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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
Lansing Holds That Government Aid is Legal and
President favors Action American Ports are
Virtually BIoCkaded as Result Of Summarizing

United Press.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. IA -
Wilson is formulating the first step
toward the protection of Americans
traversing the seas. Probably it will
be recommendation that the gov
ernment assist the ship owners arm
merchantmen. 1t is believed the step
will come soon.
While Secretary Lansing is hold
ing the arming of merchantmen is
legal, the belief prevails that Wilson
will wait until he addresses congress
before he sanctions it. This is in ac-
cord with his intention not to take
premature step that might be con-
struable as belligerent, giving Ger
many a chance to shift the RESPONSE
bility to the United States.
The virtual blockade of American
ports as result of unlimited subma-
rining is causing economic embar-
rassment which President Wilson be-
lieves demands some action immedi-
ately. a.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
FARMER LEGISLATORS
OPPOSE GRAIN MEN.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. ii. - While
Forth Dalsota's farmer legislature
tqday argued for the establishment
OF a terminal elevator at st. Paul, a
rival of this city, the national an
nnal convention of the Farmers
Grain Dealers association, which is
n2t in sympathy with the farmers
Political movement, met here for a
tsyo day session.
The Non-Partisan league, the po-
lrical organization that gained COM
p'ete control of the North Dakota
administration this year, never has
taken the Farmers Grain Dealers
association to their bosom. Instead,
the farmers of the Northwest have
been taught by the Equity associa-
tion, the marketing force behind the
Nnn-Partisan league, that the Farm
crs' Grain Dealers association is con-
trolled by the Minneapolis chamber
OF Commerce, against who the wrath
of the Non-Partisan leagues is pri-
marily aimed,
Open disapproval of the elevator
mon to the proposed terminal plans
at st. Paul may be expressed at the
sessions this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

BERNE, Switzerland, Feb. IA. -
Germany is prepared to send subma-
rines into American waters, especial
ly in the region of the Panama canal.
The Germans are carefully consid-
ering the possibility of America en-
tering into the war, but nevertheless
expect to have the allies at their mer-
cy within six months regardless of
developments.
Germany is confident that her sub
marines will paralyze the allies wai
industries. Meanwhile the country is
preparing to launch gigantic land
and sea offensive.
Germany today is stronger in a
military way than at any time. Be
cause of its isolation. she does not
believe American participation will
have any effect.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
COMMEMORATE BLOWING UP
OF BATTLESHIP MAINE

WASHINGTON, d. C. Feb. IA. -
Memories of the blowing up of the
battleship Maine in Havana Harbor
and the wave Of patriotic resentment
that swept the United States from
Florida to the Pacific, will be re-
called here tonight, when the naval
and military order of the Spanish
war, assemble at the Army and Navy
club at its annual dinner, commence
rating the anniversary of the event.
The banquet was somewhat lacking
in its usual brilliancy owing to the
recent death of Admiral Dewey.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
GIVEN CHOICE OF HANGING
OR SHOOTING. CHOOSES SHOT

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. IA. -
Convicted Of murder and given his
choice of being hanged or shot to
death, orazio Rapole, Italian farm
hand who killed his employer in q
quarrel over horse, elected to be
shot and will die at the hands of a
firing squad here Friday morning.
He is to be shot to death by a firing
squad at the Utah state penitentiary.
Rapole killed Amos B. Neff, ranch
man, at the latter's home in East
Mill creek, June 26, 1916, using n
shotgun.
Following the shooting Rapole
fled across the hills and was captur-
ed at Park City. Following his CON
viction Of first degree murder, a
i.iotion for a new trial was entered
BY newly retained ssaAsA On EkA con-
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
AESTHETIC DANCES INTRO
DUCE STYLE SHOW MODEL S

ST. LOUIS, Feb. IL. = What prob
ably is the largest fashion show
ever held in the middle west, opened
at Moolah Temple here today. New
spring and summer models in all
their coloring and styles were parad-
ed and "acted" before buyers and ul-
innate consumers.
The presentation was better than
the average style show. Scenes in
terpretive of spring, sport, youth and
evening brought out the models
Each group was introduced with an
asthetic interpretive dance and music
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
CANADA TO EQUIP 20 MORE
RESERVE AIR SQUADR0NS
(By George Martini


