History of the Manor Lumber Company explored.

Manor Lumber Company was one of the most potent factors in the industrial development of Manor during the late 19th century and early 20th century. The lumber industrial played a huge role in the development and growth of Manor, Texas during those times.

Manor Lumber Company was organized September 1, 1894, by J. W. Davis, F. L. Hillyer, and V. Ellis. At the time the company was organized Mr. Davis and Mr, Hillyer had each had 10 years of experience in the lumber business and consequently knew everything. (Ref: https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/358969904/)

Mr. H. L Hillyer became the proprietor of the Manor Lumber Company in September 1894. The company was under his proprietorship. “Mr. H. L Hillyer, who was book keeper at the Calcasieu Lumber company for a number of years and is now proprietor of the Manor Lumber company, spent yesterday in the city on business.”

J. W. Davis, formerly agent for the Calcasieu Lumber Company, and H. L Hillyer formed a partnership and organized the Manor Lumber Company. J. W. Davis and H. L Hillyer built a spacious shed for their stock. (Ref: https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/363606456/)

“J. W. Davis, formerly agent for the Calcasieu Lumber Company, and H. L Hillyer have formed a partnership and organized the Manor Lumber Company and are building a spacious shed for their stock. They are both enterprising and experienced young men and will no doubt do a good business, as the growth of the town and surrounding country demands another lumberyard. Misses Rauey & Edwards have bought out J. J. Alnsou and will combine the livery stables.”

In March 1896, Mr. Ellis interest in the business was bought by Dr. J. E. Hill, widely and favorably known as one of Manor's representative citizens, since which time there has been no change in the personnel of this enterprising firm. Having ample capital at its disposal, the Manor Lumber Company buys in large quantities. (Ref: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/24687038/manor-lumber-company/)

The volume of business has increased every year since the company was organized. Nearly all Its stock, rough as well as finished, is well protected by sheds, effectually guarding against the warping effects of the sun. The shed capacity aggregates about 14,000 square feet. The Manor Lumber Company was recognized as one of the most potent factors in the industrial development of Manor. (Ref: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/41108854/manor-history/)

Manor Lumber Company was located somewhere near 203 Lexington Street, Manor, Texas, US 78653.