Amherst News-Times, 1922-08-03

              THE   AMHERST NEWS-TIMES.
VOL. IV.    NO. 1>.
ISeUID     THURSDAY
AMHIRST,   OHIO,    THURSDAY,      AUGUST   S,   1
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"Politic*! bo**** and machine-ruled
polities will And • herd row to hoe In
Ui* August primary," **y* H. C. Field,
Lorain county'* candidate for con-
gre** In th* 14th Ohio dlatrict.
"People *r* making a thorough Investigation of ta* record* of all candidate** *nd the man whose moral,
political and bualnea* record cannot
■Und the light of day will not win,"
•ay* Field.
Field het* been editor, managing editor of Ohio newspaper* and alao
■pent *eT*ral y*ara a* political writer.
For nearly two year* he wa* located
In Washington, being connected with
newspaper* and pr*** associations. He
has aa Intimate acquaintance with national affair*.
"I aa neither the shadow of uny
would-be political boss nor the agent
of special interests," says Field. "My
appeal Is direct to the people of the
14th district who want clean politics
and clean government. They owe It
to themselves to thoroughly Investigate every candidate for office and I
certainly hope they will do so before
casting their vote* at the primary.
Tbat I* th* time to wage the fight for
right and agalnat the wrong man get
tine oa the ticket. The man who stays
at home on primary day has no right
to kick If the wrong man gets his
name on the ballot thi* fall."
Field ha* prepared some snappy
sayings that clearly define hi* position ln the congressional race:
"Every lover of clean government
should make it a point to work as enthusiastically for an honest candidate
as the man who represents the interest* of the achemlng politician.
"Th* man who grafted on the tax
payers during the daya of war should
be In Jail Instead of ln court offering
aa alibi."
"A law should either be enforced to
the letter or wiped from the statute
books."
"Tou can't play fifty-fifty with the
devil and get by with your conatlt-
uency."
"Bvery man who wore the uniform
of the soldier and wa* wounded or in*
VeiHdea, Is entiUad to every eonsider-
. v *tlon the government can offer. It I*
an obligation the nation muat not
shirk."
"The soldier In need of relief should
be In a position to get It without waiting als months to unravel the red
tape."
"Either reduce the tax burden by
cutting down the overhead or wreck
business by excessive taxation."
"Kllmlnate the numerous probes in
congress that are barren of result*
yet oo*t the taxpayers fabulous sums."
"We fight for the right; against
wrong, Is my slogan," says Field. "I
am not getting up a platform a yard
long, for my experience ln Washington het* taught me that too many men
seeking office make enthusiastic promise* only to find that when they reach
th* capital their platforms are shot
full of hole*."
STAGE   DECORATOR  TO
BE HERE TONIGHT
Bupt. F. R. Powers announced yesterday thut he had made arrangements with a stage decorator to be In
Amherst this afternoon and evening
In regard to purchasing new scenery
and   redecorating  thp  opera  houae.
Mr. Powers requests that all Interested parties be at the town hall tonight.
S25.000 FIRE DESTROYS
ADAM KOLBE PROPERTY
OVER 700 BUSHELS OF  GRAIN, 40
TONS OF HAY, SEVERAL PIECES
OF    FARM    MACHINERY    DESTROYED BY  BLAZE ON
MONDAY     NIGHT
Several buildings, Including a large
barn, several pieces ot farm machinery, over 700 bushels of grain, and 40
ton* of hay belonging to Adam Kolbe,
of the lake road, were completely de
atroyed by fire Monday evening.
The fire was caused by lightning,
and broke out shortly after 7 o'clock
Monday evening.
The damage, as estimated by Mr.
Kolbe, will reach $26,000.
Mr. Kolbe has been occupied as a
farmer for the past thirty year* aud
Is one of the oldest in the county. His
buildings were built of the bei.t ma
terlal, the large barn being the most
expensive. Large oak beams, rafters
und studdings made his buildings durable and he Is of the opinion that
similar materials cannot be replaced.
The property was covered by insurance but the amount is Insufficient to
cover the $26,000 loss.
Mr. Kolbe has made no plans as yet
for reconstruction.
