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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
JAILED
wit TH0UT-
BAIL
Sensational Arrest in Connec-
tion With Horton Green
Goods Case.
Stranger With Several Aliases
Charged With Tampering
With Jurymen.

A big sensation was sprung shortly
after the opening Of the famous John
| Horton green goods case last Wednes-
day morning, when Shorin A. B.Groth-
jan arrested "A man who was registered
at the Brunswick Hotel as A. Z. Kess-
Ter, of Cynthiana, KY, but who is said
10 be none other than Doc Ketzler,ali
Bud Kotzer, Of Dayton and Ludlow
Falls, on charge of subordination of
perjury In connection with the jury
sitting in the Horton case. lie was
sent to jail without bail, where he will
be held until the case Is disposed Of
Several other reputed Dayton crooks
were here with Kosslor, but they inn
mediately left town following his
arrest.
Kessler dropped into Colina Tuesday
morning over the c. II. d d. from the
south, and after registering at the
Brunswick as above stated he made
inquiries about officers Of the town and
then about the Clerk of Courts. Tues
day afternoon he appeared at the
Clerks Office and inquired for list Of
jurymen. Deputy Clerk Johnson gave
him a bar docket containing list Of
the Jurors, but that didn't seem to en-
tirely satisfy him and he asked for
list of the jurors that would sit on
case should il bo tried the following
day. After Deputy Clerk Johnson had
assured him the names in the May
term docket were those who would be
called in cases to come up for trial, he
left. Johnson noted his anxiety to get
a list of the jurors that would likely
set on case this week, and he told
Sheriff Grothjan of the incident. Sheriff
Grothian Immediately set the officers
to watching the man.
Kessler approached Detective Hight
Wednesday morning and, after show
ing him a list of names, asked if he
could inform him as to the religion
and politics of the men in question,
where they lived and to what secret
orders they belonged. officer Hight
did not give him the desired informa-
tiOn, but when arrested he had notings
of nearly all the jurors on slip of pa
per found on his person.
During recess of the jury Wednes-
day morning he approached Juryman
Anderson Ickes, of Rockford, IN the
toilet room in the basement of the
Court house. After learning Mr.. Ickes'
name he asked no more questions, but
when the jury returned to the court
room, and before the recess hour was
over, he called Mr.. Ickes to one side
and started a conversation with him.
Sheriff Grotbjan had been watching
the fellow, and at this juncture he took
the man in charge.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23

The fast 81. Henry team was shut
out by Coldwater In the latter town last
Sunday In a close and exciting game
! and 0. Joyce, the 81. Marys twirlerr
who pitched against Celina In this city
a couple Of weeks ago, WAS on the rub
Der for Coldwater and lot the 81. Henry
boys down without a hit. Red
Spriggs, Wabash's star young catcher,
done the backstop work for Coldwater.
A pick up team from this city was
defeated at 81. Marys yesterday after
noon In hard hitting contest, TO O..
Charley and Geo. Myers each secured
"A home run, both coming In the same
inning with men on base. O.. Myers
and McComb done the battery for the
Colina aggregation, while Joyce and
Roche worked for st. Marys.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
Premium Winners

John T. Rabe, a Washington town
ship farmer and horse breeder, is we'll
pleased with the value and number of
first premiums won at the Banner fair
on his Belgian stallion, Bienvenn de
Lessines No. 46l42, and his show of
colts. The competition was hot, but
Mr.. Rabe pulled out winner of first
premiums, amounting to $3.50, Ben
veune de Lesslnes and three of his get
taking first in the Belgian show. These
also captured first in the sweepstake
show of the same class.
Mr.. Rabe also won number of other
premiums on yearling and sucking
colts. He is well pleased with his win
ming and is proud of his prize winners.
Washington township is becoming
noted for good horses. Ben Wonder
Harr had a great prize winning colt,
and several others in the township
were awarded red ribbons. FIT. .RecOv-
cry journal.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
.iStreated Horse
and Got Pinched

Bert Dull, residing just west of Rock
ford, was arrested by Humane officer
Hight last Monday on a charge of
abusing a horse. He plead guilty in
Justice Raudabaugh's court and was
fined $5 and costs, which he paid. 1t
was charged that Dull tied a rope
around one of his horses jaws and
hitched another animal to the other
end of the rope. The horse, it is al
legged, was balky. The kind of treat
ment handed out to it was not inclined
to make it any better, and it is not
much wonder Dull wanted the affair
suppressed. 1t is fortunate dumb
brutes have friends opress such cases.
May their tribe increase.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
The AugLaize
Conference

