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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16

HRIsTMAS is indeed the
u holiday Of humanity and
by that token no less In
teresting than humanity itself.
The rich current Of its observ-
ance has to carry all the be-
quests Of other ages-thelr
ideals, their hopes. their recol-
lections. the beliefs that had
won the right toilve. the gra-
cious, joyous customs which
had won the same right by
helping or heartening men, as
well as all that our age can
contribute to it from the ma.
terial, artistic and spiritual
side. The modern feeling has
made a place. as the feeling of
each age is sure to do, for the
mood Of carnival as well as
the mood Of faith. 1t can
weave into the fabric Of the
holiday time the little specta-
cles Of freside felicity. the af-
fectionate pledges Of friends,
the cheer Of the loaded family
board or banquet table, the
taper lights and organ music
Of cathedrals. the offerings Of
music and the drama and all
the noble product Of the artist
and the artisan. In a sense
Christendom takes inventory
Of itself at this time in each Of
its thousand activities.
One Of the benefactions Of
the holiday is that 1t gives men
the chance to do this and puts
them IN the mood to do It. It
is the last and greatest truce
Of God" The pause 1t i'm
poses is not so much on wars
alarm, although the din Of con-
flict grows ever feebler the
while the message of good
will unto men" deepens into
deed and custom, as it is on
the absorptions and distrac->
tions Of an age so wrapped up
in its pursuits that 1t hardly
has time to look about 1t. At
Christmastide men do look
about them. That its atmos-
phere could make a bad man
out Of a good one or gener-
Gus man oIt of a selfish one is
one Of the paradoxes whereof
perhaps we must look to the
genial fiction Of Dickens for
complete verifcation. But 1t
does make men kinder, more
thoughtful, more serene, than
their wont.
- YMEpQYM -
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16
A Christmas Pointer

Bed room suits in Circassian walnut,
birds eye maple and golden oak. Odd
pieces in all three finishes. Combina-
tion book cases, china closets, side.
boards, buffets, dining tables, dining
chairs, chiffonlers, princess dressers,
ladies writing desks, library tables,
Davenports, couches, parlor suits,
and leather rOckers-all right in line
for Xmas presents. See them at w.
A. J. McDANIEL's, The House of Fur
niture Quality.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16
THE GRIM REAPER

Mrs. Lydia Mote, aged sS years, died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. b.
f. Anderson, east of this city, last
Tuesday morning. Deceased was a
native of Pennsylvania, but came TO
this county years ago, settling near
Coldwater. Following the death of
her husband, the late John Mote, she
moved to the home of her daughter.
Besides Mrs. Anderson she is survived
by two other children-Mrs. Rose Rog-
ers, of Matthew, Ind, and David Mote,
of Muncie, Ind. Burial was made at
Swamp College yesterday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16

1t has always been our aim to handle
only dependable furniture. A piece of
furniture from our store is guarantee
of quality. A piece of furniture of
some kind for Xmas present is
always appreciated and will be the
means of lasting endearment. w. A..
J.. MCDANIEL has fine assortment of
nice pieces very appropriate for pres
ents. Call and see them.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16
Court Matters

