Local Social Notes From Town and Surroundings
Heid Ives was in Rossia last week. Mr and Mrs Art Pomeroy of Elgins spent Sunday with his parents in Oberlin. Ruthford Baldwin of Marblehead visits Joe Muir. Joe Waite bought a gas drift from Mr Schbolt of Florence last Friday. Harry Hamner and wife of Litchfield visit his parents here. Malvina West attended a home party given by Mrs W J Itene in Oberlin Friday. Nina E Root was in Elyria last Friday on business. Mrs George Hall of Oberlin spent a day with her sister Mrs Fred Weast. Dan Neball of Graf ton visited his mother over Sunday. L A Cole of Run was in town on business. Mrs Henry Heiden was in Elyria with her parents. Mrs S G Whitcomb and Mary Metcalf were entertained at Milo Pease’s in Wellington Friday. Mrs Mary Sanders spent last week with daughter Mrs G W Pitts. Henry Pomeroy and J M Barber were in Elgins last Friday. Orvel Knapp and Myrta Rockwood of Wellington called on Mrs Warmer Pitts. Mrs Hannosh Wert of Lorain was guest of relatives over Sunday. Will Smith and Mr and Mrs Summers of Elyria were entertained by Mr and Mrs Harry Cromer Sunday. Little Clarence Friend, injured last week, is improving. Mrs Charley Avery of Berlin spent Thursday with daughter Mrs Clayton Sheffield. Miss Grace Worcester spent Thursday with friends in Russis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heid Ives
Rossia
Art Pomeroy
Elgins
Ed. Rogers
Oberlin
Town Boundary
Ruthford Baldwin
Marblehead
Joe Muir
Joe Waite
Schbolt
Florence
Harry Hamner
Litchfeld
Malvina West
Henry Heiden
Elyria
G. Whitcomb
Mary Metcalf
Milo Pease
Wellington
Mary Sanders
G. W Pitts
Henry Pomeroy
J. M. Barber
Orvel Knapp
Myrta Rockwood
Wellingon
Warmer Pitts
Hannosh Wert
Lorain
Banday
Will Smith
Summers
Harry Cromer
Clarence Friend
Charley Avery
Berlin
Clayton Sheffield
Grace Worcester
Russis
Mar
Local Notes From Belden And Surroundings
Miss Gertrude Landin returns from Lorain after a month away. George Wise was in Cleveland Friday as his wife, Mrs. Wine, wanes fast and will be brought home soon. Dollie Buckingham, working in South Lorain, is at home. Mrs. Crittenden and Mrs. Haskins’ boys start a millinery store at Chatham Center. Mrs. Rogers hosts the Ladies Aid society. Mrs. Caswell of Medina aids organizing a lodge of the Maccabees. A birth to Mr. and Mrs. Clare Lehman. Sunday school class of Mrs. Haskins to meet Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Drogey of Dayton visit relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Landin
Lorain
George Wise
Cleveland
Wine
Dollie Buckingham
South Loran
Clare Lehman
Bar
Haskins
Geo. Drogey
Dayton
Henrietta Man Fatally Shoots Self at Home
Henrietta resident Everett Kelly 49 shot himself with a pistol last Wednesday afternoon at his home after a day of agitation. His wife and neighbor found him on the bed with clothing burned by the discharge. He leaves a widow, one son and a daughter who died two years ago. Funeral held Friday afternoon in Brownhelm, ME.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Kelly
Henrietta
Hns
Kelly
Jeaves
Brownhelm, ME. B
Effie Haven and Arthur Carpenter Wed At Haven Home
Effie Haven and Arthur Carpenter married May 11 at the Haven home with Rev Chapman officiating. Messages of best wishes pour in from friends as they begin married life. Edith Longbon marked a successful school year in the Long bon district. Mr and Mrs Longbon hosted Pennsylvania guests including Grandps Ross who is recovering his health. John Das named administrator of Ellen Duffy estate in Elyria with bond set at 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Mansfield
Longboa
Effie Haven
Arthur Carpenter
I. N. Haven
Rev Chapman
