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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-28

ham. From there he went to Wake For
est College and after leaving that institu-
ton organized the Peoples Bank at Rox-
boro, of which Mr.. j. A. Long is at
present president. From Roxboro Mr.
Battle went to the Fidelity Bank of Dur
ham, thence to Charlotte, where he was
with the Loan & Savings Bank of that
city Mr.. Battle has had valuable bank
ing experience in many cities and has
successfully managed and built up a
number of institutions.
President j. NJ Walker was ,ong III
charge of the active management of the
bank, but on account of his health he
has for some time left the more active
labors to MIR. Battle and the active diree
torate
The City National Bank succeeded the
Piedmont Bank in 1885. The first presi-
dent was Hon. A. NJ Scales who died
in 1892. Gov Scales was succeeded by
j. M. Winstead, and upon the occasion
of Mr.. Winstead's death, in 1894. Mr..
j. M. Walker, the present president, as
sumed control of its affairs The capital
stock of the bank is 500, 10000, and, al
though practically new bank, since its
incorporation. it has succeeded in accumu-
lating a surplus and undivided profit ac-
count of about $2O,0O0.O0, besides paying
regularly a per cent. dividend. The
loans and discounts have passed beyond
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The Greensboro National Bank

The only bank not paying interest on
deposits in the city of Greensboro. is the
Greensboro National Bank. one of the
safest and soundest banking institutions
in the entire South.
This bank succeeded the Bank OF Green's
boro in 1876. and was reorganized in 1896
The present president, Mr.. Neil Ellington.
became the executive head of this bank
in 1891. Mr.. Ellington was with the Bank
Of Greensboro for several years. and also
with the National Bank of Greensboro.
Altogether he has had about thirty
years, during which time without any in
terruption, he has been an officer of bank
in Greensboro. In point of service. he is
enc of the oldest bank officials in North
Carolina, and in point of ability, lie is ore
Of the safest. wisest and most progressive
bank officers in the entire State He
believes in and lives consistently by his
faith in that conservatism. which is very
necessary to make the soundest and best
institution.
The Greensboro National Bank is CAPT
talized at 100000. and has surplus and
undivided profits of more than $4,000.
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the three hundred thousand dollar mark,
and the total deposits on June 9th, we're
1922, 329.S5. A general banking business
in all of its forms is transacted, including
granting loans, discounting commercial
notes, receiving deposits and making col
lections, besides the support and encour-
| agenent given to all legitimate and worthy
concerns seeking to establish themselves
in this community.
The principal correspondents of the
bank are: The Seaboard National Bank
and the Chemical National Bank, of New
York, and the Merchants National Bank,
of Baltimore
Besides the officers of the bank the
directors are: j. c. Bishop. Dred Pea
cock, r. H. Brooks, w c. Balm, C. H.
Dorset, j. Addison Hodgin and J. Allen
Holt, men of position and high standing,
whose names assure every security and
confidence. The banks business is con-
Quoted in its own building, of which it
hutilzes the ground floor the upper part
Fbeing let for offices. The location is
central and convenient
Greensboro. with its varied interests.
shows an increase of 202 per cent. in
population during the past six years. The
city directory today gives $4,000 people.
and it is reasonably certain that there are
fully $4,000 living Immediately within
the city limits. The United States census
shows for Greensboro an increase of 2O2
per cent. The next highest in the United
states is 81 per cent, thus making
Grecnsboro's increase 400 per cent more
than any other city in the United States.
|. Greensboro is situated on a plateau
slightly inclined towards the east 1t is
most favorably situated, being at the
junction of the main line of the Southern
Railway, the North Carolina Railroad,
the Atlantic e Yadkin and the North
western North Carolina, the whole now
included in the Southern Railway system,
opening up the entire railroad facilities
Of the country and giving the best of
shipping conveniences. Greensboro is the
center and gateway of the far-famed
Piedmont region which lies to the south
and is shielded by the Blue Ridge and
Sauratown ranges of mountains which
divide Virginia from North Carolina, and
to the east by the extension of the same
Blue Ridge range which separates the
State from Tennessee. affording thus a
southern and eastern exposure to the sun,
and giving to the Piedmont counties all
the blessings and advantages which COM
bine to make up almost perfect climate.
Greensboro is SIS miles distant from
New York 413 miles from Philadelphia,
81 miles from Raleigh, 80 miles from
Charlotte 319 miles from Baltimore 364
miles from Savannah and 6S7 mics from
Cincinnati. 1t is in the heart of very
fertile agricultural region which contains
large quantities of timber today the most
valuable product of the South. The negro
population is much less than in most
Southern cities. and those that are here
are generally among the best representa-
tives of their race, and there has never
been any racial trouble or disturbance in
this city. The city is provided with the
best water supply in the State, this hav-
ing just been installed, and the street
railway service is the best in North Caro-
Ina
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CITY NATIONAL BANK

