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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27
OFFICER HIT
IN THE BACK
And Then Brutally Kicked by
His Assailant-D Detective
Hedges in Trouble.

The elimination Of feud, which has
existed for some time between Mar
shall Thomas Cook and Private Detec-
tive Cary Hedges of Rock ford, came
Wednesday morning shortly after 7
o'clock, when, as Cook was leaving his
home in that village, Hedges, it is al
legged, came up behind him and threw
a part of brick, striking Cook just
above tho right ear. The blow felled
Cook, cutting a severe cash in the
scalp and severing an artery. After
Cook was down, and before couple of
bystanders realized what had occurred,
Hedges pOunced upon the unconscious
man and kicked him several times in
the face. Hedges then walked away
and Cook was carried back into his
home. He is still in a serious condi-
ton.
The matter was at once taken up by
the grand jury, in session here, and
Hedges, who came to this city on the
afternoon train on the Northern, was
arrested by Sheriff Grothjan. He was
held until after the grand jury had re-
ported, and was then released on $1,000
bond, two indictments one for assault
and battery and the other for assault
with intent to kiIl-having been re-
t1rned against him.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27
GHAUTAUQUA TO
HAVE PASSION PLAY
The Great Spectacle of Belshaz
zar's Feast and Return of
Prodigal Son.

One of the big features of the Celina
Chahtauqua this season will be the
Passion Play that will be presented by
the Hite Moving Picture Co.
The moving pictures will be hand
colored and true to life, and in interest
will fall little below the great play as
it is presented this year in Germany.
The scenes will include the arrival at
Bethlehem, the nativity and alteration
of the wise men, the miracle of the rails
ing of Jairus' daughter, the triumphal
entry, and in fact the whole dramatic
sweep of the life of the Man of Sorrows.
Other Notable Pictures
In addition to the Passion Play there
will be presented the great spectacle of
Belshazzars Feast and the Prodigal
Son; also a children's program and the
latest dramatic productions.
This is the highest development of
the moving picture art, and IL was only
when we had seen the splendid COM
mendations that the Hite Moving Pic
ture Co. had from leading assemblies
that have tried them. The coloring is
magnificent and the subjects are not
sensational melodrama but the great
classics only. This for the first time
puts moving pictures on high enough
plain to warrant their admission to the
Chautauqua program.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27
TAX VALUES
MUST GO UP
If Values Are Made Too Low
There viii BE Several Lit
tie Devils to Pay.

Tax values must 20 up. The new
law Is on the statute books. Down goes
the rate. Up go the values.
The new law will provide that n ap-
pTaiseTs do not list property at its value,
other officers can raise IL and add pen
atty on property listed purposely low.
No tax payer should criticiss the ap-
praiser for raising his valuation. It is
a matter of necessity. In fact the fell
low who gets on in the first place at a
reasonable valuation is likely to fare
best in the process of equalization.
Some fellows who have been trying to
dodge are almost sure 10 get soaked.
Many prominent men OF the state say
this IS a great step in the matter OF tax
reform, which is so badly needed IN
Ohio.
Right now is a critical time. Ifvalues
are made too low money enough will
not be raised 10 pay running expenses
Of town, township and schools. The
law will not be effective until next year.
Our taxing boards, County Commits
siOners, Trustees, town council and all
school boards must arouse to the situ-
alton. Immediate conferences should
be had between these officers and the
appraisers and estimates made as to
how much money is needed and fl x the
valuation accordingly. This should
not be neglected. If not done now II
will be regretted before this time next
year. Values and not the rate must be
regulated under the new law. Right
now is the time for the class in arith-
metic to get busy.
The County Auditors over the state
will have heavy burdens to bear as
complication of setting this new scheme
in motion. Land appraisers are up
against the most serious situation that
has ever confronted such officers in the
state. If when the new law goes into
effect, there is lack Of funds to pay the
public expense some one will be blamed
of course. Then it will be said that the
land appraisers and personal property
assessors did not do their duty. They
ought to have made the appTaisement
higher. If schools stop and all public
improvements come to a stand still as
a matter of course, somebody will want
to kick somebody else. Governor Har-
mon had an amendment put in the new
law which prevents over a five cent
increase in the amount taxes that any
person will have to pay. Right now is
the time when public officers have got
to get down to business and figure.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27
MERCER COUNTY
WILL Be AFFECTED
BY Proposed Boundaries in Es-
tablishing New Catho-
lie Diocese.

