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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
AUTOMOBILES MEET HEAD. ON
ON BANK ROAD

Last Tuesday night two automobiles
came together on the bank road. the ac-
cidcnt occurring about . O'Clock.
The accident resulted In the miracu-
lous escape OF one Of the occupants OF
the one car, John Snider, his wife and
three children, of Erastus.
Mr. Snider had turned out to- avoid a
bad place in the road when the cars came
together, the compact turning the Snlder
car completely over, down the west en-
bankment.
The occupants of both cars were pretty
badly shaken up and frightened but es-
capped injury
The ear that was thrown over the en-
bankment was completely demolished
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
MRS. MARY sNAvELY, AGED 55

Mrs. Mary Il. Snavely, wife of John \.
Snaveiy, sexton OF Swamp College GEM
etery. and well and favorably known
In this community where she spent her
entire life, passed away at the home or
her daughter, Mrs. Andy Lincoln, on
West Logan street last Saturday morn
ing, aged 55 years. Death was due to a
cancer.
Mrs. Snavely was the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Aaron Kiefer and was born
near this city on February II, 1861. The
venerable mother Mrs. Eliza kiefer,
resident of this city, survives herr
Mrs SnaVely was twice married, being
first welded to John G. Woods, Of this
city, September II, 1882, who died sever
al years ago. To this union seven chill
dren We're born, five of whom survive
Art and VIM. Woods, OF this city; John
Woods, of Lima and Mrs. Andy Lincoln
and Mrs. Harry Wagner, also of this city.
Her second marriage was to John A.
Snavely, July 3, 1910. To this union no
children were born. Mr.. SnaVely sur
wives to mourn the loss Of a good wife.
The deceased is also survived by two
sisters and a brother-Mesdames VIM.
Hun and John Alexander, of this city. and
Ellis Keifer, of Indianapolis, Ind.
Funeral services were conducted at the
Swamp College Christian Church Tues
day afternoon and the remains laid to
rest in the cemetery at that place.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
LIVE STOCK cREMATED NEAR FORT
RECOVERY

During a brief but severe electrical
storm Saturday evening, the large barn
belonging to David Rautz, one mile east
of Salamonia was struck by lightning,
and burned to the ground.
The barn was 80 feet long by 40 feet
in width and was in extra good condi-
ton So rapidly did the flames spread,
that it was impossible to save any of the
contents Five horses and five cows were
burned alive and their charred bodies
presented a sorry spectacle to the many
sightseers Sunday. Practically all Of
the farm Implements, harness and large
quantity of seed was also destroyed.
The insurance will cover about half of
the total loss.-F't. Recovery Tribune
journal.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
LADDlES HAVE GALL ON WEST
WARREN STREET

While the fire department were cleaning
things up yesterday morning an alarm
was sent IN from the William White home
O'Clock, when fire was discoVerd on the
roof Of the dwelling. Carpenters working
on Il neighboring dwelling took a ladder
to the building and had extinguished the
blaze before the department arrived. The
OnlN damage was a few shingls.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
INSIGNIFICANT
WAS LOSS SUSTAINED BY NATION
AL MUTUAL INSURANCE co. AT
GROTHJAN FIRE

TO the members of the National Mutual
Insurance Company. of Celina, Ohio
In order to assure our members, we
take this means of advising you tnat the
total loss suffered by our company under
the A. b. Grothjan & Son garage fire,
will not exceed $780,, and we nave ap-
proximately 1900 members and that the
loss will be paid Immediately upon ad-
justment.
All other cars were insured by the b.
J. Brookhart Agency, but were insured
in The North River Insurance Company
of New York The one car that was
destroyed and the one damaged, for which
The National Mutual Insurance Company
was liable were cars that were tempor-
arilly i'm this garage, but were usually
kept in private garages.
IL. j. BROOKHART, Secy
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
PROGRAM OF BUTLER SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENTION

The following program will be rem
dered by the Butler township Sun
day school convention at the Spring
Valley U. B. Church next Sunday af-
ternoon at o'clock The officers of
the association are A. T. Kerns, pres
ident and Miss Lottie Steve, secre-
tary:
Song. E.. e. E. Congregation
Invocation. 49,. Rev. D. S. Knisely
Song. =. .... =. Congregation
Address Mother. 20. ]. Myers
Song. o.. Congregation
Round Table
Talk Rev D. S. Knisely
Miscellaneous Business
Song. -. &. =. Congregation
Benediction
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
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STREET NOT WIDE ENOUGH

