ANTHONY GUMBER

As long as there is any growth in a community, its contractors and all associated in forwarding the building interests are important factors in its industrial life. East Moline has grown very rapidly within the past few years, so that those whose business interests center about its expansion find ready employment here for hands and brains. One of the best known firms of contractors is that operating under the name of Gumber Bros. Anthony Gumber, one of the members of this firm, was born in Rock Island county, June 15, 1879, a son of Peter and Katherine (Matthew) Gumber, natives of Germany, who came to America at an early date. Their children were: Joseph, Paul, John, Michael, Peter, Anthony, Mary and Fanny.

Until he was twelve years old, Anthony Cumber attended school in Rock Island county, but at that tender age he began working, and continued along various lines until he became a contractor of East Moline . In 1908, he and his brother formed a partnership, under the style of Gumber Bros., which has since continued. Owing to their connections, and their re­lations with labor, they are able to carry out their contracts according to specifications with regard to quality and quantity of materials, and time limit, and are the leading men in their line in the city. Mr. Gumber has devoted himself to his business, and so has had but little time for outside matters, but he is interested in the further development of the city, and can be counted upon to render assistance in any movement which he deems expedient for all.

 

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