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mJ ,l^W' ^mnwm iiiwiia/ ><waa-aaaH_fa»aaiiii»al ia- ;• .. , . ^jaUiit, ^w THE AMHERST NEWS-TIMES. VOL III. NO. St. fteaorve Historical KV AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1922. Subscription Price, $2.00 per Year "Ssndstone Center of the WorleT Society News M MONEY MAKES THE MARE TO GO TO HOLD BAKE SALE. The Sunday school classes of Miss Hearn and Mrs. C. M. Harris of the Methodisl-Congrgegatlonal church will hold a bake sale at the O. H. Baker Furniture store Saturday afternoon, the sale to start at 1 o'clock. The proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Children's Home at Worthing- ton, Ohio. SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR VETS TO ENTERTAIN. The Spanish American War veterans of Amherst will hold a meeting In the Legion Club rooms In tbe Kolbe - block this evening, at which time a short business meeting will be held and a social hour following. The installation of officers of the Elyria tent, of which the Amherst veterans are members, will ,be the chief business of the evening. Th'e Spanish-American War vets of Elyria will attend In a body. The Civil War veterans have also been Invited to be guests'at the meeting. Luncheon will be served by the wives of the local veterans which will be followed by a program. JUNIORS HOLD PARTY. The Junor class of the Iocs, nigh school held a party at the home ot Mabelle Norton on the quarry road Saturday evening, at which time 19 members- of the class and three members of the faculty were present. The evening was spent In games and music, after which luncheon was served. Everyone present reports a good time. STUDY CLUB MEETS. The Study club was entertained on Monday afternoon by Mrs. Harry Leuz- ler at her home on South Main street. The following program was carried out: Roll Call—Indian Legends or names. The Mountain States—Mrs. Oeorge Parker. Wonderlands of the Southwest — •Mrs. W. A. Purcell. Current Events—Mrs. Jacob Schlbley. SEWING SOCIETY MEETS. Tho Ladies' Sewing society ot the Methodist church met this afternoon in the church parlors with Mrs Charles Hearn and Mrs. H. A. Monger. A large number of ladles were present and an enjoyable afternoon was spent In sewing and social chat. IIIIIIIIIIIIIII H.l In accordance with the "Backward" party. Mrs. Mathew Lawless was the birthday member present and she was presented a beautiful gift. Luncheon was served In the "Backward" style and everyone present reports an enjoyable evening. LUTHERAN 80CIETY MEETS. The Ladies' Aid Society ot the Lutheran church was entertained this afternoon In the church parlors by Mrs. August Nabokowskl. A delightful afternoon was spent in sewing and social chat. LADIES' BRIDGE CLUB MEETS. Mrs. J. H. Schlbley was hostess to the Ladles' Bridge club Tuesday afternoon at her home on Cleveland avenue. First honors were won by Mrs. Frank Stang and second honors went It) Mrs. Harry Leuzler. MARRIED PEOPLE'S DANCE LA8T EVENING. The Married People's Dance club met in the K. of P. hull last evening, where a delightful time was enjoyed In dancing. MOTHERS' CIRCLE TO MEET. The Mothers' Circle will be entertained by Mrs. Oeorge Carter, Mrs. Flora Kaser and Mrs. J. Orcutt at the latter's home on Milan avenue tomorrow afternoon. All members are requested to attend. FACTS COVERING . TM RETURNS RETURNS MUST BE FILED BY ALL 8INGLE PERSONS WITH 1921 INCOME OF $1,000 OR MORE TO GIVE DANCE TONIGHT. The American Legion and the Women's Auxiliary will conduct a dance in the Redlngton hall this evening. A Cleveland orchestra has been engaged and good music Is assured. ST. PETERS CHURCH SEWING SOCIETY MEET8. The Ladies' Sewing Society of St. Peters church met this afternoon with Mrs. Carl Ehrman, Mrs. Charles Ehrman and Mrs. Minnie Nlchol In the church parlors. The afternoon was spent profitably In sewing and a large number of ladles were present and enjoyed a general good time. C. M. C. CLUB ENTERTAINED. The C. M. C. club was entertained Tuesday evening by the Misses Esther and Edith Deuschle at their home on Franklin avenue. A very enjoyable evening was spent In music, games and sewing. Refreshments were served at a late hour. st. anns sewing society meets'. The St. Anns Sewing society of St. Joseph's Catholic church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Ella and Susie Rolling at their home In the Bast Quarry. The afternoon was very much enjoyed by all who attended. ■Vtl South Amherst Oeorge Oorr, Correspondent. *_*.