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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
REV. REITz TO
STAY IN CELINA

Rev. Reitz is to stay in Celina. At a
meeting Of the church council of St.
Johns Lutheran church of this city last
Sunday, unanimous call went forth for
the retension of his services as pastor of
the local congregation. That his people
have appreciated his untiring work is
shown in the dicision reached, and it was
further evidenced by the fact he was ten
dered a substantial increase in salary.
Both the pastor and his congregation are
to be congratulated on the councils de-
cision. Rev. Reitz has achieved much
during his pastorate here, but 1t was not
without laborious work, and hi richly
merits all that has been generously Civ
en-. The growing church in Celina made
the work of presiding over two congrega-
tions, such as Hopewen and Celina, to big
a task for one man, and it was not
strange his health was giving way under
the strain. He can now devote needed
time to his work here and at the same
time have breathing spell.
His former congregation in Hopewen
will, of course. regret to lose his services,
but as it is a very strong one, numerically
and financially, and out of debt, and per-
fectly able to maintain its own pastor,
call has probably been made looking to
that end.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
PERSONAL

Mrs, Henry Knapke and daughter. Mrs.
John Puthoc, left Monday for Haskell.
Okla where they viii visit Mr.. and Mrs.
JOS Ineichen. Before returning they viii
visit Mr.. and Mrs. Basil Halsema at
Montgomery City, Mo. Mesdames Incl
chen and Halsema are daughters OF Mrs.
Knapke.
Ex-Judge and Mrs. Orvelle Raudabaugh
who have been doing South Carolina, re-
turned home last Saturday TO complete
arrangements for a stay in that state for
at least a year. Mr.. Raudabaugh has ac-
quired land there and viii superintend
its clearing.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Dick left the FIRST
of the week for West Palm Beach. Fla,
where they will spend the winter with
Marion Dick and wife. who went south
several weeks ago.
Elmer ]. Stubbs, OF OIL City, Pa. yas
the guest Of his parents. DR.. and Mrs.
Stubbs, last Sunday. coming here from
Marion. o., where he had been attending
a meeting Of railway station agents.
Mrs. VIM. ]. Maehlman, who accompan-
led her daughter, Mrs. James X. Carlin,
and children to their new home at Col
umbus early last week returned home last
Saturday.
Miss Rosa Wenning. Of Dayton. who
has been visiting her brother. John Wen
ming, of this city and other friends in
the county, returned home last Saturday.
Mrs Chas. Hainline, of Hopewell town
ship, has been called to Black, Texas. on
account of the serious illness of her sis
ter, Mrs. Frank Jacobs.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
10. SCHUYLER JOINS
SILENT MAJORITY

In the passing OF Jameg o, Schuyler
last Sunday night. Cellna loses another
we'll known pioneer citizen. While pTac-
tically an invalid for a number Of years.
his death was hastened by injuries sus-
tained by fan about a month ago Since
that time until his demise life was held
by slender thread. and his children and
sisters were made cognizant OF that fact.
Mr.. Schuyler was born at Attica, this
state, seventy-two years ago At the age
of l6 he came 10 this county with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus Schuyler.
the latter one Of the best known pioneer
civil engineers Of the county
In his early business life Mr.. Schuyler
was engaged in the harness business and
later established the meat market that
now bears his name.
The deceased is survived by his wife and
two sons-John B Schuyler. OF this city.
and Samuel Schuyler. Of Cincinnati-and
two sisters-Mrs. w. f. Mcdaniel. Of
ID. c., and Mrs. Lydia VIII
iams. of Columbia City. Ind.
Funeral services were held from the
home last Tuesday. DR.. Lance officiating.
His remains were taken TO Wapakoneta
'or temporary interment.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
KILLED., WOUNDED, MISSING

More than 300, 900 American soldiers are
now in France. Some have fallen. The
'casuty list has appeared in American
newspapers. This list of killed, wounded
and missing is forcing this nation to fin
ally realize that war is taking its toll.
Mothers who hive sons France, almost
fear to read the daily paper. Gnawing
at her heart strings is the fear that her
sons name may apper in the "Casulty
List" No one can know how many ST.
lent prayers mother is sending up to
heaven. asking that her boy be spared
and granted a safe return. Too well that
mother knows that at any time the wires
that rund round the world may bring It'd
ings of sorrow from the battle front The
load grows mort heavy as Christmas APP
proaches. The Red Cross and Y. M. G.
A. are stars that shine brightly by day
and by night. Let both hands help the
cause.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
LICENSE
IS NOW REQUIRED

