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Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
Tried to Get Home on Engine
Gets Sixty Days m Jah

Thomas Grimes of Pomfret, 30, ap. peaFed before Deputy Judge M. II. Geissler in the city court Saturday morning and plead guilty to intoxica- ton and te tfespassing on railroad property. He was sentenced 10 % days in jail on each count with costs of SS.09
 Grimes had a court record. He had been fined and allowed to go on his promise to pay and had not kept faith with the court. Friday Grimes came 10 Putnam and got full. At 5.27 he appeared at the railroad station and got upon the ten- der of the engine iii an endeayor 10 reach Pomfret. He was seen by Station Agent Baldwin who took him of and turned him over to Captain Murray. He begged for another chance but the court felt that lenieney enough had been shown him.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
Grand Opera In Putnam
Boston Opera Company A Possibility

The Boston Opera company, with many of the great galaxy of stars in- eladed in the organization is 10 be seen here in December or January, If pres ent plans do not fail. The company has expressed, through the manage ment, willingness to appear in Put nam on one night and has asked for a list of availab e dates, that one may be selected.
 The extraordinary opportunity that Putnam is to have comes drought the plan being tried out of spreading the gospel Of grand opera through New England" If the company plays here, and this now seems certain, the opera given will be Cavaleria Rusticana, this to"be preceded by grand opefatie concert, thus giving an opportunity for local people to hear all of the famous soloists with the company.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
TROLLEY TOURISTS
EnrOute To Atlantic City
Attract Attention As They Pass Through

AHfd1t Altenu0n AS l1ey fdSS InlOug0
 Trolley tourists from Massachusetts enroute from the Bay State to New London and Atlantic City attracted much attention when they passed through Putnam Saturday afternoon in four special cars. The ,csrs were a steel car, Bay State Street Railway ex- press, two regular Bay State ears and car of the Nahant & Lynn road. The cars carried members of the New Eng land Street Railway Club who went to New London by trolley and thence by boat to New York. There was a chef aboard each ear except the express and tables were set in the rear for serving a buffet lunch.
 Each car bore a sign, ''New Eng. land Street Railway Club Special ? The cars passed through here about , o'clock. Other cars from Fall River, New Bedford and Providence came over the Providence X Danielson route. Most of the cars returned Saturday night as far ss the car barns at Day vile. Superintendent Samuel AndeF- son met the Worcester party headed by T. ,P. Shaw, Jr., one of the early su- perintendents of the Norwich line, at Central Village and made the trip 10 Norwich.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
Old Resident Dies Suddenly

Francois LaCroix, for forty wears a resident Of Putnam, died at his home on Monohansett street Sunday moFn- ing at s o'clock after having been i'll but three hours.
 Mir. LaCroix complained Of not feel ing well when he awakened about five o'clock in the morning. He grew rap idly worse and died in three hours. Death WAS due to heart disease.
 MT. LaCroix was a native Of Cana da He came to this town forty years ago and went 10 work In the mills. For thirty years he was employed in the mill of the Monohansett manufsc- turing company. He was a promi- nent member of the St. Jean Baptiste society and was highly respected by all who knew him. His wife died about fifteen years ago. He leaves q son, Rosario, one brother and four sis ters. Funeral services were held In -t. Mary's church Wednesday morning at s o'clock. Burial was in -t. Mary 3 cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
TELEPHONE CHANGE
Lines Cut Over Without Interruption
Subscribers Pleased With New seryrce

