Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 April 1920 — T. M. CALLAHAN SOLE OWNER [ARTICLE]

T. M. CALLAHAN SOLE OWNER

IN FULL CONTROL OF -LARGE IMPLEMENT, FUEL AND FEED BUSINESS. Thomas M. Callahan, who has purchased the interest of Conrad Kellner in the former Kellner & Callahan business on Cornelia street will continue the same under the firm name of Thomas M. Callahan. Mr. Callahan will have full charge of the business and will give it his attention. The wonderful expansion of the business of the firm of Kellner & Callahan since Mr. Callahan became interested in it assures the future success under his management. No firm in northern Indiana has a larger sale of farm implements and none carries a better line. The best line of implement manufacturers are anxious to have the service of this firm on account qf the large volume of business handled. Mr. Callahan will continue handling i these lines, among them being the International Harvester Co., which manufactures every implement needed by Hie farmer, such as grain and corn binders, gang, sulky, walking and tractor plows, cream separators, gas engines, wagons, drills, discs, etc. The I. H. C. goods are high class and give the very best of satisfation. Beside the I. H. C. line Mr. Callahan will continue the sale of the very popular John Deere Plow Co. implements. This line is a great favorite with the farmers and the stamp “Jdhn Deere” upon a piece of farm machinery is like the stamp of the eagle on the silver dollar. The Deere line is complete, including every piece of machinery needed by the farmer. Mr. Callahan will push the sale of the Nisco Spreader. The Nisco and John Deere spreaders are now the best sellers on the market. Last year Kellner & Callahan sold almost one hundred spreaders. Mr. Callahan will continue the sale of the Deering standard twine and this year he is offering the farmers a very special price on the same. Mr. Callahan knows farmers and farming and keeps posted on the very best implements obtainable. He will not handle a farm tool unless he knows that it is the best in its class. After the machine is sold Mr. Callahan will stand back of it and if ’necessary furnish expert assistance should trouble develop. Automobiles were added by Mr. Callahan after his engagement in the implement business with Mr. Kellner. He will continue the sale of Buick and Chevolet cars. These cars are very popular and give the best of satisfaction and the number sold will continue, undoubtedly, as in the past to equal the number obtainable. .... t For many years this firm has had connections with coal firms handling the very best grades of both bituminous and anthracite coal. The high grade of fuel offered and the spledid service given has given prestige which Mr. Callahan hopes not only to hold but to enlarge. Mr. Callahan will continue to handle all kinds of feed, buying m car load lots and will be able to make the prices as attractive as possible. He will continue the sale of commercial fertilizers. Since entering the implement business in 1916 Mr. Callahan, with his partner, Mr. Kellner, has erected a large brick and cement ware room 135x92 feet, replacing old wooden structures which were unsightly and dangerous fire traps. Mr. Callahan now has a large and splendidly equipped show room. In order to take care of the large volume of coal trade, he owns large bins on the Monon right of way together with a large storage house which can be used for storing feeds, cement and other articles.

With his facilities in the way of building, large deliveiy trucks, with Bert Campbell, one of the best machinists and other efficient help Mr. Callahan is sure to continue the enlargement of the business which be and Mr. Kellner have so ably built up. . . Thomas M. Callahan ts a straight forward • business man, capable courteous and efficient and he will be able to use the motto which is so full of truth “Trade with the firm which does the most business, there is a reason.” . Mr. Callahan has contracted for the use of. a liberal amount of printer’s ink and in doing so he gives genuine proof of his sagacity and established his qualification as a successful, up-to-date business man.