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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06
WILSON BOARDS
BIG TRANSPORT
President and Party on Their
Way TO Peace Conference.
WILL Be ABSENT SIX WEEKS

Steamer George Washington, Under
Naval Convoy, Carries Mrs. Wilson,
Her Mother, Peace Commissioners
Lansing and White, Army Officers
and a Big staH-Party Headed For
French Port.
New York, Dec. .4.-Accompanied
by Mrs. Wilson and her mother, Mrs.
william Boiling, and others OF his
party, President Wilson arrived here
early today from Washington and
later boarded the transport George
Washington, on which he will make
the voyage to France. About seven
days will be required for the trip. A
naval convoy accompanies the George
Washington.
The president does not expect to
be abroad for more than six weeks,
which would give him Just a month
on European soil. Before the peace
conference meets he will confer with
Premiers Lloyd-George of Great Brit
ain, Clemeanceau Of France and Or
lando Of Italy, and probably with
King Albert Of Belgium, to discuss
the salient points of the peace treaty.
While in Europe Mr.. Wilson plans
to visit England and Italy, as well
as France, and he may go to Brus-
sells. He also is understood to in
tend to make a pilgrimage 10 some
of the battlefields in France Great
preparations have been made In Lon
don, Paris and Rome for the presi.
dents reception.
Joseph P. Tumulty, the presidents
secretary, accompanied Mr.. Wilson
to New York, but will not go abroad.
He will return to Washington to
conduct the business of the White
House and will be the eyes and ears
of the president in this country. Mr..
Tumulty will be IN frequent commu-
nication with the president by cable
and will keep him fully advised Of
events at home.
Only three of the five American
representatives Of the peace confer
ence, as announced at the White
House last week, will cross on the
former North German Lloyd liner.
They are the president himself, Sec
retary of State Robert Lansing and
Henry White, former ambassador to
France and Italy; Colonel E. NJ.
House and General Tasker H. Bliss,
the other two members, now are in
France, and will Join the president
there.
Rear Admiral H. s. Knapp and
Captain William v. Pratt are accom-
panying the presidential party and
will report to Admiral Benson, naval
representative with Colonel House on
the peace mission, as his assistants.
Admiral Knapp has been in COM
mand Of the naval forces In Haiti
and San Domingo and Captain Pratt,
who is assistant chief of naval op-
erations, has been acting head of the
bureau Of operations during the ab-
sence abroad of Admiral Benson.
Secretaries of the peace delegation
will be Joseph c. Grow, former sec.
tary of embassy at Berlin and later
charge at Vienna, and who now Is in
Paris making preliminary arrange
ments; Leland Harrison of the Latin.
American division, and Philip H.
Patohin, confidential assistant to
Secretary Lansing.
William McNeir goes as disbursing
officer and s. Y. Smith as draughting
officer. and large force of clerical
assistants from the state department
is accompanying the party.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06
ERASTUS

J. B. Plummer and daughter Helen
and son Bevan spent Thanksgiving with
relatives at Mendon.
An oyste' supper was enjoyed at the
home of G. L. Adams Monday evening.
it being Mr.. Adams forty-frst birthday.
A number of friends and relatives were
present.
Miss Flossie Fenning spent the week
end with Mrs. Bruce Adams.
Mrs. o. S. Ashcraft and Mrs. SNYDER
spent Thanksgiving with friends at Day
ton.
Chas. Schwark called on ]. w. Adams
Tuesday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06
COMPLAIN Of ssantv Food.

. Washington, Dec. 3. - American
prisoners returning from German
prison camps complain of scanty food
and bad housing conditions, General
Pershing has informed the war de-
partment, but there is no evidence
Of discrimination against Americans
Or authenticated reports Of brutality
toward them.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06
Echo of BeIdon Divorce Suit.

Amos Beldou, as guardian of Basil
Beldon, a minor, has sued Anna +. Bel
don and the Farmers Bank, of Ohio
City, asking for an injunction 20 restrain
them from disposing of note for $500,
the note being for the purpose of provid-
ing a fund for the education of Basil
Beldon. The suit is brought in the Van
Wer. Common Pleas Court.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06
STOCK PRICES ADVANCE
Wilson's Treatment Of Railroad Ques
ton the Cause.

