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Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
EXTEND NO CALL
Bar .is Church Society Elect. Officer,
 For Year

The annual meeting of the Baptist Church society was held Monday eye ming. The meeting was largely at tended but no call was extended Co any minister to become permanent pas tor officers for the year were elect ed as follows:
 Clerk. Clarence F. Pierce, treasur- CT, Arthur F.. Smith: trustees, Louis T.. Law, Arthur E. Smith, Samuel Rich; church committee, (. W. Dur fee, Henry L. Converse, r. A. Mary otte.
 Collector. Louis E. Law; assistant collector. Raymond Durfee; music committee. Mrs. Leon Walker. Mrs. Samuel Rich. Leon Walker. Edwin Phillips. II w Thompson; church re- porter. Roy W. Thompson; calendar committee. Mrs. Newton \. Ballard; auditors. N A Ballard, W E. Moss; budget committee. N 4. Ballard
 Dr. J. B. Kent of Larchmont. N. Y, was made honorary chairman in rec ognition Of his long years of service in church work Dr. and Mrs. Kent ex- pect to be here for the annual roll call on Saturday. April 10.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
EUerett Williams, Woodstock
 Hangs Himself m Hay Barn
TRAVELLERS RETURN
Messrs. Perkins and Whitehead of The Patriot Back From European Trip

C. Lawrence Perkins. president. and John j Whitehead. Ir. editor. of The Patriot. landed in this country on Wednesday last ep the sQlympie. If the White star Line They had been away four months to a day, having sailed from Boston on November 24th on the "Presidente Wilson" of the Gosulieh Line
 After touching at the Azores, Ma deira and Lisbon. Messrs. Perkins and Whitehead landed at Naples on De cember Q Their leisurely course from Naples led them from Naples to Pom. peii. Amalfi Ravello, Sorrento and over to Capr. fer week Returning Ia Naples they went to Sicily. where they spent the month of January tray cling extensively over the island from Taermina te Palermo Girpeuti. Sagrs- ia and Messina After a week in Rome and another at Florence. they went to Paris. where Mr Whitehead stayed for six weeks while Mir Perkins spent a month in London. They both sailed from Southampton on March IT.
 A fellow passenger of Messrs. Whitehead and Perkins on the "Olym- pic" was Mrs. Joseph Clark Hoppin of Pomfret and New York. who was re- called from contemplated archaeo- logical expedition to Greece. by the sudden death of her mother. the late Mrs. Duncan Wood of New York.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
REMARKABLE FILM
''The Man Whom Nobody Knows" to
 Be Gwen Free Showing Wednesday

Few films that have been produc= ed during the past few years have attracted SO much praise and common dation as "The Man Whom Nobody Knows" the story of the life of Christ taken from the book of Bruce Barton the well KnoAn euieotlai writer and editor Mr Bartob's film Naa d. { shown last year at the annual meet. ing of a famous New York club which numbers some of the most promi nent men in the country among its meabtts. Their response to the nln was " mly enthusiastic
 No mission win b. charged Co the showin of the film which will taNe pIace at the Second congregational
 hu rh on the evening of Wednesday. April 2 at 7.30 D. m. The pIb.ie is eare ally invited to attend anl mo collect 1u will be taken.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
MRS. HUTCHINSON
 DIES IN NEW JERSEY

Mrs. Sarah (Braggl Hutchinson. wife of Thomas L. Hutchinson, dieo Sunday at her home in Westheld. N J. The funeral service was from the home, Wednesday afternoon.
 The Hutchinson family formerly lived in North Grosvenordale, where Mir. Hutchinson was in business. The family was well known in Thompson and Putnam. They went to New Jersey about twenty yenrs ago.
 Mrs. Hutchinson leaves her hus- band and q daughter. Mrs Ida Kniffin A son Albert, died some years ago.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
TRUCK TURNS OVER
 DRIVER UNlNJURED

An automobile driven by F. Q. Davis of Tomfret and delivery truck owned by W. J. Bartlett. Put nam. driven by Wallace Aldrich, eol- lided near the Burns store. Pomfret about five o'clock Tuesday evening The delivery truck was tipped over Mir. Aldrich was beneath the truck but escaped without injury. Both machines were somewhat damaged.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02

