Ninth Annual LaGrange Alumni Reception Held in May
Current Events in the County note the Ninth Annual LaGrange Alumni Association reception on Friday evening May 19. Alumni gathered at the K of P hall after commencement, with W. F. Hastings presiding and Edith Holcomb delivering the response. Prof Merriman and Mr Hiscox addressed attendees before a banquet and town hall dancing followed. There have been 180 graduates to date with 86 present at the gathering, including several deceased or abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange Alumni Association
K. of P. Ball
W. F. Hastings
Edith Holcomb
Clyde White
H. C. Merriman
Grafton
LaGrange
Hoe
Eduration
Atald
Cleveland
Hiacox
Merrman
Lorain Co
Alomni
Hiscox
Merriman
Brighton News Highlights from Local Social Scene
Brighton residents recap visits and farewells as Gladys Gill visits her aunt Mrs Bachus. Howard Jordon from Pittsburg stays with his parents. Grange members celebrate Geo Gillett’s 60th birthday and Antientsare. Caps note Capt James Hardick’s death at 80 after a long illness. Obituary details outline his Civil War service and Fargo years. Various local visits, illness care, and community events fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Gill
Bachus
Howard Jordon
Pittsburg
Brighton Grange
Geo Gillett
Katherine Cave
Wellington
Grange Hall
Denver
Colorado
Bol Willard
Claude Kingbury
Wm Campbell
New London
John Moore
Berlinville
Litchfield
Clarkefield
Battles
Heffoer
Rochester
Peck
Obituary for Elam Benton Page of Geauga County
Obituary notes Elam Benton Page born November 13 1841 in Cheater Geauga Co Ohio died May 18 at 1 50 am aged 62 years 6 months 6 days. He married Crete Burkint 35 years ago last February. Survived by wife two daughters a son and siblings. Describes his jovial disposition strong family devotion and long illness from grippe and weak heart. Other local notices include church services memorial remarks and community life events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elam Benton Page
Cheater
Geauga Co
Ohio
Crete Burkint
Inourn
Grippe
Mne
Buff-Ring
Phureday
Frank
Émory
J. B. Pace
Elyria Beats Lorain Team In South Lorain Park Clash
The Lorain baseball squad, largely from Oak Point, defeated Fairn Fagies at South Lorain Park. Stoupe sparkled on the mound and at bat, turning a key double play in the fourth as Elyria, led by strong fielding and hit making, ran up scores and kept the game under control.
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Lorain
Oak Pont
Stroup
Fagies
South Lorn
Wild
Christner
Seogien
Zaior
Youse
Elyria
Stoupe
Annual Convention of Lorain County Temperance Union
The Lorain County Non-Partisan Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold its annual convention at LaGrange on June 9, 1905. The program includes scripture readings, prayers, addresses by Rev. Haas and Rev. W. M. Hark, music, recitations by local students, and a children's session. Ellen J. Phinney speaks on opportunities and self harm, with songs by Elyria W.O. Tob and a history of the Young People's Club.
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Lorain County
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
LaGrange
June Ith
Halliwell
Rev. Haas
F. Carter
J. A. B. Stirr
Lanehron
W. M. Hark
Ellen J. Phinney
Searaion
America
Elyria W
Tob
Mra
Young People's Club
Migs Bivatott
Misa Florence Gove
Miss Midna
Mizsea Gott
Ketner
Philip Gott
Mise Ninos Sheries
Mandolin Club
King Charlea
Henry
Worthington
Nickle Plateau
City health officer calls detention plan for Rouge Days
Health Officer French urged the city to establish a pest house as part of removing the old peat bourne. The board of public health will convene tonight with a potential discussion of providing a pest house and advising the council on the measure.
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French
Board of Pulic Health
Ibis
Lorain Bank Failure May Not Declare Dividend, Judge Says
Probate Judge Hinman states creditors have six months to file claims after the assignee takes over. He notes the Lorain bank’s failure cannot likely declare a dividend for about ninety one months, contrasting with National bank failures. The administrator has eight months to file a final account before dividend declaration by the probate court.
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Hinman
Lorain Bank
Amdigere
Jude
Babies Book Promises Portraits of Local Infants
Mrs QO H Monroe announces a forthcoming book featuring half tone engravings of all babies photographed at her studio in the past seven years. The volume promises carefully arranged portraits, artful detail, and other Elgria views not previously published, aimed as a valuable keepsake for mothers.
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QO. H. Monroe
Elgria
Mrs George Crisp and Capt Cowley Named County Visitors
Mrs George Crisp of Elyria and Capt Cowley of Lorain were appointed members of the county board of visitors by Judge Washburn. The board has six members and will visit public institutions and perform duties assigned by the judge.
