Bonds To Be Votted On In Exton Township
Notice to qualified electors of Exton township Lorain County Ohio that on April 1 1901 at regular voting places the bond issue of fifty five hundred dollars for building a crown hall will be submitted. Ballots marked for the issue or against the issue of bonds. Thomas Howlett W E Harrison A T Martin trustees. W H Giles clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton Township
Lorain County
Ohio
Sail Township
Thomas Howlett
W. E. Harrison
A. T. Martin
Exton Township
Attest
W. H. Giles
WELLINGTON BREEZES BRISK AS SPRING NEARS AND LOCAL NEWS
In Wellington the third brigade led by Gen Wild er S Metcalf marched in the inaugural parade from this city. The Whitefox post office may close this month due to lack of a postmaster. The fire department plans its second annual ball on March 20 with Robinsons Harp orchestra. Grasshoppers and early birds signal spring as the Wellington Machine Co adds workers and boosts output. Rev George Mather, former Wellington M E pastor, is a republican mayoral candidate in Galion. The Big Four injury case of James Dunlap was decided for 35,000 in favor of Dunlap after crossing injuries near Greenwich. An entertaining Congregational church program by Penfield pupils impressed attendees. A home wedding to Mr Minnie Taylor and Mr Levi Smith occurred March 6 1901 with a large Cedar supper and many guests. The couple plan to live at Penfield Center and operate Walter Smith & Son grocery. O R Sux is ill and absent from duties. Wellingtons singing school led by Prof Life meets Mondays at Congregational church. Mrs Ian Van Valkenburgh and child are recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilder S. Metcalf
Whitefox
Clarksfield
Wellington
Asa Pratt
Wellington Machine Co
George Mather
M. E
Wellingon
Galion
Mather
Ohio
James Dunlap
Sullivan, O
Big Four Railway Company
Supreme Court
Dunlap
Greenwich
Norwalk
Congregational Church
Penfield
Pha
Lincoln
Fenather
Chas. Taylor
Minnie Taylor
Levi Smith
Mr. Powell
LeRoy
EH. B. Bliss
Nelson
Nottingham
G. HE. Bliss
Gleveland
Chas. Bliss
Ridgeville
Eliazir Smith
Harry Smith
Henry Powell
Penfields Center
Ian van Valkenburgh
Little One
Sophomore oratorical contest at Oberlin stage
Monday evening in Sturges hall the annial Sophmore oratorical contest featured Miss Anna Crowe reading the winning essay Keats D. 3B. Cooper won first with A National Need and Frank W. Vincent took second with The Founder of Dutch Liberties Father Endeavor. A new studies schedule and art exhibition filled the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annial Sophmore
Sturges Hall
Anna Crowe
Belivian Society
Cooper
Alpha Zeta
Frank W. Vincent
Phi Kaita Pi
Dutch Liberties
Qlark
Spain
Germany
Russia
Johnston
Spear Library
Down East
Pettis Hall
Focal Talent
Fire Department
Kipton Notices and Local Reunion Reflections
Kipton news notes illness and a funeral, with Eliza Prince's death from heart failure and her remaining time in Kipton described. Local commerce praises H N Gibbs and a thriving store. Davidson Bros upgrade their market, Grave Prentice resumes millinery trade in Cleveland. John Ginste returns for a sister's wedding. Elyria High School adopts Resolutions of Respect for Prof H M Parker who resigns as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Williams
Plum
Eliza Prince
Kipton
H. N. Gibbs
Lorain County
Davidson Bros
Clevelan
Willinerys
John Ginste
New Lime
Echo
Infant Son of Mr Charles Brazos Dies at Five Months
Died on March 10 after illness on one creek the infant son of Mr Charles Brazos aged five months. Tonsillitis and bowel trouble were the cause. Mrs Anne Meyers of Cleveland visiting daughter Mrs Mary Kolb. Henry Kolb to spend summer in Ceylon. Our country roasts suffer from frequent storms disrupts roads. Mr William Spinger ill. Mr George Clark of Cleveland visiting relatives. The Ladies Dime society exhibition a decided success. The K and L held an open meeting with a fine literary program under M Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
One Creek
Charles Brazos
Ladies Dime Society
William Spinger
George Clark
Cleveland
M. Bruce
Anne Meyers
Mary Kolb
Henry Kolb
Ceylon
Miss Pearl Helstand to Teach Music in LaGrange
Local notes report Miss Pearl Helstand returning from Springfield to study music and plan lessons in music theory and harmony in LaGrange after May first. Other items mention residents’ illnesses, moves, and farm business including poultry expansion plans and property purchases.
North Eaton Caucus Nominates Town Officials and Plans Hall
The North Eaton caucus approved trustee T Howlett treasurer Frank Tite assessor A M Nichols and ditch inspector Sam Baker. A town hall project is urged with a meeting scheduled for March 23. Local notes mention travel, illness, fair attendance, a spelling skol, and weather impacting syrup and roads.
