Gurrent Events in the County and Nearby Visits
Local notes list many visitors and residents in Oberlin and surrounding areas. Mrs A Squire hosted relatives from Michigan and Camden. Carlton Squire of Big-Tin stayed on the Ridge. Rose and H Dimick visited in Oberlin. Rev Newton Moore broke his wrist. a Cleveland speaker addressed locals. Effie Gris visited North Runasia. various Toledans and Elyrians were in town. a cow belonging to G Dent was lost last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Squire
Michigan
Camden
Carlton Squire
Big- Tin
Ridge
M R Bennett
Yon
Shauver
Mise Ammon
Grafton
Chas Johnson and
West
Frank
Toledo
Newton Moore
Alfred Grills
Cleveland
Samuel Grills
Foster
Canada
Oberlin
Effie Gris
North Runasia
Arthur Versey
Elyria
West Ridge
Accidents and Social News From Huntington July Item
Huntington July 13 reports Huntington man Handley injured in hay field when an eight ear pitch fork pierced his hand, leaving him unable to work for some time. Local visits and family notes follow, with quarterly M E Church meeting, illnesses, travels to Cleveland and Wellington, and several social gatherings. Died Silas D Whitney aged eighty three at his daughter’s Lorain home with funeral held here. Eastern Star sisters and Clara and Clarence Whitney noted with surprise gatherings and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Will Handley
Joseph Haulk
Stell Meecheans
Elyria
Andrew Haulk
T. D. Pielon
Sam Chapman
Oberlin
M. E
Mike Carrel
Buck
Cleveland
Paines
Rome
Luke Chapman
Wellington
Cole
Henry Spring
Paulding
County
Fred ‘West
Frank Rugg
T D. Ward
Lorain
Walker
Wells
Ward
John Snow
Topeka
Kan
James Adams
Preston
Sarah Rogers
T. D. Phelan
Gallop
Will Avery
Richard Gibbons
Viola Williams
Frank Root
Walter Dale
LaGrange
Silas D Whitney
Volney McRoberto
Clara
Clarence Whitney
Gas strike reported at BE Loomis well in LaGrange
In LaGrange July 18, gas found in a well on BE Loomis premises at 613 feet with 110 pounds pressure. Local farming activity continues with oats promising a large crop. Numerous notices of visits and illnesses among residents including Frederick Rockwood, Mrs. Hattie Wheeler, and D D Gott. Several relatives travel between Elyria, Sandusky, Toledo, and Cleveland. new birth reported July 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lia Grange
BE. Loomis
A Miller
Ely
Crow
Doris
Lauren
Hattie Wheeler
Fredrick [Rockwood
Gottis
W W Noble
Lincoln
Neb
Fredrick Rockwood
Bart Crrtice
Wight
Elyria
Harriet Fulton
Twinsburg
Frank Fulton
Toledo
Frank Wotring
Erastus Loomis
Gott
Sandusky
Helm
Fenton
Mich
Lewis
Mary Sanders
Elba Joy
Elyri
Addie Wheeler
Hattla Wheeler
Litchfield
Wheeler
Sarah Falton
Nice
Marguerite Butler
Birs L Crowner
Collinwood
Lulu Johnson
Sullivan
Burt
Hare Wheeler
Cleveland
Garrett
Carlisle
C Manville
Diana Hart
Oberlin
F G Morgan
Local News Briefs From North Ridgeville And Nearby Towns
North Ridgeville and nearby communities report visits and illness notes including Mrs Clinton Tyrrell of Lorain visiting Miss Barrell and Orrin Sayers at home due to sickness. Several residents travel for visits, sickness, and social events. a July town hall entertainment titled Old Maids Convention drew a large crowd and will tour Liverpool next, with gate receipts totaling twenty one dollars. Fireworks and gatherings mark the Fourth with music and ice cream. local drilling teams for Haskins progress well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
F Landine
Peck
Mra Tivingaton
Miss Henderson
Cleveland
Rogers Brothers
Haskins
Mra Neff
Ida
Lena Holman
D EK Tehman
Sedona Holcomb
Dollie Buckingham
Mras
Mable Terry
Wellington
Dwight Reisinger
Elyriathe
Bartha Milne
Perry Goodman
P H Rogers
Percy ‘Root
Plymouth
Bessie Clever
Don
Detroit
Frank Goldie and Son
Grangeville
Adventist Meeting Remembrance and Quarterly Dates
Attendees gathered for annual services at North Eaton to honor Rav Cooley, who preached the first sermon fifty nine years ago in the same pulpit. The Adventist Church of Axtel Erie County Ohio announces a quarterly meeting July 17 19 inviting all Adventists nearby.
