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Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11
City C0uri.-.Fuller Judge

Isaac LeClair, 45, and his i2 year. old son Arthur were arraigned before the court Monday morning. LeClair senior was charged with interfering with the probation officer and a person placed by the court i'll his charge and custody, The son was brought in by the probation officer for having broken the terms of his probation.
 Some months ago the boy was ar rested charged with breaking and en- tering the restaurant of Charles Geer and taking a small sum of money. He had q previous court record and also confessed to several thefts. His case was continued and he was placed in charge of the probation officer. In August he did not report at the time set by the probation officer and 1t was learned that his father had taken him to Canada. A warrant was immedi- ately issued for the father and the boy s case was continued from time to time in the belief that the two would return bb itli0 tits Nntit tAtAiuli it- side. They were found at home Mon day morning and the arrest followed. LeClair plead guilty when arralgn- ed in court and said that he knew he had done wrong and was sorry. His family being in needy circumstances his case was continued four weeks up- | on his promise to go to work imme- diately and give his family the sup. port they needed The boy was com mitted to the Connecticut school for boys.
 Chauncey Parkhurst, an old otiend- CT, was before the court Wednesday morning charged with drunkenness and with being common druukard, n second ofiense on the second count. He plead not guilty.
 Officer Cordier testified that he found the man down and out and that he had to have help to get him to the po- | lice station. He was dead drunk. The mans record was put in evidence and | showed continuous record of convie- tions, the last in June i9l being for a common drunkard. He was found guilty and sentenced 10 90 days,in jail
 with costs of sS.O9.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11
Six Suicides in Windham County

An unusual number of suicides are listed in Coroner Arthur c. Bills re- port of the sudden deaths in towns in Windham county during the last three months, the list being as follows:
 July 9, stephen Bartlett, 70, Killing ly, cut throat with A razor.
 July 2s, Mary E. Nichols, ? months Woodstock, cholera infantum.
 July so, Mary Lucier, 47, Putnam, suicide by use of Paris green.
 August l, Thomas Thompson, 30, Plainfield, death by accidental drown ing.
 August 8, Emma Clay Morse, 4s, Woodstock, suicide by use of carbolic acid.
 August 8, Fred Rogers, 34, Putnam, suicide by cutting throat.
 August 10, John Hudson, 70, Put nam, death probably due to heart dis. ease. August 20, Sidney M. Mowry, Ash. ford, found dead, probably apopIexy August g, Ellen E. Ingram, 40, Eastford, killed when struck by light. ming.
 Sept. 3, Chin Ling, 35, Thompson, suicide by hanging.
 Sept. 6, Leon Provost, Thompson, found dead in woods, death due to ma. tural causes. Sept. l, Harry Eccleston, 2l, Wind ham, death followed being crushed by the cars at Willimantic. Sept. '; Daniel F. Green, 57, Plain- field, Bright's disease. Sept. 23, Mike Silva, 37, Windham, died of injuries received when struck by train near WiIlimantic.
 Sept. 2s, Ellen N. Shelley, IS, Xiii. lingly, heart disease. Sept p, Minnie Alto, 26, Eastford, suicide.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11
S2e0 Reward for Pin

Lewis Ream, son of Norman R. Ream of New York and Thompson, 8 director of the United States Steel Cor poration, lost a valusble pin of pearls and diamonds, Friday night in Wor- cester, either at the music festival in Mechanics hall or between hotel Pleas ant, swhere he is stopping, and Me chanics hall.
 The pin is said to be worth between S400 and $500 and Ream offers re- ward of 500 for it's return.
 The pin has a large pearl in the cen- ter, surrounded by circle of alternate diamonds and pearls.
 Ream has been in Worcester four months and is working at the north works of the American Steel X Wire Co. His father, who is one of the lead. ing men in the United States Steel Corporation which owns the Ametican S eel & Wire Co., is putting his son through the wire business from the bottom 10 the top. He sent him To Worcester four months ago to learn the Worcester end of the business.
 He has been at the hotel Pleasant all the time. The younger Ream, loser of the pm, is about twenty-five years old :. His mother and friend came from the family home at Thompson to Wor- cester to attend the festival with her son. They left the hotel just before s o'clock Ream did not miss his pin until he returned to the hotel from the festival The hotel was searched in hopes of finding 1t and Ream went over his route between the hotel and Mechanics hall, without success.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11
Miss Grace Chandler is visiting relatives in Cortland. N Y.

