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Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04
City Takes Over Water Works October Is

It is announced that the plant and property of the Putnam Water comps- ny will be taken over by the city Oc- tober l5, so ten days hence Putnam will own a municipal water system, The money to pay for the property is ready to be paid over, the financing having been arranged by Judge He ney of Hartford, one of the counsel for the city during the legal proceedings that led up to the city's getting the plant. The rate at which the loan has been negotiated has not been made public, but it is understood 10 have been fraction over four per cent, and that the S250, ,000 that has been bor- rowed comes from Hartford insurance companies.
 The transfer of the property which will take place in this city will be one of the most important since the or. ganization of the city government.
 The revenue Of the company Is about S27 900 year. To all outward ap- peafanees there will be no change af- ter the transfer, those who are now in charge retaining their positions. The board of water commissioners has two vacancies which will probably not be filled until the council makes it's ap- poiDtments in January.
 All bills due the water company must be paid the present management on or before October 12th.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04

and develop his ability along those lines. On April ?, 1884, he went to Southbridge and entered the employ of Robert Il, Cole X Co.,, in their opti- esl shop. In this work he developed special fitness in machine designing, to which occupation he applied himself for the next few years.
 In 1889 the American Optical Com pany was incorporated of which he later became the head. He had busi. ness affiliations in Boston, Worcester and other places and was director of several manufacturing and banking institutions.
 On Sept. 27, 1889, MT. Wells married Mary E. MeGregorv of Seuthbridge, He leaves three sons, Charming M., Al- bert B. and J Cheney, and one daugh. ter, Mary F., who married Frank F, Phinney, treasurer of the Warren Steam Pump Company, at Warren.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04
Common Council

There was very little business trans- acted at the regular meeting of the council Tuesday evening. Mayor Mac donald presided, present Aldermen Da. dy, Johnson, Nichols, Hawkins, Du- vert, Mann, and Davis.
 The minutes of the previous meeting were read and placed on file.
 A petition from J T. Mcclellan ask. ing permission to carry on indoor sports, including basket ball, wrest- ling, boxing, etc., in Hammond hall, was laid on the table until the next meeting.
 A building permit was granted k. R. Kent for an addition to house on Grove street.
 The police report showed 24 arrests, $ sent to Jail, stores found open and light out l54 hours.
 A letter was read from Corporation Counsel J. F. Carpenter in which he stated that the time of his three months leave of absence granted by the council had expired, and that he realized that there was considerable le. gal work that would need attention, and lie asked that other counsel be ap- pointed to carry on the work as he Is at present incapaeitated.
 The uperintendent of streets made his semi annual report of sidewalks out of repair and it was voted that the clerk be instructed to notify the abut- ters to repair their walks on or before the first of November.
 On motion of Alderman Duvert the captain of police and acting sergeant were granted a weeks vacation with pay.
 Alderman Mann of the light com mittee reported that better lighting fa- ciities will soon be placed on Railroad street in response to the petition pre- sented at the last meeting.
 Voted that G. Allen Hawkins, J. Clinton Nichols, and Omer LaRue be appointed a committee to make the as- sessment for sewers and report back to the council.
 The following bills were ordered paid;
 Water commissioners appointed by
 Superior court to appraise plant of
 Putnam Water company S2lS6 S2
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04
Gov. Woodrow Wilson Shakes Hands.

Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, Democratic candidate for presi- dent, spent few minutes in Putnam Friday afternoon and many Putnam citizens shook hands with him, includ- ing women and children. His private car Federal was attached to the S.27 New York express. It was learned shortly after noonithat Mir. Wilson was coming through Putnam and the word was passed around so that when the train pulled in there was quite a gathering out to receive hIm. There was very little enthusiasm however as the Governor refused io respond when some one called on him for speech, except to say, "It is too big eam- paign for ,a little speech.n He did keep busy however shaking hands both right and and left hand WAS kept busy as long as he staid here.
 Mayor Dunn of Willimantie came to Putnam to ride back on the train with the Governor to try to induce him to speak when the train reached the Thread City, although he had pre-. viously received a telegram that no speeches were.being made from the end of the train. While the governor was shaking hands others in the party dis tributed Wilson Buttons. Governor Wilson was enroute from Boston to Bridgeport where he spoke in the even : ipp
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04

