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Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1903

Page

5

Lorain County Notice in Lake Shore & Michigan South Co case

Hannah V Hayford files a petition in Lorain County court claiming property in the southeast corner described by deeds and mortgage, seeks cloud removal and title protection against Lake Shore & Michigan South Railway Co and others. Defendants are required to answer by March 8, 1908, with attorney J. S. McGrew listed.

Lorotn County Prere & Mrehtian Southern Bed Y Company Einleuitt Parigel Parizck Dellane Hard Moore Mo Fe Ehts Sioote Trenton Einsylvania Notte Lake Shire & Michigan South Company Orrin Ghia Hore & Michmian South AN Kaily AY Tale C. Toonson Altormeym Finnrey Comadeyer Colorado Helen Phlasey Norta Tor John C. Phinney Hayford Trinon Pleas Lorain County Profesaor Visinge Ketree Hannah Vyr Lorsin Iai Atorutey Limai Hannah V. Hayford Ly J. ¥. McGrew

Local Social Notes and Events Across Lorain County

Oberlin residents attend a social at Mrs Boll i yner. Dr Hall attends Lorain County Medical Society banquet in South Lorain. Mrs H Hall visits Vermilion with her father. EH Nichol spends Saturday in Lorain. Mr and Mrs F E Seeley visit Cleveland area friends. Rev Peters of Tarentum Fla visiting town. Mr J Berklin of Elyria visits. Miss Lacy Freese visits Mies M Baker. Mrs J Avery and Mrs R McMasters visit Lorain. Congregational Sugar social a success raising around 218 dollars. Miss M Baker hosts a March 7 birthday gathering. Brenda from Vermilion attends with Mr Palmer and Miss A Holt wedding at the bride’s home.

P E Harding Oberlin Bollinyer Hall Lorain Co., Medical Society Sorth Lorain H Hall EH Nichol Lo- Tain F E Seeley Oliveland Friends Rev. Peters Tarentum Fla Brenda Etoma Vermilion Mr. Palmer Miss A Holt

Local Notes From Leorain And Surrounding Area

Grafton reports show Mrs L Zimmerman and her son visiting Leorain last week while Mrs J Dent spends a week in Norwalk. Social for children at Mrs Wolf's Tuesday. Frank Clark now of Lorsin fell ill in Ashtabula. New Lortress dry goods store ready for business. Miss E Lahiff returned from Cleveland. Lara Van Wagnen of Brownhelm guest of Nina Seeley. Miss Moran absent a week due to illness. Mary Sheldon celebrated her fourteenth birthday Thursday. Mrs S Grills returned from city visit. Albert is improving. several others noted. Myrna Hahn and Carl Fowiarick recovering throat trouble. Ridge Sunday, Amy Joy attended. Mr Miller’s family hosted guests over Sunday. A Squire bought a fine team of horses. George Goodman returns from Michigan to visit brother-in-law O Preston. Our 35 are preparing Easter exercises. E Pember moved into his house. another family to move into Mr Squire’s house. Rev N Moore of Brighton visited friends for a week. Arthur VerSoy was home on Sunday.

L Zimmerman Leorain J Dent Norwalk Wolf Frank Clark Lorsin Ashtabula Lortress New Dry Good E Lahiff Cleveland Lara van Wagnen Brownhelm Nina Seeley Miss Moran Mary Sheldon S Grills Albert Carl Fowiarick Myrna Hahn Amy Joy Mr. Miller A.squire George Goodman Michigan O Preston E Pember Hig House Squire Pember Rav. N Moore Brighton Arthur VerSoy W Ault Old Falconer Farm Stub Dages AG Wilson Hopkins Ligg O& Strr Stub Dague Wm Lang Jesse Ha Nichols Curtis Place LaGrange Newton Wallington Smith Wise Pacific S W Kelner Miller Son Roy Konapak Grand Miller Rawson Deason Rev Sweet LB Sweet Elgris Snyder Sweet Fred Green L W Miller Collinwood J E Willard Elyria O A Wilton Misa Attie Jackson al Burt Fred Biggs Harold BPA Reuben Wight EL Andros Mies Mable Marshall Canaan Wayne Co Washington State Maplegrove L B Sweet Elder Sweet F O 'Morgan Lucy Green Apeech Mr. Morgan Ford Loomis Ed Holcomb Dan Gott Katie Banmean Berea Sophia Carl King E Schlechter OQ Moulder Nottingham Lucy Weabater J Howtetter Mudder David Kely O Baatnan A Kelly

