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Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
DIES IN HOSPITAL AND
 PUTNAM MAN IS HELD

h the car with Lavery were his wife. his son William Jr., '. Mrs. An- nie Young and John Smith, also of Hartford. Lavery's wife and son and Mrs. Young were also taken to the hospital. Mrs. LaYery received a fractured hip. the boy lacerations, and Mrs. Young suffered from shock.
 When Smyth turned to enter Sound View the ears collided. The touring car being the lighter was overturn- ed. After the injured had been taken care of Glawson was arrested on the technical charge and taken before a justice of the peace. The case was continued and Glawson furnished a satisfactory bond. No further action has been taken following the death of Lavery Co hold Glawson. The coro- ner will hold an inquest next Wednes- day. l. is understood here that those who are familiar with the circum- stances of the accident feel that MT. Glawson is free from blame and that il was due to the sudden turn of the nleasure car to the left that the ac- eident occurred. The following day Smvth was also arrested and held Tn S2500 bonds.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20

Work of redigging a we'll on prem ises on the North Windham road. car ried on under the supervision of Coun- ty Investigator William F. Jackson with the permission of States Attor- ney Howard C. Bradford of Putnam. came to an end Thursday afternoon without furnishing solution of the mysterious disappearance of Joseph Rialto of Willimantic The man drop ped out of sight year and a half ago and there were suspicious that his body might be buried in the well just exca- vated. While the mystery is as much of a mystery as ever the relatives of Rialto are satisfied and also the off cials who conducted the investigation at the urgent request of relatives.
 Following the disappearance of Ri- alto. relatives immediately claimed that he had been murdered and urged the authorities to do something. A brother, Tom Rialto. became insistent that reiilled well on the premises of Frank Marasla. a half mile from the Nillimantic city line. contained the body II was learned that after the well had been dug Co considerable depth it was suddenly retilled in one night. This was considered one of the suspicious circumstances.
 Work of excavating the well was begun last Friday. An attempt was made to keep the matter secret, but without success. Four men were em- ployed on the job. one being the broth CT of the missing mar. While no one was accused of making way with Ri- alto. members of the Marsala family had been reported as saying there was a body in the well
 The missing man was last seen m the vicinity of the Marsala farm.
 Mir. Marsala was quite willing that the well should be redug, and offered to help. He stated that he and his son-in-law began digging the well ln
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
WOODSTOCK MEETING
 PREVENTED BY RAIN
STATE HIGHWAYS MYsTERIoUSLY LETTERED FRIDAY NIGHT.-NfEN ARRESTED CHARGED WITH DE-
 PLACEMENT OF PROPERTY
Directors of Woodoek Fair Corporation Repudae Action
 Official and Pass Bylaw

During Friday night large letters were painted upon the surface Of state highways leading to Che Woodstock Fair grounds. No one saw the paint CTS at work. but Saturday morning frem Central Village on the south. the Rhode Island line on the east. and the Massachusetts state line on the north appeared. at intervals. three large letters In conjunction with these signs appeared circulars posted upon trees along the roadside inviting a certain class of citizens to attend a meeting to be held Monday evening on the fair grounds at South Woodstock
 While the mysterious appearance of the advertising caused considerable discussion, 1t WAS treated lightly. Lu- ther M Keith. district supervisor of the state highway department. imme- diately entered complaint with the state police of the Danielson barracks for the defacement of the highway. Officer Streamans was assigned to the case ana Tuesday morning Merideth Iratt. Byron Parker and Frank Baker, all of Brooklyn, were arraigned before a justice of the peace in that town and held in bonds of $500 each for ap-
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pearanee Saturday They have re- tained Attorney Charles l.. Torrey Co represent them.
 The directors of the Woodstock Fair Association were not consulted when the grounds were let for the meeting and refused te ratify the action of the official who rented the ground for the purpose of the meeting X meeting of the directors was called to see if the agreement could be ahrogated, but it was found that money had been ac- eepted as rental and to fcpudiate might cause legal action. To forestall any similar occurrence in the future a bylaw was passed that the grounds should not be rented without the knowledge and consent of the board.
 However. the meeting was not held, as rain caused it to be postponed or cancelled While such meetings have been held in the surrounding country. this is the first attempt to openly ad- vertise such meetings in or near Put nam.
 The letters were painted in several parts of the city. but they were soon obliterated by the city highway de- partment.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20

