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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-04-12

VIM. Miller and family of Celina,
spent Saturday and Sunday at the
Chas. Wilson home.
Steve Siebert and family spent
Sunday with Beaver Creek relatives.
Coe Wilsos and wife, John Davis
and family, J. B. Latin, G. F. Stoner
and family of this place attended the
funeral of Mr.. WFigley, at Celina, on
Sunday afternoon.
Steve Wilson and family spent Sun
day with Chas. Teeters and family at
Wabash.
Mrs. Steve Wilson spent Friday af-
teTnoon with Mrs. George White.
Gus Lines and family visited with
F. Shinn and family.
Corrections for last week items
should have read Ray Jenkins of Wa
pakoneta spent Saturday evening with
his brother, Clelle and family.
John Gehm and wife, of Neptune,
and relatives, of Van Vert spent Sun
day with Mrs. Polly Canary and son,
Lloyd
Mrs. Mary Fast spent several days
last week with Mrs. Steve Wilson.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-04-12
ELM GROVE

James McGee and wife called on
Joe McGee and family. Sunday.
Otis Monroe and wife, MonteSuma.
visited Sunday with Luther Biddle
and wife.
Albert Palmer and family and Al
les Slusser attended soldier Fish
baugh's funeral at Wabash, Sunday.
Mrs. Lucy Andrews called at the
home of VIM. Dibble, Sunday.
Frank Fetters was Celina CALLER.
Monday.
Albert Palmer and Allen slusssr
and wives were out auto riding. Mos
day,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-04-12
For Season of 1918

/ will say to all lovers of good horses
that have added to my Imported Bel
gian black Percheron stallion, 4 years
old, that has proven to be one of the best
breeders in this section of the country.
Martin NO. 0S83 (6S338)
Martin weighs 2250 pounds. He is in
fine breeding shape and will produce the
kind OF colts that are always on demand
in the markets.
Krhum Ne. 19ByA8
Ny new addition, is jet black Perchero,
years old, sire and dam both imported,
and weighs about 1900 lbs; good indi-
vidual and frst-class breeder.
Terms and Conditions
MARTIN-$18 to insure colt to stand
IRHUN-$1s to insure colt to stand
and suck.
Parties parting with mares before they
are known to be in foal forfeit the inaur.
ance. Care will be taken to prevent ac-
cidents, but will not be responsible if
any occurs. These horses are first-class
breeders. Horsemen are invited to come
and inspect them.
VIII Make Season nc Home Only
II pays to breed to the best, and all
roads lead to my barn, miles west of
Celina, State Line pike. One-half mile
south of County In6rmary.
John SdlIharger, CeIina, 0.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-04-12
COMMISSIONERS

The board entered into an agreement
with F. w. Miller to sprinkle the streets
around courthouse square during the
season of 1918 for the sum of $40 at
their session last Friday.
A blind pension for Sarah Tester was
faVorably acted upon, the order cover
ing one year at the rate of SO per month,
payable quarterly.
sue q warrant to Mrs. Robert Landfair
for the sum Of $50 for the county's share
of the expenses of the soldiers relief
corps for the year 1918.
The following bills were allowed and
are now payable: &.
c. D. Rice, acting coroner and
witness fees. Observation-Disclosures. 50 90
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.,
adding machine for treasurer. 355 rs
Celina Gas Co., gas for Jail and
courthouse. ......... ....... 26 Al
Delaware Children's Home, care
of children. -. 49,. SO IL.
Oscer Feltz, assisting engineer. 2 no
Elmer Brandon, supplies for Jail 21 IS
Remaklus & Beckman, supplies
for courthouse. e..... ......... "A is
Remaklus & Beckman, supplies
for Jail ail................. Is IS
Mercer County Observer, good
roads program. ............... l 90
Celina and Mercer County Tele-
phone Co., toll rent .......... S6 As
I. o. o. F. Lodge, rent for sur
veyor. ................ ....... 81 50
AS pike directors the board allowed
the following bills:
o. c. Dilbone, Dublin township
pike repairs. ................. .$82 90
Otto Dine, pike repairs, Center
township .......... ....... 36 Isl
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-04-12

When you have the back ache the
livHr or kidneys are sure to be out OF
gear. Try Sanol 1t does wonders fer
the liver, kidneys and bladder. A
trial 16c bottle Of Sanol will convince
you. Get It at the drug st0rS. adv
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-04-12
Farm Transfers

