Division of Western Reserve Survey and Equalization History
A detailed account traces the Western Reserve division after the July 4 celebration, outlining Abraham Tappan’s survey work, the equalizing process with $1,200,000 in four hundred shares, and township allocations. It covers land transfers, first to fourth drafts, aborigines including Eries and Iroquois, and early finds of mounds, caves, and relics across Lorain County and nearby lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneau Creek
Moses Cleveland
Cayshors River
Abraham Tappan
Lorain County
Rochester
Brighton
Camden
Black River
Henrietta
Brownheim
la Grange
Lafayette Township
Medina County
Penfield
Eaton
Huntinton
Summit County
Ridge Ville
Grafton
Wellington
Pittsfield
Amherst
Bass Islands
Lake Erie
Erie County
Avon
Kelley's Island
Carlisley
Cuyahoga River
Western Reserve
Wallace Farm
Lake Ewe
Carnation
Paris
Ohio
Lakes Huron
Erie
Ontario
Forty Foot Falls
Elsha
West Falls
Cincinnati
Son of Greece's American Princess Here For Surgical Treatment
William Leeds Jr son of Princess Anastasia of Greece arrives in San Francisco en route to New York for surgery after a fly bite in Sumatra is thought to have damaged an arm bone. He is said to be among the world’s wealthiest youths with an estimated fortune of 30 million dollars and may marry Princess Olga of Greece, daughter of Prince Nicholas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam B. Leads, Jr
Anastasia
Greece
William B. Leads
San Francisco
Orient
New York
Young Leeds
Sumatra
William Leeds
Athens
Olga
Nicholas
Albert White Dies Quickly in Lagrange
Albert White 56 prominent K of P and longtime resident of Lagrange died at his home on Churen street after a brief illness yesterday afternoon. He collapsed while on the street and died within hours. He leaves a wife two sons and a daughter. Mrs George Johnson of West avenue travels to Columbus as a representative of the Ladies Auxiliary of Canton Lorain No 93. Mrs H J Humphrey and Miss Edna Albright were guests of Mr and Mrs William Olden of Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
West Avenue
Columbus
Canton Lorain No. 93
H. J. Humphrey
23Th Street
Edna Albright
Princeton Avenue
William Olden
Lorain
Education and immigration build a united American nation
A call for full Americanization through public education and personal example. Emphasizes that America cannot be half foreign and half American and that immigrants should learn English, adopt American civic norms, while preserving culture. Highlights immigrant contributions, urban enclaves, and the transformative impact of education on assimilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Hfe
Maory
Metica
Hankieville
Americanization Classes Unite Diverse Residents
The Elyria Americanization Association runs eight classes through March 31 to build English skills and shared national ideals. Despite unsettled industry reducing enrollment, 53 attendees show strong participation including naturalized residents. Classes meet at Settlement House and city schools to foster mutual understanding and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Americanization Association
Luncheon Held by Mrs John Anderson at Lake Avenue
Mrs John Anderson hosted a luncheon at Lake Avenue yesterday with attendees including Mrs Oscar Olson, Mrs A Poesellius, Mrs Theodore Jenkins, Mrs Leonard Ludlow, and Mrs A Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
Lake Avenue
Oscar Olson
A. Poesellius
Theodore Jenkins
Leonard Ludlow
A. Miller
Retreat for Men at St Mary's Church Elyria
The annual Catholic men's retreat at St Mary's Church Elyria begins 7:46 next Sunday evening with prayers hymns sermon and benediction. Dr Scullen, diocese of Cleveland administrator, preaches. retreat runs each evening except Saturday until March 18 with a special Mass and papal blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
St. Mary's Church
Scullen
Cleveland
Farrelly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Medical College
Shelter Cave
Cascade Park
D.C. Baldwin
Western Reserve Historical Society
China
Syracuse China
Syracuse
Canterbury
Fusan
Broad St
Elyria, Ohio
Albert White
Austria
Armenia
Bohema T
Bulgaria
Hungary
Germany
Hussia
Syria
Roumania
Italy
S.H.C Cer
Mario
Ruth
the Scalp Germicide Co., Inc
Federal Street
Youngstown
Keystone
Everywhere Home Supplys
Broadway
Postoffice Telephone
Lorain, O
Chronicle-Telegram
Mary's. Church
MR. Geo. Canalos
Eureka Cigar CO
DORIS
A. A. Sanders
Hadaway
F.S. Aust & Bro
Automotive
T. A. Rust
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