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Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Has a Patent on MIIk Pail

John l.. Brown, farmer in the Saw yer district, in this town, has been granted patent by the United States on milk pail The patent is for an improvement in covered milk pails. The object is to provide means for ex- cluding dust and dirt by providing a top of such construction that a closure is formed against any substance dropp- ing or settling thereon at the same time permitting the milk to enter and pass over two settling spaces while be- ing strained on it's passage into the pail. A further object is to provide a covered milk pail having a strainer which may be easily cleaned after us- ing.
 Asked how he came to work out his idea MT. Brown said that about two years ago he inquired of brother far mer as to what kind of a pail he used. He was told that certain tinman could make good pail and he had one made. This pail had strainer on it but the force of the milk would send the dust and dirt through the strainer. He tried using cloth over it but it only lasted a short time. He began to de- velop his own ideas and it came to him little at time until he had worked out the idea which he has just received patent on. Mir. Brown is sure that his pail is going to be big thing as it does all that is claimed for it.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
The Men and Religion Forward Movement

The Executive Secretary of the Hart ford Committee of One Hundred have made arrangements with Rev. Roscoe Nelson, pastor of the Congregational church at Windsor, and Arthur C.. Billings, religious work director of the Hartford Y. NJ. C. A., to present the Men and Religion Forward Movement at the banquet which is to be given in the Assembly room of the Baptist church of Putnam, on Friday evening of this week at 6.45 o'clock.
 Tickets may be obtained from N. A. Ballard, w. $. Ames, D. B. Gilbert, and c. k. Child at 50 cents each. The advance sale of tickets assures the To- cal committee that at least one hun- dred men will attend the banquet.
 Many of our citizens will be glad of the opportunity of greeting Rev. MT. Nelson, who at one time was the prin- cipal of the Putnam High School, and has always been held in high esteem by those who knew him. The cam paign for the men and boys of North America has already enlisted the inter- est and support of many of the strong est leaders in the larger centers, and now the men of Putnam and vicinity are to have an opportunity to learn what the movement is.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Says lie Was Sandbaffed

A report of holdup and sandbag. ging affair on Farrows street Sunday night was given to the police Monday morning.
 Ernest Lewis, . young man, was on his way home and when near the home of Mrs. J. K. s. Cain was stop ped by . man who asked him for . match. AS Lewis turned to leave him he was struck on the head. This Is the young mans story.
 The Cain family heard someone on their piazza and going out found Lewis in a semi-conscious condition calling for help. He was taken into the house and later removed to his home.
 The young man Is subject to fainting spells and it is believed that his imag- ination was at play when he thought he was struck.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
High School Notes

The basket ball baskets were put up in the gymnasium on Wednesday. The practice will begin at once under the direction of NIT keaney. The schedule is not quite completed yet but the prospects look good for successful season.
 The tennis courts have not been in use during the last week on account of the rain. The boys tournament will not be played of until next spring.
 There will be no school on Friday, October 2, as the teachers are to attend State Teachers Convention in Hartford.
 On Tuesday next, October 31, all Il e pupils parents are invited 10 visit Il e High School at two clock and inspect the building.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Swindled Putnam People

Every little while people who trust strangers rather than deal with relia- ble business men Of the city get taken in. The latest swindle has just been reported to the police. man has been in town representing himself as an oculist and posing as reliable spe- cialist. He disposed of worthless eye glasses at high price, and, when his dupes woke up to the fact he had swi- ndled them, he had left for other fields, We have in the city reliable business and professional men of all branches, and there Is no need of relying on the statements Of smooth strangers. Put nam people can get their needs sup piled in Putnam without running any risk and home industry should be en couraged.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
D. \. X. Entertainment

