Local Notes From Oberlin and Nearby
Oberlin area items include a scarlet fever case at Cornell hall, May Hopkinson taking a reporter job in Elyria, and A G Comings elected grand regent of Ohio Royal Arcanum. Grace Ransom, 93, injured in a fall, and a house fire at 42 North Water Street sparking quick response. Henry Gawn pursues stolen bicycle, Diets suspected, and the Firemen’s Band performs. Livery changes consolidate Gibson outfits. deputy sheriff Geo Gibson escorts patients and later becomes a patient. Albert Johnson improves after Colorado trip. South Main Street electric road prep begins with alignment of rails and ties, sixty-plus workers and tents onsite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell Hall
May Hopkinson
Groveland
Elyria Daily Reporter
A. G. Comings
Royal Arcanum
Grand Council of
Ohio
Cincinnati
Harriet Alen
Elyria
Oberlin Business College
Chautauqua
Grace Ransom
North Water Street
John Thomas
St. Paul
Henry Gawn
Amherst
Oberlin
Diets
Almherst
Hobbs
Wax
Mr. Gawn
Gibson
Joseph Lee
Geo. W. Gibson
Toledo
FE. L. Barre
John Hines
Albert M. Johnson
Colorado
South Main Street
AE Flickenger Dead In Elyria After Illness
AE Flickenger of Elyria died at 6 30 oclock Monday evening at Clinic hospital Cleveland after a three days illness of erysipelas of the brain. He was about 55 years old and survived by his daughter Mrs DeMiller of Columbus and a son Ed Flickenger. Funeral set for Disciple church Elyria Thursday at 2 pm. Also notes marriage of daughter Etta to Alva Smith and a separate wedding of Frank Block and Anda Sehnell in Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AE Flickenger
Clinic Hospital
Cleveland
Flickenger
Columbus
Etta
Alva Smith
A. J. Smith
Lake Shore Road
Mrs. DeMiller
Ed. Flickenger
Mia
A. E. Flickenger
Denver
Colorado
West Avenue
Sixth Street
Lake Shore Company
Disciple
Elyria
Lorain County News Roundup and Local Obituaries
Lorain County items include John Dix and wife returning from Wood County for winter, James Nichols visiting from Berea, and many residents visiting or ill. Obituary notes for Mary Ann Hastings near town and extended funeral details from Akron, Cleveland, Elyria, and Oberlin. plus society meetings, rallies, and local travel notes.
Vercy Pierce and Epworth League Officers Noted in Grafton
Grafton notes include Vercy Pierce of Cleveland visiting, a child returning home from grandmother Mrs. Wolcott, and Epworth League officers elected led by president W. H. Bryenton with G. Robson and several vice presidents. Local church services by Rev. Arthur Reed and Rev. Lamphier are reported, plus community happenings: illness, travel, theater, and farm news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vercy Pierce
Cleveland
Wolcott
Epworth League
W. H. Bryenton
G. Robson
Pfeiffer
H. Weinte
F. Tran
Henry Weinte
Maggie Felt
L. B. Daniels
Oscar Gott
Indiana
G. Stall
Alianee
Abby
Ode Durkee
la Grange
Arthur Reed
Ohio State
Congregational Church
Avon marriages and local social notes from Avon area
In Avon on May 1 Jacob Juchem wed Kate Schafer at St Marys church and on May 8 Peter Frank married Roms Jung. They plan to live in the Buchinger house now occupied by Mr Frank. Friends extend congratulations. Also notes on visits, church talks, a monument placement, weather impact on gardens, and locals at Hubbard’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Avon
Jacob Juchem
Kate Schafer
Peter Frank
Roms Junghis
Buchinger House
Mr. Frank
Will Battin
Edith
Bedford
the Creek
Joseph Wagner
San Francisco
California
John
Pater Wagner
Chas. Walker
Seville
Lottie Moore
Shank
Alfred Walkers
Oberlin College
M. KE
Rev. Hudson
Cleveland
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Bert Rollins
Olmsted
James Lewis
George
