The Adair County news., 1906-09-26
E. II. HUGHES RESIGNS
As Cashier Of the First National
Bank and A. D. PattesOn
Elected His Successor.

tors of the First National Bank of Co.
lumbia, held last Thursday, Mr.. E. H.
Hughes rendered his resignation as
cashier, which was accepted, and Mr..
A. D. Patteson elected to succeed him.
Mr.. Hughes resignation was rendered
on no other ground than the belief that
he should remove his family to local.
ity where climatic conditions will better
suit some of his children. For several
months he has been hating between
two opinions and hoping that a move
would not be necessary, but convinced
at last that higher altitude is essen
tial, the above action was taken Mr..
Hughes has been cashier of this institu-
ton since its organization, and no one
has just right to feel prouder of its
growth and splendid showing than he.
In business circles, and as gentleman
of the highest type, capable, honest,
truthful and energetic, no man stands
higher in the estimation of our people,
and his departure for the southwest
will be regretted.
The cashier elect. Mr.. Patteson, is
gentleman of the strictest integrity,
and man we'll schooled in the Banking
business. He was cashier of the James
town Bank for three years, and proved
a most valuable man. Since the first of
January, he has held the position of as
sistant cashier in the Bank Of Column
bia where his service has been highly
appreciated.
The Board reelected Mr.. Bruce
Montgomery assistant, which is pos
tive proof that his services are fully
up to the demands. Mr.. ]. N. Coffey
was also elected assistant cashier,
which service gives this institution two
worthy assistants Hon. j. F. Mont
gomery was elected Director to sue
coed Mr.. Hughes.
Below we publish the resolutions
adopted by the Board, also card form
Mr.. Hughes.
To the officers, stockholders and pa
irons of the First National Bank, Of
Columbia, KY:
1t is with regret that sever my con-
nection with the First National Bank,
but the health of my family demands
that | remove them to different eli
mate. My associations with you all
have been the most pleasant, and l de-
sire to express to you my heartiest ap-
probation of your kindness and conf
dence, shown to me all the time l have
been cashier. To the patrons and pub
lie at large desire to state that my
successor, Mr.. A. d. Patteson, is
experienced banker, a worthy and COM
petent business man, who together
with the present assistant cashiers,
Messrs. Bruce Montgomery and J. N.
Coffey and other officers of the bank,
will at all times extend to you the most
courteous treatment. / desire to fur
Their state to the public that l believe
there Is no better Banking Institution
of its size in the State of Kentucky
than the First National Bank of Colum-
bia, now little less than years old,
its stock finds ready sale at $1.5O. Its
Directors are safe, conservative bus
mess men, and l sincerely hope that my
friends will be as considerate with my
successor, and as liberal in their.patron-
age to the bank as when was cashier.
E. II. HUGHES.
Whereas, Mr.. E. II. HUGHES. who
has been cashier of the First National
Bank of Columbia, KY, since its organ
cation, has offered his resignation to
take effect September the 30th, 1906.
And whereas, The business has pros
prered in his hands, and he has shown
great proficiency in the work;
And whereas, A man Of fine business
ability, and one of our most honorable
rcA.t ;