The Patriots fund for the pur- chase of fire escapes for The Day kimball Hospital was brought to the needed total of S2. 500 by the receipt of gift of ssS.0o from the Messrs. Day and Lawrence kimball of Pomfret, nephe~s of Day kimball for whom the hospital Is named. The Messrs kimball ar rived this week from London, Eng land, where they are praetieing law.
 Other gifts during the week brought the total speedily toward the desired goal of s2.5o0. One of these gifts included SI0o sent from France by Mrs. Benjamin Haywood Adams of Pomfret. in memory of her father, the late Dr.. John (. Jay.
 The raising of the fund has re- quired only four weeks and the response has been widespread and generous. The work of setting the hre-esespes in place will be begun this week and all those who have the Hospitals interest al heart will feel a great relief when this added protection to the institution has be- come a fact instead of fund.
 Elsewhere The Patriot expresses its gratitude for the ready response which has been made to it's call for help. This Is the fourth time in the past four years that The Pat riot has come before the people of the community with an appeal for help for the Hospital and in every
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
RECRUITING FOR
 UNITED STATES ARMY

In brown army tent OF the vacant lot on Main street opposite the Victory Theatre a recruiting station for the United States army was opened Mon day morning in charge of Sergeant George H. Flynn. Sergeant Flynn is recruiting for ali branches of the army in all parts of the country. and is here to explain tO young men between the ages Of eighteen and thirty five years fhe opportunities the service affords. The only requirements for enlistment are physical and mental fitness. and young men in this section having a de sire for army fife may learn the de tails by calling at the recruiting sta ton, which will probably be open for nnother week.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
CHILD FAMILY HOLD
 ANNUAL REUNION
Nearly a Hundred Gather At Roseland Park Wednes-
 day.-Hear Reports

Nearly one hundred members Of one of Noodstoek's oldest families. the Child family. gathered at Roseland Park. Wednesday. for the annual fam Iiy reunion. Following a fine dinner about one o'clock officers made re ports, the history ef the past year was read and officers were elected Boat ing and bathing and other sports were enjoyed.
 The new officers include: WiIliam Child, president; Miss Elizabeth Child. vice president; Miss Sarah Potter. secretary and treasurer; Mrs. \. T. White. historian: Mrs. J. Richard Car peHter, Mrs R. C. Paine and Mrs. E. l.. May. entertainment committee.
 Following reports of Mrs. Charles Potter. president, and Miss Saibh Potter. secretary and treasurer. Mrs L. H. Healey read the family history of the past year. This included the wedding, June 26. 1925. of Merrill Healey and Miss Dorothy Bundy. the marriage of Kenneth Child in Cali fornia and the golden wedding anni- versary of MT and Mrs. Henry T. Child. Also the death of Mrs A. NJ Gildersleeve pf East Woodstock. who died at the home of her son in Norwich in March.
 Short talks were given by Henry T. Child. who spoke of the golden wedding of himself and Mrs Child and the many presents and good wishes received from family and friends. L. !. Leavitt. Miss Nettie Phil lins. Miss Mary F. Potter. organizer of Americanization schools in Con neeticut. Maurice F. childs retiring principal of Woodstock Afademy. and Dr R. C. Paine, who limited his words as he was about to take plunge in the lake.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
SOLUTION OF MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF WILL MANTIC CITIZEN AS FAR OFF AS BEFoRE BUT
 RELATIVES AND OFFICIALS SATISFIED
William Jackson, County Investigator With Cooperation of
 State's Attorney Bradford, Causes Excavation.

