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

Mr.. NJ, A. Eessen is recognized as
one of tn most expert concrete con-
tractors In this section of the state
and trNnsacts a large business by
reason of the very first class work
that he turns out for the people and
the reasonableness OF his charges.
Mr.. kessen has made quite a study
Of the concrete business and is fam
iliar with ali phases of the intrica-
cies of the work such as the water
proofing and ali the latest that the
scientific world has produced in the
proper mixing and finishing of first
class work. Mr.. Kessen is prepared
to give estimates on foundation. side
walks, cUpeings and porches and all
other classes of work. Mr.. Kessen
is thoroughly abreast of the times
ON the architectural features of his
business and he is able to design a
porch for you that will be strictly
up to tue minute.
Mr. Kessen is one of the thorough
ly reliable contractors in this section
OF the country and in this Prosper
ity tdition of the Democrat, We are
glad to give commendable mention
to his business activities and assure
all our readers that whatever they
have in the cement line can be en-
trusted to Mr.. Kessen with the great
est of confidence.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

1t is very doubtful if any enter
prise in America has been marked by
such immense progress as has The
Beaver Creek Stone Crushing Plant
which is one of the largest institu-
tions of its kind in the middlewest
From vertible hole in the ground
to flourishing industry transacting
All immense volume of business, its
history reads like one of the tales OF
the famous Alladin of olden times
Not that there has been any magic
lamp in the success of the Beaver
Creek Crushing Plant for the only
magic used was hard work and the
wisdom and knowledge that always
breeds success.
In this comprehensive review of
the industrial progress of Mercer
county it is essential that prominent
mention be made of this enterprise,
which has been one of the vital fac
tors in the development of this sec
ton. Their plant at Beaver Greek is
strictly modern and up-to-date in ev-
cry particular and is equipped with
the very latest of modern machinery.
The scientists that have given this
matter careful study have decided
what is most efficient and the com
pany mas adopted the machinery just
as soon as it has received their ap-
rroval. A railroad through the
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

Always govcrnored by the basic
laws of banking finance, The First
National Bank of Mendon, is operat
ed for the accommodation of the
public. This is one of the financial
institutions OF the middle western
states that has always enjoyed the
reputation not only of being up-to-
date in every particular but also as
cne of the strongest and most relia-
BILE banks now serving the general
public. Its management is in the
hands of men of experience in fnan-
cial matters, men who know what to
do when confronted by difficult sit
uation and men who never lose sight
of the interests of their depOsitors.
But while The First National Bank
Of Mendon has always been strong,
safe and conservative, it has also
kept pace with the times and it's
equipped to offeI the accommodations
demanded by the people of the pres
cnt day. 1t is furnished and arrang-
ed with a view to banking efficiency
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

1t may well be said that on bust
ness house transacting business in
Mercer county at the present time is
more worthy of extended mention
than j. r. Desch as he conducts, a
complete home Quitting establish
ment and renders metropolitan SER
vice in his undertaking department.
The Quitting establishment is one
of the most complete in this section
of the state and is stocked with full
| lines of furniture rugs hundreds Of
others articles. Those have all been
| selected with the idea of giving the
people the very best in all the var
ious lines. In the furniture line they
carry everything from kitchen chair
to the latest of period design. Their
rugs are modern and artistic, the col
Orings, textures and effects charm
and delight the eye. He is familiar
with conditions and can tell you what
sort of rug you should have to
match up with your surroundings so
that everything will move in peace
and harmony. We can with conf
dence advise our readers who may
want anything in these lines to eX-
anime the varied assortments found
at this store before purchasing else
where as both the goods and the
prices are right. Taken all in all
this representative business establish
ment is one of the most popular in
this section of the country.
In the undertaking department Mr..
Desch renders the most metropolitan
service, offering patrons the choice
between auto or horse drawn equip
ment. Mr.. Desch is thoroughly
abreast of the times and conversant
with the latest of scientific ideas and
methods of cmbalming. He special
ICES in rendering the most diplomatic
service ami giving special attention
to details, thus relieving those inter
ested of much worry at most trying
time. In Ihe hundreds of cases that
he has been called he has gained by
his marked professional ability the
esteem and friendship of all.
In this Prosperity Edition of The
Democrat we are glad to give com
mendable mention to the business and
professional activities of j. r. Desch
al Coldwater, and to compliment him
upon the position he occupies in this
section of Ohio.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

