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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-31
LAND!LAND

Clover, potatoes, rye, beans, wheat, oats alfalfa
and fruit are grown our hardwood lands and are
big money makers, Get in while this land is cheap
and prices for its products are high 10, 90 4O 90
Or 80 acres for SIS to $50 per acre. Pay q small
amount now, little each month and see how quick.
ly you will be 4 farmer farm of your own
Near good markets, schools, churches, Miehigan's
10000 acres to choose from. Write for big free
SWIGART LAND CO.
Gl261 First National Bank Bldg, Chi
cago, Ill.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-31
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Town Lots

J. B. Hemmelgarn to Bertha
Rhoades, Lot al, BurkettsvilIs.
John Carlin to Perry Bowser, Lot
"a, Brookside add, Celina.
Albert Romer to F. J. Reichart,
Lot 263, Coldwater. .......
II: E. Murliu to F, Stedcke, Lot
20, Schunck add, Celiua ~
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-31

Wcol-Chio and Pennsylvania fieeces:
Delaine washed. SSG9Oc; one-half blood
comh:ng, 7S@79c: three-eighths blood
ronibing. 7507Gc: delaine unwashed, "A
M15c
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-05-31
IN REALTY CIRCLES
Farm Transfers

Amos Ulmer to Ben Post, part of
land in Union township. -. tl12OO
Bernard Romer to F. ]. Reichart.
part of land in Granville .... lO7So
Frank Reichart to Albert Romer,
part of land in Franklin 1
M: J. Wallet to Maud Alt, part of
, lane land in Gibson .:..:.......>, 5000
Adam Alt to Ralph J. Gates, part
OF land in Liberty. ...,,. 800
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
Figures Show Campaign of Sea Horror Has
 Been a Failure. HUN GOVERNMENT
 AWARE OF FACTS Admiral in Statement to Reichstag Falsely
 Quoted Numbers.

Paris, May 13-The effective ness ofthe German submarine campaign is declining. The German government is aware of this fact, declared Georges Leygues, minister of marine, before the naval committee on the chamber of deputies, but has made the greatest efforts to conceal it. He said the situation was most favorable and that the sinkings of submarines in the first three months of 1S19 through Allied measures were greater than the number built by the enemy.
 These results, the minister declar- ed, were due to the methodical char acter of the war against submarines; to the close coordination of the AL lied snavies; to the intrepidity and spir- it animating the officers and crews of naval and aerial squadrons; and to the intensification of the use of old methods and the employment of new methods.
 Minister Leygues referred to the statement made in the Reichstag on April 17 by Vice Admiral. Won Capelle, German minister of marine, in which he said 600, 900. tons of Allied ship ping was sunk monthly. This figure the minister said, was incorrect.
 It was reached and passed in April May and June, 1917. In July it de- clined and in November it fell below 400, ,0O0 and since then has diminish ed continuously. The minister gave the following comparative table of the tonnage claimed to have been destroy ed by Germany and the tonnage ac-
 Continued on page p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
SHOTS
 FAIL TO STOP
 STORE THIEVES

Residents of the neighborhood of Stratford and Carroll avenues were alarmed at an early hour this morn ing by the report of pistol shots, and upon investigation it was found that burglars had broken into the fruit and candy store owned by John l.. Birds, of 1877 Stratford avenue. The thieves had stolen a pair of pants in the pockets of which was $4S0, and were almost out of the store when one of them ripped over a crate of oranges. The noise of the falling crate aroused Birds, who upon seeing the men opened fire.
 According to a statement made by Birds to Lieutenant Flanagan, at the Second precinct station, there were two men in the raid on his store and when he discovered their presence in his place the time was exactly 2:30.
 He called upon them to halt, but they ran all the faster and in an effort to stop them and recover his money he fired several shots but they com pletely outdistanced him.
 Upon his return to his store he discovered a large crowd of the resi- dents of the neighborhood had col 1ected with several policemen. The latter immediately set about securing the district, but apparently the thieves had made tracks for the central sec tion of the city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13

