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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
WILL LEAD THE
DANDY DUCKS"
At the Inauguration of Governor
Harmon at the State Capi-
tol in January.
Major ClenDening, Our Former
Townsman, Made President
Famous Duckworth Club.

One OF the liyeliest elections of the
Duckworth Club In recent years was
that of yesterday. A total Of SOC votes
we're cast. Many Of the candidates did
some great hustling, and in several in
stances the vote was very close, al
though the Blue, or regular ticket, had
the best of IL in the number Of those
elected. Thomas A. Hester was Judge
and Robert McKiernan and Harry j.
Krumpelbeck clerks Of election.
To facilitate the count a committee
composed OF Charles j. Nobel, Harvey
Watts and n. j. Hirschfeld counted
the ballots at intervals, using two box
es. AS soon as about 200 votes had
been deposited the committee subsu-
tuted another box. In this way the
result was known at 10 o'clock instead
of or in the morning, heretofore.
For President, Byron NJ. ClenDen-
ing; First Vice President, Joseph NJ.
Rice; Corresponding Secretary, Harry
j. Krumpelbeek; Financial Secretary,
Nicholas j. Hirsohfeld; Treasurer,
Henry Halter. Commander, Daniel J.
Dalton, and Lewis G. Bernard, for COM
mittee on organization, had no opposi-
tion and were elected by practically
unanimous vote.
The Ducks" will attend the inaugu-
ration of Governor Harmon in January
about $50 strong. A large number have
already applied for places In the line.
Cincinnati Enquirer, Nov. 27.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

The great roof 6 Tden was like a
congested artery, o'ercharged and
throbbing with life. Everywhere the
subdued coloring and the glare of
white reminded one Of the not far dis
tant and restless sea. Little crowds
surged here and there like the waves
-dowagers at their afternoon cards,
laughing, chattering girls. sprinkling
Of tennis-clad youths or more sedate
men in negligee suits. Walters were
hurrying here and there, replenishing
glasses and cups or bearing salads and
ices. Suddenly one Of these white,
futtering moths, carrying an over
loaded tray, came into collision with a
youth who was turning, racquet in
hand, reluctantly from his mash" of
the day. The tray gave great lurch
above the elegant gown Of a severe
looking dame seated at one Of the card
tables. Just at this crucial moment,
when the Mortified grand danes were
on the verge of a combined shrek, a
tall, athletic, almost middle-aged man
sprang forward, righted the walters
arm with its accompanying load and
was about to pass on.
why, Mr.. Dudley, is that you? How
glad we are to see you," echoed stimuli
taneously from the four pairs of lips.
Come" said the woman whose
gown had been so miraculously saved,
"join US in little game Of bridge.
Do"
The man smiled politely with a re-
fusal Of the proffered place, stood a
moment at punctilious attention-then
passed on.
A little farther on, giggling quartet
of girls caught sight Of him, and one
Of them, evidently the daring one of
the group, motioned him to come to
their table. She seemed a bit fright
ened after she had accomplished her
end, for the man, who stood at her ell
bow in an instant, was cold, formal
and unbending-seeming to expect
something to be said. He was vastly
unlike the old-young or young-old man
in tennis garb who had accompanied
her from the courts. The few words
of cordially expressed good-by, which
had been upon the girls lips, froze into
platitudes and, after a moment, the
man, again, passed on.
The eyes Of the FIVE young persons
followed him. Awful jolly today,
isn't he?" said the youth facetiously.
Il don't care If he isn't jolly"
snapped the girl who had called him.
II like him, and he says lot when he
does talk"
Stung a little, In his small way, the
youth went on maliciously: "oh, yes,
all the girls like Richard Dudley--of
course they do-they'd like me, too. If
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

