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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-11-06
COMMISSIONERS

The Board melting. last Monday found
in favor of the Perry Miller ditch in
HopeweIl and Dublin townships. The
petition was granted as prayed for, being
all tile November 10, was fixed as the
time for hearing of all matters pertain
ing to the improvement.
The Board found in favor of the NJ.
Miller ditch in Liberty and Backcreek
townships, granting the petition as pray
ed for Branches as prayed for by Geo.
Bollenbacher, l.. Il, Aartz and otto
Groth were granted. March 1. 1915 was
fixed as the time for hearing Of all mat
ters pertaining to the Improvement
The following bills We're allowed last
Friday ond are now payable:
Celina Ell. x WV Co light and
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-11-06

Henry Hoenie aged 10 years. one of tn,
best known residents OF Hopewen town
ship, died suddenly last Monday after
noon, while sitting in a chair at his home
two miles north west of this city. lie
had been in his usual health Deceased
had ben blind for several years and was
sitting in his accustomed chair, i'm the
home. a few moments after he had
passed away his daughter came into the
room to inquire if his wants and found
him lifeles.
Deceased was born in HopeweH town
ship June Il. 1S3S.and has always made
his home in that township. He is sur
vived by eleven children-John. Charles
and Joshua Hoene and Mrs. Elmer Cook
Of Hopewel township;NIrs. Rachael Ait.
of Liberty township; Mrs. Abner He'll
warth, of jefferson township; Mrs Jos.
Harper. of this city; Frank, Joseph, Sam
uel Arlinda and Lulu. at home Three
brothers and one sister also survive
John, William and George Hoenie and
Mrs. Willianm SealschOt, all residents of
Hopewen township.
Funeral services We're held at the Luth-
sran Church in this city Wednesday af-
,eTnon. Burial at North Grove cemetery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-11-06
CELINA MARKETS
Quotations at CeIina

The following were the quotations for
grain, live stock, poultry and produce in
the Oelins market yesterday evening
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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-11-06

John Wiley, aged 65 years. a well
known shoemaker of this city died last
Wednesday afternoon at his home in the
Forest Heights addition, just north of
town, as the result of paralysis. Two
years ago Mr.. Wiley suffered stroke OF
paralysis and since that time has had
couple of other attacks. The one which
finally resulted in his death came last
Monday morning.
Deceased was born ON farm near the
city Of GAINESVILLE, this state, March 22
1919. Hewas first married about forty
years ago and to this union one child was
born Charles Wiley. who survives. His
second marriage occurred in 1870. and to
this union one daughter. was born, Mrs.
Richard Miller, who with his second wife
also survives
Funeral services viii be held at the
Evangelical Church in this city, this af-
ternoon. Burial will be at Swamp Col |
lege cemetery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-11-06

Made since 1846-Hanford' Balsam.
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pleasant Meadow School.

Pleasant Meadow public school. near
town, closed on Friday afternoon with an
entertainment by the pupils that was
greatly appreciated by large number of
patrons of the school. who were present.
The program included music, dialogues.
recitations. etc.. and the pupils all ac-
quilted themselves with credit.
At the conclusion of the entertainment.
the principal. Miss Rachel Ritenhouse.
awarded prizes Of $I.oo each to Emerson
Patten, Arthur Landers and Elizabeth
Jamison. who did not miss day during
the entire school year. For regular at
tendance since Christmas. Emily Terry
was awarded book. and for regular
attendance up to Christmas, six other
pupils received brooks
Everyone enjoyed the treat Of ice cream
and cake served afteFward,
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MATCHMAN FATALLY BURNED

Eurico Diamolo. who was employed as
night watchman at the quarries of the
Keystone Lime and Stone Company, near
Frenchtown. Cecil county. was fatally
burned while at work on The night OF the
I5th inst. A lantern which he had in his
hand exploded and set fire TO his clothing.
He was alone when the accident occurred,
and running to nearby stream, jumped
into it, in order to extinguish the flames.
His body was badly burned.
After going back to the boiler room in
the engine house at the quarries. he at
tended to his duties to prevent mishap.i
and then ran down the railroad tracks to
shanties in which were several of his
fellow countrymen. These men gave
him first aid and placing him in a launch
took him to Havre de Grace, where he
was treated at the Hospital. He was later
removed to his home, when erysipelas de-
veloped, and death resulted.
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VIII Tear Down sign Boards

