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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
ABBREVIATED
NEWSLETS

Christmas presents for old and
young at the Racket Store.
Twelve of our photos make ~ Xmas
presents. Boosz Photo Shop, Celina.
Our assortment of set rings is the
most complete in the city, consisting
of all the variety of settings imagin-
able. MCKEEs, Jewellers and 0pti-
clans.
The north half of the old Miller
building is being moved onto the Mrs.
Kreager lot at the curve on Logan
street, and will be remodeled into a
double house.
Erva Elzey is moving into one of the
new Phellis dwellings on North Mill
street. His brother, Ira and family,
of Peter, Ind, is moving into the home
vacated by Erva. Both are employed
at the Ernsberger Green House.
A horse belonging to Contractor II.
B. Hughes, of Tamah, got loose from
hitching rack in front of the Bruins
wick Hotel in this city Tuesday night,
and in its break for home run into an
obstruction and demolished the buggy
to which it was hitched.
For sale-A first-class Graphophone
ofthe Columbian" make, in fine run
ming order and has been used scarcely
any This is disc machine in hea-
Wy, solid, engraved oak case. Would
make a fine Christmas present. Cheap
if sold at once. Call at, or phone this
office. j. @. Carlin.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
LOCAL LODGES ELECT
NEW OFFICERS

Several of the Fraternal Orders of
this city elected officers at their regu-
lar meetings the first of the week.
Those chosen for the enusing year are
as follsws:
Fraternal Order Eagles - Worthy
President, George L. Weber; Worthy
Vice, Rudolph Simon; Chaplain, Ed
Durbin; Secretary, Walter Deitsch;
Treasurer, Frank J. Wolf; Inner
Guard, Guy Bryson; Outer Guard,
Oran Gillespie; Trustees, Louis EffiDg-
er, Tony Gender and VIM. Curry.
10. o. F.-Noble Grand, Walter
Deitsch; Vice Grand, j. d. Profit;
Recording Sec, Sam'l Pumphrey; FL
nancIal Sec, o. Raudabaugh; Treasur-
er, Chas. McComb; Trustee, John Now
Woodmen of World-Council Com
mander, L. L. Taylar; Advisor Lieu
tenant, Sam Grim; Clerk, Earl Fem
mig; Asst. Clerk, Grover Hole; Physl-
clan, DR.. r. E. Riley; Escort, Carl
Bowser; Watchman, Ed Hayes; Sentry,
Emanuel Walter; Manager, c. l..
Schmidt.
Daughters of fRebekah-NobleG Grand,
Lizzie Wagner; Vice Grand, Leona
Dickman; Recording Sec, Nettie Huff
man; Financial Sec, Laura Deitsch;
Treasurer, Martha Maffett; Pianist,
Mrs. Leroy Jendins; Deputy Pres,
Gertrude Neister; Trustee, Jennie Nc
Daniel
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08

ing dinner. Among the guests present
were: Geo. Hellwarth and wife, Clin-
ton Hellwarth and wife, William Mem
chofor and family, all of Celina; J. l..
Menchofer and family, d. r. Mencho.
fer and family, Geo. Monchofer sr. and
Rev. II, n. Brobst and family, all of
Coldwater; Geo. E. Hillery and fam
lily, l.. II. Monchofer and family, Of Ft.
RecOveryi Mrs. G. II. Althoff and fam
lily of Yorkshire; Miss Nellie Coble, Of
Toledo, and Mrs. Born and daughter.
The many handsome presents ofchina,
silver and linen which they received
betoken the popularity Of the young
couple. Mr.. and Mrs. Hellwarth left
Friday for indianapolis, on their we'd
ding trip. After their stay Of week
they will be 'at home" to their many
friends In Hopewell township. II is
needless TO say that they have the best
wishes of multitude of friends.
May they have moro genuine JOY and
bliss as they together follow life's
pathway and duty than they them
selves know how to wish.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08

