Foresters Selected for Philippine Service by U S Department
The Division of Forestry of the U S Department of Agriculture selects two trained lumbermen Grant Bruce and Edwert Hamilton for service in the Philippine Islands following a request from the Taft Commission. The move aims to develop forest management there, with a 1900 established bureau led by Captain George P. Ahern. The Philippine forests cover about 40 million acres with 385 wood species and resources in gums oils rubber and other commodities. The note also mentions a memorial for Claudia Nichols McKisson and a lodge resolution offering sympathy to her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Division of Forestry
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Philippine Islands
Taft Philippine Commission
Grant Bruce
New York
Edwert Hamilton
Haveeen
Bureau of Forestry
Philippines
George P. Ahern
Ninth
United States Infantry
Taff Commission
Ufore
Commission
cable’ +o
Washington
Captain Ahern
India
Mindanao
Tawi-Tawi
Frightful Accident Injures German Pastor and Family
Rev August Landhorst of Liverpool and his wife and child were struck by westbound freight No. 6 percent while crossing the Big Four at North Eaton. The minister, 16 years at the local church, suffered critical injuries. his wife and daughter were bruised with injuries. all were taken to Grafton for care. The horse and buggy were wrecked. the horse is missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Landhorst
Liverpool
North Eaton
Zandhorst
Sandhurst
Mr. Landhorst
Probate Court Will Filed for Bridget Hackett In Wellington
The probate court records show the will of Bridget Hackett, late of Wellington, filed for probate. Documentation lists executor details and requested dates for filings, with notices to potential heirs and creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Hackett
Lnte of
Wellington
Grace Sheppard and neighbors in Elyria visit friends
Miss Grace Sheppard of Elyria spent days with Mrs. Gibbs while Mrs. Lynn Bates and Mr. Lynn Bates visited Toledo. Mrs. Parker dies after illness, funeral at Union church with Rev. Lawrence and local music. Prof Parker expresses sympathy for the bereaved family. Echo reports community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Sheppard
Elyria
Gibbs
Lynn Bates
Toledo
Albert Hill
Rosa Ross
Oberlin
R. Hardy
Fred Twinning
Parker
Union Church
Rev. Lawrence
Burhance
Hardy
Gibba
Prof. Parker
Echo
Penfield News Tells of Local Deaths Trades and Illnesses
Notes from Penfield report the sale of merchant J H Damon and a long list of local ailments and family updates. Tol Warner dies after a brief illness at his son Samuel Warner's home, while Ray Hastings travels to Michigan to train as an electrician. Updates on Mrs Krebs and her ill daughter, and various townsfolk recovering from grippe and other illnesses are included along with school absences and whooping cough cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Damon
Tol Warner
Penfield
Samuel Warner
Laneli
Ray Hastings
Michigus
Waite Denzham
Wim. Jewett
Rochester
W. J. Krebs
Guy Smith
Spencer
A. EK
Wolfe
Kittie Crow
Josie Lavigne
Frank Lavigne
Burt Hastings
Geo. Bradstock
Ernest Pierce
Baker's Crossing Gossip and a Wellington Wedding
In Baker's Crossing residents attend gatherings with 46 guests enjoying games and songs before midnight. Miss Lelia Baker wed Howard Peabody of Wellington on February 26 at the bride's home, with relatives from Cleveland Camden Cloverdale Sullivan and others present. The newly married couple departed for a home in Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lice Kelsey
Wellington
Mr. Briggs
Alice Battles
Ben Meeker
Red Hew
H. Labora
M. Rogers
Grisby Surry
Salem
Clarence Sage
LaGrange
J. L. Digghorna
Burnet Farm
Con Irish
Ed. Baker
Rev. Findly
Sullivan
Lelia Baker
Howard Peabody
West Ridge Mail Carrier Opens Service in Parsonage
In West Ridge the new mail carrier begins service at the parsonage amid local curiosity. Mrs. Verhoy traveled to Wellington on Saturday. My. and Mrs. Hosles visited Le Tali on Thursday. Little Carlton Drugendahl has been ill. A "Wise Woman" introduces a melodic Southern crooning song by Miss Marie Lamour, praised for its catchy, easy to remember tune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Lamour
