The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-09-28

ness, now solely under Mr.. Zollinger's
care, and he began to cast about him
to secure rooms adequate to the de-
mands Of his business.
In the past five years Mr.. Zollinger
made propositions to owners Of real
estate in Market street for the con-
construction
OF A NEW BUILDING
suitable for modern retailing, realizing
that Canton was behind her sister
cities in this particular. 1t was evident
to one Of his business knowledge and
foresight that a suitable building was
necessary in order to conduct upon mod
ern methods the broad, liberal. retailing
ideas demanded by the masses Of the
people in this age Of advancement.
So impressed was he with this idea
that he was unremitting and tireless
in his efforts to complete the project.
He consulted and advised with citizens
of judgement and experience, and all
agreed that Canton was ripe for just
such building and store.
Having this settled conviction, he in
vited Messrs. w. H. and N. T. Folwell.
Of Philadelphia, Pa, men Of large cap
ital and extensive manufacturers and
importers, to inspect the field. in the
hopes that they might be favorably
impressed and might see their way
clear to invest in such an undertaking.
Acting upon Mr.. Zollinger's representa-
tions. Mr.. William H. Folwell, lately de-
ceased, came to Canton In the winter
Of 1898. and after looking over the city
and examing the conditions he express
ed himself as in favor Of buying site
and erecting building. However,
nothing was done until September, 1899.
when Mr.. N. T. Folwell came on from
Philadelphia with Mr.. Zollinger and at
ter inspecting various properties. the
Wikidal corner, just north Of the court
most desirable location.
Negotiations were entered upon with
the result that the property was pur-
chased. Plans were submitted by a
number Of the best architects and
those Of MIR. G. r. Hammond for the
present five story building accepted,
the block to be known as the Folwell
building.
Contracts were made in January for
the delivery Of the building by mid
summer, and though delayed beyond
that time 1t is now completed. Its con-
struction is Of the most approved and
modern methods, with concrete foun-
dations. steel girders, party wall "a
inches thick, and the famous shale brick
used for the inner walls. So the struc-
ture is substantial, safe and durable.
The building being constructed pri-
marily for the business Of w. r. Zoi-
linger & Co., great care and attention
has been paid in the planning to make
the floors they occupy-basement. first
and second foors-perfect in all details.
the object being to give the firm every
facility to furnish the people Of Can
ton and Stark county a thoroughly pro-
gressive. pleasant and up-to-date place
In which to do their shopping.
With the increased floor space It was
decided to allow the natural increase
OF business full sway In order to meet
the demands Of the trade. and conse-
quentiy new departments have been
put In, in addition to the regular dry
goods line. With this end in view. ex-
perienced men have been engaged as
heads Of the new departments. These
buyers have been busy the past four
months securing the, markets for the
best merchandise In their respective
lines. buying at the very lowest possible
figure. with the result thaA on their
opening day. which was Thursday.
September 81, 81 . p. M. : eplDsction Of
inershar1in MAJ aheVn ppop thelf