Wilson'S Treatment Of Railroad Cues
tion the Cause.
New York, Dec. 3.-Fresident VIII
sons address to congress is inter
prctaI IN franciaI quarters here to
Indicate that the government is not
so strongly committed as had been
thought to federal ownership of rails
ard utilities. 1t led to an immediate
advance in stock market prices. The
quoted values of rail issues rose two
or three points, notably Southern Pa
cifc with a gain of S1s, Union Pa
eiTc "a ard New York Central two
~1i~te. Their uptuTn found response
,,aplE ether classes of stocks.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

Earn big money. Every hOusekeepeT
wants Madam Burners BlumerOy. 25C
package. Saves cost of IS eggs in baking
and cooking. Goes like wild6re- Mrs
Fiske made $S.2S. Mrs. Ritter 1915 in
a day. You can. too. Free samples. F.
]. Blumer, Lincoln avenue and Roscoe,
Chicago.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06
UNITED WAR WORK FUND
GIVEN A DESERVED BOOST

Henry Obryan's pedigreed Duroc sow,
that has brought in several good amounts
for various war activities since he first
donated it to the Red Cross some time
ago, finally found a permanent owner at
the sale for the benefit of the United War
Work fund last Saturday. The animal
was bid in by Pat King, of Mercer, for
$50. A. J Bair got Fred Suhr's big red
rooster at his bid of s..
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

A belated message to Mr.. and Mrs.
Just reached them, conveying the infor-
nation their son Clarence was seriously
wounded in action October % AS they
had received two letters from him since
that time-bearing date of October p
and November 2-the government notifi-
cation did not cause them much alarm.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06
soYcott urned.

New York. Dec. 3. E. E. Tuper
ard Peter Wright of the British sea
mems union arrived here TO ask
American seamen to join with the
British i'll refusing to sail into Ger
man ports.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06
McGHEE INFORMED
Ohio Railroads Will Pay Taxes
Without Legal Contest.

Ohio Railroads Will Pay Taxes
Without Legal Contest.
Columbus, Dec. 3.-Railroads op-
Grating in Ohio will pay their usual
taxes without legal contest
Notice to this effect was given in
a letter to Attorney General McGhee
from John Barton Payne, general
counsel of the United States railroad
administration. Railroad attorneys
recently told McGhee that the COM
pauies intended to object to taxes.
Auditor of State DOnahey estimated
this refusal would take $11, ,OOO. 900
out of public treasures in Ohio each
year and add to the complications
that will result from the loss of S..
OOO. 900 liquor revenue.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06
DEAD LAD WAS MEMBER OF
FAMOUS RAINBOW DIVISION

News of the death of Corp. Jacob Wea-
yer, aged %, Aho was killed in action in
France, November 8, was received last
Saturday evening. A telegram announc-
ing the death and confirmation from the
war department at Washington, d. ,
was received by his parents, who reside
about seven miles W st of Celina, in JEFF
ierson township. Jacob Weaver was a
member of Co. K, Tooth Infantry, of the
famous Rainbow Division, and was one
of the first of Mercer county boys to go
overseas.
Dance toys, wood toys model builders,
&c NJ Ii. u nnE % GAnrn
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06
Marriage Licenses Issued

William Sickles, aged 81 years, farmer
of Rockford, and Miss Mary Bastain,
aged 29 years, clerk, of Rockford.
William H. Heath, aged 26 years, far
mer of Van Vert, and Miss Nora V.
Violet, aged p years, clerk in postoffice
of Rockford.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06
1. o. o. F. Election.

Celina I. o. o. F. No. 399, held its
annual election Monday night with the
following results: Noble Grand, Chas
McComb; Vice Grand, Dan Creeden;
Recording Secretary, w. H, Pond; FL
nancial Secre ary, E~ory Thompson;
Treasurer, A. c. F. Gilbert; Trustee,
three years, c. S. Younger.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

Mrs. Orvelle Raudabaugh, an old-time
news gatherer of the Daily Standard, has
rendered her services to that paper, it
being a case of a friend in need. Mana.
ger Frank is the last to be chased home
the flu.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06
The GRIM REAPER

Mrs. Elizabeth Hole. aged 50 years, a
pioneer resident of this city died at the
home OF her brother, Seymour Craig, in
the east part of town, last Sunday morn
day morning, after an illness of couple
weeks of influenza. Her husband died
some fifteen years ago. since which time
she made her home with her brother.
Besides the brother, the deceased is sur
vived by daughter, Mrs Ada Weaver,
and sister, Mrs. Martin Greek.
Funeral services were held at her late
home Tuesday morning, with Rev. Mo
ger in charge. Interment at North
Grove cemetery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

