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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
WIGGS
Cabbage Patch Had Nothing
on Ones ATOnnd Here
when Tuesdays Evenings Hall
Storm Cashed In-Many Corn
Fields ObIiterated.

Celina and a portion of Mercer
County last Tuesday evening suffered
the worst hail storm in the recollec-
ton of the oldest inhabitants.
The storm came up suddenly few
minutes after six o'clock and lasted
for thirty-five minutes, during which
time the hail fell in torrents, dam
aging crops, destroying gardens and
the big grape and fruit crops, break
ing windows and partially denuding
trees of their foliage.
About a thousand panes of glass
at the Ernsberger green house were
broken, but this big number seems
only trifle when it is considered
that almost 100000 panes cover the
big Ernsberger plant.
The hail piled up four and five in
ches deep at house corners in this
city, and it was common sight, and
at the same time unusual sight for
the twenty-first of July, to see peo-
pie gathering chuncks of ice two and
three feet square from the lawns,
long after sun-up Wednesday morn
ing Many ice coolers about town
were filled Wednesday morning, with
the chuncks of frozen hail. The
thermometer dropped to So degrees,
and it remained very cool the follow
ing day.
A heavy down-pour of rain accom-
panied and Immediately followed the
hail storm, inundating many parts |
of town and numerous fields adjoin-
ing this city.
The Bucktown ditch, in the East
End, went on one of its rampages,
flooding Cherry, Livingston, Market
and Buckeye streets, and partly in
undating the residences of Mrs. Mel
lie Landfair, Mrs. Adolph Meuther,
VIM. Johnson and Mrs. Jennie eagle.
Sewer work had stopped up the
storm sewer on the west side, and
the alley west of Main street, from
Market south, was like a small river
The water submerged the Harris
garage, the Keel plumbing shop and
the VanWormer shoe shop to several
feet, while it rose on West Fayette
street, level with the floor the Kin
dell drug store.
The path of the hail storm was
only a couple of mile swide and ex-
tended from a mile northeast of this
city almost to the State Line west.
The furry of the storm seems to
have centered over and near this city.
Flowers, vegetables, grapes and fruit
were cut to pieces. East of town
VIM. Weaver and Charles Hamburg
er seem to have suffered the worst.
Corn on both farms was stripped to
single stocks, wheat and oats shorn
of its grain, and garden truck COM
pletely destroyed. West of town
along the Mud pike, from the DeFord ]
farm at the edge of town, to the In {
Urinary corn was stripped down, S
while on west through Durbin and i
Wabash the damage was also severe. {
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE

The June and July issues of the
Official Bulletin of the Ohio Depart
ment of Agriculture will contain val
liable information to every farmer.
These bulletins may be had for the
asking. Before buying commercial
feeds or fertilizers both these Bulle-
tins should be consulted. Teachers,
preachers, county fair men and 9th
ers will find many items of interest
therein. If same does not come by
mail, drop a card to Columbus re-
questing copies.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

were getting ready to harvest one of
the largest oats crops in history will
not now realize FIVE bushels to the
acre, as the crop was driven so close
ly to the ground by the heavy wind
and hail that II will be impossible to
cut Il,
The storm came from the west, and
hail stones started to falling about
four and one-half miles southeast Of
Fort Recovery, and travelled south
easterly course through Darke coun7
ty Hail stones are reported to have
fallen as far east as Gettysburg, but
slight damage was done in that Vi
entity Greenville Advocate.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

Frequently one will hear the re-
mark: II wish I were out of this
town." and then one feels like say
ing, Il wish you WERE" for a man
who stands on the street corner
chewing and splitting and telling OBJ
scene stories, cursing the town, find
ing fault with his grandmother be-
cause she wasn't a man, claiming the
merchants are thieves and newspap-
ers liars, is a chump and a nuisance.
Alexandria, Ind, Press.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