The much talked of division of the
| Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and the
| forming of a new diocese of the counties
of the north western part of the State, to
/ be known as the diocese of Toledo, is
soon to become reality, according to
announcement made last week by Arch
bishop Falconi, apostolic delegate of
Washington, although official an
nouncement has not yet been received
| from Rome.
According to reports IN regard the
forming of the new diocese, st. Mary's
parish in this city and in fact all the
Catholic parishes in the county, will
be transferred from the Cincinnati dio-
cese to the new Toledo diocese.
The following concerning the division
of the diocese is taken from the Toledo
Blade:
"The first definite step towards the
division was taken on July %, 1908,
when Mons. Bohf, then administrator
of the diocese, acting under instructions
from Rome, presided over a meeting of
priests to consider the boundary lines.
This is the first step governing the erec-
tiOn of a diocese, and a committee was
appointed at that meeting to take up
the consideration of the new diocesan
boundaries.
THE boundaries proposed by the
committee included all the northern
tier of counties, beginning with Co.
lum biana county on the east and Mer-
Ger on the west. 1t was decided to
include Erie and Huron counties also,
but when the priests in the eastern
part of the diocese met and considered
the boundary lines there was some OBJ
lection to this and the question was left
to the decision of Rome.
THE counties, therefore, included in
the new diocese are: Lucas, Wood,
Hancock, Allen, Van Vert, Putnam,
Ottawa, Auglaize, Mercer, Defiance,
Hardin, WyandOt, Craw ford, Marion,
Seneca, Henry, Paulding, Fulton, Will
liams, Sandusky, and in all probability
Erie and Huron. The most important
towns outside of Toledo are: Sandusky,
Fremont, TifIin, Fostoris, Lima, Find
lay, Kenton, Bowling Green, Delphos,
Napoleon, Defiance, Bucyrus and Nor
walk.
1.-The next step governing the erec-
tion of the diocese rests with the Rt.
Rev. Bishop Farrelly, of Cleveland,
and as soon as the papal decree arrives
from Rome, creating the new see, the
bishop will call meeting of the ire
movable rectors of the new territory,
who will meet to select their candidate
for the bishopric, organize the ecclesias-
tical courts of the new diocese, and Sc
lect church to serve as pro cathedral
until such home as a cathedral can be
built. The irremOvable rectors in the
new diocese are the Rev. James P. Nc
Closkey, ofSt. Patrick s church, Toledo;
Rev. Frederick Rupert, of Delphos;
Rev. William Murphy, of Sandusky;
Rev. Joseph Hueltgen, of Tiffin, and
Rev. Seraphim Bauer, of Fremont. The
bishops of the province will then meet
and select a candidate and the names
ofcandidates will then be sent to Rome
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27
[From BrYanls Commoner. !

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One reader of The Commoner has dis
continued his subscription because of
editorials which have appeared discuss
ing the liquor question. In discontinue
ing this former reader of the Commoner
says that he is a saloon keeper, that he
is engaged in legitimate business and
that he does not oare to read a paper
which attacks his occupation. The
Commoner is sorry to lose this sub
scriber and its editor does not know to
what extent the editorials have de-
scribed the business methods of the
alienated reader. 1t may easily be ad-
mitted there are saloon keepers who
respect the law and honestly endeavOr
to conduct their business in such way
as to reduce the evils of drink to a min
imum-and the lost subscriber may be
one of them-but a business must be
Judged by its general character and by
the conduct of the average man engaged
in it-nOt by exceptional cases, The
general character of the saloon is bad
and it has grown worse since the appli-
cation of trust methods to it.
The average saloon is the most dis
reputable place in the community; it
is bureau of information on vice; it
is the first place one would enter to in
quire for a gambling hall or for dis
orderly house. 1t is likewise the first
place visited by the officers of the law
when they are looking for a criminal,
and the first place closed in case of riot
or disturbance. Those who defend the
open saloon do it on the ground that it
is a necessary evil and that the use of
liquor can be better regulated by license
than by prohibition-it is never de-
Tended on the ground that the saloon is
center of mOralc. an educational in
stitution, social asset or even an eco
nomic advantage.
1t ought not be necessary to advance
argument or to adduce facts in support
of the proposition that one engaged in
the liquor business ought not to expect
praise-but should be satisfied with
toleration. A sidelight, however, is
thrown on the business by the newly
elected mayor of Milwaukee.
Milwaukee can hardly be called a
puritanical city; at least it is not fan
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27
Annual
Fast Reunion
To Be Held at Mercelina Park
Next Wednesday-Big ALL
Day Program.

