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yt-emmt\W.-i*4S*»''* **rw-4t^'r*r'**0* m ■*v- , r* AMHERST NEWS-TIMES. VOL. I, NO. 11. M PER VIA* AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1919. "SANDSTONE CENTER Of THt WORLD" GAS COMPUNY AFTER HIGHER RATES MANAGER FRITZ PLACE* MATTER BEFORE COUNCI I PROPOSED INCREASE DECLARED LOW. Logan Oas Co. Claims Conservation Is Reaaon far Raise—iPubllo Urged to Make Wishes Known. i s * "l EXPLOSION CAUSES BLAZE. An explosion of a coal oil stove In the house belonging to the Aschenbach estate on North Main street and occupied by B. A. Tlmmons and wife, caused a small blaze last Wednesday afternoon. As soon ae Mrs. Tlmmons discovered the fire she carried her baby to the street and called for help. The Amherst tire department arrived quickly and the flames were extinguished within a few minutes. The damage was confined to the Interior of the kitchen and was estimated at $200. No Insurance -was carried on the household goods, but enough was carried on the building to cover the damage done. Tha Logan Natural Oaa * Fuel Co. haa made public Ha proposed new schedule ot rates which it hopes to establish ln Amherst and many other towns and cltlee It serves within a , very taw weeks. Manager Frits of the local agency explained the situation to tha village council at Ita meeting Tuesday evening, and it ls expected the rata ordinance will be paasad soon allowing tha increase. Is fact, there la little else the council can do, aa the new schedule haa been filed by the Logan company with the public utilities commission of Ohio, and unless it can ba shown the raise la exorbitant and unreasonable, It Is likely to ba approved by tbe commission. ■*. The proposed schedule la aa follows: 48 cents par 1000 cu. ft. for the first. 6,000 cu. ft. per month. 63 cents par 1000 cu. ft for the next 6,000 en. tt. per month. 68 cents per 1000 cu. ft. for the next 6,000 cu. ft. par month. , 68 cents per 1000 cu. ft. for all over 6000 cu. tt. par month. Subject to a discount ot 8 cents per 1000 cu. ft. if paid within 10 days after the bill for tha previous monthly reading period haa been Issued. Minimum charge—The price ot 2000 v cu. tt. at the rate first above men tioned. Tha proposed raise cornea aa no great surprise to tha public of Amherst. Tha gas companies all over tha country have been doing the same thing and ln moat caaaa have Increased their prices even higher than ths Logan company wishes to raise them. Tha rates hsve been arranged, so tha company atatse, attar careful Investigation and a campaign of education. Hopea to Bave Oaa. •y*~ '*%„ 4,w ntM m designed to cut the company's sale ot gaa 40 to 60 per cant, to benefit tha consumers' service accordingly, permit, through a readjustment of usaa, the extensions of mains and services now oo badly needed ln many communities, protect the smaller users and give tham enough gaa tor limited household needs at the lowest price; and to restrict tha large consumers whoae demands the company ls no olnger able to meat In cold weather, owing to the depletion in the aupply and the prohibitive expense of extensive drilling of new wells and other field and main line operations under the prevailing high costs of material and labor. The company says It has not made the new schedule of rates public before beeauae it thought criticism might arise' because that aotlon would have been coincident with the arrival of tha winter season and the untoward complications existing ln the coal industry. Tha Logan company wishes this now schedule ot rates may become effective about tha last/of December ao that bills under tha new rata would ba paid tha first of February. Tha company assures consumers that Its gaa aupply, although depleted, will be equitably distributed to all communities adopting thla new schedule. Council Wanta to Know. At tha council meeting the mem- i bara asamad to favor the proposed , raise provided the company will be (Continued- on An Inside Page) FLORENCE ENSWORTH PLEASES MANY FAMOUS READER GIVES HIGH- CLASS ENTERTAINMENT TO LYCEUM PATRONS. As the third number of the Minute Men Lyceum course at the opera house Tuesday evening, Miss Florence Bnswofth, the entertainer, pleased the large audience with her many and varied selections. Miss Ensworth opened her program for the evening with a number of children's selections. She showed complete mastery of this style of readings, and they were especially pleasing to the younger people present. Following these she read several poems, especially adapted for entertainment purposes and enjoyed by everyone. One reading in particular impressed everyone. It was a story aobut a boy named Tommy who had a drunkard for a father, and his mother and himself were compelled to work so hard that both were sick most of the time. Tommy was sent to school with his ragged clothes but could not stand the laughter of the other boys, so he returned, when his father ln a drunken state beat him. Tommy fell on his head and soon died. Miss Ensworth told this story in tender, expressive manner, so much so that tears were brought to many a parson. Among her other readings were a Kentucky horse story, a war story and several well chosen poems. Many people ware kept away from ..+* ... '-I . a • this fine entertainment because of the cold weather. The next number of the course will be given Feb. 12, when Mr. and Mrs. Pierce will entertain. SHOP EARLY -wjeKET POPULAR Y0UN6 PEOPLE MARRIED MI38 8TELLA KRUGMAN BECOMES BRIDE OF HENRY HAM- EL AT ELYRIA—A 3URPRI8E. Miss Stella Krugman, daughter of Mr. ahd Mrs. Frank Krugman ot Cleveland uvenuo, was united in marriage laHt WedneHday evening in Elyria with Henry Hamel of Amherst. The wedding wan a quiet affair and attended only by Immediate members of tho family. Moth Mr. and Mrs. Home] are prominent In socinj circled of Amherst. Mrs. Ilnniil Ih a graduate of Amherst high school, class of 11116, and Is a member of .the Au Courant club. Previous to her marriage Hhe was employed at the 11. & O. freight yards In Lorain. Mr. Hamul recently was ln the artillery service, serving for about a year und stationed at Camp Jackson. He Is a member of the local order of Eagles and of the American Legion. He ls employed by