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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12
.DIDN'T 7 TAKE
JURY LONG
To Take the Measure of Oliver
Weams, Charged With Aban-
donment

The jury hearing the case of Oil
yer Weams indicted for abandoning
an illegitimate child, returned YER
diet of guilty at $3.50 last Tuesday
evening after being out only a short
time. Weams is brother of Will
lam Weams. who was sent to the
Penitentiary last week for incest.
The prosecuting witness was a
niece of the defendant. Senator
johnson, counsel for Weams, immed-
lately filed a motion for a new trial,
which has not yet been assigned for
hearing.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12
PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs. Harner, of East Mar
ket street have been visiting rela-
tives at Union City, Ind.
Mrs. c. G.. Springer, of Muncie,
Ind, was in town, Tuesday, on her
way to Van Vert, o., for visit with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Remaklus
and son, Paul are guests of Postmas-
ter and Mrs. Forest May, at Dayton,
this week.
Misses Minnie and Dora Hutzler,
of Portland, Ind, visited this week
with their sister, Mrs. Donald Emer-
son, East Livingston street.
Our friend Geo. Grapner, who has
been living at Ft. Recovery the past
year, has moved to Celina, having
bought property on North Sugar St.,
and will make Celina his future
home.
MILLINERY OPENING AT CHICK
ASAW
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED

V. S. Chapman, 23, Scudder, sor
of j. L. B. and Caroline Chapman
and Eva Houts, IS, housekeeper, Ce-
lima, daughter of Albert and Dora
Houts. Rev. Eckhart.
George w. Exline, 72, farmer, Ce-
lima, son of Valentine and Eveline
Exline, and Mary Raach, II, house
keeper, Celina, daughter of Joseph
and Sarah Blosser. Rev. Wenger.
Edgar A. Watkins, "a, laborer, Ft.
Recovery, son of John and Ella Wat
kins, and Hazel Slemmer, %, tele-
phone operator, Ft. Recovery, daugh-
ter Of Jacob and Agnes Slemmer. c..
d. Rice, ]. p.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12
MULDooN TO BLUNDER
SOME MORE

Muldoon's Blunders. a farce comedy In
three acts, by Billy Il. Lee. win be played
under the management of Washington
township high school, under the direction
Of Bess II. whit, at the Washington town
ship high school, March 1S and at Wabash
March 20.
A play chuck fun OF Irish wit. negro
drollery and German humor. Every mo-
ment of the play which lasts "a hours,
reveals new outbursts of mirth. The un-
lover OF real exciting, high class, clean
fun this is the limit. Come and get a
hrst-c class grin affixed TO your physiog-
nOmy. Better than "A doctor
Admission 10 cents and 20 cents.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12
SHOOT FOR GILBERT CUP NEXT
TUESDAY

Ed Bruno won the medal at the re-
gular shoot of the Celina gun club at
the Mercelina Field last Tuesday af-
ternoon, with Judge Raudabaugh a
close second.
Bruno broke 81 out of a possible
25, and Raudabaugh broke 20.
On next Tuesday the local club
will hold a big handicap trophy shoot
for the Gilbert cup. The shoot will
start at one o'clock. Two well
known professional shots-John R.
Taylor, of Columbus, and Luther
Squire, of Pittsburg,- will be pre-
sent and give exhibition shots.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Philip Kable, well known for
mer resident of Liberty township,
died at his home in Ft. Wayne last
Saturday night, the 9Th, at the age of
65 years. He was born in Liberty
township and was taken there for
burial, where services were held at
the st. Paul's Evangelical church on
the 9th. He was married to Caro-
line Koch, who with three sons and
three daughters survive him.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12
GENIAL HENRY TAKES
UP r. Nj. DUTIES

Mayor H C. Fox this week took
up his new duties as Postmaster az
Coldwater.
c. +. Moryilius was appointed as
Mayor to fill the unexpired erm Of
Mr.. Fox.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12
LIKES THE NAME OF COOK BEST

