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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
WAYNE
Highway Promised Support by
Governor Willis
To BE Made n Main Market Road,
Emitting IL TO State Aid
and State Up-Keep.

A week ago yesterday a meeting OF
| the executive committee of the
Wayne Highway was held In Colum,
bus. AT the meeting there were for
! ty men present, and four of them
were from Mercer county.
In the morning the members met
and discussed means and methods of
marking the new highway from Ham
ilton to Toledo, also taking up some
other details in connection with the
highway.
In the afternoon the committee
met the governor in his Office in the
effort to have the Wayne Highway
designated as a main market road
After hearing the appliction of the
committee and the arguments OF the
members he promised his support.
The western tier of counties have
a just right to have this road made
main market road on account of
the fact that Il would serve to con-
meet these counties and also make
terminus for the east and west main
market roads.
The committee then went to the
State Highway Commissioner Cow
en-, at first he did not sanction the
movement but finally agreed to ex-
tend his support. So there seems to
be little difficulty in having the
Wayne Highway designated as
main market road.
After the recommendation by the
Governor then all that is necessary
is for the State Highway Department
to grant the application.
The benefit derived from having
the highway made a main market
road Is that is will then be eligible
for the state aid. SeVenty-tive per
cent of the money collected by the
state from the sale of motor vehicle
tags is returned to the counties and
the other twenty-five per cent. is US
ed for the improvement of main mar
ket roads. This money each year
may be apportioned among all the
main roads or may all be spent on a
single road. Then after the road has
once been built the state maintains
1t.
The designation of the Wayne
as main market road will
be abig benefit to Celina and Mercer
county, as the road crosses from the
south to the north through the CEN
trail part of the county, touching this
city, and long stretch of the coun-
ty's roads will be eligible to state
aid, while otherwise it could not be.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY

Because OF the unfortunate invest
ment In the electric interurband line
In Indiana, an enterprise that never
proved profitable for the stockhold-
ers, VIM. II. Fledderjohann, Of De-
catur, Ind, has filed his petition In
bankruptcy in the federal court at
TT. Wayne, Ind. His liabilities are
quoted at $158,200.74 with assets
amounting to $134.08. The many
friends Of Mr.. Fledderjohann In Au-
glaize county sympathize with him
and the other unfortunate investors,
Years ago he was successful and
prosperous business man In New
Knoxville, conducting a general mer-
chantile business and gradually
branching out in Telephone construc-
tion and development work, until
he became active In the TT Wayne
and Decatur electric road. He was
the president and general manager
from the beginning. but lack Of need
ed funds apparently caused the en-
terprise TO fail.-New Bremen Sun.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
Carlin & Carlin, Publishers
CONTRACT FOR JOINT ROAD LET

The County Commissioners Of
Darke and Mercer counties awarded
the contracts for the labor on the
east and west divisions of the Ram
mel joint road at a joint meeting Of
the Boards held at Greenvllle last
Saturday. This road is about four
miles long and runs east and west Of
Burkettsville The east end will be
made out Of boulders and the west
end out OF gravel The labor on the
west end was sold to Fred Manning.
of Darke county for $1,734, and the
Greenville Gravel Company is to fur
nish the gravel for S2S00. G. r.
Spahr, also Of Darke county was
awarded the labor contract on the
east end for $1,263, and the Green
Vile Gravel Company for boulders
for $2,495.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
NEW
Fair Circuit Proposed by Mont
gOmGry County Board
Including Mercer County uni
form Standards and CIassI-
ficatlOns Proposed.
[DaYton Heraldl


Secretary Holderman, OF the Mont
gomery county fair board, has sent
inquiries 10 members Of the fair
boards In nine surrounding counties
In an effort TO form a new fair cir
cult. The fairs this year will start
la Green county and proceed In order
through Hamilton. Mercer, Darke,
Montgomery, Shelby, Miami, Preble
and Butler counties. IL Is the plan
Of Secretary Holderman to have
adopted by all the fair boards OF the
above counties, standards and classi-
fcaUCns for Judging live stock ard
other exhibits. to establish the same
rules for privileges and speed pro
rams for races.
II is also suggested that the same
officials could be used to handle all
coutt SITS in the various fairs, travel
ing from one to another, and in this
manGer greatly enhance the hand
ling Of fair programs.
Tho meeting will be held here on
Wednesday.
Secretary W. A. Hamilton, of the
Baner Fair Board attended the meet
ing in the interest of the local socie-
ty.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
KOLP OUT ON PAROLE