The annual Fast reunion, notable
for its hosts and interesting programs,
will meet in the auditorium at Merce-
lima Park formerly Cautauqua Park
this city, next Wednesday morning at
1890 o'clock for an all-day meeting.
Word has been passed down the line
to bring baskets we'll filled and enjoy
the day with your family and relatives
and the Injunction is likely to be obey
ed without the aid of the Sheriff and
his deputies.
The complete program and order OF
business is as follows:
Gall to order by the President at 1880 am.
Invocation by David Springer, of Oelina.
Presidents annual address by Philip Fast,
Oelina.
Welcome address by Anderson Fast,
Oelina.
Music by the Fast drum corps-Geo. Fast.
Abe Fast and VIM. Fast.
Historians report by Mrs. Sadie Gibson,
Oelina.
secretary's report and reading of minutes
by Or. H. Il. Fast OF Paulding' Ohio. New
business,
Emblem for coat of arms to be selected.
Miscellaneous business.
Adjournment for dinner and a ride on the
placid waters Of Lake Mercer in a gasoline
launch.
Afternoon session, 1880 o'clock.
Music-Drum Corps.
Address Perseverance VS.. Idleness," G..
NJ. Fast. Haviland, O..
Recitation-Miss Mary Fast, Neptune.
SonR-FlOra and Dora Fast, Haviland.
Echoes from the Past" Prof. II. j. Fast,
Delphos.
"Sunshine and Clouds" Miss Media Bow
yer, Haviland,
THE Fight Against Tuberculosis. i" DR.. E.
r.. Fast, st. Marys.
A program for the children will follow.
Volunteer addresses. Song.
Music by drum corps. Benediction.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27
Aged Man Gets
a Serious Fall

Philip Refer, aged about 20 years, a
well known resident Of Cranberry
Prairie, lies in a serious condition at
his home there as the result of a fall
which he received last Tuesday after
noon. The aged gentleman was stand
ing on top of spreader load OF manure
which he was distributing over the
field, when a sudden movement Of the
horses caused him TO be thrown off the
wagon onto the ground. He lit on his
head and was picked up unconscious
and carried to his home. He was spit.
ting blood considerably yesterday and
because of his advanced age il is feared
the fall will result fatally.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27
Of VITAL IMPORT
To BUSINESS
Entrance of Chesapeake & Ohio
Into Buckeye State Would
Mean Much TO Celina.
Would Open Rich Territory That
Is Jeopardized by Lawsuits
Against G. & o.

Columbus, o.-(special0 Interest
in business circles in Ohio is now
centered Upon the effort OF the Ches-
apeake G. Ohio railroad to extend it's
lines throughout the length Of this
state.
This tremendous business enter
prise has been delayed by court ac-
tion instituted by holders Of a COM
paratively few shares OF stock in the
railroads affected
The Columbus News, in the inter
est of business in the state, and Co
lumbus particularly, has made a thor
ough investigation OF the situation,
and unde; the heading The Public
Should Understand the Hooking Val
ley Suits" carries, under date Of May
81 leading editorial that should in
terest the whole state, and more par
ticularly every community now serv-
ed by the Hooking Valley, the Toledo
& Ohio Central and the Kanawha &
Michigan railroads.
When you read the following edi-
torial, substitute CELINA for Colum-
bus, for Celina is vitality interested in
the extension Of the T. o. G.. from its
present terminus at st. Marys to Chi
cago. The News says:
"A commercial advantage or Jne
first Importance to Columbus has this
week been put in jeopardy. That ad-
vantage includes-the employment OF
thousands of workmen; the erection
of costly and valuable Improvements;
the opening of new trade territory;
direct routes from important coal
mines; better railroad facilities
through one of the richest sections of
Ohio; new trunk line to the sea
coast, with termini at Washington,
D. c.; Newport News, Va, and
Charleston, S. c. 1t is an advantage
greater than the building of large
manufactures.
"This opportunity for Ohio and its
capital lay mainly in the extension
VI LuH NuHbdpCdh q Oulp TAM bAA
northwest from Gauley. w. Va, to
Point Pleasant and Gallipolis, o., to
Columbus, Toledo, and finally to Chi
cago. The extension was made pos
sible by the purchase of an interest
in the Kanawha & Michigan railway
and a controlling interest IN the
Hooking Valley railway and had the
effect of making those two subordi-
nate railways links in a through sys-
tenn from the Great Lakes to the At
lantic ocean. simultaneously, the
New York Central lines, through the
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern,
took steps to open lesser territory |
to the north by purchasing an inter
est in the Kanawha & Michigan equal
to that of the Chesapeake & Ohio,
and a controlling interest in the To
ledo & Ohio Central.
Both these larger railroads are |
well known to the people of Ohio.
Neither Ia known as a wrecker. On
the contrary, both are remarkable
among American railways for the |
efficiency OF their service, the excel
lence of their equipment and their
farsightedness in cooperating with |
their patrons for the development of
the sections through which their
CONTINUED on fourth page)
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27
GRAND JURY
FINISHES ITS WORK

