Businesses: Bank of Maysville

The building located at 9151 Gillsville Highway in downtown Maysville, Georgia, last occupied by The Yellow Rose, was built in 1905 for the Bank of Maysville.

1905-1130 JH: The Bank of Maysville is one of the new banks of this county recently chartered by the secretary of state. Its president is Mr. C. T. Bacon, a man with a splendid reputation as a business man and one of untarnished character. The name of C. T. Bacon is a synonym of fair dealing, clean business methods and honesty. The fact that he is the president of this bank insures it to be o.k. Mr. J. W. Smith, the cashier, is a man who has a fine reputation, also. Read what they say elsewhere.

1905-1130 JH: The Bank of Maysville was opened Nov. 10. We are prepared to meet all reasonable demands for financial accommodations. We solicit depositors accounts. In doing so we offer inducements for their protection, against any loss whatsoever, that cannot be surpassed. Our depositors are insured under the depositors guarantee fund. Would be pleased to have anyone visit the bank. Mr. W. J. Smith, the cashier, will take pleasure in giving any information desired. Pass books, blank checks, etc., will be furnished on application. C. T. Bacon, Pres. Maysville, Ga., Nov. 18, 1905

1906-0125 JH: A Demand Deposit With the Bank of Maysville, Ga. is insured against loss from any cause whatsoever. A Time Deposit With the Bank of Maysville, Ga. is insured against loss from any cause whatsoever. 5 Per Cent Interest Paid on Time Deposits. We Solicit Your Business. The Bank of Maysville, Maysville, Ga.

1906-0215 JH: A Bank Right. $25,000 is the capital stock of the Bank of Maysville $150,000 is the hired, and paid for, endorsement, ready for use, by the Bank of Maysville $500,000 is the backing of the Bank of Maysville, Ga., which makes it as strong as any other bank in Georgia That’s all. C. T. Bacon, Pres. J. M. Eberhart, V.P. J. W. Smith, Cashier

1906-0308 JH: Board of Directors of Bank of Maysville are C. T. Bacon, J. M. Eberhart, A. M. Chandler, W. S. Wilson, A. B. Smith and J. D. Yarbrough

1909-0610 JH: To our friends: We wish to say that we are in the banking business to stay, reports to the contrary notwithstanding. Our deposits have increased over 100 percent since same date last year. Our resources are practically unlimited. $750,000 is back of this bank. Added to this, every dollar deposited in the Bank of Maysville is covered by an insurance policy, as clean and absolute as your house is by a fire insurance policy. Why insure your life, your home, and let your hard-earned dollars take chances? We can show you that your money is insured, when deposited in this bank. Do business where you are safe. Deposit your money in the Bank of Maysville, Maysville, Ga.

1909-0624 JH: Good Times. We want YOU to do your BANKING business with US. Our deposits from customers in this vicinity have increased over 120 per cent since June 20th last year, although this is the time of the year when deposits are lowest. Hard times do not affect us. WE HAVE PLENTY OF MONEY, there being upwards of $1,000,000 back of this bank. Watch us grow, Did you know, By Joe, We will soon take a seat ON THE FRONT ROW? We have arranged for an expert to visit Maysville whose business it will be to explain to you the advantages of doing business with the BANK OF MAYSVILLE. Date of his coming we expect to announce soon. Bank of Maysville, Maysville, Ga.

1909-0722 JH: This is Great. Just Read it Please. The Money People. A leading New York financial journal has taken the pains to make up a Roll of Honor from the State Banks in the United States, excluding all but the State Banks. It appears that there are about 12,000 of this class of banks chartered, and of these, 470 are in the state of Georgia. That bank having the largest amount of surplus and profits, as compared with its capital, is No. 1, and so on down the line. The New York Financier calls this its “Roll of Honor Bank.” It is worthy of note that the Bank of Tifton, Tifton, Ga., stands as No. 1 in this state, and as seventh in the United States. This is sister bank of the Farmers & Traders Bank, in Atlanta, which stands 13th in the state and 181st in the United States. The Bank of Louisville, Louisville, Ga., stands 15th in the state, and the Bank of Millen 17th. All of these banks are Witham Banks. This is creditable, considering that this class of banks numbers about 500. –Atlanta Georgian. The Bank of Maysville, Maysville, Ga., is a Witham Bank, and enjoys all the advantages of such. The great strength of the Witham System is at our disposal at all times—a backing of something like $750,000. This is worth considering when distributing your banking favors. Deposits insured. Bank of Maysville, Maysville, Ga.

Banking House	$2,429.43	Capital Stock	$15,000.00
Furniture & Fixtures	$1,884.50	Deposits	$43,232.52
Bills Recv	$32,065.96	Bills Payable	$5,000.00
Interest paid	$112.91	Undv. Profits, less current exp.	$717.34
Stocks & Bonds	$1,200.00
Cash Assets	$26,257.06		_________
Total	$64,398.69	Total	$64,398.69

Fourteen months ago we had less than $3,000 checking deposits. Are we growing? Get in line, and leave your money with “The Bank That Is Growing.” Your deposit is insured only when left with us, not before. We are making money, and are anxious to help you do the same. Come to see us when you have need to borrow. We handle any class of good security—land papers, notes, bonds, etc. BANK OF MAYSVILLE, Maysville, Ga. W. H. T. Gillespie, President A. B. Smith & J. R. Culpepper, Vice Presidents H. L. Turner, Cashier

1910-0120 JH: The Bank of Maysville, Maysville, Ga., Desire to call your attention to the following statement of business on the 3d of January, 1910.