Ihe Ohio Quarries company. After the marriage the couple left on a short wedding trip to Cleveland. They ure now residing with the bride's parents, until a new home can be established. BASKET-BALL SEASON OPENS FRIDAY NITE AMHERST FURNITURE8 TO PLAY LINDALE8 OF CLEVELAND- GIRLS IN PRELIM. The Amherst Furniture basketball teams will open the season here Friday evening at the gymnasium, the boys stacking up against the, Lindales ot Cleveland, and the girls taking on the local high school girls' team. The Lindales are a class B team and one ot the fastest ln the city. The olcals have been practicing hard for several weeks and are certain they will win. The Furnitures girls' team Is composed of all ex-high school basketball players, many of whom were on laat year's' team. The high school girls believe they have a great team this season and are willing to meet their ex-classmates and show them the high school still has stars on its bas- ketbal lteam. The games this Friday were scheduled at the last minute and there has oeen but little publicity. The manager wishes the game to *oe well at- STORES BUSY AS CHRISTMAS NEARS ALL AMHER8T ST0RE8 HAVE DISPLAYS OF CHRI3TMAS GIFT8 MAIL PARCEL8 EARLY. SUNDAY NEWS SUSPENDS. The 8unday News, the new l.omln county Sunday paper Inaugurated a few weeks ago, has suspended publication. The officers of the company say they were unable to get print paper. The News was well received all through the county, and many were disappointed when the democratic organ failed to appear alst Sunday. Sam Delia-field was Its flrst subscriber from Amherst. There may have been more. ! 1 Notice to Our Customers Owing to the unprecedented Increase in the cost of paper supplies, labor and overhead during the last few months, we are forced to make the following increases in prices of certain commodities we have for sale, effective January 1. 1920: SUBSCRIPTION TO THE NEWS-Tlly.ES from $1.50 to $2.00 per year. DI8PLAY ADVERTISING About 35% WANT AD8,.10c psr line, minimum 30c Cards of Thanks!,- *1-00 Resolution* of Condolence.. $2.00 Reading Notices - 10c per line Job printing of all classes will be figured on cost to us plus a reasonable profit. While some classes of work will be but slightly affected, others will necessarily receive a substantial boost. , linotype composition ratSB will be increased about 20% over present prices. The Amherst News Co. 164 Church St. .Amherst, Ohio t Amherst at present is full of the Christmas spirit—not spirits. The stores huve their windows full of attractive displays, gifts of the kind that tempt the passer-by to go ln and buy them. For tbe children there ara toys and candy In plenty: For brother, neckties, socks, watches, cuff links, tie pins and everything a boy likes. For sitser, powder, stationery, jewelry, perfume, and the many fancy nick- nacks that all girls like to possess. For father there are smoking coats, easy chairs, shaving sets, traveling bays, good cigars, and hundreds of gifts he'll like, and for mother, there are china, cut gluss, pretty waists, furs, etc., so there Is no trouble in finding gifts in Amherst for any member of the family. The stores already are nqticlng the rush of Christmas trade. They have all kinds of things to sell, un dthere is no need for anyone going out ot town to buy hrlstmus gifts. Local stores are keeping open every Wednesday afternoon from now until Christmas in order to accommodate all Christmas shoppers. The grocery stores and candy kitchens will be well supplied with Christmas candy and nuts. High Priced Christmas Dinner. It will be quite a drain on father's pocketbook to buy gifts and also to provide a Christinas dinner for his family. Turkeys continue to remain high uml there is 110 prospect for a lower price before the big holiday. Sugar la high and scarce and there probably will be little home made sweetmeuts in Amherst homes. The grocers say they have a good supply of Christinas trees on the way which should be on sale within a few days. Mail Packages Early. I'ostmaster Stiwal.t has made tlu request that all packages be mailed early; address them plainly and wr.r securely. Many timet If packages are sent the last few days, they get lost or arrive many days late. This ulso happens when they are not wrapped securely or adMessed pluinly. If you want early and certain delivery, send your packages now. Schools will have eillier a one or two weeks' vacation. Many will return from colleges and universities for the holiday/ vacations. Most of the churches will hold rtiristmus exercises and ills tribute presents among the Sunday school scholars—and by the way, Sunday school attendance has picked up wonderfully the alts few weeks. And don't forget to contribute to the Empty Stocking fund. Bring your money to the News-Times office. HELP MAKE IAS HAPPY FOR POOR ••GOOD FELLOWS" CONTRIBUTE TO "EMPTY STOCKING" CLUB- GIVE YOUR BIT, PLEA. Efforts are being made to organize an "Empty Stocking" club In Amherst —u club whose activities will be concentrated Into the remaining weeks before Christmas. The club idea ipr an endeavor to secure enough money to purchase gifts and goodies and clothing for the poor children of Amherst. It may be thought there are no poor children in Amherst, but if you look for them you can And them. Too, there are some grown people, who, If generous citizens do not help out a bit In this way. will awake Christmas morning with aching and with prospects of n cold, rheerless. maybe hungry day. How selfish It would be to enjoy the Yuletlde spirit without a thought for some poor little tot living in a cold house with scarcely anything to eat and not even one aVhristnms present. Some of them do not even know the meaning of Christmas becahse they have never had the .importunity to celebrate It In the right way and the way that most Americans do. Send Contributions to News-Times. The News-Times is acting as sponsor of this m&v*mVnt. We will receive all contributions, and see that the money is used to buy real needs, clothing or fuol. or eatables, or candy, for the poor of Amherst. A number of families have bepn reported already by "good fellow?'' as worthy of help during the Christmas season. All subscriptions will be acknowledged in our columns. Cleveland has started such a movement and will put 't ictosb. Amhirst surely has Just as g'od hearts as the big city The campaign for "Empty Stocking' funds will run trom now until Christmas morning. Will You Help? Will you give a dollar or tw5 or possibly not thut much, to help ftOUti little t >' who has never had a chance? Even a spare dime or a quarter *• '11 help. We hope lo obtain onough for this und io maka Christinas happy f-.r quite a number of children—and it will probably become an annual instl- lion 1)( your little shir*. Bring or send con! i ;!r.it!ons to New.