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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
RUN DOWN BY AUTO

Suffering from the effects of an
open wound in the scalp, severe
bruises about the upper part of the
chest and a profound shock affecting
her entire physical being, Mrs. Willis
Armstrong is confined to her bed at
the family residence, corner of Spring
and West streets. Mr.. Armstrong
had charge of his rural mail route
Friday, though painfully wrenched
abont the spinal region.
Mr.. and Mrs. Armstrong were in
jured Thursday evening when their
horse and buggy was struck by an
automobile driven by Shelby Deigle,
OF Celina The accident occurred on
the Celina pike near the Thomas
Sturgeon farm at the western limits
of st. Marys and Immediately beyond
i small culvert. Mr.. and Mrs. Ann
strong were enroute to the Jacob
Koenig, ST residence, west Of town,
Mr. Deigle was headed toward st.
MaTys.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Armstrong were
violently dislodged from the buggy
and alighted at the roadside. Mrs.
Armstrong struck face downward,
dangerously near huddle of stone.
First aid was on hand quickly and in
force. Mr.. Diegle, after running
some distance, stopped his machine
end returned to the scene of the col
lision. Mr.. and Mrs Armstrong
were taken in an automobile to their
place of residence and given surgical
attention. Their horse having sus-
tanned a cnt on the heavy muscle of
the front leg, it was locked after by
a veterinary. The Armstrong buggy
had a front wheel wrecked and the
front axle forced out of true.
In Mr. Armstrong; account Of the
incident ha states having allowed
more than half the road to the ap-
pl oaching automobile. He thinks
his vehicle was not sighted by the
mctorist. st. Marys Argus.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
G. w. HOLL


The above telegram was received
at the Leader office today, and is
about the best piece of news that
could be desired.
The efforts of the Western Ohio
Fish and Game Association, the Idle
wild Club, the Country Club and the
Greater st. Marys Association has
borne fruit in a splendid manner.
A dredge is assured, the coming
summer. Hon. Geo. w. Holl, Aug
laize County Representative in the
Legislature, has been untiring in his
efforts to secure the necessary appro-
priatioh for this work of improve
ment, instead of waiting until 1916,
as was programmed. The thanks of
everyone interested in Lake st.
Marys is due Hon George w. Holl.
Just when the dredge will be in
stalled aind put to work in the chan
nels and on the backfillling is not
stated, but it will probably not be
long delayed-St. Marys Argus.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
5 DAY.
To BE Made a Feature at the Big
CeIina Chautauqua This
Summer.

Secretary ). e. Hamburger, of the
Chautaqua, and Probate Judge Rau-
dabaugh visited the schols in Gran
vile township last week, giving the
children a special invitation to attend
the Celina Chautaqua on August 5, a
day set aside for the school children
of the county. A special program
will be given on this day and pa
rade will be put on for their enter
tainment. Messrs. Hamburger and
Raudabaugh, on behalf of the Chau-
tauqua management expect to extend
a personal invitation to the schools
in each township of the county to at
tend the Chautauqua on this day
the 5th, which has been set apart by
the Chautauqua as Children's Day.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
Gambling Has Its Drawbacks

Ben Adams was arraigned yes
terday afternoon before Judge Miller
on the indictment charging him with
suffering a poker game to be played
in his house. He plead guilty and
was fined $50 and costs. The indict-
ment returned against him, charging
him with playing poker was then
nollied at the request of Prosecutor
Myers.
VIM. Ungerer and Jacob Weber
were both arraigned yesterday af-
ternoon before Judge Miller to ans
wer to the indictments charging them
with playing poker. They plead
guilty and were each fined SO and
costs.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
PERSONAL

Mrs. L. M. Otis and baby are guests
of relatives and friends at Green
Springs, this week.
Mrs. Bert Wenning, of Nnew Bre-
men, was the guest of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs Frank Betz, the first
of the week.
Mrs. Charles Cavanall of Nun
Gle, Ind, who is visiting at the home
of her parentsA Mr., and Mrs. Frank
Casteel, is very ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Helfner, Mrs.
Joseph Karch, Mr. and Mrs. Peter
Karch and son, Mr.. and Mrs. John
w. Karch, son and daughters, attend
ed the funeral of John Helmsteter, at
st. Marys last Monday
Mrs. L. V. @. MyttOn and children
left Wednesday for Idaho Springs,
Colorado, to join Rev. Mytton, form
er pastor of the Presbyterian church
in this city. Mrs. S. Fl. Crockett, ac-
companied her as far as Chicago,
Hl., where she remained for a sever
al days visit
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
Victim Of sneaTx-Thievessnn m

