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Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
Baby's Body Found in River
 Coroner Holds Young Couple
THE FOURTH
Bremen Called Out On Several Alarms.-Day Quiet, One
 Arrest

Putnam passed a quiet Fourth of July. One man was arrested for drunkenness. At night t was noisier than for several years and there was a steady explosion of fire crackers un- til after II o'clock. when all again be- came quiet. No one was injured aside from possible minor hurts.
 The fire department was called out over the weekend several times. July 4th at l p. m. and again at p. m. the truck went to Woodstock avenue to extinguish a brush fire.
 July 9th the barn owned by Gharle. Miron caught fire frcm. a frecrackei thrown on the roof. The shingles wer, burned, causing loss of Sl50. Tn, company was called at 225 p. m.
 At 4.50 an alarm was pulled iron box l6 and within a few seconds boz iS was pulled, both for a small bIaz, at the home of Joseph Miller. Tho pulling of the second box occurred af ter box 16 had rung fl and the sec ond alarm cut in so that box l3 rang around twice and then box Is com. pleted its striking. This is the first time that this has occurred. Had it happened on some of the circuits where there Is no cut-in, the ringing of the bell would have been so jun hled as not to be countable.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
MISS ROOSEVELT WEDS
 AT OYSTER BAY, L. |

One of the interesting weddings of the spring. of which no previous an nouneement had been made. is that of Miss Leila Roosevelt. only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andre Roosevelt. of Thompson, who was married yesterday at Elfland, the home of Mr and Mrs. Edward Reeve Merritt. relatives of the bride, at Oyster Bay. L. l., to Ar mand Georges Denis, son of Judge and Mrs. Eugene Denis. Of Antwerp. Bel gium.
 The engagement of Miss Roosevelt and Mir Denis was announced to the families June % last but outside the family circle few knew of it
 Miss Roosevelt's father is eouen of the late President Theodore Koese- welt. He has lived recently in the Or tent and is now in Java Miss Roose- welt has made her home in Thompson with her mother, and Thompson will be the future residence of the couple. Miss Roosevelt is a graduate of Miss Howe and Miss Marcus School at Thompson.
 The ceremony yesterday was per formed in the presence of the imme- diate families and a very few intimate friends. Mrs. Merritt gave a small breakfast following.
 Miss Roosevelt was attended by her little cousins, Marjorie and Medora Roosevelt. daughters of Mir. and Mrs. George Emelen Roosevelt. of 15 East Eighty Street and Oyster Bay and Luis de Florez of Pomfret was best man.
 MT. Denis is consulting chemist for the Slater textile mills in Webster. He and his bride will sail soon for Europe, their plan being to visit the old home of Mir. Denis in Belgium and other parts of the old country, and to re- turn at the end of the summer Co their home in Connecticut.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
WILSONVILLE MOTHER IN HOSPITAL TELLS POLICE OF CRIME.-IMPLICATES RAYMOND WETHERBEE
 OF NORTH GRosvENoRDALE NOW IN JAIL
Chds Head Crushed and Heavy Stone Tied Body Keep
 From Floating.

Sunday morning the body of a newly born infant. the child of Agnes Pytko, IT, of Wilsonville, was drag ged from the river not far from her home where, according to the girls confession, she threw it soon after it's birth. The body was recovered after nearly five days search, by State Policeman Streamans. Attached to the little body was a stone estimated to weigh twenty-six pounds. Ii was fastened by rope about the infant which, it is said, was wrapped in a cloth. The side of the baby's head was crushed and it is believed that this was done before it was thrown into the stream to make sure that life was extinct.
 Raymond Wetherbee, 25, is being held in Brooklyn jail on orders of County Coroner Arthur c. Bill of Danielson, who is conducting an in vestigation and will soon hold an in- quest. While the officers are not talk ing to any extent regarding the case it is understood that Wetherbee has been implicated in the disposition of the ehild's body as we'll as being named by the girl as it's father. Wetherbee and his counsel deny his implication in the crime and are con-
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
BRONZE TABLET