The Auglaize conference Of the Evangeli-
cal Joint Synod OF Ohio, which convened in
this city last Tuesday afternoon, closed It's
business and adjourned at 1890 o'clock yes
terday. having a profitable and enjoyable
session throughout.
The following pastors were here attend
ing the meeting: Revs. A. Pfueger. OF Bot
kin: l.. r. Mittler, Montera; K. O. n. Lam
ski, Anna; EN-. Poppen, Sidney; W, Spie-
gel, Versailles; W. Benzn, Greenville; W.
Heuer, Yorkshire; II. n. Brobst, Gold water; /;
Geo. Haas, Chattanooga; T.. o, Stillhorn.
Union CITY, Ind; ID. +. Schultz, Lima; O..
Eckhart, Of Lima, and Paul IL. Buchring, Of
st. Marys.
Yesterday morning automobiles were pro-
vided and the visitors were driven over the
town and in the adjoining country.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
BASKET
SUPPER
FOR VETS
Their Wives and Friends, De.
cided on at Meeting of Roop
Post Last Saturday.

At regular meeting of Roop Post,
No. 81, G.. A. r., last Saturday, the
members of the post completed ar
rangements for supper on Thursday
afternoon, October @, at the G.. A. Il.
hall in the Dickman building.
All the veterans, their wives and
many friends are invited to be present.
Bring your baskets filled with some
thing good to eat and have social
and jolly good time.
The resolutions adopted at the meet
ing were as follows:
Resolved, That the members of d. j.
Roop Post, instead of having an or
dinary bean supper, assemble at their
hall and enjoy a basket supper, and
invite all the veterans and their wives
and many friends to be present to
partake of the treat in store for them.
Resolved, That the supper will be at
4 pm. Thursday, October 6, 1910.
Comrades II. Houts and w. II John
son were appointed to procure speak
ers for the occasion. Comrades Eli
Bryson, Jos. Sager and G. NJ. Billman
were appointed to arrange program
for the occasion, which will be given to
the press later.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
H0RT TON
CASE ON AT
LAST
Blacksmith Frank Lindeman
Alleged Victim, First Man
TO BE Placed on Stand.
Presence of Dayton Chief Of Po
lice Drives Some Witnesses
of Defense TO Woods.

The famous Horton greens goods case
which has been continued over from
time to time, finally came up for trial
last Wednesday morning before Judge
Hugh Il. Mathers.
Three special veniros for jurymen
were exhausted before the panel was
filled, and IL was late in the afternoon
before the prosecuting witness in the
case, Blacksmith Frank Lindeman OF
Montezuma, was put on the stand.
A large number OF witnesses have
been subponaed and il is not likely the
case will go to the jury before the FIRST
of next week.
Nearly fifty witnesses were subpe-
naed by the defense when the case was
first opened, most of whom were al
legged crooks from in and around Day
ton, Horizons headquarters, but when
IL was learned that the State had sum
moned Chief of Police Frank Mcbride,
OF Dayton, thirty of the witnesses were
recalled by the defense,
Prosecuting Attorney ROmer Is being
assisted in the case by Attorney Il. II.
Ford, while Horizons interests are be-
ing looked after by Attorneys John
Eagan, of Dayton, and George ManniX,
of Greenville. The jury sitting in the
case is composed Of the following gem
tlemen:
Chas. IL. Heiby, Washington.
G.. II. BaltZell, Union.
Anderson Ickes, Dublin.
John A. Huelsman, Granville.
John Hale, Center.
John Dellinger, Blackcreek.
Chas. LutZ, Center.
John Cantwil, Center.
Frank Leistenschneider, Granville.
Stephen Howick, Jefferson.
Charles Heckler, Hopewell.
Kern Craig, Jefferson.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
KeSSLer Released
from Jail

A. p. Kessler, the man arrested by
Sheriff Grothjan for attempting to in
huence and bribe members of the jury
in the Horton case, was arraigned be-
fore Judge Mathers, following the re-
cess of the case yesterday afternoon,
and temporarily released on his own
recognizance.
The court empowered Prosecutor Ro-
mer to employ any assistance or de-
tectives he might see fit to make
thorough investigation of the charges
preferred by the Sheriff.
The court also complimented Sheriff
Grothjan upon the careful discharge of
his duties in endeavoring to protect the
integrity of the court and jurors.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
Father Asked
Release from Bond
Fearing His Erratic Son Would
Leave Him to Foot Bill.

