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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
Local Briefs

The Washington township high school
was closed last Friday on account of the
influenza.
News of the death of Mrs. Mel Keep.
pei of Alexandria, Ind, wife of for
mer Celina boy, has been received by
relatives here.
Mrs. Sussnnah Andrews, of Washing
ton township, and Samuel H. Norris, OF
Union township, were welded Wednes-
day, Rev. Motter performing the mar
riage service.
Nettie Sudman, of Auglaize county,
and Clarence Frahm, of Hopewell town.
ship, this county we're Welded at the
Zion Lutheran church parsonage, near
ST. Marys, on the 14th inst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank King, of Ohio
City. who recently purchased the Short
bungalow on West Logan street, moved
into the property last week. Their farm,
just outside Ohio City, is now occupied
by their eldest son.
Dan Bolev and his son Carl were in
| town Tuesday on their way home from
Greenville, where they were attending a
hog sale. Both are interested in breed
ing top-notchers, and they always have
few worth looking at.
Squire John G. Kuhn, civil war vet
eran and one of the best known citizens
of Coldwater, has been appointed a
member of the soldiers relief commits
sion of this county, succeeding John
Donor of Washington township.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug Behringer have
been notified of the arrival overseas of
their son Luke. The lad enlisted in the
Il otor transport corps. Instead of kill
ing Germans, he will probably get job
of hauling them something to eat.
Lieut.. c. A. Stubbs, of Camp Upton,
N. Y, is home for a short furlough, his
first since entering service at Camp Sher-
man. He recently was detailed as as,is-
tant Judge Advocate. Our young Prose
cutor seems to be getting there with both
feet
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
OHIO GUARD SOON
TO Be SENT HOME

COLUMBUS, Nov. 2l-There will be
no re- organization of the Ohio National
Guard as before the war. Governor Cox
stated yesterday on his return from
Washington, where he conferred with
Secretary of War Baker on the subject
A state guard, financed by state funds
and using such equipment as the federal
government may issue, will probably
take its pl; ce," the governor said
THE federal government, according to
present plans, is not desirous of having
the state guards, financed by i, reor-
ganized "
THE 37th Division, composed of Ohio
National Guardsman, will soon be on its
way home from France" " Governor
Cox says he was informed
The 147th Infantry, composed of To-
ledoans and northwestern Ohio men, is
in the 37th Division.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
Five Killed at orossino.

Canton, o., Nov. 18-Five persons
were killed and three seriously in
jured when a Pennsylvania pasBen-
ger train struck an automobile car
rying nine people at local crossing.
Rev. Solomon Duma, pastor of the
Roumanian church, was the only one
who escaped injury His wife was
killed. The machine was carried
nearly block before It was thrown
clear Of the track.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
CELINA'S FIRST
INFLUENZA VICTIM

Miss Elizabeth Anna Beiersdorfor, a
daughter of Henry Beiersdorfew, aged
IS years, died after brief illness at the
family home on South Sugar street last
Monday evening. She was taken i'll
with Influenza on 18th inst, which de-
veloped into dead pneumonia. This
was Celina's first case directly attributed
to influenza. Mrs. Ernest Brown, the
other Celina victim, contracted the dis.
ease before coming here.
The deceased lady was born at Botxin,
this state, but came to Celina with her
parents when a child. Besides the faith
er, she is survived by three sisters and
two brothers-Mrs. Fred Cron, of Ft.
Wayne; Mrs. Lillian Apple, of Detroit;
Miss Clara, at home; William, at Detroit,
and Albert, in the service.
Owing to the rature of the disease,
the funeral, held Wednesday, was pri-
vate. Services were held yesterday
morning at the Catholic church.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
YANKEES MOVE
CAUTIOUSLY
Major DICkman'S Men Nearing
German Territory.
VIGILANCE DOES NOT RELAX

