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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
7 RAG|C.
AaWANAV
Spot at Fort Is Not Accorded
Proper Place in History
Frank Anthony Says Lads and
LaSSles Of Land Are Ignorant
of st. Clair and Wayne.
[Cleveland Plain Dealerl

While the great highways bisect
the nations map-which is the only
thing they do bisect at the present
time-and the lesser highways follow
lesser trails there is some danger
that a trail will be overlooked. If
any trails are to be followed, how
ever, 1t is quite proper that the early
Indiana trails that are connected with
the campaigns of century and more
ago should, where possible, be mark
ed and recalled in some enduring
fashion.
A correspondent in taking issue
with a recent writer on trails, calls
attention to the trails that mean
der about his home town, Fort
Recovery, where was fought the most
disastrous battle with the western
redmen that history chronicles. 1t
was a fierce fight while the fighting
lasted; It became a massacre before
night hid the savage scene.
IT was the summer of 1891 that
Arthur st. Clair began the organiza-
tion of an army that would curb the
power of the maurauding Indians.
He DIRE wtogether a force Of hardy
uioneers, backwoodsmen, Indian
fighters and decided that HIS first
move would be the establishment Of
a post at the junction of the st. Mary
and St. Joseph rivers, now Fort
Wayne. BY the first of October the
little army numbered 1900 men, ex-
elusive of a smaller body Of militia.
From the camp on the Great Miami
the force was moved forty-four miles
due north and on Oct. "a the general
began his march through the Wilder
ness to the point where he was to
meet his overwhelming defeat.
Nov. 3rd st. Clair neared the Wa
bash and encamped in what would
appear to have been a strong strate-
gic position just across the line In
what is now Ohio. Nevertheless
half hour before sunrise the Indians,
led by Little Turtle attacked St
Clair with tremendous fury. The
militia gave way and threw the camp
into disorder. The Indians pushed
their advantage. The white men raj
lied and put up a stubborn defense.
1t came too late. At $3.50 In the
morning the remnant of st. Clair's
army was in full retreat.
1t did not stop until nightfall when
It reached TT. Jefferson. The battle
had been a slaughter. The retreat
was dangerously close to being
rout.
This was disastrous setback for
the Ohio settlers. 1t laid open the
country fresh to the Indian outrages.
1t called for a pTomt reprisal.
In December, 1893, Gen. Wayne,
who had been called to the command
of a new army, sent a detachment of
picked troops to the site of the defeat
and on Christmas day they pitched
their tents on the battle ground. The
bones of the killed were decently In
TERED, It being stated that the num-
Der Of skulls exceeded 600. Then
the detachment constructed an earth
work which they called TT. Recovery.
On June 80, 1894 a detachment Of
Cen Wayne's army under Maj. Nc
Mahon, fought an all day battle un-
der the walls of the fort with Indians
and British and finally relieved the
garrison
So here are trails of tragic import
that may we'll deserve commemora-
tive markings, A special marking
CONTINUED on Eighth Pager
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
DEFENDANT
Discharged by JudgelKyIe in Case
of State vs.. OrVeIle Raud-
bRugh, Heard Monday.

Common Pleas Judge c. II. Kyle. Of
Xenla. last Monday dismissed the case Of
the State of Ohio against Orvelle Rauda-
baugh. charged with contributing TO de-
linquency of a minor. and discharged the
defendant Judge Kyle was here last
week and heard the demurrers in the case
filed by the defendants attorneys and
took the matter under advlsement.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
THE GRIM REAPER

