Lorain News Briefs Show River, Docks, and Local Happenings
Lorain reports include plans to build two steamer coatings for Great Lakes Navigation, dredging contracts at harbor entrances, and updates on the bridge near the east side. Local incidents cover a church roof fire from lightning, a cornierstone ceremony for a new high school, and ongoing construction plans for downtown blocks. Communities note ice conditions, a runaway stomach of a horse wagon sale, school and YMCA activities, and a charity effort for a reading room. A pair of cyclists journey from Providence to Denver on wheels with $100 rewards for meeting savings goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chive
Great Lakes Navigation Company
C. B.c
Woodford
Tieid
LY Claveland
Proach
Broadway
Lichtning
Bohemia
Whl
Bellayue
H.C. Warner
Lorin
At Et
U.S
Jared A. Smith
Cleveland
Batrport
Ashtabula
Connerut
J. T. Casey
Humane Stheer
Casey
Accurinte
Rendine
Young Men's Christian Association
Association
T. ¥. Daniels
Fred Pierce
Franklin
Lorain County Union
Linwood Park
Reading
Sheffield Land Co
Wm. Brady
Brady
Tenth Avenue
Gowest Senday
Pearl Street
Edward Bauman
Edward Gallaghar
Providence
Denver Col
Denver
Lorain County News Highlights and Local Notices
Local items recount thanks for aid after a July 4 incident, an injured horse euthanized, and a severe hailstorm causing damage across communities. Obituary notes honor Mrs Mabel Prosser and Florence Hastings with funeral details and community sympathy. Social visits, marriages, and church events populate a broad snapshot of Lorain area life and ongoing small-town happenings.
Rochester Weekly Notices Warm Weather Murmurs
Rochester community notes show an upbeat yet weary tone from heat waves. Mrs Emma Bishop visits town while Julia Coats, Chas Cowie, and Agshcraft are mentioned with local social events including a home gathering hosted by Pp Schade and wife. The piece urges civic progress and laments a neglected cemetery on the hill as residents consider tombstones and time. Mrs Tanner from Colorado visits Mrs Marshal. Mr G Cartier travels on a trip to Penn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gearee
Emma Bishop
Julia Coats
Chas. Cowie
Agshcraft
Ini
Cleveland
M. Hiefner
D. Hies Jner
Wellington
Pp. Schade
Biddinger
Mr. Crumkine
Frey
G. Carrier
Rip van Winkle
Mrs. Tanner
Colorado
Marshal
Mr. G. Cartier
Penn
Wheat and grass work noted in Brighton area
Brighton reports detail local farming feats with horses pulling heavy loads. J Hall cut large wheat areas near Litbourn, while Day mowed 17 acres in eight hours with a three year old colt. Nearby visits include Wesley Prosser in West Clarksfield and social calls across Rochester and Pittsfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheen
J. Hall
Litbourn
Wesley Prosser
West Clarksfield
Verne Litchfield
Babcotk
Rochester
Sanday
Backis
Pittsfield
Chas. Gils
Madge Sherman
Culdwater
Dave Day
Grave Day
Madge ‘Sherman
Steve
Clarksfield
Herbie French
Wakeman
Ed Gillett
Wellington
Eva Wilson
Leon Loveland
J. Atom
E. Moon
O. 'Gunn
Clarksfeld
I Gunn
Ada Scott
O. L
Avon Accident and Local Social Notices
Mrs Lawrence suffered a serious accident near Ridgeville last Friday when her horse spooked, turning the buggy into a ditch and breaking her arm in three places. Births and visits are noted, including Machalski’s child born July 10, H S Battin visiting old friends, Mabel Gibson visiting Nina Walker, Pearl Walker and son visiting Chas Hubbard and wife, and James Lewis traveling to Town for his brother’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Walker
Chas. Hubbard
James Lewis
Fred Harris
H. B. Martindale
Storm Destroys Farm Barn of County Commissioner
