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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1904
Page
5
Wakeman residents return from visits, kin in Wellington and Elyria, and social events at the town hall. A busy week includes school visits, neighbors hosting, a mumps note, cider making, and a large Red and Blue Sunday school contest with a chicken supper. Notable mentions include Dr J W Pomeroy purchasing a residence, M E church activities, and local youths starting college at Adelbert.
Carlisle Mr and Mrs T Lang attended the funeral of their sister Mra Brown on Sunday at North Amherst. Rev R Moffett preached at LaPorte. Mrshoe Gibbs and gon returned home at Midvale today. Mra Ff Sutliff and Misa Metcalf were delegates to 3S 3 convention last week. Mra Ross spent Sunday in Nor walk. Mr and Mrs McClinay visited friends in Cleveland. Mra P Wells health very poor and not gaining strength fast. Mr Fred Beckle returns to Ano Harbor Michigan to resume studies. Mrs and Mra M Nobles visited Mr and Mrs Lantaberry on Tuesday. They reside in Perry Mindh . Mrs Coghlansen visited Mrs Kelly last week. Mre Henry Dinnck had sore hand from hay machinery accident. Pac Rolung had a narrow escape when arm was caught in machinery but only bones broken. Mr A Lang refereed from the fair at St Tonis. Airs Parsons gone to Geneva to visit sister Violet.
A group of residents including Mr Daniel Haag 4 celebrates a new birth to Mr and Mrs Andrew Beal on the 28th. Christopher Deckar of Vernallion and Mra Alonzo Lyman with son from Elyria mingle with relatives. Wiss Lors Lyman visits Sunday as Mrs Wm Kolbeher returns to Youngstown NY. Warren Coller and Mra Chae Mueller of Elyria call on their parents. Mrs Spies and Cleveland children spend the week here with Geo Bolte and Luke’s brother. Geo Kuule of Rugala and Mrs Vogler visit. Minnie Haumer and F O Fowl households join LaGrange trip with Wm Fowl family. Mre M A Eppey and children visit Wm Bechet of Middle Ridge.
A Friday township caucus and a series of local visits and greetings fill the social page. Mrs Jerome Hance hosted the L QO T M group Thursday, Sept 22. Lorain visitors J Ross and wife stopped in town, and Miss Louise Hass, teaching in Olmstead Falls, was at home over Sunday. Rev Enders visited town before departing for St Louis and Tear. Mr and Mrs Orrin Metcalf welcomed a daughter on Sept 23. Elyria visitors Mr and Mrs Burt Carter called on Mr and Mrs Will White Wednesday. Frank Root traveled to Elyria and Lorain on business. Mrs Dan Nebot and Maurice of Grafton visited Miss Whitcomb on Sunday. Ettie Knapp of Wellington is visiting Mrs Henry Metcalf for a few weeks. Mrs Chas Kreber is recovering well after a Cleveland hospital operation last Wednesday.
The Henrietta Reformed Church sewing society met with Mrs Bauman last Wednesday afternoon. The church held a missionary meeting that Sunday. Two ministers from Cleveland preached the sermon. Several Henrietta residents attended the naval fair at Cheriton last Saturday evening. Bertha Aebi went to Oberlin to work this morning. A tagial was held at Mrs Waltman’s tear Friday evening. Mrs Mre M D Smith of Elvris was the guest of her daughter over Sunday. Mrs Badie Brown spent Saturday at Wellington. Mr Wood of Elyria took supper with Mr Wm Avery and family Saturday. Mr and Mrs Evaston Campbell are spending this week at the St Lums Ex. The social club will meet with Mr and Mrs Howard Sheffield Monday evening. Hass was at conference last. Mr J M Barber began school in special district No 2 next week Tuesday. Mr and Mrs J M Barker’s oldest son is recovering from a severe sickness.
Avon Mra Squiere of Clyde visits brother James Brooks last week. Mre Chas Cox to spend week with daughter Brash of Eaton. Essig Johnson hosted friends last Saturday. Wilna Collings goes to Oberlin for school. Harmony quartet will perform at Baptist church Friday evening Oct 7 with adult admission 25 and children 15. Mr and Mrs F Gough in Cleveland. Alle Alten visiting town after Michigan. N C Traxler dies northeast of town after a year illness funeral at Trinity Catholic church. Rev F Dann visiting Elyria before returning to Alliance. Eastman ill. Mina Anna Snitzler returns to Lernia after week with father. Mary Townsend hosted Sunday School class last Wednesday. elegant spread. Mrs James Lewis and daughter May visited Mrs W B Canfield Elyria.
Grafton residents and visitors are listed from Toledo New London Oberlin and nearby towns. Names include Miss Joanita Lee Miss Nina Getchell and Mrs Getchell with Mr Richard Goloist. Mrs Battles' illness and death of Mrs Battles. visits by Mr and Mrs Matcham Mr and Mrs Gronky Mrs Zilloba Battle Mrs Severs Mrs Penaley Misses Baby Zola Fast Mav Grundy and others. Jay and John Bryan visited from Poles. Local social rounds include Oberlin Conservatory events and family visits in Elyria Lorain and Rochester areas.
Mrs N Smith returns to Elyria home. Mitchell of Bethany Michigan visits 18 relatives. Mr and Mrs Join Amato of Lorrain attend an open Sunday with Mr and Mrs Seymour. Foundation is being laid for a new indoor project. Mrs Harris moves to a new house. Ikey noted in local chatter.
