Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-22
+ n A n CIAL INSTITU-
TiONS OF IMPERIAL
VALLEY.


Supporting the commercial and indus
trlal interests of Imperial county are
the banking Institutions, of which her
residents are proud. Her banks have
ample capital and abundant resources.
are sbly conducted, popular with the
public and hold high rank in the world
Of finance. Institutions which illus
trate the progressive, welI-managed
Well-equlpped class of business banks
that are at the service Of the val
ley's business men are the First Ma
tlonal Banks of Imperial, FL Centre
and HoltVille, which transact a gen
eral banking business in all depart
ments and operate with a capital of
half million dollars and combined
total resources Of $1,793, ,269.92. Of
fering TO the local community. its
firms, corporations and individuals.
every service pertinent to modern
methods and complete facilities, these
institutions have attracted to them
selves strong contingent of custom
ers who are we'll aware that these
three First National Banks provide
Tor them all that any bank can in ex-
pedltlng their collections and caring
for their interests and that the policy
OF the management is to eXteend the
whole Of such accommodation az is
warranted by the customers balance
and standing. These banks invite the
accounts of merchants, corporation and
individuals, and especially solicit ac-
tive checking accounts, their facilities
for handling such business being of
the very best, and they assure GUS
toners prompt, reliable service. Lib
eral and conscientious recognition is
accorded TO the patrons needs and
rights IN the matter Of discounts and
loans, for the policy Of these institu-
lions is to take every pains to keep
thei" depositors with them permanent
ly, 50 far as that can be done by fair
dealing, iudicious accommodation and
competent, careful service in all the
details of legitimate finance These
banks confine their business strictly
to the recognized banking fields and
are in the best sense Of the word the
peoples banks" and as such have
thrived with the community, the Off
cials and directors being all men of
high standing in western financial
circles. The president of these insti-
tntions is Mr.. Leroy Holt, who was
the founder of the first bank in the
valley and has done much to promote
the welfare Of the community ever
since.
The vice presidents of these flour
ishing institutions are: At Imperial,
Mr.. N A. Mackey; at FL Centre, Mr..
Franklin J. Cole; at Holtville, Mr..
j. M. Harden. The cashiers at the
respective branches are: At lmper-
ial, Mr.. o. X. Thomas; at FL Centre,
Mr.. j. Y. Wachtel, Jr.; at Holtville,
Mr.. X. G.. Webster.
The Farmers & Merchants Bank Of
Imperial is so thoroughly identified
with Imperial Valley that we award
it a prominent place in these pages.
It's career has been one of striking
success and every member of the COM
munity takes pride in it. 1t is one
of the more progressive concerns OF
the valley and it reflects shining
credit on Imperial. A general bank
ing business is done and it amply and
satisfactorily meets the needs Of the
community in the banking and finan-
cial line. As a rule, the important
part played by banks is not realized
by the people. Many look upon them
simply as a place for the safekeeping |
Of funds and have no adequate idea
that they play an important part in
the success of most legitimate enter
prises The management of this in
stitution could hardly be improved up
ON and, while looking carefully after
its own interests, it is always ready |
to do what it properly can to advance
those of this section of the state. The |
officials and directors are numbered
among the highly esteemed members |
of the community, and they have
perfect right to take pride in the high