GEORGE CHAMBERLAIN
IS  FOR   MITCHELL
Blyrla, O., July 3tst, 1922.
To the Voters of Lorain County:
1 want to aay a word with reference to the candidacy of Wm. O.
Mitchell for County Recorder. I have
known him for the past eleven years
and knew of hi* qualification* for this
office, having come In close contact
with him during all of thi* time, and
tor fourteen months was myself County Recorder. He is thoroughly competent to fill thi* office and is and ha*
been giving th* County most faithful
service.
Without disparagement of any other candidate, I want to make this
statement because Mr. Mitchell In
early life wa* unfortunate enough to
lose hi* right limb In a railroad accident and, by reason thereof, he ia
greatly handicapped In making a canvas* of this County and is also greatly handicapped in seeking other position.*. I bespeak for Mr. Mitchell
your support at the primaries on August  Sth.
Your* truly,
adv. OEO. H. CHAMBERLAIN.
OBERLIN COLLEGE
PAMPHLET CORRECTED
The Liberal Club of Oberlln college
during the first part of July issued a
pamphlet giving non-partisan information regarding the candldatea for
county office. This is having wide
circulation, and ahould be uaeful to
voters, as It was carefully prepared.
But it was impossible to avoid a few
mistakes In tabulation of the information.   Corrections are given here:
Mr. Robert Pulley, candidate for
sheriff, should be listed aa Republican
instead of as Democrat. Mr. Pulley
wus candidate for county office on
two other occasions besides the one
mentioned in the pamphlet, though he
did not secure the nomination either
time.
Mr. Theobald, candidate for surveyor, is u graduate of Purdue Engineering School, and not his opponent, Mr.
Wilcox, as stated.
Mr. T. M. Pfeiffer of Wellington,
candidate for treasurer on the Democratic ticket, was wrongly put down
as Mr. L. M. Pfeiffer of Lorain.
There is no mistake ln regard to
the second term of Mr. Ilaigh as county commissioner, but to avoid a wrong
Impression It might be added that his
second term was served when the
change in the law was taking place,
and was a short term.   N
SOCIETY
PHILATHEANS TO   MEET  TONIGHT.
The Phllathea class of St. Peters'
Evangelical church will meet tonight
In the church parlors and will be entertained by M1*b Rdna Menz and Mrs.
William Henes.
AU members are urged to attend
and :i good time is assured.
AUXILIARY   BIRTHDAY   EVENT
TONIGHT.
The Ladles' Auxiliary of the American Legion will hold a birthday party
at Beaver Purk this evening in honor
of Miss Helen Smith, Mrs. Charles
Cheeseman and Mrs. Carl Pegerst.
A picnic luncheon and welner roast
has been arranged for and will be the
main event of the evening.
An Invitation has been extended to
the members of the Johnson post of
the American Legion.
The party will meet at tbe town hall
tonight at seven o'clock, from which
place the party will leave for the park
In a body.
8T.   PETER'S   SEWERS   MEET
TODAY.
The Ladles' Aid society of St. Peters
Evangelical church met this afternoon
lu the church parlors and was entertained by Mrs. Albert Frederick, Mrs.
Harmon Lawrence and Mrs. Oeorge
Brown.
An enjoyable afternoon wus spent
in needlework and chat.
LOCAL  BU8INE88 MAN
SELLS   TO   ELYRIAN
Mr. and Mrs. John Baker of Elyria
war* Amherst visitor* Sunday.
C. J. Ehrman announced yesterday
thut he had sold hi* business to C. A.
MacOIll of Elyria, who ut the present
time is a merchant there. "Mr. Muc-
Olll will take possession Monduy
morning.
In order to reduce the stock, u special sale is under way und ull goods
are greatly reduced.
Mr. Ehrman has made no plans for
the future.
STONECUTTERS  TO
PICNIC AUGUST   12
The local Journeymen Stouecutters
association will hold an outing at
Crystal Beach August 12. A good
program of sport* and contests Is
being arranged for.
8T.   PAUL'S   SOCIETY   MEETS
TODAY.
The Ladies' Aid society ot St. Paul's
Lutheran church was entertained this
afternoon In the church parlors by
Mrs. Win. Behrendt.
