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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
Council Rejects Truck

Council in special session last week,
read and accepted a resolution fixing time
and term of chief of fire department, two
assistants, the driver and janitor Of the
building. The report of the Board of AZ
fairs was also read and accepted.
At meeting again Tuesday night the
ordinance relative to the fire department
was passed.
The chassis trurk that has been under
discussion for a couple months without
any decision being reached, was up again.
and Mr.. Querinjean's vehicle, which Chief
Weber contended was no fire truck at ALL
and couldn't be made one, was finally re-
jected as not meeting requirements.
Council will meet agin on the 18th.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
Rockford hoy Victim Of Guard
House Fire

Harrisburg. Pa. Dec. 16-E. F. Gala
CHER. Munhall Pa; w. J. Kramer. De-
troit. Mich. and w. L. Wiley. Rockford.
Ohio. all members of the 18th Aero
Squadron. U. S. A.. were burned to death
whe nthe guardhouse at the government
aero warehouses at Middletown, near
here. was destroyed by fire.
The fire was caused. it is believed. by
gas generated by burning tar roofing pa
per. which the men. the only inmates of
the small frame structure that served as
camp prison were using to heat the
stove in the building.
The men were confined for minor Of
fenses.
Kramer was rescued alive but died lat
er at the post hospital. The others were
dead when comrades dragged them from
the burning building.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
4 Merry Christmas TO
all our readers, kith and
kin-eperybOdy.
CHAIRMAN WEIS
STARTS MERGERS
THRIFT CAMPAIGN

Announcement was made from Column
bus last week by H. p. Wolfe. director OF
the Chic War Savings Committee, OF the
appointment OF ex-Auditir t. A. Weis,
now with the First National Bank. as
Chairman OF the Mercer County Commit
tee. The selection of Mr.. Weis is an ex-
cellent one. and he has take nhold OF the
work with a vim that will make the local
thrift campaign popular with efery man.
woman and child in the county.
Chairman Weis has been forwarded
complete details for handling the sale OF
Thrift Stamfs and War Savings Stamps
In this community. The work OF the
county Organizations will be that gener-
ally OF creating demand for the stamps
and at the SINE time providing "over the
counter" fcilitles for their sale. The dis
tributors are the postofices. banks and
other authorized agencies.
The county chairmen are advised that
they may surround themselves with such
advisors and secure scch assistance In
the form of an executive committee as
they may deem necessary. The work or
promoting the sale OF War Savings
Stamps is placed on the same basis as
that of the liberty bond campaigns. The
amount appropriated by Congress for ex-
penses in distribution OF the stamps is so
small that II little more than provides
the treasury department with su.cient
funds to prepare the literature and get
the campaign under way.
In his letter Of instructions to the
county chairman. Director Wolfe says;
I'm the selection OF your committee, poll
tics SHOULD be avoided by e. means. The
very biggest men in the community should
be available for this patriotic work. which
is perhaps the most important from so
cial point OF view that the United States
has ever undertaken
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED

Otto Legant, 26, Dayton, pattern maker
son OF Carl Legant, and Anna Moorman
26, Celina, electrical worker, daughter OF
Henry Norman. Rev. Reitz.
Charles v. Snyder. ~. Coldwater, agent
for Standard OIL Co.. so nof orin Snyder,
and adrie NJ. Snider, and Marie NJ. Sni-
der, 10. Coldwater. housekeeper, daughter
of Oscar Snider, Rev. Blotts.
Jesse M. Ferguson. 26, Jefferson tp,,
farmer. son Of Chas. Ferguson, and Ruth
A. Kerns. "a, Butler township. house,
keeper. daughter OF A. T. Kerns. Rev.
q, M. sill,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

week he was a member of the Draft Board
in that city, resigning on account of the
demand for his presence in this lity on
off1hial business.
For many years he was a member of the
Ohio National Guard, rising to the rank
of Major
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

sion. Circumstances operated to prevent
his appointment and he accepted instead
the post of Chairman of the Liquor Lii
censing Commission.
Upon the reelection of Governor Cox
he renewed his request for a place in the
Utilities Board, and this time it was sue
cessful
The new member is a veteran attorney
who has practiced at the bar of Mercer
and Hamilton Counties for more than a
quarter of a century. While a resident of
Celina. Mercer County. he served several
terms in the General Assembly with dis
tinction.
While in Cincinnati he was active in
politics and was president of the famous
Duckworth Club of that city. Unail last
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
Turn 'Eum Loose on Germany