rant transfers the materials from
the quarry to crushers. The quality
of the stone has no superior and the
vast quantities that are shipped to
every point o fthe compass have met
with the commentator of the pur-
Chasers and have greatly aided in
building up the middlewestern states.
In Mercer county particularly in
dustrial progress has been benefited
by The Beaver Creek Stone Crushing
Plant. There is nothing more i'm
portant than the development of good
country roads and they have furnish
cd large quantities of stone to Mercer
county, being one of the firms that
has been selected by the county Off
cials to supply the greater part of
their orders for this product.
1t can readily be seen that thou
sands of dollars are placed in local
circulation by this company which
otherwise would never make acquain-
tance with the people of this section.
The large scale of their activities,
the industrial wisdom of the manager
Mr.. John w. Earch and the straight
forwardness of his dealing have won
for him a place in the hearts of the
people of Mercer county and many
patrons in other sections. Mr.. Karch
and his associates are prominent citi-
zens of this community, identified
for years with her progress, and al
ways boosting for the community in
which their large enterprise is locat-
ed
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
TOWNSHIP LINE

Miss Rhetta Mccoy, OF Coldwater,
visited Miss Lelah Brock part of last
week. -.
Jesse Ferguson and lady friend
were seen on our streets Sunday even
ing.
Joe Cordier and family spent sun
day at the home of Noah Coate.
Several from this vicinity attend
cd the funeral of Miss Johnson last
Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Snider and
daughter, Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Willie
Baer, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Monroe,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Coate, Grandma
Coate, Miss Mellie Coate and Earl
Snider were dinner guests Of Mr. and
Mrs. Homer Coate last Sunday.
Mrs. George Smith called on Mrs,
Harvey Tilfon Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. b. Monroe called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Monroe Sunday
evening
Mr. and Mrs. f. p. Coate and fam
lily spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
George Coate.
Mary Cathrine, the little three
month-old baby daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hiram Miesse, died last We'd
nesday evening and was buried last
Friday morning at Beaver Chapel.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ferguson of
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

During the time that he has been
in business in Ft. Recovery Mr.. Il
Il. Huddle has built up a reputation
for being one of the reliable yet pro-
gressiye business men of Mercer
county When one visits the drug
store he likes to know that he will
find a pharmacist in charge who is
both efficient and conscientious. At
the Huddio Drug Company the peo-
pie have long since learned that they
receive only pure and wholesome
drugs properly compounded.
In the proprietary line Mr.. Hud-
ole carries all of the standard and
well known brands, and enjoys a
large patronage in this department.
IN keeping with his progressive yet
reliable policy he also carries COM
piete line of chemicals, rubber goods,
brushes, soaps, combs, perfumery,
toilet articles, one would expect to
find in an up-to-date drug store.
The great success of this store is
due to the business ability of Mr.. T..
K. Huddle who has displayed more
than ordinary business acumen and
professional ability in the conduct of
his establishment. He is one of the
prominent business men of Mercer
county and las assisted in making
the rest of the country sit up and
take notice of Ft. Recovery.
The Democrat directs your atten-
tiOn to this store as one of the dis
tinctive features of the commercial
efficiency Of Mercer county and to its
able proprietor as one of our valued
citizens
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

