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Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16

of the bonds, plus accrued interest.
 lt developed later that Giipatric did not purchase the bonds as he led Bradley Co believe. When Bradley finally insisted that his bonds be de- livered. Gilpatric then ordered the bonds, which he had stated that he had already purchased at 9s, from Blair X Company, and paid, or agreed to pay, i0l iz plus accrued interest. Be fore the bonds had been paid for Gill patric shot himself, the bank closed it's doors, and the receiver was ap- pointed. Blair X Company had. how ever, delivered the bonds to the bank.
 Terms of Settlement
 Counsel for the three interested par. ties arrived at terms of settlement by agreeing that whichever party they should determine was not entitled tI the bonds should be entitled to the al lowance of his claim against the bank receiver, Bradley's cash having gon, into the bank, and the bonds of BlaiI X Company having also gone into the bank
 With thls a. the basis of agreement it was decided that the receiver de. liver the bonds to Bradley and that he allow the claim of Blair X Company for the purchase price of the bonds. II was further agreed between counsel for Bradi and fer Blair X Company that iH 6ia-t that the loss should b, equally horne. that Bradley turn over half the bonds to Blar & Company and that Blair & Company turn over to Bradley half of the dividends they received on the claim against the bank as dividends are allowed.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
ABINGTON

Fred Thornton has accepted posi- tiOn in Hartford.
 Mir. Fishback and Mr Stromberg motored to Worcester Monday.
 The junior class of Woodstock Acad emy presented drama at Music Hall Tuesday evening.
 George Thornton died of pneumonia at his home in Elliott Wednesday morning at o'clock.
 The Ladies' Benevolent Society will meet at the Library Hall Thursday, the 22nd of this month, from il till |.
 The Mems Club will meet in the church club room, April 2lst. at 30. A lecture on United States govern ment crop reporting will be given.
 Services will be held at the Con- gregational church Sunday at II o. clock. Sunday school following the service. Rev. Y. O. Waln's topic will be s'Is God Lonesome?"
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
AGREEMENT REACHED
 IN BRADLEY BOND SUIT
PUTNAM MAN AND BROKERS AGREE TO SHARE LOSS CAUSED DY FORMER BANK CASHIER SHORTLY
 BEFORE THE CRASH CAME
Receiver Concerned In the Settlement Claim For
 S20,66.67 Against Bank

One of the several suits growing out 5f the tangle in the affairs of the First National Bank of Putnam was settled aut of court, Monday The case was Iogn for trial in the United States District Court at New Haven. The uarties to the action were Ransom H Bradley of Putnam, Blair & Company. brokers, of Boston. and the receiver of the bank.
 The action was brought to deter mine the title to bonds valued at s20.- 000 in the hands of the receiver to which both Bradley and the brokerage house claimed title. It was an annie ab|s suit to determine the ownership of the bonds with the receiver as a willing party. as he was undetermined B, nat acton Co tan and wished for a court order.
 The terms of settlement were made known Tuesday by Eueius F. Robinson of Hartford. counsel for the receiver. 4 AttorneY J. r. Carpenter of Putnam represented MT Bradley, and New l ayen attorneys the brokers.
 Made Up False Statement
 The facts in the case were that Mir. Bradley ordered of the First National Bank of Putnam. through c. Harold
 lpatric. cashier. the purchase of SO .000 Of Dallas Joint Stock Land a5nds. Gilpatric pretended Co Bradley nat he. Gilpatric, bought the bonds trough Blair & Company, and gave Bradley a statement showing that the aauds were purchased al 9s for Sl9,- 900. Bradley paid Gilpatric SI9,0O0 town with the understanding that he ...Is tn pay the balance upun delivery
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
WELL ATTENDED MEETING

