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Volume 21, Number 44
Carlin & Carlin, Publishers
Celina, Ohio, February 9, 1917
THE CEL
U.S.SEPE
Backs President Wilson inSplit
With Germany
Only Five, Two Democrat. Vote
Against Resolution Approving
Firing of Bernstorff
mercer countv represented
Washington, Feb. 7. President
Wilson's eeverance of diplomatic re
lations with Germany was approved
formally today by tbe senate.
Dy a vote of 78 to 6 tbe senate
adopted a resolution, submitted by
Chairman Stone of tbe foreign rela
tions committee, indorsing the with
drawal of American Ambassador Ger
ard from Berlin and giving to Ger
man Ambassador Dernstorff hit pass
ports. Senators who voted against the res
olution were: Democrats, Klrby of
Arkansas and Vardaman of Mlsalaal
ppl; Republicans, Gronna, North Da
kota; Works, California, and LaFol
lette, Wisconsin.
With a registration or over 4,000
persons, tbe fifth annual Farmrs'
Week program held at the Ohio State
University at Columbus last week,
broke all records In the United States
for attendance at similar gatherings.
The statement Is made after careful
Investigation. Twenty-five states and
Cunada were represented exclusive of
the 200 speakers from different parts
of the county. Ages of those regis
tered ranged from 6 to 90 years,
Mercer county sent the following
delegation of 6 persons: Marcella
Schirack, St. Henry; E. A. Ransbot
torn, Coldwater; C. S. Younger, Ce
Hw; J. Z. Riley, Celina; Vinton
Ilabe, Coldwater.
SEVERANCE
Of Relations Does Hot Effect
Status of Germans
I'RIMAVESI RETIHNS TO CELINA
In America, and Private Property
Is Safe-Wars Hare Followed
Breaks Wit k Great Powers.
William I'rlmaveHl, of Cleveland, a
former resident of this city, has pur
chased the insurance business of the
Wagner Loan Agency, and will move
back to this city Just as soon as he
can secure a bouse.
Mr.- Prlniavesl will take charge o
his new venture bre upon his return
the nxt week, from Cleveland, where
be Is closing up bis business affairs
He will retain offices with the Wpig
nor Loan Agency In the I. O. O. F,
Temple, WeBt Market street
Mr. and Mrs. Ira E. Wagner are
preparing to move to Lima, where
the former has charge of the Wagner
YOUNGER
r Lone Republican, Again Breaks
Into Court-House
Judge Bandabangb and Deputy
Does, Oat, Credited With Clean
and Able Administration.
VM. PRATT
Jumps from Window and Breaks
for Liberty While O fleer Calm
1 Awaits Bis Coming.
At midnight last night technically
Union..!,. I .!.. ....,. J ,vi. r1"" ,,.w.uu,.uu.u6n
.onu... idk Dusiness jumuy iu i.ima bmu iuu relinquished his office to C. S. Young
Washington. Feb 3. Breaking off Loan conipanyi ttn incorporation do.
does not mean war, but easily may city.
lead to war. It Is an act of protest
characterized In tbe usage of nations
as a measure "short of war."
The danger that war may follow Is
accentuated by the diplomatic his
tory ot the world. Modern times
show no Instances of a diplomatic
Such I break between two first class powers
mat nas not Deen rouowea oy nos
till ties.
WELCOME
To Per Captain -German Tired of
Being Interned Here Itcconics
American Citizen
Caught again, gone again
was the record of Marshal Duncan
with William Pratt last Tuesday.
Pratt was arrested at Depweg's sa- ted States, and of Americans In Cer- terned
New Tork, Feb. 6. Captain Jul-
The rights of Germans In the Unl-lus Gebauer, commander of the in-
er, Republican, elected last Novem
her,
Judge Kaudabuugh In reality turn
over the keys of his office to Janitor
Linn laBt evening and they will go
into the hands of Judge Younger this
morning.
