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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23
A LAKE WITH MANY ALIASES

While appearing before the House FL
nance Committee Of the Legislature last
Tuesday on the south end or Celina Park
improvement, Representative Smith, of
Butler county, poked a litt'l fun at Sen
ator iI0ll owe; The st. Grand 10 ~
controversy.
While presenting the matter on behalf
of the Celina Business Association and
Coun,n pTc,-,lIIr Stubbs and Editor
Carln referred t. t'.o iuke as the reser-
vulr Win N Mr. RootUn 4 the Boari OF
Public Works, presented the matter he
had it St Marys Lake and when SEN
al, HOl cited ~ CT u II was. Grand
Lake Representative Srhith wanted 10
know If there were three IoldS up at Cr
linn
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

George Pratt, sixteen year old
lad, who aegan work at the furniture
factory last Tuesday noon, had his
left leg broken just above the knee
and his right leg badly bruised short
ly after i've o'clock Tuesday evening"
He was caught beneath pile of lum-
Der, when an overloaded truck, on
the way into the factory, upset. He
was removed to the office of DR.. Mil
Ter where the necessary medical as
sistance was rendered,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23
EFFORTS
OF Representative Huber 20 Get
Appropriation for LOng-stand-
ing Claims Successful.

The claims Of "a number Of farmers on
the south side Of the reservoir for dam
ages TO crops several years ago, wese al
lowed by State Budget Commissioner
Donaldson last Monday after the finance
committee had included in the annual
budget appropriation an amount sufficient
TO cover 'hem. The claims run from sac
to something over 5000 each One OF the
largest claims Is that Of former County
Commissioner Isaac Brandon. The secur-
ing Of the claims was largely due to the
efforts of Representative Huber. who has
spent much Of his time TO have the ap-
lroprlatlon made for his Franklin town
ship friends.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23
FAaeweLL RECEPTION

Monday evening the United Brethren
church Sunday school and many friends
totullinE ,n all to so came without warn
inE 10 the nome OF o. n. Elder near Mon
teZuma, 20 say farewell Mrs. Elders
home before her marriage was IN this vic
nifty and the children of Mr., and Mrs, I'll
der have never known but the present
home. Thcy are moving y miles north
east of Celina near Neptune, Brother El-
der and family win be greatly missed IN
the church and neighbOrhood Their
many friends wish them happiness peace
and prosperity in the new home, They
win be real halp la every way Tor good
TO the neighborhood they are going 20,
because tney are interested In the things
that are best,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23
Boosters Present Their Claims
Idma Times-pemocratl


Celina sent delegation Of citizens to
Lima, Friday afternoon, for the purpose
of meeting the state officials here in
specting the hospital and laying before
them their claims for reservoir improve
ment. Il is the desire of the people OF
Celina, now that the reservoir has been
taken in hand by the State with a view
to maintaining it as public park to Sc
cure additional improvements at the foot
OF Main street in their city.
While here they set forth their claims
end were assured that they will be given
attention. In the party were: City Soil
citor j. d. Johnson, Prosecuting Attorney
G. A. Stubbs. Editor X. Carlin, Of the
Celiua Democrat; Harmon Cron, president
Of the VIM CrOn Sons Co; J. II. Winkel-
iohan, general manager Of the +. Kuntz &
Herr Lumber Co.; Fred Schlenker, Of the
Manhattan Hotel, and Mark Beckman, OF
the j. A. oRemer Company. All Of the
gentlemen are prominent in the Celina
Business Mems Association"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23
COMMISSIONERS

The Board requested the State
Highway Commissioner to cause sur
yeys, plans and estimates made on
Iuter-County Highway No 264.
The Cover Joint County ditch was
reported t. the Commissioners, sold
as follows:
Tile-Portland Drain Tile Co.,
$2898. Estimate S2962.4O.
Labor Sebastian Dillhoff $1573.
Estimate %17S1.58.
The Portland Drain Tile Co., pre-
sented their contract bond as sure
t,es in the sum Of S3GOO0O.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

at the opera house Monday G, G, Chap
man was CHOSEN secretary to hll the place
Of Rev Hartman, who Is leaving the city.
Regular headquarters win bee establish
ed In Rooms 6 ana z, Richardson block.
April lst.
T. W. Bowser. county organizer, re-
ports work proceeding IN a satisfactory
manner,
The next meeting win bee held nt the
new headquarters on Monday. April 2.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23
LEGAL NOTICE

