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-"" ■" *~ ' THE AMHERST NEWS-TIMES * VOt. IV. MO. SO, llll ■■ ISSUED THURSDAY MAGE MUY FACE ffllWI- CUL EMBARRASSMENT AMHIMT, •MIO, THUPtMSAV, SEPTEMBER SI, IMS. \_/ Subeeriptte* PHee. MOO JggBBggSgBgMgMggBBttgBHga I ■ MMM ■ per yenr •Sswswtsws Center et the Ws *T*V*- TO PRESENT TWO MILL LtVV POP A PERIOD OP TWO YEARS AT NOVEMBER ELEC- ! TION SEINO MADE ta flow of Us fact that the village Oaiotals win bs unable to meet current expenses this year, unless financial aid Is received from the people or the money Is borrowed from banks, tho Mayor, council, street commissioner aad public officers wilt have to look tor Bow Jobs and tho village's improvements will fall to rains, through tho task of upkeep. II wis a -depressed council and may- sr that discussed ths vlllags'a finances at tho regular meeting of the council Taaoday night and thsy have decided BB* tho best way to relieve the condition, that bolus to submit a two-mill levy for a two-year period to ths people at the election tn November ,.^-p\ almllar plan waa carried out hnt faSar to keep the village out of debt, sad at the time It wm thought that It *-a*roBld not bo necessary to repeat ths . .lost why tho council are plhnnlng Op ask tho poopls to most the cu/ront •ifl-asatte of tho villsgs through a two- mill levy was explained by Mayor J. J. .Smythe after an interview with tho county aadltor this week. Mayor Smyths stated: "We asked for $11,000 out of the taxes In order that wo might bo able to run tho village la a manner which it ought to bs run; Instead of getting the 113,000 ws will sot M.000." This explanation Was sullleient to convince tho council thst it would be for them to sot money to tho current expenses from either -sao of two sources: to borrow ths mosey from tho banks, or submit a two-mill levy to tho popple. Ia order to keep tho village oat of debt, thsy decided to prepare the necessary legislation to present ths two- mill Isvy tor a period of two years to tho people at ths election ln Novem- e It It at all possible to go through wiih the legal proceedings ia adequate 9m)n. to-presaat tho matter to a vote SNovoatawr. aad if tho poopls will «si^o4rot^toesw oMJf ttmy .**M*-M0 ▼MMMeMMT sr iu v,M-*B#P>aS%' -MQ^pMK jBMt^MV IB addrlMI to tho M.000 which they will receive from thp county. This will moan that the village will get 111,000 to pay an estimated cost of operation of $13,000, Although It wfll still msan a shortage of $1,000, tho council feel that through economy thoy w«l ba*able to make both oads ST Of tah tan-milt taxation which ths •In Amherat have to pay, ths a portion, tho county s por township a portion, ths schools a portion, and ths village gets What ts left. Prom the county auditor's repoet, tho village seems to bo tho ons neglected When tho taxes ars divided into the five portions. Ths council hopes that thsy will bo gfcts to present such a vote to tho people la Kovomber and that thoy will ■xsaslttr tho .matter from all ' stand ptmmU before easting a vote either yes ■erse. OCTOBER 2-9 TO BE FIRE PIEVpM WEEK STATE PIPE MARSHAL ISSUES LETTER — GOVERNOR OAVIS INDORSES SAME THROUGH PROCLAMATION Fire Prevention week will be observed throughout the United States from October I to 9, according to a report from State Fire Marshal H. A. Dykeman thia weak. Tho following is sb extrat from hla letter urging ths people of every town to co-operate in the prevention of fires. "During the first seven months of this year, 196 people were burned to death In this state. Of the tragedies, 66 fell among babes and children; $7 aged persons, who surely should have been protected In their tow declining yesrs, perished In the.flames. In this period, fire has blinded, crippled or sesred 44$ Ohio people. Of these victims, ill were babes and children snd 1$ were aged persona. "For ths first six months, nearly $4.- 000.000 In valuable property in our atate has been blotted out of the economy of things forever. "Eighty-five per cent of all our fires and 97 per cent of our fire tragedies could be eliminated It the causss of fire were removed, and if wo all thought and practiced fire prevention. "Chicago lost 17,430 buildings. Involving $1*1,672,000 and 200 lives, on October 8-9, 1371, because of carelessness snd careless building conditions. "From this fearful lesson, America was supposed to have learned its lesson, and fire prevention became the watchword. "Let us get busy October $4 and eliminate all fire dangers that make for loss ot life as well." - ITS IN THE AIR ELYRIA! TAKES AMHERST BRIBE WORK ON ELYRIA AVE. TO START REXT WEEK , . — - •• . *+*:'. ',i CONTRACTOR TO MOVE" EQUIPMENT ANO MATERIAL TO AM** HERST PIRST OF THE WEEK Mayor J. J. Smythe reported at the council meeting Tuesday night that he had metSrlth the contractor, H. J. Hart of Blyrla, and that tht work on Blyrla avenue would start next week. Mr. Hart Is finishing tbs Brownhelm road this week and as soon as his equipment is Idle it will be moved to Amherst. It wss also reported that residents on Elyri* avenue had signed ths petition snd that as fsr as they were concerned tbe work could start at ones. Mr. Hart stated that he would have things on the move by the latter part of next week Md that the Job will be completed before the cold weather sets In. •tVBRAL MILAN. AVENUE *. RESIDENTS WANT/ TO Move sidewalk John Sabiers of Milan avenue was atsttnt at tho council meeting Tues- day night had ssked permission to move his sidewalk out to the curb. Mo stated that residents on both sides Of his property word willing to do . and thaCla too event that too was moved to the curb, tho vould not be unsightly. ■ncll granted Mr. Sabiers tlie to move out his sidewalk. 