The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-03-14
WESTMINSTER SAVINGS BANK

The prosperity of a community IL
invariably reckoned by its banks FOL
there j. no better criterion by which
to judge the stability Of a town, Oh
section, than to know that flourish
ing bank Is one Of its foremost in
situations.
Westminster is no exception to the
many live, progressive towns of the
State as regards banking facilities,
and her citizens can point with no
little degree OF pride to the West
minister Savings Bank, which became
an established factor in the com
munity back in the year 1896.
The capital of this bank is $50 900,
while its surplus is $4,000. With
the passing of years the scope of use
fulness of this institution has greatly
enlarged, and is being felt throughout
Carroll county. 1t is unquestionably
one of the strongest and safest bank
ing corporations to be found any
where, and it fully warrants the care
full consideration of all business men
or others seeking a dependable bank
in which to deposit their funds. The
most modern and improved methods
are employed, and every requisite in
stalled to facilitate handling clients
accounts, and customers benefit by
the modern conduct of it's affairs
Being State bank it was Incorporate
ed according to the laws Of Mary
land and every safeguard has been
brought to bear to insure the safety
Of all funds deposited. The hand
some new vault Is constructed OF
fire-proof material, while the safe is
one Of the most improved in use, be-
ing malleable steel and equipped with
time locks and burglar alarms. VI"
The present home of the Westmins-
ter Savings bank has been occupied
since 1902, and it may truthIuIly De
termed one OF the most attractive and
inviting in the State. TheAo IS a
neatness and refinement about enc
building and premises that you sell
dom see, while the atmosphere OF
cordially pervades the place at all
times, making visitors and customers
feel perfectly at home. The stiffness
and Formally usually found in con-
nection with bank, is not visible
here.
The new addition which is used as
a directors room, was built last year
appearance of the building.
The bank does a general CONNER
cial and savings business, and judg-
ing from the large number of savings
accounts on the books, it would seem
that the habit of thrift has been stlmu-
lated to marked degree by the op-
GRAFTON of this department. One dollar
opens an account. Four per cent is al
lowed on savings accounts and time de-
posits. Checking accounts pay (per
cent on daily balances of $500, or
more.
The exceedingly accommodating
and courteous methods employed by
the officers have been big factors in
the success of the institution and i'm
building up a large CLIENTELE, Ior they
are never remiss, nor unwilling to
extend every accommodation pos
sible to those seeking the assistance
of a bank. Therefore, it is today one
of the most popular and trusted
banks in the State.
The officers and employees are: Mr..
F.. Thomas Babylon, president; Mr..
Uriah Bixler, vice president; Mr.. J.
Fl. Handley, treasurer and Mr. o. M
Grouse, assistant treasurer Book
keepers: Messrs. ODER s. Herr, Nor
man B. Boyle and VIM. R. Unger; al
SO Mrs. Lillian A. Franklin. The
directors, including the president and
vice president are: Messrs. Joseph W.
Smith, Alfred G. Bachman, Milton P.
Myers, Herbert F. Cover and Geo. T.
Marker, all gentlemen of the highest
reputation for probity and fine
business acumen
This bank is progressive enough
for prosperity and conservative
enough for safety. What more could
anyone ask?