-T'mes office. K. OF P. HAVE BIG CONVENTION NOV. 2D 200 PRE8ENT AT COUNTY CONVENTION HERE—GRAND CHANCELLOR SPEAKS—GOOD EATS. One of the largest conventions in the history of the Amherst Knights of Pythias lodge was held here last Wednesday evening at the olcnl hall. The ml joining Odd Fellows' hall was rent ed to provide more room. One room was used for the refreshments and one for the meeting and program. Michael Schaeffer, county deputy of the oldgc. acted as chairman of the meeting. Many from Elyria and Iao- raln gave short addresses. Grand Chancellor Tidd gave the main address of the evening. The men also listened to Vice Orand Chancellor Fred Hrummel of Cleveland. Both these talks were interesting and instructive to all lodge members. Reports from the various lodge deputies of the county were given. After the speaking und business session, refreshments were served by tjie Amherst lodge and a splendid social lime enjoyed. COONCIL HOLDS IMPORTANT MEETING QUESTION OF RAI8E IN GAS RATE UP—OTHER MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE DI8CUS8ED. OHE'8 WRITING YOU. WE WANT A CORRESPONDENT. Thp Nfws-Tlmen wunts a good correspondent In the East Quarry dle- trlet. We know there Is lotB of news in that section that ought to appear ln our columns every week, but we have been unable to get It. We have many subscribers "out east" and they would enjoy reading news from the neighborhood. The pay for this Job doesn't amount to much, but It's great experience, and you will be helping us put out n better newspaper. Left have some early replies. ST. PETERS' AID 80CIETY Tbe Ladies' Aid society ot St. Pater's Evungelical church was entertained at the church parlors this afternoon. The hostesses were Mrs. Charles Filer, Mrs. Jacob Rosencranz and Mrs. Antone Shagle. tended und promises value received. No game hus yet boon scheduled for the Hollowing Friduy evening, but Manager Mitchell is corresponding wilh several good teams, und axyee'l In sigh up with one of them shortly. • &, That full round childish scrawl will address il Santa Claus" und maybe that's you. Her wunts ure few but it means her Christmas happiness—so let's not let her stocking be empty at Christmas dawn. Send in your name and your contribution and Join the •Empty Stocking" club TODAY. Tuesday's meeting of thfe village council borught ubout discussion of many points of Interest. The principal discussion was on the proposed raise in rates presented by the Logan Natural Oas & Fuel Co. Councilmen seemed favorable provided the company will promles extensions of its service. Nothing definite wus decided upon, but It is probable an ordinance will be presented soon and points in question will be thoroughly threshed out. The council favored the payment of $40 to the Cameron company in settlement of royalty and for use of the seweruge disposal tank built some years ago. The system used Is claimed to be an infringement of certain patents held by this company, and as other municipalities are settling at u small percentage of the royalties really due rather than to go Into court ubout it. Amherst decided It wisely could do the same thing. Councilmen voted to pay Dr. Brown $43. back tuxes and costs, due on property deeded to the village ln 1912 for street purposes. The deeds will now be recorded. Councilman Sunders brought up the Idea of having an electric code and possibly a building code. He said that any person putting in electricity may now have it wired as suits his whims, while with a code, wiring will he made to conform to state regulations, and will promote safety. The clerk was authorized to order another cur to slug in order to complete the slugging of Milan avenue as far as the pavement. It wsa voted to ask the green line to repair its tracks and pavement in the business district. Some of it is in bad condition. The light board reported that the electric line has bi en extended to the Robert Stelnke property on Elyria avenue ut his expense. The poles and equipment are his property and he will be expected to keep it in repair. F. t). Delbrldge presented a petition from the residents of Axtell street ninesi ing that a carload of cinders be placed on the street. In the winter und early spring it is not passable. The petitioners offered to pay all tbe cost it the village will distribute the cinders. The council ugreed to the proposition, und will ulso undertake to grude the street before placing the cinders. After reports from the various committees were read and bills ordered paid the council adjourned. AMHERSTITES HEAR NOTED CHAPLIN CHAPLAIN WILLIAMS OF NOTTINGHAM 8PEAK8 AT CHURCH —ENJOY 80CIAL TIME. Chaplain L. D. Williams, pustor of the Nottingham Methodist church and former chaplain in the American Ex- peditionary Forces, spoke to tbe members of the combined church here at the Congregational church Wednesday evening. His speech wus on his experiences ubroad and he told many things that were not before known by those present. He gave much credit to the brave ambulance drivers ot France. He suid that sometimes we forget them and give all the praise to the doughboys. He stated that there were no Red Cross nurses In "No Man's Land." but the only medical treatment the wounded received was from their "buddies" and comrades. He made this statement only to give credit to many whose work heretofore has not been mentioned. Mr. Williams said thut while in France most of the soldiers wished to be taught the bible because they knew *it would comfort them if they ever were in danger. But when they returned America, many forgot about the church und few returned soldiers attend church today. He said the church would have to