One of the most enjoyable recitals ever given in Putnam took place in Union hall Tuesday evening when Miss Katherine Ridgeway, elocuticn. ist, entertained In her charming man. ner, assisted by Miss Augusta Gentsch as piano soloist. Putnam people showed sincere appreciation of Miss Ridgeway's efforts by rounds of ap- plause. Her perfect elocutionsry art, her dramatic power and her cleverness in giving programme of such a won- derful range of subjects places her among the foremost readers of the day. Miss Augusta Gentsch of the New England Conservatory of Music, Bos- ton, proved an entertainer of marked ability and her piano solos were exc cuted with such marked expression as to call forth the most complimentary comments, and she, too, was loudly applauded. The programme follows; Abrams Pet Porter Beethoven Sonata op. 53
 Dedicated to Count Waldstein Humorous Sketches
 Sehumann Andante and Scherzo op. .23 Mendelssohn Seherzo Capriccio Chopin Nocturne Prelude
 A Last Memory
 His Mother
 Stories
 The stage was effectively decorated with blossoms and ferns. An informal reception followed the entertainment.
 The entertainment was given under the auspices of Elizabeth Porter Put nam chapter, D. A. R., the proceeds being for the improvement of the Old cemetery.
 Mir. Hunt, husband of Katherine Ridgeway, who is musical instructor in the New England Conservato Of Music, Boston, and Miss Lucy Lee, el- ocutionist of Boston, sister of Miss Ridgeway, attended the recital as did also MT. James H. Cutler of Washing ton, D. C., who entertained the party at the Putnam Inn.
 
 Old cemetery, was instrumental in se- curing these talented artists, Miss Ridgeway coming out of courtesy and friendship for MT. Cutler and declin- ing any remuneration for her services To Miss Ridgeway and Ito MT. Cutler the public is indebted for the oppor- tunity of attending such high class entertainment in their home city, and the ladies of the D. A. k. for an artistic and financially successful occasion.
 The "parlor grand" piano loaned by George k. Shaw added to the pleasure of both audience and artists, for which Miss Gentsch took especial pains to thank members of the D. A. R.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Superior Court

An unusual event occurred in super for court at Willimantic Tuesday morn- ing when Judge Edwin B. Gager was obliged to adjourn court because of the absence of Charles Cochorian of Put nam, charged with bigamy who had not been brought oyer from the county jail to stand trial, The discovery of the absence of the accused was made by Attorney Charles l.. Torrey, coun- sel for the defendant, just before the opening of court. He made inquiry from Sheriff P. B. Sibley relative to Cochorian and learned that in the preparation for his trial he was entire ly overlooked.
 Sheriff Sibley telephoned to the jail to have Jailer Field bring the prisoner over but that official had gone on an automobile ride to Danielson and there was no one to bring Corchorian over.
 At II o'clock court was finally open ed and the Cochodian case was contin- ued until next Tuesday.
 Augustus Racine, Jr., of Woodstock changed his plea of not guilty to guilty on count of breach of the peace. Several other counts were put against the young man but they were nolled by the states attorney. The ae- cused with his father participated in the abduction of his fathers children from one Hopkins Of Woodstock who had the custody of them. Racine's fa- ther and mother were divorced and the mother had been gwen charge of the children. She later deserted them and the town of Woodstock had to care for them. They were taken over the line into Massachusetts and are now living there with their father. A fine of 5 and costs was imposed by Judge Gager.
 A number of Jurymen who asked to be excused from duty for good cause were excused. The excused were: Aime Beaudreault and Joseph r. Gagne ol Putnam; John w. Jones of Eastfc,d; Henry NJ. Burgess of Kill lingly; John Chapman of Pomfret; Ed ward r. Keegan and Dexter Elliott of Thompson.
 A civil case involving S26 was heard Tuesday. The parties are from Willi- mantle.
 States Attorney Searls conferred with Judge Gager relative to the trial of Randolph Brissette Of New Boston charged with murder. The case will be taken up Tuesday, November :, at 10 a. III. In reply 10 question from the court the States Attorney stated that he was prepared to go ahead with | the case for murder in the first degree.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Assisted iu Laying Corner Sions

Rev. John Van den Noort, pastor Of St. Msry's church, was st Baltic Sum dsy to assist in the exercises of laying the corner stone of the new catholic church of which Rev. U. O. Bellrose, . former North Grosvenor-dsle boy Is pastor. The corner stone Of the fine new x40.0o0 church WAS laid by Bishop Milan, of Hartford. He was assisted in the blessing of the corner stone and the property by Rev. Fr. Van dem Noort of this city and Rev. Fr. Treanor of Norwich.
 Father Bellrose, pastor of the church was born in North Grosvenor-dale, and has relatives In this city.
 He was ordained in Baltimore June IA, 1898, and appointed assistant at St. Patrick's church in Norwich, June 24, 1898. He remained here nearly four years, going to Sacred Heart, Taftville, as assistant on January ?, 1902, Re maining there four years, he was made administrator of the parish at Waure. gan, June |, 1906, and there he did a great work. He built n parochial school al a cost of Sl5,000 and repaired the rectory and church at q cost of S7,00o, of which debt SIG, 5000 had been paid when he left for Baltic, Oct. 9, 1911.
 He is continuing his excellent work in Baltic, and the new church which he is building will cost approximately s40,000. It will have a seating eapac- ity of see, will be heated by steam and lighted by electricity, with provision made for gas also. Handsomely ar ranged and planned, the structure will be temple worthy of the faith.
 Father Bellrose, who has been pas tor of the Baltic church for hardly a year. has worked with great earnest ness and tlattering success for the cree tion of the new ediiice.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
A Teachers Institute