The City National Bank Of Greensboro
may be classed as one of the most re-
liable institutions of the kind in the en-
tire South It has been identified with
the life of the city from the beginning
of its most progressive era unto the
the present time, succeeding what was
formerly known as the Piedmont Bank
and being incorporated under the Ma
tional Banking Act in 1899
The present officers of the City Ma
tional Bank are: President, J. NJ. Walker;
Vice President, ]. Van Lindley: Cashier
Lee H. Battle. Mr. Battle came to
Greensboro and became cashier of the
City National Bank in 1900, from the
Atlantic National Bank of Wilmington
He was originally from Alabama, though
he came to North Carolina early in life
and was raised in Durham. His first
banking experience was with Eugene
Morehead & Co, private bankers, of Dur
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II. Ragan, of High Point. manufacturer
and capitalist; j. NJ Odell, of Concord
manufacturer and capitalist, and J. S.
Ragsdale, of Jamestown. manufacturer.
The chief correspondents are the Mer-
chants Exchange of New York, The Farm
ers and Merchants National Bank of
Philadelphia. The State Bank of Virginia.
The Merchants National and the National
Bank of Virginia. of Richmond. and the
Norfolk National Bank of Norfolk.
Progressive Greensboro has been aided
IN many ways by the Greensboro National
Bank Worthy enterprises seeking aid
are given all legitimate encouragement by
this institution. and public movements re-
ceive the assistance of the officers and di-
rectors of this bank
Greensboro, with ITS reputation of To-
day as the most rapidly growing city in
The South. With its substantial class OF
industries, and with its natural resources
unsurpassed. takes such steps forward as
only few cities In this country have ever
taken with the mark of permanency.
Every desirable class of business is now
in this city, and there is in
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profits net, amounted to 6.696.66.
The directorate includes the names Of
j. III. Hendrix. merchant: II. T. Ham,
capitalist; A. w. McAllister, Vice Presi-
dent; A. NJ. Scales, attorney: David
White, Secretary; u. V. Taylor, attorney;
e. P. Wharton, President: T.. f. Balm,
lumber merchant, and r. G. Vaughn,
Treasurer.
President Wharton has entire charge
Of the real estate. loan and trust depart
ments; Vice President McAllister has
entire charge of the insurance feature
and Treasurer Vaughn is in charge of
the banking. A branch office is to be
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Greensboro Loan and Trust Company