Joseph cullen, arrested several
months ago upon an affidavit of his di-
vorced wife, charging non-support Of
their minor child, and subsequently
released under $500 bond, was taken
into custody last Tuesday by Deputy
Sheriff Jerome Grothjau and lodged in
the county bastile. HIS re-arrest and
incarceration is the result of his father
asking to be released from the bond on
which young Cullen was at liberty.
The young man by his actions has for
feited his fathers confidence, hence the
action noted.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
Other Games

The renowned White Sox of the Gem
City went down to defeat in a fast
twelve-inning game at Chiekasaw last
Sunday-score to 2. 1t was a pitch
er's battle, with the Chickasaw artist
shade the best of it, pulling out of
several dangerous situations by good
work. With two men on base in the
twelfth, and the score a tie, p. Simon
smashed out clean two bagger and it
was all over.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
ReU. StehOrn
of Union City
To Make Addresses at Annual
Lutheran Missionary Festi-
val in Washington TIP.

The annual missionary festival of st.
Paul's Lutheran Church, Washington
township, will be held Sunday, Sep
tember 25. There will be German SER
vices in the forenoon and English in
the afternoon. The meeting promises
to be largely attended and an eventful
one. Rev. Stelhorn, of Union City,
will deliver both addresses.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
FeU Bidders
for Big Issue
OF Refunding Bonds, Sold Last
Tuesday Under Direction
of City Council.

Only four bids were received for the
800, 900 of CeliIia four per cent refund
ing bonds offered by the village coun-
Gil last Tuesday, and they were sold to
Seasongood e. Mayer, of Cincinnati, at
premium of $40. The other three bids
were made by We'll, Roth q Co., the
Provident Savings Bank and Trust Co.
and The Davis Bertram Co., all of Gin
cinnati, their bids all being placed
at par.
Mrs. Emily p. LeBlond, of this city,
bid par on the last So, 600 of the issue,
due in May, 1922,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
Democratic
Executive
Committee
To Meet Saturday TO Perfect Or
ganization for Campaign.

The Democratic County Executive
Committee have been called 10 meet
at the Courthouse at 3 O'Clock to-mor-
row Saturday. afternoon for the pur-
pose Of affecting an organization for
the fall campaign.
Central committeeman who can and
Il convenient should attend tho meet.
ing, and Democrats In general should
take time TO enjoy little experience
meeting. A political revolution is Inn
minent In these United States, and II
should find real Democrats, able TO
grasp the situation and read the times
Alright, on the job.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
Business Change

O. NJ, Garrison, of this city, has
purchased VIM. Soward's interest In
the implement business Of John Lei
field a Co., opposite City Hall, taking
charge last Saturday. He has had
some experience In the machine bust
ness. Being well known 10 the farmers
in the west part of the county and hav-
ing a reputation for being on the square
his addition 10 tho firm will add TO its
prestige. We have not learned Mr..
Stewards future intentions.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
Failed to Close Contract
People Want Road
Repiked

John Roeckner, Of Chickasaw, was
in town last Friday securing blank pc
titions to circulate among taxpayers
of his section asking for the recon-
struction of Wahler pike, perhaps the
oldest improved road in the county.
The portion of the road between Car
thagena and Chickasaw is worn out,
and this the petition will ask to have
resurfaced. 1t should be granted.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
Age Limit Raised
to Eighteen Years

Under new law, passed last April, the
age limit for selling cigarettes, cigars or
tobacco, has been raised to eighteen years
Under the old law the age limit for an Of
fense OF this kind was sixteen years, but the
new law makes it an offense to sell, give or
furnish to person under IS years Of age.
The penalty remains the same-S25 to 500
for the first otfense, or Imprisonment from
two to thirty days. The second offense calls
for fine of $50 to $500, and i'm prisonment OF
not less than five days nor more than sixty.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
Successful
Students
From Lima Business College
Secure Good Positions.