A Federal license is now required in the
United States for the legal possession Of
explosives. any person having explosives
and not holding a license therefor Deing
subject to fine of $4,000 and imprlson-
ment for one year.
Only citizens of the United States and
friendly nations may obtain licenses. The
purchaser Of dynamite must state def
nitely what the explosive is to be useu
for when obtaining his license. and will
be held accountable for its use as stated
and the return of any that may be left.
With the strict enforcement of this law
the Federal authorities hape to prevent
explosives falling into the hands of evily
disposed persons, and to put a stop to
all further dynamite plots.
Clerk of Courts J. B. Haslinger has
been appointed by the Department of the
Interior. Bureau of Mines and Explosives,
licensing agent in Mercer County, and is
to execute and fulfill the du
ties of that office according to an act
October 6, 1917.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
LOCAL BRIEFS

Due to the coal shortage the Celina
public library will be closed evenings un-
til further notice.
Knight Templar degrees were conferred
on Attorney c. A. Stubs and Lloyd Sharp
of this city, at a meeting of Ivanhoe COM
mandery at an Vert last Friday evening.
Alber and John Raudabaugh, Francis
Copeland, Tom Scott and Albert Haroff,
members of Main hunting party that
left here month ago, returned home
last Sunday. They brought seven deer
with them.
Judge Miller and Attorney Kenney and
Brookhart were last week nominated by
Gov Cox as legal advisors Of the Mercer
Draft Board. Their duty is to render ad
wise to both the board and registrants
whenever called upon. They serve with
out pay.
Miss Helen Schunck daughter of Su-
perintendent Andrew Schunck Of the
County Infrmary, has been ocered a po-
sition in the quarter masters department
at Washington. She is an experienced
stenographer, and at a recent civil SER
vice examination at Lima her grades were
so high that she attracted immediate at
tention, with the result as stated.
v. v. Cotterell. of Center township. re-
Gently ppointed substitute carrier for
the routes in this CITY, was this week
being given his initial degree by the To-
cal lads--Cordier, Carter and Collins. It
looks like the C's have a monopoly in
Celina.
Rally day services at the Evangelical
church last Sunday was a well attended
and very successful affair. Addresses
were made by the Veteran stedcke and
Prosecutinb Attorney stubbs, The offer-
ings for the day amounted to nearly $500.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
GAS COMPANY DODGES
PENNY CONTRIBUTION

Doing their bit" is evidently too much
for the Celina Gas Co. ma public notice
they say owing to advance in postal
rates" they will discontinue sending out
postcards statements each month. Pa
triotic set, Ell? viii probably make a
S100 contribution after they have saved
twice the sum and then say, See how
generous we've been!" Then they'll get
their names in the papers.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
MAIL EARLY
SHOP EARLY

Mail your Christmas packages a week
or 10 days earlier than usual this year.
That is the advice the American Rail-
way Association Special Committee on
National Defense sends out. The com
mittee says:
ITO take care of the unusual traffic that
is due because of the thousands of soldiers
away from homes, is goig to require ev-
cry available baggage and express car as
well as some highclass refrigerator cars" !"
Postmaster Schunck looks for the big
gest rus hin the history of the Celina
Postofice and he warns patrons that un-
less they mail in plenty of time their
Christmas packages run the risk of not
reaching their destination by Christmas
Mail early and that means shop ear
ly"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
CHARLES 10y TAKEN
TO STATE HOSPITAL

Charles 10y, who came home last week
from Lima, o., to recuperate from a
seeming attack of nervousness, was TAX
en- to the Toledo State Hospital as re-
suit of an attempt to do himself bodily
harm the day previous, when he cut his
wrists and breast. He was prevented
from doing further harm to himself as
well as his aged mother by his brother
Fred. Mr.. Loy's sudden and violent de-
mentia was a severe blow to the family
and particularly to the mother, whose
life has teen saddened beyond measure by
the occurrence.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
DANGEROUS TO SHIP SOFT CORN

