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Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
TRUST ACCOUNTS
 TOTAL S4S,56S.95
Putnam Cemetery Association Adds $3,712.50 to Fund
 During 1925
Annual Meeting Held Saturday Re
 ports Show Good Year

The report of the treasurer of trust accounts. made at the annual meeting of the Putnam Cemetery Association. held in the community room of the Putnam Savings Bank. last Saturday morning. showed an increase in the trust fund during the year totalling S3,712.50. This brings the grand total of the fund up to SIS, ,b6s.s5.
 \ few years ago the trust funds were withdrawn from savings banks and placed in the hands of Hartford trust company for investment and management The investments of the fund has been most fortunate and the fund has grown materially through these investments.
 Recent Requests
 Additions to the fund by bequests during the year were as follows Potter & Hollngsworth, $500; Ma. thaniel l.. Bowen. sl25; Frank Rief and Mary Rich Lincoln, $500; Emily E. Spalding, $100; Sarah l.. Mofiit S250; Olive F. Kelly, S200. Elizabetf A. Gilson, S62.50; Georgianna Long don. sioo; Oscar Conan, S250 Charles Munroe two gravesl, S25 Andrew J. Blanding. Sl50: AlbiganeC Covell. S50 Edward F. Whittemore S250; Emily Manning, Sf5; David F Clark. $200: inez V. H0yle. SlO0i D N. Medhury. S200; John \. Dady $500; Alexander Narbedian, S62 .au Dr. J. ] Russell. $500; C. Allen flaw kins. S250; five single graves, S62 DO
 There have been some eXtraordi nary expenses during the past veal including finishing and grading th' memorial lawn and drives. removing the old tomb and connecting th' cemetery with the chapel grounds The work was completed and paid fol with funds received from the sale o' the old chapel building.
 Has Thirty Six Crypts
 While the chapel is practically com pleted there are one or two details tC be finished. In the basement of th, chapel are thirty-siX crypts that vii be utilized in place of the old ante. quafed tomb which for years was al the corner of the cemetery grounds The next unusual outlay will be foi closing the two present entrances tt the cemetery and building a new and wider entrance.
  follows, the only change being thos' caused by the deaths of John 0. Foo and J. Harry Mann, both of whom were auditors:
 ] New Officers
 President. Bucius H. Fuller; yic' president, C. Dwight Sharpei secre tary and treasurer. Newton A. Bal lard; trustees for three years. G. A Hammond and C. F.. Pierce; commit tee on trusts for three years, E. D | Bugbee. J. Otis Fox was elected auditor to succeed his father. John Q Fox. and Leon T. Wilson was electe, auditor to succeed J Harry Mann. J IF. Carpenter was elected a trustee for the unexpired term of Mir Fox
 Fitting resolutions were passed ol the deaths of Mir. Fox and Mir. Mani and were ordered spread upon the re cords of the association.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12

be brought to Connecticut for sues- tioning of creditors of his bankrups estate, has been received. The amount for service was $z.I4.
 Notices to creditors state that the hearing before the referee in bank ruptcy will be at ten o'clock Monday morning but 1t is now believed that the actual questioning of the bank rupt will be postponed until tomorrow This Is due to request for a post ponement being made by Attorney Walter Gilpatric of New York, hro- ther of the bankrupt, who states that he cannot arrange to come to Hart ford until that time. It was q para of the agreement for Gilpatric being brought north that his lawyer brother should be allowed to attsnd the hear ings.
 No definite arrangements have boen made for keeping the former cashier while he is in Connecticut but it Ia believed that he will be housed at the state prison in Wethersfield and that accommodation will also be provided for his guard, who can then take him back and forth the short distances to Hartford for the examination anal hearings No definite time for Gil~ patric's stay in Connecticut has been set Besides the creditors of the bankrupt esibte it Is bellved that George NJ. Coffin, receiver of the First National Bank, and members of the governors Investigating committeep will be present at the hearing.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
KID M'KENNA SEEKS
 DIVORCE IN RENO
VALENTINE TEA
Afternoon Tea. Supper Dance. Booths
 Entertainment, Dancing