The Joseph Metzner general store,
at Jamestown, York township, was
burglarized Saturday night, by rob-
bers, who gained entrance by break
ing out section of the door at the
rear of the building and drawing the
bolt. The store was ransacked from
end to end, the goods being taken
from the shelving and turned upside
down, leaving the place in topsy-
turvey condition. The thieves made
way with twenty-seven pairs of shoes
nine pOcket-knives, a lot of overalls,
mems trousers, stockings and other
wearing apparel, seventy-five PEN
nies and an assortment Of groceries,
including fifty pounds of sugar. The
robbery occurred late Saturday night
but was not discovered until a GUS
toner in search of gasoline called
out the proprietor on Sunday. Sher-
iff Gunset, ex-Sheriff Wilson, ex-
Sheriff Bickford and Detective Geo.
Allen paid visit to the store, but
were unable to unearth clew as to
the identity of the robbers. Van
Vert Bulletin,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
KIDS PLAYED HOSS
With Farmers Steed, Though Joy
Ride Was Brief.

Flossie and William Gary, aged
respectively IA and 10 years, chill
dren of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Gary, liv-
ing south of the Stearic Acid plant,
were arrested by officer Heistan
about eleven o'clock Wednesday
night, when he caught them riding
about town in rig belonging to VIM
Hone, living west of town.
The rig had disappeared from a
hitching rack in front of Laudahn &
Mesarvey's grocery store, about nine
O'Clock, and after searching the
streets and local barns, Officer Heis-
tan was on his way to the telephone
Office to notify the surrounding towns
of the theft, when he ran on to the
children driving a rig answering the
description of the missing outfit.
He hailed them, but they made an at
tempt to get away, and were chased
several blocks before being overtak-
en-. The children were taken to
their home, where the officer found
the parents asleep. They were
aroused with difficulty and didn't
seem at all concerned when apprised
of the affair.
The children were taken before
Probate Judge Raudabaugh yester-
day morning. The Judge let them
off with a severe reprimand.
All indications are that the chill
dren should be taken from their pres
ent home, where they seem to have
no parental care. When picked up
last night they were lightly clad in
ragged garments. The older child
a couple of times to get
away from Officer Heistan.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
Pinned Under Overturned Auto ,

A M. Brotherton, 70 merchant, OF
Piqua, with his wife, were involved
in an automobile accident, Monday
afternoon, west of st. Marys. Mr..
and Mrs. Brotherton escaped un-
scatehed in spite of the fact that both
were imprisoned under the over
turned automobile, when Guy Bridge
ford happened along. Mr.. Bridge
ford supplied muscular energy which
quickly released the couple. Mrs.
Brotherton appeared very nervous,
In other respects both the motorists
Jared remarkably well.-St. Marys
Argus.
Mr.. .Brotherton is an extensive land
owner in this county, and he and his
wife are known by many here.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
GRIPOFLAW
TightenS About Prominent Men
Of the TOWn
Charged with the Downfall Of
Young Girls - Gambling
Catches Others.

The grand jury, after being in ad.
journed session for three days, re,
ported to Judge Miller about half
past FIVE o'clock Wednesday evening.
Their report shows that they exam
ined nineteen witnesses, covering
fourteen cases. They presented ten
bills and ignored four cases.
Judge Miller did not finally dis
charge them, but made the dismissal
subject to recall by the court.
One of the indictments returned
was not made public. 1t was for
non-support and the party has not as
yet been arrested The other nine
indictments are as follows:
Arch Wagner and Lee Ayers, rape
Frank Stark and Walter Johnson,
contributing to the delinquency of
one Florence Ransbottom.
Ben Adams, on two counts, one
for conducting a poker game and the
other for playing poker.
Val Freeman, Jacob Weber and
VIM. Ungerer, for playing poker.
The secret indictment for non-sup-
port was made public yesterday af-
ternOon. 1t was against Orma J.
Parrot. of Mendon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
GOVERNOR CALLS
For Observance Of Mothers Day
Sunday, May o, i'm a Well
WOrded Appeal.

