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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
CITY PLUMBING SHOP
Is known Throughout This Sec
tlOn as Headquarters for Ex-
pert and Sanitary Plumbing.

The firm that knows it's business
is the one above all others to rely up
on and to employ. If you want to
make certain of getting real sanitary
plumbing and satisfactory heating
go to a firm whose work has always
been known to be right. Good work
along these lines is certainly the
cheapest in the long run. The other
kind Is the most expensive luxury
you ever enjoyed. If you entrust
this class of work to the City Plumb
ing Shop you will make no mistake
for it enjoys a most excellent repu-
tation for both reliability and COM
potency.
During the time that Messrs Mohr
and Brown have been engaged in
business here they have completed a
number of very important jobs, both
in the city and throughout the sur
ruonding country, and they stand as
examples of their workmanship
And while only the highest class of
plumbing is executed by them their
charges have always been of the most
pleasing character.
When 1t comes to the plumbing for
country places they have selected the
systems to employ that have been
tested out by farmers of known repu-
tation. Bad systems will give end
less annoyance.
They always keep a supply of ma
terials on hand and are ready for ur-
gent repair work for which their
prices have always been Of the most
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
AN INSTITUTION
Has the Remakus & BeCkman Become in This Part Of the
State by Reason of Its Long and Satisfactory Service.

1t is not our intention to make this
historical review in any particular,
but if such were our object the first
business house mentioned would be
Remaklus & Beckman. On the 9TH
er hand presenting this edition to
you for the purpose of directing at
tention to the live, wide-awake and
progressive concerns of the city we
must place Remaklus & Beckman as
leaders in their line. For over half
a century this complete department
store has served the people of this
community, and for over half a cen
tury it has been known as one of the
leading establishments in its line in
Northwestern Ohio. We state with
out fear of contradiction that there
is not more complete, more thor
oughly modern and at the same time
old and reliable store in any city sew
eral times the size of Celina.
The men and women who are now
the affairs of the commun-
ity learned as boys and girls that the
store at present owned by Remaklus
& Beckman was the shopping center
of this section. AS they have grown
and times have changed they still
make this immense store their head
quarters and still teach their child
rem the lessons of commercial econ
omy that they learned through deal
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
THE PUBLIC DEMANDS
INTERESTING SHOWS
And in CeIina These Demands
Are Compiled With at the
Amuse-U.

In Celina as well as many other
towns the people refuse to attend the
moving picture theatre unless the
program offers clean, wholesome and
interesting pictures. Realizing this
the Amuse-J on West Market street,
has contracted for the best class of
pictures ever shown in Celina. OF
course, these kind cost a little more
than the older and less interesting
kind, but the Amuse-U is of the opin-
ion that an p-tO-the-minute picture
show is appreciated by the local pub
lie. Therefore when you attend the
Amuse-U you will witness some of
the best productions of the day and
everyone of them will be clean, clear
and amusing. A progressive up-to-
date show is a valuable asset to any
community for it furnishes innocent
amusement that is educational as
well as interesting.
The Amuse-U is a commodious
theatre fitted with all the comforts
and appointments of a first class
house. The best of order invariably
prevails and the policy of the place
merits liberal patronage. No doubt
after dropping in to one of their
shows you will become a regular pa
tron. In order to maintain such
high class place of entertainment the
public must give its support and with
the management bending every effort
to give the public the best there is
the Amuse-U's patronage should in
crease daily.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
LOCAL BREWITIES

Three box cars in the Lake Erie &
Western freight yards in this city
were broken into last Friday night,
and several small articles taken,
The ladies of the Center Chapel
Church viii hold an ice cream social
at the Landfair school house to-mor-
row evening. The public Is invited
Mrs. John Sealschott, we'll known
lady of Hopewell township, operated
upon yesterda ymorning, rallied form
the operation nicely and is reported
in fair way TO mend quickly.
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Thomas, of Co
lumbus, were in Celina this week on
their way home from a visit to the
Panama exposition, and with the AL
lens and Petries, former residents of
this city, now residing in California.
Carol j. Stubbs, son of Dr.. and
Mrs. w. c. Stubbs, who recently sue
cessfully passed the state bar exam
ination, has entered the Office of Sen
ator j. d. Johnson to begin his pro-
fessional career. Here's trusting to
his success.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
KRIEGEL is GUILTY

