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The Washington times., 1917-12-21

pleasure In the patriotism OF purchases" +"
The Treasury Department is fast
sending out interest checks upon the
Liberty loan 3h's that were convert
ed November Is or before into Lib
erty 4s. These checks are for In
terest due to December Is. ave months
being at the original rate and one
month ON "a per cent ,basts. The
great majority OF subscribers to the
first Liberty loan retained coupon
bonds, but several thousand preferred
registered bonds.
Dinerenee In Bonds.
The public, only recently become
accustomed to buying bonds issued
by Uncle Sam. does not fully under
stand the difference between the two
classes OF bonds. ~
The coupon bond Is the same as a
$50 or 500 bill. II lost or destroyed
by fire the owner would be the loser.
To obtain the interest Il Is only nee
essary TO clip the coupon that is due
and cash it
A registered bond carries the name
OF the owner and number of the
bond upon the books OF the United
States. and checks for the interest are
sent. The bond. II lost, would be OF
no value to the Under.
The coupon bond Is more easily dis
posed of should its sale become neces-
sary, passing from owner to owner
many times without record. In case
OF a registered bond the new owner
ship is duty recorded by the Govern
ment.
Between December 10 and May 10
owners OF Liberty 3h- per cent bond
may again convert into new per
cents, but after May is this privilege
will not longer beavailable.
3h'a Best Sellers.
The 3A's have been selling in New
York for better prices than the As,
due to the demand OF wealthy people
who seek to avoid paying income tax
upon the interest received.
Income upon the first bonds Is ex-
empt entirely from income tax. while
interest from the as is' taxable above
an ownership of $1,000. IL the owner
is subject to income tax at all.
The Washington times., 1917-12-21
INDIANA CONGRESSMAN ILL.

Congressman Bsrnhart OF Indiana
is at Providence Hospital. where he
was operated on to overcome effects
Of an injury received in an automobile
accident at Rochester, Ind. s.. ..raI
yesrs aGn- He re lESssftrSl.' ~, ~ : p ~
The Washington times., 1917-12-21
U. s. GRANT 4TH CORPORAL.

SPARTANBURG, S. c., Dec. al
U. S. Grant. 4th, great-grandson OF the
civil war commander, is now q corpo-
raj In the 102d ammunition train Of
the Twenty-sixth division. He enlisted
as q private.
The Washington times., 1917-12-21

printing and postage costing some
thing. The suggestion likely to be
adopted here. II is said in banking
circles, is that notice will be sent
persons asking this service. but at
their cost. while those desiring no
notice must depend upon their men,
ories to take care OF their credit and
obligations. -
Washington bankers are casting
about for various methods Of reduc-
Ing expenditures, pointing out that
salaries have been increased. service
OF all kinds costs more, and the in
stitutions have maintained many
clerks who do nothing but look af-
ter Liberty loan matters, their work
yielding no gains.
Thrift Gratines.
'charles ]. Bel. president Of the
American Security and Trust Company.
finds much for qualification in the spirit
Of thrift being developed by the war
thrift stamps and certificates.
TT speaks well for the future men and
women OF Washington to see Washing
ton boys and girls helping the Government
while they cultivate ideas Of thrift" said
Mr. Bell. speaking OF the widespread
sale in Washington OF these small obli-
cations Of the Government Many
wasted dollars will be saved and. above
all. each boy and girl finds immense
The Washington times., 1917-12-21
BANKS MAY
ASSESS FEE
ON SMALL
DEPOSITORS
By BILL PRICE.

