Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-24


that position voluntarily. The direc-
tors recognizing the efforts put forth
by Mr.. Hall for this institution, passed
the following resolutions;
"The following is true copy OF res
olutions unanimously adopted by the
board of directors of the City National
Bank of Bryan, Texas, at a meeting
held July 81, 1906:
Whereas, Mr.. Ed Hall has ten
dered his resignation as president OF
the City National Bank to engage in
other business; and,
Whereas, Mr.. Hall has served the
bank faithfully and with great credit
to himself for the past four years;
now, therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That the board OF direc-
tors hereby expresses to Mr.. Hall its
appreciation of his earnest and ener-
getic efforts in the upbuilding of the
bank: that it is with sincere regret
the board accepts his resignation, and
that he carries with him In his new
field of action the goodwill and best
wishes of the individual members of
the board, they believing that the
same energy and singleness of purpose
which has characterized Mr.. Halls
management of the bank, if exerted
in his own behalf, will surely tend to
his success in life.
"Be it resolved further, That Mr..
Hall be furnished with copy OF these
resolutions, signed by the secretary
of the board of directors, under the
seal of the bank
"a. w. WILKERSON,
Secretary Board of DIRECTORS"
Mr.. Hall again engaged in the mer-
camille business for a period OF about
three years, when he again entered
the banking world by organizing the
First State Bank & Trust Company
He believed there was an opening and
field of usefulness for such an insti.
tuition in this community. The sue
cess of this bank has proven the wis,
dom of his Judgment.
Mr.. R. H. Scale of Benchley, Texas
vice president, grew to manhood IN
the same community in which he now
resides. There is no better known OF
more popular man in this whole sec
ton of the state than Mr.. Henry Scale
Ever since young man starting out
for himself he has been engaged In
farming and stock raising, and his
success is attested by the extent Of
his holdings. He has large landed in
terests in Brazos and Robertson coun
ties and he and his brother, MIR. G. G.
Scale. owns one of the largest ranches
in West Texas, located in Callahan
county. Mr.. Scale is thoroughly in
touch with the farmers and stock
raisers of Brazos and adjoining coun
ties and is familiar with their needs
and wants. He meets with the direc
tors regularly and his counsel and ad
vice is sought in the management OF
the bank.
Mr.. w. H. Cole, cashier, is a young
business man that has grown to man
hood in our midst, belonging to one
of the Oldest families in this commun
| ity, a son of the late Mason D. Cole
senior member of the firm of Cole
Bros. that was so long one Of the
most prominent and successful bust
ness firms of Bryan. Mr.. Cole was
bookkeeper for the Bryan Cotton SEED
Oil Company and later for Cole Bros.
then secretary-treasurer of the Cole
Hardware Company and one Of the
organizers of the First State Bank
Trust Company, and accepting the po
sition of cashier. He is one of Bryan:
young financiers.
Mr.. Wilson Bradley, assistant cash
Ter, came to Bryan from East Texas
about six years ago, and from the frs
day he landed he has taken his posi-
ton among our young business men
His first position was as bookkeepe
with the firm of Howell Bros. From
that position he was called to the pc
sition of bookkeeper Of the First Ma
tional Bank, and in July, 1910, he wa
elected to the position of assistan
cashier of the First State Bank
Trust Company. He is young MAJ
of fine business qualifications and /
fast working his way to the top.
Directors.
John w. Coulter, capitalist; retire
merchant and planter.
E. J. Jenkins, druggist; having bee
in the drug business for the pas
twelve or fifteen years, and is recog
nized as one of Bryan's most success
! full business men.
H. P. Dansby, farmer and stool
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