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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
POOL-ROOM.
LOaferS, BOOzers, Street Corner
Statues, Weary WiIIies
And Other Sons Of Rest Are to he
Lined UP by AuthOrities-Mer-
Ger County I'm Lima District.
Lima Times-Democratl

All pool-room habitues, weary
Willies," drunkards, street corner
loafers and all other "sons of rest"
who have SO long enjoyed life with
out labor are now just about at the
end of their prolonged vacation, ac-
cording to plans, of Governor Cox as
told to Mayor Simpson, who attended
a conference between the governor
and the mayors or representatives of
every principal city in Ohio.
All of these men will be gathered
up by police within short time and
they will be put to work on city or
county farm. If the county has no
farm in connection with it's penal In
stitution it will be necessary to rent
one, and the state will furnish tents
for the prisoners. Prisoners will al
so be leased out to farmers on their
own property.
Governor Cox says that he will, II
necessary, call out the entire state
militia and distribute them at differ
ent farms to keep order, make the
men work and see that none escape
whether there is any law authorizing
it or not.
AS the result of Thursdays confer
ence Lima will be the head of dis
trict labor bureau composed of sew
en- counties. The counties are Allen,
Shelby, Paulding, Auglaize, Mercer
Van Vert and Putnam.
Professor Fred c. Croxton, head of
the labor bureau of the defense coun-
Gil, arrived in Lima the first of this
week and will establish headquarters
in the Chamber of Commerce rooms,
as the governor has accepted the Of
fer of the local Chamber of Commerce
to let the state have Office room,
desks and necessary clerical assist
ance.
The state will appoint and pay the
head of the bureau and all of the
help employed, although the
district is asked to aid in any man
ner possible. The salary of the sup
of the labor bureau will
be $500 per year.
The first move on the part of the
new bureau will be to canvass the
seven counties which compose this
district and secure all possible labor
for any point where it may be needed.
bureaus similar to this
one will be opened in that number of
cities.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
DAMAGES
In Sum of $4,000 Sought for
Death of Wife
Rockford Electric Light Company
Defendant In Suit Brought
by C. j. Schumnl.

c. j. Schumm, as administrator OF
the estate of jeanette Schumm, de-
ceased, through his attorney, j. d.
Johnson, last Tuesday filed suit
against the Rockford Electric Light
company, of Rockford, praying for
judgment in the sum of $4,000.
The plaintiff AYERS that his house
was wired for electric lights and pow
er purposes; that his home is on the
ockford-Willshire pike, and that the
defendant company furnished him
electricity, the service line for said
residence being attachd by said COM
pany to the high tension or primary
line of defendant, leading from the
aforesaid plant at Rockford to Will
shire. Said high voltage was reduc-
ed by means of a stepdown transform
er so as not to exceed 10 volts, for
which said dwelling had been wired
to supply electricity for domestic in
candescant lights of that voltage and
to furnish power for a washing mach
inc, used for the ordinary family
washing, also of 10 volts capacity.
On September 6, 1916 the resi-
dence of c. J. Schumm was without
lights and the defendant company
was requested to repair same.
The defendant, though repeatedly
requested, negligently failed and re-
fused to make inspection, examina-
tion or repairs. Instead they sent
some large fuse plugs to be used by
Jenetta Schumm, deceased, the cap
acity of which plaintiI. does not know
and she was given instructions to put
them in.
G. j. Schumm without the know
ledge of the dangerous conditions of
said transformer and of the electric |
current put said fuse plugs in place |
of those that had burned out.
On September IL, 1916, the de-
ceased prepared to do her weekly |
washingt and connected the fixture to
the machine which had been her Gus
tom for more than three years. She
thereby received an electrical shock
so severe as to cause instanteous
death.
The said injury and death was
caused by reason of the defective,
broken down and disarranged trans
former negligently kept and main
tanned by the defendant company
which permitted high voltage OF
more than 500 volts to leave it's lines
and enter the interior wiring of said
residence.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
LIKE THE MILLS
OF the Gods, Head County Dry Fed
Grafton Finds They Are Grind
ing Rum Exceedingly Fine