into partnership with MT. Charles NJ. Fisher under the firm name of Charles NJ. Fisher X Co.,, factory for the man ufacture of shoes was obtained which occupied the site where the depot is now located.
 Finding the space too small to per- init the making of shoes on the scale demanded by the increase in their business they removed to larger quar- ters on School street where the build ing still stands, known as the C. M. Fisher shoe Shop. Mfr. Botham re- tired from active business about fifteen years ago and has since lived quietly at his home on Wilkinson street and had enjoyed good health until about n year ago when he began to fail.
 He was interested in all public movements that were undertaken for the improvement of the town and city where he lived although he had never sought or held public office.
 He was deeply religious man and was prominently identified with the First Congregational church of which he had been member since he first came to Putnam and where he had served as deacon for over twenty years.
 In manner Mir. Botham was always aflable and agreeable and every one with whom he came in contact was his friend.
 He leaves wife residing at the home in Putnam and son, Ralph, who Is praeticing law in New York city.
 The funeral services were held in the chapel of the Congregational church at one o'clock on Wednesday afternoon Rev. Frank D. Sargent, the pastor, of- ticiating. A quartette consisting of the Misses Murfey and Ellis and Messrs. Sharpe and Morse rendered the selections, "Lead Kindly Light and "Sometlme We'll Understand. .'' Edgar Nj. Wheaton, Florenus E. Clarke, Franklin w. Perry and Joseph w. Cutler acted as pail bearers. In torment was in Grove street cemetery CARD-We wish to extend our sin cere appreciation to all, both friends and neighbors, who have so kindly re. membered us by word and deed dur. 1 ing the hour of our sorrow in the loss of husband andifather.
 Mrs. Thomas F. Botham
 Ralph w. Botham Putnam, October End, 1912. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04
Milk Advanced to s Cents

The Milk Producers Wholesale and Retail Association have served notice on all customers that beginning Tues day the winter price of milk is cents a quart instead of :. The association says that the advance in milk is on all over the country, and that this section is the last to take it up. The claim is made that the continued unpreced- ented high price of grain, the advanced price of farm labor and the demand of the state for the farmer to produce rich, clean milk, are adding cost 10 the pro duetion and the farmer cannot con- tinue if he does not get price for his product to pay for the outlay.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04
nEnRaE ". WELLS


 George Washington Wells, president of the American Optical company and a prominent manufacturer and capi- talist, died at his home in Southbridge Monday, aged G6 years, after an illness of 20 months.
 The immediate cause Of the death was attributed to cirrhosis of the liver, which was one of the complications that developed as the result of an al. tao of neuritis which was contracted by MT. Wells while at his winter home at Seabreeze, Florida, in February, 1911.
 MT. Wells was rborn at Woodstock, , April l5, 1S46 and was descended from English stock, his ancestors on both sides having come from England less than score of years after the historic landing of the Mayflower. The boyhood days of MT. Wells were spent on the farm at the family home stead in Woodstock. where he attended the district schools and Woodstock Academy. His youth WAS largely spent in farm work, but at the age o seventeen he started from home tc earn his own living. In the winter of lS53-l664 he taught school for twelve weeks st Navesink Highlands, N. J Returning home in the spring of 1884 he offered his services to the Union but was rejected because failed t' qualify up to the physical require ments.
 l From early youth he had acquired { /, decided inclination for mechanical pur !. suits, which led to his seeking posi- tions where he could obtain experienc
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04
October Wedding
BEssErrE BENoII

In the presence of relatives and friends at St Mary's church Monday morning, Edward Bessette of Central Falls, R. l., was united In marriage to Miss Alexina Benoit, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Louis Benoit Of Daniel street. The nuplial ceremony was performed by Rev. Fr Prince of Central Falls. The bride was at- tended by her sister, Miss Alice Benoit and William Gagne of this city at- tended the groom. Following sthe ceremony and ,mass ia reception was held at the home of the brides par. ents. There were guests present from various points. Many presents were received. After a wedding trip 10 Boston the newly married couple will make their home in Central Falls.
 sHELDON--KEMPF
 At the Methodist parsonage Tuesday evening Rev. George D. Stanley united in marriage E. W. sheldon and Lena Kempf MT. sheldon has lived in ' uAihtli iAhht JNhios ta'P hNi'S ID 1As Farrows street where his wife was for nerIy his housekeeper and where they will continue to reside.
 Mary Katherine Clark Robson of Worcester was married to Douglas Basnett, Saturday. Mir. Basnett comes of an old southern family, wfsse home is in Florida. He has passed part of his summers with the Worcester CO., terie at North Brookfield. The cere- mony was performed at noon in the Congregational parsonage by Rev. F. D. Sargent.
 The young people desired a simple wedding. The bride was a leader in Worcester society among the young set. She was invited to all the func- tions of the season, but was always considered much more than an ordinary society girl, being clever as well as ac- compiished. She was her father $ secretary for few years after making her debut. Mir. Robson is headmaster of Bancroft school.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04
Transferred 10 Smith Street School

