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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1922
Page
4
In Herst on December 5 Earl Clif of Elyria hunted along a river precipice when his gun discharged striking two toes on his right foot. He was brought to the local hospital for treatment.
Six burned by coal oil when a child touched a pitcher of oil and drank it. The oil spilled and ignited from a stove, searing the neck and body. Meanwhile Amherst High Athletic Association plans a charity show at Empire theatre to aid hospital bills for Leroy Neumeister injured in the Amherst Wellsville game. The event features Constance Edge in A We Place, with proceeds for medical costs. In other notices, Knights of Pythias members and families enjoyed a program with solos and cards, and local ladies societies plan church events at St Mary’s and St Paul’s churches on Thursday.
In Erlin on December 5 the Childs Cou tion league elected new officers at Mrs. H. Pratts home 168 North Street The slate includes president Mrs. J P Sagger tent Mrs Iva M Beebe secretary Mrs Champion treasurer D W Drage press reporter Wilton Dawley and exchange by Mrs Cook.
John Weber Jr. remains hospitalized after a Sunday automobile accident near Kipton and is reported to be convalescing nicely. Mrs. John Weber, injured in the same incident, is resting comfortably. In Erlin, George Wood known as Wood Shea will host a youth entertainment program for about eighty boys aged ten to fifteen, with ball, basketball and baseball activities Friday and Saturday evening. Miss Mildred Durand Wilson, daughter of Mrs. Wilder of 138, was married in East Erlin today.
East College street couples married at M. E. church in Teading Pa. Miss Lybarger a Oberlin Kindergarten graduate. Mr Wilder studied at Wharton Penn. They reside currently in Cleveland. Junior Counsellors set December 9 at 3 PM in Art building for a tea musique honoring freshmen women. Banquet for Men’s building boys and partners held at James Brand House with crimson and gold decor and six course menu.
Oberlin reports a large turnout for wrestling and boxing classes on Monday as students show strong enthusiasm for self defense. Local social notes mention Miss Lois Kelly and Miss Blanche Kelly visiting family, residents’ weekend trips, and upcoming Odd Fellows election and Grange hall events.
Cleveland December 5 Trial of Charles A Johnson railroad detective in the recent shopmen strike began in Judge Florence E Allen's court. He is charged with manslaughter in the killing of William Urquhart, a striker, during a raid on the roundhouse. Johnson's defense argues Urquhart and four others tried to raid the roundhouse and he acted to defend railroad property.
Mrs Mary T. Crew, 70, mother of Rep T Crew who served as executive clerk and later state insurance commissioner under Cox, died last night after being struck by a car while on her way to church. She stepped from the curb into the path of an approaching vehicle in Zanesville Ohio.
Philadelphia reports John Wanamaker III, aging merchant prince and philanthropist, remains critically ill at his home but is said to be comfortable and resting through the night with condition improving. Doctors issued a bulletin noting his steady progress.
Washington December 5 Woodrow Wilson has made rapid strides in recovery from the illness that struck him over two years ago yet he cannot walk unassisted through the capital streets. The ailing president requires a cane and continues to rely on aides and wheels for mobility.
An 11 year old girl, Ula Phillips of Mi amisburg, Ohio, was killed late yesterday by her eight year old brother while playing with an unloaded shotgun. In New York, Andrew McLean editor of the Brooklyn Citizen, died at his home of pneumonia.
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