A law passed by the last Legislature,
makes It a misdemeanor to place sign
boards on the State highways or placards
on tree or to place either on private prop
erty without permission of the owner.
with each offence punished by fine Of
$40.
The State Forester wants the people of
the State to rise up on June goth and tear
them all down in one day. and to this end
purposes that Saturday, June goth, shall
be observed as "Sign Board Day. In
order that this work may be done syste-
matically and under supervision. every
one who will volunteer is requested to
notify the State Forester. Baltimore, Md,
or the local Forest Warden, stating what
road or section Of the road he can take
care of. He will then be supplied with
an Official badge. copy of the law. and
full instructions. This is public move
ment for beautifying roadsides in which
all should be interested and give their aid.
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WOODLAWN.

Miss Eva Tyson, of Glenolden. Pa. spent
from Friday to Monday with her parents.
Miss Ola Keilholtz, of Balto. spent Decora-
tion Day with her sister, Mrs. G.. w. Poist.
Miss Madge Moulton is visiting her sister at
Glen Riddle. Pa.
Rev. and Mrs. e. G. Gisriel and son, of Bal
timore, automobiled to the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. SINNERS, last Thurs
day and returned Saturnay, accompanied by
Mr.. SINNERS.
Messrs. George and Carroll Tyson visited
Washington and College Park last week.
Hopewell will hold Children's service SUM-
day evening, the 14th. This Sunday morning
Rev. G. N Jones viii preach to the children.
Mr.. Samuel Churchman was weekend
visitor in Wilmington.
Mrs. Geo. Tyson spent Wednesday In BALTIC.
The Ladies' Aid Society cleaned the church
Tuesday and the new carpet was laid by e. r.
Burlington & Sons.
A splendid entertainment was given by the
pupils OF Chestnut Grove School Friday after.
noon, rejecting much credit on the teacher,
Miss Ella v. Gibson. Ice cream and cake were
served to all. A number lof visitors were
present.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Owens, Wilmington,
were weekend guests Of his parents.
A Y social was held in the hall Friday night.
After short business meeting was held the
following well rendered program was given:
Dialogue, ''The Census Taker,n by Misses
Elizabeth Tyson, Elizabeth Owens and Mr..
Curtis MAXWELL recitation, Master Norman
Linton; solo, Miss Olive jackson; recitation,
Miss Tyson; reading, Miss Lena Miller; dia-
logue by Messrs. Albert Rea, Willard Thomp-
son and James Charshea: reading, Mr.. VIM.
Rea. The Temperance Standard" was read
by Miss Helen Cullen and greatly enjoyed.
The committee in charge, No. 8. served ice
cream. strawberries and cake. No. 6, consist
ing of the new members, will have charge in
June.
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MEMORIAL DAY AT CALVERT.

Memorial Day was appropriately OBJ
served at Rosebank cemetery. Calvert. on
Saturday afternoon, with a large crowd
in attendance. The exercises were 10
charge of Banner Council. o. U. A. M.
Assembling at the Lodge Hall, the Civil
War veterans. Bay View and Calvert
Mechanics. Calvert Loyal Temperance
Legion, and public school children. head
ed by Rising Sun Cornet Band. marched
to the cemetery, where exercises were
held at the grave of John Churchman, the
last soldier buried at Rosebank.
Rev. Mr.. Gift. Of Bay View M. P.
church. delivered an impressive prayer.
and the different COMMITTEES strew flowers
on the graves. Reassembling in the
grove with Webster White presiding the
program was carried out. embracing sing
ing, recitations. addresses by Rev. Mr..
Cliff and Rev. W. @. Jaggard, with sew
eral selections by the band.
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Want New School Building. /.

A petition is being circulated and num-
erously signed by the citizens of this Dis
trict asking the County Commissioners
for an appropriation of $4,000 for new
school house in this town.
Rising Sun is the only town of any size
in the county that has not adequate school
facilities. the small brick building used
by the Primary Department being over
crowded. while the building occupied by
the Grammar Department belongs to
private parties and is rented.
Elkton. North East, PerryviIle. Chesa-
peake City, Cecilton, all have fine. COM
modious. up-to-date school buildings.
while Rising Sun is allowed to drift
peacefully along with make-shift facilities
not at all in keeping with the demands
or progress of the times.
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Flag Day Celebration.

