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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
mrs. STEPHEN
GARMAN DEAD
End Came Sudden and Unexpect-
edly-PiOneer Sc. Henry Lady
Answers Final Summons.

Mrs. Stephen Garman, of Hopewell
township, died at the State Insane Hos
pital at Toledo last Tuesday morning, the
death of the unfortunate woman occur
ring quite suddenly.
She was taken to the hospital only two
weeks ago, after her reason suddenly
failed. Mr. Garman was with his wife
over Sunday, returning home Eonday,
leaving her seemingly resting we'll and
improving.
Deceased was born in Hopewell town
ship, October u, 1865. She was mar
ried 10 Mr. Garman in November, 1885,
and to this union eleven children were
born, ten Of whom, with the husband
and father, survive Prank, Ernest,
Howard, George, Mary, Lottie, Edna,
Flossie, Luetta and Latte.
The remains reached this city Wednes-
day and we're removed by the Mcdaniel
& Meister ambulance to her late home
Funeral services were held at Swamp
College yesterday afternoon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

possessed those manners which, in
every country, mark the man of birth
and breeding. My friendship with him,
which began soon after our arrival,
had been uninterrupted; and though
had never been able to break
through that barrier of reserve be-
hind which every Chinaman shelters
the mysterious processes Of his think
ing, still felt that Ian Flu was a toll
erably intimate acquaintance. Ian Fu's
official position--that OF secretary to
his brother, the governor Of Shen-si
province, with residence at Singan--
was also Of great service to me, as
on more than one occasion l received
hints which were invaluable in en-
abling me to avoid prospective diff
culties. When the arrival Of my sue
cessor dispossessed us Of the consular
barracks, Mr. Ian Flu placed an apart
ment in his house at our disposal un-
til we should be quite ready to depart
It was on the morning of Thursday
that, by special permission of the gov
ernor, accompanied by an intimation
that 1t would be we'll to go in native
costume, we were carried in closed
palanQuins to the great temple in the
center Of the city, which was a sort
of religious headquarters for the prov
ince Of Shen-si. We arrived consid-
erably in advance OF the governor.
who, as Mr.. Ian Flu rightly conject-
ured, had been Unexpectedly detained.
1T will be impossible for us, said
our Chinese friend, ITO enter the
great temple before my brother
comes; but" he continued, pointing
across the outer court In which the
bearers had deposited us, there is an
apartment yonder which 1t will be per
for us to inspect and which
contains curiosity associated with
your own country. Possibly you may
recognize 1t.
4 have never told you the mission
which took me to the United States,
he continued, as we traversed the
courtyard toward doorway in the
wall at its north end.
No; have always supposed that
you went for the purpose of studying
the institutions Of our country"
%That and something else" replied
The Chinaman, smiling. There has
never been any particular reason why
should not tell you the story, except
hat innate aversion which / have in
with an my countrymen to
allowing Foreigners to participate IN
ncwledge of our religious and politi-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

W. E. Neweomb, of Center township,
was arrested by Marshal Pumphrey
last Friday evening on charge OF
drunkenness. He plead guilty when
arranged before Mayor Miller Satur-
day morning and WIS fined S. and
costs. It's rather funny-but not so
funny for the vietim-that we should
build, furnish and fit places for men
to get drunk and spend their money
and bring their families into disrepute
and then fine or Jail them for doing
the things we encourage and plainly
invite them to do, that we may escape
a little taxes-that is the main argu-
ment-and bolster mp our business,
and furnish work for the police officers
and the criminal courts. Great, isn't it2
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
WAGON UPSETS, AND CRAM
BERRY MAN IS SERI-
OUSLY HURT

Bernard Niekamp, employed on the
Anthony Kramer farm, near Cranber-
~ Prairie, was seriously injured last
Friday, when he was buried beneath q
wagon load of furniture. He was
helping move family to st. Anthony.
When near Coldwater he attempted To-
pull to one side of the road to permit
he passing Of another vehicle, and in
so doing his wagon upset. His right
shoulder was crushed and 1t is feared
he may have suffered internal injuries.
he was removed to the Kramer home.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
Notice to Contractors.

GEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
~ OEIVED for the erection of n two-story
brick addition. the installation OF a water
supply, heating and plumbing systems ct
the Mercer County, Ohio, Inflmary, in ac-
cordance with plans and Specifications now
on file at the office OF the Commissioners Of
Merger County. Ohio, until noon WEDNES-
DAY, April g. 1912
All proposals must be made on blanks
furnished by the Clerk and submitted In q
sealed envelope addressed to the Clerk OF
the County Commissioners Of Mercer Coun-
ty, Ohio. Each proposal must contain the
name OF every person interested in the
same and be accompanied by an uncondi-
tiOnal certified check In the sum OF ten (l0l
per cent OF the amount OF such proposal
and drawn payable to the Clerk OF the Com
mtssioners Of Mercer County, Ohio, and
which, in the case Of the bidder or bidders,
to whom the work shall be awarded, shall
be forfeited to said Commissioners upOn
failure OF the bidder or bidders 70 enter
into written contract and furnish q sntis-
factory bond in tbe sum Of ffty tbol per
cent Of the contract price within ten ti0)
days OF such award.
Payments Of so per cent Will be made
upon estimates Issued by the architect, A.
DeOurtins, OF labor and material in place.
and the balance, twenty l20l per cent, will
be reserved for the completion and accept
Rnce OF the building. Estimates 70 be
issued as the work progresses. The Com
missioners reserve the right 70 reject any
BY orderof the Commissioners.
FRANK DILHOFF
FRED HWIBY,
Il. M. KIBMR.
Commissioners on Mercer County. Ohio.
JAMES MORROW, CLERK.
CeAina, OHIO, March 7, 1917,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
WELL KNOWN LOCAL CIGAR
FACTORY CHANGES
OWNERSHIP

@. F. Heitzwebel, last Saturday pur-
chased the Geo. Hassenier q Co., cigar
factory, West Anthony street. manu-
factures Of the well-known LaMasOunt
cigar. Mr.. Heitzwebel has had the
management of the factory since its
location insthis city, and has made the
LaMasount a favorite among the
smokers. He is fully acquainted with
the business as a manufacturer Of
cigars. He is also an excellent judge
of quality weed and will no doubt
make a success of his undertaking. g.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
CaET
BUSY

At a recent meeting Of the County
Commissioners and the Trustees Of this
(Jefferson) township the improvement
Of the reservoir bank road was taken up
but no definite action taken, due prirnar-
lily to the baking Of the trustees in the
matter.
That the improvement is badly needed
no one denies. An appropriation Of
$1,000 from the State is available for the
purpose conditioned on a like amount
being contributed by the county; that is
three-fourths to come from the county
and the other fourth by Jefferson town
ship The trustees dissent, it is under
stood, because the township has also to
contribute its share in the county's
portion towards the improment That
is too narrow a view to take of the mat
ter and should not be allowed to stand
in the way Of the improvement.
Celina will be benefited more directly
by the improvement than some other
portions of the township, but she is the
biggest contributor in every case, as she
is to the bridge and other funds that
are raised for the common veal but are
used more directly by her neighbors.
Celina wants the reservoir bank road
improved and improved right. The
township trustees should look at the
matter from the viewpoint that Celina is
a part of Jefferson township. Get that
under your hat, Mr.. Trustee, AND GET
BUSY.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
In THE
TEMPLE
AT
SINGAN
(copyrIght by shortstory Pub. co.l
By DAVID BRUCE FITzsERALD

My wifos recurrent attacks Of
homesickness for our farm in Della
ware, which time failed to alleviate,
determined me to resign my consulate
at singan
The happiest day in my life was
that on which, with my commission
as consul to Signan in my pocket, /
took the afternoon express north from
Washington. The second happiest day
was that on which, ten years later,
my successor presented his credentials
and took possession Of the consular
agency in Teng street. Mrs. Carhart
and /, in view Of the many ghastly
and fantastic scenes which passed be-
fore us, had long agreed that curiosity
concerning things Chinese was dead
In our souls; but now, when our re-
sponsibilities were transferred and our
trunks packed, 1t suddenly revived.
Mr.. Lam Flu succeeded in accomplish
ing what we would have declared i'm
possible. His suggestion was that we
had never seen the festivities attend
ing the great Festival Of Buddha,
which occurred but once in ave years.
This was true enough. We had a very
vivid recollection Of having, on a pre-
vious occasion. heard the indescrib-
able noise Of this religious obaery-
ance; but, owing to tho fact that we
we're both III with malarial fever at
the time, we had not been spectators
Of the professions.
Mr.. Ian Flu was the one bright spot
In my Official career at singan. OF
an intelligence vastly superior to the
average Of his race, he had spent sew
eral years n the United States, and
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
NEARLY REPETITION OF
REESE TRAGEDY AT
THE FORT

