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

1t is well known fact that no one
industry within the limits of Mercer
county has made more rapid progress
as an important industrial factor dur
ing the past decade than The Western
Ohio Creamery Co., of which Mr.. A..
d. Mcdonald is the able and efficient
manager, and whose model plant is
one of our most valued industrial as
sets. Since the location at Celina of
the original plant it has been contin-
ually improved, due to the rapid in
crease of the business. until today
the creamery from every standpoint
is the equal of any similar industry
in the country, while its celebrated
~. o. W." brand of creamery butter
is sold over many retail counters
throughout this section of the union
and thus doing more to advertise
Mercer county from a SUCCESSFUL
standpoint than any other enterprise.
The supply of cream which enters
into the manufacture of their popu-
lar product is universally conceded to
be the perfection of American cream
cry manufacturers art. To give our
readers an adequate idea of the large |
operations of this concern we will |
state that they transact business with |
hundreds of dairy farmers who sup
ply them with cream and pay out
thousands of dollars each year for
their supply.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

OF recent years the papers and the
| Legislative halls have sounded the
note of the conservation of our nat
ural resources and the public has ris-
en- up with one accord and demanded
legislation along these lines.
1t is not every county that has the
advantages of the location in its
midst of a progressive concern whose
commercial activity confined almost
exclupsively to those interests. Here
in Mercer county, however, ther can
be no excuse for neglect of the places
about local farms that have hereto
fore been found Improbable for ag-
ricultural purposes on account of
water and swamps.
1t pays to tile any field, even the
hillsides, as the tiling lets the warm
air in at the growing time and this
is recognized as one of the correct
principles of modern farmin galong
scientific lines.
Mr.. L. e. Fox of Mendon who op-
crates a modern tile factory there, is
prepared to furnish the farmers of
this county with all the necessary
equipment to render such sections
tillable and now is the time of the
year to begin to think about getting
busy so when fall comes you may har-
vest from sections from which there
was no yield before. This well
known Mendon manufacturer has one
of the leading industries of this sec
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

Paris boasts of its nightly splen-
dor, New York proclaims the advan-
tages and attractions of its, Great
White Way while other cities adver-
tise the brilliance of their well-light-
ed streets, but day by night is an ac'
tual reality in Washington and Lib
erty townships in Mercer county
where the famous DELCO-LIGHT has
been installed by Mr.. H. E. Gibbons
with headquarters at Wabash.
Mr.. Gibbons is fully conversant
with the details of this wonderful
system and every farmer in these
townships shoul dlook over the prop
osition offered by the installation of
this wonderful little lighting system
that not only furnishes you with all
he light you need for your house,
barn and other buildings but also
furnishes you with power for light
work around the house and barn. 1t
is economical in operation and does
not cost more than the old methods
and in addition gives the user safety
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

Celina. Ohio.

Celina, Ohio. April 20. 1917
Notice Is hereby given that sealed bids
win be received az the County Auditors $
office In Cellna, Ohio, until May Il, 1917.
at o'clock p, m, for the purchase of
Twenty Nine Thousand -Four Hundred
($29400,0 00D Dollars Of Mercer County Road
Bonds, dated May IS 1917, and apportion-
ed and payable as follows, to-wit:
Huffman Road-$52oo,oo
One "a Bond of $500 due May 10 in
each of the years from 1918 to 1926, in
One "a Bond of $500 due May Is, 1927.
Mauer Road-Se2oo.00
One "a Bond of $500 due May 15 in
each of the years from 1918 to 1926, in
elusive.
Bauer Road-Stt000.00
One "a Bond of $1,000 due May 10 In
the years 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922 1924,
Two 1Sj Bonds Of $1,000 each, due May
Miller Springer Road-$5ooo.oo
One % Bond of $500 due May is in
each of the, years 1918 to 1927 inclusive,
Said Bonds viii be issued under author
ty of Section 6929 G, G of Ohio (Section
los Road Law and to have -Four and One
Half (1la) per cent interest coupons at
and Nov, Is, in the respective years men
toned above at the County Terasurer's
office, Celina, Ohio
Said Coupons shall have the signature
of the County Auditor autographed there
on
Each bid must be accompanied by de
post of Ono Hundred ($100,O0) Dollars in
money for each issue as guarantee that
the purchaser to whom said Bonds be
awarded will accept and pay for the same
at the price indicated in the bid; said de-
post to be retained by Mercer County il
not fulfilled. Mercer County to furnish
Bond blanks.
The Board may reject any or all bids
BY order of the Board of Commissioners
Of Mercer County, Ohio
J. f. STEINBRUNNER, Clerk.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