Mrs. Edgar NJ. Dull (nee Phellis),
aged "a years, died at her home on North
Walnut street, this city, last Tuesday,
after a couple weeks illness, of dread in
auenza. She was born at Macedon, this
county, October IS, 1884 She was we'd
ded to Mr.. Dull in March, 1904, in this
city. The deceased is survived by her
husband and three children-Paul, Earl,
and Dale-and her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. L. Phellis.
Funeral services take place this (Fri-
day. afternoon from the Evangelical
church in charge of Rev. Stedcke, as
sisted by Rev. Browns. Interment at
North Grove.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06
GLASS IS rendered
TREASURY PORTFOLIO

Representative Carter Glass, of Virgin.
ia, was named as Secretary of the Treas
ury by President Wilson, succeeding
McAdoo. The announcement was made
Yesterday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Heiser received
message for L. G. flinders Wednesday
night saying that their daughter, Mrs.
L. G. Hind rs, who has been very i'll, at
Los Angeles, is resting easier and gradu-
allu itrlnrnN-ir1u
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Hole, of Toledo,
were called here this week by the illness
of the formers mother, Mrs. Lewis
Hole, who has suffered a stroke of paral-
ysis. She is reported some better.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06
Something for Christmas Present

Don't forget Big Pete has got more
aluminium ware than all the other stores
in Mercer county put together.
What Is more useful for Christmas
gift than a nice peace OF aluminium wareS
We sell Il II you have no tickets.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

Miss Alma H lie, aged 10 years, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Hole, residing
west of this city, died after a long illness
of tuberculosis last Friday morning. Be-
sides the parents, the deceased is sur
vived by one sister. Funeral services
were held at Swamp College church Sun
day afternoon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

Miss Edna Loree left Tuesday for
Camp Oglethorp, Ga, where she will
take nurses training in the Students S
nurse reserve
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

Jesse Arnett, indicted on the charge of
stealing an automobile two or three
months ago, was declared not guilty
after a hearing before jury in Judge
Miller's court last week.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE

for your country and yourself? Buy Wa
Savings StAmDA
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

Mrs. Frank Eichenauer, aged 3S years,
died on the 18th ult. at her home in Lib
erty township after long illness. Her
maiden name was Cora Buher. She was
married to Mr.. Eichenauer, December s,
1900. Besides the husband, the deceas-
ed is survived by four children. Funeral
services were held from the Hope Evan
gelical church last Sunday morning.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06
Wanted

Cabinet makers and piano makers in
every department. Bell Bros. Piano Co. /.
MuRcie, Ind.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

The Democrat and Cincinnati Daily
Post, both one year, s..
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

Santa Clause will be at the Racket
Store every Saturday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

A tinker toy for every boy-amuse-
ment for all-at the Racket store.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

A fine line of toilet sets, Sc, can be
had at the Racket Store.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

Trunks. suit cases, cradles and beds at
Racket Store.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

Mrs. Raymond Rider, aged IS years,
died at her home in Center township last
Sunday afternoon after two weeks ILL
ness of infiuenza an pneumonia. The
deceased is survived by husband and
four children.
Funeral services were held Monday at
the home, Rev. Turner, of the Church of
God, IN charge. Interment at the St.
Marys cemetery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

Roy Zimmerman, aged 2l, a son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Zimmerman, of Cen
ter township, died on the 9th inst.
Death resulted an attack of influenza,
followed by pneumonia.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

Mary Louise Detrick, the four days old
infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Glen
Derrick, died Sunday afternoon at their
home located in the Citizens addition.
Funeral services were held Monday af-
ternoon.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-12-06

Steamer George Washington, Under
Naval Convoy, Carries Mrs. Wilson,
Her Mother, Peace Commissioners
Lansing and White, Army Officers
and a Big stat-Party Headed For
French Port.
The Lamar register., 1918-07-17
Portable Telephone.

