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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
4
Lorain City News Rushes Of March Events And Local Changes
Lorain notes report smallpox deaths among three men’s kin, street soundings show Reid Street mud thirteen feet deep, and Dana S Walker joins Citizens Savings Bank. Mrs Wim Honecker hosts Olphens club, Pedro games, and several social gatherings. Local incidents include ice injury to Peter Smith, a 19 year old Ida Van Wagen’s tuberculosis death, seven new AL members, a ceiling collapse at Wm Jacoba’s dining room, a disorderly conduct fine, and a horse fall repair effort. Also covered are births, legal dismissals, burglarized depot, Lutheran mission social, Italian mutual aid society proposals, and cultural events at Wagner’s, with city figures receiving praise and updates on commerce, barber openings, veterans’ political talk, and a masquerade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clin
Young
Herald Aays
Reid Street
Dana S. Walker
Citizens' Saving’s Bank
Wim. Honecker
Olphens Club
Pedro
Peter Smith
Hamilton Street
Ida van Wagen
Coutieian van Wager
Lorain
AL. A
Wm. Jacoba
Second Avenue
Thomas Kennedy
Maitland
Groveland Street
W.B. Thompson
John Hanchek
Eighth Avenue
State of Ohio
James Oldham
Justice Hall
Ben Hur
Wagner Block
Union Depot
The
Lutheran Mission
J. H. Bird
Weat Hrie Avenue
Fred Hofert
Miss Pearl Ransom
Oberlin
Franklin Book and Music Store
J. W. Rose
Victoria Burlesquera
Wagner
Opera House
Ed Weyles
Ashtabula
Y.M.C. Aa
Tom Hoth
Magnolia Club
Glick's Hall
Hoth
Wm. L. Reed
Broadway
Sixth Avenue
Chas. Hansen
Spring Street
Henry
Nichols & Gawn
Thomas McCarthy
Cleveland
Dr. Palmer
Oak Harbor
Wmn
Gollins
Gates
Milwaukee
Babcock
George L. Gluch
Local Society Notes From Lorain County
Lorain County residents attend funerals and church events. Mrs. Cyrus Hover visits from Tima. Leo Ward of Avon plans hypnotic entertainment at the town hall. Mrs. Kien Culver and Mrs. Franc is Snow join the Congregational church by letter. Nora Diederich visits Cleveland. Mrs. Taylor of Elyria buried in Ridgeville cemetery. Mrs. Ames travels to Cleveland for her aunt Mrs. Harris's 90th birthday. The Y POS 0. BE hosts a church reception at Maccabee hall Friday night with refreshments and a short program. Mr. Kennedy, father of Mrs. Chas with, dies in Olmsted. L.O.P. M. to hold a social in their hall on Wednesday afternoon March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Powley
Amherst
F. Diederich
Ladies Benevolent Society
Chas
Mills
Cyrus Hover
Tima
Ridgeville
Kien Culver
Francis Snow
Congregational Church
Nora Diederich
Cleveland
Taylor
Elyria
Ames
Harris
Maccabee Hall
Kennedy
Chas ‘With
Olmsted
L.O.P. M
LaPorte社 March new items and notices update
L.O.T. M. serves warm sugar wolfes doughnuts and biscuits at 4 pm March 21 at the hall for 10 cents. Rev Bryenton preached at the M E church last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Oscar Bingham Ben Holmes attended Ida Van Weagnen's funeral in Lorain. Mrs Powere improving. Brasse family visited wm Prindle's. Republican caucus Friday at 1 pm. Mrs Moon and children visit Urichsville. John Booth returns to the Klondike. George Goodyear home to be occupied. Goodyear hosts welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.O.T. M
Bryenton
M. E. Church
Oscar Bingham
Ben Holmes
Lorain
Ida van Weagnen
Tripp
H. P. Chapman
Powere
Brasse
Wm. Prindle
Moon
Harold
Florence
Urichsville
John Booth
Klondike
George Goodyear
Mrs. Goodyear
Havine
LaPort
Catham
Columbia farmer sells 30 acre Balance Place to quarry firm
