Oberlin News Briefs Highlight Campus Life and Construction
Oberlin receives seventy foot timber shipments for the Warner gymnasium while students march to chapel in white uniforms and straw hats. Grippe and tonsillitis keep many away from classes as Dr. Bradshaw’s illness prompts Professor King to fill church pulpits. Sophomore Foley elected Hi-Hi manager. winter concerts by the Benschells draw praise. Board of Commerce banquet planned for next Wednesday. Y M C A holds a social with plans for a secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Warner Gymnasium
Michigan
Barrows
Ror W. Foley
Foley
Blyria
Grip
Bradshaw
King
J. G. Fraser
Cleeveland
Oberlin News
Bedortha
Common Pleas Court
Nyo
George Henschell
London
England
Warner Wall
Benschells
Oberlin Board of Commerce
New Park House
Colleges
Plany
Fortnightly club program and Boschee syrup advertisement
The Fortnightly club hosted by Mrs Cadmans and Miss Bosse Haines included a talk on The Public Library by Miss Leavitt of Massillon and Our Own Library by Miss Parker. After recess a Current Events discussion was led by Miss Williams. An advertisement extols Boschee’s German Syrup as a longstanding cough remedy, noting two million bottles sold annually and a price of 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Boschee
United States
H. J. Eady
Prominent Diabetes and Liver Ailment Remedies Advertised
The advertisement touts August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia and liver complaints with claims of relief after two doses. It markets Green's Prize Almanac with a farm listing in Carlisle township and an address in Bilyris, Ohio, specifying a price of 76 cents for the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Middle Avenue
Carlisle Township
Bilyris
Community Notes Highlight Local Weddings and Events
The Norwalk area records a January birthday celebration for Old Mr Schott at the home of his son HR F Schott with several relatives in attendance from Montana and Indiana. A December 1900 Norwalk Reflector item recalls the wedding of Clark W Chamberlain and EB L Husted’s daughter Jessie at Husted residence with over one hundred guests and extensive gifts, followed by travel to Waterville Maine via Lakeshore train. Additional items note a new school flag, a typhoid fever recovery, and local residents’ visits and achievements including Miss Julia Loomis and W S Aldrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Schott
HR. F. Schott
John Schott
Montana
George Schott
Blufton
Ind
Norwalk
Clark W. Chamberlain
EB. L. Husted
Jessie
Michigan
Isabel Cowlam
Washington
D. C
Misa Gear
Misa Sloan
Johnson
Marietta
Misa Dye
W.va
Dorthy Husted
Lucia Wilcox
Cleveland
W. P. Chamberlain
Holmes
Litchfield
Art Thompson
Kansas
C. H. Cragin
Harry Rogers
Wellington
P. H. Rogers
T. Root
Foley
Kipton Chronicle Notes On Local Deaths Moves And Visits
Local items report improving illnesses in Kipton. Mrs. Emma Parents and Lizzie Bates visit. Eldvid Hesser spends Sunday with his parents. Morgan Hill moves to Lorain and takes hotel possession Feb 1. A 18 month old child of Robert and Jordan family died of pneumonia. Community events include a meat market rumor, a Disciple church social, and Upton church meetings. Several residents travel or host gatherings around late January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qcorena Lindsey
Norwalk
Emma
Lizzie Bates
Wellington
Eldvid Hesser
J. M. Hesser
Morgan Hill
Lorain
Lucas
Robert Jordan
Stragler
Local notes from Brighton and surrounding areas