stop catering to a certain class of people and treat the boys the way they want to be treated. His talk whs much enjoyed. At the dose of the program, those present were invited to go to the church parlors where the members of the Epworth league served light refreshments. A social hour was spent. A collection was taken for the benefit of the Epworth league, which is a new organization and needs money to get started -to provide literature und supplies. A good sum was realized. WINTER ARRIVES WITH BIG STORM COLO WEATHER AT LAST ARRIVES—DESTRUCTIVE STORM SATURDAY EVENING. Storm Blows Windows In—Wires and Poles Down, Many Trees Uprooted —Lights Out an Hour. THANKSGIVING SERMON BY NEUMEISTER CONGREGATIONAL - METHODI8T AND STONE CHURCHE8 UNITE IN GIVING THANK8. R. R. JOHN80N SCOUTMA8TER. R. R. Johnson, instruttor In the local schools, has been chosen scoutmaster for Ihe Amherst boy scouts. He ls a capable man for the position and the boys are certain they will en- Joy and profit from his leadership. The scouts have planned to Journey to the Elyria Y. M. C. A. next Saturday afternoon where they will enjoy the use of the swimming pool, gymnasium and other apparatus about the building. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone tor their sympathy during our bereuvement in tbe death of our beloved father. We especially thank tbe neighbors who so kindly offered their services, and the U. S. Automatic Co. QBORE. MICHAEL, T HTM It and VALENTINE WOHLEVER School reopened Monday morning after a four-day vacation, lasting from Thanksgiving day through Sunday. Lust Thursday, Thanksgiving day, ut IU a. m., the congregations of the Congregational Methodist and Stone churches held a union Thanksgiving service, with Rev. M. Neumeister offering the principal address. Services opened with the singing of the doxology and a hymn by the congregation. Prayer was led by Rev. Hunter, ufter which the choir sang u beautiful anthem. The scripture lesson was read by Rev. Hunter. Rev. Neumeister's sermon was as follows: Text: Psalm 50, 14: "Offer unto (,od thanksgiving; and pay tby vows unto the most High." It is altogether proper and fitting (Continued on an Inside Page) LETTERS TO 8ANTA CLAUS. In accordance with our usual custom, The News-Times will gladly act as Santa Claus' helper this year in receiving and sending letters to old St. Nick. If tbe kids are writing to him this year, have them send tbe letters in care of this paper. Who knows but that in many caess we might be able to have the very gifts asked tor sent to the writers. It Is well worth trying. We will print in our columns all letters addressed to SANTA CLAUS. cure News-Times, Amherst, Ohio. Winter has ut alst arrived. It was ushered in last Saturduy evening by one of the severest storms ever witnessed in this part of the country, Its greatest force being apparent between 5:30 end 6: HO p. m. It started wllh a mild rain, and emV ed with wind blowing at a 60-mlle an hour gute. The stomr did much dum uge to property here. Muny persons woke up Sunday morning to And muny of their possessions in the buck yard had been bodily carried away, sprinkled all over the premises and lu some cases their neighbor's. Trees, telephone poles, climbing rose bushes. were down all over town. Klectric light poles were broken, und many windows blown in. A tree was uprooted in the yard of C. E. Cooper on Sbupe avenue, another ln the Flnnegan yurd on Milan uvenue. One fell onto the home of Thomas Nelson on Tenney avenuo. A tree In front of W. A. Purcell's home was blown over. Traffic was blocked for several hours on Franklin avenue because of limbs scattered about. A coloredw in the Metholst church wus blown in. doing some damage to the interior, falling on the piano inside. Sunday evening church services were transferred to the Congregational church because of this. A large window tn the Amherst Hardware Co. store was broken by the wind, ind many smaller windows In residences were demolished. Electric Wires Down. Ice was Nearly ull the'icoSHOyi'JIu Nearly all the electric wires In Amherst and leading into Amherst were down. The electric lights were out for an hour or more, 'and lnterurban service was suspended for several hours. Amherst taxis were well patronized, being the only means of conveyance for those wishing transportu- tlon into Elyria and Lorain. Gas Pressure Low. The gas pressure for the last several duys has been extraordinarily low. Houses on West Martin avenue where only small mains are placed, were almost without gas Sunday. Other portions of the town noticed the luck of pressure. The Logan (Jus compuny ugain warns the public that any who have been depending upon gas for heat this winter might us well abandon all hope. At the firs! '''' "' '"''' weather the pressure was affected, un dlt will probably go lower us the winter advances. If you have no coal, it would be an act of preparedness to get some at once. RESOLUTIONS. Lake Erie Council No. 266. Knights and Ladles of Security, adopted the following resolutions at their regular meeting last Wednesday evening: Whereas, the Reaper Death hus again entered our council chamber and removed from our midst our brother, George Ludwlg, and Whereas. Brother Ludwlg was a much loved and highly esteemed member of our council, thus we feel his loss deeply, therefore be It Resolved, Lake Erie Council, K. & L. of 8., extend to 'he deceased brother's sorrowing relatives our most heartfelt sympathy in these dark hours of bereavement and would commend them to the loving protection of a kind heuvenyl Father, und be It further Resolved, u copy of these resolutions be sent to the sorrowing relatives, a copy be spread on the minutes, a copy he published in the local paper, aud (hat our charter be durped for a period of 30 days. E. C. SCHULER. FLORENCE OILLMAN. MARGARET WHYTE. An uirplune, which dropped leuflets advertising the opening of a new subdivision in Sandusky, circeld over Amherst Wednesday morning, being watched by hundreds of persons. Empty Stocking Club The Amherst News-Times: Inclosed is ■ .. my contribution to your Empty Stocking Club. Please acknowledge receipt in your columns, and use the money where It will bring the moBt cheer on Christmas morning. Name. Address. f I i •»••*'.■****W*M'« ><>« ll|-S».yi I »■>-*»>•• *.. .
