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The Washington times., 1924-07-19
Lives With Broken Neck

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, July
1S.Living for two months Witlra
broken neck without knowing It was
the experience Of James Scott !, a
farmer living near Boyne City,
Scott came to q. hospital here to
have an examination made after
suffering pain in his neck and
after paralysis had developed In one
arm.
The Washington times., 1924-07-19

odd repair job light basement
viii appeal to the man OF the
house.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15
WAITS PROPER TIME
 TO SERVE WARRANT
Marshal Not to Arrest Mir. Gil, patric Until He Is Much
 Better

That the warrant for the arrest of G. Harold Gilpatric for the embezxle- ment of the nominal amount of Si00,- 000 from the Firs. National Bank, of which he is the cashier, will not bc served on him at the Day kimball Hospital for some time, because of the present condition of Mir. Gilpatric, is the statement that is today attributed to United States Marshal Jacob D. Walter of New Haven. Mir. Walter received the warrant Wednesday from United States District Attorney Geo. II. Cohen of Hartford.
 Mir. Walter has said that he would give the matter of serving the war rant careful attention. He does not anticipate serving 1t for some little time. acting on the belief that the state treasurer will not be able to leave the institution for a time al least.
 "T cannot say al this time" Mir Walter said yesterday, when the war rant will be served. but 1t will be at tended 10 as soon as the circumstances permit"
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15
FAMILY IN REUNION AT THOMPSON PLACE
Ballards Hold Thirty-sixth Am nual Gathering With Sixty
 Present

About sixty people were present al the thirty-sixth annual reunion of the Ballard family held Wednesday at the home of Miss Ella l. Ballard In Thompson. Frank E. Ramsdell was elected chairman of the meeting. Ar ter the reading of the reports of the secretary and the historian. Mrs. Flos- sic Alton Danlclson. officers were elect cd as follows: Secretary and Treas urer. Newton 4. Ballard; historian. Miss Louise Ballard; committee on ar arrangements, former committee with the addition of Frank E. Ramsdell ; amusement committee. Mrs Robert Ballard, Mrs John E Child, and Miss Alice Ramsdell
 Newton 4 Ballard. In charge of the trust fund for keeping the Ballard part of the Bates cemetery. where great. great. great grandparents Of the family lic buried, reported that the fund at present amounts to Si5.00, the income from which Is not great enough Co have the plot moved once a year. An additional Sl9O0 was subscribed. and it is the hope of the family that this amount may soon reach &i00.
 Frank Ballard of Havcrhill, Mass. had the distinction If coming the most miles, and Leonidas Ballard of Dudley of being the oldest Ballard present.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15
Putnam Assures NeU Bank
 Citizens Pledges Total S74,3OO
TO HAVE NATIONAL BANK IN PUTNAM WITH PUT NAM CAPITAL-PLEDGEs POURING IN-slooooo CAPITAL, S5o,000 SURPLUS
Citizens Committee Appointed and Acts Following Public Meeting.-Wsrm Approval for Committee All Sides.- Financial Support Comes From All Parts of Banking Com munity.

not yet had time to hear of the new bank idea. there will be public meet ing at the Bradley theatre on Satur- day afternoon at a.30 o'clock for the purpose of giving the public another opportunity to hear of the bank plan and to give t their approval and sup port. Mayor Victor Chapdelaine will preside and the principal address will be made by Bank Commissioner John R. Byrne who Is giving the bank his hearty and whole-souied support.
 The pledge taken by those whe make tentative subscriptions to the banks stock is as follows:
 We. the undersigned, each in con- sideratian of the promises and agree- ments of the other subscribers hereto, hereby subscribe for the number of shares set opposite our respective sig natures at one hundred and fifty dol- lars tslb0.00l each of the capital stock of a proposed new National Banking Corporation to be organized in Putnam. Connecticut, as soon as possible. the same to be paid in to the Board of Directors of said proposed National Banking Corporation upon three days call. This agreement Ia made upon the understanding and con lition that a controlling interest Tn said corporation shall be held by per- sons residing or financially interested in the banking community of Putnam, Connecticut
 Those Who Have Subscribed
 Up to noon today the following subscriptions to the bank had been received;
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15
Comptroller Appoints Receiuer
 For Bank, Shortage ,S262,OOO
CASHIER GILPATRIC MOVERS BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH AT HOSPITAL-FULL EXTENT OF HIS DE- ALLEGATIONS STILL IMPROVEMENT LOSSES CROP UP ALMOST DAILY.-BANK SOLVENT JUDGE GEIs- SEER ASSERTS.
Cpacs Resignation State Treasurer Prepared But Not Sgned-Embezzlement Charge Waiting O Be Served.- His Market Venture In Hartford In Receivers Hands.

