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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13

death Mr.. Houts became Ill first
and was very low. Mrs. Houts con-
tracted the disease later For a
while 4 was not known which would
pass away Iirst. Mr.. Houts, howeV-
or, became better, and hopes are en-
tertained that he may recover. Fri
day morning he had not yet been not
flied of his wlfe's death. The deceas-
cd was born in Virginia, March 8,
1888, AMI was just a month past her
thirty-9ourth birthday, She was the
daughter of Frank M. and Mamie
Burton. She was married to Harry
Houts October 8, 1911. They resid-
ed in Van Vert county, Ohio, prior
to coming here January IL, when
Mr. Houts became member of the
firm opening the Arlington Bowling
Alley. Mr.. ana Mrs. Houts have no
children of their own. but have an
adopted daughter about nine years
old. Burial at ST. Marys, Monday
Decatur. Ind. Democrat.
Both Mr.. aud Mrs. Houts are well
known in this city, where they lived
for several years.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13
BONDED
Beyond Limit, Given As Reason
for Voting Nix
AZ Showdown by Morrow and
BeiersdOrfer ON Fire Truck
and Alarm System

Indirect argument against tn,
matter by Mayor Scranton and mega
tive votes by Councilmen Morrow anC
Deiersdcrter last Tuesday nigh
blocked legislation for the time oil
the sale OF $4,000 worth OF bond
to purchase a motor driven FIRE
truck and insloll an alarm system.
While Mayor Scranton did no
openly oppose the proposition to mo
torize tie department, he wanted the
matter put up TO a vote of the citi
zens, very unnecessary and costly
mode of procedure If not a sure
means of killing the matter.
Morrow and Beiersdorfer voted
favorably on the acceptance and read
ing of the ordinance to issue the
bonds.
But under the motion OF RentZsch,
seconded by Carlin to pass the ordi-
rance under suspension of rules,
both Morrow and Beiersdorfer voted
in the negative, assigning for their
reason that tie town was bonded be-
yond limit at the present time.
While their action does not defeat
tie issue, It delays it considerably as
it will take three meetings to pass it,.
The passage, however, is assured un-
less change Of heart comes to eth
er Councilman Coate or Desch both
voted favorable last Tuesday night.
The proposition is fathered by Coun-
cilmen RentZsch and Carlin and has
the support Of the Celina Business
Mems Association, as well as the in
dividual support of many business
men, who have considerable property
at fire risk.
A motorized department and
good alarm system would not only
give better protection to the large
business interests, but would as well
give better protection to the resi-
dence district, especially the out
skirts Of the city, which, at present,
have virtually no protection, what
ever.
Probate Judge Younger, Fred
Schlenker and a number of gentle
men, representing the Business Mems
Association were present at the meet
ing in the interest of the South side
Dr. Celin1 Park improvement, the gen
tiemen mentioned addressing council
en- the subjec: and urging some i'm
and definite action.
Council acquiezed by instructing
the City Solicitor to draw up reso-
luton authorizing condemnation pro-
ceedings against the lots in question.
This matter, as well as the fire
.ruck proposition, and East side
storm sewer assessment will come up
before council at their adjourned ses-
sion next Tuesday night.
The above propositions took up
most Of the evening and but little bu-
Iiness Of other nature was transact
ID.
The monthly appropriating ordi-
lance was passed and the reports of
Mayor Scranton and the Board of
Public Affairs were accepted.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13
CIVIL DOCKET

T. w Anderson VS.. County Com
missioners, damages, dismissed a.
costs of plaintiff.
William Berger vs. Bessie Berger
divorce, dismissed at costs of plain
tin.
Raul Duff VS.. Meady Duff. divorce
dismissed at plaintiffs costs.
Advance Rumely Thresher Co., VS.
A. G. Borchers, money, .settled.
Sophrolia Hedges vs.. Benjamin
Hedges, divorce, decree Of divorce
granted ON grounds Of gross neglect
OF duty. Plaintiff restored to her
former name Of Sophronia Hight.
Bertha Reser VS.. Forest Ray Res
er, divorce, dismissed at plaintiffs
costs.
Lucinda Smith VS.. Ferdinand M.
Smith, divorce, decree of divorce
granted on grounds of gross neglect
of duty. Plaintiff given custody Of
two children, and defendant custody
of three.
Ira Z. Wagner VS.. F. B ironing ct
al, moneJ and foreclosure, judgment
for plaintiff In sum of $S73.2O. Fore
closure and sale of mortgaged prem
ises ordeerd.
In the matter of the petition to
transfer funds of the Board Of Trus-
tees of Jefferson township, court or
dered 5000 transferred from road
fund to poor fund.
In the matter of the petition to
transfer funds of the Board OF Edu-
cation of the Village of Celina, court
ordered $1,000 transferred from the
tuition fund TO the contingent fund.
Mary Cpps VS.. Thomas Robinson,
cognovft, judgment for plaintiff in
the sum of $1i6.50 and costs.
Citizens Banking Co. VS.. l. A.
Steele, cognovit, judgment for plain
tiffs in the sum of $219.50 and costs.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13
MARRIAGE LICENSE