Will Peak
T.W. Jameson
Balderson
Florence Walker
Hubbard
Chestnut Ridge Residents Share Visits and Home Improvements
Mrs James Jackson and sister Mabel Aubrey were guests of sister Mrs Albert Kirk in Cleveland last week. David Mandeville of Kipton works at the tile mill. Dr and Mrs A Bingham visited their father A L Bingham last Sunday. Ale Joslin of Elyria, buyer of the Burke homestead, makes many improvements. Mabel Aubrey plans summer visit with Mrs James Jackson in Michigan. Mrs John Kirk visited son Albert Kirk in Cleveland last week. George Hills and wife spent Monday with the former’s grandmother Mrs O Shay of Courtville. Chas Brush and wife were surprised by neighbors on Wednesday celebrating their wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jackson
Mabel Aubrey
Albert Kirk
Cleveland
Beaver
David Mandeville
Kipton
A. Bingham
Suesta
A. L. Bingham
Ale. Joslin
Elyria
Burke
Michigan
John Kirk
Albert Sirk
George Hills
Grant
O. Shay
Gourtville
Chas. Brush
Camden News Highlights and Local Obituaries
Camden notes a church funeral for Elias Brewer of Dunkirk and a burial in Union church. Residents report illness and a planned doctor arrival. Mrs. Witherup hosts May Ynd. Brown of Elyria fell ill at her home. John Williams of Oberlin visited. Frank Phelps bought a horse and received a $33 purse from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Whitney
John Williams
Oberlin
Cluse
Wun. Bates
Frank Phelps
John Ryerson
Wellington
West Ridge Local Ties See Health Resignation and Staff Change
Chagman of LaPorte resigns as land assessor for health reasons. W H Sutliff of West Ridge appointed in his place and handling duties. Obituary notes Mrs H Brown mother of Clarence Brown dies at 82 while visiting Kipton. services held May 8. Carlisle township plans commencement May 29 in LaPorte with two district No 7 exercises. strong attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fly
Chagman
LaPorte
W. H. Sutliff
West Ridge
Pearl Patchett
J. Alier
PB. Ford
Alice Sutff
Wigrin
H. Brown
Elyria
Pope
Cleveland
Mrs. Brown
Clarence Brown
A. Witherup
Kipton
C. Brown
Carlisle Township
Local People News From Elyria And Area
Mrs Mary Richmond and Mrs Fred Tucker visited Elyria last Friday on business. Many townspeople attended the Jr exercises in La Will Richmond. Mrs Richmond and wife spent Sunday with George Richmond. Mrs Bongimen is on the sick list. We wish her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Richmond
Fred Tucker
Elyria
la Grange
Will Richmond
George Richmond
Bongimen
La Porte News Briefs Reflect Local Happenings
Jesse McMillen is home from the steel plant for a visit. The town commencement exercises are likely for the evening of the 25th. The L. C. M. Club earned nearly $5,060 on Wednesday. Mrs. Belle Smith is convalescing. H. M. Tripp attended a funeral in New York last week. Claudia Nichols won a LaGrange event on Sunday. Harry Smith remains under Dr Cushings care. Mrs. Sarah Slanter plans to return to the steel plant today. Mrs. Ann Robson is very ill. Curtis Hamlin spent Sunday with Mrs A Alexander at her son’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse McMillen
L. C
Belle Smith
H. M. Tripp
New York
Claudia Nichols
LaGrange
Harry Smith
Ann Robson
Curtis Hamlin
A. Alexander
Sixty Years of Wedded Life at Lake Breeze
Mr and Mrs James Austin early Lorain county pioneers celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at Lake Breeze on Monday April 30. Health issues prevented a planned reception but about 80 friends and relatives presented them a purse of 80 in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Austin
Lorain County
Lake Breeze
Austin
Mr. Austin
Wilbur Heights grows with sales and rail plans
