Wellington News Briefs and Local Notes
Three boys aged fourteen and thirteen escape from Wooster Orphans' Home are captured by Marshal Whitehead on Saturday and returned by Wooster Marshal Lattimer on Sunday. Twenty fourth Ohio infantry reunion planned for July 4 at the G A R hall by Hamlin Post with W R C serving dinner. Electric line pavement work advances to Lincoln street. track laid to Vine street and to reach Lincoln tomorrow. Payroll totals $2000 for sixteen days, with thirty five men employed. officials nod at progress. A Wellington manufacturer buys a cow and pet lamb, discovers the cow has no upper teeth, and jokes about fitting false teeth. local chatter prompted by dentist suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Marshal Whitehead
Marshal Lattimer
Twenty-fourth Ohio Infantry
Hamlin Post
No. 219
G A. R
G. A. R. Hall
Lincoln Street
Vine Street
Wellington
Camden social notes and upcoming wedding heads
Mrs Gorden and Grace of Elyria visit Mrs A Withernp while Olive Roberts of Willchy visits aunt Mrs Sarah Weeks. Obituaries or weddings teased as listen for the wedding bells. Visitors include G Rude Floyd Johnson of Coneant and Hattie Hewitt grandmother. Local social Roundup with a hay road mishap and ball game attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorden
Grace
Elyria
A. Withernp
Olive Roberts
Willchy
Sarah Weeks
W. Mumford
Dr. Beatle
Oberlin
Ginatie
Saxton
White Fox
King
G. Rude
Floyd Johnson
Coneant
Hattie Hewitt
P.E. Twinning
John Emmons
Will Feck
Man
H. Caswell
Brighton
Jim Luke
Lottie Humble
Oley
Governor Nash in Oberlin for alumni reunion and banquet
Governor Nash traveled via Elyria to Oberlin where he attended the alumni reunion and served as guest of honor at the banquet. He anticipated a good day in Oberlin and praised Roosevelt as a strong ticket, predicting McKinley and Roosevelt would sweep the nation. He spoke of Oberlin College expanding and its guiding principles of liberty and equal rights. He recalled ties to Medina County and Oberlin days, while noting the Elyria Business College initiative and a Chestnut Grove Bible Circle meeting set for July 13 with lessons from Judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Elyria
Oberlin
Columbus
Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
Ohio
Medina County
Oberlin College
Local notices from Lorain County readers
What is Going on in Lorain County, Mrs. Smith, of Filyria, visited her daughter, Mrs. Roy Richmond, Thursday. Numerous residents and visitors from Elyria, Wellington, Litchfield, and Lorain attend church, visits, and social events. A local incident reports a fatal lightning strike killing a horse team, several mad dog cases, illnesses, and a serious wagon accident. community members travel for business, family visits, and charitable activities.
Sheffield Marriage in Elyria and Local Society Notes
In Elyria on June 23, Albert Smith and Aliss Lillian Hieckinbottom were married by Rev. Cadman. Mrs. J. S. Gaylord of Franklin Kentucky visits cousin Mrs. Nellie Myers. Mr. Krebb spent a week in Cleveland. Fisher of Wellington led a missionary service at Vincent M E church last Monday evening. Mrs. D P Reynolds hosts a lawn fete for church benefits Friday July 1ate. Mrs. Henry Armon hosted the Ladies Aid Society last Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Cadman
Albert Smith
Aliss Lillian Hieckinbottom
J. S. Gaylord
Franklin
Kentucky
Nellie Myers
Krebb
Cleveland
Fisher
Wellington
Vincent M. E. Church
D. P. Reynolds
Henry Armon
Ladies’ Aid Society
Avon news brief recounts injuries visits and local events
Master Arthur Taft suffered a severe hand tear from a cannon firecracker last week. Fred Peak cut his own finger badly while handling a large blood vessel. Fred Schneider is ill. Fdua Barrows of Lorain visited friends. David Allen and family of Lorain spent Sunday with Jasper Henson. Hlossie Norton visits grandmother. Mrs. Woods of Cleveland visiting Ira Baughman. Rally service planned at M.F. church Sunday morning July 16 for Sunday School. Ed Lynes of Detroit plans summer stay. J J Weiler expands ice cream supply due to high demand. Lawrence Leonard’s horse ran away after losing bridle. he jumped clear. Cora Wetzel visiting Hattie Lane. Matt Casper from Gas City visiting. J J Jameson hosted Warden and Titus families’ reunion on July 4. Nina Warden visited Put-in-Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Taft
Fred Peak
Cleveland
Ira Baughman
