. The advantages and surroundings of Muskegon. ctsof tiniberlands, and has been a successful became a partner with J. VV. Moon in 1868, in the firm of A. V. Mann & Co.,and has been largely identified with the various manufacturing and progressiveinterests of Muskegon. Thomas Hume, vice-president of the new organization, isa self-made man, who has risen to affluence by industry and business acumen. Hehas further mention under lumber interests. C. C. Billinghurst, cashier of thenew organization, commenced in this capacity with Capt. Rand 23 years ago, andhis long service under diffe
. The advantages and surroundings of Muskegon. ctsof tiniberlands, and has been a successful became a partner with J. VV. Moon in 1868, in the firm of A. V. Mann & Co.,and has been largely identified with the various manufacturing and progressiveinterests of Muskegon. Thomas Hume, vice-president of the new organization, isa self-made man, who has risen to affluence by industry and business acumen. Hehas further mention under lumber interests. C. C. Billinghurst, cashier of thenew organization, commenced in this capacity with Capt. Rand 23 years ago, andhis long service under different administiations is a sufficient guaxantee of hisability. He is president of the Muskegon Shingle and Lumber Co. and holds theentire confidence of business circles. The directors of the new bank are A. , Alex. Rodgers, Sr., W. F. Wood, D. D. Erwin, Thos. Hume, H. N. Hovey, Emery, Jr., Andrew Wierengo, L. B. Smith. The building occupied by thisbusiness at No. 13, W. Western avenue, was erected by the late Capt. Rand in 1867,. MUSKEGON OPERA HOUSE. 37 and was the first brick l)iiildiii- in Miisi<(<roii. Tlic capital stock is $100,000,^vitll slartinE!: surplus of $25,000 paid in. Hacklcy National.—About 1868 Mr. A. Gustin, of Pontiac, assisted by his son-in-law, the late E. G. Comstock; commenced a private bank, which continued un-til Ausf. 27, 1870, when the Muskegon National was formed. Mr. Gustin was firstpresident; succeeded in 1875 by C. T. Hills, and he in 1884 by Chas. H. the reorganization of this bank at the expiration of its 20 , it wascalled the Hackley National Bank. This has a capital stock of $100,-000, with surplus and undivided earnings of about $75,000. It hasregularly declared 5 per cent^ semi-annual dividends, and at its lastannual statement showed the magnificent sum of $618, of Hackley National has been a strong factor in Muskegons upbuilding, liyfurnishing tlie sinews of war, as its officers
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