Local social notes and small town updates
Mrs Freese and Miss Pitkins of Strongsville visited friends in LaPorte and returned home Tuesday. Ray Lonaghan and the Canfields are mentioned with illness and travel. Ed Chapman of Tilin visits his ailing father in LaPorte. School district No 2 closes for a two week vacation, and Mrs. Bingham and Mrs. Boulton are noted guests in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fregse
Miss Pitkins
Strongsville
H. M. Trippe
FF. Kruger
Butternut Ridge
Wm. Hamlin
Ray Lonaghan
Canfield
Avon
M. TE
DaPorta Ro‘prats
J. 3
Fauvex
Elyria Township
Vu. Als
Freese
LaPorte
Ray Lanaghan
Chapman
W. S. Canfield
William Brush
Brooklyn
N. Y
Oscar Bingham
Chestnut Ridge Literary Meetings Report March Activities
The Chestnut Ridge literary club met at Mr and Mrs Taylor on March 8 with a program led by Mrs Kirk. Papers on the Star Spangled Banner and American Eagle were read by members, poems by James Whitcomb Riley were recited, and talks on languages of Indians and geology followed. A guest, M G Kirk, attended from Ridgeway 1 Canada. The group continued March 13 at the Daniels home with papers on Washington Irving and Rip Van Winkle, plus readings and recitations by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Bingham
G. Daniels
Howard Beardsley
Msg
OG. J. Keltner
Ridgeway 1
Canada
A. L. Bingham
Hugene Fanver
Local notes from Agricola and nearby towns
Mr. Erne Dirlim family of Lodi visit brother O Dirlum Tuesday. D Cole visiting daughter Nellie Chaite in Wooster. Bliss in Ashland Wednesday. Mrs. Baker and Miss Molar visit Mrs. Leslie Peabody Friday. J J Cleghorn loses a horse Tuesday. J Frits buys sugar tools in New London Friday. J Mastin and Miss Samantha Doolittle of Rochester attend GC Kelsey’s dance Saturday. Edith Wilcox ill with grip. Severe thunder shower Sunday March 16. H Ort of Penfield buys horse from C Bliss Tuesday. Everet Peet of Homer and family visiting relatives. Elmer Loveland in Rochester Saturday. C Dirlam in New London Thursday. J Frits buys Hlain Kelsey farm and moves this week. L S Boice moves onto Sylvester Boice farm. Mrs M Rogers returns to her farm. C Farnsworth goes to Rochester Warner farm. If religion and marriage debates continue in Enterprise spring poetry may fade. H Chapin of Toledo moves into Hall farm Monday. Born to Mr and Mrs John Murray a son March 12. Huntington caucus held at town hall Friday March 15 nominating officers: Trustee Clif Chapman, Assessor J Cassel, Constable B Boone, Treasurer S Handery. Agricola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erne Dirlim
Lodi
O. Dirlum
D. Cole
Nellie Chaite
Wooster
Bliss
Ashland
J. Mastin
Samantha Doolittle
Rochester
GC. Kelsey
Edith Wilcox
Agricola
H. Ort
Penfield
C. Bliss
Everet Peet
Homer
H. Chapin
Toledo
Hall Farm
John Murray
Huntington
Town Hall
Clif Chapman
J. Cassel
Constable
B. Boone
Handery
Bitter roads mar February gains at Macenabee Hall fair
The text notes poor attendance at a Macenabee hall event last Friday due to bad roads and cold weather. It updates several locals: Martin McKeon improving, Tip Lynds with lung trouble, Dr Park caring for him, Mrs Reubin Tucker improving, and Mr Connell showing better after two weeks of serious sickness. Ed Bowman rented Vanwignen farm but remains disappointed and seeks other options. Frank Richardson visited Mrs A Nichola at Durkee's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macenabee Hall
Martin McKeon
Tip Lynds
Park
Reubin Tucker
Mr. Connell
Ed. Bowman
Vanwignen
Frank Richardson
A. Nichola
Local Notes From Huntington and Nearby Areas
Huntington residents Mr Earnest Wheeler and wife visited Wellington relatives over the weekend. Mr H Hall and W Hall travelled to New London on business. Miss Edith Hockensmith is on the Jack Hat. Miss Lottie Humphery of Elyria assists at her ill mother’s home of Mr J Hanley. Miss Zola Skeese returned to Elyria to resume work after a few days at home. The centre school taught by F and Hull closed for the winter term with a successful session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Wheeler
Wellington
Peter Finkel
H. Hall
W. Hall
New London
Edith Hockensmith
Lottie Humphery
Elyria
J. Hanley
Mins Zola Skeese
West Ridge Neighbors Plot April Moves and Local Caucus
Sunshine mud and wind frame West Ridge chatter as April nears. John Sims buys part of the Lawrence place between West and Murray Ridges and plans possession by April first. Carlisle township Republicans caucus at town hall nominate local officials. Social events include Fowl birthday party and Squire family wedding trips with 40 guests.