1925, and when they encountered a ledge at depth of twenty five feet. was stopped. The well remained open for some months and was then retilled The work of refilling, according to the Marsalas. was done al intervals. and not in one night, as it was claim ed.
 The fact that county officials were at work with the possibility of un- earthing a murder mystery, spread throughout the county, and the work of excavation has been followed with interest.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
SHERIFF GATES HAS
 ANNOUNCED CANDIDACY

Sheriff Charles A. Gates of Willi- mantle has announced that he is a candidate for renOmination on the Republican ticket this fall. The eau cuses for the election of delegates Co the county convention will be held Fri day, August 27. Sheriff Gates was elected in 1914, winning from his Democratic opponent. the late John O. Fox. and has served continuously in the office ever since to the satisfaction of all citizens Mir. Fox was appoint ed by Governor Simeon F. Baldwin, Democrat. ts fill the unexpired term ef Sheriff Preston E. Sibley after Sheriff SihleYs death.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
H. B. Glawson Released In $2,- 500 Bonds Following Acci-
 dent Near Sound View
Coroner Will Hold Inquest In Death
 of William Lavery, Hartford

William Lavery. 27, of Hartford, died in New London hospital, Fri day. following an automobile acci- dent near the entrance to Sound View Thursday evening. After the aeci- dent H. B. Glawson. a wholesale sea food dealer in Putnam, was held in bonds of s2. 500 on a technical charge of reckless driving.
 Lavery was riding in pleasure car and was travelling toward New Ha- ven. Glawson was driving truck and was proceeding towards New London. When near the entrance to Sound View the Lavery car turned suddenly to the left. according to Mir. Glawson. and passed directly in front of him. It is understood that, follow ing the accident. the driver of the pleasure ear. John Smyth, stated that he misjudged the distance.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
A RECORD BREAKING
 SPORTSMEN'S PROGRAM
State Fish and Game Comnis. sicn Arrange Big Affair
 For Sept. 4
Gov. Trumbull and State Officials Going Worlds Champions Enter

One of the greatest sporting events that has ever been held in the United States is to take place at Lake Com bounce. Bristol. Conn. on Sentemher 4 This Field Day as it is called. has been arranged hv the Fish and Game Commission of the state. No time or expense has been spared and there will he gathered together on this occasion ihe greatest number of skilled sports men that have ever met. Governor Trumbull will be present; Commis- sioner Walcott. q senator from the western part of the state. and all the other high officials of theState Fish. Game. Forestry and other departments will be on hand. together with over GOO members of the various Fish and Game Clubs of the state.
 In addition to exhibitions by cham pion hy-casters. bait-casters. trap shooters and rife shots. there will be for the sportsman in general canoe races. boat races. swimming races. rife shoots. tran shooting. swimming contests, wood chopping. etc.
 There will also be staged the largest field trial for bird dogs run on pheas- ants ever held in the state.
 A band concert will be held all dur ing the day. and music at the barbe cue will be furnished by Tasillo's Or chestra of Hartford.
 No Entry Fee
 There is no charge for entering in any of the contests. and the prizes are valued at over thousand dollars. So many prizes have been given by the various individual clubs and people interested in sports in general that there will be ten prizes for each event ranging from cups. S25 reels and oth- CT fishing tackle m to ss0 shotguns.
 l great many of these prizes. for 10 window. however large. would hold
 LCnntinued on paaa Ienl
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
NOTHING DEFINITE
 IN MILL SITUATION
Treasurer of PowdrelI & Alex ander Co. Says Removal
 Statement Premature
Admits Company Negotiating For
 Purchase of Three Factories


