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ISSUED WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF ANDERSON BY HENRY R. FISH 1 1 N 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 II 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ,- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 IHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Illlllllllllllll MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMII — ^IIIIMIIIIIIMMIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIINIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIMIMIIMMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 M I II (I I iiiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii OFFICERS OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOSEPH E. HENNINGS, President J. A. VAN OSDOL, First Vice-President A. R. LAM BERT, Second Vice-President F. T. BARBER, Third Vice-President O. P. CRIM, Fourth Vice-President N. M. McCULLOUGH, Treasurer B. F. AFFORD, Assistant to President, = -IIIIIIIIINIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII EXECUTIVE BOARD F. H. BROCK, Chairman R. N. HILL GEO. E- NICHOL IIIIIIIIIIIIIHMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMHHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIHIIIIIIIIflllllll 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 II 1 1 1 1 II 1 1 1 HERBERT Me MA II AN imii Iiiiliilillllllllllllllllllllllllll A. WE SLOW tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiii Publisher's Announcement O THOSE who by their support have made this comprehensive Pictorial Souvenir possible we extend our thanks, and trust the publication meets with their approval. We also desire to extend our thanks to Mr. Joseph E. Hennings, President of the Chamber of Commerce for his hearty co-operation, not alone as the head of that organization, but for his personal and individual efforts to the end that this Souvenir might be not only a success, but complete and accurate. To The Indianapolis Engraving & Electrotyping Co., of Indianapolis, Indiana, for their excellent half- tones and prompt service. To the photographers of Anderson for their various efforts. To the Central Indiana Gas Co. for their courtesy in the loan of numerous cuts and halftones. To Mr. J. M. Benham, of the Benham Printing Co., who was the successful bidder on the printing of this publication, for his untiring efforts toward efficiency, which we believe all will admit has been successfully accomplished. Particularly is credit due to Mr. Neel McCullough, cashier of The Citizens Bank, and treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce, not only for his personal and liberal support and that of the bank and every enterprise with which he is connected, but especially for his hearty moral endorsement, which was the means of the largely increased circulation, and we trust that he feels that his confidence was not misplaced. In a work of this character, which is for the public good, the publisher usually meets with, "leave it to the other fellow," from the majority in his solicitation. Anderson has been a surprising exception to the rule. Anderson should be proud of its Chamber of Commerce and its unselfish and efficient officers. And we trust all will feel kindly toward, yours truly, HENRY R. FISH, Publisher. ■ "ANDERSON IN The development of Anderson as an industrial center has never been of mushroom order. Since the discovery of gas in the year 1887, Anderson has had a steady growth, both in population and in industries. Anderson is located within 85 miles of the center of population of the United States. The population of Anderson is conservatively estimated at 30,000. Products are raised on up-to-date farms around Anderson that find a ready market everywhere. Anderson is a city that owns and operates public utilities. Anderson is free of debt as a city, the result of owning the electric light and power plants and the waterworks plant. The city tax rate of Anderson is only 65 cents on the $100.00 valuation. The assessed valuation of property in Anderson is $1 1 ,000,000, and at the present time there is an available margin of $198,000.00. The valuation of the Electric Light and Power Plant is over $1,000,000. The valuation of the Waterworks and P A ilteration Plants is over $1,500,000. The value of Fire Department property is $75,000.00 and it may be stated that the Department is now undergoing motorizing of equip- ment. The estimated value of school