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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1919
Page
10
A combination fire truck sustained damage after hitting the curb at Second and Chestnut Streets while answering a fire call at Boylan barn on Lodi Street. The rear wheel was smashed and repair work began immediately. the blaze was extinguished with practically no loss.
Mrs Mary A Roskin Hoekin 65 wife of Ne D Hoakin died last evening at her home 471 Woodland Ave after 18 months illness. Survived by band and one daughter Mrs Gee Drew one grandchild two sisters Mrs Hattie Smith and Miss Louise Chappel of Stars of Washington. Funeral at 421 Woodland Friday at 1 30 pm conducted by Rev W L Burner Church of Christ Elmwood Cemetery Lorain. Funeral car.
The Rotary Club shifts from Tuesday lunch to Friday supper at the YMCA and plans a 6 pm event. Afterward they visit Oberlin Children's Home to give a Christmas treat to the children. The club aims for a large turnout and notes the home's many orphans living in support.
Local obituary notes the death of Christopher Washburn a former Medina resident. The brief tribute mentions Ella Washburn and a cousin and reflects on his early life in Oregon and his lingering impact on those who knew him.
The public schools closed this afternoon for the holidays. Teachers and pupils exchanged gifts as rooms grew quiet. School will be closed until Jan 5 with many teachers spending time at home in other cities. a merry Christmas season is anticipated.
The Oberlin Musical College eyes a large enrollment as the Winter Term begins Monday January 5 1920. Students come from Ohio states and foreign nations joining increased training in business and advanced courses with mature young men and women amid a strong national reputation.
Admission notes show multiple patients and addresses with mis spellings. Entries include Mrs Willam Mizmer Ridgeville Mre Olive Hays 335 Furugee Street and Andrew Brill operative West View O Donald Beal 31a Twelfth Street. Discharges list Mrs Wheeler LaGrange, Mrs Nichols and baby 915 East Avenue, Mrs Wendt and baby 121 Lincoln Ct. Other names include Mre G Woodruff 324 W River Ruth Gott LaGrange Mrs Leo Alexander 350 West Sixth.
Auditor Welty notes dog owners must pay license fees and obtain a tag for the dog to wear at the fair grounds. The execution chamber will be the likely venue for a fet of done ticketed for the ALN, with less than one thousand registrations observed so far.
Washington December 43 Attorney General Palmer says retail food prices should decline with the new car arrival, a statement aimed at lifting Yuletide spirits. Palmer notes typical downward trends in the first two months of the year will apply to price levels. A separate Elyria note mentions a local case of eye pain and a drug claim for Lavoptik with a free eye cup offer at Ebert's Drug Store.
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