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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
4
The Elyria Reporter argues for fearless independent thought and condemns trusts. It notes the Obi convention's anti trust plank and criticizes The Elyria Republican for silence on the issue while urging candor from rival papers.
A discussion of a new bankrupt law praising its potential to free insolvent debtors and aid recovery, balanced with caveats about dishonesty. It then covers the Foraker Kohlsaat exchange, noting Kohlsaat’s alleged liver issue and accusations of unfair play, followed by Elyria residents supporting Mayor Reefy in curbing lawlessness and vice.
Mrs John McNelly of Lake Avenue Elyria spent a week visiting friends in the berg. Rob Blain and Mrs Wil Brokaw were called to Michigan for the funeral of their brother George Blain. Wesley of North Eaton visited daughter Mrs George Robinson. Mrs Will Buck stayed with daughter Mrs Allen Gilder. Children day observed at Disciple church June 4 raising over 13 dollars. June 11 children day exercises at M E church with Dr Briggs closing. OBITUARY Moses Dunnell born 1819 in England died June 6 1899 aged 80y21m12d. Funeral at M E church June 7. CARD OF THANKS from George Taylor family for kindness and flowers. Various social notes on weddings farming wheat and local events. The Wellington high school commencement June 2 class twenty two. Alumni reunion June 28. Electric road to Oberlin anticipated. Mrs G Spitzer visiting Minerva. Masonic lodge social night. Van Cleef boys hosted graduation class party.
June report from Carlisle lists visitors from Cleveland Rochester Elyria and Oberlin. Home Comfort Store agents from St. Louis tout high priced ranges while town council debates park railing removal. Funeral of Nellie Drusendahl mourned. school changes include Center brick building torn down for new high school by Bates brothers. Children’s Day and Pomona Grange events noted.
June 5 report notes Mr. Gardner has improved two barns with new siding and paint. Mrs. Beebe recovers from a horse scare caused by a streetcar. Widow Lucretia Fitch, mother of nine, died at 5th. funeral at Universalist Church. Fitch-Stearns reunion planned at Harrison Fitch’s Columbia home. Clarence Smith and Miss Frankie Perry wed at the bride’s home, Rev. F. I. Rige officiating.
Feeble health of R. Denham noted while Mrs. Denham and family share update. A. Yost from Litchfield visits relatives, Levi Johnson and Dick Buswell have a fine colt. Mrs. Orrin White of Wellington improves after illness. Earl Cregin and wife attended a dance in Erhart. J. Anderson and Betty Denham visit Penfield relatives. Flora Clark moves into her home. Carrie Ross seeks Reporter subscriptions. Art Jackson’s runaway team damages two stoves during move. minimal other damage.
Rochester notes a small ceremony with three graduates Elsy Shade Cora Irish and John Saxton receiving diplomas amid a flawless program. the community counted a successful children's day at the freewill baptist church and a later m e church event plus a fire incident in wellington.
Mr. Lane died at his home on June 6 after a long illness. Funeral was held June 7 in Collins, led by Rev. Baker of the Kipton M B church, a member. Nearby updates note visits, travels, and local happenings including Harold and family, measles illness in Henriettta, and a photographer setting up in Kipton.
Amherst obituary notes Grace Peabody aged 32 died June 7 after a brief illness leaving five children and a grieving husband. Funeral held Friday afternoon at her residence led by Rev Swartz of North Amherst. Also reports rentings, a barber shop/art gallery move, festival postponements, and a plentiful strawberry crop with growers fearing chromo advertising.
In Sheffield a country home move by Mr. Strong from Penn and barn improvements by Mr. Jno Boyd are noted. Mrs. N Wescott hosts M E church social on June 22. Last Sabbath at Vincent M E chapel marked Children’s Day with decorations, recitations, songs, nine baptisms, and funds raised for the children's fund. Local visits include Collin siblings with grandfather Thomas Collier and Mrs V McRoberta visiting Cora Reynolds. Mrs Hasel of Avon visits Naigel family. John Boyd builds an underground stable under his barn. Mrs Maurice Hecock suffers rheumatism.
West Broad street grocer F. W. Blinkner reports the season’s earliest potatoes now in stock. The early crop, grown by J. W. Allen of Murray Ridge, is described as exceedingly fine for an early production.
In Henrietta Clarence Higging and family visit Elyria relatives on Sunday. George Squires adds a porch and bay window. John Bowman repaints his house. Koons of Sultan, Ashland County, visits Elmer Dunlap. Miss Myrta Whitney improves steadily. Conrad Saltsman nears move-in to a new house. George Unger, top strawberry grower, reports forty bushels of berries last Friday. wagon wheel failure caused a minor accident. Hilberg to build a 36 by 8 feet bank barn with 17 foot posts. a stone load halts church travel as a road stone delays prompt access. Albert Cramby buys part of Ernest Bake’s farm and plans to move in. Birmingham bridge not yet built. contract awarded to lowest bidder amid questions of authority. Henry Petty’s kiln restarts, supplying tile and brick next week. Farmers busy with corn. wet weather slows weed control and hay and grain readiness.
The town reports a successful school picnic with a large crowd. A fire destroyed a house on John's farm near Wellington Saturday night while residents were away. Local obituaries note the burial of Miles Fisher of Brighton last Monday. Various residents visit relatives in Norwalk, Brownhelm, Lorain, and Oberlin. Several families spent weekends at Grange events and on local farms.
Grafton high school Alumni association held its annual banquet at T G Rawson’s residence on June 6 with sixteen of twenty seven members present. Officers elected for the next year included President Allen Kile Istates president Fred Johnson secretary Harry Doncaster treasurer Elmer Tran and Mr Canfield of Litchfield provided music with his gramophone. Mrs Millie Heimlich and son from Prosen ce are visiting Mrs Barchard. J J Vaughn and family visited Medina over the weekend. Mr and Mrs T Turner and son have gone to Litchfield for a few weeks. Children Day was observed at the M E church with baptism and two probation members added. Charlotte and Florence Campbell visiting friends in Litchfield. Band concert Saturday evening drew a good crowd despite cool weather. proceeds totaled 5. a few.
Dr. Miller and wife returned from Columbus after attending the American Medical Society convention. Local social actions include a Disciple C E society social at Mina Granger’s home on Friday June 16 with cream served. Various residents visitable in town and nearby. Farmers begin harvesting and the L O T A judge hosted a supper Tuesday evening.
Special District No.2 hosts a Friday picnic by the schoolhouse on June 16 inviting everyone to bring a basket dinner. Grace and Leon Wiers visit grandparents H Pomeroy. Local incidents include a hand injury during a fight and a dog attack on sheep. Community notes mention the Benevolent society, upcoming meetings, and Children’s Day events. Alonzo Lake named champion strawberry grower with fruit up to four inches.
Chestnut Ridge closes Friday June 9 after a successful year led by Miss Mary Tilburg. Pupils hosted an ice cream and cake reception, with a pictured token of affection for Miss Tillbury. Local residents and staff, including Mrs. Dewherst and Mr. Bingham, were noted in social news as well as Memorial Day planning and church events.
Mr. S. Nash and family spent Sunday with sister Mrs. George Bemis of Chestnut Ridge. Mr. A E B Gibson is remodeling his house. Mrs. Collins of Elyria is visiting at daughter Mrs. John Parsons. Mr. and Mrs. John Fowls of Murray Ridge spent Sunday with relatives. Miss Mary Koester is slowly recovering from illness. Mrs. Miles Bassett is on the sick list. Frank Albright of West Ridge visited relatives Sunday.
A. L. Garford and his nephew Will Garford plan a few weeks trip to Texas for pleasure.
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