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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
CONTRACT AWARDED
FOR TILE WORK

Contractor l.. Il. Fox, of Mendon,
was awarded the contract for the tile
work on the Frysinger joint ditch,
which was sold by the Surveyor at the
Commissioners Office last Saturday.
His bid was 1890. The open work
was awarded to Thomas Howell, of
Liberty township, for S645. Tho ditch
is to be completed by the first of next
September. The improvement is a
mile and half long. 1t begins in
Dublin township, runs thence iDtoand
through Union township and empties
into the Auglaize river in Van Vert
county.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
UNCLE SANT'S
WARNING

Beware, prepare and eeonomize on
fuel. Figure on not less than fourth
to a third more than in previous years.
Prepare for fully eight weeks of
study cold aud extremely cold during
the month OF FEBRUARY. is tho warning
sent out by Uncle Sam to all vessels
and out lying post, This ought to be a
warning also to every man or boy that
has 10 be out of doors to lay In a sup
ply Of good underwear, heavy clothing,
overcoats, warm caps, gloves, mittens,
searfa, cts, when you have an oppor-
tunity OF getting them at about half Of
their value at the great MUST BE
SOLD SALE at BRETT & MEYER,
now going ON.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SUM-
DAY-SCHOOL CONVEN-
TTON SUNDAY

Following is the program for the conven-
tion of the Franklin township Sunday
school association. to be held at the NJ. e.
Church at Montezuma next Sunday, which
opens at pm:
Song by convention.
Devotion.t------x----- K. A, MCGEE
'~lA Song
Eh say -----a rn1Fzd- Mrs. ii. bQrge
Dlac1SHion by convention
Address ----..-----.-.--------- V. H. Bennett
Round table work, conducted by Lewis
Mosier
Song
Address ss.-------------.P Prof. Wilkin. of Celina
SOng-Business
Song-Dismissal
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
IMPERIAL AMUSEMENT
COMPANY WILL
OPEN 'ER UP

The Imperial Amusement Co., 2
home talent product, composed of SOM
Of the best theatrical talent of the town,
will give an entertainment at th'
opera house two nights, Thursday and
Friday, February l and Q, under thu
auspices of the Young Mems Bible
Glass of st. Paul's NJ. T.. church. The
entertainment will consist of comedy
acts, magic performances, quartetts.
solos, readings, etc. Music by the
Celina Orchestra. Warner & Craw-
ford, star comedians, Will put on sew
eral new stunts and musical numbers
Admission 25 cents. Reserved seats 10
cents extra. Seats on sale at Nunges-
ter Bros. drug store.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
DR.. SAGER ANSWERS
FINAL ROLL CALL
Toll Of the Grim and Relentless
Reaper the Past Week Has
AGain Been Heavy.

DR.. Joseph SaRer, aged 73 years, one
of the Oldest practitioners Of the county,
veteran of the Civil war, and we'll
known surgeon, died at his home on
West Warren street about o'clock
last Sunday evening, as the result Of
paralysis.
Deceased was born in Fairfield
county, this slate, January 10, 1889.
In 1859 he began the study of medi-
cine and at the breaking out of the
Civil war, in 1861, he entered the Union
army as hospital steward. He saw
active service, was held a prisoner of
war for four months, escaped, and was
then placed on the U. S. steamer Ten
nessee as q steward, serving until the
close of the war.
He came to this city in 1884, and has
enjoyed a large practice, making 3
specially of eye and kindred troubles.
DR.. Sager was an active member of
the M. E, Church, a member of the
local X. of p. lodge, and of the local
g. A. Il. Post. He was president of
the Mercer County Building 81 Loan
Association, and health officer of this
city. He was we'll known in medical
circles, belonging TO a number of state
and national medical associations, as
well as the county medical society.
He is survived by an adopted daugh-
ter, Bernice, and two aged brothers,
Levi Sager, of Toledo, and Noah Sager,
A farmer of near Bryant, Ind. Funeral
services were held by Rev. Bennett at
the NJ. f. Church last Tuesday after
noon
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

The Montezuma Y. P. BIS met
Tuesday evening, January 23, in regu-
lar session for the purpose of holding
final examination, which will COM
plete the study course in the FIRST book.
Following the examination all enjoyed
a palatable lunch and sociable good
time together. The class was small on
account of sickness. We are expect
ing 10 begin the new year with diff
ferent book and larger class than
ever. COMMITTEE,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
ADOPTED DAUGHTER
FINALLY WINS HER
CONTENTION

