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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1904
Page
25
A Raleigh reporter notes the city’s strongest year yet with robust banks and thriving merchants. Fresh brick blocks and renovated residences dot the streets creating a modern, up-to-date appearance for visitors, reflecting broad civic pride and ongoing improvements.
The Citizens National Bank history reflects Raleigh trust growth since 1801. Its assets top $1,089,000 with $100,000 capital and $90,000 surplus, United States bonds at par carried, and deposits exceeding $800,000, yet no dividends paid.
The Anill Bre Mixtures hosiery mill began in 1901 with 76 008 capital stock led by W W Ashe president B A Ashe Jr secretary treasurer and C H Pate longtime superintendent. Producing men and children's hosiery the company ships across the Carolinas Virginia Ohio Indiana and Texas with an annual output near 120000 dozen pairs. The Raleigh manufacturing center benefits from such enterprise and energy, delivering price and quality advantages not matched elsewhere.
In Raleigh the premier wholesale grocery house led by Jesse G. Ball stands as a principal supplier in the city’s milk of trade. The article highlights the long prominence of this firm among wholesale grocers and emphasizes its role in the local commerce.
The excerpt touts Sanford as a growing manufacturing and mercantile centerLee highlighting its unique railroad access by the Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard Air Line and Southern Railway. It notes the Fitts Crabtree Manufacturing Company Cole Printing Company and local bankers and the Sanford cotton mills with 800 workers producing 26000 yards daily.
Strong root describes the rise of trust firms across the states with over two hundred in operation and assets surpassing 1 000 900. Raleigh joins with the Carolina Trust Company opening July 23 with 100 000 capital led by John Mille and Leo B Heartt among others. The firm offers executor administrator guardian trustee and financial services plus stock and bond financing for municipalities railroads and mills. By January its profits reached 6 128 79, cash 001 170 32, and deposits 71 772 45, with New York correspondents to the First National Bank.
Raleigh based North Carolina Home Insurance Company celebrates 26 years since 1866, boasting major growth, top premium income in North Carolina, and strong leadership under R. H. Battle as president with Alexander Webb and Charles Root in key posts. Local agents include The Queen of New York and German-American of New York.
Raleigh’s largest bank leads in deposits as the city’s commercial and industrial growth intertwines with its financial institutions. The narrative traces how Raleigh’s banks shaped and reflected the city’s economic development over time.
The bank pursues progressive service for patrons tempered by conservatism and strong cash reserves to protect depositors. Officers include Joseph G. Brown as president since 1894, Colonel A. B Andrews as first vice president, and Henry E. B. Litchford as cashier. New York correspondents are Importers and Traders National, National Park, and National City Bank.
The Commercial and Farmers Bank Raleigh shows steady growth with capital of 100000, net surplus 58778, loans and investments 588880, cash and deposits 117? etc. Depository for state Wake NC railroad. Directors include J J Thomas Alf A Thompson Carey Hunter H W Jackson. Notable officers Captain J B Thomas president and B Jerman cashier.
The Raleigh Hosiery Company began in 1897 with five machines and now operates as a three story brick mill powered by steam, with about 30 machines and around 160 workers. This evolution marks a significant growth from its modest origins to a major local enterprise in seamless hosiery and fast black dyers.
The long established Ball wholesale grocery, founded in 1892, moved into a large brick two story building of 70 by 60 feet with a half theater basement in July 1903, located at the center of the city's wholesale business activity.
Banfor offers a wide stock of groceries flour and provisions within 60 miles of Raleigh served by two traveling salesmen and an efficient city sales staff. The Sanford Ladh and Blind Company operates a two acre plant opposite Cole Printing Co on the Seaboard Air Line line. Established twenty one years ago it supplies builders finish hardware paints oils and varnishes to a broad region. J W Scott is president J K Perry secretary treasurer and G H Makepeace general manager. Bank of Sanford opened in March 1808 and started as a successful institution.
Raleigh Iron Works Company, established October 12, 1902, operates a plant on the Seaboard Air Line line with foundry and machine shop, employing 30 to 40 men. The firm specializes in engines, boilers, logging cars, mute trucks, air systems, and repair work, with stock mill supplies and a Virginia to Carolinas trade. President T L Eberhardt and secretary William T Darding lead the company, which plans traveling cranes and locomotive handling facilities.
A local bank reports capital stock of 15000, surplus over 2000, average deposits near 860000, and a steady regular dividend record. W J Edwards serves as president and as head of a railroad extending to Lington, with C N railroad receiver duties Lumberton to Marion. S P Hatch is cashier, affiliated since inception. The Sanford Inn across the depot offers comfortable beds and meals for travelers, with H T Watkins as proprietor and a welcoming, bustling establishment backed by a broad publican-page description.
In Sanford North Carolina a writer recalls Mary Ewaln saying the less he knew of a subject the better he could write. He notes he would avoid facts to prevent hampering his prose and reflects on the value of imagination in storytelling.
London reports the burial of Whitaker Wright at Witley parish churchyard after a brief graveside service. The widow declined attendance amid mourning as villagers gathered in large numbers, with Wright’s son and two daughters among principal mourners. Wreath read “From his broken hearted widow.” Numerous letters and telegrams of sympathy were received.
Albany Boy Made Great Record at Annapolis reports midshipmen standings for the four year course. Top honors go to Midshipman McDougall LeBreton of Washington D C with the highest average. The nearest rival is Midshipman Andrew C Pickens of Alabama with a lower mark. Also notes German cruisers Vinéhea and Felke sailing to Vera Cruz from New Orleans and Mobile.
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