M.F
Wilcox and Brandson
Lawrence
Cora Wetzel
North Amherst
Hattie Lane
Matt Casper
Gas City
Indiana
J.J. Jameson
Warden
Titus
Nina Warden
Put-in-Bay
S.M
Local visitors and weddings in town record
Brownhelm in town Hol Peak of Toledo visits Mr Price and wife returned missionaries from Micronesia are staying with T BE. Wound Francois Perry spent part of last week in Oberlin Harriet Peak visiting Toledo friends Lewis Woodruff Elyria family spent Sunday James Morse New York calling on old friends Charles Fairchild and bride Vernon visiting Emily Fairchild Nelson Hiwenflug Cleveland staying with uncle William Hasenslug George Knettle Ruggles Mary Ruth married bride’s parents Peters Ruth Thursday June 28 about seventy five guests many gifts Knettle wishes for a happy life Rose Jennie Elyria visiting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hol. Peak
Toledo
Mr. Price
Micronesia
T. BE
Francois Perry
Oberlin
Harriet Peak
Lewis Woodruff
Elyria
James Morse
New York
Charles Fairchild
Bride
Mr. Vernon
Emily Fairchild
Nelson Hiwenflug
Cleveland
Wn. Hasenslug
George Knettle
Ruggles
Mary Ruth
Peter Ruth
Mrs. Knettle
Rose Jennie
Ladies' society event canceled in La Porte
The La Porte ladies' social announced for July 5 at Mrs. F Brush's home will not take place. The town notes Slater engine sounds, new members joined by L C T M, and a string of visits and illnesses. Upcoming Epworth League lawn fete planned, and local families are mentioned with health and travel updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Society
B. B. Sayles
B. Bayles
G Mamlin
J.P. Burke
Tootming
Mr. Taylor
la Srange
Oscar Bingham
Epworth League
KE. B. Humphrey
Chicago
Facelia Brush
O. F. Humphrey
Topeka
Kansas
Grafton Community News Highlights Various Local Visits
A baby girl arrived at Joe Robson’s home as Mrs. Cora Peres of Cleveland starts a visit with her mother Mrs. Walcott. Mrs. G. Barehard plans a two month stay in Elyria. Mrs. May Jrastings and daughter of Alliance invite relatives. Frank Whitcomb of Washington DC spends a month with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Alcore of Copley visit cousin F. R. Showalter. Funeral for Mrs. M. Lawson held at the M. E. church. Lydia Jones visits Toledo relatives. Ralph Felt and his daughter Jony went to Cleveland for the Fourth. A girl baby born at John Clark’s L last week. Eleven new L O T M members admitted. Emma Olds of Elyria with LaGrange guards aided Initiatory work. guests watched the drill. Rev. Bryenton Jana Leary gave remarks. Lady Guides present. Ice cream and cake served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Mathews
Maccabeelam
Lucy Reddington 'Baven
Walter Baker
Miga Florence Pierce
Longbow
Efe Haven
Luster Hive
Mesdames Olive Hopwood
Elma Haven
Gertie Tucker
Hattie King
Mary Howlett
LaPorte
Grafton
Gracton
Frank Haven
Hattie Gregg
Elyria
Tom Baker
Will Wagiorn
Cleveland
Nathaniel Tompkins
Dr. Clement
Nancy Tompkins
Lathrop Couley
Janke
Gil
Joe Robson
Cora Peres
Walcott
G. Barehard
Elya
May Jrastings
It Alliance
Frank Whitcomb
Washington
F. R. Showalter
Emma Olds
LaGrange Guards
Bryenton Jana Leary
Baker's Crossing Social Notes Run Through Week
Mrs A P Dimock and Miss Gleg horn visited Effie Kelsey on Tuesday. Luke Kelsey and wife visited George Kelsey Sunday. E Wheeler and wife are home for a while. H Beckley and wife went to Wellington Sunday to see his ill brother. H Laughtery and wife were in Ashland Sunday. Mrs J Frits and son were in Chat ham Saturday. Neighbors celebrated Esther La Cleghorn's thirteenth birthday with ice cream and cake. NM R Hubler of New London visited last week for the Cleveland Dryer Uv. E Peet and family visited T Boice Sunday. A festival at K Fisher's drew a large crowd. Mrs Jielsey and daughter Evelyn spent Thursday in New London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
West Salem
J. W. Phelan
Lara Rogers
Wellington
Lena Cole
Wooster
Eugene Chaffee
Brewester Rolce
May
Zola Skeese
Congress
Elyria
Warden Rogers
Homer
Oberlin
Ina Smith
Mis
George Davison
Elwood Russell
Leroy
Amiabel Hayes
Alta Dirlan
Litta Phelonw
Brighton
Mable Buck
Lorain
M. E
Bender
Harry Myers
Spencer
Daniel Halls
Alonzo Rogers
Handley
Laura Rogers
Ernest Wheeler
Litchfield
Peter Winkel
Eva Crawford
Barcherd
Grafton
Orrin Elwood
Frank Smith
Micheal Cassell
Clyde
Shelby
Abs
Guiles
Lewis Myers
Harvey Brailey
Alen Smith
W. H. Smith
Olie Rounds
Miss Williams
New London
Daniel Hull
A. P. Dimock
Miss Gleghorn