A teachers institute will be held in the Normal School building, Willi- mantle, Saturday, November 4, with the following program:
 9.l5, Connecticut reading for be- ginners, Charles E. Pratt, Putnam.
 10.10, Language, Miriam Skidmore, Willimantic.
 l0.45, Penmanship, Harry Houston, New Haven.
 1.30, Geography, H. Dorothea Wiedl Danbury.
 2.15, Methods in arithmetic, Claude c. Russell, New Haven.
 300, Upper grade reading, Charles D. Hine, Hartford.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
 Falling Well.top Kills Child

A falling well-top at the rear of a row of tenement houses on the West side of Mill street, Sunday afternoon, crushed in the skull of little Celina Demers, age years, and she died almost ins- tantly. She was the only child of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Demers, and the par ents were nearly crazed with grief.
 The accident happened at l.30 o'cock Sunday afternoon. An improvised hammock made from piece of bagging and some rope was swung between a wood shed and the well.top. Two little girls were swinging and the De- mers girl sat on the ground nearby. The well-top, which was rotten, sud denly came down with crash, it's heavy weight falling on the ltteone's head. The screams of the children brought people running from all the tenements on the street who saw the pitiful sight. The child gave one or two groans and expired. Dr. LaRue and Coroner Kent were summoned but the child was dead long before they could arrive as death was practically instantaneous.
 Groups of tenement dwellers in the neighborhood stood about all of the afternoon and talked of the accident and expressed sympathy for the dis tracted parents. The well-top with one end of the swing still attached to it was viewed by many people. The child was bright little girl and known to all the neighborhooo.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Interesting Locals

Gloves, underwear, ,mittens. Douty's.
 Fine empty 5.gallon cans with cover for 10 cents al Arnold's fish market.
 We have added to oue stock line of art goods. Mrs. ]. A. Mcintyre.
 Upright piano for sale, good condi- ton. Inquire 8 Hammosd street.
 Join the Owls now for s. Charter extended short time. Come in.
 Try our line of kid gloves and bros- sieres. Mrs. J A. Mcintyre.
 Gloves, s,underwear, ,mittens. lDouty's.
 We are pleased to alter or repair your corset to make. Mrs. J. A. Me- Intyre.
 A new list of Victor and Edison rec ords has just been received at Jeweler 5haw's,
 Visit the East Side, Greenhouses and see the fine display of chrysanthe- mums and carnations.
 Do you know that you can buy En- dicott Johnson schcsl shoes here for your boy at $l.50? At Farley's. Just few of last seasons harnesses left which 1 will sell at 3 very low price in order to make room for new l line of goods. r. A. Gardner, Livery street.
 Only two more days of the central needle sewing machine demonstration at Jeweler shaw's. Whether you need a machine or not It will be interesting for you to learn the new ideas and see the improvements. Miss J Upton of Boston Is in charge.
 We have accepted the Agency for the American Lady Corsets, and have in stock the newest models at Si.eJ and sl .50, and can furnish any style they make from Si % tc 5000 at short notice. The Peoples Store. Isaac Champeau, Manager.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Bullet Not Found

As much mystery as ever surrounds the firing of shot at Deputy Jailer Dewitt C. Park while he stood on tho yeranda at the jail at Brooklyn, We'd nesday night. No trace of the would be assassin has been found, nor has any clue been found uncovered that would tend toward fixing the identi- ty of the guilty person. Another fea- ture about the case that is interesting is the failure to find the bullet, which after passing throughia window tore a piece out of the ceiling and was pro- bably dei1eeted to the floor or some other part of the room. 4 thorough search has failed to develop what be- came of 1t.
 The authorities are about convinced, after careful investigation, that the bullet was not intended for the taller but was stray shot.
 A test made consisted in firing q rife ball from position that the bullet in question must have followed and to have followed it must have been fired from position where the man who fired il could have been seen by Mir. Park.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Postal Notes