A Columbus special of the End
says; Former Probate Judge James
B. Kolp, Darke county, is the most
noted prisoner of the Ohio Peniten-
tiary out of SO who were given pa
roles or final releases to-day by the
State Board of Administration, sit
ting in a parole capacity. During
the day 121 cases were considered
and 60 more are to be taken up to-
morrow. Kolp was found short by
examiners of the Bureau of Account
ing and later entered plea of guilty
on a charge of embezzlement. He is
to be released at once. Much sym
pathy has existed for him because Of
family circumstances that are sup
posed to have been responsible for
the defalcation.
There were no Mercer County pris-
oners among the list.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
VICTORIA

Mr.. and Mrs. Lue Shuh are the pround
parents Of a fine girl born last week.
Glenn Steinbrunner will lmove his saw
mill to Wendelin to saw out a shed and
other job for Stephen Wendell as soon as
the weather is fit
Jos. Brockman is sick with lung fever
for the last few days but we hope he will
soon be better.
Henry Stein and Leo Reinhard left last
week for Dayton to work in the Delco
Mfg Co. We wish them success.
Robert ,Steinbrunner Of this place is
going to be a candidate for County Com
missioner at the next primary on the
Democratic ticket, Mr.. Steinbrunner is
well known over the county and will make
an exceptionally good run for the Office
Joe Eifert was on the sick list the last
few days with the grip.
Miss Agnes Reinhard returned last week
from Columbus to take care of her mo-
ther who is sick.
Alloys Eifert, teacher at Maria Stein,
has been employed by our school board to
teach our school and play the organ at
st. Joseph church next year.
Otto King leaves next week for Day
ton where he will lbe employed in the Cash
Register Company.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
AUTO DECISION OF INTEREST

Automobile owners, througout the
United States, will find interest in a
decision handed down in the United
States Circuit Court of Appeals IN
the case of Ida McNOrtiOn against
w. G., Denison, which was appealed
from the District Court at Cleveland.
One of the main points involved was
the question OF whether a father Is
responsible for the acts of his son.
when the latter is driving the fathers
car In this case the upper court
held that Mr., DenisOn was liable for
the injury OF Miss McNortion because
his son, William, seventeen, was driy-
ing at the time and sustained the YER
diet Of $4,000 awarded by a jury
The testimony showed that William
had taken the machine out without
the knowledge OF his father. while
the latter was out OF the city. A
Sunday trip to a resort, sixty miles
distant from Cleveland was on the
The other occupants of the
car were Williams brother and sis
ter. The court held that the son
lawfully represented his father when
he took out the machine.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
CLIFTON
Steps Down and 0 Out-Accepts Job
With O.S.U.-WOn't BE Cam
didate for Lieut.. Gov.

j. L. Clifton, assistant superinten-
dent of public instruction, rendered
his resignation to Superintendent
Miller yesterday He has been ap-
pointed professor in the college of
education at Ohio State University.
The position he resigned pays S2,-
500 a year. He has withdrawn his
candidacy for the Democratic nomi-
nation for lieutenant governor.
Mr.. Miller, who has accepted the
superintendency of the Dyton pub
lie schools, yesterday said his resig-
nation would be submitted to Cover
nor Willis February 16.-Ohio State
Journal.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
SEED CORN ADVERTISING WILL
PAY

Home grown seed corn, repeatedly
found best by test" will be one of
the most sought-for farm cOmmodi-
ties next spring. Those who have
high grade seed corn for sale in fair
ly large quantities should let others
know about it. Otherwise seed TAX
en- by faith from other regions may
be planted and ont only the indivi-
dual but also the community will suf-
fer. Advertisements of seed corn in
the home paper, however modest, will
surely bring results because they will
likely reach the men who will be the
most likely customers. If the farm
er has high-class seed corn his ad-
vertisements will add to his reputa-
ton as good farmer and business
man and at the same time confer a
benefit upon the eonmunitS.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
John McComb, Aged 81

