Decoration Day Observances Planned by Civil War Veterans
Committees named to organize Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day activities by Hoos. Arorakt Allen Post No. 65 A B. of L. The ceremonies include marking graves at Catholic and other cemeteries, decorating graves, and a 2 PM address at the opera house on May 28 with Rev E J Craft and R B Brown as speakers. Citizens and civic groups urged to participate and bring flowers on May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ondiah
Blanchard
Reefy
Chandler
Rowe
Smith
Elyria
Sage
Bert Sheldon
M. P
McAvoy
Flood
Sheffield
Avon
Jameson
J.B. Cahoon
Brooks
Grafton
Weeden
WR. C
Simith
W. BR
Opera House
E. J. Craft
R. B. Brown
Carlisle
P. D. Reely
Struck by lightning family suffers house fire
A lightning strike damaged a house on East Avenue Tuesday. A man was knocked unconscious and temporarily trapped in the debris while the rest of the family escaped unharmed. Firefighters and neighbors aided the affected family as the blaze damaged parts of the home.
Local Notes and Visits Highlight May Town News
May 16 LA GRANGE reports a string of visits and calls among residents. Mrs. Herbert Freaman of Grafton calls on Mrs. Williams. H W Noble of Penfield visits Mr and Mrs W W Noble Sund Air Reainh, and Damon at Lvette. A. EL Butler with daughter Tillie were in town. Mrs. W Saxton ofierattan is the guest of friends. Sarah Felt and Mrs. A E Butler hosted relatives. Sarah Wood guest at Freetan in Grafton. H G Wilcox of Cleveland to deliver Decoration Day address in town hall. Irwin Hubbard plans to move to Elyria. Lawrence Freeman’s family in Charlotte Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Snyder
Herbert Freaman
Grafton
Williams
H. W. Noble
Penfield
W. W. Noble
Frit Iin
Hawley Damon
Lvette Jin
Bearncty ES Rey Lyon
A. EL Butler
Tillie
W. Saxton
Ierattan
Thursas
A. E. Butler
Sarah Felt
Columbus
Sarah Wood
Wi Herhers Freetan
H. G. Wilcox
Cleveland
Town Hall
Charlotte Michigan
Lawrance Freeman
H. A. Wilcox
Wm. Wilcox
Irwin Hubbard
Elyria
Burglars Enter Oberlin Residence on South Street
Oberlin police report burglars entered Henry Morris residence on South street last night using a skeleton key. Nothing of value was taken but the home was ransacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Henry Morris
South Street
Wes Rane
City Council Meeting Advances Saloon Hours Debate
City council session discusses saloon hours after petition from 350 residents asking not to extend open hours. Finance reports tax levy and fund transfers. several road and sidewalk projects approved or awaiting reports. Lights, sewer contracts, cemetery vacancy ruling and annual tax ordinance addressed. meeting adjourned to next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Smith
Lerseh
W. A. Braman
Wellert
Geo. H. Ely
Sugar Ridge Road
Grundy
Tibulon
Reid
Jeanla
Sugar Mills Burned Amid War Wreckage and Travel Hardships
A letter from George Beckford describes a rough voyage from Chenfuegax to an island port, including a derailment, crowded hotels, and high costs. He notes destroyed sugar mills, ruined plantations, and a war-torn countryside with forts and blockhouses. He mentions possible transfer to the Philippines and a cosmopolitan, damaged landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beck
de Mayrannas
Cuwa
Chenfuegax
America
Andl Ave
Tran
Onziare
Batus
Philippines
Washington
Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos Tei
Ghorgh
Wheel Works Busy With Demand In Lorain
Lorain Wheel Works rush to meet orders as demand outpaces supply. Unfilled wheel orders totaling 600 are on the books at present.
Court Notices in Common Pleas Docket
Nichols v Manter seeks money accounting and equitable relief. Ben W Johnson represents Nichols. Fey v Bickel seeks quiet title and equitable relief with attorney J G Redington for plaintiff and C F and Charles H Cushings James Melin. Money claimed $175. George H Chamberlain attorney for plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelina D. Nichols
B.C. Manter
Ben W. Johnson
Christina Fey
Jacob Bickel
J. G. Redington
C.F
Charles H. Cushing
James Melin
George H. Chamberlain
Costs of Vetting Nominations Reported by Election Board
Deputy Board of Election Supervisors documented vetting expenses for nominees. A. G. Cemings paid 44 to vet the representative nomination, Lee Stroup 70.50 for prosecutor, E. H. Hinman 62.76 for probate judge, and Washburn 10.50 for clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deputy
Board of Election Supervisors
A. G. Cemings
Lee Stroup
E. H. Hinman
Washburn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry H. Smith & Co
Cheapside
Teasdale & Reed’s
Eldred & Company
Pocket 4 Books
Story & Clark
Hos, Gobnus
Wibal & Water
Java
Mocha
Wenpum Aid
Spe
Esate
Gee
Boylan Bros
Q. Winslow
Rand & Swatson
Boston
Chicago
Anth
Hanna
Fyria
Henry J. Eady
Hoos. Arorakt Allen Post
A.B
Buvuia, O
MO. Blanchard
LA Grange
Betis
Coch
Knox Ladies’ Sailor
Topliff
F. O. Williams
Court of Common Pleas
Chas. R. Flower
Grocer
West Broad St
Hancock & Robinson
Wellert & Goetz
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