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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

The Farmers and Merchants State
Bank OF Chattanooga, has been gain
ing prestige at such rapid rate since
its organization that it has taken its
place as one OF the Gibraltars of FL
nance in Western Ohio, as it is con-
Quoted with a conservatism that
makes it very reliable institution.
1t was organized by business men of
Chattanooga adm little did these gen.
tlemen realize although they were
optimistic that the institution would
make such rapid strides to the front.
With such men at its head 1t natur-
ally followed that it would be sue
cessful and it would be conducted on
a sound and conservative basis.
The bank occupies a very commo-
dious building and the interior is
furnished with the latest banking
furniture of the period and is arrang-
ed both for convenience of the Off
GERS an dior the benefit of the pub
lie. Its safes are fire and burgla:
proof and in keeping with the style
used by some Of the leading banks of
the country.
A gere al banking business is
transacted and money is loaned at
reasonable rates on the proper col
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

Quality counts in the automobile
business as it does in every other line
and therefore the man who sells a
machine of known quality evidences
his knowledge of the business in
which he is engaged. Mr.. Egger
here in Celina handles the Dodge and
it is not nee essary for us to say here
that the Dodge is the leader in it's
class There is not an automobile on
the market that surpasses the Dodge
at the price, and the vast number of
machines of this make now in use
proves its popularity.
Automobile men throughout the
world acknowledge the superiority of
the Dodge. anu hence it is with feel
ing of satisfaction that we direct
your attention to the Lake View
garage here in Celina, which handles
them. The people OF this commun-
ity have come to know that this firm
is right there with the goods when it
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

With a vision of a greater Mercer
county always in mind, w. R. Lewsi
and his large lumber business become
important factors in the development
OF this and adjoining counties. While
| ii has always been his object to OBJ
tain fair and honest profit from his
extensive dealing in lumber and
building material, the guiding in
fuence OF this Rockford dealer has
been the determination to furnish the
highest grade Of building material at
prices so reasonable that the exten-
sion and Identification of Rockford
and Mercer county could progress
rapidly and in great leaps and
bounds.
There is not establishment in the
county that has greater influence
for the better upon the building in
dustry in Mercer county than has w.
r. Lewis Contractors and the peo-
pie generally have come to know that
whatever tIey want in their business
they can secure it from him with the
knowledge that it will be of the high
est grade consistent with the price.
Lumber, lath, shingles, doors, win
dows and all of the other demands
Of the builders are furnished by this
progressive dealer. By reason of his
large buying power he is able to en-
ter the worlds greatest markets and
secure lumber and builders supplies
that he offers to the local public at
prices which encourage the expansion
of Rockford and Mercer county and
the erection of more numerous and
more beautiful homes, business
blocks and public buildings.
With the interests of his home
community always at heart Mr.. Lewis
has never lost sight of the benefit
that accrues to the interests of Rock
ford through the extension of local
Industry and he has been one of the
liberal contributors to the progress
and prosperity of the community. He
is one of the leading men of affairs
in this section. 1t is a pleasure for
The Democrat in making this review
& fthe onward progress of Mercer
county to compliment Mr.. Lewis not
which mis- business is operated but as
well upon the public spirited policy
that has characterized it's direction
and his entire business career.
A line of specialties manufactured
here in Mercer county that has met
with universal approval are the far
rowing pens, automotic feeders, grain
beds and stock racks turned out by
w. r. Lewis at Rockford. These
specialties have proven their quality
and their sale is not confined to Mer-
Ger county for the demand for them
is rapidly increasing throughout the
country.
This special line which affords the
local public these modern and popu-
lar specialties at very reasonable
prices because they are manufactured
right here at home.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

lnent necessary to modern banking.
II Is an institution in which the peo-
pie have always had the fullest con
fidence.
The 81. Henry Bank is not only a
safe place To put your money, but II
IL an attractive one because 1t pays
interest on time deposits. The pres
ldent of the st. Henry Bank is ]. H.
Romer; Its able and efficient cashier
w. II. RomeT. These men and their
associates are among the county's
best men OF affairs, able and court
eous. They have always exercised
wise judgment in their handling of
the banks affairs in which they have
been guided by the fundamental
principles OF finance. We take much
pleasure in this Prosperity Edition
in pointing To- the st. Henry Bank as
one of the institutions that has been
known as strong, safe, reliable and
at the same time progressive finan-
cial depository of this section.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

