Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-10-21
ABILENE'S ADVANTAGES
AND BUSINESS FIRMS
CONTINUED from page Al
OUR BANKS,

VON UNNNVs
The banks OF Abilene are among
the creditable institutions OF the kind
in the state, and as an index of our
prosperity, one need 60 no further
than to examine the last statements
made by them. These banks not only
represent the surplus money Of our
merchants and tradesmen, but the
farmers are among the heaviest de-
positors. The three banks Of this
city have at present deposits reaching
to nearly half million dollars.
THE THOMAS KIRBY BANK
Is the Oldest banking house in Dick
inson county and is likewise time tried
and panic proof. Mr.. Kirby was en-
gagged in the banking business in
Johnstown, Pa, from 1868 TO 1873
and established the present banking
institution here in 1878. Nearly a
quarter Of century has the public
patronized and showed their unbound
ed confidence in Mr. Kirby's integrity
and financial ability. A capital
stock Of $25, 100000, undivided profits
OF 100000 and line of deposits
reaching s200,000.00, show this bank
to be subtantial monument of pros
perity. The interior is furnished with
the latest and best fire and burglar
proof vault and safes, and the fixtures
are splendidly arranged for the speedy
dispatch Of business. The wealth,
stability and integrity Of this bank is
too well known to need or require
further individual mention in these
columns. The record OF this bank is
too well known in business and finan-
cial circles for us to attempt to pre-
sent further individual features in re-
gard to it.
THE ABILENE NATIONAL BANK
with capital stock Of $75, 100000 and
surplus fund and undivided profits
amounting to nearly $l2,0OO.00 is one
of the substantial monuments of our
prosperity. 1t was organized in 1887
and has passed through the panics
and stringent times unscathed, accu-
mulating the surplus mentioned. The
active officers OF the bank are j. 5.
Hollinger, president; W. II. lrion,
vice presidents X. M. White, cashier;
Il. G. Hollinger, assistant cashier.
This bank is furnished with first
class vault, safe and fixtures TO insure
safety to depositors, but the greatest
safety is the stability and integrity of
those who are In control and who own
1t. These are so well and favorably
known that comment were useless.
This is o most reliable and accom-
modating banking institution and
gives assurance of honorable treat |
ment and a due appreciation Of pa
tronage. Since the organization Of
this bank the business has shown a
safe and steady increase,
CITIZENS BANK.
The Citizens bank was organized
Oct Goth 1885, with a paid up capital
OF $25, 100000 and has grown to be a
young giant Of financial strength, the
last statement showing undivided
profits Of $1,720.00 and deposits
reaching $l1s,S2s.79, 1t shows the
public confidence and prosperity that
have been established, as the institu-
ton has always had and is now en-
joying. The gentlemen who own and
control this bank are too well and
favorably known to need personal
comment at our hands. The financial,
ability and long experience of the
present stockholders and officers
merit the unbounded confidence they
now enjoy among our people. Mes
srs. A. W, Rice, D. r. Gordon, John
Johntz, w. B. Giles and I. II. Malott
are directors and the active officers of
the bank are 7. II. Malott, president;
A. W. Rice, vice-prcsidcnt, and M. II.
Malott, cashier. The interior fur
nishings Of this bank are up to date
for elegance, safety and convenience
and the confident public that trans
acts business over its counters has
double assurance in the stability, con.
servatism and integrity Of the gentle.
men in control Of it. The manage.
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