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CHAPMAN Clayton
Rochester News - CHAPMAN
July 3, 1844 Lorain Republican Page 3 Legal Notice - Submitted by: The Thompsons
Nine Persons Lost - Submitted by: Kathleen Lawler
Source: Elyria Weekly Republican, Thursday, September 19, 1889
Ninety-Five Club Hold Meeting; Newspaper Clipping - Submitted by Lisa
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Notice of Guardian Sale 1866 - Submitted by Harry Dunlavy
My gggrandfather Captain Henry E. Tracy came to Lorain County, OH from Blandford, MA, I believe, between 1830 and 1840 with his wife Dolly Collester and I am not sure who else. I know he purchased land in Huntington in 1841 as I have the deed and it is recorded that he and Dolly sold land to the (Old) Huntington Center Cemetery in 1846 for $15. His wife died in 1848 and Henry married Harriet Elza Scott Keyes Stebbins in 1850. He was 60 years old and she was 25 years younger. Their sons Henry S., Frank Beecher (my ggrandfather) and Charles Sumner were all born in Lorain County. Henry
died September 22, 1865. This newspaper clipping announces the public sale of the estate.
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THE LORAIN CONSTITUTION Elyria, Ohio:
Thursday, March 20, 1873
The Finest Block of Elyria in Ashes.
Twenty –Two Different Business Departments and Eleven Offices, besides one of the Finest Public Libraries in the State, Destroyed.
Loss Approximating $250,000. Two Hundred Men and Women thrown out of employment A little before midnight on last Saturday the rapid clangor of the fire bell called the citizens of our town from their peaceful slumber to witness a conflagration, equally destructive to our place as was the late fire of Boston to that city.
Concerning the origins of the fire there is nothing positively known. There are many different theories and opinions. Some claim it to have been the work of an incendiary, while others attribute it to a defective flue, &c., &c. It was first discovered in the northwest corner of Ely’s block, on the second floor, in a room occupied by Starr Bros.& Co’s. tin shop. The wind, blowing a severe gale from the north west, carried the flames so rapidly forward that it was with difficulty that the clerks sleeping in the upper rooms of Starr Bros.’ Dry goods department made their escape through the windows. By the time the firemen had their engine in position to spout water, the heat had become so great that it was impossible to get near enough to reach the flames. There being large openings in the walls between the rooms, the fire was transmitted to all parts of Starr’s business establishment with such rapidity that not a penny’s worth could be saved from the destructive element. Mrs. Olmsted’s millinery stock being in a room likewise opening into the Starr Bros’. department, suffered a similar fate. All this time the firemen were working with unabated energy to stay the progress of the flames; but the furious gusts of wind began to blow down the crumbling walls, which forced them still further into the background, and made the operation of a hand engine to quench such a monstrous fire seem a mere child’s play. It was but a few moments until the fire forced its way into A.H. Pomeroy’s dry goods establishment. Through this part of the block extended a fire-proof wall twenty inches thick, and for a time it seemed that the farther progress of the flames would be stayed.
At this time the firemen made a desperate effort to get near enough to reach this wall with water, but the intense heat drove them back after a number of unsuccessful attempts. There was a momentary lull in the wind, and for a time hopes were entertained that the east part of the block would be saved, but it was only momentary, for suddenly a furious gust arising drove the fire forward along the wooden cornice above and the awning below, and in less than half an hour the eastern part of the block was one huge mass of flame. From this the fire was carried to the Mungaven House, which being a wooden structure and greatly exposed to the wind, burned down with inconceivable rapidity, the blaze next reaching the wood-shed near the passenger depot of the L.S. & M.S. Railroad. The further progress of the fire was prevented by keeping the walls and roofs of neighboring buildings well saturated with water.
Finding that our hand-engines were inadequate to check the flames from devouring the whole block and probably the entire east end of the street, including the depot buildings, J.H. Faxon, Esq., at the suggestion of some of our citizens, telegraphed Cleveland for aid. It was found necessary to run an engine to Ridgeville for this purpose, as the telegraph wires at the depot were very foolishly cut before any immediate danger threatened the building. This delay was a serious one. As soon as the dispatch was received in Cleveland, the chief engineer of the fire department called for volunteers, when ten men promptly answered the call and were shipped by special train with steamer No. 4 (the “Palmer”) under the direction of Assistant Engineer Mc Mahon, they arrived here about three o’clock, at the announcement of which a sigh of relief went up from the hearts of our citizens, and our Cleveland friends were welcomed by hearty cheers on all hands. Arriving too late to save any particle of the Ely Block or Mungaven House, they set to work to look after the Odd Fellows Block and the depot buildings. A difficulity arose from lack of water, all the cisterns but one, having been pumped dry. Hose were stretched from the cistern on the corner of Middle Avenue and Second Street, but fifteen minutes had not elapsed before it was emptied. A large water-cart was then placed north of the depot, and by replenishing it from the railroad water tank, kept full by their pump, a sufficient quantity of water was obtained. By these measures the buildings east and north of Ely Block were saved.
