The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-05-23

Is another of our young and popular
business men, aud well entitled to a
foremost place in this sketch of sRa-
VIENNA. Mr.. Mason is the General
Wholesale Agent tOr Northern Ohio
for the Davis Sewing Machine Com
pany. About two years ago he COM
menced business for the Company as
a retail agent, and sold the first year
in the county ofPortage 275 machines.
The sesond year heAwas giveir- the
agency for the northern
portion of the State, and sold upwards
of 1900. He is now entering upon
his third year in the business, and
will more than double the amount OF
last years sales. Now let us say a
few words in regard to the Davis
Sewing Machine. 1t is comparative
ly new machine iii the market. But
it is gaining reputation, and de-
mand unprecedented in the history of
Machines. While this ma
chine possesses. all the advantages of
all first class sewing machines, it also
possesses advantages superior to all
others, among which is its feed ar
1t has what is called the
vertical feed, ii is impossible for me
to explain just how this is arran ged,
but the combinations is such as to
render the stitches of uniform length
and enables the operator to sew
thin or thick substances alike
o without changing the feed ofthe ma
chine. We were shown some sam
pies of fine work done by the Davis,
such as quilting. tucking, binding, em.
&C., and must say that for
elegance and style, and uniformity OF
surpassed anything we have
ever beheld. land it does its work too
without basting. The business which
Mr.. Mason has inaugurated here will
prove of vast Importance to the town,
and even now occupies foremost po-
sition in the business interests of Ra-
benna. He receives his bare machines
N. Y, and his cases from Cleveland,
his castings from some other point,
and puts up and tests every machine
that leaves his rooms. He employs
three men constantly in putting to-
gether, packing and shipping ma
chimes. Mr.. Mason is young man, q
native of this place, thoroughgoing
business man, and the man for the bil-
siness which he represents, and the
interests of the Davis Sewing Ma
chine Company will net suffer at his
hands. t-
Furry, King g. Co.,
Rank side by side with the leading
carriage manufacturers of the State,
and the enterprise with which they
are conducting their business has re-
suited in great good to the town.
The business was originally establish
ed eight years ago under the captien
of Furry s. King which continued TO
be the style of the firm, up to Janua-
ry last, when Mr.. d. j. King, bro
ther of the former was admitted as a
partner in the concern. With this
as with many others, time,
with persistent energy has
worked wonders. But the result is
q legitimate one. Now the firm gives
to about so men, and turn
out not less than $50 vehicles a year.
This includes, however, the produc-
tions of branch OF the establishment
located at Euclid Station, Cleveland,
and under the supervision of ID. j.
King. Their work finds market in
the surrounding country and also in
States. Wherever their W ork
has gone, orders have subsequently
and the real secret of their
success has been this: Everything
or inexpensive, has been
In the best possible man
ner, and from the best material that
could be procured /; and the reputation
achieved has been founded upon a sol
i'd basis. The firm have every conve-
nience in the way of numerous build
ings that they could wish. The bu-
siness is carried on by men of extend
ed views and experience; men who
are liberal patrons of the press, and
energetic citizens, They have done
much towards creating q reputation
abroad for the town, and the "P REss"
takes pleasure in acknowledging their
services.
=. Vance & Wells
Are the proprietors of the largest
Furniture establishment in this part
Of the State. The present firm was
about four years ago. Mr..
Vance, however, has been connected
with the business for the past Is years.
The size of their sales room is 22x75,
and they also occupy three upper
aoors all of the same size. We, no.
ticed as we passed through each of
these Rooms that they we,e literally
packed with furniture of all kinds,
cheap aud expensive, fine and COM
mon goods, something to suit all clas-
ses and all prices. They manufacture
nearly every thing they sell, and guar
antee every thing as represented.
Their stock of fine parlor aud cham
Der furniture is replete with beauti-
full goods. Spring beds and mattress
ses, and i'll fact everything pertaining
to first class furniture store may be
found at the Rooms of Vance s. Wells.
They employ 81 men in the work of
manufacturing. They also pay par
ticpiar attention to framing pictures,
keeping one man constantly employ
ed in the framing department. One
side of their large sales room is devo-
ted to Queensware, Glassware and
They also do an extensive
business in this line. The men are
both wide awake business men, well
and favorably known, and the house
Of Vance & Wells is a leading one in
the town, and it is with pleasure that
we make this record of their business
career.
A, W. Reckley 3 90. ....,.
Are next upon the list and worthy
few moments consideration. They
are the proprietors of the largest stove
and tin ware house in Ravenna. Es-
tablished 10 years ago, by A. w. Beck
ley. Seven years ago, c. A. Beckley,
q son of A. W., was admitted as a
partner. to the concern, and since
which time there has been no change
in the firm. They carry very full
line of stoves, tin ware, and all kinds
Of house furnishing goods. In stoves,
they make a speciality of the "Stew,
art" and 'Iron King" which are ao-
to be among the best
cooking stoves in use. They pay
attention. to all kinds of
Job work such as Roofing, sheet iron
work, Guttering, Spouting, &C., and
in fact take the establishment through
out, It is the best of its class for many
miles around. Mr.. A. w. Beckley
has been a resident of the town for
the past 80 years and is well and fa-
yorably known to the people of this