North Eaton Community Notices and Local Events
North Eaton reports on residents on the list including Mrs Reu bin Ducker Miss Ruby Tucker and others. Vernon Risinger will move near Will Reynolds. A church fair in Macesabea hall March 16 will raise funds for a good cause with article donations due March 14. A boy injured in Belden is cared for by James Tucker’s family. Pupils in District No 1 are listed by averages. A bagar in Muconbee hall March 15 welcomes local societies for charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reubin Ducker
Ruby Tucker
Sheldon Streeter
Fred Reeds
Vind Baby
Hattie
Don Cook
Lester Cook
Vernon Risinger
Will Reynolds
George Mathews
Hin
John Nichols
Della Bolt
Colorado Springs
T. Kelly
Ridgeville
Comrad T. Howlett
Macesabea Hall
Shaffer
Belden
James Tuckers
Jermon
Younie Nobles
Harry Martin
Arthur Cawley
Trevor Black
Milo Phelps
June Carpenter
Grace Phelps
Maud Henrie
Olive Martin
Josie Black
Walter Carmish
Harry Morigan
Walter B. Baker
PS. C
North Eaton
Give & Bagoar
Muconbee Hall
Prese
Morehi
Societies of Fields
LaPorte
Columbia
Proceensta
Avon News Highlights and Local Meetings 1901
Avon notices report J W Jameson and Mrs Bertha Burrell confined at home with the crippled, Miss Maggie Warrogap back at Charles Hubbard store after a week away, Mary Eastman on Rick list, Baptist society meets with Mis CO Hubbard Thursday afternoon, Creek school concert at town hall Friday evening March 8 with dialog recitations and music admission ten cents, Baptist mission circle meets at Mrs J B Cahoon’s Tuesday March 12, a group of about thirty young people surprised Alfred O Henson at Abbey road last Wednesday evening with games and oysters, Busy Bees meet with Miss Mary Gough Wednesday afternoon, primary school to honor Miss Reeve at Baptist parsonage March 4, Ma James E B Gray visiting in town Friday, Miss Bertha Wieets returns home from Sheffield, Mrs Sargent of Peoria visiting Irving Burrell, Mr Sargent accompanied her here but left last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jameson
Bertha Burrell
Maggie Warrogap
Charles Hubbards
Mary Eastman
The
Baptist Society
Mis CO. Hubbard
Creek
Mission Circle of the Baptist Shinxch
Mre
J. B. Cahoon’s
Alfred O. Henson
Abbey Road
Mary Gough
Reeve
Baptist Parsonage
James EB. Gray
Bertha Wieets
Howard Walker
Sheffield
Sargent
Peoria
Llinois
Irving Burrell
L. G
Evangelical Mission Service at Second Congregational Church
Evangelical Mission services will be held next Sunday at 9 o'clock afternoon at the Second Congregational Church. Rev. Schoepflin of Cleveland will preach. Music will be provided including a select choir from Lorain. Former Evangelical association members now living at Etyris are urged to attend. Elahols, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Evangelical Mission
Second Congregational Church
Schoepflin
Cleveland
Lorain
Thore
Evangelical Association
North Amherst
South Ridge
Etyris
Slee
Elahols
Local notables seek health and church events loom
North Ridgeville residents report illnesses and recoveries including Leroy Race and Pred Curmen. Mrs Frank Diedrich visits friends in Cleveland. In Cleveland the O E Society meets at Mr Rogers home. Miss Marian Saye and Mary Tilhere attend inauguration ceremonies in Washington D C. Dr G C Geer dies, services held at Congregational church. The Congregational lecture series features Dr Bradley from Michigan. Mrs Culver hosts L B S entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Race
Race
Frank Diedrich
Clevelland
O. E. Society
Rogers
Uuster
Cleveland
Marian Saye
Mary Tilhere
Washington D.C
Mr. Nissan
Oberlin
Stapleton
Tr. Bradley
Michigan
Raul
Linn
Culver
John Maxwell
Curmes
Sidney Butler
Theodore Butler
Frank Lennard
Lovain
Geer
Congregational Church
Paney
Local Notices From Spencer Area Tells Of Moves Illnesses And Visits
