Diary From 1828 Reveals Early 19th Century Life In New York
Alfred E B Butler, now over eighty in La Grange, preserves his father R J Butler’s diary from New York life over a century ago. The 1828 entries list modest daily expenses such as shirts, lodging, butter, meat, shoes, meal, wine, doctor’s bill, and various goods, illustrating early 19th century commerce and living costs.
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Alfred EB. Butler
la Grange
New York State
R. J. Butler
New York
Furnished apartment tale sparks engagement talk
Lois and Margaret gossip about Lois’s new Delaware street rental called “The Durand Mansion.” Arlene arrives, tensions flare, and news of Lois Corom’s engagement and a secretary promotion surface amid apartment envy. Bruce unites with Lois as they discuss furniture, honeymoon plans, and financial prudence. The scene blends romantic plotting with a stream of local social updates.
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Lois
Margaret
Bruce
Delaware Street
Arlene
Y0u
Truce Iyervad
Lois Corom
Margaret Aid
Bruce Aoutt
Tos
Toss
Ladies Aid Society Plans Christmas Baskets in Amherst
In South Amherst on December 14 the Ladies Aid Society met at the Methodist Church parlors with Mrs Joseph Heathcote in charge. Online work was discussed and plans were made to send fruit and groceries in baskets to several village families. A committee was formed to manage the program, attendees included several local residents and church members.
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Ludes Aid Society
South Amherst
Ladies Aid Society
Joseph Heathcote
Phillip Eular
Jacob Kolb
Ludiahson
Henry Nickel
Trarold Allsop
Charles Batman
William Allsop
Jack Stleathcote
Alex Garland
Joseph Treathcote
Andrew Hoffman
Evergreen Club Meeting At South Ridge
South Ridge residents report a quiet December gathering of the Evergreen Club hosted by Mrs. Lewis Hernat on Townline Road. Also noted are a Evangelical Aid Society meeting with Rev and Mrs Amore at the Wallace Court home and a Norma Delefield birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl Delefield in their home Wednesday evening. Local visitors included Mrs Eva Bryant and son Hubert and Mrs Garfield Harris visiting Mrs Frank Laraway. nurses Frank Laraway and J Schramm called on Amore family Tuesday evening.
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South Ridge
Henry Delefield
Evergreen Club
Lewis Hernat
Townline Road
AID Society
I. H. Amore
Aid Society of the
Evangelical Church of Henrietta
Wallace Court Home
Carl Delefield
Norma
Eva Bryant
Hubert
Garfield Harris
Oberlin Road
Frank Laraway
Charles Jacobs
Rev
J. Schramm
Schramm Road
New London Holiday Preparations Put Merchants In Sync
New London Ohio readers learn of weekend visits by Mr and Mrs Merton King and others, plus a routine Boy Scouts meeting at the high school. The town eyes a festive mood with merchants coordinating efforts to brighten the season.
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New London
Merton King
Harry Coe
Leroy Heinrich
Frank Reth
Joe Funk
Valerie
John Hopstatter
Toledo
New London Boy Scouts
Oyster Social Draws Big Turnout in Local Home
A community oyster social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Brandt attracted 60 adults and children. Multiple contests entertained attendees and Miss Luella Hines performed several solos during the evening.
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F. C. Brandt
Luella Hines
Pittsfield Banquet Attendees and Noted Speaker at Oberlin Hall
In Pittsfield Ohio on December 14 the Rod and Gun Club banquet drew attendees including H. G. Watkins A. C. Horton and M. Pitts. Ozark Ripley a noted wildlife authority gave an inspiring address enjoyed by all. The Foreign Mission Society of the M E church met with 20 ladies present at the meeting led by Mrs Geo Hines. Guests included Mrs E G Whitcomb Mrs Ed McConnell Mrs Vern Norton and daughter Mabie. Mr and Mrs Harry Lounsborough and two children Ada Bell and Alvin of Elyria visited Oberlin area relatives Thursday evening.
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Pittsfield
Oberlin I. O. O. R
Fh. G. Watkins
A. C. Horton
M. Pitts
Ozark Ripley
Harry Lounsbrough
Ada Bell
Alvin
Elyria
Charles Feakins
Oberlin
Epworth League Organizes at MY Church
Members of the Sunday School classes at the MY church formed an Epworth League and elected officers. Glenn Piper is president with Mrs Bryenton as first vice president and Adelaide Hunt as second vice president. Ralph Miller serves as third vice president and Margaret Miller as fourth vice president, Dale Piper as advisor. Elizabet Watkins sisters spent an afternoon in Elyria. LeRoy Lounsbrough spent Friday in Sullivan on business. H KE Piper and Werbert Whitney traveled to Belmont County for a business trip Monday to Tuesday. Fred Johnson of Belmont County visited the Piper families before returning to Pittsfield Thursday evening.
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Sspworth League
Young People's
MY. E. Church
Epworth
Glenn Piper
Bryenton
Adelaide Hunt
Ralph Miller
Margaret Miller
Dale Piper
Emma
Elizabeth Watkins
Elyria
LeRoy Lounsbrough
Sullivan
H. KE. Piper
Werbert Whitney
Belmont County
Fred Johnson
Mr. Piper
Pittsfield
Ladies Benevolent Society to Meet in Ridgeville
Ridgeville news notes a Ladies Benevolent Society gathering planned for Wednesday December 16. Mrs Alfreda Brills of Elyria spent the weekend at the home of another local resident, with social details entering the report.
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Ridgeville
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Alfreda Brills
Elyria
News item fragment about Columbus visit at Knapp home
Richard of Columbus and his partner were guests at the home of Paul and Mrs Knapp, the former’s parents, in a brief social mention.
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Ttle Richard
Columbus
Paul Knapp
Norma Delefeld Eleventh Birthday Observed at Townline
Mr and Mrs Delefeld hosted relatives and friends on December 14 at Townline Road for Norma Delefelds eleventh birthday. A cake, gifts, and games highlighted the celebration with guests from South Ridge Lorain and nearby towns. Oliver Schubert attended a Men s Club banquet at the Elyria M E Church on Thursday evening.
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Townline Road
Mia
Delefeld
Norma
Henry Delefield
South Ridge
John Press
Lorain
Valentine Cook
William Cook
Preats Named Parents of Thursday Birth Announcement
Mr. and Mrs. Preat are named as the parents in a brief birth notice dated Thursday, noting the newborn and family context in a concise local report.
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Mr. and
Mra. Preat
Tee
Loth
Evergreen Club Hosts Busy Meeting and Plans
Mrs. Lewis welcomed Evergreen Club members at her Amherst home for a regular business session, reelected officers, and scheduled a December 29 Christmas party at Elmer Bischof’s home. Miss Ange Peters won a contest, and refreshments were served to members including Mrs. Elmer Bischoff and Mrs. Joe Coverdale, with several from Lorain and nearby towns attending.
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Evergreen Club
Lewis
Prey
George Sehwartss
William Cook
Elmer Bischow
Joe Coverdale
Elmer Bischof
Amherst
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Arthur Shaber
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Cleveland
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Guy Gregg
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Cart EB. Dobson
Henry J. Kolb
Albert Schneider
Paul Marr
Arthur Powers
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South Midge
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Anna Allsop
Toyland
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Paul Mori
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Santa Claus
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Wallace Peck
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