We have just sent five of our stu
dents to fill places in the Offices of i've
of the largest companies in the state.
They are giving the best of satisfaction.
1t pays to be well trained. Our en-
ployment department placed over 200
last year. Write for catalogue, New
term, October 3. Places furnished to
earn expenses. LIMA BUSINESS COL
LEGE, Lima, Ohio.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
Final and Deciding Game in the
Trolley Series Is Scheduled
for Next Sunday.
Table-Maker Pitched the Better
Game, and Kids Put Saints
Out of the Running.
How They Stand.

The fifth game Of the six games SER
les between Celina, st. Marys and Wa
pakoneta will be played of in this city
Sunday when the Kids will battle with
the fast Wapak Reds for first place.
If the Reds are defeated il will put
them in second place and II will give
Celina a chance to win the series. The
Reds will be strengthened with several
of their players who have been playing
in minor league company this season.
Game called at 3 o'clock.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
Church OF God Appointments

We received a letter from Rev. Raach
stating that he had been returned TO Men
don circuit. other appointments are:
Rev, Chas. Gotchel goes back to Ohio City.
Rev. W. F. Webb to Neptune circuit.
Rev. S. F. Bauders to Oelina circuit.
We are sure our people, irrespective OF
churches, will be glad for the return Of Rev.
Raach. He is not only a good pastor for his
own people, but helpful to all the people,
Mendon Herald.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
Notice to Well DriHers

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, october 3,
1910, at their Office in the City Hall.
Specifications on file at the above ofIic
GEO. A. PETRIE, Clerk.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23

The post-office at Coldwater has
been advanced to the Presidential
class, thereby increasing the salary of
Postmaster Perry Arbaugh to $1,000
per year. This shows quite q growth
of business for our southern neighbor.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
SECRETARY SMITHS
STATEMENT
Shows Durbin Bean Supper TO
Have Been Usual Financial
and Social Success.

j. f. Smith, secretary Of the Durbin
Soldiers Reunion and Bean supper
Association, furnishes the following
report of the receipts and expenditures
for the meeting this year:
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
Failed to GiUe
Proper Bond
And Work Must Be Sold Again,
Along With That for Build
ing Water Mains.

At meeting of the Board of Public
Affairs last Monday evening, the work
of drilling and piping two new wa
ter wells at the Water works plant
was awarded to g. w. Jackson, the
well known young driller of this city,
at his bid of 98 "a cents per running
foot. The following bids were received
~, Ahn rrrnrlr.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
Earned Runs-Celina 2.

Earned Runs-Oelina 2.
Home Run McOomb.
First Base on Balls Off Frederick 2, OF
Joyce 2.
Left on Bases-Celina 4, st. Marys s.
Double Play-G. Myers to Wenning.
Passed Balls-Roche 2.
Hit by Pitched Ball-Weiser.
Time of Camel 80.
TTmDire-CheW,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23

The ladies' aid society of st. Paul's
Church will be entertained by Mes
DANES Eli and Ed l.. Bryson, at the
formers home, East Market street,
this afternoon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23

Our young friend Ed Weisman, Of
Liberty township, made this Office
brief call while in town Wednesday
attending to some business matters.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23

Wanted-Man past 30, with horse
and buggy, to sell stock condition pow
der in Mercer County. Salary $40 per
month. Address 3Ol Unity Bldg, In
dianapOlis, Ind.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23

The ladies' aid society of Presbyter.
ian church Will meet with Mrs. E. Ii
Ford, North Main street, this after.
noon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
Dont Eoreet Rednesday, Sci q

DON IOIBcT WtuHtsuaYf oIPW 70
The Eagles of Celina will give their
opening dance for this season at Riley's
Hall, Wednesday evening, September
2s. All dancing clubs are cordially
invited
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23

Miss Hattie Johnson, aged "a years,
died at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Johnson, two miles
west of Carthagena, last Sunday morn
ing, following an illness of several
weeks of stomach trouble. She is sur
vived by her parents and five brothers.
Funeral services were held at Cartha-
gena Tuesday afternoon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23

One newspaper in the
home is worth a dozen on
the street TO the advertis-
er. The Democrat is the
home paper of Mercer Co.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23

