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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05

else ana clrcumstnntial, that led the
woyward Dan and Lowry on one ~
their marnudlng expeditions 20 the vi
cinlty Of Earvlle. They burglnrlzed
n big mnnslOn near the town. Thelr
loot was opulent, but the sight Of n
dark and lonely house I'm EarlvilIe the
parsonage, was temptation in theis
path to add 10 their ill.gotten store.
"Easy job, getting in here" OH
served Red, as they pulled down the
curtains and lit n lamp.
Doesn't look as II the owner had
much" supplemented Dan, as he
glanced about sparsely furnished sit.
ting room, while his companion pro.
ceeded to investigate bureau in the
adjoining sleeping chamber, He came
out, throwing up his hands despair
lngly,
Let's go, Dam" he suggested.
"Darned stockings, mended shirts,
worn-out summer underclothlng-ln
this freezing weather. The mans a
pauper who lives here"
Look " suddenly exclaimed Dan,
ana pointed to n photograph on the
wall Then he picked up a book and
examined its title page. It bore the
name: "Alger TrescOm."
They stood staring strangely Mt each
other. Red" said Dan, in n strained
ana subdued voice, "we're cads ~
Worse than thatm observed Red,
and he looked shamed and serious.
IT'S the guy who saved us In the city.
what you up TOT" he demanded, as his
pal drew from his pocket a package
done up In handkerchief, placed It
on a desk and proceeded to write on
blank paper pad.
"The right thing" answered Dan
shortly. He set the package on the
note. Come on" he said, "Pm bad,
but human"
Returning to his humble home an
hour later, Alger Trescom was fully
astounded to find the note left by Dan.
1t read:
We're the guys you tried to help
In the city. We had just visited an.
other place when we struck your Joint.
round out 1t was yours, and it's against
our principles to work any district
you're In. Return the swag and tell
'em they're safe, If they're friends of
yours"
Opening the handkerchief, Trescom
found diamonds, jewelry, money.
There was an inscription on a brooch.
1t had been a gift to "Viola, from Her
Loving Father" Trescom followed the
clue. There was a Miss Viola Duane,
the daughter of wealthy banker, two
miles from. the village. He went there
the next day.
1t was the charming Miss Viola her.
self who listened to his strange story.
She was glad to recover the Jewels. A
keen Interest came into her gentle
eyes as the wOrthiness of this strug-
Cling philanthrOpist was made clear
10 her.
And 10! from that interest II came |
about that friendship grew into love,
md Alger Trescom soon had life
partner whose wealth enabled n broad.
er scope for the generous qualities of n
.ruly good man.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05

such to me, my heart has bled for you.
/ have given nearly all of my little
store of savings to redeem you. Sure
ly the sincerity of my interest in your
behalf should entitle me to your conf
dencG"
"Give him his chance, Dan," re-
marked the other of the two criminals,
known as Red Lowry.
They listened respectfully enough,
as almost with tears in his eyes the
earnest young minister attempted to
show them the folly of their ways. He
told them his name and the address
of a sister in the city whom he was
visiting for the week. He asked them
to come and see him there and he
would try to find them honest work.
you're a good sport" announced
Derby Dan effusively, when the lecture
had concluded. ITS a waste of time
maybe, for you do not understand our
ways, but you've gone down into your
pocket for strangers, you are the right
sort and soon as we hit another job
we'll send you back the coin with in
terest."
"Surely you do not contemplate an
other crime!' gasped the Mortified
good man.
There's only one trade we under
stand, boss" said Red Lowry. tits
cost us a lot of money to learn 1t and
it's got to produce something, see?
You're a fine sort and If ever we can
help you out we'll be ON hand"
The Rev. Alger Trescom went on his
way feeling that he had come across
a proposition beyond his mastery, and
the two young men waved him an airy
farewell with grinning amused faces.
They did not appear at his sisters
house, as TrescOm had hoped, and the
latter was a little grewsome as he re-
fiected that about all the money he had |
in the world had gone into an unsuc- |
cessfuI experiment.
A week later Trescom was back at |
Earlville, where he had held the pas
torate of a small village church for
over year. 1t was a poor charge, the
salary barely sufficient to sustain the
little parsonage and pay the old woman
living at it's rear, who kept the house
in order and furnished his meals. The
heroic spirit of the young preacher,
however, had resisted the temptation
of a better-paying charge. He had
made friends, he felt that he was doing
good in the community and he loved
his little flock. They were unable to
do more than they had in money way,
and he never even hinted at the depri-
vatiOn and hardships he was suffering
for their sakes.
Now fate plays strange freaks with
Its victims. It was destiny, clean, pre-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05
Two Historic Lexlnatons.

The city of Lexington, KY, vas
named from Lexington, Mass, in 1775
by a party Of hunters who were en-
camped on the site of the town when
they received the news of the battle
of Lexington. The battle occurred
April 20, 1775, but some months may
have elapsed before the Kentucky
hunters heard of it. Lexington was
laid out in 1871, incorporated as town
in 1882, and the first newspaper pub
lished west of the Allegheny noun
tains was started there in 1857 to pro-
mote the separation Of Kentucky from
Virginia. This was not accomplished
till 1890.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05

Az three years old Reginald was NJ.
cudy celebrated coward. Purticu-
larly he war afraid Of ull fOur-footed
animals. There was talk In the family
Of adopting dog.
"Would you like 10 have n dog my
sonY' said the proud parent.
mo" said Reginald.
Somewhat later Reginald returned
10 his fathers side. Evidently he had
been turning over In his mind the prop
OsltiOn recently submitted.
"Td like 20 have n dog" said he "lf
could have one with his mouth shut"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05
Barber Shop for Birds.

An Indianapolis mother tells the
story of the four-year-old pride of
the household" who observed a wee
bird lying on the sidewalk near thelr
home. 1t was, of course, without feath.
ers, being very young, and had evident
ly fallen from its nest among the
boughs of the oak tree above.
"Oh, muvver," said the youngster, II
didn't know they had barber shops for
little birds. Looky, this one has all
been shaved. indianapolis News.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05
The
Plunderers
~
By Ora B. Maddox.
BY Ora B. Maddox.
,~~~~~~~~~~~NN~~~N~~~-

NSopyIlBht' lSlt' Dy w, u. ChapmanJ
II was at Il police station in the heart
Of n great city to which the Rev. Alger
Tresc0m was visitor, that the young
clergyman In question had his first ex-
periefce of the ways of the unfortu-
nate and criminal.
A turnkey had just shown him
through the cells. His sensitive spirit
had awakened with sympathy and sor-
row at what he witnessed. Two pris-
oners, arrested for robbing man or
S4l, had particularly attracted his at
tention. They were boyish, ingenious
and bright-faced. When he came up
Into the courtroom, swayed by an i'm
pulse he could not resist, Mr.. TrescOm
had sought out the man who had been
robbed. His little store of money
amounted to less than fifty dollars. 1t
was hard earned and badly needed, but
he had vision of "giving the boys
new start" The victim of the rob-
berry agreed to drop, the case If his
money were returned.
No prosecution -, prisoners dis
charged" announced the judge few
minutes later and the surprised crimi-
nails hastened to leave the court room.
TrescOm followed them. He was anx-
ious to have an opportunity TO show
them the evil of their ways and try to
influence them to mend the same. As
he came outside he saw them cOnvers-
Ing with their victim. The latter
pointed out Trescom TO them and the
culprits went up to him.
The older of the twain looked at
Trescom in a quizzlcal strangely in
terested way.
"Are you the guy who settled with
the bloke who had us pinchedY' he in
Quired.
''If you mean that l have tried to
rescue you from your troubles in the
hope of seeing you do better" replied
Trescom gravely, "yes."
"You come with us and have
drink" Darby Dan, taking the arm Of
TrescOm.
81 never drink, thank you" observed
Trescom stitTly. Boys, for you seem
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05
PLANT JAPANESE LILY IN FALL

While almost all lilies do better if
planted in the fall, there are some va
rieties, notably the japanese, which
do not reach this country until the
ground is frozen. However, they can
be planted even in December If you
prepare the bed as follows:
Dig the bed deep 1.-TWO feet) and ma
nure heavily, using we'll rotted manure,
and mix thoroughly. When the bed is
ready, cover it with a foot or two Of
fresh manure. This will keep the
ground from freezing. Lily bulbs de-
teriorate when kept out of the soil.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05
CUTICURA HEALS ECZEMA
And Rashes That Itch and Burn-TriaI
Free to Anyone Anywhere.

In the treatment of skin and scalp
troubles bathe freely with Cuticura
Soap and hot water, dry and apply
Cuticura Ointment. If there is a nat
ural tendency to rashes, pimples, etc.,
prevent their recurrence by making
Cutcura your daily toilet preparation.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05
Cruel Blow.

''Your daughter has given me some
encouragement, sir"
"Well?"
"But I'll be perfectly frank with
you. My finances are in bad shape"
"Ahem!"
II hope you are net disappointed,
sir?"
Indeed, I am, young man. 1 had
planned to borrow $40 from you for
30 days."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05
Hama Watch al Mlnht

The care of the watch at night or
when it is not In use is an important
item, concerning which the United
States Bureau of Standards states |:
"At night or when the watch is not in
use it is desirable to leave the watch
in the same position as during the day,
and preferably in some place where it
will not be subject to any great TEN.
perature change"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05
No Need 20 Worry

A lady of nice consideration said {:
"Manda, I'm not going to send you
my wash to do this week because my
children have scarlet fever, and don't
want your children to get 1t, so I'll
have the clothes fumigated." Replied
the colored woman: "You don't need
to worry about that, ma'am; my chill
dren had the scarlet fever three
weeks ago"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05
Newt Boasts.

One of our able senators was argu-
Ing a momentous naval question with
an opponent.
you know l never boast" the op-
pOnent remarked during the argument
"Never boast! Bully" exclaimed
the senator. Then, in more refec-
tive mood, he added, mo wonder you
brag about it,"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05

He-This is the limit When want
to remove a grease spot from my
clothes there's never drop Of gaso-
line in the house.
She-It's just as l said-an automo-
bile is absolutely indispensable in every
household
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05
Sound Louic.

Mamma said five-year-old boy
the other day, aren't there any other
senses 'cept hearing, seeing, feeling,
tasting and smelling?"
mo, my child" answered the moth
er. ut is usually considered that these
five are enough"
"WelI," said the little one, with an
air of deep conviction, Il s'pose talk
ing would be called a sense if there
wasn't so much nonsense about it,
PearsOn's.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05

The Waverley novels were so called
because the first of the series was
called Waverley. L. was published
anonymously in 1914, and was follow
ed, year after year, by other novels
all published anonymously until 1927,
when at a public dinner party Scott
admitted the authorship.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05
mo- Remove Rust Stains.

To remove rust stains from any fab
ric take the juice of a lemon and some
salt and mix together. Rub it well
into the material and then hang In
the sun to dry. Repeat the second
time If the first doesn't bring all the
stain out. The second time the stair
will all be removed.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05
Relief For the Newly wed.

Newlywed-You are not sorry that
you married me?
Wife-Oh, mol used to see you
even in my dreams-now / am at leas.
spared that Town Topics.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05

GOOD HouSEKEEPERs WoNuC1
How they ever got along without hcd
Cross ban Blue. This really wonder
ful blue makes clothes whittier than
snow. Get the genuine Red Cross Ball
Eue az your gFocerB.-Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05
Slap II On.

"Face powder should be applied with
discrimination"
"Eh?"
"Some girls seem to think all you
need is lot of it."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05

Scrape up the road dust and apply
about the roots of your plants, and
help keep the moisture in the soil.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05
In BIG Luck.

did you have any luck on your fish
ing trip?"
Great. Didn't get wet once"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05

Dry battery electric lamps are
mounted over new eye shield to give
the wearer light where needed.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05

Philosophy is that which enables a
rich man to say there is no disgrace
in being poor
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05

No man can expect to achieve popu-
larity in the role of game warden or
tax collector.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05
Poison Ivy Helps, Too.

The vacationist who cOllides with a
hornets nest is bound to have a swell
time.-BostOn Transcript.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05

Contain more protein and more fat
Than other foods. They go farther and
cost less. Try them. All grocers.-Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05

One man who appeared for physical
examination before Il local exemption
board recently was asked by the physi-
ciun II he had ever been sick.
"Yes" said the man, "I'ye had the
phnrisee couple Of times"
Careful questioning finally brought
out the fact that the man had had the
pleurisy. Indianapolis News.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-10-05

When II comes ia mistakes the sup
plyalways exceeds the demnnd.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
MAN is RESPONSIBLE
FOR LOSS OF HIS SOUL
Lack of DevOtiOns Due TO Irreverence
With Which Men Use Divine
Name.

God sent His Only Son to this
earth that He might die on the
cross TO save US; He sent us the
Holy Spirit that we may more easily
receive the word of God If. in spite
Of all this aid given by God, man
loses his soul. he alone is response
BILE" declared Rev. Daniel A. Haley
at the Mizpah Evangelical! church
last evening.
Many people have accepted the
popular doctrine now being spread
that there is an eternal reward, but
that there is no eternal hell. But
we need only turn 10 the Bible and
there we find that Christ says that
the wages Of sin are death. The all
just God can demand nothing less
than eternal punishment for those
who have not been true 10 Him aft
er He has sent His Only Son TO an
ignOminious death 20 redeem US.
The way which leads man 20 his
eternal reward is the way OF the
cross. When we have learned 10 rev.
erence the name of God our religious
indifference will leave Us. Lack Of
devotion is due 10 the irreyerence
with which men use the Divine
Name In following the way Of the
cross We must humble ourselves and
possess a contrite heart"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23

Too Many are Just Existing in
Spiritual Way Says Minister

Coal prices wouldn't be doing a
skyrocket if only morally good men
were in the coal business.-nor
would Protestant and Catholic cler-
gymen be burdened with a whole
lot of Scripture reasoning for their
congregations if the men who trust
not alone in their own goodness
and morality for salvation were in
the majority among mankind to-
day such are the beliefs OF Evan
gelist j. A. Groves, who is conduct
ing the revival services at the Con-
ference Memorial church. At the
services last night the preacher
made it plain that "Nearness to
God doesn't necessarily mean you
are going to heaven"
The young man in the Bible
story. Mark XII, "a. made a good
impression on the Lord and Jesus
said that he was near Him. yet we
are not to take il that he was
saved. The good-fellOw who is in
the church stops, once he gets with
in because he is near God. But the
very fact of his nearness doesn't
necessarily mean that his salvation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
ALL MEN BELIEVE IN
HE'LL OF SOME SORT
Extent of Belief Is Affected by
Thoughts of the Future
Penalties.

This World and the Next" was
the subject chosen by Rev. ]. A.
Robinson at the First Church of the
Brethren. in which he contrasted
the present and future life, showing
how punishment of those who are
lost for all eternity, will affect the
sufferers and serve as a lesson and
aid 10 us in this world.
He said that there is a hell as
sure as there is life on earth. and all
men believe in il TO a certain extent,
and more or less are affected by the
thoughts of it's penalties. The men
who do believe in il 10 a greater eX-
tent than others are the ones that
are suffering in real anguish. for
they realize just what great suffering
and repentance Will follow in that
state. We know from the Bible itself,
the divine inspired word of God,
that the unbearable anguish of the
lost souls has TO easing and no end,
that there is NJ path or bridge over
the impossible chasm from hell TO
heaven. We know that the souls in
hell are praying in every moment
that they may be released, or that
their own relatives and friends may
be warned and spared the penalties.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
Lost Sheep Has
Same Right TO
Fold as Others

The only ones in South Bend that
Jesus can save are the poor. down
and out sinners" declared Rev. w.
Il. Freshley. at the First Evangeli-
cal church last night The pubu-
cans and sinners were Christs hes.
listeners. The pharisees grumbled
az this. saying He receives sinners.
hold that noble thought Sin
ners are the only ones Jesus can
help. The others think themselves
not in need OF His help.
A sinner does not start out 10 go
10 hell" ne continued. He simply
seeks little sinful pleasure here
a little there. He must be sought
after like q sheep that has wander
ed. The lost sheep had as much right
20 the fold as the 90 secure. The
lost coin had "A value while lost. II
was simply out Of circulation. So
With the lost soul that is stamped
with Gods image We do not like
10 lose anything however insignif-
can't. How grevious must be the
loss Of a child We are Gods chill
dren. He feels our loss as keenly as
any parent He came on earth be-
cause He felt this loss--because He
loved us"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
OLD CROWD MUST BE
GIVEN UP BY CONVERT
sincere Repentance VIII Make Him
Lose Taste for Goddess Men,
Pastor says

The reason some men cannot he
saved and stand after they have
been converted is because they run
with the wrong crowd. Earnest re-
pentance means the giving up of
the old crowd Get into new
crowd that Will bring the fruits and
the attitude of salvation. Man
must get away from temptation. =
sincere repentance will make him
lose mis- taste for Goddess men," said
Rev. 4. v. Babbs at the Stull Meth
odist church last evening
The sinner may become clean Of
his sins through sincere repent
ance." continued the speaker. sin
is attractive and alluring 10 the
trausgressor and he must come 20
realize that God is frowning on sin.
he mast realize that he cannot
continue in these transgress: ons.
tie must look on his sins in all their
loathesomeness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
FOOLED
BY SOUTH WINDS

Fooled 10y a South Wind" was
the subject Of the sermon given by
the Rev. Charles Watkins ar the
First Baptist church last night. The
text was taken from the 9th chap
ter Of Acts. dealing with the voyage
OF s.. Trul when ne was a prisoner
OF the Roman government He sail
ed on a ship 20 Rome and while
on the sea the vessel was wrecked
by a severe storm but through the
help OF God the passengers were saw
ed. The preacher applied this text
TO our lives and said
The people OF the world today
are being fooled by south winds.
There are the winds OF health and
youth, the winds Of business success.
the winds Of pleasure. and those OF
a false doctrine. These winds are
sure 10 come and the only safe
anchor from them is In the heart
OF God. Don't let your business in
terfere with your religion The lat
ter is the great thing I'm your lives %
At the close Of this exposition the
evangelist asked the people how
many Of the things they were doing
would be OF any help 10 them when
they died. only our good. holy. re-
ligiOus works will be OF any use %
us" he said. Then ne called on the
people 20 make their peace with God
so that they would be in the safe
harbor when the southwest winds OF
death came upon them.
There viii be a meeting for the
young girls and boys on Sunday aft
ernoon and anyone else Is welcome.
IL viii be held for the purpose Of
planning for the baptisms 10 take
place at Easter time and Rev. Wat
kins will speak The revival will
come 10 a close with the evening
services.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23

is certain. He isn't living the real
life; he's just existing and there are
too many OF his sort in the land.
The morally good man who
trusts not his own goodness TO win
salvation but who considers also the
wisdom of God, Is the man who is
decent. sociable and honest. He is
near TO God in the right way. He's
as good as his note and his note is
as good as the bank
The backslider is near Cod If
you have slipped aside a little
got on the spur instead of the main
track. run the switch back and get
on the right lines once again Of
course YOU can never make up for
lost time, but like the prodigal
son you can get safely back 10 your
spiritual home.
Evangelist Groves will conduct a
cottage prayer meeting at the
home Of Mrs. ]. C.. Shatto. $50 $.
Rush St, this afternoon at 2:30
o'clock. Special preparations are
being made TO accommodate the
younger members Of the parish at
the young folks services this even
iLg