AS chairman of the publicity de-
partment of the Dry Federation of
Mercer county, l wish to say, first of
all, that the county seat papers
(thcse l read) are entitled to the
thanks of the people for the gener-
GUS use of their space for the dry
cause.
The wheels of the organization are
grinding slowly but surely. The
new officers are taking hold splendid
ly; could not have gotten any better
in my opinion.
Prof. John Van Deusen, of the Ce-
lima schools is creating enthusiasm
and making dry votes wherever he
goes. He is billed for a number of
speeches in different parts of the
county in the near future.
The "hen cackle" Sunday seems to
have worked well. If you forget it,
or do not have any hens just donate
the equivalent of few dozen eggs
anyway, Hand it to Sunday-school
superintendent next Sunday.
Prohibition sentiment is in the air
everywhere. Get in the fight. In
four or five years from now, when a
wet man will be strange sight, it
will be pretty hard for the timid ones
of to-day, who are carrying water on
both shoulders, to convince the drys
of their sincerity, especially if they
want office.
The vets are making the hardest
fight of their lives. They realize
that fate is against them, in war or
otherwise. This desperation will
make them bold. Be on your guard.
PUBLICITY.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
BRYAN BAKER
Among the Graduates of the College
of Pharmacy, Ohio Northern
University, This Spring

Ada, Ohio, May Bryan Baker
of Celina, Ohio, will be one of the
graduates of Ohio Northern Univer-
sity at the commencement exercises
to be held here from May 20 to 23
He will receive the degrees of Phi. L.
and Phi. G., from the College OF
Pharmacy. During his college ca
reer, he has served as president of
the o. N. U. Pharmaceutical associa'
tion.
The commencement exercises be-
gin on Sunday, May goth, with a
baccalaureate sermon by President
Albert Edwin Smith The military
contest and alumni banquet will be
held on Tuesday, while the class day
exercises will be held on Wednesday.
Senator James Watson, of Indiana,
and Hon. Henry Clews, of New York,
the famous banker, will be the ora
tors. Degrees will be conferred upon
225 graduates.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04

Speaking of this matter, The
Springfield Republican remarks:
The plea for reasonable economy
is not meant to deprive people of
what they can afford, to the injury
of those who make and sell things,
and extremes are to be avoided in
planning expenditures.
That is excellent doctrine. 1t is
putting in action the good idea of
"live and let live" These aree no
times to put food or money in cold
storage. Instead of paying 50 for a
luxury, pay 81 for need and devote
the dollar left for the other fellows
good. Another observation by The
Republican is this:
One of the important far-away
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
SURELY A GOOD LAW

The State Industrial Commission
last week granted an award to Will
liam Fink, of Coldwater, amounting
to $1,000 for an injury resulting In
the loss of his right hand, recently
sustained at the plant of the Cold
water Butter Tub Co., when the hand
was caught between a pulley and belt
Medical expenses were also paid from
the state insurance fund. The award
of the commission was granted un-
der the provisions of the Ohio Work
mems Compensation Law.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
FAIR BOARD
Offer Boys Between Ages IL and 20
Interesting Prizes for Dis
play of Field Products

The Mercer county fair board has
decided to offer the following to the
boys of the county whose ages are
between IL and 20 years:
T the boy who will make the best
display of six field products at the
fair, the board in connection with the
Interstate Stone Manufacturers AS
sociation, will pay not less than $40
of his expense to the Chicago Inter
national Ft. Stock Show in December,
next.
To the boy maxim gthe End best
display, $500.
To the boy making the 3rd best
display, $500.
To the boy making the 4th best
$500.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
SUCCESS 70 HIM

G. L. Vining, late candidate for
County Auditor, made The Democrat
a pleasant call few days since while
looking after some business matters
down at the hub. Mr.. Vining has
gone into business at Chattanooga,
having, but recently purchased the
Merkle store there. His host of
friends down this way will surely
wish him unstinted business success.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
NEPTUNE GRANGE NOTES

A class of thirteen was given the
thir dand fourth degrees at the Nep-
tune Grange last Friday evening.
There was large attendance, visit
ors being present from the Unity and
Montezuma Oranges. An excellent
lunch, consisting of sandwiches, pick
les, coffee, ice cream and cake, was
served.
On next Friday evening, May 4th,
Prof. VanDuesen of Celina, will give
a lecture on "The Home, the school
an dthe Church" This lecture will
be free to all as there will b opn
Grange during the ecture hour.
Music will be furnished by the Nep-
tune Orchestra.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
Bethel
Will Be Greeted by Celina ROOters
When He Plays. at Cincinnati
Sunday

