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Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1902

Page

4

Ivory Soap Declares Pure Quality In The Trick Display

A historical note describes Ivory Soap as a display of peculiar skill rather than deceit. It is claimed to stand any test and is 99.4 percent pure.

Farmers Institute to be held in LaPorte on March 28

The last farmers institute of the season in this county takes place at LaPorte on Friday March 28 in the Methodist church. Sessions begin 9 50 a m and 12 20 p m. Dinner provided by town ladies at reasonable rates. Morning program includes Rev J P Riedinger address of welcome L D Hamlin president W D Warren music Elmer Cotton The Dairy Cow and Surroundings discussion led by WM Prindle. Afternoon features Why Farming should be Profes son Rev J Riedinger paper by Mrs S M Mason The Farm and the School Hon C Thorn discussion general. Community note about meeting.

Farmers LaPorte Grafton J. P.riedinger L. D. Hamlin Elmer Cotton Wm. Prindle E. Thorne Professon Rev J. ©. Riedinger W. DB. Warren Mra S. M. Mason

Real Estate Transfers in Selah, Wallington and Wellington

A. Hageman trustees transfer lot 9 and part of Jot 10 block 36 Selah Chamberlain to Pabst Brewing Co for 2250 dollars. J T Haskell administrator of Philander Nichols estate transfers BE 34 and part of original township lot 21 block 5 Wallington to Emma Wise for 200 dollars. Luther W and E A Rishmond transfer lot 18 and part of lot 35 TaGrange 34 note to Beary Jane Core Abbey for 400 dollars. A Gooch transfers Lot 48 Block 4 Wellington to Alice M Briton for 100 dollars.

A. ¥. Hageman Pabst Brewing Company Selah -Chamberlain Trestee’s Widition Lorain J. T. Haskell Philander Nighols Emma Wise Klock Wallington Luther W E. A Rishmond Beary Core A. Abbey Gooch Alice M. Briton Wellington

West Ridge Community Notices and Family Updates

West Ridge reports Albert, son of Sem Grille, studying in Cleveland, suffers an abscess. Mrs Sothis has endured three weeks of eryaspelaz, now on the im. The men’s aidan at the south end grows in members under O Williams supervision. Mr and Mrs Brown visit Akron. Mr Butlin is unwell. Miss Grace Preston visits sister Mrs C Coon.

Albert Cleveland Mra Sothis Aidan O. Williams Brown Akron A Butlin Nellis Fowl Grace Preston Mra C

Exciting High School Game Between Knockabouts and Jolly Girls

The Knockabouts defeated the Jolly Girls 24 to 16 in a Thursday afternoon high school basketball game. The Jolly Girls vow to seek revenge after the close contest.

Jolly Girls

Two Candidates for Probate Judge In County Convention

In Rochester Ohio March 18 1902 the editor lays out a fact based comparison of Clayton Chapman and Judge Hinman for the probate judge nomination. Chapman formerly in Rochester became a Republican and held offices eight of ten years in the GOP while Hinman has been a Republican since youth and served twenty years in office. The column argues for the faithful servant and defends Hinman’s long service over Chapman’s shifting allegiance.

Rochester, O Clayton Chapman Rochester Elyria Elyria Township Serres Hinman Chapman Repubican Sam

Marriage Licenses List With Local Names and Ages

The notice lists multiple marriage licenses including Ralph L. Denham 23 laborer of Penfield to Edna Brown 17 Huntington. John Harris 30 inventor of Pittsburg to Caroline A. King 26 Elyria. Walter Hatfield 22 laborer of Cleveland to Elizabeth Eyre 85 North Amherst. William Gould 29 plumber of Glenville to Mary E. Wilhelm 29 Elyria. James D. Smith 25 merchant of Grafton to Editha M. Wilson 38 stenographer Elyria. Rev Endly Coaby Tillack 33 engineer Lorain to Elizabeth Kiandia Colgan 18 Hilyria. and Father Schaffeld.

