Hastings reunion and a busy farming community
A garbled June report from a rural Ohio town describes residents moving, building, and visiting relatives. Wessell moves into Hastings’ house while others buy land, dig new homes, and plan a Hastings reunion. several are ill, traveling to Elyria, or attending funerals. Local names include Jer, Nichols, Freeman, Ros, Mrs. N. W. Smith, and Jers, with mentions of nearby Elyria, Ashland, Pittafield, and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dred Ami
Hastings
Freeman
Ros
Ashland
Mra
N. W. Smith
Tring
Cleveland
Elyria Boys Join Navy Reach Mare Island Shipyard
Seven Elyria youths recently enlisted in the U S Navy report good health and spirits. Letters describe a rail journey via St Louis Denver Salt Lake City and the Great American Desert to Vallejo and Mare Island. They detail outfitting aboard the receiving ship Independence and life at sea, with drills washing and ship duties, and note plans to sail on the Hartford and Solace ships, aiming for Manila and the Paris exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Uncle
St. Louis
Denver
Salt Lake City
Great American Desert
Rockies
Sierra Nevadas
Denver and
Rio Grande
Clyde
Pacific East
Independence
United States
Navy
Charlie Cauffman
Old Town
Harry Orvis
Elyria Group
Solace
Manila
Hartford
U. S. B.S. Independence
Mare Island Navy Yard
California
Marriage Licenses in Ohio Area Couples List
A series of marriage licenses: Benjamin F. Rice from Cleveland wed Edith L. Wells of Oberlin. Edward J. Baumgardner and Grace Flora Mapes of Lorain. James Dyer of Oberlin with Laura Copas. George A. Welrich of Lorain with Alice Pearl Conn. Archer H. Shaw of Springfield MA w Clara A. Terrell of North Ridgeville. John F. Peters of Elyria with Jessie Viola Bahacek. Arthur Burdette and Jennie Rose. Ward E. Braun with Grace May Moyer of Lorain. W H Green of Elyria with M Luna Bennett of Sheffield. Robert John Perrin of Cleveland with Amelia Wesson of Elyria. Charles Edwards of Oberlin with Eliza Jane Rothwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Rice
Cleveland
Edith L. Wells
Oberlin
Edward J. Baumgardner
Grace Flora Mapes
Lorain
James Dyer
Laura Copas
Geo. A. Welrich
Alice
Pearl Conn
Archer H. Shaw
Springfield
Mass
Clara A. Terrell
North Ridgeville
John F. Peters
Jessie Viola Bahacek
Elyria
Arthur Burdette
Sheffield
Jennie Rose
Dover
Ward E. Braun
Grace May Moyer
W. H. Green
M. Luna Bennett
Robert John Perrin
Amelia Wesson
Charles Edwards
Eliza Jane Rothwell
Hastings Reunion Exalts LaGrange Family Ties At June Gathering
The Hastings reunion at E G Hastings home June 20 drew 320 attendees to celebrate the third annual gathering and the seventh birthday of Hubbard and Goodrich Hastings. Officers were elected, speeches praised local history, and a lively ball game and old fashioned festivities showcased enduring friendship and family bonds across four generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrangs
Hastings
E. G. Hastings
Hubbard
Goodrich Hastings
LaGrange
Niles
BR. H. Finntings
W. F. Hastings
S. Hastings
Molson Hastings
B. FP. Curties
Charles Hastings
Igbert Hastings
WF. Hastings
Eo. Crane
TP Uo Wileng
T. A. Wreeman
J. C. Wilcox
Laurange
Wilcax
Goodrich
LaGrange Vers
Northern Star
Real Estate Transfers and Excursions Listed
Real estate transfers include Henry Hannesen as administrator transferring part of lot 82 in Amherst township to Abbie Duncan for 1770 dollars. James Jones transfers part of section 5 in Carlisle township to Martin Reisinger for 100 dollars. Frank H Boylan and Rose M Boylan transfer lot LA Garford's subdivision east of Black River to Ernest Struck for 376 dollars. Fred C Myers transfers lot 19 in W L Fays Addition to Elyria for 2600 dollars. Park Henry Arnold and wife transfer part lot 2 tract 1 in Black River township to Henry Wurst. Also notes on growing independent telephone company presence in Ohio and a new Columbus plant. Public notices advertise House for Rent and Sale placards. Excursions to Chautauqua on July 7 and 28 with Nickle Plate Road at special low rates, good return dates July 8 and Aug 29 respectively. For further information see agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hannesen