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Full Text | yt-emmt\W.-i*4S*»''* **rw-4t^'r*r'**0* m ■*v- , r* AMHERST NEWS-TIMES. VOL. I, NO. 11. M PER VIA* AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1919. "SANDSTONE CENTER Of THt WORLD" GAS COMPUNY AFTER HIGHER RATES MANAGER FRITZ PLACE* MATTER BEFORE COUNCI I PROPOSED INCREASE DECLARED LOW. Logan Oas Co. Claims Conservation Is Reaaon far Raise—iPubllo Urged to Make Wishes Known. i s * "l EXPLOSION CAUSES BLAZE. An explosion of a coal oil stove In the house belonging to the Aschenbach estate on North Main street and occupied by B. A. Tlmmons and wife, caused a small blaze last Wednesday afternoon. As soon ae Mrs. Tlmmons discovered the fire she carried her baby to the street and called for help. The Amherst tire department arrived quickly and the flames were extinguished within a few minutes. The damage was confined to the Interior of the kitchen and was estimated at $200. No Insurance -was carried on the household goods, but enough was carried on the building to cover the damage done. Tha Logan Natural Oaa * Fuel Co. haa made public Ha proposed new schedule ot rates which it hopes to establish ln Amherst and many other towns and cltlee It serves within a , very taw weeks. Manager Frits of the local agency explained the situation to tha village council at Ita meeting Tuesday evening, and it ls expected the rata ordinance will be paasad soon allowing tha increase. Is fact, there la little else the council can do, aa the new schedule haa been filed by the Logan company with the public utilities commission of Ohio, and unless it can ba shown the raise la exorbitant and unreasonable, It Is likely to ba approved by tbe commission. ■*. The proposed schedule la aa follows: 48 cents par 1000 cu. ft. for the first. 6,000 cu. ft. per month. 63 cents par 1000 cu. ft for the next 6,000 en. tt. per month. 68 cents per 1000 cu. ft. for the next 6,000 cu. ft. par month. , 68 cents per 1000 cu. ft. for all over 6000 cu. tt. par month. Subject to a discount ot 8 cents per 1000 cu. ft. if paid within 10 days after the bill for tha previous monthly reading period haa been Issued. Minimum charge—The price ot 2000 v cu. tt. at the rate first above men tioned. Tha proposed raise cornea aa no great surprise to tha public of Amherst. Tha gas companies all over tha country have been doing the same thing and ln moat caaaa have Increased their prices even higher than ths Logan company wishes to raise them. Tha rates hsve been arranged, so tha company atatse, attar careful Investigation and a campaign of education. Hopea to Bave Oaa. •y*~ '*%„ 4,w ntM m designed to cut the company's sale ot gaa 40 to 60 per cant, to benefit tha consumers' service accordingly, permit, through a readjustment of usaa, the extensions of mains and services now oo badly needed ln many communities, protect the smaller users and give tham enough gaa tor limited household needs at the lowest price; and to restrict tha large consumers whoae demands the company ls no olnger able to meat In cold weather, owing to the depletion in the aupply and the prohibitive expense of extensive drilling of new wells and other field and main line operations under the prevailing high costs of material and labor. The company says It has not made the new schedule of rates public before beeauae it thought criticism might arise' because that aotlon would have been coincident with the arrival of tha winter season and the untoward complications existing ln the coal industry. Tha Logan company wishes this now schedule ot rates may become effective about tha last/of December ao that bills under tha new rata would ba paid tha first of February. Tha company assures consumers that Its gaa aupply, although depleted, will be equitably distributed to all communities adopting thla new schedule. Council Wanta to Know. At tha council meeting the mem- i bara asamad to favor the proposed , raise provided the company will be (Continued- on An Inside Page) FLORENCE ENSWORTH PLEASES MANY FAMOUS READER GIVES HIGH- CLASS ENTERTAINMENT TO LYCEUM PATRONS. As the third number of the Minute Men Lyceum course at the opera house Tuesday evening, Miss Florence Bnswofth, the entertainer, pleased the large audience with her many and varied selections. Miss Ensworth opened her program for the evening with a number of children's selections. She showed complete mastery of this style of readings, and they were especially pleasing to the younger people present. Following these she read several poems, especially adapted for entertainment purposes and enjoyed by everyone. One reading in particular impressed everyone. It was a story aobut a boy named Tommy who had a drunkard for a father, and his mother and himself were compelled to work so hard that both were sick most of the time. Tommy was sent to school with his ragged clothes but could not stand the laughter of the other boys, so he returned, when his father ln a drunken state beat him. Tommy fell on his head and soon died. Miss Ensworth told this story in tender, expressive manner, so much so that tears were brought to many a parson. Among her other readings were a Kentucky horse story, a war story and several well chosen poems. Many people ware kept away from ..