Concentration Of the Army Of oceu-
patton Increases as the German
Forces WIthdraw-eurrende Ma
terlals but Little Damaoed-Enor-
nous Stores Found at a Belgian
Polnt-lneldents Of the Advance.
Paris, Nov. 20-In accordance with
plans, Major General Joseph Dick
mans American boys have been halt
ed for a short time while the heavier
artillery, supply service and other
elements can be brought up. However,
General Dickman's headquarters were
moved on to Longuyon, Belgium, and
corps and division commanders made
similar advances. The boys are now
within a few hours march Of the
German border.
As the Germans withdraw, the con-
centration of the army Of occupation
is increased, and not for a moment
has vigilance been relaxed. All pos
sible tactical advantage is carefully
taken and the forces might easily, In
the presence Of the enemy, be con-
verted into a hostile operation.
The second day of the advance
served to confirm the belief at the
American headquarters, however,
that there was no thought Of treach-
cry in the minds of the German gen.
eral staff, and that the terms of the
armistice will be faithfully carried
out.
There have been a few isolated
cases where surrendered materials
have been damaged, but it is not
thought such damage was wrought
under orders Of German command
ers. The surrender of damaged afr
planes at the airdrome III Tellan-
court is regarded as a case where
Individual aviators determined TO put
their machines out Of commission
rather than have them fall into the
hands Of an enemy, much as cav
aIryman would shoot favorite horse
TO save ulu lIOn hho lht0'
Enormous stores Of ammunition
and many guns left at LonguVOn
were little impaired and the machine
shops there had not been damaged.
Their electrical machinery In the
shopS was fully wired and the tools
were Of the best. The railway yards
at Montmedy and other places along
the line that served the Germans as
one OF their main arteries Of oom-
during their last stand
against the allied advance we're filled
with locomotives and cars ready for
use, while great quantities of gen.
eral stores not mentioned IN the
terms OF the armisties had been
a abandoned to the allies.
Undamaged stores left behind on
every road over which the Ameri-
cans advanced bear evidence of the +
great retreat. At Virton was found |
a a great salvage dump, where tons
Of clothing, gas masks and helmets
had been thrown by the German
troops, who had no further use for
them.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
AUTOMOBILE DITCHED
Three Persons Drown When Their
Machine OVerturns.

Leipsic, O., Nov. 19.-Three per.
sons were drowned and two others
narrowly escaped when their auto
mobile overturned into a ditch filed
with water from rains Of the last few
days, near here. The dead: Mrs.
Sarah Yeisley, aged 70; Mrs. l. P.
Ysisley, SO; Phyllis, 10. daughter of
Mrs. l. P. Ysisl0y Those who es-
capped were l. P. YAsley and his 49,
year-old daughter Bertha. ALI were
of Port Clinton. Ysisley was driving
the car. Bertha was In the front seat
with him. With one foot held under
the wreckage, Yetsley used the other
on the electric horn and attracted q
farmer, who rescued the survivors.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22

1t was officially announced when
the Italians started their great often.
sive that the Three Hundre and
Thirtysecond Regiment of the Eigh-
ty-third Division. Ohio troops was
the only American regiment on the
Italian front. The Eighty-third Di-
vision was mede up of draftees and
trained at Camp Sherman. Colonel
Wallace was in command of the
Three Hundred and Thirty-second
Regiment,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22

presence at Outset OF Conterene'
Necessary In Order to obViate Dis
cusslon by Gable, Says a White
Houso tatenent-Presldent Likely
to 30 Accompanied by Mrs. Wilson
Presidents to Be Established.
Washington, Nov. 10. - President
Wilson will attend the opening ses
sions Of the peace conference. This
has been announced officially. He
will go Immediately after the con
Vening Of the regular session Of con.
gress Dec. 2.
How long the president will remain
abroad he himself probably can not
say now. The time for the conven-
ing of the peace conference has not
yet been announced, but the general
belief here is that 1t can not be as.
sembled before late in December at
the earliest. II such proves the case
the president will be absent from the
country for at least a month, and
probably longer.
This official statement was issued
at the White House: "The president
expects to sail for France immedi-
ately after the opening Of the regular
session of congress for the purpose
Of taking part in the discussion and
settlement of the main features Of the
treaty of peace. It is not likely that
1t will be possible for him to remain
throughout the sessions of the formal
peace conference, but his presence
at the outset is necessary in order
to obViate disadvantage Of discus
sion by cable In determining the
greater outlines Of the final treaty
about which he must necessarily be
consulted. He will, Of course, be ac-
companied by delegates who will sit
as the representatives of the United
States throughout the conference.
The names of the delegates will be
presently announced"
What plans the president may have
for his trip other than to attend the
OpCuluB VI luC pCdSC SOilCl ChNC anu
to participate in the discussions
among the representatives Of the as
sociated nations which will precede
It, have not been revealed. He un-
doubtedly will be accompanied by
Mrs. Wilson, and 1t is expected here
that besides visiting Paris, where the
peace congress probably will be held,
he will go to London and probably to
Brussels and Rome.
Mr.. Wilson is expected to receive
abroad a reception such as has been
accorded but few men in public life.
He will be welcomed not only as the
president of the United States and
the commander-in-chief of its army
and navy, but also as the champion
of world democracy.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
WAS THIS ONE LAD
GROVER POWELL?