The one hundred and thirty-seventh
birthday of the American flag will occur,
June a. 1914. The day will be generally
observed throughout the United States by
school children. members of patriotic So
cieties and others. Owing to the recent
Tampico incident, and the demands made
upon the Mexican Government to fire
salute; Flag Day will be of greater sig-
nifcance than ever.
Another important event that will cause
the paying of greater reverence to the
STARS and Stripes," will be the one hun
dredth anniversary of the writing of the
American National Anthem. THE Star
Spangled Banner" which occurs in Sep
tember. In the City of Baltimore.
monster celebration costing $1,000. 900
will be held to pay fitting honor to the
flag. the author and the song that ever
fills with pride the heart of every
American
The National Star-Spangled Banner
Centennial Commission has arranged
through the Department of Education in
a number of States to have the story of
the writing of the National Anthem made
part of Flag Day exercises. Literature
containing short history of the incidents
that inspired Francis Scott Key to write
the anthem during the bombardment of
Fort McHenry, September. 1874. the
words of the Song and the story of the
adoption of The National Standard will be
distributed.
On Saturday, June "a. I777. Congress
Resolved: That the Flag of the United
States be I3 stripes alternate red and
white. that the Union be I3 stars. white
in blue field representing new con-
stellation." In an act approved Jan. I3.
1894, Congress provided that the flag
should have fifteen stripes and fifteen
stars, as there were, at that time. fifteen
States in the Union. II was flag of this
type that Key saw by dawn's early
light" In 1878. Congress re-established
the flag of thirteen stripes and provided
that there should be one star for each
State in the Union.
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Well Balanced Newspaper.

Ask dozen readers of "Fhe Philadelphia
Record" why they prefer it to any other news.
paper and you'll get dozen different answers.
1t is the favorite of each because it is strong
est in the particular news field which espec-
tally interests him. Boil down the answers
and you'll find a consensus of opinion that its
a well balanced, all-round newspaper. cover
ing with exceptional fairnesss and accurancy
every field of human activity.
"The Philadelphia Record" rides no hobbies
and plays no favoritos. It gives all the news
for just what it is worth. 1t steers clear of
sensationalism. 1t is clean and wholesome.
Its sporting department is a tower of strength.
Its financial reports are authoritative. Pro-
ducers swear by its market quotations It's
editorial policies command respect and conf
dence. It's good-natured cartoons inimitably
hit Of the leading topics of the day. Good
judges deem De Mar the best cartoonist in the
country.
The same reasons which make the daily
issue Of 'The Philadelphia Record favorite
have popularized the Sunday issue. "The
Sunday Record includes, besides the usual
daily features. a live Magazine Section devot.
ed to women's interests, science and invention.
the entertainment of the little folks. special
articles of news interest. and humor. There
is also a four-page section Of colored comics
and weekly fiction magazine.
The daily issue and the Sunday issue Of
'The Philadelphia Recordr. appealing as they
do to every member Of the family, are leaders
In their respective fields, and deserve the pop
ularity they have achieved.
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School picnic.

The patrons. teacher and pupils of Monroe
school enjoyed picnic in the grove back Of
thel school house Friday, where bountiful
lunch was served to all in true picnic style.
In the afternoon we were entertained with
games and athletic stunts by the boys. and at
about three O'Clock were again invited into
forest hall dining room, where refreshments
were served in the form of cake and ice cream.
Miss Holt then awarded the following prizes
for the year 1st scholarship prize, William F.
Bones; End, Ella NJ. Reynolds; 3rd, Margaret
Tarbert. Those not having missed a day
during year Elizabeth Yocum, Emley Yocum,
William Reynolds No days missed since
Christmas, Margaret @. Tarbert. Prize in
neatness, Gertrude Dinsmore.
A GUEST
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THEODORE.

