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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1899

Page

4

Death of Delpha Viola Warner at 66 in Uttercut Ridge

Delpha Viola Warner of Uttercut Ridge died November 2, 1899 after long illness from cancer and pneumonia. Born in Chatham Medina County March 26 16%. She married James A. Wood March 19 1861 and lived in Chatham Geauga Oberlin Cleveland with family. Survived by husband daughter and an adopted son Bert Wood. Funeral held November 22 in her home. remains placed in vault.

Delpha Viola Warner Chatham Medina County James A. Wood Geauza County Doion Oberlin Cleveland Sam Huchinson Bert Wood Leo Alexander Vern Martin Ceeler Grandma Farr Pember Ceeley Michigan Danby

Henry Lowles and George Hasteing start for Middle branch logs

Local notes from La Grange report Henry Lowles and George Hasteing began work on the Middle branch on November 7 to cut logs, Abe Freeman assisting. Rev. Wolf preached at the Monardh Sunday and visited Miss Na Saxton of Elysia spent three days in town. Mrs Elinor Bennent, pioneer resident, died last Monday, aged many years, funeral at her home and burial at Center cemetery. Merriam, Johnson moved to a new house. Rathbone sisters entertainment drew many visitors. Minnie Hatherton of Honolulu and Rev. Wolf from Macafield attended and the program was well received.

Henry Lowles George Hasteings Middle Branch Abe Freeman Wolf Monardh Rosier Hartsburg Walton Pittsfield Ernest Freeman New York Charley Rawson Andrew Michigan Elinor Bennent Center Minnie Hatherton Honolulu Merriam Johnson Rathbone Honolnia Mr. Wolf Macafield Careie

Brighten Town Notes From Wellington Visit Otio

In Brighton reports from Wellington mention Mr Fisher in town for Friday, Mrs Newhall staying with Mrs Danbar for the winter, and Mr Janae Everson reported sick. Mrs B B Squires spent several days in Bright on the farm. Miss Una Laughtery visited Nova friends. The reading circle will meet every 16 weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs McCoy. Mr J Wells of Wellington visited Friday with Mr Eran. Many townspeople attended Uncle Tom's Cabin in Wellington Saturday evening.

Fisher Wellington Briday Newhall Eran Our Uncle Toms Bin Teixy

Lorain County Social Notes and Local News

Miss Edith Lewis of Elyria hosted by Miss Marian Saye over Sunday. Township schools reopen after a week’s vacation. Mr and Mrs Mat Horweddel welcomed twin boys. Mrs Lickerish of Elyria visited her son Joshua Lickoyish. Born to Mr and Mrs George Savage a son on Tuesday Nov 28. Cottage prayer meeting this week at Leroy Race home. last week at the parsonage. Next lecture Wednesday evening December by Prof Jutny of Oberlin. Ladies benevolent society arranging a tun winch to be held Tuesday December 1 at the fase hall. LQT M will give x music vale soon. W.R.C. packed a barrel of fruit for Madison home for old ladies.

Edith Lewis Elyria Marian Saye Mat Horweddel Lickerish Joshua Lickoyish George Savage Leroy Race Jutny Oberlin Ladies Benevolent Society Fase L.Q.T. M W. R.C Madison

Thanksgiving services set in M. I. church at 10 a.m.

Grafton reports a busy week with church services, lectures and social events. Rev Leary to preach at Thanksgiving service. Bryenton gave lecture Monday. Mrs Sharer and son Kenyon return from Cleveland. KR Felt improving. Local families travel to Lorain and Elyria. auction sales and boarder plans noted. School pupils listed as present every day. editor and bride congratulated.

Union M. I Leary Bryenton Sundsay School T. Hill Lorain Sharer Kenyon Cleveland

Community News From Lagrange and Surroundings

Local notes from Lagrange recount visits by Burton Plumb of Elyria and Ernest Freeman returning from New York. Funeral of Mrs. Bement, M E Aid society supper proceeds, Rev. F S Wolf visiting, Buckeye Hive No 19 to elect officers December 6, and many town residents visiting relatives in Oberlin Elyria Cleveland Michigan and Brownhelm.

Brownhelm notes diphtheria impact and local life

The Brownhelm column reports a week of school closure due to diphtheria and updates on local residents illness and recovery. It notes social visits, Grange election plans, revival meetings, and multiple town movements including farm sales, moves, and Thanksgiving plans among residents and visitors from nearby towns.

Local notes from AYON era week of social visits and events

Mrs Lane Hattie Lane and John Bergman returned home after two months in the West. Ora Young and Mrs M Jameson visited her mother. A surprise party for Bog was planned but proved not to be a surprise yet enjoyed by all. Several family visits and local happenings including marriages, illnesses, a gas well being drilled, and a church event for the anti saloon league.