janitor, who wasn't expected to give
anything but wanted to give some
thing, which shows just how popular
Mr.. Platt was with everyone in the
building, when janitor even would
chip in.
Christmas shopping is hard enough,
goodness knows, when you do it for
yourself; but when you do it for a
stock company capitalized at S26.60,
with % stockholders, with 28 different
kinds of ideas and tastes, then Christ
mas shopping rises above a mere an
noyance to the dignity of real trou-
BILE. And that's what l was up against.
thought it would be nice to get an
expression of opinion. So l went
around one morning and asked for
ideas. But l couldn't get word. No
body could think Of anything
couldn't myself At noon went
out and looked. walked miles.
I priced. then l went back to
the Office. You should have seen
my desk Honest, you would have
thought some one had turned in a gen,
eral alarm. They couldn't wait for me
to get back There they were-2S Of
them, (that is, 27, or 2S with me)
They all had suggestions, and they
were all different.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
HeIIwarth-MenchOfer

On Thanksgiving day the home of
John Menchofer, sr., two miles south
west of Erastus, was the scene of un-
usual festivity. And well it might be,
for two most estimable young people
were then united in marriage. The
contracting parties were Oscar He'll
warth, son of Geo. Hellwarth, very
respected farmer of HopeWell township
and Miss Kathreen &. Menchofer,
daughter of John Menchofer, sr., one
Of Washington townships well-known
farmers. High noon was the time Sc
ected for the event to take place and
promptly at the hour appointed, dur
ing the rendering of Mendelsohn's
wedding march by Mrs. II. N. Brobst,
the bridal pair entered the parlor. The
room had been dainty decorated with
chrysanthemums and here the immed-
late relatives and friends had assemb-
lod to witness the ceremony. The
groom, dressed in black look his best,
while the bride wore prettily lace
trimmed silk popliue dress and bore
on her left arm a handsome spray Of
white carnations. After the solemn
words which made them man and wife
had been said by the pastor of the
bride, Rev. II. N. Brobst, and the CON
gratulations ofthose present had been
rendered, all sat down 20 an elegant
tour-oourso wedding and ThanksRiv-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
Northumberland

A quiet wedding of Tuesday was
solemnized at 2:3O o'clock in the mar
riage of Miss Blanche Gearhart, the
charming and only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Gearhart, of North
Miami auenue, TO Homer ID. Laughlin
of Celina, formerly of this city. The
only attendants were Wayne Sharp
and wife, Rev. W. B. Armington off,
eiated at the parish residence Of the
Methodist Episcopal church. All cere-
mony was eliminated from the we'd
ding, this adding to the solemness of
nuptials. The bride looked pretty in
light blue messaline gown, girlishly
made. At 4:44 they left via Western
Ohio Traction, for Celina, where they
went Immediately to their attractive
home which was already furnished.
The bride was popular young girl
and the only regret is that she is leav-
ing the city permanently. She is
graduate of tho Sidney High School
and was always q favorite in social
circles.-Sidney News, November 30.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
HainIIne-COWan

Charles Hainline and Miss lola Cow
an, prominent young people of this
city were united in marriage by Rev.
Bennett at the NJ. E. Church parson-
age last Tuesday morning, the cere-
mony being witnessed by Miss Nina
Cowan, younger sister of the bride,
and Mrs. Bennett, the wife of the Off
ciating Clergyman. Immediately fol-
lowing the ceremony the young couple
left over the Lake Erie for Frankfort,
Ind, where they will spend week S
honeymoon. On their return they will
be "at home" on North Main street,
the groom having recently purchased
the old VIM. HInders home. The
groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan
Hainline, and an employee of the
Mersman Bros Brandts Co. factory.
The bride is a winsome and highly
accomplished young lady and for some
years past has been one of the efficient
clerks in the Rentzsch dry goods
store.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
MOntezun1d