The caaes of the state Ohio against
Evie Thomas and Ado Pulskamp.
charged with rape, and assigned for
hearing this week, could not be heard
because of the time consumed in the
Ferd Kriegel case, and were .re-as-
signed for next week, the former for
the 18th, and the latter for the 18th.
The jury hearing the case of Ferd
Kriegel, charged with contributing
to the delinquency of Helen Kriegel,
returned a verdict of guilty about
half past nine yesterday morning.
The court has not as yet passed SEN
tence.
Celina suffered a double defeat
over the Fourth being trimmed to
3 by the Dayton Maxwells in 7 in
ing contest at Mercelin Field last
Sunday, and shut out to at St
Marys on Monday
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
THE STRAND THEATRE
Is Gaining in Popularity With
Each Passing Day.

The Strand motion picture theatre
is gaining in popularity with each
passing day and the manager, Mr.. U.
G. flinders, is to be congratulated on
the success he is making of this at
tractive little theatre.
He is succeeding in giving the
people of Celina and vicinity thea
tire that is worth while and class of
entertainment that is on par with
the best of them. 1t is one of the
most popular playhouses in this sec
tion and shows the better class of
motion pictures. OF course, you
know, these cost a little more, but
Mr.. flinders is of the opinion that
the people of Celina and vicinity are
entitled to the best and he is going
to see that they get it.
The Strand is a pretty little thea
tire, perfectly appointed, and a place
where the very best of order invari-
ably prevails. The chairs are COM
Portable and the room is cooled so
that you may sit and look at the pic
lures spell bound, and entranced by
beautiful music that is discoursed
during the performance.
We wish to congratulate Mr.. Hind
ers on the success he is making Of the
Strand and his place of entertain
ment and enlightenment adds to Ce-
lima as a commercial center.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
THE MERSMAN Bros
BRANDTS COMPANY
Model Manufacturing Industry That Has Done COnSidera
BILE Towards Advertising CeIna Manufacturers
of Tables of Class.

unnecessary but we can not refrain
from. stating that this enterprise is
fortunate in having at its active head
men who grew up in the furniture
business and have been familiar with
IT'S details for practically all of the
years of their lives The plant was
established by the father Of the Mers-
man brothers. the late j. b. Mers-
man. They are men of well known
executive ability, Mr. Brandts being
familiar with the business conditions
on two continents by actual contact
II is such firms as this one that
makes a city prosperous and worth
while. IL is such acute business
judgment, such active interest in the
affairs OF its employees and their fami-
lies that has won for the Mersman
Bros. Brands company the conf
dence and good will Of the entire
populace. During the time that the
management has directed the affairs
of this well known concern they have
become prominent citizens Of the
city Through their Straightforward
dealings with the public they have
made many friends for the company
and themselves and they have always
taken an active interest in the affairs
of the city. Mr.. Brandts being inter
ested in the Chautaqua and several
other business enterprises. They've
always had at heart the interest of
the city and have done their best all
times to serve the people to the best
advantage and to add to the prosper
ty of the city. They take commend
able interest in their fellowmen,
realizing that an industry located in
4 community that is not wide-awake
Will wither and die. He and his as
iociates have always tried to add to
he prosperity of the town, even
hough it caused them inconvenience
ind their company some expense.
During the last ten years the out
tut and efficiency of the plant has
)een increased sixteen hundred per
.ent, and each year they have added
arge additions to their big plant,
until now it covers several acres of
sround.
The official roster of the company
S as follows: President and Gener-
j Manager, E. H. Mersman; Vice
resident and superintendent, Walt
r Mersman; secretary and treasurer,
Brandts.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
]. F. MCGEE
Handles Excellent Lines of Hard
ware and Contractor for Sheet
Metal Work.