In an alteration between Charlie Rock
wood and Art Woods. back of the Hem
inert saloon last night. Rockwood's head
and face was badly lacerated when Woods
struck him several times with beer bot
tie. It seems Art just can't keep from
"cuttin' up"
It is asserted that Pet Miller also slipped
into the melee and cracked few bottles
over Arts dome.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

At the annual election OF Celina Chap
ter. r. A. NJ. held on the 7th inst. the
following officers were elected: A. j.
Bearinger II. r., G. j. C. Wintermute,
King; j. w. Loree. Scribe; /. +. Rauda-
baugh. c. H., S. S. Scranton. p. J.i A.
NJ Mcdonald. r. A. c.; Jesse Fast, Srd
Wei; II. c. Bowman, End Wei; Chas, Ho-
ward. LIST Wei; r. II. Chapman. Treasur-
er; A. NJ. Riley. Secretary; A. Enyart,
Guard. The annual installation takes place
at the first meeting in January.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
Annual Meeting school Boards

The fourth annual meeting Of the men,
bers of the boards of education OF the
various villages and rural school districts
of Mercer county school district will be
held in the High School Auditorium, Ce-
lima, December "a. 1917. The morning
session will begin at ten o'clock. All
board members are urged to be present.
Superintendents. teachers and parents are
also invited. These meetings are grow
ing in intrest, but they should be more
largely attended. Please come prepared
to take some active part in the discus
sion.
S.COTTERMAN.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
UNITY GRANGE
POINTS TO SOME
PUTRID SORES

Unity Grange. No, 2116. at recent
meeting adopted the following preambles
and resolutions
Whereas. In view of the fact that a
state II war exists between the U. S.
and Germany; and
Whereas. 1t becomes necessary to con-
serve on certain food products; and
whereas the government has seen fit to
lay particular strees on the conservation
Of sugar and
Whereas the brewing industry levies a
heavy toll on the aboye food product; and
Whereas. the brewing industry con-
sumes to exceed 100000 tons Of coal an
nually in the state OF Ohio in the manu-
facture OF beer; and
Whereas. 1t a common knowledge that
a number of schools have been closed or
contemplate closing because of the fact
that fuel cannot bit secured; and
Whereas. Not a single brewery. to osr
knowledge, has shut down from lack of
cial and
Whereas, The manufacture and vending
of beer is carried on to a large extent by
an element that is pro- German; and
Whereas. Our COUNTY LICENSING
BOARDS ASSUME AN INDIFFERENT
AND SUBSERVIENT ATTITUDE TO
OF THE LAW BY PRO
OF SUCH RESORTS; and
Whereas. The colstant and excessive
use of the product OF the brewery is re-
sponsible for vast numbers Of children
being underfed and semi clothed, and i'm
poses on a ceraain large per cent. of pos
terity. physical, mental and moral inefl-
cheney; and,
Whereas, Its use serves no necessary
or wholesome function in economy and
Whereas, Existing conditions are un-
becoming and Inconsistent in a civilized |
and christian nation besides being a men
ace to the youth OF our land, and
Whereas. AS a continuation of these |
is lending aid and comfort to
our enemies; therefore be 1t
Resolved: That we, as Patrons Of Hus-
bandry and patriotic producers, hereby |
register our protest as to existing condi- |
ions an ddemand, that for the remainder |
# the war the manufacture and use of
both beer and whiskey az a beverage be
prohibited; and be 1t further
Resolved, That such stores or supplies
1f whislSey that are now available or that
ny reci cistillation could be made available
or the mnufacture of munitions Of war be
by the government, allow
ng ten per cent profit to the owners Of
;aid liquors; and be 1t further,
Resolfed that a copy Of these resolu-
ions be furnished to each of the follow
ng parties: President Woodrow Wilson;
Il; Controller Herbert Hoover; county
Delegate to State Grange Convention and
county Papers for pubncafion.
Committee on Resolution,
WIN. BENNETT.
WM WILEY
j. ? FETTER
ROY KESTER
o. S. ASHCRAJTT
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Geyer, of st. Henry
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

