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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14
REASON MADE PLAIN

Newspaper men al Columbus claim 10
20 have discovered a plot which explains
why republicans are 80 anxious 10 destroy
and repeal the new school law They
claim that the big book companies and
the trust secured certain promises before
election. The new law does not suit or
.nt the book companies,
For this reason many Of them were
against the recollection OF Governor Cox.
They now insist that this law Dee either
repealed or materially changed. They
seem TO have secured certain individuals
in each county and In many communities
to kick on the present law and TO talk
against it every time any body win listen
TO them Some Of these kickers are
simply told TO kick the school law because
Democratic legislature passed il. They
are so intensely partisan that they take
the bait and begin TO kick without know
ing they are turning the grind-stone and
sharpening the axe for the book compan-
les. hThe ramifcations of this plot are
said TO reach into every county In some
instances II seems that the chairman Of
the republican committee Is strangely in
terested in knocking on the new law. and
finding all the fault with IL possible. not
starting the truth. nor giving the facts.
The dear people are often fooled by
some set Of men shouting about too much
cost, too many positions. or some OF their
rights taken away from them. If repub-
lican leaders promised the book cOmpan-
les TO repeal the school law. regardless Of
its merit but solely because il does not fit
the book companies, the people ought to
find it out before next election. Not in
years has there been a Legislature,
through ignorance or design, made the
public schools and universities the foot
bah Of politics. as the present one is like
ly to do.
II is an easy matter for county chair
men to give orders to their close friends
in different towns and townships TO find
fault with the new law and with district
superntendents. Attorney General Turn
er, republican. may attempt to trace up
this lobby work and scheme, Turner
seems to be one strong man that the lob
byists and special interests cannot infu-
ence. Another theory, for this organized
opposition of professional politicians, is
that they are afraid to give the present
law fair trial. If it should prove a good
thing they think the Democrats will
claim credit for IL. The good Of the
schools seems to be lost sight Of, Petty
policy is the God they worship
The new school law is the result of two
years hard work and study Of more re-
publicans than Democrats Governor
Cox and the Democrats in the Legislature
laid aside partisan politics and Joined in
doing good things for the schools, the
boys and girls of Ohio.
The reign of the wreclling crew will be
sent down as the most destructive Of the
public good in the history of Ohio.-Ot-
taWa Sentinel
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14
Big Glass at Rockford

The annual commencement exercises
will be held Thursday evening. May 2O at
the M r. Church at o'clock. The six
teen members of the class viii all deliver
orations on commencement night and
music will be furnished by the St Marys
orchestra,
The Baccalaureate sermon this year
will be preaced by Rev l.. e. Ames at
the Presbyterian church on Sunday even
ing, May 16. at 1880.
The following young people compose
this years class; Helen Symons, Clyde
Wood Blanche Pifer, Gerold Hays, Rob
ert Dysert Bernice Dull. Ethel Horner,
Albert Woke, Mildred Rhoades, John Kirk
patrick Mary Wolfe. William Copper
smith. Ruth Schaffer. Herbert Martz
Rockford Press.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14
Van Vert Girl Among Missing

Relatives and friends of Miss Jen-
ME Hughes, of Van Vert, have been
anxiously scanning the list of the sur
vivors of the ill-fated Lusitania, as
she had sailed on that boat for her
old home in Wales and so far her
name has not been found, neither
among the living or the dead. Miss
Hughes had lived for years in Van
Vert, but was born in Wales, and
was going home for the summer on
the Lusitania.- Van Vert Bulliten.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14
military SECT
Of German Empire PiOTied by the President and Condemned
Before the WOTd-WaRtS to Know What They In
tend to Do to Safe Guard American Lives

