Local social notes and obituaries from Ridgeville and vicinity
Community life items list visits and hosting by residents in Ridgeville Elyria and nearby towns. Notable items include illnesses and recoveries, a cyclist’s or social event, church socials and meetings, a February 26 death of Mrs Henry A Taylor, funeral arrangements, and upcoming events including New England supper and a sugar social. Names include Mr O Northam Norwalk Mrs J E H Plato Bert Nicholl Nina Aldrich Miss Mable Frost and many others.
Baker's Crossing and Town Roundup Notes
Mr Stuart F McCones of Rochester visited town Sunday. Mr J Wheeler spent time in Greenwich New London Oberlin buying fura. Workmen repair the railroad bridge. Mies H Hult hired to teach the coming school year. Mr H O Bckley in Wellington Thursday. Mr E Royce and Mr Yookhame of Wellington in town Friday. Mr C Dirlam shipped several carloads of hay this week. Mrs E Kelsey in New London Saturday. Mrs T Dirlam Miss E Clegan and Mr C Winemiler are-sion. Sugar bushes yield a fine sap run. Bernard Holbrook of Sullivan visited Sunday. Agricola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart F McCones
Rochester
J Wheeler
Greenwich
New London
Oberlin
Mies H Hult
H O Bckley
Wellington
E Royce
Yookhame
C Dirlam
E Kelsey
T Dirlam
E Clegan
C Winemiler
Sion
Bernard Holbrook
Sullivan
Agricola
Local Notes From Rochester and Adjacent Towns
Rochester residents report visitors from Kansas Elyria and Cleveland. Mr Geo Carrier visits home. Miss Beardsley stops in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Bartholomew plan Brighton move this spring. Macon and sister visit Ashland. Centralization of Township Schools speeches postponed to March 7 at 1 00 am. Mr and Mrs Hoice plan move to Washington state where Mr Boine will time for Six Eagles Mining Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NA Knapp
Kansas
J M Chamberlin
Elyria
Geo Carrier
Beardsley
Cleveland
James Switzer
Hlyra
Geo Bartholomew
Brighton
Macon
Ashland
D Hoice
State of Washington
Boine
Six Hagles Mining Co
Local Notices and Remembrances From the Village
Carlisle community shares updates on neighbors visiting relatives and recent passings. Mrs. Dimnick and Mrs. Mager visit Amherst. Miss Lauteherry stayed local. Pleifer family from Belaca and Mr Ralph Hart mentioned. Death of a neighbor centered in the community. condolences offered for the sudden loss and enduring friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hart
Violet
Sheffield Man Eschtruth Returns From Michigan Visit
Sheffield resident Edward Welsh suffered a badly smashed foot at the steel plant work site. Henry Eschtruth of Eline Michigan visited relatives here. Margreta McAllister, once sick, shows improvement. Mies by Bachtruct hosted luncheon for young ladies. Mire McBride, previously ill, is reported better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Eschtruth
Vislé
Mich
Edward Welsh
Henry Eschtruth
Eline
Mish
Margreta McAllister
Mies
Bachtruct
Elen
Mire
McBride
Meeting Notes and Revivals at Local Churches
Field notes describe a lit-society gathering at the ME church belt and an interesting church meeting led by pastors last Wednesday. Mrs Temes Robinzom visits Elyria as guest of her son TT Robins on. Ree Remig ds holds revival meetings at Olmeted Falla. Congregational society met at Mrs J Robins on Wednesday with guests Mr Robins and Mrs O J Tyrell. Regular monthly cell casicom services of the Cantional church planned for next Sunday. Rev G A Reeder, Elder of the Cleveland district North Ghee Conference, held the quarter conference over the weekend. Disciple people Sunday 5 Bandas emoon hold the regular quarterly meeting at the ME church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Maple
Temes Robinzom
Elyria
TT Robinson
Remig Ds
Olmeted Falla
Congregational Society