City Mail Carrier Arch D. Cordier was
struck by an automobile, driven by w. A.
Waggoner, living southwest of town, yes
terday afternoon while he was crossing
Market street at the corner of Main on
his bicycle. He was uninjured, but the
was not to blame for the acciuent.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
CarLin g. CGriin, Publishers
HOUSE TOTALLY DESTROYED BY
FIRE LAST FRIDAY

The house Of Charles Cummins, on the
old Dorcey Burch farm, southwest OF
this city, was destroyed by fire last Fri
day morning, near the noon hour The
iro Is supposed to have started from a
defective flue.
Only a part of the house hold goods
We're saved The loss is estimated az
$1,000. covered 10y $500 Insurance
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
GARAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION rs
DAMAGED BY STORM

The new brick garage tnat Henry Size
bert Is erecting on West Market street
was damaged during the severe wind
storm here last Saturday night.
IN eWind shattered the two side walls,
causing a loss Of 500, The building was
nearly completed. being all done except
the roof
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
CHRISTIAN CHURCH AT WABASH TO
UNDERGO REMoDELLlNo

II. J. Boee or Wabash, was in town
Saturday circulating a subscription paper
in the interest of the Christian church at
Wabash.
The church is IN run down condition
and improvements including the construc-
tion of a basement In order TO install a
heating plant, belfry concrete founda-
tion. new windows ect., will require about
$500. The congregation had already
raised a good sized amount and Mr.. BOice
met with considerable success in this city
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
NEPTUNE CHURCH OF GOD S. S. TO
OBSERVE MOTHERS DAY

ON next Sunday May H. the Neptune
Church Of God Sunday school win have
a big rally In connection with observ-
ing Mothers Day. They have sent out a
request for all past and present members
OF the school to be present
n cordial Invitation Is also extended to
tln p0blic. All married ladies are 20 re-
ceive a CamatOn.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
MRS. JERMAH sHlNcLEDEckER, s5

Mrs Jerimah ngledecker, aged
SIS years, died at the home of her
brother-in-law, Milo Shingledecker,
east of Rockford last Thursday
morning.
Death was the result of gangrene
poisoning, following an operation last
Sunday for dropsy.
She came from New York State
to this county about eighteen years
ago, and she with her husband were
preparing to move to Benton Har-
bon, Mich, to make their future
home when the attack, necessitating
the operation, occurred.
Mrs. Shingledecker is survived by
a husband and three children.
Funeral services were held last
Saturday afternoon at Mt. Olive
church. Burial in the Mt Olive
cemetery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
RALLY AND MOTHERS DAY

The Neptune Church of God Sun
day School will have rally day and
mothers day on Sunday, May IA, ana
will render an excellent program.
All past and present members of the
school are requested to be present,
and a cordial invitation is extended
to the public in general. All married
ladies will receive a carnation.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED

lima. son Of II. j. McKirnan, and Hazel
y. O'Neil, 20, housekeeper, Mercer, dau-
ghter of j, +. O'Neil. Rev. Hindeang.
Roscoe Shingeldecker. z9 contractor,
Rockford son of Frank Shindeldecker.
and Hazel Tigner, II, housekeeper, Rock
ford, daughter of Levi rigner. Rev Buz-
zard.
Floyd Vining, 26, liveryman, Liberty
township, son of Robert Nning and Haz-
el Carr, 21 housekeeper, Rockford dau-
ghter of William Carr.
$ +. Bowen, A. grain merchant. Rock
ford, son of John Bowen, and Iva f.. Tes-
ter. 33, milliner, Rockford, daughter Of
Wilson TeSter.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
SATURDAY NIGHT

The residence Of J, B. Plummer, one
mile east Of Erastus, was struck by light
ming during the storm Saturday night,
The roof of the house was consider
ably damaged and the chimney complete
ly shattered. Some of the household
goods We're damaged, The loss Is cover
ed BY insurance.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
DATES
Fixed for Hearing on Assess
meRtS on Pixies
Bonds Sold for County's Portion
Inter County Highway In
Marion and Granville.