Farm relocations and residents listed in Penfield area

Penfield residents announced farm moves near Center and LaGrange. Ault, Dages, Hopkins, Lang family and others relocate to Walton area farms or new homes. Nearby residents visit Cleveland, Elyria and Lorain. several plan moves this spring. Chicken pox reported widespread in the past two weeks.

Rochester Methodist meeting set for March 21 in town

The Rochester quarterly meeting will be held March 21 at 2 o clock with Presiding Hilder P B Stroup leading services and a good attendance expected. Local news notes twins born to Dr and Mrs Roberty of Wakeman formerly Rochester residents.

Hilder P B Stroup Roberty Wakeman Rochester Earnest Eatson Tinker Place Hy Mason Misa Leva Garrison A L Garrison Sullivan Bert Parker Collinwood P Schace Miveabees TP Boice Boice Washington

Kipton Surprise Honors Hardy Anniversary Home Wedding

On March 26 1903 Mr and Mrs S A Hardy celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary with a surprise party at their Kipton home. About 75 friends attended as Rev Wynn and Rev Slater led a ceremony recalling their first marriage. Guests presented a couch and a large picture while a elaborate feast followed and well wishes poured in for many more happy years.

S A. Hardy Ebu Gibbs Marsh Mrs. Hardy Wynn Slater Worhly Mr. Hardy

Local Notes From Lorain and Nearby Towns

Camden Rev J L Cook of the Baptist church occupied pulpit at Lorain last Sabbath. D ER Tennant has had a stroke. A Moran is very feeble. Mr Jenkins of Clarksfield moving to Mrs H Prentice farm. Mr G Burr moving to Totle farm in Russia. Rev 8 Early of Elyria preached at the Baptist church Sunday morning. R Calkins in Wellington on business. Wm Hewett in Oberlin as guest of Mrs Bager. Mrs N Williams returned from Elgria Batardas. Sveret Sinclair started work in Brighton. Mildred Davidson slowly recovering under Dr Pomery. Oley Nice driving horse. Inquire of J Schwart, Elyria, or Adam Pilker, North Anhorst. 155

J L Cook The Baptist Church Baptist Church of Lorain ER Tennant Moran Jenkins Clarksfield H Prentice G Burr Totle Russia Elyria R Calkins Wellington Monsey Wm Hewett Oberlin Bager H Weeks W Granger Kipton N Williams Elgria Batardas Sveret Sinclair Brighton Mildred Davidson Pomery. Oley

LaGrange Life Reflects Hard Times and News

LaGrange reports road conditions near impassable streets as workers move equipment from the old saw mill. Local notices include illnesses, travel, births, and social events, with marriages, farewells, and community gatherings noted. A GAR veteran, Ed Holcomb, dies of heart failure, and town frienship signals carry on.

Local Notes Highlight Community Helpers and School Hiring

Huntington visitors and thanks to Grandpa Walker for loaning a melodian brighten the week. Mrs Hall improves slowly. J Beel plans to move to George Bradner's farm. Hace Burnett travelled to Elgrix on business. Frank Hull visited family in Brighton. The school board hired Miss L Phelan for the center school and Miss Hattie Hall for Baker's Crossing. Moras Hill's school commences Monday with over 40 scholars expected.

