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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-16
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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-16
REITZ TENDERS
HIS RESIGNATION

At the close of the service, both at Ce-
lima and at Hopewell last Sunday, Rev.
Reitz rendered his resignation as the
pastor of both these Lutheran congrega-
tions, to go into effect the beginning of
the new year.
The resignation was not unexpected,
for in accordance with the wishes Of the
Celina congregation a new division Of
the work is to be made. These conRre-
tons have grown strong enough to be-
come self-supporting. Each congreRa-
ton viii call its own pastor, so that ser
vices may be held regularly every Sun
day, morning and evening.
The present pastor has served these
for more than six years.
Owing to his defective eyesight, which,
according to specialists is caused by q
nervous strain, and in order that both
may have their choice in
calling of pastor, Rev. Reitz considers
I advisable to resign his charge. Daily
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-16

Rev. ]. L. Byer, aged 81. former pas
tor of Hope Evangelical church, Hope
well township, passed away last Satur-
day at his home at Marshalville, Ind.
Death resulted from paralysis. Funeral
services were held at Berne, Ind. Those
attending from Celina and vicinity were:
Rev. P. L. Browns. Rev. and Mrs J. #.
Stedcke, Mrs Richard Stedcke, Mr.. ana
Mrs. M. P. Muller, and Mrs. E. W. Smith
and daughter
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-16
AMONG CHURCHES
LUTHERAN CHURCH

LUTHERAN CHURCH
CELINA-
Sunday school at S:45 a. m.
German service. 1000 a. m.
Vespor service, 700 p m.
HOPEWELL TWP
Sunday school, 100 p. m.
German service, 200 p. m.
A special meeting of the congregation
will be held directly after service. All
the members are requested to be present.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-16

Mrs. j. Z, Headington, who was called
to Cleveland a fortnight since on account
of the death of little grandchild. son or
Mr.. and Mrs. Darwin White. Is again at
home.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-16

If the resignation of Rev. Reitz as pas
tor of the local Lutheran congregations
means his leaving Celina, It is to be
hoped that it will not be accepted. He
has done the work of two men during
his pastorate here, which has marked an
epoch in the upbuilding of the conRrega-
ton in Celina. His part in the work
that made the splendid church edifce on
North Main street a reality and the par
sonage possibility will always be asso-
ciated with his unceasing labors. That
his health has suffered from this work
while ministering t. the needs OF his
congregations has been noted by all our
citizens. Not strong man physically,
the strain has been too great. A short
vacation and lass strenuous work for q
while and he would soon be himself
again. He should enjoy the fruits of his
labor here for many day to come. We
do not know the minds of his congreRa-
ton in Celina, but The Democrat hopes
it may retain his services, and we be-
lieve all our citizen share this feeling.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-16

Grover Siebert and Miss Lizzie Luth,
well known an dpopular young people of
Hopewell township were welded yester-
day afternoon at the Lutheran parsonage
in this city, Rev. Reitz, performing the
marriage service. The bride is a daugh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Luth and the
groom son of John Siebert. They have
the good wishes of a host of friends for
a happf married life. in which The Demo-
crat extends heartiest congratulations.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-16

The rabbit season is now on, and he
will get no rest from now until January 1.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-16

FOR. .................... 4o4J 10Y
Against. .............. S4O,S
This shows the drys pol1ed 81, sol more
votes this year than they did in 1915 and
the vets polled 16, 224 fewer, making a
total net gain of So, 785 for the drys over
two years ago.
A costly victory for the vets. While
they are heaving sighs of relief over
their slim and sufficient majority, the
drys at state headquarters are at work
tabulating offers of contributions for the
next campaign.
Judging from letters and kilograms
flooding headquarters offering funds for
next year, dry leaders say the temper
ance forces, particularly men from whom
the money must come, are confident the
next contest will put them in the lead so
far that the vets never will recover.
Money to conduct the campaig will be
more available than for any previous
campaign, the dry leaders assert.
On the other hand, vets admit they
will have a hard pull getting their usual
amount of war funds. Saloonkeepers
are so hard hit by war taxes that most of
them will have their hands full in break
ing even and will not be disposed to con-
ITlDuLc u CduuPdlSu WulCA IOOAS AlhC a
losing one before it starts.
Vets admit freely that if the drys
next year hold their gains in the cities,
the general election will bring enough
farmers to the polls to swing the state
dry by substantial majority instead of
1000 to 1000 votes, like the present wet
majority.
What worries the vets more than any
thingelse, says the Ohio State Journal,
is that the next time the drys propose to
have their amendment go into effect in
three months instead of year and three
months, so that if the State votes dry the
vets won't be able to intervene with an
attempt to repeal the amendment, as
they had planned to do this time if pro-
hibltion had carried.
Sounds Strange, Doesn't ItI
The biggest dry gain this year was in
the wettest county, Hamilton, the EN-
peror Bills stronghold. The gain was
over 1900. The second biggest dry |
gain was in Cuyahoga County, where it
was over 10000.
The fifteen counties that went wet in
1915 showed a dry gain this year of
Al. 1872, divided as follows:
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-16