West Ridge social week includes Oct 4 convention at West Ridge school house. Mrs Versey visited relatives in Oberlin. Mr and Mrs Squire spent Sunday on Butternut Ridge. Mr and Mrs Mason hosted guests from Michigan. Mr Sathff and Mrs Versey visited Mr Chag Drosendahl on Second Street Elyis. Miss Alice Buths called on in Elyria Sunday. Mr Pallas hosted company Sunday. Offers include rapid preparation as translator assessor lawyer pharmacist stenographer journalist ad writer. Prospectus for book Profit of Knowing How advertised from Indianapolis. Address E C Reporter. 6-11-16
LaGrange area residents report visits and trips. Mr and Mrs Frank Rawenn and daughter are away a month with Mr and Mrs Mate Foster of Kaneus. Rev H K Hillberry preached home from Tiffin. Rose Spicer and Elden Freeman wed in Elyria. Mrs Mason's funeral was held at the M E church with Rev H K Hillberry. Several locals named visit friends in Elyria Cleveland Oberlin and Columbus. Frances Rawson struck gas at 40 feet.
The Clevelandt and Southwestern railroad adopts a new timetable after Sept 28 to improve service. Eastbound cars depart hourly on even hours while westbound cars leave every half hour, reducing delays in street corner traffic and vehicle movements.
George Frederic Wright, Oberlin geologist, leaves Wednesday for St Louis to address the geological section of the International Congress of Arts and Sciences. He will tour the Mississippi, visiting Vicksburg and Natchez, with many intermediate points, returning mid October and not teaching this semester.
Katherine Smith appointed administrator of the estate of Anna Ott who died in Elyria. The filing outlines probate in the local court and the administrator's duties to manage debts and asset distribution in accordance with state law.
The Edgarton's Veteran Battery E 0 V A holds its next reunion in Elyria Ohio on October 7 at Elijah Hayden hall. Old soldiers promise a 60 cent annual dues, with many contributing and others sending their class. A fine program with speeches and songs is planned for renewing old acquaintances from 1861 to 1865.
Transfers show Decham and wife to Edward McConnell and wife for a land tract in Grafton township. Lyon and wife et al to Elede M Mead in Wellington for a Wallington township parcel at 1465 dollars. Turner to Turner in Elyria for city tract at 12,000 dollars. Chapman to Milton and Winchill for a Elyria township lot at 85 dollars. Shurtle to Skeela for Oberlin tract at 88,000 dollars. Winakled to Lucy Winchles for Elyria township lot 16 at 380 dollars. Wisaing to Carter for a Ridgeville tract at 100 dollars. Ritter to Sanders for Elyria township lot at 1,200 dollars. Falkner to Carter for Ridgeville township tract at 2,300 dollars. Schlechter to Minnie Bentley for a Camden township tract at 10 percent of value. Durand to Durand for a Nam village tract at 350 dollars. Weiner to Kaagle for Lorain lot 7 in Sheffield addition to Lorain at 1 dollar. Perkins to Tall for a Blacks River Lorain plot at 1,500 dollars. Hemis to Bi mis for Black River addition Lorain lot 3 at 1 dollar.
Police arrested David McGee for running a crap joint at Dalton's saloon near the loop. McGee was arraigned before Mayor Folger and fined 850. two colored men Durham and Peen were also arrested after a gambling fight and fined 5 and costs. Police report Durham and Feen ready to testify again at McGee's case.
Judge Hinman urged speedy trials after Joan Collins faced long jail delays without a hearing. He pressed for countywide methods to prevent such lags as police claim evidence strong enough to send Collins to the penitentiary. The defendant was held briefly in police court before binding over to criminal court.
Eight youths were arraigned before Mayor Folger after farmers chased and captured them two miles east of town for trying to break into a Lake Shore freight car. Most were from Michigan. Roy Waner and Herbert Hoppy of Grand Rapids were discharged on promises to leave town. Teens were led by older accomplices. others received fines and costs. Marsh Kibly of Cleveland paid five dollars and a coat fine. Ed Moran paid eight five and costs for intoxication.
County Auditor Lewin expects to finish the tax list and related vault transfer within the next few days with the county treasurer taking over. The upcoming payments are set to begin in December.
Robert J McCartney of Lorain, the lad before Probate Judge Hinman on an insanity charge, has been sent to the Gallipolis institution for epileptics.
The delinquent tax list spans forty pages, the longest in county history. About $25,000 is due to the county, with liens on real estate to be closed by December 20.
Cleveland markets report wholesale prices for dairy and produce on September 29, 1904. Butter ranges 17 to 21 cents, cheese at 8 to 10 1/2 cents, eggs fresh, poultry live and dressed, potatoes No 2 yellow and No 4 white, hay timothy at 12 to 15 dollars, wool prices varied, and live stock values show hogs cattle and sheep with distinct quality ranges.
County Prosecutor Stroup said he would indict players after reports of Sunday baseball in Lorain county. Players heeded the warning and held games in Stern's Grove Olmsted township Cuyahoga county. East Side won 14 to 215 over West Side in the improvised contest.
Readable scraps from old paper bundles for sale at The Reporter office. Items include assorted clean papers organized by date and topic. Prices and quantities vary, with bundles suitable for researchers or collectors.
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