Edith Longbon
Longbon
Mra F. Longbon
Pennsylvania
Grandps Ross
North Ridgeville Social Partings and Church Dedication
North Ridgeville residents and visitors are listed from recent social visits in Ridgeville Elyria and Cleveland. Names include Mrs Charles Owens and Mr James Beveridge, Frank Diederich Urban Diederich, J P Reidinger, Mrs Fitts, Bessie Farmer, Louisa Bauer, Rev W Crowe, and Mrs Losy Brown. Dedication services for the Congregational church are planned for May 26 with former pastors invited and decoration by Elyria artist Mr Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Owens
Allianor
James Beveridge
Frank Diederich
Mra
Urban Diederich
Cleveland
J. P. Reidinger
Rockport
Ridgeville
Boro
Herman
Uoescher
Fitts
James Sayers
Bessie Farmer
Elyria
Denon
Fsatwack
Louisa Bauer
Mras
W Crowe
Ashtabula
Congregational Church
Young
Losy Brown
Lorain
Carlisle Notices and Obituary In Isle of Man Style
Carlisle community items recount Mr Charles Opfer driving to Elyria when frightened by youths causing a near accident. Mrs E Coghlan returns to live with her mother in Cleveland. Mrs Margaret Gleason Banks dies aged 81 after emigrating from Nana, Ireland 55 years ago. survivor details include husband, six children, one son in Chicago, and a nine month period of family losses. Funeral by local priests. hymn Nearer My God to Thee sung by the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Opfer
Elyria
Sheppard
Hoskins
North Eaton
Chicago
Ireland
Cleveland
Violet
Resolutions of Respect for Lady Lathan Terrell
Grafton hive No 1 L O T M records the death of Lady Lathan Terrell lieutenant commander. The resolution mourns her memory and extends fraternal sympathy to her husband and children. The charter and chair are draped for thirty days, and copies sent to the bereaved family. Committee: Saxton Lawson Lacey Clark Lizzie Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ore
Lathan Terrell
Grafton Hive
Anus Saxton
Meds Lawson
Lacey Clark
Lizzie Kelly
Dr Smith Veterinary Lectures in Bellevue For Farmers
Dr Smith the Toledo veterinarian travels Ely tla and spends the day in Bellevue at landing 6 for demonstrations on animal diseases. Hog cholera gets special attention as lectures continue day and evening in the rear of Laundon Bros market. Farmers should not miss the doctor. He treats humans with the same care.
West Ridge Social Notes Include Local Visits and Visitors
West Ridge features names of residents and guests visiting the Versoy family and others. Chapin residents Mr and Mrs R O Sothiff return home while Miah and Misses Ning Getchell and Myra Clark visit Oberiin guests. Local reports mention visits by Dr Herrmann and wife Elyria, Mr Holdson Elyria, and Mr S K Life Cleveland who has returned from evangelistic work. A LaPorte convention reportedly successful despite poor weather. Chas Versey is recovering from prior injuries. Miss Erina Decker is able to rifle out again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R O Sothiff
Chapin
Miah
Mr Moore
Brighton
Versoy
Ning Getchell
Myra Clark
Oberiin
Ida Lees
Emma Stein
Elgris
Herrmann
Elyria
LaPorte
Chas Versey
Erina Decker
Local notes from Elyria and area events