The Greensboro Loan & Trust Co. was
established April &c, 1900, with a capital
stock of 100000, and at the close of
business on April 9, 1903, its statement
showed a surplus and net profit of $1O,-
96794, with deposits aggregating $685.
557. 81.
Established in the most progressive city
in North Carolina, the growth of this
bank is key to the condition of the city
and every industry and enterprise seek
ing an advantageous location is attracted
here by the banking interests.
Mr.. J. w. Fry, President of the Green's
boro Loan & Trust Co, was Superintend-
ent of the Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley
Railroad few years ago when he or
gained this company. Mr.. w. E. Allen,
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It's list of depositors carries the names OF
tions of that section. and the bank does
an enormous out-of-town business, hand.
ling collections from banks i. very town
in this state.
Mr.. Neil Ellington, the president. with
his long experience and the banking bust
ress and his excellent business aualifica~
tions, holds the confidence and esteem OF
all who knows him.
He is one of the strongest pillars in the
Presbyterian church, and for years he
has been a Deacon in the Presbyterian
church OF Greensboro.
Beginning thirty years ago as collector
in the bank. he has passed through every
position from runner to the president. and
today he is one of the most active work
ers of any bank in the State.
The cashier, Mr. A. II. Alderman, was
originally from Eastern North Carolina
He is also an able banker. and has had
fifteen years of experience with the
Greensboro National Bank.
The directory of this institution in
cludes the names of W. j. Armfeld, OF
High Point, capitalist and banker w. S.
Hill, capitalist r. r. King. attorney; w
f. Bevill. capitalist: r. M. Reese. city
tax collector: L. McCulloch. c. NJ Van
story. president of the vanstory Clothing
Company; Neil Ellington, president; w
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fact, better opening here for additional
surpassed by no other city in
the South
Greensboro is ideally located as distri-
buting point, having railroads diverging
III every direction, and being the most
central point in North Carolina as an
educational center, it is unsurpassed in the
South, and this fact perhaps attracts here
that class which has made Greensboro
such magnificent residential city. Every
day some new enterprise is announced in
this city and substantial men of means
are attracted by the wonderful openings
for investors.
The Greensboro National Bank takes
pleasure in giving to inquirers any infor-
nation desired relative to the city, and
it is perhaps in the best position to advise
prospective investors.
The cotton mills, tobacco manufacturers
and wood working establishments employ
daily thousands of men and women, and
new industries are already planned for the
near future, which creates a demand for
several thousand additional help. Each
of these enterprises is enable to better
see the situation by the light thrown on
Greensboro by a statement of the condi
tion. by this conservative and wisely man
aged institution.
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Southern Loan and Trust Company

The Southern Loan & Trust Co. of
Greensboro, was organized in 1890 and
began a banking business in 1900 Ten
years were spent in the real estate and
loan business before banking was taken
up. In 1899 this company took advantage
of its privileges under It's charter and
began the trust business. In 1901 it began
writing fire insurance and has established
an enormous business in North and South
Carolina The officers are: E. p Whar-
ton, President; A. NJ. McAllister, Vice
President; r. c.. Vaughn, Treasurer;
David White, Secretary The capital
stock is $10O.OOoOO, and at the close of
business April 8, 1903, the surplus and
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Secretary and Treasurer of the company,
was originally from Rockingham county
but has always been in business in
Greensboro, and both of these gentlemen
have been identified with the interests
of Greensboro since the beginning of it's
most progressive era The list of direc-
tors Includes that class of men whose
names are synonymous with progress, but
are noted for their conservative and wise
has been, and is today identified with the
leading manufacturing and other interests
of that section. They are ]. A. Odell.
President of the Odell Hardware Co: r.
M. 'Rees. City Tax Collector; Geo S.
Sergeant, Treasurer Sergeant Manufac
turing Co.; r. r. King, attorney; j. S.
Cox, Vice President; J. w. Scott, of
j. w. Scott & Co.; Jno. Gill, President
Merchants Trust & Deposit Co, Balti-
more; w. H. Watkins, Treasurer Colum-
bia Manufacturing Co, Ramseur, n. c.;
o. r. Cox, Treasurer Cedar Falls Manu-
featuring Co, Cedar Falls n. G.. w. f.
Williams, of ed Springs, N. c.; j. A.
Hadley, of Mt. Airy; S. Bryant, President
Bank of Randleman, Randleman. ~ c.;
j. Elwood Cox, President Commercial
National Bank, High Point, N. c.; J. c..
Bishop, President Merchants Grocery
Co.; b. F. Mebane, of Spray, n. c.; Rev.
w. L. Grisson, w. d. McAdoo, ]. W.
Fry, President ]. Addison Hodgin,
manager Savings Department; S. l..
Trogdon, Clerk United States Court; II.
l.. Fry r. d. Douglas, ex-Attorney Gen
eral of North Carolina; r. p. Gray.
Mr.. Hodgin, Manager of the Savings
Department, was originally with the Saw
ings Bank of Greensboro, which was alb
sorbed by the Greensboro Loan Trust
Co. on April 1, 1902 Mr. Allen, the
cashier, was for seventeen years with the
Greensboro National Bank. serving in
many LdpdClClcS from RUNNER up
The manufacturing interests OF Greens
boro are varied and extensive, including
some of the largest cotton mills in the
entire South; woodworking industries of
great Importance, furniture factories
which have reputation throughout the
entire country and the wholesale mer,
chandising and tobacco manufacturing in
terests have grown to such proportions
as to rival the otner leading lines OF
business. Every Improvement which
could be crowded into town of the size
has been forced into the city Of Greens
boro, and with each improvement has
come number of new residents until
the city today is acknowledged to be the
fastest growing, community in the South
1t is a settled population which is seek
ing this city as a home, and nowhere in
this country is a warmer welcome or more
sincere aid offered than in the city Of
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opened in Greensboro, and Mr.. White the
secretary, will be in charge of this branch
as soon as the new building is completed
The Southern Loan and Trust Company
has one of the most brilliant records ever
made by financial institution anywhere
IN this country. The banking business
was begun only three years ago and the
insurance feature was added a year later.
Interest is paid depositors at the rate of
per cent. compounded quarterly. The
undivided profits, net, pays dividend Of
per cent. quarterly on its capital of
800, 900 90.
Recently the company has determined
to begin life insurance, and there is no
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doubt but that success will crown this
effort Vice President McAllister. who has
charge of the insurance department, is
conceded to be one of the ablest men in
the country in his particular line Of en-
deavor
Every enterprise looking for aid if it
has just cause and is worthy Of assis.
lance, should seek the attention of the
Southern Loan & Trust Company. 1t is
already one of the biggest financial insti-
tutions in the State and is fit running
mate for the city of Greensboro, whose
interests the company represents.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-08-21
sANITARIuM CONTRACT.