We randa above Officer Urquhart who ordered him to throw up his hands at the same time firing shot from his revolver to add emphasis to the com mand to 'stick em up."
 Apparently the burglar lost his head or else quickly reasoned out that his only chance was leap for liberty. He jumped, landing squareIy upon the policeman below. Both went Co the ground. The burglar was on top and policeman was partially stunned and the burglar made of in the darkness. The other officer, attracted by the shot that urquhart fired. came around the house ln time Co take few shots at the fleeing man but, as far as know, none of the shots took affect and the burglar escaped. Those who saw the man believe he is a negro.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02

town will make contract with the State Highway Commissioner 10 build the piece of road.
 The Putnam Chamber of Commerce lent iis oral support to the town of Wnodstcck to have the road built ss it will give better road from West Woodstock to Putnam which. it is believed Rill divert a. so Putnam that no" goes elseVb also with the hope that at a iatef lag the road will be continued 10 Easif8rd. While there IS at present oppor unity to [ ata rom Putnam to Eastfoei by state highway thr0uen Pomfret. Abingdon and Phoenixviile, the new proposed route through Wes. Wood stock will bring Putnam and Easiford several miles nearer t0e ther.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
SHOWER FOR MISS
 ELIZABETH WHEELOCk

At the home of her parents Mr and Mrs w F. Rafferty. Grove stree5. Saturday afternoon. Miss Elizabeth Rafferty will give shower for Miss Elizabeth Wheelock who is to he mai ried in California the latter part of this month. Miss Rafrerty will accom- panv Miss Wheelock to California to be bridesmaid at the wedding.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
PROVIDE FOR
 TREATMENT OF BOY

Through efforts of local members of the Order of the Mystic Shrine ar arrangements have been nude for plac- ing the little son of Nr and MIe. Bernard J NcG8Try. South Main street. in Shrner's hospital recently opened in Springfield for the rceep- tiun of children The httle boy is 9t present crippled but it is believed that with the attention of specialists he may be greatly helped if not perma- nently cured.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
FORMER PUTNAM
 WOMAN DIES

Mrs. Alice II. Miller. a former wife of Dr. Gardner l.. Miller of Provi- dence. for some years prominent physician If Putnam. died Inst Friday morning in Seattle. Washington Mrs Florence Beresford of Providence and George L. Miller ef Rye, \. Y.. are surviving children of Mrs Miller.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
PATRIOT EMPLOYE
 IS OPERATED ON

Frank B. Christmas ad compositor on The Patriot, was attacked by acute appendicitis, Tuesday night Wed nesday morning he was taken to the Day Kimball hospital where an opera ton was immediately performed.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
MRS. s. NJ. WHEELoCK
 GUEST OF HONOR

Mrs. Herbert J. Smith entertained two tables of bridge, Wednesday after noon. in honor of Mrs. Silas NJ. Wheel ock. who leaves the 10th for California where her daughter. Miss Elizabeth Wheeloek, is to be married. The prize was won by Mrs. Ernest Morse.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
HI-Y CLUB HOLD WEEKLY
 MEETING AT M r.. CHURCH

Monday evening. April ,, the Put nam Hi-Y club will hold its weekly meeting in the Methodist church al 6.30 o'clock A supper will be served and an outside speaker will address the club at this meeting
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
Police Court Does Not Ciue
 Superior Court Right Of Nay
PATRIOT OFFICE
 CLOSES WEEKEND

Tomorrow being Good Friday. holiday, The Patriot office will be closed and will remain closed until Monday not opening for the usual half day. Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02

Mir. and Mrs. Hiram oatley of killIngly avenue. Mrs Ernest Bous- auet. Sr., of Providence street and Mrs Eugene Barrett of Woodstoek spent Tuesday in Willimanfic.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE

There will be an Easter Sunrise Service at the Congregational church at six o'clock Sunday morning in the parlor of the church. IL will be a praise service with a short address by the minister. The public is invit- cd.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02

Mir. and Mrs. W. A. Smifhson of Grove street were in Pawtucket, K. l.. Wednesday, attending the funeral of d relative.
Putnam patriot., 1926-04-02

Dona Joli of Woonsoeket spent the week end with his parents on Mill street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-06
Observation
On The Weather