The continuous ringing of the fire bell called together a large crowd of people. Some nerved up by exitement, engaged with almost superhuman strength, in carrying great loads of goods from the burning building, others, overcome by excitement, ran about fretting and giving everybody instruction what to do, but failed to do anything themselves. Some gazed on in philosophic quietness, with their hands in their pockets, failing, even, to keep out of the way of those who would work, others, having an opportunity to smuggle a few swigs of liquor, ran about with muddled brains speculating on the future of Elyria. Some women with wrinkled brows and grey hairs, stood around wringing their hands in great distress, while others, of less faded appearance, complimented their lovers on their bravery and energy in fighting the fire fiend.
The proprietors of the business rooms in the eastern part of the block made an early and determined effort to save their goods, and a large amount was caried out on Broad Street, Middle Avenue, and the town park. These places contained all manner of goods; boots and shoes, flour and groceries, drugs and medicines, clothing, counters, safes, books, furniture, &c., &c. This afforded a favorable opportunity for stealing, and we are sorry to say that there are those amongst us who are so devoid of humanity as to take advantage of a fellow man thus in sore distress; for we are credibly informed that a large amount of goods were stolen. Mr. Mungaven, especially, lost a large amount of his stock in that way. As is usual under such circumstances, a large amount of goods were wasted and destroyed by removal. For a time, Cheap Side, corner of Broad Street and Middle Avenue, was threatened, which made it necessary to move a large portion of the goods a second time, which was attended with considerable loss and damage. It is impossible to give anything like a correct idea of the losses sustained directly or indirectly. We have worked hard to this end, but have found it utterly impossible to come to a definate conclusion. We give below a list as nearly correct as we were able to secure it:
Losses Insurance
Heman Ely buildings ………… $80,000 $25,000
Heman Ely, office furniture and safe …… $2,000
Starr Bros., groceries, etc………… $70,000 $30,000
Mrs. Olmsted, millinery …………… $6,000 none
King Solomon’s Lodge, F. & A.M……… $2,000 $1,250
John Mountain, merchant tailor ………… $800 none
A.H. Pomeroy, dry goods …………… $10,000 $5,000
T.H.Linnell & Co., clothing ………… $5,500 $2,500
J. Manville & Co., druggists ………… $6,000 $2,500
F.B. Sanford, boots and shoes …………… $3,500 $2,500
Sampsel, Clark & Co., wholesale confectioners …… $20,000 $10,000
Hoyle Bros., Grocers ……………… $4,000 $2,000
H. Bruan, produce dealer …………… $675 none
C. Downing, Justice of Peace …………… $250 ……
J. Myers, law office ……………… $1,700 $1,700
S.W. Burrell & Son, dentists ………… $800 none
N.L. Johnson, law office …………… $400 none
C.H. Doolittle, law office …………… $100 none
H.H. Poppleton, law office …………… $1,000 none
Topliff & Ely, office furniture and safe ……… $550 none
Albert Ely, same …………………$1,000 none
Geo. P. Metcalf, attorney ………………$100 none
Stewart & White, dentists ……………$500 none
W.W. Boynton, office furniture …………… $700 none
Geo. Olmsted, J.P. …………………$100 none
Geo. E. Bronson, picture frames …………… $50 none
Elyria Library ……………………$18,000 $10,000
Elyria Lodge Good Fellows ………………$500 $300
J.C. Potter, photographer ……………… $2,100 $1,000
L.B. Smith, office fixtures ……………… $75 none
John Finn, manufacturer of jewelry …………… $400 none
J.M. Stich, artist …………………$100 none
Jay Terrell, insurance agent ………………$600 none
J.J. Mungaven ……………………$10,000 $3,200
J.V. Coon, sewing machine manufactury ………… $500 none
W. Kewly, tailor ………………… $2,100 none
H.M. Redington, private library …………… $1,700 none
Odd Fellows …………………… $50 $50
Lord & Cunningham, tobacconists ……………$3,000 $3,000
Spencer O. Emmons, billiards ………………$200 none
T. Tunnington, tailor …………………$100 $100
Mrs. Julia Poppleton, furniture ………………$1,000 none
In addition to the above there are a large number of private losses of clerks and others who were doing business of occupying sleeping apartmentsm in the building. The Starr Bro’s. are the heaviest losers. Mrs. Olmsted’s insurance had run out a few days before, and as she was about removing her stock of goods to new quarters she had neglected renewing it, thinking it unnecessary to do so until properly settled. A.H. Pomeroy also had an insurance policy on his stock which run out only the day before (Friday) otherwise he would have sustained little, if any, loss. The total loss, deducting salvage, will amount to about $230,000.
The insurance companies in which the above were insured, and their losses, are as follows:
Phoenix..................................................... $7,120
Underwriters’ Agency .............................. $2,750
Westchester............................................... $1,000
North British and Merchantile................... $5,000
North American......................................... $7,800
Sun............................................................. $5,000
Aetna........................................................ $31,500
Home........................................................ $10,500
Royal.......................................................... $5,700
Continental............................................... $10,000
Old Hartford.................................................. $750
National...................................................... $1,000
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Florence Rhodehamel and Frederick C. Meyers
The Elyria Reporter, 27 Sept 1905 ,Page 8 Column 7
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1918 Plane Part
Submitted by James
I opened a box in my basement here in Columbia, Tn last week and found this fabric scrap. It was in a sack of old photos that had been sent to me after my Aunt Ruth Richards (who was married to Robert Ayres McIlvain) passed away. It mentions a "Dick Richards", but so far I don't know who he was. He had to be a kin, though. My grandfather Arthur James Richards lived in Lorain all of his life and was the manager at the Gas Co a long time ago. My grandmother was Florence James Richards. Her brother Bill's wife, Twila James, was still living a few years ago in Lorain when I checked.