WITH THE ITALIAN ARMY IN
NORTHERN ITALY, Nov. H.
Dvring the gr at offensive against
the Austrians only one American
was killed. Six were wounded
slightly and all of them are very
proud of their hurts.
The roads are still blocked with
blowu-up bridges and general wreck
age. There still are thousands of
uncounted prisoners behind the Ita-
lian front.
Prisoners with whom the corre-
spondent talked indicated the grea-
test interest in American political
events. They do not regard the
United States as an enemy.
Wilson is Our god" said one ma.
jor. He finished the war and also
is helping us to freedom"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
LATE ARRIVALS

Mr., and Mrs. Kent Headington are
entertaining little girl at their home.
Kent is stepping high and wearing a
smile that won't come off.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benny Shearer, of Day
ton, former we'll known Celina young
people, report the arrival of baby girl
at their home.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
UP to Minnie to Keep Out
of RefOrmatOry

Mrs. Minnie Blaylock, recently in
dicted by the grand jury on a charge of
grand larceny, was before Judge Miller
last Tuesday morning and awarded a sem
tence of from one to seven years in the
Mansfield reformatory. The sentence
however, is suspended so long as Min
ME treads the straight and narrow path,
a feat she may not be able to perform
without some genuine help.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
.SHOPLIFTERS MUST
GO To MANSFIELD

Mayme Hartman and Helen Weber,
giving Toledo as their rendezvous. ar
rested here few weeks ago for shop
lifting and lodged in jail, were arrai ned
before Judge Miller Of the Common Pleas
Court last Tuesday after appearing in
Mayor Morrow's court and entering a
plea of guilty. They were charged with
appropriating couple of suits OF fem
inina apparel valued at SIS each while on
a visit at the Rentzsch dry goods store.
After listening to their pleas for mercy
they were given sentences OF one to sew
en- years in the State reformatory at
Mansfield.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
KILLED IN ACTION
ON ITALIAN FRONT

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Powell of Wabash,
received a message last week from Wash
ington notifying them of the death of
their son, Grover Powell, aged 20. He
was with an American division on the
Italian front, where he was killed in ac-
tion October ID. He went to camp with
other Mercer county boys in June.
Robert Schelich, of this city, who is
also in Italy, was probably in the same
regiment with young Powell.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22

We hereby wish to thank the neigh
bors and friends who so kindly assisted
US during the sickness and death of our
beloved wife and mother; for the beauti-
full flowers and those who furnished au-
tomobiles; also to Rev. Browns for his
beautiful words OF consolation and appre-
citation, the choir for their beautiful song
selections, and any others who assisted
us in any way.
Frank P. Miller and Children.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
Named Assistant Chief.

Columbus, Nov. 19.-O. W. Wilkin-
son of Hilliard, connected with the
state food administration force, has
been appointed assistant chief in the
state bureau of markets by the state
agricultural board. He will continue
to give the greater part of his time
to the food administration until its
work is completed.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
CeIlna Man Has Close Call I'm
Automobile Smash

chas. o. Hartzog, Of West Logan st.
this city, was the victim of an accident
at Lima a week ago last night, when an
auto in which he was riding, driven by
his friend Curt Shader, was hit by q
train on the Pennsylvania road at a street
crossing. News OF his injury was sent
to Mrs. Hartzog Friday morning and ad-
vised that she come Immediately, as II
was thought best not TO move him.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
CLOSE HOLES IN MACARoNI
Uncle Sam Must Save Cargo Space
and That's Reason for
Innovation.