Samuel Shope, aged about fifty
years, residing on the J. S. Riley
farm, near Rockford, was found dead
in his buggy last Sunday morning.
Death is attributed to heart trouble.
The deceased and his son Gilbert had
been at Rockford Saturday night, and
the elder Shope told his son, upon
their return home, that he would sit
in the buggy a while and cool off be-
fore going to bed. When called for
breakfast he did not respond and
search was made with the above re-
suit.
Besides the son mentioned he is
by two daughters, Mrs.
Tony Kirsch and Mrs. Russell Dunn,
of Indianapolis, Ind.
His funeral occurred on Tuesday
from the Rockford U. B.
church.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
HERRING
Draws Suspended Sentence at st.
Marys and Eta CaSteel
Told to Vacate.
[St. Marys Leader, July III

81. MafyS Leader, July lI.J
Henry Herring, 23, married, of
Celina, is in Jail here, charged with
stealign a satchel from Mrs. August
Koop.
Mrs. Eta Casteel and Mrs. Ethel
Gray have been in Jail since Thurs
day evening on a charge of conceal
ing the property stolen by Herring.
Herring stole the satchel Thursday
afternoon from the Western Ohio
traction station, where Mrs. Koop
laid it on a baggae truck while con-
versing with friends. Herring was
suspected and was soon rounded up
by Chief Seibert, but not till after
he had reached the Casteel house and
concealed the satchel. He was taken
by the Chief back to the house to To-
cate the stolen property, and get his
two partners, Matt Tighe, of Celina,
and John Myer, of Wabash, who were
believed to be in the house. 1t was
learned they had bee nthere, but had
gone away. Herring at first insisted
his friends, Tighe and Myers, had
stolen the satchel, but has since con-
fessed that he stole it himself. Of
ficers Seibert and Hinton Thursday
evening found the satchel and its
former contents, part in tsove and
part under the house, at the Casteel
woman's home, on South Wayne
street, near the L. E. & w. crossing.
Ethel Gray was sojourning for the
day with the Castel woman, and is
charged with an interest in the tran
sactinn
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

Bonnie Kiser, of this city, a daugh-
ter of ex-Commossioner and Mrs. I.
N. Kiser, was united in marriage on
Tuesday morning to Grover Dick, of
Lima, at the home of the brides par
ents, on West Livingston street, Rev.
Lance, of st. Paul's NJ. E. Church, of
ficiating. Immediately after the
ceremony a three-course welding din
ner was served to the young couple,
relatives and a few intimate friends.
In the afternoon the young people
left for their future home at Lima,
where Mr.. Dick has erected a pleas
ant home for his bride, and where he
is engaged in business as a carpent
er and contractor The out-of-town
guests included: Mrs. w. S. Stan
berry, of Chicago, ILL.,; Mr.. and Mrs.
Marion Dick, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Dick, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Dick, Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac Snavely.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

WEITZEL ROAD ASSESS
AEENT NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to the owners
of lots and lands heretofore assessed for
the estimated expense of improving the
WeitZel Improved Road that the report
of the apportioning commtte is now on
file at the Auditors office, Mercer County,
and that the County Commissioners will
meet at the Commissioner office in Ce-
lima, Ohio, on the 9Th day of August 1915
at l o'clock p M. to hear the report of the
apportioning committee and any and all
exceptions thereto by any person inter
ested and confirm, .recommit, or modify
said report as may be legal and just.
sessment must be filed in writing at the
Auditors office. in Celina, Ohio, on or be-
fore the day of hearing, and each one will
be heard in the order of the date Of fill
ing.
]. +. STEINBRUNNER, County Auditor
July 13, 1916
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
commissioners

