The Amherst times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1918-11-27

              iv 1 the amherst times liberty flmt.' usf always -j freedom for; all forever v- vol. 'ii, no. 4. subscription, $1.50 per year amherst, ohio, wednesday, november 27, 1918. official newspaper of village amhekft, i it: ft it (j- staff letter . fromjversea otto mischka gives french custom's,! describes condi-, ti0n8, for time8. ecornmoy, prance, oct, 23, a'remarkable coincidence developed ' '.with peace negotiations when we learned that building which are "now1 using ask headquarters is same as was used to draw up fleld terms at conclusion, franco-prussian war 1870-7u aftermath field conference held in paris. this town, quite a distance below , jparis, furthest point boches penetrated into france almost 50 years ago. on square here some 80 soldiers' were killed and skirmishes hold throughout various parts villager comparable size with oberlin, wellington or 'amherst. many buildings show bullet marks, not- far from village! near where our rifle range is-located, (a trench. trench, course, not modern one found when" tim.huns evacuated famous hlndenburg line. old veterans help. town 'war, too to" flgfire present fracas. nvealthy frenchman who has given over a' feather bed my comfort -sergeant the, ot 1870-71. 5 government allows him 20 centimes ''(equivalent 4 cents) day each occupant, noncommissioned officer makes difference frahc (18':ents) day. wealthy "frenchman refuses take even meager sum, stating he glad give; common good war.. kind patriotism runs high inhabitants only give their houses barns but also land if needed by americans helps win war. "" another old. friend mine - bald compelled sleep snow jn while 'oc cupied his bed. section' there numerous monu irieuts erected commemoration those, fell fighting what left .france. alsace-lorraine sections. "tbealsace-lorraine sections taken germans' spoils "in- gave them richest ore section world. short metz, rich er oro developed. germans 1871 .abandoned these fields vnlnnlpnnr frenchmen figure aim hohenzollerns fn additional spolu conquest (ml3slon. ."hell, heaven hoboken." .four months ago ,arrlved tho military rfnen said mat ter'of years'. bulgaria surren dered two-months they nf would labt year, month the. last least until .spring. general 'consensus of. opinion now complete submission gormany ant her allies s matter months' rather weeks, still have confidence adopt ed slogan: "hell, hoboken christmas." local boys front state letters keep run-bo much following bodies out -the- allied territories race 'doesn't permit time write auto trucks how constant ly, tley say,' the" kitchen ant! f other things the' fighters. locals fare operating practically every front, according ) received home stll1 stationed here. everyone overs worrying fear fhe hunting season will close without an oppor tunity" bagging little game, morunlna customs. when, member family dies action, mourns two years, somewhat longer period than customary america. mourning clothes worn period, during deprive' themselves amuse- ments gaiety, inculding music just preseut most pianos hereabouts covered with-dust, sel dom musical instrument any heard home. prac tically suffered drink water, ecommoy, france, 25. england lis bars its wine parlors. bar" barmaid, stay in- limited well restricted, didn't mak'tv ar active service oyer 'here. soft drinks were, obtainable irf approximately 8 cents bottle, glze sells, n dickal iin mates, t( wm wrm. bmuim england; llfco. red cr083 members get christmas 8eal8 answering roll call universal membership lied cross week dec. 16-23 receive 10 seals been sold past bytho national tuberculosis association. this" bo onlyi method dis tributing nounced "w.. wi wheeler, director lake division states diana kentucky. amrelcan cross," bays mr." ''has concluded arrangement association under appropriated $2,600,000 aid anti work associations hitherto supported sale seals.' so. m. e, buftnsjoittgage church crowded big ban quet celebration splendid addresses. monday evenings banquet cele bration south xmherst e. gala event, feature being burning $600 mortgage had hanging property number years. several week's commit tee undertook lift mortgage, voluntary sub scription citizens, succeeded raising 4705, $105 more, amount owing. scheduled be weeks epidemic caused lts-postponemeht. evening held, doors, "probably 250 presenty largo delegation amherst. ladles charge celared $80 evening, spelndld record. 