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George Crisp
Elyria
Capt. Cowley
Lorain
County Board of Visitors
Washburn
Sailor Joe Tries Ten Times to Stay Afloat
A fragmented report recounts sailor Joe Short claiming a long battle with injury after a bar fall led to a mangled foot and failed medical help. He describes delays at marine hospitals in Toledo and Cleveland, a transfer by ship to Sandusky, and a rough journey before landing back with the mayor, who asks how he will reach Cleveland.
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Jos
Joe
Cleveland
Jou
Assignment of teachers next year
The forthcoming school year mirrors the prior staffing with few changes. New hires include Misa Elia Kaiser to replace Mie’ Jeskie Hangilton as Latin teacher. no sewing or drawing staff added. Special teachers: Charles M Williams manual training, Leane Moore music and physical culture, Maria Hall penmanship, Myrtle Halliwell training class. Regular teachers listed include Eleanor Symons, Amy M. Saye, Harriet Lay principal seventh, Jeanette Sears seventh, Hittia McCloy sixth, Louisa Pounds sixth, Ide McMiller fifth, Lucile McCallum fifth, Ada M. Maxted fourth, Ida J. Phipps third, Laura Peck third, Carrie M. Haffner first, Olive B. McNeal first, Lizzie Hahn eighth, Mary Coghlan principal seventh, Louise Biggs sixth, Lucy B. Kirk, Arth, Maude Wherry fourth, Ruby McClure third, Alice Pomeroy second, Ella Parmelee first, Julia Wieland fifth, Bessie Carter principal third and fourth, Ruth Pounds assistant, Nellie Mantle first and second, Mabel Wood principal eighth, Helen Vogely seventh, Eva Rawson sixth, Cora Rawson fifth, Stella Phipps fourth, Gertrude Clark third, Minnie Seahmerer second, Grace Brandan first, Corn Baker ft, Verna Farmer fourth, Louie Gaudern third, Elfreda Rolling.
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Misa Elia Kaiser
Mie
Jeskie Hangilton
Chas. M. Williame
Leane Moore
Maria Hall
Myrtle’ Halliwell
Helen Vogely
Eva Rawson
Cora Rawson
Stella Phipps
Gertrude Clark
Minnie Seahmerer
Grace Brandan
Corn Baker
Verna Farmer
Louie Gaudern
Elfreda
Elyria High Beats Glenville 4 3 In Close Game
Elyria High overcame Glenville 4 to 3 Saturday afternoon on a focal diamond. Glenville led early before Elyria tied and took the lead in the eighth on Sartwell Davies and a wild throw. Henn pitched well for Elyria and Ryan scored on a key single in the ninth as Elyria earned the victory before about 20 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria High School
Glenville High
Glenville
Elyria
Sartwell
Davies
Prior
Henn
St Ealing
Ryan
Clark
Lwan
Celebrated Anniversary for Father Eugene Duffy at Cleveland Home
Father Eugene Duffy of Our Lady at the Cathedral in Cleveland was entertained Monday at the East Avenue home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Duffy. Many friends called on him during the visit.
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L. W. Swing
Laporte
Eaton
W. W. Society
Wim. Fortune
Christchurch
Buondsy
Mra Dickeon
Cleveland
Mary E Tiiberg
Penson
Birmingham
W W Penson
FC Wilford
Butternut Ridge
R. P. Vaughn
Elyria
G. Fields
W. W. Blaine
Gill
Albert Palmer
Wellington
Albert Allan
Thresa Pearce
Iskes
Joseph Brice
Flynna
Eugene Duffy
Cathedral
Joseph Duffy
Common Pleas Court Docket Entries Highlight Settlements
Judge Washburnsseigned cases noted on the docket Monday morning with several settlements out of court. Amended answers filed in Jannings v Sweet and C B W v Mancwell cases, plus a default judgement of 9587.83 in Haller v McMyler.
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George C. Heald
Petheriin Citizens' National Bank
J. Puinreel
Longave
Congregationalists Laud American Board Officers Over Gift Debate
At Oberlin on May 16 the Ohio Congregational Association debated John D. Rockefeller’s gift to the American Board, with Dr. Washington Gladden backing a clause defending the Board’s prudence. Prof. G. F. Wright led a motion to strike the second clause, the fight lasting long. Wright later helped remove a personal Rockefeller reference, and the third clause praised the Board’s integrity and urged churches to renewed support amid modern missionary opportunities.
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Oberlin
Ohio Congregational Association
John D. Rockefeller
Prudential Committee
Washington Gladden
G. F. Wright
Gladden
Wright
Rockefaller
American Board
Town criticizes outsiders amid arrest at Topliff barroom
A police officer says outsiders from New York and Chicago misuse factory jobs and try to run the town after arresting a young man for intoxication and disorderly conduct at a Topliff bar. The arrested man refused to give his name, the warrant listed John Doe, and he appeared before the mayor tonight after resisting police but was released at the jail.