Jennie eagle, through her attor-
neys, Myers & Myers, yesterday filed
suit in divorce against her husband,
James eagle, and for restoration of
her former name of Cook. The cou-
pie were married in this city in Sep
tember 1914. She claims the defen-
dant left her on March 6.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Jacob Meyer, of Ottuma, Iowa.
who was called here last week by the
death of his grandson, Russell Free
man, was seriously injured Wednes.
day afternoon, when he fell from the
roof of shed he was repairing. His
head and back were badly bruised
and he suffered slight hemorrhage
of the right ear.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Before the eighty-first general as
sembly had come into being as an or
ganized body the program announced
for the present administration was
for decentralization. Now at the end
of the ninth week of a costly session,
which has set back the treasury of
the state at the rate of from three to
four thousand dollars every day (not
to speak of the extras for carnations
and pocket knives and presents to
political workers) the program an
nounced is still the same, and the
overture has not yet been sounded.
Each week the assembly has met un-
der the denomination of the majority
leaders announced the same program
and has come no nearer accomplish
ment than when it started. Yet the
Cleveland Plain Dealer sees consis-
tency in it's actions and under the
head of "Rudderless" has the follow
ing:
The Ohio legislature deserves
credit for consistency in one direc-
ton at least. 1t clings to the idea
of decentralization like a drowning
man to plank. The trouble, from
its standpoint, is that no two leaders
agree on what plan of decentraliza-
tion should be followed.
"One big license decentralizer is
already in the hopper, Another is
ready for introduction, and third is
promised within few days. No one
knows which the governor favors. 1t
is impossible to determine what back
ing any one of the three has.
Nothing but confusion has so far
resulted from tinkering with the tax
machinery. The agricultural decen-
trailer as yet has brought no better
results. Every one of these proposals
is purely destructive, and has nothing
behind it but desire to pull down.
'The assembly is in its eighth
week, and is drifting rudderless. 1t
lacks efficiency even as a destroyer"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Mr. and Mrs. John e. Headington
of East Walnut street, who are NOV
ing to Celina, O., where he will be-
come manager at the j. A. Long
Packing house, shipped their house
hold furniture on Monday. Mr..
Headington and wife left Tuesday for
Celina. a.-Portland Daily Sun.
Mr.. and Mrs. Headington have
rented the Feldheiser home on East
Market street, until recently occu-
pied by Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Querin-
jean, and are now at home to their
many friends in that cozy quarters.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

w. H. Shively, of Manton, Mich,
former well known Butler town
ship man, made us pleasant call
while in town Tuesday. He is max
ing a visit to friends and relatives
in and about Coldwater. He says
they are all pleased with their Mich
igan home.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12
LATE ARRIVALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Counterman, of
Blackcreek township, are the parents
of baby girl, born last Sunday.
Druggist and Mrs. Henry Puthoff,
East Anthony street, are the parents
of baby boy born last Monday
morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12
COURT MATTERS

The Palmer G. Miller Grain Com.
through their attorneys Myers G My.
ers, last Saturday filed suit against
Geo. w. Hone, praying for judgment
in the sum of 500 with interest
which they claim is due them on a
promissory note.
Ira e. Wagner, through his attor-
ney, w. E. TouVelle last Monday fill
ed suit against Charles A. Frantz and
Wilker & Klosterman, praying for
judgment against the defendant,
Chas. A. Frantz, in the sum of $500,
with interest, on promissory note,
secured by a chattel mortgage on
household goods, and for an order of
court to sell said chattels to secure
the mortgage. The defendants, Will
ker & Klosterman, claim some inter-
est in said property and plaintiff
asks that they set up the same.
]. f. McGee, through his attorney,
w. e. TouVelle filed suit, last Tues
day against A. G. and r. e. Frantz,
praying for judgment against the de-
PENDANTS in the sum of $55, with in
terest, which he claims is due him
on a promissory note, secured by
chattel mortgage on household goods,
and for an order of court to sell the
chattels to secure the mortgage.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Tebben are
here from Phoenix, Arizona and will
locate somewhere in this vicinity.
Mr.. Tebben has given UP his job on
the Phoenix Republican, where he
has been employed for the past num-
ber of years.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12
MILLINERY OPENING AT CHICK
AsAW