1WERS TO BUO THE FENCE OOUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUV MATBRIAY—COUNCIL MUST •UILO PENCE Mayoc.J. J. Smythe reported to ths council Tuesday evening that he had ^^aaaamsBjsstsd with tho county com- •astsatoaers and that thsy had decided BB tarnish Um material for ths fence em mm Milan avenue hill, with too un- Ja-wlspillni thai tho council would tsatt ths foaos. Toe council seemed Btsstad with too proposition and In- flMtoBd "AM street commlsslonsr to a9mmmt% to build too tones ss soon mama* asatartal arrl-rod. Wgamefset peats will bo placed oa U»**SVSJ*V aids of ths hlU whits eight, fpet' -soaftjt will ha uaad oa tht north atto. N'Waa necessary to ordsr tbs ■Marlal la Jfc%.w.ay oa account of MB JUMS os tho north side. will bs put In at luttrv taot, whleh Insurss a si Boms typo of wood will he applied to tht posts ss SB the aallo to ordsr to make too FALL TERM BF J6URT OPENS Ths September term of court opened Monday morning, and attorneys from ail over the county were present to listen to the rssjrllng of tht bsr docket. Judge Redlngton will have charge of criminal work, and Judge Thompson will hsndlo jury trial In civil cases snd equity cases. The grand Jury convened Tuesday morning and thoy have a large number of esses to consider that will occupy them the balance of the week. Tbere are nearly ont tho**s>nd oases on the civil docket awBtttng trial or settlement. CELEBRATES PORTY-PIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. anrJ Mrs. R. C. Schaeffer ot North Main street celebrated their forty-first wadding anniversary at their home Sunday afternoon. Thirty* one were In attendance. Thqse present wsre Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Schaeffer and family. Dr. Md Mra. W. O. 8-chaeff.tr aad tomUy. Mr. .sad Mrs, Oeorgs Carter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Slurp and family aad Mr. and Mrs. .Smith McArpIn and daughters of Cleveland. A very pleasant afternoon aad avs* nlng; were enjoyed hy all those who wsre preaent. Miss Amelia Schleffersteln. ter of Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge Schltfftr- steln of Church street, was united to. marriage to Henry Pomtroy of Elyrla by tbe Rev. A. Bgll at hla homo on Church street yesterdsy morning at 11 o'clock. Tbe couple wss unattended. Mrs. Pomeroy Is well known In Amherst, being affiliated with the C. M. C. club and SL Peter's Evangelical church. The groom Is employed at tbe .Western Automatic In Blyrla and Is well known there. Immediately following the ceremony, thit couple left for a trip to Niagara Palls. SIDEWALK ON SHLAM * AVENUE STILL RIDES ' The matter of lavytoB*a sidewalk oa Milan avenue from tho Colburn prop* arty, eastward, will still ride, accord- Ins to the discussion at the council meeting Tuesday night. The council are willing to put in a sidewalk. If they had the money to finance It and deemed it an absolute necessity. BUILDERS'LEmI PLANS BOOSTM If VILLAGE FINANCES It tbe council will bo- ablr to go through with the legal procedure ln time to submit a two-mill levy for a period of two yosrs to the voters of Amherst at the November election, what will It mean if tht vote carries or if it does not carry? It tt carries, the village will be able to meet current expenses; If It does not. the village will have to borrow the money, which will ran the town into debt. Wblch would yoa rather do, pay two or'three dollars more a year ia tanas, or borrow th* money, ran th-> villa-** Into debt and pay, the Interest oa soak a loap? P. Tie sBestion needs your* aarnett consideration mrsd the -welfare of YOUR tow* depends epon tbs tray you vote. Tht November election Is only sbout five weeks off and- It -will give the voters smple time to make their decision. The village clerk can give the exact amount which will necessarily be expended from sll of the village funds and he can alao give the exact amount which will be In the different funds. Those figures will Interest every clt- Isen. You ami welcome to know the (acts, then vote yes. for the two-mill It it is presented. •» • e O MENACE IN AMHERST SACKLER-MATHEWS ; NUPTIALS YESTERBAY Miss Elizabeth Mathews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathews of South Amherst, became the bride of Dewey Smltler of Oberlln yesterday at noon. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. Egli of Amherst at the home of the bride's par ents. The couple was attended by Jus tlce and Anna Mathews. Harmon Mathews and William Treen. Following the ceremony, a delicious dinner was served in honor of the newly-weds. '* I .The couple left yesterday afternoon: tor Canton, where they will remain tor several days. PERMISSION TO OPERATE ONE-MAN CAR REPEALED —••"BILITIES OF ACCIDENTS IN- o!!?rn_ n*'*r,9> HistoricalA8E COUNCIL ASKS FOR HANQE IN OPERATION FOOTBALL ..... BLOWN OFF SUNDAY RUTH'S AND FAVORITE KNITS TO CHASE THE PIGSKIN IN LORAIN COUNTY'S FIRST BIO QAMEOFTHE8EA8ON , A long-predicted explosion will take place Sunday afternoon at Brandt's park when the Lorain county football lid will be officially blown off The Huth's Semi-l'roresslonalH and the Favorite Knit Itoad team of Cleveland will clash in Lorain county'** first big game of the season. Ths Favorite Knit Itoad teum won the heavyweight championship of Cleveland last year, which Injures the locals u tough buttle. The professionals will huve a team on the field composed of Lorain county's grid slurs, who will endeavor to down the visitors by putting into practical use many years of football experience. Tbe clean slate of the visitors und the determination of the local team Insure; one of the best games, of the season. Coach Kurtz has been giving his men some stiff practice in the past week and he has them truined to perfection, in the opinion of many football fans. The game ts scheduled tor 2:30 p. m. at Brandt's purk and the largest crowd ever to witness a football gume ih Amherst Is expected to attenu. H. L. Pinto and O. K. Mitchell were Cleveland visitors yesterday. facts, f *H|E WAR SAVINGS STAMPS TO BE PLACED IN LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND LOANED POR BUILDING PURPOSES ln an effort to protect the holders of the 1011 series of wsr savings stamps which are to be redeemed January 1, from fa-be stock salesmen and investment*] of doubtful value, building and loan officials in Lorain county, through-Jam-as A. Devlne, secretary of their state eders are arrested to the right of d speeders are arrested to. the left of us, but thsy go free right .in front of us and behind us. As many times as people have complained sbout the way traffic Is handled In Amherst, especially on Cleveland avenue, nothing has beta done and many motor vehicles Still'touch the high spots on that street.