Amherst News-Times, 1920-01-15

              THE   AMHERST NEWS-TIMES
VOL. I, NO. 36.
SUBSCRIPTION, $2.00 PER  YEAR
AMHERST, OHIO, THURS DAY, JANUARY  15, 1920.
. Western   Reserve   Historical
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S40 PER MONTH FROM GOV'T
CASE TAKEN UP WITH WASHINGTON   OFFICIALS—WILL   REVIEW
IT AGAIN, SAYS MESSAGE.
Beginning Last Sept. 1, 940 per Month
Allowed, and 9100 for Several
Months Previous to That.
The many friends of Arthur L. Holiingsworth, whose case was recently
referred to In an editorial ln this paper, will be glad to know that the
efforts of his friends have brought results. He Is to be allowed $10 per
month from Sept. 1, MM, and Is also
to receive flOO per month from Feb.
15, 1919 to Sept. 1. 1919.
The case is not yet finished. The
war risk bureau promise* a further review of the case, and It Is possible
the rate allowed Holiingsworth may
eventually be even more—not more
than is deserved, however.
For the investigation and results
attained, the community has much to
thank Congressman Martin L. Davey
for, because had It not been for his
efforts, the increase might have been
greatly delayed, even If eventually secured.
The following letters are self explanatory :
Letter from M. L. Davey.
L\ A. Little, Editor
News-Times, Amherst, Ohio.
Dear Mr. Little:
A few days ago I received a letter
from It. Lee Menz, 76 Park Ave., Amherst, Ohio, calling my attention to
an editorial from your gooel paper giving details of the services of Private
Arthur Holiingsworth, and particulars
concerning his present physical condition as a result of injuries received
by the young man while ln the service.
I beg to say that 1 was glad to have
my attention called to this case and
that I have had pleasure ln taking the
matter up with the war risk bure~u
in an endeavor to have a proper adjustment made. You will note In the
department's letter, that Mr. Holiingsworth ls now entitled to payment at
the rate of $40 per month commenc
ing Sept. 1. 191'.), and that he Is also
entitled to a payment of $100 per
month for the period beginning Feb.
15. 1919, and ending Aug. 1, 1919. also
that he will receive a check in full of
the amount In due course. His case
is being re-submltted to the chief
medical advisor for further consideration and I hope to have u report soon
ar to the result of the review of cases.
Should you know of any other cases
ol this or similar character. I shall
be glad to have you call them to my
attention. Assuring you that I shall
always find It a pleasure to aid In
any way that 1 am able, with best
wishes, I beg to remain
Sincerely yours.
M. L. DAVEY.
Letter from Treasury Department.
Inclosed with Mr. Davey's letter was
the following copy of a letter he had
received from tho treasury department, in connection with tli^ Holiingsworth case:
Hear Mr. Davey:
I have thft, honor to acknowledge
ihe receipt of your letter of Jan. 5.
with which you forwarded an editorial from The Amherst (Ohio) News-
Times. Under the provisions of the
amendment to the war risk insurance
uct recently enacted, Mr. Holiingsworth Is entitled to payments at the
rate of $40 per month commencing
Sept. 1, 1919. He Is also entitled to
it payment at tho rate of $100 per
month for the period beginning Feb.
15, 1919, and ending Aug. 31, 1919. A
cheek in adjustment of the amount
elite by virtue of the now legislation
will be dispatched  In due course.
Compensation at the rate of $40 per
month is payable in accordance with
the rating of his disability. After a
careful examination of the medical
evidence of the case, the chief medical advisor determined that the degree of the reduction ln earning capacity resulting from a disability such
as that of the claimant is 40 per cent.
I have referred the case again to the
chief medical advisor In order that
the medical evidence may be reviewed
and the rate of his disability revised
i1  that is advisable.
H. O. FIEFIELD, FORMER
COUNTY   EDITOR   DIES
H. O. Flflcld, former owner and editor of the Wellington Enterprise at
Wellington, dleil nt his hopio there at
o'clock Tuesday morning. Mr. Flfleld
was one of the odlest newspaper men
in the state and left many friends in
the Journalistic world.
He came to Wellington In 1902 and
edited the Enterprise until 1918. He
was before that tn the newspaper business In Menomonee, Mich.