$ 2,429.93--Banking House	$15,000.00—Capital Stock
$ 1,884.50—Furniture and Fix.	$ 2,264.44—Earnings, less exp & taxes
$64,195.06—Bills Rec.	$63,052.84—Deposits
$ 1,200.00—Stocks & Bonds
$ 436.35—Interest Paid	__________________________
$10,671.44—Cash Assets
$80,817.28	$80,817.28

We are proud of our growth, and invited you to do business with us. We are in fine shape to handle your banking business. You should pay out all your money by check and not handle cash, as you are in danger of losing money carried on the person; then the check is a legal receipt for money paid. Come to see us with all your banking troubles. We are, Your friends, BANK OF MAYSVILLE

1910-0203 JH: The Bank of Maysville Maysville, Ga. Extracts from Report of Examining Committee of Jan. 1, 1910. “We, your committee, counted the cash and cash items, and found same correct. Carefully inspected the notes belonging to the bank, found them in good condition, and well secured. Audited expense and other accounts, and found same correct. Signed: C. T. Bacon, A. M. Chandler, A. B. Smith, Ex. Com.” Extracts from Minutes of Directors Meeting, Jan. 19, 1910. “Those present were: W. H. T. Gillespie, A. B. Smith, J. R. Culpepper, C. T. Bacon, J. M. Eberhart, A. M. Chandler, R. T. Thompson, D. R. Marlow and J. O. Bryan (all present at this meeting but one)…Loans made since last meeting, aggregating $39,394.01, approved…A summary of the bank’s business for the last twelve months, ending Jan. 18, 1910, was submitted by the cashier, showing a net gain in the earnings of the bank of $3,018.54, which was 20 percent on the bank’s capital stock. The directors felt good, etc.” The above are correct statements taken from the Minute Book of the Bank of Maysville, made at the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors on Jan. 19, 1910. AGAIN, we wish to thank you for your continued support during one of the tightest financial years the country has ever gone through, sources have more than doubled, and our deposits have tripled. We are in fine shape. Come to see us. H. L. Turner, Cashier

1910-0505 JH: Bank of Maysville We have money for the farmers to produce this crop. Come and get it.

1912-1114 JH: Are you SURE your money is safe? The largest bans are not always the safest, as many have found out. It is INSURANCE that thinking people are looking to for absolute safety just now. That is why the Bank of Maysville carries Depositors Insurance. This Insurance protects all money placed here, either on time certificate or subject to check from the time it enters the cashier’s window till it is drawn out, and costs you nothing. We can handle any account, it matters not how large, with perfect safety to the depositor. Our business has grown a hundred per cent within the last year, and that is a sign of health. We Solicit Your Business. D. R. Marlow, Pres., A. B. Smith, Vice Pres., Dr. E. C. Jackson, Vice Pres., M. C. Sanders, Cashier. BANK OF MAYSVILLE Maysville, Ga.

1913-0109 JH: Are You SURE Your Money Is Safe? The largest banks are not always the safest, as many have found out. It is INSURANCE that thinking people are looking to for absolute safety just now. That is hwy the Bank of Maysville carries Depositors Insurance. This Insurance protects all money placed here, either on time certificate or subject to check from the time it enters the cashier’s window till it is drawn out, and costs you nothing. We can handle any account, it matters not how large, with perfect safety to the depositor. Our business has grown a hundred percent within the last year; that is a sign of health. We Solicit Your Business. D. R. Marlow, Pres., A. B. Smith, Vice-Pres., Dr. E. C. Jackson, V. P., M. C. Sanders, Cashier. BANK OF MAYSVILLE, MAYSVILLE, GA

1913-0109 JH: Bank of Maysville Makes Good Showing. Maysville, Ga.—The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Maysville was held on Friday of last week. This closed one of the most successful years the bank has ever had. A semiannual dividend of 4 percent was paid out and the rest of the earnings passed up to undivided profit account. By unanimous vote, the capital stock was increased from $15,000 to $25,000. The new stock was taken by the stockholders. The following directors were elected for another year: E. C. Jackson, W. H. T. Gillespie, C. T. Bacon, A. M. Chandler, M. C. Sanders, J. O. Bryan, D. J. Brock, J. A. Sasser, and H. P. Camp. The officers elected are: J. A. Sasser, president; H. P. Camp and E. C. Jackson, vice presidents; M. C. Sanders, cashier.

1920-0415 JH: Notice is hereby given that the Bank of Maysville, Maysville, Ga., has this day merged with the Maysville Bank, Maysville, Ga., and the business will be conducted as usual at the former office of the Bank of Maysville, under the name of the Maysville Bank, Maysville, Ga.