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Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
STOCKHOLDERS TO
 PROTECT INTERESTS
To Meet Tonight In Odd Eel
 lows Hall to Take Action

There Is great interest ia Putnam today in the meeting of stockholders in the First National Bank. that has been called by six stockholders own. ing ten per cent of the banks stock, for 7.S0 o'clock this evening in Odd Fellows Hall The stated purpose of the meeting Is .o appoint a protec- tive committee for the benefit of ali stockholders"
 It is known that the stockholders hope to have some concrete, definite information concerning the eondi. tion of the bank today. Co guide them in whatever action they may take to- night. It could not be learned, how. ever, from what source this definite information" is Co be secured and i. appeared that doubt shrouded the ability ef stockholders to obtain e statement from Chief Bank Examiner Bean or Receiver Coffin.
 \ printed notice. sent to all stock. holders through the courtesy of Re eeiver Coffin, who alone possesses 6 list of the banks shareholders, was as follows:
 Stockholders owning more than two hundred and fifty shares of the First National Bank of Putnam have decid ed that it is best to call all the stock holders together to see fl they deem it wise to appoint a committee to pro tect the interests of the stoekholders in every possible way, perhaps espeei ally by rendering some assistance te the receiver in the proper realization upon the assets of the bank.
 Therefore, at the request of stock holders owning more than ten pel cent of the capital stock of the bank you are requested to meet at Oda Fellows Han in Putnam on Friday August %, nt half past seven o'clock in the evening. to discuss the present situation. and if thought best;
 To appoint a protective committed of stockholders to confer with the receiver and take any proper action for the benefit of the stockholders and:
 To take such further action as may be determined by the stockholders se assembled.
 CHARLES H. BROWN,
 MRS. JOHN A. CARPENTER,
 DANIEL ]. BYRNE.
 JOHN r. GROSVENOR,
 ANNIE C. CHILD,
 JANE F.. WARNER.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
BURY REV. MIR. HATCH
Funeral Services Tuesdsy at Wood. stock Hill Congregational Church

Funeral services were held from the Woodstock Hill church Tuesday afternoon for Rev. David P. Hatch whi died Sunday while preaching the morning service at the Hill church 4 large gathering of towns people was present at the ser vices. which were conducted by the Rev. Howard Bridgman of Groton. q elassmata of Res Hatch at Amherst. and former editor-in-chief of the Com grcEatiouaiist.
 Wednesday morning the body was taken by automobile henrse to Marsh field Hill cemetery at Marshfield Mass. the birthplace of the deceased There was a short commiftal service at the grave.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
Bank Subscriptions Reach
 $I94,OO0.- --M0re Coming
COMMITTEE WILL DISREGARD RUMoRS REGARDING RE-oPENINc OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND
 CONTINUE WITH ORGANIZATION
Will Continue Work Provide Putnam With Lc,Sai Bank
 Backed By Local Capital

Tn week marked by the greatest enthusiasm, total of Si94.00 has been pledged by residents of this bank ing community towards the establish ment of a new national bank in Put nam to replace the closed First Na- tiounl The iigure given above repre- sents the pledges made up until II O. clock this morning. with pledges still es from outside the community await. ing an opportunity to be listed among the shareholders.
 The formation of the new bank has gone forward rapidly. At meeting Of the Citizens Committee of Twelve which was held on Monday evening the application for she new bank was drawn up and properly signed and forwarded according to the instrue- tions of the receiver of the First Ma tional, who has been most helpful to the committee in making these pri- mary steps. 1t wAs voted Ia name the bank The Citizens National Bank of Putnam.
 Going Ahead Despite Rumors
 In spite of the dispatch printed in out-of town papers aecrediting a state ment from the office of the C0mptrol- Ter Of the Currency to the effect that 1t would be possible to reopen the First National Bank. the committee will go forward steadily with its plans for the new bank, working towards it's or gani1ation and establishment until the possibility of the old banks reopening becomes q fact. No statement regard ing the reopenieg of the old bank has yet been made by Receiver Coffin. Such statements as have appeared in print regarding the opening are accredited entirely to stockholders of the old bank linking their optimism with the statement from the office of the Comp teoller of the Currency.
 Want No Ou,.ide Domination
 In case permission Is given to the old bank to reopen, those who have worked for the establishment of the new bank will withdraw. of course, providing the reopening of the old bank does nos indicate that the old bank will reopen under the financial control of outside resources.
 The feeling still prevails
 among the members of the new
 bans committee that to have the old b4ak reopsu under the domi-
 nation of outside capital would be quite as harmful so the com
 munity as to have the old bank
 replaced entirely by some out of
 town banking institution.
 That popular sentiment for the new bank is increasing throughout the entire banking community iA shown by the widespread subscription. Not only Putnam but every town, village and country community in this sec ton is represented on the list which includes over two hundred names whose subscriptions range from one to fifty shares.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
BARGAINS GALORE
eutnNm Merchants Join in Con ductiug Certified Bargain Day"

