Miscellaneous Lorain County Social and Local Visits
Local residents including A Cameron and Mrs Osborne travel between Canada and Lorain. Toledo connections, Paris Expo outings, and Elyria visits are noted. Wives, relatives, and friends such as Mrs Lindenmyer of Cleveland, Dr Foster household, and the Stiwalds appear in brief social lines with a few cemetery and Elks club references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Cameron
Canada
Toledo
A. Osborne
Lorain
Backstein
Middle
Horn
Large Attendance At The Fair Despite Mixed Exhibits
The fair drew a large Thursday crowd with an estimated 12 000 attendees when including vehicles and gate passers. Exhibits varied from strong fruit and floral displays to weak machinery and limited horse racing due to reduced purses and local opposition. Several Lorain county livestock breeders were underrepresented while outside entries filled mechanics hall and agricultural halls showcased fruit vegetables cheeses poultry and large livestock including cattle sheep swine and Holsteins and Jerseys from multiple farms drawing steady crowds and general satisfaction with the overall event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Throud
Elyria
Floral Hall
Schaibly
Lorain County
Mechanics Hall
Heidmyer Hardware Company
Farm Implement Company
Harry H. Smith & Co
Elyria Furniture Company
Ensign & Wilkins
Ee, O'Donnell
Andress & Nicholl
Fred Dachtler
West Side
Green House
J Holcombe
C. J. Blanchard
Wattle Brainan
H. H. Stars
Haines
L. M. Harlan
DeForest Roe
C.W. Scheide
Monroe
Sweet & Summers
Blaine Bros. & Obitts
J.Y. Burrows
George H. Lewis
R. E. Braman
Mr. Keys
Russia
J. Peck
Brownhelm
Albert Pierce
Ridgeville
John Portman
Henrietta
Wmn
Powell
Pater Heli
L. M. Minard
E. Wurst
Oberlin suits and divorce among local cases
Oberlin administrator David G. Probert sues Hugh McMullen to collect a $100 judgment and seeks sale of a one-fifth share in a Russia township estate. BR f. Bedortha petitions against Joseph F. Lee over a mortgage tied to Martha Lee and property transfer. Steve Mate seeks divorce from Agies for alleged bad character. Andrew Karaliuts sues Torna Steel for $2000 after an injury while unloading at a car incline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David G. Probert
Oberlin
Geo. W Probert
Hugh McMullen
L. B. Burger
McMullent
Russia Township
BR. F. Bedortha
Joseph F. Lee
Martha 3. Lee
Joseph F. Tues
Steve Mate
Agies
Hungary
Wor Auther
Andrew Karaliuts
Torna Steel Company
Pretty Home Wedding in Goerim Unites Adelina’s Daughter
A pretty home wedding took place at Mrs. Hues ner’s Goerim residence on 17N Pleasant street. Adelina’s youngest daughter married Edwin J. Knapp of Elyria in a pink and white aster decorated setting. Rev. I E Bil officiated as guests enjoyed supper before the couple left for a short eastern trip.
Canton Visit Sparks Campaign Roar Fear in Canton
President McKinley arrives in Canton as locals seek a quiet visit while the executive committee expects a louder campaign. Observers predict if he consents Cleveland will descend with crowds, cars, and money for tickets, triggering a statewide rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Cleveland
Norwalk Postmaster in Town Ahead of Cleveland Trip
The Wellington Enterprise notes Postmaster Shepherd of Norwalk was in town Friday en route to Cleveland. It also reports that Skiles will capture the full Republican vote in Huron County and that antisok sentiment there is encouraging for Republican success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
Norwalk
Cleveland
Skiles
Huron County
Wellington Enterprise
Fire Devastates Carlisle Farm Complex in Lorain County
A major blaze on the diagonal road near Carlisle township destroying the Simitz residence barn and granary while threatening nearby structures. Mrs Shulte and daughter had a kitchen fire earlier. Mr Shultz barely escaped, with his home and contents largely ruined and major losses reported. Neighbors aided in saving Weet barns as wind drove embers north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Carlisle Township
Wlyra
Joseph Simitz
A. Falconer
H. Catey
Nearey
Frank Weet
Mr. Weet
Mr Shultz
Tie
Mr. Datey
Bigligs
Justice Brown Rules on Shepherd Law Wage Withholding
East Cleveland judge Brown decides a case under the Shepherd law, voiding 10 percent wage attachments and extra costs where no written demand was made. Local magistrates limited demand to costs, but Brown holds no written demand prevents collection of both costs and 10 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Win, Brown
East Cleveland
Brown
Two Lads and Two Ladders Lecture by Dr Sperry
Oberlin physician Dr Lyman Beecher Sperry will present his new lecture Angels and Devils or two Lads and two Ladders at the Young Men's Christian Association building South Lorain Sunday at 3 o clock. All men invited. Sperry, author of Confidential Talks to Young Men and Husband and Wife, is engaged for the day and summer with leading associations nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman’ Beecher Sperry
Oberlin
Young Men's
Christian Association
South Lorain
Foreclosure Suit Over Note Within Common Plege Court