Judge Younger Is one of the very
few Republicans ever to slip into of
flee In the county; and for tbe sec
ond time he has worked his way In
on second termers, having previous
ly, as In this case, defeated his Dera-
Hamburg - American liner, ocratlc opponent because of mlsun
I- loon by Duncan on an affidavit filed many, are practically unaffected by pcnnsyiVanla will become a full- derstandings that were sown broad
- by Edward Warner, of the La Fon- the severance of diplomatic relations. . ' , ' , ,. lr ., . , . cast and enlarged upon to Mr. Young
- talne Handle Co.. of Decatur. Ind., No treaties are terminated or sub- fleKded cUlren of the Lnlte1 State9- tr's advantage
cnarging mm wun aerrauaing inics nended but remain in fu 11 force and "e maae mis announcement toaay, jnlr unAY.nh h.
Five hours of debate preceded the Fetzer out of $80. Pratt asked the effect unless eithre govrnment later following orders from the lmmlgra- good official. His work has been
Tote, but the only opposition came marshal If he could not go see his decides to denounc them which, un- lion bureau which prevented men above reproach. He will go back to
UYC nciiuLu.o wuu diuuu vui muc bob, who iitcb wun rrmi sis- aer international practice, generally from Interned ships leaving their ves- practicing law In this city. Here's
against tne resolution wnen me roii ter, Mrs. Andrews, Derore Deing tan- calls for a notice of one year. sel. Uuecess
ta"eu' mr riiMU8 ucmuuwu eu id jaii, jvinu-neanea uanej 1 uerman consuls in the united Hereafter I m an American, said I The work Is not new to Judge
leaders poined the Democrats in giv- sented. While at the Andrews home states and American consuls in Ger- the German caDtaln. as he made nre- Youneor Ho'. hn ih hr
mg tneir wnoie-neanea support oi mu asKea runner permission to many holding their places by virtue parations for filing his first appllca- and knows what to exnect.
the president.
BRIGHTER
Herman J. Dues, deputy clerk un
der Judge Raudabaugh, left Wednes
day noon for Columbus and other
points on a short visit. He has
nothing definite In view and for the
present will spend a vacation at the
The Board ordered the Auditor to home of bis parents, near Phllothea.
COMMISSIONERS
go up stairs and change his shirt. 0f treaties continue to perform their tion for citizenship
uuncan again acquiesced. After a I usual functions, but they no longer
lapse of time, which the officer reitjwork under supervision of diploma
was sufficient to permit his prisoner tic officers,
to change duds and he didn t show There Is on change In commercial
up, Duncan called him, but received relations, already badly crippled by
Laalc ! h fifflrlala-Whaitiiair n0 response. A nurried searcn or the war. Individuals and corpora
President's Step Makes for . ?. U0M i majr conllnu weir usual anairs i. .. ..... nor Much commendation must be given
pM,( R.thr Than War . . "-"- yrurmeu iu-jr uo not ueai in cuuir- ., , . UU6S for the faithful and effl-
- i mrn m.na ni, ..r.t.wif , . J . . j .lii .1 - 1 c.' n t Ani prRnn Tn ia. 1 lukii.i rtr 1 . .
m.. .... umu uu meir ouiijaimus are as " ' t--- -" cent serviee he rendered. Ha was
1-ratl nas Deen arrested in mis Cl- blndina- iver Severna hn iK7nn Irsiib of W I ami .!,.. v i. i . . .
n . m rati. I I " - " ' I l J a UU tliO JUL. UiCdSaUL IU 111 L
wasmngton. tea. i.ine ciouas ty before for a like offense. At pres- The courts still remain open to aH th tunnn nf nv.,, n.l vm nmmm mH ninRtairin in
ot war nave nguienea percepuoiy in c u ul. u ei rom i- mem ror rearess, out tney nave 10 ,h . 1 , hond3 t0 the ills work. Success to him also.