Community items report Prof TF H Myers of Wellington returning Sunday, I Everdon visiting Elyria, W Evyerson in Obertin, a church about to get new wallpaper, and local sick lists for Miner T Rolfo and Edna. Wm Loveland finished house renovations, D Stocking had a close call with a 2400 pound calf causing broken ribs, a planned bugay dessert, Kipton resident V J Twining in town, B A Garris hired to F Brinson of Camden, and James Lewis planning to move near Oberlin after selling his place to Roy Gorris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TF. H. Myers
Wellington
Mr. I. Everdon
Elyria
W. Evyerson
Obertin
Miner T. Rolfo
Edna
Wm. Loveland
D. Stocking
Pleasant Street
Herford
V. J. Twining
Kipton
B. A. Garris
F. Brinson
Camden
Jas. Lewis
Oberlin
Roy Gorris
Lewis
Local Notes From North Amherst And Surrounding Areas
Miss Emma Wolf spent Friday with friends at Lorain. Miss picgie Foster called on friends at Elyria. Mrs GM Collier and daughter Bessie of Cleveland are guests at Mrs B Gillette. Mr Jay Gillette visited Brownhelm friends Friday. Mr M D Pleckner of Oak Harbor visited friends here Friday. Miss Aiszie Deis of Elyria called on friends Saturday. Mr O Barney and Mrs Gillette spent Sunday with friends at Elyria. Mrs A A Plata hosted a dime social for St Josephs church last Friday. Anna Hoffman spent Sunday at home. Mr and Mrs A Nicholl and Mrs J Bergner attended the Bergner funeral in Cleveland Saturday. Mr and Mrs Kuss and family were guests of Elyria friends Sunday. Mr Frank Beiden visited his parents Sunday. Mr Geo Hoffner was in Cleveland Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Covyeu
Grand Ledge
Michigan
Charles
George Coven
Cover
Kipton
Rosen McCotter
Shelby
BE. N. Gibba
Rob. Jordon
George Schubert
Christian Endeavor Society
Disciple Church
Sam Davidson
Upton Church
Misa Lens Rage
Oberlin College
R. Hardy
Andrew Davidsom
Andy
Renin
Mabelle Cowen
North Amherst
Thomas
Oberlin
Mia
Gertie Hardy
Deming
Kelsey
Wynn
Beebetown
Otto Henne
Ward
Burhance
Gonneant
Cleveland
Morgan Hill Hag
Cottage Hotel
Rufus Lucas
Emma Wolf
Lorain
Picgie Foster
Elyria
GM. Collier
Bessie
B. Gillette
Jay Gillette
Brownhelm Friends
M. D. Pleckner
Oak Harbor
Friends
Hera
Aiszie Deis
O. Barney
Gillette
A. A. Plata
St. Joseph’s Church
Anna Hoffman
A. Nicholl
J. Bergner
Phil Bergner
Kuss
Frank Beiden
Geo. Hoffner
Installation of officers and social notices in LaPorte
LaPorte reports the installation of officers for the K. C. T. M on Tuesday evening with L. C. T. M. invited and refreshments served. local residents Mr Risinger of Columbia won a local frigadn ig title last week. Mrs Hall of Elyria visited daughter Mrs Harris Risinger. multiple visits and illnesses noted including Mrs Welliaom sick, Mr O Biskesle ill, and Mrs Smith of LaGrange visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. T. M. Coontract
Risinger
Columbia
Hall
Elyria
Harris Risinger
P. H. Welliaom
Oscar Bingham
J. B. Risings
O. Biskesle
J. F. Burke
L. D. Hamlin
Frank Slanter
Smith
LaGrange
Butternut Ridge Community Notes and Local Happenings
In Butternut Ridge several residents recover from illness and a social gathering for about 50 friends at the Burke home ended with singing dancing and a late supper. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Will Pember and Hubert Humphrey staying with Frank Jackson in Carlisle. Housekeeper wanted in Elyria Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Burke
James Jackson
Martin
Will Pember
Carlisle
Hubert Humphrey
Frank Jackson
Eliis Pember
Frank Henney
Bainbridge
Fileds Corners
Adney Fuller
Local notes from Pittsfield and Oberlin districts
Town briefs report illnesses including Earnest McRoberts inflamatory rheumatism and Miss Mirtis Rogers measles. Social visits feature Bert Pomeroy and families, Frank Renwell rheumatism, and events with ER O T M oysters and a Paris 1900 program at the M E church for school funds.
