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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
Idea Has Come TO Stay Says
Clarence A. Perry.
Compiler of Russell Sage Foundation
Report Declares Actual Results of
Work Is Effective in Getting
Public Support.

New York.-That the social-center
idea has come to stay is indicated in
a report just compiled by Clarence
Arthur Perry of the Russell Sage foun-
dation, New York City. Mr.. Perry
shows that in places where the move
ment has already started the rate OF
growth is much higher than the rate
at which it spreads in new localities,
In other words the actual results of
the social center are more effective in
getting public support than the words
of it's most enthusiastic champions.
The work is getting on more solid
basis. Seventy-one cities had, during
the winter Of 1928, paid workers for
some form of social-center activity,
as opposed to A the previous season
and the amount expended in the main
tenance of school centers has grown
from $139,535 in 1912 to $S24575 in
the past year. There are 1927 paid
workers reported This with the vol.
unteer workers, brings the number of
persons engaged in social-center di'
rection considerably above the 1000
mark.
That the general social and recrea-
tional possibilities of the "wlder-use-
of-the.school-plant movement are
making a constantly greater appea!
may be seen from the fact that in 9Sl
schoolhouses there were public enter.
tainments and lectures; in 496 school
buildings there were open meetings
Of adults to discuss local problems;
athletics or folk dancing in 474
schools; and social dancing in 1870
A notable development Of wider
use" in 1928 was for election and
other civic purposes. Balloting dur.
ing elections took place in 529 school
houses; 259 buildings were used for
registering voters, and political raj.
lies to the number of 481 took place
in school edifices
Mr.. Perry reports great difficulty in
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
THE SOCIAL CENTER

obtaining exact statistics of socia!
center activities Little uniformity
Of agreement exists as to what con
stitutes a social center. Even the
rame itself is not constantine instt'
tuition is variously reported as 'recre'
alton center" civic center" social
and recreation center" evening cen
ter" community center" etc. Some
cities have social-center activities go.
ing on six nights a week; while 9th
ers open their school buildings once
or twice a month.
We should however, look beyond
the mere figures in judging social cen
ters, says MIR. Perry. "Centers OF in
dividual growth and retinment of civic
and social integration-tha is what
these places are. and no system OF
numerals can ever be devised that will
convey an adequate notion of the vital
izing influences which radiate from
them
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
1T IS WHISPERS OR WIDOW
HAVING TO Lose One or the Other
Man Signs and Sacrifices His
Beloved Alfalfa.

Frederick. Md.-Emanuel G. Fink,
fifty-two years old and divorced. who
has advertised for a wife, says he
wouldn't live single IL more years
for the best farm in Frederick cOun
". Twelve years ago Fink was d.
yorced, after, he says, ten years OF
happy married life. Now he wants to
marry again, and there are 20 widows
in this county who now stand ready
to start the wedding bells ringing.
Fink is hale. hearty, fairly good
looking, and has a luxurious brown
beard, the pride of his heart. But a
widow, pretty, fifty, and the mother
of six youths, in one of whom Fink has
taken a particular liking, writes the
wife-hunter that she "detests" boards,
and If he hopes to become her hus.
band he must go at once to bar
ber
Fink was thunderstruck when he
received this letter. At first he was
steadfast and clung lovingly to his
favorite adornment, but said few
hours later after evident meditation,
that he guessed" it would have to
60. cause | like that widder"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
Lack of knowledge of America
Not Confined to Europe.
An English Woman's Tour-Her In
formation Concerning United
States Not More Limited Than
That Of Some Natives.