+* ... '-I . a • this fine entertainment because of the cold weather. The next number of the course will be given Feb. 12, when Mr. and Mrs. Pierce will entertain. SHOP EARLY -wjeKET POPULAR Y0UN6 PEOPLE MARRIED MI38 8TELLA KRUGMAN BECOMES BRIDE OF HENRY HAM- EL AT ELYRIA—A 3URPRI8E. Miss Stella Krugman, daughter of Mr. ahd Mrs. Frank Krugman ot Cleveland uvenuo, was united in marriage laHt WedneHday evening in Elyria with Henry Hamel of Amherst. The wedding wan a quiet affair and attended only by Immediate members of tho family. Moth Mr. and Mrs. Home] are prominent In socinj circled of Amherst. Mrs. Ilnniil Ih a graduate of Amherst high school, class of 11116, and Is a member of .the Au Courant club. Previous to her marriage Hhe was employed at the 11. & O. freight yards In Lorain. Mr. Hamul recently was ln the artillery service, serving for about a year und stationed at Camp Jackson. He Is a member of the local order of Eagles and of the American Legion. He ls employed by Ihe Ohio Quarries company. After the marriage the couple left on a short wedding trip to Cleveland. They ure now residing with the bride's parents, until a new home can be established. BASKET-BALL SEASON OPENS FRIDAY NITE AMHERST FURNITURE8 TO PLAY LINDALE8 OF CLEVELAND- GIRLS IN PRELIM. The Amherst Furniture basketball teams will open the season here Friday evening at the gymnasium, the boys stacking up against the, Lindales ot Cleveland, and the girls taking on the local high school girls' team. The Lindales are a class B team and one ot the fastest ln the city. The olcals have been practicing hard for several weeks and are certain they will win. The Furnitures girls' team Is composed of all ex-high school basketball players, many of whom were on laat year's' team. The high school girls believe they have a great team this season and are willing to meet their ex-classmates and show them the high school still has stars on its bas- ketbal lteam. The games this Friday were scheduled at the last minute and there has oeen but little publicity. The manager wishes the game to *oe well at- STORES BUSY AS CHRISTMAS NEARS ALL AMHER8T ST0RE8 HAVE DISPLAYS OF CHRI3TMAS GIFT8 MAIL PARCEL8 EARLY. SUNDAY NEWS SUSPENDS. The 8unday News, the new l.omln county Sunday paper Inaugurated a few weeks ago, has suspended publication. The officers of the company say they were unable to get print paper. The News was well received all through the county, and many were disappointed when the democratic organ failed to appear alst Sunday. Sam Delia-field was Its flrst subscriber from Amherst. There may have been more. ! 1 Notice to Our Customers Owing to the unprecedented Increase in the cost of paper supplies, labor and overhead during the last few months, we are forced to make the following increases in prices of certain commodities we have for sale, effective January 1. 1920: SUBSCRIPTION TO THE NEWS-Tlly.ES from $1.50 to $2.00 per year. DI8PLAY ADVERTISING About 35% WANT AD8,.10c psr line, minimum 30c Cards of Thanks!,- *1-00 Resolution* of Condolence.. $2.00 Reading Notices - 10c per line Job printing of all classes will be figured on cost to us plus a reasonable profit. While some classes of work will be but slightly affected, others will necessarily receive a substantial boost. , linotype composition ratSB will be increased about 20% over present prices. The Amherst News Co. 164 Church St. .Amherst, Ohio t Amherst at present is full of the Christmas spirit—not spirits. The stores huve their windows full of attractive displays, gifts of the kind that tempt the passer-by to go ln and buy them. For tbe children there ara toys and candy In plenty: For brother, neckties, socks, watches, cuff links, tie pins and everything a boy likes. For sitser, powder, stationery, jewelry, perfume, and the many fancy nick- nacks that all girls like to possess. For father there are smoking coats, easy chairs, shaving sets, traveling bays, good cigars, and hundreds of gifts he'll like, and for mother, there are china, cut gluss, pretty waists, furs, etc., so there Is no trouble in finding gifts in Amherst for any member of the family. The stores already are nqticlng the rush of Christmas trade. They have all kinds of things to sell, un dthere is no need for anyone going out ot town to buy hrlstmus gifts. Local stores are keeping open every Wednesday afternoon from now until Christmas in order to accommodate all Christmas shoppers. The grocery stores and candy kitchens will be well supplied with Christmas candy and nuts. High Priced Christmas Dinner. It will be quite a drain on father's pocketbook to buy gifts and also to provide a Christinas dinner for his family. Turkeys continue to remain high uml there is 110 prospect for a lower price before the big holiday. Sugar la high and scarce and there probably will be little home made sweetmeuts in Amherst homes. The grocers say they have a good supply of Christinas trees on the way which should be on sale within a few days. Mail Packages Early. I'ostmaster Stiwal.t has made tlu request that all packages be mailed early; address them plainly and wr.r securely. Many timet If packages are sent the last few days, they get lost or arrive many days late. This ulso happens when they are not wrapped securely or adMessed pluinly. If you want early and certain delivery, send your packages now. Schools will have eillier a one or two weeks' vacation. Many will return from colleges and universities for the holiday/ vacations. Most of the churches will hold rtiristmus exercises and ills tribute presents among the Sunday school scholars—and by the way, Sunday school attendance has picked up wonderfully the alts few weeks. And don't forget to contribute to the Empty Stocking fund. Bring your money to the News-Times office. HELP MAKE IAS HAPPY FOR POOR ••GOOD FELLOWS" CONTRIBUTE TO "EMPTY STOCKING" CLUB- GIVE YOUR BIT, PLEA. Efforts are being made to organize an "Empty Stocking" club In Amherst —u club whose activities will be concentrated Into the remaining weeks before Christmas. The club idea ipr an endeavor to secure enough money to purchase gifts and goodies and clothing for the poor children of Amherst. It may be thought there are no poor children in Amherst, but if you look for them you can And them. Too, there are some grown people, who, If generous citizens do not help out a bit In this way. will awake Christmas morning with aching and with prospects of n cold, rheerless. maybe hungry day. How selfish It would be to enjoy the Yuletlde spirit without a thought for some poor little tot living in a cold house with scarcely anything to eat and not even one aVhristnms present. Some of them do not even know the meaning of Christmas becahse they have never had the .importunity to celebrate It In the right way and the way that most Americans do. Send Contributions to News-Times. The News-Times is acting as sponsor of this m&v*mVnt. We will receive all contributions, and see that the money is used to buy real needs, clothing or fuol. or eatables, or candy, for the poor of Amherst. A number of families have bepn reported already by "good fellow?'' as worthy of help during the Christmas season. All subscriptions will be acknowledged in our columns. Cleveland has started such a movement and will put 't ictosb. Amhirst surely has Just as g'od hearts as the big city The campaign for "Empty Stocking' funds will run trom now until Christmas morning. Will You Help? Will you give a dollar or tw5 or possibly not thut much, to help ftOUti little t >' who has never had a chance? Even a spare dime or a quarter *• '11 help. We hope lo obtain onough for this und io maka Christinas happy f-.r quite a number of children—and it will probably become an annual instl- lion 1)( your little shir*. Bring or send con! i ;!r.it!ons to New.