the last 24 hours. Hhe hope, which "ana penitentiary, naving Deen sent facility for direct intervention oft heir ,.,. TnHll.f.,:, rnmmlBllin It is unofficially stated that Miss
began to take form In administration UP.,.T The Board in actintr on the matter W Andrews a celce of Judge
I a MIR rrilllP rrSIT IB in Rirfniinn- I AwA r A anvtAnnAf rw in I nt m n 9 M I ' I ,i
circles on Monday,
Want's iAm r nnilnn
u.ulo f,, .vuu 1U ..U5 r.ui uu tsiijr iuu. uf ior me interests or tne respective .. fa b connected wlth the10"" the past
latlons with Germany would, in the m jaii. governments. ,. H)tffh' ,.v 1R.,r,Pn nn is well oualifled
. 1 . , A I I . .... I -v" " " - "I
cuu, umno lur (ictct mginu ui wai, ITlVftte ITODertT Safe thnf K.lnrh fllo hA ovfonHprt 200 foe
I tavaann am amja ami laVaml a I I v - - - - -
nas grown r III lllllir ni Th
n 1 i 1 I mm IIPI IIUSIII 1 " - -
uc.uilll, u uuu, mute uw llicw- III II I L.nnfl.,H.n f nrlmit. r.rnr.orv olth. in th. ,oHc, f tha VonVoo rn
dent'S address to Congress On Satur- 1 " S1W B.IS B TlnitPil fitafo. nr rrmanv Llnh th nHnpr and rnmrnls-
j . i . 1 . ,L. n.u.j I" J I " 0
u. lCuuCuuy lu luc wu u although It may be taken for use un- sloners received, rejected same and
?"lCD ""u uu?erve. ii'uitriK.u., Fanacra' iBsinato Opeas Monday der certain circumstances. ordered the work re-advertised for Farmers Want Good Roads That
WABASH
for Two Day's Meeting Fine
Program Arranged.
than before the spirit as well as tbe
letter of her former pledges.
Friendliness is Shown
Germany has relased American
Drisoners taken off the Yarrowdale. Following is the program of the
She has permitted he American seam- Fort Recovery Farmers' Institute, to
er Westwego to proceed uninjured, be held Monday and Tuesday, Feb.
after she had been baulted by a sub
marine and her nationality and des
tination determined.
Foreign Secretary Zimmerman has
issued a statement dwelling in friend
liest terms upon te desire of both
Germany and the United States to re
main at peace and evpresAng appre
ciation of President Wilson's express-
12 and 13, 1917 at the Morvlllus
oprea huse. Ft. Recovery:
MONDAY. FEB. 12. 1517
Morning Session 9 o'clock
Invocation Rer. Carl Plummer.
"Live Stock and a Permanent Agri
culture" C. P. Funk, Wooster, O,
Round Table Topics.
Mrs. Luella Barr McKee. Bellefon
The ninety-five or more German sale at public outcry at the Commis-
merchant ships tied up in American sloners office on March 2, at 10 a.m.
ports since the beginning of the war The following bills were rejected
may be used by the United States, by the Board on Friday:
but the German owners ultimately n. A. Myers, refunder on Dec.
must be recompensed. 1915 taxes . ...S9 01
The ships, scattered in the ports or Albert Lance, tile across Hart-
continental united States, forto Kico jng pje 15 00
and the Pacific island possessions in- The following bills were allowed
eluding tne rnuupines, comprise iast Friday and are now payable:
some of the best known ocean liners wm. Roettger, tile $3 00
and aggregate 628,837 gross tons. chas. Lutz. hauling sewer pipe 5 50
Only in case of warjs there possU Mike Linn. asst. eng 4 00
bility of their being absolutely confis- q. y". Winter, repairs 7 75
eated and even then such action is Board Public Affairs. Iieht...l3 50
Are Good Roads, and a Way
to Tax Valuable Paper.
deem all her Dledees. following subjects: "The Housewife s
Still Plan for War Pride", "The Neglected Busy Wo-
Stries passed by the German cen- man", "The 4th R Right Living"-,
sor emphasize, in manner intended to "Th New Profession Home Mak-
force attention in this country, that ln . Other People's Money , Con-
severing of diplomatic relations has test Work and Judging".
Afternoon session 1 o'clock
"Horticulture on the Farm" C.
P. Funk.
Declamation Grace Ulmer.
Declamation Goldie McClung.
Round table topics.
Lecture Mrs. Luella Barr McKee,
Evening Session 7:30 o'clock
Song Salamonla Quartet.
Declamation By Gibson twp. pu
pil.
Song Salamonla Quartet,
Address "A Message from a Hay
seed" C. P. Funk
Song Salamonla Quartet.