property in Anderson is approxi- mately $526,000.00. Anderson's financial interests are well taken care of by four banks, three trust companies and one loan association. The combined capital of the eight insititutions being over two million dollars. Anderson also has the distinction of being the home of Madison county's oldest financial instituiton, the Citizens Bank, established in 1855. The value of Park lands owned by the city is $50,000.00. A NUTSHELL" The low rates for light, power and water, together with the small city tax rate means much to industries that are seeking new locations, to reduce their overhead expenses. Investigate Anderson. The patrons of the Light and Water plants enjoy the lowest rates in the country. Electricity for lighting purposes is as low as one and three quarter cents per K. W. Hour, and the rate for power is as low as one and one quarter cents per K. W. Dour. Anderson has 2 571 users of filtered water on flat rates. Anderson has 30 miles of paved streets, and at the present time most of the important roads leading into the city are being improved with concrete paving, enabling the public to enjoy the benefits of the best constructed roads. The sewerage system of Anderson extends over a 25 mile radius. During the past year the main business district of Anderson was equipped with the cluster light system which added much to the at- tractiveness of the city. Close proximity to the coal fields enables the purchaser to obtain a low rate for coal. The banking facilities of Anderson are excellent, there being eight banking institutions with cash deposits amounting to $7,000,000. The excellence of the Fire Department is attested by the fact that out of a total valuation of property involved in fires during the past year, of $430,067.50, there was only a loss of $35,813.54, with a total insurance of $194,850.00. Crime is at a low ebb in Anderson owing to strict law enforcement and the work of an efficient police department. The Health conditions of Anderson are of the best, the affairs be- ing handled by a competent Health Board, which is active at all times. Anderson is the county seat of Madison County, the third largest County in Indiana. There are three incorporated towns in Madison county. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Chamber of Commerce of Anderson, Indiana, was organized March 3, 1914 with a membership of three hundred, and in the month April 1914, the membership was increased to over 1,000 members, which is the largest civic body in the United States for cities of 30,000 population. The large membership working in harmony intensified the community spirit and a general optimistic spirit prevailed during the time of nation-wide depression. The Chamber of Commerce worked unceasingly during the year 1914 for the betterment of industrial con- ditions and was successful in locating six splendid manufacturing institutions. The work of the Chamber of Commerce is divided into four Bu- reaus ; The Civic Bureau ; Industrial Bureau ; Trade and Commerce Bureau and Traffic and Transportation Bureau. I nder these Bureaus, thirty -five committees transact the work of the Chamber, and special committees are appointed from time to time by the President. Several general meetings of the entire membership of the Chamber have been held during the past year, being largely attended, and a spirit of co-operation exists between the members, officers and directors, thereby' accomplishing achievements. The dues of the Chamber of Commerce are nominal, and within reach of everybody. The Chamber of Commerce desires to increase the membership at all times and the newcomer to i\nderson is earnestly requested to join the ranks and become identified with the Community Spirit. Information concerning Anderson that ma}' have been inadvertantly left out of this book, will be cheerfully furnished by the Chamber of Commerce. Anderson — "in the Heart of the United States" — bids you welcome. CHURCHES Anderson has thirty -five churches, some denominations in the past few years having erected some magnificent church edifices. The cream of ministerial talent is procured for the churches of Anderson and the membership of the churches extends into the thousands. SCHOOLS The Anderson Public Schools, under the supervision of a com- petent Board of Trustees and the forceful leadership of Superintendent Denny, is noted throughout the United States. Anderson has 12 splendidly equipped school