The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-30

county in 1894. and in the Senate for two terms made a reputation as debater and as wise and safe legislator that any citizen might well be proud of. Mir. of Alabama and IS making himself fei: in the financial circles, of this great States
 The home of this distinguished citizen is noted for its hospitality and social charms. Mrs. Moody is the daughter oi the late Thomas Maxwell. and she Is es- teemed as one of the most cultured and womanly women of the city true wife and faithful mother.
 Merchants National Bank.
 The Merchants National Bank was or ago by . number of public spirited. en- terprising citizens, among whom was lions share of young men. It was the result of restless desire to supply long felt want in Tuscaloosa. namely, a with a liberal attitude towards the wor- thy, struggling young man. To carry out this policy, one of the braintest. bright est. most popular and conservative young men was selected as the President MT. George A. Searcy.
 Tor these years he has successfully managed the affairs of the bank. While the stockholders and depositors are nu- merous and among the best business tai. ent of Tuscaloosa, Mir. Searcy seems to he possessed of that happy combination of guarding the banks interest carefully, and at the same time in building up the merchants of small means and good rep utation. He possesses remarkable knowledge of human nature, and he at- tracts his customers to him by his ge nial. bright disposition. and making them feel that fheir interests are mutual Mr. Searcy never lets a customer feel that he Is doing him favor by lending him money. He takes 1t for granted that the customer knows he could not get the ranks money without the proper secir- ity. When it happens. that he must de- cline to make a loan, he docs 1t with so much consideration that the customer lelves in a perfect good numor.
 MT. Searcy Is quick to say yes or no. and he has managed large enterprises with master ability. and Is now one of the foremost business men In Alaeema. He was a member of the late Constitu- tional Convention and made "a splendid record in that body.
 The Merchants National Bank stock IS very. choice paper and In good demand. It has been the pioneer of much of the improvements in Tuscaloosa. ana .imme- diately upon its organization took front rsn nk along with the best institutions in the State.
 The officers of the bank are George A. Searcy. President: T. W. Palmer, e-Pres!dent; Glenn Foster. Cashier
 This is the last report of the standing Report of the Comptroller of the Cur rency (condensed), showing the condition Of the Merchants National Bank o' Tuscaloosa Ala. at close of business, February 18th. 1902:
 Resources.
 Loans and discounts on time. SPA .336 bs Demand loans on cotton 7s,150. 72 cured '..'...'.......,.... 2,5s7. .02 Y S honds to secure circulation 25. GOO. co states securities and other R. F. 4.4oo. .oo f'snti,rs fntures mouse ...'.......... % @ l2soo % Due from hanks...... .S102. ELLA t "a sh in yault.,.. 2255S.13
 Five per cent. fund. 2oo.0O-$l25, sls sl
 SAP. 1s
 Liabilities.
 f-sn,tal stock. .............s s5 900 oo Surnl,ls ..,. 17O00 00 Profits net. .,............ 1S,399 S2