The Celina Fruit Co., South Main street.
has new manager in the person of R.
Amato, who took charge. Monday, He
has stocked up the place for the holiday
trade with nuts and candies as well as
fruits, They make a special drive ON
nuts the next three days,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

Last week Chairman Weis called the
newspaper men OF thi scity to his office
for the purpose of organizing the news
paper forces OF the county for a thrift
campaign along the lines laid down by
the state organization. Along with the
appointment Of the managers Of all the
newspapers Of the county on this commit
tee, the publicity committee was further
enlarged by the appointment OF E. j.
Brookhart, chairman; R. H. Chapman, of
the Citizens Bank and John Cast, Of the
]. A. Roemer Co.. Of this city; w. E.
Wilson, of Ft. Recovery; ]. F. Disher. Of
Mendon; w. F. Pixler. of Rockford and
c. F. Morrvillus. of Coldwater.
Another meeting was held last Wednes-
day evening by the local newspaper men
and Messrs. Brookhart, Chapman and
CAST in which the situation as 1t applies
to the publicity committee was gone ov-
er. It was agreed to open the advertis-
ing campaign next week throughout the
county and Chairman Brookhart author
lied to advise all concerned Of the steps
taken. Further action will be deferred
until all members of the committee can
be reached.
Chairman Weis also called other inter-
ests together to start the thrift campaign
In every field that can be found-schools,
societies, clubs, farm organizations and
everything that can be organized into
unit to further the sale OF thrift stamps
1t is to be the greatest campaign to save
pennies, dimes and dollars ever waged in
this county and undoubtedly the most
popular. and there is no red-blooded
American but who can get into the game.
no difference what their circumstances
might be. Get ready to boost.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

sically, loyal citizen and an employee
at the Kennedy garage, rushed at the
Minister man, dealt him a sledge hammer
blow and floored him. Friends interfered
to stop the melee, and they too experience
ed tn wrath of Booher, in sledge hammer
blows backed by patriotic Indignation
Wapakoneta News.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

A bed Davenport is useful and orna-
mental piece of furniture, very appro-
pirate for Christmas. See the display of
Davenports at w. A. J. McDaniel'a.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

Can you think of better Holiday gift
than an attractive piece of furniture.
Give furniture for Christmas. Gifts
like these combine beauty and utility
gives pleasure for years to come. Call
and see what beautiful things in the
furniture line we have appropriate for
gifts. At W, A. ]. Mcdaniel.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

Aviator Brock will execute maneuvers
that will look utterly impossible to the
public and spectators will see the big
plane loop the loop at the end of the ex
hibition. Celina has seen most all stunts
except looping and this well be a real
treat to those in town Saturday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

We are altogether nOW In this
struggle. Hwe DiTb you IOfn
II we lose, you lose. WW
you help tDin9 Thrift stamps
offer one LDdv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

Miss Helen Langel, daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. Langel, of this city, had her hands
frozen while on her way from Wapako-
meta to Cridersville one day last week
She is teaching school at the latter place.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
THE GRIM REAPER

James McKirnan. aged II, a former
well known resident Of Center township,
but for the last three years making his
home nj this city, passed away last Tues
day evening. The deceased was born in
Ireland, but came to this county when 1S
years of age. Death was due to age and
a complication Of ailments.
The deceased is survived by his wife and
we children-Mrs. August Knapke,
James, jr.. Harry. of Chicago; Dan in the
selective army at Chillioothe, and Miss
Mayme, at home. Dan arrived here from
Camp Sherman. yesterday, and will re-
main until after the funeral
Funeral services will be held Saturday
(to-morrow) morning at nine o'clock at
the Catholic church. Interment in the
Catholic cemetery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21
I'M CUPID'S DOMAIN

Miss Anna Moorman, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. H. Moorman. of Butler aown-
ship, and Otto Legant of Dayton, were
welded at the Lutheran parsonage in this
city last Saturday. Rev. Reitz perform
ing the ceremony. A wedding dinner fol-
lowed'at the brides home. The young
people will make their home at Dayton.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Geyer, of ST. Henry,
made The Democrat pleasant call We'd
nesday, while in town shopping and at
tending to other business matters.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