The commercial and industrial life
of this part of the country would by
no means be complete without the
large establishment of The Buckland
Milling Co. at Celina. To the eleva-
tor, which is one of the meccas of the
middelwest for farmers and persons
dealing in grain and allied lines, Mr..
Richenson had added from time to
time until now his commercial ac-
tivities embrace a number of differ
ent divisions, including grain, flour,
feed, seed, salt, etc.
The elevator is modern and up-to-
date, having large capacity and
equipped in the latest and approved
manner. 1t has long been favored
spot for those farmers in that sec
ton who wished to engage in fair and
honest trading while at the same
time receive the best prices that the
market would allow. Grain, feed,
seed and all of the allied lines are
handled in great quantities, and the
Buckland Milling Co. elevator is con-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

| feeds that are of great nutritive value
are carried in stock being both the To-
cal products and imported. They are
sold on a scientific basis and at prices
that are very reasonable.
There is no questioning the fact
that The st. Clair Roller Mills is an
important factor in the commercial
| life of Mercer county. There are two
mediums by which money can be
brought into the county. These two
are the grain dealer and the stock
| buyer. Think this over and dwell
upon it's significance.
Mr.. Heffner, foreseeing the great
| flour famine, caused by the wheat
crop of last year going through the
second sweat, that was approaching
the country arranged with some of
the largest milling concerns of the
country and contracted so as to take
care of his customers and friends and
has large quantities in stock that are
being sold direct from the manufac-
turer to the consumer Among these
are:
Golden Horn" manufactured by
The Star and Crescent Milling Co., of
Chicago; Fancy Kansas Turkey"
manufactured by this same company
from the famous Kansas Turkey hard
winter wheat, and retaining both the
natural nutty flavor and the moisture
of the finest wheat in the world
Gold Coin," manufactured by The
Eagle Roller Mills Co., of New Ulm,
Mimi, in the heart of the great
spring wheat belt; Gold Medal,
which avarvhodv knows iS stand
ard of excellence all over the world.
We know of no firm with more
enviable reputation for fair and hon
est dealing and in this Prosperity
Edition of The Celina Democrat we
are glad to give commendable men
tion to Mr. j. E. Heffner and the
commendable enterprise that he con-
ducts at Fort Recovery.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

So complete in every particular and
so far superior to the average garage
is the immense establishment OF The
Celina Auto Company which is under
the efficient management of A. E.
Querinjean that the people of this
section of Ohio have learned to call
il "The Home of the Automobile. "
When they started in business in this
section the management of this popu-
lar auto inn determined to have the
best that the market and modern sci
ence affords and there is no question
but that they have succeeded in this
determination. Then, when they
We're so well prepared they stock
ed their establishment with full
line of the highest grade of accessor-
les and auto supplies to be found in
this section. In the repair depart
ment they employed only able and eff
ficient workmen and these machin-
lists were furnished with the latest
and most scientific modern machin-
cry for the repairing and complete
rebuilding of automobiles. No mat
ter what may be wrong with any car,
A. E. Querinjean and his men are
prepared to take care of it and turn
it out in first-class shape.
Then, as was quite appropriate in
such a modern and serviceable estab-
lishment Mr. Querinjean and The
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

he has on his lists some very fine pro-
perties in this and other states. II
you are contemplating selling your
place and wish to get what II is worth
II will pay you to consult with Mr..
Murlin. Or If you have some money
which you wish to invest safely, you
will find that he has some properties
that are very attractive buys.
Mr.. Murlin is one of the prominent
men of Mercer county and has always
taken a Inactive interest in the devel-
opment and progress of the commun-
ity He has been a liberal contribu-
tor to the prosperity of this section
and has merited this enviable position
he now holds in the business life Of
this part of the state. People gen
orally have come to turn naturally
to him in matters pertaining to real
estate and The Democrat wishes to
compliment him upon his commend
abble methods and the success that
he has acsieved by reason thereof.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