Ada Dirlam Wellington GAR Grandpa Walker Ther Hall Grandpa Walkers George Hall J Beel Penfield George Bradner Hace Burnett Elgrix Frank Hull Brighton L Phelan Mise Hattie Hall Baker's Crossing Moras

Local Residents Mourn Death of Mins. Man in Winter Home

Shocked to hear of his death at his home in Mins where he and his family were spending the winter. He died Thursday noon and his remains were brought to Wheeler Indiana for burial. The community offers heartfelt sympathy to Mr Gott and family as they cope with the loss.

Mins Wheeler, Ind Gott LaGrange H A Wilcox DD Gott Wheeler

Local notes from North Ridgeville and nearby towns

North Ridgeville community updates include Mr B Peok and Mr C Peok improving in Cleveland area hospitals. Mrs Luster hosts nephew James Proudfoot and friend. Mrs Joseph Bohrer ill. Elyria’s AL Emmons buys Hostlander property and plans April move. Dr Sherwood of Elyria buys land for son’s chicken business. Mrs C Sartwell visiting Parma and Cleveland relatives. Miss Lucy Wilford surprised by fifteen visiting ladies with baskets and a festive dinner. Bernice Bramley visiting Dover and Cleveland. Ladies Benevolent society to host New England supper and bazaar at town hall Friday. Mr and Mrs Frank Elliott to move to Elyria to live with Ira Rood. locals will miss them.

B Peok Higha Hospital C Peok Lakeside Hospital Cleveland Sherwood Elyria C Sartwell Parma Lucy Wilford Bernice Bramley Dover Clevemd New England Ladies Benevolent Society Town Hall Frank Elliott Ira Rood

Avon Local Option Election Campaign Notes

Judge Webber addressed large North precinct audiences on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Frank Wilford and Lee Stroupe spoke at KE church on Wednesday. Dr Reefy and Juatics A E Lawrences are announced to speak there next Wednesday. Every voter should feel responsible and vote conscience. Election on the 25.

Judge Webber North Precinoct Frank Wilford Lee Stroupe M KE Reefy E Lawrences

Maple syrup famine forecast with rising prices

From present indications there will be a maple syrup famine this year. Prices are already high and rising. Frost shortage has shortened the sap run. Buds on the trees are advanced and the sugaring season nearly over. Wholesale canners report no bulk syrup in sight. Names Joseph Beal and Agnes Dorchester appear as farmers.

Tragic air balloonist scene recalled beside sickroom

A crowd witnesses a balloonist struggle for life while a sickroom scene unfolds nearby. The narrative laments consumptive disease and extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for coughing lung issues and emaciation, with testimonials praising cures and urging no substitute.

Pierce Rey Jouph R Y Pierce Jungs

Fishing season opens in Lorain with hopeful outlook

Lorain's fishing industry starts on March 15 as tugs prepare for a season that promises stronger catches of perch pike and herring. Gill nets are active and several boats have already been brought in. The Booth Packing Company plans major changes to nearly double shipping capacity, boosting Lorain as a premier lake fish point.

Lorain Seabor Booth Packing Company

Miscellaneous items from a late 19th century issue

Various short notes on salaries for Philadelphia officials and old chemical recipes, state debt figures for Nevada Washington Idaho and Oregon, Pacific coast finances, urban statistics, mail registration benefits and postal tracing, with caution about loss and lack of postal liability.

Philadelphia South Dakota Nevada Washington Idaho Oregon Pacific Coast

Columbus Comes Ashore Statue Tale in Nassau

A Nassau statue of Columbus stands as a landmark in New Providence. The New York Times notes it holds special meaning for local Black residents, with an historical anecdote about a court case where a witness humorously recalled Columbus landing “in de big boxes.”

Nassau New Providence Columbus Bahamas Acccount New York Times Boas Coumbus Cassie

Marriage age limit in Turkestan sparks protest

Russia moves to ban Mohammedan girls from marrying under fourteen in Turkestan. Tartar and Turoman chiefs denounce the rule as they seek brides as young as possible. Officials say 74 percent of girls married before 12 die by age 20. Also notes on electric pole safety with scarecrows proposed to curb wire faults.

