19 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Lorain County Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1896
Page
1
A long social column records the Garford reception with many attendees including Mrs. Garford, Miss Mary Olmsted, and Mrs. Helen Gates among others. It notes engagements, visits, and a broad mix of local families, church figures, and students attending holiday events and musicales in Elyria, Oberlin, and nearby towns.
The article reports on the death of William Hubbard of the Howell area and a veteran named Ward Hah from La Grange in October and November 1955. It notes Hubbard’s role as a mentor in the TOOs lodge and references memories shared by relatives and friends. Ward Hah is described as a long time resident with service in local areas and a connection to La Grange.
The week recounts engagements and gatherings including Miss Lema Krape and Miss Liaale Aw attending a shy guest event, Willan Krueger and Miss Harris marrying, church suppers and Bible Association visits, G Keller celebrating a 25th anniversary, and the One Glee Club performing at the high school talent night with students and seniors involved.
A rough La Grange column records Hastings corps and Buckeye hive activities. It notes officers elected for the new year, inspections by Mrs Johanna Starbird of Norwalk, and social refreshments after meetings. The item mentions December gatherings, member counts, and coking refreshments for the group.
Dee and others attend social events as Miss Lian Wireshes visits Elyria guest of Miss Charlote Hosilander. Annual Congregational church meeting set for Monday December 2st with Mrs Daahanm departing for Say Frandsen Lal. Social at Mr andy Mes Tobn Lewis Friday includes a short program. Temperance lecture drew a crowded house with remarks by Mr Bardent of Cleveland and music by the White Bros. Entertainment to repeat in six weeks at Fields.
Alvin Bemis is sick with the measles. Mr Joe Smith visits relatives in Be G W Bemis spent Sunday in North Amherst. Will Schubert family in Pittsfield. Will Kinsley in Lorain on business last Saturday. Mr Frank Parsons in Cleveland Vast Thursday. Mrs Jacob Schramm visited relatives in Antherst recently. Schools preparing for Christmas events. John Greem family visited relatives nearby last Sunday. Bart Squire of West Ridge attended church here last Sunday night. Travel with Geo A Bingham No. 47 West Broad St Elyria. See ad on page 8.
The Oberlin council debated proposed railroad routes from Lorain to Oberlin and along Second Street amid property owner petitions. They considered issuing bonds and involving the American Bank Note Co for printing, with public works and approval processes to be expedited, and details on route modifications and endorsements debated among council members.
Card of Thanks extends gratitude to friends and neighbors for aid during sickness and death of Mr and Mrs G P Watton. Auction postponed to Monday December 14 miles east of LaPorte on Jackson farm. Dairy herd details and prices. Also notices: Dr R B Moon dental parlor closure Jan 1 to May 1, reduced holiday fares, Lake Shore railway excursion tickets, dried apples inquiry, local ads.
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