Washington people to the number
OF 10000 to 1900 viii be affected II
the banks Of this city put into effect
plans under consideration for charg-
ing a fee of Is cents a month to each
deposition carrying a balance OF 500
or less, and actively, checking against
the balance.
other thousands will also be inter-
1estsd in the proposition being con-
Eidered- that the sending of notices to
persons whose notes are falling due
be abolished.
There Is doubt whether District
banks are going to be able to agree
upon the suggestion that small de-
positors. who keep their balances be-
low 800 and avail themselves OF the
many privileges that being a depos-
itor gives them, be charged for the
service obtained from the banks.
''- Cost Exceeds Proat.
1t is pretty generally agreed that
accounts OF this character are un-
questionsbly Improbable, costing the
banks far more than any possible
yield that might result, but there is
IeluCCAnco 10 Nake steps tnal might
discourage the saving habit. Some
of the bankers believe today that be-
fore action is taken depositors should
be educated as to the facts from the
banking side.
A Washington banker said today
that there are thousands Of deposi-
tors who deposit salary or small busi-
ness checks at periods Of the month
and before the next deposits are made
have either no balance left or the
account Is practically nothing.
: "We have the frequent experience"
he said, "of q deposition putting in a
check at one window and Immediately
drawing against # at another, taking
81 for granted that the check is the
same as cash. Often they will at
once ask for New York drafts against
the check. The various transactions
required in q bank following such .
deposit are numerous and costly"
Note Due Notifications
Washington banks have long been
in the habit OF notifying by letter
the makers OF notes as to the time
Of falling due for payment-paper,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
The Ce|ina
Machine Shop
Operated by Mr.. Spieler, Conducts
Very Efficient Machine Shop and
Turns Out High-C Glass Work.

The establishment of the Celila
Machine Shop, operated by Mr. Spiel
er, adds to the general efficiency OF
Celina as a center for machine shop
work, as he has a concern that would
be credit to any town many times
the size of Celina.
The shop is equipped to turn out
all classes of machine shop work. No
matter what may be your needs ia
this line, Spieler is able to take care
of them. He is machinist of ability
and repute and is able in an instant
to tell you exactly what is wrong,
what the probable cost will be, and
when you can get the article in ques-
ton. If it will not pay to fix the par
ticular part he will promptly tell you
so. One of the special features of the
place is the getting out of work on
time and when promised. His charges
are always of the most pleasing char
acter and the reputation of his es-
tablishmeHt as a hospital for broken
parts of all kinds is well known.
Mr.. Spieler and his establishment
are important features of the life of
Mercer county, and no matter what
may be your needs in the lines he
handles, when you gall at his place
you will find him courteous and ac-
commodating, efficient ana capable.
Hi scharges are always right; He is
one Of the prominent business men of
Mercer aounty and worthy of extend
ed mention in this review of our
progress.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

the country are carried as correspon-
dents and collections are made ana
returns sent promptly. Every item
OF business is given the most careful
attention, and the savings OF the
smallest depostor receive the same
careful attention as the account of
the wealthiest citizen or corporation
In taking up this phase OF the com
munity's onward progress we wish to
call your attention to the fact that
The Commercial Bank Company has
a capital of $4,000 while its surplus
and undivided profits are 100000 and
the total resources are more than a
million and a quarter dollars.
1t is a striking example of more
than ordinary financial ability in the
conduct of its officers and directors,
who, in the management of the bank,
have at all times adhered to the great
cardinal laws governing banking and
finance.
The directors of The Commercial
Bank Company are c. d. Hierholzer,
J. b. Pulskamp, A. M. Riley, j. A.
Roemer and Il. J. Hierholzer
These gentlemen are among Mer-
Ger county's best known men of af-
fairs, who have been intimately as
sociated with the progress of Mercer
county In this comprehensive re-
view of our onward progress we can
not fail to compliment them upon
their successful efforts in giving Mer-
Ger county a financial institution of
the character and stability of The
Commercial Bank Co, which repre-
sents safety, service and progress.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

