The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-01-28


ton of which they may we'll feel proud,
The men who gathered around the festive
board at the Hurford house last evening,
on the occasion of the eighth annual meet
| ing and banquet of the Canton Business
| Mems Association we're representative
business men. Canton citizens certainly
should be we'll provided for, IL one may
judge from the general appearance of our
merchants,
Ono point was very clearly brought out
during the business meeting and that was
the harmony, courtesy, Difference and
unity of the men who furnish Canton with
supplies. The fret part Of the evening
was taken up with the
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING.
This meeting was called to order in the
parlors of the hotel at o'clock, by Presi-
dent George II. Spangler. The minutes
Of the last annual meeting, which was
held one year ago at the Barnett House,
were read by Secretary AL Douds. Min.
utes of other meetings were also read and
approved.
1t was announced that the meeting was
ready for the report of committees. The
entertainment committee through chair.
man Joseph A. Bour, reported that every
thing was ready for the evening. The
committee desired to prove what was said
when the guests should djourn to the din
ing hall.
As chairman OF the Financial commit
tee Mr.. McGowan reported the funds in
good shape. The report was adopted.
The report of officers was called for.
President Spaugler stated that he had
nothing to report except that the object
of the association had been attained. The
society enters upon the next year in very
encouraging condition with reference to
the early closing movement.
The secretary, Mr.. Douds, made a brief
report of what had come through his
hands during the yeer.
The treasurer, John D. Frank, reported
that there was now in the treasury SSl.46
Jos. A. Bour, as chairman Of the execu-
tive committe reported that without ex-
ception strangers who had come to the
city lad joined the association upon
being presented with the constitution.
The following firms have come to life in
the city during the year: Moses 4 Reem-
snyder, Canton Hat House, c. L. Lehman,
Strayer & Shaifer, Weary & Steuber,
Nathan Holloway & Son, DeVilie d Heffel-
man, Schramm & Co., Boston Clothing
Manufacturing Company, d. j. Hollinger.
Mr.. Bour thought all plumbers would
come into the association.
John d. Frank moved that committee
81 I,p - 20 pfH
The motion carried and David collars,
John D. Frank and C. NJ. Ball were ap-
pointed to recommend officers FOR
election.
The president while waiting for the re-
port of the committee called for a report
Of grievances to the early closing move
ment. j. j. MCGOWAN was of the opinion
that on the evening preceding all holidays
upon which the stores are closed the
stores remain open. He made a motion
to that effect. Mr.. Il. D. McCrea was op-
posed to the motion as was also Mr.. ]. b.
Rose. Mr.. Bour was also opposed, but
could see where some advantage would be
gained. He thought the advantage
would not be sufficient to warrant the
change. Mr.. McGoWan spoke in favor Of
his motion, stating that at times some Of
the members, to accommodate a customer
had to almost b ,eak the rules Of the asso-
citation. Mr.. Ben Lowenstein desired to
compromise. Mr.. Isaac Lowenstein said
that the merchants should have the discre-
ton to keep closed on holidays or to stay in
their stores. He called attention TO the
fact that the association was formed for
an early closing movement. Mr.. Apt
thought the stores should be open the
evening before each holiday.
Mr.. Bour stated the number Of holidays
observed by the store keepers, Decora-
ton Day, Fourth OF July, Christmas and
New Years had previously been observed.
Mr.. Spangler was opposed 70 keeping
open before holidays. Mr.. Collars
thought they had better let we'll enough
alone and allow the constitution to be in
vogue as always concerning the Question
under discussion. The motion OF Mr.. Nc
Gowan to keep open before holidays did
not preyail.i
Mr.. collars moved that, as New Years
which stores be closed, the stores
remain closed upon New Years
day and upon the afternoon of Decora-
ton Day. Nr. Isaac Lowenstein thought
there should be some unwritten laws. and
was opposed to having the stores closed on
New Years. Mr.. McCrea was also opposed
TO having the stores close on New Years
Mr.. Spangler called attention to the fact
that the interests of the employees should
be taken into confederation. He stated
that the merchants were under obliRa-
tions to their help and their employees
are under obligations to them. Mr., Nol.
lars favored the motion to close on New
n aNAs.,
that II proprietors desired TO stay i'm their
stores on New Years they should do so.
Mr.. collars at this juncture withdrew his
motion and the holiday closing movement
remains as il formerly was.
Mr.. Isaac Lowenstein moved to close
the stores at 6 o'clock from December
10 December Is, and also from December
25 to January l. After some discussio il
was decided to leave things as they are.
The matter OF "snide" stores, as they
were termed, who come in here the best
part of the season and sell shoddy goods
TO first class customers was
ering the case. Such merchants come to
Canton and destroy the best trade, and
then depart at the close of the season,
The ordinance covering the cases In this
city is defective enough to permit of a
loophole. 1t was the general sentiment,
as 1t Is everywhere, that such dealers
should not be tolerated for an instant.
The matter was finally turned over to the
executive committee with power TO act.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Mr.. collars presented the committee re.
port concerning the election of officers
The following officers we're recommend.
ed ard ON motion they were elected by
acclamation.
President, II. ID. McCrea.
Vice president. j. j. MCGOWAN,