Turkestan

Eagles Lodge Formed in Lorain Witnessed by Cleveland Guests

A lodge of the Order of the Eagles was instituted in Lorain on the festival day with Cleveland representatives present. Several Elyria members attended and a large turnout was reported as the group discussed establishing a local lodge.

Order of the Eagles Lorain Lant Barday Cleveland Elyria

Scarlet fever serum touted to end dangerous disease

Prof Adolph Baginsky of Berlin claims a newly discovered serum antistreptococcus may eliminate scarlet fever as a danger after 12 years of research and 701 cases with death rates cut to eight percent. He credits others in the chain of discovery and notes the germ streptococcus as the disease origin. Moore honored in England by Royal Meteorological Society.

Adolph Baginsky Kaiserin Frederich Hospital Berlin Baginsky

Workhouse Once Scene of Oliver Twist Auctioned

After seven days slumber in St. Louis Mrs. James B. Abernathy woke and laughed at a joke before sleeping again. The Holborn workhouse in London once linked to Oliver Twist is to be sold at auction. Built in 1752 it closed seven years ago.

St. Louis James B. Abernathy Oliver Twist Elie Holborn London Over Twist

Curious Collection Reveals Census Cost Details

A curious collection item from the Bible Society meeting in Lincoln England notes six hundred fourteen threepence in a soda bottle added to the collection. It records the Twelfth Census cost at 14,854,818 dollars, averaging 15.44 cents per capita in the United States.

The Bible Society Lincoln England United States

Best Time for Work by Tolstoy

Tolstoy favors writing between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., with infrequent work at other times. The Navy adopts an illuminated lifesaving buoy that ignites two bright lights about two feet high when released, remaining lit for a long period for use in darkness.

Tolstoy United States Navy

Kennedy Favorite Remedy praised by judge and locals

Judge James H. Clancy lauds Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for liver and blood disorders. George H. Tifft of Troy reports improved health after use. The ad claims it cures kidney liver bladder blood rheumatism dyspepsia and constipation and offers sample trials and handouts.

James H. Clancy Hornelisville N. Y David Kennedy Geo. H. Tifft River Street Troy David Entindy Avi Kennedy N.Y

Local Notes and Social Events in Elyria

Electrical engineer Watters of Milwaukee advances plans for wiring in Elyria Iron and Steel works. J Patrick's goose roast at MB church draws large crowd. Mr Van Olinda of Schenectady visits on business. Knights of Honor to meet Thursday. large turnout urged. CB Limebach and Peck of Brownhelm in town. Union temperance meeting at ME church next Sunday at seven. Alonzo Crooker of Cleveland visits, former North Amherst postmaster. GAR ladies host masquerade at KOTM hall. invitations required. ME church Easter supper and sale on April 13. Pomeroy family hosts Pittsfield visitors. Mother Goose social by First Congregational PEO on Tuesday. pleasant time reported.

W . Watters Millwaukee Elyria, Tron and Steel Company Patrick van Olinda Schnectady N. Y Knights of Honor CB Limebach Ruling Peck Brownhehu Union Temperancia ME Olurch Alonzo Crooker Cleveland Smany North Amherst Kotm Hall A Pomeroy Heighton Avenue

Hostlers for police at Garford works announced

Garford works will manufacture hostlers for police use. The shoulder pattern devices have a single strap crossing the body and will support revolvers recently bought by the council.

Garford Works

Receiver's Sale of Graton assets and timber lot

Public sale ordered by the Court of Common Pleas of Lorain County Ohio offering the Graton property in Grafton and Ridgeville townships. It includes mill machinery timber and logs, farm equipment, horses and wagons, and several described parcels totaling 6805.62 dollars as appraised. G W Washburn is the receiver conducting the sale.

