Equalized Western Reserve division and its land draws
The article outlines the 1790s to early 1900s planned division of the Western Reserve lands, including the four hundred shares valued at 5900 each, equalizing townships, and several land annexations. It recounts drafts from 1798 to 1909, the role of Abraham Tappan, and the Fire lands survey. It also covers aboriginal history in Lorain County, Erie peoples, Iroquois, and later archaeological finds in local caves and mounds with artifacts and skeletal remains discovered and preserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneaut
Numbe
Lorain
Rochester
Brighton
Camden
Black River
Henrietta
Brownhelm
la Grange
Lafayette Township
Medina County
Penfield
Eaton
Huntinton
Summit County
Ridesville
Grafton
Wellington
Pittsfield
Amherst
Bass Islands
Lake Erie
Island No 5
Erie County
Avon
Kelley's Island
Carlisle
Western Reserve
Lorain County
Wallace Farm
Six Nations
Lakerie
Carnatton
Ther
Iroc
Paris
Ohio
Lakes Huron
Erte
Qorarid
Forty Foot Falls
Elstia
West Falls
Cincinnati
BBC
Son of Greece's American Princess Here For Surgical Treatment
The report describes Younus Leads, son of Nastagia of Greece and heir William B. Leads, arriving in San Francisco from the Orient en route to New York for surgery. It notes his wealth, age twenty one, and rumors of a possible marriage to Princess Olga of Greece, daughter of Prince Nicholas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leads, Jr
Nastagia
Greece
Wiliam B
San Francisco
Orient
New York
Younus
Sumatra
William Leeds
Athens
Young Leeds
Olga
Nicholas
Albert White Dies Quickly In Lagrange
Albert White 56, prominent EK of P. and long time Lagrange resident, died at his Church Street home after a brief illness. He collapsed on the street and died several hours later. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. Mrs. George Johnson of West Avenue will attend in Columbus as a representative of Canton Lorain No. 33 Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. H J Humphrey and Miss Edna Albright were guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Olden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
West Avenue
Columbus
Ladies Auxiliary
Canton Lorain No. 33
H. J. Humphrey
23Th Street
Edna Albright
Princeton Avenue
William Olden
Lerain
Americanization Unifies a Nation and Immigration Mix
The Elyria Americanization Association runs eight classes through March 31 to teach English and integrate foreign born residents. The program, not charity, aims to unify diverse communities by shared language, culture, and civic ideals, helping naturalized citizens improve speech and familiarity with American life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Americanization Association
Clerent
Mrs Anderson Hosts Lake Avenue Luncheon Guests
Mrs John Anderson of Lake Avenue hosted a luncheon yesterday with the attendance of Mrs Oscar Olson, Mrs A Foeseliius, Mrs Theodore Jenking, Mrs Leonard Ludiow, and Mrs A Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
Lake Avenue
Oscar Olson
A. Foeseliius
Theodore Jenking
Leonard Ludiow
A. Miller
Retreat for Men at St. Mary's Church Commences Tonight
The annual Catholic men's retreat in Elyria begins at 7 45 p m next Sunday evening at St Marys Church. Daily services run each evening through March 13 including prayers hymns sermon and benediction with Dr Scullen administrator of Cleveland diocese leading after Bishop Ferrelly's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary's Church
Elyria
Scullen
Diovase
Cleveland
Ferrelly
Lberty
Lad
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Cuyahoga River
Loram County
Medical College
Shelter Cave
Cascade Park
K. C. Baldwin
Western Reserve Historical Society
China
Syracuse China
Syracuse
Canterbury
Fusan
Broad St
Elyria, Ohio
Albert White
America
Hankieville
Austria
S.H.G
Mario
Ruth
Ehyria
the Scalp Germicide Co., Inc
Federal Street
Youngstown, Q
Keystone
Broadway
Postoffice
Chronicle-Telegram
Geo. Canalos
Eureka Cigar CO
A. A. Sanders
Hadaway
Automotive
T. A. Rust
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