In answer to this. it can be stated that the shortage Is known to be as large as $262. .000 and that this figure is be- ing added to almost daily through the discovery of heretofore unsuspected defalcations. No one can state what the final total of losses will amount to.
 Why did Mir. Gilpatric do it and what did he do with the money, are two questions which, it would appear, no one can answer.
 Could Refuse no Friend
 That Mir. Gilpatric's manipulation of the funds of the bank are traeahle, directly and surely, to his inability to say no to a friend in need of mon- ey, but who had no security whatever to safeguard any loan, is the firm be- lief of those who loved and still love Harold Gilpatrie. It has been estab- lished, with accuracy, that NIT. Gil- patric's operations extended back at least eighteen months.
 MT, Gilpatric's resignation as treas urer of the State of Connecticut has been drawn, but as yet he has not i signed 1t. The reason why he has not affixed his signature to the document is because his doctors inform the fam | fly that 1t is inadvisable to have him do so just now, because of the reac- tion 1t would have on his condition. His brother, Walter Gilpatric. has stated that there is no need of his brother resigning that position, be- cause he is practically out now.
 One of the tangles that has result cd from the closing of the bank, has been the large number of outstanding checks which people and business houses have had returned to them with the request. Please pay cash" Quick to see Putnam's need, the Windham County National Bank and the Dan ielson Trust Co. of Danielson, have of- fered their facilities for the conven- fence of depositors whose money is tied up in the Putnam bank. The Dan ielson banks rising to Putnams ener- gency have been great help m strengthening out Putnam's credit af- fairs and keeping business going with out too much confusion. Likewise the Putnam Savings Bank has been a great help in a most trying situation. The bank has prepared itself and Is cashing out-of-town checks for any reasonable sum.
 States Attorney Arrives
 States Attorney Charles l.. Searls, who arrived home yesterday from q vacation at Nantucket Island, Mass, has concerned himself officially with
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Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15
STOCKHOLDERS ASK
 COURT ABOUT MILL
Putnam People Petition For Thos. Corcoran to Produce
 Mill Books
Corcorsn. Former ioes; Man, Oper
 ates Worsted Plant at Monson

John J. Tanning, Henry P. Dumas, Floribert Pincince and Elphage Pin cince, all of Putnam. have filed bill in equity against the Monson Worst ed corporation of Monson, Mass. and it's president and treasurer, Thomas J. Corcoran. formerly of Putnam. The petition filed with the clerk of the Worcester County superior court asks that a decree be given by which the petitioners may be allowed to make an examination of certain cop- ies, books, and records of the concern.
 The four petitioners, all stock holders of the company. state in their petition that they are informed and believe the affairs of the company to be in a state of confusion. They further allege encouragement Asl neglect on the part of the officers. Continuing, the four stockholders aver that they have several times ask ed to be allowed to make an inspec- ton of the books. records and copies of the concern, but the officers of the corporation have denied this.
 The records asked by the petition CTS include the minutes of organiza- tion and of all proceedings of the board of directors and of the stock holders of the company since the in corporation. the stock ledger, showing the amount of capital stock issued and to whom issued. the stock certificate books. all contracts of subscription, contracts made in the name of the company, ledger of the company con taining complete record of assets and liabilities and a statement of the au- ditor or accountant showing con- plete inventory and all expenditures and receipts to date.
 Mr. Corcoran. the president and treasurer of the company named in the bill. is very well known in Put nam. having been formerly agent of the French River Textile company at Mechanicsville. now the Beaehmont Company, and having a beautiful home on Center street. A short time ago he was in the spotlight when Mrs. Corcoran was granted a divorce, alimony, and the Center street home which was subsequently, sold to ]. B. Tatem of Putnam. who with his family now occupies it.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15
ALLEGE GuPATRIC
 CHEATED DONAHUE
Say He Used $25, 900 Entrusted
 to Him For Investment

