Local Notes On Homes And Farm Work In Grafton Area
The report covers improvements on houses and barns, with Gene Waite adding to a barn and Mr. Richards upgrading his house with a new porch. Mrs. Denham remains bedbound but improving, while Mrs. Dwight is gaining. Additional entries note new monuments in the cemetery, moves to John Deans farm, and Gerome Baily’s family moving in. Thomas Rendds of River Road dies at eighty eight. funeral at the Catholic church in Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
Gene Waite
R. Denham
Dick Ruswell
George Nichols
Fred Saunders
Lawrence Farm
Baum
John Deans
Dwight “Ceemas
H. Smith
Brighton News Briefs Bring Local Health and Travel Notes
Brighton reports Mr BE. A. Fox in poor health with heart trouble and Miss Oils Peat recovering from dementia. Former resident Mr F. Borten and family visited friends Sunday. Miss Laura Hawkins returns to Massillon. Rev L McConnell attended George Burton Meek funeral in Clyde. Elyria boxwell exam drew many youths. Mr 4. Robishaw builds a large house. Mr Daly in Fremont. Mr Janes Lewis escaped major wreck with W R O Rail near caboose incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. A. Fox
Daly
Fremont
Janes Lewis
North Ridgeville Social News Roundup
North Ridgeville notes from March recount visits by Frank L Avery of Buffalo and A E K Panbam of Oakland. local residents attend events with Rev Stapleton and Miss Edith Ridgway visiting relatives. smallpox concerns ease as Dr Reefy declares cowpox. vaccination efforts begin for children while others resume routines.
Elyria Reporter Change of Hands and Leadership
The Elyria Reporter passes from B I uray and Fauver with E L Disbro stepping in as local editor and business manager since November. Disbro stabilizes finances and handles operations well while L B Fauver, Republican committee chair and noted lawyer, will be editor ensuring the paper remains a Republican stronghold in Lorain County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain Times
Bridge Plan Sparks County Decisions In Lorain
Lorain observers note county commissioners face watchful scrutiny over the bridge project east approach. The plan would raise the roadway four feet above the Gawn property picket fence and cut about 100 feet of river frontage on the north side. Thomas Gawn seeks clarity on exact bridge location, elevation, and frontage loss before any injunction. He emphasizes readiness to bond if needed and cautions against premature talks without specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Thomas Gawne
Gawn
Luttie
Elyria
Mr. Gawn
Why He Did Not Go Rev E J Craft Decides To Stay
Rev E J Craft of St Andrew's Episcopal church explains why he did not accept Warren's call He says his work here has just begun and it would be hard for another minister to match what has been built The church has had good progress and promising future He notes no salary increase was requested and he intends to remain with Elyria and its people
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Craft
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Warren
Elyria
Delphic County Court Docket Summary of Civil and Divorce Actions
A long docket lists multiple cases with money judgments, foreclosures, partitions, and divorces. Notable items include default judgments for 9377.98 against August Baldwin and Mary Baldwin, partition sale and deed for Banks vs Donohue, and several divorces with custody rulings. Also noted are peace proceedings dismissed for want of prosecution and a call to enforce sidewalk use over bicyclists on Middle Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dewett
Henry A. Jaycox
Roland Harrig
Manly and
Equitable Relief
Anewer
Harris
Anna Procter
Henry J. Neipfoot
Sarah Moran
William Brown
L. Davis
Nellie Lowery
Mary Ruseh
The
Travelers’ Insurance Co
Soretta Welton
Edward Welton
Georges Brundage
Agnes E. Plumb
Ellen Donohue
Minnie Osterman
Peter Osterman
Citizen's Home and Savings Association
August Baldwin
Mary Baldwin
Ora Gannett Et al
Emma Gannett
Indemnity Savings & Loan Co
A. E. Stiwald
E. €. Foster
E. F. Steele
State of
Ohio
Jacob Moehr
John Younglass
Lewis Bacon
Jacob Krieg
Elemer E. Wideman
J. J. Moore
L. J
Ida J. Moore
Charles Wright
Charles Canfield
Elizabeth Cushion
Charles Cushion
Agnes A. Crelly
Peter Creily
Allin Rady
Thomas Rady
Nellie Kritzburg
Charles Kriteburs
Cout
An T. Morris
Leteher J. Morris
Vorce
Past Grands Meeting in Odd Fellows Hall District A
The annual Past Grands meeting of the F O O F district A was held in the Odd Fellows hall. District Deputy Grand Master A H Pierce of Wellington presided at both sessions with delegates from local lodges present. The order was described as in a flourishing condition and E L Distro of Obertin lodge was chosen district deputy grand master for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Pierce
Wellington
E. L. Distro
Obertin Lodge
Farm Barn Burned Near Pittsfield in Suspected Fire
Pittsfield May 18 the barn on the old Daniel Williams farm south of Pittsfield owned by Henry Webster burned Sunday forenoon about 11 o'clock. The hay grain farm implements and harness were consumed. The three calves perished while the horses were saved. Origin unknown but believed incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Daniel Williams
Henry Webster
Fish Companies Fised in May Raid
Game Warden Bates from Elyria raided local fishing firms on Thursday uncovering violations of the white fish size law. Each company paid a $25 fine for catching fish under fifteen inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Elyria
Maccabees Invite to Lorain Dedication Ceremony
The ladies of the Maccabees are invited to Lorain on Wednesday at 7 30 p m May 17 to dedicate the L C T M halls. A banquet will follow the dedicatory services.
