Bennett Bank |
BENNETT BANK
This banking institution was established April 14, 1899 with a
capital stock of $20,000.00 and responsibility of over $50,000.
The present bank building was built in the summer of 1896 and
was first occupied by the bank in October of that year. It is
located on Main and 3rd streets and the building is one of the
finest in the town. The firs floor is occupied by the bank and
the basement floor which is built half above ground with
concrete floor is occupied by the Monitor printing office.
Mr. A. T. Bennett the president of the institution is well known
in |
Carroll
county. He was born in Mendon, Mass. October 8, 1855 and moved
to this county in 1869. For the past fifteen years Mr. Bennett
has been engaged in the banking business and his profession as a
lawyer. He has always been identified with he business interest
of his town as one of its most enterprising and liberal minded
citizens.
Mr. W. F. Carpenter the cashier is also well known in Manning and the
county generally. He is a gentlemen of conservative methods and
shrewd business capabilities and the interest of depositors are
in safe hands when placed in his care.
The new bank is enjoying a very prosperous business and is fast
becoming one of the leading financial institutions of Carroll
county.
~ This sketch transcribed by: Sandra
Carter IAGenWeb volunteer |