Resolutions of Respect for Edna M. Garretson
Resolutions note God calls Edna M. Garretson from earth, praising her as a faithful young member and expressing sorrow at the loss to the society. They extend sympathy to her family, ask for consolation in Scripture, and order copies to the family, weekly paper, and the C E Society records. Composed by Mrs. R B Chapman Effie M Harvey Barton Lyon on July 5 1903. Camden O. July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna M. Garretson
C. E. Society Record
R. B. Chapman Effie M. Harvey Barton Lyon
Social Visits In Pittsfield And Nearby Towns
Mrs. Hattie Beesing and daughter Ada of Elyria visited Pittsfield on Sunday. Mrs. Frank Root spent the day with her sister Mrs. Gleason in Oberlin. Nellie Tucker of Wellington visited her cousin Lois Cole late last week. Mr and Mrs Walter Bush of Elyria joined the Jatters and Mrs Sumner Whitcomb and son Elwin Whitcomb at Gratton for a day last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ruth Wilson
Pittfield
H Weinle
Hattie Powers
LaGrange
M Behsers
Victor Thompson
T Rawson
Dent
Camden
Wm Pierce
Berdsall
Elyria
Berea
Frank Manderville
Arthur Hard
S Whitney
Kelley
Williama
Henrietta
Simmons
Mra H Prentice
Miss Grace
H Hewett
Conneaut
F J Valkine
Pittsfield
Cleveland
Hattie Beesing
Ada
Frank Root
Gleason
Oberlin
Nellie Tucker
Wellington
Lois Cole
Walter Bush
Sumner Whitcomb
Gratton
Elwin Whit_comb
Local Social News From South Ridge and Nearby Towns
South Ridge Mrs F J Fey and Lorain’s mother spend the week with Mr and Mrs F O Fowle. Elyria visitors Mrs Chas Tite and Mrs F Wilber call on Mrs J Seaboldt. A J Athe and daughter from Elyria join Mr and Mrs E Gibson for Sunday. J Hammer of Lorain visits Mr and Mrs F O Fowle. Oberlin’s HS C F Jackson drops in on town on Tuesday business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F J Fey
Lorain
F O Fowle
A J Athe
Elyria
E Gibson
Chas. Tite
J Stang
F Wilber
J Seaboldt
J Hammer
C .F Jackson
Oberlin
Advertised Letters at Elyria Post Office
Advertised letters dated July 6 at the Elyria post office include H. P. Browner Frank Jordan B J Mears C I Peck M Re mark James D Suth Charles W Thomas H F Whitney Mrs John Eddy Mrs D Rayner Mrs Maud L Wade Mrs Blanch Wilson Mrs Mary E Wright Smith Realty Co Wright Mtg Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
H. P. Browner
Frank Jordan
B. J. Mears
C. I. Peck
M. Re- Mark
James D. Suth
Charles W. Thomas
H. Whitney
John Eddy
D. Rayner
Maud L. Wade
Blanch Wilson
Mary E. Wright
Smith Realty Co
Wright M Tg. Co
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
George Overholt 24 machinist Sharon Pa Grace Waugh 20 school teacher Lorain Cicero Moore 26 Wellington Hallie Watson 18 Wellington Adolpheus Raly 28 paymaster Lorain Marie Helfrick 21 Lorain F Howton 23 laborer Elyria Elizabeth Vollmer 20 dressmaker Elyria
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Overholt
Sharon
Grace
Waugh
Lorain
Cicero Moore
Wellington
Hallie Watson
Adolpheus Raly
Marie Helfrick
F. Howton
Elyria
Elizabeth Vollmer
Young Cleveland Juvenile Band Entertains Elyria Guests
A group from Elyria including Hon. W. A. Braman and Mrs Braman and Mr and Mrs H M Andress attended a Sunday concert by the Cleveland Juvenile band at Century Park. The band members are all under sixteen, with the conductor age fifteen. The party enjoyed the concert and stayed at a resort with thirty four boarders and twenty campers from Elyria and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
W. A. Braman
H. M. Andress
Cleveland Juvenile Band of
Cleveland
Daughtery Divorce Suit Amid Allegations of Abuse
Mary Ann Daughtery sues Robert Daughtery for divorce after 1867 marriage in La Grange township. She alleges habitual drunkenness and repeated striking, fear for safety of herself and their minor child, plus threats to shoot. She seeks alimony and restraining order on money held in Elyria Savings Deposit Bank and funds due from Cleveland Stove at Nickle Plate. attorney Lee Stroup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Daughtery
