WELLINGTON NEWS BRIEFS AND LOCAL NOTES
Local mishap reports J Farber breaking an ankle while handling meat. The White Front restaurant closed by owners W H Sanger and H J Reiff. last day Saturday. Shelby expected to launch a new daily paper from the Republican office. Road work east of town nears completion under D J Peters with ten men hauling stone. old Nick Robbins place reached. Census work finished. Mr Church submitted papers. County population trends noted with northern counties stable. Electric road track laid to corporation. tie and rail work progress at Jones Street and Big Four crossing. track to be completed in three to four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Farber
W. H. Sanger
H. J. Reiff
Shelby
D. J. Peters
Nick Robbins
Church
Pittsfield Notes On Busy Farms And Local Improvements
In Pittsfield farmers are busy haying while cool weather persists. Sam Rawson and daughter Helen of Elyria visited his sister Mrs. Rout. The Congregational church interior is beautified, exterior painted, and roof renewed with slate. Electric road graders operate north and south of center as work resumes. The R.O.T.M. receives a fresh coat of paint as part of town improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Rawson
Helen
Elyria
F. Rout
R. OQ
T. M
North Russia and Elyria Gun Club Fourth of July scores
Local readers note social visits from Chestnut Ridge Elyria and Oberlin with residents and visitors named. The Elyria Gun Club Fourth of July shoot results show Warden Martindale McMahon Morse Wagner Bascombe and others in multiple events with prizes ranging from cigars to tied placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Warden
Martindslea
Morse
Wagner
Bascombe
Smith
Hill
Minor
Brackett
McDonald
Jameson
Johnson
Riley
Kimball
Martindale
McMahon
Humiston
Faxon
Perry
McDonnell
Wagner Bid
Rilley
Probate Court Names Executors and Administrators
Probate Court appoints W. A. Sherwood of Elyria as executor of Truman Frink late of Oberlin and James Sayers as administrator of Ann Watson late of Ridgeville. 5 Wow age aH
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Sherwood
Elyria
Truman
Frink
Oberlin
James Sayers
Ann Watson
Ridgeville
Lorain County Notes From a Weekend Letter
Lorain County updates include Rev. Eglin and family visiting Columbia, Grafton Fourth of July events with rope pull prize, local visits by Olmsted Falls residents, sack race prizes, and social gatherings. Reports mention journeys to Cincinnati and Wellington, changes at homes, and Clara Becker’s California return with stories of travel.
Learned Shorthand in Two Months at Alyria College
An enthusiastic testimonial highlights rapid shorthand training at Alyria Business College with new appointee Mr Cranage. Community notes record visits, family news, illnesses, and local events including a July Fourth celebration, a death, and social gatherings across Wellington area towns.
Amherst News Briefs Highlight Local Doings and Incidents
AMHERST notices include William Magle on sick list and W O Springer adding a barn extension. A disturbance at Heilvetia hall during the Glorious Fourth prompts official attention. J Braithwaite hires workers for a new schoolhouse in district No. 1. Mrs Charlie Kolb visited Cleveland. Rev William Hannaford preached at Berlin Heights. Mrs George Harris of Hudson Michigan stayed with Mrs Alfred Harris. Mrs Frances Hecock and her daughter visited Berea. An ice cream social at Mr and Mrs J S Durand drew attendees despite an electrical storm with Picked pro proceeds. Mrs James Haslai recovering from a runaway accident en route to Lorain. Miss Minnie Brandt visited W L Stedman from Pittsfield. The Wright family hosted guests from Michigan. A B S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Magle
W.O. Springer
Heilvetia Hall
J. Braithwaite
Charlie Kolb
Cleveland
William Hannaford
Congregational Church
Berlin Heights
George Harris
Hudson
Michigan