The grand jury of the May term of
the Common Pleas Court, which met
Monday, made their report to Judge
Layton Wednesday afternoon.
The Jury was in session three days,
and during that time examined fifty
witnesses, covering fourteen cases, pre-
sented nine bills and ignored FIVE.
During their session they visited the
county Jail and found things in proper
order. The indictments returned are
as follows:
Carey Hedges, indicted for assault
and battery upon one Thomas Cook, by
striking said Thomas Cook with brick
on May 25.
Carey Hedges, indicted for assault
with intent to kill one Thomas Cook
on May 25.
John Cencebaugh was indicted for
two separate forgeries-one of S35 and
the other of $50, forging the name of
G. r. Taylor.
Harry Richardson, indicted for OBJ
tanning money under false pretense on
April 20 of John Hasis, when he bor-
rowed $40 to pay freight on horses he
didn't have.
Joseph Kelley, indicted for removing
mortgaged personal property out of
the county.
Two indictments were returned
against Dalton III. Miller, both for viO-
lating speed ordinance.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27
SLDELTGHTS ON SALOONS

atical' on the temperance question. 1t
has not yet prosecuted the brewer who
claims that his beer made the city fs-
nous. Its mayor-a socialist-gives to
the saloon question a prominent place
in his message.
He says: "The question of the sa-
loon is one that has been and is ex-
tensively agitated. In our city the
saloon is regulated under the license
system. The saloon keeper who con-
ducts a clean and respectable place
should be protected. No trickery to
entice him into traps should be con-
doned. While the law prohibits the
sale of intoxicants to minors, and this
law should be enforced, at the time it
should be made misdemeanOr for any
one to induce minor to obtain liquor
under false pretenses.
Certainly the mayor is liberal"
enough, is he not? He does not favor
persecution, " so the headlines declare.
But now see what else he says: ION
the other hand, the issuance of license
to sell liquor can not carry with 1t the
permission to maintain a house of ill
fame or in any way to abet lieentious-
ness"
What does the mayor mean by this
warming? Have any of the saloons been
maintaining houses of i'll fame or abet-
ting licentiousness? If not, then the
mayors language is an unjust refec-
ton on the saloons of Milwaukee. If
the warning was needed, whats horrible
Indictment the new mayor has present
ed. If his attention is called to the
matter he will doubtlessly assure the
inquirer that he does not mean to init
mate that Milwaukee is worse in this
respect than other cities. In other
words, his critism applies to the bust
ness generally and everywhere.
The vociferous champion of person
al liberty should devote a little of his
time to the by products of the saloon
instead of exhaustlng his voice de-
claiming about the ''inalienable right
to drink.
IL is time for the men who want
to drink moderately and under reason
able conditions TO separate themselves
from those who find pecuniary profit
in debauching society.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27

While Decoration Day is inseparably
connected with the deceased veterans
OF the civil war, the, custom Of deco
rating graves on that day has grown to
include all loved ones who sleep be-
meath the sod in the silent cities OF the
dead, and the living who have moved
to distant parts, leaving kith and kin
behind in hallowed ground, return on
Decoration Day II at no other time to
place some flower or other remem-
brance above the final abode of the
departed and pay their mute but
heartfelt respects to those whose lives
have been closely knit to them in fam
lily ties or human brotherhood.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27
"A Lucky Tumble

#. M. Dick and Kirt Kelley, of Gem
ter township, were badly bruised up,
but miraculously escaped serious in
jury last Saturday afternoon, when
they were precipitated from a 25 foot
scaffold while at work on a barn on
the j. f. Lumb farm, near Neptune.
They were making ready to take down
the scaffolding after finishing work on
the roof Of the barn when 1t gave way
and they both took q dive.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27
Heroic Act
Usual Fate

H. w. Tillotson, of Fayette, Ohio,
distributor for Northwestern Yeast Co.
of Chicago, was seriously injured in
attempting to stop runaway team on
North Main street Wednesday after
noon being driven Ray Nolan, one
armed man. Tillotson, who was pass
ing along the street, noticing Nolan's
inability to stop the team, threw him
self in front OF the horses, to which he
clung until crowded on the curb and
his hold loosened. He fell beneath the
hoofs of the horses and was run over
by the wagon. He was removed to the
Logan Street House, where he was
stopping, and DR.. Hattery called.
While badly bruised, his injuries are
less serious than first though, and he
will recover. He has a wife and four
children at Fayette.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27
SECOND ANNUAL
INSTITUTE W.C.T.U.
County Organization Will Meet
in Celina Wednesday for
Interesting Session.