SuosSripSrs fiedSeQ Nttn New SerNlce
 All night long last Thursday two telephone men worked at the top of poles through the drizzliug rain. The result was that at 5 45 Friday morning when the early risers took down their receivers from the hook they immedi- ately got Central on the wire flor the old magneto system had given up the ghost and was a thing of the past so far as Putnam is concerned.
 It seems a wonderful thing to con. template that the change could be made without interrapting the ser vice. True there was little trouble on some of the lines, but il was little indeed, and when one stops to think of the number of subscribers taken care of at the local office the amount of trouble becomes a dot upon the hori- zon.
 The final eutover was considered highly successful and the final change came within less than minute The minute 1t was made the operators, early on hand, began looking for trouble and before the sun shone, would have shone if the clouds had permitted, every. thing was ready for the days work. During the day one would habitually put up hand tc turn the little crank, but before night men in the employ of the company had removed these from the boxes.
 People are expressing themselves as pleased with the change and the com pany are assuring them that before long it will be even better as some of the little detailed 'annoyanees will en- tirely disappear. We now have an ex- cellent service and an excellent tele- phone building and every one is great ly pleased at the progress the eompa. ny has made, as it is benefit to the whole city.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
OCTOBER SESSION OF THE SUPERIOR COURT
 AT WILLIMANTIC
Prisoners Will Be Put To Plea Next Tuesday
Much Interest In Important Criminal Cases

i have been current in the city since they have been locked up but without eoFiobofation from any person in a po- sition to know the circsnstanees. 1t is safe to assume however that the state has strong evidence in it's possess sion otherwise tbese young men would never have been arrested. What pos sihle motive they could lhave had for most of the fires, should they prove to be the guilty parties, Is question that Putnam people are continually asking each other with no satisfactory an- swers forthcoming. The young men will soon be brought before the court and their guilt or innocence will be es- 1 abolished and the whole county tx awaiting with interest the outcome of l the proceedings.
 ! Another case Of interest Is that of Mrs. Jonas Lawson awaiting trial charged with murdering her husband in their home in East Woodstock on the night of Aug. l4th. Before she ls put to plea the grand 5ury will have 10 be summoned. This II is assumed will be done as soon as court comes in.
 Jonas Lawson was found dead in his barn. The body was lying in the horse stall. IL was first thought that he was kicked in the head by his horse. Later trail of blood was found from the barn to the cellar stairs under the ell of the house. After the coroner's inquest il was rumored that Mrs. Law son was suspected. She was taken i'll and for several weeks was confined To her bed. When she regained her health in some degree she was arrested and committed to jail without bonds awaiting the finding of the grand jury. should the grand jury find true bill her trial will probably soon follow.
 The fourth case k that of Joseph Meuersi who Is also charged with mur- der. The crime WAS committed on Front street ln Putnam on the night of Aug z3d when Frank Roze, an Italian laborer, was shot. Roze died at lhe hospital The following day.
 People in the vicinity of the Front street bridge on the night In question saw revolver shots fired. Later Roze appeared at q doctors office and was ordered removed to the hospital where he died. Menervi was locked up at the police station the same night on charge of drunkenness. A pistol clean CT snd little bottle of oil were found in his pocket. This aroused the sas- picions of Captain Murxay and soon ne had the prisoner identified as one seen running from the scene of the shooting. An Italian member of the state police was sent for and before night Menervi confessed that he did tue shooting but maintained that he shot in seif-defeu-e. Some disposition Of this case will also be made at the October term of court.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
County Commissioner Question To B.
 Settled
Before Licenses Are Granted in Putnam,

Before Licenses Are Granted in Putnam
 IL has:been practically agreed that the liquor licenses for Putnam will not be granted until after October 2sth. It is thought that by that time the courts will have decided upon the question Of whether the governors ap- poinlee is entitled to the office or whe- ther the old incumbent holds over.
 The delay siil have no effect in this county as the licenses to be granted are all in towns whieh previously had license 90 that the present holders of licenses Twill keep on doing business until The new licenses are granted. Tn Putnam there are more licenses than the law allows to towns Of this size that come into the license column in the future, and they will be reduced If lhe town ever votes no license again, but until such time all of the licenses now in force may be renewed If the commissioners see fit tc grant them.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
CargiII Council Elects Officers
(, Til RemdIard,s I2ih Year asITreasurer

There was large attendance at the meeting of Cargill Council, No. 64, Knights of Columbus, Sunday. It was the annual meeting and officers were elected as follows:I
 Grand Knight, John B. DaigIe
 Deputy Grand Knight, 4. L.Duvert.
 Warden, Frank H. Cordier.
 Chancellor, Henry N. Benoit.
 Recording Secretary, Bernard Me Garry.
 Financial Secretary, Hector Duvert. Treasurer, Cyril Remiilard.
 MT. Remillard was elected 10 his of flee for the twelfth successive year. The first and second degrees were con. ferred upon one candidate.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
Died on Way to Hospital
Attawargan Woman Succombs in Auto

