Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-01-12

in all transactions. They give employment
to from ten to twelve men during the season.
In short, this is a representative firm in the
lumber trade in this section, and exercises q
most beneficial influence upon the reputation
of the town of Napoleon.
The individual members of this firm are
the Hon. John Thiesen and George Hildred.
| The first named gentleman is so well known
that he needs no introduction 10 the people
of this locality. He has been in the service
of Napoleon as public servant for nearly q
quarter of a century, and at present is the
Mayor of our town. Mr.. Thiesen has always
been faithful TO his trust, and his career as a
public officer has been very acceptable to our
people. Both of the gentlemen comprising
this firm are known as conscientious and
thorough business men, and stand high as
private citizens. And as they devote their
entire time to the furtherance of their busi-
ness, we see no reason why this establish
ment should not continue to increase in
wealth, solidity and reputation, in the future
as it has in the past.
Napoleon Brewery.
The manufacture OF malt liquors in Ameri-
ca has during the past quarter of a century
assumed colossal proportions among the
commercial interests of our country. The
American people are fast recognizing the
fact that judicious use of malt beverages in
their pure state is very healthfu in its effects.
A chemical analyzation by prominent
scientists has established this fact beyond all
doubt. And to the old established houses,
who for years have furnished an admirable
article of beer, too much credit can not be
awarded for their efforts in developing the
taste for this health giving beverage-lorger
beer. Notwithstanding the high quality of
the beer that has been produced in the past
by the Napoleon Brewery, the present pro-
ducts OF the same are in every respect equal
to the hnest beer ever sold in this or any
other place, and is far superior to the aver
age brands of foreign beer which have found
a market here.
T. is useless, perhaps, to speak Of the
folly, not to say the want of public spirit and
pride in home industries, on the part of some
OF our dealers and consumers in sending to
foreign cities for beer, when better article
(and we say better without any reservation
whatever) can be delivered at their doors
fresh from the vaults of our home brewery
every morning. The Napoleon Brewery, of
which Mr.. Ferdinand Roessing is now the
sole owner, has been established great
many years, and has always enjoyed a high
reputation for pure article of drink. This
reputation has been largely added to since
the business passed into the hands of this
gentleman. And at the present writing the
fame of the beer of his manufacture is grow
ing and extending into every quarter where
our trace Is KnOWD, ana IakeS preceueuCe III
every place where introduced.
This result has been brought about by the
increasing energy and continuous watchful-
ness on the part of Mr.. Roessing, and last,
but not least, through the unquestlonable
purity and excellence of his goods. Yet the
main reason of the great success of the beer
manufactured at the Napoleon Brewery IS
the fact that this gentleman will furnish only
the best and purest article of drink to be
foOnd in tho p0nntrU Tho nrOnrInf0r IS
ready and willing to place his beer in COM
petition with that of any other brewery in
this part of, the country. He invites the
closest scrutiny, and is notsafraid of a
chemical analysis. He knows the beer of
his manufacture to be absolutely pure, and
so warrants it. Mr.. Roessing is not here for
a year or two and then moving to some other
place, but is located here to stay. He has
worked hard to establish the high reputation
he now enjoys, and does not propose
for the sake of making few cents more on
each keg of beer by adulterating the same
or by using some impure article IN the
Ingredients to lose the high reputation he
has already established on his products
The process of making this highly popular
and healthy beverage is most interesting,
but want of space precludes of its admission
here. Suffice it to say, Mr.. Roesslng has
been very active and energetic in securing
all of the latest, best and most approved ap-
paratuses and appliances to be found any
) where in the brewing business. He has
spared neither pains nor expense In perfect
ing his establishment, and now has the
proud satisfaction of knowing that nj:
brewery is most perfect in every detail, ano
: that he produces an article of drink that Is
pure in every respect. The qualities fol
which this beer is most distinguished are its
, healthfulness, purity, brilliancy of color
richness of flavor and non liability to
deterioration in warm weather, Qualities
the result of excellent water, the Intelligent
: care and experience brought to bear during
the process of brewing, conjoined to the
use of apparatus possessing all the bes1
modern improvements made in this country
or elsewhere, and to the superior quality anc
quantity of the ingredients used.
Only the very best of materials to be founo
1 on either side of the ocean are used-nont
other can be used in the manufacture of thi:
has done more through the purity and excel
lence of his beer in making it popular drinl
in this locality than any one else in the busl
ness. Business enterprise, push and capita
may populariZe an article of drink, but
continuously prosperous and increasing
business can only be attained by furnishing
one which is pure and wholesome. And thai
! the proprietor of the Napoleon, Brewer!
furnishes pure and healthful article of drinl
is fully attssted by his large, rapidly grow
ing and ever prosperous trade. In fact, aftel
proving its good quality and purity, goot
judges of beer ask for it and will have no 9th
er. So universal are the good qualities of th,
productions of this brewery, especially fo
the purity and health giving and preserving
qualities that the beer possesses, that ther
are very large number of families IN thi
9 locality that have experienced the pleasan
! and beneficial effects of its use.
This brewery was established in the yea
1861, by Joseph Copp, who conducted tn
same until 1865, when he was succeeded b.
7 John Herbolsheimer The last named rul
I the business until 1873, when Mr.. Roessing be
I came the proprietor. This gentleman ha
from time to time made Improvements in tn
brewery, built additions. put in new machin
cry and appliances, until there is scarcel
: anything left of the old concern, and it i
properly new brewery. The building is larg
and substantial, perfect in all its appoint
ments, and has capacity of 5000 barrels pc
anpum. The bottling works is also mos
complete, and does large business. Th
entire premises cover about one block O
ground.
This establishment is great benefit to tn
town of Napoleon. Mr.. Roessing makes hi
own malt and buys all of his barley at thi
place. This creates good demand for tn
3 grain, and makes strong and healthy marke
for the same, which brings many farmer
here to trade who otherwise would not come
Employment is given to from nine to thirt
, men during the year, which keeps quite
sum of money constantly in circulation. Th
Napoleon Brewery enjoys large local trade
while the shipments to the surrounding town
is quite extensive.
Mr.. Roessing is himself fine practica