Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-01-12

represented here by one or more firms. The
stores, as a rIle are large and well stocked,
and offer inducements which brings trade
from the adjacent counties. The majority of
our merchants are alive to their interests,
and spare no pains or expense 1.-THE endeayor
TO extend the good name of our town
throughout the surrounding country. And
one can truthfully say to all who receive a
copy of this issue that nowhere are there to
befound better class of business men with
whom to deal than within the corporate
limits Of Napoleon. t
Advantages for Manufacturing.
That our village possesses many advantages
for the manufacturer there can be no doubt.
We have here several large establishments
which have been successfully conducted for
a number of years, and we have room for
more. Among these advantages We would
mention:
First. the water power. The canal at this
point furnishes ne of the best powers for
propelling machinery in the State. 1t is,
practically, a hydraulic canal, The fall
which can be securedSis sufficient for any
practical purpose, and you have only to tap
the canal to secure power sufficient for any
emerrency while at the same time the sup
ply Of water is never falling. Adjacent to
the canal will be found plenty of ground
available for manufacturing purposes. There
ia room for all who may come.
Second, our transportatiye facilities. The
Wabash route gives us opportunities for
reathing any part of the country by rail. And
while they have no railroad opposition at
this place Their rates have uniformly been
very reasonable. Through the Miami & Erie
Canal we can reach eastern and northern
markets by way of Toledo, and southern
points through Cincinnati-all by water.
Third the surrounding country abounds
in all varities of timber useful for the handi
work of mans Any concern manufacturing
articles into the construction of which timber
largely enters can be successfully conducted
here. There are large quantities of native
timber.in this locality which can be secured
at fair price, and our timber is all of the
best quality. "eeh
Fourth, the cheapness of living. That Napo-
leon is good place to live in is consceeded by
all. And it is equally as we'll known that one
can live here as cheap as any place in this
part of the country. Food. fuel. all articles
of clothing, are cheap IN price, while the
society and surroundings are all thai could
be asked.
Fifth, schools and churches. Our schools
are as good as can be found in the country,
andare free for all. The capitalist as we'll
as the laboring man will find at this point
graded schools which are the pride of every
citizen. He will also find good churches and
able pastors.
Sixth, the healthfulness of our town. In
this regard Napoleon will be found capable of
maintaining reputation equal to any place
in the State. The town is situated On high
rolling ground, we have fine system of
sewerage, the water is of a good quality and
pure, and the general health of our people is
away above the average. 70 the employer
as we'll as the employee is the healthfulness
of place of residence an item of considera-
BILE importance. Napoleon has nothing to
fear in this regard, and careful investiga-
ton will convince all of the truthfulness of
this assertion.
1t would be impossible in newspaper ar
tice to properly set forth the advantages we
have to offer as a place for business or manu-
featuring or as place of residence. We
have briefly mentioned some of our iGduce.
ments, and are sure that nothing has beer
overdrawn. We would suggest to those who
are seeking a new location to come to Napo-
| leon and look the town over for himself
| Our place will bear inspection. We know
of no other town of its class in this part of
the Union that so impresses the stranger with
its solidity of character. 1t is plain to be
seen that business is conducted on solid,
conservative basis, which we attribute to the
predominance of an element composed
principally of Germans, whose antecedents
were the original settlers here.
| In the following series of brief descriptive
articles, to which the attention of the reader
is particularly invited, will be found a large
| amount of useful and practical information
of the highest value. Through the medium
of careful and competent reporters detailed
review of the manufacturing and mercantile
interests of Napoleon has been prepared anC
dwelt upon in seperate articles. From these
much valuable information will be impaired
H.
| market for the purchase of supplies, its
opulent and enterprising business concerns
(none of which have been willingly omitted
and the striking diversity of its resources.
Napoleon Woolen Mills.
While we are certainly justified ir
alluding with pride to the numerous
establishments that have been erected
in Napoleon within the past few years
as an evidence of the growth of the
place and its increasing importance, we
are sometimes, in our enthusiasm ovel
comparatively new institutions, prove
to overlook older and larger ones which
have rendered possible the coming o
the new. While admiring the artistic
finish of a building, the solidity of th,
foundation upon which it rests, anC
without which its existance would bt
1mpossloie, IS 700 oiten . losC signt OF OF
Nota3ly, the largest ana most import
ant of all the manufacturing institu
tions fthis locality, is the Napoleon
Woolen Ml'ls. ln,s contern nolas
CONSPICUOUS piace aihoug tlie lnGustrle'
OF tnis portion OF Ine oIate' ana turn
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