A large number of ludles were present *nd un enjoyable afternoon was
spent by all.
NEEDLECRAFT   CLUB   HOLDS
OUTING.
Ruggles Beach was ihe scene of an
enjoyable outing today, when the local
Needlecraft club journeyed there to
spend the day.
The trip was made by auto and un
enjoyable time was had by all who attended.
STIWALD SHOES LOSE
TO RAMBLERS
The Ramblers of Lorain handed the
Stlwald Shoes another defeat Sunday
at Lorain by a score of 9-6. This was
the second defeat for the locals at the
hands of the Lorain outflt.
WORD RECEIVED FROM
PRIN. MARIAN L. STEEL
HIGH    SCHOOL    PRINCIPAL    WITNESSES    GREAT     EUROPEAN
PA88I0N PLAY WHICH WAS
STAGED     JULY     16
METHODI8T   SEWERS   MEET.
The Ladies' Sewing society of the
Methodist church was eiittii'luincd yesterday afternoon In the church perlori
by  Mrs.  Howard  Walker.
A lurge number of ladies was present und uu enioyable afternoon was
spent by all. Refreshments were
served  lute iu  the ufternoon.
TO  HOLD PICNIC.
A picnic and dance will be held at
Euclid Beach August 18, for students
or Ohio State University aud their
friends. It is being given under the
auspices of the Western Reserve cllub
of O. S. U. aud the Alumni association.   A good time Is assured to all.
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This Week With the Council
Seeley avenue residents, together
with one Milan avenue resident, were
preaent at th* council meeting Tuesday eight in regard to the intersection oa Milan and Seeley avenue*.
Thos* preaent were Ira Lynch, Marshal Wni. Miller, C. Larck and H.
Holle. Tho** living on Seeley avenue were opposed to the manner In
which th* paving wa* to be put In, Jn
view of the tact that It was shutting
off their street from Milan avenue,
making aa unsightly Job and not ben-
efltiat* their property In any way,
ahape, or form.    Two resident* had
been assessed for the paving ln front
of their property and the paving, as
first planned, would be several feet
away from the property.
When the council adjourned, they
went to the above-mentioned place,
and found that it would be neceaaary
to put in an Intersection. The engineers were given instructions to
change the plana of tbe paving ln
that particular place and work will
start immediately.
J. A. Neater, of the Cleveland, Southwestern eft Columbus Hallway company, waa to have beeu preaent at the
meeting in regard to the Jitney Bus
ordinance whlcb was discussed by
the council several weeks ago. Hi*
fuilure to be preseut prevented the
council from taking any action on the
matter, although It Is still pending Investigation.
The reports of the clerk, mayor,
street commissioner and marshal were
read and passed upon the first reading.
The clerk presented the bill* to the
council, which were also passed, and
the clerk instructed to arrange the
f>*y ordinano*.
The following letter, from Marian L
Steele, arrived here Monday and ia
pabIt<-b*a*Hecauae of It*  lntereat to
Amheret people:
Oberammergau. July 16, 1922.
Dear Philip: Here I am tonight In
the quaint little village or Oberammergau, situated In the most beautiful
■pot you might Imagine—mountain*
on all sides. We huve seen today the
wonderful presentation of the Psaslou
Play. It took eight hours to give it.
It would be useless for me to try to
describe it, it was so very wonderful
I don't see how anyone could witness
It and not be greatly impressed.
We spent Friday night ln Munich,
which they claim Is the most beautiful
city in Germany. We enjoyed It very
much. Wo stayed at quite a palatial
hotel. They had a fine orchestra, and
they pluyed "The Stur-Spungled Runner" especially tor our purty. I really
don't know thut it ever sounded bettor.
We hud gone from Louterbrunnen ln
Switzerland to Munich. 1 am sure 1
have never seen more beautiful scenery. Louterbrunnen is situated right
In ihe Alps. And from our windows
we could see mountain streams, falls,
und snow-covered peaks. From there
we hiked up Mt. Eiger to the glacier,
a truly wonderful sight. We were
surrounded by mountains all of the
duy, anil suw gushing streams, hundreds of beautiful wild flowers, and
several tails. I fully realize now why
the IwlSl people are so enthusiastic
over their country.   C'est un bon pays.
