The Bankers and Banking Institutons of Loup City
Officers and Directors of the First National Bank
of Loup City, Nebraska
L. HANSEN,
Cashier.
W. F. MASON,
President.
C. H. RYAN,
Assistant Cashier.
The First National Bank of Loup
City, the oldest bank in Sherman
county, was originally organized by
George W. Post, Lee Love, A. P. Cul
ley and A. E. Charlton, as principal
stockholders and commenced busi
ness on October 5. 18S5.
This institution has been here so
long, is so well and favorably known
by our people and has had so large
ly to do with the growth and develop
ment of Loup City and Sherman coun
ty. especially the territory tributary
W. T. CHASE,
Director.
to Loup City, that little need be said.
W. F. Mason, the present presi
dent of this bank came to Loup City
October 4, 1S99, and but for about
two years, 1909 to 1911 has been con
nected with this bank since, in all
over fourteen years.
L. Hansen, the present cashier has
been w’itli this bank so long that it
would puzzle even the oldest citizens
to tell just how long he has been oc
cupying bis position of trust and en
joys a most enviable reputation in
the confidence of the people of this
community.
Mr. C. If. Ryan, the present assist
ant cashier, has been with this bank
for almost three years, is making
good and if he continues in the bank
ing business we predict, will early
make a place for himself as one of
the bright young bankers of the
state.
A. B. Outhouse. Vice President, the
head of the Keystone Lumber com
pany and W.T. Chase of this city and C.
Bradley of Wolbach, Nebr., together
with the above named officers, form
the directorate of this bank. Messrs.
Outhouse and Chase are among our
very oldest citizens. Are both good
business men and large property own
ers here. Mr. C. Bradley is one of the
most successful and wealthiest real
estate men in Nebraska and one of the
largest owners of Nebraska farm
lands.
This old institution enjoys a most
enviable reputation in this communi
ty and county indeed, with an un
broken reputation for over thirty
years of fair and liberal treatment
to all, a surplus equal to that of its
capital and an exceptionally strong
lot of stockholders there are few
better or stronger hanks anywhere
and which is attested by its constant
ly good and growing business.
This bank is a member of the Fed
eral Reserve System, which gives it
an unlimited credit and is rated A. I.
The handsome press brick build
ing occupied by the bank is its home
and is owned by the bank and is one
of the iirst good buildings put up in
Loup City and is today perhaps the
best building in Sherman county.
A. B. OUTHOUSE,
Director.
The First Trust
Company
E. A. Miner was born in Marion
county, Iowa, and lived on a farm
there until 1803, when he moved to
Greeley county, Fehraska, with his
parents. He re ided in Greeley coun
ty until 1011, and rule to Loup Gity
in April, 1313. and lielpe 1 organise
the First Trust ony .ay v. i h C. Brad
ley, C. C. Carls."; a.id >V. F. Mason.
Mr. Miner has !:tc t asso ia cd will:
C. Bradley in tin- real esta'e. loan and
insurance business since 1903. He is
well qualified for the position he now
hold as secretary of The First Trus
company. lie is gseifly interested i ;
agricultural affairs and reads every
farm paper that he tan get hold of.
E. A. MINER
He is not a curbstone farmer by any
means, as his place in the northeast
part of town is a mi nature farm and
his spare time is taken up in caring
for the cow, chickens, white rabbits
and bees and in perusing the farm
papers.
The First Trust company has grown
from nothing, under his management,
to quite an institution. Its members
are representative and progressive
business men and The First Trust
company of Loup City ranks high
among institutions of its kind in the
state.
The man witli a backbone has
little use for a wishbone.
One clerk with a smile is worth
fifty with a scowl.
It is not true that some men never
cease working. We all die some day.
Officers and Directors of the Loup City State Bank
of Loup City, Nebraska
c.
. CARLSEN,
Cashier.
J. S. PEDLER,
President
A. W. BOECKING,
Assistant Cashier.
Among the foremost institutions of
Loup City is the hank of which this
article is written. This bank was or
ganized on August 12, 1904, by C. C.
and T. J. Hansen and C. W. Fletcher
and was under their management until
January 12, 1906, when these parties
sold out to the present management.
At that time the total deposits were
$19,120.86, and the total footings $44,
377.10 which, when compared with
the showing made as under the call
of the Hanking department as of De
camber 9, 1915, showing deposits of
$245,514.70 and total footing, $320,
502.36, indicates the growth that
has been made and that the busi
ness of the bank has grown steadily
E. G. TAYLOR,
Director.
and continually since January 12, 190G.
In addition to this splendid showing,
the statement further reveals that the
sum of $2,319.31 has been paid into
the State Guaranty Fund, which has
now reached way past the million dol
lar mark, and which absolutely guar
antees against loss every deposit in
this bank.
In addition to the State Guaranty
Fund, the individual responsibility of
the stockholders of this strong bank
aggregates more than one-half million
dollars, which, with its large capital,
surplus and undivided profits of over
$70,000, makes it rank as one of the
strong banks of the state.
The officers of the Loup City State
bank are: J. S. Pedler, president;
John W. Long, Vice President; C. C.
Carlsen, Cashier; A. W. Boecking and
Ruby Johnson, Assistant Cashiers;
Directors, E. G. Taylor, W. K. Mellor,
S. N. Sweetiand, J. S. Pedler, John W.
Long and C. C. Carlsen.
A glance at the directorate reveals
the names of several of the most
prominent citizens and business men
of Sherman county, three of whom
have made their homes here for more
than thirty-five years.
This bank occupies and o>vns a nice
, two-story brick building, 25x100 feet
and the space not used for the bank
quarters is fitted out in neat office
rooms which are all occupied at the
present time.
One of the particularly strong fac
tors with this bank is not only it3
large financial means, hut the fact
that it is a bank of strong personal
service and its officers are at all times
ready and willing to assist its cus
tomers in every possible way that
will redound to their benefit and that
of the community.
A writeup of this bank would not
be complete without special mention
being made of its cashier, C. C. ('ari
sen, to whom much credit is due for
the growth and standing of this insti
tution. His business ability, integrity,
and personality have been a great fac
tor in the producing of the splendid re
sults and showing as outlined above.
JOHN W. LONC,
Vice President. ..
CLEAN-UP SALE
As I do not wish to carry over any holiday goods
another season, I am making special prices on
everything in the store until January 1, 1916.
TOYS, DOLLS, CHINA, GLASS AND
ENAMEL WARE, TOILET ARTICLES
AND BOOKS AND GAMES.
Another Big Shipment of China
ware Will Arrive in a Day or Two
A NICE LINE OF FRESH CANDIES
ALWAYS IN STOCK
Remember the place
Grow’s Variety Store
DAR GROW, Proprietor
A 42-PIECE DINNER
SET FREE
to the person buying the largest bill of
merchandise at our store
Friday, December 24th
One sack of flour can be included in all
orders for this prize. Sugar by the
sack not included.
Candy and Nut Special
We have a special offering in Candy and
Nuts. Don’t forget to ask about it.
We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
C. C. COOPER