Quite a crowd of base ball fans
from this city and other towns in the
county will go to Cincinnati on next
Sunday TO see Bruno Bethel, the fast
little infielder from this city, work
in the Cincinnati-St. Louis game.
Bruno is playing a great game this
season with Miller Higgins Cardi-
nails.
A special train will be run over the
Cincinnati Northern, leaving this city
at 715, Rockford at 6:56, Coldwater
at 1925 and st. Henry at 1885. A
rate of $3.50 for the round trip will
be effective.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
TOLEDO FIRM G+TS CoLDWATER
BONDS
nly one bid WAS receive

nly one bid was received by the
village council of Coldwater last
Monday on their @250V issue of
percent water works improvement
bonds, that of W. L, Slayton & Co.,
of Toledo, who bid par, accrued in
terest and a premium Of $30.85.
Their bid was accepted. The bonds
are of twelve-year average.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
AN INSULT TO THE FAMILY

Newspapers tell of Philadelphia
billy goat that saw Book Beer sign
in a saloon window and promptly
entered the saloon and vigorously
butted the sign. We believe the
story. Even billy goat will resent
such an insult to the goat family
American Issue.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
CHARGED WITH CRUELTY TO
ANiAlAL

Virgil Disher, living near Macedon
Washington township, is out on a
$500 bond, charged with cruelty to
animals.
The arrest was made by Humane
Officer Ellis, of this city, ON complaint
Of John Long, of Coldwater.
Long intrusted two-year old volt,
in sound heath, to Disher, for the
purpose of breaking it. A week Ia
ter the colt died. Long feels the an
imal was JIistreated. FIJI ther hear
ing will be held before Squire Frick
at Coldwater, today.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
ENLISTs IN COAST ARTILLERY

Okla Knox, only son of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. c. Knox, of Dayton, former
well known lad of Celina, enlisted in
the Coast Artillery and went to Ft.
Thomas, KY, on April 25, for train
ing. He writes his friends enthu-
siastically of his step. May his
shadow never grow less.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04

The employees of the Celina Special
ty Works have formed a ball team
which will play this season as the
Speciality Hustlers. The lineup in
cludes; G. j. Springer, manager; Ed.
Fleck, catcher; Lester Roberts, cen
ter field; A. Fealer, 1st base; L. Ket-
tier, short stop; R. Garman End base;
R. Cordier, 3rd base; E. Kretz, capt.
and pitcher; G.. Studer, left field; B.
Adams, right field; R, Nagel, R. Bak-
er, Russell Allison, F. N. Miller, H.
Mueller, subs.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
NEW OFFICERS OF CELINA E. p.

The annual banquet and election
of officers of the Celina Epworth
League was held at the M. E. church
parlors last Tuesday evening. A de-
licious six o'clock dinner and an in
teresting program was followed by
the election of the following officers
to serve for the ensuing year: Pres
ident, c. A. Stubbs; first vice-presi-
dent, Belva Dine; second vice, Kel-
sey Sc.,losser; third vice. Ray Youn-
ger; fourth vice, Savella Winans;
treasurer, Beryl Orr; secretary, Col
dia Shiverdecker.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
new Church TO Be DEDI-
Gated MAY IS

The beautitul'new Zion Lutheran
church at Chattanooga will be dedi-
Gated with appropriate services on
Sunday, May 13. This fine brick
structure was begun about year
ago. The corner stone was laid last
summer.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
rCoR PLACE no PRACTICE

c. E. Richardson, of Lima, receiv-
ed an ugly scalp wound, which re-
quired six stitches to close, last Sun
day afternoon, when a new Overland
touring car he was driving, went over
the cement revetment wall into the
reservoir, near the new waste weir.
Richardson attempted to turn around
on the bank road. The car was only
slightly damaged.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04

Carl Schlenker, aged 80 years, for
mer resident of this city, and son
of Mrs. Magdalena Schlenker, East
Warren street, died yesterday morn
ing at his home at Dayton, following
a brief illness of pneumonia. His
brother, Fred Schlenker, went to
Dayton yesterday noon and will re-
turn over the G. H. G. D., with the
remains this morning. Funeral ser
vices will be held either tomorrow or
Sunday.
He is survived by his mother, five
brothers and four sisters-Fred,
Ralph and Urban, of Celina, Ben Of
Cincinnati, and Jake of Kansas City,
Mrs. Frank Spriggs, of Wabash, Mrs.
Frank Abrahm of Muncie, Mrs. Geo.
Becher and Mrs. Henry Becher Of
Chattanooga.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
MENDON LAD ALSO GRADUATE