AhhN AhANN NAfhNA AAhANAhfn - NfNH'fAfF
the way for further parleying
The course Germany expects to
follow In the future with reference to
the rights of America must be out
lined In black and white without
evasion of any kind. The answer,
the United States now believes, must
be categorical yes or no, and action
must supplant words.
The demands, according to officials
who have seen the note, center about
two main propositions. First, Pres
ident Wilson, on behalf of the United
States, demands a complete disavow-
al and unevasive apology from Ger
many for acts already committed.
In the second place, Germany is ask
ed for direct statement as to the
course II purposes to pursue in the
future with respect to the rights of
the United States and her citizens.
Note Hints No ReparatiOn for Lives
There is no suggestion in the note
II is understood, of reparation for the
American lives lost by the blowing
up Of the Lusitania, the sinking of
the Gulaight and the Falaba. The
American government, through pres
ident Wilson, makes it plain, it is
stated, that money will not atone for
such wrongs The question of repair
alton, strictly as such, accordingly
is left to the sense of judgement of
Germany, and is expected to be deter
mined by the whole course the Ger
man Empire decides to take in view
of the castigation carried in the
American note.
In brief, President Wilson calls on
Germany to change its course in the
face of what the German officials
are told is an outraged and thorough
ly aroused moral sentiment through
out the world
An effort is made in the note, so it
is stated, to bring Germany to a real
ization of what it will mean to her if
she refuses to alter her course. Ger
many is called upon to pause and
think of the future as well as the i'm
mediate present in connection with
the demand of the American govern
ment that the men guiding the fate
of the German Empire must admit,
without palliation, that she did
wrong, that methods of warfare in
volving the killing of American citi-
zens, of women and infant children,
is wrong, and without justification
or excuse of any kind.
The note sets forth that America
stands like rock on what it believes
to be the righteousness of her posi-
tion, but Notwithstanding the wrongs
inflicted has not as yet shut the door
in the way of suitable amends on
the part of Germany.
Opinion here is divided as to the
course Germany wNl follow with re-
spect to the American note. The
weight of the opinion however, ap-
pears to be that Germany will not
yield to the American representa-
tions. President Wilson, to the con-
trary, seems hopeful if not confident
that Germany will "see the light"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14
Hurt by FAN in sewer

Ben Leibhard. a young lad well known
about town, fell into the sewer at the
corner Of ain and Warren streets yester-
day and received injuries that could not
be exactly determined last night, though
it is not thought they are serious, He
was riding a wheel near the excavation,
and in an attempt to pass and avoid hit
ting child in front Of him, swerved to
one side and tumbled into the ditch In
falling he hit an iron cross-piece used in
bracing the side walls, with the result
noted
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14
Hot on Williams TraII

William Miller Of Liberty township, was
arrested by Juvenile officer l., A. Ellis,
ON Thursday evening of last week. on a
charge of non support filed by his dyor-
ced wife Bessie Hinton, ile waived eX-
animation when arraigned before Mayor
Rice, and was bound over 20 the Probate
Court In the sum Of $500, Bond was
gIVen.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14

Another graft killed in the Cox admin
Istration has been resuscitated, the sen-
ate having last week voted $500 10 q re-
publican politician 10 write laudnhle
history about themselves. An attempt
was made two years TO pun on the same
stunt but this with an other forms Of
petty graft was killed out
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14
Taken to Hospital

August f. Hamburger who was SEEM
ingly recovering from an effection of his
right leg Just above the knee, suffered a
backset the first ofthe week when an alb
cess formed and bursted
He was taken to the St Elizabeth hos
pital at Dayton last Tuesday afternoon by
A. f. Querinjean, accompanied by his
father, j. E. Hamberger Rev. Ernest
Hefele and r. A. Weis He win undergo
an ex-ray examination and treatment Of
the limb
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14

Hartford city Indiana, has at last hit
the dry trail and as a result OF last weeks
local option election in that city fifteen
saloons win be forced out Of business.
The dry forces carried the day with a
majority OF l0i In all former elections
Hartford city has steadfnstly remained
in the wet column.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14
Future Action Seems to Hinge ON
German Reply TO President
wilson's Note.
Report Current That the German
Minister OF Marine Has Re-
sIngned His Post.

A cablegram from London under date
Of yesterday contains the report that the
German Minister OF Marine. Nontirhitz,
had resigned as the result Of a Disagree
ment over the sinking Of the Lusitiana.
The German military sect have probably
commenced to realize the enormity Of the
crime they first regarded with great glee
and the rest of the world as unparalleled
and indefensible.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14
Making Leo Famous.