The large hardware establishment
of j f. McGee is an emporium where
the triumphs of civilization over saw
agery are plainly discernable. Man
is no longer satisfied to live in a hut
and use the rude hardware of the
stone age. He insists in the age of
aeroplanes and automobiles that all
the -harware that he uses be of the
civilization of the twentieth century.
That is why j. F. McGee is enjoying
such great patronage, as he carries
all the latest and best in these lines.
In shelf hardware he carries a very
complete assortment and his cutlery
is of the keen edge variety that will
not dull easily and has long life.
In addition to this he operates a
sheet metal establishment and is pre-
pared to do all timing, roofing, and
spouting and cornice york, and in
fact everything in this line He has
built up his business by the excellent
lines that he handles and because he
has always treated all his customers
honOrably and alike He is one of
our prominent citizens and substan-
tial business men who is helping to
make this great trading center.
Mr.. McGee also contracts for tile
roofing and is prepared to execute a
nice clean job that will last for years
and years.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09

the hands Of Mr. Kindell, who Is a
careful and conscientious pharmacist
and who sees that there Is positively
no substitutions at his store. All
prescriptions are compounded scien-
tiiically with care and precision
Mr.. Kindell conducts first class
soda fountain, where only the very
best of cream is used and the very
purest Of llayors served. If you are
tired and want to rest few minutes
and be refreshed when In town Just
stop in at Kindells and let them
serve you with a dish of their frozen
dainties. There's always a crowd at
Klndell's soda fountain. There's
reason.
Mr., Kindell Is one of Mercer Coun-
TVS valuable citizens, who Is assist
ing to make this a healthful county
and performing a great work for the
people. He lis an expert on santa
tion. He makes a speciality of hand
lig the Wear-Eyer Rubber Goods, and
has very complete line. This Is
recognized rs one of the best lines
on the market and If you look them
over when in need of anything like
this you will have no other.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09

ing with this establishment through
out the years of their lives.
The ladies of Celina need never
leave the city in search of wearing
apparel. Remaklus & Beekman have
long since proven that their stock
compares very favorably with that
of the most exclusive stores of the
larger cities.
In the lines of curtains, rugs and
draperies they have very choice lines
selected for their beauty and quail
ty, and the gentleman in charge of
this department has an eye to be-
coming settings. He can suggest to
you exactly what you need to CON
form to your furniture
We will not attempt to enumerate
here the various departments. Let
us conclude by saying that ever since
Celina was little back-woods town
this establishment has been the lead
ing and most complete store of its
kind in this section and let us pre-
dict that in years to come this store
will head the list.
Their big July Sale will start to-
morrow the 10th, and it will be well
for every one to make tour of the
immense establishment whether ex-
pecting to buy anything or not The
management and help are all cour-
teous and will be pleased to show
you through
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09

1t is a matter of fact that few II
any communities in the state. Of the
same population Of Celina, can pre-
sent a larger or more diversified quo
Ia of industrial enterprises, and this
fact augurs we'll as regards the con
tinued development of the commun-
ity along substantial lines. AS re-
CARDS the above il is eminently fitting
in this comprehensive review of Ce-
lina's onward progress to give due
mention to the activities of the Mers-
man Bros. -Brandts Company, for 1t
is one of the best conducted and sub
stantial enterprises of the town with
a record of about fifteen years of sue
cessful operation during which time
it has been one of our most potent
industrial assets.
The plant of this company is in the
west part of town along the Cincin-
natl Northern railroad, with which il
has ample siding connections, thus
giving the company adequate receiy-
ing and shipping facilities, both as
regards the raw material used in the
of their product and the
luullOll Vi Nit llHA6utu DlOuuGA
TO all parts of the central western, as
we'll as the eastern states, in which
section the company transacts the
bulk of its business.
The factory of the concern is
equipped with all the necessary ma
,hinery used in the manufacture of
able furniture of various designs,
md when in full operation a force of
lbout two hundred skilled workmen
ire employed. These employees are
inished workers in wood, many of
whom have been with the company
or many years and the result is that |
he high standard set by the concern
n the process of manufacture has |
,een steadily maintained during the |
low of the passing years, for the |
1ersman Bros.-Brandts Co. may well |
'e classed among the local indus
ries which has done its share in ad-
ertising the community by the gen
raj excellence of its products.
The gentlemen in the active oper-
tion of the plant are Messrs Ed,
Walter and Albert Mersman, and
Brandts The above gen
lemen are so we'll and favorably
nown locally that any further re-
larks concerning them are entirely
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
MODEL MILLING C 0.
A Trading Center Here in CeIIna
That Is Continually BuzzIng
With Activity.