l owned that place of his and all those
motor cars and things. All the girls
and their mammas like Dick Dudley,
but he doesn't like them-not a little
bit. My uncle belongs to the same
club and he told me last night that
Dick was tired of being molly-coddled,
that he was dead tired of women.
Me for the big timber, said Dick, to
my uncle. Me for nature, where the
soft breezes can lull me to my slum-
ber and where there are no girls and
no mammas. Oh, bachelors life for
me- That's what Dick said, or words
to that effect"
What the boy said was true to a
certain extent, although Richard Dud-
ley was too much gentleman to have
said the same in so many words. He
had sold his motor cars; he had given
up his suite at the club, he had closed
his palatial home, because he was
tired-of women-young women, old
women, middle-aged women. Thus far
his life had been frittered away. He
was past forty and now he must go in
for some real thing. He loved nature
and he could afford to be philanthropic
perhaps he would try both, but there
must be no women-absolutely no
women in the question. The frivolity
of the sex palled on him as he walked
away from the inane little group. He
met on the stairs a would-be-young
lady, who had come out years ago,
when he, himself, had been a youth.
Why, Richard" she said familiarly,
Il hear you are going to leave US
How can you be so cruel?" The re-
mark was simple enough, but the look
was ravishing and Richard passed on,
more at odds than ever. He to start
for the tall timber that night; and he
did
Once out in the open, he was a new
man. He engaged room and board in
the most commonplace way, at little
village hostelry, and was so assiduous
in his long, daily trips on his motor
cycle through the country, that the
wiseacres Of the village grocery con-
cluded he must be a real estate agent.
Morning after morning he woke with
the birds, finished his frugal breakfast
and was off almost before daybreak.
When for years had he seen the sun
rise? What sights and sounds came
up from the wods-violets and bird
songs and the thrilling of the wind!
No roof gardens and senseless chatter
for him. AS the days wore on and the
jaded nerves took on a more normal
tone, Richard found that he was lone
ly. Lonely for what? He did not
know-he certainly did not yearn for
the chug, chug of his motor, nor for
the senseless chatter of the reception
room and the roof garden. What was
It? Nature palled on him; he had no
one to tell of his sensations. When he
had tried to talk with the landlord, the
man had disgusted him with his ques-
tions on the real estate values Of prop
erty, and he had turned to his own
companionship hampered by doubts as
to how long this could last,
He had been two weeks in the viii
iage, when he determined one morning
upon a new and perfectly untried
route. He had ridden miles along the
CONTINUED on eighth page.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

Ex-Sheriff George II. Houser, wide
ly known throughout the county, died
at his home in this city last Sunday
morning from the effects of paralysis.
The first stroke, about two years ago,
rendered him almost helpless, and
from that time until his death he
gradually grew worse, and many times
it was announced he was near deaths
door. The last year he was unable to
leave his room.
As public officer he seen much SER
vice and gained much notoriety. He
served as town marshal almost con-
tinuously from 1871 until he was elect
ed Sheriff in 1891, in which latter Office
he served four years.
On leaving the Office of Sheriff Mr..
Houser became engaged in the oil and
gas business with varying success.
Several times he might have quit with
a good-sized fortune. Reverses came,
and then ill-health.
Mr.. Houser was born in Fairfield
County, this state, June 6, 1851, and
ave years later came to this county
with his parents. In 1868 he was we'd
ded TO Miss Maria A. Wolf, who, with
three Hons-John NJ, Francis M. and
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
To Embark in Grocery
Business Up at Hinton

Chas. Sealscott, of this city, and AL
bert Groth, of near Chattanooga, two
prominent young men, have purchased
the grocery and huckster business of
j. H. Laudahn, at Hinton, and will
assume charge of the new undertaking
the first of the coming year. Both
young men are farmers and are well
known throughout the territory they
will cover. Mr.. Sealscott, who has
been in this city for the past year, has
gained considerable knowledge and
insight to the grocery business, having
acted as delivery clerk for the Ketch-
am Bros. grocery since this store was
opened. The Democrat wishes them
successful business career.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
80 YEARS. SUCCESS
The r. E. Riley Drug Co. Offer a
Remedy for Catarrh-Medi-
cine Costs Nothing
If 1t Fails.