Miss Grace Chandler is visiting relatives in Cortland, x. Y.
 -Antoinetts Desotelle and Ressa Bellerose spent Sunday in Providence
 Miss Elma Martin of Bradley street has returned from two months visit in Canada.
 Miss Gladys Chandler of Worces- ter is the guest of her grandparents, Moses Chandler and wife, in this city.
 The Eastern Star are arranging for their favor dance in Odd Fellows hall on Oct. 18th.
 The selectmen, Wednesday ap- pointed Hector Duvert assessor to fill the unexpired term of Simon Farley who has removed from Putnam to Pa9tueket.
 Arrangements for the fall recep- ton of the Putnam High school asso- citation are progressing satisfactorily, and it is confidently expected that the attendance will tax the capacity of the school hall. Among the features of the evening will be reception to all the teachers of the public schools of the town, A farce in which graduates, and teachers of the schools will take part, music, social chat, and dancing. A committee is arranging for lecture to be given during the winter by one Of the most noted and able speakers in the country, and there is strong pos sibility that concert will also be giv- en by company of unusual ability.i
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11
Violent Deaths in State in September

According to unofficial figures there were seventy-seven violent deaths in the state during the month of Septem- Der. There were five homicides. The largest number of deaths was caused by railroad trains which crushed out the lives of sixteen. The waters of the state claimed the next largest number of victims, eleven. Of suicides there were fourteen. Four took their lives by inhaling Illuminating gas; three each by hanging and cutting of the throat and one each by taking nor phine, carbolic acid, Paris green and an unknown poison. Injuries received in falls claimed seven; six were killed in automobile accidents and four were burned to death. Five were killed by trolley cars. Two had their lives crushed out by elevators and one each lost their lives by electrocution, run away horse, scalded to death; asphyxi- ation, cut in two by q portable saw accidental shooting and being struck by a falling timber.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11
SCHOOL COMMITTEE ORGANIZES

The town school committee of Put nam was reorganized Tuesday after noon at a meeting held in the office of the secretary, Attorney Charles l.. Torrey. No new members come into the board this year, those whose terms expired being reelected Mon day The makeup of the board is as follows: George A. Hammond, Eric H. Johnson, Henry J. Thayer, re-elect- ed Monday; Charles l.. Torrey Rich ard German, Archibald Macdonald. J. Bryden Kent. NJ. D., Silas NJ. Vince lock, Charles w. Bradway.
 The organization was the same as last year: Chairman J. Bryden Kent. NJ. D. Secretary. Charles L. Torrey, superintendent, J. E. Wignot; truant officer, Allan W. Bowen The same committees were also appointed
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11
St. Philips Episcopal Church

The regular meeting Of the Ladies' Guild this week Is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10, at 2.30, with Mrs. Graham on School street.
 The Altar Guild meeting will be held Thursday at 5 p. m. with Mrs. Russell on Grove street. The men's class will meet in the Guild room at $ o'clock Thursday.
 Services Friday at 7.30, and Sunday at s, l0.30 and : o'clock with Sunday school at noon.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11
Interesting Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

Rummage Sale Oct. IT, Elm street.
 Don't go to a large city to buy your furniture. City prices prevail at A. dE J. Blanchette's, 98 l-2 Elm street.
 The new models for fall wear in the corset department are nearer perfec- ton than ever. Mrs. J. A. Mcintyre.
 We have a new line of lace sets for coats and gowns, also many other styles of fancy neak wear. Mrs. J. A. Mcintyre.
 A. X J. Blanchette are the leading dealers in iron beds. They will take 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 found the new and pleasing novelties that you will want for Christmas gifts, and 1t Is not too early to make your seiec- ton. Mrs. J. A. Mcintyre.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap- tist society Of the Baptist church will hold the annual harvest dinner In the assembly room of the church, Tuesday, October Is. Dinner and supper will be served at 25 cents plate.
 Property will never be any cheaper in Putnam and vicinity than it is now Putnam owns the water, the sewerage is about complete, It Is splendid rail- road center and has fine surrounding country. If you invest In our vicinity you are sure to make money. 4 raiss in property is coming. A. X. RandaIls the real estate man.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11
Republican

