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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
SPY SUSPECT
ON GRAND JURY
Prosecutor HaIts Work in JeTer-
son County Probe Sensa-
tiOn at SteubenViIIe.

Paisley Declares He viii Demand a
Special Grand Jury to Investigate
Charges Of Corruption at the Fall
Eleetlon-Proseoutor's Own Ellsl.
blllty to Serve Questioned on the
Ground That He's a HoId-over.
Steubenville, o., Jan. 9.-"The pres,
ent grand jury will not be allowed to
investigate any of the political corrup-
tion cases in Jefferson county, be-
cause l am afraid of one member of
L, who, l believe, acted as a go-be-
tween and a spy during the probe OF
last month" This statement was
made by Prosecuting Attorney ]. S.
Paisley.
The grand jury, which met Monday,
has been adjourned to Jan. 20. When
u reconvenes at that time, Paisley
says he will be willing to have it
clean up other cases on the docket
aside from those bearing on the cleo
tion, but these, he asserts, he will de-
mand to be heard by a special grand
jury to be selected later.
Pa;sley's efforts to prevent the
present jurors going into the alleged
political corruption will hinge upon
the outcome of the attack being made
upon his own eligibility to serve as
prosecutor.
Paisley was appointed to hold over
in office by Judge R. G.. Richards be-
cause Prosecutor-elect w. C. Brown
is under indictment in the election
cases and has been refused certif.
cate of election,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
BAIL FOR IRON WORKERS
Secretary of the Union Declares the
Money Has Been Pledged.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 6. - AS an
immediate step toward procuring bail
for the 80 members of the Interna-
tional Association of Bridge and
Structural Iron Workers now in the
federal prison at Leavenworth, Kan,
J. E. McClory, acting secretary-treas-
urer of the union, departed for Leav-
enworth, taking with him blank bond
applications for the prisoners to sign.
McClory intimated that practically
sufficient money or securities had
been pledged to obtain the release of
all the prisoners except Herbert s..
Hockin, who has announced that he
will make no appeal.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

The State Board of Public Works, before
turning over their Office the first of last
week, appointed a committee of three
men to meet in this city and adjust the
claims as presented to the Board some
weeks ago by land owners of this county
living along Beaver, who were damaged
by high water. The commission consists
of John H. Koch, of Ohio City; S. w.
Wright, of Delphos, and Joel Herst, of
Lima. Over one hundred claims have
been filed. The date for the hearing has
not as yet been fixed upon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

At a meeting of the Celina Board of
Education last Monday night the follow
ing officers were chosen for the ensuing
year; DIR. J, Il, Hattery president; o, Raud-
abaugh, vicepresident; VIM. {, Dick, clerk.
The other members ars T.. NJ. Dull and
Dr. +. T.. Ayers.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

The secret marriage of Albert Klink,
of Oakwood, and Miss Grace Fox, oi
fhis city, which occurred at Wapakone-
ia on December 26, has just become
known to the brides friends in this city.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Fox, West Anthony street. The
young people will reside at Detroit,
Mich, where the groom is employed in
the Cadillac automobile factory.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
NEW PROSECUTOR
TAKES UP DUTIES
It is now Prosecuting Attorney B. A

1t is now Prosecuting Attorney B. A.
Myers.
Last Monday Prosecutor John G. Ro-
mer after notable and effiient service
covering two terms, turned the keys of
his Office over to Mr.. Myers, who was
chosen as Prosecutor last November.
Mr.. Romer will continue i'll the prac-
tice of his profession i'll this city, where
he has achieved some reputation as a dis
ciple of Blackstone, and The Democrat
joins his friends in wishing him con-
tinued professional success and a gener-
GUS share of this worlds goods.
Mr. Myers, the new incumbent of the
Prosecutors Office, in an active, hard
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

At the annual meeting Of the mem
bers OF the Celina Auto Co. last Tues
day night, the following Board of Direc-
tors were chosen for the ensuing year:
Fred Olnhausen, Edmund Brandts, Wal
ter Mersman, Sam'l J. Vining and Ira
Wagner.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
ARCHITECT AND WIFE DEAD
Candles on Christmas Tree Set Ere
to Blowing Curtains.