Columbus, O., May 3.-Governol
Frank B. Willis has issued a pro
clamation calling on the people OF
Ohio to observe Sunday, May 8, as
Mothers Day ''in memory of our
mothers, living or dead" He urged
that every person wear white flower
on that day.
''If mother is living, have you seen
or written to her lately?" the Cover
nor asked. "If not, do SO on Moth
ers' Day. Smooth out the wrinkled
brow of care and let mother know of
your appreciation and affection.
"If she has gone away, cherish her
sacred memory in unforgetting devo-
ton. Whether in joy or sorrow, in
success or failure, the mother spirit
is always with us. Other friends
may fail, but her affection is bound
less, her devotion unswerved."
The proclamation reads in part:
ION memories canvas the pictures
of mother are as varied as the hues
of the roses, yet as lasting and as
changeless as its perfume. The in
finite variety of human personality is
excelled only by the infinite unity of
mother love.
"The tongueless speech of mother
love gave strength and comfort for
the stormy voyage just beginning.
AS we have/steered our ship by the
chart and compass of mothers advice
we have succeeded, as we forgetting
that safe guide, have tried to sail our
puny craft on uncharted seas, we
have failed
Weary and tempest-tossed though
we may be, the guiding star of moth
er's admontions will bring our ship
ON smiling seas and safe into the har-
Dor at last"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
Former ResIdent of COunty Dead

jim James and wife, Frank Sprlggs
and wife and Mrs Edward Tigner
motored to Cloverdale, Putnam coun-
ty, last Tuesday, to attend the fun
eral of Mrs. Thomas Stroll, who died
near Lansing Mich, May /, and was
brought to Cloyerdale for burial.
Deceased was once a resident of Mer-
Ger county and later moved to Mich
igan.
Mrs. Stroll has been a sufferer for
ten months with a tumor of the stom-
ach. She leaves a husband, one son
and wife, three grandchildren and a
host of relatives and friends to mourn
her departure.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
REALT AFFAIRS
FARMS

Daniel Fetters to George Fetters 20
efes, Sec, p, HOpewell township S1l80
Jacob Stein to ltv Ludger Huber 40
acres, Sc. %, Recovery township.
Rev Huber to Leo. Stein, same. 80.
Anderson Hunter to Harry Hildbod.
Sec. 20, Recovery township. ...... 1900
Francis A. Copeland to Albrt Metznr
20 acres, Sec. "a, HopeweH twp -. 21OO
section 81, Dublin twp...,....... ., ~ '... 1900
Mary Fallert to William Renders,
Sction 25. Gibson township. ....... $50
j. W. Baumgartnr to VIM Address,
Section 25 Gibson toWnship...... ZOO
Ida Krall to Frank PreshO 40 acres,
Sec. i6, Blackcrek township. 1887
TOWN LOTS
j. S. Riley to Carl c. Smith, lot So,
Rockford .................. ...... /
Amy Taught to S. w. Runkle, lot s..
Block 4, Macedon ................ 30
Sophia Lehman to same, same ..... 30
Clarinda Clark, eXecutriX of the eS-
tate of S. a. Ashbaugh, to Frank
Gender. lot 1855, less 13 IT., Celina. 1000
John 4. Money to Harry Coffman. lot
8, Porterfield add, TT Recovery. 800
PATENT DEEDS
United States to John Hough 100
acres, Sec. 20. Liberty twp. 49,.
United States to VIM Mccullough
400 acres Sec. 49, Liberty twp. ...
LEASES
S. Snyder to Verna Kester, GS acres,
Sec. 13, Washington tWp....,.,.., ...
The Ohio Oil Co. to The Illinois Oil
Co. so acres, Sec. 4. Union twp. ...
Mary HarrOd to W. w. Snyder 25
acres, Gibson township .......... ....
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
AS PIKE DIRECTORS
w. E. Kerschner returned to Coz

w. r. Kerschner returned to Coz
lumbus, Thursday, having attended
the annual meeting Wednesday night
of the Mendon High School Alumni
Association. Mr.. Kerschner is a
former superintendent OF the Men
don public schools One of the stu
dents who attended school during
Mr. Kerschner's superintendency has
son who graduated in the class of
1916. The second generation of his
graduates was the occasion of his
visit to the alumni.-St. Marys Ar
gus.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
In PROBATE COURT