These appeals will probably act as a stay of proceedings, as constitution al questions, and interpretation of the city charter, are raised and the mat ter is likely to go to the Supreme Court of the state before it is finally determined. Questions as to the 'suf- ficiency of the notices for different hearings in the proceedings are also raised, and should they be determined against the city the whole matter would revert to the original proposi- ton.
 City Attorney W. H. Comley, Jr., this morning when asked if the ap- peals would delay actual work on the plaza, said they probably would, all though he had not looked into the matter very thoroughly. He said the constitutional questions raised would have to~be determined by the courts, and would act as a stay.
 The appeals from the award of damages or assessment of benefits would not have that effect but the question of the right of the city to proceed must be determined before work can be commenced. Judge Con- ley said he had not given the matter of the appeals filed any particular study as yet.
 There are two of these appeals at- tacking the right of the city to con- struct plaza for the benefit of the l trolley lines and for a public mar ket. One paragraph reads in effect that said so-called public improve ments are ordered for the real pur- pose of establishment of a public market for the sale of goods and pro- 1 ducts, and for the purpose of estab- fishing a transfer place for the re- routing of trolley cars for the benefit of the trolley lines and their patrons and for the purpose of diverting traf- fic and business from Main street ir Bridgeport from near the applicant: | property.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
ONE LOCAL BOY DIES IN ACT|ON;
 13 ARE IN LIST

Washington, May 13-The casualty list today contained 96 names, divided as follows:
 Killed in action, 10; died of wounds, g.; died of accident, 2; died of disease, 5; died of other causes, i; wounded severely, 12; wounded slgiht- ly, 19; missing in action, 3S.
 The following Connecticut boys are mentioned in the list:
 Killed in action-Phillip J. Brady, 1880 State street, New Haven.
 Died of wounds-Arthur Vivian Dickson, New Milford.
 Wounded severely-Thomas N. Stack, Still River; Samuel A. Mo- Auley, Windsor Locks.
 Wounded slightly-Lieut. Walter T. O'Donahue, 87 Hawthorn street, Hartford.
 Missing in action-Bugler Nelson F. Waters. 1238 Dxwen avenue, New Haven; Privates Tony Bardinella, Portland street, Midd1etown; Percival Barnes. West Haven; Frank Butler, 245 Shelton avenue, New Haven; Fred Hager, Prospect, Antoine Gag non, Bristol; Fred L. Hall, S4 Hyland avenue, Bristol; Patrck Wall, New Haven; Ezra Woods, B. R. l., New Milford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
Believe Samuel Lavitsky, Alias I,avit a Russian
 May Be Bolsheviki. HAS ALWAYS EVADED SHOWING HIS PAPERS Alleged Like Lenine To Be Subject to Influences of
 Prussianism.

Government officials are to- day investigating the past his tory of Samuel Lavitsky, alias Samuel Lavit. Great doubt ex- ists as to whether he is an American citizen or not, but owing to his persistent evasion of the question, it is claimed by those in a position to know, that he is not.
 It has been unearthed by officials that Lavit was born and raised in Russia and is reputed to be of Bolshe- wiki tendencies. h
 Another phase of the investigation now under way is the fact that Lavit never worked in machine shop. He came to Bridgeport and by some in- f1uence he was made the leader of a union the members of which worked in plants which produced material vital to allied nations engaged in the war.
 Government agents are also anxious to know what interest or interests have backed Lavit in his rapid rise to the leadership of men who possess the power to cripple this country's production of munitions.
 Lavit's past history is somewhat shrouded in mystery, but the authori- ties believe that within a very few days they will be able to confront him with a detailed account of his doings since he landed in America seeking freedom from the tyranny ot the Russian Car.
 Probably the greatest set back the plans of Lavit or Lavitsky, have go is the return of all workers to theil benches in the Bridgeport machine shops.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
BARTENDERS OF CITY THREATEN
 TO CALL STRIKE
Wants $25 a Week and Fix ed Hours-Demands Must
 Be Met in Week.