NEW YORK, Feb. 13. - Twenty
reserve aero squadrons will be or
ganized, trained and equipped for the
British Royal Flying corps by the
Canadian government this spring.
The announcement was made today
to the Aero Club of America by the
Aero Club Of Canada, of which Col
onel w. Hamilton Merritt is presi-
dent.
The aviation training schools being
established in Canada to train the
aviators are under the control of the
Imperial Army authorities. The mu-
nitions board has charge of having
constructed the $50 training aero
planes required. The British govern
ment is said to intend spending $50,
100000 in developing aeroplanes and
aviators in the Dominion.
As in the case of the United States
the number of men anxious to join
the Air Service is large. The waiting
list numbers thousands and the train
ing will begin on a large scale early
in the spring. Candidates for the air
service must be from 10 to 25.
The Aero Club of Canada at To-
ronto will assist in securing and
training the aviators.
According to reliable reports from
England, the British government has
spent $250,00O,00o for the air service
in the last twelve months, in building
upon the Royal Flying corps and the
Royal Naval Air service. There are
about $1,000 aviators in the two
services.
Henry Woodhouse. a member Of
the board of governors of the Aero
Club of America, today said:
"The employment of aeroplanes in
the present war is now general. Aero
planes are used as cavalry, infantry
and artillery, reconnoitering, bomb.
ing, observing artillery fire, photc-
graphing the enemy's position, an !
the like.
There are aeroplanes which CARY
9 1-2 tons of bombs, guns and mu-
nitions. Some of these mount three
inch guns, which make them literal 2
flying artillery. These aeroplanes
arc used to attack trains, ships, and
bodies of troops. Operations are be
ing extended more and more, and
these is no doubt that the war is to
end in the air.
"Other countries are also greatly
expanding their air services, and
many countries are looking towards
the United States to supply the aero
planes and motors-principally the
latter.
"They want large, high horsepow-
er motors in large quantities. Fortu-
nately, American aeroplane motors
are now as good as the very best En-
ropean motors, and there are II dir
ferent types of motors of upwards Of
$50 h. p.,, being developed in the
United States today.
"A number of these motors are BE-
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
IN THE COUNTY COURT

Today Jose Dario Gallegos and
Josephine Velasquez were appointed
administrator and administrators for
the late Maximinio Valesquez of Ig-
nacio. Velasquez had property in
New Mexico and also in Colorado.
The widow and two children live at
Rosa N. NJ. His Colorado property
consisted of real estate at Pagosa
Springs and money in the Burns Ma
tional bank.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
BUFFALO BILLS SHOW
WILL BE PERPETUATED.
United Press.

United Press.
DENVER, Feb. IA. Although the
dashing figure of Buffalo Bill will
never again dash into the ring, Buff
falo' BilPs Wild West Show will live.
Incorporation papers Of the company
have been filed with the secretary of
state of Wyoming by Mrs. W. F..
Cody, the Colonels widow, Mrs. Ir-
ma Cody Carlow and Johnny Baker.
1t was the last wish of the Colonel
that the famous Buffalo Bill Wild
West Show be kept alive.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
GERMANY ORDERS
AMERICAN FLAG
LOWERED FROM
BELGIAN LEGATION
Report Received at 4:3O Says All
American Relief Workers in
Belgium are Held as
Prisoners

: BERNE, FEB. IL. - GER ::
: MAN AUTHORITIES IN BEL 8;
" GUM ORDERED MINISTER 3;
u WHITLOCK TO LOWER THE s.
. AMERICAN FLAG OVER 8.
;. THE LEGATION BUILDING II
); IN BRUSSELS. Il
!" OFFICIALS HAVE STOPPED u
u ALL ATTEMPTS OF WHIT :,
u LOCK TO COMMUNICATE ;;
- WITH WASHINGTON AND Is 3:
!. HOLDING ALL AMERICAN 8:
;: RELIEF WORKERS PRISON ..
u ERS. u
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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
LINERS.
GET THRU
BLOCKADE

United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. II. - The liner
Adriatic arrived at Liverpool Mon
day, "Alls well" according to cable
received here. The Cunard liner
Carpathia, without passengers on
board. arrived in New York today,
unannounced.
The Holland liner Ryndam return
ed last night after being ordered
back by wireless when it had reach
ed the danger zone. The two hundred
and fifty passengers on board trav-
eled 5000 miles without reaching
their destination.
The Carmania arrived at Liverpool.
The French Liner Espagne with
800 passengers, including 67 Ameri-
cans, sailed for Bordeaux.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
STIR UP
TROUBLE FOR U. S.
Situations in Cuba and Mexico Believed to Have
Been Caused by Germany---Cuba President
Calls Out Troops to Preserve Order
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. IA. -
The Cuban and Mexican troubles are
due to German influence, the off
cials believe. Apparently the trouble
has been stirred up to keep the Unit
ed States engaged near home, and
distract the attention from subma-
rining.
Evidently the German pressure on
Carranza has forced the British to
consider landing troops at Tampico
to protect their oil wells.
The Cuban situation may nccessl-
tate American interference, altho US
yet it has not been required.
Villista activities are accentuating
the Mexican border problem, which
the war department is watching care.
fully.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

