Current Events in the County Report
Mra Harvey Beal suffers grip attack. M Moses Beal and Mr and Mrs Robert Dumas move to Murray Ridge on the Peraching place. Misa Clara Snyder visits Elyria. Coressia Beal of Elyria visits Grandma Mrs Spiegelberg. Ed Rothfuen visits LoRain. Miss Anos Beller of North Amherst visits F Baus Fow and wife. Arthur Feader moves from Murray Ridge to the Refenning farm. Refoing family to reside in Cleveland. Pleobe Farr visits East Ambherat sister Mrs Mandeville. Grandchildren host fortieth wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Geo Bous. they receive a dining table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Beal
Moses Beal
Robert Dumas
Murray Ridge
Peraching Place
Misa Clara Snyder
Elyria
Coressia Beal
Spiegelberg
Ed Rothfuen
Lorain
Anos Beller
North Amherst
F. Baus
Mra
Geo. Bous
Local notes cite campaigns, illnesses, and social events in town
In a bustling town update, Baker's Crossing hosts candidate E Kemp for Commissioner of Kapton. Residents travel to Michigan for a funeral, while several locals including Clark, Peet, and Wheeler face illnesses or visits. Maple syrup production hits 100 gallons as community announcements, social gatherings at Congregational church occur, and a fatalistic sense pervades with obituaries and domestic changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Kemp
Kapton
H. O. Bekley
Michigan
Becklers
Emon Peat
Chet Clark
H. Peet
Booth Main Street
Dr. Smith
Wellington
J. J. Thomas
Huntington
H Labore
L Wheeler
Spencer
Jobo Fritz
Grons
Misa Lada Avery
Evalyn Kelner
H Peabody
Cleveland
E. Baker
New London
Willames
W. Smith
M O
George Kelsay
Milo Kelsay
Prosser
Newbury
Robert Cole
Orange
Mr. Button
Rochester
Black
GO. Kryle
Geo. Jones
Adama Farm
Agricola
Local Notes From La Grange and Nearby Areas
La Grange residents report wintering visitors returning home in Kansas City. Frank Barrett of Carlisle Virginia visits, with several locals traveling to Elyria for business. Mrs. J Frantz sees relatives in Lorain, and George Freeman suffers a lingering cold. Cleveland visitors include Clare B Wheeler and Mrs Hathe A Whesler. W W Kelner receives grapefruit from Mont Dora Florida. Fannie Wolcott and Fern plan spring goods opening March 25 for two weeks at Rawsons Brothers area. Easter vacations bring home Miss Berry from Farmingdale and Miss Barton from North Bloomfield. A neighborhood horse rental market exists as well. Mrs Farnum had recent heart trouble. Miss Fero Walcott visits Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lannaborong
Toledo
Fitts
James Sayers
Frank Wright
Virginia
Oklahoma
Miss Deacon
Chamberlain
Cleveland
Unlver
Mose Edith Geer
Manafield
J. GO
Laubenthal
McGreger
Kansas City
Kan
Frank Barrett
Carlisle
Vaedtid
Manvalles
Tneadar
J. Frantz
Lorain
George Freeman
D Gott
Clare B. Wheeler
Hathe A. Whesler
Fannie Wolcott
Fern
Rawsons Brothers
G. ©. Underhill
F. Green
D. Gardner
Mre Gardner
Elyma
Berry
Farmingdale
Barton
North Bloomfield
Farnum
Fero Walcott
Local Moves Patchwork Across Nearby Towns
Henrietta and nearby locales see a batch of housing moves with Mr George Backer relocating to Kipton on April first and Mr Edward Hand moving in. Mr M Emerick and Mr Adam Salzman will shift to Henrietta and Clarkefield respectively while Mr and Mrs John Baker and Mr Helle Baunders visit W Webster in North Amherst. The Reformed church has purchased a property, and late travelers can access rancher services until 28 PM at the Urmy Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Backer
Kipton
Eward Hand
M. Emerick
Henrietta
Adam Salzman
Clarkefield
John Baker
Mes Helle Baunders
North Amherst
W. Webster
Reformed Church
Wedding Unites Lydia Dix and Oland Prentice in Cleveland
Miss Lydia Dix and Mr Oland Prentice both of Cleveland wed Sunday at Lake Avenue North in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev Smoke of Lorain. After a celebratory supper the newlyweds left for Cleveland to begin their life together. The town also notes local movements, visits, a flood aftermath, and a late elderly death, with multiple residents mentioned in routine social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F D Deamade