'program address given. rev. cllne acted toastmas-ter. kyle booth paid neighboring niany compliments progresslveness. stiner congregational address. c. o. master, district superintendent schools, charge' money, expressed appreciation the- liberal response "had received, espe cial thanks "to ajuherst merchants citizens helped, 3poke sympathetic feeling ing between com munities. rov. a. robb,- former pastor church, delivered masterly ad dress,' conclusion ho burned due cere mony. dr. j. smith, norwalk trict superintendent, interesting forceful. program dur hundreds declared memorable 'occasion. flag dedicated. 'hurch dedicated new servleo sunday appropriate eremonles. pur- ihased members, and" contains names mem bors service. colas flu. michael colas, aged 48, tenney ivenue, passed away friday morning hospital, pneumonia 'following influenza cause leath. del 'it t dry's ?reviously, escaped house. hd wanf.ei'p'l h ocks, scantily mothed, ot! austed nt corner tonney avenue frank lin street. exposure undoubtedly hastened lila death.. mr. bebn difficulty serious nature snortiy do: nis death. surviving ar? wli'ow lrughtev, about 12 y-3a?3 odi. school board pf.h3ident louu "lo:- hsnt, '.e.t kne-ru grocer .last fr lay elected president township education, hu ten office extend january, 1920. succeeds h. w. po vers, rcnoa lemoval became inci glble the.townsh:-.! board. teachers townshlr schools full, though t! closed five cn account epidemic, ''fhe dec.'22 decided upon ar,.:ial holiday vacation. funeral james ru880, .of rrjgo, whq died ust thursday his, south, synla? noon st joseph'? revt f, sheffield qouduqtlng services, intrmnt ww la calvary cejnetery. thanksgiving special,8ervices churches attract few amusements. bee pbservance ending rejoicing thanksgiving, assurance) safety loved ones thankfulness homes. others sorrow, ease knowledge sons relatives noblest !n history community hold, special services. o'clock, stone, methodist congregations join union service, f. kline -methodist deliver egh evangelical preach sermon o'clock. invitation extended' thev pullc present. services catholic church. v movies open. course both picture oxpect entertain large crowds thurs nnd made proper preparations, pictures booked time-honored custom play football game seems forgotte nthls ear. team no scheduled, tigers playqd since flu descended. jocal order eagles endeavoring secure orchestra dance redlngton hall jias success. secured time, b eheld, probably advertising. young folks getting hungry dance, say. stores' close. usual closing observed by, business houses. postofllce force holiday. wedensday night reopen next morning. reachln gmost readers early falling publica tion issued heavy pressure, appears slightly dej flcient quality, blame thankful worse. takes life crazed. apparently demented ai result five-weeks' illness influenza, tomach, elm street, 29 old, committed suicide saturday after shooting himself. afternoon dressed house, a'tter hours' absence search htm, wife reached door shed closo, by," saw fire shot. survived widow small children. st. joseph's wed nesday morning, burial cemetery, lorain. annual meeting cross. branch wll lhold meet hall. officers ensuing and. reports read. gentlemen invited attend meeting. .are 511 th crosp off christmas-shopping latest the-govern mont authorities, relieves retail restrictions whi.-h threat ened curtail tehlr traded allowed hire extra salespeople, open hojrs choose, stocks, recommendation shop ping holds shipments presents outside points should rnade possible. chas. grulich. o'clock afternoon, furniture co. mortician parlors, charles grulich, known here, tuesday father, edward mcguire, avenue. theo. stell- horn, 'aon lutheran sar.dus'v. grullch's home, conducted inter ment va li .iill cemetery. .grulich wrs 34 hail failing health y.nr. ;ia m ergles, lodge attended body. daughters virginia, 7. flye brothers and-two sisters, living in. 