Yves King, foreman of the Reuter-
planning mill, at Fit. Recovery, narrow
ly escaped serious injury and prObsb-
le death in an accident at the mill last
Monday morning. His clothing
caught in piece Of machinery, against
which he was leaning when the en-
gineer started the engine. His clothes
were completely torn from his body
and nothing possibly, but his heavy
weight, saved him from being hurled to
death. He was considerably bruised,
but his injuries were not of a serious
natura
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

An over-heated stove in the down.
own supply house of the local light
plant, located just east of the city
puilding, caused little blaze last Fri
lay morning. Supt. VanKirk luckily
happened into the building in the nick
# time. A call for the FIRE department
1rought Chief Weisman, with one of
his trusty chemical cans. The ceiling
was badly damaged.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

Miss Christena Crook, who for some
years past has been suffering with tuber-
culosis, died at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Alice Crook, North Main street,
early last Saturday morning, at the age
of 81 years, montes and IL days.
Deceased was born in Union township,
August lS, 1880. In 1898 she came to
this city with her mother and followed
the trade of dressmalSing until her health
failed. Besides her mother, she is sur
vived by one brother, Joseph Crook, Of
Muncie, Ind, and two sisters, Mrs. Ella
MCGOWAN, of Detroit, Mich, and Mrs.
George Sellers, of this city Another
brother, Jesse Crook, formerly of Men
don, died only a few weeks since at
Phoenix, Arizona.
Funeral services were held at the Cath
olic Church last Monday morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

Mrs. Henry Romer, aged II years,
died suddenly last Monday night of heart
trouble at her home at St. Henry. She
has been suffering for the past year with
heart trouble and rheumatism, but her
condition had not been considered seri-
Gus. Deceased was first married to ]. B.
Farming, who died IS years since. OF
this union one son, John Panning, sur
wives. She was later married to Mr.. Ro-
mer, Vice President Of the St. Henry
Bank, and he with three adopted chill
dren-William Romer and Josephine
Woeste, of St. Henry, and Mrs. Anna
Kruger, of Springfeld-survive Flu
neral services will be held at the Catho-
lie Church at St. Henry this morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
CELINA I.O.O.F. DEGREE
TEAM TO INITIATE
CLASS AT PIQUA

The Celina /. o. o. r. initiatory team
will 90 to Piqua next Thursday evening,
where they will initiate big class in the
Odd Fellows temple in that city. A spec
ial car on the Western Ohio will take the
degree team and number of friends
from here.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
AGED LADY A VICTIM OF
DISTRESSING AC-
CIDENT

Mrs. L. King, mother Of the late
Mrs. VIM. Siler, slipped and fell last
Sunday night, as she stepped out Of the
back door at the home of her grand
daughter, Mrs. Roland Davis, in the
north end of town, breaking her hip.
Mrs. King is almost ninety years old
and because Of her advanced age the
injury is a serious one.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
1872 ACRE FARM
GREAT VALUE IF SOLD SOON

Good soil. splendid location, 30 acres fine
young timber, half mile from railroad sta
tton, store. church, school, mills, black
smith shop, rural delivery, good roads Oh
two creamery routes, seven room house.
new barn.3 3 miles from Htllsdale, County
seat. Splendid stock farm. Write today.
B. E. KIES, Hillsdale Micn.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
BOOZE CONTINUES TO
MAKE MEN CUT Pc
CULTAR CAPERS

David Larue, of Washington township,
was arrested by Humane Officer Hight
last Monday and hauled before Justice
Rice on charge of leaving his horse
tied to a hiching rack all last Saturday
night. He plead guilty and was fined IS
and costs.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

The FIRE department was called to
he John w. Desch home, on West
Market street, at noon Monday, when
he furnace flue burned out, causing a
little scare. The house was consider
ably smoked up, but otherwise no da-
mage was sustained.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

The residence of Ed Burnt, at Cold
water, was partly destroyed by FIRE
last Sunday evening. The FIRE origina-
ted from defective fiue, but was
luckily discovered before it had gain
d much Roadway.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
LISTEN!