The Board last week found in fav-
or of the Snyder ditch and ordered
the improvement made as petitioned
for.
The joint board of Auglaize and
Mercer counties meeting on the
Grauer joint ditch found that appli-
cation fo rdamage to timber had been
filed by John Dohse and Emma Bates
and the board allowed the former IS
and the latter $40.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

j. r, jenkins. Of Burkettsyille,
was in town Wednesday. making this
Office brief call in looking after
business matters. Mr. Jenkins has
become a fixture at Burkettsville, and
has just erected a two-story cement
block garage there, which will be op-
en- for business next week The
Jenkins boys are all hustlers, and
none of them have anything on f. II.
though some Of them have got an
earlier start. He will handle sup
plies, and autoists and motorists will
find him, in case of trouble, a very
and handy man.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
WILL ENTER CLOTHING FIELD

The Rittoffs, at 224 South Main
street, have commenced a sale this
week to dispose of all goods they
have been carrying in their women's
department, including millinery. and
will engage in mems clothing and
furnishings exclusively as soon as
they can close out their present
stock of goods.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
CHuRCHES

CATHOLIC-First Mass Sundays at
$50 am; second Mass at 900 am; Yes
per services at 2:30 pm.
REV. GEO. HINDELANG, Pastor
REV. ERNEST HEFELE, Asst. Pastor
METHODIST EPISCOPAL-Preachi
Sundays at 1916 am. and 1880 pm. Sun
day school at am
REV w. w. LANCE, Pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN-P Sundays
at 1890 am and 1880 pm. Sunday school
at 9:15 am.
Misunderstanding Sundays at
10 am. and 700 pm. Sunday school at
845 am. REV. F. REITZ, Pastor
BETHANY EVANGELICAL-Prea
ing Sundays at 1880 am. and at 1880 D.
m. Sunday school at 9:15 am.
REV. FRANK HARTMAN, Pastor
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

Raymond Kessens, of this city, and
Miss Helen Luken, 0 Coldwater, were
welded Wednesday morning at the
latter place, the ceremony being per-
formed at the Catholic Church, Rev
John Schop, saying the nuptial mass.
The attendants were Miss Clara
Kessen and Harry Luken. After the
ceremony the bridal party were Civ
en- an elaborate spread at the home
of the brides parents. Mr.. Kessen
is an employe of the Western Ohio
Creamer Company, of this city.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
U. b. CIRCUIT CHURCH SERVICES

Preaching at Oldtown Sunday at
1920 am. at Mt. Zion at 2:30 pm;
and at Elm Grove at 1880 pm.
Sunday school at each point every
Sunday morning.
Rev. Lilly will not be present as
was expected but Rev. Stover, of
Middlepoint will preach at the above
places on Sunday, August 8.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
LITTLE ONE DROWNED

Ethel Snyder, aged 8, the adopted
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Profit, of Liberty township, Van Vert
county, was drowned last Friday, in
a stream near their ohme, two miles
east of Ohio City. The child was
wading through water over the road
way at bridge approach, when she
stepped off into five feet of water.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
FIRST WELL GOOD ONE

The first of the deep water wells
for the Coldwater water-works was
drilled in Wednesday by Contractor
Jackson, Of this city. A strong flow
was struck at a depth of 283 feet,
when they got into the slate, The
water stands within twenty-feet of
the top of the ctsing, The well has
a ten-inch hole, and has been pump
ing four barrels a minute.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED

Ross R. Bricker, "a, painter, JEFF
ferson township, son of VIM. Paint
er, and Lucy M. Baucher, "a, house
keeper, Liberty township, daughter
of David Baucher. Rev. Lance.
Edward Waister, 20, farmer, Cent
er township, son of Abraham Waist
er, and Mollie Kruger, IS, house
keeper, Center township, daughter
of John Kruger. Rev. ROebuck.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
HOOSIER LAD DROWNED

The body of Milo Reynolds, aged
IT, who was drowned in the Blue
Creek ditch, near Berne, Ind, last
Saturday, was found Sunday morn
ing half a mile below the scene of the
drowning. He was the son of Mrs.
Bessie Reynolds, residing 81 miles
north of Berne.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

On account of so much rain and SO
man people paying up by the week
at the rate of SO cents and $1.O0, l
have asked Kelley Brothers to not
advertise the accounts for sale until
the second week in September; but
the accounts will positively be ad-
vertised for sale on that date. BIG
PETE"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
MAIDEN NAME RESTORED