Illness in La Porte Hits County Treasurer H P Chapman
Friends of former county treasurer H P Chapman report he is seriously ill at his La Porte home with a severe stomach ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Chapman
la Porte
New Mail Contract Let For Star Route Wellington Oberlin
The Star route from Wellington to Oberlin has been awarded to W H K McGuire of Danville Virginia. The contract runs July 1, 1899 to June 30, 1900. He will operate six days a week, 52 weeks per year, for 171.98 dollars, about fifty five cents daily for eighteen miles across all road and weather conditions. The current contract price stands at 214.37 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Oberlin
W HK. McGuire
Danvile
A Good Investment for Corn Toaned into Hog Cash
A rural note from Indiana Farmer extols converting corn into hogs as a safe, high return investment. The hog is described as a condenser turning ten bushels of corn into less space and yielding broad profits through diversified products from hams to soaps and fats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Elyria Savings & Loan Co Organized in 1800
Elyria Savings and Loan Co organized February 12 1800 has paid all depositors dividends at six percent per year, semi annually, since organized. Business steadily growing. Reliability beyond question. For full information call Hon. E H Hinman or W L Fay, President Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Hinman
W.L. Fay
Elyria area notes and social bustle across town events
J W Bath visits Fremont on business while H Williams travels for coat industry. Cashier F L Fuller tours Cleveland and Miss Josephine Billings hosts Miss Cora E Lee from Cleveland. Local court plans next Thursday and influenza ailment for Hubert Day. Mr and Mrs Augustus Gregg of Wanuwatoro Wis visit Elyria friends. John Reese and daughter Ellaabeth visit Johnstown relatives. Mr and Mrs John Shenan from Cleveland guest at Hotel Andwor. Mrs Gayton Chapman returns home from Wellington. Lake Shore trains face timetable changes. Mr Harry Copas plans England trip. Elyria praised for beauty. William Seward leaves for Detroit for conductor meeting. Marriage invitations issued to Max Morehouse and Imogene Hall. J W Bath appointed deputy inspector of workshops and buildings for three years. Henry Taver jailed for intoxication. fine posted. Frank Clayford returns to Elyria with new job. Maynard trip west planned. six weeks away. Local jurors sworn. May Addis versus Johnny Forthover for slander from Avon. Gardening scenes praised. Western Reserve Band concert boosts Saturday night trade. Mrs John Bath and daughters to Seattle. Lippey to Klondike. Rev C A Reeder to cover Elyria pulpit. Editorial on newspaper field and press ethics ends the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Avery
Buffalo
N. Y
Geers
William Taylor
Ixnex
Oberlin
Stapleton
Edith Ridgway
Howard Salsbury
Case Road
May Parks
Louise Lewis
Oakes
Macon
Brecksville
A. EK. Panbam
Oakland
Cal
Ave
Pittsburg
Vienna
Cleveland
Carl Stetson
Ames
Ella Sayers
Ridgeville
George Rulinson
L. Bea
Ades
Horatw
Shim Caw
Mas. Chambers
Riedinger
Kirtland
Silay
Tna
Reefy
Owens
Elyria
Avou
Hubert Day
Augustus Gregg
Wanuwatoro
Wis
W. A. Davis
John Reese
Ellaabeth
Johnstown
Gayton Chapman
Wellington
Lake Shore
Harry Copas
England
Elyvna
William Seward
Detroit
United States
Max Morehouse
Imogene Hall
Findlay
J. W. Bath
West
San Francisco
Othe
Nouthern California
Burglars Steal From Farm Implement on Hast Broad Street
Saturday night burglars entered the Farm Implement company store on Hast Broad street and stole razora mid knives. They pried open the cash drawer and secured about $2 in small change. Goods worth about $30 were taken. Entry was gained by breaking a rear window light. Police have no clue, but suspect local involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Implement Company
Hast Broad Street
Flag Competition Honors Amherst Tent Over Elyria Lodge
About one hundred fifty Maccabees from county lodges visited Elyria Tent for the flag competition among heat teams. Amherst Tent won the prize over TaGtrange Yent, with two Oberlin gentlemen initiated. A light lunch followed the lodge’s adjournment and attendees called the evening very pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Amherst
Oberlin
Smith Wellert and Henry Smith Wed at St John’s Church
Miss Lucinda Wellert and Mr Henry Smith were married at St John’s Lutheran church by Rev J A Smith on a sunny afternoon. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended the ceremony and a sumptuous wedding supper followed at the groom’s Seventh Street home. The couple will reside in Cleveland, with bright prospects ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Wellert
Henry Smith
St. John's Lutheran Church
J. A.smith
Seventh Street
Elyria
Cleveland
Funeral of Wm Burns at St Marys Church
Wm Burns aged 76 died at his West River Street home Wednesday morning after long Elyria residency. A former Lake Shore Railway employee, he later managed the Catholic cemetery. Funeral services were held Friday at St Marys Church at Be'eluck, with large attendance. He leaves relatives and many friends grieving his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm- Burns