Washington, Jan. 6.-Forecast for
Southern New England; Cloudy
tonight and Thursday; slightly
colder in west portion and in
northern Massachusetts on Thurs
day: fresh. possibly strong south
west, shifting TO northwest winds.
Forecast for Eastern New York
Cloudy tonight and Thursday; light
rain or snow and colder in central
and north portions tonight; colder
in north portion Thursday; fresh
southwest, shifting TO northwest
winds.
Conditions: Pressure conditions
low over the lake region, middle
Atlantic and New England states
with resultant cloudy weather ac-
companicd by rain and fog. An
area Of high pressure centers this
morning in the far west and clear
ing weather and somewhat lower
temperatures were reported from
the central and lower Mississippi
valley.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
unsettled weather followed by clear
ing and colder tonight.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-06

parently wrestling In Il doorway, lie
crossed over and asked some queS-
tons, Two OF the men said they
were officers attached TO the liquor
squad. and showed their badges, hut
Elliott saw watch chain dangling
from the third mans vest pocket ana
wasn't satisfied, He started Tor the
station house with the trio, ON IN"
way the two officers stepped behind
Elliott, watch dropped and the
third man. Frank pecoraro, picked II
up At the station Pccoraro told his
story and the officers, who CAV"
their names as Henry 7, Brown ana
Daniel Mccarthy of the jamaica
Plain station, We're charged with rob
bling him.
Patrolman Elliott has quite II rec
ord on the force, for in 1920 ne
broke up one of the old gangs OF
the south end, He shot three men
within month. and one OF them
died from his wounds,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-06
THE MOVIE DIRECTOR Al HOME
Continuity by taIDh G.. Bl3krIcy

His WifC-Say, where were YOU
last night? Out on wild party with
these movie stars? Answer me, You
brute.
Director 49, Turn your head a lit
tie more to the light. Smile slowly,
showing your dimples! Now register
forgiveness, while I tell you that ]
was at the office on business until
late. Camera.
His Wife Is that the exact
truth?
Director---1'm registering absolute
honesty. dear--eye6 open frankly,
my gaze meeting yours, and lips
trembling with emotion. Camera.
His Wife--Thcn how does it hap
pen that a woman called, asking if
You had forgotten your cigarette
case? I'm waiting!
Director-We will retake our last
scene. Register suspense and anxiety,
while / put on my puttees and get
my mcgaphone. This Is an import
ant scene! Ready! Now note that ]
am registering regret and shame for
having deceived you. To tell the
truth was at a little--er--party for
a few minutes on business. Register
belief! This woman was merely a
friend of my host. Register relief,
You know that / love you, and
wouldn't think Of looking at another
woman. Register love! Camera,
Look at me squarely and begin to
cry. Ask for forgiveness for having
misjudgcd me. Go ahead-cry! Big
tears, please,
His Wife-Big tears. Do you think
I'm going TO carry an onion in my
handkerchief just TO please you? Do
you think I'll believe that story or
yours. Don't make me laugh!
You're working on the wrong seen
ario now. Let me run this film for
a little while. Reel One--take that
broom and sweep up those cigarette
ashes. Reel Two-take that carpet
out and beat it. Reel Three-wipe
the dinner dishes. Snap into 1t now,
and see that you register obedience!
Camera!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-06
NEW HAVEN RAILROAD
AND IT'S STOCK

The New Haven railroad stocks
being among those which the in
vestment public thinks we'll enough
Of to buy. the prices again ad-
vanced to new high levels for the
year. In the case of the New Ha-
ven this means more than In the
case OF some other railroads which
are in the stock advance class, as
it indicates fully that the New
England railroad has passed
around the corner and is on the
road to better days.
November earnings Of most of
the railroads have been heavy. al
though the statistical summaries
have not yet been compiled. In
this connection it is interesting to
note that the stock market boys do
not think as we'll of the motor
market as they do of the railroads,
as the stocks Of the motors have
shown no accessions Of strength re-
Gently. Whether the stock sharks
are right about 1t remains TO be
seen; the motor people at least
hope TO manufacture more than A.
100000 additional automobiles
next year. Much will depend upon
whether they sell that number.
1t is easy to remember the day
when all the automobiles in the
nation did not total the number
now made in one year; but those
were the days when railroad stocks
were the bona flde investment on
the market and automobile stocks
were regarded as a gamble.
1t is notable that railroad stocks
became less popular from the time
that automobiles were developed;
whenever the motor market looks
( brightest the railroad stocks seem
10 hesitate: when the motor stocks
hesitate the railroad stocks ad-
vance. This may be another in
stance of the inherent enmity be-
tween tire aud track transporta-
ton.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-06
THE BAKER MIDDLE

