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��comprise a large number of names well known in Richland County. Deposits are received from $ 1 up to an}' sum, not exceeding $500, and the de- positor receives 5 per cent interest, payable semi- annually. The high character of its officers and Directors, the ability and skill displayed in the conduct of its aftairs, ha\-e won the confidence of its patrons, and are a sufficient guarantee of the future solidity and permanenc}- of the insti- tution. It has won its way fairly to a solid, paying, and it is believed, enduring, business. The following names comprise its Directors : John B. Netscher, Fred. M. Fitting, Ezra Osbun, R. C. Brown, M. D. Harter, E. W. Smith, C. Welty, Nelson Ozier. Wm. Stevens, Wash. Mc- Bride, Isaiah Bo^ce, John Hamilton, James Meeds, W. M. Hahn, W. P. Clarke, B. Burns, J. M. Condon, Peter Snapp and James Hughes.

The Richland Mutual Insurance Company- was chartered in 1851 and is the oldest of the three com- panies established here. Its incorporators- were Judge Parker, Charles T. Sher- man, Robert Bentley, Thos. W. Bartley, James Weldon, Andrew Conn, E. P. Sturges and J. H. Cook. Its first President was Andrew Conn. The office is now in the Opera Building, and its business is confined to the State of Ohio. Its management has l^een ver}' judicious and careful, and its losses promptly paid. Its capital having accumulated to the amount of $1,200,000, it is one of the safest and most reliable companies in the State. The President is J. H. Cook ; Secretary, R. Smith, and General Agent, N. S. Reed.

���MANSFIELD SAA'INliS BANK

��The Mansfield Mutual Fire Insurance Com- pany was incorporated Aug. 5, 1873, with acapital of $50,000, and commenced business Jan. 1, 187 Jr. The incorporators were, H. R. Smith. John Wood. F. E. Tracy, M. D. Harter, E. P. Sturges, J. B. Netscher and M. Black. It does business onl}' on the mutual plan and not out- side of the State. Its capital has increased to $220,000. Its President is John Wood ; Treas- urer, M. D. Harter ; Secretary, J. H. Emminger. The Merchants' and jNIan- ufacturers' Insurance Com- pany was organized Oct. 12, 1876, through the per- sonal efibrts of Mr. M. E. Douglas, former Secretary of the Richland Mutual. Its Board of Directors were L. J. Tracy, H. C. Hedges, M. R. Dickey, H. M. Wea- ver, H. H. Sturges, W. B. Mercer, S. R. Harris, Hemy L. Curtis, H. B. Curtis and M. E. Douglas. The Presi- dent is L. J. Tracy ; M. E. Douglas is Secretary and Treasurer, and J. W. Hahn, General Agent. Messrs. H. L. Curtis and W. B. Mer- cer have retired from the directorship and ' their places have been filled b}' B. F. Crawford and W. 31. Hahn. Its capital has increased from $50,000 to $360,000, which speaks well for the energ}' of its managers. It is in careful hands and is one of the permanent institutions of the cit3\ The American Mutual Accident Association of Mansfield filed its certificate of incorpora- tion with the Secretar}' of State Februar}' 12, 1880, and has, therefore, but just entered upon its business career. R. Brinkerhoff is President, and J. H. Emminger, Secretary.- Its officers have given bonds for the faithful performance

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