J Robinson
Robinsom
O J Tyrell
Firs
Rogera
Casicom
G A ‘Reeder
Cheveland
Ghee
Methodist
Ephinopal
Ohogsh Wwe
Bandasemoon
Regelar
Oberlin area social notes and visitors report
Misses and Mrs visit Oberlin events with residents and relatives described. Oberlin residents Mies M MeRoberta and G Gienaon Oberlin attended gatherings. Miss N BE Reot and Mr W White with family joined Friday activities. Chas Pickworth traveled to Birmingham to visit injured brother T D Ward after a Thursday wreck. several guests linger with Mrs Rhoda Clark and Mrs Caley in local circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Root
Oberfin Thuretay
Vira Wan Giensan
Mies M
MeRoberta
Chevealnd
D Ward
Ceocaney
Mies G Gienaon
Oberlin
Miss N BE Reot
W White
Rhoda Clark
Chas Pickworth
Birmingham
T D Ward
Sarah Armon
Ter
Jennie
Administrator Sale Near Ridgeville Center
The undersigned will offer at public auction on the farm of Earth deceased, quarter mile east of Ridgeville center, on Saturday March 31, starting 10 a.m. Five cows, about two tons of corn, 40 bushels , market wagons, harness, trucks, corn drill, fanning mill, land roller, cultivators, mower, binder, hay tedder, hay and other items, plus household goods. P. Smith, Dan Eason, Auctioneer. J
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm of Earth
Ridgeville Center
P. Smith
Dan Esaon
Clifton
French Creek
Avon Township
Local Notes From LaGrange Area February Briefs
Sunday report from LaGrange and vicinity notes missing cuff found by Misa Clara Adama, visits among families, illnesses, and funerals. Obits mention Dr. G Underhill’s death after 83 years, and the Woodlands Shepherd dog loss. Several residents travel to Cleveland and Elyria. school closures and community gatherings described with courteous tributes and thanks.
Beownhehn Residents recall deer hunts and local events
Beownhehn resident Raymond Fairchild now in North Dakota reports two deer shot recently. Hacktro a Stata Mick indicates a visit by Mr Bonmhart who was surprised Tuesday night by several shocks. A large turnout attended the last event. Miss Beery of Sorvia Ill visited Mrs Boyer. she travels mail routes. Mrs Bachley bought Park big es hones. Mack Thursday saw a serious burn. Former Miss L plans a Cleveland stay. Mrs Howard and daughters plan to move to New London soon. Webel Jr. has been ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Fairchild
Reai
North Dawota
Ian Ng
A Bavey
Cleveland
JL Boyer
Pv Beery
Sorlia
FE Bachley
Bes
Howard
New London
Webel Jr
Grafton Social and Local Notes
Miss Lahiff guest officer tister in Cleveland. Lehner moved back to town. Epworth meal will give supper at Mrs. J on Friday evening March 6. Lawson visited his father Saturday. Borke family of Elyria spent Sunday in town. Lation Aid society met at Mrs. Dr. Clements Wednesday afternoon. A L Behner family visiting at 8 Behners. Hogan very sick. Mr. O Sherwood Vermilion spent last week with Mrs. G Dent. Orilley reported some better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Redington
Ober- Tim
O Northam
Norwalk
Frank Wood
Lorain
L Phipps
A Plato
Quintet
Cong
J EH Plato
Marcy
A Miller
Friends
J Bodman
Evens
Elyria
E B Aldrich
Indies
Schnuler
Mable Frost
Oormaby
Old Ladies Club
Anna Grote
L Bramley
Farmar
Dover
Thos Chambers
Brownhall
Thurston Olmstead
Ridgway
Brook
Atarion Road
Sineh Elliott
John Mawell
A Diederich
Cleveland
Hi Father
Henry A Taylor
Taylor
L Wilford
Jos Wilford
North
Amherst
Gilder
Abbey House
Brook Street
Crowe
S Luster
Rocky River
Alster
White
Bert Terrell
Ridgeville
Crawford
W Power
F Robinson
Archer Shaw
O J Terrell
Shaw
Cleveland Plain
J Barres
A Avery
L Faxon
Elyis
Geo. Wilbur
Station Road
Wilbur
Warrensville
W Maddock
Garford
Ladies Benevolent Society
New England
Town Hall
Artan Diederich
Misa Clara Adama
Bennet Rockwool