Mr.. John Oak of Pringle has en-
tered into partnership with Mr..
Reyner of Omaha and under the
firm name Of Reyner & Oak they
have obtained the contract to ouild
the government sanitarium at Hot
Springs. This includes all the ex-
cavating and all the stone work in
the entire buildings, the amount OF
which foots up the nice little sum of
1916, 100000.
Mr.. Oak will personally superin-
tend the work, and is busy organic.
ing his forces to push the constrc-
ton, which must be completed in
two years. The stone will all be
taken from the Evans stone quarry
at Hot Springs, except few thous-
and feet of different kind required
for ornamental, which will be pur.
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chased elsewhere. The firm will
quarry their own stone,' and for
this purpose they have leased the
quarry from Mrs. Evans for two
years, with an option of extending
the same to five years, for which
they pay her handsome royalty. In
this way there should be fair
margin of profit, and the govern
ment can rest assured that the work
will be skillfully and honestly per-
formed.
The total appropriation for the
buildings was $500, 100000 and
it is estimated that the woodwork
and the hardware, plumbing, etc.,
will fully consume the balance. Mr..
Oak will continue his crushing
plant for the manufacture of con
crete material which has grown into
quite "a prof able and extensive
business,
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the REFORM SCHOOL PRINTER.

The appointment OF E. T. Cressey
as superintendent of the reform
school printing reminds the Huron
lite of the way he was brought to the
notice of Superintendent Young.
Six months ago, when it became
known that there would be vacan-
cy in this department., Mr.. Young
advertised for a printer. In his
quest for the right man he went to
Sioux Falls and inquired of Saenger
of the firm of Brown & Saenger,
saying, "Saenger, l Want super
intendent fora the print shop at
the reform s@ool. | want a good
printer, a man who does not chew,
one who does not smoke, nor drink
nor swear; a printer who can lead
the choir, conduct chapel exercises
or lead in prayer meeting" ''Well''
replied Mr.. Saenger, "there is but
one such man in the United States
and he lives in Sioux Falls and his.
name is E. I. Cressey" So Cresseyi
got the job, not because he is much
of printer nor much Of preacher
but because he can do both and lead
in prayer.
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SOUTH DAKOTA PROSPERITY.