Mrs Raymond Mayor, of Celina,
spent few days this week with her
sister, Mrs. w. o. Monroe.
Emma Morhingstar, of Ft. Recovery,
spent Thanksgiving with relatives
here.
J. L. Monroe and and wife are visit
ing this week with relatives at Toledo.
John Moore and wife spent a few
days last week with their daughter at
Columbus.
J. H. Ballinger and family Reed
Beauchamp and sister, Rae, Nellie and
Grace Hoel, Mable Duggins, Mabel
Foss and Mary Patterson spent Sun
day with Chas. Burdge and family.
Russell Bodkin and family, Roy
Bodkin and family and Dora Lacy
apent few days last week with rela-
tives at Versailles.
b. G. Yaney, living mile and half
west Of this place, will have a public
sale next week, when he will sell six
head Of horses, cows and big lot Of
farm implements.
Thomas Vorhees and wife and Mrs.
VIM. Lloyd and children spent
Thanksgiving with relatives here.
Arthur Monroe and family, of Brad
ford, visited friends and relatives a
few days last week.
quite a number of young friends of
Esther Johnson gave her a pleasant
surprise Thanksgiving evening. A
most enjoyable time was spent by all.
Susie Deyo, of Piqua, spent Thanks
giving with her parents.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
VuletIde in Australia.

In striking contrast to our own is
the Christmas Day kept by our kins-
folk in Australasia. No snow or blaz-
ing log; no holly or mistletoe; only a
bright sky, green trees, parched grass,
and a blazing sun Christmas is SO
inseparably associated by us with a
cosy seat in front of roaring fire
that we can hardly realize eating our
Christmas dinner on a veranda be-
meath a brilliantly blue sky, with ev-
cry towering plant in full bloom. But,
down yonder" picnics and garden par
ties are the order Of tho day. Many
a delightful excursion into the country
Is arranged by the Melbourne, Sydney,
Adelaide and other townspeople, and
Christmas Day ID kent right merrily,
far into the summer night
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
PERSONAL MEN
TION

County Auditor Morrow is at Co
Iumbs attending meeting of the audi
tors of the State.
Mrs. Stofer, of Detroit, Mich, is here
for several weeks visit with her
sister, Mrs. r. e. Riley.
Mrs. Ed L. Bryson was called to
Port Clinton, ILL.,, yesterday by the
death of Mrs. VIM. Harms, an aunt.
E. b. Chester, of Brownsville,
Tenn, returned home last Friday after
short visit with his sister, Mrs. w.
c.. Dick.
r. r. Shupp, wife and baby, of yell
low Springs, Ohio, are here to spend
the holidays with Mrs. Shupp's moth
er, Mrs. Chas. Leininger.
Isiah Howard, wife and daughter, of
Muncie, Ind, were weekend guests of
their nephew, Supt. Chas. Howard of
the Light and Water plant.
Mrs. Elizabeth Herbst and daugh-
ter, of Los Angeles, Calf, are here
for visit with Mayor-elect and Mrs.
II. A. Miller, North Main street.
Irwin Hole and Frank Schwieterman
of Franklin township were among the
Mercer county contingent attending
the Chicago live stock show this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rasawhur, Coldwater,
whose marriage was a Thanksgiving
event, were in this city Saturday, hav-
ing their picture taken at the Booze
studio. Accompanying them were their
attendants, Rudolph Winert, Dayton,
and the brides sister, Miss Caroline
Hehmeyer.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
THE GRIM REAPER
Mrs. j. Il. Brown

Mrs. G.. A. Boosz was called to Del
phos Monday by the death of her aged
mother, Mrs. J. II. Brown, who died in
that city Monday morning. The Del
phos Herald says:
Death came to one of the most high
respected pioneer residents of Delphos
early Monday morning when the soul
of Mrs. j. II. Brown winged its flight
to realms above. For the past to years
Mrs. Brown has been in failing health
since she suffered q stroke ofparalysis,
which effected her right side.
The union of Mr.. and Mrs. Brown
was blessed with three children, all
daughters who, with the husband,
survive, to mourn the departure of a
kind and loving wife and mother. The
children are: Mrs. Daniel Doward, of
Delaware; Mrs. j. NJ. Beard, of Spen-
cerville; Mrs. d. II. Sullivan, of Lima,
and Mrs. q. A. Boosz, of Celina. Mrs.
Mrs. Brown is also survived by twelve
grand children and eight great grand
children.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
FAMOUS ZENZ STORE
AND CONTENTS
BURNED
Loss Estimated at $4,000, With
Insurance of $4,000 Origin
of the Fire a Mystery.