Neice
Hannah Kelner
Frankarnom
Diane Hart
Ford Loomia
Earl Kelner
Mise Magzie Bonga
Oberlin
Business College
Abis
Nowme
G Bainbridge
Union
Seachers
City School
Wilkins
Cleveland Wriday
HA Wilcox
HA Underhill
Toledo
GO Underhill
Ernie Miller
Brighton
Powers
Grafton
Ernest Underhill
Chattanooga
Kelph Bart
H E Hillbiry
Woodland Hilla Park
Frank Pritchard
Ths Place
Coleman
Henry Stuart
Alonzo Jones
Penfield
O Miller
Underhill
la Grange
11Th Ohio Cavalry
Fort Lrramie
Umderhill
Plava
Estonia
G H Ritchie
Zerbe
G Dent
Orilley
Local Notables and Events From Belden Area
Belden notes show farmers preparing for work in the sugar bush. A group of youths spent Tuesday evening with Bouster in Eaton. Orrin Damon of Liverpool visited Hillips and other friends over the weekend. Mrs V Banister and Vera Banister suffer tonailitia with the former bedridden. Mr and Mrs Erharte of Liverpool visited F Neffs recently. Mr O Holliday died Tuesday morning at his daughter Mrs Packer’s home in Eaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouster
Eaton
Orrin Damon
Liverpool
Athillips
V Banister
Vera Banister
Mra. Erharte
F Neffs
O Holliday
Packer
Lake Breeze Social Notes Drawn From Nearby Towns
Lake Breeze items show Mr and Mrs Minkler visiting relatives in Ashmont over the weekend and Mrs A Sey Hoye calling on friends in Lorain Star Philip Biden traveling to Grafton on Saturday. Earl Minkler attended a masquerade ball hosted by Energetic club at Hoochs teins last Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs A J Irsh of Rockster spent a few days with friends and relatives that week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Minkler
Ashmont
A Sey Hoye
Lorain
Philip Biden
Grafton
Earl Minkler
Hoochsteins
A. J. Irsh
Rocksster
Social notes and visits in Lake Avenue North
Mrs. Chambers hosts Mrs. H Taft on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Simeon entertain Lorain guests on Sunday. Frank Johnson returns home after visiting his mother and sister. Mr. Ackerman returns home after a week with his sister Mrs. Shoalborn. Mr. Burrell ships his goods to South Lorain after staying with his wife. Mrs. Burrell of Michigan and Frank Johnson of Wapacenetta attend the funeral of Mrs. F Barrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
H Taft
Mra W Simeon
Lorain
Jonhson
Mr. Ackerman
Shoalborn
F Burrell
South Lorain
Burrell
Michigan
Frank Johnson
Wapacenetta
G Rine
F Barrell
West Ridge March Health and Local Happenings
March brings typical northern Ohio weather as several residents cope with colds and pneumonia. David Miller battles illness while Mrs Babcock remains ill. Arthur VerSoy, recently injured, returns home from Elyria Hardware and hopes to resume work soon. Miss F Pope and Cathele Grangera feature in local social notes with a Manning family gathering drawing about 70 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Miller
Mra
Babcock
Arthur VerSoy
Elyria Hardware Co
Miss F Pope
Cathele Grangera
E Manning
East Avon Shrove Tide Festival at Trinity Church
The Shrove Tide Festival at East Avon by the Trinity congregation drew lively social and financial success. Frank Baldauf won the watch prize with $200 credit, while Jack Miller collected under $100. The event featured an elaborate supper, a gift stand from Elyria Cleveland and Avon, and a human sunflower side show. Pastor birthday tokens and decorated hall contributed to a festive mood. Proceeds exceeded $650, and landcape plans for Trinity Park began as part of new East Avon school property work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Trinity Congregation
Elyria
Frank Baldauf
Jack Miller
John Weber
N and
N J Gerhartz
Cleveland
Avon
Waa
French Creek
Avom Oharch Entertainmente
Trinydaie
East Avon Scharch
Trinity Park
Trinydalte
Sale at Bam Alexander farm Carlisle township near Grafton