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New York
Chicago
John Doe
Zoeluck
Soldiers Relief Committee Meets. Funds Overdrawn
The Soldiers Relief Committee met Monday with no requests for aid. Many claims were withdrawn and the indigent soldiers fund is overdrawn by about $186.20. County commissioners plan to raise the levy next week from 0.25 to 0.3 mills to generate roughly 87,500 for the year.
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Soldiers’ Relief Committee
Lorain Builders Exchange marks first anniversary
Lorain Ohio May 27 The Lorain Builders Exchange held its first anniversary celebration with visiting members from Cleveland Sandusky and Elyria. Prominent Cleveland members including F W Fisher H C Bradley and others spoke. The Lorain exchange has grown over 100 percent since its founding a year ago. F W Pierce served as president and treasurer helping lead the event.
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Lorain
Lorain: Builders’ Exchange
Cleveland
Sandusky
Elyais
W. B. McAllister
Secy
A. Roberta
Wm. H. Hunt
C. W. McCormick
H.C. Bradley
F W. Fisher
Cleveland Exchange
Lorain Exchange
F. W. Pierce
War Teanmaster
Market Report Items From Ohio and Nearby Regions
Fragmented OCR listing various farm products and livestock prices. Includes entries for corn, wheat, potatoes, timothy hay, wool, sheep, cattle, and heifers with assorted quality notes and price ranges across different locales. Entities include Ohio fall crews, potatos, wheat grades, and livestock terms.
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Ohio
Physicians Urged to Report Spinal Meningitis Cases
Health officer French reports a state board request to inform the board of any spinal meningitis cases and for physicians to promptly report suspected cases. No known Elyria cases. warnings mirror nationwide epidemics. Also notices job ads and local sales offerings scattered among farm stock and real estate listings, with names and addresses of local residents.
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French
State Board of Health
Elyzia
Strayed Out and Nabbed in Oberlin Area
Strayed Poland China sow, four ost 2 years old, last seen near Oberlin Ridgeville border. Bought in Chatham and from Homer, likely return route via Dudley estate Warren farm, 180 acres. Property description includes Ridgeville Center house, outbuildings, and lane to electric car. sale terms half down balance later.
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Poland
China
Chatham
Homer
J. BR. Thompson
Columbia
Bent
Dudley Estate
Warren Farm
Oberlin Norwalk
Oberlin
Stone Pike
Union School District
Dudleya
Ridgeville Center
R. Wianedset
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brighton
James Hardick
Thern
Wastford
15Th Ohio Battery
Fargo
Bie
Krome Burdick
H. M. Burdick
Aneta
W. L. Burdick
H. P. Laugh
Charles Hardick
Lisbo
John Ff. Reynolds
A.R
Peat
Stillwell Hoag
U.oherts
Dr. Hill
Geary
John Young
Riverside Cemetery
Avon
Mra J W Shone
Wesley
Bucyrus
Charleston
West Virginia
The
Baptist Church
Mc| Medken
Raymond Walker
Iva Gahoon
Mise Marian Burdett
Passion
St Marya
French Creek
Willlake
S Po
Belden
Marey
Marilou Ohio
Heath
Mra Myers
Rev Beal
Reader
Mores
Pauline Folts
Hiva Benton
Etta
A Rodgers
Neff
Slater Pearl
Francia Bhuta
Planis
la Grange
J. A. Wilcox
Grace Miller c
Clara Buswell
P. Hastings
Mildred Barnum
Grace Kelner
Deliphone Biggs
Eva Abby
Wellington High School
Arthur White
Bruce
Judson Freeman
Elden
Frank Pritchard
Ida Hubbard
River Road
Fred Prosser
G. Johnson
Audson Spicer
Freeman
N. P.W
T.U
Gott
Capt. Green
Frank Rawson
W.M Harty
C. C. Manville
Measra
H. M. V Powers
Harry Lee Powers
Harvey
Phoebe Powers
Jota Krehni
Daupghter
Anna Raiann
Avoherat
Juhn Hamann
Geo. Wagner
Buer
A. B. Stuber
Holy Trinity Lecturch
New East Avon Cemetery
Carlisle
Cliff Mead
Allen Yeatertiny
Cinnegar
P. Ro Clark
Fisher Jewelry
Tha Grit-Haserodt Co
Mra. A. M de. Pew
Biggs and Evarard Co
Cleveland Marine Hospital
Elyria High
Father Duffy
Common Pleas
Rockefeller
Elyaiang
Builers' Exchange
EU Ee Co
Andwur
Parks Foates
Sempen B. Day
Viva Pree
A. B. Taylor
Cashier
H. A
Dantela
Anat
Abesra
Joseph Alexander
Joseph A, Alexander
Cleveland Grains Drying Co
Williamson Bid
Cleveland, U
North Atreat
G. W. Merthe
West Bridge Street
William C. Meytrott
Deutch Genprochea
F. C. Gough
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