The republicans held their caucus at the municipal building Wednesday ev- ening Judge n II. Fuller was chair man and Nj. II. Geissler clerk. There were 150 presen. and 1t was as har~ monous a meeting as if is possible to imagine. As soon as the meeting was opened Attorney Charles l.. Tor rey stated that he had been requested to announce the withdrawal of the can didacy of Frank r, Howarth who with drew for the best interests of the party
 F. G Wright was unanimously nom- mated for judge of probate by accla- nation
 In nominating Archibald Macdonald for representative Joseph MeKaehnie said in part: l arise to put in nom- nation a man whom you all know. He needs no introduction from me as he is known the length and breadth of the town. He has had broad experience as q public official and his record is an envihle one. He will carry wherey- CT he goes eminenee and experience such as few of us can boast. He will carry prestige to the elgislature and win serve his constituents faithfully.
 
 carried by exclamation.
 Attorney Torrey then said The man whose name I shall mention has not had the practical experience which Mir, Macdonald has but he has done faithful service for the party He is one of large number of French Can adian citizens and is worthy repre- sentative of them. or of any other Ia hnu AI Tai fttl sku the republican town committee and no one can say a word against him his honesty, integrity or ability. I present for nomination Joseph Pies- sis MT Plessis also received the unanimous vote of the caucus. The town committee was empow- cred to fill any vacancies. The following justices Of the peace were nominated, II. c. Bradford N. H. Geissler. Joseph Maynard. F. F. Russell. F. w. Seward. c. l.. Torrey. A. s. Macdonald, F E Howarth. Mir. Torrey said that arrangements had been made to have rally in ths theatre Friday October 18th and one of the best speakers barring none. had been secured He referred to Con gressman Schoonmaker of Pennsyl- wanna. ne Hdu Hsdiu tut Stutisildn speak and said he was one of the most eloquent men he had ever list ened to- IL was also the intention, If possible. to have Governor Pothier of Rhoee Island come here to address the French Canadians at later date. Senator Hammond said that he had heard the congressman and found him all that Mir Tofrey had said and a lit tie bit more.
 The chairman congratulated the gathering on it's fine appearance an upon It's harmoniousness He said he
 was always able to get three good cheers out of Putnam audience and he was going to try his powers and he did. Three rousing cheers for the national ticket from President Taft down and the state ticket from goyer- nor to tho newly nominated justices of the peace. were given with will. 1 and couple of Tigers The meeting then adjourned. WOODSTOCK | w. B. Kenyon was chairman of the
 republican caucus and A. <. Morse, clerk. Prentis w. Morse and Amos
 Payne were nominated for representa-
 lives and Clarence II. Child for judge of probate.
 ASHFORD
 l At the republican caucus George A. Read was chairman and caro F. .a- tham clerk. Caro F. Latham was ..e..,t...tnI fa. ..n,aaautats.,a arI
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11
PULLED THROUGH THE MIRE

The 40 freshmen of Worcester Tech. one of whom was John A. C. Warner of Putnam, pulled 40 struggling sopho- mores through water and mire at Salisbury pond. Worcester, at the an nual rope pull Tuesday.
 A rope 500 feet long was stretched across a lagoon and it took little over II minutes for the 1916 men to pull their adversaries across the pond and send them dripping to their rooms while 1000 people looked on.
 During a celebration which followed their victory the freshmen were met with a shower of over ripe eggs and vegetables
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11
ANNOUNCEMENT

According to a law passed by con gress that has just gone into effect all notices of suppers. sales, enter tainments, etc, must be marked adv Hereafter charge of ten cents a line will be made for all notices of this kind where an admission fee is charged or the affair is given for the purpose of making money.
 We will continue to publish notices of religious, society or other meetings where there is no charge of admis- sion as items of news as heretofore.
 PUTNAM PATRIOT.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11
Notice

The stable business which has been conducted at D Front street, for over thirty years has been removed to stable opposite depot. In consolidating both stables in .remodeled quarters we are prepared to give betterservice and will at all times make an effort 10 meet public demands. Joy's Stable. adv.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11
 NO al
THE cAucuses
proaressIve

Progressive
 The progressive party held their cancGs in the municipal building Tuesday evening, Rev. C. !. Harri- man was chairman and Geo. B. Champ lin clerk. Nomintions were made as follows:
 For representatives, Ernest B. Kent Philip !. beuoit
 Judge of probate. Edward c. Wright.
 Justices of the peace George Hatch. Arthur Tonrtellette, A. l.. Benoit. John Mcclure.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11