Guy L. Baker, through his con-
fession to having appropriated
funds of the First National bank,
of Putnam has certainly raised a
storm of conjecture as to his possible
collision with G.. II, Gilpatric,
cashier OF the same bank and
treasurer of the State of Connect
cut. The original phase of the case,
involving only Gilpatric, was about
forgotten. There was some specula-
ton as 10 his juggling of state
funds between the bank account,
the states and hia own, but we
opine that little would have been
heard Of this as time went on. The
state funds were as they were, in
vestigation would not alter their
status and might do harm to state
politicians or to the machine if they
were found TO he lacking.
Now comes Mr.. Baker, hereto
fore unsupported OF any wrong
dealings at the bank and confesses
that he has misappropriated some
$4,000. lie swears that he was not
involved with Gilpatric, but was
"on his own" and will not state
whether he was aware of Gilpat-
RIGS manipulation Of funds or not,
Which has reopened the whole case
in public interest and which may
result in clarifying the whole mat
ter, including what may have been
done with state funGs.
It seems peculiar that two indi-
viduals could have been working Il
bank at one and the same time
/ without there having been at least
a knowledge OF the operations OF
/ eaCn 10 the OlHtE. Gultls wv minus
with but single thought would
cross each others trail at one point
! or another. in the books of the
bank, or In the security vaults.
Baker remains faithful to Gill
patric if he has knowledge Of his
mlsleeds, however, and Gilpatric
In his confession, made no mention
Of Baker, nor dropped hint that
would have led 10 suspicion OF him
as an embczzler. 1t will be inter-
esting to witness the denouement
/, Possibly We shall never know
whether there was collision be-
tween the two, possibly it will be
proven that there was and it is moi
beyond the realms of chance that
we may have il made plain that
there was not. In the latter event
a peculiar circumstance indeed has
come about.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-06
THE MAYOR AND THE JITNEYs

Mayor Paonessa seems TO take
exceeding pains to please his CON
stituency OF New Britain. even
when 1t comes to trying to con-
vince such an allpowerful organiza-
ton as the Public Utilities COM
mission OF the error OF Its ways. He
is leaving no stone unturned to get
such service as he thinks the pub
Tic wants from the utilities, regu-
lated by the commission, that is,
the utilities theoretically regulated
10y the commission. One has more
than a single reason 10 opine these
days that the commission Is regu-
lating the public as the utilities
wish, rather than the reverse he
ing the case.
The Mayor is unquestionably per-
fectly justified in his efforts 10 get
The best OF service from organiza-
tons similar to Connecticut COM
psny bus lines. Even though he
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-06

Janciro is 1,559,S7i; OF Buenos
Aires, 2,33G.5O7.
@. How are National Charters
for corporations and organizations
obtained
A. BY special acts of Congress,
=. What title does the head of
the Russian Socialist Federated So
Wet Republic have and who is the
present incumbenty
A. His title is President and |.
Rykov holds the office.
Q. To what does the name PA
louise" refer?
A. II is the name of small
tribe OF Indians inhabiting the Pa
louise Riyer Valley in the state Of
Washington. II is an Indian proper
name.
9. How many members of the
Roman Catholic church are there in
England, Scotland and Wales?
A. Roman Catholics in England
and Wales combined are estimated
at 100000. In Scotland there are
approximately hoo,OuO.
@. How many grams in an
ounce?
A. An ounce has 2S,S5 grams and
one gram weighs 0,03527 of an
ounce.
g. Where can | find the poem
Birds of killingworth"?
A. 1t Is from Henry Wadsworth
Longfelow's "Tales of a Wayside
Inn" (The Poets Tale) and may
be found in any edition of Long
fellows collected poems.
Q. How was the potato introduce
ed into Europe
\. Potatoes seem to have been
brought first to Europe from Peru,
by the Spaniards early in the six
tenth century, and to have spread
from Spain into Holland, Burgundy,
and Italy, but were cultivated only
in few gardens as curiosities. Facts
about its introduction into Europe
are not very definite. At first 1t was
regarded mainly as food for poor
people and useful to prevent famineS
due to failure of grain crops. It's
most general cultivation at first was
in Ireland, and it was not until
about the middle of the eighteent h
century that it acquired real i'm
portance on the continent of Europe,
and not until the end of that CEN
fury did It become important as d
field crop in Germany and France,
which are today two of the greatest
potato producing countries of the
world.
9. What is the average period
of study required before one can re-
ceiNc a graduate nurse diploma?
A. Most accredited schools of
nursing demand at least high
school education or its equivalent as
| an entrance requirement. At least
% per cent Of the accredited schools
Of nursing require between 80 and
sc months hospital training before
diploma can be given.
Q. What is a fireWorm?
\. The name is applied to q
number Of insects that attack the
foliage Of plants and trees and rose
| bushes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-06
EdctsandFdncies

