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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
Town Topics

The ladies' aid society of Presby yteriar
Church will meet this afternoon with
Mrs. A. w. Fishbaugh, East Livings-
ton street.
Charles Week, of Van Vert, has
leased the old Sponhauer building on
West Fayette street and is fitting up a
bowling alley.
The ladies' aid society Of st. Paul's
Church will meet with Mesdames Geo.
Ayers, at the home of the latter on
East Anthony street, this afternoon.
Wilson May, an employee of the
furniture factory, had the second finger
of his left Hand badly lacerated last
Saturday morning, when a peice of
wood he was running through a saw
broke.
Among the out Of town relatives
here last Sunday to attend the funeral
services over the remains of the baby
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Depweg
were: John Depweg, of Cincinnati;
Mr.. and Mrs. John Garnier, Eugene
GARNER, and VIM. Gebele, OF Spring
field, and Ed. Steineman, of Minister.
Christ Kistler won the medal at the
regular shoot of the Celina Gun Club
at the Mercelina Park field last Tues
day afternoon, making a clean record
in 25-bird shoot j. A. HOagland
was second high, with IA out of 25.
Sam Younger got %, Ed Bruno 81, Ju-
lius Thaman and H. Berger each 20,
and W. Fast 10.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
Mueller
Is BHonOred
Will Represent G. IA U. at The
Hague Anti Alcoholic
Congress.

The Democrat acknowles the receipt
of several copies of the Advocate, the
official organ of the Catholic Total Alb.
stinence Union of America, together
with copy of the annual report of the
great meeting at Chicago a year ago
which contains the address of Ulrich
F. Mueller, @. PIP. s., Professor of Phi
losophy at Carthagena, before that
body. Rev. Mueller has often raised
his voice on behalf of total abstinance,
and has been highly honored on nu-
merous occasions by the State and Ma
tional organizations of that growing
and powerful society. Rev. Mueller
was recently appointed to attend con-
vention of the Anti A lcoholic Congress
to be held at The Hague in October,
and leaves for Europe this month. II
is an honor he appreciates very much,
and 1t goes without saying that he will
give good account of himself.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
The ParochiaL Schools

The Celina parochial schools opened
for the years school work last We'd
nesday, following the close of the for
ty-hours' devotion, with an enrolment
of 237 pupils, few less than the num-
Der which started in last year. The
list of teachers this yeal is the same as
last. The enrolment of the various
grades and the teachers are as follows:
First grade, 33 pupils; second grade,
33-SIster NJ. Sancta, 70. PIP. S., teacher.
Third grade, % pupils; fourth grade,
26-Sister NJ Antillia, c. PIP. s.,
teacher.
Fifth grade, 25 pupils; sixth grade,
33-Sister NJ, Redempta, c.. PIP. s.,
teacher.
Seventh grade, 26 pupils; eighth
grade, 16-Sister M. Gaudenta, G. PIP.
s., teacher.
Hiah School, % pupils-Sister NJ
Gratia, G. PIP. s., teacher.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
VICTIM
LOCK-JAW
Causes Leading Up 10 Death of
Young Wife John Leaman
One Of Mystery.

Peculiar circumstances surround the
death of the girl wife of John Lehman,
an employee Of the j. A. Long poultry
firm, who died at her home on West
Washington street about half past six
last Wednesday morning, after suffer
ing since sunday morning of lock Jaw.
Mrs. Lehman took violently 800 last
Saturday evening while eating lunch
with some friends who were spending
the evening az her home. A physician
was summoned but IL was impossible
20 allay her sunorings. She grew con-
tinually worse and early sunday morn
ing her jaws became locked.
Deceased was born In Paulding coun-
", October Is, lss8, and was married
10 John Lehman iu this city in August,
1907. She is survived by her husband
and two children, one two years old
and one only year old, and two sis
ters, Miss Luolla CoweIl, Of Michigan
and Miss Gertrude Cowell, Of James
town.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
S III
G ROWS
Prediction That Last Years At,
tendance at Fair Had Reach.
ed High Tide Shattered.
Report Shows Receipts viii Elk.
ceed Expenses by More
Than 81, 400.