He leaves a wife, daughter-in-law
and a grand child to mourn his death.
The Elyria Masonic order conducted
the funeral at the Wellington Congregational church at. 1:30 today.
WORK FOR CARVER8 IN INDIANA.
A post card recently lecelved from
one ot our stonecutter friends at Indianapolis, Ind., says that he haa work
'CISfEtlt)  tOl***flll*eetey Ul" WeWe-*i.'81"*'eM|,B.'  tWlB
work to last three months at least.
And he also wanted the local paper
sr nt him—because he misses the news
ot the Sandstone Center.
AMHERST TO HAVE
NIGHT SCHOOL
AMERICANIZATION AID IS SPONSORED BY SUPT. POWERS AND
MINUTE MEN.
A night school for foreigners ls being started this week under the direction of Superintendent Powers. The
flrst meeting was called for Thursday evening at the Central school
building.
It ls planned to hold two sessions
each week for the rest of the winter.
No definite (dosing date for the term
has been set. Sessions will be held
on Tuesday and Thursday evenings!
beginning at 7 o'clock.
The work to be taken up will be
largely a study of the English language and of our government. All requirements of the naturalization laws
will be met.
A committee appointed by tho local
order of the Minute Men of America
haa taken an active pnrt in bringing
about the organization of this school
this winter. Many of our foreign-
born neighbors have been consulted
by this committee and have expressed
eagerness to tuke advantage of the opportunity offered. The Minute Men
also agreed that If the board of education were unable to finance the operation ot the school, they would assume
the costs aud meet them by popular
Hibscriptiou.
The school superintendent wishes
to enroll all who muy be interested ln
this work. New students may be enrolled at any session at the Central
trihftoL
BOY   SCOUTS   ORGANIZE   TEAM.
The local roop of Boy Scouts has
organized a basketball team. Fine
material has reported for practice and
ihe Scouts believe they will have a
real team. They have challenged any
toams of their class in the county.
A game was scheduled between the
Amherst and Oberlin scouts for last
Saturday afternoon but because of the
heavy snow the visitors could not get
here.
All communications    ln   regard   to   late
TRAFFIC TIED UP
BY BIG SNOW
CAR8 RUN IRREGULARLY—WORKMEN FORCED TO STAY AT
HOME—DRIFTS HIGH.
Traffic has been tied up more or
less all week on account of the big
snow storm, which flrst made Its appearance last Thursday evening. Friday morning evoryone In town was
si'i'ii shoveling a way out to the slde-
valks, and business men were compelled to shovel snow half the morning to make clearings In front of their
stores. The snow was over a foot
deep on the level and it drifted badly
in places.
The street cars did not run until 2
o'clock Friday afternoon and then only irregularly. Men working In shops,
and factories and office girls employed
in Elyria and Lorain were compelled
to stay at home. Many machines tried
to make their way but soon were sttfck
nnd had to be shoveled out.
Tieup Continues.
The traffic tieup still continues, although it has been a week since the
storm flrst appeared. Street cars offer uncertain transportation. Kail-
road trains are Invariably late. A
wind blowing at a fast gait keeps the
snow in drifts and fills up all tracks
made by sleighs or machines. It ls
almost impossible to motor out of
town because of the deep drifts.
One motorist, coming from Cleveland Tuesday evening, was bucking the
drifts all night, the trip taking 12
hours. A person going to Elyria or
Lorain must count on two hours at
least, and sometimes tt takes longer.
Grocere Try to Make Deliveries.
Amherst grocers have been trying
all week to make deliveries to their
customers. It was necessary many
t.mes for them to have one man shovel while another drove, driving the
machine ln low gear most of the way.
Trains on the New York Central
have been from an hour to three hours
FURNITURE TEAMS
TRIM HIGH SCHOOL
BOeH    TEAMS    PLAY    FAST   AND
CLOSE GAMES—GREAT TEAMWORK  8HOWN.
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games should be sent to Clifford Tolhurst, manager of the team.
DELLEFIELD  BUY8  RACE  HOR8E.
0, S. Dellefleld, local stock denier,
recently purchased a young race
ho.-se which he expects to put oi, the
Crand Circuit as soon as the season
cpens. The horse was sired by Warner Grove and his mother is the- famous Qucn li.