Washington. ID. C.-rhe United States
Department Of Agriculture has been ad-
vised that a large amount Of soft corn
arriving at large grain markets In the
Middle West is IN danger OF spelling.
Owing 10 congestion OF terminals at these
points. railroads are unable TO deliver the
corn promptly to drying plants whore 1t
can receive proper care. This corn Is es-
peclally liable TO get out OF condition
while being held on trade during warm
weather.
In order TO prevent the spoilage OF such
corn II is recommended that until cold
weather sets In farmers and country
shippers delay the movement OF such soft
corn from the field unless conditions at
the point to which the corn Is shipped
are such that the corn can be given quick
attention for conditioning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
KISTLER'S RED CROSS
Dance A SUCCESS

The Thanksgiving dance last night at
Moose Hall. under the direction Of genial
tersichOrean artist Geo. Klstler was very
enjoyable affsir--one Of the pleasantest Of
the season. The proceeds went to the
Red Cross, Moose lodge donating their
han for that purpose,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
NAVY TO OPERATE.
MERCHANTMEN
VIII Safeguard American Ships
TraVerSlng "Sub" Zone.
RESERVES TO MAN VESSELS.

Present offieers and Men Of the Mer.
chant Fleet VIII Be Enlisted In the
Service - Shipping Board With
draws lite objection to Naval Crews
on rchantmen-Problem Of Pay
For the Men Solved.
Washington, Nov. 29.-To safe
guard vessels traversing the subma'
rine zone, the government plans
naval operation Of all American mer-
chant ships engaged in the transat.
lantic service.
The plan is to operate the ships
with naval reserves, enlisting into the
service the present officers and men
Of the merchant fleet Those who
do not wish to enlist would be shift
ed to the South American and Pacific
trades
Naval operation Of the merchant
feet has been talked of ever since
the United States went to war, but
heretofore the shipping board has OBJ
Jected to naval crews for any vessels
other than transports. officials Of
the board, however, finally have beer
won over and at a conference with
war and navy officials they indorsed
the plan as the best method Of get.
ting and keeping trained and dis
ciplined crews.
A greater part of the American
merchant marine already Is engaged
in overseas service and virtually all ]
Of the new ships coming from tho
ways will be put into the trade. It Is
estimated that some $4,000 merchant
ship officers and seamen will be TAX
en- into the naval reserve service.
The problem OF pay for both off,
GERS and men has been solved by an
arrangement under which owners of
vessels would make up the difference
between the navy pay and the pres.
ent wage rate. An enlisted man In
the naval reserve Is paid about one
third Of what ordinary seamen in the |
merchant service now are drawing.
Merchant feet officers also are paid
now more than are naval officers In |
the lower commissioned grades.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
PRICE UP, BUT WORTH 1T

The Public. a weekly journal OF fun
damental democracy founded twenty
years ago by Louis f. Post. now assist
ant secretary OF labor at Washington.
announces that beginning January its
size viii be increased onethird and the
subscription price inereased from 81 to
50 year. The Public has been one OF
the few strong journals that have whole
heartedly supported the Government In
Its war policy without compromising in
the slightest degree with those enemies
within" represented by social and eco
nomic injustice. II is steadily growing In
influence. and Is editorial and special ar
tcles furnish an excellent led for liberal
thinking In these critical times.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
THE GRIM REAPER

The death of Mrs Harriet Dixon, nee
Miller, and widow of John Dixon, occurr-
ed at the home of her son, Dennis Dixon,
at Macedon at one O'Clock Sunday after
noon. She fell last fall breaking her limb
and has been an invalid since that time.
She was n years of afe and leaves the
following children: Dennis, at whose home
her death occurred; WILL of Erastus;
Mrs. Mollie Florence, of Hartford City,
Ind and Mrs Roy Florence, living near
Coldwater, also survives.
Funeral services were held at Macedon
at ten o'clock, Sunday morning, conduct
ed by the NJ e. minister of Coldwater.
Burial followed in the cemetery at Mace
don
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
WITH CITY DADS

At special meeting of council last
Tuesday evening a petition was present.
ed looking to the annexation of Forest
Heights to Celina. 1t was read, accepted
and filed.
Nothing was particularly done outside
of passing an ordinance fixing the salary
of the Mayor and Clerk.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
FINE RESULTS OF
RED CROSS DRIVE