-T'mes office. K. OF P. HAVE BIG CONVENTION NOV. 2D 200 PRE8ENT AT COUNTY CONVENTION HERE—GRAND CHANCELLOR SPEAKS—GOOD EATS. One of the largest conventions in the history of the Amherst Knights of Pythias lodge was held here last Wednesday evening at the olcnl hall. The ml joining Odd Fellows' hall was rent ed to provide more room. One room was used for the refreshments and one for the meeting and program. Michael Schaeffer, county deputy of the oldgc. acted as chairman of the meeting. Many from Elyria and Iao- raln gave short addresses. Grand Chancellor Tidd gave the main address of the evening. The men also listened to Vice Orand Chancellor Fred Hrummel of Cleveland. Both these talks were interesting and instructive to all lodge members. Reports from the various lodge deputies of the county were given. After the speaking und business session, refreshments were served by tjie Amherst lodge and a splendid social lime enjoyed. COONCIL HOLDS IMPORTANT MEETING QUESTION OF RAI8E IN GAS RATE UP—OTHER MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE DI8CUS8ED. OHE'8 WRITING YOU. WE WANT A CORRESPONDENT. Thp Nfws-Tlmen wunts a good correspondent In the East Quarry dle- trlet. We know there Is lotB of news in that section that ought to appear ln our columns every week, but we have been unable to get It. We have many subscribers "out east" and they would enjoy reading news from the neighborhood. The pay for this Job doesn't amount to much, but It's great experience, and you will be helping us put out n better newspaper. Left have some early replies. ST. PETERS' AID 80CIETY Tbe Ladies' Aid society ot St. Pater's Evungelical church was entertained at the church parlors this afternoon. The hostesses were Mrs. Charles Filer, Mrs. Jacob Rosencranz and Mrs. Antone Shagle. tended und promises value received. No game hus yet boon scheduled for the Hollowing Friduy evening, but Manager Mitchell is corresponding wilh several good teams, und axyee'l In sigh up with one of them shortly. • &, That full round childish scrawl will address il Santa Claus" und maybe that's you. Her wunts ure few but it means her Christmas happiness—so let's not let her stocking be empty at Christmas dawn. Send in your name and your contribution and Join the •Empty Stocking" club TODAY. Tuesday's meeting of thfe village council borught ubout discussion of many points of Interest. The principal discussion was on the proposed raise in rates presented by the Logan Natural Oas & Fuel Co. Councilmen seemed favorable provided the company will promles extensions of its service. Nothing definite wus decided upon, but It is probable an ordinance will be presented soon and points in question will be thoroughly threshed out. The council favored the payment of $40 to the Cameron company in settlement of royalty and for use of the seweruge disposal tank built some years ago. The system used Is claimed to be an infringement of certain patents held by this company, and as other municipalities are settling at u small percentage of the royalties really due rather than to go Into court ubout it. Amherst decided It wisely could do the same thing. Councilmen voted to pay Dr. Brown $43. back tuxes and costs, due on property deeded to the village ln 1912 for street purposes. The deeds will now be recorded. Councilman Sunders brought up the Idea of having an electric code and possibly a building code. He said that any person putting in electricity may now have it wired as suits his whims, while with a code, wiring will he made to conform to state regulations, and will promote safety. The clerk was authorized to order another cur to slug in order to complete the slugging of Milan avenue as far as the pavement. It wsa voted to ask the green line to repair its tracks and pavement in the business district. Some of it is in bad condition. The light board reported that the electric line has bi en extended to the Robert Stelnke property on Elyria avenue ut his expense. The poles and equipment are his property and he will be expected to keep it in repair. F. t). Delbrldge presented a petition from the residents of Axtell street ninesi ing that a carload of cinders be placed on the street. In the winter und early spring it is not passable. The petitioners offered to pay all tbe cost it the village will distribute the cinders. The council ugreed to the proposition, und will ulso undertake to grude the street before placing the cinders. After reports from the various committees were read and bills ordered paid the council adjourned. AMHERSTITES HEAR NOTED CHAPLIN CHAPLAIN WILLIAMS OF NOTTINGHAM 8PEAK8 AT CHURCH —ENJOY 80CIAL TIME. Chaplain L. D. Williams, pustor of the Nottingham Methodist church and former chaplain in the American Ex- peditionary Forces, spoke to tbe members of the combined church here at the Congregational church Wednesday evening. His speech wus on his experiences ubroad and he told many things that were not before known by those present. He gave much credit to the brave ambulance drivers ot France. He suid that sometimes we forget them and give all the praise to the doughboys. He stated that there were no Red Cross nurses In "No Man's Land." but the only medical treatment the wounded received was from their "buddies" and comrades. He made this statement only to give credit to many whose work heretofore has not been mentioned. Mr. Williams said thut while in France most of the soldiers wished to be taught the bible because they knew *it would comfort them if they ever were in danger. But when they returned America, many forgot about the church und