A. J. Richards was my grandfather. He didn't have a brother named Dick, but that's probably a nickname. Dick was probably DeForest R. Richards. This is some help to me down below. I haven't found the name of his wife, yet. If DeForest's middle name was Richard, that would explain the nickname "Dick".
Assigns Comment: 158 Depot Brigade to 21 Apr 1918; Headquarters Company 322 Infantry to Discharge Private, first class 16 July 1918; Corporal 1 Oct 1918; Sergeant 22 Apr 1919. Vittorio-Veneto; Defensive Sector. American Expeditionary Forces 8 June 1918 to 14 Apr 1919. Honorable discharge 5 May 1919.
Volume #: 14,
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. Ohio Military Men, 1917-18. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original data from: Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the World War, 1917-1918, Volumes I-XXIII. Columbus, OH: F. J. Heer Printing Co., 1926.
DeForest Richards served with the 332nd Infantry in WW1 in Italy.
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57 More Deaths in 1922 Than in 1921
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1923 Kipton Deaths
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Sarah Hyer Burnworth
Chronicle-Telegram 3 December 1962
Submitted by Cathy Sisson
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Divorces; Chronicle-Telegram 3 December 1962
Submitted by Cathy Sisson
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Newspaper Story: Almost A Fire
Submitted by: Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong Newspaper: The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
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Amherst Free Press Info.
Submitted by: Kathleen A. Lawler
Subject: Amherst Free Press
Source: History of Lorain County, Ohio. (c)1879.
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PECKS of Grafton, OH
Source: The Elyria Republican, October 2, 1879
Submitted by Joyce, 3rd great-grand-daughter of Anna Averill Peck born in 1782.
The Peck Reunion at Grafton
Saturday, September 20th, was the birthday of Mrs. Anna Peck, she having reached the great age of 97. Her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren arranged for a grand family reunion at the house of Mrs. Julia Felt, near this place, and the occasion was one of the most enjoyable which it has ever been our good fortune to attend. Before proceeding to an account of the reunion, it may be proper to introduce a little of Grandma Peck's history. She was born at Sunderland, Vt., on the 20th of September, 1782. Her father, Capt. Robert Averill served three years in the war of the Revolution, and was a long time a prisoner among the hostile British. When Anna was 18 years old, her father moved to Chittenden county, Vt., at which place she was married to Benjamin Peck, September 2, 1803. From Vermont they moved to Victor, Ontario county, N.Y., on the 29th of September, 1816. From Victor, they moved to their farm near Grafton, living there ever since. Her husband was drafted in the war of 1812, and served his country six months, leaving her at home with five little children to battle against hardships and poverty. She has been the mother of fourteen children, six of whom were present at the reunion, and the aggregate age of those present was 389 years!
Somebody spoke to Grandma about how she clothed her children, and she said that she had to go out and take in work, and that her first two calico baby dresses cost one dollar per yard. Thirty three years ago her husband died. At his death, he was a prominent member of the Baptist church.
It was a strange sight at the reunion to see grandma sitting at the table with her four sons seated on her right and her two daughters, one 75 years old, on her left. It was a scene for a painter. It was a living monument to the strong physical constitution of the men and women who drove the British from our shores, and unfurled the banner of freedom over your heads! One feature of the reunion must not go unnoticed: Little Dollie Metzger of Brecksville, Ohio, only twelve years old, made a beautiful cake with Grandma Peck's name on it. --beautiful, ornamental letters, which pleased the old lady almost as much as seeing her children.
The reunion will long be remembered by all who had the good fortune to participate in its festivities. Over sixty of Mrs. Peck's direct descendants were present, and to see the old lady sit on the lounge and look over the warming friends with a smile on her face, which said plainly, "I will never be called to judgement for violating the Holy command, 'Be fruitful, multiply, and replenish the earth.'" was truly pleasing. The following is a list of the persons present. They are arranged by generations:
First generation - Mrs. Anna Peck, Grafton, aged 97.
Second Generation (children)
Julia Felt, Eaton; Meranda Peck, Brecksville; Hiram Peck, Eaton Rapids, Mich; Maria Woolston, North Adams, Mich.; B.F. Peck, Nunda, Ill.; W.R. Peck, Ranson, Mich.
Third Generation (grandchildren)
Elnora Hunt, Nunda, Ill; J.B. Felt, Grafton; R. Felt, Grafton; S.C.M. Felt, Eaton; Harriet Beaver, Grafton; Lizzie Sumption, South Bend, Ind.; Mary Metzger, Brecksville, O.; James Peck, Cleveland; G.F. Peck, Cleveland; W.B. Peck, Cleveland; Chas. B. Peck, Cleveland; Mary Terrell, Ridgeville, O.; Eliza Stebben, Brecksville, O.
Fourth Generation (great grandchildren)
Minnie Sherwood, Berea, O.; Fred Felt, Maggie Felt, Addie Felt, Bert Felt, Grafton; Dela A. Felt, J.C. Felt, Dora Felt, Ora Felt, Cora Felt, Lee Felt, Ted Felt, Minnie Felt, Willie Felt, Eaton, O.; George Beaver, Nora Beaver, Natha Beaver, Grafton; Ora Sumption, South Bend, Ind.; Dollie Metzger, Brecksville, O.; Bennie Metzger, Brecksville, O.; Marie Peck, Cleveland; Mrs. C.V. Salisbury, Ridgeville; Elmer Terrell, J.E. Terrell, Ridgeville, O.; Clarence Sherwood, Berea, O.