Preparations for the Valentine Tea. supper and dance to be held Saturday next, February 13, in Elks' Hall, Put nam. are nearing completion. The booths with their novel decorations, are already being installed, and many attractive articles are assembled for the sale, which begins at o'clock. The supper menu is a most delectable one. and the dances and music which will be given during the supper hour from 5.30 to 7.30 are most unusual and entertaining.
 At s o'clock the dancing will begin and continue until midnight. Inter- spersed during the general dancing will he three Russian dances in cos tune by Mr.and Mrs. BevBeck Name. dov and Mir. Nicholas Yarnoff of Prov. idence. accompanied by a Russian ac- cordian player; banjo solos by Mr. Bernklow of Thompson with Mir. Gagne at the piano, and other delight ful musical and dancing acts.
 In case ef articles left over from the sale, MT. Witter of Danielson has volunteered his services as auctioneer. The evening will end with old fash toned dances under the leadership of Mir. Alexander Maitland, to the fid- ding of Mir. Joseph Suprenant, one of the prize winners at the Bradley The atre contest. The music for the gem eral dancing will be given by the splendid Chaffin orchestra of Worces- ter
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
BREAKS SILENCE OF
 PAST EIGHTEEN YEARS
HUSBAND OF NEW YORK WOMAN WHO GETS DIVORCE IN SUPERIOR COURT HERE, TO LEAVE DANIEL
 SON FARM AND RETURN TO BUSINESS
Benjamin Harrison At One Time Leading Engraver. and
 Socially Prominent, Tells Story.

good time only using me for a mcaE ticket"
 He became tired of this existence and came to DanielSan and hongak q farm. The outside work there gradually bullt him up physically. His housekeeper came with him from New Haven Her name was not disclosed. He denied that he ever represented her as his wife. as was testified to by a detective in the divorce proceedings. He said further that he offered his wife home on the farm but knew she would not accept and she never did
 Learns of Marriage
 Mir Harrison put an entirely differ ent aspect on the visit of his daughter, which she testified to in the court at Putnam. He stated that she came to. Danielsen to tell him that Whithed, whom he said his wife had married. wanted an annulment. This was the first knowledge, he said. that he had of his wife's marrying again. Subse- quently he got letter from Whithed saying that he. Whithed. did not know of former husbands existence at tho time of the marriage. but that it had later been disclosed by Mrs. Harrison during quarrel when she said: liar rison can come back here any time and kick you out" Harrison went to New York and helped Whithed get the annulment and then started divorce proceedings himself on statutory grounds.
 Violated Agreement
 Harrison said that his wife's testi- mony at the Putnam trial was mott vated hv revenge. When he filed his action for divorce in New York she pleaded with him Co avoid harming the reputation of the boy by having the cnse brought Co Connecticut Ie was agreed. Harrison said. that the hearing was to be held behind closed doors and IL WIS his understanding that tAe judge had been acquainted with the facts beforehand and was ready to grant the decree. Tt made no difference Co me which one of us got the divorce but ] desired to avoid publicity" he said. The testimony offered by his wife and subsequent interviews she gave to reporters, waa a violation of their agreement, he said I The farm house near Danielson is Co be sold and Mir. Harrison Is to re- turn to the world and to his old work of eEgraver. stating that he would enter the bureau of engraving in i Washington.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
Mechanicsville Boxer Alleges Cruelty As Ground For Ac-
 ton In Nevada Court
Papers Served on Wife at Parents
 Home In Webster

James r. "Kid" McKenna. the well known Mechanicsville boxer, has. for the time being taken up residence in Reno, Nevada, and has become the aggressor in court action in which he seeks a divorce from his wife. Mrs Helen C. MeKenna, now living with her parents in Webster. The writ was served on Mrs. MeKenna this week by a deputy sheriff of Mindham county. The papers were sent to the Connecti- cut deputy sheriff as the family had it's former residence in Mechanicsville.
 The allegations of the complaint specify several of the acts of alleg- ed cruelty on the part of the wife. One allegation is that the defendant broke a milk bottle over the fighters head Another allegation is that she took hold of her husbands coat tails and ripped his coat up the back. Again the allegations set forth that she tore the boxers shirt off his back.
 The couple were married in Web ster some four or five years ago. They have one son, James Jr. It is understood that Mir. and Mrs. Me Kenna separated year or more ago but it was not until the papers in the divorce action were received that II became generally known that the for mer boxer had gone to Reno to get a legal separation from his wife.
 McKenna. since the separation, has been living with his mother in Me chanicsville and worked in the Me chanicsville mill. He is best known in this section through his appearance in the ring in Putnam and Webster. For some years he has not been seen in action in Putnam because the game has not flourished here.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
LIEUTENANT SHIRREFFS
 TENDERS RESIGNATION

Lieutenant Howard H. Shirreffs of the Headquarters Company has ten dered his resignation. The resigna- tion. now in the hands of Captain J. l. McGarry, states as a reason for re- signing that the lieutenant can not de vote the necessary time to the office. Lieutenant Shirreffs is designer for the Waterman Worsted Company. and k veteran of the World War. His successor has not as yet been appoint .ad
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
OLD TIME DANCES AT
 THE FIREMEN'S BALL
Twenty-Sixth Annual, State Ar mory, Monday Night, Closes
 Social Season
Ten Piece orehestra.-"BilIy" Bstes
 Prompter