buildings that house over 6,000 pupils. The Manual Training High School, erected at a cost of $240,000, has a total enrollment of 725 pupils. This institution is modernly equipped in all branches, the faculty of which numbers thirty teachers. The total number of teachers in the various other buildings, including special instructors in music, drawing, manual training, athletics, etc , numbers over one hundred. Graduates of the Manual Training High School are admitted upon their diploma to all colleges belonging to the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The home -seekers will find the schools of Anderson satisfactory in all respects for their children. PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS The number of pupils in St. Mary's Parochial School is three hundred. Eight teachers supervise eleven grades in school, including High School. The value of school property including church equip- ment is 5125,000.00. UNITED STATES POST OFFICE Located in the heart of Anderson, the United States Post Office Building adds much to the attractiveness of the city, being built of stone and surrounded by well kept lawns. The affairs of the Post Office are conducted in a systematic manner by Postmaster Henry P. Hardie and his Assistant, Mr. M. L. Cromer. There are fifteen city carriers, thirteen rural route carriers ; fifteen clerks, together with a Superintendent of Mails, Mr. A. A. Campbell. The Post Office receipts in 1909 were $66,714.02 ; in 1912, $88,276.12 ; in 1913, $91,100.03 and in 1914, $107, OSS. 90. CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY Through the generosity of Andrew Carnegie, and with the addi- tion of funds furnished by the city, the Carnegie Public Library was dedicated April 20, 1905. The total cost of the building, including site and furnishings amounted to $77,000.00. The library has at the present time 24,000 volumns and there is an average of 201 books loaned each day, besides the loan of books to public schools. The library building is centrally located and is a building of architectural beauty. HOSPITAL St. John's Hospital located in the south part of Anderson is an institution of city pride. Erected at an expense of $150,000, it has every facility that goes to make up a modern hospital. The site covers twenty-three acres, and recently a new building with sixty-two rooms has been erected at a cost of $125,000 without furnishings. The new building has an operating suite, a maternity room, X-Ray suite, three clinic rooms, in fact everything that makes a complete, modern hospital. The hospital is conducted by the Holj' Cross Hospital Association. Y. M. C. A. Anderson has the opportunity to possess a Y. M. C. A. building that will cost $250,000.00. The late James A. J. Brunt of Anderson, a man interested in the welfare of the youth of the city, put in tmst the sum of $125,000.00 to be used in erecting a Y. M. C. A. provided the citizens of Anderson will raise in the next six months a like sum. Work is going on towards the raising of this fund. RAILROADS Anderson is situated on the main divisions of the P. C. C. & St. L. Ry., The Big Four Division of the New York Central Lines, The Central Indiana Railway (leading direct to coal fields) and the Union Traction Company of Indiana, which operates an interurban system over the entire state and is connected with other interurban lines through- out Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. The fine railway service expedites freight shipments on all the roads— a point that all manufacturers recognize and value. COUNTRY CLUB Just north of the city is located the Country Club, which maintains one of the finest golf links in Indiana. The club is in easy access of the city and has a large membership. It is a popular place during the spring and summer months. FRATERNAL SOCIETIES To the home-seeker Anderson can say: "Your lodge is here." All the prominent fraternal societies are represented in Anderson, several including the B. P. O. Elks, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Odd Fellows and Masons having their own homes. It is understood that the Elks and Eagles have in contemplation the erection of elegant new lodge homes. AMUSEMENTS Anderson has a large theatre, Grand Opera House and several fine motion picture houses that afford amusement the year around. Much attention is being given to Public Parks and Playgrounds, and during the coming summer months a swimming pool will be es- tablished