Lorain News Briefs On Local Accidents And Appointments
A beer wagon overturned on the hill near the ferry injuring Ferdinand Hoffert as kegs fell. Harry Shaw leaves city work for a six month post as constructing engineer with Columbia Chemical. Arthur Eddy plans a new plumbing business. The opera house adds a four piece orchestra. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Prosser. Miss Bessie Pratt takes a job with Dr. McGarvey. Robert Garnella performed A Trolley Party at Wagner’s. The M. A. Hanna propeller carried coal for the first cargo of the season. more ships to follow. Dancing class entertained at Hochstein’s. a four month old died, and a birth death mystery noted. Mrs. Levnhos death under doctor dispute. Gottheld Pankrautz injured by ice at shipyard. Archie Haynes diagnosed with diphtheria. City Solicitor denies independent reelection bid. Nickel Plate to build new steel bridges at Girard Idlewild and Connector. St. John ladies hosted Mrs. Kegler with music and lunch. Five year old Mati nearly died after a rail yard accident. Leo Welch dies at 17 of tubercular peritonitis. remains sent to Cleveland. A six month old baby died of edema. East End sewer nearly finished. A coal oil stove fire at the Commonwealth hotel watchman’s shack caused its destruction. no insurance. Engineers of the Bessemer fleet arrive to fit out ships. 2600 pupils in daily attendance with 56 teachers. Tug Charles E Bolton purchased for Lorain harbor towing. Watchmen’s shanty burned at quarantine hotel. Ashbolt’s slaughterhouse burned for $5000 loss, no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Hoffert
Hoffert
Harry Shaw
Basi
Barberton
Columbia [Chemical Company
Arthur Eddy
B. Prosser
12Th Avenue
Bessie Pratt
J. F. McGarvey
Robert Garnella
Wagners Opera House
M. A. Hanna
Hochstein
Fred Knoeffner
Levnhos
Gottheld Pankrautz
Archie Haynes
Forsat Street
Diptheria
Hughes
Ue Nickel Plate
Girard
Idlewild
Connector
St. John Ladies’ Society
Fred Kegler
Livingston Avenue
Cleveland
Will Stough
Elmwood
Bessemer
Charles Donshue
Selah Chamberlain
Charles E. Bolton
Port Clinton
Lorain Harbor
German Banking Company
East End Avenue
Waitchman
Commonwealth Hotel
Ashbolt
Fifth Street
North Russia News Briefs Passages of Local Life
Mrs Geo Bemis of Chestnut Ridge visited her brother Simeon Mash last Thursday. Hleda Gibson of Oberlin was the guest at Mr D Bergs. Cora Baaset is slowly improving. Henry Sandrock is reported much better. P D Probert and wife of Oberlin called at N B Nashe's Sunday. Frances Phelps, district No 2 teacher, had an accident driving from Oberlin. her horse bolted into a fence, no serious injuries but buggy damaged. Mary Manter died at Church Home Cleveland Sunday in the 84th year. funeral at home then burial in city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Lorain County Notes on ministry, marriages, and community
In Lorain County ailing infant of Leon Witbeck and wife receives constant care for pneumonia as Rev. W L Denslow prepares his farewell sermon at the Congregational church. The village also notes weddings, local society events, and civic nominations amid a climate of community reflection and upcoming changes.