John Zonz's store at Henz City, a
small hamlet southeast Of Ft. ReeOv-
cry, was burned to tho ground We'd
nesday morning, together with it's
eontenta The loss is placed at S20,0OO
with l2,500 insurance. When diseoV-
cred the blaze was small and could
have easily been oXtinguished had
the means been at hand. Help from Ft.
Recovery was called and three auto
mobile loads of fire. fighters respond
ed, but they were unable to render
any service, as there was nothing with
which to combat tho flames. Moth
ing except the book accounts and
papers were saved Mr.. Zenz was in
Dayton at tho time of tn fire and when
he heard of the disaster made hur-
ried trip home in his automobile.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
MARRIGE LICENSES
ISSUED

VIM. r. Evans, 20, farmer, Coldwat-
or, son Of John Evans, and Elizabeth
NJ. COate, 20, Coldwater, daughter OF
Johnathan Trash. Rev. Bennett.
Oscar Hellwarth, 80. farmer, Hope
well township, son Of Geo. +. He'll
warth, and Rathreen c. Menchofer,
80, Washington township, daughter OF
John Menchofer. Rev. Brobst.
Frank f. Powers, 20, farmer, Jeffer-
son township, son Of VIM. E. Powers,
and Rozetta Cramer, 23, Celina, daugh-
ter of Anthony j. Cramer.
John w. Sherrets, 50, farmer, Darke
County, son of John Sherrets, and
Marietta Fast, 81, Gibson Township,
daughter of Samuel Nolan. Rev .Lusk
Ora Il. Brown, 25, agent w. o. trac-
ton company, Celina, son of Charles
Brown, and Bertha NJ. Shiverdecker,
20, Celina, daughter of Judson Shiver-
decker. Rev. Bennett.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
TEN
PAGES
COURT CONVENES
AGAIN MONDAY
When Pending Criminal Cases
VIII BE Taken Up and
Disposed OF.

Common Pleas Court will resume its
october grind If things don't slip a
cog next Monday, when Judge Layton
will begin the hearing Of the case Of
Henry Beucker, charged with assault
and battery upon the person of one
John Winhoven, in which his brothers,
Frank and August, are likewise
charged. The troubles Of the trio date
from September II, when, IL is alleged, +,
they got too familiar with Mr.. Win
hoven. The cases OF the brothers will
follow on Tuesday and Wednesday,
respectively.
Another criminal case, that Of l.. l..
Martin, charged with assault and bat
terry, in which George Axo was the
offended party, will follow on Thurs
day unless the unexpected happens.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
DibbIe-Harshbarger

There was pretty wedding at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. William Harsh
barger, seven miles east of Geneva,
Ind, Thanksgiving day, when their
accomplished daughter, Miss Estella,
became the bride of Edward E. Dibble,
an only son of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. f.
Dibble, who reside three miles east of
Celina. A large number of the near
friends and relatives OF the contract
ing parties graced the occasion by their
presence, bringing many useful and
costly presents, consisting Of silver
ware, table linen, cash etc, as a testi-
monial of their respect for this worthy
couple who, after brief honeymoon
with friends of the bride in Hunting
ton, Ind, will reside with Mr.. Dibble's
parents, east of Celina. Following the
ceremony a sumptuous wedding din
ner was served.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
CLUB AND SOCIAL
GOSSIP