Al such g time as the present when everyone believes himself Co ae hard np", Putnam and all neighboring people should grasp .ae opportunity which Certified Bargain Day, tomorrow. offers for .avin3 money on necessities. For this one day oAly, Putnam mer shanfs will slash prices on reguls aigh quality articles-not one swo merchants. but every store keeper m town.
 l. is a golden opportunity fe Putnam people to buy things which ,hey need, and for which they have waited in the hope that price would drop. to buy. Monday arti eles will be priced at the same figure as before the sale.
 Tomorrow then, Putnam people and those of surrounding towns, will find in Putnam stores the bar gains for which they have been waiting.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
SLIGHT AUTO ACCIDENT
Two Putnam Machines Crash oa Kill
 iinsiy Avenue Today

When an automobile driven by George Ethicr of Putnam tried to pass the machine of Leo Duseau.t also of Putnam on Kiliingly avenue past the Clark place this morning. aa a third ear was coming from the oppo- site direction, the Duseault car was forced off the road and hit the fence along side the highway. About S25 damage was done to a fender of ihe automobile while section of the fence was broken. Duseault an Ethier were going up the long hsi just past Che David Clark house and the third machine was coming down Putnam police investigated.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
CHILD FAMILY REUNION
Charles If. Potter Named President
 al Biennial Gathering

About scyenty-fve were present at the twelfth biennial reunion of ths Child family held at Roseland Park yesterday. Many family members who were unable % come sent letter..
 Officers were elected as followS; President, Charles II Potter; vice president. William Child; secretary and treasurer, Miss Sarah Potter historian. Mrs. L. II. Healey; enter tsinment committee. Mrs. John May. Mrs. John Child and x-.== rssarr ..sssaiey. The report of the historian showed six deaths, seven marriaget and six births for the two year period.
 Following the basket lunch there was speaking by members ef the fam ily and a general social time. The younger ones took advanage of tho opportunity which the lake furnished for boating and bathing.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22

tional Bank. notifying them t0 brin in their bank books. so that they might be written up and verified.
 Gilpatrie Assets S2oo. 1000
 Inquiry as to the probable total ot Mr. Gilpatric's assets that can b. realized upon, to reduce the loss to the bank and his personal creditors. for any transportation he may have made. brought forth the infor nation that this is still a matter of doubt. IL would appear that no exact information on this point is available even yet. IL is known of course that he had certain investments totalline a very large amount of money. His close friends are of the firm helies that the total figure may go as high as S2o0 900. But this Is more or less in the realm of conjecture on their part, for they did not know all abou. Mir. Gilpatrie's affairs and his family and their attorney are not giving anv information to the press on the sub ject.
 Gilpatrie Signs Documents
 One of the first developments in the situation, following the publication of last weeks Patriot, was the visit to the bedside of Mir Gilpafric, by his brothers. Raymond and Walter. and Ernest C. Morse, who has been retain ed to act as attorney for the Gilpatric family. At this conference with Mir. Gilpatric. two documents were signed by him. one giving power of attorney to his brother Walter. and the other his resignation as treasurer of the State of Connecticut.
 This latter document had been pre- pared some days before. but was not signed until late Friday, because Dr. Overlook, his attending physician, would not permit 1t, on account of the reaction that the act might have on his condition. However. Dr. Overlook consented Friday.
 Governor Templeton was notified and he sent his daughter to Putnam in his car. Miss Templeton is we'll known to the Gilpatries. IL was close to the midnight hour. t is reported. when she arrived in Putnam, and after a brief stop returned Co her home in Waterbury with the resignation. The next morning the governor announced his receipt and acceptance of Mir. Gil patric's resignation. and al the same time announced his appointment of his executive secretary. Capt. McCook, to the office of state treasurer
 Marshal Serves Warrant
 Just before o'clock on Tuesday evening Mir. Gilpatrie's room at the hospital was the scene of dramatic scene that greatly affected those who were present. The occasion was the visit by Deputy United States Marshal Jacob D. Walter of Cheshire. for the purpose of serving the warrant issued by the United States District Atfor- ney's oifice. charging Mr. Gilpatric with the embezzlement of the nominal sum of SlO0.000 from the First Ma tionai Bank. There were present be- sides MT. Walter. Attorney Ernest C. Morse. former Attorney General Will liam A. King of Willimantic, who has been retained by the Gilpatric family to defend the former treasurer on the charge of embezzlement, and Dr. Over lock.
 Although Mir. Gilpatric has known Marshal Walter for years. he did not recognize the officers voice. So Walter told Mir Gilpatric who he was and that he was there to perform an unpleasant duty. The scene that fol-
 tContinued on Page Five)
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22

