New Britain herald., 1917-01-10
TRUST Co. REPORTS l|6 PER GENT, PROFIT
 
Local Banks, S,StatementS Show
 Year Of Record Prosperity BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAMED
Undivided Profits Now Total Over
 $A, $A,OOO-Big Gain in Deposits
 Trumbull on Vacation Cruise-Fu- neral of Mrs. Woods-Briefs

Trumbul1 on Vacation Cruise-Fu- i' neral of Mrs. Woods-Briefs Reporting profit of sixteen per cent on the capital stock for the year, the directors of the Plainv1lle Trust company advised the stockholders at their annual meeting last evening that ed profits account and had done the biggest business in the history of the corporation. The directors report was most pleasing to the owners of the shares, as 1t indicated that the banks condition is exceptionally sound and the prospects of continued prosperity are bright.
 Treasurer A. A. McLeod's state ment showed that tho deposits had been increased by $s5,000 during the year The gains in both commercial and savings departments had been about equal and in all branches busi- ness was reported to be excellent. The bank now has a surplus of $10,OO0 and besides has over $4,000 in it's un- divided profits account The regular dividend of six per cent. has been paid during the year, and there is over ten per cent of the capital yet to be distributed should the directors decide to cut the melon for the share holders.
 The stockholders reelected the fol- lowing board of directors for the coming year: John H. Trun,bull A. H. Condell, F. T. Wheeler, c. H. Calor, Leod, Henry Trumbull and Dwight G. Clark. The directors at a subsequent ses- sion reelected the officers of the com- pany. They are: President-John H. Trumbull. Vice Presidential. H. Condell. Secretary and Treasurer-A. A. Me Leod.
 r Assistant Treasurer-Frank T. Wheeler.
 TrumbulI On Cruise.
 John H. Trumbull. president of the Trumbull Electric company, is en- toying a fourteen day cruise in South ern. waters. Before his return he ex- poets to stop off for a time at points of interest in the West Indies and Der muda. He will also, view the Pan anna canal.
 Mr. Trumbull's trip is made solely for health and pleasure. He is not expected to return before the latter part of February.
 Funeral of Mrs. Woods.
 Funeral services for Mrs Julla Woods, who died yesterday morning, were held this afternoon st the home of Mrs Jackson Mckee on Park street. Rev. J. G. Ward. pastor of the Baptist church. off1ciated. .
 The remains will be taken to Nas- hua. N. H., tomorrow morning for in terment.
 Church Annual Tonight.
 The selection of 8 comittec to se- cure a new pastor to succeed Rev. F. l.. Grant will be one oethe most inn portant matters to be attended to, at the annual meeting of the Congrega- ional church to be held this evening. Since Mr. Grant left the pulpit has been supplied by Rev. O. W. Barker of Hartford. He will preach again next Sunday but at future services it Is expected the committee will secure candidates for the passionate to give the sermons.
 Reports from all departments will be presented at tonights meeting and there will be considerable business of importance to transact The annual sale of seats will be postponed until next week, it is expected
 In connection with tonight's meet ing there will be a. social and refresh ments will be served.
 Simpson and Ryder.
 Probate Judge George R. Eyington today announced the appointment of Merritt O. Ryder to serve with James Simpson, named at the hearing yes terday, In considering the claims of George Fait against the estate of Frank s. Neal. The Plainville Trust company. executor of the will. was not represented at the hearing yester- day. MT. Faith suggested MT. Simp son as one of the commissioners and the court put off the appointment of the other until today to give the bank officials an opportunity to name their preference. MT. Ryder's selection was agreeable to them and he was ap- pointed today.
 The commissioners will set a date