AtdNdLgda woman SucSomos in Auf0
 While Mrs. Joseph Tetreault Of At. tawaugan was being taken 10 St. Vim cents hospital at Worcester Friday af- ternoon 10 be operated on for gall stones, she suddenly had a bad turn while in front Of the home of Mrs. F.. :. Bixby in Thompson and died before an ambulance arrived.
 Mrs. Tetreault was taken suddenly worse Friday afternoon and it was de- cided to hurry her 10 a hospital. An automobile owned by Mrs. George Brown of the village was procured and the party started for Worcester. Near the Bixby home it was seen that the patient was losing strength and the party stepped and telephoned to Webster for the automobile ambulance but before it arrived Mrs. TetFeault died. Dr. Paine, medical examiner, viewed the body and gave permission for is removal and il was taken 10 AL tawaugan in the automobile. Mrs. Tetreault was about 45 years of age and is survived by husband and sey- eral children.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
Horse Frightened by Trolley Car
Occupants of Wagon Thrown Out

Saturday afternoon as George F.. Locke and his mother, Mrs. Lucy A. Locke, over 80 years old, were driving towards Putnam they met a north bound car near the Mechanicsville bridge. The horse is a spirited one and as it passed the car it shied. The wagon hit A pole on the side of the road and both MT. Locke and his mother were thrown out. Mrs. Locke received cut over her ieye, bruised side and sustained severe shock. MT. Locke only received a few scratches about his head. The horse kept on toward Putnam and was stopped near Tyler's store on School street. No damage was done to horse or wagon.
 Mrs. Locke Is suffering from the &C., cident but her condition is not regard ed ss serious.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
State Farm Must Come
Patience VIII Bring It's Reward

A state farm for drunkards in Con- necticut must eventually be the re- ward Of patience and continual "keep- ing eveflastingly al lit.n This is The belief of Judge F.. NJ. Warner of this city. superintendent of prison reform work for the Connecticut Christian En- deayor Union. Judge Warner has lifted up his voice broadcast through. out this commonwealth for an inslitu- lion to save the drunksrd from him. self. His address on Prison Reform has been delivered Tn nearly every city, town and village in the state and so far as is known no one denies his ar- guments for the state farm. The prop osition that he lays down is a truism when he says that the city courts, the iails and probation system do not cope with the question effectively. The rounder is known to every police court and justlcs of the peace in the state. He comes before the court periodically and takes his sentence of thirty days in jail AS a part Of his life's routine. lie cares little and doubtless, al least in cold weather, he welcomes the con- fines of the Jail. It is only question of how long he can keep from "being found intoxicated and drunk after he is released before he Is again boarding at the county g expense.
 The plan to have such men put upon farm and allowed to work in the open air surrounded by wholesome en- yironment for an indeterminate period and then paroled subject 70 be return ed If the appetite ovcrcomes them seems logical and apparently eer- tain solution Of the problem. In send- ing out requests for the observance of Prison sunday Judge Warner enclosed copies of the Connecticut Citizen in which sn article on the subject, writ ten by himself, appears The article in part is as follows;
 nLast year both house and senate unanimously passed bill establishing a state farm for drunkards wiEh a modest appropriation of s59,oo0. The friends of the measure, and they num- Der now many thousands, reJoieed greatly, for the bill was door of hope for the many drunkards who appear before our city courts and probate courts. Rich drunkafds can go or be sent 10 an expensive sanllafiam, but the druakard in Connecticut who is poor under the present Jaw must go to the eoanty jail for short terms just long enough 10 get up raging thirst and not long enough to quench or com troi il. Well, that bill failed to receive The governors signature % the joy of the friends Of the measure was very short lived indeed.
 It remains for the year and legisla- ture Of 1915 10 become famous, fl not immortal, by passing that bill, or q similar one, and st least attempt 10 pat a stop 70 the development and en- eourazement of ine drunken. .r0undef-}
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
Salvation Army Farewell Meeting
Old Officers Going-New Officers Comini

