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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1905

Page

5

Annual Beeline Gathering of L C T M at Lorin County Kipton

Current Events in the County report the annual L C T M convention held June 3 in Kipton with about 200 members present. Lorain Hive No 4 won first prize for initiating most members, Penfield Hive claimed the county banner, and Lorin/Wellington hives vied in a drill. Mrs Hague Cook and Granger judged, prizes included a $10 award, a $5 award, and a sik flag from Great Commander Mr Olde of Elyria. A dinner and lunch were served by Dixelpie church ladies at the Maccabee ball, and Florence Hive No 247 will host the next meeting.

Lorin County Kipton Lorain Hive Wallington Hive Hague Cook Granger Lorain Wellington Olde Elyria Penfield County Dixelpie Florence Hive No

Local Socials and Church Notes From Pittsfield

Pittsfield social life fills last Sunday with visits from Mr Wo White and wife and Mr Walter Dale and wife of La Grange. ME church held quarterly services and Childrens day observance enjoyed by the Sabbath school. Ice cream socials planned at the homes of Joe West and Frank Whitney with contributions from Musocial club and Congessional society. Knight Lodge mourns Brother Grant Pitts with resolutions and mourning charter draped for 30 days.

Wo White Walter Dale la Grange Kepler Boston Stase Sre Beng Misa Nina E Root Bath Dy Reeder Frank‘Root Reeder Mary Winifred Kepler Lena Dirlam Elyria Frank Whitcomb Gratton Whitcomb Grace Wares Findlay Joe Weat Frank Whitney Missea Edna Preston Lois Cole Anna Chapin Oberlin Grant Pitts Son Stanley Cleveland Gorman Lodge F. B. Gea F. Dickman J. KE. Hance

La Grange Community News and Names Duly Noted

In LaGrange and nearby, residents Bert Knowlar and Mre. Mr and Mrs Richard Bell visit. Dr Demby Spicer from Cleveland stays in town. Effie Underhill from Medina Co. visits. Baptist society plans a supper June 22. Obituaries note Emeline Cotten and an infant death. Local events include birthdays, illnesses, and family notices amid small-town life.

Bert Knowlar & Son Richard Bell Eiviia Nose Burton Bloomfield Demby Spicer Cleveland Effie Underhill Lester Medina Co Tadiea The Baptist Dime Society FE Kelner Emeline Cotten LaGrange Elyria M KE Frank Burgman Nickliet Grace Selner A Wilcox

Grafton Twelfth Annual Commencement Program

The twelfth annual commencement was held in the Congregational church Friday June 2 with music by the Berea Symphony Orchestra Chorus and a program of orations and solos by students including Nettie B Carmel James B Finligeon Charlotte M Kelly and Margaret G Slife. Diplomas were presented and the class song sung. A note records other local activities and a lodge resolution honoring Charlies Gorman.

Berea Rambie Nettie B Carmel James B Finligeon Charlotte M Kelly Margaret G Slife Ceilan M Spitzer Theodore Roosevelt Fred E Sheldon Finlayson Slife Mr. Parke Edne V Zimmermen Garrelya Ralph E Risinger Benediction Elytia Ethel Spitzer Oberlin Clarence Rawson Fred Smith Norman Fidler Edna Leobard Masaillon Congregational Church Charlies Gorman

Brighten Community Events and Weather Casualties

The Brighton ladies society of the Congregational church plans a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Jordan's home with a cordial invitation extended to all. A severe electric storm on Tuesday caused a cow owned by Chas. Peck to be killed by lightning. Various townspeople like Rawaon Melletter, Walter Mosher, Mrs. McClaflin, and families in New London, Oberlin, and Clarkefield are noted for visits, teaching, and social events.

Ladies Society of the Congregational Church Arthur Hawk Rome Fox Nova Etha Urge New London Jesse Gladys Burge Harold Leelie Hardy Oberlin Walter Young Wellington B. Baird Lee of Clarkefield A. W. McClaffith

Obituary of Flycia O Hecock Born 1826 in Lyone New York

Flycia O. Hecock born April 26 1826 in Lyone N Y eldest child of Willis and Salle Hecock. Moved with family to Sheffield Ohio then Pittafield before returning to Sheffield. Married George W. Cotton February 7 1835. he died March 28 188. She leaves five of seven children living: Mara Lagbenthal Jerome C Cotton Viola I Cook Norm Fairmann and Curtis G Cotton.

Flycia Misa Eliza A. Hecock Lyone Herkermer County N. Y Willis and Salle Hecock Sheffield Pittafield Elmer Cotton Elyria Curtis N. L. Cotton George W. Cotton Mr. Cotton Sheanion Mra Mara Lagbenthal Jerome C. Cotton Beal City Mich Viola I. Cook St. Joseph Norm Fairmann Curtis G. 4 Cotton LaPorte Ind

Sudden Death of Chas Gorman Shocks Grafton

The people of Grafton mourn the death of Chas Gorman who died at his home Monday noon May 22 1906 after a two week illness. Gorman born in Grafton May 27 1848 was married to Miss Sadie Hodson of Grafton on July 26 18__ to which.