It k the belief of the committee that the range of this subscription is due ta the fact that the plan is that this shall be absolutely bank rep- rcSentative of thts banking com munity. In the hands of local people and established with local capital
 Old Stockholders to Meet
 \ meeting of the stockholders of the First Natioal Bank has been called fer this evening in Odd Fellows hall. when t k supposed that protective committee will be appointed Co take care of the interests of the sfnckhold- CTS There has been during the past few days not a little comment regard ing the tardlnesS of this meeting, which, t would have been supposed. would have bean called immediately after the disaster which ended in the closing ef the old bank. The eessmis= tee in charge of the new bank has ai- ready expressed ita willingness 10 CO., operate in any way with the old bank in any effort that can be made to keep the banking business of the community established in Putnam with local capital The committee naturally is working solely tor hank controlled and operated with capital raised and subscribed by residents of northern Windham County.
 win Go to s225.ooo
 Subscriptions to shc new bank will be received up to total of s225, 900 in case it should be decided that that amount will be decided upon as the final capitalization. All subscriptions that have been received over SlSO,ouu have been received as conditional.
 No element in the organization of the new bank has appealed to the pub lie more than the excellent opportunity that is presented in the bank for in- vestment As has been so frequently stated. the old bank did not close it's doors through any lack of business. It's failure was entirely due to the IT. regularities nf n single official. The First National maintained an excellent business for many years. which might have continued throughout the his. 1 tory of the city. Subscribers to the i new bank realize the value of this section of the state as banking Held a fact which outside bankers have 1 indicated by their eagerness and sie= sire 10 gain control of the local bank. ing situation.
 Purposes of Committee
 + can be repeated that the Citizens Committee in all of their sessions have been aetuated by no personal desires, but only the determination to re-es- tablish in Putnam Putnam bank Tor the use of the people of Putnam 5 banking community and owned and controlIcd by capital paid in by resi- dents of this section, in fact, Citi. zens' National Bank. not a one-man bank nor any other kind of aone' bank. but bank which Is the proper ty of large group of citizens, serving all of the citizens of the community
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
NEW YORK CHILDREN HERE FOR VACATION
Thirsv-Five Youngsters Guests In Local Hcmes For Fort
 night
Seven Mere Com Todsy-Ssrved
 With Lunch Upon Arrival