* It Is not only dangerous, but tht principle of allowing such actions to proceed Is one matter to take Into consideration. The violations ars not sll made by GRAVEL Td'BE fUT :>[ft * ONrtOTRTH MAIN STREET ■*•'••* i,. e Street Commissioner Brucker reported to the council Tuesday night that North Main street from the Schaeffer property southward, was in bad shape and that it needed repairs. He stated that about ten loads of gravel would put it In good condition again. The council Instructed him to order the gravel and as soon as It arrived it wai, to be put on. BEEKEEPERS MEET MONDAV NIGHT The Lorain County Beekeepers' association will hold a meeting In too council chambers In Blyrla Monday night, at which tlmt tht annual election of officers will take placa. Otorgt 8. DtMuth of Medina wUl bt tht principal speaker of the evening. Twpswrltlng paper—600 sheets for tt tht services of their institutions to United Btstos treasury department officials. Figures in the hands of treasury department officials show that approximately $1,053,000 worth of war ssvlngs stamps Of tht 1018 Issue still rtmsln In tht hands of Lorain county purchaaers to bo rodtained January 1. It hat beta suggested to the gov- arnmtnt thst tho house shot-tag* existing in Ohio could bt materially al- levlated tf tht monty to be returned war stamp purchasers was placed ln local financial Institutions where It could bo relosned for building purposed. "If tht monty to ht returned In January to the people of this county is placed la Iooal Institutions which finance home building, what a wonderful impttut it will glvt to business in this .lection." said W. S. on. have offered I Amherst people, a vary few of thorn, but tbe outsider, tempted by Amherst's good streets, Is th.* chief violator. Some action must be tuken, and it ;'ea lu the power of a certain few. Tbelr attention should be culled to tbe a to it* facts e e e BUYING AT HOME Anih.-rst has many and ull types of business houses snd still Amherst poo- p'e travel to nearby towns to buy their COO ' t-nfu. clothing, and implements, pay a few cents less, perhups, per .arte e, but puy twice as much gained tor car fan* and gasoline. Are you one of those people who !>at ionize outside merchants'.' If you are, an..wer the following questions: Does tbe out-of-town business man Nielson, of; boy uny thing from youT Lorain, speaking for tht building and loan mta la this county. Tht govern- j moat has bttn cited tht record of building tad loan companies In Ohio which daring tht tost W years bave not lost a single penny of their depositors' mossy. Oa toe othtr hand, It Is pointed out that muy millions of dollars an tost yearly throusb Investment In worthless securities. "This county nesds every dollar that tha government Is going to refund us tor legitimate business," said Mr. Nisi- AU"COURANT CLUB TO MEET The Au Courant club will hold a meeting tomorrow night at tht home of Mrs. John Hamann on Park svenue. All mtmbtrs art invited to attodn. Does he pay taxes in your town? Due., the money you give him come back to Amherst? * Do you save mousy In the loug run? Perhaps your merchant iu Amherst does not carry lust what you want, but do you give blm enougll business to warrant him to carry your certain type of stock snd brand? Remember, buslneds csn be Just as good In Amherst as It csn be In sny other town—if you help. • • ♦ CONTRIBUTIONS HUNTING SEASON HERE- MUST CARRY LICENSES The fall hunting season' is at hand. More hunters are expelledetaolshrdl this year than any year since the coming of the hunters' license system. It Is estimated that no less than 350,- 000 hunters will be tsklng game from the forests and fields of Ohio during the next three months. Ohio Is well stocked with game, and an exceptionally good season la predicted. i The Division of Flsh and Oame of Ohio is urging Sll hunters to seek permission of the landowner before trespassing on his property, snd If permission Is granted to show the landowner courtesy, und to be careful of his fences; close gates, and use care so as lo prevent disturbing or Injur in*.* his stock or property. Landown- •rs ure ulso requested to be as liberal us possible and to grunt permission to limit whenever they csn, as s day ulle'lil with dog or gun 1b a real treat to ihe man who muy be penned up ln store, oflice or factory most of the lime. Im *ks, geese, cool uud gullinule muy bt taken from September 16th to December il 1 at. Woodcock from October 1st to 30th. Kail from Novemb**/ tit to December 31st. Plover, yellow- < gs, and snipe from September 18th to December 31st. Hungarian partridges from November 15th to November 2*>th. Pheasants from November lfith to the 25th, and grouse from No- e ember 15th to November 25th. Rabbit* may be taken from November 15th to Jauuury ' 1st, and squirrels from September 15th to October 80th. Deer are protected at all times In Ohio. All hunters must carry their licenses with them and exhibit them upon demand to any person. Game protectors will be patrolling the fields evsry day, and will question all hunters, regarding their game, and conditions In genera). Sirs. Floru Strahl Is spending several days wltb friends in Oberlln. TOWNSHIP ASKS FOR 50-50 SPLITON TOWN TOWNSHIP CLAIMS FINANCIAL SHORTAGE—VILLAGE UNABLE TO AID FOR SAME REASON " e The township trustees were present at the council meeting Tuesday night, asking the council to puy halt of the expenses of the upkeep of the town hall. In the pust the villuge huve been paying one-third and the township two-thirds. Now, the township find tln*y are unuble to meet the expenses