Just writing thut reminds me that
I huve had heaps of fun with French.
1 used li to the best or my ability In
Holland. Uelgium und France. You
would enjoy It, I know. Yesterduy und
today I've' wished I knew Qermun.
When we get hack lo France' I hope
to u.-e French more.
Tomorrow we shull leave tor Zurich
und from there we go to Italy for three
weeks. The whole trip thus far has
been rull or Interest and rare enjoyment. I eaat begin to tell about It in
a letter, lor we use almost ull ot the
hours of the day. We must urlse ut
.1:16 tomorrow morning, but that Ih
my long "tilt, you know.
Remember me most kindly to your
family, and ull Amhersl friends. I
think ol ihem orten.
Yours sincerely,
MARIAN STEELE.
SOUTH AMHERST
TWO FIRES SUNDAY
The home of John Megesy on Elm
street was slightly damaged by Are of
some unknown origin Sunday morn
Ing at 10 o'clock. The Are wus Arst
noticed by pedestrians, who Immedi
ately notified the fire department. Un
fortunately, Mr. and Mrs. Megesy were
not at home or the damage would not
have been so great. An upstairs bed
room. In which the Are started, was
completely destroyed, nnd is the only
damage done.
A barn on Quarry street was completely destroyed by Are Sunday afternoon at 6 o'clock. The Are depart
ment was notified too late to save ths
building as the Are had already gained
great headway.
BAND CONCERT AND
SOCIAL A 8UCCE88
The band concert and ice cream social given for the benefit of the South
Amherst baud at the town hall Tuesday evening was very successful. The
net proceeds of the evening amount
to about $42. The band certainly appreciates the spirit of the people and
wants to thank all those who helped
make the event a success.
BOY   BREAKS   ARM
Robert Strohmeler, son ot Mr. und
Mra. John Strohmeler of Washington
street, was painfully Injured yesterday
when he fell .if! his bicycle, breaking
his arm.
The boy was riding on the lake roud
when (he accident happened He wus
picked up by u machine and brought
to Amherst, where (he arm wits set
by Dr. A. F. McQueen.
CARMI A. THOMPSON
SPEAKS HERE MONDAY
CANDIDATE       FOR       GOVERNOR
PLEASES   LARGE  AUDIENCE
IN    POLITICAL    SPEECH
HERE     MONDAY
DATE SET FOR
B. M. A. PICNIC
BUSINESS   MEN'S   ANNUAL   OUTING   TO   BE   AUGUST   SB—PROGRAM   NOW   UNDER   WAY
FORESTER8  HAVE  PARTY
The local order of the Junior Foresters of America had a party in their
lodge rooms Wednesday evening. The
evening was spent in dancing. Luncheon was also served. About twenty-
five attended and all report u good
time.
COUNTY FIREMEN TO
MEET AT
AUGUST 16 DATE SET FOR TWEN-
TV-PIFTH    ANNUAL    FIREMEN'S CONVENTION
CONCRETE BEING LAID
ON   MILAN   AVENUE
Work started yesterday to luy the
concrete on Milan uvenue. Sixty-eight
square feet were laid on the Arst day.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks uud appreciation to our friends
and neighbors for their expression of
sympathy with us in the loss of our
little bube. We desire to sincerely
thank those friends and neighbors for
their floral contributions and likewise
those who furnished automobiles.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stiwald.
The twenty-fifth annual Lorain county firemen's convention will be held
In Oberlin August 16, and plans thus
far made Indicate one of the best conventions ever held.
Three bands will give concerts before and after the parade, which will
form at 1:30. The high school building will be convention headquarters.
A band concert from 9 to 10 in front
or thu building. The business meeting or the association will he held at
the Apollo theater at 10 a. m. Chier
Halt of Lorain will preside. Mayor
Smith of Oberlin will deliver the address ot welcome. Response will be
mude by a member or the ussociution.
After u business session, un uddress
on Are prevention will be delivered by
Stute Fire Marshal H. A. Dykeman.