John McComb, 50 years old, died
at his home, 416 south Pine street,
Sunday afternoon at 4:45 o'clock af-
ter an illness of five weeks from a
complication of diseases. He was
born in Franklin county, February
4, 1898, and his occupation was a
cabinet maker He was a Civil war
veteran, belonging to the 281st Regi-
ment, o. V. l., and also to l, o. o. F..
Lodge 223 and he was also a member
of Trinity M. e. church. Surviving
his death are his wife, three sons
Charles, of Celina and Sherman and
Frank of this city, one daughter,
Mrs. l.. w. Colburn, of Lima, ten
grandchildren and one great grand
child, one brother and one sister.
The deceased lived in Lima 55
years and died in the same house in
which he has lived since coming to
this city. Funeral services at the
residence, Tuesday afternoon at 200
o'clock, with Rev. M. B. Fuller Off
ciating and the body laid to rest in
Woodlawn-LimaD Daily News.
Deceased was the venerable father
of Timer Chas. McComb, West Mar
ket street. He and his wife, and son,
Kahle, attended the funeral services.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
MYSTERY
Of Murder of David Beery Is
Still UnSOIVed
SweItzer, Charged With His De-
mise. Dismissed for Lack of
discriminating Evidence.

w, Ora Sweitzer the Muncie, Ind, man
who has been held in the Jail here for
the past several weeks, charged with the
murder Of David Beery in Aprn. 1912,
was released yesterday on orders OF FRO
scouting Attorney Myers.
Sweitzer had secured counsel to defend
him and was going to fight the case.
Prosecutor Myers was unable TO get
hold Of what ne believed sufficient evil
dence to warrant prosecuting the man.
The evidence which caused Sweitzer's
arrest was furnished by his wife, whom
corrobarativc evidence on her story and
believed 1t wise to dismiss the matter
The Merica's were here yesterday to at
tend the hearing of Sweitzer.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
MEETING
For Men to Be Held at Evan
geIiCaI Church
Next Sunday AfternOOn-PastOrs
of Four Churches Take
Part on PrOgrm.

The following is the program for
the meeting for men which will be
held at the Evangelical Church on
next Sunday at 200 p. m.
Orchestra.
Song by congregation.
Devotional services, Rev. Walter
Martin pastor Free Methodist church.
Song by congregation.
Orchestra.
Address Rev. Frank Hartman, pas
tor Evangelical church.
Mems Chorus.
Address, DR.. William Lance, pas
tor st. Paul's NJ e. Church.
Mems Chorus.
Address, Rev. A. Schaffer, pastor
Church.
Song, Congregation.
Benediction.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
POLITICAL GOSSIP

Central Committeeman Robert
| Steinbrunner, of Recovery township,
dropped into the office for a chat last
Tuesday and told us to announce that
he would be a candidate for County
! Commissioner at the August primary.
Mr.. Steinbrunner is one of the older
and hardest working members Of the
committee and is one of the most
successful and progressive farmers Of
the county and has a wide acquain-
tance and genial personality.
Attorney o. ]. Myers, brother Of
Prosecuting Attorney B. A. Myers,
has announced himself as a candidate
to succeed his brother. He has been
associated in the law practice and has
assisted his brother in numerous
county cases and should be well quail
ifed for the job.
John Hildbold, of Gibson township
has announced his name as a demo-
cratic candidate for county commits
sioner at the August primaries. Mr..
Hildbold was a candidate for this Of
fee four years ago and although he
did not make an extensive campaign
like most candidates, was almost no
minated. He is we'll known over
Mercer county and is in the race to
WHIT. Recovery Tribune-Journal
John Helm, of Celina announces
his candidacy for County Commits
sioner, subject to the decision of the
Democratic primaries to be held in
August. Mr. Helm was a candidate
four years ago and it goes without
saying he is splendidly fitted for the
place.-Daily Standard.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
AN EGG RECORD

Mrs Fred Miller is the owner of
A young hens which during the
month Of January layed 679 eggs, an
average of more than Is per day.
This is some record for this time Of
the year.-Ft. Recovery Tribune
Journal
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
ILL LUCK SURELY THEIRS

Wiltshire Lehman, Hoyng street,
an employee of the furniture factory,
had an ugly three inch cash cut in
the top of his head last Monday
when heavy plank struck him. Mr..
Lehman is a brother of Mrs. Richard
Brookhart, whose recent death plac-
ed two orphan girls in the Lehman
home. Mrs. Brookhart's husband it
will be recalled died a couple of
weeks before she did and his father
a week previous
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
Peter Fickert, Aged 81