Standings rise in Meister damage suit courtroom clash
The Meister damage case drew growing interest Thursday as spectators packed the room. Judge Hayden impressed observers with his calm demeanor and readiness to allow robust argument, earning commendations from the bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayden
Milk producers meeting at Eaton centre plans factory contracts
Notice states a meeting of Eaton township milk producers with La Grange Milk and Cream Co. representatives at Eaton centre town hall on Saturday March 3 at 10 o'clock a m to discuss contracts for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton Township
Centre
la Grange Milk and Cream Co
Eaton Centre
Attachment Suit Filed In Avon Common Pleas Court
Transcript from Justice Moore's court in Avon shows an attachment suit filed in common pleas court over a merchandise account of 385.09. Plaintiff J. J. Weeler t sues John Wigert for the balance.
Local notes from North Eaton area and surrounding towns
Residents travel to Oberlin Wellington and North Eaton on various real estate and social errands. Measles spread through town with several families affected. social events at Bert White and Baptist Aid Society noted with attendance and proceeds.
Avon Notes and Local Society Updates in March
Avon sees Baptist and M B societies meet at local homes on March 21 and 28 respectively. A union temperance service is planned at the M E church on March 21, and a mock trial event runs March 26 and 27 with admission of 15 cents. Births and travel updates include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Alten on March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dambanch
Cleveland
Geo. Dechant’s
the Baptist Society
Snyder
Lawrence Leonard
Dann
M. B. Society
Siney Stickney
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Reidinger
W. EE. Gough
Joseph Alten
L. G
Sermons Highlight Death of Stephen and Christian Life Debate
Dr. Bosworth expounds on the Death of Stephen at First Congregational, praising submission and peaceful martyrdom. He also answers if Christian inconsistencies justify delaying the Christian life to a large audience. At Second Congregational, Rev Wanamaker preaches on Mary and Martha, urging study for lukewarm Christians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosworth
Stephen
Congregational
Wanamaker
Mary
Martha
Mr. Eadly
Methodist Church
End of Season Reflections on Clubs and Growth
A fragmented excerpt contrasts a card club member with a literary club year’s end, noting no life gains for the former yet satisfaction in growth for the latter as the season concludes.
Reapportionment Debate Shapes Lorain County's District Fate
The article argues Lorain County must secure a fair districting in the next legislature. It notes Lorain’s need for a congressman, cites past harbor funding, and discusses possible county pairings with Cuyahoga and others to achieve a favorable balance of power, emphasizing speculation and strategy.
Suit to Set Off Interests in Hast Bridge Street Lots
George H. Chamberlain as guardian sues Nellie R. Lewis to set off the estate interests of Elgin A. Lewis or order sale and partition of two Hast Bridge street lots. Nellie R. Lewis seeks setoff of her estate interests through attorney H C Wilcox. In other items M J Mandelbaum Co sold 100000 Cleveland, Elyria & Western Railway bonds to a syndicate for Norwalk division construction. Administrator's sale of Jersey cattle scheduled for March 20 1901 at A D Hudson farm Dover Clio. Public sale to highest bidder begins 9 am. Also notes a Wellington council race quarrel and diphtheria quarantines easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Chamberlain
Elgin A. Lewis
Common Pleas Court
Nellie R. Lewis
Hast Bridge Street
Nellie R Lewis
H. C. Wilcox
M. J. Mandelbaum & Co
Treasury
Cleveland, Elyria & Western Railway
Norwalk
Jersey
A. D. Hudson
North Ridge
Alexander C. Caskey
Hudson
Wellington
R. L. Walden
The
Enterprise
W. H. Kirk
R. T. Spicer
Elyria
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Gorges Holmes
Elise Blackmer
Pittsfield
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Michigan
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Richards
Charles Kelner
Henry Williams
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Fred Benyer
Ebner Cornell
Eaton
I. A. Freeman
North Eaton
T. Howlett
Tressurer
Frank Tite
A. M. Nichols
Sam Baker
Gott Bros
Newton Kirk
Elmer Cornell
Ladies Aid Society
Charlie Austin
Ray Durkee
Wm. Aikens
Philadelphia and
Arishvilla Elearth Railway
Chestnut Ridge
Baker’s Crossing
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John Sims
I. Star
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W. L. Hamlin
M. Dewhurs
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Chas
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Harvey Brown
W. H. Snutliff
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W. H. Johnson
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H. A. Wilcox
GO. A. Andrus
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