New York.-An American returned
from Europe met an English lady
aboard the liner, who chanced to tell
him her plans for seeing America. She
lad travelled widely in the east and
expected to round out her experience
by IAN extensive tour of the new
world" as she told him. The Ameri'
can vouChes for the fact that she was
educated, cultured and apparently en-
tirely sane
II was her intention to remain In
New York several days, after which
she was going to take train to Chi
cago. She had not planned to stop on
at Niagara Falls, saying that she had
seen the Victoria Falls in Africa and
was sure Niagara would be tame after
that After a stop at Chicago long
enough to enable her to see the coun-
try in that vicinity, she was going to
st. Louis, where she would see the
Mississippi river.
Thence she was going to New Or
leans and she anticipated great enjoy
ment from the scenery in the Rocky
mountains while passing through Lou
isiana. From New Orleans she had
decided to take a steamship to New
York, which would enable her to see
Florida and the entire Atlantic coast.
Then, having seen about all there is to
see in the United States, she planned
to return to England.
Now, this was not a joke The
woman was certainly in earnest, and
was intensely surprised at the infor-
nation her American acquaintance
was able to give her. He, on his
part, was so impressed with the mat
ter that on landing be wrote a letter
to Washington, urging that something
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13

III
awuly stylish and nothing
amaby with which the men sheu
Indies which
s something Of a stunt
entertaining the woman with e
inside To the
seriously interesting and her
loved his joke but when the Burton Holmes pattern
lis next-lo!
she opened vanity anddabbd powder
pattern
the powder dabbg with matter
proceeding as not 10 oe worm
motto to that
all II hadn't been Tor the people he
banked
rather
the allowing for exceptions
wa arin a the time
And the accommodaingly helped them out
hopessIy be
probably
be considered that "oVlo
sfin boxb a full people and openly
be quoted
New Yearre hold good
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13

The baby accidentally broke the
head of her new doll and grieved all
night While in bed the next morn
ing she wept, and the older child gave
her the pills from bottle on the
mantel.
When the baby was seized with con-
culsions the mother was summoned.
and later a physician. but the child
was beyond hope.
Ten years ago a baby daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Sheppard died as
a result OF burns sustained In a
Christmas tree 6ra
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13

pIlClty OF huT HAInB IItT VI UHo "'In " IIIJ WIZ
something all over sparkles, and there was cor
sage rose-giant specimen OF the millineribus
makiana-that wanted to flare vivid crimson
but thought it more stylish to smolder the latest
dull red. Every woman knows,
For company there we're other sWart set women
with more or less conserved throat lines; an ex'
ceedngly full dress man, Of an age that-it Ma
ture had her innings-ought to be doing the nome
circle act with slippers and cigar; another VINO
suggested q student lamp-midnight oil variety
turned human; and third
The third was a youngish and distinguished
smart setter who looked as il Mother Nature had
said TO herself while creating him: I'm cut this
one out of my Burton Holmes pattern"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
Fitting Climax.

When railroad is completed they
always drive a golden spike at the
end"
What OF it?"
when the English mllltants get the
ballot s'pose they will signalize the
finish of the campaign by throwing a
gold-plated brick through a attained
glass window"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
His Revenge.

Come on up to the house for din
ner, old man"
mo, not tonight. Your wife won't
like It,"
That's Just why want you to
some. Whenever she's done anything
[ don't like ! always get even by ta-
king some one she doesn't expect
home to dinner"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13

While they were taking, Dell tlnkleu some
where and the president picked up the telephone
receiver No one wished to talk to him, however
'I wonder what that was?" remarked President
Wilson
Mr. shlpp, whose face showed signs Of embar.
rassment, pulled out remarkable looking watch
1t had devices of all sorts on it.
81 think it was this" said Mr.. Shpp. 1T is
watch that Colonel White of the executive com
mittee Of the conservation congress brought to
me from Switzerland 1t has phosphorescent
hands, which may be seen in the dark 1t has
device to ring the time of day night at Ave
minute intervals; it has the sun, moon and stars
rising and setting; a calendar and an almanac
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13