Old Ofilcers u0ing-NeW UrTicers C0ming
 Meetings every night this week ex- cept Tuesday and Thursday nights. Sunday night will be the Farewell meeting of Ensign Bertha Platt and Captain Berniee Watson.
 Ensign Platt and Capt. Watson came to Putnam May 29, 1912, and found the corps heavy in debt. During the sev- enieen months of their stay they have paid all rents, lights and telephone and 8 greater part of the old debt. There have been about forty kneel al the penitent form. Perhaps all of these were not genuine conversions but il Is known of number that were. They have fed a,number of poor. At Christmas-lim lime they fed 290 people and gave 150 presents to poor children. They will be missed by number of poor mothers with large families of children.
 They wish to thank the churches for their assistance and the public st large for their cheerful giving, also the con- tributors on the rent league for their prompt payments, and the saloon- keepers for their kind treatment and protection from insult on visiting their saloons to sell the "War Cry and take up collections. It is their desire 10 leave the corps free from debt. If any one feels like giving a donation to help in this matter they may send the same to Ensign E. Platt, 3 Canal street, and they will receive credit on the dona- ton book kept at the Army quarters.
 It has not been announced yet who the new officers will be, but there will be a Welcome meeting on Wednesday Oct. =, for them. Everyone try and [ come and give the new officers hearty | welcome.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
Looking for Runaway Boy

Jose ph Foley Of Boston came 10 Put nam Saturday and sought the aid Of the police to locate his nephew who had run away from home.
 Mr. Foley said the boy had craze for moving pictures and wanted 10 go on The stage. When this was objected 10 he left home. He had written his uncle from Putnam requesting that clothing be sent him and stating that he was selling goods and had good job and wanted to make good. He also told his uncle that f he would come to Putnam he would be glad to see him, 4 letter his uncle wrote him has noi been taken from The post office nor V a: the boy located during the day.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
New Teacher at High School
Committee Complies With Recommends
 ton

Miss Anna J. Montague Of New Britain is the new teacher at Putnam High school. Miss Montague iis graduate of Smith college. She comes to the school as a general assistant to all the other teachers and will take care of what is termed overflow work, assisting, as occasion may require, Tn the various departments of the High school. Her appointment Is in com pliance with a recommendation made by Prof. Gregory, who inspected the school a few months ago as an agent of the State Board of Education, and gives the school as complete faculty as it has ever had, insuring highly sat isfactory results. Miss Montague salary is $500.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
AutOists Must Be Careful

The drivers of automobiles must taEe care or they will get into trouble ~hiie diving on the new amisite roadway that the state is building Already there have been two near-aceidenis on Elm street on the hill near the Con gFegationaI church. The roadway es- peeially in wet weather, Is slippery and one auto turned completely around on this little hill. Another turned 10 go into Livery street and the wheels skidded and the machine sirucK against a pole but no damage was done When the work on POmffet street from Main street to the bridge over Inc river is completed il will be a danger ous place unless extra care is taken ID going down the hill.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
MANUAL TRAINING
To Be Taught at Putnam High School
Teacher hired This Morning

There was special meeting of lhe town school committee this Thursday morning for the purpose of meeting a candidate for teacher of the manual training department of the High schooi, which has heretofore been with out teacher, although the new school building was fitted up for such de- partment.
 The candidate, John :. Higgins, of Somerville, Mass, WAS hired sf a saia- " Of S1200 per year. He has had ex. peFienee in variout schools. He will have charge of the manual training de- partment and will teach mechanical and free hand drawing te pupils in the 6th, 7th and sth grades, and to High school pupils.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
Town Clerk to Move to Town Building

The first of November, or soon after the office of the town clerk will be quartered in the new town and city building on Church street. In accord anee with vote of the town the office will be kept open from g a. m. to noon and from p. ID. to 1 p. m. Certain small matters will continue to be at- tended to at the store of the clerk as
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
Putnam Grange Has Neighbours Night
Fine Entertainment and Social Time