of tin* town hull, and are asking the villuge to puy one-half and they, in turn, will puy the other. Both the township and village are facing financial problems and the council claim they have not the money to' puy any more expenses and the township claim they are in the same boat. The outcome of the request cannot be settled, but both parties urgeed to do the best they could to keep the town hall In the best condition possl ble. After giving the Cleveland South western nnd Columbus Railway com puny a permit to operate a one-man • ■ar In Amherst for a period of about two weeks, to ascertain whether It was safe or not, the council took action on the matter Tuesday night, and decided that it was not safe and will ask the railway company to make alterations In tbe car which they are sending to Amherst It has beeu noticed that In the two weeks which the car has been ln op erutlon here that several children have narrowly escaped Injury and that If it had not been that a passerby warned the children serious accidents would have happened. The council do not feel that thsy should permit a car, operated from one end only, to run In Amherst when tbe lives of Amherst citizens are in dan ger. The council Instructed the clerk to communicate with J. A. Nester, of the C, S. & C. Railway company, asking hlm to meet with the mayor to discuss the matter. The demands of the mayor will be undoubtedly to install a controller In both ends of the car, In order that the cur can be operated from both ends, und thut the operator will have a chunce to see uny hindrances to the progress of the cur In front of him. The council does not ask that a two- man car be operated in Amherst, as they are willing to co-operate with the railway company In every way possible to cut down their expenses and still give the people the best of service. Their only request Is that the one- man car be operated tn such a manner so as to insure absolute ssfety to sll pedestrians who might at any time cross the street car tracks at the Intersection. The council are of the opinion thst the* will be able to make the matter clear to the railway company and that there will be no protest to their ro* ANNUAL REPORT COUNTY HOME County Home Superintendent' Reuben Baus has made his annual report for the year ending August 31, as to tne cost of maintaining the home, and the receipts from various sources. For salaries, Including amounts paid out to employes, and for medical attention, $9,999.31. Expenditures ror groceries, fuel, light, clothing, tobacco, live stock, huy, grain, burial expenses, repairs und miscellaneous, $31,247.20. The uveruge cost of keeping uu Inmate for one year was $278.47. The farm hus stock valued at $5,975. *. ' und huy. gruln und vegetables valued ut $6,875. During the year all outbuildings have-been painted, und the old men's le.i'iding has been rebuilt into a power house. W. C. T. U. MEETS The Women's Christian Temperance Union held u meeting., nt the home of Mrs. Oeorge Hough on Lincoln street this afternoon. A large number of Indies were present TO HOLD BAKE SALE The !ocal order of Pythian Sisters will conduct a bake suit* ut the O. H. Duker & Company Furniture store Suturduy ufternoon. Everyone is Invited to uttend this sule. CONGREGATIONAL LADIES MEET The Ladles' Sewing society of the Congregational church was entertained yesterday afternoon ln the churcb parlors. An enjoyable afternoon was spent In needlework snd social chat. GLEANERS' MEETING TONIGHT The Oleiiiiers' society of St. Peter's Evungeiical church will hold u meeting in the church purlors tonight. All members ure requested to be present. ORGANIZE FOOTBALL TEAM A footbull teum has recently been organised and will travel under the name o«,.the* "Amherst Tigers " The team has In its lineup, Edwards, Henes, Brucker and Weilan, all football veterans. They will play their first gume on Sunday,-October 1. If YOU set something thst ought to bs taken cart of, a chance to Introduce something ntw, or offer suggestions, fasti or phons your discoveries to the News-Times office, phone Main 343*. tor they will bo welcome. REBEKAHS TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY The Robekab lodge will conduct a social event In tbe I. O. O. F. hall tomorrow night. The affair will be In the form ot sn anniversary celebration. A good program has been arranged for the occasion. TO GIVE DANCES AND DANCING LESSONS Frank Radde and J. P. Brennen announced this week thut they are planning to give dancing lessons and dances throughout the winter months. The lessons will be given every Wednesday night in the Redlngton ball, and will be followed by a public dance. The first dance will be given Wednesday evening, October 4. A good orchestra has been hired for all or the dances. ST. ANN'S SOCIETY MEETS The St. Ann's society of St. Joseph's Catholic church was enter alned yesterday afternoon by Mrs. J. 11. Michael at her home on Park avenue. A large number of the members were preaent and enjoyed a profitable and Interesting afternoon In sewing and chat. INJUNCTION AGAINST VILLAGE DISMISSED COURT DISMISSES CA8E THIS MORNING WHEN ENGINEERS REPORT COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROPER GRADES The Injunction suit which was filed against the Amherst village by H. A. Flnuegan or \yiun uvenue was dis missed from court this morning. The BUit was brought up concerning a tile drain from his property Into the street drain. Mr. Finnegan claimed that tbe street drain pipe was too high and the water backed up on his properly. The case wus dismissed when it was explained that the drain pipe hud been installed according to specifications of law. AUXILIARY ANO LEGION TO HOLD JOINT MEETING Twpewrlting paper—500 sheets for one dollar. tf ma» The American Legion and the Ladles' Auxiliary will hold an Important meeting In the town hall tomorrow night All mambera are urged to be present. A ee I • ™ ■ - ■ ■ .
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Title | The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1922-09-21 |