The Board fixed the following dates for
hearing on assessments:
Miesse road Improvement. May 10 at
II am.
Buxton on May IS at $3.50 pm.
Snavely on May Is at 1880 pm.
Raudabaugh on May 15at iOa m,
Keller on May 10 at $3.50 am.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
COURT MATTERS

The S17OO damage suit Of Maude Specs
against j. NJ. DeFord ct al was settled
last Monday, whe nthe defendants offer
to confess judgment in favor of plaintiff in
the sum of $500 and costs, was accepted
by plaintiff, adm Judge Miller issued judg-
ment accordingly.
Judge Miller last Saturday issued a de-
cree quieting title of plaintiff and order
ing cancellation of mortgage in the action
of f. IIreny Post VS.. John Spangler ct al.
Myrtle Raines was granted a divorce
from her husband Rsos Raines by Judge
Miller on Wednesday The decree was
granted on grounds of extreme cruelty
Plaintiff was given Gust tody of their child
and assessed the costs of the action.
After celebrating from 9:45 until 3:45
in the afternoon, the jury hearing the
case of Bowe & Johnson against Joseph
Tingley ct al erturned verdict for the
plaintiffs in the sum of S452.63. Plaintiffs
had sued for S446.27, with interest, on an
account for the sale of a gas engine and
supplies. Defendants in an answer in
cross petition asked credit for S1O0 for
old machinery traded in, and SIS credit
for damage sustained. Three of the jur-
Ors Frank Brunswick, J. NJ. Weaver ana
Geo. Rauh, did not concur in the verdict
rendered.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
Danger i'm Blood Poisoning

The danger in blood poisoning is
from delay, during which deadly
germs are carried through the sys-
tenn by the blood. Use Hanford's
Balsam of Myrrh to cleanse the
wounds and kill any germs. Have it
always ON hand for accidents.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
MICHAEL sTRoH, AGED ea

Michael Stroh, highly respected
citizen of Auglaize county, died at
his home near New Knoxville last
Sunday morning at the age of SO
years and months
He is survived by the following
children, his wife preceding him in
death about twelve years ago: VIM.
Stroh, st. Marys; Mrs. Ben Smith,
Hopewell township; Fred Stroh, near
New Knoxville; Mrs Edward Smith,
Continued on EIohth Paae)
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
MRS. ROSETTA BAKER, AGED So

Mrs. Rosetta Baker, aged S8 years.
died yesterday morning, as the result OF
dropsy. at the home of her son, Benja-
min Baker, a mile and a half north OF
Coldwater. She had been an invalid for
several years.
Deceased was a native of Germany and
is survived by four sOns-John, Benjamin,
George and Samuel, all residing near
Coldwater, and one daughter, Mrs. Fred
Russie of Minnesota. Funeral services
will be held at Swamp College, Sunday
morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
MRS. MARTHA YANEY

Miss Martha Yaney, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. j. Fl. Yaney, died last
Saturday at the home of her parents
north of Coldwater She was about
twenty years of age Death was due
to tuberculosis.
She is survived by her father, step
mother, several sisters and brothers.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
JOHN MCQUEEN. AeEp Is

John Mcqueen, aged rs years, a Civil
War veteran residing at Coldwater, drop
dead from an attack of heart trouble at
the Soldle, S Home at Dayton, last Tues
day moHink, where he had gone a week
previous to Tsit old soldier friends.
Deceased was native of Scotland, but
came to this country and settled in Mer-
Ger county, with his parents when a small
boy, where he always resided. He is sur
vived by seven children-Clyde, of Monte
yuma; Clifford and Mrs. Agnes Snyder, OF
Coldwater; Robert, residing on the old
home farm in Butler township. west of
Codwater; Mrs. Alice Burris. q Wabash;
and Mrs. Pearl Lininger and Mrs. nellie
Powell, living west of this city. The re-
mains were taken to Coldwater yesterday.
Funeral services will be held at the Muir
church this morning, and in
lerment had at the Macedon cemetery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
OFF TO OLD MEXICO

4 car load of artillery and troops OF
the 10Sth Post Artillery passed through
this city yesterday afternoon at 1870 over
the Lake Erie enroute from Baltimore,
Maryland, to the Mexican border.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
ROWMAN-TEsTER