There is propably no other dealer
in this section who has a greater
knowledge of values or is possessed
of wider experience in the handling OF
real estate than ]. e. Hamburger, of
Celina, who is familiar with proper
ty values in many states of the Union.
This prominent dealer is well and
favorably known throughout the mid
dlewest and the excellent service that
he has been rendering his many
clients tstifies to the success of his
operations.
Those who have property which
they wish to dispose of to advantage
will do well to consult this well
known real estate man, for he will
be able to obtain for them the high.
est price that the market permits.
And those who wish to purchase can
not do better than to have confer
ence with Hamburger for he is fami-
liar with many parcels of valuable
real estate which can be bought to
advantage.
The straightforward methods
which have always characterized his
dealings haye won for Mr.. Hambur-
ger the confidence and respect of his
hundreds of friends and acquaintan-
ces and have brought him an ever
lasting business. We are glad to COM
pliment Mr.. Hamburger in this Pros
perity Edition upon his efficiency and
standing, and to direct your attention
to this prominent Celina man as one
of the reliable and representative
real estate dealers OF this section.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

The hardwood mill of J. II, Hartiug,
of St. Henry, is one of the important in
dustries of the southern part of Mercer
County that has been great acco moda-
ton to the people III that section of the
county in the way of furnishing the land
owner with a valuable market for his
timer and the people with great market
for lumber of all sizes. Mr.. Harting in
addition to the general operation of the
mill does custom saving for his numer-
Gus patron and as his mill is equipped to
get the maximum amount of lumber out
a given amount of timber. This work is
done at very reasonable prices and is a
great conveneine to the people who own
property and desire to make improve
ments or build new buildings.
Mr.. Harting is a large purchaser of
timber, for which he always pays the top
of the market in cash.
We refer in this Prosperity Edition
of The Democrat to Mr.. Harting and his
manufacturing and business
operations as one of the distinctive fea-
lures of the business life of St. Henry,
and assure all our readers that at his
mill they will always get the best of
service and the most courteous and fair
treatment.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

One of the oldest and most relia-
BILE banks in the middlewestern states
is The Commercial Bank Company of
Celina Organized in 1870 this well
known institution is the pioneer sof
Mercer county and is striking eN-
ample of substantial and conservative
progress. It's officers have been
many years in the service OF the peo-
pic In local financial matters, being
tho oldest bankers in point or SER
vice in the county and the wide eXper-
fence thus gained has added to the
growth of The Commercial Bank
Company and to the attractiveness Of
its service to the people Familiar
with the needs and demands of the
general public in this section of the
middlewest by reason Of their long
Identification with the banking aa-
tivities of Mercer cCdnty, 1t is not
strange that the institution which
they head has become one of the most
popular of the reliable and conserva-
tive financial repositories of this sec
ton.
The various departments are so
arranged as to facilitate the rapid
prosecution of the banks business,
as we'll as for the convenience of its
patrons. The modern steel safe and
vault used by the bank are absolute
ly fire and burglar proof, and he
safety deposit boxes may be rented
by the year.
A general banking business is
transacted and all classes of accounts
are solicited. The leading banks OF
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
Mercer COunty's
Elite
AS Well AS Those of the Middle Class
Find Gottlieb's Tailoring More
Satisfactory Than That of Large
Metropolitan Houses.