Mrs. Harmon Pulskamp was the
hostess to the q. and !. club last Tues
day evening. In the progressive eu-
chga contest Mesdames Il. A. Weis and
Henry Lennartz won the favors. An
appetizing lunch followed
The ladies' aid society of the Presby-
terian church will meet this afternoon
with Mrs. II. A. Snyder, South Ash
street.
The @. @. Cdrlin home, East Market
street, was the scene ofa pretty social
affair last Tuesday evening when
Mosdames Carlin, Dugan, Loree, O. g..
o. Miller and Elizabeth Rush enter
tanned tho Thlmble club members,
gressive dominOes Attorney John
w. Loreo and Mrs, Leroy Smith won
the favors. A delicious two
course lunch was served following the
close Of the games.
Mrs. Otto Rentzsch pleasantly en-
tertained at her home on East Market
street last Friday evening in honor Of
Miss lola Cowan, whose marriage TO
Chas. Hainline is an event OF tho near
future. The bride-elect was presented
with many useful and pretty presents.
Miss Cowan has been popular clerk
in the Rentzsch store for a number of
years and is one of Celina fairest and
most popular daughters.
The Anilec Club was pleasantly en-
tortained Wednesday evening by Miss
Eleanor Weis. In the eucher contest
Anna Kraudelt and Loretta Reinhart
captured the honors Old Santa dis
tributed favors. A fine lunch ended
the evenings festivities.
The ladies aid society of the NJ. E.
Church will meet with Mrs. w. T.
Palmer, North Main street, this after
noon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
VICTORIES OF CUPID
FILL OLD MAIDS
WITH HOPE
For Dan Has Been Busy the Past
Week Despite the High
Price of Eggs.
-ShIvedecker

Ernest Brown and Miss Bertha
Shivedeckor, prominent young people
of this city, stole a march on their
friends last Monday morning when
they repaired to tho NJ. E. Church par
sonage at five o'clock, were quietly
married and left on the six o'clock
Western Ohio car toi a short honey
moon. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Bennett, and was witnessed
only by Mrs. Bennett and her daugh-
ters, Lucille and Mary.
The groom is the Oldest son Of the
late Chas. Brown, OF this city, aud is
at present the popular agent of the
Western Ohio Traction Co. The bride
is the oldest daughter of the late Jud-
son Shiyedecker, and one of the towns
fairest and most accomplished daugh-
ters. on their return they will be
lat home" to their many friends on
South Ash street.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
LATE
ARRIVALS

A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Hoevel, of Et. Wayne, Ind,
on the 30th ult. Mrs. Hoevel was for
merly Miss Clara Hemmert, of this
city.
Deputy Recorder and Mrs. Clyde
Thomas are the happy parents OF a
baby girl born last Wednesday morn
ing.
Manufactures and Mrs. Albert
Mersman are the proud parents of a
baby girl born last Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Puthoff are happy
parents ola bouncing thirteen pound
baby girl, born last Monday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
CHILD'S NARROW ESCAPE
FROM HORRIBLE
DEATH

Caroline, the three-yes old child OF
Bert VanTrees and wife, had a very
narrow escape from death Saturday
evening. She had been playing when
her clothing caught fire from the
stove and before the mother arrived
on the scene IL was all ablaze. The
child's face was terribly burned and
Its outer clothing was entirely burned
from the body, and the wooden cloth
ing underneath is all that saved her
life. DR.. w. r. Taylor was called and
the child is doing as well as could be
expected. .-Ft. Recovery Tribune.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
THIRD NUMBER OF WASH
INGTON LECTURE
COURSE ON 18th

The third number of the Washington
township lecture course will be held
in the High School auditorium of that
township on Saturday evening, De-
cember Is. Tho Poorman Harpel Co.
will be the entertainers, who have an
unusually fine repertoire of music and
sketches. You will miss some fine
music If you fail to see this distin-
guished company of artists, and this
is but part of their program. Keep
the date in mind and get your seats
reserved early.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
EVIDENCE AGAINST HUN
GARIANS WOULDN'T
HOLD WATER

Two Hungarians working in the
sugar beet fields near this city were
arrested by Constable Betz, last Fri
day evening on a charge of assaulting
Henry Schultz. They were given
hearing in Justice Raudabaugh's
court Saturday morning and discharg-
ed for lack of evidence.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
GRADUATE OF OPTICAL
COLLEGE LOCATES
AT ROCKFORD

Mr.. Crockett, a graduate OF the
Philadelphia optical College, is at the
Office of Drs. Downing and Wickerham,
Rockford, Ohio, for the purpose Of ex-
aminiDg eyes, and fitting glasses when
necessary. The highest grade Of pre-
scriptivo work is done. Remember nc
is at the offices of Drs. Downing and
Wickerham and not at hotel. Refer
ences given on demand.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
NOTED SPECIALISTS
TO ADDRESS THE
TEACHERS
Along Practical Lines at Their
Meeting ON I6th-PubIic In
VIted 20 Share in Treat.