After a short business session the following program was presented to q well attended meeting of the Parent Teachers Association Tuesday evening in the Putnam High School auditori- um: old English ballad singing by Miss Alice Stevens, accompanied at the piano by Miss Edmaer Guy Miss Sarah King readings from modern poetry were given in very pleasing and entertaining manner Punch and waters were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Ernest Morse, chairman.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
OLDER GIRLS CONFERENCE
Program Arranged For
 Saturday. May 8

The thi4i annual conference of old. CT girls of Nndham County will be held this year on Saturday. May <. in the Congregational church of Brook lyn. An attractive program has been arranged. with speakers and confer ence leaders whose messages and per sonalities will be of help and inspira- ti6n Co the girls The days session will begin at 930 a. m. and will con- tiuue till 900 p m, with luncheon served by the ladies of the Brooklyn church al noon. and Fellowship sup pr al { o'clock
 This conference is under the aus piees of the NndHam County Council of Religious Education | k interde- nomiuational and all Protestant girls of the county between the aeee af fiji teen and twenty are eligible The registration fee is Sl oo and includes the luncheon and supper. This year > session Is under the leadership of Mfs= Harding N. Gaylord ef Danieison. The officers of the conference are President. Miss Natalie Buruh1m Hampton; vice president Mis- Con stance Williams. Woodstock. secre- tary. Miss Hazel Jones, Nillimantie.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
PAST DIST. DEPUTY
 INSTALLS B. P. 0. E.
Rockville Officials Staff ln- cludes Mayor, Acting Mayor,
 and Police Captain
A. Newton Vaughn Becomes Exalted
 Ruler Putnam Lodge

Past District Peputy Grand Exalted Ruler, Thomas ]. O'Ioughlin. of Rockville. and q staff consisting nf Mayor ] t. A. F. Cameron of Rockville Acting Mayor Stanley MeereX, Gap tam of Police Stephen J Tobin, and Martin J Loubseher, installed the newly elected officers of Putnam Lodge of Elk. Tuesday evening The installation was carried out in an impressive and regular manner and the visitors We're given rising vote of thanks ut the close as well a~ laud cd for their fine work hy the new exalted ruler, \ Newton Vaughn.
 Served Turkey Supper
 Soon after the official visitors ar rived they were given a supper toe gether with the officers of the lodge This was served by the grill commit tee and consisted of tomato bisque, lobster salad. roast turkey, mashed potatoes. green peas, rolls, celery, olives, coffee, ice cream and cake.
 The lodge was opened at eight O. clock for the last time by the retir- ing officers After routine business had been transacted the Past District Deputy and staff were announced. Upon entering the lodge room they proceeded with the installation. The new officers are as follows.
 New Officers
 Exalted ruler. A. Newton Vaughn esteemed leading knight, John Il. Bull ger: esteemed loyal knight, keyren H. Cotter; esteemed lecturing knight. Lionel Charron, tyler. William Wheat. ley: secretary, George Lewis, Jf , treasurer. L. F. Merriam; delegate to the grand lodge convention, jaiaes l.. Murray alternate, \ " Frost; trustee for three years, James F.. Murray.
 When all of the officers had been conducted Co the stations Exalted Rul- CT A. Newton Vaughn. called upon each member of the official staff and each responded with short talks that were met with applause,
 The exalted ruler made the fol- lowing appointments: Esquire. Frank D Bedard; chaplin, Sydney Marland inner guard, Robert I. Ghad~lek organist. Ralph r. Thurston
 Ball and Ladies Night
 The lodge will hold it's annual lad ies' night next month, the date to be selected
 The annual charity ball will be held in Danielson at the State Arnory, Thursday evening, April 22. All ar engagements have been made and tick els are now selling De Nito's ten niece orchestra of Waterbury will fur pisb music. \ special Elk supper ,g,ll be served at the hotel at t req sonable charge
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
ANOTHER CIVIL WAR
 VETERAN DIES
Louis Lucier, One of Oldest Residents of Putnam, Passes
 Away
Game to Putnam In 1858 at Age of
 Seventeen Years