s. L. Baer, 81, operator on L. e
& W., Coldwater and Ida M. Poor
20. housekeeper, Coldwater. Rev
Richar lson.
Clinord Gray, 80, farmer, Monte
yuma, and Bertha Thees, 25, house
keeper, oCldwater. Rev. Hight.
Albert Rosengarten, 21. carpenter
Carthagena, and Agatha Kemper, 20
housekecper, Cassella. Rev. Knapke
Harry G.. Boroff 80, farmer, Men
don, and Glodys L. Shindollar, 49,
tousekeeper Rockford. Rev Slough
Leroy ]. Dentel, 23, teacher
Payne, nnd Leila z. Wiley, 21, teach
cher, OR. ..Rford. Rev. Johnson.
F. L. Feichter, 23, contractor, Ft.
Wayne, Ind, and Anna Viereck, "a,
housekeeper, Celina. Rev. eRitz.
Ray ShelIaborger, 81, farmer, of
Montezuma, and Arkana Crouch, %,
housekeeper, Hopewell township.
Rev. r. buck.
Clarence Morrow, 26, teacher, of
Dublin township, and Edith Stedcke,
FL, music teacher, Celina. Rev.
Stedck1.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13
SIXTY
Thousand New Workers Cheer
Billy Sunday
As He Flags the UngOdIy and Un-
patrIOtlc-He Also Hands
Critics Warm Stuff.

New York. April Billy Sunday
scored a home run in the first inning
CT the biggest game he ever played
en- Gods nine" his fight to win New
York. The ringing cheers of $4,000
welcoming voices today resound
through every glittering Granny OF
the great white way.
1t was a smashing initial victory
And as the stocky grenadier of God
reached his clenched fists heavenward
and yelled defiance to Broadway and
the devil the enemy was perturbed.
First of, he stole the foes thun-
der By announcing that not one cent
of New YorH's gold would he take
for himself.
Every penny, whether l get Ave
thousand or FIVE hundred thousand" "
said Sunday, III give the American
Red Cross and the Y. M. C. A. work
among the troops" 1t was knock
out.
That's my answer to the skunks
who say I'm out for money" he yell
ed. The crowd went wild.
Clad in serge suit, blue bow
tie. white tarsO shirt and patent lea
ther shoes, Sunday leaped into the
arena and, after the manner of Ma
poleon, led surprise attack after at
tack.
Twice she great throngs amid the
pine shayings and sawdust trails of
the giant tabernacle jumped to their
feet and howled with inspired emo
tion. Then came the climax.
Leaning far back and cupping his
hands as lie hurled his rasping voice
directly into the mammoth sounding
board that threw his words into the
furthest reaches of the tabernacle
Sunday issued his def:
Come on, you God-forsaken de-
generates; come on, you forces Of in
iquity in New York that have made
the church cuspidol and doormat
to wipe your dirty feet on; come, you
traducers: come on you triple extract
ct infamy; come on, you assassins of
character, come on, you sponsors Of
harlotry; come ON, you defamers OF
God and enemies of the church. come
on you bull -necked, beetle-browed,
peanut Drained, weasel
eyed, false alarms and excess bag
gage.
'In tho name of God l challenge
and def you. It's mighty easy to lie
about a man when he not on the job
Come on" Tnen, whirling to pa
t, 'otism Sunday again brought the
crowd to its feet with his plea for the
flag.
You CHASTITY, hldeous, Infamous
Frusslan ;ntlitarism," he shrieked.
Stand up. Stand up! The women
and children you have murdered cry
for help. Ard l say to you people,
that even ;oday the Germans would
be pounding at our door if it hadn't
been for the answer made by the men
Of England and France and Italy.
German imperialism is doomed;
and tho guns Of the United States are
going 20 help dig it's grave" He
waived the flag; and the crowd
howled.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13
new man
Comes TO Local Aviation School
I'm Person Of Prof. Parish,
Who VIII Aid I'm Work.