M I. ana MFs. A. N Tcun WtIc III town on Tuesday.
 Mrs. Inez Hoyle is visiting k. M. Corbin and wife at Winsted.
 Fred Darmer has returned from Maiden to his home in this city.
 Mrs. Helen NJ. Wiley is visiting her sister, Mrs w. H. Holmes in Wes- terly.
 Misses Bertha Sargent and Ger trude Hall were in Pawtucket, Salur- day.
 Letter Carrier l.. k. Richardson has removed from Fremont street to a farm on Perrin Hill.
 Among Worcester visitors Thurs day were Mrs. o. C. Bosworth, Miss Bessie Champlin, T. Miller.
 Mrs. Edward Warren of Provi- dence has been the guest of her par ents, F. A. Maryott and wife.
 ". E. Davison and family of Bul- lock street have had as guest Mrs Helen Coyne of Worcester.
 -F. Walden Wright, engineer for the state highway department, was in Hartford Monday on business.
 Mrs. Baldwin has purchased the Louis Converse property on South Main street, through A. B. Randall, the real estate agent.
 -"Edu Stone of Willimantic, for merIy conductor on the Consolidated road, now retired, called on friends in this city Tuesday.
 -Alverez Miour, who broke his leg while playing base ball at the Elks' outing in August, is able to get about by the aid of crutches.
 There was a teachers meeting at the High school building Tuesdayipre- sided over by Superintendent J. l.. Wignot. Matters pertaining to the in- terest of the schools were discussed.
 Mrs. w. A. Farnsworth of Hart ford and Mrs. $. H. Seward oi Re- chester, both formerly of Putnam, were guests of Mrs. Clara w. Williams, also formerly of this city, in Willimantie recently.
 Stanley Spratt, son of Principal C. C. Spratt of the Woonsocket High school, formerly of Putnam, Is man ager of the schools foot ball team. F.. w. keaney is coach. The team is strong one and winning games.
 Hector Duvert, who announced his candidacy for representative last week, withdrew in favor of Joseph Plessis. MT. Duvert stated that when he learned MT. Plessis wanted the nomination he felt that he should withdraw as he had served one term and felt that it was only fair to MT. Plessis that he be given the field.
 A committee of the killingly school board has been appointed to in- vestigate relative to the charge of sioo by the town Of Putnam for tuition of five children of killingly families who have attended the East Putnam school during the school year that closed m June, this attendance having been without authorization by the town school committee of killingly.
 For the first time in many years killingly, Putnam and Plaintieid are license towns at the same time. This fact should remove much of the com plaint that drinkers from no-license territory within the limits of the area mentioned have been in the habit ol going into the license area and creat- ing disturbances al times. It will he case of ev ryoody looking out for his own troubles th.s year.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11

Board of Relief *JsmeS R. Talem 22T *joSeph pleSsis 2S0 Ernest l.. Davis d lS6
 Seleetmen
 *Clarenee F. Pierce 2SS *Lutter Nj. Keith 230 *Omer LaRue d i4l
 Auditors
 ~Gilman H. Brown 2S0 *J. Harry Mann Il lS4
 Collector of Taxes *J. Richard Carpenter 236 Warren l.. Bfadway d lS5
 Constables *John B. Daigle 234 Peter Gardner 2S5 NGeorge Warren 22i Herman c. Carver 227 Theodore Beuley d lto *Charles Tatro l4S &John MeGuire d 1S2
 Registrars Of Voters SHerman c. Carver 2Su sGeorge Potvin d l42
 Town School Committee *George A. Hammond 224 *Henry J. rhayer 22l *Erie Il, Johnson Il l3I
 Library Directors sGeorge F. Shaw 23l *Johu G. Johnson 23t George w. Hathaway 2Sl Regis BouthiIlette'd lSS Daniel r. \ MeEvoy d l2l Arthur D. Mcintyre Il 182
 Elected
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11

-Mr and Mrs. John O'Brien and sen Emmei spent the weekend in Bos- ton.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11

Mrs. John O'Bhen was in Worces-- ter Wednesday.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11
WOODSTOCK

w. S. Kenyon was chairman Of the republican caucus and A. S. Morse, clerk. Prentis w. Morse and Amos Payne were nominated for representa- lives and Clarence II. Child for judge of probate.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-11
ASHFORD

At the republican caucus George A. Read was chairman and Caro r. ..a- tham clerk. Caro F. Latham was nominated for representative and Ar thur NJ. Keith for judge of probate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-07
DR.. Colt DISCUSSES
VOTES FOR WOMEN
Says, in Lecture, That Or
qanization Is Chief Need of
Suffragists Here.

