Quiet Day for Elyria Soldiers in 1918 Diary Entry
Elyria’s Company L records a tranquil October 9 1918 as Capt Hultz rests sick in a quiet day after days of front activity. Regimental Captain Crosby takes command temporarily while men reorganize quarters inspect gas masks and requisition supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
R. B. Hultz
Tam
Regimental
Ross F. Crosby
Sam Dannison
B Co
Capt. Church
Old B Co
End Constipation With Syrup Pepsin Laxative
Thousands endorse gentle regulation with a liquid laxative to end bowel worries. Choose a proper liquid laxative like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, based on senna, safe for adults and children, with adjustable dose and pleasant taste.
A Frank Statement on Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
A public notice asserts that mineral pill laxatives are being replaced by a liquid laxative made from Dr Caldwell's original formula of fresh herbs pure pepsin and senna. It claims the preparation is safe for children and expectant mothers and does not cause bowel strain or kidney irritation.
Dr Weeks recounts Camden Township history and growth
Dr Weeks presents a historical sketch of Camden Township highlighting the Disciple Church society founded in 1842 by John Cyrenius and spouses, Norton Bates and Henry Crandall. the 1851 Center barn building. Kipton brick church 1871. early Congreational and Samtown churches. first Sunday School. 1852 railroad through the area. village plat named Binghamton. early frame houses and barns. first tavern 1845. first store 1841. ashery operations. cemetery site chosen in 1837.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disciple
John Cyrenius
Norton Bates
Henry Crandall
Floyd Sharp
Kipton
Alfred Betts
Brownhelm
Samtown
Wiliam W. Cook
Daniel Waugh
Toledo, Cleveland and Norwalk
Grafton
Toledo
Cleveland
Big Four Railroad
Norwalk
Camden
William W. Whitney
Binghamton
New York State
Reuben Eddy
Edwin Gager
Ezekiel Arnold
David Wells
Wells
James Weeks
Samuel Morgan
Early Wakeman to Camden area deeds and early post offices timeline
The text details farm deeds on Thomas Sigsworth's land with a 1850 price of 10 dollars and a 1861 addition. It recounts the Port Ou l ise post office opening in 1837 at James Arnold's house with later name changes to North Camden and Camden Station, the 1861 Kipton railroad station rename, and successive postmasters including John Scott and James H Weeks. It notes pre-railroad Samtown and Camden Center as thriving villages with various enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sigsworth
Oliver Ely
John
Thier Sigsworth
Wakeman
la Grange
Grafton
Mr. Strong
Wakeman Center
Camden
James Arnold
Lewis Searles
Portoulise
North Camden
Camden Station
John Scott
P. M
Kipton
Kip
Express
Gilbert McFarland
P. M. John Scott
James H. Weeks
Jimmie
Earl Morgan House
Harvey McFarland
Francis H. Johnston
Elanson Rose
Albert Howe
Thomas H. Linnell
Alonzo Breckenridge
Phillip Ritzenbhatler
Henry Scott
Fred A. Twining
Ella Peck
Willard Granger
Charles H. Bayless
Delmer M. Byam
Lucian E. Hesser
Charles Cowen
John Sigsworth
Cora Wildman
Nellie Obitts
Samtown
Camden Center
Birmingham Hard Time Party Highlights Local Evening
Oct 9 at the Kropf home featured a Hard Time Party with guests in themed dress. Prizes went to Nell Hoffman and Myron J. Knott for high scores. Marjorie Sprague and Hoffman had low scores. A lunch followed. other attendees included High School and Alumni members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Arnold J. Kropf
L. M. Boughton
Mr. Sprankle
Pedro
Nell Hoffman
Myron J. Knott
Marjorie Sprague
Carl Bates
Edna Bates
Chicago
Jane Kenceigh
Ruby Jones
Blue Eagle Boosted College Enrollment
New Orleans reports Loyola University increased enrollment by about 100 students this year. Rev. James A Greeley S J dean of the college of arts and sciences cites the Blue Eagle as the likely cause for the rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Eagle
New Orleans
Loyola University
Wan Hafars
James A Greeley, S. J
College of Arts and Sciences
New Orleans Expands Audubon Park Project
New Orleans begins a major park enhancement adding 50 acres to Audubon Park and expanding the city beautification drive under the Emergency Relief Administration. The program reclaims riverbank land from Mississippi River from Audubon Street to Exposition Boulevard. Over 160 workers clear river bank underbrush as dredges move sand to form banks, with roadways bridle paths and shrubs to improve the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
NRA
Audubon Park
Emergency Relief Administration
Welfare Administration
Mississippi River
Audubon Street
Exposition Boulevard
Vegetable Kingdoms Cut Expenses True to Form
A clipped phrase from a late edition hints at a strict, economical approach in the vegetable kingdoms. The wording emphasizes exacting standards and a focus on trimming costs, suggesting discipline in production or distribution practices without detailing specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ture
Auto Stolen. Wheels Left in Fields Near Lorain
Edward Green of Detroit Road Avon reports his car stolen from Seventh Street and Broadway Lorain Saturday evening. Deputies found a four wheel missing auto in a meadow on Albrecht Road and four wheels in a field on Oberlin and Murray Ridge Roads. The car and wheels were identified by Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Green
Detroit Rd
Avon
Green
Seventh Street
Broadway
Lorain
R. R. Wowers
Albrecht Road
Sheriff's Department
H. Rowley
Oberlin
Murray Ridge
Henrietta Grange and Local Society Open Meeting
Out of town guests from Vermilon Oberlin and Elyria attended the Henrietta Grange open meeting at the local school. The program included a playlet History of the Grange and various musical selections. Muskmelon with ice cream was served. the Ladies Aid met at the Methodist parsonage with a pot luck supper for numerous members and Rev Kaetzel and family. Brief notices record visits by local residents to Kimmel and Geissendorfer homes, and Freshmen initiation at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Henrietta
Orlo Birch
Lange
Miss Lange
Vermilon
Parks
Oberlin
The
Stanley Dagil
Robert Pietch
L. W. Kothe
Oscar Zurcher
Paul Myers
Iona Court
Ernest Lamvermyer
Jona Court
Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
Barbara Angersbach
Roy Angersbach
John Geisendorfer
Ed Volk
Fred Myers
Ben Bauman
John Bauman, Jr
Walter Bennett
D. A. Bennett
Katie Weidman
Alice Buchs
John Holderman
Elyria
Charles Smith
Berea
Leo Kimmel
Anna Wyttenbach
Christ Bauman
John Geissendoerfer
John Bauman Jr
Jake Portman
H. G. Portman
Florence Sanders
Mon Toeville
O. C. Sanders
Paul Portman
Siebert Leimbach
Brownhelm
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Ag Panton
R. L. Polk & Co
Ohio
Nel Hoffman
Edwin H. Howe
Louise Avery
Miss Boughton
Matt Slack
Jessie Berkmyer
Eddy Howe
Jessie Caroline
Jesse Portman
Messenger
John Pfarr
Marie Knott
Thad Wilson
Llyria
Mayme Church
NEW York Central
Ory Foley
Patsy Corrigan
Davia Drive
Srey
Atone
E.d
Murbach Coal & Supply Co
West Bridge St
Bullock & Smith
Dunn Motors CO
Sid Street
Faille
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