A storm last Wednesday struck the vicinity, burning F. K. Griffin's barn, which housed about 26 tons of hay 125 bushels of corn and oats and considerable wheat and harnessings. A calf died in the blaze. Loss runs to several thousand dollars with about half covered by insurance. Nearby residents and kin visited, including Mrs. G W Gibson and Ray of Oberlin and others in Amherst and Sharon, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Gibson
Gon
Ray
Oberlin
M. B. Nash
John Berg
Nellie Berg
North Amherst
Will Parsons
Amherst
Frank Parsons
F. K. Griffin
Howard Freeman
Indiana
F. E. Griffin
Kate Schmuch
Slater
D. Kloss
Sharon, Pa
HESTNUT RIDGE LOCAL GUESTS AND TRAVELERS
HESTNUT RIDGE residents hosted visitors from Elyria and Cleveland. Lottie Moskins and Mrs. George Will were guests. Albert Burk and wife visited Cleveland. Milton Brant returned to work in Cleveland. Community notices mention neighbors hosting families and attending events last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Moskins
George Will
Charlotte Bingham
Les Endley
Elyria
Guy Hazel
Flynn
Haxel
Bryanton
Grafton
Albert Burk
Clevelan
Milton Brant
Cleveland
Mr. Freeman
Local Gossip and Visits Across Towns
Citizens traveled to Cleveland last Thursday with reports from Reublin and Mia. Wes Sawyer of Elyria visited Mrs J J Voovlin last Saturday. Frank Tran of Cleveland spent Sunday in town. M E aid society met at Rev and Mrs Bryanton’s. Mrs L Barnes died at her daughter’s home this morning. Jas Hastings left Tuesday for Black Lake Michigan to camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Reublin
Mia
Wes Sawyer
Elyria
J. J. Voovlin
WW. McCoy
Jones
Frank ‘Tran
J. A. Knechtges
Randalls Grove
Hattie Smith
Philadelphia
F. R. Showalter and Sons
Floyd
Reno
Missouri
Bennie Sawyer
M.E. Aid Society
Mra. Bryanton
C. Weinle
Mra
Chas. Kellogg
Lorain
West Ridge Widow Mary Preston Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mary Goodman Preston wife of Chester A Preston died at her West Ridge Carlisle township home Friday January 19 1900 following months of rheumatic illness and complications. Born April 25 1812 in Warren County New York she moved with parents to Grafton in 1853 and married GAL Preston in November 1865. She leaves husband two daughters three sisters and one brother. Funeral Sunday at Syria M E Church with Rev Endly officiating. burial Murray Ridge cemetery. The Preston family thanks neighbors for support and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeley
Borg
Tryime
Jerome Bailey
Ann Proasar
Teean
Hague
Ind Elyria
Myrtle Hastings
Gratton
Watring
Din Sheldon
Fils
Serett
Warren Hastings
Fred Presson
Sevena
Reinearn
H. Clade Witeow
Cgirace Freemann
Hame
Wimut
Wits
Mary Gottau
Carrie
Ea. Crow
Litchfield
W.H Johnson
Norman the Talls
Wittsfield
Bertie Wheeler
Mire
Cla
Crow
Sanders
Calla
Allen Sanders
White
Pittsfield
Clara Gott
Triands
Antherst
Florence Hastings
Acerte Brelts
Elyria
G. C
Buckeye Hive No
M. W. Reece
Grace Lorena Free
Harvey Clyde Wilcox
LaGrange
Hastings
M. BE
Ed. Wilcox
Cleveland
William Wilcox
Willis
Roy Merriam
Mary Goodman
Chester A. Preaton
West Ridge
Carlisle Township
Saly Gth
Warren County
New York
Grafton
Gal Preston
Endly
M. EB
Syria
Murray Ridge
A. Preston
Uncertain murder fears tied to Chinese suspect in Elyria item
The notice collection reports Alice Tynnell feared among possible murder victims. other items cite Croghan property rumors, Mrs Eschtrath Se hosting Vincent ladies, an ice cream social at Reynolds, and Elyria supporters aiding the event. A milk wagon purchase by Mr. Boyd and local social visits are noted along with garden efforts by Luke Johnson, showcasing a slice of community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Tynnell
Croghan
Teald
Boyd Bag
North Ridgeville Notes and Local Visits
North Ridgeville society items list guests visiting from Cleveland and Virginia, local officials giving talks, and several residents traveling or visiting relatives. An unknown man was killed under a freight train near Ridgeville, his remains buried in the Ridgeville cemetery.