Ralph L. Denham Penfield Edna Brown Huntington John Harris Pittscrug Caroline A. King Elyria Walter Hatfield Cleveland Elizabeth Eyre North Amherst William Gould Glenville Mary E. Wilhelm Justice Lawrence James D. Smith Grafton Editha M. Wilson Rev Endly Coaby Tillack Lorain Elizabeth Kiandia Colgan Hilyria Schaffeld

Case of Shute on Burr Ends in 26 Dollar Verdict

Jury returned a verdict for $26.03 against Mrs. George Burr on a long standing meat bill though the principal was $19 as interest increased the amount. Persone versus Sherman Plaster Co. for attachment proceedings on a roughly $500 bill went to trial and is expected to finish before adjournment.

Shute Burr George Burr Persone Sherman Plaster Company

Pleasant County Social Marks Shattucks Anniversary

The Brownhelm Station community held a friendly Saturday gathering to honor Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shattuck on their tenth wedding anniversary with a surprise party. Relatives and friends shared a bountiful supper and extended best wishes for continued happiness. Other locals visiting town included Mrs Gesaner and Miss Mae eee, among others from North Amherst Henrigton and Milan.

Brownhelm Station Hell Gesaner North Amherst Mae Eee Henrigton Samuel Bacon Arthur Shattuck Mrs. Shattuck

Local notices and obituaries from Rochester area

Miss Vina Bishop visits Troy as Mrs. Thomas Parsons dies after illness. Mrs. Parker's husband passes at home. Rev. Mrs. Gage returns from Beachport. Community visits Cleveland, Cleveland trips noted, Ladies Aid pink charity, F H 3 concert March 21, Ridgeville Sabbath conf March 25. Easter exercises March 26. Advertisements praise Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets for women’s health with testimonials and free consultations.

Local notes from Elyria and Berea area town page

LaGrange MacHolcomb and Will Hastings travel to Elyria to paper. Art White and Clyde Richards go to Lorain to fire on the BR. School vacation closes the squary advance department. Several Berea and Elyria residents visit kin and attend events. Two accidents on Church Street after athletic club formation. Bazaar and chicken pie dinner planned by Baptist ladies. New baby born to Prof. and Mrs. Mack Snyder. Weather and sap flow updates accompany a busy town report.

MacHolcomb Will Hastings Elyria Art White Clyde Richards Lorain

Amherst Social Roundup Sees Visits and Births

North Amherst reports from recent days include Andrew Nicholl returning from Cleveland with friends visit notes. Misa Belle Branan stayed with Mrs B Gillette while Prof H Morrison visited Elyria Saturday. Alfred Fielis birthday surprise at his home on Binet Road. Lillian Morse and Walter Gillmore with family visited Amherst friends. Mrs Chas Edwards improving. Mrs A Baker joyful at birth of baby Mabel Booth. Elyria visitors Elaine M Johnston and others noted.

Andrew Nicholl Cleveland Misa Belle Branan B. Gillette Prof H. Morrison Elyria Alfred Fielis Byrd Chas. Edwards A. Baker Mabel Booth Amherst Friends Walter Gillmore Chas Geo. Nicholl Monaiee Elaie M. Johnston

Fire at Moser brothers house causes loss in Amherst area

Four o clock Wednesday flames were seen exiting the Moser brothers house, unoccupied at the time, with only part of the contents saved. The blaze, thought to be started by a tramp, caused several hundred dollars in damage. The property owner was S. Kendeigh, no insurance. Nearby, Charles Felch, once of Amherst, who died recently, had his remains brought from Oberlin for burial. Other town notes include local job changes, illness updates, and a dancing bear sighting that amused children.

Moser Brothers al Tramp Ag Kendeigh Charles Feloha Oberlin Felch Amherst Will Haywood John Suercher Aiddones Gibson Vibber Bruce Gibson Porter Migs Ola Jones Paul Maguire Denver Col Pitteburg John Christener Charieaton Fort Sumpter Amer Yaland Anderson Charleston Calhoun Monume United States Carolina Tillman Henson Tich Limita Elyria

Washingtons Birthday social shines at Taylor home

Penfield residents recounts a Patriotic Washingtons Birthday social hosted by H. D. Taylor featuring Miss Edna Brown and other locals in patriotic costumes. The event drew praise from church ladies for aiding a triumphant celebration, with notes of neighboring families and upcoming move rumors in the community.

