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Goodwin & Ross

[Souvenir of the Town of Welland, Issued August 22, 1902 by the Welland Telegraph, Sears & Sawle, Publishers ]

Messrs. Goodwin & Ross are practically new comers to Welland, yet in the four years of their business career they have gained a prestige which is greater than many of the old established places. Messrs John Goodwin and Wm Ross went into partnership and opened up an exclusively men’s clothing and furnishing here in March, 1900. Mr Goodwin came from Toronto, and Mr Ross from Niagara Falls. Both had had city experience in their particular line, and they have successfully adopted modern ideas and tactics into their business here. They started with a fair sized and well assorted stock of ready-to-wear clothing and men’s furnishings, The first year’s business was large and satisfactory. Last year’s was better, and at the present time their stock is three times as large as it was the first year, and the trade has easily doubled. These handsome results have been brought about by thorough newspaper advertising and honest methods with the public.

. It is a house built on a foundation of the belief in small profits and a volume of business. All goods are cash and one price to everyone. The motto itself is a winner. Up to date goods for wide awake people, has attracted attention and drawn trade which style, quality and price has maintained. Fashionable clothing combined with durability has made pleased and dressy men of the store’s many customers. Several popular and exclusive lines are controlled by Messrs Goodwin & Ross, any one of which offer splendid selections. For original and dressy ideas in men’s apparel. Messrs Goodwin & Ross take first place among all the clothing establishments in the county. This trim and busy store, with its ever increasing custom, and its reputation for fair prices and reliability, should be a pride to Wellanders, and particularly to the young and enterprising proprietors. It is the home of new ideas and honest values.

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