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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1907
Page
8
A promotional profile of Anniston highlighting population growth from 942 in 1880 to about 14 000 today, with coal iron lime and cotton as core resources. It notes a strong fire department electric system, healthy agriculture nearby, three national banks, brisk real estate, and 40 manufacturing concerns employing over 5 000 people with monthly payroll between 260 000 and 300 000.
The Kilby Locomotive and Machine Works, a leading manufacturing firm in the south, produces logging cars cane cars mining cars and wheels. Its six acre plant sits along the L and N and Southern railroads and employs 200 workers. Officers include Thomas E Kilby president Whitfield Clark vice president E M Kilby secretary and treasurer W S Kilby assistant secretary and treasurer.
The Central Foundry Co. under manager Ki P. Cooper operates the Anniston plant producing cast iron soil pipe fittings and water gas service boxes for 250 workers. The firm runs branch offices in New York Chicago and San Francisco with foundries in New ark Vincennes Baltimore Medina Bessemer Launay Lehigh South Pittsburg and ships nationwide with exports to Cuba Honolulu and Mexico.
The American Net and Twine Co, founded 1897, is adding a 10 000 spindle plant to its 5 000 spindle operation near Anniston. The new mill features up to date machinery, provides jobs to many skilled workers, and includes low rent homes for employees. The firm funds a 3500 school and 2500 church to aid workers and community. H P Williamson leads the company and sits on a local bank board.
The Western Steel Car and Foundry Company is the citys largest institution with strong ties to Chicago New York Pittsburg and Atlanta. Its Burnham Joliet and Anniston works span thirty seven acres. it employs 1100 normally and 1400 currently. Superintendent C W Wrenshall is a notable conservative promoter of Annistons progress.
The U S Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Company, based at 71 Broadway New York, runs a 100 acre Anniston plant built in 1878 with a 5000 ton monthly capacity. W D Ross guides local operations as a longtime executive, while officers Hayes Long and Haughton direct national plans reinforced by agents in San Francisco Chicago New York and Chattanooga. The firm has helped place Anniston as a leading manufacturing city in the region.
C. J. Houser runs An niston’s largest lumber yard and planing mill. Established twenty years ago with Houser sole ownership for ten years, it employs 25 men and handles contracting brick lime plaster cement and more. A large stock ensures capability to meet any order.
Interstate Roofing Company of Anniston boasts a wide territorial reach from work across multiple states. They manufacture galvanized iron cornices skylights gutters and ventilators and handle slate tin gravel and paper roofing.
The company, 18 years old, led by President and General Manager G. G. Britton, plans growth from 50–60 employees to 100 in a month. Patentees of the Interstate ventilator, touted as the best of its kind, with installations across many states. Write for a catalogue.
The Woodstock Iron and Steel Corporation highlights a 400-employee operation with a remodeled plant claimed as the largest in the South. Officers include James M. Barr president and treasurer J B Carrington vice president A W Wagner secretary H T DeBardeleben manager and others in key roles aiding Anniston’s advancement.
Union Foundry Company recently started operations and shipped its first car on May 13. Projected to become the largest of its kind in the South, the plant manufactures soil pipe fittings and all cast iron goods for nationwide shipment. The firm features modern cupalo and charging devices with a workforce of experienced men.
The Anniston Cabinet and Show Case Co, makers of show cases counters and fixtures, established five years ago, reports yearly growth and plans a new plant. It will be one of the most modern in the region and will employ seven skilled workers. The plant is unique in the state.
Anniston Lime and Stone Co. operates two plants Cobb and Tredegar Ala producing Cobb's Original and Tredegar Alabaster lime. Established 1896, employs 60 men, ships 800 barrels daily, site on railroad. Progres sive firm owning real estate and pushing town advancement. Officers: J W Comer president treasurer J W Comer Jr vice president and general manager E C Guilmartin secretary Paul J Morrow general superintendent.