The Red Cross drive last Sunday was
rich with results. Not only were good
meetings reported. but financial results
were encouraging. Rockford and Dublin
township. Mendon and Montezuma were
the high spots. Dublin came forward
with $4,000 and Rockford with $14O0.
Mendon reported $780, Montezuma 1921. so,
Neptune $1S5. and Bethel $50.
At other places organizations were
effected. and in these instances the work
or raising funds were left in their hands.
The Celina Red Cross committee. COM
posed of Messrs. John Cast, Albert Mers-
man and Mark Beckman, who participa-
ted in the bgi county Red Cross drive last
Sunday, were able to make a splendid
report Of the section Of Liberty township
assigned to them. At their meeting at
the NJ. E. church at Chattanooga a com
m'ttee of the congr"R RHtion-Mrs. McDo1.
gal, Media Kuhn and Floyd Vining-were
apciiIted as solicitors and intend to make
goopd showing. Later the Celina con-
tingent attended a fine meeting at the
Evangelical church, east of Chattanooga,
presided over by Rev. Samuel Egger
Here a soliciting ommittee was also ap-
pointed-John Deitsch. Adam Fisher.
Lewis Egger, Lewis Baker and jacob
Gehm-who secured 1920 right off the reel
and will be heard from further along. At
the Lutheran church at Chattanooga the |
found fine crowd. and a So
liciting committee composed of Jacob |
Bethel, Lee Merkle, Christ Eichler and |
Geo. Becher was appointed. Members of |
st. Pauls church were also present, and |
they selected a Committee composed Of
Otto Groth, Lewis Bollenbacher. Philip |
Kable and VIM. Maurer. They will be
heard from
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
FATALLY INJURED BY
HIS RUNAWAY TEAM

Amos Marbaugh, a well known Black
creek township farmer, aged about 40
years, was fatally injured last Monday
when the team he was driving ran away
In attempting TO stop them he was
thrown against a fence, his leg and
shoulder broken and internal injuries. He
lived but a few hours after the accident
He leaves a family. His funeral took
place at the Duckcreek church on We'd
nesday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30

WILL CONTEST

Preferred stockholders of the Bluffton,
Geneva and Celina araction line, between
Geneva and Bluffton, which was sold at
receivers sale to Thomas Flynn, recent
ly for $118,000, who began tearing up the
line, at Geneva, preparatory to junking
the road, have put up fight. They filed
suit in the Adams circuit court, at De-
catur, asking for an injunction against
the tearing up fthe line, alleging that
they still have an interest in the road
and that the purchaser, Mr.. Flynn is not
the sole owner.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
AMONG OUR
SOLDIER LADS

Mercer County boys in the selective
army and those who joined the national
guard are receiving recognitaion. We no.
that Private Joseph Fisher. with Co. K,
Ft. Sheridan, has been made a corporal
At Camp Sherman there have Ueen many
promotions for the boys. Corporals VIM.
D. Stoner and Joe Myers to Sergeants,
and privates James Dutton, VIM. C. Wal
ter, Eugene Heckler, Julius Birkmeyer.
Roma Guggenbiller and Andrew F. Hinkle
to Corporals.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
ROSS BEAM BOUND
OVER TO GRAND JURY

Ross Beam, arrested charged with as
sault upon e, F. Roettger, of Coldwater,
couple weeks ago, he'd hearing be-
fore Mayor Scranton last Friday. He
waived examination and was bound over
to the grand jury in the su moi $780, The
bond was furnished for his appearance.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30

Miss Frances Severt, of Cincinnati, and
Joe Kohnen, of st. Henry, were married
at the Carthagena Catholic church last
Wednesday morning, Rev. Russ celebrat-
ing the nuptial mass. Miss Verona Sc
vert of St. Henry, a sister of the bride,
and Frank Kohnen, of Cincinnati, a bro
ther of the groom were the attendants.
Owe ra hundred and fifty invited guests,
including a number of Celina friends Of
the young people, enjoyed feast that
followed the ceremony at the home of the
brides parents at Carthagena.
the bride is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Severt and the groom. is a son
of Mr.. and Mars. Heman Kohnen.
The young people will eside in this CT
ty. Mr.. Kohren being a deputy in the
County Treasurer's Office
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30

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 backache and blad-
der trouble. Sanol Is a guaranteed
remedy. S5c and 500 = bottle Al
the drug store. aAv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
CHURCH OF GOD