Local items note Erhart Asury shipped oak loads to Madison last Monday while G O Haury returned from Cleveland over Sunday. Mr and Mrs Linseder moved to Leverpool. Miss Anna Messmer recovered from grip with Dr Brintnall attending. Mrs Anna Snyder returned from Elyria after months away. Miss Iga Grops spending time in Spencer with relatives. A Lord of Elyria in town last Saturday. J A Davis of OFF| Farne visited town last week. GOW Pfieffer and wife ill with grip. Perry Goodman family from North Eston visited Dan Harrigon Saturday. Mrs Theo Hanry had eye swelling. George Hammer moved family to Maple Street farm. Mr and Mrs Grabensteder hosted cards Friday. good time reported. Nos L Aimbruster and son Herbie of Abeyville stayed with sister last week. Harry Hamner and wife hosted three friends from Pittsfield. Burt Rawson of Elyria in town repairing the telephone line. Mr and Mrs Kolb spent Sunday with Kingsley corner relatives. About fifteen youths attended a musical at John Law’s for Mary Law’s return from Cleveland. J Strictmater shipped a car load of salves to Cleveland last Thursday. Mrs Ben Spie th returned Sunday after week with sick mother Mrs Dowdall of Grafton. Mrs I M Snyder visited Medina and saw Dr Damon. Miss Pulse works for Mrs Strictmater and Miss Lydia Maxworthy for Mrs Starr of Lester. Ladies society to meet with Mrs C A Smith Thursday afternoon March 14. Everyone invited. Mrs Cora Swindermaen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.Y. Asury
Madison
G. O. Haury
Lome
Clevaland
Linseder
Leverpoodl
Anna Messmer
Brintnall
Anna Snyder
Elyria
Misa Iga Grops
Spencer
A. Lord
Fovyn
J. A. Davis
Off
Farne
Pfieffer
Perry Goodman
Morth Eston
Dan Harrigon
Saturney
Theo
Hanry
George Hanmesver
Maplestreet
Pittsfield
Burt Rawson
Kolb
Cat Kingsley
John Law
Mary
Cleveland
JT. Strictmater
Ben Spieth
Dowdall
Grafton
I. M. Snyder
Medina
Dr. Damon
Miss Pulse
Strictmater
Lydia Maxworthy
Starr
Lester, O
Ladies Society
C. A. Smith
Cora Swindermaen
Carlisle Social Notes and Local Visits
Carlisle reports Mrs Claudia Spicer of Cleveland visiting her mother Mrs Geo Plas, Mrs John Lantsberry visiting her daughter Mrs Chas Gibbs of Bronwick, a sick list for Mr Shas Walker, Mr John Slife and wife from Cleveland visiting his parents, Mrs Tom Kelly of Olmatead visiting Henry Lantaberry, Will and Barry Penfound purchasing Mrs John Fockler’s farm, Miss Lillian Schwerts visiting Ruth Warner, and a rental listing for L M S House on Garvin Avenue with Lake Shore freight inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia Spicer
Cleveland
Geo. Plas
John Lantsberry
Chas. Gibbs
Bronwick
Shas. Walker
John Slife
Tom Kelly
Olmatead
Henry Lantaberry
Warners Folke
Will
Barry Penfound
John Fockler
Lillian Schwerts
Ruth Warner
L. M
LaPorte Social Rounds With Church and Sleigh Rides
In LaPorte, Mrs Hattie Hance visited her uncle Mr Hiram Slaughter, and Mr and Mrs W 3 Oanfield attended the lyceum at the Methodist Church Tuesday evening. Rural delivery becomes a fact, and residents praise it. Pomona Garage day at G A B drew many townspeople. A sleigh ride party surprised Mrs Harris Roisinger’s family in Tuckerville Thursday night. Nettie Snonts Yerry and Ettie Kelly hosted at Olmstead and LiGwange. Elmer Alexander organized a sleigh outing. praise for his care of guests. Gertrude and Lydia Bruce attended Mrs Oscar Bingham last week. c A 8 H
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Hance
Hiram Slaughter
Oanfield
L. D. Hamlin
Lyceum
Methodist Church
Pomona
W.S. Canfield
Blanch and
Hamlin Humphrey
Ruth Hamlin
Tuckerville
Harris Roisinger
Ettie
Jonh Kelly
Olmstead
Nettie Snonts« Yerry
LiGwange
Mable Wells
Elmer Alexander
Munch
Elmer
Om Ryan
Gertrude
Lydia Bruce
Oscar Bingham
Chestnut Ridge News Roundup From the Village
Chestnut Ridge notes illness and care among residents Mrs Winterhalley has been sick Myra Hopkin's cares for her Mrs PB T Hahawsey visited family Mr John Wilmot in town Will Pember family improving Ruth Bassett led Nel lie Pember’s group Mrs Pember visiting brother in Carl isle Frank Henney with his parents Max Martin family planning move to Frank Phelps farm Butternut Ridge Sunday school officers listed Ma Kirk superintendent Mr Basset assistant Nellie Pember secretary Mrs Will Pember assistant secretary and others Dandy neighbor left suddenly amid chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawley
Nelie Pember
Max
Martin
Secon
Frank Phelp
Chestnut Ridge
Butternut Ridge
Ma. Kirk
Basset
Blanch Jackson
Nellie Pember
Will Pember
Hirk
Mastin
Mass Phelus
Ma. Archer
Mette Pamber
Pied Wmielaing
Town Notes and Social News From Local Tribes