Edgar Floyd Baker, eldest son of Mrs.
Amanda Baker of this city, and Miss
Mary Ross Sturgeon, of st. Marys, were
welded at Wapakoneta on the 14th inst.
The couple will make their home at st.
Marys
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

Miss Trixie Loudenbeck, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Loudenbeck, Of Wa
bash, this county, and John Powell, q son
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Powell, of Wash
ington township, were welded at the
First Lutheran Church, at Lima on the
l4th inst, the pastor, Rev. C. w. Spade,
performing the service. They will reside
on farm in this county.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

MSS Ruth Kerns, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. T. Kerns, and Jesse Ferguson.
well known young people of Butler town
ship, were welded last Sunday at the
brides home, Rev. Sill officiating. They
will be at home on the Lacy farm after
the vrst Of the year.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

Mrs. Jacob Franklin, an aged lady liv.
ing near Rosehin, passed away Wednes'
day night. her death being due to a COM
plication of diseases. She had been in
failing health for some time. She leaves
a husband, one child. from this marriage
and six children from former marriage
Mrs. VIII Middaugh, of Celina, former
ly Of this city. was a daughter. Funeral
services were held at Rosehill Friday af-
aernoon at two o'clock.-Ft. Recovery
Journal
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

Andrew Post. aged s5 years, a well
known pioneer citizen Of the south end Of
the county. died at the home Of his son.
Bernard Post, near Wendelin, on the 18th
inst, Death was due to the infirmities of
old age. Several children survive him.
Funeral services were held at tne Wen
delin Catholic church last Saturday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

Anton Kaiser, aged 81. died at his home
at st. Henry on the 18th inst, after a
long illness. He leaves a W fe and large
family Of children. Funeral services were
held at st. Henry last Friday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-12-21

tcoNtlnusd on EIGHTH Pasel
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
j. H. Foster, 97-99 Smith Street, Perth Amboy

nual meeting of the State Federation
of Woman's Clubs to be held in At
lantic City May 8, 4 and s. were elect
ed as follows: Mrs. William H. Baw-
den. Mrs. George w. Tyrrell, Miss
Anne o. Shivers and Mrs. Frank Dor
sey. Four alternates were also elect
ed. they being Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Peter
G. Olsen. Mrs. Chamberlain and Mrs.
j. Logan Clevenger.
The motion to amend the constitu-
ton, thereby extending the-club year
from April to May, was voted upon
and carried. The next meeting of the
club will therefore be held May Z, at
which time delegates to the Atlantic
convention will bring to the members
reports Of the meeting OF the State
Federation. The second meeting In
May will be held on the 18th. The
club breakfast will be served at this
time.
Arrangements are being made to
have third series OF lectures by Mrs.
Marion g. Atwell on current events,
these to be held at night. An appeal
was made TO each member OF the club
to become a Red Cross member and
from the club, as whole, was voted
the sum Of $40 to bo presented to the
local chapter of the Red Cross for
buying supplies.
Tho club voted In memory OF Miss
Mary u. Vaughan. to present to the
high school an annual prise Of e10 to
bs spent for books of standard lit
erature to be awarded to the student
attaining the highest mark In English
during the four year course. This re-
ward 10 TO be made at commencement
by the president OF tho club.
In appreciation Of the services
which have been given 70 Parth AM
boy through the Woman's Club by
the founder and nret president Of the
club. Mr.. Bertha HoIyay B1etchey,
the msmbsSs ef tAA club nnAnimeusly
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
WOMAN'S CLUB
ELECTS OFFICERS
Mrs. Adrian Lyon Is Again
Made President and Mrs. A.
G. Clark Vice President
Much important Business.

The annual meeting Of the Woman's
Club Of Perth Amboy, was held yes
terday afternoon In the Presbyterian
chapel. at which reports covering
the work OF the year were read by
each officer and the chairman of each
COMMITTEES. The election OF off1cere
TOR the new year resulted as follows:
President Mrs Adrian Lyon: first vice
pFesident, Mrs. A. Clayton Clark: sec
cad vice president. Mrs. ]. n. Lam
0ine: recording secretary. Mrs. Theo-
dore Degenring: treasurer, Miss Edith
9odeId; corresponding secretary, Miss
Mary Morris; federation secretary,
Nias Anne o. 6hivers: auditor, Mrs.
sidney Riddlestorffer; directors for
(hree years. Miss Kathleen Evans,
NrM George L. Faies, Mrs. w. Northey
Jones, Mrs. A. w. Van Duzent direc-
&os 70 Ill unexpirsd term for one year,
MrG. G. N. Liddle.
De1sGates - NJ twsntysthird an
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17