in one of the city parks. Mounds Park, located three miles south-east of the city on the lines of the Union Traction Co., is a park that attracts nation-wide interest. There are forty acres of land in the tract, on which are twenty-two mounds, which were constructed by pre-historic man. Tourists from all parts of the country visit Mounds Park during the summer months. Numerous seepage springs on this land afford ex- cellent water. Mounds Park has been appropriately named "Indiana's Picnic Ground. ' ' TRAVELING SALESMEN Anderson has four hundred traveling salesmen, commission and merchandise brokers, who sell Anderson products. There are two commercial men's organizations in Anderson, Post O Travelers Pro- tective Association of America, with headquarters at the Grand Hotel, and Anderson Council No. 187 United Commercial Travelers of America, with lodge quarters at Eleventh and Meridian Sts. Executive Office Chamber of Commerce EXECUTIVE BOARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE F. H. Brock, Manager Larrimer's Furniture Store F.. N. Hill, Vice-President Hill-Tripp Pump Co. George E. Nichol, President Farmers' Trust Co. H. B. McMahan, Wholesale Grocer A. W'eslow, Proprietor The White House Department Store HOARD OH DIKJiCTOKS CHAMHKK OK COMMERCK H. Lambert, Mgr. File Renewing Co. A. Retherford, Pres. Liberal Life Assurance Co. O. Ryan, Attorney 11. Decker, Decker Bros. Hook Store. W. B. Campbell, Real Estate and Bonds A. B. Birge, Mgr. Ames Shovel and Tool Co. \V. W. Atherton, Lumber Dealer A. W, Brady, President U. T. Co. of Did. H. J. Stein, Furniture Dealer W. A. Denny, Supt. of Schools M. G. Reynolds, Pres. Reynolds Gas Regulator Co. J. Larmore, Insurance Dept. Farmers' Trust Co. PHILIP B. O'NEILL E- A - FUNK City Attorney City Engineer Restaurant Grill Room Platoon of Anderson Police Department Residence of Jesse L. Vermillion Residence of Chas. E. Mieler Residence of Daniel F. Mustard Exterior Stein & Canaday's Furniture Store THE CITIZENS BANK THE BIG BANK ON THE CORNER Exterior Citizens Bank Safety Deposit Vauet OFFICERS D. F. MUSTARD PRESIDENT N. M. McCULXOUGH CASHIER GEORGE E. NICHOL F. E. MUSTARD VICE PRESIDENT ASST. CASHIER THE CITIZENS BANK THE BIG BANK ON THE CORNER Lobby ok Citizens Bank President's and Cashier's Office DIRECTORS W. T. DURBIN A. W. BRADY B. H. GEDGE J. W. LOVETT GEORGE E. NICHOE EX-GOV. STATE OF INDIANA PRES. UNION TRACTION CO. MANUFACTURER ATTV. RIO FOUR RV. CO. PRES. FARMERS TRUST CO. D. F. MUSTARD N. M. McCULEOUGH Plant of the Barber Manufacturing Company Exterior Pierce Speed Controller Company Office Part of Machine Shop Assembling Room Plants of the Indiana Silo Company kctric Deep Welt, Head Plant of Wellington Milling Company Moulton & Smith Company Commission House HE WARD-STILSOX COMPANY AN INDUSTRY DEVOTED TO THE MANUFACTURE OF ALL SECRET SOCIETY COSTUMES, UNIFORMS AND SUPPLIES This company moved their general offices and factory to Ander- son in October 1913, from New London, Ohio, having become convinced that Anderson with its fine shipping facilities and central location was the place from which they could give their patrons the best of service. The hospitality of Anderson people, the splendid schools and churches, the diversified industries which enables them to secure many of the supplies needed, all had their share in the location of this concern. That this company has been succesful in their field, you may better judge from their growth and progress during the past twenty years — since the business was established in 1S95. In that year this industry started in a small way without factory or equipment. The business grew, department after department has been added, until today the Ward-Stilson Company stands as one of the finest, and most completely equipped plants devoted to the manu- facture of Lodge Costumes and Supplies in America. <>n the following pages are shown views of sections of the Gen- eral Office, the Art Department, Costume Department, the Gold and Silver Bullion Embroidery Department, the Helmet, Badge, Cloth Cutting, Paint, Stock and Shipping Departments, also exterior views of Factory and General Office, located at Seventh and Meridian Streets, and Furniture Department on West Eighth Street. Only recently in order to relieve the growing condition of several departments the Catalogue Circulating and Badge Departments were moved to the Main Street building, which is not illustrated. Plants of the Ward-Stilson Company