The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-03-31

| The splendid opportunities afforded by
this city TO manufacturing concerns have
figured prominently in the location of in
dustries in Canton. Another important
one has been added to the list and the ad-
dition Of this one is directly due to the
untiring labors of Mr.'J. II. Werner. In
| October, 1891, Mr.. Werner first entered
into correspondence with the Erie Wiring
er Manufacturing Company, sole manu-
facturers Of Erie and King wringers. The
works of the company are located at
| Pittsburg. Success was met with by Mr..
Werner, and every detail was substan-
tally consummated when several Of the
stockholders objected to moving the plant
to Canton. This was very discouraging,
and Mr.. Werner dropped the matter for q
time, concluding to adopt new tactics and
never giving up the idea of securing the
works.
He interested that we'll known and en-.
| terrrising young man, Mr.. ]. NJ. McNiell,
OF Pittsburg, and asked that gentleman to
secure if possible an option on the stock
OF the dissenting stock kholders. The option
wass ecured and on March 20, Mr.. Werner
and Mr.. Joseph Schott went to PittsburR
TO make an investigation. They were much
pleased with the plant OF the company and
concluded that II would be O splendid
one for this city and would also be a good
investment. Accordingly the stock held
by those gentlemen who did not desire
the plant to be moved to Canton was pur.
chased. Mr.. Werner came back to Can
ton in company with Mr.. Schott, but there
was still hitch in the arrangements, as
the company must have place to do
business as soon as they get here.
Mr.. Werner set to work diligently and
soon gained the consent Of the new NAL
leable Iron Company to allow the new
industry to occupy a second floor In their
building. Word was at once sent to
Pittsburg and the company is now pack
ing up. The first consignment of their
machinery will reach here on next Mon
day, and the plant will be in full opera
ton within thirty days. The limited
quarters in the Malleable Iron Works will
handicap the company to some extent but
a new building will be speedily erected in
Crystal Park addition, near the Malleable
Iron Works.
The company will be reorganized, aud
will be incorporated with capital stock
of $4,000. The ttJck is already subscribed
aud no one will be asked to donate cent.
The capital IL all ready, and the securing of
this valuable addition to Cam
toms long list of industries
is clean cut in every particular.
Thanks are due to the Malleable Iron
Works company for the favor extended in
permitting the new company to occupy
temporarily a second floor of their build
ing. Tho new company will be reorgan-
lied and controlled by Canton people.
Their output is between COO and 700
wringers per month. They employ about
so men.
Canton has room for more men like Mr..
j. FL. Werner. He has ever been alive to
the city's interests and is an energetic
able, enterprising and alert citizen. His
efforts to secure industries which will ben
eft the entire community are recommended
on all sides. He is-today one of the fore
most business men of Canton, and the
success OF his latest venture is assured in
advance. He has in view another indus
try which he hopes and confidently antici-
pates will locate here before the autumn
leaves fall. Too much cannot be said by
way of commendation of Mr.. Werner's
actions in securing substantial concerns
for our city.