The jury sitting in the case of Mary
Mayer against I'D l.. Bryson, trustee
Of the estate of the late Miss Jane
Stone, after deliberating for an hour
and half, returned verdict shortly
after four o'clock last Saturday after
noon in favor of the plaintiff, fixing
the amount OF the damage at 81 ,577. .2s.
Miss Stone took i'll and died at the
Ashley Hotel, while the Mayors were
running the place. The aged lady was
sick for sometime and was cared for
by Mrs. Mayer. During her illness
she made Mrs. Mayer, so it was al
legged, present of a large diamond
ring. When the trustee took charge of
the effects Of the deceased he also took
the ring. Mrs. Mayer then brought
suit to recover the ring, or its equiva-
lent value in money, which was esti
mated at $4,000, together with $500
for nursing Miss Stone during her last
illness. The FIRST cause of action, or
the ownership of the ring, was settled
Saturday morning when Attorney
John w. Loree, counsel for the defense,
gave the ring to Mrs. Mayors coun-
sci, Attorney J. d. Johnson, just before
he began hls argument in behalf of the
defendant. The second cause Of action
resulted in the verdict of the jury as
above stated.
Judge Layton last Saturday dis
missed the case of Fred Shumaker vs..
the Mersman Bros. Brandt Co. at
plaintiffs cost, because he failed to |
comply with the courts order to secure
costs. Shumaker lost a finger on a |
saw, while working at the furniture
factory and brought suit to recover |
So, 900 damage from the company.
The court reversed the Judgment of
a jury in Squire Shorts court in the
case in which The Sentinel Printing
Co., of Indianapolis, Ind, was plaintiff
against Chas. NJ. Weaver, to secure
money on breach of contract. The
verdict in the Justices court was $3.50
The court made the following de-
,rees in the case of b. A. Myers and e
L. Mcdaniel, executors Of the estate of
J. M. Rantz, VS.. Margaret Worgum ct
al, an action to contrue the will of the
ate J. M. Rantz: As to amount to be
expended for tomb stOne-any sum not
70 exceed $500; as to power to sell real
if it be found impractic-
lble and impossible to divide; as to
iebts Mary Rantz shall psy-only one
ourth of the debts mentioned in said
will of the late J. NJ. Rantz.
The case of Harry L. Means, charged
With selling liquor minors, was tried
before jury in Judge Layton's court
yesterday. The Jury after celebrating
wenty minutes, returned verdict of
lot guilty.
Judge Layton yesterday confirmed
he partition sale in the case of Edward
3. Keeler, plaintiff, VS.. Peter Keeler ct
j. and deed ordered to purchasers and
of proceeds.
The First National Bank obtained a
Judgment against L. e. Beougher, E.
Vinans and Frank Landfair on a cog \
ovit note for S4l1.4S and costs of suit. s
John Tennent, the well known con- !.
ractor of this city, has filed a suit in
he Common Pleas Court against r. D.
Ioel, of Franklin township, asking
Judgment in the sum of Sl94 Is, togeth- .
r with 6 per cent interest from said .
ate and for costs. Plaintiff says this
mount is due him for work and fur y
ishing part of the material for the re-
Hoel's residence. /.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16
Montezunla Gun Club
TO Hnpe Shoot on 27fh

The Montezuma Gun Club is pre-
pairing for an all-day shoot a week
from next Tuesday, the 27th. 1t is to
be poultry and pork shoot, for prizes
or targets only. There will be lunch
on the ground. The sporting inclined
will find 1t a pleasant place to go.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16

Fire completely destroyed the G. II.
Klopheisch home in Liberty Township
shortly after eight o'clock last Monday
morning. The blaze started from a de-
feetive fiue in an upstairs room and
had gained such hesdway before being
discovered that 1t was impossible to
check the flames or remove the con-
tents, all of which we're destroyed, in
cluding the household goods of son,
G. A. Klopheisch. The loss is covered
by insurance.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16
TEACHERS SECOND
BI-MONTHLY MEET

The second bi-monthly meeting of the
Mercer County Teachers Association will
be held at the High School Auditorium in
this city on tomorrow Saturday. The
lecturers for the occasion are Miss Anna E.
Logan, of oxford, Ohio, and Supt. ]. w
Wyant, of Bryan. The program follows:
Morning session, 9:30-
Music and devotional l-------------.Te Teachers
Music -Mendon High School Orchestra
Methods in Arithmetic as Determined
by Its History -Supt. j. w. Wyandt
NJ uSlG ---------- OECR6Sbfh
The Basis Of the Daily Program ---------
--------.------- ------- Miss Anna II. Logan
MUSIC ---------------------- ---.Orchestra
Afternoon, o'clock
N uNlC OIGutbbIh
The Spirit OF the Teacher -Supt Wyant
VI uSlC . ------OfCn6StIH
Language Work in the Grades Miss Logan
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16

Mrs. VIM. Shively, aged 26, died at
her home near Coldwater, last Friday
afternoon following a three weeks ill
ness of lung fever. She is survived by
her husband and two children. Fun
eral services were held Sunday morn
ing from the M. E. church at Erastus,
Rev. Chas. Roush officiating. Inter
ment at the Macedon cemetery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16
Neat Thing for a Gift