Grafton Chas, Gorman Mr. Gorman Sadie Hodson

Obituary of Salmon A Powers and Civil War service

Salmon A Powers from Medina County Ohio enlisted August 1862 for three years or during the war. He served as a private in Captain William A Williams Horace Potters company B 42nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry under Garfield and Sheldon. The regiment organized at Camp Chase Columbus with multiple companies mustered in 1862 and moved to Kentucky and Tennessee engaging at Paintville Prestonburg Cumberland Mountains Chickasaw Bayou Arkansas Post and other actions under Osterhaus division.

Salmon A. Powers Medina Co Ohio Memphia Tennessee William A. Williams Horace Potter 42Nd Reiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry James A Garfield Lionel A Sheldon Camp Chage Columbus B.C James A. Garfield The United States Cincinnati Ohio River Catlettsburg 14Th Kentucky Infantry McLaughlin Ohio Cavalry Louis Court House Green Creek Paintville Lionel A. Sheldon Garfield 11Th Kentucky Marshall Osterhaus Orpe Middle Creak Prestonburg Cumberland Mountains Tazewell Tenn Chickasaw-Bayou Mias Arkanase Post Fort

West Ridge School Holds Year End Entertainment

Mrs EK Versey closed her school on Friday with magic recitations class scenes and heritage offerings. The event was well attended with good order and the children praised for behavior and work. Mrs Versay received a rocking chair as a surprise gift and is asked to rest over summer before teaching again. Mr Prestons cattle were struck by a railway train injuring some, none killed.

Tyrocogh EK. Versey Childern Amonot Mra Versy Versay Sutiff Cishet Preston Anately

Flyria Woman An Officer Of Ladies Of Gaa

The Grand Army of the Republic state convention elected officers in Washington. Senior officers include Mrs. Hennie of Washington as Prea, Mrs. Searles East Liverpool as Sen Vice President, Mrs. Riser Marting Ferrey as Jun Vice President, Mrs. Ammon Cleveland as Treasurer, and Mrs. Garden Bedford Kyra as Chaplin. Sadie B. Stare elected chairman of the Council of Administration by a large majority. Commander-in-Chief Blackmer Governor Herrick and others attended, praising the work ahead.

Grand Army of the Republic Washington H. Department Uennie Sen. V. Pres Searles East Liverpool Jun V. Presa Riser Marting Ferrey Treas Ammon Cleveland Chaplin Garden Bedford Klyria Sadie B. Stare Council of Administration Arce Blackmer Herrick G. A. BR

School Boys Fight Over Class Flag Clash

High school seniors and juniors fought Friday noon over a class flag. The clash involved head punches as juniors attempted to bury the senior slur. a senior surprised them and a tough brawl followed. The board told Supt. Comings to “let them fight it out” unless property damage occurs.

Board of Education

Rainbow dog shot dead after color parade ends

The rainbow dog, marked by red and green stripes, is killed by a single bullet after being chased by Chief Smith and police behind the station. Boys had painted the dog with scarlet and green, prompting public disgrace and concern.

Chief Smith

Pension decisions affecting widows and minors in early act cases

Pension rulings cover minors of deceased soldiers, widows remarriage impact, dependent parents’ income limits, voidable enlistments, and deaths caused by the claimant’s acts. Other decisions include a helpless minor eligible for pension continuity, and a widow’s pension tied to pathological sequences and asthma related causes. Also notes Lake Shore Electric plans a bridge over Black River at South Lorain for Avon Beach line traffic.

Taha Bicknell Lake Shore Electric Railway Tthe Company Black River South Lorsie Avon Beach South Lorain

Welch Gatherings Set for Lorain County Yearly Meeting

A large Welch population in Lorain County will convene at the Second Congregation church in South Lorain Friday at 7 30 pm for the yearly meeting. Evangelist Mise Eleanor Williams, with thirty years in church work, is to speak. Welch songs will be sung as part of the program.

Lorain County South Lorain Mise Eleanor Williams

Automobiles Valuations to Rise in City Tax Review

The city board of tax review will raise auto valuations on many automobiles in the tax books. Owners have been listing unusually low values from 400 to 1800 dollars, with most below 1000. Only one car reached 1800 but values will be boosted in this correction.