When a tailor is able to satisfy the
most eXacting demands of all classes
of people then it must be acknOwled-
ged that he has reached an envlable
position in his trade. Such is the
case here in Celina with Mr.. VIM.
Gottlieb, who is one of the prominent
custom tailors of this section of the
middlewest. People of every class
have found that the clothes made by
him are satisfactory in every particu
lar and made of the best materials.
The most exclusive patterns and-mix-
lures can be found in his complete
stock and if you prefer the more mo-
derate priced of the tasteful and ap-
proved designs of the season they can
be had at very reasonable prices. And
no matter what price of material you
select, if you order from Gottlieb, you
get the famous satisfactory fitting
that has distinguished his work from
that of the average tailor. Gottlieb
not only makes you a suit or an over
coat but he builds your clothing to
your Individual requirements of your
physique. They give the wearer an
air of distinction that belongs to the
individually tailored man, but which
is so hard to secure.
Through the commendable busi-
ness methods that have marked his |
entire career and the excellent quail |
tits of his materials and his expert |
Mr.. Gottlieb has build l
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
PUNCHED PARAGRAPHS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Adjournment of the reichstag until
May 2, after q brief session, is report
ed in a dispatch from Amsterdam.
Three men were killed in an ex
plosion at the Coalburg plant OF the
Aetna Explosives company at Bir,
mingham, Ala.
Calvin A. Frye, seyenty-one, Boston,
former assistant to Mrs. Mary Baker
G. Eddy founder of the Christian Sci.
ence church, is dead.
Patriotic reasons" are given for
postponement of international Chris.
tian Endeavor convention to have
been held in New York July 4.
Mrs. Sarah Meixel ffty-seven, was
found murdered in q barn at South
Bend, Ind. Beside her was found her
husband, sixty-seven. fatally injured.
Were victims of robbers.
Corporal Ronald Hosker twenty.
one, OF South Orange, N. j., distin-
guished for daring as a member Of
the American flying corps, was killed
In France in an aerial combat with
Germans.
Leslie woman suffrage commission
OF New York announced that 1857, 1908
women in the United States have the
ballot.
Florida senate passed a resolution
to submit equal suffrage to the voters
in 1918. Measure now goes to the
house.
At Mobile, Ala, Wallace Leonce
Farragut, great-grandson of Admiral
Farragut, enlisted in the United
States navy.
Frederick Carlos Ferry, dean OF
Williams college since 1902, was elect
ed president Of Hamilton college,
Clinton, N. Y.
Edward Vinton of Buffalo, who con.
Quoted dog act in vaudeville, fell
dead of heart diseases on the stage OF
Detroit theater.
Two cases of intantile paralysis.
the first this year, were reported by
the New York department of health.
Earl B. Rice, seventeen, died at
Detroit of a broken neck. Officials
of the board of education have begun
an investigation of charges that Rice
sustained his injury while being in.
itiated into a fraternity.
Over 200 Princeton students applied
for admission to the university's avia-
ton school.
Arthur T. Schroeder, postal clerk
at Toledo, was dismissed for ali I'm.
patriotic remarks.
One man was killed in a fire follow
ed by two explosions at Seaboard BY.
Products Coke company plant in
course of construction at Kearney,
N. ].
Charles M. Schwab offered to the
government the services of the Beth.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

There is probably no man in the
professional world of western Ohio,
has come to the front mre rapidly
than VIM. Primavesi, of Celina, as he
enjoys large patronage in the in
surance business in this section of
the state. Mr.. Primavesi represents
some of the worlds strongest COM
panies and is able to write any kind
of insurance; fire, life, accident, tor.
nado, explosion, plate glass, storm,
liability, and in fact every kind of in
surance that is written. If you are
thinking of any insurance just stop
in and see Mr.. Primavesi and have a
little chat with him. He places real
service first and is thoroughly con-
versant with all phases of the bust
ness and stands ready and willing to
give you all information you desire
as courtesy and accommodation are the
watchwords of his Office where you
are always welcome.
He understands the business in
which he is engaged and he appre-
ciates the value and need of real mag
unanimous service. Fire, lightning
and wind insurance policies require
not only responsible company be-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
The CeIina
Steam Laundry
Will Wash Comfort Into Your Clothes
by Modern Methods, Under the
Able Direction OF Dan McKirnan.