Louis Lucier one of Putnam's old es; and most widely known residcut- and veteran of the Civil War, died at his home on Bullock street. Monday aeed eighty-fge years Mr Lacier had been in failing health fur some t5me. but was confined Co his bed but siN weeks
 The funeral service and solemn high mass of requiem were from St Mary 's church. Wednesday mornine The bearers were his six grandsans, l.. Hector LHcier af FraminEhanl Theo- dare Liard af Providence Louis I. Iucier. Arthur Jette. ? Edgar Ln- cier and George Gunsalus- all ef Put nam. Burial was in St. Mary's een1- etery.
 Born In Canada
 Mr. Lucier was born in St Denis. Canada. February 20, lsIi, son of Florentine and Marie tLedouX1 Lu- cier He came Co Putnam at the age 1f seventeen. and was employed in the shoe shop of C. NJ Fisher X Company, at that time located where the present railroad passenger station now stands.
 soon after the Civil War broke out
 
 he enlisted. July 9. 1861, at Putnam in Company c. Fifth Connecticut Reg iment. He was mustered out as cor poral, July i9. 1865 Shortly before the end of the war he was offered a lieutenancy m recognition of consple- uous bravery in saving the life Of a superior officer, but refused the pro motion. He was wounded five times. and the long list of engagements in which he participated includes Chick amauga, Chattanooga. Ghantllly, Cnancellorsv.lle. Lookout Mountain, v Hehester and Gettysburg.
 Married During War
 While the war was still in progress Mir. Lucier married Miss Julienne Bi- bsault of Putnam. who died in 1895 After being honorably discharged Mr Lucier worked for a short time m Nor. wich and Thompson. but soon returned t6 Putnam and has lived here eyer since.
 Mir. Lucier is survived by the foE lowing children Napoleon O. Lu. cier. Miss Roseanna Lueier. Mrs. Na' poleon Jette. Frank k Lucier. Arthur Iacier and Miss Wilda Lucier. all oi Putnam; also eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
BAPTIST CHURCH ROLL CALL

The annual church supper and roll call of the local Baptist church was held on Saturday evening. April le. Supper was served at 6.30 followed by the calling of the roll by the clerk. Clarence F. Pierce The program. which was in charge of Deacon C -t= Durfee. consisted of several numbers bv the church orchestra. Q selection by the quartet and an address by the act ing pastor. Rev F W Lockwood.
 Among the eut-of-town members who were present were Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Kent of Larchmout, N T. and Miss Charlotte Hopkins of ProVl- dence.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
TO SUPREME COURT

The name of C. Harold Gilpatric will be carried through the Supreme Court Of Errors for the first time. out Of the many suits which hls m'sdoin ss at the First National Bank of Putnam initiated, when the appeals of the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company and the Royal Indemnity Company are heard. questioning the decision of Judge Ernest C Simpson in apportioning their liability on the bond of Gilpatric, as execu'or ef the Cutler estate.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
HAS BACHELOR PARTY

Paul Harper entertained Friday ten of his bachelor friends in honor of his twelfth birthday Games and music were enjoyed and refreshments served The color scheme was yellow and green. and a large birthday cake with twelve candles adorned the center of the table. which was prettily decorat- ed Each boy received little basket flied with sweets. as favors. The par ty broke up at reasonable hour and each boy went home wishing their host many more birthdays.
 Those present were William and Paul st. Onge, Normand Bonneville, Arthur Hayes. Eugene Mgnault. Normand Lutier. Camille and Maur- ice Sponcey. and George Gagne.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
DR. KENT ADDRESSES
 D. K. HOSPITAL STAFF

The staff of the Day Kimball Hos pital met Tuesday night at the hos pital for the April meeting Cases of interest were discussed and the hos pital report for March was read. Dr. J. B. Kent of Larchmont. N. Y. who was president of the staff until he re- tired from practice last fall, gave an interesting report of his visits to New York hospitals Dr J. 4 Lapalme of North Grosvenordale reported a fatal case of tarantula bite in his village Other physicians present were Drs. Overlook of Pomfret Pike of East Woodstock, Paine of Thompson. Todd Tanner. Judson and Burroughs of Dauielson. Bullard. Perry and Phil lin. nf Pnfnan
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
BORN