Barbara Petty
Abbie Duncan
Amherst Township
James Jones
Martin Reisinger
Carlisle Township
Frank H. Boylan
Rose M. Boylan
Ernest
LA Garford
Black River
Fred C. Myers
Lettie I. Jackson
W. L. Fay
Elyria
Henry Arnold
Henry Wurst
Black River Township
Chautauqua
Plate Road
Lake Chaugtauqua
Askagente
Chautauqua Lake
Nickle Plate Road
Lake Chautauqua
Fast Driving Elyria Racing Set To Attract Top Horses
The July Elyria Racing Association meeting promises the best ever show on the local track with top horses and large purses. Entries close July 10. The three day program runs July 18 to 20 featuring pace and trot events with purses ranging from 250 to 800 dollars and a 4250 purse in one trot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Racing Association
Saloon Charged With Keeping Open After Hours
Police court arraigned War Goldberg on charges of keeping his saloon open after hours. He pleads not guilty and a trial is set. Captain Hanks testified he saw lights burning at ten o'clock and found two men at the bar. Hearing continued to subpoena the witnesses for Goldberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War
Goldberg
Hanks
Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in Lorain County Ohio
Administrator Jenjaman Redfern offers at public auction on Saturday August 12 at 10 am land in Amherst Township Lorain County Ohio. Two parcels total about one hundred sixty acres with described boundaries and rights of timber on the east side. Sale subject to Gen Ludwig timber rights and George Tannwig rights with appraisal value 92 dollars per acre plus interest and deferred payments secured by first mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Grounty
Lorain
State of Ohio
Towit
Seettah
Lob Wo
Ladds
Massey Stone Company
Voegleron
N. Kelly
Cashin
Cleveland
B. Peabody
Ludwig
Hin
Solden
George Tannwig
Benjamin Redfern
Webber
Finger
Roe's Drug Store and local notices mix
A fragmentary 19th century display lists Roe's Drug Store offerings. Mentions fresh cream from The Rockland Farm, glass pint bottles, and peaches and cream. Also notes dental fittings by H B Greer and coal dealers switching to cash sales from June 1, 1899, with several local firms named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland Farm
Boghan Exon
Elyria
Elyria Lumber Co
Knickerbocker Coal & Ice Co
Elyria Coal & Sewer Pipe Co
City Fuel & Lee Co
LL. D. Boynton
Persona Lumber & Coal Co
West Side Coal & Supply Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
LA Grange
Pa Waite
Jer
Jauzan
Wessell
Hastings’ House
Nichols
Run of Akron
Io Place
Fam
Ppey
Chathamby
Roas
F. Wolcott
L. Wilkins
Jonson
Norman
Alyria
Pamon
Lafayette
Hms
Jers
Ki. Hlabbard
Baraam
Ie van Benschoten
W. H.C
Youngsgate
W. R
Ed Brenner
Barnam
Salsbury
Mitchell
M. FB. K
Hia
Othera
Okanie
Genent
Iphia
Waam
Ark
American Fire Inn
Ohio
Hecox
Columbus
D. Elyria
Nickel Plate Road i
Ask Ip
Biggs & Everard CO
Arnolds
the Biggs & Everard CO
The
Elyria Reporter
Reporter Printing Company
Disbro
Elyria Boys
U.S. Toll Line Company
Pittsfield
Jr. R. Bement
Eiimund Bement
Grand Ledge
Michigan
Ed Bement
Verdon
Chicago
Pritefield
Rudd
W. McBroberts
Carrie Pomeroy
Oberlitt
Henry Pomeroy
Celia
Helen McRoberts
C. C. Reynolds
Trix
Jenjamin Redfern
Fanny J. Hurlburt
Lorain County
the Daily Field
Near Business Center
Blaine Bros
Obitts
H. E. Crisp Or
J.C. Crisp
Roe's Drug Store
H. D. Geer
Elyria Block
Paintesa Dentistry
H. B. Greer
Boylan Bros
HA. D. Greer
Roe's Drug
Jewett No
Eldred’s
Roe's
Gent
Bicycle Bridee
Purvrorr & Dayar
Boyan Bros
Tt Privporr & Daniels
Hammocke
Nor Amherst
North Amherst
A. Baker
DR. Patrick
Hovss
Fent
Allen & Davis
East Broad
Elyria,zo
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