We handle the Gum sectional book
cases, the best on the market. They
have solid appearance, no unsightly
iron bands between the sections, and
they are dust proof. See them at w.
A. j. MoANIEL's, a square south of the
post office, west side Of Main street.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16

Wanted-Young man of strong
character and force for responsible po
sition; no idlers need apply. Address
at once, Jefferson d. Sims, Gen. Mgr,
7O5 Shoaff Bldg, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16
Az COO

for everything. Sutherland's Eagle
Eye Salve is good for nothing but the
eyes. IfyOu use it and are not satisd-
ed come back and get your 25c. You
be the judge.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16

w. A. J. MCDANIEL handles the
guaranteed Sanitaire iron bed. The
trade mark Sanitaire stamped on every
bed, also q guarantee tag with every
bed. The best Is none too good for
you. when You get a Sanitaire you
get the best.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16
FIRES

The post office at Coldwater was
partly destroyed by FIRE last Friday
morning. The burning out of chin
ney iRnited the roof OF the building.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16

G. N. Stearns appointed and quail
fed as administrator of the estate of
Rufus w. Stearns, deceased. Inven-
tory and appraisement December II.
Report of Board of County Visitors
filed and accepted.
Peter A. Heyne, guardian of Jos. A.
Heyne, filed partial account. For
hearing December 81.
Last will and testament of Joseph
Wirtz, deceased, admitted to probate
and record. Commission to take wild
owls election issued.
Frank v. Short, guardian of Nettie
Bastian, filed second partial account.
For hearing December 81.
In the matter Of the will of Joseph
Wirtz, deceased, election of widow
filed.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16
IN PROBATE COURT
Kick Against Proposed Koch
Ditch Improvement Filed
by Directors.

An appeal to the decision Of the Com
missioners in the matter of granting
the Koch ditch, petitioned for by John
Koch, L. g. Baker ct al. was filed with
Probate Judge Dugan Monday, the ap-
pealants being Catharine Deitch, Mar
garet Anselman, Caroline Strabel, p.
w. Deitsch, John RaudabauRh, Fred
w. Diener, II. j. Cordier and s. j..
Vining.
The appeal is made to determine
whether said ditch will be conducive
to the public health, convenience and
welfare, and whether the route thereof
is practica BILE.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16
Tryh TrYK

Try DR.. Bells Antiseptic salvo 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, 1910-12-16

Why not buy an Edison phonoRraph
for ChristmasS You can get them at
Riley's drug store,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16
SPLENDID PROGRAM
ARRANGED
For Washington Sunday School
Convention at Erastus
Next Sunday.

The Washington township Sunday
day in the M. 10. Church at Erastus for
an afternoon and evening session, for
which an interesting program has been
arranged. The officers of the conven-
tion are Harvey j. Fennig, President,
and Maude Spriggs, Secretary. Many
prominent county workers will be in
attendance. The program
Afternoon session, liB-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16
Notice to Public

Carpet and rug weaving, and rugs
for sale. TRIANGLE, on Route 6; or
Phone on 8.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16

Business Days BetLOeen This
Day and Christmas
They're Going Fast and Wise
People Are Making Hay
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16

Photos of quality at the Boosz Studio,
Main street. Phone "a.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16
Lodge Doings

The following lodge officers were
elected this week:
Ladies Auxiliary, X. of st. J.-Spir-
itual advisor, Rev. Fr. Geo. HindelanR;
president, Mary Wesker; frst vice
president, Frances Bills; second vice,
Emma OFT; rec. sec'y, Priscilla Pulls
kamp; financial sec'y, Clara Wahler;
treasurer, Lula Laux; messenger, Nora
Pulskamp; sentinel, Rose Kriegel;
guard, Mary Schmitt; trustees-Anna
Pulskamp, Elizabeth Schlosser, Ida
Morrill,, Elizabeth Boerger and Clara
Pulskamp.
Ladies Circle, w. o. W.-Guardian,
Susan Grey; advisor, Stella Meyer;
clerk, Name Grimm; banker, Olive
Cotton; attendant, Leona Baucher; In
ner sentinel, Clara Baucher; outer
sentinel, Freda Burger; manager,
Bertha Lehman; chaplain, Cora Taylor.
A large delegation Of Celina Catholic
Knights of Columbus witnessed the
of big class Of candidates
into that order at Lima last Sunday
sixty-eight in all. The candidates
from this city were Banker Henry Lem
nartz, Treasurer J. b. Albers, Walter
Mersman and John G. Romer.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16
COMMISSIONERS
Application for State Aid Shows
Mercer County to Have 45s
Miles Improved Road.

