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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1899
Page
4
The Elyria Reporter chronicles the Lorain County delegation to the state convention, noting disputes over credentials, prospects for Nash and Dunkin or other candidates, and plans for a cable telegraph to Manila. It critiques Cuban policy and urges orderly pacification and obedience to government authority.
Columbus dispatch reports the Ohio governor race centers on three frontrunners. WHH and Major Dick deny involvement while Nash appears poised to rally forces. Judge Nash is described as upright, not a politician, with McKinley naming only a royal Republican nominee. Kurtzites back Jones of Youngstown linked to Kurtzism and Bushnellism, while Daugherty positions as unity candidate against factionalism. If no clear winner, a dark horse may emerge.
Lorain County details commencement plans for June 22 at the opera house with 24 graduates in the class of Al. Superintendent Kinmson and staff prepare a busy evening. Hugo the bay pacer, owned by J. Obrien, has left for Cleveland track as fair prospects improve. Water works expansion prompts higher citizen use. Community notices cover visitors, school events, and local church activities.
May 1 in Camden marked the fourth commencement of Riptin High School at Calion church. Miss Flossie Cushion and Miss Mable Bronson delivered diplomas and orations. Prof Byam spoke on Higher Education. Local families celebrated with visitors from Wellington Elyria Lorain and Oberlin. notes mention sailors, decoration day plans, and a surprise party for Mr Petty with gifts and singing.
The Oberlin column notes the funeral of Deacon E W Andrews a resident since 1853, a gunsmith by trade, and reports on local building, street improvements, and a series of religious services led by Professors King and Bosworth. It also covers student field day postponement, Wright’s Niagara Falls excursion with Elyria and Cleveland participants, and Decoration Day activities.
A lively event last evening in Elyria hall hosted by local young men featured three musicians from Johnnson's orchestra of Cleveland. About forty couples attended, with guests from out of town including Miss Rowland of Oberlin Miss Krupp of Sandusky and Misses Mozes and Schofield along with Messrs Quail Bliss and Jacobs from Cleveland.
Ira Pease builds a new barn and Charles Taylor adds to his bart. Charles Opfer and wife welcome a new son. Fd Bement and Wesley Hastings visit Cleveland. C C Cline and family stay with relatives in town. Ina Saxton receives a fifteenth birthday wheel. Mrs Win Mason and son Frank visit daughter in Lorain. Mrs Sarah Fulton from Elyria visits. Decoration Day observed Tuesday. George Robbins reports a fine young colt. Nettie Bennett and son Bert visit her father W H Gott in town.
The Lake Shore railroad directors have instructed their New York architects to draft designs for an exceptional Toledo depot, aiming to craft the finest on their system.
Miss Mary McNeilly and Miss Blanch Rawson of Elyria served as priests at Mr McNeillys Sunday service. A substitute from Hiram filled the pulpit at the Disciple church. Mrs Henry Dickson hosts the WOW society on Thursday as Superintendent N M Pond and Miss Ella Parmelle close a successful school term with Children’s Day at the Disciple church on Sunday evening in June. Eva Cole has returned from Cleveland after five months away. The Berg community notes how residents can reach distant friends via Te Fo Tore nat etmye guid tert Tye Linge Thy vet pirene, Mika Thilport, and others in use No 10 with stores remaining open this week. Also, Shirley Garrett and I were in Aven to place flowers on our mother’s grave, R H.
Miss Kate E Berg daughter of Daniel Berg died Friday May 26 1899 at age 26 and five months after a long illness. Funeral services were held at her home conducted by Rev Lindenmeyer of St Peters Evangelical North Amherst. Burial took place at Murray Ridge Cemetery. The Berg family thanks friends for sympathy and floral tributes.
Mrs Bhuckwell is on the sick list while Mrs J B Willard of Rig and family visit. Wilcox relatives from Cleveland spend Easter weekend in town. Lyman Knowles and Mrs S D Trubbard host dinner with Mr and Mrs F Wilcox present. Memorial services held in city hall with Hastings Post and Relief Corps in attendance. Rev Lyon delivers sermon as flags and flowers decorate the hall. Clair Wheeler of French Creek attends Decoration Day events with his mother Mrs Hattie A Wheeler.
Crafton notes the Rawson Telephone Company stringing wires in the village. Cleveland visitors include Mrs. Sharer and daughter, Mrs. Pierce, and others. Memorial Sunday was not observed. Elyria hive members visited Grafton hive to initiate a class of five with a public drill by Elyria guards. Rev. Burke spoke at Ridgeville cemetery. Big Four RR added a mail catcher on the east side of the track.