Leo Schunck last Monday shipped a
pair of blood hound pups from his well
known kennels to the Sheriff Of Richland
County, Columbia, South Carolina, and a
pair to Chief of Police Welch, at Olanta,
South Carolina. Another pair viii be
shipped to the Chief of Police at Nor
wich, Conn, next week
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14
PERSONAL

Miss Minnie Roper, of Cincinnati, re-
turned home last Monday after a visit
with Miss Mayme Vordenfeld.
Mrs. e. S. Philley is home from a visit
with her daughter, Mrs Leroy Smith
and family, at Detroit, Mich.
Dr. J. Fl. Cordier and daughter, Alber-
Ia, were at TT Wayne, Ind, last Sunday
visiting Mrs. Cordier. who is in a hospital
II that city. She is recovering nicely
from an operation.
Grand Master C.S. Younger of the 10.
OF. lodges of the state, his wife and son
Norval, and Miss Clyde Andrews were at
Columbus Wednesday and Thursday at
tending the State Assembly of the
Daughters of Rebeckah Governor Will
lis delivered the welcome address We'd
nesday. which was responded to by Mr..
Younger,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Winter, of Celina,
were Friday evening guests of Jacob
Wust, junior member of Wust Bros.
Hardware Co., who left Saturday to be-
gin a course of treatment at Home Lawn
Sanitarium, Martinsville, Ind. for relief
from nervous trouble. Mr.. Wust was ac-
companied by Mr. Winter to his destina-
tion-St Marys Argus.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14
Invited "a Ford

Celina Chapter, o. e. S. No. 81, has
been invited to attend the annual inspec-
tion Of their sister lodge at TT Recovery
next Tuesday evening. They will prob
ably attend In body.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14

"The man who buys his goods of a mail
order house and expects his neighbors at
home to buy goods of him, or to buy la
Dor of him, or to buy professional service
of him, is economically a leach He is
sucking industrial blood out of the town
and giving none back. He sends his prof
its out of town, like a Chinaman, and
has no more right to a standing in the
community than foreigner We are all
neighbors, industriously, in our home
town. and the man who sends away for
his goods is not one Of us He is another
Industrial system and deserves no local
mans support. The fact that this is eco
lnomically wrong is recognized by the
mah order houses themselves. They pro-
tect their customers as thieves by offer
ing to keep people from knowing where
the mail order goods comes from. The
mail order houses have no tags on their
goods They say in their catalogues that
none of their goods are marked and that
no one knows where they were bought.
If it is proper to hide the place Of pur-
chase Of an article it is wrong to buy the
article at that place Only the man who
steals is ashamed to say where he got
anything he has. There is such a thing
as tainted dry goods. tainted" groc-
cries and tainted furniture All Of such
that are not bought at home, OF men who
befriended YOU. Of men to whom you owe
living are tainted because they come
unfairly. .--Atchison Globe.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14

Mrs. Philo LeBlond joined Mrs J. c..
Hall at Wapakoneta last Tuesday. and
will accompany her on visit with Mrs
Charles Lenzee, at DuQuoin. Ill.,. and
other relatives at Pine Bluff and Van
Buren,, Ark,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14
nngnn RuYs Romer Homo

P r. Dugan last Monday purchased
the j. A. Roemer property on North Main
street recently vacated by the Roemer's.
The Dugan lot, between Ed Mersman and
w. H. Bretz's home, was transferred to
Mr.. Roemer in the deal The Dugan's
win move to their new home next month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dugan have lived In their
present location in the ]. w DeFord
property, just north of the Library for
the past twenty three years.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14
THE GRIM REAPER

The friends of Miss Frances e. Herbst,
sister of Mrs. II. A. Miller, of this city,
will be sorry to learn of hr sudden death
following an operation in the Lima city
hospital Friday evening, May 7th, at sew
en- o'clock Miss Herbst had been in poor
health for many months. Her death was
the direct result of an operation for the
removal of an internal goitre, from which
she had suffered for the past twenty-five
years. Miss Herbst was forty-seven
years old at the time of her death and
was born at St Johns, Auglaize county.
She is survived by four sisters and one
brother-Mrs. II. A. Miller, of this city,
Mrs. w. T. Copeland, of Wapakoneta,
Mrs. j. E. Coleman, Mrs. NJ. G. Mercier,
and J.H Herbst, of Lima, and a host of
other relatives and friends.
Funeral was held from Grace nj. y.
Tabernacle, Lima, Monday morning, May
10th, at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev, w,
j. Durham. Interment in Woodlawn
cemetery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14
Annual ReceptIon and Ranquet

