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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
THE SHOW OF
DIRTY POLITICS"
Leading Editorial In The Toledo News
Beel

Leading Editorial In The Toledo News
Beel.
Having done all Il could TO disclose.
with aid and comfort 10 the enemy. the
errors and weaknesses OF our war man
agement. the United States Senate
plunges into an acrimonious political
elimination and recrimination. and II is
sickening TO people who are trying TO pull
together for glorious national cause.
Up TO the time that Stone hee-hawed.
like a Missouri Maud" about his party.
for the only visible reason OF rehabilitatina
himself with the administration, Congress
has patriotically forgotten partisonship.
More than once II has taken votes or
patriotic Republicans TO put through nee
essary measures requested by the Demo-
cratic administration.
II is to the glory II the Republican par
ty that its representatives In Congress
helped 10 bestow upon the Democratic ad-
ministration the necessary. but the most
autocratic powers In American admins
tration that Il did not hesitate to seek the
advice and substantial aid Of able Repub-
licans In carrying on the war And the
whole country was content.
dirty political turmoil and the other side
imports that professional villifier OF all
men asd measures not his. Roosevelt. to
add his meanest to the foul mess and thus
perhaps, recover his standing as a Re-
publican partisan.
The spirit which prevailed in the recent
was the outgrowth Of par
ty hostility and. In some cases, personal
President Wilson is JUSTIFIED in splitting
with that part Of Congress that wants
to split for politics sake. He is wholly
excusable for bursting forth with the pub
lie declaration that the political move
springs out OF opposition to the admin
whole policy rather than out
Of any serious intention to reform its
practice.
The country will stand behind the pres |
dent. It wants war business. not poll |
tical vaudeville. with Stone. Penrose.
Roosevelt and their like as prima donna,
lanseuse and funny man." |
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
REPUBLICANS MAY HOLD
PRE-PRIMARY MEETING
County Advisory Committees to
Be Organized.

Columbus. Jan. 23.-The Republi-
can state central and advisory. COM
mittees at their meeting here indors.
ed plan of forming county advisory
committees with an aggregate mem
Eership Of 1000 in tae state. There
was much talk, also, of calling a pro.
primary state convention next spring,
but action was deferred until after
the organizations have been com.
pleted. The date for this is March
10. The pre-primary convention
would be for the purpose Of recon.
mending to Republican voters a nom.
jnee for governor to be selected at
the August primaries and Of giving
expression to other party aspirations.
This convention would consist of the
county and state advisory committee.
men.
Candidates. were not mentioned a;
the meeting, although former Cover. !
nor Willis, Mayor Davis of Cleveland
and Edwin Jones, Jackson. and 9TH
ers who have been mentioned in,
guhernatorial gossip, attended.
The central committee elected G.
G. Kilbury TO succeed the late w. A.
Cordill in tho Ninth (Toledo) district.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
ALL MUST SERVE
IN SOME way

From The Columbiad, Catholic, official
organ of Knights OF Columbus.
Poor, indeed, 10 the stuff Of which that
American Is made who does not thrill at
the heroic part his Country now takes in
world affairs. But more TO be pitied,
even to be despised, Is the American,
who, realizing the great moral heights
to which the championship OF democracy
has raised the Republic, refuse to aid.
To him belongs all the opprobium, all
the disgust epitomized in that hated
"slseker.n
The issue Is clear-cut. there is no
chance for Misunderstanding. We must
serve in some way or another. II not In
arms, then at home-working for victo-
ry. That issue is up to all Americans;
but particularly is It placed squarely and
indubitably before all American Catho-
lies.
More than one-third of the Republics
fighting men profess the Catholic faith.
This is proportion far greater than the
proportion of the Catholic population.
So much the more justification for our
pride in this splendid fact. But this
pride is false and barren unless we Cath
olics, hardly one of whom is without q
relative or friend bearing arms for the
Republic, rally to their support, stand
behind them and back them mp with the
last ounce of our enthusiasm and the last
dollar of our resources.
The medium for this relief work, this
vitality necessary charity, is definite.
With the approval of the President of
the Republic and the most cordial en-
dorsement of the Hierarchy the Knights
of Columbus stands between the Catho-
lie people and the Catholic fighting men
as the agent of all relief work.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
ANOTHER MEETING CALLED