FURNITURES CLASSY
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LORAIN    TEAM     DOE8    NOTHING
AGAIN8T  FAST LOCAL
OUTFIT.
The rural mall carriers have had a
hard time getting through the routes.
Sometimes it Is after dark before thejy
a-rive home, while in normal times
they are at the office two or three
hours before.
Many   Enjoy  Sleighing.
Although the snow has done great
damage to the commercial and business Interests, It has afforded a certain amount ot pleasure, too. Several
sleigh ride parties have been held,
the idea being to take advantage of
the snow as there might not be many
more chances this winter.
The street cleaning department l\:is
been hauling the snow uway from the
streets ln the business section, thus
making spuces for machines and teams
to park.
Tho Amherst Furniture Co. basketball fives defeated the high school
te'itms at the gym last Saturday evening before a good crowd, the girls
winning fi to 3 and the boys 25 to 16.
The girls' game was about the
roughest ever played by girls on the
local floor. The guards of both teams
guarded closely, preventing either
team from making many baskets. No
points were scored for several mln-
utes, then Pauline Purcell of the Furnitures scored the flrst basket of the
game. Klsle Egll scored one point
for the high school by shooting a foul.
Throughout the rest of the game
neither teams were able to get clear
shots at the basket. Hut Jennie Jaeger was able to drop another field
goal in, her second, which sewed up
■ the game.
Tho lineup and score:
FURNITURES 6 O. F. T.
J. Jaeger, rf 2    0    4
Menz. If 0    0    0
O.  Purcell, c     0
1'   Purcell, Ig 1
M. Dodman, rg  .0
H1H SCHOOL 8
llaesler.  rf     1
E.  Egll. If  0
McQueen, c  ... o
Reinhnrt.  lg  -._ 0
D. Sage, rg  .0
Boys   Play   Real   Basketball.
The boys' game was ono of the best
played by either teams. The high
sehool team showed up better than It
ever has before this season even
though it was defeated. All the school
players are well satisfied with the
showing made, and agree that the Furnitures have a belter team. Hefore
the game, however, the fans thought
the boys' game wopld he a walkaway
lor the Furnitures and were surprised
ley the good work of the high boys.
Kenneth Helden played a fine game
at center, while Hearn and Plppert,
the forwards, were good. The guards
also played well, though inexperienced. The lineup used by the high
school was different than In previous
games, but it seemed to work all right.
The Furniture team played a great
game. Lots of team work was on
display and not so much individual
"mlddle-of-the-floor" shooting. "Chippy" Bruce made bh usual percentage
. f points. The other members of the
team pluyed well.
The lineup and score:
FURNITURES  25 O. F.
Kratt, rf 1 -3   0
A. Bruce. If  9    1
J. Bruce, c  .0   0
It. Baumhardt, rg 0    0
.Vickels, lg ...0   0
HIGH SCHOOL 16
Pippert, rf - 2   0
Learn, If ., 2    4
Belden,  c     2   0
Knerim,   rg    -0   0
Greening, lg -  0   0
P08TMASTER ASKS FOR BETTER ADDRES8ING OF LETTERS
Postmaster A. E. Stlwalel has tnaile
a ctimplaint about the nelilresslug ami
mailing of letters ami parcels in tbe
Amherst postofflce. He stales that
Irom MU on every letter must bear
street address to insure delivery, anil
that If people wlsheel better service'
they would have to be more careful
about   he'irt   addressing.
There nre always five or six letters
and postcards on tho bulletin board
every day. held for lack of address or
stamp. This causes much trouble anil
elelay In the dispatching of letters.
The co-operation of the public Is
earnestly  requested.
FARM BUREAU ELECTS
OFFICERS SATURDAY
ENTHUSIASTIC     MEETING     HELD
AT ELYRIA—MANY GOOD
SPEECHE8.
FARMER8' INSTITUTE
AT   RIDGEVILLE
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Mr. nnd Mrs. Hen Gawn have moved
Into their new home on Harris street.
F. n.
day.
Powers  was  ln  Elyria Tues-
HIQH SCHOOL TO PLAY OBERLIN.
The high school baskeball team will
play the Oberlin high school five at
the gym Saturday evening. It prom-
ikes to be one of the season's best
games. Oberlln defeated the Amherst
team at Oberlin last year 10 to 8, but
the defeat only makes the locals more
anxious to win. They have held several practices at the gym this week
and are in tip-top condition.
