Amherst News-Times, 1921-12-22

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THE   AMHERST N
S-TIMES.
VOL III.    NOJ
J^BoS K"MfT*   Mtot«*»«    ISSUED    THURSOAY
AMHEHST,    OHIO.     THURSDAY,     DECEMBER 2Z  1921.
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■crlptlon   Price.  $2.00  per  Year
'Sandstone Center of tho World"
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An explosion of Unknown origin took place about 3
o'clock this afternoon at the Ramsey railroad, on Levitt
road, where a crew of men were about to make some repairs on ihe gas line.
There were six men in the gang, and it is reported
"inat five of the six are seriously injured, one man, however, being able to drive the machine. Zilch's ambulance
removed the injured men to the hospital and the exact
nature of the injuries could not be obtained at this writing.
It has been reported that one of the men has an arm
broken, with other minor injuries. It is also reported that
some of them were injured about the face, due to the ter-
rifflc force of the explosion.
All the men were employes of the Logan Natural Gas
and Fuel Co.
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SCHOOL BONDS
SOLD BY BOARD
HIOHKBT AND BE8T BIDDER BUYS
THEM   WITH   A   PREMIUM OF $8,287.60
J.   H.  Avery  wns  In  Cleveland
business Monday.
_^jra.   Herman   Kurs   was   In   Cleve-
iiiui;  visiting,  Monday.
Furdyce   Smith   was   Iu   Elyria
business  Monday.
The school bonds, In the own of
$126,000, were sold at the meeting of
tho school board Monday evening to
tho W. L. Slayton company ot Toledo
and with a premium ot $8,287.60. The
W. L. Slayton company was one of the
six bidders for the bonds and their
premium made it such that the school
board felt Justified in selling the bonds
to them.
As a result of the sale, the board
will advertise for contractors immediately, the contract to be let the first
of February. R. S. Sllsbee, the school
architect, is completing plans for the
building at present and he expects to
have them finished soon. At present,
the state scnool inspector is making
plans for the new heating system
which will be installed In the new
school, and the plans of the architect
and the Inspector .will both be complete by the first dt February.
The school board will let the contracts as soon as possible, and the
work on the new building will be
started before • school Is dismissed In
the spring.
The progress of the building will bo
determined by the weather but the
board is of the opinion that at least
the foundation will be completed before school Is out and that all other
building material will be here by that
time to start on the structure.
A new method, by which the build
ing is kept clean, is now on trial In the
old building. A large vacuum cleaner
has been devised for school purposes,
which makos It possible to sweep the
building In a short time, thus enabling
the building to be swept every day.
If the cleaner proves satisfactory to
the board, three will be installed, one
for each floor. The expense ot the
three cleaners will be less than the
amount which It now takes to keep the
building clean, which will make a
saving of at least $100 per year.
The addition of the five rural schools
to the Abherst Union school district
and the Incroaee in the student body
here will necessitate the larger school
which for many years past has been
needed.
Vt.  !{. MiUho'.l was in Cleveland on
business Tuesday.
11.   L.   Plato  spent   Wednesday    In
Jleveiand on business.
Row A. A- Hunter was In Cleveland
a  business Monday.
Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Purcell and fam
ly wore Cleveland visitors Sunday.
PLATO CLOTHIERS
DEFEATS CRESCENTS
JEW   TEAM    SHOWS   GOOD   FORM
IN   OPENER—KEEP8   ON   THE
LONG END OF THE SCORE
THROUGHOUT  GAME
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REV. A. A.
RESIGNSJS PASTOR
TO  TAKE  POSITION  A8  TRAVELING   SECRETARY   FOR   BALD-
WALLACE COLLEGE AT
BEREA,   OHIO
The Plato's Clothiers basketball
loam -opened their season with a vie-
ory when (hey took the Lorain Crescents across to the tune ot a 17-13
score here at the local gym Friday
evening 'rile game was a one-sided
aftntr in the first half, the locals Baring a six-point lead and holding their
jpponents lo no field goals. The vis
pors came through iu better style In
the last half by out-pointing the
Clothiers by two points but were un
able to overcome the local's lead.
The first half was the scene of good
pass work and excellent shooting on
.he part of the locals, Wilson and
Koppenhaffer scoring three field goals
.mil lieggie and Wilson each scoring
.wo foul goals, making them a total
jf 10 points In that period. Alexander and Haupt of the visitors each
scored two field goals In this period,
which netted them a total of tour
points.