AbrNhum BIaI, TWO anu II HdII yVdI6 VIUI HIIbII'
now be Miss Josepha Laslch two years old 80 far
as records are concerned.
Abraham and his mother arrived few days
ago from Warsaw, Russia, and his first step to-
ward American citizenship was to acquire that
inevitable American nfantile malady-measles
The measles hindered his progress somewhat, for
he was sent to the Ellis Island hospital, where he
met for the first time little Josepha Lasich. Jo-
sephas little sister was very ILL., so she and her
mother were detained.
Abraham emerged from the measles uncondi'
tionay several days ago, and the physicians de-
cided that he could resume his clothes and pre-
pare to leave the island. AT the same time little
Iosenha awoke and asked In her very best
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13

bodies of mice and the wings Of pterodactyls and
flying into windows at night and butting into
everything in the room.
The name Of this scientist is DIR. H. k. Fischer
and from him the bat no matter what his species
is possessed Of no secret.
II was he who dispossessed benghted public
opinion of the cherished notion that bats climbed
into women's hair. 1t is he who confidently
pointed out that me should be kind to bats be-
cause bats or bird bats or whatever they are
we're handy things no have around.
Dr. Wagner is Uncle Sans sardine expert II
is his duty to find out what becomes Of the sar
dimes The doctor has it down to fine science
He has studied the sardine with the same scien
tifc yet affectionate thoroughness that DR.. Fisch
or has shnwn REGARDING the bat He is one OF the
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
TOT PoISoNS BABY SISTER
Feeds Her Stryehnine Pills, Then
Llsps Story to Mother, After Con-
vuslons Kill Little Sister.

Pittsburgh.-Playing doctor. three
year-old Margaret Sheppard gave her
two-year-old sister Mona strychnine
pills to stop the younger child's griev-
ing over the accidental breaking Of
doll left by Santa Claus.
The small patient died in less than
two hours.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
QUEEN BARRED FROM MUSEUM
Mary Of England viii Not Give Up
Umbrella and Attendant ls
Obdurate.

London. Because she refused to
give up her umbrella the queen Of
England was refused Rdmittance to
Norwich Castle museum recently
Queen Mary was accompanied by the
bisbop OF Norwich. II II was n pure
ly private visit. no notification had
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13

ne schools and high schools and colleges on
the peri OF the sa
fish which regard as their
splendid assistance Uncle Sam
distinct advances this field of
described the who keeps
adjunct midnight
andS Sunday
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13

of A. e Hess a Washington newspaper man,
when Nathan Scott, another nineyear-old, ap,
peared in the distance on a new Christmas bicycle
which he manipulated with good deal of un-
steadiness
The newcomer, a grandson OF former Senator
Scott of West Virginia, managed to keep his
course until he got into the midst of the trio,
when his machine collided with that Of Jonathan.
and in the resulting mX-up young Heiss was
pulled along for some distance his face across
particularly rough piece of roadway.
Neghbors rushed to the scene and picked
Paul up, bathed his face and turned him over 70
his mother doctor hastily summoned and
Frank Daniels danced around excltedy suggesting
doctor appeared on the scene his first motion was
as though to if it broken.
light" exclaimed Jonathan, His ia all right
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13

been given. The attendant, failing to
recognize the queen stubbornly re-
fused to admit her with the umbrella
which she, with equal stubbornness
refused TO surrender
The bishop intervened but without
effect until he disclosed the identity
of the royal visitor Profuse apollo
gies followed, and the queen entered
bearing her umbrella in triumph
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13

Following the death of baby Mona,
the Christmas tree which had been
set up for the five little Sheppard
girls was taken down, and the house
OF happiness gave way to the cham
ber Of death.
The little doctor" lisped to her
mother the story of how she had
given her baby sister medicine. 1t
has not been determined how much OF
the poison was given the child.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13

Cocdeny something out in the bay attracted the
reaching
Joseph before the returned
garbed in the clothes OF Jopha
we'll Joepha made
plant neither did Abraham
When Baz called her andwe she got his clothes but
patenal directions
of did
azes well he had before he
his the measles and pass
cried in pleading terms:
Mamma! Mamma
like Abraham should speak but Mrs Baz was
of Joseph asichs
z Mrs asich and the nurses
of like tie of old
ID the mdrap familiar Mrs Lasch
both the restoration of relatives
and Of mothers
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13


