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FIRST NATIONAL OF LINEVILLE CLOSES It Is Belleved That the Affairs of the Institution Will Soon Be Adjusted. Washington, November 25.-The comptroller of the currency was advised today that the First National bank of Lineville, Ala., had been closed by order of the board of directors. National Bank Examiner S. H. L. Cooper has been appointed receiver. The following is a statement of the resources and liabilities of the bank at the close of business on November 9, 1905, as shown by the last report of condition made to the comptroller: Resources: Loans and discounts, $44,802. United States bonds to secure circulation, $0250. Bonds, securities, etc., $628. Banking house and furniture and fixtures, $1798. Due from banks and bankers, $17,496 Checks and other cash items, $3815. Redemption fund, $312. Total, $75,102. Liabilities: Capital stock, $25,000. Surplus and undivided profits, $406. Circulating notes, $6250. Due to banks and bankers, $1052. Individual deposits, $24,415. Bills payable and rediscounts, $17,077. Total, $75,102. Talladega, November 25.-(Special.)-The directors of the Lineville bank ordered it temporarily closed on Thursday, in consequence of a threatened run, due to some rumors. It is not thought that any one will lose money by this action, or that the closing will be permanent. An examiner investigated the affairs of the bank today. It is hoped, and believed, that the difficulties of this institution will be but temporary.