shoes, furniture. rugs and floor COW
erings, that YOU desire you should
see them. u is one of the most inn
portant merchantile institutions in
this section Of Ohio and brings to st.
Henry every year thousands of dol
lars that otherwise might be diverted
to other trade centers. 1t is fact,
her name and business Is to-day bet
ter known among the farmers of this
part of Ohio than any of the institu-
tions of like character in nearby
towns. 1t maTits your confidence
and merits the most liberal patron
age from the people all over that sec
ton.
The success that the store of Mrs.
!. j. Romor has attained is not a re-
suit of luck, but OF the service she
has rendered the people by giving
them the best at very reasonable
prices and making most of her porfit
off the principle of buying in large
quantities and saving the discounts.
The undertaking profession in st.
Henry Is represented ably by Romer
Bros. who conduct funerals with
courtesy and consideration. They
are amply prepared for all the work
that the profession embraces and rem
der a service that is both complete
and satisfactory.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
SCUDDER

Pete Adams and family spent last
Sunday afternoon with John Ellis
and family,
Steve Sibert and family spent Sun
day with Beaver Creek relatives.
Mike Harner, of Cellna, was out
on the farm here Sunday and called
on Coe Wilson and wife.
Harry LOWS and wife, of Portland
Indiana, spent several days with John
Ellis and family.
Lias Long and family spent Sun
day with Mr.. Shinn and family.
Ernie Bader and family and Grover
Hines and family spent Sunday with
Chas. Biltor and family.
John Davis and family, and Elihu
Davis spent Sunday with Coe Wilson
and wife
John Freeman, of Celina, was de-
liyering fruit trees here Friday
Mrs. Clarence Brlcker and haby
baby spent Thursday with Mrs. Clelle
Jenkins and children.
DR.. SchlenEer,o of Celina, was called
to Alec Kincaid's "wednesday to treat
a very sick horse, which had some
form of liver trouble.
Miss Bessie Fetter spent Friday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
Fctter
VIM. Canary and family spent Sat
urday with MIS-. Polly Canary and
son Lloyd.
Miss Nellie Hoel closed a very sue,
cessful term Of school here last Fri
day. Miss Grace Hoel begun the
term, bdt on account of sickness was
compelled to give up teaching and
Miss Nellie finished the term. Every
one was satisfied the way the school
was conducted. On the closing day
the pupils and their teacher each pro-
Vided lunch and at the noon hour
spread their dinner on the ground.
Justice WAS done the spread. After
the dinner was over the teacher gave
the pupils Il treat to toasted marsh
mellows Everyone enjoyed the day.
Mrs. A. j. Boise and Mrs. Clelle
Jenkins were called to Coletown, in
oarke county, Sunday on account of
the serious illness of their niece.
Mrs. Dave Knox, of Dayton, spent
Sunday. with Scud Wilson and fam
lily
Verge Dixon and family, of Celina,
spent Sunday evening with Samuel
Dixon and family.
Mrs. William Spinner spent Thurs
day evening with Clelle jenkins and
family
Delber; Huey and wife spent Sun
day afternoon with j. G. Behmer and
wife.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

| and everything tlse that you would
expect of such a modern and up-to-
date concern. The seed department
is operated on the principle of scien-
| tific production must be born of scien-
tific methods and the latest informa-
ton is at your service. The feedde-
partment is also in charge of experts
and this line includes not only do
mestlc feeds that have proven their
worth but imported feeds of the high
est nutritiVe value.
The acute business judgment and
foresight Of II. e. Landman, the
manager, has placed this concern in
the middle-westcrn industrial world
that il holds today. He and his COM
pany are responsible to a large de-
gree, for the agricultural develop
ment Of Mercer county as they fur
nish the farmers with an excellent
market for their products and with
a service that is second to none
Through his progressive, straight
forward and aboveboard policies he
has built up trade of immense pro-
portions for The Western Ohio Grain
and Milling Company and the reputa-
ton of being one of the most promi-
nent, reliable and thoroughly up-to-
date concerns of the middlewest.
In making this review of our on
ward progress The Deocrat is pleas
cd to direct your special attention to
The Western Ohio Grain and Milling
Company as one of the distinctive |
features of the industrial and agri-
cultural efficiency Of Mercer county
and IN Mr. Tdndman as one of our |
prominent and successful business |
men and manufacturers who has
the prominent position he
holds in the industrial life of this
section and who has always been a
steady booster for ST. Henry and of
Mercer county, lending his support
and assistance to all propositions that
promised public improvement.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