Lane Hattie Lane John Berg- Man Ora Young M. Jameson Clif Knight Bog Tlinois Mat. Blackwell John Snyder Cleveland Lizzie Rothery Harry Hubbard Barrows Wilson Jameson John Nagle East Avon Squire Sherbondy Bramley and Smith H. M. Norton Josiah Walker Michigan Mr. Walker Joseph Alfred Walker Peter Urig Terry Jameson Kirtland Mreet S. A. Cornwall Oberlin Anti-Saloon League Mike Frank Peter Frank Henry County S.M

Sheffield Notes: Local Updates From Town

Mrs Todd fell last Wednesday evening and broke her arm. She is improving under Dr Maynard care. Mr and Mrs Glenn Chambers welcome a daughter. Mrs Fanny Reynold, ill, is improving. Pitt McRoberts of Oberlin visited friends in town Sunday. Mrs George Collier of Cleveland is guest of Mrs Horace Collier. L Higgins moves to Lorain this week. Lizzie Kebba returned from Cleveland yesterday.

Local Notes From Elyria and Nearby

Fields and families share brief updates including tr and Mrs J Robinson spending part of the week in Elyria. Eva Cole returned home after two weeks with her sister Mrs Joe Garrett ta. Pierce was called to Edwards due to illness. Tom Laird reopened his shop after a week’s vacation. A Nyehaa renamed his eastember in Avon high aL Sgrasulation to our editor. R H.

North Eaton Local Notices And Movements

North Eaton residents report pleasant weather as J C Ross accepts a post with Lorain Steel Plant Co. George Cole finishes a new home and plans to move. Rev Longson and family depart for Bell Plain Iowa to preach the coming year. Mrs George Radcliffe of Belden dies, an aged Eaton resident. L O T M to meet Friday December 1 seeking a full house for officer elections.

J.C. Ross Lorain Steel Plant Co George Cole Longson Bell Plain Iowa George Radcliffe Belden Radcliffe Eaton

Thanksgiving greetings and local notices from The Reporter

The Reporter sends Thanksgiving wishes to all readers. In town visits, Clarence Case of Cleveland Business College was here. Oscar Goodwin returned from Sandusky after his aunt's funeral with his uncle Theram Goodwin. Wakely Osborne is ill with his daughter Wars Gardner from Brunswick visiting. Dr Thompson attended daily. John Merrit visits his mother and sister. Mrs Jas Hardinberg visits Mr and Miner Potter. Jiues Garner and wife buy Baranee shares near Forest City Stone Co. Pearl Reisinger hosted friends. Clara and Josie Harrington visited Rep Baker in Berea. Mrs Elida Smith runs a bustling millinery business. The young teacher in district No. 2 praised by parents. Blue violets spotted in meadows last week. Mrs Mary Osborne in poor health at brother-in-law Banner Thompsons. The Pifers of Grafton are in the area bailing hay.

Clarence Case Cleveland Business College Oscar Goodwin Sandusky Theram Goodwin Wakely Osborne Wars, Gardner Brunswick Thompson John Merrit Jas, Hardinberg Miner Potter Jiues Garner Baranee Forest City Stone Co Berea Dan Harrington Elida Smith Banner Thompsons Pifers Grafton

Pittsfield Community Notes Highlight Weddings and Meetings

In Pittsfield Andrew Lincoln wed Miss Barker in Michigan on November 97 and the couple plans to California returning mid January. Thirty seven attend Benevolent Society at Mrs John Perrys. Grant Campbell Bruce Ray return from Birmingham Alabama with premiums for Campbell Sons. Mrs Win Crosier retires from Sullivan. Walker family visits Pittfield Grange. Epworth League plans a lecture series beginning with an old fashioned school entertainment. Farmers Institute sessions draw broad attendance. speakers Fremont and Roudebush deliver strong talks.

Andrew Lincoln Barker Michigan California The Benevolent Society John Perry Grant Campbell Bruce Ray Birmingham Ala C. Campbell & Son Sullivan Mesera Fremont Roudebush

Jealousy charges against General Metcalf denied

The Cleveland Plain Dealer and other papers printed unverified charges that General Metcalf shot a Filipino prisoner. Metcalf and allied officials deny the claims as false, alleging a jealous private in Manila started the story. A San Francisco deposition by Marold Chambers questions Harris Hagby and Husky's involvement, suggesting improper signing.

20Th Kansan Regiment Wilder Metcalf Manila Topeka Cleveland Plain Dealer Associated Press Cleveland Cleveland Leader finThix The Crme General Metcalf United States General Metfealt San Francisco Marold ¥. Chambers Kansas Harris C. Hagby Mcteals Wilpine Husky

An Ordinance To Levy A Special Tax On West Street Sewer

An ordinance of Elyria city council levies a special tax on lots and lands benefited by the West Street sewer. It confirms the report of construction costs from six feet near the Loruth Street Railway to the Lawrence Street and West Street intersection and lists assessments to numerous property owners with payment deadlines and penalties. The measure becomes effective upon passage and publication.

