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

When the housewife discovers a
-four that meets all of the require
nents of good -four" she insists on
having that particular brand. That
is why so many women of Mercer and
adjoining counties demand that their
grocers keep "Blue Ribbon" Brand,
which is manufactured at Chickasaw
by The Chickasaw Milling Co., of
which L. A. Grieshopp is the mana
ger. This popular brand has be-
come the standard of quality in this
vicinity No other brand meets with
the universal satisfaction as this,
and that is why they are kept so busy
at their mill in Chickasaw.
The mill a; Chickasaw is one of the
leading industries in this section and
Ia a veritatlc farmers headquarters
when anything in the milling line is
desired. Mr.. Grieshopp has won the
confidence of the people in Chicka-
saw and surrounding counery by rea-
son of t., ir fair and honest methods
and goods OF quality. They do a
general milling business and are ex-
tensive dealers in grain. Their large
activities bring much business to that
city and tho general excellence of the
products please and satisfy the house
wives in this section of the country.
1t is a pleasure for us to refer
you to Mr. Grieshopp's mill in this
Prosperity Edition and we assure
you that whatever business you may
have IN their line can be transacted
to your advantage there. He main
tains a uniform standard of quality
and a uniform fairness of dealing
and therefore is known far and wide
as business man and manufacturer
of excellent repute and prominent
standing in his home community.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
{. G. EASTMAN
A Modern and Reliable Jeweler at
COIdwater who Conducts Am
Establishment That Is Head
quarters for Hundreds Of PeO-
pIe-COmmeneement and We'd
ding Present a Special Feature.

Modern and up to-date and at the same
time thoroughly reliable is the large
jewelry establishment which is conduct
ed at Coldwater by E. G. Eastman. The
departments vie with each other in their
efforts to please the public and the estab
lishment is one of the we'll known trade
centers of the county which is headquar-
ters for hundreds of people, We will
not attempt here a detailed review of the
comprehensive stock carried by Mr., East
ham, for he enjoys reputation of carry
ing complete line. Reliable American
watches, artistic jewelry, silverware,
goldware, optical goods and everything
else that you will expect of a modern
store of this kind. Just at present Mr..
Eastman is especially prepared to serve
the public with suitable commencement
gifts and wedding presents. Those who
are interested will find that visit to his
store will solve the problem of what to
give graduates and the seasons brides.
A special feature of his establishment
is the music department. where you will
find the popular monographs which
bring the best work of the worlds great
est artists right into your own home.
Mr. Easthams establishment is up to
date, and by buying in quantities he is
able to make considerable price conces-
sions. You just do not complete shop
ping tour of Mercer County without do
ing part of your buying at his store in
Coldwater. His service is based on the |
.heory that courtesy and accommodation |
ire Just as much assets in the small sale |
,S in the LARGE oues and he e1iove not
'onage from the territory for many miles
lround.
The Democrat is pleased to compli-
nent him in this Prosperity Edition
lpon the admirable manner in which he
his modern and up-to-date es-
ablishment and to direct your attention
o the success that his commendable
Methods IHave merited.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
Field Day Exercises

The Washington Township Annual
Field Day will be held at the high
school Saturday, April %, The same
program will be used as at the coun-
ty meet to be held on May IL. The
program for the grades will be held
in the morning and the high school
program in the afternoon. In these
contests representatives for Washing
ton township at the county meet will
be selected. All pupils should be
present so that the best representa-
tives for the township may be secur-
cd. a stand on the grounds will
furnish all kinds of eats and refresh
ments.
There will he contests open to 9TH
ers than pupils of the township and
suitable prizes will be offered.
The day will close with game of
baseball the high school and the
strong alumni team.
You are invited to come and enjoy
the day,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

mediation to its patrons ami gives
close attention to all accounts regard
less of their aIse. The deposite of one
dollar is as cheerfuly invited and re-
ceived az the much arger accounts
and patrons are urged to make the
bank their headquarters, A general
banking business is transacted and
interest is paid on time and savings
deposits.
In addition to the banks assets,
the depositOrs have the additional Sc
curity afforded through the personal
liability of the stockholders.
The Farmers Bank of Chickasaw,
affords the people of that community
the service Of an up-to-date, reliable
bank right at their very door and its
enviable reputation for accommodation
and conservatism renders 1t most at
tractive within many miles.
The Democrat is more than pleased
to point t. The Farmers Bank of
Chickasaw, its commondable manage
ment and its steady progress as evil
dence of the efficiency and prosperity
OF Mercer county.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