Bremen of Putnam will don their neatly pressed blue suits, shine up the silver buttons made from nickel, put in place small buttonaires, and stand ready to welcome their guests at the twenty-siSth annual concert and ball of the department at the State Armory. Livery street. Monday night. The committees have everything ex- eept the very last minute details ar ranged, there has been a good advance sale of tickets, and all that is now awaited is the hour which begins the closing of the pre-Lenten social activi. ties of Putnam. 1t is hoped that there will be no fire alarm rung that eve. ming to spoil the firemen's holiday There will be visiting brother firemen from nearby towns and cities and the scene will not be lacking in it's usual vivacity and color.
 Take Your Partners
 While the armory will be decorated there wi! not be the elaborate display in the days when old Union hall WAS canopied in colored bunting. Such expenditures of money were decided to be unprofitable some years ago by nearly every organization when ar- ranging their public social affairs. But there will be an orchestra of ten pieces and some of the old time danc- es will be revived with Billy" Bates of Eastford doing the prompting honors. There will also be plenty of fox trots and a few waltzes in the well balanced dance program.
 The concert will begin at 500 O. clock and will last for an hour. Then the prompter will take charge and form the grand march. From then or. until one o'clock Tuesday morn ing. dance will follow dance. except for an intermission for refreshments
 Committees
 The committees in charge of the ball this year are as follows
 General committee. Frank Dumas. chairman. Elzear Guertin. secretary. Eugene Berthiaume. treasurer, Harry Sharpe Harry Morse, Walter Whea- tom. Arthur Davison. Philip Ganne Rosario MaXotte. Edmond keanc Wallace Jones. Charles Ryan. Louis beausoleil \. Lucier. Edgar Auger
 Floor director Philip Gagne. Aid es. Edmond keane. Rosario Mayotte Walter Wheaton, Harry Sharpe, Ed gar Auger. A. Lucier.
 Reception committee, Frank Du- mas. Harry Sharpe, Rosario Mayotte
 Prompter. William Billy Bates.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
CHECK FOUR MONTHS OLD
Putnam City Official Forgot to Deliver
 It to Webster Bremen

A cheek for Sl00, signed by the city treasurer. made payable to the Web ster fire department, has, since last October. lain dormant in a city otii- cial's pocket It was due to inquiries made that disclosed that the city ofii- cial had forgotten to mail the check to it's destination.
 The Webster fire department gave valuable assistance at the Standard Oil Company fire and at it's regular meeting the first Tuesday in October the council decided to recognize the response of the Webster firemen and voted that check for an even hun dred be sent them.
 The matter was given publicity through the press, but the check nev- CT arrived. IL was due to an investi gation of some curious Webster mem. bers of the department, not only curi. ous but wishing to corroberate tho story of this city's generosity, thai disclosed the fact that the check, al though drawn. had not been deliver ed. but had been carried in a pocket the "chief' reason that caused tht delay.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
CHAPLAIN A. F. STONE TO BE
 HEARD IN RADIO RECITAL

The following clipping will be read with interest by the many friends of Chaplain Albert F. Stone, a former pastor of the local Baptist church:
 Lieut.. Albert r. Stone chaplain ot U. s. s Rochester. the ship that took Gen. Pershing on his current diplo- matte mission to pacma-Arica in Chile will give q radio recital under the auspices of the Salvation Army at WGBF. Ginbel Bros, on Saturday evening. February 13. Lieut.. Stone. who is the possessor of an exceedingly engaging lyric tenor voice, will be on the air for fifteen minutes at $40.
 Lieut.. Stone will give the following program Open the Gates to the Fem pie. by Jos. F. Knapp; Destination. by II. de Sontenailles, An Irish Song. by Herman Lohr; and The Garden of Your Heart. by Francis Dorel
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12