Cincinnati Daily Post and The Demo
orat. both one year. $3.50.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-16
MERCER ONLY DRY
COUNTY IN OHIO
TO JOIN KAISER
While Even Cincinnati Shows
Signs of Regeneration We
Sink Deeper in Slime

The total vote on the Prohibition
question in the State this year was
1,046, 1888. Two years ago it was 1,O25,-
346, distributed thus:
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-16

Robert Lenanrtz. q former well known
Citizen of IF. Recovery. died at Wende-
lin on the 5th inst. He was born in Ger
many and was past 81.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-16
NEWYORK CLASSES
WOMEN AS PEOPLE

In Ohio, so far as their status as citi-
zens are concerned, they may be classed
with idiots.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-16
THE VOTE IN THE STATE
THE VOTE IN THE COUNTY

Two Mercer County had dry majority Of 1875
This the Kaser greatest ally in the United Satesthe
wetsgot 292 majority When think of what Mercer County
did election day and then think the hdeou crimes of drunken
soldiers in Belgium, feel humiated and shame faced
However, another election ext fall 1t isn't the first
battle lost in a good So on with the fight
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-16

Only 5 more issues
of The Democrat be-
fore Christmas.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-16
IT'S Now Corporal Joe


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Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-02
STATE FAIR HOG
BARN MEETS NEW
SNAG ON ITS WAY

ttOHbnucu IEuu Euhe Ou6ts
Of any yardage charges due the state
Of Nebraska under the provisions OF
this act, shall constitute prima facie
evidence of the violation of this act"
Puts 1t Up to the Drys.
In plain words, this amendment
will subject all live stock exhibitors
at the state fair to tax of 10 per
cent on any sale they may make, di.
rectly or indirectly, as result Of
showing their animals at the fair.
Machinery exhibitors, people who
show fruits or other products of the
soil or any form Of material or ar
ticle, may negotiate with prospective
customers and escape the tax, but a
live stock owner dare not. That is
the meaning of the amendment.
1t has been limited that If the dry
members OF the legislature who are
also interested in the future of the
live stock industry Of the state, will
only back away a little from the pro-
visions of the house bill or look with
leniency on the amendments tackled
TO that measure by the vets in the
senate, the Mates amendment may
not be vigorously pushed.
Moreover, it is suspected that the
fine directing hand of Arthur Mullen
has had something to do with the APP
pearance of this scheme to discourage
the exhibition Of live stock at the
Nebraska State fair. All that is posi-
lively known is that the amendment
has made its appearance, and that the
interested parties are lining up for a
nice little scrap if necessary over the
points involved.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-02
House Compensation
Bill Will Be Passed
By the Senators

Lincoln, April l.-(Special. jim
a speech yesterday Senator Hager Of
Adams pronounced the proposed
workmen's compensation bill the
most dangerous legislation before the
senate at the present session.
The statement was made while the
senate was considering the bill which
recently passed the house. The sena-
tor is a candy manufacturer at Hast
ings and he asserted that class of peo-
pie were against it.
IF this is passed it will bring on
more trouble between labor and capt.
tai than the state has even SEEM" said
the senator.
Senator Beal of Custer had intro
duced two bills, Senate Files 2l3 and
220, one amending the basis OF COM
pensation and the other creating a
state compensation commissioner to
administer the law. ........
In communication to the Ne
braska senate, the directors of the
Nebraska Manufacturers association
had urged the passage of both meas
ures.
A house bill, House Roll SIS, en-
bodying in one bill the provisions of
the two senate bills, has just been
reported out in the senate by the
labor committee after passing the
house. The senate bills are to be
postponed in its favor. p,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-02
CZERNIN'S WORDS
ASK PEACE FARLEY
German and Dutch Diplomats
Regard Austro- Hungarian's
Words in This Light.
HOLLAND MUCH STARTLED

