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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1904
Page
5
Current events in the county note residents and visitors in Elyria. Mimes Mas and Phebe Wilcox were in town Monday, with many neighbors hosting relatives from Cleveland and Wisconsin. Several announcements cover home moves, social visits, and a wedding, including the Lang and Morris Plumb marriage in Elyria.
Residents and visitors gather in Rochester LaGrange Polk and Wellington for weekend calls and social events. Jessie Sage from LaGrange visits H Coles and A Bracy households while Jay Bryan of Polk joins the Kelseys at 8 Kelsey’s. The Kelseys and families attend a Thursday social at Frank Perkins in Rochester with others from New London and Kip ton. Mr H Tillison and S Kelsey travel to New London while the Chapman Indiana family moves into A Backly’s South Main Street home.
North Ridgeville and nearby communities share a busy week of visits and events. Names include Miss Lucy Walker Avon Mrs Lucy Wil ford Mr Urban Diederich Miss Mary Molz Notre Dame Academy Cleveland and many local residents attending gatherings in Elyria Avon Lake and Cleveland. Multiple engagements touch anniversaries birthdays and church activities with reflections on recent travels and guest lists.
A Pittsburg dispatch notes Duquesne Ed gar Thomson and Homestead Works of Carnegie Steel will stay busy all summer and into fall with strong orders. Howard axle works at Homestead resumes with enough orders to run for months. United States Steel and Preessed Steel Car Co report large orders for rails and cars, signaling a brighter demand recovery.
Lorain county graduates at Oberlin College this year have been awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree. Recipients include John Harrison Angle Harvey Willard Bails Rachel Dean Brightman Benjamin M Brown Corneling M Campbell Ernest Chamberlain William H Chapin Alma L Dollanebee William F Grall Richard T F Harding David F P Hillis Mary Osborn Hillis Cage Mar Kenner Lawrence A Kolba Millie G Moore Myra Morrison Robert Patterson Amelia Lizzie Reed Lucile Reed Sarah Tucker Frank Chapman Van Cleef and Roath Haynes Worth.
Oberlin resident Clara Lewis visited O. O. Reynolds on Friday. Mrs. Martha Osley traveled to Sheffield on business last Saturday. Mieses Lewis and Pearl Joice of Brownhelm stayed with Frank Giffords on Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gibbins and Mrs. Coop visited Kipton friends on Sunday. Bert Pomeroy and wife of Litchfield were at Henry Pomeroy's last week. Miss Anna Eldride of Lime came for a week's visit. Nelson Slack of Nickel Plate spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ward. Miss Clara Dradge of Elyria was guest of her sister Mrs. Henry Heiden later in the week. Mrs. Sarah Arman and daughter Jennie of Oberlin are visiting Dan Csleys this week. Helen Rawson returned to Elyria after a week with her aunt Mrs. F. Root. Herman Worcseer visited friends in Penfield Sunday.
Mr and Mrs J B Marry and children of Wellington called on friends in town Sunday. Mrs H B Powell and son of Norwalk visit her parents. A lawn fete at E Taylors next Saturday night. Mrs B White, previously ill, remains in precarious condition. Mr and Mrs McElroy and daughter of Lafayette were in town Sunday. Mrs E L Pierne and daughter Dot Lindsley visit from the moment. Children’s day observed at MLEB church last Sunday with interesting exercises. Dorothy.
North Russia resident Mr Carl Berg and his wife plan an indefinite stay with his parents. Sunday guests at Mr John Berg's included Henry and family John Greem and family Me Lidia Potea and Mina Louis Donard of North Amherst. Gun drillers moved their tools to Mrs Kata Schranun to sink a well.
Grafton residents attend family visits in Elyria and Cleveland. Alumni banquet held at T. G. Hawa’s for sixty four members with thirty one present. Mrs. Zimmerman's June 29 Ladies Aid gathering announced. A June 14 wedding at the F Smith home features Clara Alfaretta Smith and Clarence Rawson with Rev. Eadiy officiating. Municipal visitors include J W Langdon of Jackson and Mr Hiscox with son visiting Lindon Ohio. Marguerite Finalson travels to Wooster for training. Etta Pratt of Cleveland visits relatives.
George Garrett and Anna Jones of Lorain were married last Tuesday and are living with Garrett’s mother and brother. The community sends beat wishes as families gather at Henry Standen’s on North Ridge and Grandma Standen visits the lake shore. Dan Standen remains very ill from a savage hemorrhage.
North Eaton church prepares to honor Rev Lathrop Cooley on July 10, the sixth anniversary of his sermon. Invitations go to district churches and lists committees for invitation transport reception and decorations are set with local names and roles.