The Model Milling Company oper-
ates a trading center here that is
continually buZzing with the activ-
ity in its various lines. This insti-
tuition offers wide range of tran
sactions and occupies the position of
buyer, shipper and retailer. The vol
ume of business transacted by the
firm each year is so great that they
are always on the best side of the
market.
They act in the capacity of buyers
and shippers of grain, seeds, hay and
straw, live stock and wool Farmers
have long since learned that they are
in touch with the leading markets
of the world and able to pay the top
of the market in cash. Only words
of commentator are heard of their
transactions in this county.
They are wholesalers and retail
ers of coal, wood, flour, mill feeds,
stock and poultry foods, field and
bulk garden seeds and Alfalfa seed.
These are model tested and standard
brands of goods. Their lines of coal
comprise GOALS from the country's
best mines that have been selected
with the idea of the greatest numbr
of heat units to the ton. Their feeds
are selected for their nutrative val
ue, and in addition to the local feeds
with which everyone is conversant
they handle select line of foreign
feeds that will suit your very need.
Their seeds are the result of scienti-
fic production. In this age the farm
er demands the latest of scientific
methods be used in the production of
seed, realizing that the best is none
too good,
Messrs e. M. and James M. Dull,
the managers of the Model Milling
Co are men thoroughly conversant
with all the needs of the farmer
They are incessant readers of all the
latest literature on the market, as
well as the scientific farm papers on
the production of crops of class. If
you desire any information on this
line better stop in and see them.
They are very courteous and will ex-
plain any matters to you. They are
the progressive citizens of the
county, and are closely interested in
Its development.
For gals use Hanford's Balsam.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
CINCINNATI STRUCK
BY TORNADO

Cincinnati, July S.--Twelve persons
are known to be dead, twenty build.
ings are known to be destroyed ana
hundreds of persons are missing as
the result of a fierce tornado which
swept over the city.
Latest reports on the extent of the
cyclones damage here show so many
persons missing tnat an estimate OF
the dead is impossible. 1t is feared,
however, that scores have lost their
lives.
The steamer Island Queen, plying
to Coney Island, a picnic resort, has
not reported. There were many nun-
dreds aboard.
The steamer Convoy was sunk and
six Of the twenty-four persons on
board were rescued. The others are
believed to be dead
The steamer Bolton was sunk and
all on board were rescued except the
captain, who was drowned.
Six persons are believed to be dead
in debris at Eighth and Cutter streets.
Eight persons are missing in house
demolished at Sixth and Mound
streets.
Great damage was done on the hill
tops surrounding the city and in tho
small towns along the Ohio river.
Most of the damage in Cincinnati
proper was confined to the business
district
Owing to the fact that all wire traf.
fic was destroyed through the Ohio
valley, the extent of the damage or
possible loss of life in the river towns
in this section is not known Last re-
ports were that much damage has
been done in Dayton, Belleview, New
port, Covington and Ludlow, on the
Kentucky shore, and at Lawrenceburg,
Ind.
Word reached here that passenger
train No s, Cincinnati to Cleveland, |
was blown from the track in the storm
somewhere between Cincinnati and
Columbus. There was four feet OF
water over the track, according to re-
ports
The storm spent its fury here
and moved up the river. The steamer
Convoy sank with all on board a crew
of thirteen.
According to reports brought here
by refugees, the town of Ludlow, KY,
six miles southwest of here was prac-
tically leveled by the storm The club
house and motordrome at the summer
resort on the edge of the town were
demolished and 2,0G0 persons we're
marooned there without shelter.
Hanfords Balsam of Myrrm is it.
self an antiseptic, and the use of any
1ther remedy before applying in un-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
MENDON MAN VICTIM
[St, Marys Evening Leader