Mary Chandh ney and Fordyce A sue Minnie s cover money on a note due December 14 15. The case seeks foreclosure of the mortgage deed and judgment for $400 plus amounts due on the note. Parke died leaving a widow Edie C Parke and seven children named as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Chandhney
Fauver
Minnie
Parks
Perke
Edie C. Parke
Geadtate
Lorain
Chandie
Kcky
Fordyce
Mounted Troop Rally Calls for Republican Campaign
A Elyria event on Sept 26 1900 mobilizes mounted troops for a Republican parade with awards based on votes from the 1809 election. Key organizers include Couch Hildebrand Meattie and Sheriff William Wigrdei as marshal. If weather permits speeches move to the public square at 2 pm standard time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American
Hunting
America
Couch
Weill
Geo Hildebrand
Ashlind
John Meattie
Norgalk
Nagh
Elyria
Sherif William Wigrdei
Detaih
Inc
Old Lorain
G. Jouxson
BR. H. Higway
F.M. Stevens
Injury at the Ely block on Saturday morning
Fred Shephard Jr of Maat Bridge street, employed on the new Ely block, was severely injured when a heavy iron wrench fell from the third floor and struck him on the head on the first floor. He suffered a bad scalp wound and a small shard chipped from the skull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Shephard, Jr
Maat Bridge Street
New Ely
White
Wages Increase Granted by Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling
The Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling has raised train crew wages after committee talks with the company. Firemen and brakemen get 10 cents more, conductors 18 cents, engineers of one class 40 cents and another class 10 cents. Engineers now earn $3 and 8.70 dollars respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheel Ing
Tne
Obituary of Luther Hoadley from Elyria Ohio
Luther Hoadley born May 2 111 in Olmsted Ohio died Sept 10 1900. He married Hannah Smith March 9 1880 and Elizabeth Eskert April 16 1870. survived by four daughters. Settled in Elyria in 1830. active Methodist known for upright life. Funeral by W C Indly. thanks offered for sympathy. Large Modern Woodmen excursion train from Fremont passed through en route to Cleveland Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Hoadley
Olmsted
Ohio
Hannah Smith
Riley
Hannah Brooks Smith
Elizebeth Eskert
Elyvia
Methodist Church
W. C. Indly
Electric motor tests run on new horseless carriage in Elyria
In Elyria this summer a new electric automobile known as a motorette passed through on a trial run. Built on a French design the DeBion Banton motorette weighs 675 pounds and costs about 2100 dollars. G G Windway and G A Gilson of New York traveled from Albany to Chicago testing the machine on various roads and praised its odorless quiet operation while noting batteries require frequent recharging far from plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
G.G. Windway
G. A. Gilson
New York
Chicago
Albany
N. Y
Temperance Meetings In Elyria Township Schedule
Temperance meetings begin Tuesday September 18 at seven o clock in Elyria township school houses including Lake avenue Murry Ridge Beel Taylog Gull road and Richard Baker. Speakers discuss voting the saloons out at the September 26 election. Everyone is invited to attend nightly until the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Township
Elyria
Lake Avenue
Murry Ridge
Beel
Taylog
Gull Road
Richard Baker
Tverybody
Foster's Forecast Weather Bulletin Preview
Prof Foster predicts waves of cool and warm air crossing the U S regions. A storm brings high temperatures into the Upper Mississippi Valley and Dakotas, moving toward the southern states. A cool patch with frosts travels Manitoba to Newfoundland near game time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Coast Rockies
Dakotas
Mississippi Valley
Memphis
Manitoba
Lake Superior
Canada
New Fugland
No Use for It in Lorain Political Lithographs
An East Side woman bought a portrait of Billy Bryan as a birthday gift for her husband. On the anniversary of his fatal day he viewed the framed picture and told his wife he no longer needed it, noting four years of good McKinley times proved they were well off as is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
East Side
Billy Bryan
Mary
Bryan
McKinley
Fruit vendor John Doe arraigned again over sidewalk offense
John Doe, a fruit vender, was arraigned before Mayor Reefy for a second sidewalk violation and paid the same $3 fine plus costs. He previously was fined for a sidewalk offense, and now total penalties reach $17.30. A. Farrell also fined $3 and costs for intoxication. Farmers face high prices for wheat, corn and cotton amid prosperity chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
Reefy
John
Lig Cart
A. Farrell
Birthday Surprise at Mrs Rockwood’s Home
Saturday afternoon a pleasant gathering at Mrs. D. E. Rockwood’s 226 Chestnut Street celebrated her birthday anniversary. Neighbors and friends arrived after dinner and served an elegant lunch prepared by the visitors. They expressed good wishes and left with a note that social gatherings are too few.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. D