Robert Daughtery
la Grange Township
Daughtery
Savings Deposit Bank
Elyria
Cleveland Stove Company
Nickle Plate
Lee Stroup
Elyria Reports First Smallpox Free Year In Ages
Elyria now entirely free of smallpox after a case traced to Bethlehem Pennsylvania. The patient arrived eight days after exposure and recovered after being isolated in the pest house. Only typhoid fever cases remain in the city, according to Health Officer French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Bethlehem
Peat House
French
Bathers Arrested at River Foot in Improper Attire
Twelve boys swam in the river at the foot of Earl icourt disregarding public bathing attire rules. They were arrested and brought before Mayor Folger who discharged them with a warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Icourt
Folger
New Opera House Project in Elyria Sparks Seat Drive
Canvass for first night seats begins as Henry Dykeman leads a plan to fund a new $60,000 opera house in Elyria by selling seats for the opening show at prices reflecting donor generosity. Early contributions reach $100 and $50 with many smaller gifts, aiming to raise about $5,000 and test local support for home shows this winter. If strong, a stock company will form to proceed quickly. otherwise the effort ends soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dykeman
Elyria
Dave
Dykeman
Cleveland
Lorain
Norwalk
Hamilton Onio
Atall
Land Partition Petition in Ridgeville Township Estate Matter
Andrew Weiding and Sebastian Neiding petition the court of common pleas for partition of land in Ridgeville township tied to the estate of W T Lord. Other interested parties include James Burke and Elizabeth Burke his wife, George Lord and Rosena Lord a minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Weiding
Sebastian Neiding
Court of Common Pleas
Ridgeville Township
W T Lord
James Burke
Elizabeth Burke
George Lord
Rosena
Minora
Card of Thanks for Brother's Sickness and Death
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who helped during our brother's illness and death and for the beautiful flowers. Lizzie A. Walton Mrs. Leonard Conabea George P. Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie A. Walton
Leonard Conabea
George P. Walton
Injury Toll in Lake Avenue Waterwork Digging Incident
Two Italian laborers in the Lake avenue waterworks trench were injured early Monday. One man’s hand was pierced by a pick from a worker behind him, a painful but non fatal wound. O. Taylor, in the blasting furnaces crew, suffered a broken leg after his left limb was caught in a crane, requiring weeks of bed rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Avenue
Taylor
Phone Co to Move Exchange and Expand
The home telephone company has purchased the Frank Foster house on West Second Street to locate its exchange. A new multiple type switch board for 2000 patrons will be installed, representing a $2,500 investment. Moving is expected around October 1, with several months needed to complete the setup. The Foster property cost $7,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Home Telephone Company
Frank Foster
West Second Street
Foster
Rain Delays Elyria Fremont Baseball Game
Weather telegram from Fremont postpones Elyria Fremont contest. BE A C game now set for Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria-Fremont
BE. A. C
Can All Cop Pers Compete Chief of Police Question
City officials debate eligibility for chief of police. Some say Capt. Hanks alone qualifies under Section 165, while the safety board orders an examination of all policemen for the post. Auditor Fauver supports Hanks and threatens action if salary is paid to anyone else. Mrs. Harry Savage returns to Cleveland after visiting Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanks
Safety Board
Fauver
The
Elyria Boy in the Orient Letter from Sumner C Cox from Yokohama