Bridgeport in all probability will see another strike next Monday according to the happenings at a secret meeting of the Bartenders Union, which was held yesterday at their hall and club rooms at 119 Wall street Demands which were framed for presentation to the liquor dealers call for a min imum wage of $25 for a 54 hour week, no Sunday work, and a strictly closed shop.
 It was further decided that all pipe cleaners must .aoin the Plumbers union and that no bartender will draw beer from pipes cleaned or attended to by any other.
 The liquor dealers show a disposi- ton to fight the demands made by the bartenders and it is openly stated that there will be a wholesale walkout or dered next Monday.
 Another feature of yesterday s meeting was the unanimous vote of $50 to the American Red Cross. When a motion was made to establish a bar in the meeting hall and club rooms the motion was voted down by an over whelming majority.
 According to members of the union the bartenders in even the first class cafes in Bridgeport are getting but s19 Or $2O week and they claim this is not sufficient for them and their families to live upon.
 Some of the saloons will meet the demands of the union, but the smaller places declare it would mean closing up for them if they consider the de> mands of the bartenders.
 It is said the bartenders in Bridge port have been restless for many months as they are in a. position to see huge bankrolls in possession o1 munition workers they reason that when men who flock into the saloons on pay days earn rolls a greyhound cannot jump over, they should not be working 14 and 16 hours a day for an amount which at the present cos of living is insufficient to support then and their families.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
TOOK
 TROUSERS BUT
 NOT. THE MONEY

A man giving his name as Warren of 629 Colorado avenue, telephoned the police early this morning and re- ported that while he slept someone reached through the open window of his room and stole his underclothing and trousers. The thief, or thieves, were apparently disappointed with their haul for they found only seven cents in the pockets.
 Before a detective could be assign ed to the case the police were again called and told that the missing un- derwear and pants were discovered in the front yard where the thief had thrown them after rifling the pockets
 Warren said it was only by chance he had removed a considerable sum of money from his trousers pockets before retiring last night else the night prowler might have secured nearly $2OO.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
BORCLUM MAKES FULL DENIAL OF
 PLANE CHARGES

Washington, May 13.-In an open letter to President Wilson published today Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor, reiterated his charges of misconduct in the government air craft produc- tion organization, denied that he had betrayed the presidents friendship and demanded an open and full inves- tigstfon by the senate military com mittee of the entire aircraft program.
 His own investigation, he said, had been hindered by the war department under Secretary Baker. MT. Bor- glum ,who has been the chief critic of aeroplane production officials, de- nounced as a deliberate frameup" the presentation to the senate on Fri day of documents designed to show that the sculptor had attempted to eapitalize his friendship, with the Uezident by secretly organizing Q company to build aeroplanes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
GIRLS STRIPPED OF FINERY WHEN
 IN DANCE HALL

London, April 13.-A tale of a cruel hoax on young girls in German vil- lage is related by the Kieler ZeitunS. Ihringshauses maidens, promised a Sunday afternoon dance in the town hall, dressed themselves in their best, bringing out from hiding places cher ished bits of hnery. They hpooped to the hall and for two hours waited in vain for partners and musiev
 Then the burgomaster arrived, closed the doors and ordered each girl to sign her name to an official paper. That done, he curtfy informed them that the dance would not take place. The next day policemen visited the girls homes and conhscat ted their rib bons and laces.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
AGREEMENT ON
 NEW DRAFT LAW
 HAS BEEN MADE

Washington, May 13-Final steps toward completion of legislation amending the draft law were taken today by congress. A complete agree. ment was reached by senate and house conferees on the bill extending the law to youths attaining their major ity since June last. The dispute over exemption of theological and medical students from, registration: was compromised with the adoption of a provision exempting them if ac- tually enrolled when the act is signed, but requiring registration of those who enter schools afterward. The provision placing new registrants at the bottom of eligible lists was re- tained.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
MONTINI LOSES.
 ROLL IN STROLL

Salvatore Montini, of 1S8 High street, got color blind Hast evening and took stroll with two ldussxy damsels. and they in turn took $17o from him. Salvatore did not notice the loss of his "roll'' until long after he had parted from his colored friends but when he missed his money he broke all records for speed in getting to police headquarters whaFe he told his tale of woe to a very unsympa- thetic audience. His case has been turned over to the detective bureau and Captain E. o. Cronan has ordered an investigation made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
THIEVES BUSY
 ON TROLLEYS