'there will also be a girls' game between the Amherst girls and a team
from the Lorain High Girls' league.
Mrs. William Abel, who has been
seriously III with measles, ls recovering rapidly.
"The Birth of a Race" Is coming.
The Amherst Furniture basketball
live completely outclassed the Estarol
club at the gym last Friday evening,
handing out a defeat by the sccre of
•10 to II, The "Amherst team toyed
with the Lorain bunch throughout the
game. Amherst did not have all Its
first string men in action, playing
without Mitchell and Firestone. What
the score would have been with them
in the lineup is fearful to contemplate.
Teamwork wus the reason for Amherst's victory. Beal basketball was
played all the way through. "Chippy"
Bruce starred at forward. He was
able to make baskets from any angle
id the floor.
The Estaroi players, seeing Bruce
shooting from the center of the floor,
thought of course he could not make
the baskets uud generally allowed him
to shoot unguarded. But he made
an overwhelming number ot baskets
In this manner.
The Esturols have a good team but
are not in the locals' class. Gove, the
visiting center, played the best for
the Lorain team.
The gume which was to have been
played by the Amherst Furniture girls
and the All Stars of Lorain wsb cancelled, as the Lorain girls found it impossible to get here on account of the
heavy snow. The Estarols did not arrive until 9 p. m., and most ot the fans
who had gathered at the gym had returned home by that time, so the Furnitures hud to play without supporters, which was not the fans' fault.
Of the 40 points secured by the locals, Chippy made 26, Kratt 6, J. Bruce
6 and It. Baumhardt 2.
The fortieth anniversary meeting
of the Lorain County Farmers' Institute association will be held ln the
town hall at North Ridgevllle Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Jun. 21.
22 and 23. Some excellent programs
have been arranged, and many farmers from this vicinity will be ln attendance. Wednesday is known as An
niversary day, with addresses on "The
Tlace of the Farmer ln American Life
and Civilization," "Why Don't VOU
Grow More Clover?'; 'Forty Years
Ago and Today." "Eighty Years of
Ohio Agriculture," and "Benefits
Achlved und Achievable for the Farm-
((XALilABKETS
This new feature has been added
to The News-Tlmi's, to hepl tho local
farmers, consumers and dealers.
Many times, a farmer enters a store
and does not know what produce und
live sock are selling tor; If he reads
this paper regularly he will have them
correct. All the eiuotatlons given are
the prises paid by the local merchants
io th ■ tarmtfl and are not the retail
price, We heepe this added feature
will meet with approval. We will en-
eioavor at all times to keep the list
• ;p to   lute and correct.
The following quotations were those
i:i  cite I  at  noun Thursday.    All are
liable  to  change  at  any    time,    nnd
readers should bear this in mind.
Quotations at Noon Thursday.
GRAIN—
Wheat, per bu $ 2.15
Oats,  per  bu       .90
Straw   per ton >.  12.00
The annual meeting of the farm bureau which was held Saturday in the
court house, Elyria, wus full of enthusiasm anil interest. Although
many farmers were unable to atteuel
on account of the heavy snowfall, yet
i   large  number were  ln attendance.
President W. B. Itlchmond made the
welcome address and outlined the
work which had been acoinplished in
the county through the Farm Hureau
association. Among the more important things accomplished during the
past yeur were: The extended use of
lime and acid phosphate, of which
more thun 100 cars have been secured
through the association; a campaign
to standardize wheat varieties; more
than 100 bushels of pure seed wheat
were purchased; assistance given
farmers in obtaining farm loans und
farm help; urging farmers to keep
farm accounts and farm records; the
organization of farmers' elevators and
other farmers' associations, as well as
assisting in boys' and girls' club work.
Other activities of minor Importance
were also mentioned.
George Cooley, West Dover, outlined the work which will be carried
on this year by the Ohio Farm Hureau
federation. The program, as outlined,
will consist of work relative to legislation, education, organization, mar
ketlng and transportation. With a lit
tie assistance from each county, the
state federation bids fair to accomplish some good work in the near future.
Other  Good   Speakers.
W. A. Hlscox, county superintendent
of schools, gave a splendid talk relative to club work and'its relation to
school work. Mr. Hiscox made It plain
that Increased interest in rurul life is
one of the direct results of club work.