New York, Jan. 6.-Robert Raetze.
an architect, and his wife were burned
to death in fire which destroyed
their home. Mr.. Raetze's two chill
dren and Professor John Donall of the
Lawrenceville preparatory school,
who was visiting the Raetzes, and the
servants escaped. The fire was caused
by the candles on a Christmas tree
on the ground floor, which set fire to
some blowing curtains. When the
bodies were found the man was lean
ing above the body of his wife, near
an open window on the third floor, as
IL he had tried to shield her from the
flames.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
MOTHER GUILTY OF MURDER

StrangIed Invalid Daughter to Put
Her Out of Her Misery.
London, Jan. S.-The inquest into
the cause of the death of the 13-year-
old daughter of Mrs Woods, who was
an invalid from childhood and who
was strangled by the mother, as it is
believed, to put the child out of her
agony, resulted in verdict of willful
murder against Mrs. Woods. The
woman was too i'll to appear and the
jury added to it's verdict that the
state Of her mind should be inquired
into. The child had been an invalid al
she suffered from agonizing fits.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

Roy Swartz of 1T. Recovery, was ar
rested by Marshal Pumphrey last Mon
day night on charge geofdrunkenness and
disorderly conduct. He plead guilty be-
fore Mayor Miller and was fined SIS and
costs. He settled.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
DROPS FROM FRIGHT
Burglar Responsible For Deaths o:
Mother and Child.

Uniontown, Pa, Jan. 7.-When Mrs.
w. E. Johnston, 30, wife of wealthy
farmer at Cheat Haven, was in her
home with her year-old daughter, a
man armed with revolver appeared
at one of the windows and demanded
that she open the door. Instead Of
complying, the woman barricaded the
door.
Just as the man broke open the
door Mrs. Johnston fell dead on the
floor, at the same time crushing her
little daughter to death A short time
later officers arrested w. II. Simmons,
who was found in the vicinity.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

Tom Fry and Charles Miller were ar
rested by Marshal Pumphrey last Mon
day on complaint of Mrs. Maude Beiers
dorfer, charging them with being drunk
and using profane language. Miller
plead guilty. Fry denied the impeach.
ment, but after hearing Mayor Miller
concluded he was guilty, and both par
ties were fined 81 and costs each. They
paid the bills.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

Before adjourning court, shortly after
7 O'Clock last evening Judge Mathers
reversed his decision Of Wednesday or
dering the Commissioners, as individ-
nails, to pay the costs in the Winhoven
case, and made an order that the costs
be paid by the county.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

Among the list of successful appli-
conts for jobs at Columbus during the
present session of the State legislature
appears the names of p. f. Callen and
Heath Vining of this city. Mr. Callen
was made assistant postmaster of the
Senate, while young Vining got a job as
one of the House doorkeepers.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
SIX COACHES DITCHED
Nearly Forty Persons Caught In d
Big Four Wreck.

Neatly ToTty TeTsohs Oau9nt IN a
Big Four Wreck.
Lafayette, Ind, Jan. S.-One per.
son was killed, three probably fatally
injured and 33 slightly hurt when six
cars on train No Is of the Cleveland,
Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis rail-
way, northbound from Cincinnati to
Chicago, jumped the track at Stock
well, near here. The train was run
ming at a high speed when a wheel
on the baggage car broke, throwing
that car, the smoker, day coach, the
diner and two Pullmans into a ditch.
Edwin Gunner, Rochester, N Y, was
crushed to death.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

Mesdames Geo. Hendrick, Christ
Kistler and A. w. Meath will entertain
the ladies' aid society of the NJ. +.
Church, at the church paalors, this (Fri-
day) afternoon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

Three cases of diphtheria are reported
in the family of VIM. Eichenauer, in
Hopewell township, the wife and two
children being the viotimc. All are re-
ported as getting along very satisfac-
torily.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

James B. Knox, former we'll known
Celina young man was married at San
Francisco the 7th of December to Miss
Lillian Davies, of that city.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
I'm New Quarters

All my friends, old and young, please
call and see me in my new location, one
door south of Lininger Bros
PERRY BBKER, Druggist.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