Carl w. Vesper, of Mendon, Ohio
will be one of the graduates at the
graduating exercises to be held at
Ada, May 20 to May 23. He will re-
ceive the degree of bachelor of
science from the College of Liberal
Arts. Mr.. Vesper is graduate of
the Mendon High School
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04

Peter Kreigel, who for the past
twenty-one years has been employed
at the P. Kuntz-Herr Lumber COM
pany, has resigned his position and
accepted job at the Celina Speciality
Works.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
FURNISH
Democrat Names of People Re-
fuSing Use of Idle Lots
For Cultivation and We Will Give
Them All Publicity They
DeserVe-and More

Walking home with a young mar
ried man of the west end last night,
the idle lots and their cultivation
came up, and he dropped the remark
that he had written to an out Of town
man (forgive the expression) if he
would allow the use of his idle
ground, and got point blank refus-
al. On Godfrey Heights there are
dozens of idle lots growing up each
year in weeds. Search out the own
ers of them and give us the names Of
those who won't cultivate them and
refuse to let those who will. Other
sections Of town have unused lots.
Let rs hear from them.
The Mayor, City Council and Busi-
ness Mems organization might get
busy without jeopardizing their in
terests in the hereafter. Stir up the
animals-it will clarity the atmos-
phere a little.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04

The Ii dies aid society o. the M. f.
church will be entertained at the
church parloIs this afternoon by
Mesdames Overly, McGriff, Ungerer
and Rice.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04

j. V. Dysert, well known resident
and we'll to-do farmer of Center town.
shin, who was operated upon at the
Lima hospital last week, suffered
hemorrhage Tuesday and no hopes
are entertained for his recovery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04

Our old friend Michael Kugle was
in to see us Monday to have his pa
per changed from Route to Route
2. he having moved back to Wabash.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04

The fre laddies were called to the
Albert Shook home, West Logan
street last Monday afternoon, when
a gasoline stove exploded and slight
ly burned the interior of tho kitchen.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04

Farm or Fight seems to be the
government slogan, War Food
Captain Jenkins may be ordered tC
rake list OF those who ought to
do farm work or enlist,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
LATE ARRIVALS

Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, of Hope
well township, are the parents of
taby boy born Wednesday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Ungerer, East
Wayne street, are the parents of a
baby boy, born last Tuesday night.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04

w. ]. Phipps. aged 76 years form
er we'll known resident of this city,
died on the 26th ult., at his home at
Bluffton, Ind. Death was due to
pneumonia. He left this city about
ten years ago. One daughter, Miss
Leulla Phipps, survives. Funeral
services were held at Bluffton last
Sunday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04

1t used to take two or three
bushels OF corn or potatoes TO buy
a years subscription TO The Demo
crat You know the situation now
Shoot the dollar this way as soon
as you can.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04

TIE meeting held at the opera
house last Tuesday night to discuss
gardening was attended by only a
small sized crowd. The state speak
ers, however. gave interesting and
helpful talks as did local horticultur-
lists.
A number Of lots over town have
been donated TO the schools and have
already been plowed up. Others are
Flowing up and cultivating their own
vacant lots, and still there are quite
a number who have made no attempt
to either cultivate their vacant lots
or Donate them for use.
The lot of Mrs. G. S. Johnston on
East Market street, has been plowed
up and will be cared for by school
children.
Deputy Treasurer Herbert Albers
is cultivating a lot belonging to Mrs.
Schroeder on North Ash street, which
he rented.
Mail Carrier Carter donated the
use of his lot on East Livingston
street to the school children.
Attorney Ed. L. Bryson is cultivat-
ing his vacant lot on East Livingston
street
There are probably others who are
cultivating or have donated. Send in
their names. We will gladly make
mention of their work. There are
some who may refuse to donate their
vacant lots. Send in their names al
so. We are very anxious to give
their names publicity.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04

Mrs. Mary Mendenhall, aged So
years, died last Sunday morning at
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04

tcOnsInusd on Eighth PaGel
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-01-19
ACCIDENT At HIAWATHA
JOe Sirlanni Mccis Death Ia Peculiar
Manner NJ Mining Camp.