Mr and Mrs Fred Green were in Elyria Monday. Rev H K Hillberry to preach the Baccalaureate on Sunday May 22. Ernest Blackwell of Cleveland visited the Blackwell home. Junior class will banquet the senior class Friday at the Gott home. Mrs Frank Allen has returned from wintering in New York. Luther Clapp’s family preparing to move to Illinois. Widow Clapp moved to Litchfield. Henry Soles has measles. Ellen Dease and Miss Betsey Hubbard of Michigan visited Friday and Saturday. Miss Tosia Kelner and Mrs Mary Kelner spent several days in Elyria. Rev G H Ritchie in town Wednesday. Prof and Mrs Patterson hosted guests from Lorain. Mr Brown the miller bought D D Gott’s house and will move in today. Widow Biggs not improving. Mrs M J Waite ill with carbuncle at neck. improving. Hoory Wilkins returned from the south after two or three years away. Mildred Barnum and Master Bart Wheeler have measles. Silas Stroup to attend Cleveland Baptist convention. Fred Hastings lost two work horses recently. Kelner family celebrated their son Mark’s birthday and twenty-fourth anniversary. Decoration day observed locally with naval services. Soldiers graves to be decorated May 30 at 10 am. addresses by F G Johnson and A E Lawrence. Haatioge Post 207 G A R invites all county soldiers. Parsons delegates attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Green
Elyria
H. K Hillberry
Ernest Blackwell
Cleveland
J. Blackwell
C. L. Gott
Frank Allen
New York State
Luther Clapp
Ill
Clapp
Litchfield
Henry Soles
Ellen Dease
Misa Betsey Hubbard
Michigan
Tosia Kelner
Mary Kelner
G. H. Ritchie
Patterson
Lorain
Brown
D. D. Gott
Biggs
M. J. Waite
Fred Hastings
Kelner
Mark
F. G. Johnson
A. E. Lawrence
Three More Divorces Sought In Common Pleas Court
Three petitions for divorces were filed in the court of common pleas on Thursday afternoon. Charles H. Luther seeks a divorce from Gertrude Luther on grounds of gross neglect of duty. they were married in Elyria in 1884 and have no children. William H. Miller seeks divorce from Mary A. Miller on charges of willful sheeence. married in 1895 at Youngstown with no children. Clarence A. Gibbs sues Maude N. Gibbs for divorce after eight years of wilful absence. they wed in Ithaca New York in 1888 and have three children. W. L. Hughes is attorney for the plaintiffs in two of the actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Charles H. Luther
Gertrude
Luther
Elyria
W. B. Bedortha
William H. Miller
Mary A. Miller
Youngstown
Cleveland
W. L. Hughes
Clarence A. Gibbs
Maude N. Gibbs
Ithac
N. Y
Not A Thief Case In Walnut Street Chronicle
Seventeen year old Anna Stollert who attempted self harm after being accused of theft on Walnut Street is reported recovering. An anonymous letter sent to her mother acknowledges the accusation and hints at the writer’s remorse. Mia Stollert vows legal action if the author can be identified under applicable statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Stollert
Walnut Street
Miss Stollert
Adams Street
Bart
Angelas
Mia Stollert
Lorain and Elyria Saloonkeepers Indicted for Sundays
Judge Kohnler quipped to the grand jury as twelve Lorain saloonkeepers face indictments for selling on Sundays and for minor-related offenses. Names include Harry Richards Frank Wilson William Pear Ruby Richards and others. Elyria targets include Peter Newsberry Eva Kingsley William Brown EB Gear and Charles Hennings for selling to minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohnler
Grand Jury
Lorain
Partan
Harry Richards
Frank Wilson
Walliam J. Pear
Fred Barnea
Ruby Richards
A. E Hardin
Deb Porter
Nellie Brown
Maude Key
Mally Mason
Robert F. Powell
Elyria
Pater Newsberry
Eva Kingsley
Wm. O. Brown
EB Gear
Charles Hennings
Minora
Indictments return in grand jury case list
A verital list of indictments returned by the grand jury has been made public. Names appear for picking pockets murder in the second degree burglary bigamy and assault and battery among others. Thirty four indictments total, the largest in years, guarded from reporters. Arrests expected as Revelations may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Myers
Thomas Burns
Robert Nelson
Edna Nelson