Secretary S. ]. Vining has issued q
partial report of the Mercer County
Agricultural Society that shows the
Banner Fair this year TO have been q
record-record, financially as well as
otherwise.
Last year when the Banner Fair put
all predecessors in the shade IL was
freely predicted that IL would not soon
be exceeded in attendance OF receipts,
yet the present year seen II distanced.
or course, Secretary Vining is pleased
at the showing, and IL will be no fault
of his If the next Banner Fair doesn't
establish another new record. All will
agree that the genial Sam does not be-
long to the stand-pat class when 1t
comes to doing things. The judgment
of the Board in putting their conf
dence in Secretary Vining has been
vindicatod again, and they are no
doubt as proud of the result as he.
There is surely glory enough for all.
The summary of the Secretary's re-
port is as follows:
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
CHOLERA
Among the Porkers Northwest
of Town, and Big Losses
Already Reported.

A severe epidemic OF hog cholera Is
being fought by farmers in different
sections of the county and many valu-
able porkers are dying as n result Of
the dread desease.
The section to suffer most thus far is
north and west Of this city, where the
total death has already run high, some
thing over a 100 Of the valuable ami
mails having succumed. Hiram Green,
Of north of town, is reported as losing
eighteen; Fred Fleck, northwest, has
lost several; the Hoenie's, in the same
neighborhood, having total death
list on their farms OF over thirty, while
many other farmers in the section
have lost one or more within the
past couple Of weeks. East of town
several farmers have also suffered.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
BOat-HouSe
Contract Is Let

Contractor Shell NJ. Fisher was
awarded the contract last Tuesday
evening for the erection OF large boat
house for tho Ceina Motor Boat Club
for the sum of 5000 The new struc-
ture will join the kistlor boat house on
the north, and extend north one hun
dred feet. Il will contain ten private
lockers, with all convenienees for
handling the water craft. The club is
composed of John Schuyler, Otto HUFF
man, Andy Cast, Harry Weamer, Den
mis- and Ashley Springer, Rudolph ST.
mon, Orvelle Raudabaugh, Frank
Beiersdorfer and Bruce Yingling.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
Hunter Mains
His Foot

Earl Westorfield, one Of the members
of the Westerfield wholesale grocery
firm of Greenville, accidentally shot
himself in the right foot in front of the
Ashley hotel last Wednesday after
noon. He had just returned from a
days hunt with number of friends,
and after getting from his automobile
he proceeded to remove some unused
shells from the gun before putting 1t in
the case. In some manner one of the
shells was discharged and part of the
lead missiles penetrated the foot. He
got into his car with Proprietor Hoag-
land, of the Ashley, and drove to the
Office of DR.. L. d. Brumm, where the
bullets were removed.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
Confessed
to Dirty Work

q. w. Curtis and A. S. Page, OF Ii
ma, who were arrested here during the
recent fair, charged with applying an
electric battery TO a horse and burn
ing Il, and taken before Justice Raud-
abaugh and their cases continued f.,
were in the 'Squire's court Wednesday,
when they plead guilty 10 the olfense.
Curtis was given s. and costs and his
drives g. and costs. They should have
been given dose like that accorded
the animal and then kicked by some
iackass into the next township.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
Personal