M. Bauinhardt and Heggle scored
;hre.■ | field goals In the last half. M.
Bauinhardt also added a foul goal to
the score in the last half, making the
.otal 17 for the entire game. Alexan-
ler and Wooden of the Crescents
made the first field goals tor their
itttflt in this period, Wooden making
wo and Alexander one. Bauer caged
two foul goals and Stough one in this
period, making a total of 13 points for
.he entire game.
r ureehng)
In the Mearinir of Christmas
IN THE true spirit of the occasion and with due
appreciation of all it implies, we extend Christmas
greetings to the readers of this publication. Chiist-
mas has a meanly possessed by no other holiday
throughout the world. America has its national And
special days, other countries have theirs; Christmas is
tne only one alike in spirit and celebrated in all Christian lands. So pure is its principle that it commands
respect and admiration among people who worship
their Creator in different Ways from ours.
Christmas typifies all that is best in mankind. It is the
culmination of the human mind throughout the ages
dwelling upon the wonders and mysteries of existence,
turning to a reverence for God and His representative on earth. It expresses the ascendency of spirit,
the realization of men of their interdependence and
their duty to one another; and so it is marked by the
bestowal of gifts and other sentiments of benevolence
and well wishing.
The makers of newspapers, concerned as they are
with the doings, manifestations and thoughts of their
respective communities and the world at large, and
recording them in their more important aspects for
the information, mayhap the education of readers, are
brought into an intimate sense of the spirit and meaning of Christmas. Would that we could express to you
all the good that we see in the hearts of men and the
increased brilliancv behind a few shadows of the light
which has upheld the world for so many centuries.
In the happy auguries we see for the future, there is
every reason to be merry.
Our Yuletide thoughts go out to the people of this community and our thanks are due the patrons and kind
friends who have given us practical support or extended
encouragement during the year. May this be the best
Christmas you have ever spent, is our wish to all.
The Publishers
(Caariak. 1921)
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FAILS TO
Sim
RESOLUTION    PASSED    PROTESTING THE DISCONTINUING OF
THE FREE DELIVERY OF
MAIL IN VILLAGES
At   the   regular   meetin;:   of   the   vll-
'ng>' council Tuesday evening the mat
ter of complaints made by T. E. Oawn
anil  .1   II   Frederick of    North    Main
street  in  regard  to  the damage done
to  their   property  at  the  time of  the
trailing of North  Main street was extensively discussed.    The matter was
not   Ht'ltleil,  however,  as  the  plan  of
I||.' council was turned down by Uawn
mil  Frederick.    Several special meetings of the council have  been called
fW the purpose of making a satisfactory settlement with the two residents
ind each of their several plans    were
arned down.
A  resolution, to the effect that the
lerk of the council  write to Senator
Frank B. Willis and Congressman
Charles L. Knight was also passed at
the meeting This matter arose over
a suggestions made by Postmaster
OtBSfBl Mays that the free delivery
of mall be abandoned In the villages
In ihe Tnlted States. As the bill will
he presented to congress at the time
if the post office department appropriation, several local people have requested that the city officials communicate with Senator Wi'lls and Congressman Knight concerning this matter
It is a known fact that tho free de-
Iveiy of mail in Amherst has been
bundled   to   the   best   advantage   and
hat there Is no reason why It should
!i abandoned. Several other villages
h.'ivi made the same request, which
will   give   Congressmen   ample   opin-
mu from the public concerning   this
natter,
•AGERS  WILL  PLAY
DOUBLE  HEADER  FRIDAY
The Ford Sales and the Plato Cloth
iers will  play a double header at the
•en' gym  Friday night, the Ford out-
It playing Monroeville and the Cloth
tb the Vermilion outfit.
Both the Vermilion and the Monroe-
Hie teams have played several games
his season and are iu the best of con
it ion. and good  games are expected.
Tho   Fords  and   the  Clothiers  held
.nactice In the gym Tuesday night and
rom all Indications they are ready ti
neei   their opponents  with  two  com
dilations  which  are  confident  of  vie
tory.
The   first   game  Is  cal'ed   for  7:.10.
lake Darling will nfereo both games
FORD CAGERS
FIVE MEN FINED
IN MAYORS COURT
THE CASE WAS THE RESULT OF A
CHARGE OF DISORDERLY CON-
DUCT ON DECEMBER 12
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SOUTH AMHERST
ENJOY  DANCE
Many attended the dance given by
I Mr, and Mrs. C. II. Wood at the Buck-
Summary:
Field Foul
Goals Ooals Pta.
