Local society notes from Elyria and surrounding towns
Mise Neille Firestone returns from a visit to Lodi Ohio while Grace Tite brings home Clara Berg from Ashtabula. Several residents travel to Boston for July and a National Education Association convention. Local people visit Cleveland Lorain Oberlin and Detroit for family, work, and leisure.
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Mise Neille
West Spool Street
Aeveral
Lodi
Ohio
Mary Artress
Leader
Cleveland Street
Ade
Willian Saunders
Walter Saunders
Elyria
Oberlin
Marsh
M Marah
Brownhelm
MW Plinmb
la Grange
Father Neglected Case Ends As Guardian Appointed
John Leavitt of Schonstreet was arrested on neglect of support charges. He promised reform and the case was dismissed after a settlement. A guardian was named for the infirm father, who has rheumatism, and Leavitt will turn over 8100 to the father and aid his support. Councilman D W Baker was appointed guardian of the elder Leavitt.
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John Leavitt
Schonstreet
D W Baker
Leavitt
Stony Endorsement of Shorthand System at Oberlin
Frank L. Wean, Referee in Bankruptcy in Chicago on November 4, 1902, praises the Eclectic Shorthand used by Oberlin reporters. He notes the reporters’ accuracy reliability and smoothness, stating they rarely interrupt witnesses or attorneys.
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Stony
Oberlin
Eclectic
Jine
Frank L. Wean
Chicago
Canine Flood-Gage Describes Mississippi Deluge Refuge
Readers recount flood scenes along the Mississippi where families protect belongings on riverfront balconies. A black family, including Nateliea and children, remains calm as water threatens their dwelling. A shilling party warns safety may require moving higher as waters rise and a dog grows fat on the flood.
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Mississippi
New York Mail and Express
Geomet
Dbs
Capitals of Indian Territory and listed capitals
The piece notes Tahlequah as the capital of the Indian Territory and lists Muskogee as seat of government for the five civilized tribes with capitals for each nation: Tahlequah, Muskogee, Valequah, Okmulgee, Tishominge, Wewoka, and Puskahos. It criticizes geography books for misrepresenting capitals.
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Flore
Liliana
Vie Indian Couatry
Tons Vishy
Diones Commission
Mery
Tahlequah
Indi
Lothie
Gomatorn
Muskaree
Euch
Five Civilized Teibes
Haawesen
Valequah 8
Capitel
Okmulgee
Tishominge
Wewoka
Cavern Mystery Near Montana Attracts Curiosity
Prose describes McKinnon venturing into a deep cave ten miles west of a Montana mountain area. He was later pulled to the surface after entry by a companion. The cave links to the surface but its opening remains elusive amid legends of hauntings.
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Iets
Tein
McKinnon
Actor’s Public Introduction Praises Macbeth and Hamlet Player
A letter handed to a manager presents the bearer as an actor of merit who “plays Macbeth, Richelieu, Hamlet, Bhylock, and billiards,” noting he “plays billiards best.” The line suggests a versatile performer known for stage roles and skill at billiards.
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Macbeth
Richelieu
Hamlet
Bhylock
Bilards
The Muir Glacier Claims World Largest Status
The Muir Glacier in Alaska is described as the world's largest glacier, equal in size to all the Alpine glaciers combined and covering 1,504 square miles.
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Alaska
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Mary Kent
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Oberlip
Tin City
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Hastavenne
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White Mountain
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East Ave
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