Miss Nettie Weber is home from a
weeks visit with relatives at Cincin-
natl.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Schmehl left
last Tuesday for several weeks visit
with their daughter, Mrs. William
Gilbert, at Ethridge, Tenn. They will
also visit for several weeks with rela-
tives at Cincinnati on their return trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray O'Neil, of Day
ton, returned home last Monday after
visiting the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John O'Neil, at Mercer and the
latter's mother, Mrs. L. n. Johnson in
this city.
Miss MAZDA Miller, deputy in the
probate judges office, is home from a
weeks vacation at Niagara Falls,
Detroit, Toledo and other points.
Rev. Father Hubert LeBlond and
sister, Miss Charlotte LeBlond, of
Cleveland, were the first of the week
guests of Mesdames f. c. LeBlond and
Emma Kloeb, North Main street. They
arrived here Saturday from Canada,
where they had been spending several
weeks vacation.
Mrs. John Raudabaugh and Mrs.
Rose Taylor left last Saturday for
Columbus, where they will spend the
winter. They have taken a fiat jointly
and will make home for their child
rem who are attending college in that
city.
Mrs. r. G. Tou Velle and daughter,
AFfgu l at Taa Viz
ginia, for an extended visit. They
and Washington before returning
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lewis, of
Ness City, Kansas, who have been
spending several weeks with Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Lewis, Center Township,
left last Friday for Jackson, Michigan,
where they will possibly locate.
J. A. Roemer is home from ST.
Louis, Mo-, where he went last week
with his son, Walter, who will enter
school in that city.
L. r. Piper, of Center Township,
left the first Of the week for Robinson,
ILL.,, where he goes to work in the oil
fields. Mr.. and Mrs. Thurman Kru-
ger, of Center, are also preparing to
leave for the same town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross X line, of Med
ford, Oregon, are guests at the s. A.
Nickerson country residence, east of
town.
Postmaster and Mrs. G. A. McKIm
left last Tuesday for Atlantic City, |
Iar bn xnyf1l ottanH 40 n
nual convention of postmasters of the |
first and second -classs.
Miss Rosa Wenning, of Dayton,
was the guest of her brother, Barber
j. H. Wenning and wife, last Sunday, |
while on her way to COldwater to visit
relatives.
Mrs. Louis Krehnbrink and child
rem, of Cincinnati, returned home last
after visiting with Sheriff A.
b. Grothjan and family.
Mrs. Ed. schunck, of Dayton has
home after visit with Mrs.
Frank Miller. Mrs. Miller accompan-
led her home and will visit this week
in the Gem City and at Troy.
Mrs. H. J. Smith and daughter
are spending this week at Cincinnati
and Newport, KY, attending the ex-
position in the Queen City and visiting
relatives.
Mrs. w. @. Stubbs and son, John,
were at Lewisburg this week attend
ing family reunion.
Mrs. j. II. Wenning left last Wed
nesday for a three weeks visit with
relatives and friends at Canton, o.
Darwin White, of Cleveland, visit
ed his brother Kent Headington in this
city the first of the week while enroute
10 Portland, Ind, for visit with his
mother, Mrs. J. e. Hesdington. l
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
Durbin
Bear Bake
Postponed

The heavy rains of Wednesday night
and yesterday morning caused the un-
ceremonious postponement of the Dur
bin bean bake and soldiers reunion
scheduled for yesterday.
1t is announced, however, that the
program arranged for the occasion will
be rendered next Thursday, the 10Th,
just as II nothing had happened.
Uncle Jack Snavely will attend TO
to the other little side issues.
Yesterdays program won't spoil and
the beans are insured against cyclones,
forked lightning and earthquakes.
early, anyhow.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
Enough Witnesses
to Hang Him,
But Squire Couldn't See Where
Plaintiff Had a Case.

William Dunlap was arrested by
Marshal Weber last Monday on an af-
fidavit filed by his daughter-in law,
Mrs. Carl Miller, charging him with
assault and battery. The affidavit
charged that Dunlap threw the dinner
out of the house and broke up dishes
last Sunday during family row. He
was given hearing before Justice
Raudabaugh, plead not guilty and
after trial was released, the evidence
furnished by fifteen witnesses not being
sufficient i'm the eyes of the Justice to
warrant a conviction.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09

First Baseman Frank Fortkamp, of
the ST. Rose team, had his right arm
broken last Sunday when he was hit
with ball in the first inning of game
between the ST. Rose club and Gran
berry Prairie. Fortkamp was thesfrst
man up and the second ball that Law
renee Fiely, pitcher of the Cranberry
club throw, struck him on the arm.
After the excitement occasiOned by the
accident, had subsidized, st. Rose put in
another man and finished the game,
winning out by score of to 4.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09

Rev. Father Sames Il. Cassidy gave
an address on the subject, "The Sa-
loon Against the Labor Union" in
which he said: "Unionlsm takes the
laborer by the hand, keeps him longer
with his family in the morning returns
him earlier at night, sustains him
when falling, lifts him up when he is
down. The saloon lies in wait for him
in the morning, tracts him home at
night, springs and clutches his man.
hood, self-respect and love of home,
and takes from him all that is good"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09