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Full Text | -"" ■" *~ ' THE AMHERST NEWS-TIMES * VOt. IV. MO. SO, llll ■■ ISSUED THURSDAY MAGE MUY FACE ffllWI- CUL EMBARRASSMENT AMHIMT, •MIO, THUPtMSAV, SEPTEMBER SI, IMS. \_/ Subeeriptte* PHee. MOO JggBBggSgBgMgMggBBttgBHga I ■ MMM ■ per yenr •Sswswtsws Center et the Ws *T*V*- TO PRESENT TWO MILL LtVV POP A PERIOD OP TWO YEARS AT NOVEMBER ELEC- ! TION SEINO MADE ta flow of Us fact that the village Oaiotals win bs unable to meet current expenses this year, unless financial aid Is received from the people or the money Is borrowed from banks, tho Mayor, council, street commissioner aad public officers wilt have to look tor Bow Jobs and tho village's improvements will fall to rains, through tho task of upkeep. II wis a -depressed council and may- sr that discussed ths vlllags'a finances at tho regular meeting of the council Taaoday night and thsy have decided BB* tho best way to relieve the condition, that bolus to submit a two-mill levy for a two-year period to ths people at the election tn November ,.^-p\ almllar plan waa carried out hnt faSar to keep the village out of debt, sad at the time It wm thought that It *-a*roBld not bo necessary to repeat ths . .lost why tho council are plhnnlng Op ask tho poopls to most the cu/ront •ifl-asatte of tho villsgs through a two- mill levy was explained by Mayor J. J. .Smythe after an interview with tho county aadltor this week. Mayor Smyths stated: "We asked for $11,000 out of the taxes In order that wo might bo able to run tho village la a manner which it ought to bs run; Instead of getting the 113,000 ws will sot M.000." This explanation Was sullleient to convince tho council thst it would be for them to sot money to tho current expenses from either -sao of two sources: to borrow ths mosey from tho banks, or submit a two-mill levy to tho popple. Ia order to keep tho village oat of debt, thsy decided to prepare the necessary legislation to present ths two- mill Isvy tor a period of two years to tho people at ths election ln Novem- e It It at all possible to go through wiih the legal proceedings ia adequate 9m)n. to-presaat tho matter to a vote SNovoatawr. aad if tho poopls will «si^o4rot^toesw oMJf ttmy .**M*-M0 ▼MMMeMMT sr iu v,M-*B#P>aS%' -MQ^pMK jBMt^MV IB addrlMI to tho M.000 which they will receive from thp county. This will moan that the village will get 111,000 to pay an estimated cost of operation of $13,000, Although It wfll still msan a shortage of $1,000, tho council feel that through economy thoy w«l ba*able to make both oads ST Of tah tan-milt taxation which ths •In Amherat have to pay, ths a portion, tho county s por township a portion, ths schools a portion, and ths village gets What ts left. Prom the county auditor's repoet, tho village seems to bo tho ons neglected When tho taxes ars divided into the five portions. Ths council hopes that thsy will bo gfcts to present such a vote to tho people la Kovomber and that thoy will ■xsaslttr tho .matter from all ' stand ptmmU before easting a vote either yes ■erse. OCTOBER 2-9 TO BE FIRE PIEVpM WEEK STATE PIPE MARSHAL ISSUES LETTER — GOVERNOR OAVIS INDORSES SAME THROUGH PROCLAMATION Fire Prevention week will be observed throughout the United States from October I to 9, according to a report from State Fire Marshal H. A. Dykeman thia weak. Tho following is sb extrat from hla letter urging ths people of every town to co-operate in the prevention of fires. "During the first seven months of this year, 196 people were burned to death In this state. Of the tragedies, 66 fell among babes and children; $7 aged persons, who surely should have been protected In their tow declining yesrs, perished In the.flames. In this period, fire has blinded, crippled or sesred 44$ Ohio people. Of these victims, ill were babes and children snd 1$ were aged persona. "For ths first six months, nearly $4.- 000.000 In valuable property in our atate has been blotted out of the economy of things forever. "Eighty-five per cent of all our fires and 97 per cent of our fire tragedies could be eliminated It the causss of fire were removed, and if wo all thought and practiced fire prevention. "Chicago lost 17,430 buildings. Involving $1*1,672,000 and 200 lives, on October 8-9, 1371, because of carelessness snd careless building conditions. "From this fearful lesson, America was supposed to have learned its lesson, and fire prevention became the watchword. "Let us get busy October $4 and eliminate all fire dangers that make for loss ot life as well." - ITS IN THE AIR ELYRIA! TAKES AMHERST BRIBE WORK ON ELYRIA AVE. TO START REXT WEEK , . — - •• . *+*:'. ',i CONTRACTOR TO MOVE" EQUIPMENT ANO MATERIAL TO AM** HERST PIRST OF THE WEEK Mayor J. J. Smythe reported at the council meeting Tuesday night that he had metSrlth the contractor, H. J. Hart of Blyrla, and that tht work on Blyrla avenue would start next week. Mr. Hart Is finishing tbs Brownhelm road this week and as soon as his equipment is Idle it will be moved to Amherst. It wss also reported that residents on Elyri* avenue had signed ths petition snd that as fsr as they were concerned tbe work could start at ones. Mr. Hart stated that he would have things on the move by the latter part of next week Md that the Job will be completed before the cold weather sets In. •tVBRAL MILAN. AVENUE *. RESIDENTS WANT/ TO Move sidewalk John Sabiers of Milan avenue was atsttnt at tho council meeting Tues- day night had ssked permission to move his sidewalk out to the curb. Mo stated that residents on both sides Of his property word willing to do . and thaCla too event that too was moved to the curb, tho vould not be unsightly. ■ncll granted Mr. Sabiers tlie to move out his sidewalk. 