Cleaning clothes is not only taking
the dirt out, but also consists of turn
ing out clean, smooth garment,
which one would be proud to wear.
New machinery and sanitary methods
are necessary to wash comfort into
clothes" and this the new Celina
Steam Laundry surpasses all others.
While the old-fashioned method of
dumping a bunch of laundry into
tub and swishing it around in few
gallons of water doped up with some
washing powder may suit some laund-
ries and their patrons, this popular
Celina institution thoroughly cleanses
your linen by the latest sanitary
methods and returns them to you
fresh and free from all germs and
dirt.
The Celina Laundry is equipped
with the latest modern machinery in
stalled in an up-to-date and we'll
lighted factory. 1t makes a speciality
OF family washings and many Celina
housewives are now marveling at
their wonderful results. One of the
rules of the laundry is to make sat
isfactory anything that does not
please and this arrangement Is a most
satisfactory one in this day of rush
and hurry.
The worry and dread of wash-day
is not necessary to those who have
tried the Celina method. Many have
found that their family washings can
be done cheaper and much more sat
isfactorily by the up-to-date laundry
which is now turning out the most
excellent work at the most reasonable
prices.
If you have never sent your family
washings to the Celina Steam Lauh-
dry just call them up over the phone
and the auto delivery wagon will
come and get your laundry and deliv-
er it on time. ''-
The Democrat is pleased to point
with pride to the efficiency of this in
stitution under the direction of Mr..
McKirnan and to compliment him up-
on the admirable manner in which he
coducts his enterprise.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

Mr.. Heisser does both whole
sale and retail business. So great
has been his care in his effort
to give the people of Mercer
county the most wholesome food that
his hosts of customers have learned
to refuse goods from any other es-
tablishment, because they have con-
fidence in Heisser's products
The business of this bakery is by
no means confined to Celina, but eX-
tends throughout the community and
wit hthe excellent delivery service
that Mr.. Heisser maintains his pa
irons far and near are served with
regularity.
Having gained reputation for its
good business methods, satisfactory
service an dthe best of wholesome
products Mr.. Heisser finds his goods
much in demand, and, as a conse-
quence, his business is growing rap
idly We are glad to compliment
him on his success of a third of
century.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27

hind them but a courteous and accom-
mOdating as we'll as an efficient local
representative. Such is VIM. Prima-
vesi for he has made it a feature of
his policy to give any and all infor-
nation whenever requested without
entailing the inquirer with the
slightest obligation.
The cream be no question in this
enlightened age, but that everyone
owning property should also own in
surance. By offering the people of
Celina and Mercer county the service
of man of experience, reliable and
expert in formation and some of the
formOst companies Wm. Primavesi
is giving the local public, metro
politan service of the very highest or
der and is greatly increasing the COM
mercial efficiency of the city and the
county.
1t is a pleasure for us in this Pros
ASrity Edition to direct your atten-
tiOn to this progressive Celina bust
ness man and to the agency which he
operates as one of the very desirable
features of the business life of the
city and one of our most valuable as
sets.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-04-27
The BOOSz Studio
Is An Art Center for Celina and Mer-
Ger County and Mr.. G. A. Booze
Has Had Thirty Years Experience
in the Art of Photography.

In a review of this character it is
eminentIy fitting that we devote some
of our space to frank testimonial
of the excellent work performed at
the G. A. Boosz Studio here in Ce-
lima, in the successful practice of his
interesting and artistic profession.
The art of photography, which was
introduced by Daguerre nearly a
century ago. has within this period
developed from a mechanical trade to
an art science and the photographer
of today must be a man Of advanced
ideas and thorough training so as to
successfully compete with the men
who are now making this profession
an art science. AS regards the above
we can say that Mr.. G. A. Boosz is
finished photographer who has
made a study for thirty years of his
Interesting professioy and that mod
ern photography is executed by him
in truly artistic manner. He has
in his studio, which may well be
termed Mercer county's art center,
the latest mechanical devices for the
production of artistic photographs
and is admirably equipped to pro-
duce anything in the way OF modern
photography to please the most criti-
cal Special attention is given to en-
largements and amateur finishing. In
the artistic production Of children's
pictures he has gained well merited
commendatiou, In the matter of
taking outdoor views he has ably
demonstrated his ability on many oc-
cosions. He has an excellent display
including the photographs of many |
well-known people Of Mercer county. |
Taken all in all, Mr.. Booze is wor-
thy member Of his profession and the
Democrat is glad TO congratulate the |
people of Mercer County upon having
a man of such artistic ability in their
midst and to give him favorable men
tion in this Prosperity Edition. !