Montezuma feels keenly the loss 1t sus-
tains through the death of w. L. Hoel
who for many years was prominent In
religious educational and business activ~
tiles of the town.
Mr.. Hoel was born July %, 1852, on
farm south Of Montezuma. The death OF
his father while he was still very young
boy. brought early responsibilities that
developed the quiet and thoughtful dis
position that characterized his whole life
BY persistent effort he succeeded in get
ting a much desired education and quail
flied for a teaching position. He followed
the teaching profession for eighteen
years earnestly, conscientiously and sue
cessfully. The task that was worth do
ing at all was always worth doing Wen
and many men and women recall those
early lessons learned at the little red
school house under his tutorage. The
greatest OF those lessons were not to be
found in books--they were life lessons
from example-lessons of honesty, force,
poise, perseverance, earnestness and
character.
In 1891 Mr. HoeI became partner
with George A. Platt in the general store
business in Montezuma, but for over
twenty years he has owned and managed
the business himself. In this connection
he will be remembered as scrupulous In
the extreme and kindly considerate OF
the community In general and to an ex-
tent often beyond his means. He was
willing counsellor to the many who
sought his advice.
His religious activities date back 70
his early life. A christian mother did
much to foster those principles that dom
mated the life we knew. He was one Of
The pioneers in the church of Christ in
Montezuma. AS Sup of the Sunday
School, as Director of Music In church
and Sunday school, as leader and teach
-er. he will be remembered by young and
old Years with their cares and respon-
sibilities brought him nearer to the great
friend and counsellor, and through any
trial one could know by the evident trust
and confidence that he truly felt THY
word Is q light unto my feet and light
INTO nv pathway" He was q strong
Christian man who In passing makes an
apneal by his purity OF life, his nobility
NJ character, his lofty ideals to all that
il highest and best in us.
Oofober 22. 1885, he was united in mar
riage with Flora r. Taylor of Celina,
daughter Of DR.. James TyloT. 10 THIS
union were born Nora Novela, Frances
Willard, Ruth Marie and Ralph Melville
HoeI No one who did not know his
home life Intimately can understand tne
real loss to his family quiet man 70
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
LIBERAL DONATION To
GOOD CAUSE

We were greatly surprised when
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Craft drove up to
our place the other day and offered
us $40 for the temperance campaign.
Mrs. Craft explained that It was the
savings, some OF them az least, Of
the Ladies' Aid Society Of the Pleas
ant Grove Baptist Church and that
they wanted to have part In the
work. II was thankfully received,
you can rest assured, and we conf
mend that spirit OF sacrifice and in
terest all along the line.-Mendon
Herad.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
SINCE THEY WE'RE VOTED BACK

The Waverly (Pike County, Dem
ocrat has the following 10 say Of TIA
effect Of saloons recently voted bacl
at Waverly.
IL there a sane man In WaYer-
ly who will contend that there
is not many times more drunk
enness in this community than
before the saloons were return
ed?
The business OF our town and
our community is reaping the
whirlwind. The money which
formerly found IT'S way into the
tills Of the grocer for provisions;
the butcher for meat: the de-
partment store for clothing and
into the tills OF our other stores
for necessities of the home, Is
going into the golfers OF our new
institutions OF business. Store
keepers in this community are
preparing TO go out OF business
because of loss OF trade and
because they cannot make col
lectlons with which TO meet their
bills. Isn't that reaping the
whirlwind with a vengence?
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
GAS COMPANY WINS

At the regular session of council last
Tuesday evening an ordinance was pass
ed increasing the rate of gas on the first
thousand feet from 80 cents to so cents,
and abolishing the charge for meter rent
al The ordinance was a renewal of the
franchise of the Celina Gas Co., which
expired the first of the month. The com
pany refused to supply the town unless
council granted the change in rate.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
DANGEROUS
Fire SpIendIdIy Handled by Local
Department During High
winds Sunday.

The fire department was called to the
home of Section Boss Peter Ledwedge, s.,
Sugar street, last Sunday morning about
eleven o'clock, when a bad blaze started
in the summer kitchen of the home and
for a while threatened to wipe out the
entire home. The blaze was famed by
an unusually heavy west wind and the
flames were blown against the house, but
the excellent work of Chief Weber and
his crew confined the flames to the sum-
mer kitchen and the rear of the house
The flames are supposed to have origina-
I,rlnitnd q lIrtnin near the stowe
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
SURELY, THEY SHOULD KNOW

[Ohio Penitentiary News, Sept. 25. ]
If the voters Of our nation would
study carefully the records of our
courts, Jails, warehouses;, asylums,
and penitentiaries there could be but
one decision on the saloon question.
Those who would not be Influenced
by sympathy for the sufferers, would
certainly find the cost of mainten-
ance sufficient argument for abolish
ing the liquor traffic There is a
preponderance Of evidence for Drohi-
hilton.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
FREAK PONY ON EXHIBITION

DR.. Ralph Schlenker has on exhibition
at the Betz feed barn on West Favette
street, three year old pony that is dou-
BILE jointed in the hind legs. The freak
animal is In otherwise normal condition
and healthy and drawing quite a crowd
The animal was purchased by DR.. Schlen-
ker and Drayman Pet Miller at Union Ci-
ty last week and was sold Wednesday to
John Mendenhall and j. II. Goslee
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
HEeEMYER eARAeE SOLE