In the superior court m Putnam last week. Mary l. Harrison of Brook lyn, N Y.. in testifyiag in her petition for divorce action against her hus- band. Benjamin R. Harrison. of Dan ielson. stated that she had not seen her husband in eighteen years and that t was only a little over a year ago that his whereabouts became known to her She testified. in effect, that her husband eloped with the land lady of boarding house in New tla- ven and was living with her as man and wife on a farm near Danielson. There was no appearance by the de fendant but, according to a Danielson correspondent m the Hartford "Gour- ant" Mir. Harrison has broken a so- lence of eighteen years and has aeeus- ed Mrs Harrison of being a bigamist for having married another man while he. Harrison, was known to her to be living.
 Mrs. Harrison gave some of those with whom she talked while in Put nam to understand that her husband as an artist IL develops that he was once one of the country's leading en. gravers and was prominent socially in Brooklyn.
 Marie, Chauffeur
 Harrison, who Is sixty-five, in re luctantly breaking his silence. said that his wife had married again be- fore bringing the recent divorce pro. lceedings although she well knew he was alive He showed letters to sub stantiate his statement. also a copy of the marriage certificate of Mrs. liar rison and Charles P Whithed, q chauffeur. some years her junior, dat- ed June 2l, 1923.
 The Harrisons were married in Brooklyn. N r.. forty years ago. \ daughter. Miss Helen Harrison, a nov i ing picture aetress, was one of her mothers witnesses. She told of dis covering the whereabouts of her fa ther from his relatives in Hartford to whom she paid visit.
 A Meal Ticket
 Harrison, who had q business oi E his own m Brooklyn, told of going [. 1 New Haven n te06 to take ehargs of plnnt there. His wife would noi IlcaVe New York and remained in ths home in Brooklyn taking occasiona 1 trips with him when he went to diff ferant parts Of the country on busi ness. He applied himself to business and ruined his health. During this time he claims. Mrs. Harrison had a
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
IMPORTANT MEETING

The committee appointed to de- wise plan to revalue and equaiize the grand list of the town will hold meeting this afternoon in the
 hamber of Commerce rooms. The meeting was adjourned from We'd uesday evening because the speak CT. C. II. Wadden of South Man chester could not get through on account of the storm. Mir Maddell will address the gathering at this Iafternoon's meeting. Committee members are urged Co attend.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
OBSERVE BIRTHDAYS

Two lifelong residents of Pomfret are passing their birthdays today. F. H. Grosvenor is eighty-two years old and Andrew c. Williams is eighty. Both are enjoying good health. While there is no special observance of the occasion, both have received congratu- lations and best wishes of many friends. Mir. Grosvenor, who is vet eran of the Civil War, is especially ac- tive for one of his years, and enjoys attending many of the social events of ton, Putnam. Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
TO FLORIDA AND
 LATER TO QUEBEC

A. Newton Vaughn left Thursday night for tive weeks trip to Florida Mrs. Vaughn had planned to accom- pany him. but a slight indisposition al the last minute changed the plan and she remained at home.
 Mir. Vaughn. who recently was the first to qualify in an insurance selling contest. has been notified that his ae- tivities have won him free trip to Quebec this spring.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
- GEORGE X. HAMMOND
 FRACTURES HIP

George A. Hammond. who for a number of years past has been confined to his home on Oak Hill, fell from his chair. Tuesday eve ming, and fractured his hip.
 Mr. Hammond, who is S2 years old. pioneer silk manufactur- CT of Connecticut and n veteran of the Civil War. while sitting in his chair. attempted to reach for something when the chair slipped from under him. Later he began to suffer pain and Wednesday morning X-Ray pictures taken disclosed that his hip was frac- tured. Mir. Hammond is resting comfortably.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
GILPATRIC HEARING
 MONDAY AFTERNOON

If not already on the way north from Atlanta. Ga, G. Harold Gilpat- ric, former cashier of the First Ns- tionaI Bank, will probably leave to- night or tomorrow. as he is expected to arrive in Hartford, Monday. A bill for the serving of the writ of habeas corpus, by which legal process he will
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
OLD FASHIONED PARTY

Putnam Grange had a delightful evening at it's meeting Monday night, when an old-fashioned party was the feature of the program. There were old-fashioned costumes, old-time mu- sic and an old-time fiddler. There was a large attendance.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
EMBEzzLEMENT CHARGE
John Gshan, Former Insurance Agent
 Arrested Thursday Evening

John Gahan. Main street, was ar. rested about seven o'clock Thursday evening on warrant signed by tho judge of the city court The com plaint alleged the embezzlement of a sum of money, between four and five hundred dollars. from an insurance company of which Gahan was for merly agent The arrest was made by Sergeant George Laird. and a bond of $2,00O was furnished by the de. fcndant's father and mother.
 Gahan appeared in court this morn ing but no action was taken, the case being continued under the same bond until February 27.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
LINcoLN's BIRTHDAY

Today is LincoIn's Birthday. The banks are closed, but there is no out ward observance except in the schools where there were fitting exercises this morning. Schools closed at noon.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
TELEPHONE DANCE