Local notices and personal updates from the Carlisle area

Carlisle reports various health, residence, and social updates. Lent has convalesced. W. Alien and family move into the Lyons house. Moriarty back from Michigan. Roy Smith visits Chestnut Ridge. Elyria box subscription noted. H J Eady’s relatives at Cottes Brook Farm moved to Elyria. Goldy Lang and two others study music with Mrs Sweet. several townsfolk taking lessons. Mrs James Middleton recovering from a fall. Mrs Bante Townsend weak and not gaining strength.

T He-Man W. Alien Cottesbrook Elyria Goldy Lang FE. Dimick Grace Brasie Sweet James Middleton Bante Townsend

Community Notes From Pittsfield and Surroundings

Mer and Mrs Walter Both of Elgin visit relatives in Pittsfield Mrs Ford Crosier returns from South Dakota A newborn boy brings joy to Frank Betts family Chas Arian to work for John Stevenson Douglass Clark plans Kansas trip Whitney of Oberlin hosts tea with Sherburne Frank Root daughter Nina attends G B H reception at high school rooms Geo Gillett couple begin continental trip L A Cole daughter visit Wellington Mrs Henry Bettarit to move next week to Smithson Mrs Lawrence to Todianapolia Wed none to Cleveland hospital Mr Quirk obituary prompts call Mrs Dan Ashley travels to FE oil funeral held for Quirk.

Mer Walter Elggin Ford ‘Crosier South Dakota Gladdena Frank Betta Chas Arian Jno Stevenson Douglass Clark Kan Caley Shellela Satardin Whitney Oberlin Arthur ‘Sherburne Frank Root Nina High Vacheel Geo. Gillett Posedas L. A. Cole Wellington Tucker Henry Bettarit Smith O Lawrence Todianapolia Dan Asley Quirk Mar

Kipton Gossip of illness and housing notices

Kipton Georgia Shubert is very sick with pneumonia. His sister from Elyria helps care for him. Hewitt will not occupy Mrs Demings house. it is rented to others. Mrs J Stockford has relatives visiting from Sandusky, and Mrs Joe Houser entertains Fremont friends. Mr and Mrs E N Gibba shopped in Cleveland for spring goods. Grace Prentice announces a full line of spring and summer millinery opening March 24.

Georgia Shubert Elyria Hewitt

Camden News Highlights Local Visits and Moves

Mrs Ida Prentice of Norwalk visited at Mrs H Prentice the first of the week. Miss Mattie Ayliffe of Cleveland stays at home. Renhben Calkins went to Norwalk on business. March 10 Mr Coon of Norwalk was in town Wednesday. Born to Mr and Mrs F J Calkins March 2 a son. Officer W Whitney of the Elyria police spent the Faraway in town. A few of Mrs Beatta friends surprised me at their home Saturday evening March 5. Maton Parking and wife visiting at his father's. B Perkins and family moved to Elyria. Rev Cook in Wellington this week.

J. N. Stephenson Albany Lee W. Harrington Cleveland G. L. Harrington Gay Ontz Harland Spicer Walter Sowles Garnhill Charles Saunders Nickie Plate M. R. Sage Bakers Crossing Gil Damon Man J. H. Forbes Elyria Gott Mary Buffington Frank Brazee Eaton Thomas Bensin Emeline Gott Ida Prentice Norwalk H. Prentice Mattie Ayliffe Renhben Calkins My. Coon F. J. Calkins W. Whitney M. E. Aid Society H. Dawes Lorain Rogers Mandie Coughlin Frank Chamberlain H. M. Weinle H. M. ‘Powers LaGrange G. H Gates Avenue Endily Scotland Frank Gee Uhrickaville

North Eaton boarding house note details health and visits

North Eaton reports Fred Hopwood cared for by his brother Brunce while Jennie Viscer battles pneumonia. A Nofer plans Batertain fundraiser for Mrs Tacier Aid society on March 26. Seam agent moving onto his area. Jackson is ill with trouble. Kee o Ball travels to Cleveland for daughter’s illness.