It is known that States Attorney Hugh N Alcorn of Hartford started this week an investigation of an al- lezed fraudulently executed mortgage for S25.0O0 by State Treasurer G. Harold Gilpatrie on Trumbull street property in Hartford which he owns. According to the story told, Mir. Gil- patric accepted s25. .000 from Mr. Don ahue to invest in a first mortgage {; that he drew the deed. but never had it recorded. and that Mir Gilpatric ap- prapriated the cash to his own use.
 When questioned about the matter Mir. Donahue declined to make any statement.
 Instead of the rubber stamp usually used by the town clerk in recording deeds filed for record, the name of the town clerk was written on the doeu- ment. When the interest N~.ame due on July l. MT. Gilpatrie is said to have paid the amount. saving that John J. Burns, who owned the building, had given him the money to pay to tho Putnam man. The deed has never been filed for record. The deed did not bear the imprint of the time clock indicating the month, day and hour of receipt.
 States Attorney Alcorn has said that he has not yet decided on what course Of action he will take relative to the alleged forgery
 When the question of the honesty of the defaulting cashier was brought to the fore. Mir Donahue sent a law yer Co Hartford Co investigate f his mortgage was properly recorded. He found nc records of 1t on the page ia- dicated on the deed.
 The deed represented that 1t was given by John ]. Burns. whereas Mir. Burns had transferred the property at No. 270 and 274 Trumbull street three months previous to Henry 4. Wheelock, a brother-in-law of Gilpat- ric. The alleged fraudulent mortgage was dated July 1, 1923.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15
WOODSTOCK DAVIS CLUB TO
 HOLD MEETING AUG. I9Tn

There will be a meeting of the John ". Davis club on Tuesday af lernoon. Aug. 18th, at D. m. in old Grange Hall. Woodstock Hill The club extends an invitation Co all those who may be interested to attend. Mrs. Fannie Dixon Welch of Colum- bia, Conn, member of the Connee- ticut delegation 10 the notification ceremonies at ClarkesburR, W. Va, and Hamilton Holt. will address the meeting. Following this, at r. M. there will be a meeting of the Demo cratic chairmen and al other mem bers of the town committees of each town m the 2sth district and the registrars of voterc. The members of the Davis club are invited to re. main for this meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15

With the First National Bank, of which he was cashier, in the hands of George M Got6n of New Haven, the reeeivar appointed by the Comptroller of Currency at Washington, D. G., because of defalcations aggregat- ing S262. .000 in negotiable securities left with the bank for safe keeping, c. Harold Gilpatric continues a pa- tent at the Day Kimball Hospital, lowering between life and death, per haps blinded for life. as a result of his attempt at suicide by shooting himself through the right temple, at his home on Seward street. last Thurs day.
 The doors of the bank, closed on Tuesday by vote of the directors, were thrown open yesterday, but only for the receipt of money due the bank.
 Mir. Coffin was an extremely busy man yesterday familiarizing himself with the task that confronts him as receiver for the bank. He told Pa triot reporter this morning that it is impossible to forecast any date on which the affairs of the institution will be wound up. It is long drawn out process. but one which he prom ises to expedite as speedily as possi- hle.
 Must File Proofs of Claims
 A saon as arrangements can be eomHift i. depositors who had S1 ,500, ,- 900 n the bank will be called upon to file proof of their claims. A similar procedure will have to be followed with those who had securities in safe keeping at the bank. Until this is done Mir Coffin will be unable to get complete check on the amount of Mir Glpatric's irregular dealings with the tanks money. If is stated that these proofs from depositors are HneoFsfing, almost daily, additional losses That the banks total loss will probably exceed s262.000, the total discovered to date, is the assurance of one of the directors, but he stated that t IS impossible to arrive at any idea Of tht total defaleation until proofs Of deroslt0rs are all in and Mir. Coffin has made q complete cheek of every thing
 Concerning the solyency of the bank. little s kHown beyond the statement made al the public mass meeting on Thursday afternoon, by Judge M. il. Geissler who stated that 100 cents on the dollar will be paid to every de- positef of the bank.
 One of the questions which every one has asked this week is: How much of he banks money IS missing 7
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15
GIVE BAND CONCERT
Big Crowd Attends Union Square
 Event Despite Closing of Bank