After testing the schools new
passenger carrying aeroplane. at the
Crown garage, which arrived a week
ago the big plane WIS moved to the
aviation field and the first Of the
week Instructing Aviator Billy Brock
made very beautiful flight over the
city. The new plane is much larger
than the ones heretofore owned by
the school and the pounding of the
big engine ke]d the many spectators
with their heads turned skyward un-
til Aviator Brock made his flying dash
back to the r Walton Field.
Tho machine that had been used
ia the school work here was sold sew
ecal weeks ago to Aviator wilkins,
at Quenemo, Kansas, former stu
dent of the school. Mr.. Wilkins
proved to be very apt scholar and
is now doing exhibition work with
the plane tn. oughout the western
states.
New students are coming in daily,
and twelve are now enrolled for the
spring courses.
Manager B. Ward Beam has been
very fortunate in securing the ser
vices os Profe ssor Parish, man of
rare intelligence and known all over
the states by the professional stars
in the free attraction world. Mr..
Parish will be B. Ward Beams right
hand bauer in the promotion of the
school and attraction book
ing this season.
B. Ward Beam has fitted up his
office :, nm5 over the Olnhausen
Jewelry store in grand old mahogany
style, and campaign is being
launched to make Celina an Aviation
center of worldwide renown.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13
Grocery RusIness Sold 70 Bon.

Grocer Philip w. Deitsoh last Mon
day afternoon sold his interest In the
peitsch g. Son store. North Main
street. opposite the Court house, Ia
his son Walter II. c., who becomes
Fole owner
The nav owner has been associated
y ;th his father, ever since they pdr-
ct ased the stone from Elmer Bran
don, about ten years ago.
He Is we'll acquainted with the bu.
finess, and is a hustling and accomo-
dating young business man.
Mr.. Deitsch, ST., will retire from
active business life.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13
CeIina's First volunteer

Bronsa:t Gilberg, who has been an
examiner in the Vital Statistic depart
ment of the state since the first OF
the year. visited his parnts, Editor
and Mrs. A. C. F: Gilberg over Sun
Gay. Ca his I9turn to Columbus on
Monday he offered his services to the
formation of Troop B. a cavalry or
eanization known as the Governor IS
Squadron. He is the first young
man OF this city to come forward in
answer to his country's call. The
troop is at Uncle Sans service The
hoard of directors of this new pa
t:'iotic organization is headed by Gov.
Cox and twenty-five well known Col
uInbus citizens.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13
Credit to whom Credit In Due.

A. P. Link, of the insurance Arm
of Boeke & Link, Of Coldwater, writes
US, asking correction of an item which
appeared in the Democrat last week
relative to zeal estate deal in that
village. He says in part:
Mr.. W. D. Borman, the Celina real
estate : roker, had absolutely no con-
nection with the Moorman-R Rosenbeck
deal, in fact he knew nothing of this
deal until 1t was consummated.
We do not know where you got the
report on this deal, but we feel there
was an error ola the part Of someone.
and we trust that you win be so kind
and maxi the correction in your NEXT
weeks issue.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13

w. T. Andrews, through his attor-
Eey. o. Raudabaugh, last Tuesday
filed suit against Thomas Robinson,
praying for judgments. one in the
sum OF $b61.60 with interest, and
another for S127.40, with interest.
which amounts plaintiffs claim, is due
en- promissory notes. Plaintiff also
asks for sale of personal property
and the following real estate, given
to secure said notes: One and one
half acre tract and one-Quartsr acre
tract in Marion township.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13
THE HINTONS
Hard-Hlt by Fire Demon, One Ca
lamlty Fast on Heels Of
Second One.

The large frame residence on the
Frank r. Hinton farm, in Liberty
township, was completely destroyed
by fire q: unknown origin Wednesday
morning. together with most of the
household goods.
The HIntons were not at home,
when the nre started. The flames,
when discovered by neighbors, had
gained such headway that 1t was i'm
possible TO save only few articles Of
furniture on the flrst floor.
The blow is two-fold on Mr.. Hin
ton, owing to the fact that only last
Monday the barn on his farm was des-
troyed by hre.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13
EXECUTIVE Committee
OF DRYS MEETS MONDAY