recent grand jury investigation of a gambling
case which he attended brought out a witness who
would match up well with the trust witness who
so ably says: Il just can't remember about that"
A craps game had been going on for some
time in Indiana avenue and witness was called
before the grand jury which desired to obtain
some of the names of the players
James E. Deery, deputy prosecutor in charge Of
the grand jury questioned the witness
Now, tell us the names Of some of those men
you saw there, said the prosecutor.
Well you know" replied the man, when
went in there | about eight men knew. But
there were so many there ! really can't say how
many did know You when l rushed in
there looked around for minute and then |
forgot all about who there"
Well" said the prosecutor, give an idea
We're there a million ?"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13

a factory az The fOOf OF East InTty-seVtHIH FtItVI
The hole is place where C.nders are cooled.
Preuarod for the worst, an exploring party was
formed the other night headed by Sergeants Hoi-
comb and NCMasJers
Result:
Sergeant McMasters, bruised and loser OF per
fectly new uniform.
Patrolman snider recovering from effects Of a
fall into an eightfoot tank Of water, from which
he was rescued by his fellow officers with the aid
of long poles.
Other explorers suffering from bruises and
strained limbs.
Fourteen hoboes locked up in the second pre-
cinct charged with vagrancy
Mystery of the hole in the wall solved Queer
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13

Paterson, n. Inmates of the aims
house went on strike for less work,
shorter hours and more food. Their
leader was put in Jail and the strike
ended
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13

a evenings ago, IL Wdo BIVVIVu WIVII
by unbelievers Percy Milton was one Of the
leaders among the faithless.
"Hypnotis:! Huh" snified Percy
Houston said not word He advanced on the
unbeliever, looked him straight in the eye and
made several rapid passes with his hands, ac-
companying each movement with a "phfutt!
phfutt!"
Percy's hilarious laugh resolved into peaceful
smile; he sank back in his chair and snored
soundly.
And now ladies and gents" Houston announc-
ed to his openmouthed audience, III show you
trick with an overcoat."
He took Percy's overcoat from Percys unresist-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
(Nn,l ~ IKNEW lEM An

idea the number Of there
here a
o million 10"
s there"
you their
You see excited"
desires those and you have to give them said
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
Smart Set Woman Helped Out the Entertainment
thr

w AsEiNGToNA smart entertaining box paT-musc
wholesome OF hgure with ceVy
aiaetoTy heads that can stand SIM
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13

mysterious he hobbed out
Judge Dons court Percy described the incident elaborate detail
still felt "dopey Houston had failed
disappearing said
needed so
entertainment South
side church hypnot
welfo days
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
Secretary Daniels Sons FIRE Practical Boy Scouts

JONATHAN DANIELS aged
Secretary Navy
of the their guild They b
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
Percy Did Not Believe in the Human Eyes Power

having only one lee
but hypnos probably the worl
his roomng West Lake stree
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13


ushere In a The bell promptly, see
object said
thaveb sounding
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
Queer Noises End When HobOes Are Arrested

n LEvEND police the second precinct station
Y had
that came from The hole in The wall OF
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13

A firt is always on the 80, but she
never gets anywhere.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
Man Was So Excited He Lust Couldn't Remember

INDIANAPOLIS D often that the of the grand Jury room
by the
Imaga Ma.ev OF the criminal court
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
Seeing It Was Only a Watch He Didn't Care

r. the of the National
deliver address the convention the
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
This Government Scientist Is Expert on Bats

r and brilliant scientist the service Of the govern
that the
Reodaetg and prevailing wekness Lor
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-02-13
Confusion Of Tongues, Garments, and Parents

who know their own children was
mother Ellis island the other day
his eoepo and his perslsence
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19
EDISON DIAMOND
DISC PHONOGRAPH


Zion Stores are exclusive
agents by appointment of Thorn
as A. Edison Inc. for their
new and wonderful Diamond
Disc Photographs, which are
Edison s latest achievement and
gives the most natural reproduc-
ton. The tone quality of these
instruments is unsurpassed.
A full line Of the Edison Am
berol and Blue Amberol Cylin-
der Records always on hand.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19