H. Rogers, county agricultural
agent, outlined briefly some of thi'
possibilities and accomplishments
that might be expected through an active farm bureau association.
J. F. Burke, Elyria editor, presented
very forcibly the need of closer co-
cperation of furmers, especially along
legislative lines. Organization as a
means for protection through proper
legislation was the keynote of his address.
A. P. Sandles, ex-secretary state
board of agriculture, measured up to
his past record as a humorist anil orator. With his humor he mixed bushels of common sense. Every sentence
was filled with either fun or facts.
Sandles advocated less kicking and
more boosting among farmers; closer
association and co-operation; better
homes, schools und churches In the
country;  better roads.
The oflicers elected for the ensuing year are: President, E. F. Cotton,
Lorain; vice president, C. O. Goss,
Wellington; secretary, Clyde Rose,
Grufton; treusurer, C. T. Winckles,
Elyria; other members: H. B. Whittlesey, Amherst; Frank an Arsdule, Columbia Station, and J. E. Kord. Ober-
lin.
ALL  DECLARE  DIVIDENDS,  ELECT
OFFICERS  AND  PLAN   FOR
EXPANSION.
1919 Wns Prosperous Business Year—
Business in All Lines Shows
Fine Increase.
Meest of the corporations ami business enterprises of Amheisl have' held
their annual stockholders' meetings
in the' last week, olected boards ol
directors ami declaied annual nr sornl
annual dividends, Without exception
.he' ye '.er Just  past  lias lee', n profitable
fief the  loCll  e e'll   crns.
The r. B, Automatic Co., the' larg
eit local corporation, held its annual
meeting last Tuesday, .Ian. tl. At this
meeting the board of directors was
e bos ■•it, consisting ol VV, II Bohlbley,
.'.    J.   lithe,   ,lae;il>   Halls,   A    K,    le nt:
and a. t; Mens, The board will meei
the firs: Tuesday In February snd
elect olllcers of the rem puny for the
year.
Shares   Profits  With   Employes.
The r. B. Automatic Co. t'.i's year
abandoned the annual banquet, which
has been bald the lasl two years, when
the bonus  for the year  was given  the
employes. The company's olllcers sa>
the banquet was quite a bother and
•.as not always the succoss il should
have been. However, after paying
the dividend this year, the' company
split tin- profits ami gave the employe
,.ii per cent, in addition, all employes
whei have' been with the company Ave
years were given life Insurance policies,
On July 1, 1919, a I per CI ni elivi
uiii'l was eleclareil ley the directors of
the company, and again on I>*■«-. :;i a
>'< per cent dividend was declared, making Automatic Co. stock a 10 per cenl
dividend payer.
i'.ial dividend. On July 1 the directors
paid ■ dividend of :i par cent on
iee 31, the' semi-annual ■'• per cent
dlvl lend was authorised, also an extru
'. per e-e'iii.
The  Ilrst  six  months  after the ceim-
pany was organised, no dividend was
paid, an i tip' extra dividend of :i per
• int  Just  paid   Is tee take  the  place of
;li" oi mltted,    Thus the company
an l> • laid tee haw paiel ii per cent
jeer year   line 8   Its  lie'ginliillg.
The  officers  of  the'  bank  have also
i a able to ere lit <; per cent of the
. pita] stock, Which amounts to $3,000,
t i the surplus fund. The hank's total
uirplua Is n <\\  |S1 eon.
I umber Co. Adds to Capital.
The Amhersl  Lumber Co, held its
stockholders'   meeting   this  afternoon
al  tin'  I   <»   O.  !•'. ball.    The e.lection of
;lie' board .>t directors tier the year
was  held      At  Ihe  meeting  it   was do-
elded in Incre ise the capital stock
from l.'iO.OOO in |7B,000. This increase
was necessary as the company's busi
baa crown to substantial proportions under the' managemanl ol c. O,
Mens, and more working capital is
needed In order thai the oempany may
properly care for a business of this
great volume,
The annual 'li\ ieie'ini eif t! per cent
was declared by the' directors, with an
■\tra nt' . per ee ni. making the total
s per ceni for the year.