Dinner will be served at noon to visiting Arenien ut the .lame's Itratul
House.
A racing program, with contests
for boys aud girls and for older people, will be giveu by the business men
of Oberlln at 10 a. m. Prizes for the
various contests In this feature total
$100. Prises totaling $300 will be
given tor the events, lu which Aremen
will participate. M. A. Houghton of
Oberlln will be marshal of the day.
The judges will be Oeorge L. Close,
Oeorge Wood and Earl Morris of oberlln.
Promising the sume business principles that he upplled to his own sue-
cessrul business, t'arinl A. Thompson.
republican candidate- ror governor,
told cltl/.ens or Amherst he would put
those principles Into operation when
nomluuted und elected governor.
Thompson spoke iu Amherst while
visiting with the voters or Lorain
county, which was the seventy-second
county in which he has appeared since
he announced his candidacy.
The trip through the county wus u
Aying one In which the leuding republicans of the county toured in automobiles. The delegation wus heuded
by Horace H. Nye, chairman; H. K.
Agate. II. U. Stevlck. F M. Stevens,
J. H. Thomas, Kdwurd Huserodt,
Charles K. Tucker, R. II. Lersch, J. C.
Bins, State Fire Marshal II. A. Dyke-
man, Roy K. Putt, Mrs. H. 0, Bur-
rell. Miss Nellie HIM. Mrs. J. C. Bins,
Miss Rose Morlarity. Mrs. John Oor-
don Battelle, Mrs A. C. Schllleman
und Mrs   Carini A. Thompson.
lu addition lo speaking ut Amherst,
Thompson visited with (he voters and
spoke at Elyrla, Loruin, Wellington,
South Amherst, Oberlln, I'enAeld nnd
LaOrange. He also spoke to the employes ot the Ohio Quarries company
nt the stone quarry near South Amherst.
"If nominated and elected governor
I pledge myself to Inject the fundamental business principles of successful business into government," de
.*l: i-M TTionrj-son. "The** has not
been enough business in government.
The state of Ohio should be a great
economy and efficiency to the end thst
the greatest possible results may be
accomplished with the least expenditure of money.
"The so-called reorganization bill
wus cleurly u step In advance' and recognizes the principle of co-operutlon
In conducting the affairs of the stute.
"I promise you thul I will create no
new tax spending agencies of government. 1 also promise that ull waste-
and duplication In the stute government will be uhollshed, whether it be
by Individuul or bureau.
"Everything should he done to muke
the people conversunt with the slate's
business und to keep them informed
us to the financial und business conditions of the commonweulth to the
end that they cun better help officials
to obtain the greutest amount of results from money expended by the
stute. To this end I propose to have
Issued quarterly statements which will
cleurly and plainly set forth the state'*
condition.
"There is the problem of equal and
fuir und rigid enforcement of ull the
laws on tbe statute books, which must
be accomplished without fear und
without favor ir we believe ln American principles und it we desire the
perpetuity of government.
"I entered this campaign for the re
publican nomination of governor because I believed my experience in
business, us well us my previous public service, qualiAed me for (he position. I um conAdunt thut 1 cun apply
tht* principles of u successrul business
A committee, consisting of Fr*nk
Mine beea. C. J. Ehrmun and Conrad
Zlhh have made arrangement* with
the munugement of Crystal Reach
purk to hold the annual buslneaa
men's picnic at that place on August
30.
A rumor has been broadcaatod
throughout tbe town that the picnic
is to be held on August 16. Thi* state*
meut arose from the fact that th*
business men bad plauned to have the
plcuic on that date, but la an Interview with one of the committee thia
morning brought out the fact that R
Is to be held August 30.
The program of sports end other
activities have not as yet been mad*
hut the committee Is now working on
the  entertainment.
Complete plans will be announce
later.
STIWALD SHOES TO
PLAY DOVER SUNDAY
The stlwuld Shoes baseball team
will journey to Dover Sunday, where
they will meet Dover's feat class A
team. The trip will be made by auto*
und ull funs ure requested to make
the trip.
FARMERS' PICNIC AUGUST I.
The farmers or Lorain county will
hold au outing at Crystal Bosch Saturday. August 5. A large number ot
local   people  are   planning  te  attend.
