Scottish-born Carmi pioneer Captain James Fackney
A genuine philanthropist from Scotland who settled in Carmi in 1839, Captain James Fackney built a merchant tailor and landholding business, married twice, served as a captain in the 87th Minors during the Civil War, aided railroads, helped shape Carmi’s growth, and died November 11, 1879.
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Scotland
Carmi
James Fackney
Argyleshire
T Rade
America
Cincinnati
Grayville
Mary Ann Wilson
Elizabeth Bozeman
White County
Capt. Fackney
Vicksburg
Fackner
Cairo
Vincennes
Lzast
Tailored Livestock Tailored Livestock
Americans eat more meat and beef leads consumption as flavor and leanness rise in demand. Selective breeding and balanced diets tailor cattle for markets while processors and producers push efficient methods, keeping prices affordable. The industry favors free enterprise and opposes subsidies, aligning with consumer needs.
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Yesteryear
First Industry Was Water Mills in Carmi
The Carmi Water Mills are identified as the village's first industry dating to about 1812 before plotting. Initial proprietors were Lowry Hay and Leonard White who also ran a saw mill tan yard and distillery. Subsequent owners included David Burrell Allen Rudolph Williams Weed Samuel Slocumb Ahart S Staley and George S Staley. The state at one time owned the property via a navigation act and was authorized to be sold.
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Carmi
Lowry Hay
Leonard White
David Burrell
Allen Rudolph
Williams & Weed
Samuel Slocumb Ahart S. Staley
George S. Staley
Ilinois
Plete
Samuel Slocumb
Ahart S. Staley
Carmi Bank Opens in 1872 and Early Deposits Rise
Carmi’s first bank opened in 1872 by Frank E. Hay and John R. Webb. The brothers-in-law ran a dry goods business earlier. The bank sat between the bridge and public square and secured deposits with lands and property. Shortly after, deposits grew enough to trigger a government tax on 100000 dollars. George S. Staley built a flour mill later expanding to a large operation with multiple water wheels and machinery.
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Carmi’s
Frank E. Hay
John R. Webb
Tray and Webb
George S. Staley
White County Bank Founded in 1904 and Early Leadership
The record traces the White County Bank starting January 20, 1904 with early officers and a long line of presidents and cashiers. It lists James Gordon Dagleyv as president after 1956, George J Schanzle as president, and notes current staff including Richard M. Roser as Vice President and Cashier, with a roster of past assistants, bookkeepers, and directors.
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White County Bank
J. G. Endicott
von L. Hollerbach
George TH. Schanzle
James Gordon Dagleyv
George J Schanzle
Sehanzie
Ronald (Bernadine) Brown
Charles Atteberts
A. S. Rudolph
Sherman Johnson
David Graham
Roy Clippinger
Clay E. Waters
H. J. Stringham
Richard Morgan Roser
Dercie Tliulyard
Helen Botsch
Lola Stein
Sue Marlin Snyder
Kate Pomeroy Wilson
Ruth Tanks
Melba Browning
Peter Whetstone
Gail Crandal
Deloris Miller
Carroll Tanner
DeeAnn Staley Maurer
Donna Stivayre
James Walsh
George H. Schanzle
Charles FH. Atteberry
Richard M. Roser
Bernadine C. Brown
Ruth M. McIntosh
Chantel Organ
Dorothy EE. Cleveland
Helen H. Scudamore
Pauline McIntosh
Louise M. Vanzandt
Marilyn F&f. Cozart
Barbara ¢. Huffan
Suellen Murdich
Hugh K. Hale
Gil G. Darnon
Eleanor W. Po
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Wabash
J. Fackney
The
Riddle Company
Donald
West Main
Illinois
A. S. Staley
Carmi Water Mills
Mrs. A. S. Staley
First Carmi Bank
Orie
F.D.I.C
Carml Illinois
Commercial Bank
Birdsong
Main
Locust Streets
Carmi Times
Walter G. Huber
Harvey Wheeler
Jess Birdsong
Candy
Pangburn
Cologne
Revlon
Valentie
American Greeting
Amity
Ene
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