West Streat Elyria West Street Lo~ruth Street Lawrence Street West River Street Beth West Creek Erin West River Street Lerin Street

Court News From Crential Docket Stages Guilty Plea

Court notes Monday docket actions including John Morgan who pleaded guilty to a June break in at W. J. Gibson’s house in Grafton and was sent to the Munfield reformatory. Other filings involve Boyd Cot and G D Williams for false pretenses and Joe Rainey for larceny. Disposed cases include foreclosure actions by Stany Brewing Co. and a mortgage relief matter against The Citizens Savings Bank Co.

John Morgan W. J. Gibson Grafton Munfield Boyd Cot G. D. Wiliams Joe Rainey The Stany Brewing Co Johanna Stanislawski Sete Ted W.H Conabee Citizens Savings Bank Co Welling H. Conabee Citizens’ Savings Bank Co

Bed of Aluminum Sulphate Found Near Beaver Creek

On the H J Sippel farm north of town an oblong land pocket near Beaver creek hosts a six to seven foot thick deposit of aluminum sulphate mixed with iron.Three test holes confirmed the same layer eight to ten inches thick.Tests sent to Cleveland suggest a deposit of aluminum sulphate with unknown purity.Health rikes aside, pure aluminum sulphate runs about ninety cents per pound, making a large find potentially profitable for North Amherat Arus if the ore is substantial.

H. J. Sippel Beaver Creek Cleveland North Amherat Arwus

Warning to Hunters in Avon and Sheffield Townships

All persons are warned from hunting or trespassing on the farms of listed landowners in Avon and Sheffield townships. The signers state they will prosecute offenders to the full extent of the law. Names include Burt Montague Wm Reynolds Jake Bart Seth Felt Tho Baker Gel Durkee Ho Roach Job Alexander Daniel Cheeney and others.

Avon Aind Sheffield Mat Barres Nick Deidrick George Conrad John Smith Conrad Burkart Jacob Smith Andrew Burkart John G. Dagen Mike Schuler Jonn Krebel Nick Kelling Burt Montague Wm. Reynolds Jake Bart Seth Felt Tho. Baker Gel Durkee Ho. Roach Job Alexander Daniel Cheeney C. Langton Tho. Capell G. H. Hox Ed Durkee J. V. Donahue Tho. Howlett J. Hickey Martin McKeen W. Waghorn

East River street grade established by Miurtt ordinance

An ordinance titled to establish the grade of East River Street in Miurtt sets elevations at key points along Harrison Street Ridge Street and Lake Shore Michigan Southern Railway. It takes effect upon passage and publication. Passed November 7, 183%. Fred Norton with, president, and Clerk Wo Hy Pane attest.

Mnendatt Miurtt Wilk Harrison Street Noth Ridge Street Luarrd- Son Street Etwirrison Street Lake Shore Michisan Fred Nortgn Cunett Wo Hy Pane

Notice to Contractors for Lorain Street Railway macadam work

Notice is given by the city clerk of Kigrin to receive sealed bids by December 15, 168 at 2 pm for labor and material to macadam between the rails of the Lorain Street Railway from Lodi Street bridge to near Joseph Chandler's toll. Bids may be for labor, material, or both, with separate pricing. Each bid must name all interested parties and include a guarantee of performance. The council may reject all bids. Forms available from the city engineer. November 27, 18%.

Kigrin Hig Omee Court and Serand Streets Lorain Street Railway Lodi Street Bridge Joseph Chandler Sime Woh Park Ler

City of Elyria approves special sewer tax ordinance

The city adopts an ordinance to levy a special tax on the Inte street and West River street sewer project. It details assessment of costs, names property owners, and requires five annual payments beginning May 1, 1900, with penalties for nonpayment and enforcement by the county auditor. The ordinance takes effect after passage, with Fred Norton Smith presiding and W. H. Pare as clerk.

Jos Tronhigton Austin Jenne Brys Byonsen Tuntogtan Onlin Baus Thor Shearer Maraney Thor Bennington Alte Flynn Marlin Schuster Floyd Hannah Cline Dradley Wengs Mabying Hurlbert Muri Purseh Gene R. Laurdan Dasendal Uckenrithen Louis Schubert W.S. Atreutoy Hersoye Day Bragey Geen Michel Cnogvan Fay BO Myers Dottie Duedsan Tlavke Shouginanny Watt Walter Mosley Wea WE Ray Risin Ren Norton Smith Coilec WLP Anc Cheark Goteid Tin W Yun Pons Elizebeth Tippent Anrah Poole A.M. Rawson Lao Mathew Taylor Ora Mo Rewson Rawson Mattia Kayson Mendlesohn Margaret Kelly Lorain St. By Sheffield Land Co Fred Norton Smith W.H. Pare

Buying Prices at Elyria Markets

Elyria markets list buying prices for produce and farm goods including apples barley beans beef beeswax Joe Butter chickens live and dressed clover seed corn eggs hay honey mutton oats potatoes pork Timothy seed wool wheat and more. The ad mentions several town names and routes with price per unit for each item.

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