S. F. Bowman and Miss Iva Tester
both Of Rockford, were united in mar
riage last Wednesday morning at the
Presbyterian manSe, Rev. AlOnZO Schaf-
fer saying the nuptial ceremony.
f. The young couple will make their home
at Portland, Ind, where the groom Is
employed
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
CELINA HIGH SCHOOL
BASE BALL GAMES

The Celina high school base ball team
won their opening game last Friday when
they crossed bats with the New Bremen
high school team, at that place, the score
being 10 to 4.
Taylor featured in the third by getting
Lefty Kohn, successor to Rube Malick
as star port slider, deserves credit for the
way he handled the sphere and had a
shut out victory up to the ninth inning.
The score:
Innings 2 6 SO
Celina. .. ... 80 2 2 / 0 3 / do
New Bremen. -. o Q 90 Q q
Batteries-Celina, Kohn and Hoffman;
New Bremen. Ebs and Raberding.
On Saturday the locals went to Van
Vert, where they suffered the first de-
feat of the season
lar players broke down on the way to
Van Vert and this together with a rot
ten deal on the part OF the umpire Is at
tributed to. the defeat. Van Vert Is to
locals will show them how to win a square
game. The score:
Innings SO
Van Vert 49,. Il 121 1924 %
Bate fB5aalitsteries-Celina, Taylor II : saTeT ana
Huffman; Van Vert Friesuer and Wise.
The Celina lads crossed bats for the
second time with the New Bremen team
when they met on the local ball damon
last Wednesday afternoon
Parts of the game were very exciting,
but it seems that the New Bremen lads
are not fast enough for the game ended
with the score 3 to in favor Of the To-
Gals.
Taylor, the local twirler. pitched a nice
game. The feature of the game was
the batting of Homer Hole, who secured
four hit sout of four trips to the plate.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12

The commissioners OF Auglaize ana
Mercer counties found In favor Of the
Fisher joint ditch and granted the Inn
proyement as petitioned for. They also
liked July at 10 am as the time for
hearing an final matters on the improve
ment
The Board ordered the Hook ditch In
Blackcreek township, sold at public out
cry al the Commissioner office on May
10 at ! pm. and the lnhrmary ditch on
the same day at 2 pm.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Primavesi of CIeve-
land, were among the guests in atten-
dance at the Brandts- Herkof we'd
ding. They are spending the remainder
of the week as guests at the Queren-
jean home and will probably return to
Cleveland Sunday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12

Four bids We're received by the Board
last Friday for the sale Of the SO, 800 issue
OF ~ per cent road bonds for the i'm
.prOvement Of the county's portion Of the
Celina- GreeuVille inteT-County highway.
between Marion and Granville town
ships from the Carthagena pike south TO
the county line. The bonds were award
ed to Breed. Elliot a. Harrison, Of Gin
cinnati, at their premium Otfer Of $40
The other bidders We're all from Cincin-
natl The Davis Bertram Co. offered
Sl7 premium. Otis a. co. Sl5, and j. l..
Mayer q CO.. $3.50
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12

Mr. an Mrs. z. +. Kenney and daugh-
ter Claudia returned from Cincinnati on
last Sunday, where they had been called
brother, Rev Father Schmidt, who was
suffering from nervous breakdown
They left him much improved Sunday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12

Archbishop Henry Moeller, of Cinc'n-
guest of Rev. George Hindelang, pastor
of the local Catholic church. At half-past
seven last evening the Archbishop con-
firmed a large class of children. This af
ternoon he confirms a class at Coldwater.
Archbishop Moeller has been in the
county since the first of this week and his
visits to the different parishes win con-
tinue through next week
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12

For poisoned wounds use Han
ford's Balsam.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12

In the matter Of the vacation Of the
Franzer road in Butler township, asked
for by Henry FranZer et al, the Board
fixed May 81 at 9 am. as the time to go
upon the road and view same. and June
% at / pm. as the time for final hearing
the latter meeting to be held at the Com
missipneT's office.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
CELINA

THE RESERVOIR CITY THE
BIGGEST LITTLE TOWN ON
EARTH-THE HUB or THE UNI
VERSE.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12
ONE PAPER

In the HOME ls worth q dozen In
the by~ay, and Just remember THE
DEMOCRAT ls the home paper Of
Mercer County.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-05-12

CONTINUED on Elehth Paael
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-05-25
FORMER RESIDENT DEAD.

