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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1901

Page

3

Huntington social notes recount weekend visits and visits to nearby towns

Miss Alberta Noton visited with Julia Diril Lara over Sunday. Anna and Genevive Davison of Wellington stayed with grandparents W. E. L. Smith. Mrs. Adam Finkel and Oro spent Sunday in Sullivan with sister Mrs. M. Sprinkel. Epworth League convention attendees from the area traveled to Elyria last week. Mrs. F. E. Hull and Mrs. W. Hull were in Sullivan Saturday. Miss Barnes of Penfield visited Miss Leys Diriam last week. T. B. Smith and family visited sister Mrs. T. Lamen in Wellington Sunday. Ban Misses Term and Myrtle Coats visited relatives in Oberlin Sunday. Mr. R. Holland and wife of Wellington visited Eugene Bliss’s on Sunday. Eugene Goodrich and wife and Miss Mussin spent Sunday with A. J. Sage.

Alberta Noton Julia Dir- Iilara Anna Genevive Davison Wellington W. E L. Smith Adam Finkel Oro Sullivan M. Sprinkel Epworth League Elyria F.E. Hull W. Hull Miss Barnes Penfield Leys Diriam T. B. Smith T. Lamen Bane Myrtle Coats Oberlin Mr. R. Holland Eugene Blisses Eugene Goodrich Miss Mussin A. J. Sage

West Ridge Community Notes Include Delegates and Visits

Mrs. Pope entertained company for days this week. Rev. Mr Life visited O. H. Sutliff’s home. O. H. Sutliff and daughter VerSoy traveled to Wellington on Wednesday. Mrs. W. H. Sutliff visited daughter Mrs. H. Brown in Elyria midweek. B. Squiree sold his horses. Rev. Reidinger campaigned on the ridge this week. Onur S. school chose delegates for Wellington May 24: Mr. Childs Oberlin Supt., Mrs. Pope, Miss Alice Sutliff, Mrs. VerSoy. Arthur VerSoy visited Vermillion Sunday. Boxwell law exams taken by several pupils. A temperance address by Mr. Reidinger drew a good audience Sunday evening with hope of good results.

Temperance Worker Onur S. School Wellington Childs Oberlin Pope Alice Sutliff VerSoy Arthur VerSoy Vermillion Boxwell Law Reidinger

Death of L F Thayer at 249 Outer Avenue

Mr L F Thayer died Saturday noon at his home after eight years of paralysis and a recent stroke. The funeral is set for 10 o clock Monday with Rev Stivers officiating.

F. Thayer Outer Avenue Thayer Mr. Thayer Her. Stivers

Funeral of Mrs. Amelia Artz at West Eighth Street home

Mrs Amelia Artz died May 7 after a prolonged illness at the residence of Mr and Mrs William Childs West Eighth street. Guides Hudson Tuttle conducted the services at the house. Shattuck Sisters sang and F W Martin officiated at the cemetery reading a poem.

Wm. Childs West Eighth Street Amelia Artz My. Hudson Tuttle Berlin Heights Shattuck Sisters South Lorain F. W. Martin

North Ridgeville Community Notes and Deaths Appearances

Local notices report visits by residents Othke and Shaw, a May 6 birth, illnesses including scarlet fever and gastric fever, a May 10 birthday party for Louise Lewis, and Rev. Stapleton’s call to a Cleveland church. Obituaries note Mrs. Maitland Beebe, Mr. Georrell, and Harvey Paddock. sympathy extended to Mrs. Burrell. Community events include school close, Ladies Benevolent Society meeting, and upcoming town hall exhibits and an L O T M entertainment with Cleveland guest Rena Arnoki.

Othke Ridgeville Dayton Friends Z. A. Shaw John Fitts Etta Sayers Gertrude Ridgway Florence Paddock Louise Lewis Miss Lewis Henry Stapleton Kinsman Street Congregational Church Cleveland Maitland Beebe Georrell Burrell Dover Bidwel Cousins Grecey Bernice Bramiey Pausy

Amherst Village Notes Highlight Local Visits and Repairs

Henry Altmiller sickness improves and home projects proceed with new plastering and a Beri point. Phillip Braun and mother from Worth Amherst visit. Wallace Court installs a wind mill. Scholars pass examinations. William Webster couple visit North Amherst. Rural free delivery mail boxes installed. Miss Ida Bauman travels to Elyria. Mrs. Warren Spaulding recovers from illness.