Sherman Burnett to U. G. Turn-
bleson, part of land in Union
township ....,............... $500
B. A. Hickman to John Bertks,
part of land in Marion township ,lOs
John Laudahn to Andrew Bollen-
bacher, part of land in Liberty
township ............... gee
Caroline Leininger to Leroy Pifer,
part of land In Blaccreek town
ship ...........-......,.....,..I 1850
J. w Karch to Adam Eichnauer,
part of land in Jefferson tp. .... 77S0
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-04-12

HERE'S YOUR CHANCE
Have you enlisted In the army OF savers
for your country and yourself? Buy Wa
Savings Stamps.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-04-12
SClJDDER
An Intsrtype naix-Up

Wapakoneta, o., April S, 1918
Mr.. c. c. Carlin, Celina, o.
You Man:-That news item, Roy
jenkins spent Saturday evening with
Mrs. Ezra Latin"
see in the Daily Standard that your
son is i'll, and say, dad, you will raise
the devil with the English. Now, Mr..
c. c., either you or the writer of the
Scudder items will have to back up some.
Please correct. Yours mutually,
ROY JENKINS.
We surely beg Mrs. Lafin's pardon
for the mix-up in our correspondent s
items, for the fault was with us. But at
worst it is only evil to whom evil thinks,
and the lady no doubt so regarded it.
Our WGpakoneta friend takes matters
too seriously. We hope this will suffice.
Il Editor of Democrat.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-04-12
in REALTY CIRCLES


Opal Brendt to P. z. ArbauRht,
Lot 10l, Coldwater er............ SO
Lorentz Rosenbeck to Henry
Stuckenborg, Lot $50, Cold
water .....
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-04-12
To You WhoHave
Come to America

Many of you people who Americans today and who
enjoying all the privileges and opportunities of America
born III this country
America has freely placed your disposal equal foot
ing with her people, the opportunity avail yourselves of
everything she has to Offer
Are these opportunities worth anything you? Are they
worth doing anything to uphold?
you feel that YOU have derived any benefit from coming
America, you feel that you continue live here then
surely the least you do with the United States
Government protecting and making permanent American liberty
and American institutions
The way you do this is lend your money to the
Government by buying LIBERTY BONDS.
You asked to GIVE anything You simply asked
INVEST your money LIBERTY BONDS which pay liberal
and afford absolute safety because they guaranteed by
the richest nation in the world.
NOW is your opportunity do something for the country
that has done much for you
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
HOLIDAY GOODS ARE
HERE IN ABUNDANCE

Christmas buyers this ceason will
find that they can get about any
thing and everything they want in
Ordway this season. The merchants
ecch have good big stocks of goods
and the holiday goods and holiday
novelties are in big lots and varieties.
The buying will be made easier be-
cause CT this for there is big range
from which to mako selections.
The advertisements in the New
Era this issue carry the Christmas,
spirit and as the government has
urged early Christmas shopping the
merchants have provided so this may
be done here.
The stores are taking on holiday
appearance and the window displays
are not only of the holiday variety
but some of them are beginning to
be real attractive.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
SOME FEATURE CARTOONS

For several weeks our feature car
tcon has been those of Mickie and
his sayings. This is to be continued
and we want you to keep tab on
Mickie. We have also another which
will be known as the why" car
toons. and they deal with why do
people do this Sr that, or Why do
some say this or that thing. This
series of cartoons is a clever one and
deals with things true to life. Our
main cartoon feature to be carried
each week is such as you will find
at the top of first page of this issue.
And again. on another page will be
found a comic. Home Sweet Home"
which is a regular feature of the
New Era.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Helen Long, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. r. Long, has been dangerous
ly ill for several days. She suffer ed
an attack of influenza which was
followed By other complications, and
she was token to a hospital in Pu-
eblo, accompanied by Mrs. A. NJ.
Ward.
The Mcdowell family has moved
into Ordway from their ranch, north
west of town.
DR.. ]. E. Jeffery, who was called
to Kansas last week on account of
the serious Hines of his mother, has
not returned homo yet.
Mr.. and Mrs o. v. Shaffer. who
recently came here from Illinois have
moved their goods here and will
make Ordway their home. Mrs.
Shaffer is sister of Mrs. Lewis
Worker.
Mrs. NJ. j. Henderson is in Pueblo
visiting with her son, Fred Hendcr-
sen, and family.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
A GERMAN HOPE oisPRovEp
AND
A GERMAN FEAR CONFIRMED