This is to give notice that on March
S1st 1917, at nine o'clock a. m. in the
Court of Common Pleas of Mercer county.
Ohio, viii be heard the petition of the
Board of Education, of the Village Of Ce-
Thousand Dollars (S7.0O000) from the
Tuition Fund to the Contingent Fund OF
said Board
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

Harry Lynch, aged % years, of
Rockford, employed at the furniture
factory, mad the first finger of his left
hand so badly mangled by saw last
Monday morning, only a half hour
after he had begun work at the fac
tory, that it had to be amputated, He
was removed TO the hospital where
the necessary medical attention was
given
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

Henry RansDottom, residing a few
miles southwest of this city, was in
town yesterday having bills printed
for a sale he will have Friday March
80. MI Ransbottom is so crippled
up with rheumatism that he feels he
must give up farming
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

The Montezuma Changers are pre-
pairing for a good time next two meet
ing nights, March the 23rd and Goth
as they are to take in class of thir-
ty-four members. The Grange is
growing rapidly and will soon be a
power in, this part of the county. 1t
fills long felt want for social and
business organization in this com
munity.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23
NOTICE-"HELP WANTED"

The Beaver Chapel Willing Work
ors will mold pie social at the Oak
Grove school house, District No. TO-
Washington township, Friday, even
ing, March 90. Your cooperation
wanted Ladies the pies. Gents the
cash. Everybody come,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

Bert Brigner of Washington town
ship, who was taken to the State In
sane hospital at Toledo four weeks
ago, has improved to such an extent
that he was permitted to return
home, accompanied by his wife, last
Monday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

The game law has been so amend
e1 that it is now unlawful to kill a
raccoon, skunk, 'possom, mink or a
muskrat, during any other time than
between November 18th and Febru-
airy 1st.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23
Very Respectfully yours,
r. Il. BOOTON, Agent Canal Land

Superintendent Fauver. Of the State
Board OF Public Works. last Tuesday in
formed US that the big dredge, built ON
the reservoir at the foot OF Main street
last fall, viii begin active operations next
Monday He said It was his intention to
back-hll the entire length Of the north
rCyet wall
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23
LEGAL NOTICE

This is to give notice that on March
3lst, 1917, at nine a. m. in the Court of
Common Pleas, the petition OF the Trus-
for the purpose of transferring Six Hun
dred Dollars (S6O000l from the Road Fund
to the Poor Fund of said Board.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23
INFIRMARY pIREcToRs

Andrew Schunck, pay roll. ...,. S270 90
same, current expense. ... ... so 90
q j. Maeulman, bread. .. 90. ...... 55 80
o, RentZsch, dry goods. b.. ... .... 149 AZ
O. @. Ayers, tobacco. .... .... u "a
Albert Metzner. oats. .... ...... 73 03
Columbus Pharmacal Co. supplies 13 81
II. a. T.. Pulskamp. furniture "a 80
Leo Hiernolzer. electric supplies. 2 90
j. b. Duh q Son. stove. ....,. 50 rs
T.. u. Stephenson Lumber Co., cup
Standard oil Co, gasoline. &C.. 80 rs
Celina &, Mercer Co, Tel Co..
phone rent and tolls. 90. ... 4 So
Eliza Springer, hauling ice..... e.. 3 rs
Jas. Rafferty,, painting. 90. .... 32 25
j. Q. Bowser. blacksmithing. ..... IL 35
Fred Suhr. repairs. ... ... 90. 70
National Durham Record Co., re-
cOrdng cattle, &C.. ... ...,... 90
II. & f. Pulskump burial Of Geo.
Donovan and G. Borco... &c.. O.. so 90
Mcdaniel & Meister, burial OF Jas.
Dague and Geo Hooper. &C.. ... so 90
Chas. Blossom, tobacco. ....... 40 80
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

James H. Williamson, aged 79, died on
Wednesday noon at his home at Mercer
after an illness due to the infirmities OF
his age. He is survived by two children,
Mrs. Ella Garwick, with whom he lived,
and A. Il. williamson northwest of Rock
ford Jasper Williamson is brother. Mr..
Williamson was born in Jay county, Ind,
and came to Mercer in 1881, and since
has resided there. He served in the Civ
il War in Company l, list Ohio Regiment.
The funeral services will be held Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock from the Mercer M.
f. church, Rev. A H. Roebuck officiating.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