Declamation-
pupil.
By F. M. Yaney, Secretary
Report of the 8th Annual Farm
ers' Institute held at Wabash Thurs
day and Friday, February 1 and 2.
Despite the inclement, cold weath
er the meeting was a success in every
detail. I. M. Biddinger, of Eaton,
and Frank Hiestand, of Rossburg, to
gether with R. G. Clark, president of
Junior Corn Boys' Contest, Columbus,
gave very able and instructive ad
dresses.
Other able addresses were given
by E. G. Knepper, district superinten
dent; J. F. Fetters and Dr. George W.
will riuiko their home on a farm be
longing to the groom's father, near
Yorkshire, Darke County.
Those in attendance at tbe wed
ding were: Rev. Brobst and family,
Mrs. Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Garret
Hrelseh and daughter Lillian, and
Henry Selger, of Dayton; Mr. and
Mrs. Philip Hecht and daughters,
Henry Meyer, Christ Meyer, Louie
Hecht and wife, John Oerhman, of
Yorkshire; William Hecht and wife,
of Celina; Carl Hehmeyer and fam
ily, Rudolph Weinard and fanily, of
Coldwater; Fred Selger and family,
Henry Wenker and wife, Henry Ras
awehr and family, Fred Rasaweh
and family, Henry Morrnan and wife
Dan Boley and family and Evertt
Smith.
GERMANS
Will Hold Gerard Until Count
Is Safe cn Way Horns
Mr. Ralph Heffner, of this city,
and Miss Hilda Laut, of New Bremen
were united in marriage at St. Paul
Lutheran church in that town lai
Saturday morning. After the cere
mony an elaborate threecourse din
ner was served at tbe home of the
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Laut.
The groom Is a son of Mr. and Mrs,
George H. Heffner, of this city, an
for a number of years past has been
associated with his father n the con
trading business. It was while s
pervising a street paving job at New
Bremen a couple of years ago that he
met his bride.
Saturday afternon Mr. and Mrs
Heffner left on a honeymoon trip to
Palm Beach, Fla., and other points
of interest In the South.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Leininger, 715
North Fifteenth street, announce the
marriage of their daughter. Norma to
Mr. Milton Rasbury, Tuesday, Janu
ary 30, at four o'clock, at the home
of the bride's brother, C. Earl Lein
nger, South W. Street. Rev. J. Dav-
Id Arnold, pastor of the First Christ
an church read the service with the
ring ceremony. The only witnesses
were the bride's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. Leininger. Mr. and Mrs
H. Clinehens, Miss Ruby Cline
hens, Mr. Ray Leininger and Mr. and
Mrs. C. Earl Leininger.
Mr. and Mrs. Rasbury left at once
for Oklahoma City where Mr. Ras-
bury's parents are now living and
where they expect to make their
home. Both Mr. Rasbury and his
bride are tallented musicians. Fort
Smith Ark. Record.
The bride will be well remembered
by the young people of this city. Her
father was formerly connected with
the Overall factory in this city.
LITTLE O.NE BLItXED
developed no peculiar antagonism on
the part of the German people toward
the United States.
Altho pros,pects for peace instead
of war appear brighter, there is no
letup either in executive or legisla
tive branches of the government In
preparing for war.
DERNSTORFF
Bryan and Stone Acting In Con
cert to Arert Conflict
With Germany.
world court of nations, has been the Celina Sawmill Co.. same.... 51 70
leading exponent of the inviolability g. A. Reuter, same 69 83
of nr irate nroDertr. jr. v ph
Mails will continue to move under w u AnH rn nam fi2 Kn L,ies 'or "ockrora.
the Geneva convention and other ex- The Tioairt ordered the Gardner Tne Friday evening session was
istin SDecial conventions. There Hitrh Knid at nnhHi. nutrrv at the given to schools of the community,
should be no restriction on the free Commissi oners' office at 11 a. m.. Wch offered an elaborate evening of
movement of travelers between the
two countres other than the fixed pol
icy.
