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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
5
Current events from the county recount visits and illnesses. Residents include Miss E Blake reported quite sick and Mrs L Fairbank en route to Cleveland for housework duties. Several social visits noted among Mrs Crowe, Mrs Donaldson, Mrs Buchanan, and others.
Mrs Swartz entertained relatives from Brownhelm and Mr and Mrs Squier visited their daughter Mrs Haines in Elyria on Sunday. Maud and Edna Gleason visited friends in Elyria. G Shauver and Miss G Ammon visited friends in Elyria. Mr Sotliff is very sick. Dahl of Olmstead Wall spent Sunday at P Mallers. Miss M Wack returned from a visit. F Wack sprained his ankle. Miss L Babeosk stayed with Miss Bailing on Murray Ridge. Stowe of Oberlin road lost a horse Saturday. Got of Wallington visited here Tuesday. Miller of Cleveland guest of Miss Sutliff on Sunday. Worth of Oberlin conducted Sunday school and preached, entertained at Mrs Pone's. Preparations for the township convention at LaPorte last May. teachers expected to take part.
Local items include baptisms at Huntington ME church, new separator for the Finke Brothers, visits from Miss Mattie Hell and Miss May Rolce in Sullivan, and Mrs W Short visiting New London relatives. One resident left quietly to parts unknown amid rumor of a bullet found, while others recover from illness. Church pie supper drew poor attendance as spring winds down. Miss B Chapman hosts May Sumner from Cleveland. several families visit and attend school graduations.
Lake Avenue North Miss Eakers school closed Friday for summer vacation. Mr and Mrs E Parsoh of Cleveland visited friends here Sunday. Mr and Mrs Northrup spent Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Negus. Mrs H Standeu spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs L Cook. Mr and Mrs Young of Elyria spent Sunday at Mr Downey's. Mrs Erne Cotton spent Friday visiting Mrs Warthen. Mr Allen and Mr Wall of South Lorain spent Wednesday at Mr Calhorn's. Mr H Tarts spent Sunday in Lorain. Warren Collier and wife spent Sunday at Horace Culler. Mr F Shidester was guest of Iyer Calborn Sunday. Mrs Lewis of Lorain spent Thursday at Mrs D Standen's.
LaGange and Wight families attend GAR state encampment in Marietta Ohio. High school senior class entertainment under Miss Juanita Lee praised. Local social activity noted with guests, health updates, and town events. Soldiers monument near complete at eight feet by twenty seven feet. Gott Brothers drilling for gas downtown. Continuous community updates from Elyria Knox Cleveland and nearby towns.
South Ridge residents and relatives from Elyria and Oberlin visited family members over the weekend. Individuals mentioned include O Tite Mrs J Stang and family Mrs Harvey Beal and her mother Mrs Beal Mr M Beal at Lakeside hospital Mrs E M Gibson and daughter with Mr and Mrs A Decker of South Lorain Mrs C Botamer of Oberlin Mrs S Beal Mra W Beal and children Mrs G W Spiegleburg Miss P Fowles Mrs Decker Mrs J F Fowle and daughter Mrs Spiegleburg Mr C Reffenberg and Master Ferdinand plus a note of HS.
Grafton and nearby areas report residents moving to Elyria and Oberlin, visits to relatives in Brownhelm and Cleveland, and a fall social hosted by the LOTM. The Junior EX of Gratton high school class of 1904 met at the Congregational church, with several local families mentioned in casual gatherings and family movements.
Mrs Broughton remains on the sick list as Carlisle residents send wishes. Lo Rosa and wife, back in Toledo after six weeks caring for a sick sister. Howard Miller works in Denver. Misa Lucy Wheeler returns to Cleveland after visiting here. Mrs J Moore slowly recovers. Mrs Hoskins improves after a rough week. W Demaline regains some strength. Mr and Mrs A Lowe visit LaPorte en route to Andros Michigan to see relatives. Mrs Maryin Brace to host Ladies Aid Thursday. Mr Waite goes to Cleveland on business. Frank Oats Jeman’s buggy wrecks when his horse bolts, he is badly bruised with rib injury. Violet.
Sunday gatherings are noted for families in North Amherst North Russia and Murray Ridge with visits to Mrs Peters Elyria and John Berga. Neil Nisson of Oberlin led services last Sunday evening. Obituary reports Mr U Packard died in Oberlin at 87, a former president of this place.
AWednesday visit by Mr E Baker to Orange and Mer Pane of Oberlin discusses monuments in the town cemetery. Socials include Mr M Fritts and Chatam. Mr Abbot of Wellington ships hay. Brighton’s Mr Twining visits. S Kelsey hosts guests with Bliss fishing at Lake Haron. Mrs Richards returns to her parents. George Carrier stays with sister Mrs Winemiller in Agricola.
Henrietta Mensis, Homer Kelly and Wm Bohn called on relatives in Lorain last Sunday. Misses Tena Altmiller Anna Dutie and Lawrence Reis attended Boxwell exams in Elyria last Saturday. Missee Ieis Martha Bauman of Elyria visited their parents Isat Sunday. Mr Reis with a roosway injury can be up again, Mrs L Webster recovered, Mr and Mrs O Salzman visited Clarkefield relatives, Mrs EB Handle on the gain.
Washington Grapstch reports United States trolley data for the year ended June 1908. One thousand two hundred sixteen deaths and forty seven thousand four hundred twenty eight injuries occurred. Street railways operated sixty seven thousand one hundred ninety nine cars carrying over four billion passengers earning two hundred forty one million dollars with expenses of one hundred thirty nine million.
Unconscious Wilson Hanygh of Dover was struck on the head by a drill beam while drilling for gas on Mr. Squires farm southwest of town Saturday morning. Dr. Henry Sheffield attended, pronouncing injuries not serious. by noon he remained unconscious.