Since the presence Of the hoof and mouth
disease among the cattle in this district,
citizens of Waukegan have complained on
the lax method Of handling milk, and have
started a movement to have the City
Council draft an ordinance demanding the
inspection of all diaries shipping milk into
Waukegan. Some of the diaries handling
milk neither pasteurize the milk nor steril-
ize the bottles. Because of this condition
the sanitation is considered very unsatis-
factory.
The Zion Creamery attends to all this
without any city legislation.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19
An Electric Washer

1t is very certain that of the greatest time and
labor savers in a house is an Electric Washer.
Hours of tedious work for the wife can be accom-
plished in a few minutes and done thoroughly
The washing and wringng going on at the same
time the cost of running it is but fraction.
We should like to demonstrate the advantages
and simplicity of one of those washers any time
you can call.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19
Hand Painted China

What an excellent present dainty piece of Hand
Painted China is We have now awaiting your Sc
lection nice variety of this beautiful ware which is
department. such as Elegant Dinner Ware, Fruit
Dishes. Casseroles, Glassware Japanese Tea ware
Shaving Mugs, Etc.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19
MUSIC AND MUSICAL
: INSTRUMENTS

The Century Line, The Mckinley Line.
Everything right at hand at 1Oc a. COPY.
Ii you would like to hear any piece played
over or some good music on Player Piano.
spend little time in our Music Room.
We shall also be glad to give you real
treat with the Edison Diamond Disc
Photograph. You can have this treat in
your own home while reclining comfort
ably in your easy chair, better than could
be had in any other place in the world,
for the ablest artists are at your imme-
date command when you have one of these
wonderful instruments. Come in and hear
them.
Our stock of Pianos represents the best
makers of the day. We can arrange suit
able terms, would it not be good time to
have one sent to your home ready for
Christmas.
A few second hand Organs and other in
struments to sell very cheap.
ZION STORES
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19
Sewing Rockers

These low built, comfortable rocker, with
handy little drawer that slides under the seat, so
handy for keeping the sewing materials in
A mother has to spend great deal of time and
sometimes weary hours sewing for the children
Husbands, that you have one of these COM
forts sent to your wife this Christmas
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19
BIRTHS
In Zion Families, in Zion City

In Zion Families, in Zion City.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Mark r. Whiteside, Of
2812 Eschol Avenue, December 9th, girl.
To Mr.. and Mrs Edward W. Hecker, Of
Miller, Indiana, (but at present residing
at the Zion Home), December 18th, girl
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19

Messrs Robert Guy Corder and Elmer
E. Bailey, Of Kenosha, Wisconsin, were
baptized by Triune Immersion on Lord s
Day afternoon, December 18th, at 2:3O, in
the Zion Home Baptistry.
Elder Ernest Harwood oficiated.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19

Practically all the milk marketed out
side of that sold in Chicago is raw, and
even twenty-five per cent of the Chicago
milk is sold raw. In these days Of e1-
posture to infection of various kinds, it is
wise to have your milk pasteurized. The
Zion Creamery sells nothing but pasteur-
lied milk, and in using it you are there
fore SAFE
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19
The ZION
BUILDING
INDUSTRY

is now prepared to do all
kinds of carriage painting,
and anyone who has his
work done now can get a
reduction.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19

Elder Silas Moot conducted the services
at the Central Zion Tabernacle, Chicago,
last Lords Day.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19

Evangelist Theodore Dryer was visitor
in. Zion City, on Saturday.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19

MIR. Perome Baker, of Chicago, was a
visitor in Zion City on Thursday.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19

SUPREME COURTS DECISION EN-
POWERS CITY COUNCILS TO MAKE
LAWS GOVERNING LOCATION OF
AUTOMOBILE GARAGES.
The Supreme Court of Illinois, Wednes-
day, in handing down some very important
decisions, ruled that the village Of Oak
Park had right to make laws governing
the location of public automobile garages.
The case which necessitated this ruling
was the case of the people on relation Of
G T.. Keller against the village Of Oak
Park.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19
LOCAL ITEMS

Deacon Theodore Forby was visitor in
Chicago this week.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-12-19

Mr.. Harley Friend, the manager of the
Zion Office Supply, was in Chicago on
Thursday, purchasing ruling machine
and an envelope machine.