few returned soldiers attend church today. He said the church would have to stop catering to a certain class of people and treat the boys the way they want to be treated. His talk whs much enjoyed. At the dose of the program, those present were invited to go to the church parlors where the members of the Epworth league served light refreshments. A social hour was spent. A collection was taken for the benefit of the Epworth league, which is a new organization and needs money to get started -to provide literature und supplies. A good sum was realized. WINTER ARRIVES WITH BIG STORM COLO WEATHER AT LAST ARRIVES—DESTRUCTIVE STORM SATURDAY EVENING. Storm Blows Windows In—Wires and Poles Down, Many Trees Uprooted —Lights Out an Hour. THANKSGIVING SERMON BY NEUMEISTER CONGREGATIONAL - METHODI8T AND STONE CHURCHE8 UNITE IN GIVING THANK8. R. R. JOHN80N SCOUTMA8TER. R. R. Johnson, instruttor In the local schools, has been chosen scoutmaster for Ihe Amherst boy scouts. He ls a capable man for the position and the boys are certain they will en- Joy and profit from his leadership. The scouts have planned to Journey to the Elyria Y. M. C. A. next Saturday afternoon where they will enjoy the use of the swimming pool, gymnasium and other apparatus about the building. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone tor their sympathy during our bereuvement in tbe death of our beloved father. We especially thank tbe neighbors who so kindly offered their services, and the U. S. Automatic Co. QBORE. MICHAEL, T HTM It and VALENTINE WOHLEVER School reopened Monday morning after a four-day vacation, lasting from Thanksgiving day through Sunday. Lust Thursday, Thanksgiving day, ut IU a. m., the congregations of the Congregational Methodist and Stone churches held a union Thanksgiving service, with Rev. M. Neumeister offering the principal address. Services opened with the singing of the doxology and a hymn by the congregation. Prayer was led by Rev. Hunter, ufter which the choir sang u beautiful anthem. The scripture lesson was read by Rev. Hunter. Rev. Neumeister's sermon was as follows: Text: Psalm 50, 14: "Offer unto (,od thanksgiving; and pay tby vows unto the most High." It is altogether proper and fitting (Continued on an Inside Page) LETTERS TO 8ANTA CLAUS. In accordance with our usual custom, The News-Times will gladly act as Santa Claus' helper this year in receiving and sending letters to old St. Nick. If tbe kids are writing to him this year, have them send tbe letters in care of this paper. Who knows but that in many caess we might be able to have the very gifts asked tor sent to the writers. It Is well worth trying. We will print in our columns all letters addressed to SANTA CLAUS. cure News-Times, Amherst, Ohio. Winter has ut alst arrived. It was ushered in last Saturduy evening by one of the severest storms ever witnessed in this part of the country, Its greatest force being apparent between 5:30 end 6: HO p. m. It started wllh a mild rain, and emV ed with wind blowing at a 60-mlle an hour gute. The stomr did much dum uge to property here. Muny persons woke up Sunday morning to And muny of their possessions in the buck yard had been bodily carried away, sprinkled all over the premises and lu some cases their neighbor's. Trees, telephone poles, climbing rose bushes. were down all over town. Klectric light poles were broken, und many windows blown in. A tree was uprooted in the yard of C. E. Cooper on Sbupe avenue, another ln the Flnnegan yurd on Milan uvenue. One fell onto the home of Thomas Nelson on Tenney avenuo. A tree In front of W. A. Purcell's home was blown over. Traffic was blocked for several hours on Franklin avenue because of limbs scattered about. A coloredw in the Metholst church wus blown in. doing some damage to the interior, falling on the piano inside. Sunday evening church services were transferred to the Congregational church because of this. A large window tn the Amherst Hardware Co. store was broken by the wind, ind many smaller windows In residences were demolished. Electric Wires Down. Ice was Nearly ull the'icoSHOyi'JIu Nearly all the electric wires In Amherst and leading into Amherst were down. The electric lights were out for an hour or more, 'and lnterurban service was suspended for several hours. Amherst taxis were well patronized, being the only means of conveyance for those wishing transportu- tlon into Elyria and Lorain. Gas Pressure Low. The gas pressure for the last several duys has been extraordinarily low. Houses on West Martin avenue where only small mains are placed, were almost without gas Sunday. Other portions of the town noticed the luck of pressure. The Logan (Jus compuny ugain warns the public that any who have been depending upon gas for heat this winter might us well abandon all hope. At the firs! '''' "' '"''' weather the pressure was affected, un dlt will probably go lower us the winter advances. If you have no coal, it would be an act of preparedness to get some at once. RESOLUTIONS. Lake Erie Council No. 266. Knights and Ladles of Security, adopted the following resolutions at their regular meeting last Wednesday evening: Whereas, the Reaper Death hus again entered our council chamber and removed from our midst our brother, George Ludwlg, and Whereas. Brother Ludwlg was a much loved and highly esteemed member of our council, thus we feel his loss deeply, therefore be It Resolved, Lake Erie Council, K. & L. of 8., extend to 'he deceased brother's sorrowing relatives our most heartfelt sympathy in these dark hours of bereavement and would commend them to the loving protection of a kind heuvenyl Father, und be It further Resolved, u copy of these resolutions be sent to the sorrowing relatives, a copy be spread on the minutes, a copy he published in the local paper, aud (hat our charter be durped for a period of 30 days. E. C. SCHULER. FLORENCE OILLMAN. MARGARET WHYTE. An uirplune, which dropped leuflets advertising the opening of a new subdivision in Sandusky, circeld over Amherst Wednesday morning, being watched by hundreds of persons. Empty Stocking Club The Amherst News-Times: Inclosed is ■ .. my contribution to your Empty Stocking Club. 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