Effie Kelsey
Luke Kelsey
George Kelsey
E. Wheeler
H. Beckley
H. Laughtery
Ashland
J. Frits
Chatham
J. la Cleghorn
Vensilis
F. Clifford
I Misa Harwood
Hodgeskin
Porter
Bishop
Dick Sheets
Ed. Rowland
Ilinois
Jessie Chapman
Wakeman
Emma Bishop
Kangaa
M. J. Cruim- Tine
Oberlin College
Blanche McAfee
Penfield
C. Ashcraft
Findlay
Cruimline
S. Biddinger
Clare Biddinger
Sullivan
Biddinger
Hrank Dagnan
Mary Noble
KX. Knapp
Monroeville
Afr
Tole
Lola
Loteluck
Miss Lala
Retta Shreffier
Ray Rowland
Amherst Tragedy Aged 5 Dies of Kidney Trouble
Thomas Jones age five dies in Amherst after a long illness. A veteran of the War of the Rebellion, he was highly respected in the town. Funeral rites held June 48 at the chapel, conducted by Rev. Lraithwaite of North Amherst. The old schoolhouse site in district No. E was sold for 56 to Fr. Sehacht. Conrad Springer, studying theology in St. Louis, visits two months with his parents. Miss Adelia Cole of Cleveland visits sister Mrs. John Dressler. Miss Ida Cole of Bays City, Kansas, visits Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Stedman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jones
Almherst
Jones
Chavel
Lraithwaite
North Amherst
Sehacht
Conrad Springer
Theological
St. Louis
Adelia Cole
Cleveland
John Dressler
Ida Cole
Bays City
Kan
Planting and visits noted in Butternut Ridge community
Farmers plant late potatoes while oats look promising as May Tompkins stays with Mrs. Newhberger of Ridgeville. Ben Hamlin and family visit Bert Jackson, Alice Fretter spends a month with sister Mrs. Hattie Hamlin, Mrs. S. B. Brown and Fred Brown visit Berea friends in Danvy area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Tompkins
Newhberger
Ridgeville
Ben Hamlin
Bert Jackson
Alice Fretter
Rocky River
Hattie Hamlin
Brown
Fred
Berea
Danvy
Miss Lucy Kirk to Lead Outing at Chautauqua This Friday
Chestnut Ridge reports Lucy Kirk will start for a six week Chautauqua outing this Friday July 6. A teaching course will be taken by a teacher there. Mrs W Shepard, Mrs Guy Hazel and the Misses Robson and Bingham spent last Wednesday in Oberlin. Misses Carrie Martin and Mary Tilburg attend Elyria Normal School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Kirk
Chautauqua
W. Shepard
Guy Hazel
Robson
Bingham R
Oberlin
Carrie Martin
Mary Tilburg
Elyria Normal School
Pleasant Street Gossip and Visiting Links
Pleasant Street items report weather hindrances to hay curing and a lengthy list of visits. Fred Gillett and J W Cowle with families travel for gatherings while Mrs Day hosts and guests arrive from Wakeman and Cleveland. Local residents like Walter Day, John Willis, May Strohm, N M Pond, and others are noted visiting relatives and friends in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gillett
J. W. Cowle
Lorain
Liteh
Field
Jessie Day
Wakeman
Grace Day
Nellie Bidwell
Cleveland
Walter Day
John Willis
Wellington
May Strohm
D. Stocking
N. M. Pond
North Ridgeville
C.D
Census results spark Oberlin class 28 plans
In Oberlin census canvassers finished reports and residents await confirmation of population sufficient for class 28 status. The county orphans home will open mid July with H P Kennedy and the matron preparing to assume duties. Local theft and a dog bite incident are also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
H. P. Kennedy
EH. & W. Electric Road
Lorain
Loriln
Wellington
Iite
B. F. Storgen
Cedar Avenue
Farmers Busy with Hay as Weather Shifts in North Eaton
In North Eaton farmers report haymaking amid a swing to dry weather. D Carpenter buys Newton Glasser's Center farm. Harry Montell, serving abroad, hopes to return to the United States soon after conflicts with the enemy. Lester Cook finds health from his Michigan trip. Mrs. Emma S. Olds, past commander of L. O. T. M. of Obie, attends a June 26 Foster hive gathering and lectures. Dr. Fd HM and wife from Michigan visit relatives in Eaton. Mrs. B. S. Gordon, visiting Tiflin and Crestline, returns home. R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Carpenter
Newton Glasser
Harry Montell
United States
Lester Cook
Michigan
Emma. S. Olds
Obie
Foster Hive
Observations on People and Pretensions
A wry collection of maxims about pride, vanity, and opinion. It notes that those who trust worldly talk fail, wealth can mislead, and public praise often follows little achievement. It contrasts attire and status with real substance and hints at social hypocrisy and mistaken judgments.
