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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
TWENTY DAYS FOR STEALING COAL

William Arnett, Mark and Abner Buck
Hole were arrested last Tuesday night by
Detective Gerdeman, of the Lake Erie
and Western force and Night officer
lieistan, on q charge Of stealing coal
from ears In the Lake Erie freight yards
in this city, They plead guilty when ar
ralgned before Mayor Scranton Wodnes-
day morning and We're each fined SO and
Dayton Works,
Yesterday morning the work house sem
tnece was changed and the Culprits given
20 days In the county lail
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
FINISHING TOUCHES
Being Put to "Mrs, TempletOn's
Telegram by Phi DeIts.

Rehersals for the home talent produc-
ton of Mrs. Temples Telegram" to be
put on at the Opera House next Tuesday
under the auspices Of the Phi Delta Kap-
the direction of Hubert Bretz. The cast
selected is a good one and first class
show is promised. Reserved seats are
now on sale at the BretZ q Meyer cloth
ing store.
The new heating system at the city
building is now in working order and the
opera house will be made comfortably
warm for the show goers.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
TWO DAYS. INSTITUTE
Marion Farmers VIII BE Held at
CasseIIa Next Week.

The following Is the program for the
Marion township Farmers Institute TO
be held at Cassella, Ohio. Friday and
Saturday, Februry % and &C. 1916.
Friday Morning
Opening Address. j. w. Kleinhenz
Gro%nE GlhySSilio9f Of Wheat Hev jn6 j. HeEneF HaeF
Farm Garden, o.. -. ID. s. Brigham
Discussion
House from Top to Bottom. .Inez Potner
ID scussiOn-AppOintme Of Committees
Adjournment
Friday Afternoon
Music
Discussion ''e~ ''''''
MunureS and Fertilizers. ID. 5. Brigham
Discussion
Alfalfa on Every Farm. OIL. .J. Begg
observation-disclosures
Friday Evening
Music
Community Building. e. o.. ..Jno. Begg
Life on "a Texas Cattle Range. j. Brigham
Address. o.. e.. -. -. "A. p. sandles
Saturday Morning
Essentials IN Soil Fertility. j. Brigham
Discussion
Silo and Its Value e. .. O.. ..Jno. Begg
Observation-Disclosures Of Committees
journment
Saturday Afternoon
Music
Growing and Feeding Cattle. Jno. Begg
Discussion-Music
Orchard Development . J. 5 Brigham
Discussion-Election Of Omcers-Ad-
Adjournment
JOHN KLEINHENZ, Pres; GLEN AL
BERS Vice Pres; FRED j. GOTTE-
MOELER, Secy. FRANK REICHART,
Treasurer.
Executive Committee:
JOHN KRAMER
JOSEPH NEITFELD
CHAS. SCHWIETERMAN
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
CENTER w. C. T, U. TO REMEMBER
MISS WlLLARD'S BIRTHDAY

The Center township W. c. T. u. win
meet at Neptune Thursday afternoon
February %, with Mrs. Schnarre i'm cell
ebration of Miss Francis l.. Willard S
heavenlay birthday. The following pro-
gram will be gvien
Song-Crusade Hymn:
Scripture Reading-Crusade Song.
Roll Call, responses from quotations of
Miss Willard.
Biographical Sketch of Miss willard
Mrs. Bert Hanlkins.
Song-delp Somebody Today.
Paper. Our inheritance. Mrs. Lii
liam Springer.
Reading-Mrs. Jesse Layland.
Duet Unanswered Yet"-ATrs MAY
Niesse and Mrs. Melissa Collins.
Brief History of w. G. r. u. Work
Miss Dora Lewis.
Report of the treasurer
w, G. T, U, Benediction.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
JUDGE MILLER HEARS CASE AT
LIMA
Lima Times-Democrat1

Judge ii. A. Miller, of Celina, held court
in Lima today coming to hear the matter
of exceptions to the inventory i'm the es-
tate of William p. Gearhart deceased,
by Jane Gearhart, his wife. Testimony
was introduced.
Mrs. Gearhart is claiming the money
the two held jointly in the Old National
bank, on a pass book, was to be given to
the surviving partner, in case Of death
of either, and a sworn statement to this
effect was introduced. Earl I, Rohn. of
the Old National Bank was called to tes-
tify in the case. Judge Miller took the
case under advisement
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
BANNER DIRECTORS
Decide on Listing Society With s.
o. ShOrt-Strip Circuit.