1WERS TO BUO THE FENCE OOUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUV MATBRIAY—COUNCIL MUST •UILO PENCE Mayoc.J. J. Smythe reported to ths council Tuesday evening that he had ^^aaaamsBjsstsd with tho county com- •astsatoaers and that thsy had decided BB tarnish Um material for ths fence em mm Milan avenue hill, with too un- Ja-wlspillni thai tho council would tsatt ths foaos. Toe council seemed Btsstad with too proposition and In- flMtoBd "AM street commlsslonsr to a9mmmt% to build too tones ss soon mama* asatartal arrl-rod. Wgamefset peats will bo placed oa U»**SVSJ*V aids of ths hlU whits eight, fpet' -soaftjt will ha uaad oa tht north atto. N'Waa necessary to ordsr tbs ■Marlal la Jfc%.w.ay oa account of MB JUMS os tho north side. will bs put In at luttrv taot, whleh Insurss a si Boms typo of wood will he applied to tht posts ss SB the aallo to ordsr to make too FALL TERM BF J6URT OPENS Ths September term of court opened Monday morning, and attorneys from ail over the county were present to listen to the rssjrllng of tht bsr docket. Judge Redlngton will have charge of criminal work, and Judge Thompson will hsndlo jury trial In civil cases snd equity cases. The grand Jury convened Tuesday morning and thoy have a large number of esses to consider that will occupy them the balance of the week. Tbere are nearly ont tho**s>nd oases on the civil docket awBtttng trial or settlement. CELEBRATES PORTY-PIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. anrJ Mrs. R. C. Schaeffer ot North Main street celebrated their forty-first wadding anniversary at their home Sunday afternoon. Thirty* one were In attendance. Thqse present wsre Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Schaeffer and family. Dr. Md Mra. W. O. 8-chaeff.tr aad tomUy. Mr. .sad Mrs, Oeorgs Carter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Slurp and family aad Mr. and Mrs. .Smith McArpIn and daughters of Cleveland. A very pleasant afternoon aad avs* nlng; were enjoyed hy all those who wsre preaent. Miss Amelia Schleffersteln. ter of Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge Schltfftr- steln of Church street, was united to. marriage to Henry Pomtroy of Elyrla by tbe Rev. A. Bgll at hla homo on Church street yesterdsy morning at 11 o'clock. Tbe couple wss unattended. Mrs. Pomeroy Is well known In Amherst, being affiliated with the C. M. C. club and SL Peter's Evangelical church. The groom Is employed at tbe .Western Automatic In Blyrla and Is well known there. Immediately following the ceremony, thit couple left for a trip to Niagara Palls. SIDEWALK ON SHLAM * AVENUE STILL RIDES ' The matter of lavytoB*a sidewalk oa Milan avenue from tho Colburn prop* arty, eastward, will still ride, accord- Ins to the discussion at the council meeting Tuesday night. The council are willing to put in a sidewalk. If they had the money to finance It and deemed it an absolute necessity. BUILDERS'LEmI PLANS BOOSTM If VILLAGE FINANCES It tbe council will bo- ablr to go through with the legal procedure ln time to submit a two-mill levy for a period of two yosrs to the voters of Amherst at the November election, what will It mean if tht vote carries or if it does not carry? It tt carries, the village will be able to meet current expenses; If It does not. the village will have to borrow the money, which will ran the town into debt. Wblch would yoa rather do, pay two or'three dollars more a year ia tanas, or borrow th* money, ran th-> villa-** Into debt and pay, the Interest oa soak a loap? P. Tie sBestion needs your* aarnett consideration mrsd the -welfare of YOUR tow* depends epon tbs tray you vote. Tht November election Is only sbout five weeks off and- It -will give the voters smple time to make their decision. The village clerk can give the exact amount which will necessarily be expended from sll of the village funds and he can alao give the exact amount which will be In the different funds. Those figures will Interest every clt- Isen. You ami welcome to know the (acts, then vote yes. for the two-mill It it is presented. •» • e O MENACE IN AMHERST SACKLER-MATHEWS ; NUPTIALS YESTERBAY Miss Elizabeth Mathews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathews of South Amherst, became the bride of Dewey Smltler of Oberlln yesterday at noon. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. Egli of Amherst at the home of the bride's par ents. The couple was attended by Jus tlce and Anna Mathews. Harmon Mathews and William Treen. Following the ceremony, a delicious dinner was served in honor of the newly-weds. '* I .The couple left yesterday afternoon: tor Canton, where they will remain tor several days. PERMISSION TO OPERATE ONE-MAN CAR REPEALED —••"BILITIES OF ACCIDENTS IN- o!!?rn_ n*'*r,9> HistoricalA8E COUNCIL ASKS FOR HANQE IN OPERATION FOOTBALL ..... BLOWN OFF SUNDAY RUTH'S AND FAVORITE KNITS TO CHASE THE PIGSKIN IN LORAIN COUNTY'S FIRST BIO QAMEOFTHE8EA8ON , A long-predicted explosion will take place Sunday afternoon at Brandt's park when the Lorain county football lid will be officially blown off The Huth's Semi-l'roresslonalH and the Favorite Knit Itoad team of Cleveland will clash in Lorain county'** first big game of the season. Ths Favorite Knit Itoad teum won the heavyweight championship of Cleveland last year, which Injures the locals u tough buttle. The professionals will huve a team on the field composed of Lorain county's grid slurs, who will endeavor to down the visitors by putting into practical use many years of football experience. Tbe clean slate of the visitors und the determination of the local team Insure; one of the best games, of the season. Coach Kurtz has been giving his men some stiff practice in the past week and he has them truined to perfection, in the opinion of many football fans. The game ts scheduled tor 2:30 p. m. at Brandt's purk and the largest crowd ever to witness a football gume ih Amherst Is expected to attenu. H. L. Pinto and O. K. Mitchell were Cleveland visitors yesterday. facts, f *H|E WAR SAVINGS STAMPS TO BE PLACED IN LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND LOANED POR BUILDING PURPOSES ln an effort to protect the holders of the 1011 series of wsr savings stamps which are to be redeemed January 1, from fa-be stock salesmen and investment*] of doubtful value, building and loan officials in Lorain county, through-Jam-as A. Devlne, secretary of their state eders are arrested to the right of d speeders are arrested to. the left of us, but thsy go free right .in front of us and behind us. As many times as people have complained sbout the way traffic Is handled In Amherst, especially on Cleveland avenue, nothing has beta done and many motor vehicles Still'touch the high spots on that street.