James Garner sells his 30 acre Balance Place farm for 35000 to a stone quarry company that will compete with the adjacent quarry. Wm Beaumont passes locomotive engineer exam in Cleveland. C Hutchinson's mother at home. Francis Emmons convalescing. Rocky River floods roads and bridges on Tuesday the 7th causing school and funeral attendance disruption and Epworth League social postponement. Mrs Clarence Adams bears a 9 4 pound son on March 1. Harries Osborn ill since husband’s death. Rollie Fitch reported ill. Clara Harrington visiting relatives in New London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Garner
Wm. Beaumont
Cleveland
C. Hutchinson
Francis Emmons
Rocky River
Osborn
Epworth League
Clarence Adams
Harries Osborn
Rollie Fitch
Clara Harrington
New London
Local notes from LaGrange township and Avon Lake area
James Wheeler Carlisle heads to Granswick to assist in maple syrup making. Numerous local onlookers, births, deaths, marriages, and gatherings fill February records in LaGrange township and surrounding towns. Key events include a large society gathering hosted by Mrs. James Alexander, multiple property trades, divine services, and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wheeler
Granswick
Local notes on visits and travels around Elyria and nearby towns
Mira Cole visits Slater Mrs. Joe Garrett. Joe Smith moves on Cheeseman farm. Mary Tilberg takes a short vacation. Katie Watson home from Elyria. Mrs Chas Maple in Oberlin to care for a very ill sister. Josie Tilberg returns from Cleveland. Mr Putney of Toledo visits Nieding. Mrs Noah Peck in Cleveland visiting daughter Hafitzer then plans Brooklyn trip. Leslie McNelly buys two workhorses in Cleveland. Mabel Pearse home from Elyria for Sunday. Mrs H Nieding in Elyria visiting Mrs Ammon. Pearse couple attend Grangers meeting. Mock trial last Wednesday attracts large audience. Judge Attorney Chamberlin praised. Burk prosecutes. Lawrence and Wilcox defend. Ten cent supper netted twelve dollars. thanks to Elyria gentlemen for their time. RH Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mira Cole
Slater
Joe Garrett
Joe Smith
Cheeseman
Mary Tilberg
Katie Watson
Elyria
Chas. Maple
Oberlin
Josie Tilberg
Cleveland
Putney
Toledo
Giest
Nieding
Noah Peck
Hafitzer
Peck
Brooklyn
Leslie McNelly
Mabel Pearse
H. Nieding
Ammon
Ammon. Mr. Pearse and Wife Attended A Meeting of the Grangers
Chamberlin
Burk
Lawrence
Wilcox
North Russia Based Contractor Berg Visits Wheeling
North Russia based contractor Berg traveled to Wheeling on business last week. Lucy Berg of Oberlin stays several weeks at her brother Ed Berg’s home. Mrs. Collins returned to Oberlin after spending weeks with her daughter Mrs John Parsons. A son was born to Mrs. Daniel Hoch. Henry Sandrock is on the sick list. Ed Gibson plans a summer move with his family to the Jarvie farm he rented. Will Kinsley visited his mother in Brownhelm last week. Carl Schramm is working for Simeon Nash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg
Wheeling
Lucy Berg
Oberlin
Ed Berg
Collins
John Parsons
Daniel Hoch
Henry Sandrock
Ed. Gibson
Jarvie
Will Kinsley
Brownhelm
Carl Schramm
Simeon Nash
North Eaton Moves and Local Gossip Preview
Orie Rollin and family moved to Penfield on Monday. Eaton's loss will be Penfield's gain. Ben Harris and family will move to the Nite place at the corners. Mesdames L Herb and B Harris visited Mya. Jno Slater recently unwell after a dental extraction. Sam Basher of Avon visited Slater. Nye Ross hauling logs to Ridgeville mill. Wm Tite visited Slater last Friday. Mrs Lottie Downing, nee Ross, leaves Ridgeville for Collings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orie Rollin
Penfield
Eaton
Ben Harris
Mesdames L. Herb
B. Harris
Mya
Jno
Wm. Tite