Peter Fickert aged 81 years, one
of Liberty townships oldest residents
died early last Saturday morning, af-
ter an illness of two weeks duration
of grip and bronchitis. Deceased was
born in Germany, He had resided in
Liberty township for about thirty
years, and is survived by his wife,
five sons and three daughters. Flu
neral services were held from the
home last Monday afternoon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
NAMES Floyd RANssorToM, %

James Floyd Ransbottom, aged 20
years, died Wednesday night at six
o'clock at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs Monroe Ransbottom, six miles
west of this city, Death was due to tu-
berculosis. He was born in the county.
His parents three brothers and two sis
ters survive Funeral services will be
held at Swamp College at 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
AGED CITIZEN OF CARTHAGENA
DIES

Herman Hartke died at his home
in Carthagena last Saturday, of pneu-
monia, brought on by sever attack
of the grippe.
Deceased was a native of Germany,
and was born on December 8, 1887.
He is survived by his devoted wife,
several children and grand children.
He was a good citizen, honest in
his dealings, a devoted husband and
father and was respected by large
circle of friends. Funeral services
were held at the Catholic church last
week Burial in st. Alloys Cemetery
nearby. Deepest sympathy is extend
ed to the bereaved family.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
ALONZO KELLY
Charged With NOn-SuPpOrt, Is
Found Guilty Sentence
Not Vel Passed.

The jury hearing the non-support
case against Alonzo Kelley, barber,
paper hanger, painter and boose-
fighter, returned a verdict of guilty
about half past four last Monday af-
ternoOn after being in the box a lit
tie over an hour. Judge Miller or
dered the prisoner returned to jail
until he could determine upon what
sentence to pass.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE

Secretary H. H. Shirer, of the
State Board of Charities, will be in
this city this morning to address a
joint conference at the city hall of
the County Commissioners, township
trustees and Infirmary Superinten-
dent Schunck with reference to the
all important matter of outside relief
for the county poor This will be
an important meeting and all Off
cials are urged to be present.
This afternoon Secreary Shirer,
who is an eminent worker and speak
er, will give an address at the city
hall, to which the general public is
invited to attend as he will have some
things Of interest to say along the
lines of uplift and charitable work.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
PUBLIC SALE

Ed, Boehmer will sell at public sale on
the premises, one-half mile east ond one
mile south Of Cranberry Prarie, at Il
o'clock noon, on Tuesday, February 15,
of young cattle, Cron wagon. John Deere
sulky breaking plow, Brown 2-horse corn
cultivator, p. q o. riding corn pillow, 1
spring-tooth harrow, 2 sets of breeching
harness and other articles. A credit OF
months will be given on all sums of SIS
or over with per cent. discount for cash
on sums over that amount. Frank Bonn
holt, auctioneer;, Lew George, clerk.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
FAMOUS
Entertainers, In Song, Story and
Music, Tomorrow Night
I'm Neptune Benefit.

The famous entertainers, the Grant
Schenkel Company, in songs stories,
saXaphone solos, orchestra bells,
sketches, &C., will be an attraction
at the Center township house at Nep-
tune, tomorrow Saturday evening.
Program starts promptuly at 8:15,
standard time. Admission, Is and
35 cents. The entertainment is Civ
en- under the auspices and for the
benefit of the Neptune Orchestra.
Money will be refunded to all not
satisfied with the entertainment.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
Samantha Lennox

Mrs. Samantha Lennox, one of the
oldest residents of Liberty township,
died early last Monday morning, fol
lowing a two months illness.
Deceased avs born near Wapako-
meta about four score years ago, but
has lived almost all her life in this
county. Six children sruvive-James
Lennox, of Ft Wayne, Ind; Mrs.
Stella Thomas, of South of this city;
Mrs. Alice Hawkey, of Indianapolis,
Ind; Mrs. VIM. Pence, of Monroe
Vile, Ind, and Misses Emma and
Hettie Lennox both at home.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
MARRIAGE LICENSES

c. l.. Huelsman, 28, farmer, Coldwater,
son of Theodore Huelsman, and Mary
Braun, %, housekeeper, st. Peter dau-
ghter of Jacob M. Braun. Rev. Faist.
Homer iDbert, %. farmer, Van Vert,
county, son of Jacob Dibert, and Pearl
Bells, 22, hOusekeeper, Dublin township
daughter of Alonzo Bells. Rev. Buzzard.
M snn of Brdine 8 TsenbaTt neePgd end
Daisy Wagner, SO, housekeeper, TT Re
coVery. Rev. Lance.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

