Old Ely Homestead Showcases Early 19th Century Craftsmanship
The historic Ely Homestead on Ground Street, now the Knights of Columbus site, stands as Elyria’s oldest house and a premier example of early 1800s craftsmanship. The stone stoop, walnut doorway, grand fireplaces, billiard room, and preserved kitchen reflect the city’s genteel past and social life, with modern updates not harming its period character.
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Ldest
Elyria
Elyrie
Ely
Grond St
Knights of Columbus
Hiyda
Daesone
Pershing Mansion Hosts Knights of Columbus Event
A historic Pershing mansion, rebuilt from an old walnut tree and redecorated for club use, hosted a Knights of Columbus gathering. Prizes were awarded to Tron Richmond, S. H Kelley, Job Breckenridge, and Fred Sanders. Mrs M G Obitts and Thomas Whore received probes. George Ott won the door prize. Kieth Kelly performed, Clarence White and Harry Sanders sang, Anthony Katz did clogging, and a late supper followed.
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Fred Beaver
Tron Richmond
S. H H. Kelley
Job Breckenridge
Fred Sanders
Anthony Katz Gove
Mr. Sanders
Birthday celebration honors J Sanders at La Grange home
In La Grange on a Thursday evening forty friends and neighbors gathered at J Sanders home to celebrate his fifty first birthday. The party featured Pedro as the diversion with high scores won by Mrs. C. W. Lindmond first and Mrs. Clyde Weaver second.
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LA Grange
J . Sanders
Pedro
C. W. Licdmond
Clyde Weaver
Influenza hits families across Columbia area in 1918 style notices
In Columbia and nearby towns many residents are ill with influenza and pneumonia as families like Mr and Mrs Fred Worcester Mrs Evelyn Miller Storms and Mr and Mrs May face changes in plans. Community gatherings and church services proceed with caution while dairy and road updates affect local life. A crowded Good Friday service is planned with ministers from nearby towns and civic leaders urging care.
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Columbia
Recont Ders
Robert “Ganes
Fred ‘Nhhorn
Fred Wirt
Cleveland
John Schwab
Walter Pforr
P. 38
Worcester
Lyri
Erwin Worcester
Kenneth
Clarence Baxter
Bailey
Oberlin
Homer Worcester
Youngstown
Hubert Morlock
Grafton Arthur May
Rick
May
Tompkin
Macy Barber
Evelyn Miller Storms
Miss Atkens
Robert Squire
Mallet Creek
Lake Fire
Ft Woll
Copopa Corners
Myre
W. A’ Sniteh
A. J. Crocker
Eaton
Rowland Troland Cartright
Zemo Antiseptic Liquid Promises Quick Skin Relief
There is one remedy that seldom fails to stop itching and relieve skin irritation. Zemo is an antiseptic liquid sold by druggists. It claims to clear eczema, itch, pimples, rashes, and blackheads, with blemishes disappearing overnight and itching stopping instantly. A small bottle costs 81.00.
Floral Acres Play to Aid Local Grange Benefit
A town hall performance titled Forest Acres by Olmstead Falls residents is planned for Saturday April 16 to benefit the local grange. The first six grades plan an operetta on April 7 under Miss Jene Reynolds with John Perry as music director. Many area residents are noted as guests, visitors, or ill, including Miss Eva Prindle and Mrs Cora Mills, with several gatherings and family visits reported across Amherst and nearby towns.
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Han
Africa
FL A. Stranahan
Cleveland
Florida
India
Eva Prindle
West Park
Margaret Prindle
Cora Mills
Flyria
Mary Pinckney
Toledo
Ralph Cartwright
Parma
Emery
Tomes
Forest Acres
Town Hall
Olmstead Falls
Foral Grange
John Dale
P. F. Cottier
Lakewood
Rose Dale
Roy Rase
Fred Schwarz
Jene Reynolds
John Perry
Apgtsby
Valley City
Martha
Claude Woolridgs
Robert Squires
My Little Wild Rose
Hinckley
Haton Center
Talent Teacher Association to Meet at School Auditorium
The Talent Teacher Association will meet Wednesday evening April 7 at the school auditorium. A program prepared by teachers of the lower six grades will be followed by music from the high school orchestra. The Sophomore Class led the assembly with a quartet by Leimbach Szabo Knistle and Northeim. Ruth Fried gave a talk on Basement Sheeping.
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Brownhelm
Talent
Nicholl
Birmingham
Raymond Wellmes
Ashland College
and Airs
Eo. Wohlever
Donald Lindsley
Wittenburg
Ec Nege Igs
BK. Lindslew
Erink Leimbach
Frank Szabo
Walter Knistle
Leonard Northeim
Ruth Fried
Anna Cooper
F. G. Cooper
Lorain
Frank van Wagnen
Tlyria
This Nurse Couldn’t Stop Coughing Ad
An old advertisement touts Bronchuline for stubborn coughs and flu lingering after a heavy cold. It claims one half bottle or three doses can stop a persistent cough, featuring a New York nurse who improved after treatment. It urges readers to ask C. W. Phillips or local dealers for a bottle.
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New York
C. W. Phiilips
School to present an Easter program Sunday morning
A school will present an Easter program Sunday morning April 4 at 10 o'clock in the church. Milon McQueen and KR A. Miller began their work as real estate reappraisers to Brownhelm Township last week and are now surveying the southern half of the township.
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Leslie Barker
Olmsted
Syen
Methodist Church
Milda Martin
Baptist Church
Othrs
George Fisher
Columbia Big Pour Denat
Chirence Adams
Elyria
Bure
Martin Foster
Antone
Iitter
Echo
le Ros Wrecht
Firafteen
James Lyon
Branswick
Sharp
Cleveland Baptist Association
Reynolds
Carlisle
Reynolda
Gladys Varney
Columbia
Alex Laird
North Olmsted
W. W. Stranahan
Stranahan
Warner Strana
Clark Jorman
Mra. B. K. Lindagley
Mra. A. Jit Maurice
Amherst Hospital
MS. B. Escott
Brownhelm Cemetery
Conrad Alieh
Arthur Hasenpilue
Chas. Cook
R. A. Miller
Geo. Stick
Ethel Zilch
Frank van Wagnen
Leis
Lorain
Hopkins Farm
C. E. Hixon
Sumilay
Akron
Seymour Greening
Sherman Lindsley
Vermilion
Shirley Lumley
Paul Reynold
Cleveland
Leonard Beesing
Geo. Pippert
Emma Brill
Amherst
Wm. Brill
Christopher Bbauer
Margaret
Lorai
Milon McQueen
KR. A. Miller
Real
Brownhelm Township
War Department gains exceed one billion from surplus sales
The War Department reports total receipts from the sale of surplus war-time stocks have reached 1,112,263,117 dollars. This figure reflects ongoing liquidation efforts and revenue to support postwar operations and related government programs.
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War Department
Adlerthy remedy advertisement promises fast relief
A vintage ad claims Adlerthy removes gas in ten minutes and cleanses the system, promising relief from stomach pain, bloating, and constipation. It touts a cheerful, healthful effect and urges readers to try Ebert's Drug Store for the product.
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Adierika
Samuel S. Fayne
Adieria
Adlerthy
Ebert
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