We can save you money. The best
homegrown timothy seed, S7.65 per
bushel; alfalfa clover from SLIPS to
$3.50; little red clover (the best) Sl5;
salt, S1.15; brand, $3.50; middlings,
$l.6O; cornmeal, S1.4O; chicken-feed,
2 3-4c per pound. PALMER & MILLER.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

Farm lOl acres, two miles southeast OF
Mendon, Ohio; large bank barn, aOxoO; o
room house, wood-house, scales and other
out-buildinEs. Among one Of the best
farma In Union township; Will sell ct a barr
gain II sold Nv March l. 1919. For particu-
lars 800 OHAs, MrxrEn. MaFcer. Q.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
wanted, Young Men and women

For Commercial Teachers. Our
course qualities in six months. Posi-
open at $1,000 and $500 a year. New
term March 5th. For full information,
address Lima Business College, Lima,
Ohio.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

Work of rebuilding the ]. j. Blrk-
meyer business room at Coldwater,
recently destroyed by fire, was begun
Tuesday morning by Contractor VIM.
Fetzet and force of workmen. The
building will be rushed TO completion.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
loontlnued on Eiahth Pagol
FORMER TEACHER TO BE
REMEMBERED ON
BIRTHDAY

To those who remember Miss Anna
Manning as their teacher, few intimate
friends of the lady have proposed post
card shower in her honor on her birth
day, March 2S. Address Mrs. D. T.
Bennett, Mendon, o.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

Mrs. F. NJ. Kumler, of DeGraf, wife
of Rev. F. NJ. Kumler, former pastor of
the Presbyterian Church in this city,
died last Friday evening, following an
illness which dated from the preceding
Tuesday. Deceased was 6S years old
and well known in this city. Funeral
services were held last Tuesday morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
HOW YOUR GOOD
TAX MONEY GOES

The February settlement of Auditor
Morrow and Treasurer Albers dis
closes some interesting figures, show
ing the distribution of the Decem beI
installment of taxes to the various
township, corporation and school dis
tricts.
The distribution to the corporations
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
WONDERFUL CHANCE TO
MAKE MONEY

For sale- wonderful chance to make
money. Quarter interest in an invention.
American rights (only) guaranteed TO pay
j minimum OF s60,00Oin i've years. Royal
w IN cash every three months In advance,
VIII sell for $4,000, or might consider good
ciear farm. o. A. s., New Fountain Hotel
Al MQrvH Ohio
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

The remains of Louis Zumwalde,
whose death occurred at st. Joseph's 5
Hospital at Phoenix, Ariz., OH the END
ult., reached this city by Wells Fargo
express over the Western Ohio at 8:22
last Saturday morning and were removed
to the John Puthof home. Funeral SER
vices were held at the Catholic Church
last Sunday afternoon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
REAL ESTATE DOINGS
Farm Lands.

James v. Dysert to Frank II. War
rack, ITO acres, Hopewell.--.----------sl
II. ID. Miesse to Daniel W. Miesse, 90
acres, $40
Philip Beiersdorfer to James V. Dy-
sert, 1l8 acres, Center.---------.------- 10l
Joseph Bruggeman. administrator. to
MarysvIlie, 80. -, -...--,... 1872
ID. s. Monroe to VIM. Il. Monroe. 60
acres, center ----------.--------------.- T50'
acres. Marion ....,,..-...,-s : 1000
Oatharine Weis to Oletus A. King, 81
acres, Recovery ~ 600l
Nora Hays to Nancy A. King. go acres,
Jefferson ---------- -------------- 760l
Isaac Hainline to Oat Donovan, 7h
acres, Jefferson ------------ SOl
John Helm to Mary H. Remaklus, 100
acres Jefferson - ---.------... 1901
Lewis n. Granger to s, o. Granger, 100
acres, Washington-------- .----------.- 75C
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

