching post and comfort. A lone rancher on the Mesquite river assists her through a dusty desert introduction, guiding her to the judge’s home as she endures harsh days of schoolwork and isolation. The tale centers on quiet chivalry, romance, and the tension between harsh border life and tender support.
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Chicago
Gabriel
Aris
Denby
el Paso
Ortiz
Adolts
Tom
Indiana
Tehould
Mesquite River
Lownamien
Judge Poultney
Miss Denby
Finnshing
H.m
Mesquite
Signatures of Boer Leaders in Early Peace Instrument
A typed peace document between British and Boer leaders is described as the first instrument of its kind. Louis Botha signs in a fine clerkly hand while others are rougher. Delany’s is notably coarse. De la Rey splits his name, and Christian de Wet signs with a small d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis [Etha
Delany
de la Rey
Dr Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy advertised by Rev Weisley
An Ohio pastor and newspaper editor endorses Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues rheumatism dyspepsia and female weakness. He claims it cured his condition and aided acceptance by four life insurance companies. The ad promotes 50 cent and 1.00 size bottles and sample offers via mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeisley
David Kennedy
Weisley
First Reformed Church
St. Pasig
Ohio
S J. Parts Dispatch
Devil Kennedy
David Kennedy Corporation
Randout
Mysterious November Oil Flow Near Payne Creek
An old oil well near Payne Creek six miles from Barboursville Kentucky flows only in November. The crude drilling used primitive methods reached 450 feet to strike a huge oil and gas flow that erupts yearly, sometimes throwing water and oil up to fifty feet before stopping until next November. The cause remains a local mystery with annual eruptions recorded since early settlement.
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Payem Creek
Barboursville
Key
Isa
Payne Creek
Cali Weber
Growth of Our Iron Trade and Global Position in 1962
The article traces the rise of the U S iron industry from dependence on Britain to global leadership. It notes England's high wartime prices, Germany's rapid growth, and states in 1962 the United States will produce more iron than England and Germany combined. It highlights vigorous domestic demand and tariff protections while Europe remains a major customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Eaggland
Germany
Great Britain
United States of America
France
Europe
Grant smoking habit baffles historian at Philadelphia talk
Gen James Grant Wilson recalls General Grant’s cigar use in a Philadelphia historical society address. He notes a half smoked cigar seen after a victory and reports vast cigar shipments that followed, transforming Grant from two or three cigars daily to a voracious appetite for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
James Grant Wilson
Historical Society of Philadelphia
Nebraska Leads in Keeping Ang Relate Records Flow
Nebraska strides to improve records management amid concerns over flow and accessibility. Officials emphasize systematic tracking to ensure consistent data handling and quicker retrieval for stakeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
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LaGange
Fichtedd AeSfe Ravan Uniter
Atren
Isaras
Baker’s Crossing
Ambherst
Cartisie
Henrietta
Huntington
Arthur Handly
Edith Gott
B Boon
James Handly
Dick Boon
Miller
Akron
Brewester Roices
Paul Pratt
Coambas
TD Phelan
Columbus
Bneinesa
Piffer
Hilerman
Ray Buck
Mins Myrtle Conta
Glyde Chapman
George Nimocks
Lykins
Charlie Leach
Lena Dirlum
Sunaay
Belden
Nichols
Misa Linzie Stein
Haron Street
Chas
Stew
Pitteborg
Frank B Saakes
Clinton Wadsworth
Captain Hanks
Police
Patent Colt
Philpott
Walington
Wm H Brown
Harry H Smith
Salem
L Woodruff
Sheffield
HS Tarkul
Douglas
St John's Lutheran Chorah
Miss Ehrick
Sch
Charles Stein
Pittsburg
Ace
Ame
Sir Walter Gibley
Hishop
Stortford
N. Y
Johnny
J. W. Yeisley
Kentucky
General Grent Beenwe
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