Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1920-06-09
.JEWET CITY

There is project for the establish
ment of a Jewett City national bank. The
matter has been talked over among bus
mess men, large number of whom favor
the plan. This wednesday, evening in
the town hall a public meeting is to BE
called to listen to pro and con opinions in
the matter. Comparatively few people,
especially those under SO, know that a
national bank once existed in this town.
In 1881, when Jewett City was village,
a state bank was duly established in ac-
cordance with the existing laws of Con-
necticut. The charter was secured and
Daniel Packer of Packerville was elected
the first president. The institution had
capitalization of $5o,00e. This bank
was nationalized in 1865, during the Civil
war The presidents succeeding Mr.
Packer served in this order: Joseph S.
Gladding, John Johnson, Ebenezer Has
kins, David Smith, Daniel s. Anthony and
Charles c. johnson. The men who served
as cashiers were Charles Johnhon, John
johnson, Lemuel Tyler, James johnson,
John Sands Grant and Henry T. Crosby
The bank ceased to exist in 1870, after
about 40 years of more or less tortuous
career. In 1899 States Attorney Isham
brought suit against the Jewett City Ma
tional bank, charging irregularities in
business and violations of the charter
At one time during it sexistence the
late John F. Slater of Norwich was in
duced to become interested in its finan-
cial status, ito save it's bacon" Its last
board of directors was Henry T. Crosby.
Charles johnson, Thomas L. Shipman and
Shubael Mech.
The bank occupied the brick building
on the corner of South Main and An
i thony streets, which was the home of the
Jewett City Savings bank until the new
building on Main street was erected.
| nearly rs years ago.
| The national bank transacted the reg
ular business of any institution of its
! class and in several old collections of
| coins and notes heFeabouts are to be seen
| bank notes of the Jewett City Nationai
| bank bearing the signature of Henry, T.
| Crosby, cashier
1t is believed that now sueh an insti-
tuition could be established and maintain
i ed and be benefit and credit to the
town II large per cent. of the banking
| business now transacted elsewhere could
| pc secured. At present it is probable that
70 per cent. of such business is done
! through the Thames National bank of
[ NORWICH. There are also many accounts
/ by local firms, business concerns and pri-
| Vate citizens with the Uncas and Chelsea
| panks OF Norwich. the Security Trust
/ company of Hartford and the Plainfeld
and Windham county national banks.
The marriage ceremony of Harold F,v.
| erett Spicer of Jewett City and Miss
| Elizabeth Houston McCluggage was per.
| formed at the home of the brides mar.
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Alex McCluggage. in
LISBON, Tuesday evening at o'clock. The
fnantel IN the narlor was banked with
ierns' palms, hydrangeas and begonias
| ana baskets OF Easter lilies, while on the
piano were low baskets of lilies and, as
| paragus fern. The living room was deco.
rated with carnations, lilies of the valley
roses and palms. In the dining room
were snap-dragon, red and white carna.
lions and Easter lilies. The DECORATING
was done by Mrs. F. c. Whiting. Before
the ceremony Clifford w. Taylor of New
YORK sang 0 Promise Me. AS the brida
party entered the parlor Prof. W. Fl
| White of Norwich played the march from
Lofengrin, and he played To Wild Ros.
curing the ceremony. The double rims
service was used, Rev. George D. Stanle,
OF Westerly, assisted by Rev. ]. B. Aid
rich OF JeWett City, performing the cere
| mony The bride wore a gown of mini
charmeuse and georgette with bead garni
lure She carried an arm bouquet of pnl
and white roses. The bridesmaid wa,
her sister Miss Mildred NJ. McCmggage
She wore blue georgette and carried
sweet peas. The best man was Clifford
W. Taylor of New York The brides elf
to the bridesmaid was necklace of pear
beads The bridegroom gave his best mar
a silver cigarette holder. A reception
was held, during which John Woodwork
manager of the Aspinook company's hotel
catered Mr.. and Mrs Spicer left for ;
trip to New York, North Adams, Hudson
Mass, and other points of interest The,
VIII reside In a newly furnished home il
Bliss place, Norwich, where Mr.. Spice