The Anniston National Bank is described as a strong, trusted institution driving local industry and wealth. Officers listed include W. H. McKleroy as president W. A. Davis as vice president C. D. Woodruff as cashier and R. F. Smith as assistant cashier. Directors are John H. Noble W. T. Brown William Davis C. D. Woodruff R. F. Smith and W. H. McKleroy. A bank condition statement is noted as issued March 22.
The fragment shows loans and discounts totaling 646 243.67, bonds and investments 1 250 550.00, cash in vault 113 693.14, and bank balances 129 019.34 totaling 249 642.50 as part of a financial statement.
The City National Bank of Anniston marks five years of stable operations led by President Thomas K. Kilby and Vice Presidents J. J. Houser and Jas. Keith Jr with cashier Arthur Wellborn. Directors include J Houser, Jno B Lagarde, Talbot Foard, H F Williamson, Geo F Cater, and James Keith Jr. The bank announces a March 22, 1907 statement highlighting its expanded services including title abstracts, real estate lien summaries, and new powers to issue title insurance bonds mortgage certificates and mortgage insurance policies. The move aims to boost land title stability in Calhoun County and attract local and foreign investors.
A historical sketch praises the First National Bank of Anniston as a financial fortress guiding local commerce. It lists officers TM M. J. Wellborn as president and W. W. String and H. A. Young as vice presidents, with A. J. Goodwin as cashier and a long list of directors. A condensed bank condition report dated March 22, 1907 is printed.
Anniston firm markets extended payment lots for homes and cash buyer builds with monthly installments. Offers incentives for new industries and information on city advantages. William A. Davis, manager, invites inquiries for details.
W T Owen is highlighted as a top real estate leader in Annis ton. Since starting last August he has built a successful general real estate and sales agency, understands property values, and handles rentals, inviting patronage from the public.
The Alabama Abstract Company of Anniston organized in Calhoun County in 1889 has become Land Title Guaranty Co. This corporate transition continues the business of examining and confirming titles and related records in the region.
The Anniston Electric and Gas Co. operates the electric street railway and provides superior public service. Its lines extend throughout the city and suburbs, with gas and electric lighting for public institutions and individuals. Officers include H. W. Sexton, W. F. Johnston, A. A. Jett, Wm. Bailey, and R. F. J. Williams.
The article lauds Elam Ordway and Houser at 1023 Noble Street as Anniston’s leading modern drug store. It cites three floors of departments, a large prescription room, a chemical hall, basement storage, an ice cream factory, and a second floor for patent medicines, with sundries on the top floor and a long history of local prominence.
A fully equipped manufactures department markets Elam products including Elam s Blue Mountain Liver Regulator Elam s of Joy and Elam s Coca Caffine The retail area features glass showcases and a prominent left side display case with glass illumination The store offers leather goods soaps cigars tobacco and a premier South rival soda fountain The firm also sells Huylers candies Heath Miggan paints with C J Houser T W Ordway and W H Elam as officers and public spirited leaders.
The oldest city merchant firm Runds has operated under the same name for 21 years and commands a vast stock across three basement floors. C Rund has led local dry goods and ready to wear offerings for nearly a quarter century, drawing hundreds of patrons who seek fashionable fabrics akin to New York styles.
The Anniston Produce Co is the oldest wholesale produce and commission merchant in the city. They employ nine and keep two on the road to cover Gadsden and Pied areas. Owners C. C. O’Bryant and Ben Easley are noted for integrity and community support. They also own Anniston Bottling Works and act as agents for the National Packing Company. They handle potatoes onions cabbage cheese dried fruits oranges apples lemons and more, doing a large business.
Stephens Jewelry Co at 1011 Noble Street stands out in Anniston as a leading jeweler. The shop offers diamonds watches clocks silverware optic goods and more with hi grade merchandise and full value for money. In business three years the owner asserts a lasting presence and expertise in the jewelry trade.
One of the finest hotels in the area is located in Anniston and is known as the Alabama. It is conducted by Messrs. Stubbs and Keen, both long experienced in the hotel business.
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