There was good attendance at the dance given by the employees of the s. N. F.. Telephone Company in Odd Eel lows hall. Thursday night. Music was by the Ideal Orchestra of Webster.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
RADIO BROADCASTS COAL STRIKE ENDS

According to radio broad cast from station WGY, Sehenec- tsdy. the coal strike was settled this morning at l4S o'clock No details ef the settlement were hroadeasted.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
YEARS PROBATION

Wesley Keller. arraigned before the city court early this week on charge of intoxication and the larceny of seven dishes, was placed on proba- ton for one year.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12

Mir. and Mrs. Charles Aialey and Mfr. and Mrs. Frank Adams were in Worcester on Sunday attending ths banquet at the State hall for engin- eers.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12

Henry Johnson of Danielson spenr Thursday in town.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
CHARLESTON BARRED

The Charleston is barred as a dance in Odd Fellows hall The officers of the lodge have taken the initiative and placed signs in the hall, frequently let for dances, forbidding this latest form of public eontortion.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12

Henry Baker of Middle street wa, in Wiiimaniic Saturday on business.
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12
PoMFRET MAN PRESIDENT

E. Newton Searles of Pomfret Cen ter was reelected president of tho Eastern Connecticut Poultry Pro ducers' Association, Inc. at the an, nual meeting at the Willimantic Y. M C. A. Tuesday afternoon. The fol lowing were also re-eleeted: vice president. F. l.. Kanahan of Jewett City; secretary A, H. Ben ton of Andover; and manager, Johf z. LaBelle of Ballouville
Putnam patriot., 1926-02-12

Mis. Ruth Cutler of School stree, spent several days recently with Dam icson friends
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-04
|SCHR. E, M M0RR|SEY RETURNS, GREENLAND AMERICAN MUSEUM NATURAL HISTORY EXPEDITION AR.
 RIvES NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Oct. 4. P)-The two masted auxiliary schooner Fife M. Morrisey, carrying the Greenland ex- expedition of the American museum of Natural history, arrived from IA weeks trip which took her within 700 miles of the North pole.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-04
RED GROSS BOATS
 ARE FIRED UPON
TWO LIGHTERS RETURN TO PORT UNDER MACHINE GUN
 COMMANDMENT
HANKOW, Oct. 4. P)-A launcl

HANKOW, Oct. 4. P)-A launch towing two large lighters and bearing Red Cross flags with the names Chambers Commerce" and Interest ed," sailed for Wuchang to rescue wo men and children from the northern troops which are holding Wuchang Troops fired on the boat despite the agreement to permit civilian to eva cuate and the vessels returned to bardment. The rescue attempt has been abandoned. No casualties were reported.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-04
THE STOCK MARKET

NEW YORK, Oct. A. (P-General Motors, Dupont, Norfolk and Western reached record high levels; Conner cial Solvents gained three and one. half points; Union Bag Paper two International Telephone Woolworth, Baldwin, Atlantic Coast Line, one point or more.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 4. P)-Dupont Stock opened at four points higher; United States Steel, Common and Gen eral Motors Commercial Solvents, B Case Threshing Machine, Information to two points higher.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-04

Regular Council meeting Monday night at 8 o'clock.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-04

1ngersoll Watches, a full stock Guaranteed Watches-Schallerer's Al aska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-04
MIR. MRS. STARR ENTERTAIN

MT. and Mrs. H. F. Starr entertain ed Mrs. Eva Beach Smith and Rev. and Mrs. Thomas P. Graham on Fri day afternoon at their home at Grouse lake Part of the afternoon was spent in fishing, obtaining some beautiful photograph of adjacent scenes and in an auto trip over the highway. Later in the day a delicious luncheon was served.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-10-04
LOCAL PAssENCERL LIST ARRIVING FROM ALASKAN
 PORTS, NORTHWESTERN

Passengers boarding the s. s. North western, which arrived in port Satur. day morning, for Seward, were as fol lows:
 Ketchikan-Jas. Winters, c. A. Wy lie.
 Wrangell-A. H. Bryant.
 Juneau - Father P. H. Turnell, Frank Parish, A. A. Bass, L. D. Hen derson, J. o. Stenbroten, J. R. Big ford, Marcus Mayer, J. A. Smith.
 Cordova-Alfred Berg, F. H. Foster, J. England, Tom Tessier.
 Valdez-Mrs. H. Kennedy, F. l.. Murphy, D. C.. Kelly, Peter Howe, A. Eide, Mike Thompson.
 Latouche-A Beaulien, Mrs. H. Johnson, Fred Merely, Hans Ander- son.