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


these gentlemenis substantial structure, is
supplied with the best machinery obtainable,
and has become famous for the superiority
of its products, for the uniformly even grade
of the flour manufactured, and for the
prompt and business like habits of its mana
gers. The mill is fitted up with fourteen
sets of Stevens Automatic Rolls,
which possess all the latest improve
ments, are automatic in their workings, and
are pronounced to be, in every respect, the
most perfect of the present day, while they
produce the best -four known to the trade.
1t is now admitted on every hand that flour
manufactured by the roller system is far su-
perior to that produced by the old fashioned
method. In the old style the wheat is reduc-
ed by friction, it being literally ground down
to the fneness required, thereby loosing a
large percentage of the qualities so desirable
for first class flour. With -four manufactur-
ed by the roller process it is different. The
wheat Is broken between the rollers, the re-
duction being gradual without any friction,
and all the nutritious substance remains in
the -four in its natural state.
The motive power OF this mill IS water,
which is supplied by the canal. 1t is auto
matte, perfect in its workings and is one of
the best in the State. The capacity of the
mill is 100 barrels per day. In addition to
the perfect machinery, the gentlemen employ
the most expert miliers attainable. They
have very large local trade. and for this
reason unusual care is taken in bringing the
grindings up to the highest state of perfection.
A speciality is made of exchanging with far
mers: paying particular attention to all Gus
toners from the country. They turn out
nothing but the best of -four, meal and other
milling products, warrant every pound they
sell, and treat their patrons in an honest, and
straightforward manner.
These gentlemen salso own an elevator
which is located near the Wabash depot. 1t
was erected in 1885, contains all the modern
improvements for handling grain, and has a
capacity of 10000 bushels. They handle
large lots of grain for which they pay the
highest market price.
Through all the years that this establish
ment has been in existence, the changes and
fluctuations of business incident to its long
career, it has ever maintained with brighten
| ing reputation that high standard of mercan-
tile honor and elevated business enterprise
with which it was founded. And under the
able management of Messrs. Roller & Augen
stein has increased its volume many fold
| and grown in public favor until now it is
one of Napoleon's best institutions, while it:
reputation extends throughout the neigh
boring cities, towns andvillages.
w. G. C0over.
The business of which this gentleman il
proprietor was established by him fiftee1
years ago. He has been resident of Napo
leon for quarter of century, formerly be
ing engaged in the dry goods business. A
full and complete stock of hardware fills thu
shelves of this store, and includes everything
known to the trade, with many specialties.-
In stoves will be found all the standard makes
of wood and coal, heaters and cookers. A
general line of agricultural implements il
carried. He also deals in buggies and is SOLE
agent for the famous New Home Sewing Ma
chine. He handles paints, oils, glass, sash
ETC., and does all kinds of job work, roofing
and spouting.
Mr.. Coover has exercised splendid judg
ment in the management of his affairs, ant
| has by his honest and straightforward wa,
of dealing with the people built up large
patronage, which is still growing. He is ont
of our best and most respected citizens ant
justly deserves his success.
! f. G. Fisk & Co.
There are many we'll conducted and popu
free to confess, along with hundreds of oul
citizens, that there is not one more popular
or deserving of its growing success than tina
conducted by F. G. Fisk q Co., located at thu
corner of Perry and Clinton streets, opposite
the Miller House. ... business was origin
ally established by W. A. Woolson in 1876
Mr.. Fisk acting in the capacity of clerk unit
lcoU, WIletl Llle Ilrlil luulCdteu III Gle ClpllOL
of this article took possession of the bust
ness. The store has become very popular
and enterprising since its establishment
From the start the proprietors infused Wig
orous life into the business, being determin-
ed from the first to do good and full share
of the grocery business of this place by the
simple merit of their goods, low prices, and
their thorough attention to the business.
This firm carries fine assortment of gro
ceries of all descriptions, both fancy and
staple. The coffee trade of this house is one
of the features of the business. They have
their own roaster and engine for running the
same on their premises, and do their own
roasting. The coffee is roasted fresh every
day or two, and is far superior in flavor to
that roasted at foreign places. This is the
only house in the city which roasts its own
coffee and the sales in this article alone reach
es very large figure every month.
This firm is in position to give their custo-
mers the benefit of the low prices which in.
telligent buying renders possible. The man.
ner In which the affairs of this house are con.
Quoted is certainly commendable. 1t is al
ways the aim of the proprietors to make
friends of their customers, to sell goods al
such figures as to attract people to their place
of business and when they get them there tt
treat them in such way as to make then
feel like coming again. This is good houst
with which TO deal, and will be found as reas
enable in charges as any in the county,
| j. William TicUen.
Every business venture that bears upon ii
face the stamp of genuine enterprise, wheth
er in its youth or age, is justly entitled to NOR