Fifth Generation (great great grandchildren)
Chas. V. Salisbury, Jr., Ridgeville, O.; Clarence Sherwood, Berea, O.
Relations by marriage -- Jane Peck, Nancy Peck, J.A. Metzger, Brecksville, O.; Phoebe J. Peck, Mary M. Peck, Urana M. Peck, Cleveland; Sarah J. Felt, Chas. Beaver, Grafton; Sarah A. Peck, Nunda, Ill.; Emma Felt, Eaton, O.; Chas V. Salisbury, Ridgeville.
Besides the relatives named above, a host of friends of the family were present to enjoy themselves, and to partake of the splendid supper. May everyone present live long to enjoy many of these glorious oases in the great desert of life.
Submitted by Joyce, 3rd great-grand-daughter of Anna Averill Peck born in 1782. Subject: Amherst Free Press
Source: History of Lorain County, Ohio. (c)1879.
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Artistry of William Sterling 1924
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong
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Barney Google and Spark Plug
Newspaper: The Wellington Enterprise, Friday, March 14, 1924.
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong
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Black River Commercial Info.
Submitted by: Kathleen A. Lawler
Source: History of Lorain County, Ohio. (c)1879.
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Bridge Luncheon
Submitted by Lisa
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Construction to begin A B Taylor Home
Submitted by Jon M.& Amy E. Armstrong
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Classified The Wellington Enterprise, Friday, March 14,1924.
Submitted by Lisa.
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Clayton Chapman Served Elyria As Mayor Two Years
Source: Appears to have been printed in the Wellington Enterprise, about 1947.
Submitted by Jon M.& Amy E. Armstrong.
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Congregational Event Wellington
The Wellington Enterprise, Tuesday, March 18,1924.
Submitted by Jon M.& Amy E. Armstrong.
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Repainting Dressing Rooms
Wellington Enterprise, 17 September 1913
Submitted by Amy E. Armstrong.
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Editor of Wellington Enterprise Speaks, 1867
Submitted by Jon M.& Amy E. Armstrong.
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Luncheon Held Mrs E F Allen
Submitted by Lisa.
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Advertisement: S.L. Burgett & Co.
Submitted by Kathleen A. Lawler.
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Mrs. Smythe hosts luncheon for Clara L Smith Lorain News Extra, Tuesday, 24
Submitted by Lisa.
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Local News from Fields
The Elyria Chronicle, 30 March 1911.
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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Brief Article about Fred Pelow
Lorain News Extra. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1889.
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
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Gaylord Ferris Suicide
Submitted by Terrea Thompson.
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Green Line Sold
Wellington Enterprise, 18 March 1924
Submitted by Amy E. Armstrong.
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Advertisement: G. Shook & Son
The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
Submitted by Amy E. Armstrong.
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H E Elliott - Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals
The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
Submitted by Amy E. Armstrong.
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Hill - Mortimer Wedding
Submitted by Lisa.
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Holland -Mason wedding
Submitted by Lisa.
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Horse Runs Amuck in Public Square.
Submitted by Lisa.
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New Jewelry Store E H Fisher.
Lorain News Extra, Tuesday, 24 September 1889
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
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Mrs. Koontz Entertained Semper Idems Thursday.
Wellington Enterprise, 18 March 1924
Submitted by Amy E. Armstrong.
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Ladies of Wellington M.E. Church 1867.
The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
Submitted by Amy E. Armstrong.
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LaGrange Local news 1911.
The Elyria Chronicle, 30 March 1911.Submitted by: Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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Lake Tragedy Shattered The Little Lorain of 1889.
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
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Information about The Lorain Daily News.
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
Source: A Standard History of Lorain County, Ohio by G. Frederick Wright, Vol. 1, pp. 351. Lewis Publishing Co. (c)1916.
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Irvin D. Lawler Death.
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
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Parks & Bates Livery -And- Furnishing Undertakers.
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
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Lorain Monitor Info..
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
Subject: Lorain Monitor
Source: History of Lorain County, Ohio. (c)1879.
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Lost Shawl.
Newspaper: Lorain News Extra, Tuesday, 24 September 1889
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
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Mamie Castle.
Submitted by Romona Castle Hudson.
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A Few Marriages.
Elyria Independent Democrat. November 7, 1855 Submitted by Barbara & Ray Aston.
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Lorain and Star Baseball Clubs Match Game.
The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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1st quarterly meeting M E Church New London Circuit.
The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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Miss Cleverdon To Address Parent Teacher Association.
Wellington Enterprise, Tuesday, March 18,1924
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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Rev. Mr. Lane Sick.
The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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Mrs. S. Cady Millinery Rooms.
The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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Wellington Team Won The County Music Contest.
The Wellington Enterprise, Tuesday, March 18, 1924
Submitted byJon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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The New M.E. Church.
The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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Nine Prominent Lorainites Meet Death In Lake Erie.
