The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-12-28

While our people are still in the midst of hol-
iday pleasures and enjoying the good things OF
this happy season, they will be still further
pleased to learn that the contract for the erec-
ton of the main building and foundry of the
Williams sad iron plant was let Monday, and
that work on their foundation has already been
commenced.
From the mo-,ent Mr.. Williams decided to
locate in Ravenna, he has pushed forward rap
idly toward the consummetion of his plans, and
it is gratifying assurance of his business ener-
gy and capacity to note the speed with which
he arranges the details of the work before him,
and gets everything in readiness for operation.
Monday was the day announced for the let
ting of the contract, and on that day the con-
tract was let. Lindhorst Brothers & Skeel, OF
Cleveland, were The successful bidders. their
figures being SI7.922, against various other bids
ranging from $4,000 down, their bid being un-
der them all. Among the other bidders were
Brigham & Williams. John Brigham and H. L.
| Scarf. contractors of this city.
The contract calls for the erection of main
building of brick and stone, 325x5o. with an
engine and boiler room 5ox6o. to be completed
in 80 working days from December 28th. Also,
foundry of the same material, 2oox7o, to be
completed in 40 working days, from the same
date-both to be one story structures The
contract does not include the cement floor to
bealaid in the foundry, the estimated cost of
which will be about $1,000.
The masonry will cost S., 7,o22, and the carpen-
ter work 5000.
The plans for the other buildings are not all
completed, and will be let in a supplemental
contract. They include those for the Japanning
and timing departments, warehouse, coal, iron
and coke house, oil house. and office
| The city will pay $40. 900 toward the cost of
the buildings, the balance to be paid by Mr..
Williams.
All the machinery has been contracted for,
including dynamo and complete outfit for
electric lighting, and two engines, one of 200
horse power, and the other of smaller dimen-
sions, to be used for running the dynamo and
other lighter machinery. Two huge boilers will
Jones Brothers, Cleveland.
The buildings will cost somewhere near S25,-
900, and the machinery and equipment much
larger sum.
To further assure the completion of the build
ings at the contract date, a clause was inserted
providing for penalty of $50 for ev.ry day
consumed beyond the stipulated day of com,
Plerion. and bonus of $50 for every day gain
ed by the contractors.
There will be no difficulty, we are told, in
securing plenty of brick for immediate use. In
fact, brickmakers were present at the letting o
the contract, eager to supply the contractors a
once, in any number.
The firm tnat has the contract is an old anc
well known one. They constructed portion
of the great Dueber works in Canton, and art
said to have great reputation in filling "colc
weather" contracts up to the letter. AT al
events, they were down here the next day afte
the contract was let, and are now actively a
work.
The construction of the P. & w. switch wa
= : commenced yesterday. The siding will rul
). into the foundry grounds from the west. Th
# Pennsylvania Co. have also located switch
W the plant, which will be built in the ne;
future.
2 Mr.. Williams is very anxious to have II
g plant IN operation as soon as possible, as he M
l. many orders hand which call for very prom
T; action in order to hold them. He will rent
i. Office here in the meantime. probably in Il
u Riddle Block, but will not move his family he
uutil Spring.
is Our good fortune in securing this solid indu
try in the face of the strong competition encou
tered in the shape of higher bids from 9th
= = towns, is due primarily to the prompt action
:. A. E. Seaton in writing Mr.. Williams.
,rs The enterprise of our citizens, their qui
ne appreciation of what ought to be done, a
ial their speedy action In doing it, together wi
the manufacturing advantages of our ci
M brought to successful termination the purpC
en- set in motion by Mr.. Seaton.
re- Il With the sterling business qualities of
Vi Williams and the greater facilities afforded b
in cheaper railroad rates, and easier access
on the markets, the industry will develop into MI
elo greater proportions than it ever reached at
o'' former location. Nj. w. is a thorough busr
man in the prime of life, and by the time
IN has added 10 years to his 43, our citizens
realize, as they cannot do now, what a spen
90 acquisition they have secured.
n 1893 will dawn with a substantial glory on
,ht. County Seat of old Portage.