The farmers meeting held at the city
hall. this city, January 81, was well at
tended, considering extreme cold weather
and showed that decided interest is be-
ing manifested in the work.
After a general outline of work as be-
ing done throughout the state by Assist
ant State Leader Mr.. A. E. Anderson, Of
Columbus, a general discussion resulted
which made things much palmer and re-
suited in a new determination on part Of
committee present to secure Farm Bu-
reau so Mercer county can be considered
awake to existing agricultural conditions
Of today and obtain the services of an
Agricultural Agent.
Roll call of different townships showed
that only a small percent was represented
and only one being able to make any re-
port at all and that on. Butler, wh1sh re-
ported a paid up membership Of $26. OF
the other townships present, nothing had
been done owing to the extreme cold
weather, but said they would make
special effort to secure quota by our next
meeting which will be Saturday, Feb. Q,
1918, at 1 p. m. at the City Hall. CeIina,
unless other arrangements are made In
which case due notice will be made of
change. To those who were not present
Monday let us again urge that they con-
tinue their membership campaign and
meet with us on above date without fail.
We feel certain this is to be a success
and to make It such, we ask the assist
ance OF all farmers and farmers friends
In Mtrcer county, Let's be up and doing.
and assist our government, when they are
trying to assist us.
Thanking you all for what you have
done and asking you again to continue
this work and come Saturday, Feb. 2,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
THE SELECTS ARE
OFF TO SHERMAN

The last contingent OF Mercer coenty'i
first quota OF selects for the National AT
my are noW at Camp Sherman. having left
here yesterday morning seventeen strong
At a meeting at the courtroom We'd
nesday afternoon they were showered with
honors and made to feel that the folks al
home were proud OF them. The meet
ing was called to order by Judge Younger
and was addressed by Hon. p. T.. Kenney
who made a heart-to-heart talk to the
boys. praising them for the part they
were about to take at the most critical
period OF the worlds history and warn
ing them against the pitfalls that 80 often
confront the soldier during his leisure
moments.
Following Mr. Kenney's remarks a COM
mittee o fthe Celina Business Association
and a committee OF ladies' OF the local Red
Cross chapter. presented them with SOU
Venir boxes and comfort kits.
The boys who made pthis last contin-
gent are:
CARL EARL FISHER.
LAWRENCE BURGMAN.
JOHN HUELSKAAMP.
FRANK HENRY DUES.
ROBERT H. KALLMYER.
EDWARD f. FELTz.
LAWRENCE B. ROSENGARTEN.
RAYMOND STUDER.
FRANK H. WUEBKER.
PHILIP p. LIMERICK.
WALTER ]. BURKE.
SEBASTIAN BRAUN
ADO J. PULSKAMP.
WILLIAM MARTINS.
GEORGE YALE MEYER.
RAY A. FENNIG.
ADAM ]. BURCH.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
THE MARKETS
oOoOOOooosssssoossooooo
East sufsaIo, N. ", Jan. "a.

East Buffalo, N. ", Jan. "a.
Cattle-Prime steers, $13 6o@14 80;
shipping steers, $11 75018 80; butcher
steers, $40 5e@12 rs; heifers, So 60012;
cows, "a 75Q1o 50; bulls. SO 5000 20;
fresh COWS and springs. 360@l4o: calves,
$7@18 25.
Hogs-Hoavy. SIT 75@17 S5: mixed and
Workers, SIT 76017 90; light Yorkers and
pigs, $17@17 26; roughs, $16 26@16 IS;
stays, $14@15.
Sheep and Lambs-Yearlings $190i7;
wethers, $l3 6e@14; ewes, 37018; mixed
sheep, $13@13 50; lambs $14@l9.
Reeeipts-Cattle, 400; hogs. 4,C00; sheep
and lambs, 1000; calves, 160.
Chicago, Jan. a.
Cattle-Native beef steers. So 6O@1S %:
stockers and feeders. 81 1o@1o 90; cows
and heifers, SO 10@11 IS: calves, 80 rs
@16 50.
$16 10QI6 80; heavy, $16 1001e 80;
roughs, $1e 10@1e rs; pigs. $12 T6@1B 20.
Sheep and Lambs-Wethers, 80 roo
Is 25; lambs, $14 4O@17 60.
Receipts-Cattle. 5000; hogs, 17.00O;
sheep and lambs. 1900.
Cleveland, o., Jan. a.
Cattle-Choice fat steers, 311 60@12:
butcher steers, s1O@11 30; heifers. $50
u SO, DullS, ~ OUVU1V OVS COWop SoV0 OVe
choice calves, SIS 90@16.
HoRs-Yorkers, heavies, mediums and
pigs, SIT 35, roughs, SIS rs: stays, $14 rs.
Lambs-Good to choice. 918@1s 80.
Receipts-Cattle. 500: hogs. 5000; sheep
and lambs. 1900; calves, 16o
Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. "a.
Cattle-Steers. S12 50@1S; heifers. 80 76
@1O so; cows, 81 60@10; top calves. $1s 26.
Hogs-Heavies, SIT 1908: heavy York
err, SIT 90@18; light Yorkers, ST 7601S;
pigs, ST 25017 80.
Sheep and Lambs-Top sheep, $14; top
lambs, $40 20.
Receipts-Hogs 5000; sheep and lambs.
1 1000: calves. 200.
Cincinnati, O., Jan. ~.
Cattle-steers. $7@1s; heifers. S7011 Is:
COWS, Sc 25@10; calves. $6016.
Hogs-Packers and butchers, SIT IS:
common to choice. $10@16 50; pigs and
lights, s1201s Is; stays s1O@1s Is.
sheep and Lambs-Sheep, S6 2S@11:
lambs. $l001S 30.
Receipts-Cattle. 700; hogs. 400; sheep
and lambs, none
Baltimore, Nd, Jan. "a.
Butter-Fancy creamery, 62@6Sc; Ohio
rolls, 35c: store packed, 34@S5c.
Eggs-Nearby and western frsts, ESQ
SIC; cold storage, 44045c.
Poultry-Chickens Old hens a lbs.
and over), 29c; small to medium, 2sc;
old ROSTERS. 1e017c; youngers, smooth
and fat. 29030c; rough and poor, 26@27c.
Boston, Jan. "a.
Wool---Ohio and Pennsylvania heeces:
I)elaine washed, S30S5c: one-half blood
combing, 77@7sc; three-eighths blood
77@7Sc; deiaine unwashed, rs
G976c
Toledo, O., Jan. "a
Wheat, 80 90: corn, 81 70; oats, S61sc:
clover seed. old $40 80. new $19 40.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
Addresses of Lads wanted