The bronze tablet dedicated to Mrs Helen Manning Kent, to be erected in the Day Kimball hospital. as au- nauneed in The Patriot some time ago. is on exhibition in the window of Dresser,s drug store The tablet is in recognition of the deep interest taken in the hospital hy Mrs. Kent. The inscription reads as follows:
 Dedicated to
 Helen Manning Kent First President of the Noman's Board
 1894
 Daughter of James Winchell Manning First President of the Hospital Board
 Wife of
 Dr. J. Bryden Kent Member of the Hospital Staff By the Woman's Board of the
 Day kimball Hospital
 1925
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09

fident of proving that he had nothing to do with the homicide.
 Soon after the girl told her story Go the police Wetherbee was arrest ed on a civil charge and taken be. fore a justice of the peace where 6 bond of Si 1000 was ordered and fur. nished. 4 short time afterward he was again apprehended, taken to the Putnam police station. and from there to jail to await further orders by the coroner.
 The Patriot told last week of ths confession of the girl and the fact that the river was being dragged for the baby's body. Since that time the situation is said to have changed rapidly.
 When the mother of the child was brought to the hospital in a Webster ambulance last week Wednesday she at first denied that she had given birth to a baby. She found that she could not get away with this story on account of her condition and finally admitted that she had had a child during the night. For some days she stuck to the story that she was alone and that no one else had any knowl- edge of the affair. Now II is said that she has changed her story and that what she told the officers resulted in the second arrest of Wetherbee
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
FAMILY ISON WAY FROM
 HONOLULU TO PUTNAM
PARENTS TO WELCOME SON AFTER SEVEN YEARS WILL ALSO SEE DAUGHTER-lN-LAW AND GRAND
 SON FOR THE FIRST TIME
Brothers Who Have Never Seen Each Other Will Also Meet
 Across Continent By Automobile.

ing field to another in the south and finally became stationed in Oklahoma. It was while he was stationed in Georgia that he met the girl that be came Mrs. Everett :. Davis. He was all fixed for a trip home but plans were suddenly changed and he was ordered to Honolulu.
 IL IS seven years since Davis has returned Co Putnam. Three months after he left Norman Davis, now six and a half years old. was born. He therefore. has never seen his youngest brother nor have Mr. and Mrs. Davis seen their daughter-in-law nor their little grandson. It will be very pleasant and happy reunion.
 The Davis family left Honolulu some time ago They put their auto. mobile on the boat and upon arrival in San Francisco started overland and will probably stop for a short visit in their former home town ir Oklahoma.
 Mir. Davis parents do not know just how long a furlough he has but when he returns to service he expects Co be stationed at Langley Field, Va. and from there thinks he will be able Co make occasional flights to Putnam as aViaters. when out tuning up their machines. are allowed to make trips Co distance of 900 miles or more.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
 IS HELD RESPONSIBLE

bank, swelling it's resources to that ex- tent.
 Defrauded Both
 sWe have then this situation before US: Gilpatric by his acts not only de frauded the bank. but also the plain tiff estate The bank now seeks to disclaim the acts of it's cashier, but de. sires to retain the benefit t received from those very acts The plaintiff estate was in no position to stop Gil patrie's fraud against it. The defend. ant bank. on the contrary, was in a much better position to know that it's managing officer was dishonest and was using the machinery of the bank and of the power entrusted to him. to defraud not only itself but it's custom CTS. The bank. under the circum- stances. is chargeable with knowledge of the acts of it's cashier"
 The plaintiff trustee claims damag- es of s45.0O0 in the action against the receiver. to cover the loss of S34,- 763.06 sustained by the estate by reas- son of the manipulations of Gilpatric.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
BOND ISSUE TO
 IMPROVE GOLF COURSE

At a meeting of the Board of Gov ernors of the Putnam Country Club, Thursday evening, it was voted to float, among club members, a bond issue of $5,0O0. consisting of one hun dred $50 twenty year bonds bearing six per cest interest. The money will be used to carry water Co the greens and the tees. grass tees being a part of the plan, and to reseed such parts of the course as necessary to bring it to the best possible condition. The meeting adjoafne4 to July i3 when the plans will he ''.e~ted orf ia detail. Club membe est 7ssu}s ed that the course will eventually be put in better condition than ever be- fore.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09

Somewhere between Putnam and the Pacific ocean q Buick automobile is chugging eastward IL bears Hawaiian number plates and about July 20 is expected to reach Putnam. In the automobile are three people, Everett s. Davis. Mrs. Davis and baby Davis. boy, less than one year old When they reach Putnam they will drive to the Sawyer district where they will receive warm welcome by Everett A. Davis and family. Mir. and Mrs. Davis are the parents of the aviator now on his way home.
 The situation will be out of the ordinary. When the meeting takes place a father-in-law and mother-in- law will for the first time sec their daughter-in-Iaw. grandparents will for the first time see their grandson; and brother for the first time will see brother.
 Everett s. Davis is twenty-eight years old. He graduated from the Putnam High school and went Co work for the General Electric Company. When war was declared he was under the draft age but insisted upon en- listing.
 Marries In Georgia
 Davis was sent Co the aviation division and trained at Princeton, N. J. From there he went from one fly
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
I. o. o. F. DECREE WORK