Avon moves and house work advances in Peter Casper property
Allie Alten has moved into a part of Peter Casper's house. The machine shop on the premises is raised and unclosed, with plans to be in operation soon. Antone Snyder visits Cleveland then returns to Kansas. Tom West canvasses for nursery stock. Jess Hicks, thrown from an unbroken young horse, was knocked unconscious and bruised but recovered. no serious injury. John McNely sells his farm north of the Creek to Mr. King. Chas Lump moves into Mrs. Fisher's house. Reubin Wilford remains very ill. A warm sugar social is set for March 22 at the Baptist parsonage. Creek school to entertain at M. E. church on March 28. Dre Young and wife visit T. W. Jameson. Young to run a creamery in Shreve for Pittsburg interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Alten
Peter Casper
Antone Snyder
Cleveland
Kansas
Tom West
Jess Hicks
John McNely
King
Chas
Lump
Suny
Shreve, Wayne Co
Mr. Young
Pittsburg
Chestnut Ridge News and Local Notices
Mary Tillburg closes her school for two weeks. Mrs. Martha Jackson stays with Mr. A L Bingham. Dewherst family suffers whooping cough. baby in serious condition. Auction at Mr. C A Jackson well attended. items sold at good prices. Mourning message for Mr M Blaine. sympathy to wife and family. Byron Jackson of Elyria visited James Bingham. Ira Mills of Oberlin traveling to this locality Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tillburg
Martha Jackson
A. L. Bingham
Sam Dewherst
C. A. Jackson
M. Blaine
Byron Jackson
Elyria
James Bingham
Ira Mills
Oberlin
West Ridge Social News and Obituary Note
West Ridge reports Mrs. Preston improving slowly and Mrs. Mikler with Miss Wright visiting Cleveland on March 1. The social gathering last Thursday was a success. On Sunday March 18, Melvin R. seven son of Samuel and Lizzie Gulls, died after a week of illness. He was eight and mourned by his father, mother, three brothers and two sisters, at home and at school and Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wera Gulls
Fred Drusendahl
Preston
P. Mikler
Miss Wright
Cleveland
Melvin R
Samuel
Lizzie
Gulls
River Road News and Local Social Notes
Mrs Hell Bailey has returned home after six weeks away. Chas Lawson of Norwalk visited John Dent Saturday night. Jerome Bailey is drawing lumber for Mr Knight to repair a house he recently bought from Myrtle Dent, who has returned home after a three week vacation. Mr Sherwood joined his wife in Vermillion for a week with friends and plans a two day return. F Hornby and wife were guests of Mrs Sherwood Tuesday evening. Oup MAtch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hornby
Sherwood
Henrietta spring social and local caucus notes
The Ladies Aid society will be entertained by Mrs. John Good Miurs day afternoon. V. Rackley’s infant son is sick. James Lees improves with Dr. Davidson attending. Catherine Page and Mrs. Sanders visit Elyria. Henrietta township caucuses draw many voters. Republicans and Democrats nominate strong candidates. Chairman M. B. Peabody and Bert Champney preside. a large turnout is hoped for in the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Society
John Good
Henry Brill
Russia
V. Rackley
James Lees
Dr. Davidson
North Amherst
E. B. Page
Whitney
Delia
Henrietta
M. B. Peabody
C. Henne
Bert Champney
KF. A. Coates
Lupe
Nash
Wm. McKintey
Bruen
North Eaton Notes and Local Changes
North Eaton reports a cold month with forecasts of early spring. Lloyd Redington bought A. Black’s store, with Claude Durkes celebrating his 21st birthday and receiving a ring as a gift. Florence Freedle returns home to Cleveland after visiting R. Cowtes. Mary Garretson returned home from school ill. Rumors say Art Frank may return to help Black, but likely false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Redington
A. Black
North Eaton
Lloyd
Art Frank
Black
Mr. Reisinger
Reisinger
Claude Durkes
Claude
Florence Freedle
R. Cowtes
Cleveland
Mary Garretson
Local Social Notes and a Sudden Death
Sunday gatherings mark festive moments with Miss Lillian’s eighteenth birthday surprise at Mr Brokam’s home and visits from Ethel Robinson and families. A death ends M W Blain’s life, leaving five children. community offers deepest sympathy. Other items note school break, Disciple church entertainment, and Mr Arndt planning a move to Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Blain
Congregational Ladies Plan Sugar Social in Brownhelm
Brownhelm notes report a sugar social to be hosted by the Congregational Ladies at B. E. K. Lindsley’s home on Tuesday evening. Also recorded: mumps and whooping cough among local children, Lena Joyce’s eighteenth birthday party, Frank Peck’s eye injury from a broken chisel while opening a barrel, and political caucus results with nominees James Baumhardt David Beard Peter Leimbach Wm. Peck and a visit by Mrs. Foster and her husband from the Microneesian Island with a scheduled talk at the Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Ladies’ Society
B. EK. Lindsley
Lena Joyce
Frank Peck
Cleveland
James Baumhardt
David Beard
Peter Leimbach
Wm. Peck
Foster
Microneesian Island
F. B. Wood
Congregational Church
Soldier Bates Arrested for Assault at Avon Point
Wilfred Bates, an 18 year old former 7th U.S. Cavalry soldier, was jailed on a charge of criminal assault alleged to have occurred at Avon Point nearly two years ago. The complaint names Edna Burlingame and Iacha Burlingame. Bates, recently employed in a Cleveland boiler factory, was bound over from Avon Justices' court after an arrest last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Bates
Avon Point
Iacha
Edna Burlingame
Bates
7Th
U.S. Cavalry
Cuba
Cleveland
Avon
Heta Bat
LaGrange Civic Notices And Local Happenings
Six degrees below zero Saturday morning in LaGrange. Local residents shift, heal, move, and travel with crutches, bed rest, and visits. Ed Hastings improves enough to go out, while Mrs. Denham falters. The Reporter reports 150 subscribers. a birthday surprise at Bendell’s marks 80 years. Various visits, moves, and social events fill town life.
