Oberlin Weather Hard Freeze Causes Widespread Damage
Oberlin reports a severe cold snap with temperatures near ten below zero. Pipes burst in multiple buildings including Park Hotel and a music store, damaging merchandise and ceilings. Gas pressure dropped and several vehicles required assistance. laundry and laboratory facilities suffered steam pipe damage. Oberlin residents largely stayed indoors as streets were nearly empty. Nearby news notes Liberty bond opening prices and unrelated weather and earthquake mentions.
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Oberlin
Obern
Park Hotel
A. C
Owever
Gibson Baby Company
Ford
Oberling
Merassary
Oberlin Tribune
Severance’ Chemical Laboratory
Local Moves and Visits Across Town Lines
Online La Grange area notes include Delos Sanders moving to his mother's Sullivan home and Mrs. L. L. Wheeler spending part of the week in Cleveland. Ruth Tran hag returned for school after vacation. Mrs. J. Wicks hosted seven guests including her daughter and granddaughter Florence Frabotta, who is recovering from a severe illness. Arthur Lehman of Lorain involved in local events.
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Town Line
LaGrange
Delos Sanders
Sullivan
L. L. Wheeler
Cleveland
Ruth Tran Hag
J. Wicks
Lorence Frabotta
Arthur Lehman
Lorain
Local residents share New Year visits and Institute attendance
Morris Tran and Uy Wheeler of Cleveland spent New Year with Tran's mother on Sunday. Mrs Fanzoi and daughter Alma of Cleveland visited F Tran's home. Behnert, Hert Behner and Fred Tran attended the Farmers Institute at LaGrange Friday. Mrs Geo Dent was in Elyria Monday. Mrs H Howard of Eaton stayed several days with the Howards.
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Morris Tran
Uy Wheeler
Cleveland
Soil and Crop Specialist to Speak Thursday
Amherst announces Carl Jones of Ohio State University will discuss legumes and crop rotation, test soil, and outline fertilizer needs for crops and fruit trees. The program at Town Hall Thursday evening January 10 at 7 30 oclock is open to all with free admission.
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Amherst
Carl Jones
Ohio State University
Local Social Notes and Health Updates
Chicago visitors and local social calls describe several residents visiting friends in Lorain Avon Lake and Amherst. Mrs Yentzer is listed as sick and B. Aldrich is ill with pneumonia.
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Chicago
Arthur Smith
Myrtle Bailey
Grace Haln
South Amherst
Ed Schroeder
Minnie Goll
Avon Lake
M. Makorn
Lorain
George Baus
Yentzer
Elnora Wobleyer
B. Aldrich
Church of Christ Selects Officers at Wellington Meeting
The Church of Christ held its annual business meeting in Wellington. Officers elected include Elder W. Hayden. deacons Wm Bennett B C Miller Theodore Reynolds Carl Burner. trustees W J Street and Mrs H B Couch. clerk Mrs W S Harden. treasurer W S Hayden. financial secretary S A Williams. missionary treasurer Mrs Anna Miller. The committee and staff for chorister pianist usher auditing and Sunday school were named with many positions to be filled by the work society. Following the meeting the high school sang, Bible reading, and Lord's Prayer led by Mr Shields, then classes commenced.
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Wellington
Church of Christ
Suiper
W. §. Hayden
Wm. Bennett
C. Miller
Theodore Reynold
Carl Burner
W. J. Street
HB. Couch
W. S. Hayden
W.S. Harden
S. A. Williams
Anna Miller
C. R. Neal
Work Society
C.W. Gannett
Mallory
Davies
F. A. Davies
L. A. Grove
Katherine Clara
Edna Wright
W. V. Mallory
Damon
The
Mabel Myers
Dorothy Luce
Miss Ole-Robart
Wiliam Bennett
Harry Warner
Adison Luce
Hester Whitbeck
Grace Clara
Gertrude Whitbeck
Miorence Gray
Ludwig and granddaughter celebrate birthdays in Amherst
In Amherst on January 8, friends neighbors and relatives visited to honor 80 year old John Ludwig and his granddaughter Lela Pippert who marked her 15th birthday. Ludwig, confined to his bed, received flowers post cards and calls during the celebration.
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Amherst
John Ludwig
Lela Pippert
Amherst Study Club elects officers in annual meeting
The Amherst Study Club held its annual meeting at Mrs. F I Hubbard home with fifteen members present. Officers elected were President A G Menz Vice President E E Foster Secretary Capt Stough Treasurer J B Gillette. Refreshments followed the meeting with Mrs. W A Purcell and Mrs J S Gillette assisting.
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Amherst
Study Club
F. I. Hubbard
A. G. Menz
E. E. Foster
Capt. Stough
Trenaurer
J. B. Gillette
W. A. Purcell
J. 5. Gillette
Battis to Perform Dickens Portraits at Opera House
Wellington will host the third Community Lyceum program featuring William Sterling Battis portraying Dicken's characters. The event is set for Thursday evening January 10 at 8 15 and promises both education and entertainment.
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Wellington
Wellington Milk Association Votes on Reorganization
The Wellington Milk Association met January 7 in the town hall voting room to decide on reorganization. Wellington and Rochester locals are united until Rochester can form its own group. Officers' reports will be in tomorrow's edition. not all votes are yet counted.
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Milk Association
Wellington
Wellington Milk Association
Rochester
Giant King Crabs Reported Near Japan Islands
King crabs found off the islands of Japan measure 3 to 5 feet across including their formidable claws. The record largest crab is cited at 19 feet tip to tip and a weight of 40 pounds.
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Japan
Todd's Tonic touted for headache relief and health boost
Patient Joe Mondi from Alliance Ohio reports rapid improvement after using Todd's Tonic. He credits weight gain appetite regulation and better sleep and says the tonic relieves headaches and stomach discomfort. Products advertised include Todd's Tonic Laxative Tablets with a nightly dosage claim.
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Todd
Joe Mondi
N. Laberty Avenue
Alliance
Ohio
Muir
Elyria
H. I. Neaman
Homewood Pharmacar Co
Pittsburzeh
Civil War Veteran Cornelius Smith Dies At 77
Cornelius Smith aged 77, Civil War veteran, died yesterday afternoon at his son Orrie L. Smith’s home at 117 Cortland Street. He lived with his son for four years and will be buried in Dundee Michigan beside his wife and children. The body may be viewed at Taylor Funeral Home until 7:00 am Thursday.
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Cornelius Smith
Orrie L. Smith
Cortland Street
Dundee
Mich
Taylor Funeral Home
Mrs Thaw Spends Over Two Million In Defense Of Son
More than two million dollars has been spent by Mrs Mary C G Thaw in defending her son Harry Thaw, who killed Stanford White. She now opposes his bid to be declared sane and able to manage his own affairs as he remains confined in a Philadelphia asylum.
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Mary CG. Thaw
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Philadelphia
Lorain Woman Fined for Illegal Possession of Liquor
Mrs. Rosario Garbo of 200 W. 15th Street Lorain was fined 100 and costs in Judge Thompson's court this morning on a charge of illegal possession of liquor. Her attorney filed an affidavit stating she was unable to be present, and under court rules the proceedings proceeded.
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Rosario Garbo
15Th Street
Lorain
Thompson
Prize Mice Fetch High Prices As Carefully Bred Livestock
Prize mice, bred with care like other livestock, command large prices and come in many colors, reflecting selective breeding and market demand.
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