At the next regular meeting of Is- rael Putnam Lodge. I. o. O. F.. Tues day evening. the second degree will be conferred on a class of candidates by the local degree team. This degree has previously been worked by the Danielson degree team, but a change is being made for this occasion.
 On Tuesday evening. July 20, the installation of officers of the Odd Eel lows for the coming six months will take place. The new District Deputy Grand Master, Arthur I. Moffitt of Plainfield. and suite. will ofiiciate at the installation ceremonies.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
POLICE CAPTURE. MUCH
 WANTED YOUNG FORGER
JULIUS QUAY OF CHAPLIN LEAVES TRAIL OF WORTH LESS CHECKS.-LEFT WIFE ON FARM TO
 MARRY PROVIDENCE GIRL
Was On Honeymoon When AresedBride Gives Him Tongue
 Lashing and Returns Home.

Julius Quay. Jr.. 2s. of Chaplin. wanted in Providence, Wnlimantie and Hartford for passing worthless checks. was arrested at the Hotel Cargill. Main street. Tuesday morning. by Sergeant Lizard Of the Putnam police department and Officer Nelson of the Danielson barracks. Thursday morn ing Quay was arraigned in the oityt court and pleaded guilty of passing a worthless cheek on Joseph Plessis < Co. of Putnam. He was bound over to the superior court. and being un- able to furnish bond of $i 900 was taken to jail.
 Quay claimed that he was on his honeymoon. He was, but he already had a wife on his Chaplin farm when he married, in Providence. the girl who was with him. When the second Mrs. Quay learned that her husband was under arrest and had another wife she went to the police station and elaid him out" according to the police. and then went home to mother.
 Finished Liar
 Quay, according Co the officers, is the most finished liar that they have ever had in custody. His story. when first arrested, was that he was q boiler Inspector in the employ of the govern Sent. stationed at Readville. Mass. and drawing a salary of SlS6 week. He even went sn far as wanting the police 10 call Washington. D C. te verify hls story. The woman with Quay. said he had gone so far as Co take her to Readyille. don overalls, and apparently go Co work. He alWavs had plenty of money. she said. and would from time to time. show her checks purported Co be received for his work.
 When Quay admitted that he had another wife the woman became en- ragged and told him what she thought of him. The young man cried and begged and got down on his knees in his cell. but the young woman turned her back on him and washed her hands of her former sweetheart and suppos- ed husband.
 Buys Rabbits
 While he was in custody complaints began to come in. The Providence no- lice want Quay and sent warrant for his arrest in the event that he should be liberated. Six bad checks are said to be in the possession Of Providence officers. One of them was given for
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
Institution Was Tn a Position to Know What Cashier Was
 Doing
Can't Diselaim Acts and Retain Rene
 fits Received

The First National Bank of Putnam is held by Judge Isaac Wolfe of the superior court to be responsible for the conduct of it's principal managing officer. G. Harold Gilpatric. in using the machinery of the bank to defraud the estate of Joseph w. Cutler.
 The decision, filed with the clerk of the superior court, denies the demur- Ter of the defendant to the substltut- ed complaint. in the case of the Hart ford Connecticut Trust Company. trus- tee of the Cutler estate, against Geo. Nj. Coffin, receiver of the Putnam bank. and others.
 Bank Had Knowledge
 The court holds that the plaintiff s loss, suffered through the misconduct of Gilpatric as cashier of the defend- ant bank. should in equity be borne by the bank and not by the estate. He holds that on the admitted facts the plaintiff is entitled to judgment, as the bank is charged with knowledge of the conduct of it's principal officer.
 "In all of the acts making up the history of the transactions in ques- tion." says Judge Wolfe, except that relating to the purchase for the state of the $500, ,000 of Liberty bonds, Gill patrie. the banks cashier, used the machinery of the bank Co accomplish his fraudulent purposes, and acting therein as it's cashier. By his mis- appropriation of the funds of this es- tate, he conferred a benefit upon the
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
COSTUME BALL
Mir. and Mrs. A. Vonsiatsky Give Brilliant Affair in
 Thompson