HAVANA, Cuba, Feb. Ia. The
seriousness Of the uprising as re-
suit OF the elections in the Santa
Clare province was apparent when
authenticated reports placed the num-
ber Of rebels from one to four thous-
and. President Menocal has issued
a formal call for enlistments and is
seeking forces wherewith to subdue
malcontents.
Havana is practically under mar
tial law. The telephones and tele-
graphs have been taken over.
The Santa Clara elections to decide
the presidential choice were schedul-
ed for today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
b[RNST0RfF AND
PARTY SAIL TODAY

United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. a. Baron
yon Bernstorff and staff, with a
heavy guard, arrived at Hobolsen,
where they Immediately boarded the
Frederick. They were accompanied
by 175 German diplomats who had
been stationed in the United Safes.
AT 2 o'clock this afternoon when the
liner leaves the last formal step in
the Gssnsn-AmsEican diplomatic
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
WESTERN LUMBER MEN MEET,

SPOKANE, Wash. Feb. Is. - Six
hundred lumber men from Washing
ton, Idaho, Montana, California
Utah, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado,
Wyoming and Arizona gathered
here today for the annual convention
of the Western Retail lumber men
association.
The proceedings viii last three
days. Matters of Importance TO the
worlds lumber market are to be dis
cussed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
FREIGHT TIf-UP IS
REGARDED AS SERIOUS

Acres of cars are waiting to be un-
loaded. On account of the lack Of
ships, there is but slight chance Of
this being done.
The Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western has announced an embargo
west of Buffalo, closing the last
road open to that section.
1t is estimated that ! .aiuiva tons
Of steel is awaiting export facilities
from New York.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

break has been completed.
A man giving his name as Albert
Hopkins, who said he was relative
Of the German prince William, at
tempted to reach the ambassador as
ne boarded the liner. He waved
letter which he claimed he had been
commissioned to deliver to Won Bern
storff. When questioned he talked
incoherently. The police arrested
him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

PROTEST
TOkA|SfR

United Press.
COPENHAGEN, Feb. Ia. - Den
mark, Norway and Sweden forward
ed to the Tcutonic powers identical
notes agairst the barred zones, ac-
cording to official information. The
notes called attention to the previous
formal complaints made by the sig
natories.
The Scandinavian note declared the
submarine measures were "all the
more contrary to international law If
they are applied Unfortunately
against ships voyaging to neutral
ports"
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. IA. The
freight tie up is most serious. Rail
road men characterized the situation
as most critical. Thousands of cars,
some loaded, have been held on the
sidings. Movement is impossible ow-
ing to ssaboard congestion as a re-
suit Of summarizing.
Munitions and automobile supplies
bave piled up in the New York docku.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
SWIMMERS CONTEST TONIGHT.

NEW YORK, Feb. Ia. - The an
nual swimming races of the New
York Athletic club will take place
tonight in the clubs tank. A 22O-
yard and 10O-yard contest will be
held, in addition to fancy high div
ing contests and plunge for dis
tnneo. -i--'
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

.tention that attorneys who defended
Rapole were under the influence of
intoxication at the time of the trial,
Judge Morse, after having the mo-
ton under advisement two weeks
overruled it and sentenced the con-
victed man to be executed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
GERMANS SURRISED THAT
SHIPS DISREGARD WARNING
United Press.

- BERLIN, Feb. Ia. - Tempting
Z fate" is the way the Germans regard
the action of America in permitting
test ships to traverse the barred
zone. They were greatly surprised
when they learned that ships were
sailing. The remark was made that
shipowners must take very frivol-
Gus view of the situation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
GERMANY HURLS
DEFY AT AMERICA
American Ship With Nine Americans in Crew is
Summarized in Mediterranean War Mad Ieutons
Plan to Send Submarines into Panama Canal
and Claim They Will Annihlate Allies Before
United States Can Prepare to Enter War

United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. II. The
American schooner Lyman NJ. Law,
carrying an American crew of nine
men, has been sunk in the Mediter-
ranean. All members of the crew are
reported saved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
FIVE PERISH ON
SUMMARIZED SHIPS.
United Press.