voted to honor Mrs Fletcher by plac-
ing her name In the Founders Book.
known as the Blue Book. which is
kept by the vice president at large of
the New Jersey State Federation at
present, Mrs. Arthur B. Proal, of Nut
ley 1t was decided to have the page
inscribed as follows: Mrs. Bertha
Holway Fletcher, Founder Of the Wo-
mans Club Of Perth Amboy-A low
ing tribute to one whose splendid
vision and leadership have made pos
sible the self realization of host of
women. Look up-and Laugh-and
Love-and Lift.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17

speret life that he lived. comparing II
with the lives we live today.
He said he thought one Of the causes
Of the war today was the fault Of those
that thought themselves better than
one another. For example he said that
when the time comes that the boss
foreman or managers of corporations
would treat all men on the one level
with them then we would not hear OF
wars. He acknowledged that every
man was not capable of earning the
same salary, but his theme was tc
treat all alike personally.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
GET READY FOR BIG SHOW
At Y. N. C. A. MAY 4 AND 5

Reserved seats for the first annual
vaudeville show to be held under the
direction of the physical department
of the local z. M. G. A. on Friday
and Saturday nights, May I and s,
were placed on sale today al the Y.
M. G. A. ofioe, Tickets havo been in
the hands OF those taking part In the
show for several weeks but have not
been redeemable for reserved seats
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17
REV. {. S. lITTElL GIVES
ANOTHER FINE SERMON

Rev. E. s. Littell. Of Philadelphia.
who is preaching every night this
week at the revival meetings In the
Presbyterian church, took for his scrip
ture reading last night Acts Ii. and
preached very able sermon, telling OF
the life that Christ lead with the peop-
of the Big Brotherhood Neighborhood
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-04-17

This store from its very start has fought
Its battles with bargain prices. More and
more people have fallen in line, as time
has passed Now that war necessitates
economy, you who have not yet become
our regular patrons are cordially invited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-23
Elliott Binzen Enters
Big Fordham Tourney

The addition of Elliott binzen 70 1ne
list of players who have entered 'ne
patriotic tournament. which starts ~
Fordham University tennis field next
Saturday afternoon, has assured the
success Of that affair.
Seventy-fve players have already
sent in their entries TO the committee
in charge. composed of Owen 5. Tier
new. Joseph Condor, John Dunn and
Joseph Uniacke, TO this, about the
last. important tennis tournament in
this vicinity. -,
The finals between the veteran West
Side player, Joe Condor, and young
Binzen is possibility. Both these
rlayers are on the minus ] > mark, with
]. ii. Rudy at scratch. and John Dunn
and Bert Ryan, of last years varsity,
on the plus one-half of fifteen station.
The balance of the field are scattering
I'D 10 the plus thirty mark. As due
consideration has been given 10 these
handicaps close contests should result.
The doubles probably will start sun
day morning at l0:30. Binzen and
Rudy are the only team back Of the
line at minus fifteen; Condor and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-23
Overseas
BY Ring w. Lardner
PARIS, August %.


A Bas Eau!
II is said OF a camel that he can 90
eight days without water.
The Partisan has the camel pickleu
TO death.
Back in the States We acquired the
strocious habit Of drinking the vile
stuff, and sometimes even washing our
hands and face in il. | know people
who employ it for washing dishes, and
must confess that have often used
it TO work up lather before shaving.
No true Partisan even drinks it.
No true Partisan ever battles in It.
The vine is piped right into al Paris
ian homes. Each bathtub and wash
basin has two faucets, the rear one
marked "B" and the other "R, mean
ing blanc and rouge.
The brunette washes in red wine and
the blonde in white. II is the same
with drinks.
For the benefit Of visitors from the
States, some hotels have water for
bathing purposes, but in order to con-
serve the fuel supply they give you
hot water only on Saturday and Sun
day so that you can be clean on Mon
day.
Ny hotel sprang new one yester-
DAY when | got MP. occasionally