—i-- '*_ STONE CHURCH LADIES MEET. Mrs. Charles Ludwig and Mrs. John Ludwig entertained the Ladles' Missionary society of the Stone church at the former's home on Cleveland avenue this afternoon. Sewing and so cial chat were enjoyed by the ladies present. CLASS TO MEET TONIGHT. The Phllathea class of St. Peter's church will meet In the church parlors this evening. Mrs. Adam Schroeder and Miss Jennie Rhelnhart will be the hostesses. AU COURANT CLUB ENTERTAINED. Miss Dorothy Bodmann delightfully entertained the Au Courant club at her home on Park avenue Monday evening. The affair wss called a "Backward," so named because of tbe manner In which the guests were dressed and also the manner in which the winners of the contests were awarded. The evening was spent tn games. Music and contests, Mrs.- Clarence Baker winning first prise and Miss Beral Kuss winning second prise. The first prise was awarded to Miss Kuss snd the second prise to Mra. Baker In making put his income tax re turn for 1921, the average taxpayer will find a considerable saving in comparison with tbe amount of tax paid on the same Income for 1920. The exemptions provided b> the rev xnue act of 1921 are $1,000 for single persons (the term Including widows, widowers, divorcees, and persons separated from husband and wife by mutual agreement), $2,500 for married persons whose net Income was $5,000 or less, and $2,000 (or married persons whose net Income was $6,000 or more. Under the revenue act of 1918 tbe personal exception allowed a married person was $2,000, regardless of the amount ot net Income. The personal exemption allowed a married person applies also to the head of a fumi'y, man or woman who supports iu one household one or more relatives by blood, marriage, or adoption. The exemptions for dependents—a person who receives his chief support from the taxpayer and who Is under 18 years of age or incapable of self support because mentally or physically detective—ts Increased from $200 to $400. The act requires that a return be tiled by every single person whose net Income for 1921 was $1,000 or more, every married person whose net income was $2,000 or more, and by every person—"single or married— whaose gross Income was $5,000 or more. The requirement to file a return of gross income of $6,000 or more regardless of net income is a new provision. Net income is gross income less certain specified deductions for business expenses, losses, bad debts,' etc., which are fully explained on the forms. Returns must be filed by married couples whose combined net income for 1921, Including that of dependent minor children, equalled or exceeded $2,000, or it the combined gross Income equalled or exceeded $5,000. The period tor filing returns is from Junuury 1 to March 15, 1922. Heavy penalties are provided for failure or "willful refusal" to file a return on time. Forms 1040A for incomes of $6,000 and less and 1040 for Incomes In excess of $5,000 may be obtained from the offices of collectors of Internal revenue and branch offices. The tax may be paid In full at the time of filing the return, or In four equal Installments, due on or before March 15, June 16, September 16, and December 16. 75 LOCAL PEOPLE IN SCHOOL PLAY Over 76 people will take part In the local production ef "FI-FI of tho Toy Shop," which Is to be produced bete under the auspices of the Amherst Public Schools, and they are practicing daily for the big event. Besides the principals who have singing parts and lots of comedy work to train for, there are many groups used In the lances and spectacular features of the play All are becoming proficient In dialogue, steps and songs. "Fl-Fi" has become a familiar word In Amherst during the last week. The cast are all enthusiastic and are working hard so that the production will merit all the interest taken in it by the city In general. The dancee in "Fl-Fi" are unique. People lu a position to know say they are the best ever seen here. The China Dolls will compose one group that la sure to make a hit. They go through a most graceful dance, and the serious faced clowns who work with them, should amuse the audience tor many minutes. Another Interesting group of young ladies do a very dainty dance called the "Dance of the Paper Dolls." These girls are pretty and graceful, and when dressed In appropriate costumes will be worth seeing. The "Colonial Dance of the Bridesmaids" Is beyond loulit the most Intricate and Interesting dance ever attempted by amateurs. This Is a flower garland fantasy and in the pretty and effective Janice Merldeth costumes this group of women will represent a garden full jf real American Beauties. "The Dance ot the Winds" Is a pretty serpentine dance and with the other groups make a play that will be liked by all. The musical extravaganza, "Fl Fl of he Toy Shop" will be given at tbe Opera House on February 6 and 7. The proceeds of tbe performances are to be given to the local school. Miss Florence Kothe plays the title role, and other parts are taken by the Misses Mildred Delbrldge, Nellie Marti, Helen Baker, Evelyn Guild, .Carolyn Guild, Elda Schotle'.d, Edith Moeblus, Dorothy Menz and Lillian Reichert. • INCOME TAX IN NUTSHELL * WHO? Single persons who had net income of $1,000 or more, or gross income of $5,000 or more. Married couples who had net income of $2,000 or more, or gross income of $5,000 or more. WHEN? March 15. 