Senator ]. d. johnson was at Kent,
o., last week, where he was victorious
in a suit brought on behalf of Mrs. A.
B. Grim, Of East Jefferson, for the pur-
pose of breaking the will of the late
Phoebe Jane Loomis. Mrs. Grim, as
an adopted child, received from the
estate only the W. ], Maehlman build
ing, South Main street, now occupied
by the Efinger bakery. She was dis
satisfied with the distribution made
by tho will and contested. The matter
was settled by the other heirs giving
Mrs. Grim $4,000, and paying the costs
of the case.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

VIM. Bauer, of Liberty township,
arrested a few days since and lodged
in jail on the charge of assault with
intent to kill one Otto Fickert of the
same township, but Monday released
on habeas corpus proceedings as the
result of defective mittimus, was re-
arrested Wednesday on the same
charge. Bauer was brought to this
city and taken before Squire Orel Ny
ers, in whose court he waived examin-
tfOn and was bound over to court in
the sum of $1,000. Unable to secure
bond, he was again given quarters
with Sheriff Fisher. The trouble is
alleged to have resulted from q wran-
gle and old personal liberty" stuff,
alias booze.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
NEarrlage LIcenses ISSUED.

Richard B. Smith, aged %, Hepewell
township, farmer, son of Philip Smith,
and Ethel /. Now, aged 10, Hopewell
township, houeekeeper, daughter of j..
II. Now. Married by Rev. A. D..
Kroft.
Thomas II. Williams, aged 22,Center
township, farmer, son of John e. Will
liams, and Jessie #. Cantwil, aged 10,
Jefferson township, housekeeper,
daughter of James Cantwil. Married
by Rev. Rice.
Herbert H. Meyer, aged "a, Auglalze
county, framer, son of w. Meyer, and
Odessa E Annette, aged %, Jefferson
township, housekeeper, daughter of
VIM. Annette.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

Hayes Bailey, a 15-year-old lad Of
TT. Recovery, was taken TO the Boys
Industrial Home at Lancaster Tuesday
by Deputy Sheriff Betz. The boy was
first brought into Probate Court last
February and sentenced to the Ian
caster home. Sentence was suspended,
but the boy last Monday threatened TO
do bodily harm to his mother and
otherwise disturbed the residents of
the Fort to such an extent that Mayor
Hastings had the boy taken in charge.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

The7- year-old son OF Harrison Webb,
of Center township, sustained bad
fracture OF the left leg when he fell
from the hay NOW of the barn on his
fathers place a week ago yesterday
afternoon. The broken bone prOtruded
through the flesh, making an ugly
wound. DIR. LanRel was called, set the
fracture and dressed the injury caused
by the bone piercing the flesh.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
PROPERTIES CHANGE
OWNERSHIP

s. ]. vlning last Monday sold the
property on East Wayne street, which
he recently acquired from Ed. L. Bry-
son, to j. l.. Fennig, the South Main
street hardware dealer. In the deal
Mr.. Vinlng came into possession of
the hundred acre farm, owned by Mr..
Fennig in Liberty township.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

The farmers in the vicinity of Rock
ford and the business men of that
hustling little Village are making
elaborate arrangements for an extern
sion school, February 10 to %, under
the direction of the State Board OF
Agriculture.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

The Pearl King Interstate joint
ditch hearing, which was before the
County Commissioners yesterday, dis
closed the fact that the land holders
assessed are dissatisfied with tho size
OF the ditch, and change from six
teen TO tw0nty-four inch tile may
result. John Hoblet, u. Countarman,
A, Garwood and Mrs. J. l.. Rhoades
are the parties affected by the improve.
ment on this side Of the line.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
RESOLUTIONS Of
WABASH FARMERS