 Putnam Grange held a Neighbors' Night Monday evening in OddFellows hall. Oranges from all of the sur rounding towns were represented. The entertainment was in charge of the Brooklyn and Quinnatisset granges and was excellent. It consisted of vo- cal and instrumental music and other features. Al! of the numbers were greeted with applause by the D mem- bersspresent.
 An excellent luncheon was served by the local grange after which there was a social hour which included dancing. The evening was a most en- joyable one for all present.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17

Ernest seton Thompson, the noted naturalist, is a guest Of Admiral Gas par F. Goodrich al Pornffet. Boy scouts from this city were invited 10 the Goodrich home 10 meet ME. Thompson Wednesday night, aud en- joyed greatly his talk to them.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17

Frank Leete and Leon Beck with arrived in Putnam Wednesday even- ing to visit their uncle, r. W. Seward, and family They made the trip from Guilfofd, $ miles, on foot, starting from shefe Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17

Wallace C. Arey Is the new mana ger at the Putnam Inn grill. He came from New York with his wife some months ago and bought farm in Woo dstocs.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
Jumped from Moving Auto
Helen Thompson Has Broken Aakle

Helen Thompson, the nine year osd daughter Of Dr. and Mrs. fl. w. Thompson, sustained broken ankle when she jumped from her fathers au- tomobiie near the Smith street school Monday morning.
 Dr.Thompson was taking his daugh- ter to school in the machine. As they were going along she saw friend and before her father had time tosstop her she opened the door and sprang out She landed on her back and slid seye- raj feet along the street. When she was picked up she was unconscious. She was taken to the Day kimbali hospital where iE was found that the only injury, aside from bad shaking up, was broken right ankle.
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 The entertalnmentlat the Touftsi- Iotte MemoriaI High school had to be postponed Tuesday evening A large tree blew down near the West Thomp- son station blocking the ffoliegs. Principal Hathaway, who went up on an esriy car heard Of the trouble sad communicated. with Putnam, and stopped those who were en Their say to the school 50 that they did not leave Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Presentation to School
Interesting School Statistics

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 The students welcomed heartily this week their new teacher, Miss Mon- tague. A long felt need has been rem edied, since now the classes have been made smaller, this increasing the etfi- eieney of the school work and giving time for more individual instruction. Miss Montague comes from New Brit. ain and is graduate of smith College 1918.
 X prize has been offered 10 the stu dent who writes the best school song Other prizes which have not yet been fully decided upon are to be offered later
 Monday the school was honored by the visit of Miss Davis, of Webster, a former teacher, and also by the visit Of Robert Terrey, graduate of the High school, who Is a student at New Hampshire State College.
 The teachers and students were well represented al the reception given by the Alumni in the Assembly hall, Fri day evening, Oct. 10th. Ernest C.. Morse, in behalf Of the Alumni, pre-. sented to the school beautiful picture of the "Castle Of St. Angelo. This gift was accepted for the school by the principal, NIT. Baekus, and is appre- ciated by all the stadent-body IL has been hung above the stage of the As- sembly hall where it makes fitting addition to the frieze given by the Alumni two years ago.
 The following school statistics may be Of interest:
 The number Of pupils who have ex- pressed desire to take advantage of any extra work in Music.
 Vocal-Glee Club, etc. l6
 Instrumental 80
 Total 46
 Number of pupils who are interested in Gymnasium work.
 Boys 46
 Girls 55
 Total lel
 Number Of pupils who have ex- pressed a desire to do something in Dramaties.
 Boys 56
 Girls a4
 Total a5
 Number of pupils who have ex- pressed desire to do work in Debat- ing:
 Boys 24
 Girls E
 Total g.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17

Every mentor should attend the T. A E B. meeting sunday afternoon al 7 o'clock 10 De held in their rooms.
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17

Number oi pupils who have eX- pressed desire to do work in Debat-
Putnam patriot., 1913-10-17

Number Of pupils who have ex- pressed desire to do something in