West River Street
Mr- Burns
Elyria
Anr
Lake Shore Railway Company
St.Mary’s Church
Be'eluck
Death of Wakerman resident in cider mill collapse
John L. Spurrier, 76, a respected Wakerman resident, was killed Wednesday when a brace collapsed during the demolition of an old cider mill. He died a few hours after the accident. Spurrier was widely known throughout the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Spurrier
Wakermn
Mr. Spurrier
Accident At Lake Shore Yards Severely Injures Youth
Ed Herslip, 18, of Elyria, was struck by a freight train while riding a box car bar near the Garford Manufacturing Co yard. His right foot was severed above the ankle, an amputation performed four inches above the ankle, and he is now recovering at home on Loch Street. His mother is in a state hospital in Toledo and his father is distraught. the family has faced multiple misfortunes and local sympathy is strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Herslip
Garford Manufacturing Co
Heratio
Millstreet
Bia
Hart
Loch Street
Toledo
Ed Herslip
Elyria
Prof Seymour Hypnotist Delights Elyria Opera House Audience
Prof W Seymour, famed English hypnotist, performed at Elyria’s opera house before about two hundred. He opened with a half hour lecture on mesmerism and hypnotism, then Kinson staged a hypnotism act with a dozen subjects. He demonstrated self control by pricking his tongue with a hat pin and pushing a knife into his arm, all without visible pain. The show was praised as among the best of its kind and urged a large evening crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Seymour
Opera House
Kinson
Elyria
Lost Watch Stolen From Blackwell While Plowing Lot
East River street, south lot, Wednesday morning. Ais Watch H C Blackwell left on a vest in a wagon. A stranger was seen near the wagon and fled as Blackwell approached. His gold watch valued at 410 gold dollars disappeared. a larger money sum remained untouched. Police notified but did not apprehend the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Blackwell
East River Street
Mr. Blackwell
Teade
Serosa
Riding on the Walk Arrests Reimbart Houser
Officer Biggs arrested Reimbart Houser Sunday for riding a wheel on Broad Street sidewalk. He was brought before Mayor Reefy Monday, fined one dollar and costs, released on bail, and warned that police enforce the bicycle ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reimbart Houser
Biggs
Broad Street
Reinbart
Reefy
Spectacle Swindlers Strike Elyria County
Spectacle swindlers are back in the county and may call on Elyria residents soon. Several Lorain victims reportedly paid one to three dollars for brass trimmed window glass spectacles valued at about ten cents a dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Manny
New Flag For Cuban Coast Trade Vessels
The United States provides Cuba with a simple blue field white union flag for Cuban vessels engaged in coast trade. Initially the stars and stripes were considered but feared as a sign of imminent annexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cuba
Mathematical Trick Reveals Surprising Result
A reader is guided through a converging math trick that uses age-based numbers. Start with your age, multiply by two, add 8798, divide by two, then subtract your age to reveal an unexpected outcome.
Police Court records Thomas Christian fined for intoxication
Thomas Christian, a colored man, was arrested Wednesday evening for intoxication and disorderly conduct. At a Thursday morning hearing before the mayor, he was fined five dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Christian
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Brighton
North Ridgeville
Clark & Co
Fish Companies
Fised
P. Chapman Sick
Elyria Savings & Loan Co
Mr. H. ©. Williams
F. L. Fuller
Josephine Billings
Cora E. Lee
John Shenan
Ma. Farrell
W. 5. Brooks
W. R. Huntington
H.C. Johnson
C. A. Benns
Clayton Chapman
W. W. Groute
Nye
Ales May Addis
Ve. Johny Forthover
Avon
West Side
Second Congregational Eunuch
Western Reserve Band
Wend
John Bath
Seattle
Washington
Thomas Lippey
Lippey
Klondike
Testataler
Wm. Burns
Scott
Ing
Prof
Seymour
Ais Watch
Das Fi
Maine
Elyria Gas and
Electric Light Co
Kansas Farms
Henry E. Mauesey
Geo. H. Ely
W. H. Barnes
Elyria, O
Hell
Paine
Ho Flin
Marringa
Posethia
Eufe
Dre. Kennedy & Keagan
Superior &T
Cleveland, G
Berea
Oberlin Electric Railway
Publicquare
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Clevland
Cara
Clevel
Andwar
Toopeha
T. Pomeroy
Genar
Garfield Bra
Isai
America
New York Weekly Tribune
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Nation
Y Sen
Say Brook
Tim
John
Brazils
Cougs
Ols
Catatt
Poere
Braziliay
P S Trist
Peache
Ourrard
Brazi Inc
Boothe
D.D
Pastor del
Ilian Balm Ad
Culbert
Irs
J. Galloway
Dyson Burrell
Ulers
Jackson & 68
E. U. Hague
Bearyd Ofaine
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