One day a Mercer County farmer,
near Coldwater decided to buy a
piano. He did not know just what
kind he wanted, so he asked his
neighDor for the name of a good
make. The neighbor said: "Why,
buy a 'Bernard'-that's the best
there is"
Now, we all know that A. H. Ber-
nard, os Coldwater. does not manu-
facture pianos, but the above incident
will serve to show to you how well
known is the name in connection with
musical instruments and what an ex-
cellent reputation he has for hand
ling good pianos. And reputation
counts in selling pianos, for there
are many grades on the market at
all prices. In Coldwater and Mercer
county, however, one does not need
be confused by this vast array of pi-
amos, for he knows that if he buys of
A. H. Bernard he will get ageodone.
For some years A. H. Bernard has
been an important factor in the COM
mercial life of this section and dur
ing all Of his term of service he has
specialized in handling the very best.
The people know this and hence the
volume of his business is ever in
c"easing.
Because of this enviable record A.
H. Bernard is probably one of the
best known piano men in Ohio, and
is regarded as one of the most val
ued and progressive citizens and bus
mess men.
We wish to compliment him upon
his honest and fair policies, and SUI
perior quality of the instruments he
ami the success which his
efforts have merited.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

Superior TO the vast majority OF
plumbing establishments and sur
PASSED by none either in general ex-
cellence of work or superiority of ma
terials used, the firm of James Cop
persmlth and Son of Rockford, has
continued it's successful career be-
cause they are two of the most eff
cient expert heating and sanitary en-
gineers in this section.
BY dint of hard labor and the un-
flinching determination to master ev-
cry detail of this calling, they earned
a training in the intricacies of the
profession of heating engineer and
expert plumber that constitutes them
authorities Oh all subjects pertaining
10 this very difficult trade. Well
versed in all of the technical theory
of the business they have merited
the position that they have attained
as expert plumbers and heating en-
gineers by actual experience, so no
matter what problem you may have
in plumbing OF heating work they can
work o the solution which will op-
crate to your best advantage.
1t is not surprising then that James
Coppersmith and Son, of Rockford,
should have had successful rareer in
business or that they should now be
proprietors OF one of the leading
plumbing, heating and sanitation es-
Establishments in this section OF the
country. Modern and up-to-date in
every particular, you will find that
there is a most complete stock in this
store at Rockford, and you will see
that ali of il has been selected with
an experts sense of true value. Heat
ing and sanitary plumbing fixtures of
every description and of the best and
latest design are ready for you when
you desire them. One might devote
many columns to a further descrip-
tion of Coppersmith and Sons estab-
lishment, but let it suffice to say that
you will find there just what one
would expect to find in the head
quarters of such an establishment as
he maintains. We are pleased in
this Prosperity Edition to compliment
this popular Rockford firm on their
success and superior work.
Messrs. Coppersmith & Son are sole
agents fol the DelcO-Light plant and
will be pleased to have you look them
over.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

There is probably no other dealer
in this section of the great middle
western states who has won wider
success as q reliable and extensive
dealer in grain and allied lines than
has A. y. Behymer who operates the
elevators at Mercer, Schumm and
Wiltshire with headquarters at Rock
ford.
Just anybody couldn't go into the
large elevator establishment of Behy-
mer and give satisfaction such as he
is giving to his customers. 1t takes
the service of man of experience
to satisfy in this business, and that is
just the reason why Mr.. Behymer and
his associates have such large pat
ronage which is steadily growing. He
is thoroughly up-to-date on all mat
ters pertaining to grain, seeds, meals,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
Look Over the Pages Of The
Democrat To-Day and Note
the Live Wires of the County
MONTEzUMA