In setting forth the advantages of
Mercer county and vicinity one OF
the features that must be given a very
prominent mention is the very fine
service that is furnished to Coldwater
by Mr.. Frank Conrod who directs the
Coldwatef Electric Light Co. There
can be no questioning the fact that
the stores, the places of amusement
and the homes of Coldwater are as
well, if not better, lighted than those
of many cities in the country. Pro-
gress and the attainment of all mod
ern conveniences are not confined to
the larger metropolitan centers, and
this is proved by the fact that this
popular man furnishes Coldwater
with a class of electric light and pow
er service that is unsurpassed in this
section.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

and the convenience OF the public and
its safes and other fixtures are of the
most approved design. It's clerks are
always pleasant of manner, compe-
tent, and able in every particular. In
fact, We might make a long story
short by saying that this well known
Mendon institution is just what you
would expect a modern and up-to-
date bank to be.
The board of directors is compos-
ed of prominent and well known bus
mess men of this section, men of rec
titude and we'll known financial abil-
ity, They are men of experience in
financial matters as their successful
careers and progress of the First Ma
tional Bank of Mendon will testify
To them and their associates the
people of that community should be
grateful for these conveniences in fl
Iancial matters and it is with great
satisfaction that The Democrat points
out this bank and its management in
this Prosperity Edition which reviews
those commercial, professional and
industrial firms that have added to
the prosperity of Mercer county.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

The city that provides the farmers
OF the surrounding country with a
market for their grain and produce
is the one which will attain the
greatest measure of prosperity. The
fact thai the Fox and Hess Company
at Coldwater pay the highest market
prices at all times brings many dol
lars worth of business to that city
and aids in no small degree in maxi
ing it a live and progressive town.
The Fox ana Hess Company know
the business in which they are en-
gagged from the ground up. The ap-
plication of up to date business meth
DDS by the management and the sus-
taining Of the mills reputation for
fair and honest dealing with their
customers has won for them a prom
inent place in the life of the middle
western states The farmers in the
territory for many miles around have
come to understand that they can
always get the highest market prices
But the Fox andS Hess Company
do not limit their dealing to their
operations in grain. The -four that
is manufactured has won favor
througout this section and has prov
ed it's superiority under all condi-
lions. They specialize in producing
clean and sanitary -four that can al
ways be depended upon, hence hum
dreds O. housewives demand white
Lily" which is manufactured at their
mill
There is no questioning the fact
that the Fox and Hess Company and
their larg4 establishment at Coldwat-
er are important factors in the agri-
cultural and commercial life of this
section.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

Radiating progress and industry
The Western Ohio Grain and Milling
Company under the management Of
H. E. Landman, at st. Henry is es.
sentially one of the most important
factors in the commercial life of Mer-
Ger county and through its efforts
have resulted to a large extent the
agricultural development of this sec
zion of Ohio
The plant of The Western Ohio
Grain and Milling Company is one of
the most modern and best equipped
mills in the middlewestern states and
is admira )ly located as regaris the
receiving aud shipping to all parts of
the country Of the products in which
! it deals SO extensively The rJll has
been re-equipped from time to time
as was necessary to Keep ranc with
the advances made in lAilling machin-
cry and is possessed of the most up
to-date equipment of the period in
use in the manufacture of flour. 1t
has caracity of many barrels per
day and in point of construction and
equipment represents the acme of
perfection in twentieth century mill
ing Through this model mechani-
cal equipment only the choicest of
winter wheat is used in fact wheat
that has undergone analysis by eX-
perts and in addition every grain is
thoroughly cleaned before being man
ufactured into -four. This insures
the upblic of a pure wholesome pro
duct that retains both the moisture
and the natural nutty flavor. By
having an extraordinarily large stor-
age capacity and using the very lat
est scientific knowledge they are able
to produce ''Silver-Leaf" in its uni
formity.
The facilities of the plant for
other grains and allied pro
ducts ate thoroughly complete and
favorably with the country's |
largest plants. The Western Ohio |
Milling Company is large concern
with ample capital and circulates
Of dollars annually |
through this section. 1t is the prom
nent milling company of this part Of
he middlewest and it is not strange
therefore, that everybody considers it (
heir duty to boost for "Silver-Leaf",
or in addition to the superiority of
his product, such boosting assists in
.eeping money in local circulation.
The feed department is in charge
f competent and authoritative hands
nd their operations and manufac-
ure includes lniddlings, bran, chop,
IL meal, cotton seed meal, hay, salt
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