Lydia Dix
Oland Prentice
Cleveland
Smoke
Lorain
Kimble
Clveland
Dermude
Warren Collier
John Schmilken
Griswold Road
Bailey
Resinger
Famly
R Bemis
Wella
Garrett
Horace Collier
Local social notices from Oberlin and nearby towns
A string of social items notes visits and guests in Oberlin Elyria Wellington and Cleveland. People mentioned include Grace Meredith Nina Root Martha Avery Maul Whitneyer Arthur McRoberts Garfield McRoberts Albert Caley Orlando Stone Esther White James Biggs and others with relatives visiting friends and relatives across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Mredith
Oberlin
Nina E Root
Elyria
David Carston
Lafayette
Maul Whitneyer
Martha Avery
Arthur MecRoberte
Fred Seholer
Gratton
Martha Caley
Cleveland
Garfield McRoberts
hHetle
Albert Caley
Sheffield
F Roots
Orlando Stone
Milo Posse
Wellington
Richard Sheldon
Jolan Adama
That City
Hattye Reesing
Ada
Eivrin
Anson West
Misa Esther White
Grace Worosster
James Biggs
Michigan
Dotin
North Ridgeville Chorus Delivers First Visual Concert
A Wednesday evening concert on April 6 drew a large crowd to North Ridgeville as the male chorus presented inspiring selections and refined performances. Lead performer Mr UT Whuckles closed with Fit All You Can, energizing the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ridgesale
Opposition to Chapman bill sparks tax funding debate in Ohio
In Elyria, readers argue that the Chapman bill eliminates spring elections, favoring fall voting. The letter stresses long travel and bad roads, urging voters to support qualified candidates and oppose lawmakers who support the bill. The writer claims persistent Republican alignment against the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grattan
Ohio
Elyria Reporter
Chapman
Slis
Ja & Mann
Ridit
Ft. Pamaca Osteny
Mike Me
Tore L
Humane Societies Get Surplus Bill Advances
Legislative action allocates surplus sheep funds to local humane societies in each county. The measure passed the Ohio General Assembly with strong support last week as lawmakers push funding to charitable groups amid budget considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Society
Oho
Dispute Over Church Amusement Rule Sparks Debate
Methodist ministers in Cleveland clash over a church ruling restricting amusements such as card games dancing theater circuses horse racing and similar activities. Some insist church laws govern members while others push to loosen discipline to appeal to parishioners and leave conscience to individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Persop
Great Strides of The Prudential Insurance Company
The Prudential claims to Hog the Strength of Gibraltar and reports 3293,000,000 of life insurance written in 2903 with paid-for policies rising to 2831,000,000. Over five million policies are in force, covering more than one million families. A surplus of over 10,009,000 remains for potential draw upon. Home office in Newark, NJ invites inquiries about policies that provide guaranteed protection and dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudential
Npen
Newark
In Memoriam for Comrade W. K. Cahoon of Elijah Hayden Post
A solemn memorial note from Elijah Hayden Post No 40 6A Drapes its charter in mourning for thirty days and extends sympathy to the widow A j and family. Resolutions urge spreading the record and notifying local papers. Names J. E. Burrell G. C. Bush JH Redfern Arthur Martore Cummings and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comrad
W. K. Cahoon
Elijah Hayden
J. E. Burrell
G. C. Bush
JH Redfern
Suicide at Lorain Saloon Ends A Fitter’s Life