Cora Brogart
Ann Washington
Bessie Smith
Olive Smith
Charles Smith
Tina Heal
James McAllister
Hart Brewater
Chartell Henkel
Thomas Harvey
James Mahoney
William Rheinsburg
Thomas Simon
Aisault and Battery
M UD O'Brien
Deserted wife seeks divorce from Melvin Matthews
Freda A Mastthawa files for divorce after five months of marriage on December 8 103. She alleges Melvin Matthews accused her of seeing other men and deserted her on April 5. She claims joint ownership of a Lorain house and requests her maiden name Freda E Shoedrack restored. Attorney: Frank Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heocanees
Freda A. Mastthawa
Scit
Melvin Matthews
Exciting chase after prisoner ends in arrest
Officers Whitney and Howlette pursued William Gardner after a pursuit across streets. Gardner drew a revolver before being captured near Second street. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined fifty dollars by Mayor Kolger. Gardner's violent behavior at Mrs. Tucker's home and threats toward Wilhelmina and her sister were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Service
Howlette
Whitney
Second Street
William Gardner
Gleveland
Kolger
Gardner
Mame Tucker
West River Street
Cleveland
Mr. Tucker
Tucker
Wilhelmina
Herr
Strike Settled After Lorain Plumbers Reach Compromise
The Lorain plumbers strike ended with a compromise. Workers return Thursday and will work 9 one half hours on Saturday for nine hours pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Tha |Gan
Henry Colby arraigned for non support fined and suspended
Henry Colby appeared before Mayor Folger on Saturday on a charge of non support. He has a wife and five children, oldest ten. He pled guilty, was fined 25 dollars plus costs, and sentenced to thirty days in the workhouse, with the sentence suspended on a promise to support his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Colby
Folger
Probate Court appoints administratrix in Elyria estate
Katherine Rimbach is appointed administratrix of the Ernest Rimbach estate of Elyria with bond of 88800. Two second hand surveys are in good order. For sale by Fred Dachtler. L3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Rimbach
Ernest
Rimbach
Elyria
Fred Dachtler
Markets in Cleveland Reflect Mixed Farm Prices
Cleveland May 18 1904 prices quoted are wholesale Butter Elgin 21 to a Dairy 14 to i Cheese Ohio fall cream 8 to 8 5 Family favorites 7 to s Eggs French Poultry live fowls 13 to 14 Dressed 16 to 16 Potatoes Choice 3.26 to 1.35 per ha Wheat No 2 red Corn No 3 yellow Oste No 3 white Have Pe Bal ed timothy 15.50 Loose 16.00 to 17.00 Wool Fine washed 28 to 29 Unwashed 20 to 28 Liv e hogs Mediums 5.05 to 5.10 Fair to good 4.80 to 5.25 Oats 4.75 to 5.00 Good to beat 4.50 to 5.00 Sheep good lambs 4.40 to 6.50 Wether Sheep 4.75 to 5.00 Cattle Good to choice steers 4.60 to 4.70 Fair to good heifers 4.75 to 1.50
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Elgin
Ohio
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Pittsfield
Belden
Probate
John Das
Ellen Duffy
North Ridgeville
Elyria Satsaplas
John Cliff
Daring Holcomb
Chariie Curtin
Wm. Wilcox
Andrew Holcomb
A. Seely
James Sholldon
Carlisle
Dr. Smith
West Ridge
LaGrange
Dworces
Cores
Woman
Girl
Anole
Campbell's Illustrated Journal
Campbell's
McKinley
Bureau OF Publicity
Russia
Europe
Russia-In-Asia
Japan
Korea
Manchuria
China
Whitney and
Mra. Tucker
Bery
Wilhelwina
Board of Service Office
Howhette
L.mig
Griswold Road
Fair House
Gulf Road
Town
Ridge and Amherst
Amherst Line
Corporation of Elyria
Telegraph Road
Sheffield
W. 4Th St
Frank A. Smith
Elyria Block
Elyria, Ohio
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