Following is a list OF names OF regis
trants Of this county. whose addresses
are row unknown to the local draft board.
Quesionaires were sent to their last
known address, but have all been return
ed unclaimed to the board. Anyone who
can give any information as to the where
abouts Of the boys should communicate at
once with the draft board, thereby saving
the registrants an undue lot Of trouble.
Albert Pohl. Celina.
Otto D. Goodson. Coldwater.
Chas. Lane, Celina.
James Goodrich, St. Marys.
Luther Mowery. Celina.
Clifford Goodwin, Elgin. o.
Chas. D. Dcran. Celina.
Chas. Burden, Coldwater.
Geo. Greenwood, Celina.
Jos. Hosea Stevens. Montezuma.
Arthur Millerville, Burkettsville.
Frank r. HAeger. Celina.
Albert Siegrist. Ft. Recovery.
Frank Haydo. Rockford.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
SPECIAL SESSION CITY DADS

At the special session OF the village
council last Tuesday evening. Councilman
Mckee resigned as chairman pro tenn OF
that body. Mr.. Morrow was appointed
to I'LL the vacancy.
On complaint that street workers were
inadequately paid council raised their
compensation to 221a cents per hour.
Engineer Fishbaugh reported that Ss41
was still due Contractor Irwin on his
work on the sanitary sewer. Irwin was
allowed an estimate of s64O on the east
side storm sewer. which was completed
later
VIM. Byerly was given lease on his
job at the sanitary pump station until
further notice at $50 per month.
Ex-Mayor Rice was before council in
behalf Of the Celina band and summer
concerts. The matter was referred to the
finance comittee.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
NEW SEEDS FoR FARMERS

The Department OF Agriculture has on
cred for distribution In each Congression-
al District the following experimental seed
packages. for use by farmers who desire
10 try out n new crop: go four-pound
packages OF Kansas alfalfa, 40 two-pound
packages OF Brabham cowpeas, 100 two
pound packages OF Wilson soy beans and
200 one-pound packages OF Sudan grass
seed.
The Department will send any or all Of
these experimental packages to farmers
who viii guarantee TO make report on
their SUCCESS with each crop. and those
who are sufficiently interested 20 give the
matter their careful attention should APP
ply TO Congressman B. F. Welty. at
Washington. The distribution OF these
field seeds is left entirely with Members
of Congress. Applications should be made
at once. as the time is limited.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
REDCUOSS FINANCIAL REPORT

The Mercer County Red Cross submits
the following financial report covering the
receipts and expenditures of the organi-
zaton from its beginning in July, 1917 un-
til January /. 1918.
A number of the organizations OF the
county have not yet completed their A.
nancial campaign neithtr have all who
have pledged themselves to a liberal do
nation to this splendid work paid in their
pledge. The books Of the organization are
Red Cross would be pleased to have any
one inspect them and especially those who
feel that the Red Cross is an organization
for graft. We want you to know just
how and for what the money contributed
ta exnendad
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
Mere Mercer County Boys
In France.