( The fa8ners are well satisfied with
the prices paid for cream and the
number of those sending in their pro
ducts here is increasing all the time
The production of cream is prop
osition that ought to appeal to every
owner even of a small farm, as it is a
well knwn fact that this mode of
farming builds up the land, at the
same time making the producer more
money than he can make by straight
farming, and then he gets pay right
along in cash. The creamery is thus
adding much to Mercer county as a
valuable market at our door for the
products of the farm.
The splendid business transacted
by the Western Ohio Creamery Com
pany for the demand for their brand
is taxing the utmost operating re-
sources of the company is distinct
tribute to Mr.. A. D. Mcdonald, the
manager, who operates this progress
sive company, as he in the compare
lively short time built up business
in his especial line which is truly
commendable.
In this review, embracing as it does
the most salient features of our on
ward progress the Democrat wishes
to compliment Mr.. Mcdonald and
The Western Ohio Creamery Com
pany upon the very valuable service
they are rendering the local public.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

that cannot otherwise be obtained as
the DELCO-LIGHT uses 32 volt
current which is absolutely harmless
and will not give any shock should
you happen to touch a live wire.
The total cost of the plant and the
installation is practically within the
reach of everyone and the economy
of operation will save the owners
many n dollar.
Mr.. Gibbons has made wide study
of the subject of country lighting and
has selected this system to handle be-
cause he knows that the customer
gets real and true value, satisfactory
service and that every owner will be
abooster. Heis thoroughly conversant
with all phases of the electrical prob
lem and has become an electrical en-
gineer who can solve your light and
power problems with efficiency. We
are pleased in this Prosperity Edition
to give commendable mention to the
business activities of Mr.. Gibbons and
assure all our readers that whatever
business dealings they have with him
will be strictly on the square:
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

The city that provides the farmers
in the surrounding country with a
market for their grain is the one that
will attain the greatest measure of
popularity and prosperity The fact
that Mr.. J. E. Heffner, of Fort Re-
covery, pays the highest market
prices at all times brings thousands
of dollars worth of business to Fort
Recovery and aids in no small degree
in making that live and prosperous
town.
The st. Clair Roller Mills are mod
ernly equipped with the latest milling
devices for the production of purely
sanitary products. Every known pre-
caution such as the grading and test
ing of wheat, thoroughly cleaning
and in fact everything that modern
science has evolved is here put into
use for the production of SILK Rib
bon" in purity and uniformity.
Mr.. j. e. Heffner, the manager Of
this well-known milling concern,
knows his business through and
through. The application of pro-
gressive business methods and the
sustaining of the mills reputation for
fair and above board deadings with
the customers has won for him
prominent place in the milling cir
cles of Ohio. The farmers about Fort
Recovery for miles have come to un-
derstand that at The St Clair Roller
Mills they can always get the high
est market price; that their dealings
there will be carried on in business
like and straightforward manner and
that they will receive full value for
their grain and other products and
hence seek no further market.
Feed clover and timothy seed and
all allied lines are purchased and
sold at this mill. A complete line of
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

very fortunate in having the Betz
service at their beck and call
This does not limit the activities
of Mr. Betz for he compounds and
distributes all over this section of the
middlewest for the famous Jones
Red Powder" which has been recog-
nized by poultry raisers everywhere
as the greatest poultry medicine on
the market. This is not food, but
an alternative tonic and antiseptic
and in this age of the high price of
poultry and eggs it behoooves the
people to take excellent care of their
poultry and see that this department
of farm life is brought to high state
of efficiency.
In this Prosperity Edition of The
Democrat we are glad to compliment
Mr.. Betz upon his establishment and
the excellent service that he is rem
dering the people in the various de-
partments.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