There are noL many cities the size
Of Coldwater that enjoy such excell-
ent electric light service as Mr.. Con-
rad and his company furnish. This
service is one of the important fea-
lures Of the commercial development
of any city and the fact The Coldwa-
ter Electric Light Company is serving
the public SO satisfactorily adds in
30 little measure to the progress and
expansion Of the community in which
it is located.
There is no questioning the fact
that the people of Coldwater and vic
Unity owe debt of gratitude to Mr..
Conrad for the very commendable
light service which he furnishes and
The Democrat is pleased to give him
prominent mention as one of the fore
most business men of Mercer County
whose progressive efforts have merit
cd the success that has been his por-
ton
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

There is perhaps no division of the
field OF scientific research in which
greater advances have been made
than have marked the modern devel-
Opment of veterinary surgery. Some
of the greatest scientific minds of the
world have developed material prog
rcss in this important profession and
all of the, features that have received
the approval of the leading veterina-
ries of the country are available to
the people of Merler and adjoining
counties if they secure the services of
DR.. Fred Miller, of Ft Recovery.
This popular Mercer county veteri-
nary has kept pace with the times
and is considered by the eminent men
Gf his profession as one of the fore
most practioners in these parts. He
has carefully studied all of the devel-
opments in this important branch of
medical science and places his wide
experience and comprehensive knowl-
edge at the service of the people of
this community.
1t is not strange, then that DR..
Miller is one of the busiest profess
sional men in this community, for his
services are in great demand. He is
courteous and accommodating gentle
man and can be reached either day
or night The general satisfaction
expressed by his many clients and the
great demand for his services consti-
tute well merited tribute to his eff
cheney and conscientious methods
The Democrat wishes to compliment
DR.. Miller of TT. Recovery upon the
very valuable work that he is doing
in this section and to direct your spe-
cial attention to his efficient methods
which are aiding in the development
of the agricultural and commercial
life of the con. munitV.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

In review Of the professional and
business life of Mercer county due
mention shiuld not be omitted of the
leading position occupied by r. f.
Tohle, of Coldwater, in the profess
sional life of the county.
His is a profession that requires
the most eXactlng service from the
most able of men. Always realizing
the requirements of his calling, Mr.
Tohle qualified early in his career
and is now proprietor of one of the
most modern undertaking establish
ments in this section of the state. He
has won an onyiable reputation, not
only for being efficient in every fea-
tIre OF his calling, but as well for the
Carefulness ne exercises in suggest
ing the necessary paraphernolia for
burial. This reputation is not con-
fined to the city of ColdwateT alone,
for Mr.. Tohle conducts funerals
throughout this section and is well
and favorabIy known many mites
from his home city. He handles all
ceremOltcs with the most care and
delicacy, and is most moderate in his
charges.
Mr.. Tohle's parlors are first-class
in every sense of the word, we'll ar
ranged, eXcellently equipped and
tastefully decorated. His outside
equipment compares very favorably
with tina. OF the most modern of the
metropolitan cities, : offering his
clients their choice of either auto or
horse drawn funerals.
The Tohle undertaking establish
ment at Coldwater is one of which
that city and citizens may well be
proud and reflects credit upon the
community in which it is located.
The Democrat is pleased to COM
pliment him upon his able and eff
cient professional work.