Interior of the Ward-Stilson Company Interior of the Ward-Stieson Company Residence of Charles H. Rawlings Exterior The Banner Store S. & H. Green Stamp Premium Parlor Furniture Department General View of First Feoor of Banner Store THE HOME OF THE Remy Electric Company THE LARGEST FACTORY IN THE WORLD DEVOTED TO THE MANUFACTURE OF STARTING : LIGHTING : IGNITION FOR MOTOR CARS ANDERSON, INDIANA, U. S. A. El IN DWIGGINS WIRE FENCE COMPANY Anderson, Indiana, U. S. A, BRASS FOUNDRY PATTERN SHOP IRON FOUNDRY EAST-3IACHKE SHOP View Looking Southwest from R. R. Grade WEST MACHINE SHOP BOILER WORKS ALL KINDS OF BRICK AND CLAY WORKING MACHINERY PRODUCTS OF ANDERSON FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS, ANDERSON, INDIANA THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK No. 4685 Member of Federal, Reserve Bank Interior of National Exchange Bank Capital .... $100,000 Surplus . . . . 20,000 DIRECTORS J. W. Sansberry, President Isaac E. May, Vice-President T. J. McMahan, Retired Capitalist C. W. Feather, Grand Sec y Grand Lodge F. & A. M. , Indiana H. B. McMahan, Treas. McMahan & Leib Co., Wholesale Grocers Jas. S. May, Director in May Supply Co., Wholesale Plumbers Geo. S. Parker, Cashier I Polyphase Induction Motor Interior of Machine Shop AMERICAN ROTARY VALVE COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF Stationary Vacuum Cleaning Machines From Residence Size to the Largest Plant in the World, Located in the New Post Office, New York City Electric Motors, Both Direct and Alternating Current, From ' 4 H. P. to the Large Full Automatic Two Motor Drive Used by High Speed Newspaper Presses Greenhouses of Stuart & Haugh Interior Interior Residence of J. L. Phillips Residence of John A. Canaday Residence of H. J. Stein Residence of Fred T. Barber Ames Shovel and Tool Co. The White House, Anderson's Big Department Store DAIRY FEED CAU MEALl TIMOTHY SEED CLOV RSEEDf Plant of The Union Grain and Feed Company Interior View of American Safe and Lock Company W. S. Poling G. E. Derthick ORNAMENTAL FENCE FENCE STRETCHERS METAL hoc; houses WIRE PRODUCTS Interior View of Factory Dott's Furniture Store — SI. 00 Down, SI. 00 Week Interior of Cassell Brothers Drug Store Music Department of Cassell Brothers Plant of Star Foundry and Machine Works, Manufacturers of Canning Machinery, Brass, Aluminum and Gray Ikon Castings Boiler and Structural Iron Work Plant of The Indiana Ice and Dairy Company Exterior Striker Bros. Abattoir Killing Room Cold Storage Department Interior View View of Bake Shop View of North Yard View of South Yard Plant of Anderson Dressed Beef Company Killing Room Cold Storage Department Plant of N. P. Salling, Lumber and Coal View of Planing Mill View of Yards Interior G. W. Gates & Co., "The Cloak House Plant of Anderson Knife & Bar Company PATENT VULCANITE ROOFING COMPANY - "a, r . i MLr-f Li 3 i 1 ' 1 1 1 « ' 1 ANDERSON, INDIANA, FACTORY JpROM this modest beginning Vulcanite Roofing has evolved, until today, we have a roofing product that meets the demand of the most exacting architect and builder for beauty, utility, resistance to the elements and reasonable cost of laying and maintenance. That Vulcanite Roofing has won for itself a most enviable reputation is evidenced by the views of three of our five big factories devoted exclusively to the manufacture of Vulcanite Roofing in the United States. factories Chicago, Ii,t. Kansas City, Mo. Franki.in, O, Andkrson, Ind. SanFrancisco, Cat.. OFFICES Chicago, Ii.l. New York, N. Y. Birmingham, Ala. Cincinnati, O. Kansas City, Mo. franklin, OHIO, FACTORY ^^E measure our progress by comparisons — by a survey of our previous and our present methods. Under this method, the changes made and the growth shown in a given period, are, as a rule, a very fair index of the quality of our product. Measured by this standard Vulcanite Roofing is a wonderful success. Sixty-six years ago, in a small inland city in Europe the fire and weather - resisting qualities of this composition were first discovered. ■ ---w CHICAGO, IN Sections of General Office of the Gospel Trumpet Company THE LARRIMER FURNITURE COMPANY One of Anderson's Leading Furniture Stores. Furniture, Rugs, Carpets, Stoves, Wall Paper Homes Furnished Complete COMPUTING CHEESE CUTTER COMPANY 621-625 North Main vStreet ANDERSON, INDIANA, U. S. A. LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF CHEESE CUTTERS IN THE WORLD QUALITY FIRST IS WHY WE LEAD OUR CUTTERS CONTINUE