1922, is final date for filing returns and making first payments. WHERE? Collection of Inter mil revenue for the district in which the person lives, or has his principal place of business. HOW? Full directions on Form 1040A and Form 2040; also the law and regulations. WHAT? Four per cent normal tax on taxable income up to $4,000 in excess of exemption. Eight per cent normal tax on balance of taxable Income. Surtax from 1 per cent to 65 per cent on net Incomes over $5,000 for the year 1921. : LAST NUMBER LYCEUM COURSE •I Tile Chester K. Scott company will lie the entertainers at the last number of the high school lyceuin course, Which will be held at the Opera House tomorrow evening, rp to date the previous entertainments huve been well uttended and tho student senate have felt satisfied that their selection FIGHTING PARSON IS NEW LEGION CHAPLAIN LIST OF WINNERS IN NEWS-TIMES CONTEST PIONEER LORAIN CO. RESIDENT DIES CONDUCTED LIVERY Bl'SINESS FOR THE PA8T 43 YEARS- LEAVES H08T OF FRIENDS , | of talent has been the very best and thut the lyceuin goers have been able to enjoy the best entertainment. The Chester R. Scott company has been chosen as the last number In order to close the lyceuin season with one of the best entertainments to be given on the lyceuin stage in Amherst for many years past. The company consists of three members, Mr. and Mrs. lOOtt and Mr. Osborne, all pf which ure talented musl- tstSBS and have li.nl a wide runge of experience on the American stage, knowing their audiences and what they desire to hear in the form of music. Mr. Scott Is commonly called the 'wizard of Uie cornet" and recommendations have already come from o'ber localities where they hove had the pleasure of hearing him, stating that his ability und talent as a cornet player could not be excelled. He is especially cultivated In the art of tri- ENTERTAINS SOCIETY The Ladles' Dime society of the Congregational church was entertain ed by Mrs. Edwin Harper ut tile town hall today. The regular huslness Aeetlnjl was held, after which a de light till luncheon was served by th* BOOtsee, About twenty members were present. MRS. MARTIN KURTH, AGED 39, DEAD .M.s. Martin Kurt Ii. aged 39. died ut her home on North Lake street at 4 . > i,>i i, Setardaj .ii..n_in: She Is survived by™ her husband, four Children her mother and u brother. Filtierul Semces ..ore conducted from the St. Peter's Evangelical church of Amherst Monday ufteruoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. A. Egli ofllclated. Burial wns made in Crown Hill cemetery TO GIVE DANCE AT MIDWAY Edward Sinnerson. proprietor of the Midway, will give a dance at his place of business Saturday evening, Feb. Ith. A large crowd Is expected to attend and a good time is assured. Good music will be furnished. crowd is expected to attend and a |OOd time Is ussured. CLUB TO Ql"E DANCE. The South Amheio. l)a„ulng club will give u dance ut the Foresters hull Saturday evening, Feb. 11th. Music for the event will be furnished by the Berlin Heights orchestra. A large CONCERT DRAWS LARGE CROWD LOCAL MUSICIANS RENDERED EVER-PLEASING 8ELECTION8 TO AMHER8T MU8IC LOVERS Buel 8. Gillette, aged 73, und a lifelong resident of Lorain county, passed away ut his home on South Main street at 4:30 Monday afternoon, following a long period of ill health. Su- gar diabetes wus the cause of his deuth. Mr. Gillette had been suffering from the disease for the past year but his condition was not serious until a month ago. The concert which wus given by the Bgll Sisters Concert company in the opera house last Thursday evening Irew u large crowd which filled the bouse to Its capacity. The concert was given under the auspices of the Brotherhood of St. Peters Church and proved a financial success, the proceeds amounting to approximately $175. FORESTERS HAVE PARTY The local order of the Foresters of America (Junior branch) held a party in their hull Friday evening. The <v< ning was spent in playing games and dancing. At a late hour a delicious luncheon was served by the committee. About fifty were present. MANY ATTEND LEGION DANCE A large crowd attended the dance given by the South Amherst Post of the American Legion at the Foresters hull Saturday evening. Music for the <vent was furnished by Kriigman's on liestra About fifty