The leader., 1901-01-02
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF THE
COMMERCIAL BANK.

COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF THE
COMMERCIAL BANK.
The comparative statement of the
Commercial Bank of Brookhaven APP
pears in this weeks paper and we di-
rect the attention of our readers to
the remarkable record made by this
solid and progressive institution.
"There is no excellence without labor"
Business sagacity, foresight, indomita-
BILE energy aud firm integrity have
been employed in the management Of
this popular bank since its establish
ment. Launched in 1887 with John
McGrath, president; F. H. Hartman,
vice president; F. Z. Becker at the
helm, as cashier and manager; and
James f. Miazza, as first assistant, the
Commercial Bank entered at once up
on successful career. Though strong
in friends and literally backed with
capital throughout, it is universally
conceded that the wonderful progress
made was due in great measure to
the marked ability and sound, conser-
vative judgement of the men in charge
of affairs. 1t will be remembered
that the late lamented E. Bowsky sue
ceeded F. H. Hartman, as vice presi-
dent and he, after his death, was sue
ceeded by his brother, G.. Bowsky; the
office at present being occupied by W.
H. Seavey.
Becoming from the very start iden-
titled with the best interests of Brook
haven, this worthy institution has
grown with its growth and strengthened
with its strength, and is recognized as
one of the staunchest financial estab-
lishments in Mississippi Realizing
that eternal vigilance is the price of
safety" the management clings to the
safe and conservative methods of
money-lending adopted when the
bank was in its infancy-every facil.
ity is afforded it's patrons for trans
acting business privately and safely.
a valuable addition was recently
made in the shape of savings bank
department, which will enable the de-
positor, even of the small sum of 500
to lay up something for a rainy day
and receive interest on same. This is
a move in the right direction and
should be encouraged. Those who
formerly relied upon "old wooden
socks" and moth er earth, should now
make up their minds not to "bury
their talents but put them where
they can increase and multiply.
Many prominent and wealthy men
owe their prosperity to habits of econ
omy and thrift, stimulated by oppor-
tunities of placing their small earn
ings in a place of security. Rome
was not built in day and it is not ex.
pected that this savings department
will bring very large results the first
year. AS the great benefits become
fully appreciated, however, deposits
| will increase to such an extent that
home institution will be established
where people can borrow money on
long time and be no longer compelled
to call in the assistance of foreign
syndicates. We advise every man
woman and child, who is earning mon
ey to call at the Commercial Bank and
get one of their books, explaining the
savings bank plan. In his advice to
Young Man," Burns strongly advo-
Gates the money-saving idea
Not for to hide it in hedge,
| Not for train attendant
But for the glorious privilege
OF living independent
The present officers and directors
are as follows:
President John McGrath.
Vice president-W H. Seavey.
Cashier-F. F. Becker.
Asst. Cashier. F. Miazza.
Directors McGrath, w. H
Seavey, George Bowsky, S. E. Moreton
j. W. McGrath, B. Montgomery, j. L.
Beavers, +. F. Becker, j. F. Miazza