United Press.
LONDON, Feb. II. = The British
steamer Lambert has been submarin-
ed, -Four of the crew are missing.
The Irish steamer Innishowne Head
has been sunk. All members of the
crew except one has been saved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

When a farmer quits worrying
about the peach buds, he becomes
alarmed about the wheat. A farmers
middle names is suspense, or some
thing like that.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA. - A
message to the state department con-
firmed the sinking of the American
schooner Lyman VI. Law. II was not
stated whether it was sunk without
warning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-15
GOVERNMENT WILL ASSIST
IN ARM|NG OF MERCHANTMEN

ing shown at the First Pan Ameri-
can Exposition at the Grand Central
Palace from February 9Th to 18TH"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
ELM GROVE

Frank Fetters lost a valuable calf
last week.
John Pax has purchased new Al
len car.
Chas., Ralph, Mabel, Louise, Carl,
Carrie and Clyde andrews spent aan-
day with r. d. Hoci I'D family r.i
Montezuma.
Miss Jennie and menda Palmer
spent few days this week With Al
bert Palmer.
M. D. Rutherford, wife and daugh-
ter visited with Luther Biddle and
wife, Sunday.
Grandma Long of Gallon, Ohio is
visiting this week at the home of
Lando Dunno.
Mrs. Lando Dunno and Grandma
Lacy were the guests of VIM. Find
ley, near Erastus, Sunday.
Mrs. Albert Palmer accompanied
her aged mother to Muncie, Satur-
day.
Taylor Jefferies and wife called on
Mrs. Sofa Martens, Monday evening.
Hiram Miesse is baleing hay in this
vicinity.
Albert, Jennie and Amanda Pal
mer called at the home of F. P. An
drews, Sunday evening.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
LANDFAIR
Fine weather at this writing.

Fine weather at this writing.
Nancy Stoll, Flossie Hines and
Marie Davis visited Noah Black and
FAMILY, Sunday
Nora Bauer sD"nt Sunday after
noon with Laura Weitz.
Preaching by the pastor, Rev.
Eous2r, Sunday morning You are
Cordiaily invited
Henry Davis and William Stoll
were Celina callers Saturday evening.
William Weitz delivered hay to
Celina, Monlay.
John Stoll and wife were Celina
callers, Tuesday.
The following spent Tuesday after
noon with Reuben Stoll and sisters:
Flossie Hines, UJ.an and Dillon Stoll,
Christy. Andy and Clarence Weitz.
John Leibrick and Ernest Norris
motored to Indiana, Saturday.
A. j. Snavely has purchased a new
Ford.
Mrs. Henry Stoll and son Urban
called on Noah Black and family
Tuesday evening.
Lavaun Norris spent a few days
with her grandparents, John Stoll
and family.
Ben Davis and family and John
LeDrick and wife attended the funer-
al of Joe Davis, Monday.
Subscribe for the Democrat and
get the news.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
MONTEzUMA

Miss Bertha Wills spent Sunday
with Ruth Monroe, of Celina.
Mrs. Garnet Hanna and sister,
Cletis, are spending few days with
Mrs. Norris and Ray Hanna and fam
lily at North Star.
w. M. Kittle and wife, Earl Pres
ton and wife spent Sunday with Mar
ion Kittle and family
Mrs. Marion Kittle spent Monday
with Mrs. Helen Colson.
Mrs. Josie Hanna spent few days
last week with her daughter, Mrs.
w. M. COlson.
Mrs. Cencebaugh spent Sunday af-
ternoon with Mrs. q, T. Long
Miss Lola and Cletis Hanna spent
Sunday with Garnet Hanna and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beananzer welcomed
a fifteen pound girl, Sunday morning.
Papa is all smiles.
Mrs. Lima Bone entertained COM
pany this week.
Mrs. Geo. Worse spent Tuesday
with Mrs. Lima Bone.
Harry Neil, of Lima, is spending a
few days with his parents.
Homer Schamp and family spent
Saturday evening and Sunday with
Mrs. Schamp's parents, A. c. Long
and wife.
Perry Long, of Dayton is spending
a few days with his parents.
Grandpa Long is seriously i'll at the
home of his son at this writing.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
harles and William Pummell.