The Hegemyer Garage was purchased
the latter part Of last week by Carl Stein,
an enterprising young farmer, Of near
SI1eeIs Cross Roads. Mr.. Stein will move
to Fort Recovery in a few weeks and will
employ an expert machinist to help him.
Mr. Hegemyer, the former owner intends
to devote his attention to selling mach
ines and operating his steam Vulcanizing
plant.
The transaction was made through real
estate dealer Allie Miller.
Mr. STEMS farming equipment is one of
the best in the county and will be sold at
public auction Tuesday October g.. HIS
sale bill will be noticed elsewhere in this
issue.-Ft. Recovery Tribune.
An advertisement in the Democrat was
responsible for this deal.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
puMPEp INC Dice

Proprietor Charles Blossom, Of the SEN
ate Cigar Store, Fred VanTilburg and Jo-
seph Fisher, ell of this city were dumped
into the ditch at the bridge near the f. V.
Short home West Logan street, on last
Monday evening when a car driven by
turtle. Luckily none Of the occupants
were seriously injured VanTilburg suf-
fered a dislocation of his left shoulder,
and Blossom had his right knee slight
ly injured Young Fisher escaped with on
ly a few scratches. The machine was
badly damaged.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
MOOSEHEART
Boys Turned Out in GOOdIy Num-
bers Last Night, and Enjoyed
MOOseheart Farm Films.

The local Mooseheart Lodge turned out
last night In parade with plenty of red
light and made a splendid showing. They
were headed by the CeIina band. A great
film attraction was put on at the Anus u
in their honor. showing the Mooseheart
farm at Aurora, H.. of which they are
Justly proud. II IS a splendid fraternal
organization and has a good membership
I'm this city
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01

BY the above deal Emmett Mannix, the
hustllng and popular young editor of the
Tribune, who about year ago purchased
that sheet from w. T. Irelan. takes over
the Journal owned by Mrs A. A, Kolp
and formerly edited by the late A A.
Kolp. The deal sa beneficial one to ev-
erybody concerned Mrs. Kolp, since the
death of her husband ahs rad trouble in
keeping responsible man at the head Of
the plant, and the paper therefore has not
been paying. Two papers has been a lit
tie bit too much of a burden for the bus
mess people of the town, and thepublish-
ers as well, and the consolidation Is a
good business move.
Mr. Mannix Is one OF the best young
newspaper men in this section of the
state, and by acquiring the Journal plant
he becomes the owner of one of the best
newspaper plants of the county, He has
an excellent field to work in, and where
he has made go of a new plant against
the opposition of the old Journal there
is no gainsaying the fact that he will
make good and at the same time make
some money out of the deal Just closed
Here's to his success.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
INSPECTED MENDoN LODGE

Mr. and Mrs. w. f. Wilson were at Ce-
lima Friday, guests Of Mr. and Mrs.
Brookhart. From Celina they motored to
Mendon, accompanied by the Brokharts
adm ex-senator Johnson and wife. where
Mrs Wilson inspected the Eastern Star
lodge.-Ft. Recovery Tribune.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
SORRY
Spectacle Pennsylvania Cuts
Among States
when Compared With Such Ones
AS Kansas and North Caro-
lima, Prohibition states.
[Bran's Commonerl

