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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1904
Page
5
A broad roundup of town and area activity. Many residents travel, visit relatives in Michigan and Cleveland, while others attend church events, fairs, and reunions. Notables include weddings, baptisms, and a large Kipton birthday surprise for Mrs. Graves. Local society events, millinery openings, and agricultural sowing details pepper the week.
The Brighton column reports on the Ladies Aid society meeting with Mrs. BH H Visont, soldiers’ reunion attendance in Oberlin, visits of Seldon Hall and Mrs. Hoffman’s family, and various visits among residents. Nearby events include Mrs. Chatterton and Mrs. Greens hosting, party invitations from Misses Flessis and Perkins, and a large 18th birthday gathering for Edos Rolfe with gifts of gold jewelry.
Kipton resident Kipton Mr Geo Horne visited with his parents. Elred Hevser spent time in Elyria. Mrs Rosie Rose married near Monroeville. Dr Henry from Cleveland visited. Mrs Minnie Fliskenger of Toledo stayed with her parents. Lyn Parach of Oberlin visited. An excursion from Lake Shore depot sold 38 tickets to Toledo. Mr Johnson and wife from Cleveland were guests of Walter Close. Mrs Harris visited Mrs John Brown’s home. James Besser and Grace Shepard quietly married at the bride’s parents’ home. Grandmother R L Bailey attended a Monroeville wedding. Maud Jinkens of Harlin Heights spent Tuesday with D E Plumb. Mrs Henry Douglas of Lorain visited old neighbors.
Mr E F Walker visited the Fields schools last week and will study at Ohio Wesleyan University this year. County commissioners reviewed county kitchens on Monday and Tuesday. Mr C O Benjamins returned from Akron. Prof Vaughn and a Elyria family, and Mr and Mrs Alyn Seeley of Grafton called on Gilbert Fields on Saturday. Invitations issued for Mr and Mrs EF Dyss wedding anniversary reception Friday night.
West Ridge The 8 School conventions were moved to October 8 from Ost. Ind. A fine program is being prepared and organizers hope for good attendance. G H Carrier of Lorain cleaned and repaired the supply school organ last week.
Fred Bohwars returned to Oklahoma after visiting his family there. Frank Whitcomb of Cleveland spent Sunday with his parents. Arthur Root works in Spencer. Mr and Mrs Will Turner retired from St Louis. Mrs Hboais hosted her Sunday school class on Wednesday evening. a well attended program by the children was enjoyed by all.
Local society notes list Mr and Mrs J Clark of New London as guests, gatherings at Kelsey households, and family visits to Elyria Oberlin and Bullville. Names include Evelyn Kelsey Lena Cole John Smith and E Hileman with mentions of weddings and social calls across several towns.
Penfield residents attended the Berse fair last week. George Smith travels to St. Louis for the World's Fair. The Ladies Aid of the M E Olimroh serves chicken pie at KE.O. 2% M hall. Hertha Lewin is improving while Viola Newcomb goes to Oberlin for Children's Home work. Epworth league and Chelétian Endeavor plan lectures. The Are t number features Ingram and Bill of Oberlin with The Under Evangeline admission 0 and 10 cents.
Lake Avenue North Mra Mason died Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness. Funeral is planned for Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. T. Wabb of Lorain called on. Grandma Standen, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McMaullen and children were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Taft, Sunday. Myra Prentice of Cleveland is the guest of Mrs. Deamude this week. Farm 84 acres near Erhari, O priced at 3000 dollars. For particulars see Fred Meyers, 118 Lake Avenue. 283d0lm or.
Carlisle and Perry Michigan visitors fill the scene as Mrs P Banke remains ill. Mrs Dowusa slowly regains strength while Lt Mrs Wm Mortimer Noblea visit old neighbors. Rev Ssim preached at La Porte and drew growing attendance. Mr Eady of Canada visits cousins J Lanaberry and H T Eady after twenty years apart. Lantsberry hosts Elyria and Cliff Grange guests on Thursday. Charley Cole from Olmsted visits his mother. Mable Allen travels to Columbus. Mrs Appleton of Cleveland visits Mrs Webb. James Coghlan and wife of Kilgrim spend Sunday in town.
Grafton reports Betsy Fadner visiting cousin Zetta Barobhard in Truman after a childhood mishap. A two inch forehead cut was treated by Dr Clem pet. H C Weinle family returned from Toronto trip. Sancuary Cooperage shuts four weeks to build steam boxes. K O T M band now performs under Edgar Chamberlain. Grafton boys beat Elyria Buckeyes 6 to 4 in baseball. Several locals, including Norman Chamberlain and Mina Alice Booder, attend events in Cleveland and Oberlin.
Rugby Gen Arnolds of Toledo settle into a new residence while Miss Aggie Darby and her grandparents welcome her visit. Lyel and Ray Bacon, Hattie Nye, and Cora Dazel attend high school under Professor Crandall.
The first Jackson family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Jackson in Penfield on September 17. About 100 guests enjoyed a hosted dinner under a large tent, with officers elected to serve for the coming year and plans made to meet annually at a future site in Wellington, Ohio.
First edition announces Moffett collection of male quartet. Includes lullaby prose and humming song pieces. Limited run of 400 copies, sent via Lyon Healy Chicago Oliver Diton Boston or author Lorain. Endorsed by male quartet clubs.
J. F. Panver resigns as local manager of the Lorain and Elyria Ice Company after three years in the post. The resignation was submitted to the company.
In Lorain county residents call for stronger police action against cruel horse driving. Hudlow, accused of cruelty after a drunken trip from Oberlin with alcohol aboard, faced Mayor Folger. Hudlow received sixty days in the Cleveland workhouse and a fifteen dollar fine.
A sacred concert at Holy Trinity Church East Avon on the second Sunday evening drew strong praise for the Cleveland church choirs and organists. The program lists many selections and performers including Mrs M J Sweeney Mr D A Crotty and Mr J J Green with an organ continuo. Admission is 25 cents to help all enjoy the event and a repeat concert is planned for next Sunday night at the same venue.
The body of John Fredrickson a U S government engineers gang employee washed overboard from a scow near Lorain was found in a decomposed state off Lorain shores. Coroner French investigated learning the body had been taken to Huron and ruled accidental drowning. report to follow.
James Brown, intoxicated and near delirium tremens, appeared before Mayor Folger. A bottle containing a green liquid was found on him and he claimed it was arsenic used to ease suffering. He was ordered confined and sent to work on the streets.
The Lorain notice details general and special registration rules for the upcoming four-year cycle, listing registration days in October, hours, and locations. It notes absentee and foreign registration options, voter eligibility, and required naturalization for non citizens. The document also mentions a second reading on a deed ordinance for Sixth Street, with most rules passing and one councilman opposing due to concerns about the property being encumbered.
In Cascade park an unusual formation called the giant rock resembles a petrified mass of worms. Vincent Hardy notes the rock lies near the east river branch and few have seen it. He envisions it becoming a museum curiosity once the park is improved and time permits.
Mrs. Maple of Sugar Ridge died early Friday morning at age 87 from paralysis. She leaves five sons and four daughters. The funeral will be held on Monday.
Cleveland markets dated September 22 1964 show quotes for Baier 2 percent bar ranging from ten to seventeen with categories No 3 gallow to No 8 white, baled timothy and loose timothy prices noted.
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