DAlGLE-ln Putnam, April 12, a son Co Mir. and Mrs. Armand Dassgle of P0mfret street.
 LABoNTE-ln Putnam, at the Day kmball Hospital, April II. a son to Mr. and Mrs Emile Labonte. JAMES In Putnam, at the Day Kim ball Hospital April l5. daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Clarence James. BILLINGS Putnam, at the Day Kimball Hospital, April i6, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Billings.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
MARRIED

BERNIER- R-BENOIT - In Putnam, April i2, by Rev. Adrian Dykeman, Miss Edouilda Benoit and Leroy Bernier.
 -BERNIER - In Putnam, April l2, by Rev. C. F. Bedard, Miss Dora Bernier and Armand ]. Val- ade of Putnam and Lakeport, N. II.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
SALINAS
 HAS BIRTHDAY PARTY

A birthday party was given by MT. and Mrs. Paul Salvas of l72 Me chanics street. Thursday afternoon, in honor of the fifth birthday of their daughter, Mary-Lee. Games were played and lunch was served. includ- ing a lovely birthday cake.
 Lucille Wood of Westerly. R. l., Eleanor Emmerson of Webster, Mas Shirley Frasler of Worcester, M ass-' and Wellington and Jaequelyn Char ron of this city. were the small guests present.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
ST ONCE BOYS GIVE RECITAL

William. Jr.. 1T. and Paul. 10, sons sf Mr and Mrs. William St. Onge, Chapel street, gave a musical recital ir tbe St. Onge jewelry store last Saturday afternoon. The older boy plavs the piano and the younger ooy tbe violin. The concert attracted 2 number of people who compumented the musicians on their playing
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
The School Library

Through the efforts of Mrs. Charles William Johnson over Si5o has been rsised for the establishment in the Center school of library for the eX- clusive use of the students in the town scbools A course of reading Tor school children Is now provided by The State Board of Education and particular certificate IS awarded to each child who completes the course A. pomfret has no public library, tbis new collection If books will m ,, long-felt want. The Connecticut School Committee has promised to give S2O0 Co the cause when an equal sum has been raised locally Gifts .of backs as well as money will be gladly received by Mrs Johnson, for tb b, school board which has been desig- mated by the town as board or oi- rectors of a public library It Is To be hoped that the establishment ot the library at the Center school Is the hfs1 movement towards the estapllshneh. of a public library for the use ot all
 The Pomfret Library. located on the Street. north of the Ben 6rosN = nor Inn is private institution estao, lished many years ago and maintained entirely by subscription. Books are taken out by visitors for ten cents ner week. TowuspeOple and school children who cannot afford the weekly priee are permitted Co take out tae books free of charge The Library is omen in the winter months on Friday afternoons from two to three CLOCK and in the summer months on Iues- days and Friday from ten to twelve o'clock.
 Miss Harvey returned this week from spending the winter months ii Bermuda.
 Lawrence Perkins arrived from Newport on Monday and spent ] ut.' day at "Ufton.
 Charles Field Swain entertained q. dinner on Monday evening Ar. ana Mrs. John Campbell
 Many Pomfret people will attend The marriage at Emmanuel cheiebf p,.zt,,, tnmsrrDW at noon of Miss Mary Vinton Murray to Mr. koss Wbistter Miss Murray k the eldest daughter of Dr and Mrs. T. MOTIFS Murray of Abingdon and Fomlte1
 Miss Eleanor MatheWsOn was ID NJ, Yark Iast week where she a. tended the performance of "AueaSssin snd '.' Nirolette" given at the Heeksherr Foundation Theatre by group ot taiented children under the direction off Miss Edith King and Miss Dorothy Colt. both of whom are frequent visitors with Miss Mathewson m Pom fret.
 The Easter music was repeated aI inc Congregational church last Sun dav morning. Two anthems were sn1o by the choir. The solo anthem uit6 chorus. Easter Day" by Row iev was particularly fine, the solo being sung by Miss Gladys smith smith ,.hose lovely soprano voice sustained inc difficult high notes with utmost ease.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
DANCE PALACE OPENING
Wildwood Park Amusement Resort
 Starts Season Tomorrow Night

