The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1893-08-24
CANAL FULTON.
A PEN PICTURE OF A LIVELY LITTLE
PLACE.

Something About Her Enterprising Bus
mess Men and the Lines OF Goods They
Garry.
This busy little city of about 1,500 in-
habitants 10 situated on the G. L. d w. Ry.
and Ohio canal In northwestern Stark
county. Its social and commercial nd-
vnntages will compare very favorably
with any town OF its size In the state.
Perhaps the most important manu-.
featuring enterprises Of which Canal
Fulton can boast are those conduced by
the Fulton Tool q Mfg Co. This CONS
pany manufacture very superior grades
of coal picks, sledges, wedRes, drills,
needles, augers, tampers, scrapers, coal
jimmies, etc.. etc.; also q full line OF
stonemasons' tools, such as picks,
wedges, mason hammers, drills, and
chisels OF all sorts. They are prepared to
make picks of all shapes to order and TO
suit every locality. Their main shop 10 SO
feet long and 43 feet wide, and is known
as the forging department. The finish
ing department 10 60x30; engine house
and boiler room adjoining the main shop
is 30x60 feet, the coke house 32x1S feet,
and the store room and Cfflce b0x14 feet
In dimensions. The business was etatab
lished 10 years ago in Canton, Ohio, and
was moved TO this place In July 1888.
IL
States, their goods being sold and de-
manded In Ohio, Pennsyl lyanie, West
Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky, Tennes-
see, Alabama. Georgia, Virginia, Indiana,
Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas,
Indian Territory, Colorado, Washington.
Montana, Michigan and other states,their
goods giving perfect saiiefaction, because
they make just what the people want.
Your reporter found Mr.. J. b. Bisson nette,
the manager, full OF business and every
thing about the shops running smoothly.
He has had twenty years experience In
the tool business, and 10 perhaps as com.
petent man for the very responsible
position he holds as could be found any"
where. A. L. Klaus, the president Of the
company, is q prominent banker and
business man of Pittsburg, Pa.
Mr.. Bissonnette, the manager OF the
Fulton Tool q Manufacturing Co., also
showed US through their extensive fouu~
dry and machine shops, where are man
ufactured mine cars of various sizes, in.
cludinR patent self oilinR wheels, axles,
clips, etc. Their foundry is fully equipI
ped to make all sorts of castings and re-
pair work, such rs 10 usually needed In
towns the size Of Canal Fulton. Their
machine shop has latest improved lathes,
drill presses, bolt machinery, etc. Their
mine cars are hard to beat for easy run
ming, strength and durability, as they are
composed of the best materials, finest
finish, and workmanship fully warranted.
ALI their work is guaranteed in every par
ticular, as they find this the most satis-
factory way OF doing business. They
usually have Ia their employ about 30
skilled workmen and are thereby enabled
to fill orders for anything in their line
from patrons at home or abroad very
promptly. Their mine cars are said to be
the best, all things considered, of any now
on the market, and their many customers
speak of them in terms of the highest
praise. Those needing anything in the
various lines OF goods manufactured by
the Fulton Tool Mfg Co., should |
write ;h0m at once for price li1t and
!3Ilps. AL SGsinegD Inquiries GnsWered /
promptly and correspondence IL respects |
fully solicited. Address ns above.
Il. d. LiRgett deels extensively in cloth. |
Ing, gents, furnishing goods, hats and !
caps, trunks and valises, umbrellas, etc. |
He has been in business here over 10 yenrs,
keeps only the choicest goods Of the leadr |
ing factories OF the country, sells at low l
est possible prices, and has built up a |
large trade. He alma to please in every
particular, and customers can always And |
genuine bargains at his store, He mas
just received o fine line Of new fall sam
plea OF cloth, guaranteed as represented,
and will take orders for those desiring L
ruits made In latest and most fashionable i
goods. A perfect flt H. guaranteed each
and every customer. He can save you
in ,hi. aPHseOs ns, z. So ySo rsPrs %sy
senfs only first class merchant
houses of both the East and the
West. Mr.. LiRRet stan9s at tho head Of I
the clothing trade in this section of Ohio,
is well and fayorably known Ia Stark
county, and is highly esteemed by the
people of Canal Fulton and vicinity.
Your repeater Waited Myers Bros., and
was surprised to see such an extensive
hardware as we'll as the lAraesT assortment
Of modern style buRgies, surreys, carts
and wagonS. They have large numbers
Of them, every price and every style, and
al those needing anything ia the buggy
line can get genuine bargains and save
money by calling on them.
KittinRer Stock, general contractors
and lumber dealers, also run q planning
mill and do n general line of mill work.
In their carpenter department they do
Ill kinds of contracting and building in
either brick or wood. They have been in I
business here over IL years aDdtheir work
las always given perfect satisfaction.
Their main building used for Office and
Ihop, Ia 40x70 feet, TWO stories bigh and l
about Is skilled workmen are employed. /
Mr.. KittinRer Is among the we'll known |
business men of the place, and is highly
esteemed as q citizen, having resided here
III bis life. Mr.. Stock, the Junior mem
,er of the firm, 10 q native OF Crawford
county, has resided here about IS years
md has made many friends.
David Gilcher 10 the reliable dealer in l
umber, shingles, doors, sash, etc. Con-
ractiDg and building specially. His
tock Is very complete and embraces the
nediam and beat grades of hard and soft l
wood lumber. He can plense you in both
quality and prices. He has been in busi-
less here since 1850, and Is u native of
Stark county. Mr.. GiIcher's m0tto iB the
,est goods for the least money, and it is
his plan of fair dealing and aiming 20
,leaBe hts patrons that has gained for
lin not only u large trade, but the esteem
md good will Of the people of Canal Full
on and vicinity. He also manufactures
n hat 10 known as the patent wire picket
ence which has given splendid satisfAc.
ion wherever used. A careful exAmina-
ion of IL will convince the most skspticaI
If its superior advantages. Orders for
his fence from bone or abroad receive
prompt and careful attention. He also
las few tanning mills on hand which he
,ffers At very low prices to close them out.
Correspondence solicited.
During his stay the reporter visited the !
popular furniture store OF G. A. Rudy,
Who carries a very extensive stock OF
nedium and fine parior and bed room
lets, easy chairs and rockers, couches and
n fact all kinds of furniture. He also has
large stock OF wall paper, curtain poles,
baby carriages, window shades, pictures
md picture frames, mAttreshes, brack-
rs, bed springs, bedding, etc. and |
epairs ell kinds Of furniture In a substan,
ial and workmanIike manner. His motto
g the best grades Of goods at the lowest