Putnam patriot., 1922-07-14
SEEKS THIRD TERM
 IN STATE OFFICE
State Treasurer C.. Harold Gil patric Is Candidate For
 Denomination
Good News 10 County Republican,
 Record Commands Wide Support

State Treasurer G. Harold Gilpat- ric of Putnam is a candidate for re- by the Republican party of Connecticut, it was announced yes terday by Mayor Archibald Macdon- ald, as spokesman for the party organ ization of Putnam. If there had been a feeling that Mir Gilpatric was in- elined to retire at the close of his present second tenure, the mayors statement will put such notions at rest
 Not only are Mir Gnpatrie's friends in Putnam-and this includes the whole city-glad that he is a candi- date for renomination and reelection by his party, but his position in tho premises will have statewide interest and will have hearty approval every where he and his efficient administra- ton of his duties as state treasurer. is known.
 That Mir. Gilpatric's candidacy should serve to line up united party support for him in Windham county, and that he will have the backing of party workers all over the state, seems to local Republican leaders as cer- tainty. Putnam Republicans point to many things to show that Mir. Gilpar- rie is deserving of this wholehearted and united support, which he will un- doubtedly receive.
 Made Splendid Record In Office
 During his terms of office Mir. Gil patric has established record of achievement in handling the states money that is known to most every body. He gives that thorough and painstaking attention to his state of- fee. that has gone SO far to make him successful in his own banking world. The reforms he has brought about in the conduct of the affairs of the state treasurer's office and his efficient ad- ministration of his heavy duties, have won the commendation of everyone, of all political faiths, who are aware of his accomplishments and know what he has done.
 So his record of office will be pow erful reason for his receiving state wide support for renomination. Then, too. Windham county is proud of her state treasurer and is eager Co have Mir. Gilpatric continued in office, not alone for what he has done for the state. but because he represents Wind ham county on the state ticket.
 Born on July 8, 1881
 State Treasurer C. Harold Gilpatric was born July 8. 1881, a son of George W. and Jessie I. Hodges Gilpatric, and comes from an old Maine family Practically all his life has been spent in this city, where he was educated and was graduated from Putnam High school in 1899. His initial experience in banking was obtained as a draft clerk in the First National Bank of this city, and he was gradually ad- vanced until he eventually became treasurer of the institution, in 1903, a position he continues to hold. He is a member of the board of directors of the institution as yell as a member of the board of directors of the Putnam woolen Company and of the board of directors of the Putnam Foundry and Machine Company
 He is also included in the direct crates of the Jefferson Trust Company of Boston and of water companies do- ing business in Kentucky and Mlchi- gan. He is a member of the board of water commissioners of the city Of Putnam and an outstanding figure in all that pertains to the commercial and Financial interests of this city and communities Mir. Gill patric is married and has three chil- iren.