'sandusky, survive. addition brother'-ln anqe. jools gold " joltjem hard collector port exam- iner think german gem8 doea your soul long crown, palm itch hardy grasp -good damascus blade, chin tremble tickle magistrate's great beard? wrists ashivcr trickle lace surcoats middle gaunt puff -velvet trunks? alt emotions emotlonlng innermost heart down pad "dec. 11, building, detroit." add thereto determination save pennies you can come glory edgar, fantastic fuss rlgoletto, splendor doil jose pale foppery canle, evil befallen house hammersteln lies .store rooms customs 96 cases theatrical wardrobo unclaimed must public auction, case opened. bob" clancy, pott, blum, examiner, waded casessthls exact contents. first opened, clan cy locked, borrowed shotgun. blinding, glittering, wonderful array silver gems "hen's egg" size; crowns scepters cups beaten metal crusted rubies diamond- studded daggers, crown jewels germany," gasped astounded collector. "they worth millions," itself," whispered lifting glittering circle blazed diamond certain watch. gingery touch rested, nls head accepted sceptre. "gee, i'm kink," said. "what ho, varlet! bring' me" clancy had, american adroitness, looked inside label royal robes. ," snort ed. "look here! 'cohen & goldstein, broadway, n. -y.' say, t,in."' trjmmlngs. tin theyvere brass glass paste. 95 contain poor coverings sad madam butterfly, jazzy carmen, roaring mephlstophelcs, blonde maiuerlte, oh, well, lads lassies opera, modern, ancient unsung, those sure triumph. use trapping opera sort purpose tend sale. rookie's dream. (courtesy plato, franc?.) october 19th, orders 23. 1. owing re quests ranking class prhatfas fornierly honored outs, rest, tango hounds, lounge liz '.n.'s e ii' 3 act ors, revision truinlii schedule, hereby submitted, .will go effecuthis date: sundays reveille formation, meals, served men. (privates standing) monday: breakfast (in bed)-jl0:45 police 11:30 11:31 drill 11:35 11:40 rest 11:45 11:55 mess noon. (as digestion luncheon) 2:00 2:05 p. m, study rest-this may for' care clothing. etc.) 2:10 3:25 retreat (for slackers only) 5;?.0 dinner (wlthwlne cabaret) 6 imgood standing permitted lady friends dinner.) taps mid night. tuosday:' schedule monday, wednesday:. tuesday. thursday: nesday. ; friday: saturday: note: men desiring week-end pass leave name yme departure.and expected (?) turn sergeant. make effort return end passes friday, so it) weekly pay 1u3q ms each' friday. (pri vates id goal feave immedi ately riteelvlng pay. privates making records fancy danclnk provided wl(h gas rate crease judge douglas logan reasons raise council. council adjourned meeting, addressed judgo s. mans-hold, attorney fuel presented telling argu increase .to 35 not, altera tions, orlndanco previously, ndoptcd regular towns same. 70-odd supplied company, 63 granted company lncrcaso ,000 cubic feet, rqlso hint asked hero. sketched briefly increased costs burdened, told rapidly decreasing supply, probability artificial plants established wlth- two. conditions. ordinance originally contained clauso repealed original franchise 1903, nine run. douglas' attention called unintentional immediately agreed elimination thr clauso. clause .suggested smytho, tends safeguard vlllago against futuro arbitrary rates, inserted. ordi nance redrafted returned ,and evening. newordlnance. expires february, 1919. rato effect soon passage ordinance, indefinite remain stationary changed conditions, either favor readjustment necessary desirable. orig inal jurisdiction rate-making. mini mum calling 2,000 feet minimum charge. features ro- main nance. lorain considering nn identical words rato. surroundings already ordinance. beon objection rate. wator telephone companies .recently slight creases rates hunter shot; lose leg. floyd, son mrs. elmer .past vounds hunting, shot entered lad, father. b. ,0. foremen woro hunt wllford farm henrietta. accldontly removed hospital. resting easily, believed amputation jecoino necessary. robert burns celebration. stone cutters' saturduy winter. preparations for. affair going forward. committee appointed tako consists skinner, miller, nell davis, mccann, depaul, alex mcneil, louis john baer henry. smallpox case. reported jacob koepko, malady ap parently recovering attac kot influenza. homo quarantined. third cases. soldiers ovorsca labels bo. sent, supply ran monday. baus, cross, application him. be, sent overseas mailed saturday, nov. 30, insure arrival time. orderly, (unofficial) approved maj. gen. i.. useless, acting cheese staff. kltchen policemen colonel nut, genera). nuisance, mojor cemenl v.