Henietta Notes On Local Life And Deaths In Frayed Local Text
Fragmented OCR recounts names, families, and events from Henreitta area. Mentions Miss Mane Brown, Mrs Hattie Lachwend, and Mrs Dowall, plus a death in Birmingham with burial plans. Describes community activities, health visits, church ties, and a funeral led by Rev. Oswalt amid scattered place names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard
Pata
Gro. Brown
Glays
Mane Brown
Ghawatin
Ha Cook
Birmiingham
America
Flearietin
Lertie
Lohan
Farin
Baris
N.ow
Andress
Othys
God Gould
Tom
Ival
Dre. Mae
Adine
Will XN. Oswalt
Birmingham
Tank Place
Brest
Local notes from BAKERS CROSSING area and surrounding travels
Cross country travel and social updates from Baker s Crossing. Ruggles and brother rode toward New London. Clarence Bage spent Sunday with parents. Mrs Wise Kelsey in Cleveland. Mrs J Fritz and Morgan in New London. Evelyn Kelsey proud piano owner. Mentions of Wellington fair horses and electric car ride from Oberlin toward Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruggles
Brother
New London
Clarence Bage
Wise Kelsey
Cleveland
J. Fritz
Morgan
Evelyn Kelsey
W.J. Bryan
Wellington
Wlyrie
Oberlin
Elyria
A. P. Dimrock
Brielsey
Alice Battle
M. BR
Sage
Carlisle notes on local events and a death
Miss Lantsberry attends the Elyria normal training school while Mr and Mrs Demaline visit their daughter. A deaf and dumb man who worked for John Alex Anders left with a wheel belonging to J Booth. Frank Dimick escaped two attackers near the Oberlin road. A hailstorm damaged G Shauver's barn and Elmer Dimick's window. Fred Drusendil, aged 46, died July 11 after long cancer and liver enlargement. funeral at Murray Ridge Cemetery. Violet-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Shauvers
Elmer Dimick
Charles Robson
Fred Drusendil
Murray Ridge
Violet
Temperance movement gains in Elyria progress report
A report outlines two years of temperance work with broad cooperation among workers and teachers. It notes practical instruction on abstinence, parent interest, and community funding, including $95.8 in travel costs and $32.19 in postage and meat expenses. The piece highlights subscriptions from business people and an appeal to raise at least $1200 for next year to prevent youth from falling to drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hey
Lorain Eminty
Hbe
Elyria
Childre
Friends of
Ccrentific
Ragin Ncem
Local notes from Toledo and surrounding towns
News brief from Toledo reports Gr W Gibson improving after asylum admission, Mrs A A F Johnston departing for Providence RI then to the mountains, and a trip to Oberlin. County hired workers by day for West Lord street macadamizing instead of a contract. Elyria publican candidate Charles E Tucker visits. Bridge work between here and Wellington begins. Rails for Main and Collezestr line arrive. Old Dis No 1 schoolhouse sold to F W Schacht. New house under construction expected to finish by fall. Mrs Mabel Prosser dies. she was daughter of G Rockwood and wife of E Prosser. son and brothers noted. Frank Parsons injured unloading hay. foot trapped, slight but serious condition feared, now improving. Tribune-Pittsburg Dispatch clipping discusses candidate support and Republican position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Gr. W. Gibson
A. A. F. Johnston
Wenesday
Providence, IL
Oberlin
West Lord Street
County Commission
Charles E. Tucker
Elyria
Sorder
Wellington
Main
Collezestr
Dis No. 1
F. W. Schacht
Mabel Prosser
Progser
Theern
Pittefield Township
G Prosser
Mesar
Berr
Bert Prosser
Thia
Frank Parsons
Parsons
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Frank Shilling
Tena Alexander
Wilcox
Grace L. Frees
Lorain County
Eed Biggs
Miro
Mrs. Campbell
Nina Root
Bertha Bales
Clevelwey
Jane Root
Spencer
Ara Bryant
Walter Dale
Frank Rian
Dda Kasson
Wash White
LaGinge
N.Y
Rey PM
Th Baker
Alti
Mabel Rookwood Prosser
Sife Lome
Western
Brea Prosser
Myron Rookwood
Mitchell
Win
Ciarrett
Dahu Cole
Courtely Baron
Joe Garrett
Restai
New
Legland
Chas Amman
Tatter
Clara MeNelty
Havens
Myra
Gidor
Laude
J.T. Robinson
Eliram ¢ St Meee
Cons. Gilder
Huntington
Fletcher Ward
Littleharley Goodrich
Wellfyctor
Paulson Sage
Esis Minor
Boreha Chapmrni
Ralf Sughiman
Mabel Buck
Laine
Peter Minkel
Ais
Luke Chapman
Norwalk
Viola Ault
John West
Rey Sprague
Welliteten
Kopar Ninnec
Brighton
AVON
North
Russia
Hestnut Ridge
North Ridgeville
Alison Oliver
T. B. Rogera
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
S. H. Shaw
Seymour Race
Dayton
Howe
Jittie Burrell
Bruce Mason
Port Norfolk
Mamie Diedrich
Diederich
Pres. Henderson
Oberlin Business College
Congregational Church
de. Gakes
Archie Shaw
Springfield
O. J
Ferrell
Joe Meech
Chautauqua
Howard Knevils
Shawville
Ridgevile Cemetery
Henrietta
Baker's Crossing
Carlisle
Pittsburg
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