| BUSINESS Seguin spends about half million on improvements Barometer of city's industrial progress is indicated by money expanded last year and the amount to be invested during 1917 shows a steady increase. Estimate over $200,000 will be spent this year. That Seguin is rapidly becoming the leading town between Houston and San Antonio can no longer be disputed. It's not a myth but a narration of figures. With the exception of our almost impassible streets every month brings us closer to being a good sized city. Last year a sum in the neighborhod of $150,000 was spent on hotels, besides many other investments, showing heavy deposits in our banks, This year, as we understand from authentic sources, over $200,000 will be spent on different building propositions and other improvements. Thus, we can see only a greater future ahead. First came the hotel fiasco. Then came the tearing down of business blocks, displaced by new and attractive buildings. Then came the wholesome rivalry of select residence additions. this means that Seguin will soon become a little city of fine homes. Survey the different parts of town and you will feel convinced without trouble. From this stage we are passing into the banking industry. We have just been advised of the new bank which will be inaugurated at the depot. There is no outside capital invested here. If you are going to say anything, what are you going to call it besides "Home industry." Guadalupe Gazette, January 16 1917 A handsome new building
Mr. Edgar Nolte has recieved the plans for
a large building to be erected on the block southwest of Central
Park. The structure sill to be two stories and a basement, of
brick, with plate glass fronts and all modern improvements and fixtures
and will be about the handsomest house in town. The main building
will be 60x80 feet and will contain elevators.
We understand that it will be occupied by the Starcke Furniture Co. when completed. Seguin Enterprise, June 25, 1915 New city hall dedication
The city council has decided to hold the
celebration of dedication of the new city hall and fire station on May
6. At that time it is expected the decendants of Juan Seguin will
be there. The family has had an oil portrait of the old hero
painted, and will present it to the city at that time. An
elaborate program of speeches and music will be prepared for the event.
Seguin Enterprise, January 22, 1909 Pecan budding in Seguin
H. A. Halbert
of Coleman has been here in Seguin several days, budding pecan
trees. L. S. Skinner had 125 trees budded. W. T. Bertland
and E. C. Cunningham had several budded. Mr. Halbert is an
esperienced pecan man and says the buds will bear the third year and
give paying crop the fourth year. He uses the paper shell Halbert
Pecan and guarantees them to produce every year. Mr. Halbert
insures his work and continues make sure you have a living tree.
He puts buds on the old trees. Mr. Skinner will continue to bud
until he gets 490 trees. Mr. Halbert has a tree that gave him a
revenue of $253. 75 for one year. Mr. Halbert pronounces this is
the finest and best pecan country he has ever been in, not excepting
the Mississippi Valley. Pecans will grow while you sleep and will
ot prevent a farmer from raising as much cotton and corn as he could
raise did he not have the pecan trees.
The Seguin Enterprise, July 5, 1907 Local
Businesses need your support
Seguin State Bank & Trust Company This is the
youngest bank in Seguin, having been organized in 1906. With a
capital of $50,000 and a long list of strong shareholders its growth
has been rapid, and it is now one of the most prominent financial
institutions.
Associated with this bank is the Gauranty Loan and Trust Co. with even a larger list of shareholders, and a copital of $60,000. The Donegan Abstract Co. is owned by the same shareholders. These companies have also adopted throughout the policy of most conservative management, and their growth is due to those two strongest of influences, popularaity of officers and shareholders and the implicit confidence of the public. E. Nolte & Sons, Bankers
(Unincorporated)
The banking
firm of E. Nolte & Sons is the oldest bank in Seguin, and one of
the oldest in the state, having been founded by the late E. Nolte, Sr.,
shortly after the war.
They enjoy the reputation of being one of the soundest financial instututions in the country, being one of the few banks that did not find it necessary "to put on the limit" during the panic of 1907. Vivroux Hardware Company
Vivroux
Hardware is the largest retail firm in South Texas. Their big two
story building borders three strees. They get the bulky goods by
carload and sell at a close margin. They supply almost every
blacksmith in the country with his needs.
Besides hardware, tinware, cutlery, etc., they handle wagons, buggies, windmills, in fact everything from a mouse trap to a threshing machine. Most of the stock is owned by C. J. Vivroux, and John Vivroux; the former is president and the latter secretary of the form, both energetic and enthusiatic you business men, and boosters of their home city. First National Bank of Seguin
Capital $50,000; surplus and profits, $25,000. Chas. E. Tips,
President; R. L. Wupperman, Vice President; Chas C. Dibrell, Cashier;
Henry E. Draeger, Assistant Cashier.
Transacts a general banking business. Accounts solicited. All correspondence receives their immediate attention. Collections remitted for on date of payment. If you want any information about Seguin, write them. Starcke Furniture
Starcke
Furniture Co., successor to Weisskopff-Starcke Furniture.
Mrs. F. Weisskopff having disposed of her interests in this concern to
Mr. Hilmar Starcke, the firm will be conducted by him under the name of
Starcke Furniture Co.. The same high grade of goods, which has
established the wide reputation of this store, will be carried in the
future. Our customers will receive courteous and prompt attention
and their patronage is highly appreciated.
The Seguin Booster, April 1, 1912 - Printed in the Seguin Enterprise October 20, 1999 |