In the matter of the State Of Ohio VS.
Perry Heckard, charged with assault and
battery defendant arraigned Plead
guilty, Fined Sc and costs and commit
ted to county Jail until fine and costs are
paid.
In the matter of the estate Of Sarah
Ann Ashbaugh, eXecutriX filed final ac-
count. For hearing May 81.
Henry and Martha Hickman appointed
testamentary trustees of the estate of
August Hickman. Inventory filed.
George Glass appointed guardian of
Florence and Floyd Glass. Inventory
filed.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
Runped by locomotive

Ellie Jackson, of Van Vert, mar
rowly escaped injury last Tuesday
afternoon, when an automobile he
was driving was struck by freight
train on the Cincinnati Northern, at
the Logan street crossing. Jackson
claims to have seen the approaching
train, but was unable to stop his car,
which was badly mashed up.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
Last week Charles Conner, one c

Last week Charles Conner, one of
the drivers for the local branch of
the J. A. Long Co., brought in one of
the largest load of eggs ever received
here at one time. The lot consisted
of 10 cases of 80 dozen eggs each.
The eggs were all collected of c. j.
Smith, the popular general store
merchant at Wabash, and Mr.. Smith
claims, so tbs said, that the gathering
consisted of three days layings.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
COURT MATTERS

Common Pleas Judge Mathers on
last Friday decided the boundary
line dispute in the case of George
Schmalstig VS.. the County Commits
isoners, fixing same as previously
agreed upon with Judge Dennis
Dwyer. He divided the costs equal
ly between the plaintiffs and defend
ants.
Schmalstig yesterday afternoon,
through his attorney filed an appeal
of the case to the Court of Appeals.
Charles Meinerding, through his
attorney, John Kramer, yesterday
afternoon filed a suit against Jacob
and A. Link, praying for judgment
in the sum of 500, which amount
he claims is due him on two promis-
sorry notes made in June, 1914.
The case of Rebecca Worthington VS.
VIM, Pet Miller ct al, was submitted TO
Judge Miller last Friday. The court took
same under advisement
Judge Miller last Friday heard the case
of Bernard Winkler against John II.
Romer ct al, and granted title as prayed
for
In the case of Charles T.. Lininger ct al
VS.. Dell l. Clark ct al, the court last week
ordered partition and appointed Henry
J. Stelzer, frank Benke and Clyde Thom-
as as commissioners.
The case of Orel Myers VS.. Albert Shaf-
fer settled out of court and dismissed
without record, Costs to plaintiff.
Sameul j. Baumgartner, indicted for
obtaining money under false pretense,
was arraigned last week and plead not
guilty. The case was not assigned.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
A TWIRLERS' GAME
Davis Should Have Secured Shut
Cut at st. Marys-Wapk
Coming Sunday.