The executive committee of the
Mercer County Dry Federation will
meet In regular session at headQuar-
ters, rooms and Richardson build
ing, corner Main and Fayette streets,
Celina. OHIO. at 1880 .. M, Monday.
April 16Ch. at which time there will
also be an open meeting for all those
interested IN the cause. Drop in,
let acquainted and be a booster.
EARL WAGNER, Chairman.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13

Henry Dabbelt, through his attor-
ney c. A. Funkhouser, last eWdnes-
day filed suit against r. e. Riley
rraying that judgment against plain
tiff, recovered in 1905, be set aside.
The judgment was recovered on a
oognovir note signed by John H..
Heyne and the above plaintiff.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13

Jacob Anderson. through his attor-
ney w. e. Touvelle yesterday after
noon filed suit against August On
trop. praying for Judgment in the
sum OF Sl25. with interest and costs,
which amount plaintifi claims is due
him for an Alligator Hay Press sold
defendant,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13
Old Fellow Very Chilly

Casper Schmitt, a former Celina
boy, employed as linotype operator at
Hamilton, writes us saying: 'Ev-
erything fine; showed all day Easter
and colder than the devil"
No snow here, Casper, but just as
cold.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13

Mr.. AMI Mrs. Frank VanWormer,
Fast Market street, received a mes
sage last Monday morning announc-
ing the arrival Of bouncing baby
boy at home of their grand-dau-
chter, Rev. and Mrs. Carl Plummer
al IF. Recovery. Mrs. Plummer was
formerly Miss Sarah Davis. of this
city.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13
NEW CASES FILED

John s. Henson, through his attor-
ney, e. f. Jackson, last Monday filed
suit against Anna Henson, praying
for divorce, aud requiring defendant
to set up her claims il any to 40 ac-
rec of land in Independence county,
Kansas.
The couple were married at Belle
fontaine i'll September. 1913. Plain
fin charges that defendant refuses to
live with ilim.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13
HOS
Of Civil and Criminal Cases
Heard by Judge Miller
Many New Ones Filed, Among
Them Three for Family
Jars, Two COIOred.

The following jury cases have been
assigned for next week.
Monday-State of Ohio VS.. Verlin
Buxton.
Wednesday State of Ohio VS.. JnO,
Arnett.
Thursday-state of Ohio vs.. Will
liam Pratt.
Friday-Stats of Ohio vs.. John XII
ser.
Saturday-State of Ohio ". Ed.
Rome.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13

The Citizens Banking Co.. through
their attorney. ]. d. Johnson last
Tuesday iled suit against l. A. Steele,
praying for judgment in the sum Of
$142.50, with interests and costs. due
on a promissory note.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13

Mary Epps, colored. through her
attorney. John Kramer, last Monday
filed suit against Thomas Robinson,
coiored, praying for Judgment in the
sum OF 500, with interest and costs,
which amount plaintiff claims due
her on an unpaid promissory note.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13

A large barn on the Charles Weitz
farm In Liberty township, nine miles
northwest Of this city, was destroyed
by flre OF unknown origin about
1850 last Sunday night, together
with the contents which included a
thrSShing outflt, farm implements
and quantity Of hay and grain.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13
lcontInuod on EIQhth Pa0ol
THE GRIM REAPER

Thorn IS e. Stone, aged Sc years, a
well known and highly respected re-
sident OF Ft. Recovery. died at his
home on tho 9Th inst. following a
trief illness.
He Is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Priscilla Isenhart Stone, three sons
and two daughters, George, Earl,
Ross and Miss Lola, all of Ft. Recoy-
cry, Ohio; and Cleo, wife of A. j..
Wagner, of Portland. He is surviv-
ed by mis- stepmother, Mrs. Elizabeth
Stone, and three half-brothers, Roy
and Frank, Of Ft. Recovery, and Win
ston Stone, who is in college study
ing to become a missionary.
Funeral services were held Sunday
morning at ten o'clock from the
Methodist church in Ft. Recovery. In
charge of Rev. D. w. Roahrig, OF Sal
amonia, and assisted by the church
pastor, Rev. Plummer
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13
DAN CUPID VICTIMS

