Oxford eagle., 1918-05-09
GUARANTY BANK 4 TRUST
COMPANY.
New Oxford Bank Has Been Gaining
Deposits at Rate of Twelve Hun
dred Dollars A Day.

The true barometer of a COM
munity's progress and prosperity is
the condition of its financial institu-
tions, for where you find modern and
thriving banks, there you will also
find thifty. contented and prosper
Gus citizenry.
Lafayette county is certainly for
tunate in this respect, having within
its borders several of the most i'm
portant banks in the state. none .,f
which stands higher in financial
circles than the Guaranty Bany and
Trust Company, Of Oxford, which was
established onlv about thirty days ago.
In fact, this bank which has been open
for business only since April sixth.
this year, has already establlshei a
reputation fer sound business and
wonderful executive efficiency tha. :
the peer of any sim lar institution e
gardless of as time of operation
Organized with a capital stock of
$25, 100000, and with every dollar on
deposit there guaranteed by the
guaranty fund OF the state of Missis-
sippi. this excellent bank has been re-
ceiving deposits in amount far beyond
the fondest expectations of the foun-
ders, and which have been increasing
at the rate of 81 10000 daily.
Safety and Service" i the new
banks motto, and according to those
familiar with the private careers and
the character of the men at the head
of affairs, it is the only motto these
men would likely adopt One of the
strongest principles, or planks. in the
the basis of operation is: the purpose
to conduct the business along the line
Of sound banking principles, extend
/ ing TO all that service and accommo-
dation that they are justly entitled to,
realizing that the party in need of
small accommodations is entitled to
as much consideration as one of large
means. Another announced purpose
is TO aid the farmer, and TO assist in
building up the agricultural interests
of the county, and the farmers of La
fayette and adjoining counties are
urged to bring their extra fine
specimens Of agricultural products to
the banks exhibit room. The ladies
are cordially invited to visit the well
appointed rest room, and to feel at
home there while resting between
shopping tours. Clean. linen fresh
water and other conveniences are to
be had.
The personnel of the banks direc-
torate is composed of some of the
most prominent and successful busi-
ness and professional men in tie state.
They are gentlemen who have con-
Iquered apparently insurmountable OBJ
stacles in life's journey, who have
been mellowed and ripened by expert
ence. and who recognize and assume
their obligations toward mankind and
the banks patrons. Just word here
regarding the officers: Mr.. A. A.
IGraham, President, is also cashier OF
the Blue Mountain and the Bank OF
Ashland. He is eminently qualified u
hold his place as directing genius OF
the local banks affairs, and he has in
eorporated into the plan Of business
the 100 per cent pure principles that
have been tested in the crucible OF
experience.
Mr.. ID. C. Nelson, President
is member Of the well known mer
camille firm Of The ]. r. Nelson &
company, and he is acknowledged 4
be one of the most promising younl
business men in the county.
Mr.. s. H. Logan. Cashier. has has
worlds Of banking experience. havinl
. been the BaES Of Oxford's cashier TO
. ten years. ne is courteous, effieien
and untiring in his efforts to serve tn
banks patrons in any way he may
Small depositors, as well as large de
positors, are sure of the same frank
; dependable and worthy advice from
Mr.. Logan.
DIR. T. H. Somerville, Trust Officer
,, was formerly Dean of the Law De
partment at the University of Missis
sippi, and occupies a prominent plac
in the front ranks of able souther
attorneys. Under his guardianshi
there is no danger of the bank goin
wrong on any of its investments
The other directors, all well know