Very sad was the funeral of Mr.
Hiltsley last Saturday from the farm
beyond the 90 ranch. s." The family
had come from Idaho about one year
ago to make a new start and to have
the benefit of the schools for the little
lads. Seemingly in the most robust
health, trivial accident to Mr..
Hiltsley, developed into brain trouble
which proved fatal. Neighbors were
all that could have been in kindness,
blowing and narrowing, cutting hay at,
tending to the dairy, etc. They showed
true Christianity. The entire com
munity sympathizes with Mrs. HlltsIey
and the little boys, lone, Valley, Echo,
and Cal. :,
Mr.. Hiltsley and family were well
known in this section, having formerly
lived near higgins. Their many friends
here will regret very much to learn OF
his demise.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-05-25
MEMORIAL DAY TO BE FITTINGLY
OBSERVED.
Continued from page L.

The Memorial Day festivities will
close in the evening when a perfor-
nance of "For the Honor of tlfe
Fort stirring military play will be
given at the l. O. o. F. opera house,
by members of Company "E'', assisted
by other local talent. This play has
been in preparation for weeks and is
by those who are in position to know
to be a splendid bill for the occasion.
All the proceeds derived from the pro
duction will be turned into the Golfers
of Company "E".
All auto owners in the city are urged
to have their cars decorated and m
readiness for the parade. This feature
will go long ways toward making
the parade success and it is to be
hoped that all car owners will respond
to the call of the committee. 1t is
probable that most of the stores and
shops of the city will be closed the
greater part of the day, and perhaps
all day, as mark OIL respect for the
old soldiers and veterans, both the
living and the departed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-05-25
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT FINE
otn Grade Graduating Exercises satur-
day Night in Cones Han.

Inc school entertainment which was
gwen AT Cones hall was rendered to
very appreciative and responsive
auuiehee' The hall was packed to its
utmost capacity. The program by the
primary ami intermediate rooms was
very pleasing, causing the parents to
oe quite proud of the children, and the
Efforts OF the teachers as we'll The
uoii drlll by the little tots also the
coslng number by them, Daisy Faces.
are especially deserving of mention.
Prof. j. w. Curtis presented the
diplomas to class of eleven. who
rlhlshed the eighth grade work this
year, Mr.. Curtis very earnestly adj.
dressed the class, showing them that
through the sacrifices of their friends
anu through the tax payers the state
has given them a free eighth grade
education and asks nothing in return
from them only that they reflect honor
upon the state and also become good
cltlzens. The graduating class was
composed of the following: Roy
hogan, Preston auderburgh, Fred
FAINTER Florence Otto, Arlotta Otto,
NeVa Davis, Laura Smith, Olive Mason,
Blanche Doumecq, Blanche Woolworth
and Margaret Francisco. This is the
largest eighth grade class the school
has ever had, as well as the best pre-
pared class.
j. Loyal Atkinson, a member of the
school board, warded the prizes for the
best essay on the Opportunities of the
Salmon River Country" He compli-
mented II. B. Zerr, the donor of the
prizes, very highly upon the spirit
which prompted the offering of the
gift, stating it encouraged the students
as well as he teachers.
The first and third prize winners
were eighth grade graduates of the
present year. The essays were handed
to the judges by numbers and the
names of the authors did not appear
until after a decision was made. The
judges were Miss Erna Foskett, Mr..
A. G. Elder and Mr.. H. b. Zerr.
The term just closing has been the
most successful in the history of the
White Bird school. There have been
more departments carried and better
work done than ever before also the
largest enrolment which was 1874, with
an average attendance of 9093.
During the past two years the students
with the cooperation of the teachers
have built up library of 800 volumes
of the choicest books and references,
starting in without single volume,
have purchased two clocks, school
drum and other equipment for school
use. All by dl4ierent methods of en-
tertainment
At the close of school Friday Prof.
Curtis treated the students of the high
school and the eighth grade to ice
cream. Mrs. Myers and Miss Peterson
treated their pupils to a picnic with
delicious refreshments in addition. The
teachers are very grateful for the as
sistance of Miss Mary McEntee of
Grangeville, toward the rendering of
the program.
Another teacher will be added next
year, making four in number, and the
trustees are making great plans for a
most successful year.
Mrs. T. +. Frizzel will be the libra
rian during vacation, thus giving the
public access to the library the same
| as heretofore.