Information has reached this city that
okla II, Knox. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. G.
Knox, former well known residents OF this
city, is now In France with Uncle Sans
army, and that VIM. Landfair. son of
Mrs. Nell Landfair. OF this city. is in
England with an Aviation corps. Herbert
Hainline. son OF Mr.. ad Mrs. Nathan
Hainllne. has been in France since Dec
ember. w. II. Bastian. while In this Office
the latter part OF last week informed US
that his son, Jay. was on his way to
France and by this time has probably
landed In that country.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
ONLY EIGHT SHIPS SUNK
British Losses Duplicate sInkIngs Of
the Previous Week.

British Losses Duplicate slnkIngs Of
the Previous Week.
London, Jan. 24.-AgaIn the sink.
ings of British merchantmen by mine
or submarine have been held at low
point. Only six vessels OF 1900 tons
Of over and two under that tonnage
were destroyed in the last week. &C.
cording to the admiralty report.
The sinklngs Of British merchant.
men for the last week duplicate the
sinkings for the previous week-six
large ships and two small ones. In
the previous week two fishing vessels
also were sunk; in the last week the
fishing craft escaped entirely.
The admiralty reports Of Jan. and
Jan. give the sin1ings az 21 mer-
chantmen, Of which Is were over 1900
tons in each case.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25

Owing to the order Of the fuel admins
tration making Mondays fuelless days in
certain fields. displays OF articles for the
Neptune farmers institute need not be
placed on Monday. as the rule governing
the entries has been extended to Tuesday
February s.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
CHURCH OF GOD
Rev. w. E. Turner. Pastor

CELINA--
been a shortage of fuel there has been
no services, but there win be services on
Sunday morning. SO all members Of the
school and church are urged and request
ed to be present at these services. Preach
ing service after Sunday school, There
win be no services In the evening.
NEPTUNE
In order to conserve the fuel supply, the
Sunday school viii De held at 1880 .. m.
for this one Sunday. Preaching services
after Sunday school, No services In the
evening.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
TWO LOCAL MEN IN LIST

Eight special pension measures intro
duced by Congressman b. f. Welty have
already passed the House OF Representa-
tives In the two omnibus bills thus far
considered at the present session. They
provide for pensions or increases OF PEN
sion. w. L. Groves. OF this city. and
George Hedrick., OF Ft. Recovery are
among those who viii be benefited
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25

The following officers were installed at
the K. OF p. lodge last Friday night. A.
w. Fishbaugh. acting as installing officer:
Bert Morrson-C. C.
v. C.-George Muter.
Prelate-Ray Collins.
M. OF Arms-Clyde Thomas.
M Of Work-A. W. Fishbaugh.
Inner Guard-W. Steele.
Outer Guard-L. Pumphrey.
X. OF r. SO. Huffman.
NJ of Ex.-J. Dull.
NJ. Of F.-Sam Evans.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
Not to conocrIpt wealth.

London, Jan. 24.-Great Britain's
average daily war expenses atSpresent
are about S6,166,770, Chancellor Of
the ExcheQuer BonAr Law told the
house Of commons. He declared tho
government at present has no inten.
tion OF conscripting wealth.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25

The annual meeting of the County Com
missioners Association Of Ohio win be
held at Columbus. January 3Oth and S1st.
The convention this year is expected to
be one OF the most interesting ever helo.
A joint meeting with the State Highway
Society. the Good Roads Federation and
the Ohio Engineers Society has been ar
ranged
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25

At the annual meeting Of the Mercer
County Building and Loan Association Co.
Sat it's o.ce last Monday evening. at which
the affairs of the company were briefly
gone over as it applies to the organization
officers were chosen as follows:
President-R. H. Chapman.
Vice President-John W. Desch.
Secretary and Treasurer-Wm. ].
Maehlman.
Counsel-John NJ. Schlosser.
Appraising Committee-Chas. McComb,
H j. Stelzer and ]. H. Pulskamp.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
in CUPID'S DOMAIN