"This is only the eleventh time !
have been up and down stairs to an
swer that telephone this morning"
sighed a physicians wife. Il should
like to sew Just one hour In peace
"Why don't you have a portable tele-
phonef" suggested the sympathetic
seamstress. "Mrs. X has one. and my
you have no idea the steps II saves
her. You know she Is quite club
woman, and has so many calls. The
arrangement Is simply an ordinary
desk telephone with very long cord.
When she goes up to the den at the
head of the stairs to sew or write, II
seems funny enough to see her go teie-
phone in hand. In the kitchen she has
It handy on the cabinet, and when rest
ing on the living porch she does not
even have to get out Of the ham
mock to answer telephone call. Your
telephone being stationary at the stair
way landing. similar arrangement
could be Effected
The Lamar register., 1918-07-17
lcopyriEht. lslI. we.tsrn Nsw.papsr Unio

Copyright. 1917. Western Newspaper union)
"why don't you try camouriagef"
suggested Mort Talcott, and he winked
at his companion. Van Dysart.
"Yes, that's the stun the soldiers
use In the trenches TO make them
selves invisible" suggested the latter.
Hardly that" Interpreted Talcott.
at places the user In color harmony
with his surroundings. so that he Is
not always discernible to the casual
eye"
Reuben Marsh said nothing, but the
suggestion had sunk deep into his
mind. He had made rash conf
dence, little considering that Talcott
was Ia measure II rival, and that
they mistook his ingenious simplicity
for stupidity and would rather en-
courage him to commit II foolish ac-
ton than otherwise. The present col
loquy had come about through Tai
colt asking: And what about the lit
tie lady, Marshf" The little lady"
was Winnie Elston, and Reuben shook
his head mournfully as he responded
blankly:
Il haven't seen her for a week. and
1t looks as though won't see her for
many u week to come"
"Why, how Is thatf" probed Talcott.
Her father. He has taken u dis
like to me. or thinks I'm not In his
class. or course, he's got lots OF
money and l very little Of 1t. but I'm
steady, I've got permanent position
ut u good salary. and Of course l like
Winnie, and she-well. she seems to
enjoy my company"
Artlessly, because he believed he
was with friends, Reuben went on to
relate how Mr.. Elston had ordered
him from the place. Twice Reuben
had invaded the grounds after night
fall. to be discovered by the lynx-eyed
guardian OF Winnie, whom this hard
hearted person apparently was treat
ing as u close captive.
II saw her seated crying In her
room upstairs last night" narrated
Reuben pathetically. III could have
been sure no one was prowling around
the garden, l could have whistled a
signal she would have understood as
coming from me. and maybe In some
way she could have got word to me-"
Then came the tamoufiage sugges-
ton. and the group separated. Reu-
The Lamar register., 1918-07-17

ben had no thought of disfiguring him
self with the much used invisible
paint. He did some thinking. how.
ever. and he acted upon the result OF
these meditations the following day.
He spent about an hour In the rubber
goods section of II large department
store. II was to select a raincoat and
cap of hue the exact color of grass.
Even to the gloves. the green tinge
harmoniZed.
'That fits me out" he said compla-
Gently, early In the evening, as he
stood before the mirror In his room.
fully arrayed In "camoufiage" attire.
He stole out from the house and
crossed back yards, vacant lots and
lonely lanes. He arrived at the rear
fence of the Elston home without
meeting soul or having been OBJ
served.
Reuben reconnoitered the house.
His heart thumped hard as he fixed
his eyes on lighted window in the
second story of the house. He knew
this to be the room that Winnie occu-
pied and he could mentally picture her
loneliness and persecution. The win
dow was open, but the shade was
drawn, so he had no sight OF the lovely
occupant of the apartment. He made
out Mr. Elston seated at table in II
room In the lower part of the house.
THE coast is clear 10 plant myself"
bs decided. THE cruel father will
The Lamar register., 1918-07-17
NOTICE
State OF Colorado. }

County OF Prowers.)
in THE COUNTY COURT THEREOF.
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETI-
TION OF MINNIE GUY FOR THE
DIFFERENTIATION OF INTERESTS
IN THE LANDS AND TENEMENTS
OF l.. =. PILLOUD. Deceased.
To the Heirs at law of L. E. Pilloud.
and to all whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that pursuant
to an order of the County Court. made
othe above entitled matter. said Court
fixed the goth day of August. A. ID.
1918. the day and date for the de-
termination of the interest In the la nds
and tenements of l.. f. Pilloud. deceas-
ed. late of the County of Prowers and
State of Colorado. and said lands and
tenements are described as follows. to-
wit:
Lot three go in Block Forty-one
(4D. In the original Town OF La
mar. In the County OF Prowers and
State of Colorado. according TO the
The Lamar register., 1918-07-17