Alfred Harris
Frances Hecock
Sanborn
Berea
Durand
James Haslai
Lorain
Minnie Brandt
Pittefield
W. L. Stedman
Wright
A.B.S
Breckenridge
Ida Woodmansee
Randall
York Medina
Huldah Powers
E. A. Hubbard
Elyria
Friends
C. A. Wilcox
Mark Snyders
Springfield
G. N. Snyder
Grafton
Seeley
River Road
C.C. Manville
Akron
Carlisle News Notes and Local Beatings
Mr Lines and wife visited their nieve. Mrs Gibbs and son from Brimswick visited her parents last week. Timick and wife spent Wednesday at Lorain. Alexander and friend took a lakes trip. Mrs Preston, an old citizen, buried after long illness. Martha Demaline and Clara Moore visited sister Myrtle. Rev Stivers and daughter with Miss Hill from Blueth from Blu... sympathy for Seeleys after their house burned on the fourth. Fire origin suspected at firecreekers. Rev Lathrop Cooley delivered his 56th annual sermon on Premature Judgment at North Eaton. 66 years since first services in a house. he is about 50, honors Rev John Atwater and Rev Everest. Violet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lines
Nieve
Mrs. &. Gibbs
Brimnswick
Timick
Lorain
Alexander
Friend
Preston
Tim
Martha Demaline
Clara Moore
Myrtle
Rev. Stivers
Miss Hill
Blutht
North Eaton
John Atwater
Everest
Raton
Chauncey Hines
Michigan
Parsons
Pittsfield
Millis H. Hines
Wellington
Charlie Cradstock
Plyvia
Hig Lome
Penfield
Mstelty Prosser
Miss Parsons
Tirafton
Gaoreeein
Cleveland
Kiss
Wilcox
Florence Hastings
Sylvia Gott
Clara Cott
Lena Krenger
Arett Sheldon
Youll
Hin
LaGrange
Ta Ty Crane
Stevenson
Yet
H. H. Orris
Mason Powers
Gildersleene
Sam Busby
Nickle Plate
Alvah Seeley
River Road
Edwards
Oberlin
Miller's
Mead
Levi Mason's
Worsters
Cuytice
Erhart
Will Branstock
Anna Floyd
Nickel Plate
Carr
Chestnut Ridge Social News Highlights July Fourth Visits
John Kirk and wife hosted many locals for July Fourth at their home including Chas Kirk Newton Kirk and families, James Jackson and families, Albert Kirk from Cleveland, Chas Kelmer of Ridgeway Canada, and guests of A L Bingham and Mrs Martha Jackson. David Mandeville, Ella Wise, Chas Smith and daughter, Milton Brant, and Sam Dewherst and wives were among those appearing or visiting. Mabel Aubrey sprained ankle. HH Taylor and wife entertained Earl and wife on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kirk
Chas. Kirk
Newton Kirk
James Jackson
Albert Kirk
Cleveland
Chas. Kelmer
Ridgeway
Canada
A. L. Bingham
Martha Jackson
David Mandeville
Kipton
Mise Ella Wise
La Porte Fourth Celebrated With Fireworks and Visits
The town marked the fourth with a civic display of fireworks in the evening. Farmers tended hay in the favorable weather. Fred Kruger and family visited Amherst friends. Booth and Alexander went to Put-in-Bay. Pitkin Gilman enjoyed the holiday at home. Several locals on illness lists and travel notes appear, including Lucile Brosh being returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kruger
Helen
Amherst
J. Booth
Grace Alexander
Put-in-Bay
Pitkin Gilman
Powers
Bert Blakeslee
la Grange July Ltd
Lucile Brosh
Harry Hastings
Carrol Shepard
Autumn Leaf Hive
North Eaton
Mrs. Brush
Elyria
North Eaton Notes Residents Welcome New Births
Clara Pierce of Lorain visits relatives in North Eaton. A fine boy arrives to He Moulder and wife. Cowley family rejoices over a newborn. Rev. Cowley of Medina preached here the first time 66 years ago. Grandia Mathews recalls the old sermon. Maccabees social planned with the Maccabee drill and 1 cent supper at the hall next Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Pierce
Lorain
J. Alexander
F. Osborne
Columbia
del Durkee’s
W.H. Belin
Gaitier
OC. W. Blam
Nathaniel Tompkins
Pierce
Avon Social News Notes From Elyria Visit and Travel
Mrs. Georgia Cain of Elyria has been visiting friends in Avon this past week. Harry Hubbard and Clit Knight travelled to Seville last Thursday and returned Saturday. Charles Driley’s mother is visiting him for an extended stay. Reuben Wilford has been very ill. Marthe Hadd returned to New York state Monday with Clyde Nye and wife, who plan a month in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerpion Potter