The following preambles and resolu-
lions were adopted by the Wabash
farmers institute at the meeting held
asst week:
Whereas, The third annual farmers
ms titute of Wabash, Mercer county,
Ohio, now assembled is nearing its
/ close, and
Wheaeas, 1t has been most inter-
ssting and benefcient session, there
tore be it
Resolved, First, that we are pro-
foundly thankful for the attendance
and work of the institute, and the
many incentives manifest on every
land for the betterment of our condi-
lions as agricuIturslists, in the many
oonveniences and Iuxuries that we en-
JOY in the pursuit of our vOcations by
reason of these annual institutes.
Second, That we thank the State
,peakers, w. Il. Copeland and Nj. G..
Thomas, for the instructive lectures
md the able way they have enlighten-
I'd the people.
Third, That a vote of thanks be Civ
IN our officers for their efficient efforts
and business sagacity in making a
vigorous effort in maintaining all of
The conditions that go to make sue
cessful and frst-class institute in a
community.
Fourth, That we do not favor the
present law of taxation as it now is.
Bonds re'nOn- taxable and we favor
thefr taxation, and furthermore that
I'll notes, mortgages, bonds and all pa
pers of money value become null and
void unless stamped annually by the
assessor.
Fifth, We as an institute favor the
passage of the pure seed law.
Sixth, That we sincerely believe in
educasion, and INCUR public schools,
and are firmly of the belief that all
money expended along this line is
we'll spent, but as agriculture has been
declared the noblest work of man and
AS it is the foundation of the Nations
progress and success, we do most earn
sstly urge and request that course in
agricultural be adopted and placed in
the regular curriculum of our public
schools and that we thank Attorney b.
A. Myers for his instructive address
along this line.
Seventh, That we thank the State
speaker, Miss Pearl Dorsey, for her
most valuable and instructive lectures
upon the subject of domestic science,
and that we urge the continuance Of
this line of instructions in our institu-
tes.
Eight, That the people of our vici-
nifty are deeply interested in music
and music has become one of the
foundation stones of every happy and
contented home, we hereby request of
our committee that al next years ses-
sions of our institute we secure some
special music as part of our program.
Ninth. That we very earnestly ask
Secretary A. p. Sandles to favor Wa
bash with another institute the coming
year.
Tenth, That we thank the Pearson
sisters and Mrs. Rev. Probst for their
most entertaining selections rendered
at the different sessions of our insti-
tute. Be IL further
Resolved, That these resolutions, i'll
adopted be placed on the secretary's |
book and printed in the county papers
and also a copy be sent to the Seere- !
airy Of Agriculture A. p. Sandles.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

Word was received here only this
week announcing the death of VIM.
Palmer, former resident OF Franklin
township, whose death occurred at
Thayer, Kansas, a couple OF weeks
since. Deceased was a brother Of Ed
ward Palmer and Mesdames Robert
Burdge, Jacob and Cornelius Frank,
all residents of Franklin township,
and Allen Palmer, of st. Marys.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
FARMS FOR SALE

100 acres in Center Township, good build
ings, well tiled, no better land In the Ooun-
w. Possession March LIST. next.
0l acres IN Granville Township, three
miles Northwest OF ST. Henry. Onto; good
land, finely improved, At n bargain. Pos
session March ist 1919.
so acres IN Dublin Township, subject to
dover estate In 20 acres OF farm,
We own tho above farms out.r right, aud
Will sell same with small pAyment down.
balance long time, Oall or write,
RILEY a BRHs0N, Celinn. 0.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
1872 ACRE FARM
GREAT VALUE IF SOLD SOON

Good soil. splendid location, 30 acres fine
young timber, half mile from railroad sta
tion, store, church, school, milh, black
smith shop, rural delivery, good roads OF,
two creamery routes, seven room house.
new barns miles from Hillsdale, County
seat. Splendid stock farm. Write today.
b. h. KIES, Hillsdale Mich.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

The remains of Mrs. John link,
aged 4S years, who died at her home at
Mishawaka, Ind, Tuesday night, were
removed to the home of her sister, Mrs.
Perry Chapman, at Rockford, yester-
day. Deceased was born near Mercer,
and with the exception of the past year
has always been a resident of the coun-
ty. Her death was due to dropsy,
with which she has been suffering for
some time past. She is survived by
a husband and one daughter. ZaDnan
Hays, an employe at the Millery livery
barn in this city, is a brother of the
deceased.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
NOTICE
To TAXPAYERS

The time for the collection OF the Decem-
Der installment OF taxes has been extended
to Saturday, january p. All delinquent
taxes, however. not paid by the Goth of jan
uary VIII be advertised and sold for the
taxes due. JNO. B. ALBERs.
County Treasurer.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
Farm for Sale