Henry Altmiller Albert Champney Phillip Braun Worth Amherst Teienar Altmiller John Bohn South Amherst Wallace Court William Webster North Amherst Ida Bauman Elyria Warren Spaulding

Local notes from Lake Breeze and area residents

Lake Breeze reports show Mr Ed Mowers and Mr Labs of South Lorain visiting the lake. Sanders of Lorain repaired a cottage bathroom. Ma H G Redington was on the shore last Thursday. Redington recently returned from Denver where he owns gold mining stock. Dr Wheatley and Mr Mowers called on Mr Seymour, and Seymour called on Mr Ey L Disbro in Elyria last Thursday. Howard Constable has received a new wheel from Sears Roebuck Co Chicago.

Ed. Mowers Mr. Labs South Lorain Lake Breeze Sanders Lorain Suppes Cottage Ma. H. G. Redington Mr. Redington Denver Colorado Dr. Wheatley Seymour A.seymouur Ey L. Disbro Elyria Howard Constable Seara, Roebuck and Co Chicago

Local Notes from Columbia and Elyria

Columbia updates report Cora Walkden learning dressmaking in Elyria and Mrs F F Baker sprained an ankle from stepping on a stone. A new stone road from Columbia to Eaton town line is under construction. Royal Walker sold his mill to Mr Johnson of North Eaton who will move to the latter’s place. Scarlet rash affects the Hathaway family. A birthday party celebrated for Mr France Emmons over eighty. Reverends Hanaweal and wife invited guests. Wm Bastard builds a wire line fence to ease neighborly tensions. Seven new members join Aenes Grange, including M E minister and wife. Pearl Reisinger returns to Columbia friends. Oliver Martin visited sister Mrs Clara Crooker. Fred Hlotz and family hosted a Sunday gathering of ladies. Mr Winger frames his new house. H D O

Pic Roy Webster Charles Ybeon Oscar Bingham Con LaGrange P. GC. Gilman Tiffin S. A. Powers David Gibbs Carlisle E. D. Chapman Elyria Giles Bath Edd Bath J W. Booth Lorain Emily Hobill George Glover H. P. Chapman H. M. Tripp Ted Robson A. J. Wilson Penfield Frank Foster W. C. Prindle Norcross Lizzie Shitts B.D. Ashley Medina Frank W. Ashley Chicago Bryenton Gratton Sara Moran Colorado Ladies Aid Society Reisinger Foster Place Maydale la Grange Francis Slanter Black River Bnay N. G. Hamlin Eaton Loren Ha Cora Walkden F. F. Baker Columbia Eaton Town Royal Walker Johnson North Eaton Scarlet Rash Elly Hathaway France Emmons Hanaweal Aenes Grange M. E Pearl Reisinger Oliver Martin Clara Crooker Fred Hlotz Winger H. D

Temperance rally draws many. schools excel in exam

The Belden temperance meeting at the M E church drew a large crowd. Miss Marcy and Mr Damon led schools tied for highest temperance exam average with no prize yet awarded, though board of education may grant encouragement funds.

M. E. Church Marcy Damon Board of Education Chas. Strickland W. S. Aldrich Estella Crowell Claveland F. Net Zea Aldrich LaGrange High School Clare Lehman Jennie Marcy Elyria Ids Root Cleveland Fia

Grafton Social Notes and Local Property Moves

Grafton residents report guests from Cleveland and Lorain. Tom Foll buys two lots once held by Mat Life and plans a residence. Local buyers and visitors include J L Beesing, Mrs Beesing, Mrs Metsger, W Saston, John Moore, Albert Rawson, Zona Rawson, and T Bennington with relatives in Wakeman.旧

Geo. Richwime Cleveland A. Doncaster Tom Foll Mat Life Chas. Kelley Lorain J. L. Beesing Mr. T. Bennington Wakeman

Penfield News Bedeviled By Accident And Social News

Penfield reports an accident on Friday night caused by careless driving near Litchfield injuring Mr and Mrs H D Taylor as their buggy was wrecked. Mr Frank Shank and companion sped away without aiding. Mrs Taylor escaped serious harm. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Lewis Meade of Cleveland. Band boys hosted an ice cream supper despite cool weather. Mrs I A Fox remains ill with some improvement. her mother Mrs Rob Park cares for her.

James Dixon Oberlin Lewis Meade Cleveland McCoy I. A. Fox Rob. Park

LaGrange Community News Roundup and Notes

Sunday Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. George Ritchis. Several residents ill or moved, including Mrs Calyn Saunders prostrated and Barren Miller returning north of town. Frank Johnapy and Alyah White attended Spencer and Chatham commencements. graduation at city hall next Wednesday. Names of graduates listed in English and Latin courses. Memorial Sunday services planned with Rev. George Richio. Various visits, ailments, and property notes among local families. electric line talk and Hastings post meeting highlights. Dime social planned by Hastings Relief corps on June 14.