By vote of the town school com- mittee the following pupils from the Israel Putnam school have been trans ferred to the Smith street school: Ralph Spencer, Woodstock avenue, Grace Brownie, Providence street, Pearl Buch, Mechanic street, Bertha Farrows, Woodstock avenue, Eliza Hayward, Mechanic street, Edna Ev- ans, Sunnyside, Ray Green, School street, Elizabeth Higgins, School street. The first five are seventh and the last three sixth grade pupils.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04
Real Estate Transfers

Recent property transfers in this section are as follows: The Alfred T. and Helen F.. Davis place at East Putnam to John H. and Bertha h. Gedney Of New York; the Mrs. Lillian Nj. Spencer place at Woodstock to Julia Y. Fogg of Morgantown, w. Va, the sale by J. F. Spencer, admr., of the Emma Clay Morse place al Woodstock to Henry C. Lowe of that town
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04
City Cnurt..Euller Judge

Louis Enc was before the court Fri day charged in four counts iin not sending his children to school. He plead guilty. On account of mitigat- ing circumstances connected with the case fine of one dollar was imposed on one:count and judgment was sus- pended on the other three on his prom ise to see that his children attend school regularly hereafter.
 George Levesque, charged with as- sault on July 10th, gave himself up Monday morning and paid fine of
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04
ANNOUNCEMENT A

Commencing this week, every read. ing notice, locals for church suppers, business houses, notices of meetings medicine notices, in fact everything that is set in the body type of the pa. per, in other words everything except display advertising for which we re- eeive pay must be marked advertise ment This is according to another law passed by the recent congress. It says: "All editorial or other reading matter published in any such news. paper, magazine or periodical for the publication of which money or other valuable consideration is paid, accept. ed or promised shall be plainly marked Advertisement The penalty for failure to mark any such reading mo- tice for which pay is received, accept ed or promised is a fine of not less than $50 or more than $500"
 Advertisers will therefore please take notice that we are not to blame if their locals or reading notices or cards of thanks even are marked "advertise. ment" as it is the work of congress which passed the law imposing this apparently absurd requirement on newspapers.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04
Notice

The stable business which has been conducted at 8 Front street, for over thirty years has been removed to stable opposite depot. In consolidating both stables in :remodeIed quarters we are prepared to give bettefsservice and wiii at ali times make an effort to meet public demands. Joys Stable. adv
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04