The steady increase of mail matter handled at the local office warranted the use af caneeling machine which has just been installed and is doing nice work.
 During the winter season City Carr iers will not be held for late mail trains. Letter mail baekstamped at 4.30 p. m. is received too late for delivery the same day.
 Patrons of City and Rural delivery will facilitate the delivery of their own mail as well a. mall for others by hav- ing their mail matter addressed to the Srteet and number. Rural delivery patrons should have their mail add. ressed to the number of the route and also add their box numbers Thus
 R n Route No 4 Box IR
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
tionors at Yale

In the announcement of scholarship appointments and honors awarded members of the three upper classes in the aeademical department of Yale university, eastern Connecticut has a creditable representation of students.
 In the class of 1912, William Witter Wright of Putnam takes first honors in the studies of junior year. Last year Wright took an oration for the work of the last two years of the course.
 John stephen Burke, 1912, Of Nor wich, takes second honors, and Allan Wheeler York, 1912, of North Stoning- ton, third honors, in the work of junior year.
 Mir. Wright is tne son of Judge E. C. Wright and wife, Chapman Street.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Order of Owls

Peter A. Gardner, Louis Young, Jo- seph Carlson, Charles Jodoln and others attended the institution of the Worcester Nest of Owls last Sunday. There were 300 members joined and the floor work was the best eyer seen. Next Sunday 75 more will Join the Worcester nest and the work will be by . degree team from Providence. Putnam Owls are intending to be present.
 The local nest Is getting along nicely. The charter will be kept open a short time longer so taat anyone joining now can do so for 8. The meetings are well attended and interesting.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Grand Jury Find True Bill

Randolph Brissette of New Boston was indicted for murder in the first degree Friday by grand jury sitting in the superior court rooms here, find- ing true bill after hearing the evi. dence presented them by witnesses fa- miliar with the deliberate killing of Stanislaus Chmelski at New Boston, in the town of Thompson, on the night of September 6. As Is the custom, the proceedings before the grand jury were secret.
 The story of the alleged crime Is that on the night of September 6, Bri- ssette was at a boarding house in the village of New Boston. He was under the influence of liquor and attempted to get into room occupied by some girls. He was restrained and asked to cured gun, and returned to the house. When he reached the house he knock ed at the door and then stepped back few paees. When the door was opened he fired the gun killing one man and wounding another who has since recovered. He was later arrested, taken before Justice Chandler Of Thompson and bound over to the Superior court without bonds. Brissette is tall and slender and a clean looking chap 2l years old. He was we'll dressed when brought up from jail hand-cufied to deputy sheriff Bliven and appeared to be sefpo ssessed. At times he smiled and talked freely with the officers and relatives. When he was about to leave for the return trip to the jail he bid goodbye to his relatives without signs of any deep emotion.
 In addition to the charge of murder Brissette has hanging over him the accusation of having dangerously wounded Tony Rawlik in the same affair in which Chmelski met death.
 The date for the trial has not been definitely fixed, but 1t will probably commence in about two weeks, and may go on at Willimantic.
 The personnel Of the grand jury sit- ting on the case here Friday, was as follows: Selectman Clarence E Pierce, Putnam; City Clerk Frederick w Sew ard, Putnam; Judge James N. Tucker, East Kilingly; Amos H. Huntingdon, Danielson; Charles II. Capen, Wind ham; Daniel 5. Clark, Windham; Se- lectman Thomas Ryan, Thompsoni Ward O. Holman, Eastford; Herbert 5. Brown, Ashford; Ernest E. Brown, Pomfret; Arthur II. Mathewson, Plain field George C. Spooner, Sterling; Marshall J. Frink, Canterbury; James F. Page, Brooklyn, Lester II. Burn- ham, Hampton; Andrew NJ. Litllefield, Chaplin; James H. Johnson, Scotland; Frank C. Lnmmis, Chaplin.
 Attorney Charles l.. Torrey of this city will defend Brissette.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Town Officers Appointed

