Bridge and street upgrades proposed for East Bridge area
A joint bridge and street committee recommended raising the east end of the East Bridge street bridge to create a uniform grade to the Lake Shore tracks, widening the bridge, placing streetcar tracks in the center, and paving to the Lake Shore alignment. Lake Shore should plank between their tracks. Estimated cost 2304 dollars. The report was accepted and the committee tasked to continue with the streets railroad company. East Fourth street bridge to be entirely replanked with sidewalks repaired. referred to committee with power to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bridge Street
Lake Shore
Street Railroad Company
East Fourth Street
Decoration day services attract large Columbia turnout
Columbia reports well attended Decoration day services amid community updates. Mr and Mrs Robert Squire adopt a fatherless girl Welhope for mutual benefit. W Bastard and wife visited Ridgeville and stayed over Memorial day weekend. Mrs Alice Adams made her Cleveland trip for MacCable business. Rev Hollingsworth returns as Baptist pastor with sermon Five minutes after Death. Upcoming June ninth City of Gold sermons with morning and evening programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Squire
Welhope
W. Bastard
Ridgeville
Alice Adams
Cleveland
Arthur Perry
Hollingsworth
Baptist 2 Church
City of Gold
Vanarsdales
Columbia
Sabra Stearn
Latte Esther Hawk
Local Gossip and Movements Around LaGrange and Nearby
Mrs C FE Moore hosts visits for her children near LaGrange as families move between rooms above the store and into Gauits house east of town. Linemen Geo Law and Win Swinderman work on a Columbia line. Spieth family visits Crestline then stays with relatives north Eaton. Eli Schultz improves under Dr Brintnall. district No 6 school closes May 24. a social dance at Swindeman's hall June 1. Attorney Henry Ingersoll of Elyria attends to town business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. FE. Moore
Frending
LaGrange
Giabersteduler
Cleveland
Calates
S. Matt
Haur
North Amnest
Marseille
E. Scoville
Crow Corner
Eli Schultz
Brintnall
Swindeman’s Hall
Jone
Henry Ingersoll
Elyria
Penfield Community Notices and Name Changes
Penfield notes include Mr and Mrs J H Damon and son Wred visiting town after three weeks in Chicago. Prof J J Vaughn and family head to Niagara Falls for the summer. Lena Dirlam of Huntington to lead the intermediate grade next year. Bertha Renonard to leave primary grade after marriage to Harvey Hawk on May 22. Mrs O K Starr noted. I A Tox sent to Toledo asylum June 29. Xantippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon
Wred
Chicago
J. J. Vaughn
Niagara Falls
Misa Lena Dirlam
Huntington
Bertha Renonard
Renonard
Harvey Hawk
M. Blanchard
Michigan
O. K. Starr
Cildren
Current Events in the County Chronicle
Local notes report family illnesses and deaths in Lorain Oberlin Vermilion and nearby areas. Fire destroys Henry Soules house while crews save surrounding buildings and a buried skeleton is found on a river road property. Decorations and plays entertain, with Maccabee events and rainfall delaying outdoor work.
North Ridgeville Church Notices and Local Updates
North Ridgeville hosts Children’s Day at the Congregational church next Sunday evening. The deceased daughter of Mrs. Reed of Station Road will be brought from Cleveland for interment Tuesday afternoon. Miss Etta Sayers is able to go out again after illness. Mr. Hancock of Cleveland spoke at the Congregational church Sunday evening. On Wednesday June 12 the L C T M will be entertained by Mrs L Arthanit Falkner and others at Mrs. Falkner’s home. Mrs. Stapleton left for Town where her sister Mrs. Carter is very low. Hoyt and Walter Meech of Cleveland visited at home Sunday. The eldest daughter of Mr. Hillier is very sick. Dr. Cushing is in attendance. Ethel B will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Joel Robinson on Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Gill has bought the hotel property and will make it his future home. Ms. Terrell of Chicago is visiting at the home of Al and Mrs. John Saya. Pausy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Reed
Station Road
Cleveland
Etta Sayers
Hancock
Gleveland
L Arthanit Falkner
Leonard
Willord
Ms. Terrell
Chicago
John Saya. Pausy
Banquet and community notices from Belden area
The B. T. 8. held a May 25 banquet at Mr. and Mrs. S. Root with social hour and parlor games. A supper menu followed, and toasts were given by Mr. Wilson and others. Several locals share updates on schooling, travel, health, and town events including Miss Damon, Mr. Damon, Mrs. Cleverday, and Mrs. Knowlton. The C. L. and W. removed their agent. T. W. Booth will sell tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Root
Wilson
Oo Damon
A. B. Root
Miss Damon
H. Clever- Tou
Brand
Reisinger
E. G.eepkie
Anna Schacter
Marcy
Elmirs
B. Os. CO
C. Boeptic
Toedds
Woods
Baker's Crossing Residents Gatherings and Visits
Wellington residents and visitors populate Baker's Crossing reports. Includes Mrs J Alios Battle visiting her brother M R Sage, Nettie Boico and Evelyn Kelsey returning home, Baker and Wheeler families hosting and traveling to Wellington, and Huntington names at nearby crossings.