Two complaints have been turned into police headquarters from per sons who have been relieved of their pocketbooks on the Stratford cars The first came from Bud Morrison. of Hamilton avenue, Stratford, who complained that he lost a pocketbook containing SIP or $14. while goinE home Saturday night.
 The second complaint came from Henry L. Johnson, of 152sLivingstone Place, who claims to have lost a pocketbook on a Stratford car Satur- day evening. The amount in John sons purse was s16.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
THIEVES RIFLE
 CASH REGISTER

Gus Steteskes, who conducts a sa- loon at 1S9 Railroad avenue, reported to the police today that his place of business was broken into during the early hours of Sunday morning and the sum of ssD stolen from the cash register The thief also took bot tie of whiskey.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
HONOR TO COMMAND MEN
 OF J. S., SAYS ADMIRAL

Byy in chief of the British naval forces the Irish coast issued today the hoila States wish expsrmy the United
 
 
  n comparative with youi the best traits Angosaxon (signed9 t.BAYLY commander in chief
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
STRIKE LEADER NOT J. s. CITIZEN
PLAZA PROJECT BALKED
 FOR PERIOD BY APPEALS
ACTION QUESTION RIGHT OF CITY TO CON- DEMN LAND AND ASSESS THE DAMAGES.

Right of the City of Bridgeport to condemn land and benefits and damages for the proposed public plaza which has been ammed through the council of the city by the admin sraon is contested in appeals filed in the Superior court by Samuel and Archer Wheeler executors the estate of the late Nathaniel Wheeler and by Archer and William B. Wheeler owners of property in Main street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13

He was arrested at the cantonment on March 26 and was tried by court martial. Witnesses at the trial testi- fled that Flentje had said the Presi- dent was incapable of standing the responsibilities put upon him by the war; that this country had no busi- ness entering the war; and that Ger many could have won if the United
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13

States had kept out. Referring to the 76th division here, witnesses said, he declared that eff the German army ever, saw this bunch they would laugh themselves to death"
 Other witnesses told of the sergeant having invited persons to drink with him to the health of the German em- peror Flentje denied the charges.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
NEW LOW RECORD.

New York, May 13-The new Liber- ty 4 ~1-4 per cent. bonds sold at sS.1S on the stock exchange at the opening of the market today. This was a new low record.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
SOLDIER IS GIVEN 30
 YEARS FOR HIS TALK
RIDICULED MEMBERS OF AMERICAN ARMY AND - ASSERTED THAT UNITED STATES HAD NO
 BUSINESS ENTERING THE WORLD WAR.

Aver Mass, May 13-Ernest Flentje of Cambridge geant Co., F. 30st Infantry Camp Devens sentenced to- day 30 years Imprisonment Fort Jay N F. for unpatroc utterances.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
The Weather Report

New Haven, May 1S-For Bridgeport and vicinity: Probably thunder showers this afternoon or tonight; Tuesday fair, cooler.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
Superior News Service

The Times gives the public the latest Asso. Press news dispatches. exclusive news features of the In- ternational News Service and local matters in a concise. pithy man. ner. A Peoples Paper" pub ushed without fear. or favor.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-12
scANDLA, IOWA.
Especial to Bystander.)

Especial to Bystander
Sunday was . busy day at Mt. Zion
Baptist church. IL a. m. Rev. g. p.
Green, pastor, delivered soul stirring
sermon. ! p. m. BAPTISM M,
n Y. p. u. $3.50 3. M, acct
ing, after which the righY nand Of fel-
lowship was given Mr.. Claude Taylor.
1880 p. M, communion.
Our Sunday school is progressing nice
" under the superintendence of Deacon
Tom Thompson. The B. z. P. q. is pro-
crossing fine under the presidency Of
Sister Cora Hughes.
A. M. E. Zion, il q. m. Elder g. w.
White preached sermon Of the highest
order. It was indeed treat to his
hearers. In the evening Elder White
lectured to crowded house. So con
vincing were his arguments, % reason
sable his logic, that his smallest could
understand.
Hsndy Wright, son q Nh. Jessie
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-12