The annual reception of the Celina
High School Alumni Association will be
held at the /. o. o. f. hall on the even
ing Of the cath. The luncheon will be
served by the Daughters Of Rebekah. The
program follows
niunn lnnt :. :.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14

Mrs. Floyd VanTrees, aged 10 years,
died at Ft Recovery last Sunday, shortly
before noon.
She was seemingly in her usual health
Sunday morning, had performed her US
ual household duties and was preparing
the noon meal. when taken violently i'll,
and living but short time after.
Deceased was born at Winchester, Ind,
Nov 16, 1896. She was united in marri-
age to Floyd VanTrees on June 4, 1914.
She is survived by her father Henry
Young, one brother, George Young, one
sister, Mrs John Miller, and her husband.
Funeral services were held at the TT.
Recovery Congregational Church last
Tuesday afternoon
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14

Mrs. Anna May GARNER, wife of John
w. GARNER, well known cigar manufac-
turer, died Wednesday morning at $50
o'clock, in Columbus after an illness of
about three weeks, Mrs GARNER was 81
years of age.
Mrs. GARNER was united in marriage to
Mr.. GARNER 26 years ago and has resided
in this city all her married life. Before
her marriage, Mrs. GARNER was Miss
Anna May Rudicel, of Connersville, Ind.
Springfield News.
The many friends of Mr.. GARNER in this
city, sympathize with him in his bereave-
ment Funeral services were held last
Friday afternoon, and were attended by
the following relatives from this city,
Miss Mollie GARNER, Mrs. Felicia Gebele,
Mrs. John Hess, Joseph Depweg and Miss
Leona and Stella Gebele Mrs. GARNER
visited in this city the week before she
was taken i'll.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14

Frank Kohn, son OF Mr.. and Mrs, Joe
Kohn. fell last week, while playing at
school an dhruised his arm. Blood poison
has set in causing a very sore arm
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14

At a meeting of the local Relief Corps
held last Monday to arrange for the SER
vices on Memorial Day, Sunday, the 3Oth,
the following committee was appointed to
look after matters: Mesdames E. e.
Stephenson, S. II. Crockett, Mary Land
fair and Reuben Baker,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14

Shelby ]. Deigle was arrested by Dep
uty Sheriff SCHNEIDER on a charge of non
support, filed by his divorced wife. He
was arraigned before Probate Judge Rau-
dabaugh. plead guilty and was sentenced
to sixty days in Jail The sentence was
suspended on his giving bond in the sum
of $500 as a surety that he would pay
$6.75 a week toward the support of his
minor children.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14

Rev. Peter A. Miller, of Spencerville,
will preach the memorial sermon at the
Church of God Sunday afternoon, May 23,
at O'Clock Standard time. All old sol
diers, whether members of the Post or not
are invited to meet at the Post room at
80 on both occasions The lodges are
invited to meet with us in a body.
Music under the direction Of Rev. F. H..
Snavely- Herald.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14

General Merchant Ben Grote, wife and
little daughter, of st. Henry We're visit
ors in this city last Sunday, Mrs. Grote
coming here to take special treatment
for blood poison. A couple of weeks ago
she bruised finger of her right hand
and blood poison has developed, affecting
a part of the arm
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14
One ePaper

In the HoMR Is worth a dozen IN
the byway, and just remember
THR DEMOCRAT is the home
paper Of Mercer County.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-14
CeLinq

The Reservoir City-the biggest
little town ON earth-the hub OF
the universe.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-08