Chestnut Ridge News Briefs
James and Paul Dewherst are sick with scarlet fever. Mr Driggs died at his home last Monday morning of pleurisy. The deceased was father to Mrs BE An dress and Mrs Smith of Coonville. Funeral was held at the home Wednesday at 9 o clock. A fire destroyed Mrs Ross’s home on January 37 Born. Ellen Mand, daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Hazel of Elyria, was born January Ah. Mr A L Binghen was in Oleve Iand isst Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Paul Dewherst
Driggs
Andress
A. L. Binghen
Oleve
Avon and Elyria mourners gather for burial and community news
Mrs. John Crisp of Elyria buried beside her husband at the centon Max. Crisp’s Avon ties recalled as Fred Balderson of Michigan attends the funeral and visits relatives in town. The column notes illnesses, events, robberies, revival services, and local shifts including Miss Florence Walker’s Elyria weekend trip and the Maccabees supper at Charles Hubbards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crisp
Elyria
Centon Max
Crisp
Avon
Fred Balderson
Michigan
Conpms
G. Clifton
H. Norton m
I. J. Buck
Frank Alton
Filse Larde
Doris Stafford
Florence HW. Walker
Muccabees
Charles Hubbards
Mgr
Joseph Walker
Ahada
Baptist
Flovonos Walker
Lizzie Tatt
A. ©. Townshend
Bessie Clifton
Hero
Cleveland
Ler von
Harry Hubbard
Nina Warden
Theodore Sweet
Logansport
Ind
Mr. Sweet
Mar
Charles Sweat
W Ainner
Dunns
Eantman
Clara Hyooks
Local Notices From Huntington and Surrounding Areas
Huntington residents report visits and illnesses among families in Oberlin Lorain Wellington and Cleveland. Notables include Mrs L Gillet and daughter in Oberlin and George Roice’s passing with relatives caring for him in Wellington.
Baker's Crossing and Wellington Social Roundup
Local notes report Owen Knapp visiting relatives in Wellington and Robert Cole staying in Cleveland. Hattie Kelnoy’s party enjoyed music and games Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Baker returned from Michigan, and Mr. and Mrs. Tillotson visited Wellington. Wheeler couple spent Sunday with J. Wheeler. Mrs. Beckley listed as sick. H. Beckley traveled to New London last week. Obituary thanks extend to friends, neighbors, Independent Order of Foresters, Dr. Hart, and M. B. A. of American Saddle Co. for support. Farm for sale near town by F. O. Wiltord Elyria Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Knapp
Wellington
Robert Cole
Cleveland
Hattie Kelnoy
Gainey
HE. Baker
Michigan
H. Tillotson
Wheeler and
J. Wheeler
M. J. Beckley
H. Beckley
New London
Independent
Order of Foresters
Ronth
W. B. Hart
The
Américan Saddle Co
Mas
Bryant and Family
HOS Woas Avenne
Brank Wester
Jolar
Florida
Ataloch
GA Andrya
Batchelor
C. B. Rawson
Orson Haophray
W. H. Johnson
M. Powers
T. Bendall
Wm. Wilcox
O. Hastings
Lyman Knowles
Hiyria
Comrade Smith
J. Blaskwell
O. L. Gott
Bees Mies Ida Hubbard
Prof
Martin
Will Richmond
Teachers Institute
Elyria
H. A. Wilcox
H. O. Wilcox
Baptist Aid Society
F. B. Gott
LaGrange Community News Highlights Various Local Visits and Illness
Os readers in LaGrange note Mary Wheeler returning to school after illness and many neighbors ill with grip. Frank Freeman visits from Wellington. Mrs. Moran and daughter Blanch travel to Medina. A fire at Mrs. G A Milburnery store caused forty dollars damage but was quickly put out. Baptist Aid officers are listed and revival meetings progress at the M E church. Several residents improve slowly while others remain ill or traveling, including Oats's baby and Mrs. Vin Humphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wheeler
Frank Freeman
Wellington
I. A. Freeman
F. G. Moran
Blanch
Medina
Hopkins
KB. A. Hubbard
Elyria
S. P. Merriam
Mex
Heath
Berea
Guens