Manager Sheridan of the dance palace. Wildwood Park. has anuounc- ed that the grand opening will take place on Saturday evening, April l7.
 This dance palace, one Of the best in Connecticut. has been repaintcd. Noel Dupre of this city had charge of decorating the large hall with eolored streamers and Japanest lanterns.
 The Ideal Orchestra of Webster has been engaged for the opening night, and will play for many of the dances given during the summer season.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
Card of Thank.

The undersigned wish to express their thanks and appreciation to their friends for their kindness during their recent bereavement: also for the many beautiful flowers.
 MRS. B. $. FISH
 ERNESTfNE M. FISH
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-16
A, The Bsn.Grosvenor Inn

Among arrivals Tor the ~eek-ehI yere Mrs. Grace Rosegrant, Dr. fre9 Goldfrank of Darien, Conn; Mir; ana Irs Graham Yoangs of New fork' mr i and Vrs Brownell and family Mr i. Tbarles Fletcher of Providence
 Mr. and Mrs. c. T. Francis and son sons {, os poston after an absence of some ysars are once more stopping at tne Inn.
Evening star., 1926-05-30
Many Engagements Are
Forecasts of June Events

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Thorpe Nesbit
announce the engagement Of the lat
ter's sister. Miss Olive Cough Fox
well, to Lieut.. George Cooper Rein
hardt. Corps Of Engineers, U. s. A.
The wedding will take place in June.
Miss Foxwell came from her home in
England In the lates Summer ana has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Nesbit
through the Winter.
Mrs. Mary Perkins Snyder of Clar-
endon, VR., announces the engagement
Of her daughter. Miss Alice Sue Kes-
selring. to Mr.. Robert Bleakley
James. son Of Mr.. and Mrs Robert G.
James of Clifton Forge. Va. The wed
ding will take place in the Autumn.
Miss kesselring Is graduate of
Central High School and Of the nor
NAL school of the University of Vir-
ginia. She was recently maid Of
honor at the national reunion Of Con
federate Veterans at Richmond, when
her mother, who Is the only woman
to organize camp of Sons Of Con-
federate Veterans, was q nlatron Of
honor. Miss kesselring is connected
with the National Geographic Society.
Mr.. James Is a graduate Of Washing
ton and Lee University Law School.
is a member of the Phi Alpha Delta
past vi lIlS Arlington FOst
Of the American Legion ands "a mem
ber of the Odd Fellows and of the
Chamber of Commerce Of Arlington
County.
Mrs. Young Cordell of Chevy Chase
Nd, announces the engagement Of her
daughter. Margaret Elinor Denty. to
Mr.. Craig Starbuck Atkins, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Atkins Of 1882 Bilt-
more street and Greensboro, n. c..
Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Heider an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Minnie Catherine, to Mr.
John Parke Custis Peter, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Gusts Peter of Radford. Va.
No definite date has been set for the
wedding.
Mr. and Mrs: r. s. Tincfer an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Mildred Elizabeth, to Or.
w. Nelson Hunter of Philadelphia. the
wedding to take place early In June.
Evening star., 1926-05-30
Secretary Of State and
Mrs. Kellogg Make Plans
Secretary Going to Philadelphia, While Mrs.
Kellogg Will Visit the West-Others
IN Official Life Make Plans.