Avon Neighborhood Notes and Local Events
Av on Miss Hadith Pratt of Norwalk visits town and friends. Mrs John Pickering and daughter Clara travel to Indiana on business. Myre Staff of Rockport visits her son. Perkins visit Kneiper family. Dorima Stafford improves from illness. A J Jameson horse damaged, cared for by Dr Segar Cool and others at Avon. Heaven lodge Woodmen of the World members attend Cleveland monument unveiling. Social earnings over six dollars from Friday event. Birth of a son to Bert Welsoh on June 1. Decoration Day social at St Mary’s church raises 317. Sunday services at Baptist church June 9 with sermons and invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadith Pratt
Norwalk
John Pickering
Clara
Indiana
Myre
Rockport
Stafford
Perkins
Kneiper
Dorima Stafford
J. Jameson
Dr. Segarcool
Hiyria
T. W. Jameson
Lewis Bennet
Glen Haughmaster
Chas. Wilford
Richard Henson
Mike Henson
Fred Gale
Avon
W. 8. Canfield
LaPorte
Heaven Lodge
Woodman of the World
Woodman
Cleveland
John Wagner
Black
Meakes
Bert Welsoh
Frank Alfonson
St. Mary's Cinyoh
Kipton Community Hears Memorial Address Amid Rainy Week
The Kipton town hall drew a crowd for Hon. I. Haskell's memorial address recalling touching incidents. Local decor featured flowers and flags as residents honored the GAR dead with a flower strewn procession and a choir performance.
Local wedding and school notes amid rough week
The piece notes last Sunday's confirmation photos with girls in white and mentions Miss Martha Lattems leaving for work north of Kipton. It reports the marriage of Mr. Fred Haeni and Emma Bouman at Emma Bouman’s home and lists family, plus a line about ongoing stone work hampered by rain and slow progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Lattems
Kipton
Fred Haeni
Iss Emma Bouman
Christian Bouman
Decoration day observance and local visits in Copopa
Decoration day was observed at the center with Rev Wood giving the address and Rev Hanawalt leading services. Local residents visited family, including Mrs Herrington from the Old Ladies' Home Elgin and numerous visitors from Rockport Cleveland Gratton Olmsted and others. Elisabeth McCreary died at home with funeral held Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Hanawalt
Herrington
Old Ladies’ Home
Elgin
John Stephen
Mra. Batter
Rockport
A. Bartter
Aldrich
Mra
Hanavwalt
Sabra Stearns
Olmsted
Thew
Holmsworth
Philadelphia
Roy Wood
Decoration Gay Observed and Local Events Noted
Our citizens reported Decoration Gay observed with A R Webber of Elyria delivering a strong address. Township trustees met with county commissioners in Ely to discuss stone roads. Delegates Henry McRoberts and ALO were chosen for the senatorial convention in Medina on June 5. A revival social and Christian endeavors were noted with sixty attendees. An ice cream and strawberry social by I.O.O.F. is planned for June 2. Rex and visitors from Wellington spent Sunday in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Webber
Elyria
Ely
Richard Sheldon
San Diego
Calafornia
Raia
Henry “MeRoberte
Alo
Medina
Adak Rey Mian
Enders
E. Campbell
O.I. M
Therm Hall
D. W. Davies
Wellington
Sundeo
Rex
Huntington social notes include visits and events
Mrs Jame and daughter Don of Cleveland visit in town with relatives. Mrs Rogers of Cleveland visits L E Walker and Miss Beulah Williams of Wellington visits Miss Flora Larence. Mrs Lara Rogers returns home from Homerville. Warden Rogers hosts and Wellington attendees join for a social. The Huntington band event Thursday evening drew a large crowd and Rev Cobelin delivered an enjoyed lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jame
