Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-14
PUTNAM
Joseph Vegara of Ashford Acquitted of Charge of Shooting Dser-F iremen to Have Memorial Sunday-Roof Gar den at Chickering HoteE-R. A. De- gree Conferred

Have Memorial Sunday-Roof Gar
 den at Chickerins HoteI-R. A. De-
 gree Conferred.
 In the superior court here Thursday l Joseph Vegara, of Ashford was acquit- contrary to the laws of the state. the alleged act having been set down as
 pouring August 15 of last year. Vegara denied that he was responsi- ble for the killing of the deer He said that after driving home cows for the man who employed him, he say, in an open space in the lots, a carcass of a deer Although he admitted carrying purpose of shooting woodchucks, Ve- gara said that he did not chase, hunt or kill deer.
 After discovering the dead deer Ve- gara told his employer. H. c. Barlow, about the matter At first Vegara had MT. Barlow notified the game warden about the deer being dead. After an examination of the deer it was given to Mr. Barlow. who took it home, giv- ing parts of the carcass to neigh hbors.
 Vegara said the body of the deer was warm when he found it. Other evf- dence brought forth was to the effect that no shooting had been heard in the Some witnesses claim to have seen a bullet hole in the carcass, others could not locate any such mark, even after careful examination.
 Attorney w A. King of Wi1limantic represented the defendant. Attorney Charles E. Sear1s prosecuting for the state.
 After taking the evidence. Attorney Searls offered to no1le the case, saying he believed it should not go to the jury. Attorney King submitted that as the accused had been put on trial before a jury, he was entitled to an acquIttaL This also was the opinion of Judge Reed.
 Without leaving their seats in the court room, the members of the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
 Court adjourned until this (E'fiday morning at 10.30 o'clock.
 Bremen Plan Memorial Sunday.
 A tribute is to be paid deceased members of the Putnam fire depart ment by the members of the various companies in the city. The idea of having memorial Sunday has been urged for the past two years, but has taken no definite form until this time.
 William $. Fuller has been named as chairman of a general committee of for the memorial Sun 1 day, the committee including repre- 1 sentatives of all of the companies in l the city. The day for the services has not been selected, but present plans 1 cali for the turning out of all of the | companies on the date to be selected, ! decorations of the graves of the de- l ceased members and appropriate me norial exercises. The services will l probably be held the latter part of May or early in June. Southern Men to Buy Ponnfret Farm.
 John H. Larned of Pomfret has made 1 arrang gements for the sale of his farm 1 to George A Styrnbrough of Williams | burg, Va, and Charles D. Styrnbrough l of Charleston, S. O., and William 0. l f7 far is one of the very finest in Conneeti- 1 cut. It contains PAS acres and has l been in the possession of Mir. Larned 1 for S1 years. Mf, Larned is to retire 1 from active work.
 Possible Roof Garden,
 Plans for using the new fiat roof en 1 the north end of the Chickefing hotel | for q roof garden are being considered. l The new roof is 45 by s5 feet From it a fine view of a greater part of the city and much of the surrounding is obtainable. The roof has been so constructed that the garden dea may be developed with little treu- ole or expense. It is estimated that LOO persons could be accommodated. Entrance to the roof has been made possible by cutting a deer from the adjoining floor level.
 Conferred R. A. Degree. The Royal Arek degree was conferred l lpon candidates of Putnam chapter, R. A. M in Masonic temple here Thurs lay evening, Deputy Grand High Priest Beach of Bristol officiating. In eennec- ion with the degree work there was in interesting programme, and a col atien was served.
 Various Interests.
 F. A Davis, Renlfret, member of the 'tate fish and game eonanaissien, is strongly urging the repeal of the law hat prevents the shooting pf deer in Connecticut and is presenting some trosag arguments in favor of the re- ,eal that he seeks.
 Hon. and Mrs. 6 4. Hammond go t9 Boston and Breefzline today to spend he week end with friends. Coe and Boyd had a high class na57s- cal act at the Bradley theater Thurs lay. A special hit by Gee is the hold ng of 8 high c note on his trombone or three quarters of a minute.
 NJ. NJ. Dwyer has been assigned to n important position with the firm by which he has been employed since last unatn er and will be located in Boston litaia a short time. Letters addressed as follows are an- r. laimed at the Putnam postoffice this $ yeek; Sam Koepefman, Del Wheton, ohm " Carney, H. c. Iil1ey. Pasei1a iiovann1 Maria, Mrs. E. Prospect. Miss ma Johnson.
 Briefs and Personals. Mr and Mrs. Lewis Reeves of Arch treet are entertaining Miss Louise 7arIey of Pawtucket. J. Richard Carpenter, tax collector, as issued his annual notices relative Q the collection of town taxes. Mrs. J. Harry Mann and daughter, iarjorie, have returned from a stay i month in New York The resolution providing for an to the charter of the Put am Foundry and Machine company, K ala tive to increasing the capital stock, 2 as been favorably reported in the leg stature.
 Putnam High school will close today Z Friday for the Easter vacation. which majority of the teachers will spend