 newspapers.
 Miss Mary Merriam has been tn, guest of friends in Worcester.
 -Silas NJ. Wheelock and wife spent Friday in Boston.
 There is said to be a large crop o corn and poratoes in this section. Attorney $. B. Harvey of Wilt mantle was in the city Monday. Mrs. Anna King and daughter Eleanor are visiting in Northampton Miss Florence Sargent returned to Bryn Mawr Monday.
 Rev. B. F. Benoit will preach in French at the Baptist church Sunday at 3.30p. m.
 -Dr. and Mrs. E. F. Perry have been entertaining Mrs. Davis White of Newton Highlands.
 III. l.. Burt has returned from a visit to his old home in Easthampton, Mass.
 -G. Harold Gilpatric, wife and Miss Ellen Wheelock have returned from a few days stay at Juniper Point, Me. Miss Helen Cardiff of New York spent a few days with Eugene BrouS- seau and wife last week. Mrs Mary Tourtellotte of Natick has been the guest of Mrs. Arnold F. Leach.
 The Woman's Relief Corps will hold a harvest dinner sometime in De- tober, the date to be fixed later. Adv. Rev. Wallace H. Sterns has re- turned from few days stay in New York.
 Mrs. Ellen NJ. Bugbee has return ed home after an extended visit with friends in Providence and Worcester. HI. Winfred Longden and wife of Manchester, N. H., are visiting his parents on Grove street. Mrs. Israel s4. Linsley of Worces- ter has been the guest of Putnam friends.
 Principal George w. Hathaway and family returned from Providence on Saturday.
 Rev. Fr Bedard will begin taking the census of St. Mary's parish the l4th of the month.
 Herbert Owen of the Bugbee store, is spending a weeks vacation at his home in Tollandvile.
 October devotions will be held at St. Mary's church Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7.30 p. m.
 Mrs C. NJ. Green has returned from a two months visit with her brother in Maine.
 Rev. A. II. Withee and wife oi Old Mystic, formerly of Putnam and Eastford, are the guests of friends Tn the city
 Mrs. Archie Macdonald has been on trip to New York state this week and returning visited her daughter Tn Morristown, N. J. w. D. Leonard, wife and t~C children of Holden, spent tSundaN with the formers mother, Mrs. wv Il liam Leonard, Providence street. E. L. Kelley and wife and ,. M E Wheelock and wife motored to Ash burnham and Leominster in the for mer's car, Sunday.
 The dance in the old 4. 0. ii hall, Pomfret street, Saturday nlgh was attended by large crowd. Tn Ideal singing orchestra furnished eS eellent music.
 Next Tuesday begins the open ses son on quail, woodcock, partridge Nongolian, Chinese and Engils pheasants, and grey squirrels. Tn season continues until November 24tf Hungarian cartridges are protecte until 1918 when they will be include In the open season.
 Advertised Letters, October |;
 GENTLEMEN
 Jack Hssler, Geo. B. Hughes, ,Georg Leieore, Eustachie Peltinella flu Gi' seppe, Edmond Pagnetto, Peter SaI ail, Henry Wright.
 LADIES
 Mrs. Julia Bum, Mrs. E. w. Cros 9,iss Sarah A. Gillian, Mrs. Geof. nlggans, Mrs. A. Nj. Tudd, Mrs. Mi Ina Whiting.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04
Interesting Locals
ApNERTIsEMENT

Good upright piano used only three months at Letters music store.
 Don't go to large city to buy your furniture. City prices prevail at A. X J. Blanchettes, 96 l 7 Elm street.
 The new models for fall wear in the corset department are nearer perfec- ton than ever Mrs. J. A. Mcintyre. We have new line of lace sets for coats and gowns, also many other styles of fancy neak wear. Mrs. J A. Mcintyre.
 Now is the tune to have a suit made to your measure. Over 300 samples to select from. SIS up. Church Clothing Co.
 Our handsome Fall Suits are here for you to see, try on, or buy. Come in for it's all right either way. Church Clothing Co.
 New drop head sewing machines s9.90, reliable makes fully warranted sIs.50 10 S2S. The New Home $50, s33, s35 and $40. F. G. Letters X Co.
 Rally and Promotion Exercise at the Congregational Bible school next Sunday at l2 o'clock Are tyou Ho- bab? Come and Mrs. l.. +. Ware oi Worcester will tell you. A. & J. Blanchette are the leading
  dealers in iron beds. They will tak' your old bed in part payment for new one. Before buying your bed visit their store at 96 l-2 Elm street.
 In our art department will be foun' the new and pleasing novelties tha you will want for Christmas gifts, an, il is not too early to make your seles | tion. Mrs. ] A. Mcintyre.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04

-knowlton, The three year old son of MT. and Mrs. Charles K. Shaw of Fremont street, entertained number of his little friends al birthday party on Tuesday.
 Waiter Busscy and wife of Nor wich, formerly Of this city, are guests of relatives in East Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04
Claim $500 Damages From City

The heirs of the Joseph Egan estate have brought action against the city, through their counsel, attorney k. fl. Johnson, claiming damages of s50o for injury to their property on Water street.
 Water street was one of the streets recently laid out and sewer has been laid through it. The plaintiffs allege that the city had no right to lay their sewer pipe. Besides the money da- images plaintiffs claim, by way of equitable relief, a mandatory inJunc- ton commanding the city to remove the sewer pipe.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-04

Mrs. Charles F. Thayer of Grove street visited Providence friends We'd nesday.
 M. NJ. Dwyer of Spencer was a visitor here Wednesday for the first time since his visit to the Canadian northwest last summer. He has near iy recovered his health.
The evening world., 1912-11-12
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tains no Quinine.