Rockwood
Chestnut Street
Widow Sues Over Fatal Phosphate Plant Accident
SUD FOR $10,000. W Nancy Davis administratrix of William Davis deceased sues American Phosphate Company for damages after Davis died from injuries when a wringer machine shaft broke at the works. Davis's widow and five children depend on the outcome. alleged lack of protective guarding and insufficient inspections blamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Davis
William Davis
F. M. Stevens
American Phosphate Company
Davis
Common Pleas Court
Wellington Stands Pat for McKinley and Skiles in Lorain
Dellfoote, a veteran Wellington Republican, tells The Reporter that Lorain county will cast a pro McKinley and Skiles vote with strong GOP unity. He notes widespread work shortages and asserts no disaffection among Wellington Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dellfoote
Wellington
Lorain County
Kerr
Stan
Mr. Foote
McKinley
Skies
Elyria School Report Details District Schools
The Elyria Board of Education reports for the year ending August 31, 1900. The district has six school houses with 38 rooms and five elementary buildings with 29 rooms plus one high school with nine rooms. Total property value is 135000 dollars. There are 35 teachers for 1389 pupils, 640 boys and 749 girls, with average daily attendance 1293. High school tuition totals 16980 dollars and elementary tuition 4340 dollars. Average tuition per pupil is 14 dollars elementary and 15 dollars high school. There have been 566 graduates, including 176 boys and 390 girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Elyria
Real Estate Transfers Listing Names and Prices
Adan Vogelgesang to Frank A Smith transfers lot 37 in Russia for 3000 dollars. Frank Smith to Ernest and Lizzie transfers lot 37 in Russia for 3000 dollars. Geo A Persons to Jas Brazee transfers pare lot 88 in Elyria for 1100 dollars. Getts Miller to Win Exhias transfers lot 23 in Elyria for 2500 dollars. Jas Brazee to K E Sanford transfers lot 88 for 1100 dollars. Anna Wright to Otia Grant transfers lot 74 in Oberlin for 250 dollars. Jus B Hoge to Frank Moleyck transfers Lorain lot M1 for 560 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adan Vogelgesang
Frank Av
Anna Wright
Otia
Grant
Oberlin
Jus. B. Hoge
Frank Moleyck
Lorain
Lorain boarding house keeper accused of taking train fare
Mrs Lill testified before Justice Lord that in Lorain a boarding house keeper snatched 36.20 from her at Lake Shore station while she waited for a Sandusky train. The man was arrested for petit larceny and assault but the case was not pursued after she boarded her train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lill
Justice Lord
Lorain
Two Weddings Bind Cleveland and Lorain Couples
Mr Frank Baker of Cleveland and Mrs Sophia A Holton of Lorain wed September 11 in a ceremony conducted by Justice C C Lord. Earlier Wednesday morning Archie P Draper and Miss Anne G Laughrey of Brighton joined in marriage with several Brighton friends present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baker
Cleveland
Sophia A. Holton
Lorain
Justice C. C. Lord
Archie P. Draper
Anne G. Laughrey
Brighton
Extension of Oberlin to Wellington Progress Report
The C. E. and W. Ry. Co. plans finishing the Oberlin to Wellington extension soon. A large workforce builds the Matehem's Mill stone bridge as the Black River span nears start. Track laying could begin before October, with completion expected by December if weather stays favorable. Construction cost is said to exceed $6,000 per mile.
Y M CA Expansion Brings Elyria YMCA Facilities
The Young Men's Christian Association plans fall expansion giving Elyria youths access to the gymnasium baths and swimming pool after school hours. J S Helmer will direct, with experience at several clubs. dues remain the standard YMCA rate covering South Lorain building use. Opening is set for the first week of October with strong class prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Elyria
Gainere
South Lorain
Laning Printing Company Wins Ohio State Bids
At Columbus awarding of the Ohio state printing Laning Printing Company of Norwalk secured two contracts for German printing and experiment station work. Four other bidders also secured two contracts each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State
Columbus
Laning Printing Company
Noriwalk
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O. Straw
Urbane
Lindenmyer
Lesley
Forl
Stiwald
Witte
Rt of
Sdnestey
Jafferson
Reome
Dr. Foster
Ito
L Horn
Thursle
Kentucky
Afre Han
Rosky Elyria
J. W. Vaughan
Sau
Sndt
Michigan
Gillette
Ral
Town Hill Cemetery
W. Abels
Stepplewirth
Ike
Edmond Wo
Fred Tucker
Erlin
Jno
A. Kistner
Orain
J. Hastings
Margaret Taln
Chas. Reynolds
Katie of
Amherst
The
Oswalt Bros
Maximo
Jacobs & Fackler
iShenandosh
Visa
KE. Campbell
Columbia
Laundon
William Sathis
BE. Campbell and Son
Pittsfield
S. Grandon
Pelton
LaGrange
F A. Branch
Medina
C. Dickerman
Mallet Creek
Carlisle
Shultz
Nn Common Plege Court
Deleen
Fremont
Central States
Sud
Elyria’s
Y. M
State Printing
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