recorded plat thereof.
That the only heirs in law of the said
L. L. PilIoud were and are Minnie Guy
formerly Minnie Pilloud. Raymond Eu-
gene Pilloud. and Edith Pilloud Hois-
ington. formerly Edith Pilloud.
Given under my hand and the seal
Of said Court at Lamar, Colorado, this
26th day of June. a. d. 1918.
]. c. HORN,
Judge and Acting Clerk OF the
County Court.
First Pub. June 20. 1918.
Last Pub. July 81. 1918.
Evening journal., 1918-03-11
WORKERS
IN SHOP TOMORROW
Wage Increase and No Time
Card System, Are
Agreed On
GOVERNMENT BRINGS
ABOUT SETTLEMENT

Employees IN fiie local plant OF me
Pullman Car Company. who walked ont
last Monday afternoon because Of din
culties between them and the company
over working conditions. VIII return TO
work tomorrow morning, the trouble
having been settled TO-DAY to the salts
faction Of an concerned.
The settlement was brought about at
meeting this morning between l..
kramer, one OF the vice-presidents Of
the Pullman Company; a committee
representing the several departments at
the shops, and James L. Hughes, United
states Commissioner of Cancellation,
who was sent here from Washington
by the department Of Labor. The meet
Ing was held in the 0fli,es OF the
United states Department OF Labor, at
sixth and King streets, and was pre-
sided over boy Mr Hughes.
After a discussion 0f the questions at
issue the company decided 90 accedc %
all.the requests made by The men. The
time card system 90 which there had
been so much objection on the part OF
T the employees will be abolished ana in
addition the employees are to be given
am increase in their pay. the amount ia
be determined iaier.
Commissioner Hughes was please,
that the settlement had been reached
and he received the thanks OF the meT
and the company and their congratula
uons for his work in connection viii
the walk-out and the settlement which
&C is said, was due largely TO his media
tiOn.
The workmen quit work one wcel
ago. Since that time the local shops
have been closed About Eve hundred
\ men were involved in the walk-oui
/ Under the terms OF the agreement reach
ed today an The men viii go back e
their regular employment tomorrow
morning
Evening journal., 1918-03-11
OBJECT TO SALE
OF PULASKI HALL

The Polish Standard, weekly news
paper " this city. in its current ISSUE
contains an article sharply criticising
the sale Of Pulaski Hall, at Second and
Jusiison streets, 10 the Board Of Edu-
cation to be used as a public school
and claiming that Martin Tomczyk
had no authority TO make,the sale. The
property formerly belonged TO the Cen
oral Pulaski Republ IAN Improvement
Club.
When Mr.. Tomczky. coal dealer Of
No. 4Si South Broome street, was seen
today by reporter for TIE EVENING
JOURNAL, he said that he had bought
the club house building from the direc-
tors ON December a. last for sis 400 and
that he had a legal right lo sell the
building for as much more as ne couid
get The board OF Education paid
$4,000 20 Mr. TOmczyk for the building
last week Mr.. Tomczyk showed deed
for the property dated December Il
1917, 10 the reporter.
Evening journal., 1918-03-11
OPEN HEADQUARTERS
FOR LIBERTY LOAN

As nrst step toward organizing New
Castle county for the Liberty Loan
campaign to open on April 6, the
Liberty Loan Committee for New Castle
county opened It's headquarters I'm ihe
security Trust and safe Deposit Build
ing This morning. John $. Rossell Is
chairman OF lhe committee and viii he
In active touch with the organization
Of fhe different units. A. Rae duBell Is
secretary in charge. and Miss r. Evelyn
Hahn viii have charge Of The office de-
ians. Already the office Is the scene OF
considerable activity, as there are
numerous details Go De handled. A
direct telephone wire has been Installed
FOR the convenience OF the siaff-No. 500
Those desiring % communicate with
headUuarters are invited 90 call in per-
son or by telephone.
Announcement was made from head
quarters this morning that foNowins
Mr.. Rosselrs address at the quarterly
session OF Pomona Grange on Thursday
last. the Grange voted % purchase q
500 bond Of the third issue. and % was
unanimously voted that each farmer n
the county be requested 10 see that a.
least one bond is purchased by som'
member OF his family. This Is th'
kind OF cooperation the committee q
anxious TO obtain from every citizel
Of the county.