The opening Of the spring and sum
mer millinery of the Hagedorn Sisters at
Chickasaw is now on in full force, with
a splendid stock to select from. They
extend hearty welcome to all to come
In look over the latest creations.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

The Berger Sisters announce their
spring millinery opening for next
Wednesday, the 18th, and extend a
cordial invitation to all ladies of the
county. adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Why wait week or two to get
your shoes repaired, have them done
by the Goodyear System. neater and
better, and have them done while you
wait, you see the system, SEE w. r.
sCHUNCK, THE LEATHER MAN.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Largest and most up-to-date dis
play of 1915 spring millinery in the
county at the Mrs. Kate Ellis store,
West Fayette street, on and after
Wednesday, March II. adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

John H. Bowers, who for several
months past has been employed in
the Bowser barber shop, on West
Fayette street, has purchased shop
at Spencerville and moved his fam
lily there this week.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12
POLITICAL ETCHIHGS

Governor Willis has not restored
a single Office TO the state house, not
withstanding his use of the red
book" publication Of false statements
and differences. His own adjutant
general who has charge of the Offices
says that not a single office can be
returned to the state house. But
Governor Willis is as strangely silent
about it as about his previous false
statements about treasury deficits.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Mrs. Phoebe Shull, nee Worley, a
former resident of this city, died last
Friday morning at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Ed Wetzler, at Ada,
where she had been sufferer for a
long time of tuberculosis.
Deceased was born at Ft. Recov-
cry, April IA, 1868. In June 1885
she was married to G. G. Shull, in
this city. where she has made her
home until three weeks ago, when
she went to Ada to visit her daugh-
ter Besides the daughter above
mentioned, three other children sur
vive-Mrs. Nora Gilmore, of this city
and Earl and Miss Pearl. Funeral
services were held at Ada.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Carl and Arthur Behringer have
rented the Blake building, next door
to the McComb tin shop on West Mar
ket street, and will open up plumb
ing and electrical shop. Both the
Behringer boys are electricians, and
they have secured the services OF a
first-class plumber from Dayton to
handle that end of the work.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Mark Beckman returned home
Tuesday from Cincinnati where he
attended the funeral of his little
niece, Mary Margaret, the nine
months old baby daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leo Beckman.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Grand spring millinery opening at
the Berger Sisters Store, Main street
opposite courthouse, next Wednes-
day, the 18th. adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Rev. and Mrs. A. H. Roebuck, OF
Celina, were Tuesday guests of the
Reverend's sisters, Mrs Ailer viii
liams and Mrs. J. @, Hannum. st
Marys Argus.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Largest display of 1915 spring mill
linery in the county at the Berger
Sisters store, Main street, opposite
the court house. Grand opening on
next Wednesday. the 18th, adv,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12
DAN CUPID'S VICTIMS

G. w. Exline and Mrs. Mary Raach
well known people of mature age of
this city, were quietly married last
Monday afternoon at the latter's
home, Rev. Wenger officiating. The
groom is 72 and the bride II.
Vern Chapman and Miss Eva
Houts, well known young people of
the county were welded at the home
of the brides parents, in Center
township, at high noon last Sunday.
Rev. Eckert, of Findlay, officiating.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Houts and the groom is
son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. B. Chap
man, of Scudder.
An elaborate dinner followed the
ceremony.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Again IL is the municipal electric
light plants! A bill has been intro
duced into the legislature which 1t is
claimed will prevent municipal light
plants from selling current at low
rates. This bill requires that in ad-
dition to all other expenses which are
enumerated, the plants must pay a
five per cent. dividend on the invest
ment, otherwise they shall not be al
lowed to run. That is, if a city plant
were selling current at a rate paying
the four per cent. interest bonds rep
resented by the investment and the
city wished not to make any profit
but merely to pay its four per cent
interest, it could not do so, but would
be compelled to make one per cent.
profit. This phase could of course
determine the rate at which the city
would be compelled to sell the cur
rent. The bill is backed b ythe pri-
vate companies of the state. It was
introduced by Senator Meyer of Mar
ion, the special privilege protege of
Senator Harding, the stand-pat big
business senator from THIS state.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