Joe Sirianni, miner az iiiawatha,
was killed In q most peculiar manner
last Thursday morning while al work,
Sirianni. who has an outside job, was
al work Thursday morning as usual
when "A loaded trlp from the mines
came down the tram. tie ana several
others stepped aside a. distance 81
a hundred and seventy feet and as tho
trip passed chunk Of coal rolled
from one of the ears. striking Sirianni
In the forehead ana killing him I'M
stantly. Bystanders seeing the ace
cident rushed Go his RESCUE. but he
was dead when they reached him
Sirianni was an old rmployo uf the
company and was known az a hard
working, industrious fellow lie d
survived by wife aud one child IN
Italy. The body was brought 10 Price
Saturday Tor burial the funeral boo
Ing held from local undertaking es-
adjustment, ana the services were
conducted by n priest from Helper
Sam Scalzo. an old friend of the dead
man spoke az the funeral
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-01-19
SAN pNI,IiNS WILL ENGAGE
~ BUSINESS NJ Ettltk

sam Pnllar nf Prize, hus taken u
thrrr-yrur lease on an upper Main
street building and aH soon Ha the car-
prntrrs finish the rrmudrling hv win
open mp q candy ana Ice cream pnripr.
SAYS an" Eureka Reporter ui last
week
'PMlns until Recently conducted the
Palace Candy parlor NJ Price" con.
linucs the Reporter, "and having dis
posed of his place there decided Ca
look into tho Eureka district and u
was only through the assistance IT
friends here that he was able 90 find
o. building,
lie viii make AL of his candies
right here Ia Eureka ana when Il
comes to home made chocolates and
hunbons, rallns haf the candy that
brings repeated orders
He lcft for Salt Lake CIV Monday
where he viii purchase necessary
equipment "a starr business. He comes
here well recommended and We he-
lievo such an establishment ps he viii
put la here viii De- well supported by
the people OF this district and that
Pallas viii never regret coming q
Eureka"
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-01-19
WANTS BETTER SERVICE
Postal Department T. Getting Man,
Complaints.

rhc arrival of the mail from Helper
to \crnal by way ct Duchcsrc. Myton.
Roosevelt. Fort Duchcsnc and other
points has been 80 irregular that
scores Of complaints have been Tor.
wnrdcd Co tn" superintendent at rail-
way mail service aud Co the postufficc
department at Washington Says My
tons Free Press at last week The
matt due In MNtun at not later than
$3.50 IN the pftcrnCun has been reach.
INK here after midnight seldom since
chr lHtmas has II cen In Myt1n earlier
than o'clock ~ the evening
~ present the Duchcsnc stage and
Transportation company IN bringing
mail. express aud passenger from
Helper 60 the station on this side col
ton summit iu slc,ghs and IN, re- trans.
ierrlng o. automobiles There 10 Hry-
,rat feet of snow On the summit and Il
h doubtful u automobiles can again
be- used al the way 60 Helper before
Fpriv time next summer.
In the meantime the Prize, Myton
road IN open and the entire trip ~ be-
ing made In automobiles In less than
ten hours This Price Mytun road ~
two thousand feet lower than th"
Helper road "a the highest point IL
can be easily Kept open. 4 duy 81 80 D
after the snow number ~ Myton
business men contributed money tu
be- used la payment at expenses In
putting the road IN shape. The work
cost less than "a hundred dollars and
tho chances az" that there viii be- np
more trouble this winter
with autos arriving here as early un
l5lO o'clock In the afternoon by way
81 Price We are yet receiving our mail
u long time after supper. ~ there 10
remedy u can not amy longer be-
argued that the Helper road b. ans
thing more than n summer tourist
road
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1917-01-19
FORMER RESIDENT HOKORED
Dean iioidawnS, Well Known Here
T. Given M Onic-.

The bancroft ,ldal standard OF
last Friday has the following e. say nf
70 former Price boy. nov living In that
ity and who H. engaged IN the gro
r'ry business az that place
The bancroft Commercial club met
Tuesday night "a its rooms ip the
bancroft State bank. There was u
large attendance aud four new nom
n"rH were elected The club h. taking
up IN" various problems or benefit O.
thv community with determination
and an energy that promises blk re-.
suits ut permanent value. a spirit 81
perfect harmony and splendid cnthu-
-iasm marked the proceedings uf tho
club Tuesday night, u being the
meeting FOR the annual election Of Of
ic'rs the following were elected On
thr executive board Alex Harris. 4.
r. bulhe.r Dean Holloway. ~. 1.
'linghan ana ~. a. Boone. The oxec-
uuvr committee then met and elected
A. T.. Dolbecr president and Dean
itoldaway vice president"