William C. Bell
William C. Bell, a member of the well-known business firm of Mosier & Bell, operators of the Mosier Steam Laundry, at Lima, was born in this city, November 24, 1870, and is a son of the late W. M. Bell, who was long one of its active business men.
Mr. Bell attended the public schools of Lima and spent three years at the University of Notre Dame, in Indiana. After completing his education, he was associated for 11 years with F. E. Harman, following which he spent one year in the grocery business at Marysville, Ohio, and four and a half years as fireman on the C., H. & D. Railway. In June, 1903, he purchased a half interest in the Mosier Steam Laundry, to which he has since given his undivided business attention, developing it into one of the successful industries of the city. The laundry is well equipped with all modern appliances, and its work is of such a satisfactory character as to necessitate the employment of a large force. The office of the laundry is located at No. 121 West North street.
On March 28, 1897, Mr. Bell was married to Stella Craig Jones, and they have one daughter, Alice, attending school. The family home is at No. 211½ North Main street, in the Bell Block. The family is connected with the Market street Presbyterian Church, of Lima. Mr. Bell is a member of Lima Lodge No. 100, K. P., of Marysville, Ohio.