 Purchase of Three Factories
 A statement emanating from Danielson, Thursday, 10 the ef- feet that the Powdrell < Alex ander Company is to close it's plant In Putnam and Co open the mill in Attawaugau hy the first of October is said to be prema- ture by William II. Brown of Boston. treasurer of the Powdrell & Alexander Company. Mir. Brown arrived in Putnam this morning. and when his attention was called to the story. he said that no one had authority Co is- sue such n statement
 For some months past there has been rumor that the Pow drell < Alexander Company. q concern allied with the Paco Man ufaeturlng Company of Daniel son, was negotiating tine purchase of mills in the villages of Alta waugan. Ballouville and Pine vile m the town of killingly. Mir. Brown said this morning that this was true. and that negotiations are still under way, but that the prospective deal has not been con- summated. Further than this, Mir Brown did not commit him self. IL is to be assumed, how ever, that in the event that the Powdrell & Alexander Company concludes it's deal for the pur- chase of the three mills, Putnam will lose the industry.
 The loss of the industry to Putnam will affect about i50 em- ployes. But the circulation of the weekly payroll will not be q total loss to Putnam, as this city k the natural trading center for the three villages in which the mills in question are located. If the deal is put through it will mean many more hands employed, and Putnam will directly benefit by the money paid in wages to the Increased number If wage earn CTS.
 The powdrell 4 Alexander Com paHy manufactures cotton yarn, and for some time the plant was run until 10 o'clock al night. The night schedule was discontinued some weeks ago.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
ENTER PARSONAGE
 STEAL PARSONS PANTS

One or more thieves entered the Baptist parsonage while the Rev. Henry |. Hodge and Mrs Hodge were away last week. The one or more thieves left the parsonage but took with them one or more pairs of Mir Hodge's trousers As far aa known nothing else was taken.
 There was evidence Chat whoever gained entrance to the house had spent considerable time thers. Many burnt matehes wore found and evi-
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
JOHN IN HURRY TO GET
 INTO BROOKLYN JAIL,
Do It Now and Have IL Over With, His Attitude.-Was
 Accommodated
Quartet Will Wait Week For Day In
 Court

When you have something dis agreeable Co do do 1t and have if over with. This was the attitude of John Rucki, sentenced in the city court last week to pay fine of $500 and costs of S60 more with an additional fifteen days sentence to jail. The sentence was suspended until Mon day, August 23, SO that John might make arrangements to have his busi- ness affairs taken care of.
 John made the arrangements in re- cord time He hired a man to take charge of the store where the official raiding party uncovered the liquor which was 70 expensive to Rneki. Having hired the man to take charge of his place of business John went 10 the officials and asked Co be sent to the county institution at once Clerk Macdonald of the city court being in Hartford there was no one to make out the mitimus and the files in the ease were not located.
 John was iusiatent in his desire Co be taken down and Tuesday morning Captain Jarvis found the papers in the clerks home and Judge Geissler made out the mitimus. Bill Dumas, transportation agent of the city court, did the rest and now John Is counting the days. He will be out in time to spend Labor Day in Putnam.
 Balance on Way
 John has paid but $500 of his fine. That was all of the cash he had avail able. He stated Tuesday morning that relative will arrive with the balance shortly. However John being in jail with q balance due the court will have to work it out at dollar per day unless the relative makes good. Even though the money is forthcoming it will cost John ten per cent more for the Jail taxes, ten per cent for collecting back fines. It was Ruckfs third offense and his liquor business has put over q thousand dol- lars into the city treasury.
 Cher case on the docket for Tues day were continued a week. Harry Cozy is awaiting trial for breach Of the peace lt is alleged that he used abusive language and threatened Morris Fisher during q dispute over money matters. Stanley 0'Clair and Joseph and Mesial Basinet, father and son, charged with violation of the liquor laws. aye the other defendants awaiting their day in court.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20

denee that someone had occupied couch was apparent. The thieves did some ransaeking and there was op- portunity for them to take more of value but they passed 1t up for the ministerial wearing apparel
 home on one side of the par- sonaee IS uneeeupied as the owner and hia wife arr away. On the other side Che people sleep in the part oe the house away ff0m the parsonage. No noise was hearl and no lieh.s were seen. The police were notified. No description of 14a pants Las been broadcast or given ta Che pre- a.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
CAR STOLEN WHILE
 ON BOSTON TRIP

A ear owned by Ralph Spencer of Putnam was stolen last week in Bos- ton. The car was d new one and Mir. and Mrs Spencer motored to Boston. The car was parked and when they re- turned 1t had disappeared. The police were notified.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
WEEKEND GUESTS