Passports to be Few
The United States Is to issue no
passports to Americans wishing to Williams, 15700;
Bit WAV. nnlaaa ih.tf havA t14 0 D ft
pressing business there. Said bonds ggregate $28,200. and to the people of this commun-
In fact, as far as individuals are bear 4 per cent Interest coupons a2 " , L ,
concerned, the status remains practl- payable semi-annually.
cally unchanged by a break in diplo
February 16.
The following road bonds, rejected
by tbe Industrial Commission were
ordered sold February 26 at 1 p. m.
Anderson, $5000; Severns, $3500;
Recovery North,
entertainment, and they should be
highly commended for their efforts.
J. F. Fetter, J. H. Wilson and A.
W. Larue, then submitted the follow
ing resolutions, which were adopted.
as read:
l. That we hereby express our
The two year old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Hendrick, corner Mill and
Wayne streets, had his left hand and
Is forehead badly burned last Tues
day evening, when he fell against a
stove in the Hendrick home.
C. C. Santa, of Neptune, was In
town Monday having bills printed for
a public sale of personal property on
next Tuesday, the 13th. Mr. Santa
and his wife will go to Alberta, Can
ada, to make their future home, de
parting as soon as they- can arrange
their business affiairs.
AS SEEX BY WEAK HEART
Song Salamonla auartet.
Washington, Feb. 7. If war i- iuai, jub, is, i17
morning session v o ciocjc
Invocation Rev. Emch.
"Corn Methods by Which My
matlc relations. Upon the conduct
of Americans in Germany and the
conduct of Germans and German
By Gibson township sympathisers in the United States de
pends the attitude of the respective
governments regarding them.
THE GRIM REAPER
manlfesed, and their liberal support
either by financial aid or by their
good will.
2. That we hereby express our
thanks to Frank Heistand and I. M.
Biddinger for their interesting and
instructive talks, and to all others
who in any other way contributed to
avoided one Important contribution
to the result will be credited to for
mer German ambassador. Count von Yleid per Acre Hag 0Oubled"-H. D
iernstorn, wno, since nis passports Bowsher Hume, Ohio
were nanaea to mm, nas Deen, i am Dlspnmlon and Round Tahle Tonics
mformed. co-operating actively with "Selecting and Crlng fr the Dairy
iormer oecreiary oi oia.ie wuuani 'irjow" C. P. Funk
Mrs. E. M. Florence, aged 28
vears. died last Saturday evening at .v. . i.
, . vaMflrtn ho-I - IU6 DUt'as Ul LUIS liiautuio nvi&,
iucic 10, uu.rc.ci, .v.. i ner nomo on west lokiu sireei, iui- , i ,k
tween the United States and Germany lowlng & 1Ingrlng ,IlneSg of tubercu
which ceases through diplomatic rup- h0SlB covering a Derio(i of the past ,nctlft- f. h m in m,i,
ture. It is the humanitarian task of two veara ,. . ...... ,.
-.- ik. , .mh,-.,. in tw ye.ars- , tey have managed the many difficult
""""' " - one is survived oy ner uuauauu uu tftska connected with their offices.
(CmUiwI fanrth aaca)
CHATTANOOGA
Bryan and Chairman Stone of the
senate committee on foreign relations
to Induce the German imperial gov
ernment to refrain from Its threaten
ed acts of war against the United
States.
A conference took place last Sun-
Afternoon Session 1 o'clock
"Soil Improvement" C. P. Funk.
Round Table Topies.
two young sons.
Funeral services were held at
Swamp College, Tuesday afternoon,
with Rev. Cordier in charge.
We have been having a pretty cold
spell at present.
Floyd Vining was the lucky man to
Elmer R. Berry, aged 35 years, son
of Mr. and Mrs. David M. Berry, for-
"Hogs as Labor Savers and Money buy tn0 Lutheran ehurch last Satur- mr residents of this county.dled last .