The second annual institute of the
Mercer County W. G. 7. U. will meet
in st. Paul's M. E. Church, in this city,
next Wednesday afternoon, for which
an elaborate program has been ar
ranged. The meeting promises to be
an unusually interesting one and
largely attended.
Following is the program, which be-
gins with the opening of the morning
session at $3.50 o'clock:
Praise service .------.----.-- ------ Mrs. Bennett
Greeting Mrs. j. II. Anderson
Response, with brief synopsis of the past
years victories .--- Mrs. Cora b. McGrail
Appointment of reporter and committee
on courtesies. members and periodicals.
Soliciting funds for our work through w. O.
T. U. Gift Day, by local treasurers.
Temperance celebration for the 4th OF July.
by county officers.
Hints on working my department, by coun-
ty and local superintendents.
How make the most of our State and Ma
tional papers--------4.------Mr Mrs. McGrail
Noontide prayer, announcements, luncheon
Afternoon session, 1870
Hymn, invocation by pastor, music.
State paper-"Economic Phase of the Tenn
ance Question.
Discussion-Rev. Bauders.
State paper-"Shall Ohio Women Voter"
-------------------.--- Mi9s Ida Hedrick
Discussion-Rev. Rice.
Making the most OF the Quarterly Temper
ance Lesson and the Worlds Temper
ance Sunday, by miisters and Sunday
school superintendents, led by Revs
Smith and Bennett.
State paper-"State-w wide prohibition in 1912
and how to prepare for IT."
Discussion by Mrs. McGraii.
The new Temperance Quarterly and the
Essay Contest as aids In scientific tenn
perance.
Teaching by county s. T. /. Superintendent,
Miss Mary Lewis opening discussion, fol-
lowed by Prof. Wilkin.
Question box. on preparation, contents and
report OF resolutions by committee; APP
peal for new members, with report Of
committee on same; Institute report;
adjournment.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27
PAT RIOT|C.
'"'ASoRE A6D ES

asked TO assemble at the City Hall
sufficiently early so as not 10 delay the
procession, which will move promptly
at 10 o'clock under the, direction oi
Grand Marshal John J. MCGEE, a civil
war veteran. The procession will be
formed as follows:
/. o. o. r. Band
Sunday school, public school and
paTochial school children.
odd Fellows.
Queen Rebekah Lodge.
Fraternal order Eagles.
Knights of st. John.
Ladies' Auxiliary and Drill Corps.
Martial Drum Corps.
German Aid Society.
knights Of PYthias.
Rathbone Sisters.
Woodmen of the World.
Ladies' Circle W. o. w.
d. j. ROOp Post and Veterans.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27
Near Deaths Door
From Exposure

A stranger giving his name as James
Hall, aged AZ, was taken to the infrm-
ary yesterday in a critical condition
from sickness and exposure. He was
yesterday morning, where he had fall
en- and was unable to go further. The
Alspach ambulance was called and he
was taken to their establishment and
DR.. Richardson summoned, who found
him suffering intensely from pleurisy.
He is a palmer by trade, and claims
Indianapolis as his home.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-05-27
FIN ISHING
Toun Topics

All Oddfellows of Celina Lodge No.
399 are requested to meet at the hall Of
order at 9 am, May 30, for the pur-
pose of going with the GAR. Post to
decorate the graves of deceased sol
diers and odd Fellows.
The banns of Miss Olga Hierholzer
and DR.. Chas. Daniels, and Miss Anna
Dorsten and John Heckler, were an
nOunced for the first time at st. Mary's
Catholic church, this city, during high
mass last Sunday morning
J. b. Petterhoff, foreman in the paint
shops at the Cron Carriage Works, had
his left arm and hand horribly burned
on Thursday afternoon of last week,
when he threw some paint slush into
stove. The gasoline exploded and the
flames enveloped his arm almost TO the
shoulder.