The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-07-20
c. SChWaIIer'S Sons
BY R. KENNETH EVANS)

One of the pioneer institutions in Hays and one
which has played a very important part in the deve
opment of the city and surrounding territory in the
matter of construction work is c. Schwallers Sons,
dealers in Lumber and Coal This institution was
first established here in 1891 time when the city
was in the infancy stages of growth and when its
future still hung in the balance Those who were
familiar with conditions at that time quick to tell
of the influence that was given an impetus to the
construction program that was carried on.
AS they were at that time C. Schwallers Sons
playing very important part in the present day
building program of the city which the extern
sive in progress the west today mad which is rapid
Iy giving the city of Hays the reputation of being
the best business city for its size west of the Misss
sippi river.
Ever since it's establishment the firm has been in
its present location which is in the heart Of the bust
district just south of the Union Pacific tracks,
with the offices facing the main business section
and its yard both within easy access of anyone de-
string fuel building materials and for receiving
wholesale shipments over the railroad The present
yard is successor to / NJ. Yot who in this line
of business before this progressive firm entered the
business life of Hays
c. SchwaIIer's Sons handle 2 complete line of
lumber and building materials and by that is meant
that anything needed in the construction of the most
pretentious residence or business block can be
cured we'll the materials for the building Of the
smallest Outbuilding.
Service is one of the important features of the
operation Of this business Men thoroughly familiar
with the lumber business are always to be found at
the offices Of the firm to assist prospective builders in
figuring the cost Of their buildings and to give sug
gestions One has but to tell the management the
class of building he desires to erect and plans
supplied advise as to construction and the actual
cost be figured even before the prospective build
er makes up his mind what he wants to do. This
service is rendered without charge obligation to
the inquirer
Three automobile trucks are maintained for de-
Iveries of products handled by the firm and during
the fuel season promptness in delivery of coal has
given this firm large per cent of this class of bust
ness. Very extensive coal sheds maintained
which always we'll stocked with fuel of all classes
and such extensive buying connection has been
established with the coal producers that it is very
seldom that cannot get just what he wants in
coal and in the quantities he desires These trucks
also used for the making of deliveries of building
materials to all parts of the city and promptness in
this line is feature which has given the reputation
of service and satisfaction.
A line of hardware is also carried for the benefit
of those who wish to take advantage of the
fence of securing their builders hardware where
they purchase their materials.
Every one connected with this firm takes a vital
interest in the development of everything of a civic
nature in Hays and operate this business from the
standpoint of making it a credit well as financial
success. If you are contemplating building it will
pay you to do many others in Hays doing to-
day, VIZ investigate the price, quality and service
that be rendered by G. Schwaller's Sons before
letting your contract.