William Rink an aged Avon resident died at his home on Sunday May 8 at 2 30 pm. Born in Oochein Germany June 8 182% he came to the United States in October 1852 and settled in Avon where he remained. He leaves three daughters Mrs Susan Warrick of Cleveland Mrs Smith and Miss M Rink and two sons Martin and William. Funeral held at St Marys church Wednesday morning Rev J J Vogt officiated.
Alfred Bates of West Bridge street sustained a severe forehead cut Sunday morning when his axe caught a clothes line while he chopped kindling. The wound required three stitches. He is seventy three, his wife seventy one. the couple celebrate their fiftieth anniversary on Tuesday.
J DL Chapman secretary of the Lorain Steel Company Beneficial Association reports operations for the year ending May 15 1908. Membership rises by 277. company donations total 8570 74 with receipts 38046038. Disbursements reach 27054 78. unclaimed benefits 364 24. cash on hand 11856 49.
The 1900 act requires county commissioners to place metal markers at the graves of every honorably discharged sailor or marine buried in their counties. Observance has been inconsistent, and Department Commander Walton Weber of the Ohio GAR urges enforcement of the law.
A Washington savant argues that strawberries cause mental depression and may lead to suicide. The theory is linked to the burden of paying high strawberry prices for many people.
Report notes use of counterfeit Canadian quarters circulating at 90 cents in several Northern Ohio towns. Cashiers allegedly swap 20 cent notes from their funds to replace each quarter, with batches shipped to Detroit and Cleveland for bank clearance at par. Brokers in Cincinnati and Indianapolis are said to solicit streetcar conductors and small merchants’ clerks, paying premiums over 20 cents for each.
A collage of humorous lines and brief anecdotes from various papers. Jokes about early rising, overweight trunks, obvious remarks, and a mammoth tongue, plus light dialogue on toothache and piano practice. Ends with notes on domestic misperceptions and neighbors.
Exhibition notes in Fifield Wisconsin describe a heavy gilded spoon seized by a muskellunge weighing about 30 pounds. The fish struck while trolling near Mason Lake, tore the spoon apart, and выв captured gear bearing teeth marks and suggests the muskellunge’s immense jaw power. Nearby tales recount winter swimming in Boston and Tolstoi autobiography news.
Lane, a colored man from Oberlin, drank on Saturday then boarded a CSW car. He fell when mounting the step, hitting his head. Mayor Folger and Constable Cahoon helped him to the city prison where he was fined five dollars and costs.
Paul Kappel aged 12 and Thomas Kappel aged 9 from Lorain were ordered to Lancaster by Judge Himpn on Saturday. The boys are described as incorrigible and refusing to attend school.
Albert Hauser of Elyia and Miss Augusta Kolman were married Wednesday evening at the bride's mother's Elyria road home. Leithe officiated the ceremony.
A man in an intoxicated condition tried to board a moving freight train at Mill Street crossing on Monday. He was dragged about ten feet before letting go, then was arrested by Officer Whitney a few minutes later.
Local strawberry growers report heavy frosts last week ruined the current year’s berry prospects. Mr. O Perry aged about 72 died Sunday May 8 1908 at his Brownhelm home after a lingering illness. Funeral held Wednesday at his residence. A rail car incident described a device that sprinkles powder to indicate track height for section men.
The Wallace Show features three high jumping horses as part of its act on the hippodrome track. Performers ride at full speed to clear seven foot obstacles, with risk of fall shared by horse and rider. the act debuts Friday May 15 as advertised.
Probate court judge Hinman signs order Tuesday transferring Bert W Knight of Avon to Toledo State Hospital. Edward Smith named guardian of minor Max Behnke of Elyria with bond set at 700 dollars.
Ellen Raymond is named guardian of minor Cora Ada Baum of Lorain with a $100 bond posted.
oNOW CH Snow has been engaged as city engineer by the board of public service pending council action. The term of service lasts one month, after which a permanent engineer will be selected.
A U S post office regulation states stamps must be intact to count for postage. If a stamp is torn at the corner during handling, it cannot be affixed to mail matter and may result in non delivery to the addressee.
Clyde W Woodward 28 clerk Lorain and Minnie Vandenberg 22 Lorain. David Dougherty 40 North Amherst and Mrs. Mary Kelly 42 domestic North Amherst. William Raby 24 shipbuilder Lorain and Margaret Traxler 22 Lorain. Andrew Hronees 21 laborer Lorain and Annie Bodnar 18 domestic Lorain.
A note indicates Vanderbilt plans retirement from active business and may pursue inactive ventures. The source hints at prior efforts by J that are not publicized, suggesting a shift away from current engagements.
Lorain and Elyria Electric car No. 37 resumed service Wednesday after a full rebuild following months after colliding with a building that killed Conductor Guudere and injured several. The restored streetcar is valued highly by the company. Names altered in a court order were Robert A Mable George H Frank D Charles Katie E Roy I Exum and Bernice Bastard, changed to Chapmanward.
For the information of the general public, people who desire to purchase cemetery lots must apply to Frank Fauver, the city auditor, hereafter. Under the new code the board of public service abolishes the bound off cemetery trustees.
Investors in a Lorain team works property project face cheers as O Root trustee of Ghowym dionte declares repayment of principal. Officials say profits will match the initial investment, effectively doubling money for participants.
An advertisement promotes an automatic washing machine as the world’s only. It claims high speed washing and fabric care for blankets and carpets, with delivery to home and trial periods. Agents listed in Lorain County include The Bell Hardware Co and Bimbach Brothers among others in Elyria, Wellington, Oberlin and nearby towns. Manufactured by Topol and Ey Co in Elyria Ohio.
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