At the meeting of the Mercer County
Agricultural Society held at the Mayors
Office last Saturday the directors decided
that the Banner Fair should be listed In
the proposed Southwestern Ohio Short
Ship Fair Circuit"
Some other matters relative to the
coming fair year were discussed ana COM
plete arrangements made for the boys
pig-growing contest the stock judging
contest and the girls domestic science
contest.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
TRADED FARM FOR SALOON AND
PREMISES

David Green, a well known and we'll
to-do farmer, of Recovery township,
southeast of Ft. Recovery, yesterday
purchased the Otto Kreimendahl saloon
business on West Market street at the
Cincinnati Northern depot. BY the deal
Mr.. Kreimendahl secures the valuable
Green farm. Mr.. Green will take pos
session of the saloon business as soon as
proper transfer of license can be made
with the County Liquor Licensing Board.
Mr.. Kriemendahl has not decided what he
will do in the future. but will likely re-
main in this city.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Walter Linn, %, farmer, Liberty town
ship, son of Peter Linn, and Ollie Loud
enbeCk, 26, stenographer Washington,
township, daughter of John A. Louden-
beck. Rev. Reitz.
Leo j. Grevenkamp rs, saloon keeper,
Marion township, son of Henry Greven-
camp, and Clara ironing, 20, housekeep-
er, Granville township, daughter of Ber-
nard ironing. Rev. Russ.
c. r. Smith, u, farmer, Dublin town
ship, son of Philip Smith, and Bernice
Dull 20, housekeeper, Rockford, daugh
ter of A = Dull. Rev. Trader.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
cELINA WILL BE REPRESENTED

Representatives Of Northwestern Ohio
Grain Dealers Association at a recent
meeting at the Lima house, decided on an
all day session TO be held today at the
Elks home i'm Lima. Two hundred mem
bers of the Association are expected to
be present. The committee on arrange
ments comprises o. 10. Richardson, of the
Brandt, Van Vert; Il. Z. Custenborger,
Sidney; ID. K. Risser, Vaughnville and ELI
Short of Elmira.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
RESCUE WORKERS
Have Opened Headquarters Cor
ner Market and ATlII.

American Rescue Workers, under the
direction of Staff Captain and Mrs. c.
w. Thomas, have opened headquarters at
the corner of Market and Mill streets, and
have handed The Democrat the following
appeal to the public:
Dear Friends-We are in your city
and have opened our work. which is
to help the needy ANY favor you can
grant us in the cause will be devoted
to the help of the poor i'm this city.
Clothing, bedding, furniture and gro
ceries will be thankfully received. If
you have anything for the needy write
a card to the officers in charge"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
MAN IN AUTO ACCIDENT

An automobile driven by Frank Mohr,
whose home isNnear Rockford, ran into
the Cincinnati Northern South bound pas
senger train number seventeen, this af-
ternoon, at a road crossing two miles
north Of town. The auto struck a coach
as the train was running over the cross
Mr.. Mohr escaped with cuts on the head.
He was thrown into a deep ditch along
the road, but was able to return to L4Ie
home Of his brother Adam Mohr, nearby,
where he had been entertained at din
ner, while en- route from the old Charles
Mohr farm He had the automobile load
ed with furniture and 1t was as complete
ly wrecked as the machine. Mr.. Mohr Is
Of the opinion that the train struck him
and not that his car collided with the
coach.--Van Vert Bulletin, Feb. is.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
Carlin & CGriin. Publisher,
AFTER THE PRUNING is DONE

]. Gather up and remove from the Or
chard all branches and twigs that have
been cut off. Burn them 1uey afford
homes for the diseases and the insects
that win attack your trees II the rubbish
Is left ON the ground,
q Cover the wounds with a good coat
of lead paint This helps 10 keep out the
Wnter and helps to prevent disease and
decay
B. Spray the trees with a solution of
gallon commercial limesuphur TO gal
Ions of water Spraying Just after the
pruning reduces the cost Of applying the
material as there Is less brush 10 cover
than at other times. Moreover, IL Is just
the right season for the lime sulphur
spray.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
CHURCH FALLS PREY TO FLAMES