For stiff neck apply Hanford's Bal
sam. Rub it on, and rub it in thor
oughly. adv,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Grand spring millinery opening at
the Ellis store, West Fayette street,
next Wednesday, the 18th. See our
display. adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Mrs. Anna Crockett, many years
ago well known in this city, died at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Caroline
Robertson, at Sidney, last Tuesday.
She was the daughter of a pioneer
minister, Rev. David BulIe, and was
born Nov. IA, 1895. Her husband,
John Crockett, was one of the early
millers of this city.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12
FaITn for sale

Eighty acres, near Celina, Ohio.
Inquire Of o. A. Brock, R. D. No. s.
Celina, Ohio.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

The big odd and end sale is still
going on at "Big Pete's" Shoe Store.
For Cash Only.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Hanford's Balsam is good for bun
ions, Apply thoroughly for several
nights. adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

The two months old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ryan, Forest Heights addition,
died last Saturday morning, follow
ing few weeks illness of congestion
of the lungs. Funeral services were
held on Monday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Russell Freeman, the son of Mr..
and Mrs. William Freeman, of Hope
well township died last Thursday
evening. He was hurt inwardly at
school, while playing about 10 days
ago, the injury resulting in peritoni-
tbs.
He was born in Hopewell township
nine years ago. A brother Earl, and
two sisters May and Esther, besides
his parents are left to mourn the sad
departure. Funeral services were
held at Swamp College with Rev
Wenger in charge.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12
THE GRIM REAPER

John Witter, son of William and
Christiana Witter was born near Ra-
leigh, N. c., March Is, 1888, and de-
parted this life March 6, 1915, aged
nearly so years. When a boy at the
age of seven years he moved with his
parents to Crawford county, Ohio,
where he grew to manhood. His
early life was spent in helping to
clear UP a farm.
February 10, 1868, he was united
in marriage to Christana Shimp. To
this union were born twelve children,
three, with their mother, preceded
him in death. He leaves to mourn
his departure five sons and four
daughters, one brother and a number
of grandchildren.
He moved to Mercer County, Ohio,
in 1881, on the farm in Liberty town
ship, known as the Jacob Wright
farm, where he remained until few
years ago. Since then he has been
making his home with his children.
At the time of his death he lived with
his son, William, at Oregon. Funer-
al services were held at Liberty Chap
ell, March 8, in charge of Rev. Hale,
and Rev. Ambers. His remains
were inferred in cemetery near by.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Ask anybody about it-Hanford'a
Balsam. adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

The case of the State of Ohio VS..
John Dues, jr, indicted in Common
Pleas Court for abandoning illegiti-
mate children, which was assigned
for trial last Monday, has been post
poned indefinitely, owing to the fact
that the Baker girl, the prosecuting
witness is quarantined in the County
Infirmary.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

John F. Weisenborn, through his
attorney, ]. d. Johnson, yesterday
filed suit against zebediah Richard
son ct al, praying for quieting of a
title to certain land in Granville
township.
Guy F. Heap, through his attorney
J. D. Johnson, yesterday filed suit
against Oliver Traber ct al, praying
for quieting of title to certain lands
in Granville township.
John P. Diener, through his attOr-
ney, ]. d. Johnson, yesterday filed
suit against Demas Adams, praying
for the quieting of title to certain
lands in Butler township.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12

Owen Chester, the five weeks old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Bowser,
East Fulton street, died last Sunday
night. Funeral services were held
at the Bowser home, Monday after
noon. Interment at the Ellis ceme-
terry at Montezuma.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12
One

In the HoMR Is worth a dozen In
the byway, and just remember
THE DKMocRAT is the home
paper OF Mercer County.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-12
CeZina

The Reservoir city-the biggest
little town on earth-the hub Of
the universe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-25
City Engineer to Make Pre-
liminary Survey of Merritt
Tract for Improvements.
WILL MAKE HIS REPORT
Many Plans Have Been Submit
ted for Conversion of the
North Amboy Tract.