The Selectmen appointed the fol lowing town officers at their regular meeting Monday afternoon.
 Haywards-Arthur E. Cutler, Adel bert Carpenter, Geo. A. Pettis, Ash all Battey, II. k. Hurlbut, Sidney D Heath.
 Pound Keeper-Geo. Shippee.
 Sealer Of Weights and Measures-E F. N. Joslin.
 Wood Measurers-E. C. Kinney Otis Fox, E. N. Josiin.
 Public Weigher-H. w. Johnson. Town Physician-Dr. Omer LaRue. Town Attorneys-Searls X Russell. Sexton Old Cemetery-L. NJ. Keith
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Obituary
IDA HRATH

Miss Ida Heath, 59, died at her home on Woodstock avenue, Thursday. She has been residence of this city for many years. She leaves a sister, Mrs. Carrie Bailey of Arlington, N. J., and two brothers, one resident In New York, and Glare, 8 resident of this city,
 BRIDGET o'BRIEN
 Miss Bridget O'Brien, 50, ,:died at the Day-kimball hospital, Thursday, after a lengthy illness. She leaves a brother, Cornelius O Brien of Providence, now in this city.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27


 Fred Leathers of Worcester, for merly of this city, visited friends here Sunday.
 Referee in Bankruptcy Andrew U. Bowen has received three claims against the Ernest M. Arnold bank rupt estate sggregating nearly sl0,000 which he has disallowed because of their late arrival. The time for the presentation of claims expired on the l7th of October. The three claims came from Keene, N. H. They were as follows: Fred Hale, Is5, 5,So0; David 0. Fisher, $500; Ada T. Hale, Sl00. -Dr. Julius Preuss, who has been visiting his cousin, Vim. H. Maertens, in this city, is to sail Saturday on his return trip to Germany, where he is head master of the German govern ment school of naval instruction at Bremen. Dr Preuss, son of the late Dr. William H. Preuss, noted scient- ist is only 27 years of age, but already far advanced in a brilliant career. He is interested in American schools and methods. While here he visited the public and High schools and was very fayorably impressed with what he saw,
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Pomona Grange at Thompson

The Pomona grange of Windham County will meet with Quinnitsset grange at Thompson, Saturday, Octo- Der 2Sth atsGrange. Hall. The dinner for which provision is made for from three to five hundred will be given at the Town Hall The entire entertain
 ment will be given by the Worcester grange, one of the largest of Massa- chusetts, and Mrs. Charlotte Ladd, Miss Gilbert, and other distinguished persons from that state will be present.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Advent Christian Church Notes.

Considerable interest Is being mani tested in the Sunday morning dis courses on prophecy. Subject Sunday morning "rhe seven seals,' Rev. 1, 8
 Sunday school at l2 o'clock.
 Evening service of song at '. Ser mon at 7.l5.
 Prayer meeting Thursday evening at T.4Q
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Baptist Notes

Rev. J. R. Stubbert assisted in the dedication of the Hall Memorial Bap- tist church at South Wilmington last Sunday. In the evening he gave an address on "'rhe Church and the Com munity."
 The pulpit was occupied last Sunday morning by Judge E. NJ. Warner, who spoke on Brothers in Bond.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
NO 43
City Conrt..-FuIler Judse

Frank Sterling and Patrick Hurley plead guilty Tuesday morning to be- ing drunk. Their cases were conunu- ed upon their promise to ges out of town.
 Sterling was ficked up again rues- day night in the north end of the city and Wednesday morning was sent to jail for 50 days with costs of $s.09.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27

That the operation of the state motor vehicle department Is extremely profitable to the state Is shown by fig- ures for the year ending September 30. The total expenses were s19,662.9S. The total amount received for the re- gistration of motor vehicles and iicens- ing of operation was s23o, ,l20.s9, leav- ing profit of s2l0, ,475.si.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27

Major A. D. Mcintyre has returned to Putnam after a trip of about five weeks through southern and middle western states.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27

Fred Taft, the Webster coon hunt~
 CT, will take out party of the mem- bers of Mansfield hose company Sat- ufdsy evening.
Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27
Halloween Dance

Next Tuesday evening, October 31, there will be Halloween social and dance in A. 0. II. hall. The hall will be appropriately decorated with jack-o- lanterns, etc., making pretty light effect. The Ideal Singing orchestra, that has become so popular will fur nish music. There will also be the re- gular Saturday night dance this week with the Ideal orchestra for music. These dances are very popular and are well conducted.