+ A statement made by a promi-
+ nent German official soon after
r this country was declared In a
+ state of war with Germany
+ shows that even In the enemy
+ country clear thinking students
+ did not undervalue the strength
+ Of the American republic. Only
+ In his confidence that we could
+ not land in Europe sufficient
i. troops to affect the final decision
+ was this German mistaken.
+ ~ do not fear the American
+ soldiers" he told a high official
+ Of our government, because
+ they cannot arrive In time. What
+ fenr is the Intelligence and de-
+ vOtion Of one hundred million
+ original minds and people train
+ ed to a faith In individual initia-
+ tive. The day that these peo-
+ pie, now 20 materialistic in out
+ ward appearance, are stirred
+ spiritually. that day II the day
+ Of Germany's doom"
+ + + + + r + !. + 1. I. I. + 4. I. i. 4. r
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06

Some Special Bargains in Jewelry
at the Ordway Jewelry Co.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to extend our grateful
thanks to the many kind friends and
neighbors for their aid and kind
treatment during the recent illness
and following the death of our be-
loved babe, Francis Leland. Accept
our thanks for we are most appre-
ciative of what was done. and for
the beautiful floral offerings.
MIR. AND MRS.
DANIEL RUSHER.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
IN RAILWAY SERVICE

]. r. Dannelley has resigned his
position as cashier of the Boone State
Bank and has entered the railway
service again. He is here this week
relieving o. II. Collins, agent, who is
i'll and in Pueblo hospital. Mr..
Dannelley will prabobly take the
agency at one of the stations on the
Missouri Pacific east of here.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06

Delicacies topped or sprinkled with
powdered sugar have been made pos
sfble again by the United States Food
Administration as = sort of holiday
Gift. The ban placed on household
consumption Of powdered sugar by the
food board two months ago has been
lifted and retailers are now permitted
TO lot housewives take part Of their
allotment n sugar in the powdered
form.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
CLINT EAGLEToN INJURED

Clint Eagleton. of Sugar City, was
seriously injured on Wednesday OF
this week while working with an
alfalfa grinder. The extent OF his
injuries were SO serious that for
time it was believed that he could
not recover.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
SCHOOLS OPEN UP

The schools, churches and other
public gathering places have opened
up in Sugar City after close-down
on account of the influenza epidemic.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06

The sailing of President Wilson
for the peace conference in France
creates a. situation in govern
mental affairs which has stirred
up considerable comment. 1t is
pointed out by some legal minds
that Vice President Marshall must
of necessity be at the helm OF
state affairs. due to the ranking
of his office. This is the first time
In history that president has
sailed to Foreign Ports during his
term Of Office.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06

When you buy your MEATS at OUR
counters you arc helping a Crowley
ing-for our meats are bought Of
the farmers here.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
GLASS SUCCEEDS McADoo

Representative Carter Glass. CT
Virginia, has been named as secre-
tary of the treasury to succeed w. G.
McAdoo, resigned.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
WILSON OFF TO EUROPE

President Wilson and peace delega.
tion sailed on Wednesday for France
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06

Have your Christmas Cards print
ed now, by the New Era. This is
the incest way in which you can re-
member your scores of friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14
MORE OF ACTIVITIES
In Berger TSial the "Yipsels" Figure
To Beat Draft.

Chicago. Dec. 14.-The government
today continued It's attempt to show
Victor L. Berger and four co-defend-
ants in federal court here were con-
scious of the danger in their alleged
anti-war efforts.
With testimony already in regard
ing the circulation of some Socialist
literature. the prosecution was ex-
pected to read the publications. An
effort was to be made Ito convince
the jury Of the anti-war and con-
scription nature of the matter.
Correspondence thus far introduced
was that of W. F. Kruse, head Of the
Young Peoples Socialist League-the
"Yipsels." Kruse's letters approved
anti-conscription acts by members and
outlined q plan whereby the Zip
sels'' would continue IL members OF
draft age should be imprisoned
Women were to hold offices if al
our men go to JAIL" Orga nization as
a dramatic or as an athletic club was
advised If the "Yipsels" were sup.
pressed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

mands of the revival of overland
freighting will find itself out of the
Way OF traffic, even as did the towns
and villages that failed to get rail-
road connections in the days of rail-
road building after the civil war.
Mr.. Cornell points out that the
American boys in France and Bel
home continually about the excellent
highways encountered by the moving
armies over there. Such large num-
Der of Americans travelling thru
land that long has depended upon
good highways for much of its inter-
urban business and pleasure travelling,
constitutes an American good roads
mission, Mr.. Cornell believe when
the boys come home they'll start the
ball rolling for American highways
as good as European highways" says
the highways secretary.
Cost May Bar.
High cost of labor and materials
may cause many communities to delay
their road work, Mr.. Cornell thinks
He believes few Of the returning SOL
diers will be willing to go to- work on
the roads for wages similar to those
paid for such work before the war,
and many legislatures or highway
commissioners will hesitate to start
road construction at prices nearly
twice as great as those paid for the
work before it was stopped by war.
The secretary of the highway i'm
provement society is sure, however.
that any possible surplusage of man
power In the United States could be
used in road building and road repair
ing Tor many years. Whether it will
be SO used depends pretty largely upon
the legislatures this winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