Flossy Fisher
Wellington
Bert Chapman
Aim
Airs
Dr. Roberts
Wakeruin
Parnsworth
Gberlin
Steve Richards
Allie Bears
Peninsula
J. Crumbine
Cincinnati
McConnell
Brightor
Biddinger
Grimkine
Bears
Bil’lEup
Kansas
Troy
Rev. McConnell
Boston
Clara Becker
California
Georgia Cain
Elyria
Harry Hubbard
Clit Knight
Seville
Charles Driley
Reuben
Wilford
Marthe Hadd
New York State
Clyde Nye
Ss. M
BAKERS CROSSING NEWS SNAPSHOT
Jay Bryan of Harad visited his mother Mrs. Berry last week. J J Smith of Minnesota stayed with H Tillotson and D Cole. Johnnie Bryan, 13, rode seventy miles on the Fourth. J L Cleghorn visited Troy Friday. Several locals went to Wellington Saturday for fine band music. BE Wilcox visited Cleveland. A heavy shower fell Saturday night. Willie Berry spent Sunday in Pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Bryan
Harad
Berry
J. Smith
Minnesota
H. Tillotson
D. Cole
Johnnie Bryan
J.L. Cleghorn
Troy
Wellington
L. Wilcox
Cleveland
Willie Berry
La Grange Items Reflect Visits and Local Events
LaGrange notes Chauncey Hines entertaining a Michigan guest and Parsons of Pittsfield visiting at Mrs. Millis Hines in Wellington. The column records moves, illnesses, family travels, weather impacts from a lightning strike, a river-road fire, local picnics, farm news, and community notices across town with numerous named residents and nearby places.
Oberlin News Roundup: police chief’s renewal and local events
Duly signed petition circulates to retain John Hobbs as Oberlin’s lone night watchman. A panel meets with under one hundred pupils as Oberlin light guards host Elyria guests for speeches on army discipline. Local builders secure contracts for Wellington line bridges and a new C H W power house progresses. Lorain reports Ireing Daniels’s Cleveland marriage to Ahir Keller amid town antics. Hard coal jumps to six dollars a ton, and Oberlin mourns Hirjah Rose who died July 4. Grounds around the pumping station praised for beauty and water lilies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johit Hobbs
Oberlin
Pilin
Suninorsen
Oberlin Light Guards
Aigria Moriny
G. A. Robt Sargeant
Joe Farrell
Wellington
Gallup
Ireing Daniels
Ahir Keller
Cleveland
Geheel
Yuan Daniels
Hirjah Rose
Sourth Main Street
In Memoriam Hastings Post Mourns Comrade David Fender
Resolutions by Hastings Post No. 207 G A R mourn the death of comrade David Fender. They drape charter and hall for sixty days, extend heartfelt sympathy to the family, and request publication in county papers. Committee members Crane, Hastings, Worcestor signed on July 3 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Fender
Hastings Post
E. I. Crane
Chas. C. Hastings
W. F. Worcotr
Hall of Hastings Post
G. A
West Point Appointment For Sherman Chambers
Sherman Chambers of Columbia township has received an appointment to West Point Military Academy under the May 6 1900 act authorizing ten at large appointments. The war department selected him as one of ten fortunate applicants. The young man is bright with a magnificent physique and is expected to be a model soldier. The appointment reportedly came through President McKinley’s personal influence via Hon A R Webber of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Chambers
Columbia Township
West Point Military Academy
War Department
Mr. Chambers
McKinley
A. R. Webber
Marriage Licenses Filed In Lorain Couple List
John W. Shaffer 41 and Martha Myers 2] of Lorain, license filed. Frank Warnock 30 of Cuyahoga Falls and Lucy Elien Serrett 30 of Ridgeville listed in the marriage notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Shaffer
Martha
Myers
Lorain
Frank Warnock
Cuyahoga Falle
Lucy Elien Serrett
Ridgeville
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