In Sheffield Mr White and wife hosted a reception for Rev Kelger and wife. Gos. & W. Startway Co bought five lots for Wilbur Heights yard extensions. One hundred sixty lots sold, streets mapped by Surveyor Branch. U. & W railway plans improvements including a deep cut, double track, and a depot at Sheffield crossing. Local residents Ashe, Todd, Chester Johnson, Frank Worthin, Mrs Lay, Clara Frink, Luke Johnson, Blanch Beard, Carrie Turner, Jenny Armon, Louise Lee, and Andrew Myers are noted with various health and travel updates. Lake Shore Railway reportedly to raise wages for employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Kelger
Pole
Wilbur Height
Gos. & W. Srartway Co
Lorain
Wilbur
Branch
Wilbur Heights
Sheffield
Ars
Todd
Chester Johnson
Frank Worthin
Dum_phey
Willoughby
Morrow
Carrie Turner
Jenny Armon
Cleveland
Louise Lee
Krautter
Mr. Croghan
Pittsburg
Andrew Myers
Nelson Gleason
Elyria
North Eaton Community Notes and Local Events
North Eaton reports Spriy arriving with a warm welcome as oats begin sowing and corn planting looms. bad wheat after winter, Ki S Crowell’s runaway causes damage but no injuries. townsfolk visit, travelers return, and local notices include runaways season, Decoration Day committees, and a noisy wakeup at Frank Cousins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spriy
Ki. S. Crowell
Chas, Buss and Site
Cleveland
M.C
Chas
Grills
Arthur Carpenters
Temperance
Ray Durkee
Exton Memorial Association
Fred [ Hills
Viola Wilmot
Olive Hapwood
W. W. ‘Tite
Alex MesAdams
Lottie Harrison
Minnie Lowe
Chis Austin
Audie Hathaway
Rose Miller
Mate Robson
Stella Durkee
Rose Alexander
Anna Hance
Haven
Anna Earl
Misses G. Cook
C. King
Lena Hills
I. Baker
Maesars
Giles
Marking Braves
Ite
Mrs Carter Hosts District Seven Children and Parents
Mrs C Carter entertained the children of sub-district No 7 with their parents and a teacher at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Ice cream cake and fruit were served. The neighborhood is known for its sociable, neighborly gatherings and informal events rather than displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Carter
First Congregational Church Annual Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the First Congregational society for officer election and reports will take place in the Sunday school room on Wednesday evening May 9 at 7 30. All society members are urged to attend. Acting Secretary H W Incersoun Elyria Ohio April 28 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregations Society
Congregational Church
H.W. Incersoun
Elyria
River Road Farm Accident and Local Birth Notices
Mr Bailey finished drilling Wednesday then moved his drill to the barn leaving the team unfenced. The frightened horses broke their harness and ran into the fence. One horse broke its leg and was shot. Births mention a Ron at Abermoskie and twins for Mr and Mrs Art Bahner. Elyria visits noted and C K Sherwood relocates to Miller farm quarry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bailey
Onte
Shera Wood
Belden Residents Visit Litchfield and Wellington
Past week sees Isaac Belden family visiting Orrin and May Damion in Wellington while news reaches Belden of neighbors in Eaton and Belden. A baby girl arrived at W S Aldrich's home on May 5. Conkle the Oberlin student preached on the Power of Prayer at the Congregational church. JC Lehman has been in Cleveland three weeks overseeing a new house foundation. Belden Study Club to meet at Miss Pearl Neff's home on May 16, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Thot
Litchfield
Lehman
Cleveland
Belden
Miss Pearl Neff
Fin
Accident at Malone quarry injures worker and repairs planned