Thirty-ave New York Fresh Aii children arrived in Putnam on the noon train Ne9nes lay. After thes mad Giscmharked from their speciai ear the children were marched to thf home of Mrs. ". ]. Bartlett on Main street where a lunch of milk an. waters was given them. and eaea child was given a postcard to send home. Then by automobiles offered free to the local fresh air committed the children were taken 10 homes in the country district where they will spend two weeks.
 The youngsters presented rather picturesque appearance as they marched through the center ef the city. The clothes were of varyin eolors bags and grips of all shapes and sizes were carried. Some were doubtful whether they should walk on the grass of Mrs Barsiet.,s lawn while one little girl went to sleer under the shaae o1 6 .ae ..ee s.t the lawn.
 Children Often Homesiek
 It has been the experience of the committee that children were often homesiek on their first night away from the eity-they missed the lights of New York, and were greatly con cerned over the intense darkness. To help in doing away with this con. dision the committee gave each child q luxury bag," to be opened when he arrived at his home for the neNi fortnight. The contents were of such nature as 10 keep the children interested and amused for the rest of the day and keep their thoughts of New York.
 Every home taking children has at least two, another guard against lonesomeness. while some have three and four. Besides the thirty-five al ready arrived seven more children. unable to come on Wednesday for various reasons. were expected on the noon train to-day.
 Many Entertain Children
 Those who are taking children follow. Mrs. Nicholas Dachand North Ashford. two girls; Mrs. Caro- line Wilbur, East Thompson, two girls; Mrs. Myron Esterbrook, Wood stock. two girls; Mrs (. ". Ester. oIo9kt W oodftork. kNO GlffSs Mlfs Nellie Appley, Putnam, three girla Mrs. William Farnham. Eastford. tw. girls; Mrs. Bennett. Brooklyn, tws boys; Mrs. Michael Mccoy. Brook Ign. two girls Mrs. Sahin Spauldine Woodstock. fouss boys Mrs. Gordon East Woodstock, four girls; Mrs. A Leclair. West Woodstock, TWO girls Mrs. H. C. Conan, Thompson. two boys and two girls; John D. Chapman Pomfret. two eirls: George A. Lyon North Woodstock, two girls.
 Free automobile transportation tl Brooklyn and Thompson was furn. isned by Mrs. George Decker, e Woodstock by Miss Leila Holt. tc Eastford by Mrs. Charles W Clark to fomfret by Mrs. Louis DeFlorez
 Mrs. Ida C. Reid of the New York Tribune Fresh Air staff accom-. panied the children to Putnam. Shg commented on the hospitality ana courtesy shown her in Putnam and the efficiency of the local commit tee.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
CASES CONTINUED

The eases against Walter Immiek. charged with breach of the peace and resisting an officer and Thomas Mo nomy charged with intoxication, were continued until next Monday morn ing, when the two appeared in city court last Saturday. Last week The Patriot stated that air. Immick was charged with intoxieation. This was an error. Mr. Immick was not go charged. The complaint against him is that he resisted an officer and that he disturbed the peace.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
RAIN HALrs CONCERT
North Grosvenordale Band Gives Ex'
 celient Program

The promise in music of the Band Canadienne of North Grosven0rdsle to the crowd in Union square early during Wednesday evenings concert that It ain't goin' to rain no more, " held no more water than sieve, as later events disclosed. Before eve ming was over the heavens opened and the crowd and band both duck ed for shelter. The bands musical announcement held good for nearly an hour, but few numbers before the concert was due to close the rain, which had threatened all the after noon and evening, began to fall.
 The same band will give the con cert next Wednesday evening. Next weeks will be the last concert of the year, and for this reason. if no other, should draw a large crowd.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
CHAUTAUQUA OPENS
 TODAY IN PUTNAM
Week of Joy" Begins With
 This Afternoons Concert
Gifted Artists to AppeAr--HsHry K
 Deniingcr Platform Sups.

Chautauqua equipment arrived in Putnam from Ludlow. Nts, late ycster- day afternoon. The tent was in charge of Lloyd Hutchinson and Ralph Smith. The net-up crew raised the big top carly this morning, with the aasiatance of sheldon Turner, Edward Told and David Shoemaker. All are canvas men of the Swarthmore organ ixation.
 Henry K. Den.inger. superintendent of chautauuna in Putnam, professor Of history in Connecticut State Agri- cultural College. also arrived in town yesterday to take charge of the plat form work during the entire week. The Junior leaders. Miss Eleanor Lit tic and Miss Elizabeth Reid, are with him.
 At very optimistic meeting of the guarantors held al the home of Mrs. W. ]. Bartlett. John CahilI, advance representative of the Chautauqua As- sociation. outlined plans for the final hours of the ticket campaign. Tn rec ognition of tho extraordinary enndi- tions prevailing in Putnam. Mir. Cahill extended through the first two days of the program the bargain rate of selling tickets.
 Children Parade
 This morning at ten o'clock under the direction If Mrs. ". ]. Bartlett Junior parade wns held. The kid lies were 6ecked out in most attrac~ tive costumes and their shouts of ioy over the arrival of the tent could be heard from one end of Main street ta tbe other
 The Blue and White Marimba Band from the New York lIippodrone wlll start the program under the biz top at three Q clock this afternoon on the aixh zcbool grounds. The ey-=..=. {. -:ss sss.ssssgIt will Be Noah f}a.il!s=--. noted dramatic isnpefsonator. The laxiuba Band viii play a prelude to his program.
 On Sunday afternoon at three . laek. a Eesvice will be held n the big tent. No admission will be charg edp The second day talent. who wilk remain iu Putnam over Sunday. VII anticipate in the service.
 The Chausnueua Sunday service Y lbaolutely non seetAfian, and con lste meialv Of musical progfamaa short inxpiFationai talk and com unnity singing. No collection k fak- an as shis service.
 Hospitality towards the Chaufao4
 eeptinued on Page Four)
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
TREAT FOR CHILDREN
Youngsters at County Home to En. joy Chautsuqus as Elks' Guests