New York.-They've gone and abol-
shed the hole in macaroni in order to
save cargo space. They've gone and
done It! This startling report has
Just leaked back from France, and 1t
explains the recent strained ways OF
the great city's macaroni, vermicelli
and spaghetti makers. Holeless maca-
toni2 Most unnaturall
However, Uncle Sam must save
cubic miles of room on his stupendous
transportation undertaking. Spaghetti,
without the vent, the hole, is just as
good, tastes even more solid and saves,
the diameters of it's former air spacing
reckoped in great bulk, many cubic
blocks Of room. In the A. e. F. 1t
goes under the name of "wiggles."
What will New York's hard-pressed,
unconventional and temperamental
element do if veteran doughboys i'm
port vogue on their triumphant re-
turn of "wiggles," without holes, into
all the city's places of red ink and
this slippery SAVIOR?
Throws Himself Under Train.
'- Camp Dodge, Ia, Nov 20.-Lieu-
tenant Bruce P. Robinson Of CIeve-
land, stationed at this cantonment,
killed himself by diving under a train
at Grimes, near here.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
STILL CHANCE TO
SEND LAD PARCEL

Relatives not receiving a Christmas
parcel label may now get one at the
Mercer County Chapter Any one re-
ceiving a label through the Red Cross
must file a record that to the best of his
or her knowledge and belief only one
Christmas parcel will be sent to the boy.
He or she must declare himself to be the
only or nearest relative of the boy.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
TO CLOSE TRAINING CAMPS
Candidates For Commissions Permit
ted to Resign.

Washington, Nov. 16.-Candidates
for commissions in officers training
schools, the war department an
nounced, may be discharged from the
army Immediately if they desire If
they elect to complete the course
they will be commissioned upon
graduation in the officers reserve
corps and placed upon the inactive
list. No more candidates will be ad-
mitted. Those who were transferred
from the student army training corps
will be allowed to return to that or
ganization provided they return to col
lege Immediately. These provisions,
the department says, apply to all off,
GERS training camps for the line or
staR corps and departments of the
army
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
Tavern Hotel Changes Hands

VIM. Beiersdorfer has sold the Tavern
Hotel, which he has conducted for sew
eral years, TO J. II. Deming, the former
proprietor of the Fayette candy kitchen.
The new proprietor expects to make
some improvements and install new
fixtures.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
Health Commissions Hearings.

Columbus, Nov. 16.-Announcement
was made that the state health and
old age insurance commission will
hold series of public hearings in
order to develop information and to
hear expressions of views from vari-
GUS interests, organizations and
groups of people. The hearings are
to be held the first week in Decem-
Der in Cincinnati, Cleveland. Colum-
bus, Springfield and Toledo.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
ANOTHER MERCER COUNTY
BOY DEAD IN FRANCE

Private Joseph f. Meeker, of St. Hen
ry, is reported dead in France from
wounds received in action. He was 22
years old, and was sent to Camp Sher-
man in July with other young men from
this county. His QUESTIONABLE, on file
with the local draft board, indicates his
parents are dead, his nearest relative be-
ing an uncle at Dayton.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
OHIO BOYS TO SAIL SOON
Thirty-seVenth Division, Composed Of
Guardsmen, Coming Homo.


Columbus, Nov. 2O.-Attsr a con.
ference with Secretary Baker, Gov
ernor Cox announced that the Thirty
seventh National Guard division wfil
be among the first troops sent home
from France. The Thirty-seventh is
the Ohio National Guard division,
and the news of it's early home-com-
ing will be of interest to many thou
sands Of families in Ohio. The gov
ernor also learned that the Thirty
seventh division was in the thick Of
the fighting as the war came to
close, and probably was hard hit, al
though the casualties have not yet
begun to appear IN the announced
lists.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
Cost Cox 8a.5oo.

Columbus, Nov. 16.-Governor Cox
filed his expense account with the
secretary of state showing an expend-
iture of $3,5O0, all of which was paid
to the Democratic state committee.
The True Democracy league, through
its treasurer, Frank Richards, report
ed they spent $2,400 in an effort to
defeat Cox.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
WAR TAXES UNTIL 1925
Heavy LeVies Must Continue For at
Least Six Years.


