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Title
Up From the Ranks: Mr. Boller.
Subject
Montgomery Ward & Co.
Description
An article about Mr. Boller's employment history with Montgomery Ward & Co. taken from "Up From the Ranks," Among Ourselves, a Monthly Magazine Devoted to the Interests of the Employees of Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago, vol. 1, no. 9 (June 1904): 435-436.
Creator
Montgomery Ward & Co.
Source
Montgomery Ward & Co. "Up From the Ranks," Among Ourselves, a Monthly Magazine Devoted to the Interests of the Employees of Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago, vol. 1, no. 9 (June 1904): 435-436. https://books.google.com/books?id=bHxIAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA435#v=onepage&q=boller&f=false
Publisher
Montgomery Ward & Co.
Date
June 1904.
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e-book.
Language
English.
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Text.
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Mr. C. V. Boller (8 years) manager of Divisions V and W, dates his connection with the firm since September 29th, 1896. Mr. Boller's earliest experience in business was in the small town of Lexington, Ill., where he remained nearly three years as a clerk in a general store. Wanting to enter a larger field, he moved to Chicago. The first eight years here were spent in wholesale clothing manufacturing, during which time he filled nearly every position in the house from shipping clerk to selling on the road. being employed much of the time in the factory, he had an excellent opportunity to learn the details of the making of clothing, which has stood him in good stead in his present position.
As he wanted to quit the road and thought there should be a good chance in the Clothing division of Montgomery Ward & Co., he called upon Mr. W. C. Thorne, who informed him that such an opening did exist, and he went to work. His first position was in connection with the correspondence of the division, but was soon afterwards made assistant manager. Mr. Boller originated the Tailoring division and was given charge of it in 1898. Several years afterward he was given the management of Division W and now has charge of the entire Clothing division, which comprises ready-made clothing for men, boys and children, working clothing, mackintoshes for men and women, hats, caps gloves, mitten and umbrellas, and in connection with the Tailoring division (Division V) is one of the largest divisions in the house. In fact, it can truthfully be said, our Clothing division is the largest in the world doing business entirely by mail through catalogues and samples, with no agents, for ready-made or made-to-order garments. It is largely due to <r. Boller's efforts and thorough knowledge of the clothing business that the wonderful growth of this division has been possible. He says, if he is asked what he considers very important to any one's success, he will say : "Keep digging: never lay down, or give up, or consider anything not worth while." In this connection the words of Josh Billings are very appropriate : "Konsider the postage stamp, my son, its usefulness Konsists in its ability to stick to one thing Until it gets there."
As he wanted to quit the road and thought there should be a good chance in the Clothing division of Montgomery Ward & Co., he called upon Mr. W. C. Thorne, who informed him that such an opening did exist, and he went to work. His first position was in connection with the correspondence of the division, but was soon afterwards made assistant manager. Mr. Boller originated the Tailoring division and was given charge of it in 1898. Several years afterward he was given the management of Division W and now has charge of the entire Clothing division, which comprises ready-made clothing for men, boys and children, working clothing, mackintoshes for men and women, hats, caps gloves, mitten and umbrellas, and in connection with the Tailoring division (Division V) is one of the largest divisions in the house. In fact, it can truthfully be said, our Clothing division is the largest in the world doing business entirely by mail through catalogues and samples, with no agents, for ready-made or made-to-order garments. It is largely due to <r. Boller's efforts and thorough knowledge of the clothing business that the wonderful growth of this division has been possible. He says, if he is asked what he considers very important to any one's success, he will say : "Keep digging: never lay down, or give up, or consider anything not worth while." In this connection the words of Josh Billings are very appropriate : "Konsider the postage stamp, my son, its usefulness Konsists in its ability to stick to one thing Until it gets there."
Original Format
Article in newsletter.