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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1905
Page
5
Farmers report a busy week with maple syrup making and a dry spell ending with a needed rain Saturday night. Notables include births, deaths, moves, visitors, church activities, and community events in Bere, Elyria, Wellington, and nearby areas, with socials and fundraisers supporting Rev Enders and local schools.
Rochester residents keep up with friends in Cleveland and Akron. Ami Clark family moves to Misa Magpie Cowie’s residence. Dr. Henderson and family to occupy Herrick residence. Mr and Mrs Gorrey travel to Cleveland for Mrs Gurrey’s tumor removal. Cortez Wheeler buys Frank Dagoan property and takes possession April first. Dwite Mmnenn buys a piano. Epworth League members prepare for Wallington convention and a warm sugar serving at D A Maine. Rochester public schools close for a week. Sylvanus Kelney, suffering from consumption, seeks Dr Henderson’s treatment and shows signs of recovery.
Carlisle Mrs Wood of Youngstown visited relatives in town. Mr Pitkin of Bronawick was in town. Mr Jobo Lantsbery spent Sunday at Midvale visiting his daughter. Mrs Henry Smith fell and is in critical condition. About 100 guests attended a wedding anniversary hosted by Mr and Mrs Chapman. Diet March 16th Mrs Mary Hector Coghlan aged 87 died after a sudden illness. born in Parsons Kings Co Leland May 30th. came to this country 63 years ago. Funeral at Grafton attended by many friends.
Eston resident North Eaton Abram Cornish dies at home March 1 and funeral held there with Elder Early of Elisia preaching. Wedding of Miss Ands Earl and Frank Consind on March 15 at the Earl home. Hat trimming contest by Ladies Aid held last Friday evening with Seth Garretson winning. Various local ailments noted including Willies Hawk and Mrs Hopwood. Rev Chapmse began a series of historical sermons last Sabbath. A Carlisle farm of 134 acres known as the Counter farm Laquire of John Conner Miller's quarry Grafton also mentioned.
Grafton residents report visits and small events across the week. Bert Herrick of Lorain calls on his sister, Miss Thorsimy. Henry Weinla travels to Cleveland. a dance occurs at the Su. 0. Fj hall. Jennie Reichard and Ethel Spitzer visit Oberlin. Easter plans emerge for Congregational Sunday school. Mrs rank Lawson undergoes a hospital operation. Leons Lawson misses school due to eye issues. others make routine calls and move between towns.
Henrietta Mrs Janet Cook dies at her home Saturday March 17 of pneumonia after a 48 hour illness aged 72. She leaves three brothers and one sister, two anne and three daughters. One brother William Higgins of Springfield and a daughter Mrs James Higgins of Finding were present. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Rexford J Lees on Saturday March 18. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for care after the loss of Henrietta Lockwood Harrietta Lees Edward Coat Charles Coon.
Large attendance at the quarterly meeting last Sunday. The M. E. K. people hold a missionary convention at Columbin. Mr Parish has taken portion at the Dickson farm. Mr Beermaker will locate on Blane Ridges in spring. If you have lagrippe you are fine. Garden and flower notes send holk er aokege. Hovisn Bros 151d.
Bright on residents Mr and Mrs Guy Louery of Lorain and Fred Rodishae spent Sunday with their parents. Perry Kenney was in Oberlin on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Horrowa visited his brother in Clarkesfield, Mrs Fox visited friends in Elyria and Lorain last week. Harold Hardy and cousin Harry Furlong of Cleveland were at Mr Hardy's home Sunday. Mrs A W Mevalin was called to Clarksfield by the illness of her father Mr Lee. Mr Carpenter of Lorain visited his uncle HF Hayes. John Edwards and wife moved to their new home in Clarksfield and Orland Coates now occupies the vacated farm. Wort Mateham Jr and Semily of Clarksfield spent Monday with his parents. Mr and Mrs JS Jordan learned their son Howard was at Pitts burgh. Hayes has been visiting friends in Lorain.
Belden residents report families moving in and out. Mr and Mrs Charles Reisinger relocate to Elyria to establish a factory home, renting their farm to Arthur Jackson of Eaton. Robert Newbete moves to Grafton, purchasing a house and lot from Mrs Metager. E Shaefer rents vacated houses. A B Root moves to Spencerville. Miss Willian improves. Clarence Benton cares for Willson. Local purchases include a school organ and clock. Mina Pearl Netre returns from Neveland after piano studies. Doris Davis visits grandfather FE Shepherd. Mies Davin works for K M Sommers and Son piano dealers.