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
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Rochester News - CHAPMAN
July 3, 1844 Lorain Republican Page 3 Legal Notice - Submitted by: The Thompsons
Nine Persons Lost - Submitted by: Kathleen Lawler
Source: Elyria Weekly Republican, Thursday, September 19, 1889
Ninety-Five Club Hold Meeting; Newspaper Clipping - Submitted by Lisa
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Notice of Guardian Sale 1866 - Submitted by Harry Dunlavy
My gggrandfather Captain Henry E. Tracy came to Lorain County, OH from Blandford, MA, I believe, between 1830 and 1840 with his wife Dolly Collester and I am not sure who else. I know he purchased land in Huntington in 1841 as I have the deed and it is recorded that he and Dolly sold land to the (Old) Huntington Center Cemetery in 1846 for $15. His wife died in 1848 and Henry married Harriet Elza Scott Keyes Stebbins in 1850. He was 60 years old and she was 25 years younger. Their sons Henry S., Frank Beecher (my ggrandfather) and Charles Sumner were all born in Lorain County. Henry
died September 22, 1865. This newspaper clipping announces the public sale of the estate.
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THE LORAIN CONSTITUTION Elyria, Ohio:
Thursday, March 20, 1873
The Finest Block of Elyria in Ashes.
Twenty –Two Different Business Departments and Eleven Offices, besides one of the Finest Public Libraries in the State, Destroyed.
Loss Approximating $250,000. Two Hundred Men and Women thrown out of employment A little before midnight on last Saturday the rapid clangor of the fire bell called the citizens of our town from their peaceful slumber to witness a conflagration, equally destructive to our place as was the late fire of Boston to that city.
Concerning the origins of the fire there is nothing positively known. There are many different theories and opinions. Some claim it to have been the work of an incendiary, while others attribute it to a defective flue, &c., &c. It was first discovered in the northwest corner of Ely’s block, on the second floor, in a room occupied by Starr Bros.& Co’s. tin shop. The wind, blowing a severe gale from the north west, carried the flames so rapidly forward that it was with difficulty that the clerks sleeping in the upper rooms of Starr Bros.’ Dry goods department made their escape through the windows. By the time the firemen had their engine in position to spout water, the heat had become so great that it was impossible to get near enough to reach the flames. There being large openings in the walls between the rooms, the fire was transmitted to all parts of Starr’s business establishment with such rapidity that not a penny’s worth could be saved from the destructive element. Mrs. Olmsted’s millinery stock being in a room likewise opening into the Starr Bros’. department, suffered a similar fate. All this time the firemen were working with unabated energy to stay the progress of the flames; but the furious gusts of wind began to blow down the crumbling walls, which forced them still further into the background, and made the operation of a hand engine to quench such a monstrous fire seem a mere child’s play. It was but a few moments until the fire forced its way into A.H. Pomeroy’s dry goods establishment. Through this part of the block extended a fire-proof wall twenty inches thick, and for a time it seemed that the farther progress of the flames would be stayed.
At this time the firemen made a desperate effort to get near enough to reach this wall with water, but the intense heat drove them back after a number of unsuccessful attempts. There was a momentary lull in the wind, and for a time hopes were entertained that the east part of the block would be saved, but it was only momentary, for suddenly a furious gust arising drove the fire forward along the wooden cornice above and the awning below, and in less than half an hour the eastern part of the block was one huge mass of flame. From this the fire was carried to the Mungaven House, which being a wooden structure and greatly exposed to the wind, burned down with inconceivable rapidity, the blaze next reaching the wood-shed near the passenger depot of the L.S. & M.S. Railroad. The further progress of the fire was prevented by keeping the walls and roofs of neighboring buildings well saturated with water.
Finding that our hand-engines were inadequate to check the flames from devouring the whole block and probably the entire east end of the street, including the depot buildings, J.H. Faxon, Esq., at the suggestion of some of our citizens, telegraphed Cleveland for aid. It was found necessary to run an engine to Ridgeville for this purpose, as the telegraph wires at the depot were very foolishly cut before any immediate danger threatened the building. This delay was a serious one. As soon as the dispatch was received in Cleveland, the chief engineer of the fire department called for volunteers, when ten men promptly answered the call and were shipped by special train with steamer No. 4 (the “Palmer”) under the direction of Assistant Engineer Mc Mahon, they arrived here about three o’clock, at the announcement of which a sigh of relief went up from the hearts of our citizens, and our Cleveland friends were welcomed by hearty cheers on all hands. Arriving too late to save any particle of the Ely Block or Mungaven House, they set to work to look after the Odd Fellows Block and the depot buildings. A difficulity arose from lack of water, all the cisterns but one, having been pumped dry. Hose were stretched from the cistern on the corner of Middle Avenue and Second Street, but fifteen minutes had not elapsed before it was emptied. A large water-cart was then placed north of the depot, and by replenishing it from the railroad water tank, kept full by their pump, a sufficient quantity of water was obtained. By these measures the buildings east and north of Ely Block were saved.
The continuous ringing of the fire bell called together a large crowd of people. Some nerved up by exitement, engaged with almost superhuman strength, in carrying great loads of goods from the burning building, others, overcome by excitement, ran about fretting and giving everybody instruction what to do, but failed to do anything themselves. Some gazed on in philosophic quietness, with their hands in their pockets, failing, even, to keep out of the way of those who would work, others, having an opportunity to smuggle a few swigs of liquor, ran about with muddled brains speculating on the future of Elyria. Some women with wrinkled brows and grey hairs, stood around wringing their hands in great distress, while others, of less faded appearance, complimented their lovers on their bravery and energy in fighting the fire fiend.
