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TWO The Growing Town of North Augusta, S. C, A Place of Business As Well As Beautiful Homes Growth of North Augusta in Recent Years- One of Augusta's Fastest Growing Suburbs Shows That the Town Has a Busi ness Future- Long Noted As a Place of Residence and Growing Steadily As the Years Go By North 8. (\, is one of Au* fuMa'fc prettiest. healthiest, most prOsplrUhii *»nd fKtgrowing mu hurhif, Ther4l fire * jrresi many things tbit maj.r North Augusta popular with Augunta people* mm m place of rPgklrncr. >iik| in taxi flit ion to attract ing ‘he people of the city, if makes a, comt»nl appeal to people wway from AußUftta. people from South Cgroliha, us welj as Georgia and other HiM»r k an ft nine a of tesklsnce. The population pf North August a l« cos mopollten. North Augusta i« building no I idly *f»d rapidly am m city, end haw h bright And growing future ahead of It. One of the characteristic* of the little town it* the faith and loyalty and energy of it« residents nothing**!* too or too HfnbitlotfM for the pree pcroim and hurtling citJzonti of North Augusta. * And not only i* North Augusts be* tng known nn h fine plare to live in, to ralhe i lit hi ren. In, but It is fast forging to the front am a huMinens cen ter of large and expanding activities, ft will be new* to many reader* to trslix* that North Atigueta la grow ing to be a huMinefts and commercial center, serving a constantly growing population of It* own and of a rich territory In its Immediate neighbor hood. Aiikunlu \n growing and North Augusta, as a place of business is growing also. One has long looked upon North Augusta fit-, a winter resort, with one of the m«»st magnificent hotels In the •South which Attracts each year almost desirable neb winter tourist travel that hat spread the fame of this sec tion to all over the United .States. It h»n long been noted for the hand some homes, colonial residences, and modern and up-to-date bungalows and cottages that have been built both by winter tourists, but mostly by per mit urnt residents who regard North Augusta am the ideal residential aec t-lon. both winter and summer for Ihe people of this section. And this IricreuMing population ami the favorable location of North Ali gn; ta, an a gateway between Augusta and a rich farming section in South Carolina haa gradually built up a bus inenw movement in the little town that lg bound to grow as time goes on. The real estate and renting market in North Auitußta ia a live and active one There’s money in North Augus ta i egl estate, for the own is bound to grow even more rapidly in the future. Tesm Work in Town Building. What has made North Augusta largely, it the zeal and activiy of tta « itizepa in public and community as- I’oill! They have the warmest kind of political.fights, slid after the battle In over they dose up the ranks ami begin !•» pull for the town. Nearly every citizen Im a public spirited pol itician and active when a public movement gets started One of the notable figures in municipal affairs is Mayor B. <*. Wall. Mr. Wall has been in»>or of North Augusta for six terms, or rather six ttmeg, and lie has been tu'tlve in pushing public improve ments In grading the street* of tho village, in securing and extending water and lights and sewerage. He has tried to make his service to the people of North Augusta count in the things that make for progress, and has been most successful In hts ef forta over a long period of public ser vice. North Augusta’s Splendid Banking Facilities. Th# Bank of Western Carolina with head office tn Aiken, has a progres sisre arid hustling North Augusta branch In charge of Mr. Jno. F Hunch, Magnificent Tourist Hotel, the Hampton Terrace, North Augusta, S. C. P : : '-'; 'tv ■* .» iTiftfiflcir. The total resourern of this bank are nearly two millions, being given At $1,700,000. and thin bank, under Its helpful and aggressive man agement. ha • contributed hugely r«j the effort* in put North Augusta on Ihe map. *erveM not tmjy the needs of North Augmta in its progress and development, bu II serves also a large and prosperous section contiguous to North Augusta Mini there tiret Ilmen when this Norfl Augusta hank even extends aid and business help to the City of Augusta . ; The Hank of Western Carolina en joys the confidence and » largo pat ronage among the people in this sec lion and is one of the largest single I factors in helping the town to grow. ] It’s a community' hank in the best sense of the word and stands close to the people in ail their undertaking*. Many of the banks Of the larger cities could learn a lesson from the way in I which tlie North Augusta branch of ( the Rank of Western Carolina Is j serving the people of our little sister city and their neighbors in a large sur rounding section. The Rank of Western Carolina is knpWn as the strongest stste bank In Houth Carolina and Is officered and managed by H.