Rochester Social Notes and Local Visits
Rochester residents share news of visits and greetings from friends in New London and Wakeman. Mrs. Clifford recovers, Mrs. Harwood visits, and Dick Sheets calls on townsfolk amid a season of reunions and dances. Ottawa county figures Clare Bissel and Mary Noble travel, while bonfires and lawn fetes mark community gatherings and the Oberlin reunion hosts guests.
Marriage Licenses Listed for Elyria Area Couples
The notice lists multiple marriage licenses including Chas W Reinke age 7 and Martha Coleman age 21 from Elyria and North Amherst, Geo Knittel 26 of Vermillion with Erle Co Mary M Ruth 23 from Brownhelm, and several other couples with ages and hometowns such as Elyria Oberlin Lorain and Pittsfield. The item ends with an advertisement for Dellyn’s fue candies at Dykeman’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
WW. Reinke
Elyria
Martha Coleman
North Amherst
Geo. Knittel
Vermillion
Erle Co
Mary M. Ruth
Brownhehn
Robert M. Chapman
Nellie M. Collins
Oberlin
Charles Hennings
Mary Mubn
Lorain
W. E. Bedwith
Para
Hawaii
Mary E. Rice
Willard Sabin
Olmstead
Rose ' Polley
Columbia
David Lanney
Mary Sheffley
Loraine
John M. Carney
Nellie W. Reynolds
Torain
Barry Hanmer
Pittsfield
Bertha Wheelock
B.A. Adams
Manefield
Lou Winslow
Steel Plant Positions Highlight Local Graduates
Miss Lena Hageman of 136 Second Avenue secured a plant office post this week becoming the eighth Elyria Business College graduate employed at the steel plant. Seven graduates are stenographers, reflecting well on the school and its teaching system. Two more graduates also secured positions this week from the same college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Hageman
Second Avenue
Elyria, Business College
Lorain
Business College
Wdlt
Lorain Bridge Lighting Funds Boost Police Budget
John Stang completed laying the Bas main across the river as Lorain receives 8134.10 from the dow tax, boosting the police fund. A Holly Pump Works party toured local pumping setups, bridge lighting is planned, and contractors prepare to leave with tools loaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stang
Lorain
W. K. Helmer
Holly Pump Works
Gothem
Ind
G. F. Harrie
Mary A. Bush
High Iags
Minnie Stang
Cleveland Marine
Vermillion
William Young
Lakes
Captain Young
Wm. Cotton
W.H. Warden
Elyria
Harry Warden
Oberlin
Shinishi
Fifth Street
George Harko
Axelda
Eric
Steel Co
Mike Brewseck
7Th Avenue
Graham Shorthand Gains: Lorain County Students Lead Growth
The Graham System of Shorthand, taught in Lorain County for four years, now surpasses all others two to one. Tables compare Graham writers with Eclectic Pitman Munson Lindsay and New American systems. Thirty-one of them are Elyria Business College graduates. Further information from Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Lorain County
Pitman
Munson
Lindsay
New American Writers
Elyria Business Colege
Andrews
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Main Street
Camden
Asanai
Tia. O
Chestnut Grove Bible Circle
Aylard
Mia M. Mercaxr
Instructer
Marky E
Josgix
Sec'y
LA Grange
Smith
Filyria
Roy Richmond
Herman Gott
H. A. Wilcox
R. Hart
Edward Hubbard
J. Pritchard
T. Bendall
Wilcox
Will Hastings
Handersyde
L. J. Sweet
Grace Holliday
Rachel Crow
F. Rawson
Kennee
Mich
Randalls Crove
George Wilcox
Hi Henry
George
Huntington
North Eaton
Dora Brokaw
Sheffield
AVON
Brownhelm
LA Porte
Baker's Crossing
Amherst
Butternut Ridge
Chestnut Ridge
Pleasant Street
Rochester
Ross Moriarity
R. E. Griswold
Elyria High School
Elyria Business College
Walt
Dellyn’s
Dykeman’s
Dri
Queen City
Total
Fuesda
Hsw
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