A monument to the soldiers who
were trained at Camp Funston during
the great war, Is to be erected in a
central location at that camp.
The plan has been approved by
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, and 1t Is
specified that the monument be
erected by the men OF the camp out
of stone found in the immediate To-
cality.
The structure will be forty feet high
and twenty feet square at the base.
ment will be built entirely Of the
rough boulders found scattered all
over the Fort Riley military reser-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

vation A bronze tablet, two by three
feet, engraved with an appropriate in
scription to the men who received
their -training at the camp, will be
set in the side OF the shaft.
The location of the monument will
be the center of West Boulevard just
north of where that thorofare passes
b sneath the Union Pacific tracks.
West Boulevard is the principal street
passing north and south thru the
camp.
The work of building has already
begun. General Wood personally Sc
lected one of the big boulders that
will make part OF the base and will
himself superintend the placing of the
stone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

Frank ]. We're, Philadelphia. Pa.
Charles Zdancewicz, Norwich, Conn.
Died Of Disease.
John 81. Fitch, Ohio, Mo.
Robert r; Smith, winnebago. MINI.
Leonard 2. Fulford, Puntagorda; Fla.
Coley Hair, Crosby, Ala.
Henry G. Holden, Commerce. Ga.
Clarence SI; 1; Hughes; iowa City. la.
Harry c. May, Madison, Ind.
Ora II: MecollisteI. Keeling. Wash.
Holland 5. Refeile, Oshkosh, wis.
Claiborne Richardson, Rice Station. KY.
Irwin L. Ruth, Easton, Pa.
Luther d. Sandifer, Birmingham, Ala.
Henry Schneiderman. LeepOrt, Ind.
Frank ]. Simmons. Minden Mines, Mo.
George +. Solomon. BustOn. New.
Edmund NJ. straueh, New York. N. Y.
Frank Frank w. TStty; Waidon n. y.
Verne L. Frank, Irving, Kan.
August f. Wern, Galveston. Texas.
Philip NJ. Boyer, Morton, Ill.
Bedrose X. Beylerian, New York, N. Y.
John f. Billows. Bryan, Ohio.
william Black. Trenton. N. J.
John F. Connolly. Dorchester. Mass.
William J. Connors. East st. Louis, Ill.
John +. Billow, Bryan, Ohio.
anthony Anti, Darling. m,oungstown; Ohio.
Arthur Gartner. Rochester, n. Y.
Frank B: Gazecki. Manasha. Wis.
Bartolo Giobetti. Bellaire. Ohio.
William MGRe1 IS Geon meno Gastonia
Samuel NJ. Handy, Ripley, Tenn.
Albert Ham, IT,, Westfield. n. J.
Roy Z. Happel, Efffngham, Kan.
Stanley Hardwick, Galvant Ferry, S. c.
George Here, Chicago, Ill.
Charles =. Aitizer,- Kingfisher. Okla.
Roscoe L. Angle. Berlin, Wis.
Donald NJ. Armstrong, Toulon. Ill.
Harschel Becker. Columbus. Ohio:
Charles F. Clark, Heidelberg, Miss.
William =. Goggins. Toronto, Canada:
Edward F. Cohoon. River Range. Mich.
Waltz W s cEoTe w, Atlanta s,,1 GA
| Burney A. DeMuth. Bloomingfield. Iowa.
Thomas F; Hughes. Providence, r. 1.
John Z. johnson, Colfax, N. d.
Joe J. Joseph. Peoria, Ill
VIII N 7: kshoe. New York H. n 7.
lem v: ke%astsT, S.sffesaszlne; Ky.
william VIII n Y; Lewis; n Hiberp,a r. J.
Bud McManus, kershaw, s. c.
John Mahoney, Lincolnton. Ga.
Henry ". Mayhall, Lone Oak, Texas.
Ralph J. NussdOrfer. Dover. Ohio.
| Levi Owens. Evansville, Ind.
E Ernest B: PETERSON Dayton; lows
Jack Rainier. Akron, Ohio.
| John L. Rehberg. Carlo, Ga.
William r; Richardson. Camas. Idaho.
Grover Robinson. Durant, Miss.
Edward Rolfes. Cincinnati. Ohio
Walter L. Sattler, philadelphia: Pa.
| George Seven. Grand Rapids, Mich.
Charles Sherman, New York, N. Y.
1 Irving Sherman, Edgecomb. Me.
Lou A. Silvernail, Lauderville, Tenn.
Joseph y. Simon, Joliet, Ill.
| James l.. Smith, Lorenzo. Neb.
| Fred Sonenberg. Milwaukee, wis.
William A. Spencer. Burkeville. Va.
| Earl Storm. East Stroudsburg, Pa.
Chester A. Tongen, Zombrata MINI.
| Leo p. Vincent, Newport, Wash.
| Paul F. Webster, St Louis, Mo.
Herman J. Wenzel. Chicago. Ill.
| James Williams. Chicago, Ill.
4 Henry Vandusen, Isleta. Ohio.
William r. Witty. st. Peter, MINI.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14
LOSS OF LIFE IN FLU
Epidemic Has Stolen Millions of
Years From Americans.