4. Be it resolved. That we strong
ly endorse the building of good roads
as provided in our new road laws,
but that we urge that the money so
expended shall be for roads which
shall be permanent and equally ser
viceable to heavy as well as to light
Makers" H. D. Boweher
'Evening Session 7:30 a' clack
Song Ft. RecoTery High School
5. Be it resolved, That we re-
day between Bryan and Stone. They Qjee club,
made use ot a prominent New York Declamation By Gibson twp. pu
business man as an intermediary who pu
nanaiea tne negotiations wun von Song Ft. Recovery High School
jjernsiorn. Glee club,
inru mis meaiary tne situation Address "Our Responsibility ss
was aiscussea ana van uernstorn t.oeai Cltiiens" H. D. Bowsher.
was asked by Bryan if it were not Declamation By Gibson two. pu-
d.T i Saturday at tne nome or nis momer,
" " I.-. . i ilIV JJ lb 1 ov A uut. no a -
Perry Gibbons is putting up ice. Lima. Deceased v. as oorn m i- tfull k the Generai Assembly
Perry says he'll have It cool next wn county uecemoer , is si. v tQ 80 change.the 8ystem of Auto L1.
summer. J-t;i;ciu j. x , a?v uiun.u
Haiel sUll goes up town to feed the " Miss Minnie Poor, or tnis county,
mules, but she can't give them corn, anu sne and two sons anu two u.U6u-
Fred Heffner Is on the sick list at "rs as wen as nis moiuer, i0 Dla
thia writing iters ana a Drotner, survive.
I M.. . . . . ,11
Hud Smith nd Fr.d Wlrk had a me remains were orougui iu m.a
not. .....kt. .v hii citv last aunaav aiternoou. ruuciai
Contlnuad on Eighth Pi)
DAN CUPID VICTIMS
pu
possible for him to use his good offi
ces with the imperial governmen to
impress on the kaiser and his advis
ers the unwisdom of adding the Uni
ted States to therl list of enemies.
Von Bernstoiff expressed sympathy
witn uryan s point or view ana re- Frank Barger,
Inea mat ne wouia do giaa to express 3. Jones,
his opinion to this effect to the im
perial government, but was stopped s DANCE AT COLDWATER
hv thn fr trttit Via fa TiA lnncror am-
"J Wiv o not lit 1 J YT
bassador. but only private citisen.l nm"'TB,"r',u
it mo.n. f mmnninata .o. holser hall. Coldwater. on the even
cietly or even publicly with the Ger- 'n ,f, st; yal?ntln.e Da F"
Bryan replied that he had no doubt
services were held by Rer. Har man 1 t Lutheran church
th tiaw flB v-mA nfttsn p.mtm tin me xjciuauy jjvaubcuvai vw, . nr.-vi rK.t- 1
SAriff Ft KAMTArT HlaFh nrnnnl I ..... . , . .. . j . I last TiiaoHav mnrn nv I 0 .
vuo - rf I iowti rwfi anPATfi in t n a w nn ana ma i e. . vhan u aa iria rjt Hnh,
..1 1 v - 1 1 ai tt y.iiia " ucu juipo u uvu
Committee on Resolution-E. K. :7 Z;, Jm " Clerk George Petrie of the Board 't
u..aai t r vrm.. m.H. .. . 15kh ifi .ma nnnrlsod last ""'i vo6"""'
uuuro. u. . ...... -" " "IV-"-w-1 Cattanooe-a la -olnr to Have tneir " - -1 ,,,tnA , ,t,a i,i Tr,t,i.
Pnn,mlt. nn NnmlnatlniK I - " " V I VIVn,ln,. t- at fnv nf On. """
r-h- 9th and 10th: Evl Monday of the death at Covington unueu
. Adolph Schlamb. Wm. erybody Jome and haye a good tlme. Ind. of ; hi. sister . husband George mony.
Charles Bollenbacher was out pos- r- wu.n - "Z JA
sum hunting Monday. - Charley says mor.?,n- Mr" Williams was engaged
by g it was too cold. That's Charley the lumber business in this city
for you.
- A. M. DABBELT
Thn trial nf John Snahr. born in
arrangements could be made yet to willshire township. Van Wert county
Veterinarian of Coldwater, Makes
Statement to the Public
about thirty years ago. Mrs. Petrie
and Mrs. John Orr attended the fun
eral, which was held Wednesday af
ternoon.
spite of the Inclement weather
the church was well filled. Mrs
Brobst played a beautiful wedding
march as they entered the church.