Mr Merit from Brighton relocates to the RK while Xuap farm and Mr Parent of Clyda in the Chatham house move into the Peterson house with Wo Smith of New London. Shelsey loses a very valuable horse as spring brings changes.
Lake breeze notes Dan Stiwald and relatives moving to Cleveland while plans unfold for several neighbors. Bethany Michigan resident Mr Robioxon eyeing Lorin property. Kathery Fox and J Miller families also listed for moves. Farm relocations include Thos Faragher near Lorain and Henry Hoot farm transfer.
Ohio aims to launch a broad action campaign for road improvement under Highway Commissioner Samuel Huston by May 1. Public meetings statewide will educate voters on state aid use and road standards, with a push for a legislative bill setting quality standards for roads and turnpikes.
Anomalous price trends show staples up overall while meats drop. Butter and sugar prices swung with recent weather and supply. Also public notices reveal multiple Lorain County candidates for county commissioner including Elam, Parsons, and Hageman seeking Republican convention nomination.
The Black River Telephone Co directors authorize purchase of wire for a new two story brick building on Sauces Street South Lorain. Construction cost about 6,000 with bids to be advertised soon and a new switchboard costing 6,000 to be installed. Work to begin at once with expected 10 month timeline and site changes at the main exchange under consideration.
In Lorain County wild ginseng hunting persists as a seasonal pursuit. Veterans like James De Garmo of Amherst and Charles Hulbert from Amherst continue gathering roots in forested nooks along Black River, though many turn to cultivation as prices rise. Elyria shows no active hunters, but nearby gardens owned by George Johnson and W F Bidred reflect the shift to farming.
Coroner French declares there is no law to prosecute the Christian Scientist parents of a two month old who died without medical care. He cites difficulty proving treatment by healing methods under state medical law, contrasting with a prior case involving Liva Larson.
The board directed bids for a 35 million gallon pump, a 21 inch stone course on the Washington Avenue bridge, Chespaide resurfacing, and city hall improvements. A Cleveland Street water service petition was referred to the water works superintendent. Valentina Jacobs claim for 103 was allowed due to water system damage to her property.
Passenger Agent Wilagnn of the C meets baseball enthusiasts to discuss a trolley league circuit. The upcoming league will include Elyria Lorain Norwalk Berea Wooster Medina and two Cleveland teams, stronger than last year’s smaller lineup.
Lorain County Ohio hosts a public sale of farm assets on Monday March 27 1805 at 10 am. Items include nine cows a yearling heifer a bay mare and farm implements such as harvesters wagons plows hay tools milk equipment grain and seed stock. Lord William the Cleveland bay stallion and a beach work horse will also be sold. Terms require payment on notes with approved security and six percent interest. WM Holbrook Dan Fason auctioneers.
The Cleveland Market report from March 23 1904 lists dairy prices for butter cheese and cream, live poultry on demand and weights, wool grades, and live stock values. Cattle and sheep ranges are given with estimates for steers heifers and lambs, reflecting a bustling agricultural market.
Van Denpen of Lorain filed suit against Mhert Brothen proprietor of the Lorain Business College Thursday to collect 67 dollars he alleges was owed for his services as secretary of the college and as an instructor.
Wm Sryant and Mr and Mrs A Keyser with family express gratitude to neighbors friends and fellow plant shop workers for their support and beautiful offerings during a time of sorrow.
Classified notice seeking a traveling position with a firm offering $250000 capital. Salary $1074 per year with expenses paid weekly. Address with temp Joseph A Alexander Elyria Ohio.
Private sale offered by Henry Worthington in LaGrange location near Nick Plate. Listing includes several good young cows and two colts in training, one four years old, one two years old sired by French Norman King Charles. Potential buyers can arrange delivery within a year or longer with secure terms.
A wet Brewers Malt car will visit LaGrange on Tuesday February 14 1905 and every Tuesday thereafter. The stop is listed by Cleveland Grains Drying Co located at 1458 Williamson Bid Cleveland Ohio.
For sale two houses a barn and a lot on North street. Contact G. W. Merthe at 134 West Brice Street. BTyria. 14s 60s.
A two year old Poland China crossbred boy was strayed on February 1 05. It was bought in Chathsin and likely headed back toward Hmer. Contact J B Thompson Columbia Station R F D No 3 for details.
Reat Farm of 180 acres part of the Dog ley estate known as Warren farm atop 4 Oberlin Norwalk elestria lin 1 mile west of Oberlin on stone pil in in Union school district. Cash rent. House for sale at Ridgeville Center a 7 room house with two large rooms and good yard. Apples peaches and grapes on the place. Splendid well water shade and lawn in front 24x30 feet. Time given on balance. B. B. Peok wJanetitt
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