Manager A. A. Bair, of the Fay
cite theatre, has purchased a new
Wurlitzer pipe organ, which will soon
be installed in his motion picture
house Two machines are also being
installed making it possible for him
to give continuous performances.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23
woMAN's A MERE PARASITE

[Blanchester Star-R Republican,
Who says a woman has nothing to do?
In one year she cooks breakfast, dinner
and supper each 1865 times, washes dishes
1925 times, gets the children ready for
school twice day for 1870 days and puts
the baby to sleep 1860 times, not to men
tion a few other odd jobs.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

Louisa, the two-year-old baby dau-
ghter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Varwig,
west of town, was badly burned last
week, when the tot up set kettle Of
boiling water over her.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

Perry Allen, aged % years, an employee
of the Celina Speciality Works, had his
left hand mangled, while at work last
Monday afternoon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23
CELINA-WABASH
Pike Gets Another Boost Through
Efforts of PrOsecutOr-LOcal
Light at Columbus.

One and fOur-tenths miles Of con-
crete road, on Main-Market road II,
or the Celina Wabash pike, will be
built this summer The new order
will continue the present concrete
improvement on west from the pres
ent terminus.
The Commissioners were not over
anxious 70 continue this improvement
but as the available fund could only
be used for Main-Market road pur-
poses, irey acquiesced in the project,
after urgent efforts on the part of
Prosecutor Stubbs.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

Prosecuting Attorney c. A. Stubbs,
County superintendent of Schools S,
Cottermqn, District superintendent
Kueppcr. of Washington township
and Hays, of Rockford, Attorney o. J.
Myers and Editor J. r. Carlin, Of this
city; Dr.. J. O. Wickerham and Tho
mas Ketcham, of Rockford, were at
Columbus last Monday and Tuesday
on matters before the legislature.
Attorneys Myers was looking after
the interests Of the Celina Telephone
company or telephone legislation, not
to the liking OF the organized com
panies, now pending for final action.
Prosecutor Stubbs and Editor Car
lin were before the finance commit
tees of both house and senate in be-
half OF the South side park
Messrs Wickerham and KetCham
and the school superintendents were
at the capital to help defeat the pro
posed change in the school laws.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

Fire last Friday night destroyed the
blacksmith shop and barn and Cremated
tom. at RIacedon. The loss is partly COW
cred 10y insurance.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23
ONE PAPER

In the HOME ls worth q doEen IN
the byNay, and Just remember THE
DEMOCRAT 10 the home paper of
Mercer County.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23
MULES FoR SALE

A team of mules for sale a good work
team cheap; Weight about 1900 lbs. In
duire miles east of Celina. c. f. Nc
murray,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23
THE GRIM REAPER

Thomas Sturgeon, aged IA years, a
venerable and highly respected resi-
dent Of Auglaize county, died last
Sunday evening, at his home near st.
Marys. He is survived by his wife,
formerly Miss Rebekah Crow, of Cen
ter township, two sons and one
daughter. Two sistcrs-Mrs. Flea
nor Townsend, of Center township,
and Mrs. Oliver Mcdonald, of st.
Marys also survive.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

Don't fail to see the MAXWELL exhip-
il at the Show,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

Henry II. Kohlhorst, aged 7S years,
well known resident of Auglaize
county, died last Sunday night at his
home Eve miles northwest of st.
Marys. He is survived by his wife
and eight children, one of whom is
Mrs John Kruger, of Center town
ship.
Deceased was born at New Bremen.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

Don't fail to see the MAXWELL exhiD-
It at the Show.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

B, A. and o. j. Myers, doing business
under the firm name OF Myers a. Myers
va Elmira Isenhart, motion 10 make petit
tiOn more specific and certain over-ruled.
Court IN his own motion requires plain
tffs 10 separately state and number their
causes OF action
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

Eliza Springer. as guardian Of Opal
Baker AN infant vs. George Baker ct al,
partition, finding that Opal Baker is one
of the heirs at law Of Charles Baker and
entitled 10 on-thirtieth of said estate.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

The case oil Edward Barnett vs.. c. II.
HiEh. heard on affidavit for continuance,
Same granted and case re-assgned for
March 20.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

