Clarence Samuel Greer
In the old homestead in which he now resides, in the village of Magnolia, across the line in Carroll
County, Clarence S. Greer was ushered into the world on the 8th of July, 1852, being a son of William
H. and Charity Margaret (Elson) Greer, of whose five children his is the eldest of the four surviving,
the others being William H. and Richard E., who are individually mentioned elsewhere;  and Margaret
A., who is the wife of Charles E. Beck, Massillon, Stark county, where he is engaged in the banking
business.

 Clarence S. Greer was reared in his native town and received his early business training under the
effective direction of his able father, while his educational discipline was gained in the public schools of
Magnolia.  He continued to assist in the management and work of his father's store until two years after
his marriage, which had been solemnized in 1882, and then removed to a farm of one hundred and
seventy-five acres, one mile north of Magnolia, the property belonging to his mother.  Here he
continued to be actively and successfully engaged in agricultural pursuits and stock-growing until the
death of his father, when he moved to Magnolia and soon afterward effected the establishment of a
private banking business, under the firm name of William H. Greer's Sons, his brother being associated
with him, while the enterprise is specifically designated as the Bank of Magnolia.

 The bank was organized in November 1899, while it is recognized as one of the solid and ably
conducted financial institutions of the county and its business is constantly expanding in scope and
importance.  In April 1902, Clarence S. Greer became associated with Wallen M. Beatty in the
organization of the Greer-Beatty Clay Company, and they now have in operation a fine modern plant in
which are manufactured hollow building blocks and fire brick.  They have recourse to beds of a very
superior quality of flint clay on grounds owned and controlled by the firm, and thus have facilities
which excel those of the greater number of concerns engaged in a similar line of enterprise in the state.  
Mr. Greer is a popular and valued citizen of Magnolia, of which he is at the present time mayor, giving
an intelligent and thoroughly business like administration of municipal affairs.  In politics he has ever
accorded a stanch adherence to the Republican party, but his office-seeking proclivities are noticeable
only from their absence.  Fraternally he is identified with the Knights of Pythias.

 On the 7th of September, 1882, Mr. Greer was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Cable, who was
born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, being a daughter of David Cable, a prominent and influential farmer
of that county, residing one mile north of Sandyville, and of this union have been born three children,  
Ada B.,  Mary E.,  and Richard C.  The Greer family, as may be inferred, is one of prominence in the
social as well as the industrial life of this community, and the family homestead, which is occupied by
Clarence S. and his family, has long been known as a center of gracious hospitality.

According to the 1880 Cenus, Clarence was listed as a school teacher at the age of 27.
Bank of Magnolia
Established 1899
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Photo date est. early 1900's.
Initially named Bank of
Magnolia, WM. H. Greer's Son's
Pictured in photo L to R:
Richard Elson Greer, unknown,
William Harkness Greer, Jr.