A costume ball given in Thompson last Saturday evening by Mir. and Mrs. A Vonsiatsky was one of the most brilliant entertainments ever given in the town, Over hundred guests were present.
 The large stable at Carolyn Halk was transformed into a ball room with Chinese lanterns and presented picturesque appearance with the brilliant eolorr of the varigated cos- tunes of the dancers.
 Besides dancing there were a num- ber of entertainment features lnclnd- ing q Charleston contest in which Mr. Olney Brott, Mrs Nathan Weed, Mir. George Holt, Miss Leila Holt and others took part. The ladies' prize was awarded to Miss Holt. Andruska Beck Manendoy was awarded the gen. tlemen's prize. In the doubles the prizes were taken by Miss Holt and Mir. George Holt.
 Following a march around the hall prizes for costumes were awarded. The first ladies' prize went to Mrs. Donald Kuniey of New York, repre- sentinR a Russian lady. The second prize went to Mrs. Luis deflorea who wore the attractive dress of 8 Hindu lady. Mir Marsden Perry, Jr.. as \ pirate. won the first mems prize. and Mir. Donald Unger. as an Alpine climb CT. was awarded the second prize.
 During the evening Mir. Nicholas Yarnoff gave a Russian dance. first alone, and then with Mrs. Bubnorf- Mrs. Beck Manendov also gave the attractive Russian dance that has de- lighted everyone who has seen the ex- hihition on previous occasions. One of the most attractive dances by Miss Leila Holt and Mrs Dayey was danced so the music of Chopin waltz. Guests from all of the surrounding towns were among those present.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
GOVERNORS s DAY
Public Invited to Meet Hi. Exeellenc,
 at Camp Woodstock July IS

Public Invited to Meet His Excellency
 at Camp Woodstoek July is
 The fifth annual Governors Day Is to be held at Camp Woodstock next Thursday, July 10, when His Excel lency John If Trumbull, Governor of Connecticut, will be given reception at 230. Everyone n this vicinity Is cordially invited Co attend the eXer- cises which begin at 9.30 in the fore noon and last until about 500 in the evening. All events are run on stan dard time The only prerequisite to those attending and planning to be present at the dinner and picnic sup per, is that they reserve their places on or before Monday, July l2. The dinner is Sl LOO and the picnic supper is 60 cents.
 The program for the day is: Atm letic meet, 930 a. m.; clam bake din= ner, s .00 per plate, LOO D. m. recep- ton to Governor TrumbuIl, 2.30 ?. m. speaking program. 2.45 p. m; aquatic sports, 3.45 ?. m.; picnic supper, 60c per plate, 6.30 p. m; historical page ant, 2 go ?. n.
 This event which has been held annually for the past five years has been much appreciated hy the peo- pie in this vicinity and the many guests which are present are also granted an opportunity of visiting the camp and seeing the boys in ae- ton. impressing the fact that outdoor life does much to improve the health and we'll being of veune boys.
 $ group og hfteen h3ss 1d lead CTS who are at Camp Woodstock this c8sou aff aa i csc ? imini4s a..ela, winch l,5s a44- e. Camp Ha2en. Chester, Connecticut. The hovs chosen to go are the best swimmers and Camp Woodstock ex- poets to be well represented at the meet. The group is in charge of FL mer Thienes. and the coaches are Ken meth Bidwell, George Robertson and Roy Stacy.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09

ii6 rabbits which Quay bought and had shipped to Willimantic. but never claimed
 Three worthless checks are said to be in the hands of the Willimantic po- lice, to whom Quay is well known. as he was formerly in their custody for forging a note and was given a sus- pended sentence Co the reformatory in Cheshire in the superior court.
 The motor vehicle department is out Sl5 by the worthless check distribu- tor. It is alleged that he gave check for Si0 for his registration and re- eeived a balance of s15 in cash. He was driving Cole eight but no driv- CTS license could be found. although he claimed to have one.
 On Putnam Bank
 One of the cheeks eashed in Provi- denee was for S25 and was on the Citi- izens National Bank of Putnam. where Quay never had an account. Among his effects was found check on tho Danielson Trust Company for SIPS which 1t Is said he tried to cash. He had three dress suit cases filled with clothing. In one of the cases were a lot of application blanks for joining the K K. K. and n black robe
 Quay had also passed under the name of John Carver. He told the priest who married him in Providence that his home was in Butte. Montana, and that he would furnish birth cer- tiiieaie from there He had never even been in Butte. it was learned
 The cause of his arrest was the passing of q se0 check on the Joseph eleHsia < Company insurance agency in Putnam Hn got his ear insured and tendrred q St00 cheek in payment for the bill of S60 He was told that no money would he returned to him and he then gave another cheek for the exact amount. The check was drawn on the Willimantic Nati0nat Bank and was returned unhonored When Arthur Plesais saw Quay on the street and found that he was passing the night at the Cargil he notified the, police and the arrest followed.
 Life on Farm
 Quay Is pleasant looking. soft spoken chap. He told Patriot re- porter Thursday morning that he had always lived on A farm in Chaplin He made arrangements for his brother George to come for his car and per- sonal belongings contained in the three dress suit cases.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
FAMILY REUNION
Bakers Gather In Ea,tford and Hsv.
 Clam Bake