couples attended. HUNGARIANS TO CELEBRATE The local Hungarian lodge will hold their annual celebration at the Foresters' hall Saturday und Sunday. A spli ml id Ufogrejn will be given Saturday. Sunduy will be spent in dancing aud various other amusements. BASEBALL TEAMS TO MEET The Atyourdor baseball team will hold un Important meeting at the Foresters' hull this evening. All baseball fans ure requested to attend. Plans will be mude for the organization of a baseball team for the coming season QUARTET TO SING Special music will Be furnished for the church services ut the Congregational church Sunday morning by a quartet from Klyrla. Church services will begin at 10 o'clock. Everyone Is welcome to attend. Ihe concert Thursday evening was pie tnnguelng, a very difficult phuse IBS second appearance of the Egli in the mastering of the cornet. Sisters Concert compuny in Amherst Mrs. Scott is u talented, pianist and an<1 tlu'lr ™<"™c°* have been large her accompaniment hus 'enabled the ""(, appreciative Chester Scott company lo be whut It Mrs. J. C. Melchert, formerly Miss ,,„i,, Hulda Egli of Amherst, is directress Mr. Osborne, soloist and reuder, Is: of ,he «ompany and her selection of also another noteworthy character on music: and readings for Thursday the stage, his Irish humor and vocal | nlB,u'8 ***"* was "W" ahhassshn* selections will be of the greatest Interest to Amherst patrons. In connection with the cornet solos. The deceased was born In French Mr. and Mrs. Scott will render several Creek In is I!) uml came to Ambers' in i bap jo and gultur duets which have his youth. Shortly after making his1 been a feature of their entertulnmonts Rev E»rl A. Blackmail of Kansas, newly elected chaplain of the National American Legion earned his title of "Fighting Parson" when he o.'Utcd to'do battle with any A E. F sky-pilot in France and received no acctptan.es. Now he holds daticrs in his church in Kansr.3, teaches pugilism to Sunday School pupils a*d says Blue Laws The following is a list of the win ners of the News-Times contest held the week of January 9 to 14. First prise was awarded to the Rob- Isoni family on Tenrtey avenue, their part in the contest being donated by Rev. A. A. Hunter. Second prise—Charles Good. Third prise—Wm. Baird. The next ten winners are as follows: Casper Dute, Charles Bauinhardt, Mrs. F. A. Jones, Wm. Miller. Ellas Uuuinliar.lt. For dye* Smith, O. D. Fog, Mrs. Chas. Worcester, Kenneth Guild, John Bruce. The above-named winners will please call at the News-Times office and receive prize. > home here, he went into tbe livery business, owning and managing the Gillette Livery on Tenny avenue for 43 years. He wus not affiliated with any of the fraternal orders iu Amherst but leaves u host of friends to mourn bis deuth. He Is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carrie Gillette, one sister, Mrs. J. N. Furntz of Sun Francisco, California; Fruntz of San Francisco, California; one son, Jay, Snd one grandson. The" funeral services were held from he 'ate home on South Main street vevt'-rdav afternoon. The Rev. A. A. Hunter and the Itev. N'eumelster ofil- j fluted. Burial was mude in Cleveland! street cemetery, :<OARD OF EDUCATION AP~OINT8 COMMITTEES The local board of education met Ig regular session on Monday evening, I ut which time committees for the ensuing year were uppointed. The new I t hool bull ling was also discussed but I I'o'.hliig dellnii was decided. .1 B. Avery, c'erk of the board, 0B- (attained at ti o'clock dinner at the Mischka restaurant before the meeting. The following committees were up- pointed: Finance-- F. I Hubburd, H. A. Fin- negan. Building—II. A. Finnegan, W. G. Nord. Teatahevs—W. G. Nord, F. I. Hub baro. Supplies—C. J. Ehrman, A. R. Tolhurst. Grievances—W. G. Nord, A. R. Tolhurst. Repairs—A. It. Tolhurst, C. J. Ehrman. at every locality which they have visited before. The entertainment will start at 8 o'clock. Single admission tickets will be sold at the door. iCAiEnE LEAGUE ' *-i(S 10,000,000 RECRUITS CHICAGO.