IcQrS from Americans.
New York, Dec. 14.-The Spanish
influenza epidemic sweeping thru this
country during the autumn stole"
millions Of the best years of life from
American manhood and womanhood
Henry Moir, an insurance authority of
this city declared here.
The average economic loss of active
life in each case Of death from the
malady or its aftermath was at least
rs years. said Mr.. Moir, emphasizing
the pecuiiarity of the epidemic. which
found most of its victims under 80
years of age. as compared with the
average life of SIS and so years of per-
sons insured in we'll established COM
panies.
Addressing the Association of Life
Insurance Presidents, Mr.. Moir, who
is president of the Acturial Society of
America, described how the epidemic
had dislocated the standard mortality
experience of the insurance companies
in the past Is years. With no pesti-
lence taking toll of lives in the United
States and Canada during that period.
he said,' the standards of health of
persons under so were found to be
much better than at any recorded time
in the past. But the influenza epidemic
causing S6,82S deaths in forty-four
large cities in eight weeks. or an aver
age of four Of every 1000 of the pop
ulation, he. added, had brought new
element into the situation. Investiga-
ton of claims before several large
insurance companies. he declared,
showed that 3 per cent of the deaths
were due to influenza and 81 per cent
to pneumonia following influenza,
while less than per cent were of per-
| sons over SIS years, as against 80 per
cent under 40 and 60 per cent under
IS.
From these figures. the actuary
said. 1t was apparent that the age of
maximum virulence of the epidemic
had been under 80. taking the young
and vigorous-"those whom we ex-
pected to undertake much of the
worlds work."
Mr.. NOR warned the public that
| there is no assurance that the danger
Is past. I'VE learn" he said. that
influenza Is now revisiting Europe and
this time there are indications that it
may be more Objectionable than the
milder form of midsummer. We should
therefore take warning from this re-
currence and observe watchful care to
prevent further infection, since the
disease has distinctly decreased and
seems to be dying out in this coun-
| trvp
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14
Is SURE THE CUP IS HIS
Sir Thomas Upton Opines His Ship
VIII Beat American Boat.

London, Dec. 14.-America's cup is
due to go back to England, Sir Thomas
Upton declared in an interview with
the United Press today. Upton has
challenged for the trophy, now held
by the New York Yacht club.
my greatest ambition in life Is to
win the cup from the Americans, who
are as good sports as any in the
world" said Upton. after its sixty
years absence from England, 1 think
I have an excellent chance of win
ming. The Shamrock w is in perfect
condition.
IF the challenge Is accepted. the
race will probably be held about the
middle of next September. If go. I
will probably go to America in July
for the purpose of preparing and prac-
ticing with the Shamrock"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14
HARD TO RELIEVE
THAT TIGHT COLD?
Not a bit of it! DIR. Bells Pine.
Tar-HOney turns the
trick.

The tight cold is the kind DR.. Bells
Honey likes to tackle-the
hard-to-get-rid-o kind. It gets on the
job and helps Nature to loosen the
cold and then finally to relieve It.
You soon will feel like yourself.
The balsam and other healing,
soothing ingredients do it. The phIegm
soon loosens. the Inflammation is allevf-
ated, the ''tightness'' gives way. with
out uncomfortable after-effects. Get
a bottle today-30c. 60c and $1.20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-14

Washington. Dec. IA bill to pro-
vide a penitentiary sentence for any
one communicating thru the mails or
by wire, information on cotton futures,
was introduced in the house today by
Representative Oldfield, Arkansas