City Board of Tax Review

Real estate transfers across Lorain area estates and lots

Transfer records show multiple parcels exchanged: John and Talte with Peter Gifford and Greenslade trustees to M Howe for Jota 96 and 97 in Lorain at 150 dollars. Sheffield Land Co to Frank A Sanford for lots 2 3 8 and 7 first addition to Lorain at 1100 dollars. WN Luth to AF Hopkins for lot 20 and part of lot 1k Hogan's addition to Lorain at 600 dollars. F A Sanford to Ludwig Dombrowski for parts of late 2 4 and 2 8 7 Sheffield Land Co addition to Lorain at 800 dollars. US F Walcott to Reuben Wigge for parts of lots 65 and 66 LaGrange at 100 dollars. John Taite Peter Gifford Wic Greenslade trustees to Milley Uria lot 205 Lake View addition to Lorain at 125 dollars. Harlan P Chapman and Mary C Chapman to Otto B Chapman for part of section 6 Carlisle township. Emma 8 Raymond to John and Mary Riermacher for part of section 11 Avon township at 200 dollars. Henry A Perry and Libby A Perry to Park M French and Christian J French lots 47 48 68 and 68 Colwindia township at 6000 dollars. Josh W Rothgerry and Mary A Rothery to Jane Miller lot 52 Lorain at 18 dollars. E OS Brown and Clara B Brown to Catherine Sanford lot 1 Braman's addition to Lorain.

John & Talte Peter Gifford Wan Greenslade M Howe Lorain Sheffield Land Co Frank A Sanford Luth AF Hopkins Hogan F A Sanford Ludwig Dombrowski Walcott Reuben Wighe LaGrange John Taite Wic Trustess Milley Uria Lake View Harlan P Chapman Mary C Chapman Otto B Chapman Carlisle Emma Raymond John Mary Riermacher Avon Township Henry A Perry Libby A Perry Park M French Chrelatian J French Lote Colwindia Josh W Rothgerry Mary A Rothery Jane Miller E OS Brown Clara B Brown Catherine Sanford Ioc Braman

Dobson Charged After Chloroform Attempt on Mother-in-Law

Wellington Ohio June 10 Frank Dobson sped thirty five years to chloroform his mother in law Mrs Kelsey who lives with him early Friday morning neighbors woke to screams of murder Help there were scratches on her face and neck she claimed Dobson tried to chloroform her and she fled He was arrested Friday afternoon on the charge of assault with intent to kill.

Wellington Frank Dobson Kelsey Robson Dobson

Three Italians Miraculously Escape Freight Train

Three Wahans, section hands who could not speak English, were struck by a freight train near East Bridge Street crossing of the Lake Shore railroad Thursday morning. They were taken to Dr. Hart's office, treated for scratches, bruises, and a knee wound, then walked back to the freight car they inhabit. The incident occurred as they jumped from the tracks, narrowly avoiding being run over.

East Bridge Street Crossoy Lake Shore Railroad Hart

The Markets and Classifieds Share June 15 1905 Cleveland Items

Markets list prices for dairy cheese eggs pork and grain with figures for Sutter Elgin Ohio farm goods and live stock in Cleveland Elyria Oberlin and nearby towns. Classified notices offer sales of cows and crops private farm auctions car shipments, rentals, and help wanted for home demonstration travel sales and farming properties with prices and contact names.

Cleveland Sutter Elgin Ohio Jine Joseph Alexander Elyria

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Pittsfield Wash White Sheldon Harry Jessie Underhill Ely- Tig Irwin Hubbard Fred Edward Bainbridge Anson Mary Louise Florence Margarite Deway Rev Wolfe P's Ridgeville Yharke K. P Towers C. Gorman EK. Gorman Frank Tran James Gorman WI Gorman Peter Gorman Belden Mr . Welas Eaton Paul Mohler Lodh W Bowman Akron Mise Batts C Graham Treva Reising Lehainan Mary Nobles Bert Kingsley George Laws Erharte Hagel Strickland Aldoi Hasel MBW Clarence Noble Noble Carrivg 3 Human Ark Thompson Hill Port Gibson Champion Hills Big Black River Vicksburg Salmon Powers Charleston Vanituren Hospital Columbia Grant Amherst Lidana Pelton Litchfield Elnora Lydia Lavina Mirjah Hayden Department of Ghia Republic Early Brighton Caren Bon West Ridge Flyria Ladies OF Gaa Rainbow Dog Great Divide Department of the Interior Sheik Welch PD. H. Clook Huron Erin County Reported Lake Shore Electric Clook North Amherst Reporter Horain County Heal Estate Transfers Ike Shore Lyog FLW Bares Hoge Smith Fear John Coughlin Adoor Josep A. Alexander Norman King Charlee Henry C. Worthington Nickle Plate Wes Brewers Cleveland Grains Drying Co Williamson Bld North Street G. W. Merthe Poland China Bougte Chatham Horner J. B. Thompson Dudley Estate Warren Farm Oberlin Norwalk Stone Pike Union School District Dudleys Ridgeville Center BPR Wone Oitt Percheron French Creek Chestnut Ridge North Ridgeville Minion Bros F. C. Gough Undertaker Embassler Avon, Ohio Wakeman Township W. W. Whiton Wakeman, Ohio Andwar Parke Forter Sumnee B. Day A.B. Taylor B.A. Danikis
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