Dr. and Mrs. Frederick T. Baldwin, Sunnyside. had as weekend guests their daughter. Mrs. Raymond Smith. and husband of Providence, daughter Mrs L. E. Young, and husband of Plymouth and Dr. and Mrs. r. w. Page of Danelson.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
GOES TO NEW PAsToRATE

On September ist Rev H. Goring Alder. for the past eighteen months rector of St. Philips Episcopal church, will become pastor of St Johns church of Athol, Mass. his resignation from the local church having been accepted.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
Mans Body NotFou1d
 L1 Bottom Of Reflled We'll
CONN. FAIR DATES IN
 EASTERN PART STATE

Woodstock. Sept. 14-16. Brooklyn. Sept. 21-23. New London County, Norwich, Sept. 6-s.
 Rockville. Sept. 1916. Stafford. Oct. 12-14.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL

miAs Hannah Robbins, who has been patient at the Day kimball hospital for some time. suffering from brok- en hip, has sufficiently improved to return to her home with her niece. Miss Fannie Robbins of Putnam Heights.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
SCHOOLS OPEN SEPT. 8

The public and high schools will open the Wednesday after Labor Day. September & Superintendent k. c. Jenkins states that all vacancies in the teaching department have been filled.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
if. & L. TRUCK NOW
 IN CONDITIONS

The Hook < Ladder truck of the Putnam fire department has been re- conditioned. The ladders have been repaired and the rollers on the truck have been fixed go that the ladders are now available and can be taken from the apparatus without injury.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20

ease the response has been prompt and generous. The Patriot is deeply grateful to all those who have given SO willingly and readily.
 The full Inst of donors to the completed fund Is as follows
 Day and Lawrence kimbsll SSs.0 Miss Florence D. Wiley 500 Stephen (. Harris 25.o0 Miss Augusta Elliott 1900 Newton 4. Ballard 1000 Miss Nellie l.. Bloxham SOC Mrs prinEle Mitchell 20.oo William Johnson 1900 Mrs Charles Van B. CushmAn
 25.o0 Mrs B. Haywood Adams, in
 memory of the late Dr..
 John (. Jay of Pomfret 10000 "Anonymeus' S25.0O Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Campbell 1000 Mrs. John Ash 500 Anonymous" 10000 Charles Van B. Cushman 25.oo Mrs. I. Morris Murray 10000 Miss Mary T. Wheeloek 500 Miss Ellen Nj. Wheeloek 500 Mrs. Dexter Elliott 1000 Mrs. Clarence Bowen 25o0 Mir. Clarence w Bowen 25.00 Louise Nj. Phillips 500 Charles A. Gates 1000 Miss Mary Robb 500 Ninton Freedley So. co Mrs. R. Nj. Clark 3oo.0 S. Nikoloff 5000 Edwin MeInnes 25.oo Aldrieh Brothers 10000
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
TOURING WHITE mTs.

Mir and Mrs Herbert J. Smith of Church street left Wednesday on a two weeks motor trip through the White Mountains.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
TOURING CAPE COD

Rev. and Mrs. P. 4. Fuller. Mrs. F. L. Wood and Miss Mary Wilbur are touring Cape Cod.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
RETURNS TO HARTFORD

Henry Beausoleil returned to Hart ford after spending tWn weeks with his parents, Mir and Mrs. David geausoleil.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
AT PLEASANT VIEW

Misses Rose, Bessie and Kathleen MeCauley and May Kingberger are spending the week at Pleasant View.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
Full Amount Of ,S2,5O0 Is Raised
 For Hospitals Fire Escape Fund

Day and Lawrence Q Kmball Check Which Up Tlwk O
  Fund hi Week.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20

Mir. and Mrs. Frank Billings at- tended the Miller and Billings we'd ding af Dayville Monday, the bride being a sister of Mir. Billings.
Putnam patriot., 1926-08-20
Ma, FIdon s. Johnson

HFtF fIHOh 1s JuHHsUH HHH tHfI- dren of Willimantic spent q few days this week with her parents, MT. and Mrs. (. L. Adams.
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