Least Six Years.
Washington, Nov. 16.-The Ameri.
can people will be paying war taxes
until 1925. Treasury plans show that
the heavy burden of taxation must
continue fer at least six years more.
The end Of actual fighting has cut the
1918 cost by $4,000, ,OOO, 900, Secretary
McAdoo announced, but immediate
war expense will continue to come
1t is for these that the nation will
have to provide funds, according to
officials. Facing the treasury for the
present fiscal year were expenditures
of $4,000, 100000; for the fiscal year
ending June 20, 1920, $4,000, 900, 900,
and for the next four years the gov
ernment expenses will range around
$500, 100000. After Jan. 1, 1925, ex-
penditures should settle down to ap-
proximately 2,OOO,OOO,OOO a year, Of
hcials estimated.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
Privates Killed by Explosion.

Camp Sherman, O., Nov. 19.-Ser-
geant Tony Demetri, Bedford, O., and
Sergeant Thomas w. Gair Cleveland,
were killed in an explosion here.
After filling an iron pipe with pow
der from hand grenade they sealed
the ends of the pipe with mud, in
serted fuse and ignited it. The ex-
plosion blew Demetri to pieces. Gair
died shortly afterwards at the base
hospital
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
.25,75S MAJORITY
FOR PROHIBITION

Statewide prohibition won in Ohio by
a majority of $3.50, according to the
official count, completed at Columbus on
the 10th. The vote was; For prohibi-
ton, 463, SS4; against, 437, 1875.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
No Services Until Further Notice

There will be no services of the Church
of God, either at Neptune or Celina, un-
til further notice. The church at Celina
has torn down the tabernacle, and there
fore have no place 10 hold worship at
present. The church at Neptune is un-
der quarantine because of the influenza.
Members of these congregations will
watch the papers for notice of the re-
sumption of service.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
Asks Restraining Order
and Damages

Ellen Baucher has filed a petition in
the Common Pleas Court against VIM.
Webb and others. asking that they be
restrained from cutting and removing
timber from certain land in Union town
ship of which she is the owner. She
also asks damages in the sum OF $50
for loss already sustained. g..
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
Kaiser NAV Return.

Copenhagen, Nov. 19.-The work
mems and soldiers council Of Pots
dam announces it has learned that
the former kaiser is planning to re-
turn to Germany owing to the dis
turbances in Holland
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
Electric Car Hlts AutomoblIe.

Springfield, O., Nov. 19.-Three per-
sons were killed near this city when
an automobile in which they were
riding IS struck by an Ohio Elec-
tric ca The dead are: Mrs. Sarah
Darner, 10; Mrs. Rose Bragg, 4s, and
Mrs Opha Brewer, IS, all of Dayton.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
Work For DISCHARGED soIdI.rs.

New York, Nov. 18.-Soldiers dis
charged into civil hfe by demobiliRa-
tion of the army will find knights OF
Columbus, which has served them
in cantonment in this country and
overseas, prepared to help them to
employment, war work headquarters
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
GERMAN FLEET
SURRENDERS

LONDON, Nov. 2I.-The Ger
man feet as specified In the terms
Of the armistIce with Germany,
was surrendered today 20 the AL
lies. This announcement was
made officially by the admiralty
this afternoon. The statement
continues;
"The main German feet surren-
dered at $50 o'clock this NOR
ming"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
Chooses Gum Route

Joe Fostnaut, of st. Marys, former
we'll known night watchman of that city,
committed suicide last Sunday evening,
using gun to make his exit. Cause 'or
the rash act unknown.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
Chance to Land steady Job

There is to be a civil service examina-
tion in this city on December Ia to find
some one competent to fit an anticipated
vacancy in the postmastership at Men
don. The job pays about 5000 year.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
Wilson pecIDnes Invitation.

Washington, Nov. 49, - President
Wilson has declined an invitation to
go to New York for the Britain day
celebration. Dec. 3.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
Throws Himself Under Train,
Dry Majority.

Columbus, Nov. 18.-Statewide pro-
hibition won in Ohio by majority
of 1868, according to the official
vote. The vote was: For prohibition,
t63,564; against, 437, 1896.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
soeiaIIst Named premIer

Basel, Nov. 18.-The Galician So
cialist leader Daszynsh has been ap-
pointed premier Of Poland and
charged with the formation of a cab
met. according to a dispatch from
Warsaw.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-11-22
WAR PROHIBITION GOES
into EFFECT JULY |

Washington, Nov. lS.-Final legisla-
tive action was taken to-day by the SEN
ate on the national war time prohibition
bill effective July l, next, and continu-
uing during demobolization.