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The evening world., 1912-11-12
VICTIMS OF WIRETAPPERS
IDENTIFY MEN IN COURT.

The seven men under arrest in me
Wholesale overlapping swindle had ans
other session before Magistrate Murphy
In the West Side Police Court this after
noon. During the brief hearing four of
tie scven--Charies Gondorf. Joe Eaton,
Charles Bradford and John Kay-were
posltiv@y identified by some or their Al
legged victims. At the request Of the
District-Attorney the case was furtror
adjourned until Nov. 10. Paper Collar
Joe" ChapOwsky protested.
The first Identification OF the prisoners
was made by ]. W. Powell OF Whining
ton. s. c.. who was trimmed for $1,000
on Sept. 3 last. Powell positively iden-
tilted Charles Gondorf and Joe Eaton.
Simon Jones OF Pittsburgh picked ont
Charles Bradford, and Kirby C. Sid
bury. whose complaint brought about
the arrest OF the sang, pointed out Joe
Eaton and Charles Gondorf. The three
who We're not identified were Charles
Carbonell, James Mcdonald and Fred
Gondorf All, with the exception OF
Mcdonald, were held In 10000 bail each,
which was furnished. Mcdonald was
released in $3.50 bail.
The evening world., 1912-11-12
CLUBBED AND STONED,
THEN BIT HIS HORSE,
G|0vANrS 50 KIND
Swore in Court He Was Kind
to. Animal When Women
Told of Cruelty.

Three women looked In round-eyed
amazement at Giovanni Napolitani In
Harlem Police Court this afternoon as
he swore by the memory of his mother.
by the Holy Trinity and all the Apostles
and Disciples that the women were
liars. They had Just testified to shock
ing brutality exercised by Giovanni Ma
politani upon one horse of team he
has been using in removing rock from
the Excavation for new building on
the grounds of the Cathedral OF st
John the Divine at One Hundred and
Tenth street and Amsterdam avenue.
Giovanni. handsome young fellow
with flashing black eyes, was held In
500 bail for trial in the Court OF Gen-
eral Sessions. The women. Mrs Marie
L. Nye and Mrs. Grace G!lhooly OF No.
Is Gramercy Park, and Mrs. Mary Smy-
ser, OF No 100 Cathedral Parkway.
promised to appear against him when he
Is placed on trial.
Mrs. Nye and Mrs. Qilhooly were
seated in an automobile at One Hundred
and Tenth street and Amsterdam ave-
nue. this afternoon when their attention
was attracted by the shouts of q man
nearby. They saw Napolitani hit a
horse attached to a truck load Of stone
a blow over the head with a club that
felled the animal to Its knees.
The women jumped from the car and
ran toward the driver. He struck the
horse again and again. Then. as the
women approached him. he leaped on
the animal and bit 1t in the neck until
the blood appeared. Finally he picked
up stone Weighing thirty pounds and
bounced It or the horses head.
BY that time q threatening crowd
spoiled Giovanrs pastime. Policeman
Buechler appeared and arrested the
driver on complaint of the women. who
followed the prisoner to Harlem Police
Court and told their stories.
Giovanni surprised the Court and thu
The evening world., 1912-11-12
TWO POLICEMEN FALL
EIGHT FEET INTO TRAP
HUNTING FOR BURGLARS
Scare Each Other in Dark
Room, Then Fall Through
Trapdoor.

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-, ...-,. Iii. $500. -
burglars carry '"'s morning sergeant
Ahiers ana fatroimah martin OF tine
Clymer street station were walking
along Harrison avenue near Bartlett
street trying the doors in the neigh
borhooa. Al Teutonia Hail they found
tho door leading into the managers
nr,vote office open.
The two were suspicious and s,eppsd
into an apartment which was formerly
used as a bar. 1t was dark and they
couldn't find the electric switchboard.
They lighted matches and talked IN
whispers. Suddenly Alters gave a
yell. II was an uncarthly sound and
Martin dropped all lis matches ind
shook as II he had the palsy. He man.
aged to pick up a match and by its
chastity flicker made out only yaruc
shadows on the walls. His superior an.
GER had vanished.
He called aloud the name of tho .or.
geant. A faint groan reached him A
voice said: I'm down bere," Nor,,,
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