Recorder II. T. Thomas and Inhrm-
ary Director Geo. ii. Preston both hied
their bonds in the respective sums Of
e., 900 each for the faithful performance
OF the duties Of their Office.
The Board made application for State
aid for repair OF county roads. The
application shows that there are 875
miles OF gravel road and 83 miles Of
macadam road in the county; also that
"A levy of l-2 mills has been made
for repair Of county roads, amounting
to 500, 6,2l5.92.
The Board ordered the Auditor TO
notify the trustees of Granville town
ship TO open up the Refer road.
The following bills we're allowed last
Friday and payable on and after the
18th:
W II Andaraou IN booka a N
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1910-12-16
Business Men

We cannot insure you ADDER
tising space in The Democrat
next Week unless copy reaches
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second" he said, folding his arms across his
chest and looking down on her.
"And did it really changer" with an arch
smile.
1t did" :
"And the young Lady,"
He smiled bitterly. "She gave up her in
tended husband and married another whose
wealth was more tangible"
"And the MANI" ventured the girl timidly
He lost both bride and fortune. 1t was
a cruel blow; he never recovered"
ooh, how sad!" cried Gwenith II should
be the most wretched woman on earth if I
thought had spoiled another persons life.
Was she very beautiful"
Eyes" he said, looking down into the big
gray eyes, with strange, far away look in
his own, "she was-and more. To him she
was the one woman" Then he turned and
began to walk slowly up and down the ROOM
Gwenith stood twisting the engagement
ring round her finger and watching him from
under her long lashes. "How strange" she
thought, that should have cried myself to
sleep thinking Of you two years before we met!
II shall retire early tonight" she said at
length breaking the long silence that fol-
lowed, "and try to forget that unfortunate
man, and also hasten the end of my proba-
ton. However, have not the least idea of
any change taking place. am afraid that
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The Armlet of Jade
Continued pap 6
Continued from page s

my belief in fairies is thing of the past"
But if it should changer" the Judge
asked, coming to her side.
well, l am not quite sure just what
should do" she answered, evading his
searching gaze. Perhaps the charm that
changes the bracelet might also cause me to
change my mind"
You are right" he said, trace of cold
ness in his voice. ut is question for you
alone to decide. Pray, do not let anything
have said influence you one way or the
other" He held out his hand. Good
night, Miss Lacy! You are tired and need
rest. Let us trust that the dawn will bring
good tidings for all, and I hope, for your
sake as we'll as Leigh's, that the next time
we meet you will still be wearing an arrnlet
of jade"
7 ONG after the household was silent, and
- its occupants deep in slumber, Gwenith
stood by the dressing table and took one last
look at the circle on her arm. "You are still
very, very decided, beautiful green" she
said laughing, and your color will not
change by morning, know" Then, turn
ing to her own reflection in the glass, she
whispered, How could Aunty ever give him
up?" The next instant she turned out the
light and jumped into bed.
To be concluded next Sunday
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By Jackson Jennings
CANT LUKE wrote the
~ first Christmas story: and

