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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
2
A damaged obituary fragment reflects on a long lived Oberlin resident born in 1843, noting his large family, early work as a miller, residence in Oberlin, and later life along with distant relatives. The text mentions his brothers and sisters, a daughter, and involvement with the local community and a Baptist church.
Mr Ralston, Civil War veteran and longtime local G A R post member, will be honored at services at his residence on North Professor Street. The church in Wellington and Go AL 1 will arrange the contuary events with Mord, quastor of the Paeptist church, leading origins.
Oberlin school board met at the high school to set next year’s teachers. To stay within the budget, the board shortened the September start to three weeks, aligning the public school year with the college schedule. This allows residents to return two weeks later than before. Hearts Aflame drama by the Dramatic Association plays in Finney chapel this week. Registration for Oberlin College students begins Wednesday, May 16.
A cryptic note discusses Knoks as a new toilet powder claimed to be heavier and less sticky than ordinary products. The description emphasizes its principle and idea, noting it is heavier and not as adhesive, suitable for use around the home.
Local items note a May 26 closing and a May 9 gate postponement due to weather between Hiram and Oberlin. Illnesses include Mrs. C. D. Smiley in Oberlin and Bertha Cann’s father in critical condition. A birth is recorded at Oberlin hospital and an oil painting exhibit is planned May 18 onward. Debating, track, and Home Economics activities are scheduled through May 17.
May weekend notices reveal visits and entertainments across Columbia. Mr and Mrs Ingersoll hosted relatives from Camden and Cleveland while Rev Ww and families attended church events. Local couples and families share meals, nursing updates, and social calls through a sequence of Sunday gatherings and church activities.
My and Mrs Harry Stineheoms visited Mrs Sabina and her daughter Vola at Berea Sunday after noon Miss Nagle L Martin of Berea was the week old guest of Mrs id vhoanglon. They were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs J Hy Tartter. Several residents attended Baptist church activities in Cleveland. Community members host and visit relatives across Berea Elyria Vermilion Lorain and Oberlin area. A baby girl Kathryn Elizabeth was born to Mr and Mrs Erwin Peasley at Amherst hospital Tuesday morning.
In Brownhelm on May 10 the township spelling winners were announced for each grade with Ellen Dreschler and Ruth Ladrach among top finishers. Due to Ruth Ladrach illness Leonard Northeim and Emma Dreschler will represent their grades at the county contest in Elyria on Saturday. Funeral services for Lemuel Bacon drew many relatives and friends from area towns. The Parent-Teacher Association met the same day, with Judge Wilcox of Elyria speaking on juvenile work, marking the final school meeting of the year. Nearby visits included Lorain residents Robert Mke and Wesley Medd visiting the Gs Horn home, and several local families sharing Sunday meals.
The city concert schedule announces Jul ius Fischer leading a famous orchestra tonight at Century Park. Residents are urged to attend as the performance features well known composers and a full evening of classical works.
Troubles deal blows both in the head and stomach and they hurt the stomach more than they do the head. Troubles cause indigestion slow up the liver and then follow constipation and biliousness. The best way to invigorate digestion stimulate liver and bowels and tone the system. Beecham's Pills have been the recommended remedy for years to restore health and make troubles seem solvable.
Dr Miarle Otto of Wuerzburg recently appeared in Munich Courts as Germanys first female lawyer. The article notes a historic milestone in the legal profession and mentions Mary A Grechey, now an assistant district attorney in Brooklyn, who began her career by cleaning the office after starting her duties.
A fragmentary line reads like a cryptic note about the Nile, with a hint of linguistic play between the Ses and the second calaréete, suggesting an era or sequence in a historical or hieroglyphic context.
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