Mahala Styar has been granted a
divorce from her husband James
Styer, on the grounds of gross neg
lect of duty, the case being heard in
Common Pleas Court last Saturday.
She was also restored to her maiden
name of Shellabarger.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

Some editors are known for their
kind heartedness and liberality. An
exchange tells of subscriber who
died and left fourteen years sub
scription unpaid. The editor ap-
peared as the lid of the coffin was
being screwed down and put in a
linen duster, a thermometer, a palm
leaf fan and a recipe for making ice
cream.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

Our yong friend John Feigle, of
Route S, made us brief visit while
in town yesterday. While slightly
touched up by the hail storm of Tues
day evening, he is not complaining,
since he has seen what happened to
some of his neighbors nearer town.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

e. d. Fisher, of Union township,
was in town last Tuesday consulting
a doctor on serious affection of his
right ear that is causing him much
concern. He was the guest of fhs
daughter, Mrs. Harold Baker, while
in town.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

All Mercer County school children
and their teachers are cordially in
vited to attend, Free, Celina Chau-
tauqua on August 5. Parade at 10
am. Please be here in time to take
part in the parade. Special program.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

The Harry Wellman home, north
of Fort Recovery, was broken into
on the 14th while the family were
attending the funeral of Mr.. Well
mans father at Fort Recovery. The
house was ransacked and $25 in
money taken.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

Chas. Fast, residing near the Aug
laize County line, made the Demo-
crat a brief call while in town Mon
day attending to some business mat
ters.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

Fort Recovery's Lincoln Chautau-
qua opened in that village yesterday.
The ticket sales indicate the affair
will be a success financially. The
program is an excellent one.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

The marriage of Miss Lucretia
Snyder, of Fort Recovery, and Roy
B. Karr, of Celina, took place Satur-
day evening in the parlors of Trinity
M. e. church. Rev. j. M. Nils, of
this city, officiated using the full ring
Daily News, July 10.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
ICE CREAM AT ERASTUS

The ladies of the Trinity NJ E.
church of this place, will give an ice
cream social Saturday evening, July
81. Everybody cordially invited to
attend
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
Brood Sows for Sale

Two brood sows; will farrow last
week in August. Inquire of Chas.
Ferguson, miles southwest of Ce-
lima. One mile south of State Line
pike.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

Three head of hogs, valued at $25,
the property of Andy Weigel, of Lib
erty township, were killed by light
ming last Sunday
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
COCKERALs FOR SALE

Single and rose-comb white Leg
horns. Price so cents each. In
quire of M. A. Kessens, Celina, o.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
FOR SALE

One bay mare and one fine colt,
coming two years old. VIII also sell
large team mules and a new Leifeld
buggy. A bargain. P. BECHDOLT,
Celina, RID. No. z; on Rice pike, 1
mile west of town.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
ICE CREAM SOCIAL

The Old Town U. B. Church will
give an ice cream social at the home
of Samuel Hoffman next Tuesday
evening, the 9th. Come and enjoy
a pleasant social time.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
Great Bargain in Stove Wood

We are offering stove wood, either
split or slab, in five cord lots at a
great bargain. Phone us.
CELINA HARDWOOD MFG. co.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
For SALE

Motor hay press for sale at bar
gain. Inquire of Harry Karr, Wa
bash, o., or Celina, r. d. No. 2.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
ENTERTAINMENT AT NEPTUNE

The Primary Department of the
Church of God Sunday-school at Nep-
tune will give an entertainment at
the church on Sunday evening, July
25. The following program will be
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
WOMEN
Have a Grievance and Appeal
to Court for Relief.