Rev.Brobst.the pastor, performed the
ceremony.
Miss Emma Hecht, sister of the
groom, acted as bridesmaid and Hen
ry Hehmeyer, brother of tbe bride,
Miss Ida Hecht and
John Rammel. of MeckeS &Ram
Will be at home constantly to take Li hnirrv hna nnrchased the Percy ft best man
have a code or even an open message )s ln progres9 at ' Huntington, Ind. care of his business at all times from witters saloon at Greenville and Mr. John Oerthman were the attend-
sent by the Sayville wireless, with the gpanr jR charged with killing Irl Lit- now on- A11 calla promptly answer- took possession Feb. 1. Peter Meckes, ing couple.
approval of our state department, to Uer a c. & E. station agent at a lit- ea and tne Det of service given. I a master baker, of Detroit, has After the ceremony the invited
Berlin, setting out his feelings and tie town near Huntington.. wil1 De strictly on the Job from this bought Rammers Interest in thebak- guests went to the home of Mr. and
advice. 1 on. Business will be business with rv The new firm name will be Mrs. Fred Hehmeyer, parents of the
The matter was taken up with Don't forget what Big Pete told me in the future and you can rely Meckes Bros Ft Recovery Journal, bride, wherd a bountiful wedding
President Wilson and it is understood you in Nov. and Dec. that he is going upon me. I solicit your patronage supper was served. In the evening
this was done. Whether a message to sell all of his Bhoes at the old and will give it prompt attention and Ble Pete received a letter from the Luther League of the congrega
of this sort from the ex-German am- price as long as there are any left. I will appreciate it. I have cut out the Kelley's Bro stating that he would tion, of which the bride was a prom
bassador will have any effect is a mat- will save you from $1.00 to (1.00 use of all intoxicating liauors and let him know ln a few days when he lnent member, spent the evening with
tei of purs surmise. I per pair. ' mean business ta a finish, a dr. Iia noinir to sell the book assounts. th newly weds. Mr. and Mrs. Hecht
The Celina aviators might treat
Wapakoneta to an exhibition flight
on a clear day when the temperature
is not too severe. Show us a clean
pair of heels, as the race horse man
would put It. Those aviators, con
ducting a school at Celina, are good
advertisers. They get it by taking
along with them residents of Celina
on the voyages in the air high above
the earth. And that reminds, the
elements of danger in aviation is such
that it requires a stout heart for one
to give way to a desire to make an
ascent. Wapakoneta Daily News.
ELABORATE
Program Arranged for Granville
Institute at St. Henry Next
Monday and Tuesday.
The following is the program for
the Granville township Farmers' In
stitute to be held at Bany's Hall, St.
Henry, Ohio, on Monday and Tuesday
February 12 and 13, 1917:
Monday Morning 9 o'clock
Systematic Tile Drainage H. D.
Bowsher.
Discussion.
Soil Management in Practical Ag
riculture C. R. Wpgner.
Discussion.
Appointing of Various Committees
oy President Wm. Kramer.
Monday Afternoon 1 o'clock
Considerations that Relate to Live
Stock Breeding C. R. Wagner.
Discussion.
Hogs as Money Makers and Labor
Savers H. D. Bowsher.
Discussion.
Judging Corn, Wheat, Oats, Eggs
and Crochet Wrork.
Monday Evening 7 o'clock
Song High School Pupils.
Invocation Rev. S. Kunkler.
Our Responsibility as Local Citl
xens H. D. Bowsher.
A More Thorough Acquaintance
C. R. Wagner.
Song High School Pupils.
Tuesday Morning 9 o'clock
The Neglected Busy Woman Mrs.
Luella Barr McKee. v
Discussion.
An Address on Community Wel
fare C. O. Gill.
Discussion.
Live Stock vs. Grain Farming C.
R. Wagner.
Reading of Reports of Committees.
Tuesday Afternoon 1 ojdock
The New Profession Mrs. Luella
Barr McKee.
Discussion.
Community Welfare Address C.
O. Gill.
Discussion.
Features ln a Profitable Corn Crop
Passports to Americans Also Ring
Upon Attitude of America
Toward Old Treaty.