John Slater
Lottie Downing
Ross
Ridgeville
Collings
Avon residents note familiar face and local events
Avon residents welcome Stephen Wilson back on the streets. Dr Yost returned home last Saturday and resumes practice. Howard Wilford suffered a severe eye burn from fish or iron. Antone Snyder of St Paul is misidentified. John Loucks of the shore died after catching cold following illness. Funeral at East Avon church. he was in Avon Lodge and insured for 3000 dollars. Mrs Nick Shuster dies near Dover. funeral at East Avon Catholic church then burial in Cleveland. H W Gough visited relatives over Sunday. W Parker of Vermillion visited his brother. Avon hosted three star boarders at Elyria hotel. S M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Lake
Democrat
John Miller
L.&c
Hiho
Uncle Sam
Smith
Hollacher
Anthony Motsch, Jr
Brown
Leng Schuster
Cleveland
Tuesaday
George Wagner
John Lax
Trinity
Avon
Stephen Wilson
Dr. Yost
Howard Wilford
Antone Snyder
St. Paul
Kansas
John Loucks
Shore
East Avon
Avon Lodge
Nick Shuster
Dover
East Avon Catholic Church
H. W. Gough
J.J. Gough
Fred Gough
W. Parker
Vermillion
Chas. Porter
Elyria Opera House
S. M
Chego House to Sell Former East Third Street Dwelling
A two story dwelling formerly occupied by the seller on East Third Street will be sold at a bargain. The structure is to be removed. Inquiries may be directed to the undersigned or to F. M. Whiteman at IwE L BR. W. Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chego House
F. M. Whiteman
Iwe L ' BR
W. Pomeroy
Oberlin Wins Intercollegiate Debate at Oberlin
Oberlin College defeated Western Reserve University in a Friday night debate held at Oberlin College. The issue debated was whether the United States should own and operate a postal telegraph system. Four speakers presented solutions two per side. Judges awarded Oberlin a unanimous decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin College
Western Reserve University
Oberlin
United States
Speci i
Camden news and town notes from March entry
Camden column reports T Gurnsey’s serious ice accident injuring a leg needing setting by Dr. Pomeroy, with Mrs. Gurnsey ill. Mrs. Butler returns from Lorain, Mrs SinClare. community happenings include visits, a baby Sin Clare, a death in Bay City, a horse loss, and many locally named residents. Republicans name delegates A L Breck enridge J Barhamis O Cannan J H Calkins F H Williams W E Hewitt. caucus sets township officer slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Gurnsey
Mr. Gurnsey
Geo. Terinant
Bay City
Mich
Gifford
Kothe
L. Gibson
Leon
Clarksfield
Mable Brumby
Republican Party
A. L. Breckenridge
J. Barhamis
O. Cannan
J. H. Calkins
F. H. Williams
W. E. Hewitt
Cley
North Amherst and nearby visitors and a rural property ad
North Amherst residents Nellis Berg and Eda Albright visited relatives last week. Christina Collins of Oberlin visited at Mrs. John Parsons's home. Frank Parsons and family spent Sunday in Lorain at Robert Rentner’s home. For sale or rest six acres near La Port old Foster homestead. Enquire C H Foster at ip H Foster & Co's clothing store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellis Berg
North Amherst
Eda Albright
Henry Grugle
Christina Collins
Oberlin
John Parsons
Frank Parsons
Lorain
Robert Rentner
la Port
Old Foster Homestead
C. H. Foster
H. Foster & Co
Naughty Boys Oberlin Tackle Street Jokes and Seere
A local slate of odd items from Oberlin includes reports of antics by naughty boys, a city complaint about streetcar jumping, and a plan for a sturdier sewer. The Modern Woodmen institute a North Amherst camp, while moves involve Cleveland Stone machinery and packing company rumors.