Amherst
Wilson,   rf.     2 2
M. Baumhardt, It  1 1
Koppenhaffer, c.     1 0
It. Bauinhardt, lg  0 0
Hoggle, rg.  2 2
Rev. A. A. Hunter, who tor the past
•everal years has been pastor ot the
Methodist-Congregational church, has
tendered his resignation as pastor to
take effect on February 1, 1922. This
decision came after a meeting ot the
board ot trustees of Baldwin-Wallace
college, which waa held In Detroit a
few days .ago. For the paat few years
the trustees have endeavored to gain
the services ot Rev. Hunter as traveling secretary end their offer waa ao
promising that he accepted after careful consideration. Mr. Hunter will
have headquarters In Cleveland under
hia new position and will travel
throughout northern Ohio in the interest of the college. r
HI* resignation came audden to his
congregation and to his many friends
who have been acquainted with him
during hia stay here. Hia resignation
waa officially accepted Sunday morning by the congregation, although with
much regret
Mr. Hunter la a graduate of Baldwin-
Wallace college and during hia course
there be participated in three Salda of
athletics. After graduatolng ho made
hia home in Lorain, where he played
G
3
2
0
6
Totals     6       6.       17
Field Foul
Loraiti Ooals Goals Pts
Bauer, rf     0       2 2
Wooden. If.     2       0 4
Alexander, c.       12 4
Haupt, lg.       0       2 2
Stough. rg.      0       11
Totals     3       7       13
FIRE   DOES   SMALL   DAMAGE.
The home of William Oltman of
'ast Main street was threatened by;
Ire Friday morning at 2:30. Mrs. j
Hunan stated that during the night!
he was awakened by a noise and |
.lien she got up, noticed the lire and ■
mmciliate'.y sent in an alarm. With,
he aid of neighbors the fire was ex-;
ngulshed  before  it could gain great.
icadwuy.   The source of the fire is un-,
knows.
i > e hotel Saturday evening. The mu
I tie for the event was furnished by
j Krugmun's orchestra. Everyono pres-
! rut hud a good lime. At a late hour
j i delightful luncheon was served by
r. and Mrs. Wood.
basketball and baseball. Later he entered the ministry and was pastor in
several churches before coming hern.
He came here as pastor of the Methods! church iu the year 1917 and remained here for several months when
he enlisted as chaplain In the army.
He was in training several months in
the south, from which he was sent
over seas. He spent several months
over In France and England and had
a great many interesting happenings
with his comrades. Upon returning,
the Methodist and tho Congregational
churches united and selected Rev.
Hunter for pastor. He haa kept the
two denominations together since that
time and has been a great Influence In
the work of the two churches.
He has been a member of the American Legion and Instructor of several
CHURCHES TO  GIVE
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS
From  year to year    the    churches
lave been looking forwarh to the com-
ug  of Christmas   with  glad  antlcipa-
inn    Young and old  find In  it a Joy-
ilBMBI   which   no  other  MMOfl   BOsH
^>ases.     The   St.   John's   Evangelical I
bur, h und the Methodist church will
;ive their programs Saturduy evening.
L'iie  Congregational  church   will   give
hair   program   Friday   evening.        A
splendid  program has been arranged,
'hich  is as  follows:
Song' .'.-Silent  Night
Address of Welcome George Gorr
layer Kev. O. B. Uithens
lung    Little   Sunshine   Class
.t;;cllutlon . Warren Powers
.loi-itation    Cleo Tucker
Song   True  Blue Class
Dialogue Nell liuth, Jack Grlfflu
Dialogue Helpful  Workers Class
Song    Cleo Tucker
Dialogue Little Sunshine Class
i.  . itai inn h  Clarabelle Bad«n
Song  True Blue Class
Recitation    Wllma   Baden
Drill   Helpful Workers Class
Duct..Lillian iGleuson, Anna Mathews
Dialogue Faithful Class
Solo    Marguerite  Moser
Dialogue  	
 Nelson Brown, Theodore Roth
Recitation  ._ Ruth  OU
Song   , Boy Hustlers Class
HOUSI THREATENED BY FIRE
The   Ohio  Quarry   company    house
on   Weal   Main   street,   in   which   Mr.
mil   Mrs.   Howard   Dulmudge   reside,
was  threatened   by   lire   Friilay  noon.