An Augustus Achnaak worker suffered severe injuries at Malone's quarry while a crank reversed under force. He lacerated one hand and broke both arms below the elbows, with injury to a leg. he will be laid up for some time. The report notes community notices and local happenings including illness, construction plans, and obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agustus Achnaak
Malone
Gawa
Ann McCaller
North Amherst
A. Hue
Holzbauer
B. Redfern
Raymond
Oberlin
C. KE. Wi
Brownhelm Visit Notes and Short Trips
Mis Cynthia Wakehild travels to Missouri to visit sister Mrs Samuel Whittlesley. Rosa Jenne has been visiting her sister Mrs Buther McQueen for the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis
Cynthia Wakehild
Missouri
Samuel Whittlesley
Rosa Jenne
Buther McQueen
Oberlin lifts Sunday bans for college ladies in Grove visit
A new rule at Oberlin College will allow women to visit Ladies Grove on Sundays for the first time in years a change from strict indoor conduct. The reform aims to grant students more liberty while maintaining order. Separately Marshall Chapter No 47 R A M conferred the royal arch degree with twenty five Cleveland delegates present and over a hundred gifts noted after a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Dais
Local notices and obituaries from Elyria area
Sophronia Curtides of Elyria stayed with her parents. Frank Mason was sick. Fred Dague built a grain house. Red Biases punting his house. Fred Green fishes on the lakes this season. E J Yeomans laid a new walk. C E McKisson was in Berea. Dr George Underhill shingling his barn. Mrs Susan Curti and Mrs Jane Runals visited Wellington. Mrs Hagenmyer returned to Toledo. Mr and Mrs Dix home after pleasant visit. Mary Ann Hastings, 90, died. funeral at residence. Junior commencement at city hall praised. Grace Freeman’s solo noted. Politically, Democrats Sulzer and Lentz under fire over Idaho riots, warning to party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophronia Curtides
Elyvia
Frank Mason
Fred Dague
Penfield
Red Biases
Fred Green
E.J. Yeomans
C.E. McKisson
Berea
George Underhill
Susan Curti
Jane Ruunals
Wellington
Haginger
Toledo
Dix
David Parsons
Akron
Hagenmyer
Mary Ann Hastings
City Hall
Grace Freeman
Martin
Carrie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Berlin
Ee Classic City
Frank Block
Mies Anda Sehnell
Evangelical Lutheran Church
J. A. Sehnidt
John Dix
Wood County
James Nichols
Curtis
Coleman
Mr. Roven
Boston
Esther Parsona
Me‘lis*n Baldwin
C. C. Manville
Fred Dernies
F. Barnum
C. A. Wilcox
L. J. Sweet
H. O. Merriman
R. Hart
Grace Blackwell
Cassie Kelner
Grace Rawson
Mary Ann Spear
Wilna
Jefferson Co
Gott
M.W. Reese
Relief Corps
Township
Town Hall
Dlue
Columbia
George Bastard
Wisconsin
Clarence Adame
Hutchinson's
Samuel’ McConnell
State Penitentiary
Mark Adams
Gleveland
Harvey Crum
Brunswick
D. A. Walkden
Portland
Oregon
Baptist Society
Ines Goodwin
Grand Oak Hive
Ang Runals
H. Woolridge
G. L. Hanawalt
Grafton
Lamphier
Fred Gott
Samuel White
Catham
Bert Hastings
Rachel Burkey
Se McCoy
Wade Johnson
Spencer
Chestnut Ridge
Camden
Ouny
LA Porte
Lake Shore Railroad Company
North Eaton
Pittsfield
River Road
Amberst
Myre
Richard Leonhard
Chicago
C. Gibson
Gibson, Wibber and Co
Malone Stone Co
Charles Moser
South Lorain
Amiherst Ifrienda
F.J. Harpster
Jarecki Chemical Co
Sandusky
H. W. Powers
State Medical Association Y At
Elver Henssner
Bate
Xii. Peck
Biyria
Edwin Peck
Tretia
Batey
Toleilo
W.C. Ashford
Clarence
Ad- Hall
Ae Kh. Debbage
Soberlin
J.B. Durand
Peter Ruth
George Bailey
Jonty
Tey
Oscar Perry
Seibert Leimback
Doris Shattuck
Aid
Shattuck
Gelia A
Itnecon
Bacon
J. J. Hawley
John Shatton
Brownhelm
Sni‘wer
Lentz
Idaho
Democratic Party
Merriam
Sulzer
Spe
Biggs & EV
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