—The National Auti- Cigarette League announces a drive, to begin next week for 10,000,000 recruits to the dean life movement of the league. Dr 1) H Kress, ot Washington, is president of the organisation. An educational and law enforcement' Campaign is planned FORMER AMHERST RESIDENT DIES IN CLEVELAND ed upon by music lovers The remulnder of tho compuny deserve much credit as their part in the success of the concert was large and an appreciative audience has passed comments upon their ubility us musicians. The program is as follows: Part I. Chorus, Come Where the Lilies Bloom (Thompson). Orchestra Ten Little Fingers (S Hunks). Vocal Solo. Until (Sanderson)—Mrs J. C. Melchert. Reading, "Brother Watklns"—Rev. J. C. Melchert Violin Solo. "Life Let Us Cherish" (Hy. Farmer)—Rev. Armln Egli. Vocal Duet, "Where My Caravan Hus Rested" (Lohr)—Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Melchert. Cornet Solo. "Take Hack The Heart" tCluribel)— MiBH Martha Bgll. Violin Duet, Selected—Rev. Armln Kgll und J. C. Melchert. Chorus, The Hells of Shuudon" (G. H Nevis). Part II. lire liestra—"Hreum of Me" (Jerome- Black). Baritone Solo, The Big Bass Viol (Donation)—Rev. J. ,C. Melchert. Heading, "Auto Hide" (by request) — Mrs. J. 0. Melchert. Violin Solo. Selected—Rev. Armln Egli. Sketch, A Proposal—Rev. and Mrs. J. C Melchert. Baritone Solo, "Our Yesterduys" (H. Leslie) -Rev. Oscur Egli. Chorus (u) The Last Fly ot Summer (P. Dllss); (b) Mr. Goat (by re quest). Orchestru, Our Boys (J. S. Zamec- nik). Chorus, Home, Sweet Home. Word hus been received by Mrs. Sawyer, Of tho Jackson hotel. thatlnRE DEPARTMENT CALLED SOUTH AMHERST BRIEFS Mr. and Mrs. George Knapp ot Cleveland were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCord Sunday. Hubert Hahn, Olga Zurcher and Uutb Huhn spent Sunday visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Cummins. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Witt of Hrownhelm spent Sunday visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Philip Euler. Mr. and Mrs. William Hunting and daughter Enid of Elyria spent Sunday visiting at tbe home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bryant and family spent Sunday visiting relatives and friends in Oberlln. Mrs. Andrew Schiefersteln returned to her home on East Main street after spending the week with her mother, Mra. E. HI. baling of Elyria. Mrs. V. Helssner and son George have returned from California, where they spent several months visiting with relatives. Mr. and Mrs Arthur Engle and granddaughter Almeda and Fred Almroth Spent Sunday visiting relatives in Elyria. Fred Almroth made a business trip to Norwalk Tuesday. The High School orchestra will practice at the Foresters' hall Monday evening. The South Amherst baud will practice ut the town hall Tuesday evening. All members are requested to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Schubert of Elyria were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Engle Sunday eveulug. Messrs. John amid Tony Salvatore. Steve Sodltch and Tom Cappasso hiked to Cleveland Monday morning. They returned Tuesday. Mrs. John Kuth returned today after spending several mouths visiting relatives in Colorado and Missouri. She Is now spending several days visiting at the home of her duughter, Mrs. William Ehrmann of Amherst. John Thompson has purchased a new Fordson tractor. Mrs. John l.eonrud and duughter Bthel ID! in Wednesday visiting relatives in Cleveland, THE CHURCHE8 Congregational. Rev. O. U. Glthens, pastor. Church services, 1(1:00 u. in. Special music. Sunday School. 11 a. in Sunday school, lu a. m. Methodist Church services 2 p. m. St. Johns Evsngelicsl. Rev A. Egli, pastor. Sunday school, 1 p. m. Church services, 2 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Wormian and son C'.ovis of Elmore, O., were visitors In Amherst Sunday. Watch the News-Times Want Ada. 0 CARD OF THANK8. We wish to extend our sincere tbanks to all of our friends aud neighbors for their kind assistance and sympathy shown us in our sud bereavement. MRS. BUEL GILLETTE, MR. AND MRS. J. GILLETTE AND FAMILY. Mrs. Cora Jackson, wife of James Jackson, died ut her home In Cleveland yesterday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson were former residents of Amherst, Mr. Jackson operating a butcher shop here for severul years. Tho futieru! has been arranged for Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, from the Jackson residence at 1236 East 152nd street, Cleveland. Mrs. Delia Werner of Cleveland wus un Amherst' visitor yesterduy and today. AT 9 O'CLOCK LA8T NIGHT The fire department was called to tbe home of Charles Uenuke ou Minerva street ubout 9 o'clock last night, where u .mull building used as a smoke house had caught 'Are. Witnesses suy It was evident thut tbe bluzo sturted from file used lu smoking meat. Tbe damage was slight and the blaze was put out in short order. Read the Editorials on page I. CARD OF THANKS. We herewith express our cordial thanks to our relatives, neighbors and friends for their beautiful floral offerings aud sympathy, In our recent bereavement iu the loss of our beloved husband and father. MRS. CATHERINE SPRINGER AND FAMILY. The Park avenue bowling alleys snd poolroom has hc-c n purchased by Warren and Why te, who will continue the business beginning with February 1. L •Si Ban ™ *v* * iflaaaBBSBB1 infr ■ x m
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