First National Bank of Mobile Honors Long Record of Leadership
The piece chronicles the bank’s 50 years of stable leadership from founders through Henry Hall’s presidency starting 1904, highlighting directors like James H. Masson and Henry Hall, the roles of vice presidents and cashiers, and notable staff such as Lloyd Bowers, Willoughby, Shaffer, Woolf, and notable notary Z. M. P. Inge, with emphasis on loyalty, growth, and service to Mobile’s business community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hall
A. M. Hall
H. A. Schroeder
L. M. Wilson
C. G. Richards
Arthur McGill
Felix McGill
A. M. Quigley
Leopold Lowenstein
Jacob Pollard
Leopold Hammel
First National Bank
Mobile
James H. Masson
Masson
Hall
Jacob Pollock
Pollock
Hammel
Julius Hammel
Lloyd Bowers
Bowers
C. OD. Willoughby
Willoughby
Mr. Willoughby
Europe
Woolf
Junius W. Woolf
First Board of Directors Elected September 1 1865
Charles W. Gazzam John C. Chamberlain William Flash Moses J. Foote Dominique O. Grady named to the first board as of September 1 1865 in the historic vote.
Notable Names in Local Affairs
William J. Ledyard, Charles G. Richards, George W. Tarleton, Moses Waring appear as prominent figures in a community notice outlining civic roles. The item highlights their involvement in local governance or organization leadership during a historical period.
First of Original Shareholders of the First National Bank
A list of initial shareholders includes C W Gazzam R V Montague F W Kellogg L Robertson C Kellogg J Kirkbride O Grady G M Tarleton J C Chamberlain G Richards M Waring Foote C K Foote R H Slough A J Ingersol F H Chamberlain D La Campbell W Flash A Flash J Hessee W J Ledyard A H Ryland W Dorrance B F Flanders P Gage D W Goodman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Confessions of a Wife Fragment A Morning After Loss
The narrator awakes in grief and notes Kitty’s illness as Miss Heathcott brings coffee. A telegram from Dick about buying stock tests her loyalties and money decisions, prompting thoughts on independence versus dependence and a decision to break the news by letter.
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Kitty
Miss Heathcott
Chicago
York
Mary
Winning of Barbara Worth at Lyric Theatre Tuesday
Review of the Lyric showing The Winning of Barbara Worth starring Gertrude Barker and Theodore Hardy with lavish set pieces and a sand storm prologue. The piece draws crowds as a strong stage drama amid a trend away from inferior musical entertainments. Seats on sale at Lyric.
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Barbara Worth
Mark E. Swan
Harold Bell Wright
Gertrude Barker
Barbara
Theodore Hardy
Lyric
Wonderful Display of Electric Marvels by Compos Comp
The Compos Electrical company on Joachim street presents an eye catching window display showing a Ferris wheel and a miniature doll house. Illuminated at night with National Mazda equipment, the exhibit draws attention from Mobile residents and showcases Mr pos’s efforts in crafting a pleasing storefront feature.
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Joachim Street
Mazda
Pos
South
St. Vincent Club to Host Dance and Concert
The St. Vincent Club will present a concert and dance on Wednesday October 20 at 8 p.m. at Columbus Hall. Local amateur talent will perform and special music is arranged. Admission is fifty cents for gentlemen and twenty five cents for ladies.
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St. Vincent Club
The
St. Vincent
of Columbus Hall
Sion
Prichard Negroes Charged in Petit Larceny Case
Sheriffs arrested several residents living near Prichard on warrants for petit larceny. Accused include T Bakley alleged to have stolen a Smith and Wesson revolver and Winbush said to have taken a pair of handcuffs from H. M. Coch deputy. The story notes prior house fire at Cochran and subsequent pawn of the weapon.
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Groes
Prichard
T Bakley
Winbush
H. M. Coch
Cochran
Bailey
Fred
Pea John
Negro Imposter Seeks Clothes Pressing in New Orleans
Mrs. M Bolling of De torn street near St Francis Dauphin streets reported Saturday night about 8 that a Negro man came claiming to be sent by Mr Bolling to press his clothes. The man proved to be an impostor. Police furnished a description but had not arrested him by late hour.
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LYRIC
Quality Theatre
Jean Webster
Henry Miller
Tymingham
Mass
Berkshires
Beulah Cannon
Miss Webster
Vassar
Mark Twain
Georgia man seeks wife in Mobile after missing from home
Acting Chief R L Do received a letter from Moore of Arlington asking to locate Lula Moore who vanished several days ago. Moore believed she might be in Slocumb but telegrams failed to confirm. He now thinks she may be in Mobile.
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Georgia
R. L. Do
Moore
Arlington
Lula
Slocumb
Mobile
Humorous Exchange At Lambs Club Captioned Tale
The fragment recounts William Collier telling a joke at the Library of the Lambs Club. He recalls a moment when Englishmen teased Pat about his hair, prompting Pat to respond that he saw many around it and agreed with the joke in a lighthearted exchange.
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William Collier
Dan
Library of the Lamb’s Club
Pat
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Messrs
M. J. McDermott
A. L. Staples
T. J. O'Connor
Bank of Mobile
J. Leslie Taylor
Union Savings Bank
Mobile Clearing House
Hunter O’rourke
M. O. Discher
J. D. Berouson
Emile W. Fisch
J. J. Pettus
P. G. Barnes
J. A. Gibson
E. R. Rencher
R. K. Krudop
W. W. Reed
N. P. Boulet
T. W. Jarvis
T. D. Martin
Thos. Bart
D. P. Bestor
Bestor & Young, Attorneys
James E. McDonnell
James McDonnell Co
F. Forchheimer
M. Forcheimer
W. Marshall Turner
Forest
Gen
Turner Sup. Co
First National Bank OF Mobile
Charles W. Gazzam
John C. Chamberlain
William Flash
Moses J. Foote
Dominique O. Grady
William J. Ledyard
Charles G. Richards
George W. Tarleton
Moses Waring
J. W. Phillips
American Laundry
C. W. Gazzam
R. V. Montague
F. W. Kellogg
R. L. Robertson
Cc. C. Kellogg
J. Kirkbride
D. O. Grady
G. M. Tarleton
Cc. G. Richards
M. Waring
Foote
C. K. Foote
R. H. Slough
A. J. Ingersol
F, H. Chamberlain
D. la Campbell
W. Flash
A. Flash
J. Hessee
A. H. Ryland
W. Dorrance
B. F. Flanders
P. Gage
D. W. Goodman
John Vella, Jr
Franklin
Virginia
Gladys Duke
Conti
Seave
Junius S. Brohn
Charleston St
Leslie Bullen
S. Conception St
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Empire Theatre
Columbia Theatre
Mabel Benson
Tares
Columbia
Billie Richie
Sheri
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