Ridgeville Activities and Local Elections Report
In Ridgeville on June 1 1893 the L B S meeting with Mrs James Host lander had good attendance. Henry Burrell of Omaha visited his father George Burrell. Field day plans in Elyria Saturday. many to attend. Republican caucus favored Ingersoll and Hinman for probate judge. World’s Fair trains not daytime viewing. wheel club idea faded. Memorial day events praised. Coronal church service on patriotism led by Rev Reidinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B.S
James Hostlander
Henry Burrell
Omaha
Neb
D. C. Bryant
George Burrell
Elyria
Town Hall
Ingersoll
Hinman
Lake Shore
Reidinger
Paschen
Henrietta Notes and Local Obituary Update
Henryetta item records L Andress from Ganenvoort visiting Marvin Peabody who is ill with malaria fever and lung trouble under Dr Wilson of Oberlin. Sunday prayer meeting at David Kelley’s drew many young people. Dennis Horton dies in Cleveland at ninety four months after May 76th burial at Pittsfield center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Andress
Ganenvoort
N. Y
Marvin Peabody
Wilson
Oberlin
David Kelley
Dennis Horton
Cleveland
Pittsfield Center
Pittsfield News Roundup May 1893 Highlights
May 1 1893 notice list reports Mrs Preston improving Decoration day observed League plans an upcoming entertainment Mrs Campbell ill Heart condition feared Elwin Whitcomb helps hay Dutch measles in southeast town Dennis Horton dies in Cleveland Memorial services held at M E church Rev Bates delivers address Rev Dawach to speak June 6 at M E church Epworth League fundraiser appeal Mag
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Preston
League
E. Campbell
Elwin Whitcomb
Baling Hay
Howard Sheffield
Phebe Avery
Anna Betts
Frank Root
Dennis Horton
Cleveand
M. E. Church
Rev. Bates
Congregational Church
Rev. Dawach
Wooster
Epworth League
Local notes from La Grange May 11 1893
News from La Grange includes scattered social updates and health notices. Scarlet fever cases appear in town while residents attend events in Cleveland Dayton Oberlin and Elyria. Memorial services Decoration day and a civic parade are described with church and brass band involvement.
Cleveland Pair Visit in the Willags
Fred Cole and wife Mary Hubbard from Cleveland are visiting in the Willags for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameret
Fred Cole
Mary Hubbard
Cleveland
Willags
American Locomotive Victory Noted By Argentine Comrades
Fragmentary report honors the American Locomotive and Yankee engineers who aided Argentina, with mentions of comradery, Memorial Day sentiments, and unnamed officials praising cross border industrial ties and shared labor legacy.
Letters From Abroad Describe Return and Local Remembrance
A family letter from an emigrant in Mnee recounts health and news from home, noting calls from old friends and optimistic prospects in his trade. The piece recalls recent memorials with soldiers honored by a notable company of young women, with flowers and singing enhancing the graveside ceremonies in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Brooks
CoLomBo
Wellington Notes on Trials and Memorial Day Events
The column reports on local legal proceedings including arrest charges for hop tea supply to minors, a release due to lack of evidence, bonds set for Bert Felt, and a settled Barrick case. It describes Decoration Day ceremonies with ex-soldiers, prayers, songs, and a school program led by Prof. Kinnison. It also covers a Grange hall dedication and a protracted Prohibition essay mocking extreme moral reform proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LC. Winchell
Asa Pratt
Chauncy Armstrong
J. H. Armstrong
Cleveland
Carrie Winchell
Michigan
L C. Winchell
Prospect Street
Dibble
Bert Felt
Court of Common Pleas
Barrick
J T. Haskell
J. H. Dickson
Sons of Veterans
Kinnison
Union
Ple
Union Schools
A. G. Wall
Rose Mallory
A. W. Hayes
Buffalo
N.Y
America
Wellington Grange
Charles Freeman
Miami County
State Grange
W. Chamberlain
Hudson
Ohio Farmer
State Agricultural College
Greenswich Grange
Brighton Grange
Grange
Dinger
Mr. Johnson
Welling Y
Johnson
Ington
Curious foreign fish caught near Locust Point by Hollinshead crew
A four pound foreign fish, captured by A Curiosities in Bense Hollinhead and Co's twine near Locust Point last Saturday, sparked debate over its species. Port Clinton Mews notes it may be a Columbia river salmon or an upper lakes ciscoette, with Hollinshead serving it as the finest flavored fish seen, its exterior like a spice lake trout and the meat reddish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bense Hollinhead & Co
Locust Point
Port Clinton
Hollinshead
Generous Jerome Barber Saves Jew Pack Peddler on Trestle
In Erie county Jerome Barber who tends the tank on the Nickel Plate at Fries Landing saved a Jew pack peddler from a deadly rush when a east bound train approached on the trestle. Barber shoved him to hang on to timbers and lowered himself to safety as the train thundered overhead. The Israelite thanked him and gave five cents worth of writing paper in gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Barber
Fries’ Landing
Erie County
Barber
Central Shos
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R. EB
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Boas
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Grand Lodge
Samay
Johnny Brown
D. of R
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A. Baker
Christ Grau
Grau
Davis
New York State
East Quarry ‘Stars
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J. M Wirth
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J M. Wirth
Clayton Seeley
Amherst High School
Opera House
Clusic
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Alice Kendeigh
Croffut
Columbus
Ohn D Schmuck
Curtis Whiton
Joseph A. Miller, Jr
Ridgeville
Henrietta
Pittsfield
LA Grange
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Greer
A. R. Underhill
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Dayton
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Penkeld
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Chicago
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Iowa
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George Robbins
Miss Bradley
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Cavour
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Carrick
Relief Corps
HH. J. Cahoon
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Wellington
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Lot
Deask
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Nickel Plate Road
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Boston
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VA Bay
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Westover
Kandahaes
LACE
Carload
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