Mr., and Mrs. Charlie Civet, Lima,
were the Sunday guests of VIM. Pegg
and family
Matt Pegs, of Lima, is spending
a few days at home with his parents.
Katie Jobin and children spent
Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Riley
Wills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Roettger and
daughter and Mrs. l.. l.. Shelley spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Palmer and family.
Garnet Hanna and wife spent Sun
/ day afternoon with w. NJ. Colson and
| family.
Mrs. Riley Wills spent Sunday af-
ternoon with Mrs. Josie Hanna.
Charles Servis and family, OF Cell
ma, spent Saturday night with Otis
Tobin and family.
b. c. Yaney and family spent Sun
day eyning with c. Tobin and fam
lily.
Vermont Bennett and family took
dinner with II. b. Bennett and fam
ily.
Mrs. Van Gray called on Mrs. Otis
Tobin, Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Murl Long called on Mrs. q.
IObin, Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. John Cencebaugh and Mrs.
Hatta Pegs called Sunday afternoon
at the Mrs. Lizzie Long home.
Mrs. Carrie Spillane and daughter
were Celina callers, Monday.
Mrs. Earl Preston spent Saturday
and Sunday with Geo. Preston at
Bradford.
Mrs. ZTra Frank is spending this
week with her folks, Geo. Wade and
family.
Russell Springer and family. Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Springer, of Neptune;
Miss Zella Springer, of Van Vert;
and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ B. Stoner took
dinner with Carol Griffith
and family.
Andy Preston and family, Ace
Preston and family and Chas. Coates
and family of Bradford, and Sarah
Ulrich spent Sunday with VIM. Pres
ton and family.
Roy Bodkin and family spent Sun
day with Dora Burdge and daughters.
FRANK and Thomas Grunden and
Thomas Ritchie, of Dayton, spent
Sunday with their parents.
Loren Cencebaugh and Wilbur
of Bradford spent Sunday
with their parents.
Mrs. Lula Miller and children
spent Friday with John Harrison and
daughters.
Noah Stafford and family, Bertha
Wills, and William Kittle and wife
spent Sunday with Mary Stafford.
Otis Monroe and family, Ray Pal
ner and wife spent Sunday with AL
)ert Harrison and family.
o. T. Elder and family of Neptune,
ipent Sunday in this vicinity.
Earl Smith, of Wapakoneta, spent
Sunday with his lady friend, Miss
Lola Hanna.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

or advice on this feature of your ma
chine you should call at his station
and you will get the correct infor-
nation.
Mr.. Ait is also the sales agent for
the famous Studebaker automobile.
The Studebaker is a car of interna-
tional reputation that is manufacture
ed on d large scale in variety of
models to suit your every need. The
name of Studebaker has been famil-
lar to the people of the country for
many years and has always stood for
quality. No matter whether you
need a car for business or pleasure
you should lei Mr.. Alt demonstrate
to you the superiority of the Stude-
baker.
The people of this part of Ohio are
10 be congratulated upon having a
man OF such ability in this line in
their midst as it is not in many towns
the size of Celina that the service
that can be he'd here can be secured.
The Democrat is glad to congratulate
Mr.. Alt upon his great success and be-.
lIeves thai the people should consult
him upon the various phases of the
work his institution embraces.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

One of the prominent stores of
Mercer county is the establishment
now operated by Mike Gagel at Maria
Stein, which is headquarters for hun
dreds of people when they are in
need of hardware, implements or
anything in the plumbing line. The
growth of this establishment is due
to good business methods and up-tO-
date policies. 1t brings to that city
many dollars which would otherwise
go to some other trade center and it
is known as one of the most complete
and reliable houses iE this section of
Indiana. W4ey handle all kinds of
hardware and cutlery, in fact every
thing that goes with the hardware
business. Mr. Gagel is building up
wonderfully large trade from this
and adjoining counties and we feel
safe in saying that his name and bus
mess Is becoming as well if not bet
ter known than that of any like store
in this section. No matter what may
be your needs in these lines, it will
pay you to stop in at this well known
Maria Srein establishment and look
over his line, as you will be both
pleased and profited by the visit.
The Gagel store at Maria Stein, is
thoroughly reliable and back of ev-
cry sale is the personal guarantee
which means that you must be salts
fed or the proprietor will make right
whatever does not please you. This
policy wins trade, it satisfies custo-
mers and it is making Mr.. Gagel one
OF the leading business men of this
section who presides over one of Mer-
ceI countv's best and most prominent
business houses. 1t is in pleasure
for The Democrat to compliment him
upon his progressive policies and adj
mirabls establishment.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