The Presbyterian Church building at
Venedocia, a large frame structure, re-
Gently remodeled and modernized was to-
large audience was assembled in the
building. to hear a lecture, when the
lights were suddenly eXtinguished The
the building an dunder an orderly ar
rangement. the occupants O, the front
pews being the first to vacate their seats,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
GIRLS HEART AND LIVER rs
DlCOVERED ON WRONG SIDE
FOLLOWING OPERATION

Miss Esther BotlNns, Of Urbana,
who Is convalescing In the Grant
Ohspital In Columbus, where she
underwent an operation for appen-
dicitis, has her heart on the right
side and her liver on the left. This
fact his just leaked out, although II
his been known for some time
When the surgeon made the usual
incision for locating the appendix
It was not there. but a search re-
opposite side. The surgeon then
made the other discoveries.
Miss BotlSin Is 10 years of age and
the doctors see no reason why this
condition should ever bother, She
Is the daughter Of J. G. Botkin,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
NEW BUILDING TO BE ERECTED ON
WEST MARKET STREET

o. C. Ayers, proprietor of the West
store tCI @ has G purchased the o Frank @ Fischer
lot on West Market street. between I'll
odd Fellow building an dthe c. j. Hem
inert saloon building, and will within the
next month begin the erection of a two
story brick business room According to
the plans Mr.. Ayers proposes to use the
basement of the new structure as a bowl
co business on the ground floor and fit
the second floor for offices.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
BELOW LAST YEATS ATTENDANCE

The two days session of the Granville
Township farmers Institute came to a
close last Friday afternoon. The sessions
were held in the township house and were
not near so well attended as last year.
President f. b. Romer presided. The ad-
dresses of l. M, Biddinger, and George
Il. Douglass were well received.
The following nominating committe
was named, but did not report:
Frank Brunswick, A. j. Gels, VIM.
Kramer, Tony Kramer, H. A. Beckman,
II. POhn and John HuMer.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
VIZ Do osToPpEp THE PAPERN

I've stopped the paper, yes, | have,
] didn't like TO do it,
But the editor he got too smart,
And ! allow he'll rue Il.
am "A man who pays his debts
And win not be insulted,
So when the editor gets smart,
/ want 10 be consulted.
took the paper 'ieVen years
And helped him All / could, sir,
But when hc comes TO dunnin' me,
! didn't think he would, sir.
But that he did and you can bet,
II made me hot as thunder;
] says I'm stop that sheet ! win,
IL the dOggone thing goes under.
| hunted up the editor
And for his cunning caper
] paid him 'lcVcn years and quilt
Yes, sir, | stopped the paper
buckeye County Printer,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
MENDoN TO HAVE cHAUTAUoUA

A representative of the Central Com
munity Chautauqua System, of Indiana
polls, was in our town, last week, work.
ing up the Chautauqua idea among us.
1t has come to the point where about ev-
cry town has its own Chautauqua nowa
days
sons to get back of the project, but as
there We're more names than that on the
paper and still getting more, the thing is
a certainty, That means that Mendon
will be the center of attraction in these
parts for five days. Just think there will
be eighteen numbers of a good wholesome
nature put on in that time, For instance
one will be first class band, and there
will be splendid lectures on community
interests. Two programs will ne render
ed each day, afternoon and ev ming. Wit
supporting a good thing, we anticipate
that the people will get behind this move
ment and make it a decided success.
Season Tickets, 81 50.-Mendon Herald.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
DAVE SEEN THEM THROUGH

Dave Edwards sustained fracture of
his right arm last Saturday when he was
thrown from a horse. Mr.. Edwards was
taking some horses to st. Marys. when
the animal he was riding frightened at
the Lake Erie crossing, midway between
this city and st. Marys. Edwards was
thrown against fence. He took the
horses to st. Mrys and returned by trac-
tion to have the broken member reset.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18

The Church of Christ y p. G. 10. So
ciety at MOntczuma, o., Is still doing
things and everybody Is cordially invited
TO attend the candle-light meeting next
lords-day evening beginning at $3.50 p. m,
\ good nr0Eram la aasmred.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18