River Roar and Rural Happenings in Grafton Area
John Grill buys the Defi farm and the Cresley brothers mill shuts due to days of floodwater. George Dent and wife rest days in Cleveland while farmers pledge to supply for a new creamery at Grafton. Frank Broise and M Dagre hosted by Jo Dent. old Mr Cresiey ill with influenza but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grill
Defi
Cresley
George Dent
Cleveland
Grafton
Frank Broise
M. Dagre
Spencer
Jo Dent
Mr. Cresiey
Grafton Notes And Changes In Local Life
GRAFTON updates include a visit to daughter Mrs Bannister over Sunday, a baby boy born at A Hartman’s home, Rev Bryanton resuming his pulpit, the C B social at Lydia Jones’s home, and Mrs C Jago on business. A self propelled wheelchair presented to Mr Mamie Kellogg by friends for comfort. Jas Gormas ends ten years as clerk for L B Daniela to join J A Knechtges in partnership. A stock boots and shoes store addition planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Gormas
L. B. Daniela
J. A. Knechtges
West Ridge Social and Illness Updates
West Ridge residents report Mr. Preston improving while J Grills family faces illness as two children risk lung fever. Orville Squire of Turners Mills is also sick. J Grills moves to LaGrange and F Johnson relocates to Elyria. Bert Grills visits Elyria. A graphophone concert entertained locals Tuesday. Sunday school scholars plan a social at Mrs. Millers with pies from ladies and buyers by gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lantsberry
Spencer
LaGrange Township
Edna Zimmerman
John
Mary
Vernie Wicks
Martha Jaghuch
Nellie Lantsberry
C. Opfer
Farr
Violet
Ladies’ Aid Society
James Alexander
LaPorte
Eva Booth
Vicw
J. Alexander
Lanaghan
Wells
Pearce
North Eaton
Preston
J. Grills
Orville Squire
Turners Mills
LaGrange
F. Johnson
Elyria
Bert Grills
West Ridge
Rcholars
Penfield Notes and Local Appointments in Wooster
Penfield items report Mrs. Miles returning to Wooster after visiting her daughter Myre Dension. Republicans caucused appointing five Penfield delegates to Elyria county convention and a committee for Wellington congressional meeting. Local notes include Willard Hart's recovery from apoplexy, Foote buying Brouses farm, Yost moving to Lowe farm, Anderson leasing a farm, Moore relocating with a new baby, Allison and White moving to Andrews farm, Boise about to take Barrett place, and Awad Gladios lecture postponed with a rescheduled date hinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Wellington
Penfield
Rank
Walter Smith
EB. J. Watts
Chas. Behnke
Will Nichols
A.W. Denham
Willard Hart
David Foote
A. Brouses
Fred Yost
Pittafield
Robert Lowe
John Anderson
Mrs. Jimhill
Ed. Moore
George Whitehead
Tom Allison
Samuel White
Andrews Farm
Tom
L. Boise
Barrett Place
Od. Moore
Awad Gladius
Xantippe
Lakeside Receiver Faces Sale. Court Opens in Ottawa County
The Lakeside resort may be sold by the sheriff within thirty days after the February 26 start of the Ottawa County common pleas term unless Methodist supporters raise funds to lift the debt. The Lakeside receiver was removed by the Cleveland circuit court on motion by Moss National Bank of Sandusky which holds a roughly $5,000 judgment against the Lakeside company. The Camp Meeting Association plans to open the assembly on July 12 and run through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Ottawa County
Lakeside
Lakeside Company
Cleveland
Moss National Bank of
Camp Meeting Association
Haad
Real Estate Transfers in Elyria and Surrounding Areas
John McNelly transfers part section 4 Avon to Thomas King for 4500 dollars. Jose Monosmith guardian transfers part lot 16 tract 1 Camden to Wm Prince for 2250 dollars. Elyria Milling Company transfers part lot 234 block 87 Elyria to Fay Stocking Company for 1200 pounds. Henry C Field transfers lot 42 W B Thompsons addition Orville Root trustee transfers to Julius Lehman lots 87 88 and 89 Oakland addition Lorain for 300 dollars. W L Fay transfers lot 28 W L Fays addition Elyria to Annie Spooner for 275 dollars. Marion Metesli transfers Lot 2 Boynton subdivision Elyria to Fred Seedorf for 700 dollars. Wallie Johnson transfers lot 9 Elyria township to Lucius L Johnson for 900 dollars. Wallie Johnson transfers part lot 9 Elyria township to John Smith for og.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McNelly
Thomas King
Avon
Jose Monosmith
Wm. H. Prince
Cameden
Elyria Milling Company
Fay Stocking Company
Elyria
Henry C. Field
Edward Shaw
W. B. Thompson
Lorain
Orville Root
Julius Lehman
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