London, April 1.-Reuter's Amster-
dam correspondent says that semi
official Berlin telegram states that in
German political circles the following
view is taken Of the interview with
Count Czernin, the Austro-Hungarian
foreign minister, in the Fremdenblatt,
in which he was quoted as saying that
the entente could conclude an honor
able peace and that the proposal of
the central powers for peace confer
ence still held good:
1--WE joyfully greet the frank utter
ances of the well-tried leader of the
Austro- Hungarian policy. They will
doubtless contribute to dissipate the
rumors which the enemy is circulating
that the central powers are interested
in Russian reaction and are willing
to assist it to return to power. Count
Czernin closely adheres to the utter
ances of Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg in the Reichstag. 1t lies now
with Russia to reply to these clear
and unmistakable utterances Of the
German and Austrian statesmen.
Will of Germans Also.
Count Czernin's remark regarding
his general readiness to enter peace
negotiations Immediately our enemies
are ready to abandon their unrealiz-
able idea of crushing US also funda-
mentally agrees with the general
wishes Of the German people. AS re-
CARDS this we can with erect head
await the offer of the enemy, to whom
since December IL our intentions have
been known. We are stronger thar
ever on all fronts and we can and
shall, as Count Czernin said, hold on
to the end to an honorable peace
which really is worth our gigantic
sacrifices"
New Peace Proposal.
The Hague, April 1.-The impor-
tant interview with Count Czernin,
the Austrian foreign minister, printed
in the semi-official Fremdenblatt Of
Vienna and republished here, caused
an unusual sensation in the Dutch
press. The remarks of Count Czernir
are generally interpreted in Holland
as being new peace proposal for a
general conference of all the belliger
ents without the interruption of hos.
tilities and the enabling of converse
tions without the loss of military O,
political advantage.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-02
Omaha Man Refuses
To Believe Report
Of Reward by France

Although DR.. F. J. Despecher,
Omaha dentist, rendered notable
civilian service to France during the
three months he was there at the be-
ginning of the war, and has since
then sent monthly boxes to Europe
for Belgian relief, he refuses to be-
lieve that the French government
has sent him present in recognition
OF his services.
However, an Associated Press dis
patch Saturday announced that
something handsome" in the way OF
big box that formed the only cargo
of the British fteighter Knight OF
the Garter, had reached this country,
consigned to the Omaha man.
"There must be some mistake" DR..
'Despecher said, when told of the
message by The Bee.
He says he believes the box is
something that his relatives at St.
Nazaire. France, have sent him. But
his friends are awaiting its arrival
with confidence that it really is gift
from the French authorities, in rec
ognition of the Omaha mans work.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-02
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Meyer
Observe Golden Wedding

Greeley, Neb., April 1.--(Special. y
On March 28, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Meyer of Scotia, celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary. They
were married at Crown Point Ind.
When the boom was on for homes in
Nebraska, Mr.. Meyer and family
came to Grand Island, filing on a
homestead without ever seeing the
land. They drove from Grand Island
by OK wagon to Greeley county,
March 10, 1873, and had lived thirty
six years on the homestead. They
are now living in Scotia. Two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. George w. Milne OF
Greeley and Mrs. George P. Hoke
Of Scotia, a daughter-in-law, and
seven grandchildren came to help
celebrate the event. The invited
guests were: AL Locker, a brother;
Ray Hansel of Scotia and Miss Leda
Reed Of Greeley.
Mr.. Meyer is a civil war veteran,
having served four years from 1861
to 1865, and is remarkably we'll and
active. Mr.. Meyer is II years of age
and his wife, 81 years.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-02
Mohler, Former President Of
Union Pacific, in From South