Farm l0l acres, two miles southeast OF
Mendon, Ohio; large bank barn, 40xG0; o.
room house, wood-hOuse, scales and other
out-bulldlnRs. Among one OF the best
farms In Union township; VIII sell at n bar
gain II sold by March /. 1919. For partlcu-
lars see OHAs. MILLER. Mereer.O.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

DIR. and Mrs. G. J. wintermute, DR..
and Mrs. Dalton II. Miller and Jesse
Redman were at Newark yesterday at
tending the funeral of the formers
brother-in-law, H. A. Fleming, who
dropped dead while walking through
the court house park in that city, last
Tuesday afternoon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
TO Serve on Federal Grand Jury

j. E. Brookhart, Of Mercer, and
d. S. Monroe, of Montezuma, were In
this city Sunday en- route to Toledo,
W here they went to serve on the Fed
eral grand jury, which convened Mon
dau
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

Mrs. Henry Hoyng, aged 50 years,
died at her home at Coldwater last
Tuesday night, after long illness of
dread tuberculosis. She is survived
ny her husband and eight sons-Fred,
John, Lewis, Joseph, Frank and Je-
rome. Besides the immediate family,
she is also survived by four sisters and
brother-Mrs. Mary Pohl, of Fit.
Wayne, Ind; Mrs. G. J. Hemmert, of
this city, and Mrs. Benz. Tangeman,
Mrs. Anna Harmon and Herman Kahl-
meyer, all of Coldwater.
Funeral services will be held at the
Coldwater Catholic Church tomorrow
morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

Mrs. Margaret Kable, aged 80 years,
until recently a resident of this city.
died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. George Maffet, at Lawrence, Kan
sas, last Saturday morning.
Deceased was born in Germany, in
June, 1922. In 1929, with several
brothers and sisters, she came to this
country, settling in Pennsylvania.
shortly afterwards, however, she
moved to Mercer county. She WAS
drst married to Jacob Huff, but fol-
lowing his death she married Daniel
@. Kable, one of Celina's first tailOrs.
To this union was born a son and four
daughters. Three of the daughters
survive-Mrs. Hulda Wells, East Liv-
iugston street, this city; Mrs. Amelia
Collins, of Rockyford, Colo, and
Mrs. George W. Moffet, of Lawrence,
Kansas.
Deceased was a pioneer resident of
this county. She began to fail in
health and a couple of years ago went
70 Kansas to spend her rem aiming
lays with her daughter. Funeral SER
vices we're held at Lawrence, Kansas,
last Tuesday, and temporary interment
made there. Permanent intermeDt
will be made here some time in April.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

A buggy harness, robe, blanket and drlv-
ing horse for sale cheap. II you want bar
gain call and see Earnest Garman. six
miles northwest OF Oelina.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

One paper in tIae home a.
worth a dozen I'm Che by
way. THE DEMOCRAT rs
THE HOME PAPER OF AEer-
Ger County.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

The little two-montks-old son of
Peter Gliding and wife, of Csrthagens,
died last Monday afternoon, after a
short illness. Funeral services were
held at the Csrthsgena Catholic Church
Wednesday morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

Mrs. Joseph Hemmelgarn, aged %
years, died at her home near Burketts-
Vile last Friday evening of tubercu-
losis. She is survived by her husband
and a twO-year-old son. Funeral SER
vices were held at the Catholic church
at Burkettsville yesterday morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
HENDRICKS WANTS
EURS AND HIDES.

q, j, Hendricks buys furs and hides and
pays best prices for them. iia West Antho-
ny street, Oollna, Ohio.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

Don't miss the 88 l.a reduction sale
on all kinds robes and horse blankets
az w. II. sehunck'u, Cellna, q.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

Miss Monica hammers, aged q
years, daughter of Anthony hammers,
If st. Henry, died at her home in that
village last Monday evening after a
lingering illness of tuberculosis. She
is survived by her father and an older
brother. Funeral services were held
at the Catholic Church yesterday
morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

The officers chosen for the coming
year are;
w, j. White-President.
P, O. KnOX--Vice President.
William Wiley--Secretar
David SohrOyer-rraasure
Executive COmmittee-R Snider,
Frank sprigga and Henry Fonnig.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