Judge Mathers last Tuesday made an
order quieting the title of land in the
case of Charles Mallow VS.. Charlotte
Lewis ct al
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

P.F. .Callen, who was appointed as one
of the Senate Porters, was installed as
assistant Postmastes in the Senate, when
he reported for duty last Monday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

One paper in the home Is
worth a dozen In the by
way. THE DEMOCRAT Is
THE HOME PAPER OF AIer-
Ger County.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate of Joseph Barndewie, deceased.
Bernard Brandewie, has been appointed
and qualified as administrators of the estate
of Joseph Brandewie, late OF Mercer Coun-
ty, Ohio, deceased. Dated this 8rd day OF
January, A. d. 1913 p. f. DUGAN, Probate
Judge. 39-3t
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
MEET SAME TRAGIC END
Man and Boy, Each Bearing Same
Name, Killed at Crossings.

Name, Killed at Crossings.
Burlington, N. j., Jan. 8. - A boy
and man, each bearing the name of
George Hoffman, but unrelated, were
killed at a grade crossing within 4
few hours of each other and by in
juries strangely similar. The man,
George Hoffman of New Palmyra, was
hit by train while riding a horse.
George Hoffman, T. son of Samuel
Hoffman, a farmer was struck by a
passenger train and instantly killed
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

Statesmen Wanted--To look after our
interest in Mercer and adjacent counties.
Salary or commission Adress Lincoln
Oil Co., Cleveland, O.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
Notice to the Public

am moving my drug and wall paper
stock into the room formerly occupied
by ]. +. Niece. Please call and see me.
PERRY BAKER, Druggist.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

The Presbyterian ladies aid society
will be entertained this afternoon by
Mesdames Muachland and Bowser, at the
latter's home OH West Fayette street.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

The dollar that yen spend
at HOME may return 60 you.
Think IL over, MIR. Busi-
ness Man. This applies TO
you as well as the small fry.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

"Big Pete" says he sold 682 pairs of
shoes, socks and gloves last Saturday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
THE GRIM REAPER

Mrs. Hiram Aller, aged 76 years, died
last Tuesday morning at her home at
Mercer, as the result of an operation
performed ten days previous. She was
born in this county and spent her entire
life here. She is survived by her hus-
band, three sons and one daughter. Flu
neral services were held at the Mercer
NJ. f. Churrh yesterday morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

Pneumonia? Apply Hanford's BaIsalm.
Rub 1t on and rub 1t In thoroughly, until
the skin Is irritRted,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate OF Leonard r. Byer, deceased.
GLee Oda Byer, has been appointed and
qualified as administrator of the estate Of
Leonard II. Byer, late OF Mercer county,
Ohio, dec eased. Dated this 8rd day of Jam
uary A. d. 1918. p. #. DUGAN, Probate
Judge. ag-St
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