Having spent the winter in the
south, A. L. Mohler, former president
of the Union Pacific, has returned
improved in health and asserting that
during the last six months he had had
the greatest time of his life. He as
serts that it has been the first real
vacation that he has ever had and
that he has enjoyed it hugely. Mr..
Mohler will probably remain in
Omaha two or three weeks and then
will go west to look after his ranch
property.
When Mr.. Mohler left Omaha last
fall he went to Texas and there he
spent several weeks hunting and fish
ing along the gulf coast. He made
some great bags and some great
catches. From there he went to
North Caroline, remaining in that
state until he started for Omaha. He
made his headquarters in Newbern,
going out on trips to the fishing banks
and to the mountains after game.
These expeditions were usually at
tended with success and he returns
we'll assisted with his outing and its
resutte
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-02
Mother Chases Up Son fol-
Fear He Has Stolen March
on Father.
OTHER COMEDY ELEMENTS

All sorts of freak and unusual
cases furnish comedy and relaxation
for the recruiters during their siren
uous efforts to bring the military or
CARNATIONS up to war strength. While
most of the recruiters are working
fourteen hours day, with hardly
time enough off for hasty meals. they,
nevertheless, find many chances to en-
Joy the lighter side OF their serious
work
A continuous source of comedy at
National Guard headquarters is found
in the cases of mothers, wives, sisters
and sweethearts who frequently seek
to get guardsmen relieved from duty
or to prevent fond sons and brothers
from outbursts of patriotism that
would bre%k the family apron strings.
Mother Heads of Son.
In breathless excitement, Mrs. r.
A. Kress, 1908 Corby street, rushed
into the recruiting station to inquire
if her 16-year-old son, Virgil, had
Joined the Guard.
"His father is out OF the CITY," she
explained, "and I'm afraid Virgil is
taking advantage of the fact to-enlist
against our wishes. 1t will be soon
enough for him to volunteer when he
becomes of age"
Peter Johnson, who is 40 years Of
,oe and served three wears in the
Danish army, joined Company B
Saturday, although rather older than
the usually accepted rookie" He
had to make his mark in lieu of sigma
ture on the enlistment papers, but
proved himself otherwise qualified
As to physical qualifications he passed
in fine shape, and asserted that q
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-02
Plant Barley at Holdrege.

Holdrege, Neb., April 1.-(Spe-
cial. Fifty per cent of the winter
wheat area Of Phelps county will be
planted to barley and at least rs to
oats and corn. There will be prac-
tically no spring wheat here, due to
the lateness of the season and inabil-
ity to secure seed. Winter killing
was not due to lack of moisture, but
smothering by the ice early in the
month, according to c. w. McCoun-
naughty and Harry Mann, local grain
dealers, who said the wheat was do
ing well before the ice, but since il
has been rotting at the crown while
the roots rested in, moist soil.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-02
Joe Smith, Quarry Foreman,
Is Stabbed by Phil Michael

Louisville, Ncb., April 1.--(Special
Telegram -Following dispute over
wages, Joe Smith, assistant foreman
at the Woodwork stone quarries
here, this morning, was stabbed with
butcher knife, in the left side, by
Phil Michael, a workman who had
been with the company about week.
The rather dispute occurred just out
side the bunk house. Michael secur-
ing butcher knife from table,
rushed at Smith and drove the blade
its entire length into his side, bout
three inches below the heart.
Smith is in a serious condition and
his recovery Is doubtful. After the
stabbing, Michael ran, but was fol-
lowed by posse Of the workmen and
captured near Meadow. He was
turned over to the sheriff of Sarpy
county and taken to Jail in Papillion.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-02
Teachers Association
Has BANQUET at Sidney

Sidney, Ncb., April 1.-(Special
Telegram 1.-The North Platte valley
Teachers association closed last
night with a banquet at Union Pacific
hotel with Mayor James L. Mcintosh
and Professor Elliot of Chadron the
principal speakers. This has been the
most successful meeting in the his
tory of the organization.
The declamatory contest resulted as
follows: Oratorical, Orval Harvey,
Alliance, first; Frank Wilson, Kim
ball, second. Dramatic, Mildred
James, Sidney, first; Violet Hegemen,
Gering, second. Humorous, James
MCGOWAN, Scottsbluff, first; Nellie
DERRICK, Sidney, second.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, c.
M. Matheny, Scottsbluff; vice presi-
dent, R. E. Truax, Kimball; secretary,
Aida Haldeman, Gering.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-02
Wouldbe Rockies Try All Sorts
OfSchenes to Get Into Service