perhaps no tale IN all liter
allure tells SO much in so few words. The
whole story IS comprised in less than two
hundred lines; it is at once both easy to
grasp and impossible to forget. Everyone
knows how the first Christmas story runs.
the journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethle-
hem; the birth there of their first Son; the
announcement of the event., first to the
neighboring shepherds, and through them
to the world at large; the rejoicings that
followed; and the naming of the Child
Jesus. Then the evangelist goes on to
sketch the childhood of Jesus, not as a sepa-
rate topic, but as part of the Christmas
story That is all; but still there is nothing
overlooked, nothing lacking. Through all
the tests of time and change these are still
the words in which we utter best the spirit
of the Christmas time: "On earth peace,
good will toward men,"
This true meaning of the event, this essen
tial element of the Christmas anniversary,
did not arise, however, in mems minds all at
douriShed that had tendency to stihe,
rather than to encourage, right conceptions.
The general kindness and good will, the
democracy of merriment and benefcence,
peculiar to the present century, came slowly
by the gradual mitigation of religious aus
terities and the growth of civilization and
enlightment Different forms of bigotry
narrowed and confused its application to
earthly affairs; different periods diverted
it to suit different and transient purposes.
The Germans were among the first to as
sociate with Christmas the pretty and
wholesome practice of making the little ones
happy with presents. In a practical sense,
Santa Claus was born somewhere in Ger
many, and, wherever seen to this day, he
wears the round, benignant German face.
The Dutch settlers of New York brought
him to this country under the name of Saint
Nicholas, and he was also gradually adopted
into the life of other countries. So gracious
and cheerful a saint was able to gain from
the first large place in popular affection.
His religion, religion of the heart rather
than of the head, was one that the common
people heard gladly.
But when we look for instances of Christ
mas serving as an inspiration for song or
story, we do not find those in, Germany, nor,
indeed, elsewhere in Europe. English poetry
is much richer in Christmas lore, although
Milton alone of the classic bards chose to
treat the Bethlehem story with true literary
Nativity" stands out from amid surfeit of
inconsequent carols and rimes of occasion
with sincere and striking effect Minor
poets of the same period depict in pleasing
way from time to time the Christmas sports
that had come to be allowed to the peasant
ry; and one Thomas Tusser provided us with
a lingering bit of proverbial rhine by writing
At Christmas play and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once year.
Later, Walter Scott, in "Marmion," and
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mas ceremonies and pastimes of England.
But more than this they did not undertake;
the true seer and inspirer of the modern
Christmas spirit had not yet come
At length however, he came, this man
for whom Christmas had waited so long.
He was born in poverty, and his childhood
was discipline of toll and want and suffer
ing. But no circumstances or environment
were to prevail over him. In course of time
he went to work in a newspaper Office, and
it was there that the suggestion came to him
to write Christmas story. "A Christmas
Carol, it was named modestly, and Our lat
terday critics assure us that its writer was NO
literary artist. But, artist or not, the fact
remains that more persons have read this
one story by Charles Dickens than have
ever read any other single thing in all the
range of books since Luke wrote the story of
Bethlehem, and people still go on buying
and reading it and laughing and crying over
it as if they had first seen it only yester-
day.
Its successors, the other Christmas stories
by the same hand-how many characters
they have added to our circle of intimates,
and how they come before us at this season,
more real of presence than Our neighbors
over the way! 1t is they-Dot and John
Peerybingle; dear, droll, pathetic old Caleb
Plummer; Bob Cratchit; and Tiny Tim,
with his little crutch and thin voice shouting
God bless us every one who. forbid us to
be grumpy or sad or lonely Christmas Day
And where shall we find the Christmas ideal
so finely stated as when the nephew of old
ScrOOge says
IA kind, forgiving charitable, pleasant
time; the only time l know of, in the long
calendar of the year, when men and women
seem by one consent to open their shut-up
hearts freely, and to think of people below
them as if they really were fellow passengers
to the grave, and not another race of crea-
lures bound on other journeys"3
Dickens has had no successor in the writ
ing of Christmas stories, and no successor in
his magic art of filling the day with all
gracious and tender associations. Until his
peer shall arise, we must continue to account
him chief among the Christ prophets and
the best of all commentators on the grand
scripture phrase, ION earth peace, good
will toward men"
Christmas has become, as he would have
had it, the merriest, gladdest day of the
year. Its celebration is universal It is the
one worlds holiday. The crowded streets
of cities, towns, and villages, the packed
stores, the army of women and men with
bundles, tell the story. Undoubtedly much
money is foolishly spent, and many gifts are
wasted upon those who already have so
much that anything new is a superhuity;
but the inspiration of Christmas is to give,
and human nature will not be changed in
this direction by any amount of comment on
extravaganza. Christmas will always be the
day Of giving 1t remains only to give wise
ly. and especially to those who need.
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THE CHRISTMAS STORY

Washington Irving, in his
Sketches" gave pleasing and