At the home of Mr. and Mrs Henry 0. Baker of Eastford clam bake and family reunion was held on Sunday, July {. The beautiful day was greatly enjoyed by members of the family who came from various cities to join in the good times and numef- ous pleasures of the day. \ clam bake and games. followed by stunts and a display of fireworks at night was greatly enjoyed by al who at- tended.
 The guests were Mir. and Mrs. Fred Reed and son Russell. Misses Eva, Bertha and Alice Reed. Wallace J. Caldwell. Edward Howarth, Mrs. Adelia Baiduc. Cleophas Balduc and Miss Dora Balduc. all of Fall River, Mass Mir and Mrs Rufus Hughes, Jr.. and son Henry of Springfield, Mass Mir. and Mrs. James Nnde of Lisbon. Conn. also Miss Anna Milern- ski and Sylvester. Russell and Charles Wade of Lisbon; Mir. and Mrs. Walter Nelson and son Calvin. Mrs. Clara Nelson, Mir. and Mrs. Leon Wa'ie and Earl and Ernest Wade. all of Ridge well Park, N. J.; Winthrop Russ of Arlington. Mrs. Mary Rideout Of Taunton; Mir. and Mrs. Rufus Hughes, Clement Brooks and Miss Audrey Baker, all of Putnam, and Mir. and Mrs. Henry o. Baker of Eastford.
 Later in the evening of the fifth Mir. and Mrs. George Baker and nephew arrived from Danielson.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
HALL MEMORIAL BENEFIT
To Take Form of International Ba
 zaar-Many Special Features

This year with the reunion of the Alumni of Woodstock Academy. the bazaar for the gymnasium fund will create added interest.
 Of special interest will be the col lection of Mexican pottery and has kets They were collected by Miss Nellie Chandler on her recent trip to San Antonio and the Mexican border.
 These articles are hand wrought by the peasants. The pottery is moulded by hand, eolored and decorat- ed with the dyes obtained from the native shrubs. The baskets are woven by hand. of split bamboo, cactus roots and split limbs of shrubs.
 The committee in charge respect fully request the support of everyone to make it a big success.
 July 16, from to Q daylight saw ing time at the home of Miss Chand- Ter, Woodstock Home cooking will be on sale.-Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
THE CIRCUS

Tomorrow morning the small boys will be up early without the need for an alarm clock It is circus day and the young Americans will be on hand from the time the Walter L. Main show begins % unload until the tents are taken down on the Tatem lot. From far and near the country folks will gather along the line of parade and afterwards will take in the side show and the big show following. The parade will be at l a m., the doors will be open at 1 and ' p. m. and the shows will start at 2 and 8 D. m.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09
HART APPREHENDED
 PLEADS NOT GUILTY

Frank s. Hart, missing agent of the American Express Company at Stafford Springs. formerly employed in the Putnam express office, was sp- prehended in Westboro, Mas, Mon day, waived extradition and was tak- en to Stafford Springs on charge of cmbezzlement. He was put to plea and pleaded not guilty. Probable cause was found and he was ordered e furnish bond of Sl 900 for his sranee in the superior court in September. He was unable 10 furnish the bond and was taken to the Holland county jail.
Putnam patriot., 1926-07-09

Hart disappeared May %. The Put nam police were notified as it was thought he might come here. his for mer home. When he did not show up for work an audit was made of his accounts and, according Co the ex- press company, a shortage of s526 was found
 It was discovered that Hart was working at the state hospital in Vest boro. When the Stafford police bar. racks were notified of this they order cd him arrested and held until an. officer arrived.
 it was six years ago that Hart was transferred from Putnam to become agent at Stafford Springs. He is well known in this city.