Better read a hundred ad-
Vertisements than miss the
one you need. YOu can save
enough, too, 60 buy more pa-
Pers than you now read.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
CUPID'S VICTIMS

Thomas II. Williams, of Center
township, and Miss Jessie f. Cantwill,
of Jefferson, were quietly united IN
marriage by Rev. l.. Rice. of the Cir
cult NJ. e. Church, at the parsonage in
this city last Sunday afternoon. TIL,
groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. John E.
Williams, of Center township, is en-
gagged in the General Store business at
Neptune, and is a popular and enter
prisIng young man. The bride is the
accomplished daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Cantwill, of the east end Of
this township, and is a popular young
lady. The wedding came as a surprise
to the many friends of the young
couple.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
USUAL INTERESTING
PROGRAM
Arranged for Twentieth Annual
Meeting of Neptune Farmers
Institute Next Week.

The twentieth annual session of the Nep-
tune farmers institute will open In the
pleasant and commodious township hall in
that village on Thursday next for two
days meeting. An interesting program
has been arranged. with w. Montgomery,
q lecturer of note, as principal speaker. At
torney f. V. Short of this city will make
the concluding address of the meeting.
The program Is as follows;
Thursday-M Morning session, $3.50 a.m.-
Feeding and Care of Dairy Cattle--------
Discussion, Lloyd Willcutt
Constitutional Convention Talk-.-------
----------- .------------- Orlando Benton
Afternoon session, :8o pm
Song BY the school children
The Profitable Horse Nv. Montgomery
Discussion, w, II. Townsend
Music
Address Porter Elliott
Evening session, o'clock
Instrumental music
Teaching the Res possibilities Of Life
-.--------------------W W. Montgomery
RecitatiOn------ ---.-----~---- Merle Drury
Duet----------NelvaD Drury and Naomi Hale
Address -----..----- ------.----- Porter Elliott
trluhy -MoFIlnE sesslou' G6O O'CLOCK
instrumental music
Breeding and Care of Hogs .------- -------
------.----------------.-- Montgomery
Discussion. w. w. Williams
instrumental music
Address s-------------.----------. Porter Elliott
Afternoon session, l:3O-
Music BY the school children
Advantage of General Farming -----.----
w. Montgomery
Discussion, s. X. Copeland
Recitation ------ ----------M Marie Bryant
The Social Side OF Farm Life--.-F. V. Short
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
q MRS. BRIGGS OF
POULTRY YARD"
To Be Feature of Benefit Enter
tainment at Washington High
School Saturday Night.

A benefit entertainment Will be given
tomorrow Saturday evening by the SEN
iors and junior classes OF the Washington
township high school. assisted by local
talent, under the direction of Wanda R.
Scott. Comedy. farce and specialties will
provide amusement for all.
The program opens with a farce "The
Obstinate Family, or A Woman Won't"
with the following cast of characters:
James-Servant--- Ransbottom
Lucy-SerVant --------.----. Rachel Bourelle
Mr.. HarwoOd Father Zura Writer
Mrs. Harwood- -Mother.-----.---- ella scott
Pantomime------------T The Holy City
The feature OF the evening will be Mrs.
Briggs Of the Poultry Yard" domestic
comedy OF three acts-elean and whole
some In tone, genial in spirit. and very
affecting. Following is the cast OF char
acters:
5ilas, "a near Albert StrabeIy
Mrs. oConner' with hatred for goats
80 ----.-----------O Clara Schroeder
Raj ph .----- -------- Wayne Kanorr
Jimmy 10 Menchhofer
AlHlrh------ -------. .-----------.-----.H Hazel BetZ
Melissa. .-------- - Ella Scott
Manda Bates, who can't tell secrets"---
Virginia Lee. the heiress- Rachel BoureIIe
Daisy, Nirginia's friend Fanny Fennip
Mr.. Lee. father Of Miss Lee -Chas. Adams
Specialties between acts. consisting Of
music instrumental and vocal, readings,
&c. Admission IS and 25 cents. Seats re-
served free. Gall at high school building.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26

Herbert F. Meyer, of Auglaize
county, and Mrs. Odessa Arnett, Of
Jefferson township, were united in
marriage by Mayor Miller at his Office
last Saturday afternoon. The couple
will reside in Auglaize county.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-01-26
MARKETS

The following were the quotations for
grain, live stock, poultry and produce in
the Celina market yesterday evening.