The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-09

business. such as tools, table outiery. ouiioing hardware ana wagon and buggy material. biacksmith's supplies all kinds of farm implements ana -besides . fun line of guns, ammunition, and nshing material.
 The new firm will have three travellins ficit and will merit the ~wholesaie trade 0f the merchants and business men of an East Alabama and Georgia. An illustra- ton on this page gives some idea of the and shows enly what an immense and complete stock they carry in ono depart u1ent. They are largest and only house doing an exclusive hardware business in Barnes & Duke.
 One of the leading law firms of East Alabama Is composed of Hon. R. B. Barnes and Lum Duke. Esq Mr. Barnes b son of the lamented W. H. Barnes who was one of the first men of Alaba- ma fn his day, and he has inherited the talent and ability of his illustrious father. AS an advocate MT. Barnes ranks among the hrst--his arguments being clear and iosical and always to the point.
 MT: Barnes was born at Dadeville, Ala, october lss6; and was educated at the t.1a,ns Unnysss,ty hs,,,, of Virginia. Owing to up his literary studies before eomplet- ing his course at tie University. Subse- quentiy he studied law under the able guidance of his father fat and was admitted ham: He practiced his profession for . number of years in partnership with his brother. MT. Gus Barnes. which cotpart- nsrship existed ,n ., .t the time sf the lat MT. Barnes has always been promi- nent In Democratic circles He served two years in the Legislature and also a num- Der of years on the State Democratic Executive Committee. He was elected Mayor of Opelika in 1895. and as cnitf executive of the city he gave Opelika a strong and progressive administration. He has yet an enviable career before him. MT. Lum Duke.
 One of the most prominent among the leading lawyers of Lee County stands MT. Lum Duke. who has. from the com mencement of his career, by sheer force rank of the profession. He Is easily rec osnized as a lawyer of ability and his career at the shrine of justice has been one of continued success
 Mir. Lum Duke was born upon a farm in Harris County, Ga., June 30. 1865. His father was well-to-do planter of that section and man of the highest intes- rity. Mir. Duke received his early train ing at the schools of his native county and completed his studies at the A and M. College at Auburn, graduating in 1884. A. B. degree.
 The following two or three years he
  hating realms of journalism, engaging on the reportorial stan of The Enquirer-Sun at Columbus. After three years career In newspaperdom, he took up the study of law under his brother, J. B. Duke, \ prominent lawyer of Lafayette, with whom he was later associated in the practice of law. Subsequently MT. Duke was associated with Judge J. R. Dowdell. now of the Supreme Court. He removed to Opelika January l. 18sS and together with Hon. R. B. Barnes, formed the pres ent firm of Barnes & Duke.
 MT. Duke has always taken lively in- terest ir fraternal societies, and is Past Chancellor of the Knights of Py. thias, Past Master of Masons, Royal Arch Mason and a Council Mason. and is one of the most popular young men iH
 The Bank of opelika.
 The Bank of opelika is the oldest and largest banking institution in this city or in this part of the State It was pr sanised in 1879, succeeding the. banking business of Shapard & Co.,. which was established in 1869. The first President was Major W. B. Shapard; first Cashier was J. M. McNamee In 1888 Mr. J; M- MeNamce was elected Vice President In 1894 Major Shapard retired from the Presidency and vas succeeded by MT. J. NJ M:Namee. who continued 10 ai rect the. affairs, of this institution LII 1896; shortly after which Captain R. M. Greene was elected to that responsible position.
 does one of the largest banking ousi- nesses in this part of the State. It's om- cers are men of recognized business qqal- ihcations of the strictest inte grity; roI A large number of years Captaln Sreehe has been one of the foremost citizens ana one of the most conservative and sue cessful financiers in this city. ana nas proven himself in every way wortny ana hA m such an institution. MT. J. D. Greehe, the Cashier. IS a gentleman of thorough business training and line business Juos mcnt and his official course IS very sat isfaetory alike to stockholders ana cus-
 Since the original establishment of the bank the capital stock has been twice increased to meet the reqliresInneednats eda na1 ;s lsi to it's present capital. Sl0O,0oo
 The last statement of the bank, issued January 1s 1902, was a remarkaolS sTG1E ons 5rois sh'Tns of s .apn and deposits amounting to s253, ,OS8. .OS. This statement must certainly be source ot Prlde nov only to the banks officers ana oirector;s, put to sl who ,c.of;ns have Wneu Sn,enS a. banks deposits exceep by two ana ,anrs times the capital stock 1t shows nor clearly than by any other possipie Anoas aas the strength of the bank ana the con
 
 nent is as follows: ,c
 At the close of business January '0' .so1 -.
 Loans and discounts. 's+o'0@o''' Banking house. furniture and TX |. .ro "A
 lures /. .....,.................... is'sSoS ssScS Real estate ............,.........'-' S'SeS IS Exnenses and taxes paid.......... 1.SS,' sS3 ts Bonds '''''.'''''''
 Cash ....,,s-
 Cash in vault. .$3o.5Ios' s.-,A Due from banks........ S,SsOSS- Ai''e''D
 Ss77,S71.A LIABILITIES.
 Capital stock Os SOs gx Surplus and undivided pronts.... 2A'OVo.Io
 Deposits
 Individual deposits ....$zSs, ,4S2.S1 Due to banks........... 15.S3S.Ss- ScS'oo0'os
 $s77,s71n
 The bank has a comfortable and mod .rn building picture of which appears elsewhere. This building was built eA' nressly for the bank and is it's property it is one of the neatest land best arrang- ed bank buildings in the State, oeinS equipped with modern oak banking tur- niture finished in brass screen work, fire and burglar preef--vault and sAle' and irs walls ars beautifully freseoed.
 The Bank of Opelika transacts the res ular routine of a banking house-receiv"