Estate Sale of Elm Grove Jersey Herd in Oberlin Ohio
Administrator of the Estate of the late D P Reamer will publicly auction nearly seventy head of Elm Grove Jersey Herd at the farm one mile west of Oberlin on March 28 1900. Cash terms with lunch served. Unnamed stock without registry numbers to be entered in American Jersey Cattle club books. buyers may name young stock. Herdsmen will assist with care and shipping. Further particulars from the administrator at Oberlin Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Reamer
Elm Grove Jersey
Oberlin
Ohio
Oberlin News Roundup Affects Students Residents and Officials
Oberlin reports on Lee Taylor and a local arrest. Edwin Pauvar O C 98 named director of the men’s gymnasium and football coach during Dr Leonard’s absence. A Temperance division movement, a caucus at Burgess drugstore, and an independent citizens ticket emerge. Hotel cigars permitted. A. A. St Johnson resigns as dean of the women’s department after thirty years. Ferdinand Sweeny arrested for diseased hogs. mayor’s trial fines him $25 and 20 days jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Taylor
Elyrt
Tadice
Securte Testiday
P.O Mures
Nanvassing
Tunn
F.H. Maddock
Edwin Pauvar
O. C
Leonard
Sons of Temperance
Oberlin
Burgess’ Drug Store
Independent Citizens
Mir. A. A. St. Johnson
Johnston
Itseas
Ferdinand Sweeny
South Water Street
Marshall Biggs
Sweeny
Fauver
Hon
Farewell Banqnet Fr Defiance Lodge I O F
Fort Defiance lodge held a farewell reception for past grand Root who leaves to start a shoe business in Elyria Ohio. Root is praised as a tireless worker whose efforts brought peace harmony and prosperity to the lodge. Members expressed regret and concluded with an oyster supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Lodge I. 0. O. F
Grand
Root
Elyria O
Elyria
Brother Root
Fort Defiance
Markets Report Across Cities Show Mixed Prices and Activity
Financial news notes steady sterling and weak government bonds in New York while grain and livestock markets vary. Wheat futures rise in some regions, with live cattle and hog prices reported across Cleveland and Chicago, plus scattered values in Toledo East Liberty East Buffalo Cincinnati listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial
New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Ilije
Western Creamery
Cleveland
York State
Chicago
Toledo
Marsh
East Liberty
East Buffalo
Town News Briefs and Elections Notice
Mrs. Horace Wilson shows slow improvement after illness. Northiem moves to help at Claus farm. Republican caucus set for March 19 at town hall. School closes for two weeks starting Friday. N H Cooley of Oberlin won in town Monday. Will Newberry rents Lewis Woodruff’s Elyria farm with possession April first. B H Lindsley C Curtis and W Crandall attended the play A Stranger in New York in Elyria. Rev Swartz of Lorain preached at U S church Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Wilson
Vrank Northiem
Bin
Hin Wthereluslaw
Benj
Claus
Om Tin Lake Bhore
Adam Northiem
North Amneret
Oberlin
Wills Newberry
Vermillion
Lewis Woodruff
Elyria
Local social notes and staff changes from Elyria college page
Mrs. Maple guest of Mrs. Hammer of Oberlin is very sick this past week. Pearl Grills staying with Mrs. Rice of Omsted was done over Sunday. Mrs. Crane returned from Cleveland visit. Mrs. N Peck spending days with daughter Mrs. Holf hzer of Cleveland. Mr. Gessner and daughter Bertha of Dover guests of G. Gessner. Mr. and Mrs. Phelps with Mrs. May Phelps of Elyria. Mr. and Mrs. Mennella and son visited T. Andrews Tuesday. Many high school students attended Ridgeville exam Monday. Nelson, sprained ankle, on crutches. Elyria Business College News. A. B. Balcomb of Ridgeville engaged as assistant teacher in Shorthand. He studied Pitman then Eclectic, then Gra ham. Attended Ohio State University for a year. Stenographer for Valley Railway until engagement here. Testimonial and Gra ham vs Eclectic will be sent on request. Miss Nellie Malley of Brownbelm accepts stenographer position with L. B. Fauver for census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Gessner