The reunion of the Siler family, held
at the fair grounds Saturday, proved 9
most enjoyable affair. Following the
noon hour, when the appetizing feature
of the program took place, James Silel
the president, called meeting to order
and the election of officers took place
resulting in James Siler being chosen
president.
Vice President-W William Dine.
Secretary-Hazel Siler.
Treasurer-James Latin.
Program Committee oliver SileT,
Anderson, Ind, Mrs. Edith Fennig,
Mrs. Josie Crider, Van Vert.
At the conclusion of the election ALI
Roebuck extended hearty welcome
to the happy gathering, followed by
brief and very interesting talks by
Rev. Kern, and Josie Crider Of~Van
Vert, who had met with them for the
first time; oliver Siler, John Hubbard,
of Mendon; Dan Bricker, of st. Marys,
and Clyde Siler, of Anderson, Ind.
Very entertaining recitations were
given by Freddie Hays, Miss Gladys
SiIer and splendid reading by Will
lam Hayes. The musical numb r rem
dered by Misses Zella Siler, Ida Poor
and Dee Young was especially enjoyed.
At the close of the program water mel
on was served and a social time enjoy
ed.
The out of town people in attendance
were, Will Hayes and family, Mrs.
Katheryn Hayes, Mrs. Josie Crider, of
Van Vert; oliver Siler of Anderson,
Indiana.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09

An uncalled for accusation, that
Pitcher Chas. Pfanning of the Wapak-
oneta Reds tried to put Third Base
man George Myers out of the game by
hitting him on the arm in the opening
inning of last Sundays contest, was
contained in the Daily Standards re-
report of the Colina- Wapak game. All
the players and fans who are acquainted
with Mr.. Pfenning know that play of
this kind is not of his making.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
Didn't KnOW IT
Was Loaded

Russel Allison, aged 10 years, North
Mil street, accidentally shot himself
in the lefI leg just below the knee last
Sunday morning. The lad had gotten
hold Of an old 22-calber revolver and
not knowing it was loaded, hit it over
a fence 10 get piece Of spring ont Of &C..
The jar exploded the cartridge and the
bullet penetrated the lads leg. DR.. J..
d. Brumm gave the necessary aid and
removed the bullet Monday morning.
The boy is getting along nicely.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
Wanted, a Barber Who
NeUer Cut His Hair

Wanted, a bartender. Must bo a
total abstainer. Apply" etc, etc.
What would we think of such an
advertisement in any line of business2
How would an vertisement like
this look:
Wanted, barber who never had
his hair cut. Apply at the barber
shop on the corner" or this:
Wanted, Il salesman in "A shoestore.
must bs barefOOted while on duty.
Apply at Blanks shoe store"
What other business finds II necess-
airy or desirable to advertise for help
pledged 10 make no use of the goods
sold?-Home Defender.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
Notice to Contractors

The Board of Trustees of Public At
fairs will receive sealed bids for the
extension of Water works mains on
East Market and North Sugar streets,
on or before o'clock PM, September
10, 1910, at their Office in the City Hall.
Specifications on file at the above Office.
GEO. A. PETRIE, Clerk.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09

In fast and interest thirteen inning
contest WapakOneta defeated Celina in
the former town last Sunday, 5 to 4.
Wapak tied the score in the ninth
inning through the assistance of Um-
pire Chew and another rotten decision
by his jumps gave them the game in
the thirteenth. Score:
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
MontezunG U.B. Ladies
To SeTUe PaLatdbLe Dishes

The ladies of tho u. b. Church at
Montezuma will serve ice-cream,
chicken and other good things at the
hall there tomorrow Saturday. even
ing. The public is cordially invited
TO como and partako early and often,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
Notice to DriLIers

The Board of Trustees of Public AT
fairs will receive sealed bids for the
drilling of the water wells at the Elec-
trio Light and Water works plant on
or before o'clock pm, September 10,
1910, at their Office in the City Hail.
Specifications on file at the above office.
GEO. A. PETRIE, Clerk.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
VICTIMS

Edward Fox, of Elyria, and Miss
Edith Shane, one of Coldwater's pop
ular young daughters, were united in
marriage at the Catholic Church, Cold
water last Wednesday morning, the
nuptial high mass being celebrated by
Rev. John Schoop.
The groom is the oldest son of Mr..
and Mrs. John Fox, and the bride is
the only daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Shane. The young couple were
attended by Roman Fox and Miss
Stella Bernard. Following the cere-
mony the bridal party was driven to
the home of the brides parents, where
delicious wedding breakfast was
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fox left in the after
noon for a two weeks honeymoon,
after which they will be at home at
Elyria, where the groom is engaged in
the shoe business.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
Peaches for Sale