The' Amhersl Supply Co, also held
lla animal meeting with the Amherst
Lumber Co. this afternoon at the I. O.
o. !•'. hall, The directors declared a
dividend of '• per cent, 'Business in
the last year has been goeal and the
olllcers iie.e\ forward to another pros-
perou   > • ar
The \miier i Water Works Co, will
lioeel ita annual  eting Monday afternoon. The eliie ors have declarad a
nuartcrl.i   Ih Idend of 1', per >•«-iit.
The'   Amhersl    I'ark   bank   does   not
Amherst  Savings  Prospers. n<,,<1   i,s   snnuul   meeting  until   April.
The  Amhersl   Savings   ami   Hanking    "";   '"'•  si   Is  true  ol  the  Amherst
Co, belli its annual stockholders' meet-  Cold Storage Co
Ing last Monday, Jan. '<.    At  this meet News Co.  Pays  Dividend,
ing. the eild directors were re-elected, The Amhersl News Co. stockholders follows: E H. Nlcholl, W, H. s.hili ers' meeting will be held tomorrow
ley, Jacob Baus. M. ('. Keiiileigh. L. P. ; afternoon. I'.'i r 11 * - lirsl lime in the
Lersch and A. Q, .Menz. '■ history of the company a dividend will
Tiie'  year  has   iif.-n   prpsperous  In
every way for the Savings ami Bank
ir.g coinfiany. New equipment has
been added, and the tloor space enlarged. A new Imigliir nlui u. .e.\.steiei
has bean Installed,
After charging nil' a liberal elepre
elation ou furniture and fixtures ami
on amounts expended tor Improvements, the bank declared  Its scini-nii-
be paid, -taring oul modestly at 4
per cent. The' business of the company has Increased in great volume
during tlu year and promises to continue so. Bi reral .publications have
iie'e'ii added, and with the eddittoMl
advertising by local and county mer-
chants, the mechanical force has been
kepi busy day ami night turning out
i be work.
BABY   DIES.
The' 7  months' old baby of Mr. ami j
tin, Albert Joseph died at their home
lasl  Thursday noon, pneumonia  being j
the cause of death.   Ohetr members j
of  he  -li-.-1■ iill   family  are'  confined   to
Iholr home with measles.
Private fuiie-rul services were' li.• 1 ■ 1
from the home Saturday morning at
jii o'clock. Interment was made In
Calvary cemetery.
SCHOOLS TO OPEN
AGAIN MOMMY
LOCAL MAN'S BOOK
PRAISED BY MAGAZINE
THE       COUNTRY       PUBLISHER,"
WRITTEN  BY  E. A. LITTLE,
WINS   FINE   REVIEW.
VICTORY BUTTONS FOR SAILORS.
er  Through   Political   Legislative  Ac
tivlty."    The Jubilee Singers will fur- | Hay, per ton   29.00
nlsh music ut all sessions.
Corn,   per   ton  40.00
Thursday's   and   Friday's   programs;     MEATS--
are each full of worth while addresses j Hogs,  elressed,  lb...
and all progressive farmers will bene-1 Lamb, dressed, lb...
fit by attending.   There will be an ex- j chickens,   lb	
hlbltion of domestic  products  by tho I Heef,  dressed,  lb...,
ladies.    The grunge will serve dinner j     LIVE STOCK
an I supper each day.
The officers In charge are: H. W.
S hmlttkons, president; George Cotton, vice president; C. C. Maple, secretary; John Schmlttgens, treasurer.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Relnhart of
Cleveland avenue are the happy parents of a 10 pound boy, born Sunday
morning at their home.
Miss Inez Ludwlg has been confined
to her home for several days by illness.
Frank Stung has been confined to
his home for several days by Illness.
Lamb, ih.
Hogs.  lb.   .
Cattle,   lb.
Cows, lb. .
Calves, lb.
  19c
 30c
 28c
 15c-18c
 18c
 15c
 9c-13c
 5c and 6c
 18c-20c
STAPLE GROCERIES—
BUttar,  lb.    60c-65c
Eggs, dOg, _-   ..75c
Potatoes,   bu.     $2.85
Apples,  basket   $1,50
Onions, cwt.  .-- $7.00
Celery, bunches, per doz. $2.00
Squash,  lb.   -- - 2c
The P. !v reci ult ing station, at the
postofflce building In Lorain, announces that Victory buttons for ull
naval resei ve men who have been re-
lease.el from active duy, will be available al  the Lorain station.