Calyn Saunders Barren Miller Frank Johnapy Spencer Alyah White Fred Dayne Penfield Frank Johnson Chatham Richie Hallowell City Hall Nellie Gott Clara L. Adams Marguerite Bouga Frank L. Mayon Hottie Hopkins Alonzo B. Bradstock Marie Pelton Leslie EB. Gott Lynette M. Gott B. White Orrin White and Son Wellington 8. Johnson George Trenchand Crafton Snyder Henry Mark Warren Calvin Saunders DeLoss Saunders Jake Yost Espn James Denham Wilkins Brothers Crane Maydale Gratton Currie Hastings Post G. A. R. and Gorps W. RB Cleveland B. A. Butter Mary Snyder I da Sheldon Tillie Saah Fulton Elyria Stroup Finch Lee Stroup Charlie Keluher F. Pritchord Moranville Akron W. H. Johnson Charles Curtice Gon Harvey Harvey Boxwell Hastings W.R. C R. Wight V. BP OC. A. Wilcox Wilcox 8. L. Hubbard Huldah Powers Ed. McKisson Hay Chales McKisson Jane Gotti Fank Banum North Haton Mikey Mangon Flora Ingalls Yin Quarry Berea Dide Gott Bellefontaine S. W. Miller Hastings Relief Corps Ed. Nichols

Parole Hearing Recommended for Hawin Nelson

A prisoner at the Ohio penitentiary has been recommended by the warden and chaplain for parole consideration. The hearing date is set for June and will determine if Hawin Nelson may be granted parole.

Hawin Nelson Ohio

Local visits and society notes from Pittsfield area

Messrs Arthur and Bird Rawson visited Mrs Frank Root in Pittsfield last week. Missionary society at Mrs A J Williamson was well attended. Mrs Mary Weinle of Grafton visited her parents Mr and Mrs A G Wilson. Memorial services set for May 26 at the Methodist Church. Various residents from LaGrange Elyria Wellington Lorain and Luttrange noted in attendance and visits.

Mesdames Arthur Bird Rawson Elyria Frank Root Henry Kruger Miss Mabet Beeeing Imlo Pickworth LaGrange fMre Grant Pitts Judson Ada Sheffield Lorain Wm. Rogers G. G. Smith Wellington Mra Bement Walcot Luttrange

Local church groups plan social and memorial events

Avon Ladies of the Baptist church host a Chinese social at Mrs Sue Jameson's home on Friday evening May 81. Mrs Locke of Cleveland attends at Robert Pickering's. A separate bake sale and ice cream social at Mr and Mrs Frank Alton's on May 50 supports St Marys church. Royal Union society meets at Mr and Mrs John Eager's home Thursday afternoon. Memorial Day services are planned with a 10 30 am sermon. Miss Viola William visits LaPorte area. Mr and Mrs William Canfield visit James Lewis’s parents.

Ladies Society of the Baptist Church Sue Jameson Locke Cleveland Robert Pickering Frank Alton St. Mary's Church Royal Union Society John Eager Chiadles Blackwells Viola William Lorain William Canfield LaPorte James Lewis L. G

Kipton Church Events Highlight Commencement And Local News

Kipton notes report the upcoming May 24 commencement at Union church for three graduates Miss Mabel Brumby Rosamond Ewattine and Mr Louie Lattle. Superintendent Parker to continue another year with Mr Perkins as assistant. Cantata praised and Baptist meeting planned with Memorial service at Disciple church and Decoration day address by Mr Haskell of Wellington. Local repairs begin on South Street.

Kipton Jugh School Supt. Parker Perkins Parker Perkinsf Sane Union Church Mabel Brumby Rosamond Ewattine Louie ¢ Lattle Grace Sheppard Clyria Business _ college Qberiln R. Hardy Otis Kelsey Leo. Webber Baptist Quarterly Meeting Kipton Disciple Andrew Dayidam Oberling Ses Tom Broader Toledo Haskell Wellington South Streat Hisho

Brownhelm Decoration Day Plan In Brownhelm

Fruits and berries flourish as Brownhelm plans Decoration Day with cemetery driveways and cross walks under township trustees. The Grange leads efforts with Judge Nye of Elyria delivering the address at 10 a m. A move to oust Postmaster Lewis Clark at Brownhelm Station arises. Clark has served 16 years with credit.

Grange Nye Elyria Lewis Clark Brownhelm Station Clark

Local Notes from Amherst Area Community

A scattered Amherst Chronicle entry records Belle Kilmer spraining her ankle after a fall, Clarence Kilmer’s foundation work, and new porches added by Lewis Rhodes and John Rosa Nave. It notes a wedding at the parsonage between Charles Hahn and Lottie Cummins, visits by Ethel Jewel of Hays City, illness updates on Mrs Rodtern and Elver Hessner, and other neighbors hosting guests and trips.