Charles and William Pummell.
Misses Grace Grunden, Lena Big
ham and Ester Kendell were enter
tanned by Miss Jennie Kerns last Sun
day.
Messrs. Everett, Frank and Carl
Barker and RobeI; Bigham visited
BENJAMIN Kerns last Sunday.
Cliffort Hay has been going toward
Celina regularly for several Sunday
nights. What is the attraction
Clifford?
Mess, Cassius Green, Paul Johns
ton, Clarence and Willis Elder, Cy-
rLs and Lewis Andrews, Clifford and
Melvin Hay and Homer Pummell
spent Sunday afternoon with Clai ence
PummCl.
Mr.. Tavid Monroe and wife and
Mr.. l.. G. Barker and wife spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Kerns.
Finest Bailey was entertained last
Sunday by r. c. Lacv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04

Accompanied by the pleasing
strains of a wedding march julius
Borgert and Frances Hartings step
ped to the altar in the St. Rosa
church and were united in marriage
by Rev. Albert Wag. AS witnesses
Ed Hartings and Miss Margaret
Borgert attended. After the nuptial
high mass the newly weds repaired
to the home of the bride where the
wedding was celebrated in the course
of the day. In the afternoon they
left for a bridal tour intending to
visit many cities of Ohio. The
bridegroom is a son of Bernard Bor-
CERT and wife, of Sebastian. In re-
cent years he has worked in Dayton,
where he has very lucrative posi-
tion.
The bride is the youngest daughter
of Frank Hartings, of this place and
has always kept house for her father.
Both young people are highly res
pected in their respective communi-
ties and all congratulated them
heartily.
At the termination Of their wedd-
ing trip they will live at Dayton,
where Mr.. Borgert is employed.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
BURNTWUOD

Next Sunday May 9Th, Is visitors
day at the Burntwood Sunday school.
Everyone is invited to spend the day
with us.
Rev. Mr.. Wilkins, of Dayton, gave
lecture at the Burntwood church
last Wednesday evening, on Democ-
racy and Imperialism, which is
great lesson to true citizens of the
United States.
All of the boys of this neighbor
hood, who have been attending the
Celina High school, by the permis-
sion of President Wilson and Cover
nor Cox have received their credits
for this term of school and are now
working on the farm, helping Uncle
Sammy reduce the high cost of liv-
ing.
G. F. Bailey and wife spent Sun
day with Geo. Lacy and family.
Chas. E. Elder, wife and daughter,
Florence, called on Noah Coate and
family, Sunday afternoon.
R. M. Pummell and family of
Washington G. H, spent Saturday
and Sunday with his two brothers
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
LEGAL NOTICE

Catharine j. Wyman residing at No.
1902, Grace Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana;
Philip Dutch, Susannah Dutch, William
Johns and Lucy Johns the residence Of
each of wnom is unknown ;the unknown
heirs, devisees, legatees, assignees, ad
nlinistrators and executors of Philip
Dutch, and the same of the defendant,
William Johns; will take notice that on
the 4th day Of April, 1917, Henry Linn
and Pete: kable, filed their petition, in
the Common Pleas Court Of Mercer Coun-
ty, Ohio, in case No. 1851 against the
above named parties and others, praying
for an order quieting the title In plain
tiffs, to the following lands to-wit: Com
mencing for the same at the northwest
corner, Of the south east quarter, of Sec
ton nine, town FIVE south, range one east,
thence north forty rods thence east one
hundred and sixty rods; thence south six
ty rods; thence west one hundred and six
and two thirds rods; thence south sixty
rods; thence west fifty three and one
third rods; thence north eighty rods to
the place Of beginning. And for the re-
formation of deed,~ by correcting the
same, so that 1t may read Christian Ka-
bic instead Of Christian Kopley.
Said parties are required to answer, on
or before the 10th day OF June, 1917.
HENRY LINN and PETER KABLE.
John w. Lores. Plaintiffs attorney.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-05-04
Kaiser

kAlSER-Is a dark iron gray Stallion
with white nahe and tail; American reg
lister number 9S949, French number 9302a
sired by Carnot Iumber $685. dam Alise-
1911 Anerican.-5S009 French; bred by
NJ. Perriot Department of Orne France;
foaled March Is, 1910. This horse weighs
1000 pounds; good bone, and the best
hcrse in Washington township.
SEASON 1917
These horses will make the season of
1917 at the owners barn at ERASTUS,
(Murpheysbucg(, Mercer county Ohio on
the first four days of the week, and the
last two days of the week at the barn of
Mrs. Mary WellIman, at st. Anthony, Mer-
Ger County, Ohio.
TRANSFORMATIONS
CLABECCA-$12.0 to insure colt to
stand and suck.
kAISER-$lS.Oo to insure colt to stand
and suck.
Owing To- an injury to my arm, 1 have
secured Lige Jamison to look after my
hCrseS. No better man in the business.
All persons breeding mares and selling
them will be held responsible for the in
surance.
Both these horses are sure breeders,
and show the best colts in Washington
township.
Season begins April L.
THOMAS SCOTT, Owner,
ERASTUS, OHIO