* It Is not only dangerous, but tht principle of allowing such actions to proceed Is one matter to take Into consideration. The violations ars not sll made by GRAVEL Td'BE fUT :>[ft * ONrtOTRTH MAIN STREET ■*•'••* i,. e Street Commissioner Brucker reported to the council Tuesday night that North Main street from the Schaeffer property southward, was in bad shape and that it needed repairs. He stated that about ten loads of gravel would put it In good condition again. The council Instructed him to order the gravel and as soon as It arrived it wai, to be put on. BEEKEEPERS MEET MONDAV NIGHT The Lorain County Beekeepers' association will hold a meeting In too council chambers In Blyrla Monday night, at which tlmt tht annual election of officers will take placa. Otorgt 8. DtMuth of Medina wUl bt tht principal speaker of the evening. Twpswrltlng paper—600 sheets for tt tht services of their institutions to United Btstos treasury department officials. Figures in the hands of treasury department officials show that approximately $1,053,000 worth of war ssvlngs stamps Of tht 1018 Issue still rtmsln In tht hands of Lorain county purchaaers to bo rodtained January 1. It hat beta suggested to the gov- arnmtnt thst tho house shot-tag* existing in Ohio could bt materially al- levlated tf tht monty to be returned war stamp purchasers was placed ln local financial Institutions where It could bo relosned for building purposed. "If tht monty to ht returned In January to the people of this county is placed la Iooal Institutions which finance home building, what a wonderful impttut it will glvt to business in this .lection." said W. S. on. have offered I Amherst people, a vary few of thorn, but tbe outsider, tempted by Amherst's good streets, Is th.* chief violator. Some action must be tuken, and it ;'ea lu the power of a certain few. Tbelr attention should be culled to tbe a to it* facts e e e BUYING AT HOME Anih.-rst has many and ull types of business houses snd still Amherst poo- p'e travel to nearby towns to buy their COO ' t-nfu. clothing, and implements, pay a few cents less, perhups, per .arte e, but puy twice as much gained tor car fan* and gasoline. Are you one of those people who !>at ionize outside merchants'.' If you are, an..wer the following questions: Does tbe out-of-town business man Nielson, of; boy uny thing from youT Lorain, speaking for tht building and loan mta la this county. Tht govern- j moat has bttn cited tht record of building tad loan companies In Ohio which daring tht tost W years bave not lost a single penny of their depositors' mossy. Oa toe othtr hand, It Is pointed out that muy millions of dollars an tost yearly throusb Investment In worthless securities. "This county nesds every dollar that tha government Is going to refund us tor legitimate business," said Mr. Nisi- AU"COURANT CLUB TO MEET The Au Courant club will hold a meeting tomorrow night at tht home of Mrs. John Hamann on Park svenue. All mtmbtrs art invited to attodn. Does he pay taxes in your town? Due., the money you give him come back to Amherst? * Do you save mousy In the loug run? Perhaps your merchant iu Amherst does not carry lust what you want, but do you give blm enougll business to warrant him to carry your certain type of stock snd brand? Remember, buslneds csn be Just as good In Amherst as It csn be In sny other town—if you help. • • ♦ CONTRIBUTIONS HUNTING SEASON HERE- MUST CARRY LICENSES The fall hunting season' is at hand. More hunters are expelledetaolshrdl this year than any year since the coming of the hunters' license system. It Is estimated that no less than 350,- 000 hunters will be tsklng game from the forests and fields of Ohio during the next three months. Ohio Is well stocked with game, and an exceptionally good season la predicted. i The Division of Flsh and Oame of Ohio is urging Sll hunters to seek permission of the landowner before trespassing on his property, snd If permission Is granted to show the landowner courtesy, und to be careful of his fences; close gates, and use care so as lo prevent disturbing or Injur in*.* his stock or property. Landown- •rs ure ulso requested to be as liberal us possible and to grunt permission to limit whenever they csn, as s day ulle'lil with dog or gun 1b a real treat to ihe man who muy be penned up ln store, oflice or factory most of the lime. Im *ks, geese, cool uud gullinule muy bt taken from September 16th to December il 1 at. Woodcock from October 1st to 30th. Kail from Novemb**/ tit to December 31st. Plover, yellow- < gs, and snipe from September 18th to December 31st. Hungarian partridges from November 15th to November 2*>th. Pheasants from November lfith to the 25th, and grouse from No- e ember 15th to November 25th. Rabbit* may be taken from November 15th to Jauuury ' 1st, and squirrels from September 15th to October 80th. Deer are protected at all times In Ohio. All hunters must carry their licenses with them and exhibit them upon demand to any person. Game protectors will be patrolling the fields evsry day, and will question all hunters, regarding their game, and conditions In genera). Sirs. Floru Strahl Is spending several days wltb friends in Oberlln. TOWNSHIP ASKS FOR 50-50 SPLITON TOWN TOWNSHIP CLAIMS FINANCIAL SHORTAGE—VILLAGE UNABLE TO AID FOR SAME REASON " e The township trustees were present at the council meeting Tuesday night, asking the council to puy halt of the expenses of the upkeep of the town hall. In the pust the villuge huve been paying one-third and the township two-thirds. Now, the