[St. Marys Evening LEADER
George Piles, of Napoleon, plead
guilty Wednesday, nMayor Rauda-
baugh's court to a charge of stealing
horse and buggy Saturday night,
July 3. The rig belongs to Joseph
Murlin, residing near Mendon. 1t
was taken form hitching rack near
the Gordon, Hauss, Folk establish
ment in this city.
Piles was taken, Wednesday after
noon by Chief Seibert, to the county
Jail to await the action of the COM
mon pleas court.
The horse, buggy, harness and Mr..
Murlin's overcoat have all been re-
covered
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
THE KARCH QUARRIES
Add to the Industrial Develop
ment of Mercer County and
Receive the Support of
Everyone.

The John w. Karch Stone Quarry
is one of the important industries of
Mercer County that is adding much
to the industrial development of the
county and to its efficiency in the de-
yelopment of good roads
The product of the Karch quarry
is crushed stone of a very superior
kind. The place is equipped with
the very latest of machinery to crush
stone to the various screens needed
for all classes of work. This is done
right at the quarry and will be done
to order The product of the plant
is shipped to all parts of the middle
west and thus brings much money
into the county which is paid out in
wages, spent with our merchants
and deposited in our banks
The Karch quarries should receive
the undivided support of all the peo-
pie Of the county for by boosting a
home industry like this they are
keeping local money in local circu-
lation The public work of the coun-
ty should all be done with the Karch
stone as he sells as cheap as anyone
a product that is far superior to the
output of many plants. Mr. Karch
is one of our progressive business
men and helping to make this an up
to-date county by furnishing mater
ials to build the best roads on earth.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
WILL OIL STREETS

Council met in special session last
Tuesday evening with all members
present and Mayor Rice presiding.
Quite number of residents were
in attendance to express opinions on
the proposition of oiling the streets,
and the council passed an ordinance
that a number of the prin-
cipal unpaved streets be oiled.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
Carlin g. carlin. Publishers
pleasing character.

pleasing character.
Messrs Mohr and Brown have built
up the reputation of their firm on
the class Of work they are doing and
because Of the fair and honest treat
ment they have accorded the public.
IT you are contemplating any work
along these lines better call around
and see them, and let them give you
an estimate. and incidentally they
will be able to give you some sug-
gestions that will add those little
conyeniences that viii help to make
your house a home.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
B. |. KINDELL
Druggist of Ability and Repute,
Who Handles World Famous
NyRRA Remedies and Operates
First Glass Soda Fountain.

The drug store of B. l.. Kindell is
one of the most modern in this sec
tion of the state, and has always
maintained a reputation for selling
dependable drugs and Mr., Kindell is
man Of much experience in his
chosen profession.
This store is the home of the Nyal
proprietary medicines that are the
work of the worlds most learned
chemists. They are dependable and
contain the prescriptions Of famous
physicians Of both this continent and
Europe.
The prescription department Is in
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
CUPID'S VICTIMS

Miss Oriel Hole. OF this city, and
Fred p Hoyt, of Flint. Mich, were
married at st. Paul's M, Il. church
last evening by Rev. Lance.
Joseph Busch, 30, giving his resi-
denee as Celiua, and Flora Scott, of
Rockford, We're married at Cincin-
nat last Tuesday.
Banns of the approaching wedding
of Miss Eulalia Boerger, of this city,
and Frank Keurner, Of Dayton, were
published in the Catholic Church last
Sunday
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
GOOD PREMIUM FOR BONDS

TIE eight issues of Mercer County
pike bonds, aggregatihg $80,800, Of
fered by the Commissioners yesterday
were sold to the Ohio National Bank,
of Columbus at their premium offer
of S1,011. Their were quite a num-
Der of bidders, whosenames, together
with their bids we viii publish next
week
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-07-09
TAN LIST COMPLETE

Notice has been given by County
Tax Commissioner Harting that the
tax lists have been completed and are
now open for inspection at his Office
in this city. Complaints should be
made in writing and will be heard
by the board Of complaints on the
first Monday in August