Jack Steel a shipyard fitter, aged about forty and unmarried, killed himself Wednesday afternoon at Chris Critz’s saloon in Lorain by firing a pistol into his temple after entering a back room. Critz blocked the door to speak with a policeman during the act. A B&O freight derailment north of the city disrupted the line but caused no major damage. In a separate note Emil Struck, employed at Columbia Iron and Steel Works, injured his hand while handling steel. Dr Charles A H Cushing treated the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Steel
Chris Critz
Lorain
Critz
Stel
Steel
Emil Struck
Columbia Iron and Steel Works
Charles AH. Cushing
Rain Falls Downward Not Upward Says Popular Monthly
In this light verse from Frank Lestie’s Popular Monthly Butler Brannan muses on rain’s natural direction. The piece playfully considers how rain rising from the earth would complicate life, umbrellas, and even personal fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler-Brannan
Frank Lestie
Fast trains cut New York to St Louis time in spring schedule
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern will run two fast trains under the spring timetable cutting the New York to St Louis run to about twenty six hours. The move follows competition among the four major New York to St Louis lines aiming to boost exposition business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
New York
St. Looi
Poonay
Verdict favors plaintiff in clerk’s grocer case
Conry and Moeller filed against Alexander Wynn for eight dollars owed for groceries. Wynn demanded a jury. about ten witnesses testified. The jury returned a verdict of five cents for unpaid salt, but Wynn paid the costs totaling fifteen dollars and seventy cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conry
Moeller
All
Am Juitios Lord's Court
Alexander Wynn
Wynn
Costa
The Truth About Thunder Mountain Book Offer
An old text advertises a 64 page illustrated book about the gold fields in Idaho. It claims to be the only print description and urges Americans to buy for ten cents. Address lines and publisher details are unclear and partially garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau OF Publicity
Idaho
Feenat Operenh
Divorce Granted in La Grange for Great Neglect of Duty
G. Kolb was granted a divorce from Mathilda Kolb on Tuesday on grounds of great neglect of duty. The judge remarked that if within his power he would forbid the defendant from marrying for five years. The parties reside in La Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Kolb
Mathilda Kolb
la Grange
Market Prices From Cleveland Mar 31 1984
Wholesale price listings for dairy, poultry, produce, wool, and livestock in Cleveland. Butter Elgin Dairy Cheese Ohio full cream 10 percent to 9 to 10. Fresh poultry live fowls 14 to 15 dressed 15 to 18. Potatoes 1.05 to 1.10 per bushel. Hogs mediums 5.70 to 5.80. Cattle steers 4.35 to 4.58. Lambs 5.90 to 10. Fair to good heifers 3.50 to 3.75. Wool washed 30 to 31 unwashed 22 to 23. Data and hay prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Sea
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South Ridge
Bakers Crossing
North Ridgeville
Mary
Dottie
Dock
Avon
Charles Balcomb
Ridgarle
Misa Ruth Woocklen
Nelson Lainsborough
Lakeside Hospital
Pratt
Misa Flora
Arthur Murdock
John Read
West
Henry Balcomb
Bert Terrell
S A Avery
Florida
F. Carter
Mra. Carter
Mra Carter
Common Pleas Court
W. M. Crandall
Joseph Parker
Court of Common Pleas
Crandall
Urmy Revtauranr
Penfield
Mra. O White
Parks
Mm Cleveland
A. F. Ferreman
Jeen. Whitehead
Tenrersane
E. Taylor
Tig
W .B. Lindsley
Mra . J. Andrewa
Mra. I. Smith
Mra van Vanvankenberg
Mins L
West Ridge
Alfred Grills
Grilla
A. Mason
Has. Fow
Versov
Ise Sutlis
Sehaden
M B Bennett
Pittsfield
Noth Ridgeville
Ridgeville
United States
Puretorial Review
the Pretorial Review Co
Broadway
Cnty
Will
Town
Court Street
Prudentia
Prudential Incurance Company of America
Gabraltac
Ite
Campbell's Illustrated Journal
Campbell's
McKinley
Russia
Europe
Russia-In- Asia
Japan
Korea
Manchurea
China
Memoriam
Arthur Martore
Marig
Shipyard
Thunder Mountain
Elgin
Pau
Florence
Fair House
Gulf Road
Ridge and Amherst Line
Amherst
Telegraph Road
W. Dth St
Frank A. Smith
Elyria, Ohio
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