The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-12-26

In Gne coal neld and yet the point OF
greatest interest to the tourist is
PoCAHONTAs,
because OF the fact that here the FIRST
work was d inc over ten years ago before
thought was given to the more compre-
hensive progression.
More space would be devoted here to
"Poca," as she is called for short, but
for the fact that friend Jno. w. SPOTS
has kindly given the readers of THE
TIMES the benefit Of his observations
during u long continued residence in
Pocahontas, which may be found on
another page.
MIR. SPOTS is authority on historical
statements in this region because native,
and therefore thoroughly conversant
with facts antacedent and coincident.
Hnving been born and reared in Taze.
we'll county, Va the county in which
Pocahontas is located, he was ON the
ground when things began to move his
way in 1881.
Naturally progressive Mr.. SPOTS be-
came identified at once with the move
ment and took up his residence in Poca-
hontas in the winter Of 81 and 80, be-
coming in a short time cas- ier and chief
bookkeeper for the
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA IMPROVEMENT
COMPANY.
This company was the pioneer in the
field and hence those identified with it
occupied permanent places in local
affairs, and Mr.. SPOTS was soon
called to the important and trying
office of mayor of Pocahontas, serv-
ing with credit and general satisfac
tion. During the five years in which
Mr.. SPOTS was connected with the
Snnt huy cOt ~, I'll
capacity this gentleman saw a great
many things, and being possessed OF
clear memory and a facilo pen his &C
count of tue early days will be read
with great interest.
1t may be remarked in passing that
Mr.. SPOTS favored the Richlands News
with a similar historical sketch for its
4th of July issue of this year, and we
acknowledge the enterprise of that pro-
gressive weekly in affording us the sug-
gestions which led to this highly enter
tanning production by Mr.. SPOTS. So,
without further remarks on "Poca." at
this time, reference Is made to the his
torical sketch direct
BRAMwELL, w. VA,
came into existence as a natural con3e.
quenoe of enlargement of op. rations,
and has grown into lovely mountain
town, with flower gardens, green swards
and lawabiding citizens. The corpor.
alton Of Bramwell embraces Coopers and
Freemans, two mining centres of great
im por lance. At Coopers Is located the
company store of the Mill Creek Coal
and Coke Company, and at Frozen ans,
those of the Caswell Creek, Buckeye
and Booth Bowen Companies. The gen.
eral managers of these companies live
in substantial and in sorle instances
elegant homes, located either in the viii
lnge of Dramwell proper or its suburbs
near their respective business headquar-
to rs.
THE BANK OF BRAMwELL
This financial institution has one of
the finest banking houses in the State.
constructed of massive stone blocks and
containing secure vaults. The bank
was organized in 1880 and it's officers are
J. Ii. Bramwell, president and Isaac Il.
Mann, cashier. AS partial index to
the business transacted in this imme.
date field, the last statement of tho
bank examiner is here appended:
BANK OF BRAMWKLL.
Bramwcll, w. Va
j. III. BRAMwELL, President
ISAAC I. MANN, Cashier.
State Bank
Incorporated February Sth, 1882.
RESOURCES
Loans Real Estate. s51, 1885, 70
Loans on Collateral Security. ........... 1g14i
other Loans and Discounts 500. 96. 236.1I
Ovcrdrsfts ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. tbs IS
Furniture and Fixtures 80. 49,. 1900 1s,0M 90
County Bonds. .................. :. 3,1G3.2S
munlcipal bonds. ...................... 3,5
BANK stocks. ............ ............ 27,s25
Other Stocks and Bonds. ............ :. 1880
Due from National Banks ....... 2a3lt5G
Due lrom state Banss. 3,3m.7u
Due from Individual Banks ....... ell S 6S
current Expenses. 81 ,.36l0
Taxes paid. ... ............... $50 i,7s6 Il
Cash on hand ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 29,St6 %
Total ............................. ss77,9n.Us
LIABILiTIEs
Capitol ,tock paid Observation-Disclosures. s5o,NOOo
Snrplhs Fund .;.;...:.'.. ............. l5,Ot0.OJ
other Undivided Proilts, viz:
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