last Tuesday morning at her home at
Mercer, as the result of an operation
performed ten days previous. She was
born in this county and spent her entire
life here. She is survived by her hus-
band, three sons and one daughter. Flu
neral services were held at the Mercer
NJ. f. Churrh yesterday morning.
Relatives in this city received word
Tuesday morning announcing the death
of Mrs. Catherine Conroy, aged 81, at
Fostoria, which occurred Monday night
following brief illness.
Deceased was a native of Ireland, but
spent many years in this city following
her marriage. She is survived by sever
al children two of whom reside in this
city; James Conroy and Mrs. Adam
Kriegel.
died Wednesday night at her home near
Rockford. Her husband and her par
ents survive,
Ben Ording aged IS, well known
youag man of Marion township, died last
Sunday at the home of his foster par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Fortkamp at
Maria Stein.
Mrs. Cornelius Smith, aged Y, died
last Sunday evening at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. ]. S. Riley, at Rockford.
The body of John Duncan, whose
death occurred at Phoenix, ARR, two
weeks ago, arrived here last Saturday
and were removed to the home of Reu-
ben Baker. The remains were accompa-
MED by the wife and his brother Charles.
Funeral services were held at the Evan
gelical Church Sunday afternoon. Inter
ment at North Grove.
The funeral of Mrs. Jos. Beason, aged
"a years, who died on the End. inst. fol-
lowing an illness of pneumonia, was
held Sunday morning, followed by inter-
ment at Swamp College.
Mrs. Beason was a native of Greene
county. She is survived by her husband
a step-son, three brothers and three sis
ters.
William J. Short, aged II, veteran of
the civil war and one of the best known
older residents of this city, died at his
home on East Market street last Satur-
day morning, following a short illness
of pneumonia, contracted through can
Ger of the eye, with which he had been
suffering for many years.
Deceased was born in Shelby County,
this State, October II, 1841. He settled
on farm in this county in 1888. Seven
years ago he moved to Celina, where he
lived until his death.
During the war he served in the 18tB
owl. He was member of the Roop
Host, GAR, of this city, and was
member of the Disciple Church.
In January, 1867, he was married to
Mary Z. Swallow, and she, together
with six children, survives. They are
Attorney F. " Short of this city; John
Short, of Clayborn, Ark; Anna B., Ida
and Geo. w. Short, of Cleveland, and
Miss Mayme Short, of Toronto, Canada.
Funeral services were held at the M.
+. Church last Tuesday morning. Vet
eran J. S. Clum, supporting himself
with his hand upon the casket of his
old comrade, gave brief description of
of the bravery of Mr.. Short during the
of the great war of our nation.
The remains were laid at rest in North
Grove Cemetery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

The funeral of Mrs. JOS Beason, aged
"a years, who died on the End. inst, fol-
lowing an illness of pneumonia, was
held Sunday morning, followed by inter
ment at Swamp College.
Mrs. Beason was a native of Greene
county. She is survived by her husband
a step-son, three brothers and three sis
ters
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

cured BY HanfOrd's Balsalm. o
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

Ben Ording, aged Is, well known
youag man of Marion township, died last
Sunday at the home of his foster par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Fortkamp, at
Maria Stein.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

Mrs. Cornelius Smith, aged Y, died
last Sunday evening at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. ]. S. Riley, at Rockford.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1913-01-10

Mrs. Joseph Felver, aged 20 years,
died Wednesday night at her home near
Rockford. Her husband and her par
ents survive.
Evening journal., 1913-03-07
SLEEP DISTURBING BLADDER WEAKNESS
BACKACHE RHEUMATISM QUICKLYVANISH

the blood. and drive it out Of the
system.
SO sure, so positive, so quick. and
lasting. are the results obtained from
the use of CroXone that three doses
day for a few days are often all
that Is required to cure the worst
case of backache, regulate tho most
ann ying bladder disorders, and over
come the numerous other similar
conditions.
II is the most wonderful prepara-
ton ever made for the purpose. Il
is entirely different from all other
remedies. There is nothing else on
earth to compare with IT, Il is so
prepared that il is practically impos-
sible to take II into the human sys-
tenn without results.
You can obtain an original package
of CroXone at trifing cost from any
frst-class drug store such as that Of
| n. g. Danforth. All druggists are
authorized TO personally return the
purchase price II Croxone falls ia
give desired results, regardless Of
how old you are, iow l,ng you have
suffered. or what else has failed tc
J cure you.
Evening journal., 1913-03-07