Alfred SCHNEIDER and Miss Cyrilla weis,
well known and popular youg people OF
Coldwater, were welded at the Catholic
church at Coldwater last Tuesday, Rev.
Yauss officiating. They were attended by
Misses Doretta Boehmer and Frances
Nuss and Messrs. Ralph SCHNEIDER and
Leon Weis. A wedding dinner followed
at the home of the brides parents.
A military wedding took place at ele-
ven o'clock Thursday morning at the
Evangelical parsonage when Miss Roxie
Wrigley became the bride Of Corporal Ar
thur Grey.
The bride is daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Wrigley and for several months has
been employed at the Racket Store.
The groom who is well known young
man. is the so Of Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Grey.
He is stationed at Camp Sheridan.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
TROUBLE BEGINS
FOR KAISER BILL

A dispatch from Amsterdam Of January
25 announces that there is severe rioting
Thursday in Berlin. Reports state that
mobs were marching in the streets ana
demanding peace.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
FOOD, MUNITIONS
AND COAL MOVE
Embargo Declared on All Other
Freight Shipments.
MANY PLANTS CLOSED DOWN

Unable TO Divert Coal From thu
Stream Flowing to the More Essen
tlal IndustrIes-Zone System Of
Fuel Distribution to Be Put Into
operatIon-ohIO Coal Prices Are
Reduced.
Washington, Jan. 24.-An unofficial
ban on all freight except food, fuel
and munitions practically is in effect
east Of the Mississippi and north OF
the Ohio and Potomac rivers, as q re-
suit of Director General McAdoo'a
authorized embargo on three eastern
trunk lines.
Although the Official restriction was
applied formally only to the Pennsyl-
Vania and the Baltimore and Ohio
east Of Pittsburgh and the Phlladel-
phia and Reading, other railroads ac-
cepted little freight, particularly If 1t
was destined for eastward movement.
The situation probably win con-
tinue for several days. until milder
weather permits railroads 30 begin to
move the great quantity Of general
freight accumulated during the last
two weeks Of winter storms.
Factors contributing 10 the Vno1i
cial eastern embargo were the prior.
ity OF movement for coal and food.
stuffs, and the continued preference
in coal deliveries given to domestic
Consumers, ships and certain war In.
dustries which were exempted from
the fuel administrations general
closing order.
Scores Of manufacturing plants, Tn.
able to divert coal from the stream
1owing to the more essential indus
tries, remain closed or are prepared
to suspend operations in q day or
two waen their available coal stocks
are gone. This fact, and the knowl-
edge Of many shippers that ordinary
freight had little chance Of prompt
delivery, tended to curtail the ship
ment offerings
To reduce railroad mileage in 1aul.
ing Of coal, some sort Of zone sys-
tenn Of coal distribution probably will
be put into operation by the railroad
and fuel administrations within q
week. Plans for such an arrange.
ment were discussed at a conference
between Director General McAdoo
and Fuel Administrator Garfield, both
Of whom announced later that they
were working in entire unison in de-
Veloping a plan Of greatest efficiency
for coal transportation.
The number Of ships awaiting
bunker coal at Atlantic ports is
smaller, but freezing OF coal in the
cars still hampers dumping, and les
in harbors interferes with lighterage
Coal prices in the Deerfield or Pal.
myra field and in the Massillon and
Jackson districts OF Ohio were reduc-
ed by the fuel administration. Run
Of mine prices were cut from $3.75 to
1925 and prices on prepared sizes
from "a to $3.50. The price Of screen.
ings remains the same.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25

Attention, customeTsl Get your logs
sawed at the old mill ground of VIM,
MONROE, three miles north of Cold
water. Address Celina, o., RID. No. S,
Bring your logs while the snow lasts,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25

A Toronto. Canada. dispatch of Tuesday
chronicled the death Of George Alex Ben
dix, member Of the Royal Flying Corps
at the above city. While making a flight
his machine turned turtle. The young
man was a former member Of the Celina
Aviation School. leaving here last fall.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25

The Chairman Of the street committee
OF Council has given notice that popular
shade trees must come down as well as
all dead fruit trees, and suggests that as
fuel is mighty scarce property owners
might get the work done to advantage
right now. The hint has teeth in 1t. too.
he asserts.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE

Have you enlisted IN the army OF savers
for your country and yourself7 Buy War
Savings Stamps
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25

The condition Of supt. Pogue. of the
Celina public schools, operated upon at a
Columbus hospital week or more ago,
is reported as not very satisfactory
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25

Little relief is seen in the local coal
situation by Fuel Administrator Rentzsch,
who. in company with Attorney Loree and
Walter Mersman, of the Mersman-
Brandts Furniture Co., visited the Penn
sylvania and West Virginia coal fields
the first a fthe week in an effort to get
coal headed this way.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-01-25

Income tax blanks for insomes Of $4,000
and under have been received by Deputy
H. o. Mowry and are ready for those In
terested in making their returns to the
government,