Bertha Reser. through her attor-
neys Myers & Myers has filed suit in
divorce against her husband, charg-
ing with beating her up and curslng
her. She asks for a divorce an for
alimony and in support of the latter
she alleges that the plaintif is a
blacksmith and earns $50 a week.
The couple live in this city.
The Wilbur Stock Food Company,
through their attorney John Kramer,
have filed suit against Vernal Coate,
praying for judgment in the sum Of
$3.50, with interest, which amount
the claim is due them on a bill OF
goods sold to the defendant
Myrtle Raines, through her attor-
neys Myers & Myers has filed suit in
Commo Pleas Court praying for a di-
yorce from her husband Ross Raines,
charging him with extreme cruelty.
The couple have two sons and a
daughter. The plaintiff asks for the
custody Of the daughter, and that the
sons be placed in the custody of the
ather of the defendant, Simon
Raines.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

No admission charged at gate for
school children, who attended school
in Mercer County last winter. All
are cordially invited to attend the
Celina Chautauqua on August 5.
Parade at 10 am.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
TWO HIGH SPOTS

Every county should have an ag-
ricultural program. Many counties
have already adopted one.
The citizens of every county should
fully inform themselves upon the
Two High Spots in Ohio Agriculture,
viz: Firsa-County Agent. Sec
ond-County Experiment Farm.
Business men of towns should join
in called meeting with country peo-
pie and learn what good their county
can secure from the generous sum of
money that Uncle Sam will give to
Ohio, each year, through the Smith
Lever Law.
Get this information as soon as
possible. The Agricultural Commits
sion of Ohio urges this forward step.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23

A collection will be taken up, the
proceeds of which will be used to
purchase chairs for the Primary De-
partment. Everybody cordially in
vited to be present.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-23
One

In the HoME Is worth a dozen In
the byway, and just remember
THR DRMocRAT Is the home
paper Of Mercer County.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-02

future success and advancement de-
pends largely upon increased popula-
tlon they in sense, are really keep
ng down the size of their future divi-
dends. Authorities in Harrisburg
might also be brought to a knowledge
OF the fact that the western boundary
OF that city is w-watermark on the
Cumberland county shore of the Sus-
quehanna river, and that the river
along the west shore very frequently
should have the attention of both
sanitary and police officers.
While we cannot complain of the
rapacious and greedy grasping of soul
less corporations. many encroach-
ments upon the rights of the people
have passed unnoticed because of lack
OF organization. Without attempting
to predict the decision of the court as
to closing of Ferry street, in Worm
leysburg, one could rest assured that
with West Shore Improvement AS
ISOLATION in smooth working order
theer would not be a thought of clos
ing that road without Offering another
to replace II. Again, the Harrisburg
Planning Commission would not lie
planning for a road along the west
bank of the Susquehanna if organized
effort had been made to retain the
road which was there before railroad
contractors closed it up in connection
with the building OF the Enola yards.
But. enough
by all means let us have improve
ment associations; let us clean up our
own back yards and then let us step
forth with giant strides, looking fol
other fields to conquer"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-02
CLOTURE FIGHT
SPLITS CAUCUS
Many Democratic Senators Are
Vigorously Opposing Rule;
Other Contests

Washington, Dec. 2. - The contest
over the adoption OF a rule to provide
for cloture of debate was renewed
when Senate Democrats continued
their caucus to-day.
The way for action on the measure
had been paved as the result of an
agreement reported by the Special
Rules committee proposing limitation
Of debate to prevent filibustering. The
Cloture rule would provide means for
forcing a measure to a vote whenever
ilibustering tactics became apparent
Indications were that the rule would
not be approved without a vigorous
tight. Several Democratic Senators
had announced their intention to op-
pose it.
lively contest also is promised
over the caucus selection tomorrow of
It president pro tempore of the Sem
ate. senator Clarke. of Arkansas, who
Is a candidate for reelection to that
place, will have Senator Pomerene of
ohio. as an opponent. The entrance of
lhe latter into the race is the culmin-
alton of opposition to Senator Clarke
because of his antagonism to the ship
purchase bill at the last session. Ad-
mlnistraion senators had sought
however, to allay the opposition for
party harmony.