Fred Hopwood Brunce A. Nofer

Easter Supper Planned by Grafton M E Aid Society

Grafton notes invite all to an Easter supper hosted by the M E Aid Society with Mrs H Dawes visiting Lorain last week. Other items include local moves and visits, engagements, illnesses, a church wedding on Gates Avenue Elyria, and a death in Scotland linked to Mrs J Finlayson.

Lake Breeze Runaway Horse Spooks Local Residents

Horace Moore had just returned from Lorain when his horse bolted from the wagon and ran toward Moore’s barn, frightened by a new construction car. Bets and locals, including Mame Stiwald, Mrs. Wit, and families from Elyria, Lorain, and Amherst, were seen in town. Auctioneer Dan Eason led a Gawn farm sale with many from Lorain and Blyria attending, and plans mentioned for Fred Chapell moving to Ravenna. Local theatergoers saw The Gladiator and The Convict’s Daughter at Verbeck with praise for Mr. Downing’s performance.

Horace Moore Lake Breeze Mire R. Witiz Stiwald N. Trish Angeline Trish Cleveland Frank Caswell Daniel Stiwald Lorainaiviceday C. E. Seidel Mr. Koartz New Place Fred Chapell Gawn Farm Lorain Blyria Dan Eason Hlyria Chapell Ravenna Verbeck Robert Downing Mr. Downing Jos. Zimmer and Son Elyria Andr. Seymour Ralph Farrell Karl Roth Venus

Hog Cholera Strikes Farmers Near Fields

Farmers near Fields report severe hog cholera losses with several herds wiped out entirely. The outbreak devastates local swine inventories and threatens dairy and meat supplies for the area.

BestTIME of the Year to Enter Classes Forming Now

In the Spring Term many departments are forming classes. The notice notes a peak period for enrollment and highlights enthusiasm among students as new term schedules begin.

Estes So

Ridge residents host visitors and plan Easter service

Mr. and Mrs John Botamer of Es ia spent the week with Mr D Deckers and Mr Thea Fesler. Mrs Ruby Beal of Elyria has been staying with her mother Mrs Deck er. Mrs Elmer Denman of Norwalk returned home after a week with her parents. Lily Albright of North Russia visited her aunt. Harley Decker spent the weekend with Warren Fowl of LaGrange. The Congregational church will preach at the Ridge school house Easter Sunday. Lyman Dunfee has returned home. Daisy.

John Botamer Es‘ia D. Deckers Thea Fesler Ruby Beal Elyria Decker Jae Hee the Ridge Elmer Denman Norwalk Mies Lily Albright North Russia Col John Fowl Harley Decker Warren Fowl LaGrange

Baker's Crossing news roundup and social notes

Mr. Mart Smith of Ballivan won at the Crossing Satard. Mr. Robinson of Walington purchased a farm of A. Hank and plans to cut timber this summer. Mr. Pane of Akron spent Wednesday at the Crossing. Cora Knap returned from Cleve. Mrs. E.rey visited in Rochester Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Willison on the quick list. Mr. E. Bulger hosted the Brookside orchestra of Cleveland. Bieber slowly improving. Mr. Pratt took charge of a local creamery. Agricola highlights quick breakfasts with Mrs. Austins Pancake Flour ready in a moment.

Mart Smith Ballivan Satard Robinson Walington A. Hank Pane Akron Cora Knap Cleve E.rey Rochester Frida Willison Uick E. Bulger Brookside Orchestra Cleveland Inne Bieber Pratt Agricola

Local Notes From Rochester And Nearby Areas

Rochester mourns death of Louie Wheeler aged eighty four who died Monday March 9 at his home. Funeral services held at the MEB church with burial at Rochester cemetery. Residents J Beardsley and Mrs D Coata moved back or away. Several locals report errands and illness including Dr Garrison and Mrs Milo Smith bandages, and Chapmans and Burtons working away.