CHURCH OF GOD
Rev. w. e. Turner.
Celina Tabernacle
Sunday school a. m.
Preaching service at 1880 a. m.
Christian Endeavor at the Presbyter-
ian church at p. M, Union meeting.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at o'clock.
Rally Day services with Sunday school.
All are welcome.
Neptune
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
Preaching service at 7:30 p. m.
Prayer meeting, Thursday evening at
80 O'Clock.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30

When you have the back ache the
liver or kidneys are sure to be out Of
gear. Try Sanol it does wonders for
the liver, kidneys and bladder. A
trial S5c bottle of Sanol will convince
you. Get 1t at the drug store. adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
DENIED LICENSE
STEALING COAL

Pleading guilty to stealing coal few
weeks ago resulted in Saloon keeper Os-
car Green being refused renewal of his
license at a meeting Of the county liquor
license poard last Saturday. He has made
an appeal to the State board in the hope
of hanging on to his job Why not try
to induce the board to give the license
to some other member Of the family, os-
carr Worked alright at Coldwater
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
CORRECTION BETTER LATE THAN
NEVER

In announcing the chicken and rabbit
supper under the auspices OF Unity
Grange last night, It was made to appear
that the grange prticipted in the pro-
ceeds resulting therefrom. The fact Is
all was intended for the Red Cross fund
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
Y.M.C.A. AT UNITY GRANGE

There will be an open meeting of I'm
ity Grange at the Montezuma school house
next Friday evening. Y. M c. A. War
Work. Speakers will be present.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
in CUPID'S DOMAIN

James McKirnan and Miss Erma Jack
son, wei known and popular young people
of this city, were welded at the Catholic
church here last Tuesday morning, Rev.
Ernest Hefle performing the ceremony.
Miss Mayme McKirnan, a sister of the
groom, and Albert Schock, an intimate
friend of the young people, were the at
tendants.
The bride is a daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Jackson an 6the groom a son
of Mr.. and Mrs. James McKirnan.
Following the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served at the home of the
brides parents, on East Livingston. The
porents of the youog coupe and few
intimate friends were the only guests.
AZ 10 o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. McKirnan
left for a short honeymoon at Chicago
On their retrun they will be at home on
East Fulton street.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30

Merle Langel, son of DR.. and Mrs. r.
p Langel, who has been at the officers
training camp at Plattsburg, N. Y, has
been made g. first lieutenant. Robert
Touelle, sen of exCongressipan and Mrs.
W. E. TerVelle, and ernon Vining, the
eldest son of the late S. ]. V'ning, who
hava been in the officers training camp
az TT. Fenjaman Harrison, E;tve also LCen
promoted to first lieutenancies.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30

A pie social will be given this evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hess.
623 Cron street, for the benefit of the
Church of God.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30
AMONG CHURCHES

Sunday afternoon at p. m. there will
be a union meeting at the United Breth-
ren church of Montezuma, held under the
auspices fthe Y. NJ. G. A. War Work.
Good speakers. Everybody invited.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30

Chas Kitchens and Bert Fry, soldier
lads of Camp Sherman, paid visit to
home folks here last Sunday. The boys
are sure looking fine, and they were
warmly greeted by their friends about
town. and we suppose they didn't think
they had so many
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30

Cincinnati Daily Post and The Demo-
crat, both one year, $3.50,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30

Joe Pfster and AL Harting, Camp Sher-
man soldier lads, spent Sunday in Celina.
The former visited his parents, Plus
Pfster and wife, southwest of town, and
the latter paid visit to relatives and
friends. Albert Benin and Ed Wier were
also home Sunday visiting their parents.
The boys all look fine and At.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30

Lieutenant c. ]. Schirack, who has
been in the medical officers training
camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison for
some time has been transferred to the
Signal Corps Concentration Depot at
Garden City, L. l., New York A letter
from him states he is pleased with his
new location and says he IS another step
nearer the big excitement. ."-Coldwater
Chronicle.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30

DR.. John johnson, eldest son of Mrs. L.
N. Johnson, who has been in training at
Camp Benjamin Harrison, has been as
signed to Aviation Corps duty at Port
land Oregon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-11-30

Dan McKirnan, Camp Sherman, was
home over Thanksgiving for a visit with
his wife and relatives.