The far-famed Wapakoneta Reds, who
mond opponents, are billed to meet Man
ager Otis braves at Mercelna Field next
Sunday afternoon. Play called at 2:3O.
In a fast and exciting game Celina de-
feated st. Marys in that village last Sun
day,3 to 2. The Celna lads secured but
hits off Wesbay, the Lima right handler
who, couple weeks previous they pound
ed all over the lot in the game here with
the Lima e. team. While St.Marys
secured eight hits off Mack Davis, the
youngster kept them well scattered and
but for a wobbe in the fielding in the
eighth would have secured a shut out
The game was one round Of kicking and
the boys were treated to some raw deci-
SionS, tbs said, by Wink Ayers, of this
city, who don the umpiring Score
giiiRs 8; 5Rs:n;: $.:;: !" :.$ 3 "a g e
Batteries-Celina, DAVIS and McComb; I;
st. Marys, Wsbay and McClintock. Hits
-Celina g, st. Marys, 8. Errors-Celina
2, st. Marys l. Umpire Ayers.
The Celina High School game sched-
ulNh dI ANOchlOIu has bGGl ClldHBGu "
this city The Rockford boys will jour
ney here and meet the local lads at Mer-
celina Field Game called at O'clock
In the rottenest game they have taken
part in this season, the local high school
base ball team was defeated by. the one
sided score of 16 to when they stackd
up against the Wapak high school team
at that place last Friday. The boys were
way up in the air and couldn't play the
game in their usual style. Malick, the
big southpaW hurler. seemed to have an
off day and wasn't able to find he plate.
When he did get them over, the Wabak
lads generally walloped the pill for some
hits. The local team had not been prac-
ticing much last week and the exhibition
of poor playing that they gave during the
game emphasized the fact However the
lads have been busy all week and expect
to show the Rockford team a hot game
village to play the high school of that
place Score
c9ilna1 IRln5os' . & 3 3 3 8 5s's 5
Batteries, Wapak, Cox and Lusk Ce-
lima, Malick and Sherer and Stager.
Struck out by Malicl1 10, by Cox 8.
Walked, by Malick 5, by Cox 2.
Hit by Pitcher, by Malick 1, by Cox g
---------------
Mr.. and Mrs Cal Jordan and son,
Ralph, we're the over Sunday guests
of relatives at Portland, Ind
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07

j. A. Hoagland and L. NJ. Murlin
were at Mendon yesterday arranging
for a big d. o. O. X. banquet to be
held in that village next Thursday
evening, the 18th, when seven cahdi-
dates will be taken over the sands.
A six o'clock dinner will be served,
followed by a big street parade.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
Meet This Afternoon

The ladies aid society of the Pres
byterian church will meet this after
noon with Mesdames S. Murchland
and George Snavely, at tht latter's
home on the corner of Ash and Fay
cite streets.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07

Rural Mail Carrier Mahlon Red
man yesterday resigned his job to
look after the Rex motion picture
theatre, South Main street, which he
purchased the first of the week from
Charley Weamer.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Val Hole, living two
miles southwest of this city, were
slightly injured in a runaway acct
dent last Tuesday afternoon. They
were on their way home from this
city, when their horse frightened, up
setting the buggy and dumping the
occupants into ditch Mrs Hole
was badly bruised up, and Mr. Hole
sustained a cut on his forehead and
across his nose.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
stricken with Paralysis

Abe Gallihugh of West Jefferson,
sustained a stroke of paralysis yes
terday morning, which affected his
speech and the right side of his body
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07

The Governors prize will likely be
a choice set of books and will be pre-
sented to the state champion by
Governor Willis in person.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
.DAN CUPID'S VICTIMS

Clifford Moore, of MOntezuma, and
Miss Melva Teeters, of this city, were
united in marriage at the home of
the brides parents, East Market
street, last Tuesday, Rev Russell
Grubb, of Montezuma, officiating.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs
John Moore, of Montezuma, and has
been employed with his father and
his brides father as a plasterer. The
bride is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Teeters, ofthis city, and for
sometime past has been employed at
the Overall factory They are now
"at home" to their many friends on
East Livingston street, in quarters
furnished in advance for the newly
weds. The Democrat offers con-
gratulations.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
Looks Like something Doing

Columbus, o., April 20, 1915
Evening Leader, st. Marys, 0.
The Finance Committee gives
us $4,000 for dredge and
$4,000 for operation.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07
PRIZES IN STATE SPELL
ING CONTEST

The Agricultural Commission an
nounces the following prizes to the
ten best spoilers of the state spelling
contest, Columbus, June 4th;
The Governors prize will be added
IN tha Winnar of tho firgt nriza
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07

News reached friends in this city
this week of the marriage at Phoe
nix, Ariz., on the 25th ult., of Carl
L. Houser, a former Celina boy, and
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Houser.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-05-07

G. v Flynn, of Portland. Ind, and
P. H. Flynn, of Indianapolis, Ind, are
guests this week of Mrs. Mary Goggin
and family.