Evidence that the Putnam inan- cial tragedy caused by the activities of Cashier C. Harold Gilpatris of the First National Bank has not affected the pocketbooks or state of mind of Putnam's young people was given by the number of them in attendance at the Wednesday evening band concert, and the ight-heartedness with which they participated in the dancing. IL was noted, however, that youths and misses in their teens, some not quite that. and some little past, made up the majority of the crowd. The cool air of the evening and the meal cover ed pavement made dancing comfort able and easy The Putnam Band furnished music, giving an excellent concert and dance program.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15
SAVINGS BANK HELPS
Offer. Use of Community Room to
 Citirens' Committee of i2

Announcement was made this asteanncE Sy Daniel J. Byrne. traaSu1cr of the Putnam Savings 2ani., that that institution has offered the use of it's Community room. for any purpose whatsoever. to the Citizens Committee of Twelve, now engaged in organiz- ing new national bank in Put nam. The room may be used for meeting purposes or as temporary headquarters for the proposed new bank.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15
ARRESTED AFTER DISTURBANCE
Two Men Taken Wednesday Evening
 -Hearing Tomorrow

When they created a disturbance following the band concert Wednes- day evening Thomas Monomy and Walter Immick were arrested charged with infoxieation. Later the two were released on bonds and the hear. ing set for Saturday. Other charges may be preferred. Bonds for Monomy were fixed at si00 and for immiek at $50.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15
CAN DEFER PAYMENTS
Building and Loan Association Make
 Coneession to Shareholders

Judge NJ. H. Geissler, secretary and treasurer of the Putnam Building & Loan Association, announced this morning that the association had de- cided. in view of the banking situation here. to allow shareholders an exten- sion of thirty days in which to pay their August assesgments.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15
MARKET IN REcElvERsHip
Hartford Business. Controlled b,
 Gilpstric. in Courts Hands

The Trumbull Market of Hartford, was placed in the hands of receiver yesterday by Judge Maltbie of the Superior Court, after John ]. Burns had represented himself as holder of tsnth interest in the property and alleged that because of the eoanee- ton of c. Harold Gilpatrie with the business, the enterprise was m danger of serious loss, if not complete dis ruption. 1t is claimed by the peti- tioner that the market business is sol vent and that there is at present al least s7e.000 equity in it at present. Arthur J. Thomas. present manager af the market, was named receiver. Mr Thomas operated the General Lyon Inn in Eastford prior Co is present owner taking possession and Is well known in Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15
HEAR COOLIDGE SPEAK

4 number of members of the Cool idge Women's club and others were present at Odd Fellows Hall last evening to hear Calvin Coolidge's ac- eeptance speech over the radio.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15

A representative of the Windham County NstiensI Bank will b. xt the office of the Putnam Light q Power Co. daily between the hours of and P. M. ts consult any of the busiasss men or residents of Putnam and sur rounding sowns on any financial mat. ters.--Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15
s74,sW
THE WEATHER

Slightly warmer weather Is the prediction for this afternoon and this evening. There will be fresh breezes, however.
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15
Meesing TomeFrew

Following up this meeting and with the idea of interesting more people from the outisde of the city who have
Putnam patriot., 1924-08-15
States Attorney Arrives

States Attorney Charles l.. Searls, who arrived home yesterday from a vacation at Nantucket Island, Mass, has concerned himself officially with
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Evening star., 1924-03-19
SITUATIONS-MALE.
Canfinued,
SITUATIONS-FEMALE.

YOUNG MAN, fair mechanic. wants work
where he can learn some more: understands
1, hlneprtnts Address Box a34-S. star Office. 20s
Evening star., 1924-03-19
PERSONAL.


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material; upholstering cushions. SOUTHERN
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PHiSIUThEi;APY AND ELI1H BOTHER.
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ShCne Potomac 1447.
WE ARE Now PAYING Sc TO $40 FOR
mems ard LADIES' used suits. Our prices for
old clothing are the biRxest. Wash. Clothing
Exchanke. 6a3 D st. NV. Phone Main 337s.
SWEDISH MASSAGE.
by trained nurse.
Phone North 5654
DIR. STUART, Painless Dentist.
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Plates repaired while you wait, 81 90.
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JOHNSON REST HOME
for aged. invalid and convalescent; night and
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CONFIDENTIALINvEST vESTIGATIONS-AST STAFF
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Evening star., 1924-03-19
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
CnufinnAd.