The New Weston schools, which have
been closed the past week on account of
diptheria, reopened Monday. The rooms
We're thoroly fumigated and disin-
fected and it is thought that there will
be no further spread of the disease.
Ruth Sherrits, a thirteen year old girl,
who is afflicted with the disease, in a
mild way, and all others exposed win be
kept under rigid quarantine until the
time limit Is passed.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
MRS. Ross STONE, AGED a5

Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Wagner of West
Walnut street, were summoned to Ft. Re
covery, Ohio, early Friday morning by the
slcknes sand death of her brothers wife,
Mrs. Ross Stone, who died about ten
Stone, aged 35 years, is survived by her
husband and two weeks old son. Her
father is dead, but her mother, Mrs.
Shakelton, resides south Of Salamonia.-
Portland, Ind, Sun.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
MEYERS ORDERED RELEASED

Frank Meyers, indicted for obtaining
money on false pretenses, was ordered re-
leased from custody by Common Pleas
Judge Miller last Tuesday, the prosecut-
expense of the prosecution having been
paid
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
IN THE NEPTUNE GRANGE
CONTEST

The Neptune Grange held an Essay
contest on last Friday night. There We're
six contestants. The winners We're:
w. A. Bair, first; Or. r. IT, PreshO, sec
ond; Mrs. 10. E Hall, third
There viii be a reading contest tonight
11ebrtInrV
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18

Walter Linn, of Liberty township, and
Miss ollie Laudenbeck, of Washington
township, were quietly married by Rev.
the parsonage in this city last Saturday
morning,
After the ceremony the young couple
left for a honeymoon trip to Dayton and
other points. For the present they will
make their home with the groom's par
ents.
The groom is one of Liberty townships
hustling young farmers. He is son of
EX- County Commissioner Peter Linn and
wife The bride is a winsome and ac-
compished young lady, a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John a. l.audenbeck, of Wa
bash. She is well known in this city
having been stenographer in the law Off
ces of John W. Loree for seven years.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18

Automobile owners who have made ap-
plication for new license tags and have
not received them, will be allowed touse
their old ones until the first of March, but
no longer.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
DAN CUPID VICTIMS

A romance which began in this city sew
erul years ago, will eliminate here the
first of next month. when Judge Frank
l.. TouNelle, of Jacksonville, Oregon, and
Miss Elizabeth Blosser, of Cnillicothe,
win be united in marriage at the home of
the prospective brides sister, Mrs Geo.
w. StruCkman, East Livingston street.
The first announcement of the approach
ing event was made at Chillicothe sew
oral days ago when Miss LIzantz gave
prior to her coming to this city, where
She is now the guest of her sister Mr..
T0uNelle arrived from Oregon Wednes-
day,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18

The Daughters of Rebekah held initia-
tion followed by social time last Tues
day evening. Two candidates, Miss Bel
va Dine and Mrs. John Schuyler, We're
initiated After the work a musical pro-
gram was rendered
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
THE BOARD COMMISSIONERS

The Board meeting o nthe engineers
report on the Boroff ditch found same
not in all respects fair and just, and af-
ter making the following changes on the
assessments approved the report: Jesse
4. Miher from S275 to $270; j. A. Boroff
from $40 to $3.50; e. w. Small from $40
to S35; G. II. d ID. r. r. Co., from $50
to $50.
The following bills were allowed last
Friday and are now payable:
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
REV. FATHER cHAs. NoTHEIs-4s

NeV. rather CharIes NOthels, aged 4J
years, pastor of the Catholic congrega-
tion at St. Anthony for several years,
died rather suddenly last Sunday evening
at the parish house at st. Anthony
Father Notheis was in his usual health
up until last Sundy morning when he
took suddenly and seriously i'll, passing
away at six O'Clock Sunday evening.
Deceased was born at Fort Loramie,
Shelby county, July 20, 1866. He was or
dained to the priesthood July 21. 1893.
Several brothers and sisters survive
him. The remains were taken to the st.
Charles Seminary at Carthagena, Tues
day morning, after brief funeral services
at St Anthony. Funeral services and in
terment were at the Seminary v ednes-
day morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
THE GRIM REAPER
WAS. MARGARET CANARY, AGED 70