T< ) CUT ACCURATELY TWELVE Y T EARS OF PERFECT SERVICE THAD M. MOORE, Manager The Union Building, although not the highest, is one of the largest office buildings in the State. It contains two hundred and fifty-four office rooms, or a total of 113,000 square feet of office space, and five store rooms on ground floor. The building maintains its own power, lighting, heating and water plants. Rents are extremely reasonable. Charles I,. Henry Thomas W. Wricht Thomas J. McMahan George Lilly Wm. S. Poling THE BUILDERS OF THE UNION BUILDING These are the men who with true prophetic vision of the future growth and prosperity of Anderson, gave to the present and future generations a lasting monument of the city's highest aspirations. Future generations will accord to them the distinction of being leaders of large ability and who were not afraid — men who sincerely loved their home city , and above all things wished to place it as a beacon light to her sister cities of the State Residence of John Noonan Bungalow of John Noonan Residence of Charles S. Hughes Residence of George S. Parker The Anderson Trust Company Residence of W. S. Poling View of Plant ok the American Steel and Wire Company Established 1899 McMAHAN & LEIB COMPANY WHOLESALE GROCERS New plant completed January 14, 1914. Constructed of concrete, reinforced throughout with steel. Strictly fire proof. Has 55,000 square feet floor surface and located at Meridian Street and New York Central Lines. Home of the Madison Motors Company, Manufacturers of High Grade Motor Cars, Anderson, Indiana, U. S. A. CECIL, E. GIBSON, President, W. E. MOORE, Treasurer G. S. SARBEK, Secretary MADE IN ANDERSON "Riley's Old Swimmin' Hole" COPYRIGHTED Painted for James Whitcomb Riley by William A. Bixler WILLIAM A. BIXLER, ARTIST Member Anderson Chamber of Commerce jy/jR. BIXLER is an artist of unusual ability as is evidenced by ihe fact that his paintings adorn the walls of hundreds of homes and school buildings throughout the United States. He makes a specialty of oil paintings to order, from photographs, of scenes, etc. He also makes a high grade of scenic back- grounds used in show windows by merchants throughout the country. jy^R. BIXLER is a naturalist — not only in painting it with his brush, but also writing of it, as well. He has written a creditable book entitled "The Wonders of Nature." The work is illustrated by his own photographs. /V FEW years ago Mr. Bixler visited Greenfield, Indiana, the birthplace and boyhood home of James Whitcomb Riley, of the famous "Old Swimmin' Hole," a photo- graph of which is here shown, and presented the same to the Hoosier poet. ^HE great pleasure it gave Mr. Rilej 7 and his appreciation of the artist's skill was shown in the following letter : Mr. William A. Bixler, Anderson, Ind. Dear Mr. Bixler: Mr. Riley is delighted with your excel- lent oil painting of the "Old Swimmin' Hole." He wants me to tell you how pleased he is with it, how it brings back the old days; and how more than grateful he holds himself to you. Edmund H. Eitel, Secretary. He afterward painted a picture WILLIAM A. BIXLER The above shows treatment of Walls, Door Casing and Window Frame in Tile. This is only one of the many styles furnished by us. THE NATIONAL TILE COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF WALL, FLOOR AND FIREPLACE TILES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION MAIN OFFICE AND FACTORY, ANDERSON, INDIANA, U. S. A. SATES OFFICES: NEW YORK, CHICAGO, ST. TOUIS, SAN FRANCISCO OUR TILE ARE USED EXTENSIVELY IN Office, Bank, Hotel and Public Building Corridors, Toilets, Elevator Shafts and Kitchens Restaurants, Meat Market and Cafe Floors Walls and Ceilings And any Building, Residence or Store where an artistic, sanitary and permanent Wall, Floor or Fireplace is desired One of many Faience Mantels, especially adapted for Bungalows Interior Views of Molding Room Plant of J. J. Van Loon Pattern Works Interior View of Clothing Department Interior View of Gents' Furnishing and Hat Department Sausage and Lard Room Refrigerating Plant View of Office and Yard No. 1 Interior View of Planing Mill M. ATHERTON SONS' LUMBER YARD AND PLANING MILL East View Yard No. 2 West View of Yard No. 2 Greenhouses of B. H. Klus & Son Plant of Mid- West Box Company BUCKEYE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF Lambert Automobiles Lambert Gas and Gasoline Engines Lambert Motor Trucks Lambert Fire Engines Lambert Steel Hoof Farm