Belle Kilmer Charles Kolb Clarence Kilmer Lewis Rhodes John Rosa Nave Amherst Roy, Braithwaite Charles Hahn Lottie Cummins Ethel Jewel Hays City Kansas Hannih Jewel BO Rodtern Elver Hessner Roy Fliggins Zanesville J. B. Durand Samuel Roe H. Hurlburt Alta Lizzie Clarice Philadelphia Jessie Wright Bowling Green Charles Kalb Perlon Henry

Baker's Crossing social and local events noted

The Benson letters report social visits across Wellington and nearby towns. Rev Burnell of Cleveland attends events honoring EL Jillison and J Ford, with dances attended by Henry Labose and Mastin. Mr George Jones visits in flyria, and Mr O Bliss travels from Wellington to Buffalo for an exposition. An upcoming Universalist church preach may 26 by Miss Shipman. local residents Mary Legget and Mrs Rogers are mentioned amid farm notes.

Rev. Burnell Cleveland EL. Jillison J. Ford Leipair H. Ghaping Ine Pritts Chatam Walter Hatchingburg Anil Henry Labose Mastin Welington George Jones C. Bush Howard -eeSae Wellington E. Baker Bliss Buffalo Huntington Yill Universalist Church Migs Shipman North Glnsted Osryl Sage Jessie Mary Legget M. Rogers Agricola

Ice Dream Social by Church of Christ Youth at Mr J D Cole�s

Young people of the Church of Christ host an ice dream social at the home of J D Cole on Chestnut Ridge Friday evening May 31. Special entertainment features planned and inviting neighbors to attend and bring friends.

Church of Christ J. D. Cole Chestnut Ridge

Memorial Sunday Sermon At M. E. Church

The Elijah Hayden post No. 49 G A R and Ladies of the G A R will attend Memorial Sunday services at the M E church on May 26 Rev Endly to preach the memorial sermon.

Elijah Hayden G.A. R M. HE Endly

Obituary for Clara Decker, 1821 1901, La Grange area

Clara Decker born July 5 1821 in Manchester Ontario County New York? died May 9 1901 at age seventy nine years ten months and four days. She came to La Grange at eighteen taught school married William Burr Gott November 1 1840 then moved to Michigan seven years later returned to Olto wna by oxen wagon. Survived by seven children twenty two grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Her faith and cheerful spirit left a lasting stamp on family and community.

Clara Decker Manchester Ontario Co la Grange William Burr Gott Michigan Olto Wna Diad Earth

Obituary of Sarah Ann Earl 1814 1901 Newfield Ohio

Sarah Ann Earl born December 20 1814 in Newfield Tompkins County died May 11 1901 aged 86 years 4 months 20 days She married Silas Earl who died in June 69 and Henry Fanver whom she wed in 1865 later moved to Ohio in 1864 She lived on a farm at Butternut Ridge Cemetery where she was laid to rest beside her husband The funeral was May 18 at the family home She joined Free Will Baptist in youth and later Congregational church life lived consistently with faith Her caregivers were her nephew and nieces No children survive

Sarah Ann Earl Newfield Tompkins Co. N Silas Earl Ohio Henry Fanver Free Will Baptist Church Aton Sharehk Butternut Ridge

Tonnage Doubled by W. & L. E. and Wabash Consolidation

The consolidation of the W. and L. E. and the Wabash is expected to double the tonnage of the railway through Wellington and greatly increase Wabash business.

Wabash Wellington

Contention Over County Delegation For June Caucuses

Local politics discuss the June 5 caucuses with J. T. Haskel and Geo. H. Chamber as possible mayoral candidates. A unified delegation is sought with a single candidate supported by the majority, aiming to maximize Lorain County influence in the senatorial contest.

J. T. Haskel Geo. H. Chambe Mayor Rain Caucases Lorain Ashland Medina Richland

Penitentiary Sentence for Charles Lowery in Robbery Case

Charles Lowery was sentenced to a penitentiary on Wednesday for a robbery. He wrote in Chardon, with Jack Ryan noted as a fence. Lowery's wife appeared in court as the judge denied a new trial, stating no grounds could be granted. Both prisoners were to report to the penitentiary.

Chardon Jack Ryan Lowry Lowryion

Local Man Leonard Sought After Alleged Freight Robbery Claim

A report describes Leonard, a Lorzin boy about age unknown, who left home to seek work and became involved with a freight train incident. Authorities pursued an accusation of robbery linked to the event.

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Concert by city and regional soloists announced

A fine May 28 Congregational concert features soloists from ville and Wellington with piano instruction by Livanovski Henselt and Urban Paterewski. Public performance benefits the Old Ladies' charity with proceeds limited to concert audience. Tickets available at Murbac Trig. Proceeds support the Lake S President Collawe’s work in New York Central.

Ville Wellingto Johannes Livanovski Henselt Henrich Urban Paterewski Pond Murbac

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