township find tln*y are unuble to meet the expenses of tin* town hull, and are asking the villuge to puy one-half and they, in turn, will puy the other. Both the township and village are facing financial problems and the council claim they have not the money to' puy any more expenses and the township claim they are in the same boat. The outcome of the request cannot be settled, but both parties urgeed to do the best they could to keep the town hall In the best condition possl ble. After giving the Cleveland South western nnd Columbus Railway com puny a permit to operate a one-man • ■ar In Amherst for a period of about two weeks, to ascertain whether It was safe or not, the council took action on the matter Tuesday night, and decided that it was not safe and will ask the railway company to make alterations In tbe car which they are sending to Amherst It has beeu noticed that In the two weeks which the car has been ln op erutlon here that several children have narrowly escaped Injury and that If it had not been that a passerby warned the children serious accidents would have happened. The council do not feel that thsy should permit a car, operated from one end only, to run In Amherst when tbe lives of Amherst citizens are in dan ger. The council Instructed the clerk to communicate with J. A. Nester, of the C, S. & C. Railway company, asking hlm to meet with the mayor to discuss the matter. The demands of the mayor will be undoubtedly to install a controller In both ends of the car, In order that the cur can be operated from both ends, und thut the operator will have a chunce to see uny hindrances to the progress of the cur In front of him. The council does not ask that a two- man car be operated in Amherst, as they are willing to co-operate with the railway company In every way possible to cut down their expenses and still give the people the best of service. Their only request Is that the one- man car be operated tn such a manner so as to insure absolute ssfety to sll pedestrians who might at any time cross the street car tracks at the Intersection. The council are of the opinion thst the* will be able to make the matter clear to the railway company and that there will be no protest to their ro* ANNUAL REPORT COUNTY HOME County Home Superintendent' Reuben Baus has made his annual report for the year ending August 31, as to tne cost of maintaining the home, and the receipts from various sources. For salaries, Including amounts paid out to employes, and for medical attention, $9,999.31. Expenditures ror groceries, fuel, light, clothing, tobacco, live stock, huy, grain, burial expenses, repairs und miscellaneous, $31,247.20. The uveruge cost of keeping uu Inmate for one year was $278.47. The farm hus stock valued at $5,975. *. ' und huy. gruln und vegetables valued ut $6,875. During the year all outbuildings have-been painted, und the old men's le.i'iding has been rebuilt into a power house. W. C. T. U. MEETS The Women's Christian Temperance Union held u meeting., nt the home of Mrs. Oeorge Hough on Lincoln street this afternoon. A large number of Indies were present TO HOLD BAKE SALE The !ocal order of Pythian Sisters will conduct a bake suit* ut the O. H. Duker & Company Furniture store Suturduy ufternoon. Everyone is Invited to uttend this sule. CONGREGATIONAL LADIES MEET The Ladles' Sewing society of the Congregational church was entertained yesterday afternoon ln the churcb parlors. An enjoyable afternoon was spent In needlework snd social chat. GLEANERS' MEETING TONIGHT The Oleiiiiers' society of St. Peter's Evungeiical church will hold u meeting in the church purlors tonight. All members ure requested to be present. ORGANIZE FOOTBALL TEAM A footbull teum has recently been organised and will travel under the name o«,.the* "Amherst Tigers " The team has In its lineup, Edwards, Henes, Brucker and Weilan, all football veterans. They will play their first gume on Sunday,-October 1. If YOU set something thst ought to bs taken cart of, a chance to Introduce something ntw, or offer suggestions, fasti or phons your discoveries to the News-Times office, phone Main 343*. tor they will bo welcome. REBEKAHS TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY The Robekab lodge will conduct a social event In tbe I. O. O. F. hall tomorrow night. The affair will be In the form ot sn anniversary celebration. A good program has been arranged for the occasion. TO GIVE DANCES AND DANCING LESSONS Frank Radde and J. P. Brennen announced this week thut they are planning to give dancing lessons and dances throughout the winter months. The lessons will be given every Wednesday night in the Redlngton ball, and will be followed by a public dance. The first dance will be given Wednesday evening, October 4. A good orchestra has been hired for all or the dances. ST. ANN'S SOCIETY MEETS The St. Ann's society of St. Joseph's Catholic church was enter alned yesterday afternoon by Mrs. J. 11. Michael at her home on Park avenue. A large number of the members were preaent and enjoyed a profitable and Interesting afternoon In sewing and chat. INJUNCTION AGAINST VILLAGE DISMISSED COURT DISMISSES CA8E THIS MORNING WHEN ENGINEERS REPORT COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROPER GRADES The Injunction suit which was filed against the Amherst village by H. A. Flnuegan or \yiun uvenue was dis missed from court this morning. The BUit was brought up concerning a tile drain from his property Into the street drain. Mr. Finnegan claimed that tbe street drain pipe was too high and the water backed up on his properly. The case wus dismissed when it was explained that the drain pipe hud been installed according to specifications of law. AUXILIARY ANO LEGION TO HOLD JOINT MEETING Twpewrlting paper—500 sheets for one dollar. tf ma» The American Legion and the Ladles' Auxiliary will hold an Important meeting In the town hall tomorrow night All mambera are urged to be present. A ee I • ™ ■ - ■ ■ . |
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