The undersigned will offer for sale on March 16, 2008 at the Bam Alexander farm in Carlisle township two miles north of Grafton stop 25 on the Elyria and Grafton car line. Highlighted items include 11 young cows, 6 calves, 30 stocker cows, 6 brood sows, 20 mares, a cart, binder, mower, Tiger hay rake, harrow, drags, plows, cultivators, weeder, hay canvas, ladder, clover seed, timothy seed, potatoes and other farm articles. Auctioneers E. G. Alexander and Dan Eason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bam Alexander
Carlisle Township
Grafton
Elyria
Lorin County
Alezancer
Dan Eason
Local News Notes on Agriculture and Community Events
A collection of briefs covers plans by The Horr-Warner Company to expand celery and onion crops if the season stays favorable. A Berlin Heights meeting on March 7 aims to organize a horticultural society for Erie County. The State Sunday School Tour progresses with five specialists joining the County Sunday School convention in Lorain on March 23 and 24. Various quotes touch on home life and fortune, while a building permit is discussed by Rev. Dr. Parkharat. The sugaring season is underway but short, with sap quality varying by late February to March. Rail and road safety notes, cabmen warnings, and local political campaign slogans appear amid broader social notes on voters and women’s clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorrain
Cleveland Woman Awarded 94000 in Auto Injury Suit
Margaret A Pifer of Cleveland won 94000 in personal damages against Cleveland Electric By Co after a car started suddenly as she attempted to alight. The long contested case, moved last year on change of venue, places most costs in Cuyahoga County. Neither party resides in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret A Pifer
Cleveland
Cleveland Electric By. Co
Cayshoga
Inventor Jake Hengen Granted Patent For Trolley Wheel Concept
Jake Hengen of North Amherat has been granted a patent for a new trolley wheel idea. The wheel is being tested on Cleveland street cars this week, and if successful a company to manufacture the wheel will be formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Hengen
North Amherat
Cleveland
Work Begins on Mammoth Tube Mills Project
Active operations have begun to ward the construction of the mammoth tube mills. An order was placed with Lorain Foundry Co and patterns prepared for coasting base plates for the tube mill foundations by Lorain Steel Co. The villa should be ready in one year. The readable names include Martin Albert a 20 year old railroader from Ver Milion, Ida Reynolds 19 from Brownhelm, and others listed with ages and occupations in Lorain, Oberlin, Sheffield, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain Foundry Co
Lorain Steel Co
Martin Albert
Vermilion
Ida Reynolds
Brownhelm
Adam Cook
Lorain
Augusta Henrietta Koepke
Arthur R Terner
Catepathia
Cleveland
Lizzie
Henry F Shanafelt
Femont
Elizbeth Belendt
North Amherst
Wm D Btorer
Elyria
Bertham Andress
Carlisle
List of Subscribers Connected by Centrak Paice Selephony Co
Fragmentary roster lists subscribers and codes such as Black and Red marked entries with names like Mrs Hasley Wm Ross Helena Kragman and West Side Meat Market. Several firms and individuals appear including Elyria Milling Co Sherman Bell and Griffin. The text resembles a subscription list or directory extract with multiple color-coded entries and incomplete data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centrak Paice Selephony Co
Febrosy
the Bell Hardware Co
Woosters Drug Store
Edgar C Jefferies
Vernon Salisbury
Mrs. Hasley
Wm Ross
Griffin
West Side Meat Market
Helena Kragman
E W Thorley
Slack
Mra
LA Austin
Mre
K Clarke
Harlo McNally
T B Danfort
Gen E Bell
Balok
R S Eastman
W Kuhn
Herman Wallert
Henry Griscelle