Sumner C Cox, an Elyria boy, writes from Yokohama June 6 103 describing Honolulu stopover on the Wisconsin voyage. He praises Honolulu’s electric lights and gardens, notes the Band and Hawaiian singers, and recalls crowds at the harbor. He mentions the ship’s safe harbor entry and a final ocean crossing toward Yokohama ending with a nod to home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner C Cox
Elyria
Wisconsin
Hia
Pléter
Yokahama
Japan
Slater
Yokah Oma
Sunjoey
Honolulu
Yokohama
Tauppore
Waha
Pacific Heights
Summer C
Cox
Gates Party Makes Remarkable Cleveland to Berkshire Run
A Cleveland automobile party led by Mr and Mrs W N Gates of Elyria and including Mr and Mrs George W Kinney and daughter and Winsor White inventor of the machine passed through Binghampton en route to the Berkshire hills. They completed a fast journey despite rough roads with part of the group turning back after Elmira while the Gates duo continued toward their destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghampton
Cleveland
W N Gates
Elyria
George W Kineney
Winsor White
Berkshire Hills
Elmira
Gates
Fines and Civil Dispositions in Local Court Report
Fines totaling 2360 were assessed for the year ending July 1 in the local court of common pleas. Of this 90 went to crimes against the person, 216 to property, and 2075 from other causes. About 1700 has been collected. Civil suits yielded 105,559.43 with 55,580.82 from money judgments. Ninety civil suits were decided, with an average judgment of 1128.42 per suit. Kaiser brothers are building two new houses this week on Third Street for CE Jonlyn and on West Avenue for Henry Wick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common
Kaiser Brothers
CE Jonlyn
Third Street
Henry Wick
Weat Avenue
Elyria Women Manager Feagler Challenges St Louis Stars
Elyria baseball manager Feagler has issued a challenge to the St Louis Stars, a ladies team, hinting at a potential game between the clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feagler
Elyria
St Louisa Stars
Market Report from The Cleveland Markets July 16 1903
Wholesale prices for butter eggs cheese and dairy meats listed with ranges for butter Elgin and dairy products, eggs and poultry, potatoes wheat corn and timothy hay, plus live stock tables for hogs calves sheep and cattle with price brackets. Names of items and price ranges provided without commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Elgin
Ohio
Fred Lewis In Gad Shape After European Health Run
Fred H Lewie left Elyria for England three weeks ago seeking health and was brought home by friends. He lies seriously ill at his Gates avenue home after wandering in a demented state. He was transported from Cleveland Sunday night by Jones Lucas, responded to a call from Thomas Hill of Scovill avenue. Mrs Lewis reports business strain wore him out, hoped for improvement from a visit to England, but he worsened and returned. Doctors Hubble and Cushing attended him Sunday evening. Monday morning condition improved, with expectation of full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H Lewie
Elyria
England
Gates Avenue
Cleveland
Jones Lucas
Thomas Hill
Scovill Avenue
Lewis
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TER
Rivate
Cture
Tates, Rintendent
Ay, Lorain
Q. Ions and Details
Carseek
Aher’s
Ertaking
Sortet
C.o
Cor. Clark and
Hough Avenue
Daven
Commercial 331
Pearl and Lo
Columbus
West River St. OF Stand
Syria
Ianola
Edwin
Company
North Ridgeville
Clayton Tyrrell
Barrell
Orrin Sayers
Bertha Gill
Rochester
N. Y
Nelson Lounsborough
Rollin Fitts
Marion
James Sayers
Effie Pratt
Joseph Maddock
Mize
Effie Burrell
Pliny Sartwell
H Sartwell
Cyrus Lewin
Merrick
Race
Bramley
Olmsted
Shafer
R Ridgeway
Belden
South Ridge
Century Park
Ola
NEW Opera House
Water Works
New Exchange
Harry Savage
W. N. Gates
Berkshires
Common Pleas
Galea Timothy
Fred Lewis
Europe
Delaware Insurance Company
State of Ohio
Insurance Department
A. J. Vorys
Shire of Ohio
Philadelphia
Pennsivania
Farmers & Merchants Ins
Tincoln
ICMR
Firemans Insurance Company
A. I. Vorva
State of
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Maryland
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