The opportunity is not given every
man to work out his own successful
career and at the same time be of SER
wee to the people of his home city
and the surrounding country. But
such is the case with j. w. Langsdon
who manages the modern and pro-
gressive elevator and grain depot, of
the Gordon, Hauss-Folk Co., at Men
don.
With the acute business judgment
that has characterized their entire
careers, they realized that it was i'm
portant that the people of this COM
munity not only have an elevator but
an institution that would be thor
oughly modern and in keeping with
the demands of the people of the
present day Hence, they have add
ed from time to time until they are
now proprietors of a large business
and are serving the people faithfully
as they are not served in any other
community.
To thefarmers they offer a market
close at their very door for their pro-
ducts and they pay as much, if not
more, than would be received in any
other community in the world. Their
good business methods have won the
general confidence of the populace
and now the farmers and people gen
orally come to the big Mendon eleva-
tor with their products, as a matter
of course.
As extensive dealers in grain, wool,
feeds, seeds, flour and other allied
lines they have added greatly to the
satisfaction and progress of the com
munity and have rendered their ele-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

you are figuring on any work in this
line.
Mr.. Seidensrhmidt enjoys a splen-
Gid reputation all over this section of
the country among contractors and
the people generally as man OF cor
rect business principles and he puts
forth every effort to please all pa
irons, extending the fullest courtesy
and being prompt and careful in com
pletin3 all contracts according to the
specifications. AS a consequence he
has had the pleasure of seeing his
business increase from year to year.
In this Prosperity Edition the Dem
ocrat is glad to compliment him upon
his standing in the professional world
and to refer the people to him when
anything in this line.
He IS one fthe well known and
valued residents of Fort Recovery
and we wish to advise all of our read
er5 to see Joe Seidenschmidt when
they are contemplating anything in
the stucco line as he is the leading
stucco man in this section and is an
upon all classes OF stucco
work.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

There is no need for the people of
this county 10 be without electric
light, NJ matter how far from the
cities they may live for science has
now produced a compact, safe and
sane lighting plant that will salts
factorlly illuminate the largest plant
largest or smallest country residence,
factory, store or home no matter how
far from a cit yit may be located.
This is the famous DELCO-LIGHT
which is handled here in Mercer
county by Mr.. A. ]. Schweiterman.
This is the wonderful product of the
Dayton, Ohio, concern that has
brought day by night within the
reach OF the entire populace. 1t is
a complete lighting plant in itself
and carries as many as seventy lights
which is more than enough to illum-
mate your house and out buildings
ol store or factory in the most satis-
iactry manner. 1t can also be util-
lied to turn the cream separator, the
churn, the washing machine or any
other light machinery.
Mr.. SchwCiterman is the represen-
tative for this famous product in this
county and let us say right here that
he knows his business from the
ground UP. He is familiar with
things electrical and by consulta-
ton with him you can secure
DELCO System for your country es-
tate or city home that will be rev.
elation in illumination along twen-
tieth century lines.
The DELCO-LIGHT is the safe
light. Danger from oil lamps or
other forms of illumination are all
eliminated. II is the economical
light for the cost of operation is very
low and it is so simple that even
child can understand it.
There is no reason why any far
mer in Mercer county should be with
out proper Illumination for Mr.. Sch
weiterman is prepared to install this
wonderful, compact, economical and
safe lighting system on a moments
notice. 1t viii pay you to consult
with him and let him tell you about
the DEI.CO-LIGHT. You will find
him courteous and an accommodating
a good business man who
is thoroughly conversant with his
business and prominent and valued
resident OF Mercer county. Under
his direction are several representa-
tives in various parts of Mercer
county who are ready to serve you
with all information in regard to the
LIGHT. The Democrat
wishes to compliment Mr.. Schweiter-
man upon the very able manner in
which he is representing this wonder
full product. Mr.. Schweiterman's To-
cal representatives for the DELCO-
LIGHT in Mercer county are Wash
ington and Liberty township Mr.. H.
E. Gibbons at Wabash Dublin,
BlackcreeIl and Hopewell townships,
7. M. Coppersmith and Son at Rock
ford; Union and Center townships,
Baxter and Hays, at Mendon; while
the remainder of the county is under
Mr.. Schweiterman's direct supervis-
on,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
May II
Date Of the Washington H. S.
Commencement Exercises
Annual Field Day Exercises To-
Morrow Saturday)-A Fine
Program Arranged.