Charles Curtiss
Will Hastings
Claudia Nickels
Paul Serrett
Harry Starr
McComb
Ohio
Penfield
Lizzie Merriam
Vin Humphrey
Eberhart
Mr. Oats
Mass Fanny Smith
Grand Rapids
Michigan
J. Blanchard
Missouri
Mt. Vernon
Hudson
Ridgeville
Mire
Wesley
The
Baptist Dinner Society
Power
Dida Gott
Mary Cott
Geneva Miller
Nellie Gott
McGregor
Hulda Powers
Levi Matson
Perry Spicer
Gene Waite
Richards
Crow
Campbell
Wm. Eiliot
Suit Filed Over Workplace Injury On Grafton Railway Cut
John Kubacki sues C. L. and W railway for 5000 alleging the foreman forced him to work along a ledge where ground gave way sending him about nine feet onto rails and ties injuring his left arm and wrist. Rose Nectarine Co. formed with 50000 capital to manufacture rose nectarine. officers elected in Chapman's law office. location to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kubacki
C. L. and W Railway Company
Grafton
L. B. Fanver
Rose Nectarine Co
Chapman
M. H. Levagood
Geo. Chamberlain
BR. A. Anderson
B. H. Jaob
New Bank Planned in Elyria Backed by Prominent Men
Prominent Elyria figures led by Hon W A Brainnan and J L Foster back a new bank. Capital stock details are uncertain. The venture aims to locate in Blyvin River area, likely in the room formerly used by Rowling alley, with ties to The Savings Deposit Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
W. A. Brainnan
W. H Héldmyer
J. 1. Foster
H. M. Andrese
John Lorseh
HB. W. Ingersoll
Blyvin
Jnreseut
Rowling Alley
Savings Deposit Bank
Weve
Remarkable address at First Congregational by Miss Annie Moffatt
Miss Annie Moffatt home missionary spoke at multiple churches on revival work in New England Cuba Alaska and other frontier areas she noted cities as key battlegrounds for missions and praised women missionaries for closer family contact in tackling urban moral issues despite opposition. Rev Endly at First M E church urged Gospel reinforcement and revival services continue at First M B church with inspiring gospel music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Annie Moffatt
New England
Miss Moffatt
Cuba
Alaska
Emsli
Massachusetta
New
Kural
America
M. HE
Endly
M. B
Second Congregational
Whattell
Marine
Stivers
Ida
Barly
Knapphe
Argees
Carrie Nation Returns to Saloons in Wichita Display
Mrs Carrie Nation and three accomplices vandalized a Wichita saloon causing about 32000 in glass and fixtures damage before police intervened They were jailed then released on pledge to report at noon and refrain from further mischief. In Cleveland embezzlement and forgery charges arise against Fifth Regiment officers Colonel Zimmerman Major Dodge and Captains Squier Wright with court martial expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Carrie Nation
Cleveland
Zimmerman
F. B. Dodge
B. O. Squier
H. B. Wright
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gider Society News
Belden
Shilé
Nick Onspex
Sophia Moore
Saint Mary’s
Cehurch
Brighton
LaPorte
Butternut Ridge
E. Ball
Bliajz
Pittsfield
Earnest McRoberts
Hammer
Bert Pomeroy
H. Pomeroy
Allie Wayt
Will Hubble
Frank Merideth
Rogers Farm
William Kruger
Minnie
Mirtis Rogers
Ruth McRoberts
Bon
John Wooster
Dan Caley
W. White
Walter Dale
Erwin Arnold
Rev. Lawrence
Frank Rootberg
W. Dale
Missy Grace Smith
Morday
Frank Renwell
Frank Irish and Son
Crosgiar
Nattie West
Addie Mahand
Will Sherburnes
Paris
A. O. Merriman
M. E
Chestnut Ridge
Huntington
F. E. Hull
Joe. Hanlk
Frank Smith
Will Shorts
Lewis Meacham
Chas. Bailey
Vick Richmond
Walter Hull
Hugh
Iowa
Will Short
T. D. Phelan
Dudley Finkel
Glen Rounds
David Flull
Ray Houlk
Helen Finkel
Sandas
Democrat
Baker's Crossing
Fletcher Ward
A. Walker
Geo. McQua
Baker’s Crossing
Sule
F. O. Wiltord
NEW Bank
Cheviots
Spr
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