100000 each year would be necessary.
The chairman of the finance commit.
tee was thereupon empowered to So
licit subscriptions for stated sums
year during four years, payable In
quarterly instruments A committee
of eight was appointed with e. IT.
Hooker of New York as chairman.
Walter Il. Brown of Ohio was made
chairman of the committee on organ
ization. Miss Francis A. Kellor Of
New York chairman of the committee
on Progressive service and William
Allen White of Kansas chairman Of
the publicity committee.
The finance committee at once went
to work. When the executive COM
mittee reassembled in January the
chairman reported that he had
ceived written pledges for approx
mately one-third of the desired sum
and had verbal assurances tha
pledges would be forthcoming for ap-
proXimately another third. None Of
these subscriptions was for large
amount, the largest being for $1,000
Acting upon this report the execu-
tive committee proceeded to make
appropriations for starting the work
OF the organization, service and pub
licity committees in accordance with
the plans previously adopted
To Nominate Full Tickets.
In accordance with the directions Of
the National Committee, branch head
quarters in Washington were pro-
vided for and the publicity committee
establish here The Progressive
service committee and the committee
on organization we're located at New
York
The first object of all this is the
perfection Of a political organization
in every county and Congressional
district. There are about 24O0 coun-
ties in the As States and IL is the pur-
pose of the Progressiyes to have a
full ticket in the field in each in the
next election. as we'll as to have a
candidate for Congress in eachJof the
435 districts A number Of organizers
viii travel about among the States
assisting the State organization
wherever possible. The as States will
be divided into compact geographical
groups. Conferences of the national
committeeman and State officials OF
the party will be arranged in each
group, at which the organization af-
fairs of the group will be considered
and plans made for the work IN
addition TO these conferences, State
meetings will be arranged for. The
Evening journal., 1913-03-07
PROCRESSIvES
KEEP BUILDING
UP new PARTY
National Headquarters Organ
izinG in Every County
in the Country
SCOUT SUGGESTIONS
OF AMALGAMATION

WASHINGTON, March Tin view
Of the continued efforts Of both Re-
publicans and Democrats all over the
country 10 create and spread the i'm
preston that there is a disposition in
the Progressive ranks to case up on
party activity, and in the end pos
eibly to agree to some sort of read
justment with the old parties, Il is
Of interest to note what is going on
in the Progressive organization.
At no time during the last cam
paign were the members Of the Pro-
gressive National Compdttee under
any delusions as to the probable out
come They knew, as lid every other
political observer, that il was a prac-
teal impossibility to perfect a nation
wide organization within three months
and win Consequently before the
votes were counted a call was issued
by Chairman Dixon for a meeting of
the Progressive National Committee
on December 10 to prepare for the
work involved in readjusting and per-
fecting the Progressive organization
throughout the country.
Future Course OnhH,d.
At the same time, invitations we're
sent to number of Progressive lead
ers Throughout the country to attend
an informal conference i'm New York
city to consider plans to be submitted
to the National Committee. The Pro-
gressive conference and meeting OF
the National Committee we're held in
Chicago on December 10 and H. Even
at that time the Republicans were
doing their utmost 10 spread the in
sidious suggestion Of a possible re-
alignment The answer of the Pro-
| gressives to this suggestion was en-
Dhatic and conclusive It was For
ward!" all along the line. It was
not Fall back" but Bring up the re-
| serves"
Pursuant to the instructions Of the
National Committee, the executive
committee met in New York city on
December 10. The first problem be-
fore it was 70 find the means for car
rying on the work There was entire
unanimity Of opinion as to the organ
izaton and educational work that
should be undertaken, but naturally
the first question was of finance
Under the systems in other p1rties.
the National Committee has always
ueeh regarded by the States as the
source of supply of funds. but tho
Progressive National Committee is
only the agent and representative
of the Progressive organizations in
the different States and not the don't
1ating board of directors. as is tha
case with the Republican and Demo.
cratic organizations
4 S2D0,00O Year Needed.
At this meeting of the executiv,
committee in New York it was votet
TO create four divisions of the work.
finance, organization, progressive scr.
vice and publicity. Tentative esti.
| mates of the sums necessary to carry
on the work Planned were submitte J
II was found that approximately
Evening journal., 1913-03-07
Even most Chronic Sufferers Find
RELIEF After Few Doses
Are Taken

Backache, urinary disorders, and
rheumatism, are >aused from weak.
inactive kidneys which fail to filter
out the impurities and keep the blood
pure, and the onl. way on earth TO
permanently and positively cure such
troubles, is to remove the cause.
The new discovery, Croxone, cures
such conditions because 1t reaches
the very roots of the disease It
soaks right into the stopped up. in
active .-idneys. through the walls and
Innings; cleans out the little filtering
cells and glands; neutralizes and dis
solves the pOisonol uric acid sub
stances that lodge in the joints and
muscles to scratch and irritate and
cause rheumatism; it neutralizes the
urine so it no longer irritates the
tender membranes of the bladder,
and cleans out and strengthens the
stopped up, lifeless kidneys so they
filter and sift all the poisons from