Mildred Luetta, the thirteen months
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Orr, residing north of this city, died
shortly before 10 o'clock last Friday
night, following a two weeks illness
of stomach and liver trouble. Funeral
services we've held from the Orr home
last Sunday afternoon. Interment at
North Grove,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
THE GRIM REAPER

Isaac n. Medford, ex-postmaster of
FIT. Recovery, a civil war veteran and
citizent of excellent repute, passed
away at his home in that place on the
10Th inst, aged nearly 90.
The deceased was born in Licking
County, this State, and previous to his
coming to FIT. Recovery fourteen years
ago was resident of Darke County.
II had been ill for more than year
with diabetes. He was a Royal Arch
Mason and became member of the
Celina Chapter in 1905, and was also a
member of the GAR. post at Ft. Re-
covery.
He leaves a wife and two foster chill
dren. His funeral occurred Saturday,
Rev. Butler officiating.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23
CUPID s VICTIMS

A pretty double wedding was sol
emnized at st. Mary's Catholic
Church in this city last Tuesday morn
ing, when William Klosterman, OF
Franklin township, was united in
marriage to Miss Emma Fleck and
Charles Beckstead, residing west OF
town, was united IN the holy bonds OF
wedlock to Miss Regina Fleck, the
ceremony being celebrated with a nup-
tial high mass by Rev. George Hinde-
lang.
The brides are the accomplished
daughters of Frederick Fleck, residing
northwest of town. The grooms are
both prominent young farmers and of
splendid character.
Following the ceremony the bridal
party were driven to the Fleck home,
where an elaborate wedding breakfast
was served. Mr.. and Mrs. Klosterman
will reside on farm in Franklin town
ship, while tor the present Mr.. and
Mrs. Beckstead will live with the
brides father.
The Democrat joins with the host of
friends of the young people in extend
ing hearty congratulations.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23

George William, the nine months
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Weir,
corner Warren and Mill streets, died
shortly after eleven O'Clock last Friday
morning of whooping cough and bowel
trouble. Funeral services were held
at Swamp College Chapel last Sunday
afternoon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23

You are wasting golden
opportunities unless you
are advertising your bust
ness in apaper whose read
ers possess the coin,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23

Only one bid was received on the
work of extending the water mains on
Market and Sugar streets, and this be-
ing exhorbitant in the opinion of the
board, it was turned to the wall and
the work ordered re-advertised and re-
sold on October 3. The bid received
was made by the Jasperson Supply Co.
of this city, and was as follows:
East Market street extension -S1,6 $50
North Sugar street extension l,2l0
Failed to Close Contract
Clerk Petrie, of the b. of P. A., yes
terday gave out the information that
Mr.. Jackson, the successful bidder for
drilling the water wells at the Water
works plant, had failed to furnish sat
isfactory bond for the completion of
the contract and that the work would
be sold again on October 8.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23

Henry Kuhn, a well known and
highly respected resident of Liberty
township, died at his home one mile
south of Chattanooga last Friday, the
10th inst, aged 70 years. He was born
in Germany. He was welded to Miss
Maria Dues, Septembe 25, 1858. He
is survived by his wife and four chill
dren. The funeral took place from the
home, Rev. Kohn, of Wiltshire, Off
ola ting
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23

Michael Elmer, the 3 months old
son of Prof. and Mrs. Earl Garwick, of
Neptune, died of cholera infantum at ?
o'clock last Saturday morning. Fu-
neral services were held from the home
Sunday morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-09-23

Roy d. Wuster and Miss Leona
Deitrick, well known young people of
this city, were united in marriage by
Squire 0. Raudabaugh, at his office,
last Sunday noon. The groom is a
barber and is employed at the old
Nose Sanders shop on South Main
street. The young couple will reside
on South Walnut street.
The marriage of Henry A. Link, a
son of 0. Link, of Coldwater, to Miss
Sarah Viola Weits, of Wapakoneta,
which occurred at Monroe, Mich, on
August 81, has just been announced.
The young benedict's father is mad
clean through at his sons marriage,
claiming he is but II years old. The
brides parents are satisfied, the young
couple perfectly so, and the elder Link
might as we'll join in the chorus. The
young husband is employed in a cigar
factory at Wapakoneta. Good luck
and prosperity be with them.