MRS. MARGARET CANARY, AGED 70
Mrs. Margaret Canary. aged rs years,
died last Tuesday morning at 4:30, at the
West Warren street. A week ago last
Sunday she sustained a stroke of paraly
sis, which rendered her unconscious, in
which state she lay until her death.
Deceased was born in Scioto county,
this state. She was married to AdisOn
Canary, March 49, 1854, and had lived in
this county for many years. For the past
eight years, since the death of her hus-
band, she had made her home with her
daughter in this city.
She is survived by six children-Mrs.
w. j. White, Of this city; Mrs. John Cole
grove, of Springfield; Mrs. Locasta Arm
old and Mrs LOra Hide, of Portsmouth;
Armilda Canary, Of Cincinnati. and Dem
mis-, of st. Marys.
Funeral services were held at Swamp
College, yesterday morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
BERNARD WEsKER, AGED 70

Bernard Wesker, aged 20 years, one Of
the best known older residents of this
city, died last Sunday evening at his
home on North Mill street, following q
brief Illness Death was due to diabetes.
Deceased was born at Ahores, West
phalia, Germany, April 8, 1876. He was
united in marriage to Miss Anna HeTder
ing in Germany and a number of years
later they emigranted to America, Mr..
Wesker came to this city in 1880. He
was a brick mason by trade.
Mrs Wesker died in September, 1896.
Their family consisted of seven children,
three of whom still survive-Miss Mary
Wesker, of the OFT d Wesker millinery
firm, fthis city; Henry, a tailor at Dun
kirk, Ind, and Frank a jeweler at New
Castle, Ind.
Funeral services were held at the Cath
olic church Wednesday morning with
Revs. George Hindelang and Ernest Hefe-
lie officiating. Six nephews of the deceas-
ed acted as pail bearers-Henry, Joseph
and Benjamin Herdring, Of Muncie, Ind;
Carl Herdering, of Toledo; Joseph Bar
renbrugge, of Dunkirk, Ind; and John
Herdertng, of this city.
The following out-of-town relatives at
tended the funeral: Frank Wesker, New
Castle, Ind; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wesker,
Mrs Josephine Barenbregee, Jos. Barren
bregge and Nora Barenbregge, Dunkirk;
Mr. and Mrs Herman Herdring, Jos. H,
Henry, Ben Herdring, Mrs VIM Haney,
Muncie; Carl Herderipg, Toledo; Mrs.
Frank thinner, FOstoria; Mrs. Horace
Chenery, Dayton; Mrs. Jno. Brands, Wa
pakoneta; Mrs. Frank Heueisen Botkins.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
ONE paper

IN the HOME 10 worth a dozen In
the byway, and just remember THE
DEMOCRAT ls the home paper Of
Mercer County.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-18
CELMA

THE RESERVOIR CITY THE
BIGGEST LITTLE TOWN ON
EARTH-THE HUB or THE UNI
VERSE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-19
WEST BARNET

(Thressa G. Blain, Correspondent
The Priscilla club met with Mrs. L.
H. Thornton Thursday, with a good
attendance. The usual good time was
enjoyed
Mr.: and Mrs. Guy Dunbar visited
friends and relatives in town last week
Miss Susie Greenbanks and her
mother, Mrs. Gertrude Greenbanks,
returned last week. Miss Greenbanks
will resume her teaching in this viii
lage for the spring term.
Herbert Steele has been saving
wood in the Roy neighborhoodg the
past week.
The nurse who has been caring for
Johnsbury. Mr.. Ritchie is gaining.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Strobridge and
daughter, Dorothy, visited at Harland
Esden's. Friday.
The Misses Vera and Verna Shields
visited at Chandler Morrison's for the
weekend.
Ellsworth, DeForest and Lerlyn
Shields are confined to the house with
scarlet fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harland Esden visited
at Winnie Harvey's Thursday.
Mrs. Arthur Roy and son, Arthur
Francis, visited at Ezra Roy's Thurs
day.
Miss Olive Shields and Elwyn
Shields are staying with their grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore MOT
rison.
Miss Katharine Brock and Mrs
David Purdy were callers at Owen Alb
bott's Saturday.
Mrs Harland Esden and Master
Oliver and Miss Thressa Blain were
visitors at Arthur Roy's Saturday.
Gilmore Morrison is very sick with
pneumonia. A trained nurse is caring
for him.
Miss Ethel Morrison has been help
ing Mrs. Paul Morrison the past week.
David Purdy was in ST. Johnsbury
Monday