All work and no play makes a
professional.
No League can work If tho ma
lions won't love it when 1t decides
against them.
The sears OF war heal, and you
seldom see a former buck who still
yearns TO lick u lieutenant.
A boundary Is an invisible line
that places the oil on England's
side.
Modern dad: Il must get up early
in the morning, son. Wake me when
you come in"
4 single man can't tell much
about women, and a married man Is
afraid TO.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-06

knows he might as we'll try to
Jump over the South church steeple
as try to influence the commission,
once Its decision had been reached,
by using any such arguments as
public expediency and public de.
sire, he is fulfilling the duties Of
his Office by making an effort TO
obtain the best for the people who
have chosen him as their political
leader. And that Is Just what the
commission Is not doing. Chosen TO
be servants Of the public they are
dictators TO 1t. Appointed to watch
over corporations which supply
the public with their needs and to
see that communities are not i'm
posed upon, they seem to be bend
ing TO the desire OF the corpora
tons, tho public be darned, or
something OF the kind.
There Ia little completely In the
situation which caused a protest TO
the commission on the part of the
Mayor yesterday. Irrespective of
the wishes of official New Britain,
voicing what It had every reason
TO believe was the public wish, the
commission withdrew the privilege
OF running with local stops from the
Connecticut company buses en-
route to Hartford. Just what the
reason for this may be can only
be conjectured full information
on such a subject seldom comes
from a public hearing before the
commission. PROFESSIONALLY It
would be less expensive to the
company If 1t was forced TO make
no stops between here and Hart
ford. 1t has probably been found
that enough through passengers
may be taken on to ignore the To-
cal traffic. Public expediency" die
tated the granting Of permission to
run the buses. Public expediency"
can now go hang. And the COM
mission is ready to help hang it.
Twas ever thus, twill always be
thus, until the knowledge perco-
lates the public mind that it can
successfully demonstrate against
unpleasant or intolerable conditions
only by effecting a thorough house.
cleaning in the political circles that
are responsible for the conditions
The right has been there a long
time but. strange as 1t may
seem, there has been little tendency
TO exercise 1t. Having in mind the
welfare of the city and the state
we nope IL is not LOO ionB before
the big discovery that the public
can, If it will, control its own poll
teal destiny, is made. The sooner
1t is the better off we shall be. Ar
rogance in public office is bred by
knowledge of the political security
of the party In power. Arrogance
is likely 10 increase and the more
serious the disease the more dras-
tic will be the reaction. Violent re-
actions are not good for the politi-
cal unit in city, state or nation.
The jitney bus matter is small
one, it is merely one Of the straws
which show the way the wind Is
blowing or one Of those which
broke the cancels back. But we
cannot ignore the direction of the
wind forever. Nor can we, the
camel II you please, shoulder too
many straWs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-01-06
rs Years Ago Today

Robert Fitzsimmons, the prize
fighter, arrived in town late last
night and put up at the RussWin for
his stay here. He will play at the
Russwin Lyceum in THE Honest
Blacksmith. bob" has fought 324
times but says he is through. This
afternoon he visited the blacksmith
shop on Corbin place and hammered
two horseshoes while many people
looked on.
The Meriden polo team. consisting
Of Curtis, Pierce, Mooney, VIII Whit
ing and Porter, has been transferred
10 this city. This reverses the affairs
Of last year, when the New Bri
team was shifted to Meriden.
Ladies in New Britain, formerly
basketball fans are said to be dis
gusted as the result of fight which
broke up the game Saturday night.
and some remark that they are
through with attending the contests.
young man rode an old high BIZ
cycle down Main street this after
noon. He was followed by a large
crowd as if he were a circus mon
strosity.
Charles W. Diggle went to Water
bury this morning to exhibit his
fowl at the poultry show there.
A child named Howard Mitchell
was badly burned yesterday while
playing around the stove in the alb
sence of his mother,
The Camera club, after viewing
slides from New Haven, elected the
following officers last night: Presi-
dent. II. p. Richards; vice-president
A. w. Stipek; secretary, +, b
Woods: treasurer. w. II. Horsfall;
collector, Edward Clary; Lantern
slide director, z. NJ. Hubert; boar
OF control members, JOSHUA Bartlett
], A. Lewis and f. A. Sheldon.