bad cold was the worst illness he ever
had in all his life.
Albert Sledge, a professional cook,
living at 3455 South Sixteenth street,
not only joined Company B, but was
so jealous to do his bit" for Uncle
Sam, that he ran out in the midst of
signing up, and soon brought five
of his friends, who also enlised.
One man was so anxious to enlist
that he declared himself unmarried
and with no dependents to support.
However, Major Todd said, the mans
wife appeared later and had his en-
listment cancelled, because he had a
family of three to support.
In the navy also, unusual cases
broke the monotony of recruiting last
week. Lionel Tuffield, son of c. J.
Tuffield, 1924 North Twenty-sixth
street, appeared in knee pants and
begged to be enlisted. He had his
parents signed consent, and exhibited
four-inch chest expansion, to make
up for his tender age, only IS years
and 6 months.
Recruit Given Up.
However, Washington headquarters
refused to waive the age and physical
requirements on Lionel, and Lieuten-
ant Waddell reluctantly gave up the
recruit, who declared he would en-
list later, after growing a few inches
and aging a wear or so, ...
Perry Shirley, president of the jun
ior class at Commercial High school,
gave up his studies to enter the navy
as a landsman for yeoman or clerical
duty. He asserted that he would write
articles about the navy for the high
school paper, on the staff of which
he has been a writer. His father is
Tillman P. Shirley, 2205 Vinton street
Perry went to the Great Lakes train
ing station Saturday. ...
The navy's need of men in the pres
emit crisis drew Andrew w. Edwards
of Wymore back to the feet, after
he had married and settled down in
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-02
German Citizens Of Polk
Resent Rumors About Them

Polk, Neb., April 1.-(Special.)-
The residents OF the German COM
munity west Of this village are highly
aroused and indignant over report
which has gained circulation not only
in this neighborhood, but in other
parts Of the state that they have been
holding secret meetings in the inter-
ests of the German government and
against the United States and that
one OF Uncle Sans secret service
men disguised himself and attended
one of the meetings and at the proper
climax made his identity known.
These German citizens keenly resent
the circulation of a story that in any
way reflects upon their fidelity or
loyalty to the United States.
These citizens of German birth,
while they hope war may be averted,
should war come, wish to proclaim to
the world that Uncle Sam will have
no more patriotic defenders than they
will be.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-02
Lincoln Patriotism Shown
In Two Great MeetinuS

Lincoln. April Especial RE
Spouse to the call for patriotism last
night demonstrated that the pacifst
meeting of a week ago here did not
truly express the sentiments of the
people OF Lincoln.
lis estimated that more than 5000
people attended the patriotic meet
ings, many being unable to gain ad-
mittance. The speeches were calm,
deliberate addresses to educate the
people along til lines Of the present
war, the conditions which exist and
the steps which might be necessary
If the country was compelled to take
up arms.
Resolutions were sent to the presi-
dent pledging the people Of Nebraska
10 hearty accord with whatever might
be his action il called upon to defend
the honor of the flag and the nation.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-02
Austrians Are Elected.

Petrograd, April LATTER making
repeated attacks, Austrian forces yes
terday penetrated the Russian
trenches near Kirlibaba, in the south
eastern Carpathians, says the Russian
official statement today, but they were
elected by counter attack and the
position was restored. Near Odo-
bechti, southern Moldavia, Teuton
airship was destroyed by Russian air
planes and anti-aircraft guns.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-02
Wheat Near Shelton
Is in Poor Shape

Shelton, Neb., April 1.-(Special.)
MANY farmers in this locality have
examined their fall wheat fields and
opinions vary from total loss to a
good half crop in case rain should
come soon. One prominent farmer
reports that in places where large
snow drifts have melted from the
recent big snow, that on this land
wheat is dead and can be pulled up
by the tops, roots and all, while in
other parts Of this same field rain
would bring the crop out in good
shape, but many farmers will pillow
their entire crop up. Some will sow
less acres in spring wheat and the
balance put into corn.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-02
Potash Plants Compete
For Box Butte Ranch

Alliance, Neb., April 1.-(Special.)
"A certain ranch property which
was bought more than year ago for
$4,000 has recently been sold for
$4,000. The cause for this pheno-
menal price was the fact that two
competing potash plants needed the
land to protect their industry with
the result that it was bought for
three times its actual value.