DOMESTIC   SCIENCE
TEACHER   HIRED
At u meeting of the achool board
Monday night. Miss Marlam Oerbuuer
of Dover Center was hired to .let aa
domestic science teacher for the nest
yeur.
to the government aud because my
previous service In the state legislative branch of the government, aa well
as secretary of state, gave me a Be-
cullarly advantageous Insight Into
governmental Affairs.
"I will conduct my campaign to the
end as I did from the start. In aa honorable manner. 1 feel certain I will
be nominated by tbe voter* on next
Tuesday."
Col. Thompson started life In the
SOS] mines of Southern Ohio a* bl*
father's helper. Through hard work
he managed to save enough money to
go through the Ohio State University
Beginning life as a teacher of achool
and studying tbe law at night, he wa*
udmltted to the bur und was thrlo*
elected city solicitor at Iron ton. He
then was elected a member of the
legislature- from Luwrence county and
subsequently wus elected speaker of
the house. Thompson was next chosen secrcluary of state aud when reelected was the only republlcun on
the stute to be elected. President
Tuft chose Thompson to be assistant
secretury or interior, secretary to the
President, und Anally treasurer of th*
United Stutes.
During the recent disarmament conference President Harding named hlm
a member or tbe advisory committee.
It wus as e hairman or tbe sub-committee which wrote the resolution whlcb
abolished the use of poisonous gas lu
future warfare thut he acquired Inter-
nutionul fume
Thompson's military record, like hi*
business uud political record, Is one of
rapid rise. He enlisted as a private In
the old Seventh Ohio, und when the
Spanish American wur broke out wus
mude Captain ot Company B. He returned rrom the war a major and was
name el colonel of the Seventh Oblo
soon ufter.
DO YOUR DUTY TUESDAY. AUG. 8
Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Wortinan aud
sou of Elmore, ()., and Mrs. F. W.
Bodenmiller of Toledo spent the weekend in Amherst at the home of Mrs
Caroline Kreeger of Crownhlll uvenue.
FOR SALE—Two good horses,
weighing about 1100 pounds
each. Also two seta harness.
Inquire Frank Mischka, phone
Main 221. 8-8
On next Tuesday evening, perhaps
very Iste, politicians throughout the
county and even the state, will be
thsnkful that their great troubles are
over for the time being, and will be
able to enjoy real rest, after a long
period of campaigning.
Of course, ther* are to be some disappointed office seekers, but it Is certain that the county or state cannot
afford to have two or three men at th*
head of one department. However,
there are no disappointed candidate*
a* yst, as the primaries are several
days in th* future, but Tuesday, August 8, is drswing near.
Election day I* a* important to the
voters a* it ia to th* office seekers and
th* success and efficiency with which
th* nominated candidates fulfill their
duties depend* largely upon th* people. In view of th* above fact, Mr.
Voter, whan you go to th* poll* to
cast your vote, cast it for th* best
man; th* man who will be of th* best
service to your county and to your
atate, regardless of party prejudices
and psrsonal feeling*.
Remember, too, that th* man who
I* sleeted must be a man who ha* th*
interests and welfare of the people at
heart and is not s man who is ruled
by  political  bosses.
Rotten politics and machine-ruled
candidates should find no place in the
mind of Mr. Voter. A good, straight
man, an independent man, th* pew-
pie's choice, should be th* man to receive your vote next Tuesday.
There are plenty of such m*n running for county offices aa wall as state
offices and there i* ample tlm* ter
every voter to look up hi* qualifications. Accept only th* "straight
goods" snd disregard all political
"bunk." That "bunk" ia being scattered to every voter, and th*r* I* n*
man or woman but who can discriminate between th* "straight good*"
and the "bunk" if he or ah* a* daelra*.
Remember. THE BEST MAN I* YOUR
MAN.
It has been announced by the atter-
n*y-g*n*r*l that, In th* *v»rtt that ■
voter wishes to writ* in a nam* on th*
ballot, it will be necessary to put an
"X" before th* nam* written In. Special mention of thi* fact I* made, a*
that a possible mistake in ■ veto will
not be mad*.
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