Mrs Peek is recovering from a grip attack. Mr and Mrs Allen Mennel welcome a little daughter born February 28. Study Club meets March 13 at Mrs Brunk. Town ship periods close for a two week vacation. Miss Dora Davis of Elyria visits friends here. Orrin Dane’s party last Friday night was enjoyed by about eighty five attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Dane
Local notes and society talks in Wellington
Mr Frank Phelps family to move to Elyria this week residing on Hast Fifth street. Miss Angie Taylor of Cleveland visiting friends nearby. Mr George Bingham and son Willam to visit Mr A S Bingham home last Sunday. Literary society met at Mr A L Bingham’s home February 27. Chas Kirk spoke on Lives of great men and a Queen Victoria theme. Mrs George Daniels read The Cup of Loving Kindness. Chas Kirk gave a geological talk to be continued next week. Mr Daniels stressed government and youth Christian duty. Meeting adjourned to March 8 at H Taylor’s home. Also travel note: Chicago & North Western Railway tickets on sale Feb 12 to Apr 30 with options via St Paul or Omaha. Daily excursions and pamphlets available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Phelp
Elyria
Fifth
Fred Usher
Bennets Corners
Daniels Farm
Angie Taylor
Cleveland
George Bingham
William
A. S. Bingham
Cliff Dawley
George Hills
Wellington
The
Literary Society
A. L. Bingham
Chas. Kirk
Queen Victoria
Francia Willard
George Daniels
Daniels
H. Taylor
Chicago & North-Western Railway
St. Paul
Omaha
Noarest
Chicago & Ni
NEW SCHOOL QUESTION FILED AT WEST SIDE BOND VOTE
A declaratory resolution was passed by the board of education to authorize a bond election for seventeen thousand dollars to build a new school on the West side. The meeting included Messrs Chamberlain Crisp HL Lersch and Snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Messrs
Chamberlain
Crisp
Lersch
Snow
Parker
Sixth Street
Lake Avenue
Obituary: Claudia M Nichols McKisson of LaGrange dies at 26
Claudia M Nichols McKisson born June 24 1874 in LaGrange Ohio died February 22 1901 after a six week illness and surgery for peritonitis in Cleveland. She married Edward M McKisson February 3 1900 at Monroe Michigan and was renowned for Christian kindness and devotion as a teacher and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia M
Nichols McKisson
Darius and
Jeanette Nichols
LaGrange
Ohio
Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland
Claudia
Baldwiniversity
Beres
Lfe
Sud
Claudia M. Nichols
Edward M. McHiston
Monroe
Michigan
Claudia M. McKisson
Resolutions on the Death of Mrs Claudia Nichols Moeisson
Premier Temple No 40 Rathbone Sisters mourn the passing of Mrs Claudia Nichols Moeisson. The resolutions honor her faithful service, extend sympathy to her husband and mother, and announce a 30 day mourning period with minutes and notices to the bereaved and county papers. Committee: Ida Woodmansgee Huldah Powers Lucy Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia Nichols McKisson
Buckeye
Moonzning
Addie Mahon
Amy Freeman
Clara Richmond
Claudia Nichols, Moeisson
Rathbone
Temple
Ida Woodmansgee
Huldah Powers
Lucy Foster
Comittee
Fortune Smiles on Them Hit and Business Growth
A local notice portrays a rising venture described as A Wise Woman as the strongest kind of hit in the east. Since its inception the management claims steady expansion by digging out and adding to the enterprise without fear or favor, now unrivaled in its line.
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United States
Resolusiona
Probate Court
Myr
Ros Richmond
Will Harrison
E. W. Hebbard
Nellie Gott
Dy, Maynard
A. A. Wilcox
Charlie Rawson
C. Bachelor
W. C. Potter
Ida Sheldon
Lucy Wilkins
Arthur Wilcox
California
Ms. Wilcox
Mary Underhill
Effie Underhill
Lester, Menina Co
R. T
Charlie Curtice
Berea
May Jenel
Ted Hastings
Orpha
Cooper
Henry Curtice
Lodema Curtice
Miss Cooper
Cahoone
Adelbert Curtice
Lewis Gurtice
Mason Powers
Ida Hubbard
Ars
Hiran Elliott
George Holmes
Clara Beauche
Wm. Rason
Mr. House
Bogart Erie Co
E. G. Hastings
Wim, Wilcox
River Road
Carl Loomis
Frank Wilkins
George Hastings
Bay City
Scranton
Kipton
Baker’s Crossing
West Ridge
Avon
North Ridgeville
Erhart
Carlisle
Garvin Avenue
Lake Shore Freight Ee
Beluen
NEW School
Bond
Wane Srwanyte
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