The proprietors of the business rooms in the eastern part of the block made an early and determined effort to save their goods, and a large amount was caried out on Broad Street, Middle Avenue, and the town park. These places contained all manner of goods; boots and shoes, flour and groceries, drugs and medicines, clothing, counters, safes, books, furniture, &c., &c. This afforded a favorable opportunity for stealing, and we are sorry to say that there are those amongst us who are so devoid of humanity as to take advantage of a fellow man thus in sore distress; for we are credibly informed that a large amount of goods were stolen. Mr. Mungaven, especially, lost a large amount of his stock in that way. As is usual under such circumstances, a large amount of goods were wasted and destroyed by removal. For a time, Cheap Side, corner of Broad Street and Middle Avenue, was threatened, which made it necessary to move a large portion of the goods a second time, which was attended with considerable loss and damage. It is impossible to give anything like a correct idea of the losses sustained directly or indirectly. We have worked hard to this end, but have found it utterly impossible to come to a definate conclusion. We give below a list as nearly correct as we were able to secure it:
Losses Insurance
Heman Ely buildings ………… $80,000 $25,000
Heman Ely, office furniture and safe …… $2,000
Starr Bros., groceries, etc………… $70,000 $30,000
Mrs. Olmsted, millinery …………… $6,000 none
King Solomon’s Lodge, F. & A.M……… $2,000 $1,250
John Mountain, merchant tailor ………… $800 none
A.H. Pomeroy, dry goods …………… $10,000 $5,000
T.H.Linnell & Co., clothing ………… $5,500 $2,500
J. Manville & Co., druggists ………… $6,000 $2,500
F.B. Sanford, boots and shoes …………… $3,500 $2,500
Sampsel, Clark & Co., wholesale confectioners …… $20,000 $10,000
Hoyle Bros., Grocers ……………… $4,000 $2,000
H. Bruan, produce dealer …………… $675 none
C. Downing, Justice of Peace …………… $250 ……
J. Myers, law office ……………… $1,700 $1,700
S.W. Burrell & Son, dentists ………… $800 none
N.L. Johnson, law office …………… $400 none
C.H. Doolittle, law office …………… $100 none
H.H. Poppleton, law office …………… $1,000 none
Topliff & Ely, office furniture and safe ……… $550 none
Albert Ely, same …………………$1,000 none
Geo. P. Metcalf, attorney ………………$100 none
Stewart & White, dentists ……………$500 none
W.W. Boynton, office furniture …………… $700 none
Geo. Olmsted, J.P. …………………$100 none
Geo. E. Bronson, picture frames …………… $50 none
Elyria Library ……………………$18,000 $10,000
Elyria Lodge Good Fellows ………………$500 $300
J.C. Potter, photographer ……………… $2,100 $1,000
L.B. Smith, office fixtures ……………… $75 none
John Finn, manufacturer of jewelry …………… $400 none
J.M. Stich, artist …………………$100 none
Jay Terrell, insurance agent ………………$600 none
J.J. Mungaven ……………………$10,000 $3,200
J.V. Coon, sewing machine manufactury ………… $500 none
W. Kewly, tailor ………………… $2,100 none
H.M. Redington, private library …………… $1,700 none
Odd Fellows …………………… $50 $50
Lord & Cunningham, tobacconists ……………$3,000 $3,000
Spencer O. Emmons, billiards ………………$200 none
T. Tunnington, tailor …………………$100 $100
Mrs. Julia Poppleton, furniture ………………$1,000 none
In addition to the above there are a large number of private losses of clerks and others who were doing business of occupying sleeping apartmentsm in the building. The Starr Bro’s. are the heaviest losers. Mrs. Olmsted’s insurance had run out a few days before, and as she was about removing her stock of goods to new quarters she had neglected renewing it, thinking it unnecessary to do so until properly settled. A.H. Pomeroy also had an insurance policy on his stock which run out only the day before (Friday) otherwise he would have sustained little, if any, loss. The total loss, deducting salvage, will amount to about $230,000.
The insurance companies in which the above were insured, and their losses, are as follows:
Phoenix..................................................... $7,120
Underwriters’ Agency .............................. $2,750
Westchester............................................... $1,000
North British and Merchantile................... $5,000
North American......................................... $7,800
Sun............................................................. $5,000
Aetna........................................................ $31,500
Home........................................................ $10,500
Royal.......................................................... $5,700
Continental............................................... $10,000
Old Hartford.................................................. $750
National...................................................... $1,000
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Florence Rhodehamel and Frederick C. Meyers
The Elyria Reporter, 27 Sept 1905 ,Page 8 Column 7
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Wellington native Myron T. HERRICK
Ad for his campaign for US Senate in 1916
Submitted by Mrs. Gert Corey / Greg Markel
1918 Plane Part
Submitted by James
I opened a box in my basement here in Columbia, Tn last week and found this fabric scrap. It was in a sack of old photos that had been sent to me after my Aunt Ruth Richards (who was married to Robert Ayres McIlvain) passed away. It mentions a "Dick Richards", but so far I don't know who he was. He had to be a kin, though. My grandfather Arthur James Richards lived in Lorain all of his life and was the manager at the Gas Co a long time ago. My grandmother was Florence James Richards. Her brother Bill's wife, Twila James, was still living a few years ago in Lorain when I checked.