Clarence Morrow, the youngest son
of William Morrow, deceased, a once
prosper Ills fai mer of Dublin town
ship and Miss Edith tSedcke the eld-
est dauy'. 1er Of Joseph H. Stedcke, of
this CITY, were united in marriage at
the home os the brides parents, GAS
North aWlnut street at high noon,
Thursday, April IL. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. F. ].
Stedcka, minister of the Evangelical
Association, who has just located
here temporarily on account Of his
Tife's illness.
While the wedding march was be-
ing pla ycd on the piano by Leona
Stedcke. sister of the bride, the cou-
lie were escorted to the living room
where before a bower Of ferns and
towers ~ the presence Of only a few
of the immediate relatives and
friends they were pronounced hus-
band and wife.
The happy couple received many
beautiful wedding presents among
tie most prominent 800 in gold, a
gift from the brides parents.
Mr.. Morrow has been one of the
prominent and successful teachers Of
Mercer county and has a bright fu-
tUre fore him.
Miss Stedckc is handsome and ac-
complisGed young lady, being a tea
cher in music and is well fitted for
the step she has taken. They will
reside on fdl n in Dublin township.
Their many friends in the commun-
ity unite in wishing the ma long,
reaceful voyage through life.
Mr.. F. L. Felchter, of Ft. Wayne,
Ind, AMI Miss Anna Vierick, of Hope
we'll township, were quietly united in
marriage at the Lutheran parsonage
in this city Wednesday morning, the
pastor, lev Reitz, officiating.
The bride is the winsome and ac
complished daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John VicricK, CT Hopcewll township.
Mr.. and Mrs. Feichter left Wednes-
day afternoon for their future home
at Ft. Wayne where the groom is en-
ployed as building contractor.
Three big events, the wedding an
niversary Of Mr. and Mrs. w. o.
Slemmer and the birthday anniver-
saries of Mrs. w. R. Taylor and G.
Il. Leonharl, we're jointly celebrated
Monday n, ,ght at the home of DR.. and
Mrs. w R. Taylor. The wedding an
niversary wos on April first, the
birthday ann1ve, sary of Mr.. Leon
hard on the second and that of Mrs. |
Taylor IN the third. A number of
friends were present for the occasion
and enjoyed an evening spent with
5000, seven tables being filed. The
affair was carried out along patriotic
lines, small 1ags being attached to
the scor3 cards and patriotic napkins
being used for the lunch Carna-
tions were given for tavors. Maurice
Taylor with an appropriate speech,
his mother with laval
liere, and congratulations were ex-
tended by all. Lunch was served
from the following menu: Sand
wiches, pickles, coffee, brick ice
cream and calee,-Ft. Recovery Jour
nal.
Mr.. Leroy Dentel, of Payne, and
Miss Leila j. Wiley, of Rockford,
were quietly married at the Probate
Judges Office last Monday afternoon,
Rev. c. s. Johnson, of this city, Off
ciating.
The young couple will reside at
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13

A barn on the Frank Hinton farm
in Liberty township. seven miles
northwcs: of th's city. was completely
destroyed by nre last Monday noon,
together with its contents Of hay,
grain and farm implements. A small
calf was cremsted. The origin Of the
GlTe is UNKNOWN.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13

Mesdames Glenn and H. E. Webb
of Center township, we're among The
Democrat visitors while In town, on
Wednesday, doing some shopping.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13
FREE GOVERNMENT LAND

For free information and printed mat
ter pertaining to free Government land,
address HARRY KARR. Alzada, Mont.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13

Rengers road in Granville township.
Plaintiffs were silent partners, the
business being done under the name
of Refer
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13

Abraham Emmons, aged 70 years
: resident of Greenfield, Illinois, died
suddenly last Sunday morning at the
home of lis niece, Mrs. John Baker
flve miles wet of this city.
Mr.. Emmons was visiting his niece
and was in usual health, when sud
denly stricken with apoplexy. The
remains wore taken 0ack to his home
at Greenfield on Monday, for inter-
ment.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13

Mr.. Leroy Dentel, of Payne, and
Miss Leila j. Wiley, of Rockford,
were quietly married at the Probate
Judges Office last Monday afternoon,
Rev. c. s. Johnson, of this city, Off
ciating.
The young couple will reside at
Payne, where the groom is employed
as teacher.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13

Wanted-Girl to do general house
work. Inquire John Bender, 629 N.
Walnut street.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13

Daisy Burton Houts, wife Of Harry
Houts, of thC Arlington Bowling Al
ley, died Friday afternoon at 1885
O'Clock at her home on South Third
street, passing away after only a
weeks illness of pneumonia. Her
death is q peculiarly sad one, as her
husband 10 also lying at the point of
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-13

William Henderson. a well known
resident of Rockford, died last Thurs
day night, following lingering ILL
ness. He is survived by his wife and
three children. Funeral services
were held Sunday.