Phelps
May Phelps
Elyria
Elyria Business College News
A. B. Balcomb
Ridgeville
Ohio State University
Valley Railway
Cleveland
Nellie Malley
Brownbelm
L. B. Fauver
Ice Bridge Hauls 100 Barrels From Kelleys Island to Marblehead
The Kelleys Island Wine Company hauled 100 barrels across four miles of ice to Marblehead yesterday. Two more shipments of 60 barrels are planned today. The crossing, said to be the latest south passage crossing by horses in 96 years, occurs as ice ranges from eight to eighteen inches thick. Islanders doubt steamship service will reach the islands before April 1, and the steamer American Eagle has historically not been later than March 13 to reach the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley’s Island
Kelley's Island
Marblehead
South Passage
American Eagle
Sandusky Register
Marching Club Formed for Wellington Convention Nominatio
A uniformed marching club is being organized to attend the congressional convention at Wellington as a body to influence Lorain county nominating efforts. Interest grows to reach 200 members. Uniforms are white plug hats and canes. Company I will act as escort and a band will head the procession. Those interested may view uniforms at Fanver & Robsong clothing store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Lorain County
Company I
Oure
Fanver & Robsong Clothing
St Patrick's Celebration at G A BR hall
A large attendance joined St Patrick's celebration at G A BR hall Saturday evening. Supper was served by the ladies. The program featured music and several addresses by W G Sharp P H Boynton M H Levarood Prof F S Realy and others with songs The Harp that once through Tarra s Hall Come back to Erin and other musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's
G. A. BR. Hall
Praise the Lord
W. G. Sharp
Tarra’s Hall
Jno
Public Horse Auction at Grandy Barn March 24
C. A. Standen & Co. will hold a public sale at the Grandy barn rear of American Henge at 10 oclock. One car load of young horses including farm cows? business horses and drivers to be sold. Terms to be announced on sale day. Elyria firm handles sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. A. Standen & Co
Grandy Barn
C. A. Standen & Co
Elyria
Our Chor The First Baptist Church Chorus Night
The note promotes a choir event at First Baptist Church led by Mr and Mrs C E Bilan. It invites attendees and promises refunds if unsatisfied. It urges prompt contact with the caterer for any issues and hints at a satisfaction guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lorain
North
Idney Mary Manter
Penfield
Leon Witbeck
W. L. Denslow
Miles
Stanley
Ehurel Society
Awad Gladius
Gladius
Sam
Long
Xantipph
Pittsfield
Mareh
Lulu Ma- Roberts
Glynn Norton
Ma- Roberte J. P
Charlie Reynolds
Sheffeld
Blaine McRoberts
Missouri
L. 0.T. M. Society
Annie Cale
Lisle Hubbel
V. McRaberta
Johnson
V. McRoberts
McRoberta
Mark Whitney
A. Nash
Amberst
Wilmer Bryant
M. E
Rev. Braithwaite
Messrs
Parsona
Eagles
S. D. Bryant
Henry Wright
Clyda
Henry Heywood
L.S. and
M.S. Railroad
Springer Brothers
D. Bryant
Chris
Zuercher
Tha Wallace
Dora Schiebley
Henry Ludwig
Palty Merchant
Hila Ludwig
North Ridgeville
L.O. T. M. Bell
Rose Savage
Etta Sayers
Edith Hidgway
Paney
Chestnut Ridge
West Ridge
River Road
Fields
Brownhelm
LA Grange
Wmn
Copeland
Robert Denham
Thomas Lahif
Graffton Catholic Church
George Foster
Win. Bongs
Grafton
Wilson
Randal
Kile
Painesville
Moshier
Hilde Blackmer
Pittefield
Ed Hastings
Boyles
H. Moshier
Herman Kreuger
Marcy
Susan Curtice
Spencer
Inj Saxton
Kline
Underhill
Weatherby
Bonga
Banqnet
Cincinnati
Browawelm
Thebices
Our
R K. Southard
Obe
Miss Mustands
Starr
Jeffrey
Boston
Mrs. C. E. Bilan
Mar
Knapp
First Baptist
Oberlin Glee Club
Daily Report
W. E
Biggs & EV
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!