Dr. Garrison Cleveland San& Lynn Youngstown Ham Milo Smith Sullivan L. Chapman Burton Smalley Missouri Minsos Taylor Marshal Rugg Oberlin J. Beardsley D. Coata Gon Bondayed Norwalk Toledo Louie Wheeler Rochester Cemetery

Avon News Roundup Matches March Events and Moves

Transactions and social notes from Avon include Thomas Spriga and John Spriggs visiting Kendaim town, a meeting with Mise Maude Gough on March 19, Eva Dann at home, the March 9 marriage of John Burgman and Hattie Wetzel, a winter term close with a 10 cent admission program, Wm Hoyle’s move to Mrs Eva Barrows house, DeRussey family relocation to the creek, Mary Weber’s spring millinery, and upcoming Baptist meeting with Mrs Dean on March 27. Local families Nelson VanWormer and children visit Elyria, and notices that the school entertainment last Friday netted 822,685. Charles Cheney plans to move to the center, with Henry Henney to work for Will Hicke.

Thomas Spriga Ridgegile John Spriggs Clyde Kendaim Mise Maude Gough Eva Dann John Burgman Mise Hattie Wetzel 0. Lane Glitesh Lorain Wm. Hoyle Elytin Eva Barrows Joe DeRussey Mary Weber The Baptist Society Dean Thuursday Nelson VanWormer Elyria Chas. Cheney Heney Will Hicke

Huntington and family visit Elyria and Wellington sphere

Huntington and Mrs J Morgan and family visited Elyria for a few days, then Tom Smith and son joined friends at Wellington with Mr W H Smi and family. A Cleveland man named Paul visited for a couple of days with friends and relatives of the area. The Baptist church youth announce a Warm Sugar social at James Handley on Friday evening March 21, with everyone invited.

J. Morgan Elyria Tom Smith Wellington W. H. Smi A . Paul "Fone Cleveland Baptist Chrerch James Handley

The Markets Cleveland Ma 1904 Prices Quoted Wholesale

Wholesale prices listed for butter cheese eggs poultry potatoes cabbage wheat corn timothy wool and live stock. Items include Elgin butter 24 to 28 cents dairy 18 to 19 cheese Ohio fall cream 11 to 12 cents eggs fresh 17 cents poultry live fowls 11 to 12 cents dressed 12 to 14 cents ducks 18 to 14 cents live turkeys 12 to 18 cents dressed 18 to 14 cents potatoes choice 48 to 50 cents per bushel cabbage 23 to 30 dollars per ton wheat No 2 red corn No 2 yellow 49 to 52 cents per bushel timothy 12 to 14 dollars per ton wool fine washed 28 to 38 cents per pound live stock hogs 4.00 to 5.75 cattle fat steers 5.75 to 6.00 quality cattle 5.00 to 5.50.

Cleveland Elgin Ohio

Auction Sale at McKellogg Belden Location

Auction notices public sale at the McKellogg mile three quarters south and west on the Belden road at 10 oclock March 31 offering 28 head of young cattle 160 two year old steers and 8 two year old heifers 130 ewes with lambs 6 horses and yearlings 7 years old. Terms six months with approved security at per cent. Dan Eason auctioneer.

McKellogg Belden Oelock Somimencine Hilt Dan Eason

Horse Sale at Bills' Bern Elyria This Saturday

Auctioneer Dan Eason and partners Jackson and Wies announce a sale at Bills' Bern Elyria on Saturday March 22. Draft horses weighing up to 1100 pounds will be offered. All horses are well broken and guaranteed to be represented. Terms to be made known on sale day. This may be our last sale.

Bern Elyria Thia Jackson and Wies Dan Eason

Divorce Notice in Im Rain County Ohio

Addie Mahon files for divorce from George Mahon in the Court of Common Pleas of Im Rain County Ohio on February 4 1903. Petition seeks divorce and restoration of a cause. hearing set for March 41, 1903, with attorneys Mab Webber Metcalf noted.

George ©. Mahon St. Elmo Illinois Addie Mahon Court of Common Pleas Imrain County Ohio George Coah Shan Pat Oe Groun ‘Bross

Quaint Charleston's White and Black Sides Visible in City Scene

A fragment describes Charleston with a dense, aging skyline and a grand four story hotel facing a portico. It notes a segregated streetcar system, a sizable white population, numerous churches, and schools. Mentions historical protest against slavery and the Union victory shaping access and institutions.

Charleston God Atroy

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