Elytia Business College notes new entrants: BR B Oatman of Medina joins the commercial department. Minnie Struble becomes cashier and bookkeeper for Hur Bt of Lorain. Mabel Hineline of Lorain takes a stenographer post with H Whitcomb Co of Cleveland. Normal school begins June 19, aims to provide thorough practical instruction for teachers in the region.
Kipton May WO Decoration Day observed with soldiers prayers at Henrietta cemetery. A town hall address by Gilys of Brunswick followed by a procession to Camden cemetery and a short service. Kipton high school commencement May 2 with two graduates Miss Hlossie Custer and Miss Mable Bronson. Oberlin Glee Club quartet entertained. Class speaker J. Weaver of Findlay. Severe rains delayed farming. Marvin Batley mourned by family.
Owing to wet weather many tawneys are planting over their earn as Miss 0. O. Brown and Miss Annie Grundy return from Creston. Mr. Brown was in Norwalk last week while Miss Ella Hardy visits relatives. Neighbors in Camden host a recent gathering. Several residents travel to H Poledy and Ahcren on business. A soldier, Wan. Yoouth of the 6th Olno VW. O. 1. Co., arrived home and received a warm welcome with a reception planned tonight. An old artistic summer house in F. M. Burnie’s yard catches attention. A school picnic is planned one week from Friday with next week’s program. Mr. and Mrs. Yost of Oberlin visit Mr. and Mrs. McCoy.
North Ridgeville residents record visitors from Avon Lake Cleveland and Elyria. Alfred Wolke, Mrs. Mills Blain, Miss Bertha Geer, Miss Edith Ridgway recovering, Mr. Harry Mills and Marion Parks are noted guests. Collected school events include thespian exercises, a center school program, and a summer closing by Miss Avery.
Mr and Mrs B Lord of Elyria spent weekend with Mrs Fields and her parents. Mrs G Fortune will entertain the M E church society on Wednesday afternoon June 7. Children's day will be observed at Disciple church Sunday evening June 4 and at Methodist church Sunday evening June 11. Mr Quackenbush of Michigan visiting uncle Joseph Cutler. Mrs Carpenter of Elyria visiting brother Mr G. Mr Hud Lloyd of Cleveland was guest of HH Lloyd Sunday. A church society at Mrs W Grills last Wednesday drew a good crowd and added 3.50 to the treasury.
Mrs F Williams entertained the Benevolent society last Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs H Twerrell returned from Watertown NY. Township picnic postponed due to rain. Mr and Mrs Erwin Arnold to locate at the Center. Arnold to be township superintendent and teach Center school. Miss Maud Milla of Oberlin visited Miss Lois Cole. Mr Chester Day of Cleveland spent Sunday with aunt Mrs G W Hines. George Matcham and wife of Oberlin attended memorial service. Miss Carrie Haker of Carlisle visiting friends here. Mr Arthur Sheffield visiting home. he is employed by C Ltd W RR. Miss Wilson of Massillon with S D Whitney and family. plans to stay. Social at KO T M hall by the ladies was a success. Mrs Roam of Wellington guest of Mrs Frank Root. Rev Enders preached the memorial sermon.
Heavy rains improve meadows and corn in Carlisle. Mrs Puise and family return home from Shelby. W Hamlin adds a porch enhancing his house. Town hall hosts a meeting to organize an ostrange society with farmers attending. School exercises draw a large crowd, with some disruption outside. Miss Lucy Wheeler leaves for New Haven to train as a nurse. Malcomb Wood promotes farm machinery. Salvation Lagses hold church meetings to bolster local congregations. Violet.
In Avon at Center cemetery there were exercises and songs with prayers by Rev. Shock and Rev. Daun. abundant flowers and rainfall after Friday night with a severe thunderstorm Saturday. Notable losses include Nick Deitrick’s barn burned by lightning near Sheffield, and Louis Wisehuner, 36, dies after being struck by a train near Eagle Cliff. Also mentions visits by George Lewis of Oil City to his brother James, and the death of Geo. Gawson, 80, on the McNelly farm. August Alten ordained a priest and says first mass at St Mary’s Avon on May 28 assisted by multiple family clergy. Will Hicks held a dance in White Hall Tuesday evening. Ss. M.
Elnora Wray Bled files for divorce from Albert Wray in Lorain County Court. Grounds alleged are habitual drunkenness extreme cruelty and neglect. Custody of three children named Allira Walter and Russel, name change to Elnora Brown, and alimony sought. hearing set after July 18 1890, attorney Leo Stroup listed.
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