Hotel. where he will remain tor few
days.
Col. and Mrs. Henry May have
closed their house on K street and
are guests Of their sOn-inlaw and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry S.
Black, in their apartment on the roof
of the Hotel Plaza in New York. Col.
and Mrs. May will later go to their
Summer place ut Southampton, L. !
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter d. Denegre
who closed their Washington home
last week. spent a few days at the
Hotel Ambassador in New York. and
have left there for their Summer
place at Manchester, Mass.
Capt. Carlos Sartorius of the Royal
Spanish Army has finished his course
at Langley Field, and has come to
Washington. where he is at the Ward
man Park Hotel for an indefinite stay.
Mrs. L. Fl. G. Slater has closed her
house on Eighteenth street and Will
go to Newport for the season, stop
ping to spend several weeks in New
| York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Jeansen returned
to Washington from short trip III
time to attend the reception given last
evening by the Minister of Sweden
and Nine. Bostrom in honor Of the
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Evening star., 1926-05-30
Washington Scientist
to Make Notable Tour

Mr.. Stephen Mather, director OF the
National Park Service, left Friday
for an inspection tour of the varloes
national parks in the West. He VIII
> 20 first to Stockton, Calf. to ADDRESS
the convention of the Camp flre
Girls on June 1, then through
Yosemite anu Sequoia Nationai farHs'
and on to Santa Monica. Calf, to ad-
dress the good roads convention on
Iune 9. June IA he will atte nd the
national conference on State parks at
Hot Springs, Ark. going from there
tn Yellowstone for the opening of the
nark on June 20. On the first of July
MIR. Mather will be one of the degela,
ton to greet the Crown Prime ana
Princess of Sweden at Yellowstone.
accompanying them on their tour ,ot
the various parks and visiting the
Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde. Zion and
Yosemite. stopping off at jackson
Hole to spend several days on one OF
the famous ranches.
Evening star., 1926-05-30
Bruce-Mellon Wedding
| Brings Activity Along
Many Social Lines
Visitors From Other Cities
| Are Both Hosts and
| Guests While Here.

Elaborate social functions which
brought together distinguished guests
from many countries have crowded
the week. and the visiting delegates TO
the second Pan-American Red Cross
conference and the ladies who ac-
companted them to this country will
be honor guests at several other large
parties for them. Mrs. Stanley Rine.
hart entertained at a delightful lunch
con yesterday for a small group of
the distinguished visitors. when the
company included Senorita Celia
Garino, Sonora de Velasco Blanco.
Miss Mary e. Waagen. Mrs. II. p.
Plumptre. Mrs. Laura l.. Tilley, Miss
Jean Browne, Senorita Enriquett r.
Morales. Miss Jean Gum, Mrs. T. B.
kittregge and DIR. A. Anbreen Sved-
berg.
Mrs. EIayne Ellis will entertain a
group of the visiting ladies Tuesday,
and Thursday Mrs. Hayne Ellis will
entertain at tea.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Carlton Jesseph
were hosts at dinner last evening in
the presidential dining room of the
Mayf1ower. their guests being Repre-.
sentative and Mrs. Samuel Il. Hill of
Washington, Gen. and Mrs. Frank r.
Hines. DIR. and Mrs. y. W. Black
and Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard B. Mellon
Of Pittsburgh, guests at the May
flower, were hosts to a company OF
"a at dinner Friday evening in the
presidential dining room. their guests
being members of the Mellon family
who were in Washington for the
Bruce. Mellon wedding yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles W. Fairfax
entertained at the dinner dance at
Wardman Park Hotel last evening
when their guests were invited to
meet Mrs. William Hollingsworth and
her daughter, Miss Flora, and Mrs.
Lacey and her daughter. Miss Lacey,
all Of Los Angeles. Calf. Miss Hol-
lingsworth and Miss Lacey attend
school in Washington.
Miss Gertrude Woodcock entertain
ed a party Of 16 at a bridge-tea. at the
Grace Dodge Hotel yesterday after.
noon.
Mrs. James Hagerman,, jr., enter.
tanned at her country place. Ashton
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