During the storm of Wednesday last light
ming struck q large white oak tree ON the
property of John Thompson. The tree was
split from top to bottom. At the foot Of the
tree was spring beside which was tub Of
clothes. The wall about the spring was torn
to pieces and holes burned In the clothes.
Miss Eva Irwin spent Wednesday and
Thursday with Miss lacy Williams.
Mrs. 7. Algard and Mrs. A. W. Worth spent
Thursday with Mrs. H. Mahoney. of Leslie.
A. W. Worth has purchased fine pair Of
horses.
Miss Alice Mckinney, of Wilmington. spent
Sunday and Monday with her sister. Mrs.
Ross Irwin.
Mrs. Florence Welth. OF Baltimore, is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. ]. n. Williams.
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Killed By Accidental Discharge OF
Revolver.

Ernest Turner. aged seven years.
ward of the Health and Charity Society Of
Philadelphia. was instantly killed on
Saturday morning in Oxford. by the acci-
dental discharge of revolver. The lad
was handing the weapon through wire
fence to another boy. when the revolver
was discharged in some manner. the
bullet piercing the bows heat and causing
instant DEATH The accident occurred
about eleven o'clock. in the alley at the
rear OF the home of Mrs. Hannah Jackson,
where the boy was being cared for.
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Hannah e. Macaw.

Miss Hannah E. Magaw died June I
at the home of Miss Mary Strickland. in
Oxford. aged So years. She was stricken
with paralysis the gsek previous. The
deceased was bore IN East Nottingham.
and was daughter of James and Nancy
Irwin Magrxw. Two brothers and two
sisters surSive William T. Magaw, East
Nottingham; Frank Magaw. living in the
West; Mrs. Sarah Brown and Mrs. Jennie
Griffith. of Chrome. The funeral was
held Wednesday, with interment at Rose
bank cemetery.
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German Wins Shoot.

The third annual Delaware state shoot
was held May 2s. 2o and 80. at the traps
of the Du Pont Trapshooting Club, VIII
mingson. Lester German. of Aberdeen
Md, was the winner.
He did some of the most spectacular
shooting Of the tournament. and on
Saturday made run OF ITO straight
breaks He dropped but three. out OF
his $50. and for the entire shoot, he had a
score of ago, out of 900.
Several of the best professional and
amateur shooters in the country particle
pated in the shoot and it was one OF the
most successful the club has had
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state Teachers Association

The 47th annual meeting OF the Md.
State Teachers Association will be held
at Octon City on June 90 and 80. July !
and 2. An interesting program has been
arranged. and the session will be un-
usually instructive. Principal Hugh W.
Caldwell, Of the Chesapeake City High
School, is Secretary of the Association,
and William T. Warburton, Esq, of Elk
ton, a member of the Legislative Com
mi,tee. An address will be made on
Wednesday morning, July I. by Superin-
tendent Joseph M. McVey. Of Cecil county.
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Perry Young. colored. of the First dis
trict. is at Union Hospital under treat
ment for gunshot wounds inflicted by
Thomas Sewall, also colored. of near
Cecilton. The men had an alteration
about Sewall's horse getting into Young's
cabbage patch. and when Young stopped
at the door of the house where Sewall
lived, the lated fred on him with shot
gun. Young jumped aside far enough to
save his life. but one finger was shot off
and a number of grains of shot lodged in
his face and neck.
The midland journal., 1914-06-05
6retna Green Of Maryland.

From the records of the Circuit Court
Clerks Office, Elkton has established her
claim to being the Gretna Green of Mary
land. From May 1. 1873. to June I. 1914,
the Clerk of Cecil Circuit Court issued
2,o17 marriage licenses. The majority of
couples were from Pennsylvania and
New Jersey.
The smallest number issued in anv
month was in May. 1913, when 40 were
issued. and the largest number in Novem-
Der, when 100 were issued.
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skull Crushed BY Falling Stone.

Archillo Santucci, workm IN employ
ed at the Keystone quarry. between Port
Deposit and Petryvllle, was instantly
killed Saturday afternoon while at work,
by a large stone becoming dislodged at
the top of the quarry and falling dis
tance OF about rs feet. striking him in the
head and crushing the skull. Santucci
was IS years of age and is survived by a
wife and child in Italy.
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3. Frank Yerkes.

