Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-09
ALL THERE.
Florida Still Holding Its Own Among
Henry County Towns.


! In trip to Florida last week it was with
pleasure that the little village was noted to
be holding its own, if not little more 80,
despite the long hard winter we have been
having and the hard times that have fairly
burst upon US.
As a business town Florida cannot COM
plain, especially when comparison of the
dwellings with business houses is made.
Although only a village, its merchants are
all well-to-do. and as the standing Of the
business men is generally sp index to the
general condition Of community, we are
safe in saying that Florida as whole is
prosp. rous.
Several changes, in business firms have
taken place of late of which we nots:
The general supply store formerly operat-
ed and owned by George A. Leonhart has
been soldsto II. J. Ksster and possession
given. What the retiring owner intends do
ing in .he future he has not decided, but it
is our prediction that whatever may be
his vocation and wherever he may locate,
success will be his portion.
The new member needs no introduction to
Florida people and vicinity. Having been
resident of Flatrock township for mat
ter of ten years, he is we'll known and comes
to the business fraternity at Florida with
first class recommendations. It will be his
aim to supply his portion of the general
patronage with groceries, provisions, mea',
glassware, queensware, etc. He is pleas
ant gentleman to deal wi and will no doubt
meet with success.
M. V. Brubaker has sold his store to Geo.
Brubaker, who is young man, and hither-
to farmer near Florida. Brimfull of push
and vigor besides knowledge of the busi-
ness to back him, he will keep the store up
to the standard.
The saloon for some time owned by Wen
tie Kinstler is now in the hands of William
A. Leonhart, who is good business man,
and withal one pleasant to deal with. He
also runs feed stable in connection whore
the traveller receives prompt attention for
his team.
The wagon and carriage shop of F. B.
Leonhart is still in operation under his
skillful management, Everything / in his
line can there be found at prices that COM
pare with any. J. G. Grossell, formerly Of
Napoleon, is his assistant
J. W. Longs large general store, includ-
ing drygoods, never was in better condition,
and the same may be said of the genial pro-
.>.:o4o. xrho ra,,bs h;uh ou,nnn HE faIIavy
townsmen.
In hardware line Mr.. Jones is sole pro-
prietor Of the store that did business for
some time under the firm name of Durbin
& Jones. The senior partner sold his inter
est and accepted position with Mr., Long,
leaving MIR. Jones in charge. The present
proprietor is young and thoroughly colnpe-
tent to operate the business, and as it is the
only hardware store in Florida, he will con-
tinue in the same line Of success that has
always attended the enterprise.
VIM. Thompson is Florida's successful
blacksmith, and in his trade he is considers
ed good far and near. He enjoys large
custom.
Florida has no regular hotel, Dut Mr.. ana
Mrs. John Shupe fill the want to queens
taste, so to say. Their table is all that could
be desired. while other accommodations are
first class.
In professional way lawyers are lacking.
but the same can not be said of the medical
fraternity, as DR.. y. e. Miller holds forth at
that point. Although comparatively speak
ing young man, he has achieved marked
success in his calling and enjoys 4 large and
ever increasing practice. Florida may well
congratulate herself that DR.. Miller is the
guardian of her health.
While Florida is like Napoleon in not
growing very much Of late, she has good
location and only needs a railroad to inaug
urate a boom.