During the time that Tony Haney
has been engaged in the dry cleaning
business here he has, by the reason
ableness of his charges, the general
excellence of his work and the relia-
bility that comes from experience,
continued from month to month to
increase his business.
The Wardrobe is popular with all
who have tried it and that he puts
forth his best efforts is shown by the
general satisfaction given in each
case. The establishment is splendid
ly equipped for all classes of dry
cleaning, dyeing and repairing and no
work is too difficult to be handled in
the most satisfactory manner. A
speciality is made of the cleaning and
pressing of ladies' garments while he
has list of men for whom he does
the same class of work which includes
every man in town who cares any
thing at all about his personal ap
pearance. The pressing of garments
is always correctly done and prompt
ly called for and delivered.
Toney Haney is one of Celina's
popular business men who is making
many VI Jul CILlAClO PlC eIl
cellent personal appearance. We are
glad in this edition to give extended
mention to his business activities and
to compliment him upon his success
full efforts in the business world.
The dry cleaning system used by
Haney not only cleans your clothes
but thoroughly renovates them in the
most sanitary manner. 1t also turns
them out in the most approved style
without the disagreeable odor that
accompanies the work of so many dry
cleaning establishments. The latest
cleaning and renovating machinery in
their plant makes it possible for
them to handle the most delicate ia
brics and to turn them out so that
they look like new.
This is a business that requires eX-
perience and Haney employs only
practical help. His assistants are all |
able and efficient workmen who know
their line thoroughly and thus you
are assured the most careful and
work.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

tectual standpoint, conforms to the
most approved styles of the period for
garages, is made of concrete and is
absolutely fire-proof. Ample storage
room is provided, not only for the To-
cal, but also for the travelling public
Messrs. Kingsley, Disher and Griggs
have equipped the establishment with
the best machinery that money can
buy and here only the most expert
help is employed, and no matter what
kind of auto repairing you need you
can be taken care of most efficiently,
for they do everything, from the plac-
ing of new part to the complete re-
building of your machine. An ex-
cellent line of auto accessories is kept
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

Experience and reliability are two
things that count most when it comes
to dealing in real estate; experience
in local conditions as to actual val
ues and reliability of a known guam
tity.
Without tdhese conditions both the
buyer and the seller are at the mer-
cy of the man who stands between,
1t is therefore well to consider such
matters carefully before entering in
to any transactions or agreements.
In this respect no man stands higher
in the estimation of the public or is
possessed of a ripper experience than
l.. M. Murlin whose Offices are locat-
ed here in Celina.
Mr.. Murlin devotes his attention to
both farm and city property and his
operations are by no means confined
to Celina for he has buyers from all
parts of the country who are looking
for real estate in this community and
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

The Betz store at Wabash is one
of the distinctive features of the
merchandising life of Mercer county,
as here Mr.. Betz conducts a first
class general store that is replete
with groceries, staple and fancy,
fruits. vegetables and a full line OF
general merchandise. No matter
what you may need in the general
merchandise line all you have to do
is to stop at Betz's store and ask
for it and it will be promptly produc-
ed for you.
Mr.. Betz is an extensive dealer in
country produce and pays the highest
the market affords for poultry, but.
ter and eggs. AT his store the peo-
pie will find an excellent market for
all their produce and the public is
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