«bM nibble, president; lames Howell, first vice-president; I*. M. Buckingham, second vice-president and W. W. Muckenfuss, cashier. Its directors include such names ns 0»so. Rates, 11. M. Casses, H. O. fCidson, Butler llapgood, C. K. Hen tier •son, J. W. liijpo, W. ,1. Hiatt, Mays A Sally, Herman Brown, (ieddlngs Fash man. .1 M. Farrell, 11. Hahn, F R. Henderson, J. <’. Malt hews, Jan. Powell, W. It Turner, H. M. Bucking ham. H. M. Dibble. 1». K. Gant, W. ‘». I laltiwSnger, B. F. Holley, W. W. Muckenfuss. |j. W. Flense, 10, L. Yortce, Henry Busch. H. B. Orlmes. .1. W. Hardy, .1. ('. Ha mar, F. Q. O’Neill and J. R Halley. Its Financial Statement a Strong One. The financial statement of the Bank of Western y*firo|lna is .• strong one and show's at the close of business on Tune 30th, 1914, as follows; Resources. Bills receivable $1,900,425.33 Bonds and stocks 40.925.00 Banking house, real estate, furniture and fixtures .. 126,607.68 tash 141,317.74 Tola! $1,909,275.75 Liabilities. rapital and surplus $547,400.00 Undivided profits 43,313.25 Deposits 968,562.56 Bills payable 350,000.00 Total . .$1,909,275.75 The North Augusta branch under the capable management of Mr Jno. F. Bunch Im doing its full duly at all times and particularly at the present lime In helping and encouraging the people of North Augusta and of the immediate section of the atute that It so well serves. North Augusta Warehouse and Fer tilizer Co. One of the most successful of the many enterprises of North Augusta is the North Augusts Warehouse and Fertiliser rotnpany, which has been In business for some five years and which, under active and capable man agement. has shown a moat gratifying success the increase in Its business showing large and gratifying gains each year. It is doing its part in building up the business of the town and serving the people of the sur rounding section. Mr. J. C Unmr Is president of the company; F. U. Nurnberger, \ic«- THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. 'C Ji "ifTrr y NORTH AUGUBTA WAR EHOUBE AND FERTILIZER COMPANY, NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. president; Jno. F. Bunch, secretary; OS. V. Lumback Is the treasurer and general manager. Thin company does a cotton com mission business and also a largo fer tilizer mixing business and Is meeting with continued success. Another North Augusta Success. North Augusta Box and Crate Works. Another of the North Augusta suc cessful enterprises is the North Au gusta. Box and (’rate Works that was successfully established some eight V... •V’ ’Y *7 . ‘ """" . . . ' ' ■ v, ou *. , ''''''' * NORTH AUGUSTA BOX AND CRATE WORKS, NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. years ago. They arc manufacture™ fit boxes for all kinds of soft drinks. They hi-o equipped with the latest im proved machinery and their products find a ready sale covering five states. They are great boosters for North Augusta. They are the kind of man ufacturing establishments that help to build up a community. They buy everything In Augusta and nearby trade territory, and nearly nil of their products, si lens! the largest percent age, Is sold outside of August and brings in new money to this section. Starting with two men some eight yearn ago, a small beginning of thia enterprise was made In the attempt to sell exclusively to the city trade in Augusta. Good good* were made, satisfaction was given the trade, and the business began to grow. Today the business covers five states, and a plant with the latest improved ma chinery and with a force of fifteen men is employed In filling orders. The future of this enterprise is bright arid the business continues to grow on solid basis. Retail Store, That Feed the People. No community these days can get along without Its up-to-date and mod ern grocery store. This need In the central part of North Augusta Is well supplied by (lie store of C. E. Eden fleld who has been in the business for thirteen years and whose knowledge- mid experience in serving hi* cus tomers. lip maintains an up-to-date delivery system with a full and eom- ATTRACTIVE AND UP TO-DATE GROCERY STORE OF C. E. EDEN FIELD, NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. plctc line of fancy and staple gro ceries and feed stuff and Is taking care of a constantly growing list of customers in Nortli Augusta. Ror seven years he haa been located at his present stand In the heart of the vil lage and is serving well the public that so liberally patronises Him. Another well stocked grocery store in another section of the village is the store of S. B. Rambo, which is also doing Its share in catering to the wants of the population of North Au gusta and territory. This store is lo cated near the Nortli Augusta bridge and enjoys a good trade not only in North Augusta, but with the farmers and people In the trade territory near North Augusta who are constantly coming to Augusta and who use the Nortli Augusta route for their visit# to the city. A well filled store, and a complete line of goods called for t>y his trade have given this store a large THE STORE OF S. B. RAMBO, NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. and growing trade. It is one of the successful retail stores of North Au gusta. An Active Business Center. The section of North Augusta around the North Augusta bridge is one of the most active business centers of the little town. A good many busi ness concerns are located there and they' are in position to serve both the people of North Augusta and of the city proper. A thriving little business center has been built up here 1 a all lines of trade. Some of the names are household words as well In Augusta as in North Augusta One of these is the COAL COKE CO.