The commencement exercises for
the graduating class of the Washing
ton Township High school will be
held at the high school auditorium
Thursday evening, May II. The
class is composed of nine members
Anna Suhr. Carl Schroeder, Earl
Howell, Donald Wiley, Dallas Coats,
Samuel FishOaugh. Fay Fetter, Leot-
Ia Jack, and Ora Pratt.
The address of the evening will be
delivered by Prof. Frank S. Fox, we'll
known head of the Capitol School of
Cratory, Columbus, Ohio. His sub
ject is Sailing the Sea of Success"
Music will be furnished by the Sal
amonia Double Male Quartet.
The Baccalaureate sermon will be
preached to the class at the high
school on Sunday evening, May 1S.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

Having served the people OF the
southeastern section of Mercer coun
ty as their financial depository for
many years, il is not strange that the
Farmers Rank, of Chickasaw, has
long been known as one of the re-
liable Institutions that exercises a
good influence upon the commercial
and industrial life of that community.
Since its organization years ago
The Farmers Bank of Chickasaw has
been under the management of men
of experience in financial matters.
The reputation that 1t has gained for
material progress under conservative
direction has been maintained by the
present management. The officers
and directors are Chas. H. Schwieter-
man, President; H, G. Rawers, Vice
President; Albert ]. Birkmeyer,
Cashier; August Rentz, Frank H.
Schwieterman, Chas H. Schwieter-
man.
This bank is one that extends ev-
cry possible convenience and accom-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

and comprises the most popular and
standard brands of goods on the mar
tet. Mr.. Slemmer has always made
point of handling goods which are
known the world over and when his
customers call for any particular
brand they always receive it promptly
and courteously. He enjoys an ex-
tensive country patronage and always
pays. the best prices for country pro-
duce, fact that brings many farm
ers to his establishment when they
are in, town.
Aside from this Mr.. Slemmer and
his help are all very accommodating
and he realized long ago that cour-
tesy and association were just as i'm
portant in the sale that amounts to
five cents ds the one that runs into
dollars He has been prominent in
he business life of Mercer County and
we are pleasd to point with pride to
the efficiency of his establishment as
one of the leading trading centers Of
TT. Recovery, and assure the public
that at this store they will receive
the best in accommodation and ser
vice. The store is great conven-
lence to the people in that section of
The county.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

The people of Ft. Recovery and all
the surrounding country have access
TO a very modern and complete store
that is operated by Mr.. E. w. McClin-
took and saves them many trips to
other trade centers on account of the
wise and accommodating policy of
the proprietor. McClintock is a man
who never misses an opportunity to
please a customer and see that he al
ways gets the very best of service and
as long as he conducts his establish
ment at Ft. Recovery the territory in
and around there will have an up-to-
date trading center.
His store is not only a grocery but
a complete grocery with an immense
stock of goods, both staple and fancy.
The same is true of the general mer-
chandise line and as regards country
produce, lot us say that McClintock
pays the highest prices that the mar
ket will permit. Price has always
been a hobby with him and his fig
ures are as reasonable as you would
expect from a satisfactory merchant.
There can be no question but that
Mr.. McClintock offers the upblic of
Ft. Recovery and surrounding coun-
try a general store that is strictly
modern and up-to-date and complete
in every particular When we say
that Mr.. McClintock is a straightfor-
ward merchant, a good business man
and a we'll known citizen of the coun-
ty we are merely rejecting the opin-
ion of his hosts of customers and
friends and The Democrat in this
Prosperity Edition is glad to compli
ment him upon his business success.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

The huge Ind commodious store oi
H. M. kleinhenz at Ft. Recovery is
headquarters for all classes of hard
ware and fence. So large is his
stock that it draws trade to Ft. Re-
covery from The country for a radius
OF many miles around that would
otherwise be diverted to some differ
ent trade cenfer.
The store rooms are stocked with
large number of all kinds of hard
ware, and it is a we'll established fact
that he runs one of the largest estab-
lishments of this kind in the state.
To convey Il vague idea of the NAM
moth stock of this establishment we
might go on for long time and then
omit large part of the stock. Suffice
it to say that at the Kleinhenz store
at Ft. Recovery you will find every
thing that you would expect to find
there and a hundred and one other
articles that you were not looking
FOR.
Mr.. Kleinnenz has been known to
he business world of this section for
,ome time. His present comprehen- |
i've knowledge of the business is the
'esult of years of experience and
here S great satisfaction in dealing
With him, fol he not only knows his
BUSINESS from A to 2, but has en-
'loyed only experienced and compe
ent help. TT, Recovery and vicinity
re fortunate in having him in their
midst.
1t is quite proper that in this Pros
Gritty Edition we give prominent
lention to his store at TT. Recovery
nd to congratulate him upon the
method and superior
uality thpy have won even greater
rogress and expansion in the future.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