About eighty of the children as the Windham County Temporary Home will have an opportunity to attend Chautauqua this year, thanks tO the interest and generosity of the Putnam Lodge of Elks IL is expect ed that the arrangement will be for the boys of the home to attend eve nings, and girls afternoons. The very small children, too young to enjoy the Chautauqua program, will be given picnic.
 The children will also have the opportunity of attending Junior Chautauqua meetings, from which they will doubtless derive much pleasure and benefit. Each year the Elks give the children some sort of an outing or party. oftentimes they have been taken en masse 10 the circus. A gift of Chautauqua admissions is a new one.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
PETER EoREAL WINS

Peter RoreaI. one of the horses owned by Hilltop Stables. Putnam, of which Dr. r. T. Baldwin and Fraak R. Witman are the chief owners. too. first money in the 2.i5 pace in rae ing at Greenfield. \. H.. yesterday
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22
Mr. and Mrs. William Smith and

family have returned t0 their home in Brooklyn. N. r., after spending two weeks with Mrs Smiths brother, William Window, and family. of East Grove street.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-22

tional Bank, notifying them to brin in their bank books. so that thex might be written uo and verified.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-04-24
DEAR VOTER:

Republican of Barbour County for their
honorable hope all
which
the of party the general election.
taxpayers burdene with find
high which doubt they but the
taxes, public Then why
reduce hem?"
with the twelve months office clerk
Barbour County thousand
$80000 from this office alone In four
would total thousand hundred dollars
office reduces willing do
which should do in county like
familiar the of his deputies and is
the public We have other counties in
why not do it here.
choice the proposition before
the reduced the minimum vote
what talking about This be done, all ask
is chance to it to
school teacher, hold First
actively farming By being
fits discharge the duties of
about the comforts
uniforms, received about the
% Of the boys
may get every personally
Hoping to your and influence,
Very respectfully
G.. DOUGLAS
Philppi w Va, R. A, April IL, 1924
adye risemen .6.. Ay.r. =t
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-04-24
OBITUARY

Mrs. John Wolf was born Dec. 16
1851 and departed this life April II
1924. She was the mother of eleven
children, six boys and five girls who
together with host of relatives and
friends are left to mourn her loss.
The deceased was well respected
by all who knew her. She had been
in i'll health for several months hav-
ing been stricken with paralysis
while at the home Of one of her sons
later she was taken to the home Of
her daughter Mrs. ]. L. Rhoades Of
the west side where she remained I'M
til her death. She was born and
raised in Barbour County near Phil
ippi.
Funeral was held at the United
Brethren church Rev. O. Stoneking
presiding, after which the remains
were laid away in the Baptist ceme-
tary to rest until Christ shall call
them to reunite with those that are
redeemed by the blood Of the lamb.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-04-24
SENATE PASSES BONUS BILL

WASHINGTON, April 3d. The
soldier bonus bill was passed today
by the senate, 81 to IL. As, approx
ed it is substantial in the same form
as the house measure but minor diff
ferences between the two houses
must be adjusted before the legisla-
tion can be sent to the president.
2 There is wide speculation as to
the attitude Of the president on the
bill although in his message to con-
gress he declared he favored no bon
1.-the measure. provides for cash pay
ments to veterans not entitled to
more than $50 in adjusted service
compensation and 90 year endow-
ment policies to all others.