and all of the other agricultural pro-
ducts that are handled at his estab-
lishment, and his prices, whether he
is buying or selling, are always right.
We think tAat Mercer, Schumm,
and Wiltshire and vicinity are very
fortunate to have such a progressive
elevator man tc serve them, and we
find it particularly pleasant task to
direct your attention to him in this
Prosperity Edition, which would by
no means be comlpete if we omitted
mention of the well-known business
man.
He directs a business which is of
great value to the development of
the communities in which his enter
prises are located and which add in
no little measure to the progress and
prosperity of this section, a fact that
entities him to the liberal support and
patronage Of the entire populace
which he receives.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

Everybody does not appreciate the
exact value to a community of bank
ing institutions such as The st. Hen
ry Bank, Of 81, Henry. This insti-
tuition is an important factor in the
commercial a d agricultural life of
Mercer County and is a great power
for good and progress, It's success in
dIcates to a marked degree the pros
perity of the part of the county in
which 4 is located. The fact that the
81. Henry Bank, of st, Henry is one
Of those wide awake and progressive
concerns that has always been known
as strong, safe and conservative adds
10 the attractiveness of the county.
This bank is one Of those financial
that has prOspered under
Il conservative management, yet it is
up-to-date in every particular, being
commodiousiy arranged and attract
ively furnished with all the equip
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

comes to autos and that hey know
the business from the top to bottom.
When you leave a car at the Lake
View garage you can rest assured
that it viii be given expert and scien-
tific attention. 1t makes no differ
ence whether you want it taken apart
and put together again or whether
you want the gas tank filled ex-
PERT men will handle the former and
the latter Office will be performed in
highly satisfactory manner by men
who are careful and honest
In word, the Lake View garage
in Celina is one of the strictly up-to-
date and highly efficient auto inns of
this section and it's proprietor is a
prominent citizen of Mercer county.
Whatever you would expect of such a
progressive establishment, you will
be able to get here and the price will
be moderate and the service satisfac-
tory.
The Democrat is pleased to compli-
ment Mr.. Egger upon his commenda-
BILE methods and his modern garage.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
ACT NOW
Is Appeal to Everybody to Make
Soil Do Double Duty
[By Harry S. .Mesloh, Special Agent.
District Number 8, Ohio Branch,
Council of NnIinnnl Defense

District Number s, Ohio Branch
Council of National Defense.
Reports from County Agents and
Food and Crop Commissioners show
that an incrosaed acreage is being
husbardcd, many are awake to the
situation and as a general thing, are
doing their bit TO prevent a shortage
OF food crops.
But more can be done and more
should be done. Every foot of soil
must be brought under cultivation.
II is the duty of every one to avail
himself or herself of the opportunity
nature provides. Indications are that
foods will be scarce and dearer. The
time for action is now.
Cultivate all available space. Fol
low all early crops in your gardens
with more substantial winter vege-
tables. Full acreage of the grains
must be husbanded. This is an ap-
peal to everyone to take advantage of
natures bountIful production, if you
will give it chance See that every
lot is titled, be it in the city or in the
country. Ii you can not till it your
self, permit others to do so. It is
the belief o. those who know, that
conditions may be such that, though
you have money, you will not be able
TO buy.
Report all untitled lots to the Food
and Crop Commissioner, Mr.. Leroy
jenkins, Of Celina, or to the township
agents. The Ohio Branch, Council
of National Defense, earnestly re-
quests your cooperation. Let Mer-
Ger County not only keep pace with
other counties, but let it lead in this
policy of conservation.
Let us he prepared and able to re-
port to the Council fully and COM
Dletely or thrift and vigilance extent,
and let it De extent. Act now.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