A. J. Richards was my grandfather. He didn't have a brother named Dick, but that's probably a nickname. Dick was probably DeForest R. Richards. This is some help to me down below. I haven't found the name of his wife, yet. If DeForest's middle name was Richard, that would explain the nickname "Dick".
Assigns Comment: 158 Depot Brigade to 21 Apr 1918; Headquarters Company 322 Infantry to Discharge Private, first class 16 July 1918; Corporal 1 Oct 1918; Sergeant 22 Apr 1919. Vittorio-Veneto; Defensive Sector. American Expeditionary Forces 8 June 1918 to 14 Apr 1919. Honorable discharge 5 May 1919.
Volume #: 14,
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. Ohio Military Men, 1917-18. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original data from: Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the World War, 1917-1918, Volumes I-XXIII. Columbus, OH: F. J. Heer Printing Co., 1926.
DeForest Richards served with the 332nd Infantry in WW1 in Italy.
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57 More Deaths in 1922 Than in 1921
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1923 Kipton Deaths
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Sarah Hyer Burnworth
Chronicle-Telegram 3 December 1962
Submitted by Cathy Sisson
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Divorces; Chronicle-Telegram 3 December 1962
Submitted by Cathy Sisson
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Newspaper Story: Almost A Fire
Submitted by: Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong Newspaper: The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
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Submitted by: Kathleen A. Lawler
Subject: Amherst Free Press
Source: History of Lorain County, Ohio. (c)1879.
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Source: The Elyria Republican, October 2, 1879
Submitted by Joyce, 3rd great-grand-daughter of Anna Averill Peck born in 1782.
The Peck Reunion at Grafton
Saturday, September 20th, was the birthday of Mrs. Anna Peck, she having reached the great age of 97. Her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren arranged for a grand family reunion at the house of Mrs. Julia Felt, near this place, and the occasion was one of the most enjoyable which it has ever been our good fortune to attend. Before proceeding to an account of the reunion, it may be proper to introduce a little of Grandma Peck's history. She was born at Sunderland, Vt., on the 20th of September, 1782. Her father, Capt. Robert Averill served three years in the war of the Revolution, and was a long time a prisoner among the hostile British. When Anna was 18 years old, her father moved to Chittenden county, Vt., at which place she was married to Benjamin Peck, September 2, 1803. From Vermont they moved to Victor, Ontario county, N.Y., on the 29th of September, 1816. From Victor, they moved to their farm near Grafton, living there ever since. Her husband was drafted in the war of 1812, and served his country six months, leaving her at home with five little children to battle against hardships and poverty. She has been the mother of fourteen children, six of whom were present at the reunion, and the aggregate age of those present was 389 years!
Somebody spoke to Grandma about how she clothed her children, and she said that she had to go out and take in work, and that her first two calico baby dresses cost one dollar per yard. Thirty three years ago her husband died. At his death, he was a prominent member of the Baptist church.
It was a strange sight at the reunion to see grandma sitting at the table with her four sons seated on her right and her two daughters, one 75 years old, on her left. It was a scene for a painter. It was a living monument to the strong physical constitution of the men and women who drove the British from our shores, and unfurled the banner of freedom over your heads! One feature of the reunion must not go unnoticed: Little Dollie Metzger of Brecksville, Ohio, only twelve years old, made a beautiful cake with Grandma Peck's name on it. --beautiful, ornamental letters, which pleased the old lady almost as much as seeing her children.
The reunion will long be remembered by all who had the good fortune to participate in its festivities. Over sixty of Mrs. Peck's direct descendants were present, and to see the old lady sit on the lounge and look over the warming friends with a smile on her face, which said plainly, "I will never be called to judgement for violating the Holy command, 'Be fruitful, multiply, and replenish the earth.'" was truly pleasing. The following is a list of the persons present. They are arranged by generations:
First generation - Mrs. Anna Peck, Grafton, aged 97.
Second Generation (children)
Julia Felt, Eaton; Meranda Peck, Brecksville; Hiram Peck, Eaton Rapids, Mich; Maria Woolston, North Adams, Mich.; B.F. Peck, Nunda, Ill.; W.R. Peck, Ranson, Mich.
Third Generation (grandchildren)
Elnora Hunt, Nunda, Ill; J.B. Felt, Grafton; R. Felt, Grafton; S.C.M. Felt, Eaton; Harriet Beaver, Grafton; Lizzie Sumption, South Bend, Ind.; Mary Metzger, Brecksville, O.; James Peck, Cleveland; G.F. Peck, Cleveland; W.B. Peck, Cleveland; Chas. B. Peck, Cleveland; Mary Terrell, Ridgeville, O.; Eliza Stebben, Brecksville, O.
Fourth Generation (great grandchildren)
Minnie Sherwood, Berea, O.; Fred Felt, Maggie Felt, Addie Felt, Bert Felt, Grafton; Dela A. Felt, J.C. Felt, Dora Felt, Ora Felt, Cora Felt, Lee Felt, Ted Felt, Minnie Felt, Willie Felt, Eaton, O.; George Beaver, Nora Beaver, Natha Beaver, Grafton; Ora Sumption, South Bend, Ind.; Dollie Metzger, Brecksville, O.; Bennie Metzger, Brecksville, O.; Marie Peck, Cleveland; Mrs. C.V. Salisbury, Ridgeville; Elmer Terrell, J.E. Terrell, Ridgeville, O.; Clarence Sherwood, Berea, O.