Active steps were taken at the
meeting of the Board of Aldermen
last night to convert the newly pur-
chased Merritt tract in the northern
section of the city into park beau
tiful. The aldermen by resolution
instructed City Engineer Mason to
make preliminary survey of the
Merritt tract for park improvements.
The engineer will report with the
survey at the next regular meeting
of the board. Then, 1t is believed,
the aldermen will act on the advice
and findings Of the engineer as to the
improvements to be started at once
to transform the recently purchased
property into a garden spot.
Many plans have been submitted
for the conversation of the Merritt
tract into a recreation center and
creating spot" One of them con-
templates the laying out OF baseball
diamonds on part of the stretch of
fourteen acres, grading of the slopes
and the sowing of grass seed to beau
ttfy the grounds.
Walks are to be laid through the
tract, and in the course of time a
fountain may be installed to render
the spot more attractive a center for
the tired citizen. Just what will be
the next step In the development
of the tract will largely depend on
the most feasible plan of improve
ment recommended following the
preliminary survey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-25
COURT DENIES new TRIAL
FOR CHARLES BECKER
pecial by United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Albany, May 25:-Charles Beckes,
former New York City police lieu
tenant, today was refused a third
trial by the circuit court of appeals.
Becker was twice convicted of insti~
eating the murder OF Herman Rosen-
THAI, and twice sentenced to die In
the electric chair at Sing Sing. The
second conviction, unlfka his first,
was apparent. Five of the Judges
concurred in the decision. Judge
Hogan dissented Judge Seabury,
who was the presiding officer during
the second trial, did not vote. The
courts generally disapproved of
Becker's second alleged ground for a
new trial The grounds included in-
sufficient evidence to convince i'm
proper testimony and judicial err
rors.'
The court of appeals which pre-
viously laid aside the first trial judg-
ment now refuses to interfere with
the second trial. The effect of to-
days decision besides denying
Becker another opportunity to wage
a legal war for his life losens the
stage which has prevented his elec-
trocution.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-25
To ARRAIGN A. H. SCHROEDER IN
COURT TOMORROW NIGHT

Arthur Fl. Schroeder, labor
worker of this city, will be arraigned
before Recorder Pickersgill at Z
O'Clock tomorrow night on a dis
orderly charge, which originated
during June of last year City Mar
shal Desmond yesterday served
summons on Schroeder. The com
plant is made by Patrolman Tonne
son, who arrested the man for fight
ing on the street last June. The
conviction was set aside on the
ground that no written complaint
had been drawn in the case by the
supreme court. The Patrolmen's
Benevolent Association employed
Judge c. C. Hommann and Attorney
Andrew J. Wight to prosecute the
charge anew on behalf of the police
department. 1t is likely that Thomas
Brown will appear for Mr.. Schroeder.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-25
Drives at British Position.
eial bD United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Paris, May 25:-The Germans by
attacking fiercely along the road east
of Ypres have concentrated a large
body of troops near Landmarck and
have launched several violent drives
against the British positions. The
battle has continued for more than
twenty-four hours with the result in
doubt An official statement today
said the English thus far have re-
pulsed all German attacks of the last
twelve hours. They have regained
part of the trenches they lost when
the enemy hurled forces against their
lines yesterday Thirty-fve miles
south the French and Germans are
locked in an equally desperate strug-
gle. 1t was admitted today that the
Germans are on the offensive here,
also, but the war Office announced
that the French artillery have work
ed havoc in the German lines.
The enemy losses in the fighting
around Ablain have been particularly
heavy.