Ex-Governor II. b. Glenn Of North
Carolina has compiled with the
PROHIBITION FACTS" of the
states of North Carolina and Kansas
comparing them with the statistics
for the state of Pennsylvania.
The figures for North Carolina are
obtained from the auditors report
and letters; and the figuresfor Kan
sas from the report OF the attorney
general and the American. Of Phila-
delphia. Those from Pennsylvania
are taken from the auditors report
of that state.-Ed.l
Kansas and North Carolina COmpar-
ed with Pennsylvania
In the state of Kansas there are
105 counties.
in the state Of Pennsylvania there
are 67 counties.
Kansas and North Carolina have
statewide prohibition.
Pennsylvania has high license, and
what they call Regulation under the
Brooks law"
A study of the conditions in these
states furnishes material for the con-
clusion that prohibition is vastly pre-
ferable either to local option or high
license.
IN KANSAS
81 Counties out Of 1O5-No in
mates in poor house.
SO Counties out of 105-Na pris-
oners in jail
54 Counties out of 1O5-No feeble
minded dependents.
SO Counties out of 105-No con-
vlcts in state prison.
81 Counties out of 105-No insane
in asylums.
96 Counties out 1O5-No inebri-
ates.
There is on deposit in Kansas over
two hunderd million dollars, which
would give to every man, woman and
child in Kansas, $118.00 in cash;
and II every man, woman and child
had their share of the states assess
ed wealth, they would have 81, 1,684.-
90 apiece.
Thirty years ago 40 per cent. of
Kansas population was illiterate |
Now only 2 per cent.
Thirty years ago the death rate |
was II to every 100000 Inhabitants. |
Now It is only to every 100000.
The Kansas school fund is now ov-
er $10,000,0O0, and there over 40O,-
600 school children, and out of this |
It is stated that SO per cent. |
have never seen a saloon.
The annual consumption of intoxi- |
eating liquors in Kansas is S148 per |
capita; while in the neighboring state |
Of Missouri, where they have open sa-
looms, It is S24.00 per capita. In 9TH
er words the man in Kansas has $22,-
SO more to spend on food, clothing
and education than the man in Miss
Ouri
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
REV. HIGHT
To Succeed Geyer on AhOnteZuma
u. =. Circuit, Latter Going
60 Michigan Town.

Rev J. p. Hight the newly appointed
pastor 10 succeed Rev. Geyer, on the
Montezuma United Brethren Circuit has
announced that ne expects 10 arrive sat
urday and win preach next Sunday morn
ing at Montezuma and at Burntwood in
the evening. Rev. Hight served as pas
tor on this charge several years ago and
win no doubt meet many old friends who
win be pleased TO learn Of his return.
Rev. Geyer who served as pastor dur
ing the past year. has received call TO
Brown City. Michigan, whore he expects
to move with his family within the next
week or so.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
FIT. RECOVERY NEWSPAPERS
CONSOLIDATED.

4 deal was transacted this week where
by the Tribune and Journal consolidated
under the name of the Fort Recovery
Tribune and Journal.
Hereafter, until someone seeks costly
experience, there will be but one news
paper and job Office in Fort Recovery.
The subscription lists of the two papers
will be made into one list and then our
town can boast of having the most wide
ly circulated newspaper in the county
Ft. Recovery Tribune.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES

J. s. Clay, 80. farmer. Union township.
son of Gust Clay and Beatrice M, Agler,
%, housekeeper. Union township, daugh-
ter of william Agler. c. D. Rice, ]. p.
John Dixon, "a, farmer, Washington
township, son of William Dixon and Lii
liam Beams, 10. teacher, Butler township,
daughter of David Beams. Rev. Lance.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
WILL MEET TODAY

The ladies' aid society of the NJ, E.
church will be entertained this afternoon
at the church parlors by Mesdames Otto
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
REACHED THE TOP

Sir William Van Horn, the great
rail road builder of Canada, who died
recently at the age Of seventy two
years, is noble example OF what
can be accomplished by energetic
work
He was born in Illinois, of poor
parents, and started life as tele-
grapher on the @. & A. Ry.
He went to Canada, thinking the
new country offered more opportun-
tiles, and through his efforts the
great Canadian Pacific railway, was
made success. He was the gener-
al manager at his death. He was
knighted by Queen Victoria in 1904.
The world does move. No less a
person than Senator Elihu Root is
the author Of a clause that 1t is pro-
pose to insert in the New York state
constitution making 1t easier for the
people to impeach duly-electe Of
ficer. He suggests 1t as a means Of
satisfying the demand of the people
who have been clamoring for the re-
call In a few more years he will be
claiming to have been one of the ear
ly defenders of the recall. Bryan's
Commoner.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01

Leroy Waterman. eight year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin Waterman, of
New Bremen, was accidentally killed last
afternoon in that village. He
was riding on a loaded wagon and fell
beneath the wheels which passed over and
ruptured his kidneys, bowels and liver
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
SHIVELY
Road Contract Awarded KaTCh
at Estimated Cost
White and DreSsIer Bridge Con-
tracts Let-PetitiOn Filed
for Road improvement.

