Metcalf the Sleuth Lawyer and Civil War Veteran
George P. Metcalf, Elyria’s famed trial lawyer and Civil War veteran, rose from a frontier farm boy to a prosecuting attorney and renowned courtroom figure. Born near Belden in 1844, he endured deception during enlistment, served with the 156th New York Vol. Infantry, and fought at Chattanooga and Gettysburg before returning home. He studied at Oberlin and Oberlin College, taught, read law with C. W. Johnston, and built a storied career despite rheumatism and illness, marrying Sarah Stroup and rising to prominence in Lorain County.
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Belden
Grafton
Liverpool
Medina County
Elyria
George P. Metcalf
Lorain County
North
Wfe
Columbia Township
Presi
America
George
Fremont
Cleveland
Depost
Metcalf
LaGrange
Berea
New York
Metcalfs
Ife
Lincoln
Co. D
Ohio
Pittsfield
Chattanooga
Tenn
Gettysburg
Sherman
Atlanta
Valley City
Oberlin College
C. W. Johnston
Klu Klux
Rome
Cincinnati
C. W. Johnston Law Office
Johnston
Sarah Stroup
Lee Stroup
Metcalf of the County Ailing Yet Unconquered by Pain
George P Metcalf endured rheumatism and decline to chair and wheelchair his way through years of trial work. Despite advancing disability he kept sharp wit and courtroom sway, dictating his life story, with a stubborn courage that impressed peers and friends across the county.
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George
Metcalf
Albert Ely
Ely
Mr. Ely
Washington Avenue Bridge
Charles A. Metcalf
M Quad
Detroit Free Press
Lime Kiln Club
Lewis
Community Notes From Middle Ridge March Reports
Middle Ridge residents share weekend visits with relatives including Walter Grobe family from South Ridge and Wm Spiegeipers. Dr G A Davis returns from Summit Point after seeing son BE Davis and family. Col umbus visitors include Katherine Kolbe and sons Carl Oliver Edna Lane and Hazel Ruch. Mary Martha Class at Amherst Congregational Church met at Mrs Frank Radde's home. Other gatherings feature George Eppler and Philip Zilch Brownhelm. W C Bechtel and N W Bechtel guests of William Schubert family. J W Dute and son Reuben noted.
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Middle Ridge
Walter Grobe
South Ridge
Mary Martha
Amherst Congregational Church
Frank Radde
George Eppter
Philip Zilch
Brownhelm
W. C. Bechtel
N. W. Bechtel
William Schubert
Fred
Emiia
J. W. Dute
Reuben
Dental Announcement by Dr C S Kelsey
Dr C S Kelsey now located on the 10th floor Lorato County Bank Building. Years of experience in all kinds of plate work. Quick service on repairs. Phone 2490.
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C. S. Kelsey
Lorato County Bank
Mid Winter Furniture Bedroom Set and Rockers Ad
An advertisement offers a three piece bedroom suite in Golden Oak including bed spring and mattress, plus complete rockers. Prices shown range from 5.00 to 48.50, with items listed as 17.45 and 5.00 in unclear formatting.
Birthday club and social events in Amherst area
The report notes a Friendly Birthday Club gathering at Mr and Mrs W E Schulthorss home on South Amthorst road. Attendees include Mr and Mrs R Hi Hearn and daughter Marjorie at a shower for Miss Elda Schofield, hosted by the Amherst M I church choir. Florence Tolhurst visits from Cleveland. others, including Mrs Harry Wolf and children, visit relatives. G H Schmitkens conducts Wednesday business in Ashland. Edna Menz visits the Ludwig home. Mrs Alfred Dechamps of Chicago, visiting her Tolhurst relatives, attends a social at William Ruths in Brownhelm.
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W. E. Schulthorss
South Amthorst
R. Hi. Hearn
Marjorie
Elda Schofield
Amthhorst
Amherst M. I
Misa Florence Tolhurst
Cleveland
Ward Tolhurst
Harry Wolf
Amherst
Robert Gray
EF. N. Davis
G. H. Schmitkens
Ashland
Edna Menz
Ludwig
Alfred Dechamps
Chicago
William Ruth
Brownhelm
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Beil
Lydia E. Pinkham
Anna Weaver
Rose Hill
Iowa
RTI
Seenees
Eton Ea
Furnitt
West End Furniture
Wainwright
Darwin
Phos
Cinerarias
Wilmot Printing CO
Phono
Charis
Second St
Jane M. Hall
Dist. Mgr
Europe
The
Elyria Savings & Trust Co
Broad St
Workingmen’s Bargain Store
Broad Street
United
Lake Ave
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