The second bl-monthly meeting OF the
Mercer County Teachers Association will
be heIaIat the West Side High School audi
torium I'm this city, Saturday, December 49,
The speakers for tho occasion are Hon.
ohas. McIntiro, OF the Wooster Expert
ment Station, and Dr.. O. o. Miller. OF the
State School Commissioners office. The
former gentleman will address the meeting
along agricultural lines. Mr.. McIntire has
been connected with the State Experiment
Station for number OF years, and his ad-
dress will no doubt be interesting as well
as instructive.
The Executive Committee OF the Teach
ers' Association, Messrs. ]. H. Barnett.
H. ]. Bernard and II. o. Mowry. extend a
special invitation to all. those engaged in
agricultural pursuits as well as teachers, to
attend this meeting OF the association and
hear the addresses OF Mr.. McIntire. There
is no admission fee whatever and all are
welcome. The full program for the day
follows:
Morning session
Music.-.-.------. Oellna High School Quartet
Devotional -----..-- .-----.--- Supt. s. Wtlkin
instrumental Music --- -------------
.---.----.----- Messrs. Eifert and Knapke
Present Day Trial OF Aaron burt
----.---.------ Dr. q. q. Miller Columbus
Music.----------Ce Celina High School Quartet
THE Fertility of the Land"--------------
-----..- Hon. Ohas. McIntire, OF Wooster
Afternoon session
Music Duet Misses Winter and Cook
Agricultural Education"
----------- Hon. Ohas. McIntire
instrumental Music 1890
---------- .--- -Messrs. Eifert and Knapke
Heart Power In Teaching DR.. o. O. Miller
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
BOUND OVER TO COURT
ON CHARGE OF
FORGERY

Officer n. l.. Hight was at Osgood
Tuesday, where he arrested G. e. De-
Weese on a charge of forgery preferred
by ON B. Brandon. DeWeese waived
examination before Justice Rauda-
baugh and was bound over to court in
sum of $500. He furnished bond.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08
AMONG OUR OLD
FRIENDS

w. H. Swartz, of Nottawa, Texas,
was in town Tuesday on his way to
Lima, after visit at Erastus, and in
company with neighbor Hiram Fell
made this Office a brief call. Mr..
Swartz has been residing in the Lone
Star State since leaving Mercer Coun-
ty five years ago.
Wesley Cummins, of Route 5, made
this Office a pleasant call yesterday,
leaving an annual to cheer us up.
Ed Schroyer, who recently purchased
farm near Warren, o., has ordered
his paper sent to that address. While
regretting to see Ed and his wife leave
old Mercer, The Democrat hopes they
may find their new home congenial
and prosper beyond their keenest ex-
pectations.
Our old friend w. p. Becher, of Lib
erty township, made us his customary
annual visit and renewal FRIDAY
while in town.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1911-12-08

The next day I looked again. But
either thing was too expensive or ]
would have money left. It is remark,
able how few things there are in the
world you can buy for $26,60, no
more, no less.
And then l saw it. It was In a de-
partment store, and marked down
from $50 to $26.60l There 1t was, to
q cent? A great, big, glittering, mag
nificent Punch Bowl! Nobody had
thought Of that
But, to make sure, sent the sales
ticket with 1t and told the Platts they
could exchange the punch bowl, II
they wished. for something they liked
better.
And what do you suppose those
Platts did?
In January they traded in that mag
nifcent punch bowl for three tons Of
coall