/ ican Tobacco Company, but many
more popular brands from independ-
entent manufacturers.
The billiard hall is well equipped
with the proper tables, cues and ac-
cessOries to satisfy the most dis
eliminating and expert players and
courteous and accommodating attend
ants look after your every want. One
of the features of the place is the fine
works of art that ad0rn the walks,
for Mr.. Blossom is a .cOnnoiseur and
has in his place some of the best
work from the studios Of artists of
world renOwn.
Mr.. Blossom is one of the leading
business men of Celina and his place
is center for men of affairs to stop
here and speak the time of day and
have a little chat on the politics or
war of the times or perchance to
make a few comments on the growth
of Celina. They are all boosters at
Blossoms and believe that Celina
some day win be large and pros
porous city.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
tinually buzzing with energy and pro-

tinually buzzing with energy and pro-
gress.
The Buckland Milling Co.'S. plant
is located on the c. H. G d. r. R.
and thus has adequate facilities for
the shipping of the products of the
farm at advantageous rates to all
parts of the country.
Mr.. Richenson is one of the promi-
nent citizens of Mercer County and
one of her best boosters. He has al
ways been interested in all things for
public improvement and is willing to
lend his business wisdom and person
al activity to any proposition that au-
gurs well for the community of which
he is a well known and valued resi-
dent.
1t is a pleasure for the Democrat
in this Prosperity edition to compli-
ment Mr.. Richenson and his able eff
cient assistants upon their efforts and
to predict a future that promises ev-
en- greater expansion than the past
has shown.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
A fine BILLIARD HALL
A Clean Place of Amusement Is
Provided for Men at "The Pal
ace" by the McKlrnan Bros.

There are many things that con-
tribute to the success of billiard
hall, but two of the most important
of these are good tables and other
accessories and a force of genial,
courteous and accommodating at
tendants Realizing this, McKirnan
Brothers at The Palace provided first
class equipment. for cushion and
pocket billiards, and that they are
Jolly, good-natured and accommodate
ing to patrons goes without saying.
Such a first-class and strictly up
to-date billiard hall is one of the i'm
portant features of every city. Be-
sides providing innocent amusement
for men and youg men who might
otherwise be less morally engaged,
such an establishment adds to the
commercial efficiency of the city in
which it is located.
They maintain an up-to-date cigar
counter where you can secure your
favorite smoke, not matter what it
may be and where all of the stock is
kept in first-class condition and is
fresh and fragrant at all times.
The proprietors of this establish
ment are numbered among Jne prom
inent citizens of Celina, and have al
ways been steady boosters. They
have a reputation for honesty and
fairness and their efforts deserve
commentator and merit the liberal
patronage which they are receiving.
The Palace is one of Celina's most
popular establishments and one of
the city's best business houses.
McKirnan Bros. are the largest
wholesalers of tobaccos, cigars, Gig
arettes and chewing gum in this sec
tiOn of Ohio and render the retail
trade a service that is both complete
an Unsatisfactory, giving fair prices
and prompt delivery. Any dealer
who needs something in this line in
hurry should tr ytheir service.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

have increased with each passing sea-
son.
The Ford is universally recognized
as the greatest of automobile values
and the Chevrolet is the lowest price
completely equipped car sold today
One of it's distinctive features is the
valve-in-head motor.
In this Prosperity Edition of the
Democrat and comprehensive review
of Mercer county's progress, we can
not fail to compliment Messrs Kings
ley, Disher and Griggs upon their
progressive efforts in the business
world of today and to congratulate
him upon the success they are max
ing as latter-day business.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
EX-SECRETARY ROOT
ACCEPTS The TASK
VIII Be Head Of American Com.
mission TO Russia.

Washington, April 27.-America's
commission 10 the new democratic
government of Russia will be headed
by Elihu Root, secretary of war under
Mckinley, secretary of state under
Roosevelt and for six years senator
from New York Mr. Root called on
President Wilson TO accept the task
and hear Of the presidents plans for
offering unstinted aid to the provl'
sional authorities at Petrograd in
their task of carrying on the war with
Germany, setting UP a permanent gov
ernment and rehabilitatins their
country.
Only acceptanoes by other men Sc
lected for places on the commission
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

in stock and they can furnish you
anything from air to gasoline.
In keeping with the garage it was
perfectly proper that they should be-
come the Mercer county sales agent
for two of the best machines on the
market. The auto industry has been
of rather mushroom growth, as few
machines have been able to stand the
ruthless competition, but the Ford
and the Chevrolet have been manu-
factured all along and their sales