Philip Kuhn, former well known
resident of Washington township, died
at half past ten last Monday night, ut
the home of his son Frank, near
'Glynwood, where he was visiting
when stricken with pneumonia. De-
ceased had almost reached the four
score mile stone. He is survived by
his wife and a number of children,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

sprains cured by thorough spplica
tions Of Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
COMMISSIONERS
GRANT DITCH
F, PETITION

The board. meeting last Friday, grantee
the PulskamD ditch in West JEFFERSON
township. determining. after viewing the
same. that II was conducive TO the public
health convenience and welfare OF the
community and a benefit to the lands along
the line Of the Improvement. The board
fixed April 4, at 10 am. as time for Ming
applications for compensation and dam
ages.
Hearings on the Hickernel pike petition
were adjourned until to-day. the sth.
The following bills were allowed last FRI
day and are now payable:
Commissioners OF Van Vert Oounty.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

The young people Of St. Johns Luth-
eran Church, this city, met on the 10Th
ult. and effected an organization TO be
known as the Luther League. Rev.
Reitz, pastor Of the church, was chosen
president; Romeo Deitsch, vice presi-
dent; Miss Marie Eichler, secretary; I'D
Mesarvey, treasurer. The league will
hold weekly meetings after the close Of
the Lenten season.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

Rev. Reitz announces services for his
congregations next Sunday as follows;
Sunday-school, S:45 am; German seryi-
ces, 10 am; English services, 1880 pm.
English lenten service Wednesday,
March IS, 1880 pm. Meeting Of Luther
League Wednesday evening directly after
services.
Hopewell - Sunday-school, pm;
German services, 2 pm.
German lenten service, Friday, March
IS, at loan.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

One paper m the home q
worth q dozen fn ne ~
way. THE DEMOCRAT ~
TME HOME PAPER 81 nHsr-
Ger County.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

Soreness removed by Hanford' e
Balsam, applied thoroughly.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
s VICTIMS
Morton Sanders and Miss Ina
Ford, we'll known young people OF
Ft. Recovery, were united in marriage
by Squire o. j. Myers, at his Office In
this city, last Saturday morning.

Ray Clay and Miss Mary Nichols,
prominent young people of Union
township, were united in marriage by
Rev. j. b. Gottschall, pastor Of the
Mendon NJ. e. Church, at the church
parsonage IN that village, last Sunday.
Following the oremony the bridal par
~ repaired TO the home of the brides
parents, w. b. Nichols and wife,
where an elaborate wedding dinner
was served. The young couple left
Monday for Monroeville, Ind, where
they will reside.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
Pike Directors.

The board rejected bills OF S54,2o, fled by
Adam Hoenie as overseer on the Guggen-
biller pike. and L. L. Marsh. OF $780, for H.
ing livery bills.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

For bot grease burns apply Han
iord's Balsam lightly until the Gre is
extracted.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
MARKETS

The following were the quotations for
grain, live stock, poultry and produce In
the Oelina market yesterday evening.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

BETTER read q hundred ad-
vertisemonts than miss tire
one you need. You can save
enough, too, 90 buy more pa
pers than you now read.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08

The total amount to be distributed
to the various school districts is S74,-
1908 and the distribution is as
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-03-08
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The total amount distributed to the
various townships is $I3,175.55, and the
distribution is as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-29
REFUSE PLAN PRESENTED.
No Change in Collections Will Be
Made at Present.

The recommendations of the permanent
clean city committee Of the District of
Columbia for a bi-weekly refuse collection
service instead of the present weekly serv-
ice and employment Of additional inspect
ors to enforce the Districts stable regu-
lations, were formally presented to the
District Commissioners yesterday by w.
H. Richardson, chairman, and Dr. Arthur
l.. Murray, secretary of the committee.
The Commissioners announced that they
would make no change in the present
system OF collecting refuse pending ac-
ton on their recommendation to Con-
gress that an appropriation be allowed
for an investigation to determine the ad-
visibility of establishing municipal
MISREPRESENTATION plant here. The mat
ter Of providing additional employees for
stable inspection work was taken under
Amusement.
A Joint meeting Of the executive, finance.
membership and sanitary committees of
the clean city committee will be held in
the board room Of the municipal building
Tuesday afternoon. Plans for the COM
mittee's fall work will be discussed.