Mr.. Joe Seidenschmidt Of Ft. Re-
covery is one of the leading stucco
contractors of Ft. Recovery, Ohio and
his ideas are responsible for the beau
titication of many residences and bu-
siness buildings in this section Of
the state.
Mr.. Seidenschmidt is an extensive
contractor with years of experience
and last year finished many con-
tracts. His business extends over a
wide territory. He is prepared to
execute both interior and exterior
work in plain and ornamental, his
lists of colors and shades comprising.
every coloring known. He makes a
specially of dash and pebble work of
the highest grade In his employ are
only expert men who have thorough
ly mastered the business in which
they are engaged. Stucco work cor
rectiy done is very intricate and re-
uuires years OF training to be thor
1ughly mastered. Mr.. Seidenschmidt
uses the best of materials and exc
,utes work of the highest character.
He can refer you to numerous jobs II
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

vator almost indispensable to Mercer
county and adjacent territory.
Their establishment is also head
quarters for farm implements and in
this department you will find the
same straightforward dealing and
high quality. Their implements and
goods for the farm have been select
ed with view to giving the people
the very best their is and are modern
and up-to-date They include the
latest and most approved inventions
and improvements turned out by the
best manufacturers and behind every
one is the clsonal reputation of the
house and the able manager, Mr..
Langsdon.
The people have come to look to
this large establishment for every
thing in this line and it is well es-
tablished fact that everything from
there is fthe very best at the most
reasonable prices.
Thus have Messrs. Langsdon and
Gordon, :Houss-Folk always worked
in the interests of their home COM
munity while securing for themselves
tie well merted commercial success
that the llcse volume of business at
their elevator evidences. They are
well and favorably known throughout
this section and are highly esteemed
throughout the business and social
world They will continue to min
lister to the needs of the people and
to provide every modern and scientific
improvement at their elevator and
thus they are deserving of the prom
inent position which they hold in the
commercial ard industrial life of the
community.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

all means that once a patron of the
establishment you are always a pa
trOn there.
The Moser and Frysinger Elevator
has capacity of many thousands of
bushels Of grain and the fact that
this capacity is quite frequently test
ed to the limit is one of the evidences
of the popularity and large business
Of this establishment.
Messrs. Moser and Frysinger are
clean cut, afiable and courteous busi-
ness men and accommodating to a
marked degree. They will be pleas
ed to give you the latest market
quotations or any other information
you desire in this line and this SER
vice is free of all charge and entails
no obligations. The Democrat is
pleased in this Prosperity Edition to
direct your special attention to the
Moser anu Frysinger Elevator at
Rockford as one of the distinctive
features of the commercial and in
dustrial efficiency of Mercer county
and to its proprietors as of the lead
ing business men and most valued
citizens of the community, who are
materially assisting in making Mer-
Gel county more progressive and more
attractive from commercial and ag-
ricultural standpoint.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
A COMPLETE ESTABLISHMENT
Is the Lawrence COughlin Store at
WendelAn, which Is One of the
Trade CenterS Of Mercer County

Lawrence Coughlin's general store at
Wendelin is most complete establish
ment in every particular and a place
where the people are able to obtain most
everything that they need. Mr.. Cough
lin early realized that large and varied
stock was necessary to meet the demands
of the people. So from time to time he
has added to his store and stock to meet
the changing demands of the public until
new it includes just about everything in
the grocery and general merchandise
line, and is a stock, in the language of
the sale bill, of articles "too numerous
to mention"
No matter what you want in the lines
that Coughlin handles, just go there and
call for it and it will be produced for you.
Through honest dealing and square
methods Mr.. Coughlin has gained the
confidence of his hundreds of patrons
and has won a reputation all over that
section of the county for straightfor-
wardness and goods of quality. In a
wogd, his store is most modern in every
particular and a valuable asset to the
in which it is located.
Mr.. Coughlin always pays the best
prices for country produce and has a
large trade in this department. 1t is
one of the distinctive features of the |
efficiency of Mercer County
to which The Democrat directs your
attention in this review of our onward
progress.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

The real test for an automobile
comes in the manner in which it ac-
tually stands up on the road. Those
who have never enjoyed the salts
faction of driving an Oakland can not
fully appreciate the wonderful value
offered at such a reasonable price.
OF course, we know that the Oakland
enjoys the reputation of being the
leader in its class and the name Oak
land has always stood for good quail
ity for years. But the Oakland Light
Six is so faI superior to any other
car that sells for less than athousand
dollars that you must know it init
mately to fully appreciate it.
This popular car is handled here
by Ed and S. A. Bollenbacher and
let us say right here that they know
their business from A. to 2. A car
Of beautiful design and prepossessing
appearance it has world of power,
an ease Of operation and fuel econ
omy that constitutes it the realauto-
mobile value of the day.
1t will pay you to consult with |
Messrs. Bollenbacher about the Oak
land. They are familiar with it's ev-
cry Characteristic and will be pleas
ed to demonstrate to you at your
You will find them courteous and
accommodating statesmen, with a com
prehensive knowledge of the Oakland
They are two of the
well known business men of Mercer
County who have always been boos-
Lers for their home community. In
making this review of the onward
progress Of this section The Demo- ;
rat wishes to compliment Messrs.
Bollenbach9r upon the admirable
in which they conduct their |
agencies for the Oakland J
md DelcolIght and to state that they g
nave merited the liberal patronage c
hey have received and the confidence Z
mposd In them by the genral public. !