When a medicine effects a successful
treatment in a very large majority of
cases, and when we offer that medi-
cine on our own personal guarantee
that it will cost the user nothing If ii
does not completely relieve catarrh, it
is only reasonable that people should
believe us, or at least put our claim to
practical test when we take all the
risk. These are facts which we want
the people to substantiate. We want
them to try Rexall Mucu- Tone, a med
icine prepared from a prescription of
physician with whom catarrh was a
speciality, and who has a record of
enviable success,
We receive more good reports about
Rexall Mucu-Tone than we do of all
other catarrh remedies sold in our
store, and if more people only knew
what a throughly dependable remedy
Rexall Mucu-Tone is, it would be the
only catarrh remedy we would have
any demand for.
Rexall Mucu-Tone is quickly absoI b.
ed and by its therapeutic effect tends to
disinfect and cleanse the entire mu-
cous membraneous tract, to destroy
and remove the parasites which injure
the membraneous tissues, to soOth the
irration and heal the soreness, stop the
mucous discharge, build up strong,
healthy tissue and relieve the blood
and system of diseased matter. It's in
fluence is toward stim mulating the
muco-cells, aiding digestion and i'm
proving nutrition until the whole body
vibrates with healthy activity. In
comparatively short time it brings
about a noticeable gain in weight,
strength, good color and feeling of
buoyancy,
We urge you to try Rexall Mucu-
Tone, beginning a treatment to-day.
At any time you are not satisfied, sim
ply come and tell us, and we will
quickly return your money without
question or quibble. We have Rexall
Mucu-T Tone in two sizes, SOC and 81.
Remember, you can obtain Rexall
Remedies in Celina only at our store
The Rexall Store. The r. e. Riley
Drug Co., southeast corner Main and
Market streets.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
Result of Corn Contest to
Be GiDen Out To-MorrOw

Secretary G. s. Nuding announces
meeting of the Mercer County Corn
Improvement Association for to-mor-
row Saturday afternoon at 1880
o'clock at the Mayors Office.
The results OF the recent variety con-
test will be given out at that time.
There is also some very important
business to be brought up. Every
body Interested should attend.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

The above article from the Enquirer
announcing that the guiding reins of
the Duckworth Club had been placed
in the hands of Byron NJ. ClenDening
for the ensuing year was read with
much interest by his many friends in
this city. When the Dandy Ducks"
march in parade at Governor HarmOn's
Inauguration in January they will be
led by Mr.. ClenDening, and those who
know the military ability of the Major
know that II will be properly done.
The famous Duckworth Club of Gin
cinnati has been a tower of strength to
the Democratic party in Hamilton
County for thirty years, and under Mr..
ClenDening, with his we'll known ca
pacity for political organization, that
effectiveness will be increased in COM
ing campaigns. We congratulate Mr..
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
in PROBATE COURT

John Lentz, executor of the estate of
Rev. j. A. Dominic Skunk, deceased,
filed proceedings to sell real estate.
Hearing had. Order of appraisement
returned and filed and order of sale
issued. Sale Dec. II.
G. S. Younger appointed and quail
fed as guardian of Ernest l.. and Jesse
@. Nolan, minors.
K. +. Stephenson, guardian of Hugh
NJ. Stephenson, filed second partial ac-
count. For hearing Dec. 81.
h. E. Leininger, guardian of the late
Chas. E. Leininger, filed final account.
For hearing Dec. 81.
Last will and testament of Louisa
Nieport, filed for probate. For hear
ing November 30.
LetItia Griffin, administrators of the
estate of Nathaniel Il. Griffin, deceased,
filed petition to sell real estate. For
hearing Dec. 20.
J. Samuel and L. B. Pumphrey, ex-
ecutors of the state of John S. Pumph-
rey, deceased, returned and filed order
of sale of real estate. Sale confirmed
and deed ordered.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

The Standards graceful tribute to
the living and the dead is not over
drawn. Mr.. Lewis was a man of high
ideals, generous, broad-minded, little
understood even by those with whom
he mingled. While incorporating
with the evils that inflict our social
and governmental life, its meanest
victims were simply men and women
to him, to be treated courteously and
compassionately. He was man clean
in habits and above reproach, a splen-
did citizen, an ideal neighbor. His
like are few. His passing-peacefully
and calmly as one who falls asleep
became the man. Peace to his ashes.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
ROUGH Sliding

VIM. Monroe, a Butler township far
mer, had his left hand badly lacerated
on the oath ult. while descending the
ladder of a wind pump derrick, which
he let go of, thinking he was near the
ground. Realizing his mistake, he
made an effort to save himself, and in
doing so caught hold of a sharp pro-
lection, ripping open the palm of his
hand and a finger.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