The case of Lucinda Smith VS. Ferdi-
uand Smith, divorce, was last Tuesday
assigned by Judge Miller for hearing on
ADril Z.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-03-23

Judge Miller last Tuesday granted a
divorce on grounds of gross neglect OF
duty to Elmer l.. Tindall against his wite'
Grace Tindall. Costs to plaintit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
bLOW-UP MADE OFFICER THINK SHIP FIRED ON

Montreal, Dec. S-The tremendoua force exerted by the explosion that destroyed the northern half Of Hall fax is said by the correspondent of the Montreal Star to have been greater, probably, than any Explosion in the war zone. Debris from shells. steel plates and shrapnel have been found over an area of 10 square miles, with a five mile radius.
 Two American vessels, one of them a naval cruiser, were forty-five m1les off shore, making for port, at the mo- ment of the catastrophe. The shock was so great that the chief officer Of the warshfp believed at first, the Star correspondent says, that the cruiser had struck mine. Then. seeing an- other vessel on the horizon, he con cluded that he had been fired upon In Sydney, 200 miles distant in an air line, the shock was like that of 8 severe earthquake. Windows in the Hotel Tearmont in Truro, more than 60 miles away, were broken, and a clock was shaken from the wall of the train dispatcher's office. A barn in Meagher's Grant, 35 miles away. was lifted from its foundation as ie the work had been done by an expert building mover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
MANUFACTURERS
 HOLD MEETING

The annual meeting of the Manu@ facturers' Association of Connecticut was held at the Hartford Club Wed- nesday with a large attendance Of members from all parts of the state Problems relating to the general man. ufacturing business were brought be- fore the meeting, transportation methods were discussed, and the an- nual reports of the officers were read and accepted.
 The retiring president, Col. Georgs Pope, was elected honorary presl. dent and E. Kent Hubbard of Mld- dletown was elected to succeed Col Pope as the active head of the or ganization. John H. Goss of Water bury was elected to the vice pfesiz dency and Charles G. Phelps, Of Wal- lingford aud Shiras Morris of Hart ford were reelected secretary and treasurer in the order named.
 Directors at large were elected as follows: H, R. Sergeant, New Haven; Fred B. Farnsworth, New Haven; O H. Baldwin, New Britain; c. A.. Driggs, Waterbury; Carlos E. coeA. New London.
 Directors were elected as follows: c. E. Whitney, Hartford; F. J. Kings bury, Bridgeport; John A. Cos, Water bury; Joseph S. Porter, Higganhna: c. H. Afford, Torrington. George E. Keeney, Somerville; J. Arthur At wood, Wauregan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
DECLARED WAR
 ON AUSTRIA AT
 5.O3 YESTERDAY

Washington, Dec. 8.-The United States was at war with Arstro- Hun gary today as a result of a joint res- olution adopted by congress and ap- proved by President @yilson. The state of war exists from 5:03 p. m. yesterday, the time when the presi- dent signed the declaration. and com- pletion of the formal steps awaits only the issuance of an executive proclamation.
 The resolution adopted declares the existence of a state of war between "the imperial and royal Austro-f1un- garian government and the govern ment and people of the United States and authorizes the president to em- ploy the nations armed forces and pledges it's resources to victory. With the resolution out of the way, con- gress adjourned until next week, the senate until Monday and the house until Tuesday.
 Interest centered today in the pres ident's proclamation which is expect ed soon and probably will define the status of Hungarian subjects, particularly of those in the armed forces of the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
CAN'T ISSUE
 PERMITS FOR
 MUN|T|0N WORK
Austrians Sent to Charles H. Lane Cannot Be Given
 Permits, He Says.

Although war against Austria was f1cial notice of such a declaration has been received by Charles H. Lane, special agent of the department of jus tice, and none is expected by him for several days. In the meantime while the declaration has added thousands to the number of enemy aliens in the city, no different treatment will be accorded them by his department un- til official notice has been received.
 Many of the large manufacturers, however, anticipated the war declara- tton and notified Austrians employed in their shops that they must obtain ployment, and the office in the Fed eral building has been besieged by men seeking permits.
 Lane is at present unable to help them. He has no authority to issue the permits asked for, which are cared for by a different department and per- mits to enemy aliens allow them only certain privileges, of which working on government or munition work is specifically excluded. Permits when
 
 issued will not grant that privilege.
 Under the proclamation of the pres- 1dent permits to enter certain restrict ed zones may be granted and under that ruling about 500 Germans have been given permits to reside in Bridgeport under certain conditions It is expected that the same permis- sion will eventually be granted to the Austrians who are not citizens, but orders, have not yet been issued.
 There is no necessity, according to Lane, for the discharge of these men at this time. They will undoubtedly be Included in the restrictions imposed upon enemy aliens, hut such orders have not yet been issued. In any case he is unable to alter or amelior. ate their condition until definite or. ders are received from the authorities ! at Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
FOR
 Y. M. c. A. WORK

Passports to France to engage in work for the United States govern ment or for the r. M. c. A. are in brisk cemand at the office of M. T, Flanagan, clerk of the Superior Court. Several have already been issued for men to work for the Stewart Con- struction Co.,, which has large con- tract to execute for the government and another. Fred Lewis of Westport, was added to that list this morning. He Is carpenter, and will work on the erection of camps for the Ameri- can soldiers.
 William R. Graham of 2457 East Main street, Leonard Woodward of William street, and Leonard w. Lord of 660 William street have applied Tor passports to go to France where they will engage in work for the Y. M. c. 4.
 Rev. C. w. Areson, former. rector of Trinity Episcipa1 church, made ap- plication yesterday for passport to Russia where he has been assigned for work for the Y. M. c. A.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
SUPERIOR COURT
 MURDER TRIAL

William Roberts of Stratford will probably be the first man to face a jury in the Criminal Superior Court this term on a murder charge, his trial being assigned for Wednesday morning. Roberts is accused of mur- dering his wife, Mary Roberts, in Stratford the morning of July 4, by slashing her throat with a razor.
 At the time of the quarrel Mrs. Roberts was accompanied by another man, and Roberts declared both set upon him, and that the killing was in self-defense.
 In addition to the Roberts case there are five others under indictment for murder, and one accused who has not yet been indicted by grand jury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
CHARGED WITH VIOLATION OF
 ESPIONAGE ACT

Los Angeles. Cal, Dec. s.-Aisxan- der Won Bodo, said to have been hon- orably discharged from the United States school of aviation in North 1es land, San Diego Cal, was under nfs rest here today on a charge Of vios lating provisions of the espionags act It is alleged that Won Bodo gathered information relating to aeroplane manufacture in this country for the purpose of communicating it to the enemy. Among his effects, according to the federal authorities, was card indicating that he held a pilot ltcenas from the Imperial Aero club of Aus tria.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
GERMANS WILL SHOOT
 RUSSIAN AVIATORS

London, Dec. 8-The members of the all Russian commission to deal with the elections to the constituent assembly have been arrested by the Bolsheviki, a Reuter- dispatch from Petrograd says Lenine, Trotzky and the other Maximalist leaders have ap' pointed Moses Uritzky as commission CTS for elections to the constituent as- sembly with virtually autocratic pow CTS.
 The Germans, it is added, have warned Russian aUiators distributing Maximalist proclamations that t hey will be shot, if captured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
Both Liberty Loans this year, one
 co nnn nnn nnn o.a 4Aa

Both Liberty Loans this year, one aggregating s2,00O. 100000, and the other $3,SOS. S.0O0,o0O, have been facili- tated, said the secretary, by issuance of short time certificates in advance of the loans. The bond fiancing also was aided by the designation of 1903 national and 1s43 state banks to re- ceive deposits on account of their subscriptions without the necessity of making applications and being desig- mated each time they subscribed to certificates and bonds and desired to pay for them by credit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
JOHN J. CUNNINGHAM.

Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended the funeral of John J. Cunningham, held this morning at 9:So o'clock from the home of his nephew, Matthew J. Farnam, 9S6 Laurel avenue At 10:15 o'clock at St. Augustine's R. c. church, prayers were offered up for the repose of his soul by Rev. James B. Nihill. There was a wealth ef floral tributes. The pail bearers were Thomas Donnelly. John Mulloy. John F. Dunn. Thomas Hawley, Charles Goebe1 and Thomas Spears. Burial was in St. Michaerc [ cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-08
COOPERATION PLANS.

Washington, Dec. s-Plans for co- operation between state branches and the national headquarters are to be discussed today at meeting of the national committee of state chairmen and heads of departments of the nes tional woman's party. The party ads visory council is expected to conA der the proposals presented yesterday 1y representatives of the national part1s