That woman's sphere is not confined to
the home. although the home is the cen.
ter OF her sphere, and that she is en-
titled to suffrage, was the opinion ex-
pressed by DR.. Stanton Colt. chairman OF
the West London Ethical Society. before
a meeting of the Stanton Suffrage League
OF the district i'm Fairmont Seminary
last night. The subject of DIR. Colts ad-
dress was Put Yourself in Her Place"
DIR. Colt discussed at some length the
woman's suffrage movement in England,
commencing the work Of the Pankhursts
and predicting that parliament would en-
act legislation giving the women the
ballot.
The chief need of the women suffragists
In the United States, he said, was organi-
zation. as to bring to bear their full
Influence. He urged the Washington
women to unite and aid in bringing about
a nationwide organization for the ad-
Sancement Of the suffrage movement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-07
EXPECT SMALL NUMBER
At ANT|rGARb HEARING
Protest to Be Made by Some
against Order by Commits
Si0ner Valentine.

Only a small number are expected to
attend the hearing which Secretary Fisher
Of the Interior Department is to hold
tomorrow at 1890 o'clock as to whether
the anti-garb order Of Commissioner Rob-
ert G. Valentine Of the Indian bureau. de-
claring that no garb of religious order
shall be worn by teachers in the Indian
schools, and which was later revoked
by President Taft pending an investiga-
ton. shall be put into full force and
effect.
The hearing is to be held in the pri-
vate Office of the Secretary of the In
terror, in which only a small number
of people can be comfortably seated. and
for this reason it is declared to be neces-
sary that the list of those attending be
limited.
Commissioner Valentine since the order
was revoked several weeks ago has beer
collecting data to present at the hearing
antffit is also expected that the Rev. DR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-07

BIAS On April 4, 1872 MARIA BIAS beloved
mother Of the late John Bias, aged seventy
one years.
Funeral from Asbury A. NJ. E. Church Monday,
April 8, at pm.
BLONDHEIM
Friendship Circle sisters are hereby notified of
the death of Sister ADELINE BLONDHEIM, Fri
day. April 5. 1912, at am. Funeral Sunday,
April Z, at Pm, from her late residence. 7l3
11th street northeast.
Mrs L. SCHLOSSBERG. President.
NJ. S. COHEN. Recording Secretary. u
COLEMAN. On Friday. April 5. 1912, at s
am. THOMAS w. COLEMAN. husband OF
Mary Coleman.
Funeral Monday, April 8. at am, from his
late residence. 2016 Portner place northwest.
Interment tprivate) at Glenwood cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
COLLINS. On Saturday, April 6, 1912, at z
Pm. after a painful illness. WILLIAM F.,
beloved husband Of Lille May Collins and
father Of Mrs. Isabelle Ferber. aged fifty
six years.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
DICKEY. On Saturday. April g. 1912. at 3
Pm, Mrs. EUNIOE DICKEY, aged forty
nine.
Funeral Monday, April s. at O'Clock. strictly
private.
EDWARDS. On Friday April S, 1912, $40
an. at Georgetown University Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-07
BOAT COMING DOWN CANAL.
Coal-Laden Craft First to Make Trir
This Year.

The first coal-laden canal boat to come
down the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal from
the Cumberland. Nd. mining region is
expected to arrive at Georgetown early
in this week. and from then on there will
be a continuous stream Of coal-laden
boats arriving at the Georgetown docks
Of the Consolidated Coal Company.
The boats were loaded last week, and
Wednesday the first one left Cumberland
for this city. The tug Edith Goddard
.Winship. which has been laid up since
the close of navigation on the canal last
fall. will go into commission tomorrow
under the command Of Capt. Tom Select
man, in readiness for towing the coal
boats to coal handling wharves about
this city and Alexandria as fast as they
arrive.
Since the close of navigation last year
the managers of the canal have made
a number of improvements in the water
way along its upper reaches and have
strengthened it's banks along it's entire
length SO as to prevent washouts should
the spring and summer prove very rainy.
The latter part of this month, it is un-
derstood. the shipments of coal to the
naval powder plant at Indian Head, Md.
will be resumed.