The tire was first noticed by Mr. Dul-
nadge  when  he  came  home for dinner.   He  ramediately sent in an alarm
I     i;h  ihi   I'ld  of neighbors, extln-
!, d fire b for.- great damage
was done. It Is believed that the Imild-
,;..'.        i .nn the furnace.
lECUP.ITY   BENEFIT
ASSOCIATION  ELECTS
The Security    Benofll    association
hei I   an   atactica   <>f   (fllicers   at     the
[eorestera hall  Friday evening.      The
<l mving ollicers were elected:
President- O. J. Ruth.
Vice-president—Mrs.  L.|  Gibson,
ond   vice-president-Mrs. George
phi uson.
ivila'i     .Via;.   P.  Pippert.
Secretary    Mis.  J.  Thompson.
Financier    Mrs. O. J. Ruth.
Conductor    Mrs.   C.   HeuBser.
Assistant   fun in. tor    Mrs.   Charles
Bryant
Outaf  Sentinel—Charles Bruce.
Guard- -Martin   H.  Schroeder.
of the gym classes and la well known
In the Held of athletics. The work
which he haa accomplished here has
been greatly appreciated and his many
friends regret hia resignation.
CELEBRATES 88TH BIRTHDAY
John Beeksteln celebrated his 88th
birltiilay in the home of William Meck-
Iti ii on Bout]) Lake Btroet, Sunday.
About forty relatives and friends were
present ut tbe affair. A large birthday
cake with SS candles adorned the large
lining tablii Mr. Beeksteln was pre-
tented  with many useful gifts.
SOUTH    AMHER8T   BRIEF8.
Mi;i. Caudace Mel leu called on Amherst friends Thursday. »
Mr. and Mtb. William Baden spent
'rhursduy in  Elyria.
The South Amherst City band will
not in    i next week.   The meeting haa
been postponed till the following week.
The High School orchestra will not
practice next week. The rehearsal
hns been postponed till Monday evening of the following week.
The Congregational Sunday school
will practice tor their Christmas program at tbe church this evening.
The Methodist Sunday school will
practice for their Christmas program
at the church this evening.
Mrs. Andrew 8chleferstlne Is spending a couple of days with her mother,
Mrs. B. Rleballng, at Elyria.
Fred AJp.roth and Mrs. Arthur En-
-,!e spent Monday in Elyria.
Mrs. Charles Nickel spent Tuesday
In Lorain.
Miss Margaret Launer called on
Amherst friends Tuesday.
Mrs. Robert McCord spent Tuesday
in Lorain.
Mrs. Surah Wragg spent Monday
visiting relatives and friends in Obor-
tin,
Fred Almroth spent Thursday In
Flatrock.
James Emery ami Jesse Slezues
spent Sunday evening in Elyria.
Adam Boroski spent Tuesday in
Elyria.
Miss Fern Hahn of Ridgevllle spent
the week-end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. H. J. Hahn.
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hahn und family and George Gorr were Lorain visitors Saturday.
Arthur Aebersold spent Sunday visiting friends in Amherst.
Steve Sodltch of the U. S. S. San
FranciBco, is spending Christmas va
cation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs
James Soditch.
Tbe Foresters of America held an
important meeting in their hall Wed
uesday evening. After the meeting
'uncheoii waa set veil
FORDS   LAG   IN   FIRST   HALF   BUT
SHOW  REAL CLA88 AT THE
CLOSE OF THE GAME-
SCORE  31   TO  28
The Ford Sales Basketball _toajn
started out in high speed last Friday
night when they passed the Euclid
Avenue Christian Church cagers on
the road in the last few minutes of
p'u> at the local gym The game was
full of thrills throughout and the
('level.mil outfit led the scoring at intervals during the first three quarters While the Fords were rambling
along at a slow pace, just managing
to keep close behind their opponents
or a few point! in the lead.
Ilrinv and Heggie, of the local out-
tlt, were the big lights In the llrst
half, Bruce seoring three field goals
and Heggie two. R. Mitchell scored
two foul goals in the tlrst half, which
made their score 14. The Cleveland
outfit scored by streaks when Hancock, Walker and Green piled up seven field goals. Walker also scored
two foul goals in this period, which
made their score Pi, two points ahead
of  the locals.
In the second quarter the Cleveland
outfit went ou u rampage and led by
un eight-point margin and had the
Fords  in a  rut.
The tide turned in the lust quarter
when the Fords put their feet on the
gas and rolled along In Ford speed to
a victory. Bruce, Friend, Mitchell,
Heggie and Leltenberger were all
credited with Held goals In this period
while Walker, Greet) and Love did the
scoring for the visitors. Friend, who
went into the game in the last quur-
ter, was the Ford's uicchunic and he
hail the Ford machine hitting in good
shape when the final whistle blew,
Aiih the locals winning by a score of
:;i to 28.