Hersinasir Dea- Grike Gratton Ohio Ataye Company Lorain Ainte Grafton Township Grafton Lorain County Oniu C. Smith Lorain Cunty Mustes Brantgrod& Rowson Bennington & Rawsents Boy & Post Ridgeville Coralo State of M. Barung Jandy Frank Stiller Ianda P Lower J. T. Robinson Jose Nepal Algo J. Stearn Eston Townanp N. van Wormer Townahie CG Wilder Shefeld J.F. Townend Hingeville Township B.J. Walker Shefield Township Squire Elgrl Township P. Mennell Gratton Township Rain County Younglasa Ridgevilly Township Loran County Ridgeville Township Obie Henry Shauver Milyria Onis J. Breurn Eaton Olin Soheuies GS G. Washburn

Hows store plant ground plans reveal oversized complex

Ground plans for the Hows store plant show a much larger than expected complex in Vermilion with four buildings including a colossal two story office block. Construction will start soon and the plant aims to be ready and in operation by July 16 employing a large workforce.

Hows Vermilion F Company

Public Sale of Dairy Herd at Ridgeville Center Farm

The undersigned will offer at public sale on Friday March 27 1908 at the Wesley Brinbridge farm one mile southeast of Ridgeville Center on Launy road North Ridgeville eighteen choice dairy cows some fresh and others springers one 2 year old Holstein calf eight sheep one good work horse bay sound weighing 1400 pounds M J Harwedel Dan Eugen Auctioneer.

Wesley Brinbridge Ridgeville Center Ithe Launy Road North Ridgeville Sound

Public Auction At Day's Dam Details

Sale will offer at Day's Dam on Monday March 30, 1908 dairy cows a Dur ham bull a two horse cultivator a plow horse stock and 120 feet of rope one year use four shoats a shepherd dog and more auction by Busby Den Eason auctioneer

Busby

Public Auction At Gerlach Farm On Amherst Line

The sale takes place on Monday March 28 1908 at the Gerlach farm on the Le Vitte road 14 miles north of Stop 38. Items include 22 dairy cows two yearlings five calves two broad sows five fall pigs 50 chickens 800 bushels oats 200 bushels corn farm equipment and vehicles plus harness and miscellaneous implements. Auctioneers Wm Mauer and Dan Eason.

Gerlach Levitte Road Stop 38 Amherst Ata Wm, Mauer Dan Eason

Public Auction of Estate Goods at Lucy Seretéte Home

Ambrose Serette, administrator of Lucy Serette’s estate, offers a public sale at the late residence one mile west and two miles south of Ea Grange on March 28. Items include Jersey cattle five years old, work horses, harness, wagon, hay rack, buggy, carts, chickens, turkeys, plow, wheat and oats, creamery equipment, driving horse, and farm gear. Dan Engon acts as auctioneer.

Lucy Seretéte Ea. Grange Ambrose Serette Lucy Serette Dan Engon

Public Auction Near Carliste Center On March 24 1903

The undersigned will sell at public auction two miles west of Carliste Center along Diagonal road on Tuesday March 24 1903. Items include two brood mares four colts three year olds one loom ing 2 two sucking colts seven cows one fresh two steers three heifers two year olds six yearling sheep brood sow four shotes one hundred chickens top buggy road wagons hay rake hoes cultivators champion binder plow roller harvest corn cake Bix heen tong hay household furniture and more. Wm Eskins Dan Eason Auctioneer.

Carliste Center Diagonal Road

Farm For Sale in Carhiala Township Near Elyria

Farm offers 56 acres of land near electric line stop 83, 13 miles south of Elyria. PN Rehinite. Married man to work on dairy farm. Includes a good house and wages. Apply Wm R Lyon South Locaie.

Carhiala Township Elyria R Lyon South Locaie

Markets Report from Cleveland Prices on Wheat Live Stock

Wholesale prices listed for dairy poultry and produce with figures for butter cream cheese potatoes wheat and hay. Livestock quotes include hogs cattle calves and sheep with ranges for quality grades and markets in Cleveland March 19 1908.

Cleveland Ohio

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