DR.. Merritt Hoover, 1886 Grand aV.,
arrested at Michigan and Jackson
blvd, for driving auto while intoXi-
Gated Released on bonds.
Frank Back, arrested in saloon at
$500 Escanaba aV., while dressed
only in coat, Forgot where clothes
were.
Detectives followed footprints from
building robbed at SangamOn and w.
Chicago aV., to house at 900 w. Chi
cago av. Arrested Stanley Gloom.
Taxi chauffeurs ask legislature for
ten hour law for drivers. OVerwOrk
cause of many accidents claim.
Aaron Saslomska, 3340 Douglas
blvd, 81, found dead in bed at home.
Old age thought cause.
z Charles FalVe, 1875 w. Monroe St,
hit head against 81" pillar while look
ing for hat blown from car. Badly
cut.
Saloon of John Murphy, 217 w.
Van Buren,, entered by robbers who
took $3.50 from cash drawer and put
owner in ice box.
JdUSS mduuSIly SUI u zap "du-
den of Woodlawn police station, who
tried suicide in Toledo, may die, doc
tors say.
Lawrence Loferski, s737 Saginaw
av., policeman, South Chicago sta
ton, suicide Gun. Brooding over
Wife's death.
VIM. Walker, 346 E. 35tFf and Wei
come Peterson, 24O4 Wabash aV., ne
gToes, arrested on suspicion as rob
befs.
Grace Mccarthy, 2154 w. Madison,
said to be suffering from lack of
drugs, sent to BrideweI for treatment
by police of Warren av. station.
Joseph WilinoWski, 1S49 Blue
Island av., robbed of watch and So at
26th and Campbell av.
Louis LeVins, 2756 Carmen aV1
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-08

SS5SN A4AcIA4s AN4L W44Cn esuGO "eso LIZ ~
North aV. car at La Sale st.
Eli PfaeIzer 5ousted as head of Bis
marck Packing Co. Joseph Fitzgar-
aid, director, elected new president.
Michael Patton, $500 Fillmore,
thrown from wagon when struck by
car. Hospital. Serious.
Five families routed by fire in g.
story building at SOL S. Halsted.
Loss $500.
Aaron sasIomska, ss4o Douglas
blvd, found dead in bed. 81 years
old.
John ceIak, 1881 S. Jefferson, shot
in back by Waterman.
Window in 18th st. store broken.
Police probing.
Chicago police asked to search for
Al NieWald, 81, Riverdale. Mind
weak. Wandered from home.
John Murphy, saIoonkeePer, PIT
W. Van Buren,, robbed of SIS.
RaseHo MaFteIIo identified as muir
derer of countryman in Boston. To
be taken back.
John Mcmahon, IS, 1906 S. Nor
gan, fell dead. Heart disease.
William walker ana welcome re-
terson, negroes, arrested. Identified
by victims they had robbed.
Five men arrested by 5Oth st. po-
lice for stealing brass railroad jour
mails.
Stanley Bloom arrested for burg
larry. Trailed in snow by Waterman
after attempt to rob leather company.
Mrs. LachneT, ISIS N. Keller aV.,
died at home from ptomaine poison
ing.
Mrs. Max Tausig, 4165 Lincoln aV,
held up. Robber returned purse,
which was empty.
Two boys arrested. Alleged to have
robbed home Of ]. G. Jabo, 1151 Mil
ton av., of $50 worth of jewelIy.
Burglar surprised in attempt to
rob drug store at 1858 Webster aV.,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-09
The Searchlight
SAILING THROUGH THE CANAL


One of the effects of the Panama
Canal is to increase the traffic of sail
ing vessels by diminishing the amount
of time required for their trips. The
barkentine, John c. Meyer, sailing a
few weeks ago from San Francisco
with a cargo of lumber for Quebec,
saved fifty days as compared with the
former route around Cape Horn.
1t had been feared that the canal
was not well adapted to the use of
sailing vessels but this has been proven
a mistake. The Bell and the Day
light, the two largest sailing vessels
afioat, have made several trips through
the canal with cargoes for the Orient.
The Canal Commission has become
so impressed with the amount of sail
ing vessel traffic that it has arranged
with the Navy Department to have
provided a complete equipment of the
newest photographic charts. These
have been placed in stations at each
end of the canal where they can be
consulted by sailing captains free of
charge The latest weather bulletins
will also indicate to them the storms
likely to be encountered in their voy-
ages.