@. A. Fast of east Jefferson town
ship, one mile north of traction stop
Sc, was in last Friday to have bills
printed for a sale on the oath. This
is the first sale ever held on the old
home place of his recently deceased
mother lie has purchased a small
farm and will start in the chicken
business exclusively, under direction
OF his better half. Here's success 10
the undertaking, Chas.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

C,G. Wilson was in Dayton, Tues
day and Wednesday,, attending a
meeting of the National Poland China
Record Association and the Swine
Breeders Institute. The sessions,
he reports, were interesting through
out and the social features of the oc-
casion were hard to beat. For over
forty years these meetings have been
held annually. The attendance was
large from over Ohio and Ind
lana. Mr.. Wilson was honored by
being elected one of the directors OF
the Poland China Record Associa-
tion.--Rockford Press.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
MUSICAL CHORUS FORMED

A vocal and musical organization,
which will be known as the Celina
Chorus, was formed last Monday ev-
ening, following an enthusiastic
meeting at the High school auditor
ium. The following officers were
chosen: President, Earl Wagner; vice
president, Ray Collins; secretary,
Miss Leona Dickman; treasurer, Car
rol Stubs; publicity man, Prof. j.
w. Pogue; pianist, Miss Naomi Fen
mig; director, Fred F. Bversman, Of
St Marys.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

Rev. Reuben Rauch, one of the best
known pioneer Methodist ministers in
northwestern Ohio, celebrated his eigh-
second birthday, today, at his home
on West Main street He is in the best
of health and olthough many years re-
tired, is still active in church work. Rev.
Rauch was one of the pioneer preachers
in Celina many years ago.-Van Vert
Rulletin
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
Lois NJ. Thomas, Aged 21

Miss Lois M. Thomas aged 21
years, daughter of Mrs. Stella Thorn
as, living two miles south of this ci-
ty, died at six o'clock last Friday ev-
ening, following a lingering illness of
tuberculosis. Deceased was born in
Liberty township. She is survived
by her mother, three brothers, James,
Earl and Harmon-and one sister
Miss Edith. Funeral services were
held at Swamp College last Sunday
afternoon
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
DANCE AT COLDWATER

julius Rose of Coldwater announ-
ces that there will be a public dance
at the Hierholzer hall, in that village,
next Tuesday evening, the Sth. Mus
ic will be furnished by the tro or
chestra. All are cordially invited.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate of Frances w. Grubb, deceased.
Russell s. Grubb has been appointed
and qualified as Administrator of the es-
tate of Frances W. Grubb late of Mercer
County, Ohio, deceased. Dated this 31st
day of January, A. ID. 1916.
ORVELLE RAUDABAUGH
Probate Judge of said county
Q. S. Younger, attorney for administra-
tor
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
THANK you
Western Newspaper Union.
LnEI AAnN-nn- Ind E,nh lMlE

Jas. X Carlin Democrat, Celina, Ohio.
Friend Carlin:-I note in the issue of
The Democrat, under date of January
2Sth that you are a candidate for County
Auditor subject TO the decision of the
Democratic Convention to be held during
the coming August.
l wish to extend to you my best wishes
for your success and cannot see any
thing but success for you in this respect.
You have always been a hard worker in
your party and are entitled to the position
you seek.
l notice that every paper in Mercer
county is boosting for you and this cure
ly will mean your success.
With best wishes l am, Yours very
truly,
WESTERN NEWSPAPER UNION
A. T. Lipes, Manager.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

Mrs. A. B. Grothjan, East Fulton
street, was hostess to the G. and l.
club last Monday evening. In the
progressive euchre contest the first
prize fell to Mrs. John Schlosser and
the second to Mrs. Felice Gebele.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

The I. X. B. Club was pleasantly
entertained last Monday evening by
Miss Mabel Brandon, East Livings-
ton street. After the sewing hour
progressive dominoes were played,
prizes falling to Misses Margaret
Quimby and Nina Cowan.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

Judge Berry well remembered by
many residents of this city He is a
son of Mrs. Lucy Norman, of this ci-
ty, and a graduate of the local high
school
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
SOCIAL GOSSIP

The ladies aid society of the
Presbyterian church Will be enter
tanned by Mrs. George w. Winter,
East Warren street, this afternoon.