valuable property, as also do the a.
M. E. church. The Masonic Lodge set
up by John T.. Thompson about four
years ago when he was Grand Master,
have bought a lot and built a Masonic
hall which is credit to the city, to the
order and, to the race. j. D. Hopkins,
formerly from Ottumwa, owns res
taurant, barber shop and pool hall, hav-
ing good trade. The Busy Bee res
taurant is one owned by Mr.. L. s. Find
ley, who also runs rooming house.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Bonight are still here
at the same place. A. n Speed owns a
nice home, 2151 Lafayette st. We se-
cured more new subscribers in this city
than any other except Cedar Rapids,
who adds 90; 10 new ones join the By
stander subscription family from here.
We went to the Parlor City" Cedar
Rapids, on the interurban railway.
(To be continued.)
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-12
PROGRAM, WESTERN BAPTIST
CONVENTION

in session with Calvary Baptist Church,
Monmouth, ILL.,, Rev. G. Lindell, pastor,
Monday, July 18th, to Friday, July
10th, 1918:
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-12
Mr.. Burns, Letter.

Here is a letter that is certain to
prove Of interest to people in this vi
cinity, as cases of this sort occur in al
most every neighborhood, and people
should know what to do in like circum-
stances:
Savannah, Mo-, Oct. 12, 1916.
ssI nsed . bottle Of Chamberlain g
Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy about nine
years ago and it cured Of fux (dysen-
tcry). I had another attack of the
same complaint three or four years
ago and few doses Of this remedy
cured me. have recommended Cham
berlain,s Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy
to dozens Of people since I first used
~ 49, SsS a
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-12

Wright, died at his home June ~.
Death came after an illness Of three
months. He met the death angel calm
" and sweetly, telling his mother and
friends at his bedside, don 7 worrq,
pleading with mamma, Don u worry,
I am going home to Jesus this morn
ing. He was o member Of the Mt.
Zion Baptist. Rev. G.. r. Green offici-
ated. Interment Glendale cemetery.
Elder G. w. White is preparing for
the dedication of the new "A. NJ. E. Zion
church. ss
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-12
THURSDAY EVENING.

THURSDAY EVENING.
7:30-Devotional Service: Inspira-
stional Address, Rev. s. Bates, Des
Moines, Iowa.
S:0O-Sermon, Rev. L. X. Williams
D. D., Chicago, Ill.
Foreign Mission Address, Rev. G. g
Fishback, D. d., Cleveland, Ohio.
Foreign Mission Rally. Adjournment
FRIDAY MORNING.
Women's Missionary and Educational
Convention.
900 Devotional exercises, Mrs. NJ
v. Robinson, Bedford, Iowa; Mrs. r. A
Broyles, Hannibal, Mo.
$3.50 NJ emorial Service in honor Of
the late ex-president, Mrs. F. B. Grant
Myers, conducted by Mrs. +. B. Wat
son, Kansas City, Kans.
1000 Reports Of Committees. Ban
ner Contest.
1900 Financial Rally. Announce
ments. Adjournment.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON. \.
Western Baptist Convsntion. 3
1:3O-Devotional services: Inspira
tional Address, Rev. F. X. Nicholson
Davenport, Iowa.
2:O0-General Business.
2:30-Address, Responsibility of
Colored Baptists to the Boys in the
Army Cantonments, Prof. w. r. Car
ter, Topeka, Kans.
3:15-Service Of Prayer for our boys
in the army, conducted by Rev. w. M
B. Scott, A. B., B. TIL, Galesburg, III.
400 Sermon, Rev. w. A. Bowren
D. D., Kansas City, Kans.
Announcements. Adjournment.
FRIDAY EVENING.
7:30-Devotional Service: Inspira-
tional Address, Rev. G. MacNeale, D. D..
Kansas City, Kans.
:OO-Address, Rev. Parker, st. Louis,
Mo.
$50 Closing Sermon, Dr.. w. F.
Bolts, Omaha, Neb.
Closing Of the Convention.
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ST. PAUL, M1NN.

Especial to Bystander.
Friends in Keokuk, Iowa, will be
pleased to know that Mrs. Jenietta
Morton has left Sioux Falls, s. Dak.,
and joined her son Melvin Of Cleveland,
Ohio, in st. Paul, MINI. Mrs. Morton
and son are former Keokukians and ex-
peet to make st. Paul their future home.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-12

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