Norma Frysinger against Harriet
Hayes, widow Of the late l.. d. Hayes,
Francis Shafer, Sallie A. Hickernell
and Perry Hayes is a suit in partition
iled last week. The land is described
as being about eighty acres out Of the
south east quarter of Section 6, God
froy's Reserve, town south, range 2
east, Dublin Township. Petition states
that plaintiff Is owner of an undivided
equal one-fOurth part Of said estate OF
the late Lewis D. Hayes and prays that
her interests be set off If possible, and
II not, that the premises be sold and
partition made accordingly.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
COMMISSIONERS
Slash Made in Compensation of
Clerks of County Officers
for Coming Year.

The Board Of Commissioners last
Friday entered into a contract with
the Rockford Electric Light Co. for
the lighting Of the county bridge across
the SO. Marys River az Rockford for
the sum Of 1880 per year.
The following sums were hHed for
the compensation of deputies, clerks,
&C., Of the various county officers for
the ensuing year, which shows reduc-
tions in almost every office compared
with the present ALLOWANCE;
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

ode NJ. g survive him. He was a mem-
Der of the order OF Oddfellowship and
Independent order OF Red Men. The
former had charge OF the funeral, which
took place from his late home Tues
day, Rev. Byron q. Smith officiating.
Interment at North Grove Cemetery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
Court Matters

Mabel Carpenter last week filed di-
vorce proceedings in Common Pleas
Court against her husband, Wiltshire
Carpenter, asking also for alimony and
the custody Of their child.
In the same petition, but including
B. #. and M. A. Carpenter as defend
ants, she makes a second action for an
accounting, to set aside bill Of sale
and for equitable relief.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

Mrs. Lucinda Shingledecker, past
four score years and ten, died Tuesday
morning at the home of her son, John
Shingledecker, in this city, from the
infirmities of old age. She was born
in what is now West Virginia, Novem-
Der l6, 1917. She was united in mar
riage with Hiram Shingledecker, in
Green County, this state, May 8, 1886.
The family came to this county some
thirty years ago. Her husband died in
1895. Besides the son with whom she
spent her declining years, she is sur
vived by daughter, Mrs. Adam Blink
ley, of st. Marys.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
Hand Badly Mashed

While trying to relieve the husking
rolls of a corn shredder of corn stalk
last Tuesday, Peter Mertz, of Chatta-
nooga, had his hand badly crushed.
No bones were broken, however, and
no serious results are anticipated.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

Miss jeanette Cordier, aged 10, a
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Frank Cor
dier, residing southwest of this city,
passed away last Sunday evening,
death resulting from tuberculosis. Her
funeral took place Wednesday from
the Dunkard church, near the Cordier
home. Her remains were laid to rest
in the Swamp College Cemetery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
Not Good

for everything. Sutherland's Eagle
Eye Salve is good for nothing but the
eyes. Ifyou use it and are not sstisd-
ed come back and get your 25e. You
be the judge.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

Mrs. Anton hammers, a well known
and highly respected woman, died at
her home at st. Henry last Saturday
morning, aged 50. Her death was due
to a stroke of paralysis sustained the
day previous. She was born at St.
Henry, and was married to Mr.. Lam
mers in 1867. The husband and two
children-Ben and Miss Monica-sur-
vive her. Funeral services wero held
Monday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
Small Farm for Sale

Twenty-acre tract of land in Liberty
township; good buildings; fine soil;
cheap; or will trade for larger farm.
RILEY & BRYsoN, Celina, o.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

Emmit Hickson, of Ottawa, and Miss
Susie Bogart, of Center Township,
were united in marriage by Rev.
Bauders of the Celina M. E. Circuit, al
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Bogart, six miles
northeast of this city, at high noon
Wednesday. The groom is one of Put
nam COunty's prominent and highly
respected sons and president of the Y.
NJ. g. A. at ottawa. The bride is one
of Center Townships prettiest and ac-
complished daughters. Following the
ceremony a sumptuous wedding din
ner was served to the immediate rela-
tives, after which the young couple
left for few days honeymoon to De-
troit, Mich.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
CUPID'S VICTIMS