Berlin, Feb. 8. Tbe German gov
ernment will not permit American
Ambassador Gerard, officials of the
American embassy, American news
paper correspondents, or American
citizens to leave Germany until it re
ceives information that a safe eon
duct has been granted German Am
bassador von Bernstorff and his staff.
Passports to Americans are also
contingent upon Berlin ascertaining
Washington's attitude toward the old
Prussian treaty, permitting citizens
of Germany and the United States
nine months after a cessation of dip
lomatic relations between the two na
tions in which to adjust their busi
ness.
IT'S CATCHING
Only Finishing Touches to Mako
Indiana Dry Bone Dry la Ore
gon and Utah on Wagea.
Indianapolis, Feb. 2. The senate
today passed the Wright prohibition
bill by a vote of 38 to 11. The meas
ure has already been passed by the
house of representatives, but must go
back for ratification of several
amendments. That the amendments
will be acted on favorably by the
house and the bill signed by the gov
ernor is said to be certain.
The bill provides that the manufac
ture or sale of alchollc liquors ln the
state will be prohibited after April 2,
1918.
One concession which the liquor In
terests were able to have Included in
the measure is that breweries will be
permitted to manufacture drinks con
taining not more than one-half of one
per cent alcohol.
Salem, Ore., Feb. 2. Oregon's
bone dry" absolute prohibition bill
was passed ln the state senate on
Thursday. The measure has already
been passed by the house.
Salt Lake, Utah, Feb. 2. The
Young prohibition bill, one of the
most drastic dry measures submitted
by any state, has passed the senate
unanimously. The house has passed
it.
OPPORTUNITY TO BUY HOUSE
If you want to buy a nice house at
Sheriff's sale be at the Court House
Wednesday, Jan. 14. This house is
located one square south of the south
Fair Ground gate. The property at
present is owned by Leek Newcomb.
It is appraised at $900. A big house
and lot. For full particulars see Big
Pete or John Smith.
AKXET BOUND OVER TO COURT
John Arnett, of Burkettsville, was
arrested by Sheriff Pumphrey last
Saturday on a charge of embeisel
ment. He was given a preliminary
earing and his case set for Wednes
day. After a trial before Justice
Scranton, Wednesday afternoon, he
as bound over to court in the sum
of $500. Bond was furnished.
(Contlnuad on Eighth Paga)
UT CELINA HAS THE POND
The following Is a copy of the Wil
dermuth bill which passed the House
of Representatives, January 30th.
To amend section 469 of the Gen
eral Code, relating to the state res
ervoirs dedicated to the use' of the
public for parks and pleasure re
sorts.
Be It enacted by the General As
sembly of the State of Ohio:
Section 1. That section 469 of
the General Code be amended as fol
lows :
Section 4469. The bodies of wat
er and adjacent state lands in Lick
ing, Fairfield and Perry counties,
known as the Licking reservoir or
Buckeye lake body of water and adja
cent state lands in the northwestern
part of Logan county, known as the
Lewistown reservoir or Indian Lake;
the body of water and adjacent land
owned by the state, in the county of
Mercer, known as the Celina Grand
Reservoir; the bodies of water and
adjacnt lands owned by the state con
sisting of the Summit county lakes
and reservoirs of the Ohio canal,
known as the Portage-Summit reser
voirs, together with the Summit lake
and sufficient of the Summit level of
the Ohio canal to maintain the pres
ent water level of Summit and Nes
mith lakes, and the body of water
and exterior lands adjacent thereto
that are included in the reservoir
constructed by the board of public
works In Coventry township for the
purpose of supplying water for the
Ohio canal, known as "North reser
voir," all situated in Summit county;
likewise the body of water and adja
cent land owned by the state in Shel
by and Auglaize counties, andknown
as the Loramie reservoir, are hereby
dedicated and set apart forever for
the use of the public, as public parks
or pleasure resorts. The bodies of
water mentioned in this section shall,
in the order in which they are des
cribed be named and designated as
follows: Buckeye Lake, Indian Lake,
Lake St. Marys, The Portage Lakes,
and Lake Loramie.
Section 2. That said original see
ton 469 of the General Cod b and.
the same Is hereby repealed.
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