Let's go fishing is the slogan of
the day.
w. l.. Wellman and G. H. Kroger
N're Portland, Ind, visitors Sunday.
Jacob Link, OF Celina, was seen on
our streets Friday.
Joe Davis, the junk and hide mer-
chant, was in town Monday.
Mrs. John Kroger and son, Dominic
were Celina visitors last Friday.
Henry Oldenshult and Priscilla
Bomholc, who are employed in Day
ton visited parents and friends here
last Sunday.
Miss. Clara Fischer, of Piqua, Wis
tied friends here Sunday.
Leo Cast, who is employed in Day
ton, was the guest of his parents last
Sunday.
B. H. Kramer and wife were New
Bremen visitors Saturday evening.
Norma Wint, of Osgood, is visiting
her parents here this weet.
Esther Wint, of Dayton, was the
guest Of herparents here Sunday.
F. H. Weyn and wife, of Dayton,
visited with relatives and friends at
this place over Sunday.
Roman Vonderhaar, of Celina, was
in towh last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benson, of Dayton,
were visitors here last Sunday.
Henry Hemmelgarn, of st. Joe, was
in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Vonderhaar
entertained with a family reunion on
last Sunday.
Mrs. Tony Voskuhi visited with
Mrs. Casper Clune Monday.
John Hartings was Celina visit
or last Tuesday.
Mrs. Thresa Mestemaker, of Celina,
spent a few days with her sons, Joe
and Frank Mes;emaker, west of town.
Miss Nora Cast. the milliner, was
very busy trimming hats Thursday
and Friday.
Mrs.Joe Tangcman, of Dayton, was
the Sunday guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
John Roeckner. south east of town.
Miss Henrietta Lechleiter, of st. |
Rosa, visited with John Bomholt and
family last Thursday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
Prosperity Edition
EXTRA SHEET
CHICKASAW

Mrs. Theodore Tlekamp, a well
known and highly respected lady Of
this congregation, died about eight
O'Clock last Friday evening. She was
about AZ years of age and lived with
the family on a farm two miles north
OF this place She was held in high
esteem by all who knew her, and all
are panied to learn of her untimely
death. She is survived by her hus-
band, three sons and three daughters.
Her mother and father and three
brothers also survive. Funeral SER
vices were held at nine o'clock We'd
nesday morning, the mass being said
by Rev. Menge. Burial was in the
Precious Blood cemetery, north of
town.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

Jones had conceived a grudge against
O'Conner and sought for a way to pay
him out.
81 say, O'Connor, " he said, you re-
member you told me you had hunted IL
gers in West Africa? Well, Captain
Smith tells me there are no tigers there. "
Quite right, quite right, " said O'Con-
nor blandly. II killed them all. -
Chicago Herald.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

At Milwaukee there are four times as
many men of German parentage enlist
ing in the navy than sons of parents
born in the allied countries and more
than men of native-born parents. This
is from figures compiled by Lieut.. Frank
Chapman, naval reserve officer.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
Reputation Counts

In Business of Selling Pianos, Player
Pianos and Organs-A. H. Bernard
of Coldwater Is a Well Known and
Reliable Mercer County Dealer IN
This Line, With a Large and De-
serving Patronage.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

Frank Eyink, son of Glenn Eyink,
and Miss Liberia Niekamp, daughter
of Peter Niekamp, Chickasaw, were
happily united in marriage last week.
The witnesses were Leo Niekamp and
Miss Regina Eyink. Mr.. and Mrs.
F;yink will reside on a farm mile
and a half north of Chickasaw. Their
host of friends here extend hearty
congratulations.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
Coppersnnith& &SOn

Are Known Throughout This Section
of the Buckeye State AS Expert
Heating and Sanitary Engineers
and AS Authorities on Plumbing
Such Is the Modern Establishment
Located at Rockford.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
v. R. Lewis

\ Prominent Mercer County Lumber
Dealer at Rockford Who Is Work
ing for Greater Mercer County As
Well AS for the Expansion of His
Own Business-Extensive Dealer
in All Kinds of Building Supplies.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
Farmers Headquarters

That Is What the Immense Establishment of Cena mple
ment Co., Under Able Direction of c. F. Zimmerman Is
the People of Cena and the Territory for Many Miles
Around AS They Have Everything for the Farm
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
THE FARMERS AND
MERCHANTS STATE BANK

A Financial Institution at Chattanoo.
ga That Has Gained Prestige Very
Rapidly Since Its Organization,
and Stands To-Day AS One of the
Pillars of Strength in the Finan-
cial World of Western Ohio.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
Mike eagle

Now Operates Hardware Establish
ment at Maria Stein Which Is
Headquarters for Many People,
and Also Is One of the Reliable
Stores of Mercer County.