FRIENDSHIP   CLUB   TO   MEET.
AFTER   FOUR   WEEKS'   VACATION
BECAUSE OF  MEASLES, SESSIONS TO BE RESUMED.
The Amhersl public schools will
again open Monday„ifter a lour weeks'
vacation, caused by an epidemic of
measles which has been raging locally
for many weeks.
A report from Health Olllcer W, H.
Turner slates that the measles situation here is relieved ami he thinks
there will be no danger In reopening
the schools. However, resident, are'
cautioned t<> be careful und use every
precaution aguiitsl the disease i** prevent a renewal of Ihe epidemic,
Ono ease of chicken pox has been cqulpmeni the publisher and his era-
reported. Turner advises the parents iloyes, getting the news, writing the
of all small children to give them spe : news, the country publisher.
The' Country Publisher," written
b) E. A Little, e'eliteir of The News-
Tinies. has been warmly praised in a
review in a recent issue' of the American Printer, one of the leading printing and Journalistic magazines in the
country, In addition to generous excerpts from the book. the> article reads
hi pari na follows:
\ ;,et eif gooel advice with much in-
I, rmatie.n is in la- found in the volume
The Country Publisher,' by B, A. Little', li is a leeieik written especially for
I but person who might want to be-
e.iiii' a country publisher and have
his own little pap A. A reading of the
book will set to thinking the man who
bus the' mistaken Idea that, tired of
ti .nkiiig In the eity. he can take tt easy
on a country newspaper, Ability und
Industry are- needed, and success eun
I,, obtulned only after a great deal of
L-ffeirl and goo i management,
The book has chapters on picking
the Held, the newspaper, Job work,
hi!siness administration, circulation,
ccuntry correspondence,    advertising.
The Friendship club of (he high
school will meet Immediately after
school Monday, Jan. 19. Miss Mildred
Murphy, graduate nurse of Cincinnati,
will talk on "The Cure of a Child," Including u demonstration. All the girls
and their mohers, sisters and friends,
are requested to be present.
CLEAN   UP   8KATING   POND.
Maliel Warner of Elyria spent the
week end at the home of William Baker, Sr., and family of Park avenue.
The Brandt brothers have made Improvements on their skating pond this
season and have put it in first cluss
condition. Many of the young folks,
as well as a few of the older ones, go
skating ut the pond regularly. It Is
one of the finest of its kind in this
purt of the country. The wurniiug
house adds to the enjoyment of tne
pond.
ciul care If a cough eer ceilel is noticed
,.s il may lead to serious illness. Chll-
itren should i'e kepi off the streets and
in their own yards as much as possible.
Soon after school is resumed, semiannual examinations will be' held, The
lime' lost iu tin' extra two wooka' vucit-
Tile-    leeieei,    is    pillll IsllCll   l)V    the    Eell-
tor Co, ai  llldgewood, N. J"
Tin- book is meeting   approval   all
over the country,
A letter wus recently received by
Mr . \ i un Weiss from her son Frunk,
in the U. 8. merchant marina, that he
tion will probably be made up in the   l«  In  Singapore     He'  expects to be
spring by holding   open   two   weeki
longer.
The measles epidemic lias been lag
nig over the entire' slate ami Amhersl
has bean fortunate in stamping H out
in such sh nt order, i"'. Turner, how
ever, asks tlit- ru-operation of every-
one in keeping the disease' out, and if
uny citHes are known it is his wish
tii.it they in- reported to bim bi once,
lieinie   - l  ami   will   bring   with  him
uany foreign souvenirs,
"The Birth of s Race" Is coming.
Miss Lucille Wesbecher of Cleveland spent the week end with bar
mother, Mrs. Joseph Wesbecher. of
Clevelund  avenue.
"The Birth of a Race" is coming.
Word has lie-e a received from E. H.
Nlcholl from Albuquerque, N. M. He
senl man.', postcards to his Amherst
friends from thai city. He and party
ure en route to Los Angeles, Cal.
lie",. A A Hunter was In attendance
Monday ai a meeting of the county
ministerial organization at Elyria.
> Kins I'm- a more thorough federation
.■I protastanl churches were consid-
creel.
"The Birth of a  Race" is coming.