Earnest Bader, trusted employe at
the Mersman Bros. & Brandts furni-
ture factory in this city, and Miss Bar
bara Boise, popular and accomplish
I'd young lady of Washington town
ship, were united in marriage at the
Lutheran parsonage by Rev. Kaufman
Thursday morning, the oath ult Fol-
lowing the ceremony the young couple
Immediately drove to Celina, where
they took the traction for Dayton for a
short visit with the groom's sister, Mrs.
H. Ford. In short time Mr.. Bader
and his accomplished young bride will
be at home to their many friends in
Celina. The young people have host
of friends who join in wishing them all
the happiness welded life affords.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

Glen Dsning upon the honor bestowed
upon him by his Democratic friends Ia
Cincinnati, and we congratulate the
Duekworth Club upon its new Presi-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
GranuIsfed Eve LIDS

are easily cured-CaWstic is not necess-
ary. Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve is
Painless and Harmless and guaranteed
to cure. Hao never failed on case
costs 25e.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
Late ArriUaLS

Mr.. and Mrs. George Ryia are par
ents of baby girl born last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Linn, of Liberty
Township, are the proud parents of a
baby boy born last Monday morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
TrYh TrYH

Try DR.. Bells Antiseptic Salve for all
skin troubles. 1t is as pleasant as
sweet cream andguaranteed to give
satisfaction in worse cases. 25c box.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
Somethfnq Lust as Good

Can only be the case when tits another
bottle of DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey.
Every bottle the same. Look for the
bell on the bottle.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
Antfseotfc Remedies

destroy desease germs, DR.. Bells Anti
Pain Is an antiseptic remedy for exter-
nal pains, is almost instantensus. Sold
by all dealers.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

Mrs. Louis Schuh, of st. Joe, this
county, died yesterday morning, aged
Al. Death was due TO blood poison.
She is survived by a husband and nine
children, the youngest a babe of four
weeks. Funeral services will be held
at the st. Joe Catholic Church to-mOr-
row Saturday. morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

Matilda Sudhoff ct al. VS. Mary Well
man is a suit in partition filed last Sat
urday by the plaintiffs through h. H.
Hartford, an attorney of Portland, Ind
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

The First National Bank last Friday
filed a suit in foreclosure against A. B.
Newcomb, The Commercial Bank and
W. G. Stubs, the property in question
being Lots l, 2, 4, and of the SUBJ
division of In-Lot IA of this city. The
plaintiffs pray for a finding against
said defendant, A. B. Newcomb, in the
sum of sos. 40, with interest from Oct.
"a, 1910, and for a further finding
against said defendant in the sum of
Sl,S0O, with interest from Aug. 5; also
that the defendants, The Commercial
Bank and w. @. Stubbs be required to
set forth their respective claims.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

One newspaper in the
home is worth a dozen on
the street TO the adveFtis
er. The Democrat is the
home paper Of Mercer Co.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

The st. Henry Building & Loan As
ISOLATION against Isabella and Philip
Balmert is a suit in foreclosure filed
last week on lot So of the ]. G. Gilbert
addition to the village of Burkettsville.
Plaintiffs claim S3O2.23 due on a mort
gage and ask that above premises be
sold to pay the debt.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

Auditor J. l.. Morrow, Coroner II.
L. Hight and Inhrmary Director elect
Henry Niehaus each hled their bonds,
in various sums, for the faithful per-
formance Of the duties Of their Office.
The following bills were allowed last
Friday and payable on and after the
30th:
Ohas. Bollenbacher. assistlnR enRi-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
CELINA MARKETS

The following were the quotations for
grain, live stock, poultry and produce In
the Oelina market yesterday evening.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02
Pike Directors

Meeting as board of pike directors, the
Commissioners allowed the following bills:
j. II. Hedges, supt. Dysert pike cas- ss
Dwenger pike.----.----------.---- rs
e. Dillbone, labor with road roller 28 so
Frank s. Bettinger, supt. Yaney pike eS l8
W. Rabe. supt. Doner pike -----.------ rs SO
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

You are wasting golden
opportunities unless you
are advertising your bust
ness in a apaper whose read
ers POSSESS the coin.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-02

To All Members of Marion Mutual Fire
Insurance Association: