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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
MELLISON MUST FACE
A SERIOUS OFFENSE

On an affidavit sworn out by Miss Lois
Boroff, Harry Mellison cas- put under ar
rest last Tuesday by Sheriff Pumphrey
and locked up In the county bastile.
charged with bein gthe father of thu
plaintiffs child. Mellison was given a
hearing before Mayor Scran-
ton, Wednesday morning. at which he
plead not guilty. He was placed under
$500 bond. and his trial set for hearing
to- morrow at 10 O'clock.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
LOCAL BRIEFS

DR.. L. D. Brumm, of this city, has been
appointed examining surgeon on the local
pension board. The selection is popu-
lar one.
While oiling an electric fan at the fur
niture factory Saturday, Frank Freder-
cks, an employe. had the ends of two fin
gers severed
At meeting OF Al Shan Temple, No.
Ill, of this city last Tuesday evening for
the purpose of comforting degrees Albert
Bethel, L. G. Pumphrey. E, H. Shadwell
and Mr. Harb. of Rockford, were made
full 1edged Dokies.
The ladies aid society of the Presby-
terian church will open a rummage sale
on Fayette street in the room formerly
occupied by the Keel plumbing shop, to-
morrow.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
VOTE OHIO DRY
SaUe the grain for hungry people and buy
the kiddies shoes and stockings

government approval Of the order waa
secured. Result: Every day since the
day that order took effect, there could
be found standing in the Jacksonville,
Ohio, coal yards from 1000 to 1,70o
loaded cars Of coal which could not
be moved.
The 300 cars above referred 70
which come from West Virginia and
Kentucky coal fields, several hundred
miles distant, couIl now be delivering
twice a. much coal to consumers
500 cars instead of 300 cars-if they
were loaded at Ohio mines which are
idle part Of the time on account Of
tne above order.
Abundant Mine Capacity.
There are three things necessary to
q maximum production Of coal at
market:
Sufficient mine capacity.
&Suficient laborers.
3-Railway facilities for transport
ing coal.
The first Of these has been abund-
antly taken care Of by the coal opera
tors. Hundreds of thousands of dol
lars have been spent for new mine
openings and for increasing the ca
pacity Of old mines, so that the pres
ent mine capacity is more than am
pie for every need.
There Is labor shortage as in other
Industries. Lack of cars at mines so
reduce the earnings of miners that
they go to other industries, where
they can work full time.
The railroads have failed miserably
10 keep pace in car supply and motive
power with the vastly increased ca
pacity of the mines.
II the country, in all its activities,
public and private, is to be amply
supplied with fuel we have now reach
ed the place where the railroads must
rise to the demands Of the situation
and perform their part Of the service.
The blame can no longer be shifted
TO the shoulders of others, for the
facts reveal the truth of the situation
as to railroad failure and daily both
the government and the people are be-
coming thoroughly familiar with those
facts.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
A CORRECTION As TO
AGENT OF DELCO-LIGHT

In last weeks issue OF The Democrat
we made mention of Mr. Bauer of the
Bauer d Hehner Music Co.. this city.
taking over the Delco-Light plant in this
city from Mr.. Schwieterman. This, how
ever Is not the case. and the article was
somewhat misleading. Mr. Schwieterman
stll has the Delco- Light in this city and
county. The line OF Delco- products and
supplies VIII be moved into the room oc-
cupied by the Bauer & Heffner Music Co.
and Mr. Bauer win attend TO all the wants
II the Delco- Light patrons, during Mr..
Schwieterman's absence. and also assist
Mr.. scbwieterman in the sale Of new
plants. The Dolco-Light service station
will now be found in this city. on East
Market street. opposite the office of DR..
]. E. Hattery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
CLENDENING FOR
UTILITIES BOARD
[ohio State Journal, Nov. L.


Byron M. ClenDening, chairman oi
the state liquor license commission, is
said to be slated for appointment to the
public utilities commission to succeed
the late Oliver II. Hughes.
This appointment, if made, may oper-
ate against Thomas NJ. Gregory, assist
ant secretary. of state, getting the va
cant industrial commissionership, be-
cause both are of Cincinnati.
ClenDening was reappointed to six
year $4,000 position in August. 1t he
accepts the utilities commissionership
it will be for an unexpired term that
ends February l, 1919. The place pays
only $4S00.
1t is suggested that the possibility OF
the state going dry may have something
to do with Mr.. ClenDening's reported
willingness to make the change.
Also, the utilities commissionership
would have the advantage, it is pointed
out, of putting Mr.. ClenDening in closer
touch with his profession, the law. Since
June he has been devoting much time to
his duties as a member of one of the Gin
cinnati draft boards.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
Vote for Equal Suffrage
[ John ]. Egan, in columbus citizenl

will for equal suffrage following
believe democracy rights
claim for myself
believe all a onehaf
Ionly have a vote only a semi-republic
believe womans place is in the home with the and
along with the just is society charity philanthropy
along
therefore they should have equal selecting
public administrators legislators and judges.
Men generally supposed qualities
noted for their splendid qualities of heart
problems
proportions. Vote YES Tuesday
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
CAMP SHERMAN, O., Oct. "a, 1917

| (AMP SHERNAN, ", OCt, ~ 1SlI
Editor Democrat, Celina, Ohio:
SIR-While bidding good bye to friends
when 1 left with the second group OF
men sent from Mercer county for train
ing in the National Army at Camp Sher'
man, l was asked by several to write
letters to be published in the home pa.
pers. For various reasons 1 have neg.
| lected to fulfill the promises which
gave until reminded.
Physically, mentally and morally,
from my comparison with groups from
other counties, the men from Mercer
county rank among the best. The peo-
pie of Mercer county may we'll be proud
of the homes that have produced such
men. After an examination of the men
of Company /, 329th Infantry, which is
made up mostly of boys from Mercer,
Auglaize and Hardin counties, the exam
lining officer made the remark that it
was the cleanest bunch of men he had
examined Only nine cases of venereal
disease among two hundred in compari-
son with as high as fifty per cent in
other companies goes to verify the asser-
llOu udNC do w lAC luOIdlS Oh
Mercer county's men.
General Glenn, che commanding Off
Ger of this camp, is one of the cleanest
men America has ever produced, and the
mothers and fathers may be assured that
their sons will return as clean, and clean
er in many respects. Hot showers, good
beds, we'll heated quarters and fair food
with plenty of work, are the things CIV
en- which will go to make good health, if
it doesn't furnish the comforts and luxu-
ries of home.
Although many did not at first feel
very patriotic, under reasonable instruc-
tors see gradual increase in the real
ization among the men of the bigness
and reality of the cause we are preparing
to fight for, and the fact that the major
ity of the men, in addition to sacrificing
their own interests for the cause of iiber-
ty, are freely subscribing for Liberty
bonds goes to show that they are into It
soul and body. They seem to realize
what moral effect it would have on the
enemy if it was known by the world
that tax had to be forced upon the peo-
pie in order to acquire the necessary
money to carry on the war. Such con-
dition would say to Germany: THE war
is an unpopular was in America" II is
a sad fact that the civilians have not
awakened as quickly.
There is no doubt but that the 329th
Infantry will be the first fighting regi-
ment on the firing lines in France. That
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
PERSONAL

Miss Mayme Vorrenfelde, who has been
spending a fortnight with relatives at Gin
cinnati, returned home. Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Kent, of Parkersburg, w.
Va, has been spending few days in Ce-
lima. the guest of her mother. Mrs. Har-
riet Waltz.
Mrs. w. A. Harrison, of osgood. O.,
who has been visiting friends and rela-
tives east of Montezuma. was in this city,
Wednesday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
CHICKASAW SURE
DOING HER BIT

Last Monday evening. Goswin B. Menge
OF Chickasaw and Senator Johnson and
Lawrence Schunck, of Celina, aroused the
people of Chickasaw TO the Liberty Loan
question. They urged the people to buy
these bonds and help feed their sons who
are serving Uncle Sam at Chillicothe at
abe present time. The people took the
warning and purchased bonds TO the fine
sum Of $4,000. We all wish to thank
Rev. Menge and Messrs. Johnson and
Schunck for their trouble in arousing the
people of this community.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
Appeal to knights of Columbus

he would and infamy beyond speech was
the toll.
Recent studies of the vital statistics Of
this country have revealed an alarming
increase of the diseases of degeneracy,
principally due to alcohol. It is believ-
ed that America is afflicted with many
million degenerates and criminals at a
cost of $3.50, 900, 900 annually; that New
York spends a million day on drink,
enough to float the American navy. I'm
less there is general reform, this great
Republic, like ancient Greece and Rome,
will in turn die. Knights of Columbus,
become power behind the throne, and
vote out every saloon in this fair state
on November 8, and you will be hailed
the Echo of Calvary's Heights!
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
NATIONAL CAPITAL
NOW DRY

This week the city Of Washington be-
comes dry, and along with it the entire
District of Columbia When the capital
of the greatest nation on earth climbs
aboard the water wagon, there is reason
for the forces of Prohibition to rejoice.
Ohio vets are saying the President and
Congress are opposed to Prohibition.
Congress enacted the law making the cap
ital of the nation dry and the President
signed the bill.
Let the voters of Ohio perform their
duty TO the state next Tuesday, as Con-
gress and President Wilson performed
their duty in making Washington dry.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
WELL KNOWN YOUNG
PEOPLE ARE WEDDED

Miss Myrtle Fast, of Hopewell town
ship and Gilbert Amspaugh, of Lima, were
united in marriage at the home of the
bride yesterday evening, Rev. F. II.
Snavely performing the service.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs c. Fast.
The griom who for several years past
has been employed at Lima, is the son OF
c. Amspaugh of Hepewell township.
They will reside in Lima.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
BOYS and GIRLS TO
MEET HERBERT HOOVER

The FIVE hundred boys and girls who
won Washington trips for marked abili-
ty in increasing the food supply OF their
own county this year, are to meet Her
bert Hoover, national food administra-
tor, when they tour the east the week of
December 8. Mr.. Hoover's acceptance
of the invitation to speak to the party is
the latest to be received of long list of
prominent men, including President
Wilson
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
COTTERMAN PRESIDENT
or FOOD ORGANIZATION

The Mercer County Food Administra-
ton Committee was organized last We'd
lesday with Prof. S. Cotterman as presi-
dent. The other members of the organ
ization are County Auditor Ed Ungerer,
Prosecuting Attorney CA. Stubb, Mayor
Scranton and Miss Elizabeth Cook.
The business of this committee is to
secure increased production of food; to
prevent boarding of food supplies; to
prevent speculation; to prevent the tax
ing of abnormal profits, and to assist in
the regulation of prices.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
IN CUPID'S DOMAIN

Miss Mary K Coil. of Mendon, and Leon
V. Pond of his city, were united in mar
riage at the Presbyterian manse here last
Saturday evening, Rev. Horn performing
the ceremony. Miss Sarah Pond, sister
of the groom was the only attendant.
The groom is son of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Pond and the bride a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Milton Coil.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
FATHER MENGES GIVES
LIBERTY LOAN A BOOST

Rev. G. B. Menge, pastor Of the Chicka-
saw congregation preached a sermon on
Sunday, two weeks ago that raised the
Liberty loan from nothing to $4,000 by
Monday evening, in and about Chickasaw
He also delivered an address at Minister,
which raised the sum to $4,000, also one
at Bremen which brought $4,000. He
surely is showing his patriotism to his
country
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
SOCIAL GOSSIP

The C. E. Society of the Presbyterian
church held a Halloween social at the
manse on Tuesday evening, the 3Oth. some
thirty persons being present. Several
We're attired in most groesque costumes,
which created much amusement A pleas
ant time was spent in games, etc. Coff-
&c, sandwiches etc. were served at the
close. Misses Helen Philley and Leila
Crockett had charge of the program.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Charles c. Springer, "a, Celina, laborer.
son of Noah Springer and Martha Irene
Donovan, 80. Celina, housekeeper, daugh-
ter Of Jacob Pratt.
Leon V. Pond, 27 Celina, pumper, son
of VIM. Pond, and Mary Coil, IT, Mendon,
housekeeper, daughter of Milton Coil.
Rev Horn
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
RAISE I'M THE POSTAGE

The three-cen letter rate postage is
now in effect Letters dropped in the
post Office and to be delivered in the same
city will go at the present rate.
On all first class mail matter the rate
will be one cent per ounce in addition to
the present rate Written post cards
must carry two cents instead of one cent,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
Large Production Is
Assured.
Operators In National COnVUl-
tiOn Pledge Government
Fullest Cooperation
Abundant Mine Capacity Avail
abIe---0nIY Needs Are Rail-
road Cars and Other Trans
p0rtati0n Facilities.

Pittsburg, Pa, (Spesial)-At the
National Coal Associations convention
held here a resolution was unani-
mously adopted pledging DR.. Garfield
and his Fuel Administration the full
est support and cooperation not only
AS an association but Of the members
as individuals as we'll.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
ANOTHER MISFORTUNE
ADDED To MANY ILLS

j. o. Schuyler, among our Oldest and
best known business men. but for many
years practically an invalid. being moved
about in a wheeled chair to and from his
home as the weather permitted, Tuesday.
met with additional misfortune. when he
fell and broke a leg at his home on east
Livingston street. DR.. Hattery was call
ed and the injured member Sc and placed
in a plaster cast.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02

The remains of ]. A. aumgartner, OF
near Rockford, who dropped dead, due
to heart failure in this city yesterday af-
ternoon have been removed to his home.
The deceased was sitting in the Herman
Miller shoe shop on East Main street en-
gagged in conversation when he unexpect-
edly fell from his chair and died in few
moments. Mr.. Baumgartner had been
engaged in selling oil burners for fur
naces in this city during the past month
The wife and one daughter survive him.
He was about fifty years of age.-van
Vert Bulletin.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02

What was probably the highest price
ever paid for corn at public sale. was
paid at the Jesse Hill sale, south of Ft.
Recovery, Tuesday Some of the corn
disposed of brought the record price of
$S9.6O an acre. Ten acres were sold at
this price. Snyder and Benner were the
auctioneers.-Ft. Recovery Journal
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
Fighting Street Assessment

The case of Charles Baker VS.. the Viii
lage of Coldwater in hhich the plaintiff
is contesting the payment of the assess
ment of the paved street in that city. was
heard before Judge Miller, Thursday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02

Do you get UP at night? Sanol is
surely the best for all kidney or blad-
der troubles. Sanol gives relief In
"a hours from all backsche and blad-
der trouble. Sanol is a guaranteed
remedy. 35c and 800 a bottle at
the drug store. adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
Madeline Don Mellon, of Cincinnati, il
The American Issue.

Madeline Don Mellon, OF Cincinnati, IN
The American Issue.
The capital of this state bears the name
of the Immortal Leader of a popular or
ganization which will become trium-
phantly successful in doing its share to
conquer a nation of bloodthirsty arch
fends in human form. In village in
Alsace the wine cellers were looted and
much drink fred the maniacs. The ter
ror-stricken people took refuge in a
church. At the door stood the old priest
He said they were only women, child
ren and old men. He begged for their
lives. The war drunkards killed him
where he stood. Each seized the woman
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
Horses Killed BY Lightning

Three horses out of a bunch of eight
were killed last Sunday night by light
ming on the Dysert farm, south Of Rock
ford. They belonged to A C. McAtee, re-
siding on the farm, and were insured to
the amount of 1875.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02

Bans of the approaching marriage of
Miss Helen Edward, of this city, and Ed
ward Knapshafer, of Coldwater, We're pub
lished for the first time at the local Cath
olic church last Sunday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
FoRD AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE

The auto used by the Mercer County
Dry Federation will be offered for sale at
auction on the street at Celina, Saturday,
November 10, at o'clock
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02

News reached Mrs. John Splitter, OF
Nickerson avenue, Wednesday evening
of the death of her steptather, Riley
Bayess, of Warren, Indiana, who died
Tuesday evening.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
RESOLUTION OF COAL
OPERATORS.

"Whereas, Proceeding under
the war emergency act passed
by Congress, known as the Lever
Act, the President, ON August
2Srd, appointed DIR. Il. A. Gar
field as Fuel Administrator Of
the United States for the period
Of the war, and
Whereas the Board Of DiHee-
tors of this Association, immed-
lately after his appointment
met Dr.. Garfield and expressed
their confidence in him and Of
fered their assistance and CO.
operation In dealing with the
} many difficult problems arising
from the serious shortage in the
eOuntry's fuel supply, and
Whereas that confidence then
expressed has grown and de-
VelOped thru closer acquaint-
ance and association, now
THEREFORE, BE 1T RE-
SOLVED, that we the members
Of the National Coal AssOcia-
tiOn, assembled here together in
our first full meeting do hereby
reafirM our confidence In DR..
Garfield and his Fuel Admins I
tratiOn and pledge him both as
individuals and as an AssOcia- ,
tiOn, our fullest and most en-
thusiastic support"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02

Albert and Harry Gardner, of Toledo.
are guests of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. j. Gardner, just north of town.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02

Rally day will be observed at Hope
Evangelical church on Sunday with spe-
cial services both in the morning and ev-
ening Rev. w. H. Freshley will preach
at both services. There will be special
music and everybody is urged to attend
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
THE GRIM REAPER

Mrs Ben Miller, well known Monte
yuma lady, aged a. for several years in
falling healah, died at her home there
last uesday afternoon. A few daysT pre-
vious to her demise gangrene developed
and caused intense suffering until reliev-
ed by death. Her husband survives her.
Funeral services were held this morning
at the Montezuma u B. church
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02

The death of Jos. Schroer, well-known
farmer living near st. Anthony, occurred
at his late home Wednesday morning.
His death was due to cancer of the stom-
ach with which he had been suffering for
some time. He leaves wife and the
following sons from a former marriage:
August Raymond and Frederick.
Funeral services will be held at the
Catholic chsrch at st. Anthony Saturday
morning. Ft Recovery Journal.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02

Cincinnati Daily Post and The Demo-
crat, both one year. $3.50.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02
LAD KICKED BY MULE
may RECOVER

Darlin Bermus, the eleven year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Bermus of near Rock
ford, who was kicked by a mule in the
head last Saturday afternoon is in the
Otis hospital here, in a serious condition.
The lad was found lying unconscious in
pool of blood. He regained consrious-
ness on Monday and it is thought that he
will recover.
Our old friend Chas. Boyer left We'd
nesday for Palm Beach, Fla, where he
will again spend the winter, as has oeen
his custom for several years He has
been in the county since May.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02

Cincinnati Daily Post and The Demo-
crat, both one year, $3.50.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-02

The Pittsburg Post commenting
editorially on the convention saysI
THE spirit exhibited at the meeting
here between DR.. II. A. Garfield, the
national fuel administrator, and the
1000 delegates to the conference Of
the National, Coal Association, gives
assurance that the fuel problem win
bO solved. II showed the operators
animated by patriotism and the Gov
eminent ~ recognizing this."
A coal-car crisIo Only.
There in In fact no coal crisis. But
without q doubt there is and for
months has been "eoal-caT" crisis.
Just 30 per cent Of ear efficiency Il
now being secured from many Of the
coal cars now In use.
Recently the Hooking Valley Rail-
road was ordered to take from the G.
a o. road, 500 loaded coal cara daily
Ht South Columbus. This was 20
manipglatad hE tha nAilEoadR that
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-28
Warner TURNS
Down RECRUITS
POLICE OFFER

Sergeant Henry H. Warner, army
recruiting officer for Richmond. today
refused to accept four men who had
elected to join the army in preference
to going to Jail.
I'VE appreciate efforts to stimulate
recruiting but the army does not &C
cept recruits who have been law vio-
lators," Warner informed police Off.
Gals.
Five men were arraigned before
Mayor Robbins this morning charged
with vagrancy. Mayor Robbins gave
all five the choice Of joining the army
or navy or going to Jail. Louis Over
street and Oscar Bowen, both colored,
promptly answered that they would
like to join the army Paul Wagner
and George Phelps, white, were
equally prompt in announcing that
they would join the navy. Paul Tubbs.
white, said he preferred going to jail
Sergeant Warner was called to head
quarters. He turned down all five ap-
plicants for enlistment. He said the
colored regiments were enlisted up to
war strength One white boy elm
mated himself by admitting he had
twice served jail sentences. The
other white boy had defective eyes.
1.-The army wants high grade re-
cruits, not Jail birds" Warner re.
marked
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-03-28

What could German spy find to
spy on in Richmond"
And the spy fever has spread into
the rural districts. Several farmers
have lately reported that they are
going to get the secret service onto"
man residing few miles south of
Richmond who operates a small pow
er wireless apparatus for his own
amusement Investigation reveals
that this farmers great-grandfather
was born in Germany.
Students Of human nature give out
reassuring advice, however. They