Tractors r Plant of V. J. R. Reeves Company HUGH HILL, President W. H. FAIRCHILD, First Vice-President THE IRISH MAIL Interior View Showing Paper Ruling Machine View of Office and Salesroom Interior of Barber Shop of John Sapp HOT ROOM COOLING ROOM Residence of Thomas W. Wright Residence of William H. Durbin Residence of Fred D. Wright Residence of Frank H. Brock z r. ai w v. < f. P W W c/] i— i pq — i 7 M : < w H S > Q ~ (—1 co W H >A U w o - _' pq < Eh cn w o _■ Q -' CM o o Eh o w Eh W C O E-' Q W : : C/3 w K U Oi w U o z <; W U X. 8 i Exterior of Schuster Bros. Clothing House Interior Views Schuster Bros. THE MODERN BUSINESS COLLEGE "QONSCIENCE IN BUSINESS" is the motto of Miss Delia C. Miller, whose school located in rooms 264-252 Union Building, is one of Anderson's established educational institutions. Miss Mil- ler graduated from the Rochester Normal University ; specialized in Indiana State Normal ; taught several years in the Public Schools of Indiana, and in the Government School at San Juan, New Mexico; graduated in 1912 in the Stenotype Class at Owensboro, Kentucky. Since re-entering the teaching profession she has successfully taught in several other Business Colleges. Her professional efficiency and business ability are demonstrated by the fact that she has located about 200 of her pupils in our local offices, and placed pupils from neighboring towns here on a few hours notice. Prompt answers will be given to all inquiries concerning courses, rates, and prospects of locating satisfactory students in good paying positions. Cottage Homes Built and Sold Interior View Miss Della C. Miller Business College VlNNEDGE-McCuLLOUGH AGENCY STANTON PARK, THE USE OF WHICH IS DONATED TO THE CITY BY THE PHILADELPHIA QUARTZ COMPANY PHILADELPHIA QUARTZ COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF SILICATE OF SODA IN ALL ITS VARIOUS FORMS Main Office 121 South Third Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Anderson Branch Established 1889. Location of Works: Anderson, Indiana; Buffalo, N. Y. ( Gardenville, P. O.) ; Chester Pennsylvania ; Kansas City, Kansas, New Orleans, Louisiana This Company was established in 1831. Incorporated 1904 Manufacturers of Silicate of Soda, also known as "Water Glass," "Liquid Glass," "Liquor of Flints," etc. All of the usual grades are manufactured — Liquid, Jelly, Solid, Pulverized and Dessicated, and also the various grades of alkaline strength, specific gravity, etc. Complete technical departments are maintained at our principal works, Chester, Pa., for original investigation, and for the purpose of assisting customers to adapt Silicate of Soda to their various requirements. Correspondence solicited. Exterior View of F. Pintar's Delicatessen Interior Views of F. Pintar's Delicatessen Exterior Alfred Turner's Photograph Gallery Reception Room Office ESTIMATES FURNISHED JOB WORK A SPECIALTY ALE WORK AND MATERIAL GUARANTEED Old Phone 3230 Residence of John Striker Residence of L. h. Striker The Big Drug Store, Corner Eleventh and Meridian Streets CHARLES E. MILLER, Anderson Rubber Works MANUFACTURERS OF TIRES, VULCANIZERS AND RUBBER SPECIALTIES One of the forty-seven Kinds we make. Repairs all sizes and Extra Heavy "Cog" Tread Will repair four tires all of different sizes, or four all of styles Automobile,. Motor Cycle and Bicycle Tires and Tubes. same size, in one heat. Write for our 52 page Catalogue, which lists all sizes and styles of Vulcanizers and Equipment for Tire Shops, Repair Materials, Reliners, Etc. THERE IS MORE FABRIC IN MILLER TIRES" "MADE IN ANDERSON 9 J Ames Shovel and Tool Co ?— ---A- i ? ho T e, '' , American Art Co — - r ^- Ca -^ < aTS American Cheese Cutter Co • ch, ? e ?? Cutters American Playground Device Co Playground Devices and Porch Furniture American Rotary Valve Co. Motors and Vacuum Machinery American Safe and Lock Co ... Safes and Vaults Anderson Churn Co. ... "-.----;--f----Vp L ™^f American Steel & Wire Co Wire, Nails and Fencing American File Renewing Co Renewing Files Anderson Art Glass Co. -Art Glass Anderson Art Stone Co Art Stone and Cement Products Anderson Book Binding Co. W"IT Bla S- i° S Anderson Button Attaching Machine Co Shoe Button Machines Anderson Canning Co Canned Table Products Anderson Carriage Mfg. Co Carriages and Buggies Anderson Computing Scale Co. - - — z~- Scales Anderson Die and Model Co ...Models and Dies Anderson Dressed Beef Co ........... 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