The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-13

$. ouarles. wce-president OF the Virginia
Safe Deposit and Fidelity Company;
Thomas NJ. Binford OF J. ID. Patton e.
CO.; M. Rosenbaum, william NJ. Hill,
cashier OF the State Bank OF Virginia;
o. Il. Morton, assistant cashier OF the
National Bank of Virginia: l.. u. Morris,
Wce-president Of the Savings Bank Of
Richmond, and many other business and
professional men.
Mr.. WOODBRIDGE was one of the most
prominent OF Richmonds business men,
being closely identified with the infiu-
entail men Of this city for more than a
score OF years.
All classes OF citizens knew him, and
he enjoyed the esteem OF them all. He
was the warm friend OF many. and in the
bank was often consulted In reference to
financial matters.
Mr.. Woodbridge was a man OF thorough
business insight. and under his admins
tration the bank Of which he was
cashier prospered to a considerable ex
tent. The last statement published by
the bank showed the finances Of the insti-
tuition TO be I'm a hourishing condition.
Mr.. r. A. Patterson Is president; Mr.. l..
Il. Morris vice president, and the direc-
tors are Messrs. W. Il. Quarles. George
l.. Christian. o. o. Owens. p. Whitlock,
II. Theodore Ellyson, w. II. thinner
mann. B. Alsop. NJ. NJ. Gillian, +. Sitter
ding John II. Dinneen, John w. Gordon
n. ID. Hargrove. II. Seldom Taylor, How
ard Swineford, James Lyons and G.. G..
Valentine.
The bank occupied n corner of the
National Bank OF Virginia building, at
the northwest corner of Eleventh and
Main streets. The authorized capital OF
the institution is $500, 900; subscribed CAPT
eTn ooo
The banks depositors were men and
women who wished TO save their earn
ings. and who found with such an insti-
tuition an admirable opportunity.
All classes were represented on the
hooks and at the desk making deposits
could be seen throughout banking hours
men who are mechanics, farmers work
men. merchants and business men in all
marts OF trade.
Said an intimate friend OF the deceased
70 me last evening: George Woodbridge
was suffering with mental alteration.
"He has not looked we'll for some two
or three weeks past, and seemed de-
enondent over some matter. Being
close friend l noticed the trouble Dut
thought it would wear off. il being me re-
suit of some physical disorder.
AT the bank yesterday, so / understood
Mr.. Woodbridge acted in quite queer
manner. one depOsitOr came III 10 MANI
some inquiry in regard to deposit, and
Mr. Woodbridge, throwing the man re-
ceipt. quickly exclaimed: Sign that ana
I will give you your money But l don't
want the money replied the man. well
then, leave me- said Mr.. Woodbridge,
and the depositor departed wondering
what was the matter"
Mr. Woodbridge was cultivated man
possessing fine tastes, and those gentle
attributes Of mind and heart that made
him universally loved and esteemed. TO
him his home circle was dear, and IN
that home the sunshine Of happiness ever
shone
With the influential men OF Richmond
Mr.. Woodbridge was very popular and
his social life was that Of man who
had ever enjoyed the happiness OF this
world He was a member of st. Pauls
church and was a constant attendant at
that house Of worship.
Mr.. Woodbridges home was beautiful
one. and his chief pleasure in life was TO
have his family happy. His only hobby
his friends state, was his love for horses
He owned two spirited ones, which he
drove nearly every afternoon with his
family.
At 2:45 A. NJ. the committee appointed
TO investigate the affairs of the Savings
Bank Of Richmond reported that the
books were found all right.