Don
Cleveland
Red Indwift
Albwin
Mus
Ee Eile Rogers
Beulah Williams
Wellington
Flora Larence
T. Lamen
Wollingtoon
Geo. MeQnu
Local notes and social updates from Carlisle area
A heavy hail storm hits Carlisle on Saturday evening. Miss Nettie Lantsberry visits Brunswick in Medina County while Mr Ball calls on friends in Cleveland. Henry Smith loses a cow, found dead near the railroad. Mrs Smith returns to Bay City Michigan after visiting town relatives. P Banks and Arthur Bruce erect a new barn, raised Saturday. LaPorte Disciple church Sunday school presents an entertaining program. road conditions hinder attendance. Mrs John Alexander hosts Ladies Aide on June 18 with a large turnout hoped for. EMxs M A Lantsberry spent a week at Akron attending the 26th annual C W E M convention, described as very enthusiastic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Lantsberry
Brunswick
Medina Co
Ball
Frinds
Cleveland
Henry Smith
Smith
Bay City
Mich
P. Banks
Arthur Bruce
Emxs
M. A. Lantsberry
Akron
Pansy
Get the Best Ivory Soap From Schmeiding’s Store
OTHSCHILD championed "Get the best" as life creed. Ivory Soap proves the point by offering superior results and economy. The ad touts Ivory Soap as 99.43 percent pure and cheaper in use than fancier or common soaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othschild
Community notes from Grafton and surrounding towns
Grafton reports several measles cases and possible epidemic concerns. Local travel includes Mrs. Hill and Art Doncaster visiting Cleveland while Mrs. L. K. Bugby and Miss Hershman stay in Burton, Ohio. The Gratton union schools closed and graduation is set at the Congregational church on June 4. The Big 4 timetable changes affect trains No 28 and 37, with a Rainbow City service linking Indianapolis to Buffalo. Rural dairymen question milk shipments to Cleveland. Former teacher J. S. Vaughn leaves for Buffalo amid Pan-American Exposition plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Cleveland
L. K. Bugby
Lizzie Hershman
Burton
Ohio
L. M. Metsger
Iowa
Art Doncaster
Gratton Union
Congregational Church
Humaer
M. Anil
Indianapolis
Butliton
Vinuuk Whitcomb
Washington, D.C
Lome
von Pratt
Wellington
Rochester
Grafton
J. Ds. Vaughn
Gtory
Pexfeld
Buffalo
Dot
LaPorte Community Notes and Aides Meeting
In LaPorte the Maccabee group moves to clear space for Mr Demaine who injures a foot during dirt work. Master Roy Webster suffers from pneumonia. Mrs Fred Hance of Carlin visits grandmother Mrs John Smith for a day. The Ladies Aid Society of the E church will meet at Mrs Oscar Bingham's home on June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabee
Disdes
LaPorte
Carlin
Demaine
Neweraine
Roy Webster
Fred Hance
John Smith
Ladies Aid Society
Ff. E. Church
Oscar Bingham
West Ridge Social Notes Amid Small Town Visits
Mrs A Mason hosted guests on Sunday while Mr Chas Drusendahl from Soud Lorain visited local friends. Mrs Rawson of Oberlin joined residents on the Ridge as Miss Alice Sutliff visits Elyria. Miss Minnie Drusendahl and Miss Mabel Wack plan a Cleveland trip with several days away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mason
Chas. Drusendahl
Soud Lorain
Rawson
Oberlin
Alice Sutliff
Elyria
Minnie Drusendahl
Mabel” Wack
Cleveland
Arena
LaPorte
Malder
Udangagen
Maddock
J. Maddock
Albert Grills
Cleveland Medical School
Contingent Sails to Ohio Penitentiary
Sheriff Warden and Deputy Charles Sailsbury led a group including Ay EL Lawrence Charles Wagner Powers Garrant Brooks Winstone Martin and Willis to Columbus on Monday as part of Hlyra's contingent bound for the Ohio penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles” Sailsbury