Fifth Generation (great great grandchildren)
Chas. V. Salisbury, Jr., Ridgeville, O.; Clarence Sherwood, Berea, O.
Relations by marriage -- Jane Peck, Nancy Peck, J.A. Metzger, Brecksville, O.; Phoebe J. Peck, Mary M. Peck, Urana M. Peck, Cleveland; Sarah J. Felt, Chas. Beaver, Grafton; Sarah A. Peck, Nunda, Ill.; Emma Felt, Eaton, O.; Chas V. Salisbury, Ridgeville.
Besides the relatives named above, a host of friends of the family were present to enjoy themselves, and to partake of the splendid supper. May everyone present live long to enjoy many of these glorious oases in the great desert of life.
Submitted by Joyce, 3rd great-grand-daughter of Anna Averill Peck born in 1782. Subject: Amherst Free Press
Source: History of Lorain County, Ohio. (c)1879.
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Artistry of William Sterling 1924
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong
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Barney Google and Spark Plug
Newspaper: The Wellington Enterprise, Friday, March 14, 1924.
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong
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Black River Commercial Info.
Submitted by: Kathleen A. Lawler
Source: History of Lorain County, Ohio. (c)1879.
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Bridge Luncheon
Submitted by Lisa
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Construction to begin A B Taylor Home
Submitted by Jon M.& Amy E. Armstrong
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Classified The Wellington Enterprise, Friday, March 14,1924.
Submitted by Lisa.
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Clayton Chapman Served Elyria As Mayor Two Years
Source: Appears to have been printed in the Wellington Enterprise, about 1947.
Submitted by Jon M.& Amy E. Armstrong.
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Congregational Event Wellington
The Wellington Enterprise, Tuesday, March 18,1924.
Submitted by Jon M.& Amy E. Armstrong.
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Repainting Dressing Rooms
Wellington Enterprise, 17 September 1913
Submitted by Amy E. Armstrong.
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Editor of Wellington Enterprise Speaks, 1867
Submitted by Jon M.& Amy E. Armstrong.
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Luncheon Held Mrs E F Allen
Submitted by Lisa.
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Advertisement: S.L. Burgett & Co.
Submitted by Kathleen A. Lawler.
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Mrs. Smythe hosts luncheon for Clara L Smith Lorain News Extra, Tuesday, 24
Submitted by Lisa.
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Local News from Fields
The Elyria Chronicle, 30 March 1911.
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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Brief Article about Fred Pelow
Lorain News Extra. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1889.
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
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Gaylord Ferris Suicide
Submitted by Terrea Thompson.
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Green Line Sold
Wellington Enterprise, 18 March 1924
Submitted by Amy E. Armstrong.
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Advertisement: G. Shook & Son
The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
Submitted by Amy E. Armstrong.
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H E Elliott - Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals
The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
Submitted by Amy E. Armstrong.
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Hill - Mortimer Wedding
Submitted by Lisa.
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Holland -Mason wedding
Submitted by Lisa.
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Horse Runs Amuck in Public Square.
Submitted by Lisa.
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New Jewelry Store E H Fisher.
Lorain News Extra, Tuesday, 24 September 1889
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
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Mrs. Koontz Entertained Semper Idems Thursday.
Wellington Enterprise, 18 March 1924
Submitted by Amy E. Armstrong.
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Ladies of Wellington M.E. Church 1867.
The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
Submitted by Amy E. Armstrong.
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LaGrange Local news 1911.
The Elyria Chronicle, 30 March 1911.Submitted by: Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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Lake Tragedy Shattered The Little Lorain of 1889.
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
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Information about The Lorain Daily News.
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
Source: A Standard History of Lorain County, Ohio by G. Frederick Wright, Vol. 1, pp. 351. Lewis Publishing Co. (c)1916.
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Irvin D. Lawler Death.
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
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Parks & Bates Livery -And- Furnishing Undertakers.
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
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Lorain Monitor Info..
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
Subject: Lorain Monitor
Source: History of Lorain County, Ohio. (c)1879.
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Lost Shawl.
Newspaper: Lorain News Extra, Tuesday, 24 September 1889
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
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Mamie Castle.
Submitted by Romona Castle Hudson.
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A Few Marriages.
Elyria Independent Democrat. November 7, 1855 Submitted by Barbara & Ray Aston.
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Lorain and Star Baseball Clubs Match Game.
The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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1st quarterly meeting M E Church New London Circuit.
The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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Miss Cleverdon To Address Parent Teacher Association.
Wellington Enterprise, Tuesday, March 18,1924
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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Rev. Mr. Lane Sick.
The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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Mrs. S. Cady Millinery Rooms.
The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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Wellington Team Won The County Music Contest.
The Wellington Enterprise, Tuesday, March 18, 1924
Submitted byJon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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The New M.E. Church.
The Wellington Enterprise, 1867
Submitted by Jon M. & Amy E. Armstrong.
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Nine Prominent Lorainites Meet Death In Lake Erie.
Submitted by Kathleen Lawler.
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