—C. 0. TEMPLETON. who runs two yards with phones 343 and 680 and who handles the best Red Ash Coal. This concern is one of the liv eat and most reliable in its line of business and supplies the trade with the best pine and oak wood, Jelllco coal for the grate and cooking stove — gas house coke' for laundry and heat- ~ '.jk LS&V’ : : jjpy=i m Anirnki mm %*/ r- i i rai i i aaftn MODERN AND WELL EQUIPPED COAL YARD OF C. O. TEMPLETON. ing—steam coal for the furnace blacksmith coal for the forge—and nut coal for the base burner. Its business has been built up to its large proportions on the merit sys tem. Another North Augusta business concern that is doing a flourishing business Is the NORTH AUGUSTA WAGON CO., which does buggy and NORTH AUGUSTA WAGON CO. NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. wagon repairing. Its paint depart ment is noted for its first-class work in automobile carriage and buggy painting. This, too, Is located near the bridge in North Augusta. Us slogan is “out of the high price dis trict, but not out of reach.” In addi tion bo its repairing and painting bus iness this concern also are builders and turn out wagons, buggies, carts and trucks on order. They also run a horse-shoeing and clipping establish ment for their customers. Their phone number is 2747. Another North Augusta enterprise is the SOUTHERN MACHINE WORKS, W. M. Hartzgog, proprietor. They do a general machine works business, automobile repairing is one of their specialties, with a guarantee if first-class and satisfactory work on every Job. They are equipped to ren der satisfactory service to all their customers and are building up a nice' line of trajle in the surrounding ter ritory. HOTEL Colling wood West 35th Street, New York City. SETH H. MOSELEY. Half Blk. from Herald Sq. & sth Av. In midst of leading department stores and theatre*. Select accommodations for discrimi nating people with personal attention end service impossible in the larger ho tels. Your patronage Is earnestly so licited. Room without bath $l5O Room without bath for two $2.01» Room with bath $2.50 Room with bath for two $3.00 Parlor Bedroom with bath $5.00 Special attention given to ladles and families. Restaurant at moderate prices NOTICE ■aBraBmHHMHMH We wish to notify all of our customers that intend mov ing on October Ist, to kindly place their order in advance of s that date or as early as possible, for changing meters and necessary Gas connections at their new locations. If this is done it will greatly assist us in our efforts to give you prompt service, and avoid annoyance and delay. All orders will be executed in their respective order taken. Do not delay until the last minute in placing your order. Respectfully, THE GAS LIGHT COMPANY OF AUGUSTA ' lit!!! £5 ffil » uiplwji t-jSfiyL rii It ®I i iCu The Georgian Terrace Hotel Peachtree and Ponce de Leon Transient and permanent patronage solicited Situated in the best Residential District. Surrounded by trees, flowers and gardens. A few minutes from Theatres, Depots and Shops, hut beyond smoke and noise of traffic. Restaurant prices very reasonable. Write for handsome Booklet and Souvenir Post Card. A. R. KEEN, Manager Atlanta, Georgia. TRIPPEdb LONSFORD Dealers in Best Grade Native Meats. Chickens and Eggs Our Specialty Quick Delivery to Any Part of City. 703 mcintosh street. phone 3155. SCHOOL TRUNKS It will cost you nothing extra to have your Coffee sent Parcel Post when ordered from Kenny’s to be sent anywhere. Try Kenny’s High Grade 4 Pounds for SI.OO Guaranteed to give Satisfaction. C D. KENNY CO. 1048 BROAD ST. PHONE No. 601 Augusta, Georgia. DYER BUILDING NEW DEPARTURE Complete Billing and modern office system Just installed in our Shorthand Department. Young ladies as well as young men taught the latest billing systems, and the use of the Adding Typewriter for writ ing, adding, and automatically checking of customers’ bills. Come up, or write us. Before Shopping Read Herald Ads SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER «, The South’s Most Beautiful and Modern Hotel ATLANTA GEORGIA We Make a Specialty of TRUNKS, BAGS AND SUIT CASES. For Young Ladies and Gents, Girls and Boys who are going off to College. CUT PRICEB. Augusta Trunk Factory 735 Broad—Opposite Monument.