Ay EL Lawrence
Charles Wagner
Colum Sus
Powers
Garrant
Brooks
Winstone
Martin
Willis
Hlyra
Ohio Penitentiary
North Eaton Community Notes Reflect Mixed Crops and Events
Farmers in North Eaton await better weather to finish corn planting as apples look slim this year while plums and cherries may be abundant. Eva Barrows of Cleveland attends as guest at Havens. The C W B M society meets with Fanny Havens on Thursday. The P and CG KF plan a strawberry festival Friday evening at the town hall with a cordial invitation. S M Gook, former Eaton preacher, addresses the people Tuesday evening at the church. Will Tfill and wife of Elyria stay with former parents for an indeterminate time. his health slowly improves. Children’s Day observed at Pasciple church last Sunday with a fine program in song and elocution. Memorial sermon by Rev. Pieter on Sunday May 25. Eaton pride noted for avoiding baseball or horse racing on Decoration Day. Jane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Barrows
Cleveland
S. M. Gook
Eaton
Will Tfill
Elyria
Pasciple
Pieter
Leo Durkee
al. Binghead
Medina
Bork
Jane
Decoration day observance and local notices
Weather coal and damp. Decoration day observed with A R Webber of Elyria delivering the address to appreciative attendees. Mr and Mrs Richard Sheldon of San Diego visited relatives before extending their stay in North City. EKOTM convention at Akron referenced. Local families from Oberlin Wellington and Logans attended a reception by Mrs Fred Beesing for her brother and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Webber
Elyria
Richard Sheldon
San Diego
Cal
Nancy Sheldon
N. ¥. City
GS Sheldon
Akron
A. @ West
Elrria
Ea. Sheldon
Will Avery
M. E. Missionary Society
Jo. Hobbs
Will White
Walter Bush
Oberlin
Fred Drumm
Logain
Ed. Sheldon
Wellington
Fred Beesing
Ninteen
Hooby Flood Fined After Questionable Demeanor at Jail
Hooby Flood told Marshal Krohn he was not drunk and went to jail. He paid a $6 fine plus costs on Monday morning. Ed Hanchet also fined $5 and costs for intoxication. Officer Whitney detained a man named Green on Saturday for suspicion after theft of harness fixtures in Ridgeville. victims declined prosecution and he was held for further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooby Flood
Krohn
Ed. Hanchet
Whitney
Green
Ridgeville
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Pred Whitney
Maria Richards
Henry Soule
Flatass
Alvah Seeley
Jerome Bailey
Gernhill
Roai
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Fanchon
Ellent
Schmacor
Havel Adam
Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees
Regal Mandolin Club
C. C. Manville
Ida Hubbard
Knowles
Roby Knowles
Loie Knowles
Annie Seiver
Mary Trenchard
Sarah Felt
Columbus
Nettie McKsson
Gee. McKisson
Ed. McKinson
Cynthia Bradley
S P. Hastings
Ciniy B. Wheeler
Addie Wheeler
C. Crow
Litchfield
Hattie A. Wheeler
Silas Stroup
GC. Kelner
Tal
J. W. Lindsey
Noble Co
North Ridgeville
Burt Belden
M. EB
Pomeroy
Knowlton
C. L. and
T. W. Boot
Baker’s Crossing
Jalios Battle
M. R. Sage
Nettie Boico
Evelyn Kelsey
Baker
Ernie Wheeler
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Savanah Lake
Cyrus Hawley
Esther Cleghorn
Morgan
Fritta
D. Cole
T. Yale
Z. Brundiga
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Haskell
Ibutsuss
Brance
Shaw
Union Los
Eddy
Berea
Shattuchias Jone
Ceveland
Wrenn
Baptist Yearly Meeting
Little
Hannah Scotted
Copopa
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