There has probably never been a
year when SO many and such expen-
sive public improvements have been
made orsbegun, or are contemplated
in South Dakota as the present year.
The good times which have prevail
ed in the state for the past four or
five years have resulted first in the
payment of debts, and next in de-
mand for improvements. Opera
tions in grading, paving, sewerage,
the construction of water and light
ing plants have been general all
over the state, representing an i'm
mense investment. In many cases
the communities have the money in
hand with which to pay for the i'm
provements. One needs only to
watch the matter cursorily to note,
also, the tremendous growth in the
idea of municipal ownership. Very
few valuable franchises are being
given away to corporations in South
Dakota these days Western Pro
greSs.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-08-21
Soldiers and
Sailors Reunion.

family re union OF Black Hills peo-
pie. Let us get off the treadmil of
daily duty for two DAYS. Cease our
toiling and moiling, our sweating
and fretting, our gathering and
reaping, or striving and strugg-
ling in the field and in the barn, in
the shop and in the mill, on the
mountain, in the valley, in the city
and in the country, that we may
look into each others eyes, that we
may know each other better. and
respect each other more. Such a
gathering will make us all realize
that life is worth living, friendships
worth preserving, me mories worth
cherishing; that the majesty of our
laws are worth sustaining, that our
liberties are worth upholding, that
our country is worth defending, and
the dear old flag worth loving.
Fraterrally,
G. V. GARDNER, M
Chairman Executive Committee.
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PIEDMONT, S. D., AUG. II, 1903

PIEDMONT, S. D., AUG. II, 1903.
Comrades of'6I'65::
The 10Th Annual Reunion of the
Black Hills Soldiers and Sailors
Association will be held at Piedmont
Wednesday and Thursday, August
25th and 9th. 1t was decided at
our meeting at Whitewood last fall
that we camp out" Tents, Coffee,
Sugar and Tin Cups will be at your
disposal, but each is expected to
bring his own bareback and SOW
belly" in generous quantities. Boys
we are growing old. Every year
the step grows less elastic, the form
less erect, the head whittier. l feel
these things in myself, | see them in
you. Each year some OF us, weary
OF life's struggles, lay down the bur
den and at each annual roll call few
err Of US answer present. For
these reasons, it IS the ernest desire
OF the executive committe, that
every old soldier in the Black Hills
be present at this meeting. He
who wore the gray will be just as
welcome as he who wore the blue.
The same ernest invitation is extend
ed to the Spanish Veterans, who by
unanimous vote at our last ses-
sion, became members of our asso-
citation, with all the rights and
privilege accorded the soldiers Of
81 IS. To all members OF the Wo-
mems Relief Corps, like courtesies
are extended, and they will be well
coined as our more than comrades.
The sons and Daughters of Veterans
will be given the right hand OF
fellowship, and likewise all members
of the National Guard. The Pho
neers of the Black Hills, they who
have created a principality of wealth
out of wilderness, have been in
vited to participate and become a
part of us for the occasion. In one
sense all are Pioneers. So all are
invited. Let us strive to make it a
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tional industrial matters and this is
only the beginning of the work.
Land that was considered practic-
ally worthless but a few years ago
is now producing as much or more
than the best OF the land in the
states where they have a heavy
yearly rainfall. The population of
the country is increasing rapidly
as is also our export trade. The
only way in which to meet the in
creasing demand for agricultural
products lies in the development of
the arid lands of the west and the
nation has seen fit to help the indi-
vidual out in this great and profit
able work.
The people Of our state should be
alive to this opportunity to get
started on the ground floor in the
matter of the expenditure of this
money and not let it pass UNDECIDED.
This state can, and by all means
should have good represen taticn of
delegates at this meeting to look
after our interests and see that
South Dakota gets her share of the
, appropriation. The work will not
be finished in any short space of
time, but the thing to do is to get
started and then the good work will
go on from time to time, increasing
the valuation of our state and her
products,
The basis of presentation is as
follows:
The governor of each state and
territory to appoint 20 delegates;the
mayor OF each city of less than 25,
600 population 2 delegates; the nav
or of each city Of more than $4,000
4 delegates; each board Of county
commissioners 2 delegates; each
chamber of commerce, board of
trade, commercial club, or real es-
tate exchange 2 delegates; each or