Notice to teachers that examinations will be held on Saturday July 2 and on the first Saturday of August. The past years had no July or August exams but the legislature ordered examinations on the first Saturday of these months and during other months. Mrs George Hoffman of Brownville is visiting local friends.
A published list shows multiple marriage licenses including J M Anissniel 45 traveling man Cleveland Elizabeth Baum 38 Ohber lin Anton Lindrore 27 fisherman Lorain Sophia Snipps 23 Lorain George Kennedy 26 butcher Cleveland Ida Hearns 24 Lorain and others including Elryia Adeline Eugenie Buatten bender dermatologist Elyria John P Conway 37 machinist Bellefontaine Ada McFarren 28 Lorain Alonzo Bethel Hollett 29 Carapo lis Pa machinist Kate Rigby Kyle 89 school teacher Lorggin and more names and trades.
Civil War veteran and sailor William H. Huntley, eight four, died after being struck by a Big Four train while moving a wheelbarrow along the Wellington track. He lived nearby and was widely known for serving in war and on the seas.
Probate Judge Adadi Duherwicz fined a man named Dokerwies on a charge of vault and battery after a Wednesday court session led by Judge Hinman. The Lorain resident reportedly stabbed a friend with a file in a fit of anger. the two have since reconciled and the guilty plea resulted from the victim's request.
The board of public health voted Thursday night to employ Dr. H. D. Williamson as city bacteriologist at a salary of $60 per month. He will conduct daily tests and instruct the men in proper filter use. Appointment conditional on Williamson locating in Lorain. he has worked for the state board of health and is highly recommended by the state chemist.
Transfer notices show multiple parcels sold or pledged in Elyria and surrounding areas. Transactions involve individuals such as Thomas Heal, Sarah Heal, Lucy Chappell, Harvey Clyde Wilcox, Charles Finch, Elisabeth Finch, John Stark, Marion Ashrington, John H. Smith, Clayton Chapman, Leon G. Greene, Chas Finch, Elizabeth Abbe, Dallas B. Gordon, and Sheffield Land and Improvement Co. with prices ranging from 10 cents to 2,500 dollars.
Frederick Hurst aged eighty five died at his son N B Hurst Lorain merchant home Tuesday evening from old age. Born in England he came to America in 1891 settling in Avon and Dover where he lived until seven years ago.
An electric car returning from Oberlin to Norwalk struck a hog on a high embankment near Abbeys after a late concert. The hog, a valuable boar owned by Mr. Abbee, was killed under the car as the vehicle passed. Investigators noted a sudden grating noise before the mishap.
On East Broad Street near Shepard's saloon Tom Moran fought with his brother Pete Moran on Monday afternoon about two. Tom was arrested by Officer Whitney for the clash. Pete remains at large at press time.
Nancy Carter was granted a divorce from Wesley Carter in the court of common pleas on Thursday. The ground alleged was extreme cruelty. LB Fauger was attorney for the plaintiff.
In Akron Judge Webber’s court a dispute arose whether a divorce suit can proceed without the plaintiff’s funds for court deposits. Attorney F J Rockwell urged allowing the process for a woman with no money, Clerk Kline resisted, suggesting the attorney risk the deposit. The issue stalled as Rockwell offered to deposit funds, then withdrew, citing costs and responsibility.
New Wellington Corporation formed by E C Branson Z F Webster O P Chapman H H Tolles and J B Morley with capital stock of £38000. Joseph Shuster sues William Gaynor for 11999 damages after an injury on July 15 1908 while unloading timber from a car into a scow at Lorain. Gaynor built the Lorain pier. A E B Lawrence and C G Washboro represent the plaintiff.
Motria W Matono¢ a 40 year old coin dealer from Lomas Mode E Alien 36 of Lorain Sohn Newbold Stater 141 engineer in Cleveland Lula Viola Kelly 45 bookkeeper Elyria J L Rows 24 batter maker North Eaton Maude R Wilson 1B North
Resolutions of Elgris tent No 3 EK O T M mourn the death of Great Commander H M Parker a loyal and effective worker since 1894 Elyria tent No 8 extends sympathy to his family and charter is draped for 80 days. Elyria Masons attended a Cleveland degrees conferral and banquet as guests of honor.
Prices listed for butter cheese fresh poultry potatoes wheat corn and timothy hay with quotations for live stock including beef cattle steers heifers and sheep. The report shows ranges for butter 19 to 19 1 4 cents per pound cheese 14 to 15 cents fresh fowls 10 to 11 cents live cattle and sheep prices vary by grade and quality.
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