Mrs. Polly Canary, living a mile and
a half north of Wabash, announces she
sale and will be sold from the orchard.
Picking begins at once. Engage them
now. All free stones and finer than
ever. Phone 8, Wabash Central.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09

Two-Base Hits-Betz, Weber, Frederick
Bethel, Ellis and Cleeves.
First Base on Bgls-OR Frederick 2, Oft
PfenninR2.
Hit by Pitcher-G Myers, Eichler, Dardio
Time of Game-2:l5.
Umpire-Ohew.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09

TouVolie &'Oonklin add. Oelinn ..---. q
Edward y. Hoettger 20 Alice. Tester,
part out lot a a-kOckf0rd .----- --.------ ln
John Fettors 20 c, p, Stinger, lot lui,
Lake View add, Oellnh. -s--. .r--.----
Harry n. French 90 Charles Donovan,
lot q, keiths add, Mercer. r.---.-- ---------- 81
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
BASE BALL
First Game of Trolley Series on
Mercelina Park Grounds
Next Sunday.

The third game of the six-game
series between Celina, st. Marys and
Wapakoneta will be played Off in this
city next Sunday between Celina and
st. Marys. Game called at 3 o'clock.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
TIL HEY
RE OFF
Public and Parochial School Pu
pills Get Down to Their
Studies Once More.

The Celina Public schools opened last
Monday with an enrolment only
slightly less than at last years open.
ing, and everything points 20 promis-
ing years work In the schools for Prof.
S. Wilkin and his big corps Of teachers.
owing TO the forming of-aew classes
of manual training, mechanical draw
ing and practical agriculture In the
high school work Of this year, which
was placed under the charge Of Leroy
jenkins, former teacher of English in
the high school, another now teacher
had to be added To Principal Pogue's
force of assistants. The English course
this year will be In charge Of Miss
Genevieve North, of Piqua.
Several other new faces will be found
among Prof. wilkins workers this
year. The music classes will be In
charge OF Miss Grace Mcdonald, who
succeeds Mrs. Leroy jenkins, former
ly Miss Stella Young; Miss Mary
Langel, of Neptune, will succeed Miss
Blanche Dick, deceased, as teacher of
the fifth grade in the West building;
Miss Elvira Lillibridge, of this city,
will succeed Mrs. Arch d. Cordier,
formerly Miss Mayme Faurot, in the
third grade, and Miss Bonnie Kiser, Of
Center Township will succeed Miss
Maude Passman in the second grade.
The following is list of the teachers
of the various grades and the opening
enrollment:
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09

Mrs. James Browder, of Chicago
ILL.,, was called to this city last Sunday
to attend the funeral of her brother,
Chas. e. LeIninger.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
Reunions Still
HoLdFrOnt
OfStage

President q. w. Smith was in this
city Wednesday making final arrange
ments for the big Smith reunion which
will be held at Mercelina park next
Wednesday, the l4th.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09

The second annual reunion of the
Delays family will be held at Merce-
lima Park, this city, on Tuesday, Sep
tenn ber 20. The officers of the organiz-
tion are Leroy Delays, President, and
Mrs. j. @. Miller, Secretary. All men,
bers and friends of the family are in
vited to come with well filled baskets
and enjoy the day. A member of the
list o. V. l. will be present who has
not met 'the boys" since the civil war
A big reunion is anticipated.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09

Miss Suzette Cook left last Sunday
for st. Charles, Mo-, where she goes to
resume her position of teacher of Ian
guages in the schools of that city.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
THE GRIM REAPER

Catherine Elizabeth, the eleven
months-old baby daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Depweg, died shortly
after eight O'Clock last Friday evening
following a four weeks illness Of bowel
trouble and other complications. Fun
eral services were held from the Catho-
lie Church last Sunday afternoon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09
Ice Cream Sppper a Mercer

The Epworth League OF the Mercer
NJ. 10. Church will give an ice-croam
supper tomorrow Saturday evening.
The public is cordially invited and
guaranteed a pleasant social hour.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-09

Mrs. Henry Tebben is home from
a weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs.
Jos. Beuch and family at Wapakoneta.