B. Frank Yerkes. who formerly con-
Quoted butchering business in this town.
died in the West Chester hospital. Thurs
day. May 2S, aged 90 years. His funeral
was held from his home in that town on
Saturday last. He was unmarried and L
survived by brother, Harry NJ. Yerkes.
and sister, Mrs. Frank Smedley.
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DEATHS.
Amos A. Oueln.

Amos A. Quein, died May, 10. at
Beatrice, Nebraska, aged 10 years. His
wife, one son and daughter survive.
John w. Quein and Mrs. Geo. W. Biles.
of Fair Hill, are brother and sister of the
deceased. He was veteran of the Civil
War. serving in the 9TH Pennsylvania
cavalry.
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Vandeurift-Carhart.

Mr.. Harvey N. Vandegrift. son of Mrs.
Phobe Vandegrift. of Wilmington, Dell.
formerly of Elkton, and Miss Florence ].
Carhart. of Philadelphia, also a former
Cecil Countian. were married at Whining
ton Wednesday. May ~. by Rev. 6. T..
Anderson, pastor of Harrison street M. E.
Church.
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Mrs. Walter Hull.

Mrs. Sallie Hull, wife of Walter Hull.
died May 27, at her home 10 Moose Jaw !.
Canada. aged AZ years. Mrs. Hull was
the daughter of the late Lewis Brown,
and had been living in East Nottingham
with her husband until last fall, when
they removed to Canada. Two brothers
and one sister survive Fred Brown, of
York county; Wilmer E. Brown, of Phila-
delphia, and Mrs B. E. Mason. Chrome.
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John n. Blaine.

John H. Blaine. formerly of Cecil
county. died last week at his home in
Pocomoke City. He was engaged in the
drug business at Chesapeake City for
years While in Chesapeake City he was
married to Miss Ida N Staples OF Elkton.
Two daughters survive him. Mrs. w H.
Scho6eld. OF Pocomoke City, and Miss
Alice Blaine, of Philadelphia.
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Wilmington is agitating of erecting a
memorial to the Constitution. which Del
aware was the first Of the States to ratify.
to be located on the site of the present
Court House, az Tenth and Market streets
In that city. once part Of the farm OF John
Dickinson, one of the farmers OF the
Constitution.
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Orders pertaining to the camp of in
struction OF the Organized Militia of Del
aware. to be held all Of next week at the
rifle range near New Castle. have been
issued by Adjutant-General Wickersham.
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Elkton OOO5O1O2O1-9l l5 4
Batteries Bonnet and Bruff; Clay and
Potts.
At Elk Mills RHE
Oxford O0110140O-7 IL
Elk Mills 100000 90 4 8
Batteries-Reynolds and Thomas; Sweitzer
and Moore.
The game on the home grounds Satur-
day was witnessed by the biggest crowd
that has turned out this season. There
was plenty Of excitement. and both home
and visiting rooters were given opportuni-
ties TO enthuse, as the game seemed 80 be
anybody's and required an extra inning to
settle.
Both teams hit the ball hard and often,
two home runs and a three-bagger being
among the long drives. The homs team
started with a rush and hammered out
four runs in the first inning by good. hard
hitting This looked like the game was
cinch, but the visitors kept peggiLe away
until the eighth when they duplicated the
feat by pounding the ball for keeps, after
two were out The four runs scored put
them two in the lead. but Rising Sun tied
in its half by getting two.
Both sides were blanked in the ninth
and it looked like Newark in the tenth.
with men on bases. but Heimiller's pretty
catch of hard drive to short center DASH
ed the visitors hopes. In Rising Suns
turn. with one out Thompson was struck
by a pitched ball and Kinks drive to CEN
ter brought him in with the winning run.
The score:
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TRI-coUNTY LEAGUE.
STANDINGS OF THE CLUBS.

SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 6.
Rising Sun at Elk Mills.
Newark at Elkton.
Oxford at Aberdeen.
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The score:
NEWARK.
RISING SUN.

Newark O. 900 90 OF
Rising Sun A 0 l 90 o 2 o Is
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REsULr on sATuRpAY's GAMES.
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At Elkton RHE
Aberdeen 0OO034O0 O-8 Q 9
Elkton O0O6O1O2O1-9 15 4
Batteries Bonnet and Bruff; Clay and
Potts.