John Karch last week presented a bid
TO build the shively road at the engineers
estimate Of $1,000, The Board accepted
the bid.
VIM. Hickman. Philip Helby ct al pre-
sented a petition for the Improvement Of
county road In Recovery township. The
Board went over Tuesday and viewed the
Improvement.
A petition was filed for the continued
improvement OF the Waabsh into Indiana,
as the joint Wabash ditch The matter
was taken under advisement
The Sell ditch was orderd sold en- Sept.
a.
The Boardfound IN favor Of the Dierl-
son ditch in Marion and Granville, grant
ing the ditch as petitioned for Novem-
Der 10 at u. m. was fxed as teh time for
hearing Of all final matters on the peti-
ton
The Smiley ditch was ordered sold on
october at 9 q. m. at public outcry.
The Board met aBain last Friday on the
Wabash joint ditch petition but adjourn
ed the matter for further consideration
They also met on the hearing Of the
engineers report on the Sudhoff ditch In
Washington township. but the report not
being ready the matter was adjourned
until Oct. 20.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
PENNSYLVANIA

In contrast with these facts it will
not be amiss to quote stastics taken
from the state of Pennsylvania.
In 1911-12 the record shows that
CONTINUED on fourth page)
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01

the world, he was the same In his home
but there was always that sympathetic
understanding and love akin 10 reverence
A truly christian home needs truly
christian father and christian mother-
this one had both.
Does death end all2 No, else the
hope Of the christian would be futile, IN
my fathers house are many mansions.
80 to prepare a place for YOU we hIs
Al most life IL only little while tor
him Il was only 62 years, two months,
and one day-a little time because II wes
guch busy time and happy In spite OF Us
cares and trials. An aged mother a wife
and children mourn the loss OF one they
loved. Il, ,,-,...s...
Funeral services were held Wednesday
tezuma. Revs Aspy and wills oihclhtihs'
Interment at the Ellis cemetery
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01

Gletta Susan Rynard, daughter of Mrs.
Susan Rynard. died Saturday evening at
five o'clock. She was born Dec. %, 1911,
and at the time of her death was aged
years. months and 2 days. Funeral
services were held at the home on the
John Myers farm Monday morning and
burial took place at Ansonia.-Ft. Recov-
cry Tribune
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01

Jacob Braun. aged 81 years. one OF the
oldest and best known residents OF Re
covery township. died at eight o'eolck last
Tuesday morning as the result OF infirmi-
ties OF old age Deceased was born In
Germany. and came 20 Mercer County
about thirty years ago. His wife and
three daughters proceeded him In death.
Five sons survlve-Jacob. Peter, Charles,
John and Joseph. all residents OF lteco-
very township Funeral services VIII be
held at the ST. Peter Catholic church thls
morning
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01

The feAowing bids were received for
the building Of the White and Dresher
bridges
White substructure-Wm Ward. SgSS;
Canary Bros, $S37.2O; Fifer d HiIleary,
S77s.76; H. l.. Hight S1O45; ANDY Wigel.
H94. The work was awarded TO ANDY
Wigel.
White superstructure-Roch Br'ge
Co., 1926; Brookville Bridge Co, $500.
Sroghan Construction Co., $3.50; Oregonia
bridge Co. 1913; New Bremen Bridge Co
1891. The work was awarded to the New
Bremen Bridge Co.
Dresher superstructure Rochester
Bridge Co., 1929; Brookville Bridge Co.
$3.50; Croghan CONSTRUCTION Co S2Sg:
Oregonia Bridge Co.. S236; New Bremen
Bridge Co. Sl94. The work was awarded
to the New Bremen Bridge Co.
Dresher repair-H. l. Hight Sl60; FL
fer & Hilleary, $11O The work was
awarded to Fifer a. Hilleary
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01

Theodore IIimmelgarn. over S6 years OF
age. died at the home Of his son. Anton
at Burkettsvile. yesterday The deceas-
ed was born IN Grmany September 4.
1929.
Funeral services win be held Monday
morning Burial in the Catholic ceme-
terry at Burkettsvile.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01
ONE paper

IN the HOME 10 worth a dozen In
the byway, and Just remember THE
DEMOCRAT is the home paper Of
Mercer County.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-10-01

Mrs Henry Jasper (nee Frick) died
Thursday morning at o'clock at her
home at Coldwater, following lingering
illness of cancer of the stomach. She was
AZ years old, and had spent her entire
life in Mrcer county. She is survived by
a husband, who is the night marshal at
Coldwater, and nine children. one child
having preceded her in death.
Funeral services Will be held Sunday
morning at o'clock at the Methodist
church and burial at Macedon cemetery.