The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1921-03-25
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communities, and Akron INTO CLOSER
relationship The itinerary as PLAN
ned will include Medina, New London,
Greenwich and Plymouth, along the
line of the Northern Ohio railroad.
At d recent meeting of the Hor-
ticulture society Of the Ohio State
University, Arthur French was elect
ed treasurer.
: DIR. Frank w. Gunsanlus, noted
educator, writer and lecturer, died
suddenly last week Thursday at his
home in Chicago. Many in Medina
and vicinity will remember hearing
lecture by this great man at the
local Chautauqua three years ago.
While no register Of names was
kept, it is estimated that at least five
hundred visitors attended the open
ing Of the new quarters OF the
. American Legion last Saturday after
noon and evening. A big bowl OF
delicious punch was kept filled for the
delectation of the visitors and all were
expressive of praise of the comfort
able and home-like parlors Of the
Legion.
Louis Ritter, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Ritter, 226 Grant street, is
critically ill. Several weeks spent in
a hospital apparently benefited him
little, if any, and his condition at
present is a source of grave concern
to his parents and friends.
The old Witter dwelling adjoin-
ing the interurban station has been
purchased by Sheldon Funk, who will
have it moved onto his building lot
on East North street. The building
is landmark in the village and one
of the Oldest dwellings here, having
been erected in the '30s.
The new siren recently ordered
by the fire department from Chica-
60 firm, was shipped from the factory
two weeks ago last Saturday, but as
yet has failed to arrive.
In a contest recently waged
among the pupils Of Wittenberg col
: lege, of the young men, Wilbur Etter,
son of DR.. Etter of Wadsworth, was
declared to be the handsomest. A
picture Of the winners appeared in
the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
"A bill by State Senator Burke Of
Lorain county, providing for fire.
mems indemnity fund in municipali-
ties having no such fund, was passed
by the Senate last week.
The Delco Light Co., which has
operated in Medina for the past year
and a half under the management of
v. G. Osgood, has been taken over by
E. G. Tinstman, who took possession
last Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs. Os-
good will 60 to Cadfz, o., to take
charge Of the Delco light business in
that locality. t,g,% @
&C. w. Barrere, state examiner, is
in Medina examining the records of
the county offices. The work will
keep him here for some time.
KatherineH Hurlebaus, young daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. iGeo. Hurlebaus,
425 West Friendship street, narrowly
escaped serious injury last Friday
noon at the corner Of West Liberty
street and the public square. In
crossing the street she stepped in
front of an automobile driven by
Boyd Davenport, and. was knocked
down and showed along the pavement
for several feet. The child was car
ried to the office Of DR.. Strong, who
reported that the injuries consisted
only Of several bruises to one limb
--and an arm, the skin being slightly
broken, but no bones fractured. She
was later removed to her home.
st. Paul's Guild held an all-dav
meeting Thursday with Mrs. Blake
Hendrickson.
Born, Friday, March 1S, to Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer johnson (nee Mil
dred Pettit) daughter.
Mr.. Merwin Spafford is at Lake
side hospital in Cleveland.
The Ladies' Aid society of the M.
e. church will meet in the church par
lors on Monday afternoon, March %.
Mrs. Ed. Smiths class will entertain.
Officers of the Medina County
Agricultural society will meet at the
Farm Bureau Office on Saturday of
this week to discuss matters pertain
ing to the 1921 fair, such as conces-
slons, improvement of grounds, prem
rum lists, etc.
County Auditor Washburn an
pointed H. E. Brenner assessor for
Wadsworth this week, there having
been none for that place last year.
The Clytean club entertained at
an open meeting Monday evening at
the home of Miss Florence Sipher.
Miss Nadine Motts of Cleveland read
several numbers and Mrs. Baisch
Whistled, being accompanied by Mrs.
Clark Rei,lhardt. About 65 were
present.
Mrs. II. G. West entertained al.
lunch Tuesday in honor OF Mrs. Wal
Ter Miller OF Cleveland. Covers were
laid for eight.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Methodist church will meet with Mrs.
Walter Bibbins Friday of this week.
The Ludine club will have a pic
nc supper at the home Of Mrs. III. C.
West on Tuesday of next week,
The Harmony club held a picnic
supper at the home of Mrs. Wendell
Lefch Saturday night of last week.
Jean the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. L. w. Boyden, is i'll with
scarlatina.
Miss Ella Canavan entertained six
little girls at luncheon at her home
last Saturday in honor Of Mary Ed
mund, little daughter of Supt and Mrs.
W. 5. Edmond Of Sandusky.
MANY citizens attended minstrel
show in Barnowsky's hall on Bronson
street, Monday night, given by colored
people, The show wac reraa+ad -,