The Forrest City times., 1909-05-14
Cashier Eugene Williams of Bank of
Forrest City Elected Treasurer
of St. Francis Levee Board
MAKES BOND IN A FEW MINUTES
Honoree i Young Man OF Unusual IA.
gacity. Business Acumen and 4c.
iyity-F lattering Letters and
kilograms Received.

tIIt>l lily = again HOffaFel DN tie
/ promotion and elevation Of enc Of her
/ splendid young business men TO nigh
aud most responsible position.
At the regular annual meeting Of
the 81. Francis Leyee Board follow
ing the biennial appointment Of mem
bers by the governor. Mr.. Eugene
Williams, cashier Of tie Bank OF For
rest City. who had just been appointed
a member Of the Board. was
unanimously chosen as treasurer, sue
ceeding Mr.. ". y. Straub. Of Helena,
who was recently appointed to serve
out the unexpired term Of the lament
| ed James r. Bush. deceased
Eugene Williams is native Of St.
Francis county, and is splendid
young business man, who las steadily
climbed the ladder Of success to this
high and responsible position In
1902, when the Bank Of Forrest City
was first !organized. he was chosen as
its cashier, and has steered that in
stitution through the panicky times
Of 1907 and all adyersities successfully
until it stands forth as one Of the most
carefully managed institutions OF its
kind In the country. His appoint
ment 10 the high and responsible posi-
tion Of treasurer of the St. Francis
Leyee Board is compliment 10 his
ability and sagacity, and is an honor
Of which any man might well be proud.
Il is position Of honor and trust and
one Of great and grave responsibilities.
In view Of the fact that he is the
youngest mem Der of the Board, being
but - years Of age, the appointment
| is doubly honorable and complimenta-
ry bespeaking as il does his integrity.
his ability, his popularity, and the
| loyalty Of wide circle OF friends.
Since his appointment upon the
Board and since his election as treas
urer, he has received a great basket
Of kindly letters and kilograms Of con-
graduation and good wishes.
By our urgent request, he has per-
mitted Us 10 publish two or three,
which We do Of our Own accord and 10
show that the appointment is mat
ter of much qualification TO others be-
sides his friend here at home
Congressman Macon, under date of
May II, writes from Washington TO
say:
House Of Representatives,
Washington, May IL, 1903
My Dear Gene:-1 congratulate you
and the good people Of st. Francis
] county upon your appointment as a
member Of the st. Francis Levee
Board. Your superior accomplish
ments since you arrived at your ma
jority clearly demonstrate the fact
that you are worthy Of any position
that the good people Of your commu-
nifty might bestow upon you, look
upon YOU "a one Of the coming business
men Of oGr State. and business men
are needed on The Leyee Board
When / can serve YOU or The Board
ia any way. please let NE do 50. ]
want o be usefal when | can,
With very best wishes tor yoa and
YOURS, | am.
Mos sincerely your friend.
+. E. Macon.
Mr.. v :. Mitchell e tie Democrat
Printing and Lithogra pline Co. Lit
lie Rock wires.
Congratulations. Yoa are nat
ural born winner " :. Mitchell
From Earle. in Crittenden county.
comes the following from Mr.. H. \.
Morrison. cashier Of the Bank Of Fare:
Earle Ark, May i, 1903
Mr Eugene Williams.
Dear Sir-We note with pleasure
that yoQ have been appointed as treas
urer Of tie -. Francis LeYee Board.
and il Y9a expect 10 make . personal
bond, and YOU wish any part Of the
bond made in Crittenden county. We
would re glad 10 have YOU send il up
here, and We VII Go a. that We know
low fer you personally.
With best wishes. I remain.
Yours trcIE. ii. =. Morrison.
Mr.. Williams i required % give
bond in tie SIN e Three Hundred
and Fifty Thousand Dollars tor tile
faithful discharge af the duties OF lie
.oa3ce. and he made Z lend Of Foar
Hundred and Fifty thousand Dollars
il very few minutes upon his retQrn
home thus eyidencing lis high stand
ing and tie loyalty Of lis friends.
The Times takes a personal pride
in the advancement. promotion or ele-
walton Of its friends and citizens Of this
city, county or state. and We are much
pleased a. this appointment. We ex-
tend Mr.. Williams sincere and hearty
congratulations and wish for him a
most prominent, useful and successful
career, hoping that he may continue
10 climb until he reaches the summit
Of his ambitions, which We believe are
very high.
A little base ball now and then is
relished by the most Of men, al the
boys and some Of the women. Are We