The guarding on the part of both
teaflU was some of the best ever displayed on the local floor.
Summary:
Field Foul
Amherst Goals Goals Pts.
Bruce, rf.    5
Mitchell,   If.   	
Ilelilen,   c.   	
Ttlllpun,   rg.   	
Heggie,   lg.   	
Leltenberger, c.	
Friend,  rg.    	
Fight men, Oeorge Bailey, Zelg Marin, Nelson Brucker, Oeorge Walker,
'h.irles Sablers, Elmer Lawrence.
high Cuiro and Curtis Kreegcr were
rted in the muyor's <ourt last evening
nllowing a disturbance on South Main
treet In front of the C, S. & C. walt-
ng room on Dei ember 12. The charge
as brought against them by Marshal
MiHer. Italley, Martin, Brucker, Wa'.k-
■r and Kreeger were each fined 35.00
md costs on the charge of disorderly
induct by Mayor J. J. Smythe follow
ng the testimony of eight witnesses
iii I live defendants.
Attorney West of Elyria represented
be  defendants   while  Marshal   Miller
acted us prosecutor for the village.
Fight witnesses were called upon
and questioned by Mnyor Smythe and
Attorney West concerning the disturbance. Cardenl suited that he was be-
ng bothered by the group of young
•nren-ln that rh«"y wt>re throwing enow-
bal's at him and that several of them
Itrach the windows of his home. The
other witnesses stated that they were
aware of a snowball light but puid lit-
le attention to It. The testimony of
Mrs Winsnn held the most weight In
!-.erniinliig the charge brought
againat the young men. It was found,
however, that Elmer Lawrence, Hugh
(Intro and Charles Sablers had nothing to do with the case, according to
the testimonies of the witnesses, and
they were dismissed.
The defendants in their testimonies
*ere unanimous in their decision that
Cardenl started the disturbance and
hat they had little to do with it. At
niney West presented his points to
the court, stating thut the disturbance
was so petty and that no harm was
caused hy it and that the testimonies
of the witnesses and defendants were
so much alike that the matter ought
to be dropped.
Mayor Smythe, tn weighing up the
testimonies of the witnesses and the
defendants eume to the conclusion that
the five men were guilty of disorderly
i oiiduci und ouch was fined $5.00 and
<nsts
THE CHURCHES
I Congregational.
Rev. O. B. Glthens. paator.
church servlcea, 10 a. m.
Suijduy  School, 11 a.  in.
Election of officers.
Metnodlet
A. Hunter, pastor
lay School, 10 a. m.
eti servlcea, S p. m.
I
0
10
1
3
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
1
2
0
4
1
0
6
Totals    14
31
Field Foul
Cleveland Goals Goals Pts.
Tuttle,  rf.       0       0 0
Green, If        6       0 10
Walker, c     4       2 10
Hancock, rg.     3       0 6
Clommer, lg.     0       0 0
Love, rf.        10 1
Totals   13       2       28
Referee—Oppelt of Lorain. Scorer—
Smythe.     Timer—Schlbley.
CHURCH CAGERS
WIN TWO GAMES
GIRLS   WIN   BY   ONE   POINT   IN   A
CLOSE GAME—BOYS' GAME FAST
•BUT    IS    L003ELY    PLAYED
The St Peters' church cage outfits
took two games at the local gym on
Monday night when the church girls
won from the Brownhelm girls by a
score of 4-.'i and the church boys winning from the Elyria Y. M. C. A. boys
by a score of 24-19.
Both games were hotly contested
und not until the dual whistle blew
were the church teams sure of a victory.
The girls' game was the scene ot
excellent guarding and only a few
shots were made at the basket.
The boys' game was loosely played,
und as far as pass work and shooting
ability neither toam showed any real
class.
St.  Johns  Evangelical.
Rev. A. Egli, paator.
Sunday School, 1 p. m.
Church services, 2 p. m.
(I U Wiseman is spending several
days with his parents. He Is attending a military academy in Virginia and
expects to return in two weeks.
Norwood Hearn arrived home Saturday evening from Oxford, O., for a
two weeks' visit.
0.  E. Ooopef was an Elyria visitor
Sunday.
Mr.   and   Mrs.   Arthur   Roth   spent
Sunday in Lorain.
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