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EDITORIAL FOOLISH BANK SCARE. The foolish bank scare which excited a few of the smaller depositors of the First National bank and the First Trust & Savings Co., and which was handled by the directors of these strong banking institutions in a way to call forth the warm admiration of the entire community, had run its course before it had assumed any proportion whatever. "Strength, Organization, Service," a motto of these banks; was demonstrated to be no mere meaningless phrase. It was these facts as applied to the First National bank and First Trust & Savings Co., that the bank's customers had learned to know meant just what they were intended to express, and they had absolute confidence in the integrity of the institutions. There was only a small proportion of depositors who withdrew funds Monday. Had there been even a large withdrawal the strength of these institutions would have been admirably demonstrated. As it is, a large portion of the few timid depositors who withdrew their savings Monday returned them to the bank on the following business day. An interesting episode in connection with the affair was the arrival Monday morning from Chicago of an immense amount of currency. The fact that these banks arranged for a sum of cash at their disposal amounting to one and one-half million dollars is an elegant tribute to the bank's strength and ability. Certainly the people of Mishawaka are to be congratulated in having the service and safety of these two strong banks, which are in the same building and under the same management. Plan to attend the supper at the Presbyterian church next Wednesday evening. -Advt.