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

ShthS naS PtcduCeN. anu AluOuBil
this Is the youngest electric light in ex-
istence, It Is destined to take q place
among the foremost OF all the scientific
discoveries Of this decade.
There are several points regarding
the Beard electric light which can not
be overlooked by any corporation want
ing to adopt electric light. By this
system more lights are produced from
a dynamo (more commonly called ma
chine), of o given size and weight than
by any other, and by the smallest possi-
BILE consumption OF power. The ex-
treme simplicity of the Beard dynamo,
as well as the quality of the current OF
electricity they generate, make the APP
paratus as whole, comparatively
safe one to handle. In fact, there is no
danger whatever of any one being in
jured by this system, But one of the
strongest points is the reliable lamp.
AS it would be difficult to give an intel
ligent description of the workings Of
the same, we will merely say that il
only needs carbons and severe letting
alone; the lamp is the most perfect in
its automatic workings of any yet pro.
duced. And there is no lamp on the
market which can compare with the
Beard lamp for quality of light and
steadiness, while the simplicity of the
system throughout makes il most de-
sirable one to handle.
Mr.. Beard is to be congratulated up.
on the success he has met with during
his business career in Napoleon. His
establishment is q great benefit and
convenience to our people, and we are
glad to state that his patronage is con-
tinually increasing. He is deserving of
success in his energy, undertaking, and
we can truthfully say that all persons
patronizing him, whether it be an order
for an engine, contract for putting in
an electric light plant or a twenty-five
cent job of repairing, will be honestly
and conscientiously dealt with. Charles
F. Beard is one of our most respected
citizens, and has conducted his busi.
ness in such manner as to win the
confidence and good wishes of the peo-
pie generally.
Nj. Britton's Oar Factory.
To stand by one of the special ma.
chimes invented by Mr.. Britton, for the
of boat oars, and see them
in full operation, turning out, in few
minutes, correctly made work which
would require many hours, and even
days, to be done equally well by hand,
is part of liberal education, and in
ventive capacity of man and his won
derful advance in conquering the pow
ers of nature. The machines referred
to are the result of many years research
and experimenting, and they are ac-
knowledged to be the most perfect
working of any yet devised, and to turn
out the best prOportioned and best
made oars on the market. These ma
chimes are automatic in their move
ments, the intricate parts being so
regular and precise as to be almost hu-
man.
Mr.. Britton has been connected with
the businessNof making oars for the past
thirty-two years. First as an appren-
lice, then as ''jour" workman, and in
1856 as the proprietor of an oar factory.
He conducted factory in Wauseon,
there from 1869 until No
1877, when he established his
present factory in Napoleon. He trans
acts very large business, having from
the first of April, 1887, until January l,
1888, turned out 1852 feet of oars.
His trade is not confined to this locality,
out extends to the Pacific slope, where
he ships large lots of goods of his manu-
Facture. The Britton Oar has very
nigh reputation, and stands at the head
If all the oars produced in this country.
The high standing off oars is main
y due to the fact. that they are made
~ the machines of Mr.. Britton's in
1ention. His factory is supplied with
| full set of these machines, and has a
capacity which is not eXcelled by any
actory in the country. He can turn
,ut $500 feet of oars per day, and those
made by these machines are the only
,nes of the kind in the country. Mr..
8rittOn is also the inventor of copper
lip for oars which possesses many ad-
5antages over all others. This tip is
n two sections, and will not retain
nosture, thereby preserving the oars
rom rotting. The arrangement of this
ip is peculiar in that it strengthens the
)ar.
Mr.. Britton is to be congratulated
lpon the fact that he has been success
ul in inventing and perfecting ma
.hine with which he can produce an
,ar which stands far ahead of all others.
This gentleman is not only one of the
most proficient and scientific mechanics
II the country, but he IS good citizen
md business man as well. He has
proven to be be a good man for the
own, and we are glad to be able to
chronicle his successful career as all oar
in the town of Napoleon.
Andrew j. Saygers.
In every locality on the American
ointment the lumber trade occupies,
~ reason of its bearing on all other
ranches, the most prominent position.
Rated as an indispensable article by
political economists, all interest involv-
ID in its manufacture and distribution
re of prime importance. And we are
afe in saying that in Napoleon our
of lumber have been
beyond mary other
branches in gaining for her reputation
md in extending her trade limits. For
number of years she has occupied
prominent position as lumber and
imber market, and is fast assuming a
orelnost place in this regard among
he surrounding towns.
No house has contributed more to-
wards bringing about this result than
hat of Andrew J. Saygers. This
gentleman is engaged in the saw mill
business, having established the same
n the year 1877. His mill is located
the canal and river, and is
in every respect. 1t is sup
,lied with all of the best improved