-hicu jnclufle lunch' an' excellent bout fail tq ,40. chrutma ahqppin al.riath bro., elyrla. tfj1 theodore' gordon death anqeli angel continued toll theodore gordon, 19, cleveland youth ill .ago, later hospital condition serlo.us. delirious before attaches discovered him' institution.' exposuro greatly weakened him, gradually be-camo woaker end. wide friends. omployed city electric parents, brothers, henry, hazel margaret. wodnesday cloveland henry plato says 84th divi8ion cros3es safely, attacked u-boats. enjoyable casper franco, motorized regiment division. 25, west point, ky months. regarding trip across little, dispatch concerning journey peyton march, chief staff; "washington, sept. 28. arrived safe trance. staff, statement today weokly correspondents, confirming days, ha"d printed. "tho s4th 'roops mainly indiana, illinois, ohio kentucky, although troops ohte formed camp zach-, ary taylor, indians wero sent. on, moved sherman, chilli-cothe, completed traln'ng. ''it uow say part, least, subjected tack submarines way ships con voy having sunk submarine. sinking announced twoweeks ship, whom landed england, illinois. went england." sees historical sights. plato's division, 84th, mentioned sunday's dispatches as' likely country future. br,iinlr hla oxnerlences says: "our very short, interesting. mltted visit places including winchester, ts hstorlcal cathedrale. cathedrale bomb tho. sightly dam aged, certainly place see. wo favored selection ("tho star-spangled banner") played organ cathedral. "we grapes wine. country, does appreciate yanks doing. regi given, reception american" landing france. wish describe cities. writing "i enjoyed pond never felt better life. haven't lost pound am trying best any, gards everybody don't forget regularly." cahl safe. proable albert cahl, ported missing action oct. 8, parents dated, 3, appear ring. pleased learn fortune ( k. soon- knights pyth las arranged "victory social wiwt festivities. 111 flimr phi wviineis-kmii ii vllublll'ub clare avery, j.ettefl dej' women work. avery and, ory, lsscipiliffstiterebflliit ceived .franco, jpd print rit, iln gart, beneflfc friends: 2, dear mother all: 'i. imagine (tho. knows aout "9x4x3" package 41 my'' coupon quite' wlhloiago. it, i'll 8. package. like "bumming" bending thai rs'' form request. at, that, .there bunch kiddies could 'contents 9x4x3 could. buhloevo me, -we tagger back oldhome coun try!! sugared doughnuts tor 'chow nlghtt lot clas army. clippings very, acceptable. got papers iday, middle. august; possibly orie'i once. while. all-day wednesday. .excitement" 'with exception fights sev eral storekeepers buy chocolate them. succeeded' pounds; won' dorful treat me. francs equivalent dollar, can't help impression franc hardly nothing all. consequently monthly fe'bbr swiftly. fellow money pocket four days pay-day, he's bum soldier., enclosing coupons, 60 centimes, half franc, 19 american. full mean-, jt lng thing, here's "free trans-1 latlon" side: "issued chamber commerce, itne morblhan fqsvcnumee;' 'l' wbat .other sldem. llla guarantee that: commerce anil nothe. bank issues these4 notes' denominations, legal, "j tender, sufficient quantity of, exchanged notes sued bank. ever become prosperous enough do so; intend to'save 'a collection different coins bf try; surely immense variety. succeed each, bring mo. views. situated dinky.. valley; surrounding isw impressive, oen gets aw kilometers', scene; changes. autumn" h'i. fall opening, trees are' i: dolled becomingly. alio'' dis.tance view gc' ting top .high hill; o edge valley prpper. a, air wonderfully"1 clear" look niiles miles never-changing .but aly?ay,( beautiful landscape. far'ab see, hills dotted with-big wind mills, once lnr while, spire, towej- funny white buildings, huddled together; little- girls, counterparts mothers, calttcrlng along the7 road wooden shoes, herding with' dog cows, chickens ind pigs' together. "women. blttlm tow- side, road, eye mft- ting, watching cowa ateee, tvlth tho' other.'! three, or';l6pf wosr' oy tne sme a.pond or. "knecaj!! (clothes doing washipftjpid hundred yeajy oii side t' cart drawn by" oxen i? at'l behind statc works thew eaom tv.,nti mna rrt thnn v, '' vft will. j uu. i. 1,j ociu v.. place, see working'. oa hand, almost; pathetic; their.' it. children fine earth know knoi dren hadn't trav peo homo, did relli woman working jj menu uuj. mil? wpiih ich is. .holiday, oo double, raw irrance.