Lenox Candy Store in bankruptcy filing in Lorain
The Lenox Candy Store operated by Smith and Landis at Lorain is closed as a petition for voluntary bankruptcy is filed in a U S court by attorney G A Reach. Liabilities are 5009 with assets 1900 including creditor securities and a 1000 chattel mortgage held by O Knapp on futures. Mismanagement and overextension cited. Referee Fauver to hear first case. Rose LeClair sues George E LeClair for divorce on habitual drunkenness with three children and seeks alimony and custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phinney
Cormacover
Colorado
Melén
Ituforda
North
Turrob
C. Phinney
Heading
Mass
Medford
Mase
Heyford
Eorain County
Them
Eouth
Agid Villags
Jonrs
Sid Haucal
Er Huabaed
Ttein
Lerate
Omo
Thar
Linnitaid Vefeniants
Premias
Perons
Lalore
Hannah, Hayford
J. F McGrew
Lenox
Smith and Landis
Lorain
United States
G. A. Reach
O Knapp
Thia
Fauver
Dry vote results at Lenville show dry victory under Beal law
In Avon township the Beal law election yielded 741 dry to 698 wet. Auction notice lists Clifton farm sale items including colt, cows, steers, rams, shoats, hay tools, Buckeye machines, and equipment. Sale set for Tuesday October 10 1903 with H. Oifton MN. W. Blackwell Henry Urig as auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenville
Cleveland
Leg Broken in Freight Depot Mishap at Lake Shore
A serious accident occurred at the Lake Shore freight depot when workers unloading grindstones lost their grip on a 2600 pound stone. The stone fell to the car floor striking Mack Benley and breaking his left leg. He was taken to Dr Hart for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Mack Benley
Hart
Pins Presented For Elyria High School Class of 1904
The jeweler New Pins O R Bickford completed the purchase of gold lapel pins for the Elyria High School Junior class. The original design features a vertical division with red and white halves bearing E H S and the graduation year 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O R Bickford
Ing Jan
Elyria High School
New Work Magazine of Sanitation and Hygiene Mention
A note references the New Work Magazine of Sanitation and Hygiene and its recognized motion by chemical and medical experts in New York. The fragment notes recent use and acknowledgment within the field, indicating expert involvement in sanitation discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Work
New York
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Curren
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Guirener
Kirin
Elyelida
Tb Currenty
Tetandaut
Pranto
Foiada County
Betes
Igced
Pnd
Adiniviarenatur
Amherst Lirain
Ofvanniry
Lorain County
Re & Michigan Southern Rail Company
Praincity
Priizek 7
F. Welraek Delece
Mand
Wre
Michigan Southern
Shore & Michigan Southrn Railway CO
Hale C. Johnson
Ita Attorff
Mmoen
Durling
Lena Durling
Pal Oucar
Lena Duelieg
Alt
Ahas. C. Lord
Justees the Peace
Elyria Ore Spa
Thomas Soner
Walroth
Columbia
Badford
Salmo
Owser
Court of Ra
Lorzin
Ohio
Nak
Man Foster
Vand
Ndt
Frederick Dagua
Ieee
Uevibague
North Ridgeville
Mies Grace Rugg
Kipton
W I Rugg
Wary Nobis
Cherlin
Grand‘Union Tea Co
Wnesyton Moore
Congregational Church
Baker’s Crossing
Sheffield
Pittsfieid
LaGrange
Belden
Lake Breeze
West Ridge
Gne Bay
E. W. Roses
Puabhie Sale
AEMO
Horr-Warner Company
FF An
Engle
West Berlin
Berlin Heights
Erie County
Ve Ig
Parkharat
Geauga County
B and O
Lexington
Bellville
Butler
Fredericktown
Thezeara
Marion
Ohio Federaton of Women's Clubs
St. Louisa
Lester With & Capital
Hayner
Apa Dlauilerg
Acxrt
Tllery
TROF
Hayner Distilling Company
Wool Firth Strait
Dayton
Lorain Candy Company
Rose
LeClair
George E LeClair
LE Pauver
Lenville Dry
G. Oifton
W. Blackwell
Henry Urig
HS. H. Montgomery, CL
Dr. D. Kennedy
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