A WELL KNOWN interior decorating concern,
carrying large stock. is willing TO share q
good location with a frst-clas house, thereby
reducing the rents for both. Address all par
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GENERAL MDsE. STORE and dwelling for
sale: best location in st. Mary's. David
Tactic, Ridge. Nd.
LET Us HANDLE your business propositions;
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TO buy and sell. Halam Halsm Co., 3od
Dist. Nat. Bank bldg. Frank. 1o2sz.
WILL ASSIGN
Valuable lease Oh completely equipped ground
9th ST.. TO party buying furniture. Priced
right for quick sale
THE JOSEPH SHAPIRO CO., 9le 18th St
HARDWARE STORE AND PAINTS; 4 RMS.
above; rent s6J; lease; wonderful opportu-
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Grocery and meats, old established corner;
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Grocery and meats: receipts, 500 to- $500
per week; price, 81 600.
Delica lessen and grocery stand in market,
$1,250.
Cafeteria. old established corner; will sac
rifce for $500.
Restaurant, exclusive and we'll equipped.
Will sacrifice il sold this week
Hotel. downtown. so rooms: restaurant on
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Roomng house. 10 rooms; nice home: $3.50.
Roomng house, II rooms. 81 l.250..
Rooming house, II rooms, all filled; price,
List your place with us for sale and save
time.
Marshall Business Brokers,
900 NEW YORK. AVE
Evening star., 1924-03-19

TO ANY MAN who Owls q motor bus or car
make first payment on one we will guarantee
hve years steady work At q good profit oper-
J system over ADe reads q 1astern Shore.
Shore Transit 01Ute0, ~ Unioa Trust Bldg,
Evening star., 1924-03-19

DELICATESSEN-In front Of two schools and
garage. Will sacrifice for $3.50. Call At 1882
NJ st. n.wS 21s
Evening star., 1924-03-19
MASTER SALESMAN,

Age 80 to 20. for special diplomatic personal
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three years. Must be financially responsible.
No special experience necessary, hut character.
personality, courage and industry essential.
College man preferred. State age, education,
past occupation and earnings in strict con-
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Evening star., 1924-03-19
CHAUFFEURS FOR
YELLOW CABS.

CHAUFFEURS FOR
! YELLOW CABS.
We pay the highest wages in
the city. New men average &c
net on every dollar they take in.
This is our busy season and
Your take-in will be large. Your
pay increases as you stay with
us. Apply 1888 2Otli st. NV.
SHOE statesmen N-Expe-
,ienced. Best salaries in town.
Apply Mr.. Weak,
WIN. HAHN & CO.,
Corner 9TH and K SITS. NV. =.
YOUNG MAN
Experienced Victrola repairman
and salesman. Apply Employ
,nent Office, 9Th Floor, G street
side,
WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
Evening star., 1924-03-19
WANTED-SALESMEN.
SALESMAN

SALESMAN.
Large eastern corporation desires the serv-
Ices OF an exceptionally intelligent and refined
district salesmanager; experience in selling
correspondence or extension courses will be val
nable; position will be good for $1,000 to
$500 annually, Call between 7:3O and $40
pm. Mr.. Schreiber, Hotel Roosevelt. 18th
and v
Evening star., 1924-03-19
ATTENTION.. MEN!
UUIIVHHN Ut q
Nj EN-.
Z pride in OFF,
to associate I
CHAUFFEURS.

CHAUFFEURS.
Our busy time is here; big
money is being made by our
drivers. Only men who want to
make big money need apply !;
references required. See Mr..
Ryan, ...
BLACK AND WHITE TAXI,
1914 New Hampshire Ave.
Evening star., 1924-03-19
MARRIED MEN.

A large manufacturing concern has opening
With advancement and future. Permanent
sales position. Only men now employed need
apply. 619 Metropolitan Bank bldg. after
Evening star., 1924-03-19
PERSONAL.

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FAMILY CREsTs AND ARMS DEsIG NED;
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SO-T Star Office 2Os
DIR, HOLLAND GIVES FREE TREATMENT
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4:3O to $50. - 20s
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS-DO YOU KNOW
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hsd one long ago. Local refefences tell our
story. May we sdemonStrate? A. @. WILLS.
sole distributor. 2154 NV. West 1885, 23s
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Evening star., 1924-03-19
WILL. ASSIGN

LET Us HANDLE your business propositions;
we have large number of clients who desire
TO buy and sell. Halam & Halsu Co., 300
Dist. Nat. Bank bldg. Frank. 1O2S7.