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Middletown transcript., 1914-12-19

when she enthusiastically broached
the plans that the reporter himself
had suggested, he made no reply. He
made solicitous inquiries after Bob's
health and persisted In them, alternate
ly pacing the floor and sitting, clutch
ing now and then at a newspaper in
his pocket.
His nervousness and distraction puz-
zled Jane, but for once her womanly
intuition failed her. In her eagerness
to restore her husband to the plane
Of her own renewed hopefulness she
tried to force their visitor into q con-
versation about the bungalow and
their future there, until Dick. unable
to contain himself longer, wheeled and
faced them. He ierked the paper from
his pocket, concealing the front Of it
toward his chest.
you are sure you're ft-Bob?" he
asked breathlessly. Able to hear any
thing l say and act quickly?"
Reynolds, who had watched his
friend closely from the moment Of his
entrance, had detected what Jane had
not. Something-he knew not what
had happened; something that augured
no good. He read the import Of
Meade's constant questioning about
his strength and braced himself &C
cordingly. He was prepared for almost
anything-anything except the dire
news that the reporter had actually
brought. The distress and alarm in
Meade's features as he stood facing
them should have fitted Reynolds for
the worst
"Bob-and-Jape listen to mel" he
cried brokenly. "The Lusitania sails
at one o'clock tomorrow morning.
have your tickets her'-you must
catch the boat without fail-and go
under assumed names"
With a wild, frighten ID look Jane
got to her feet and her husband pale
but more contained. did likewise.
What is it, Dick?" he asked hoarse-
Iy. Leave America-assumed names?
For Gods sake speak out. Don't keep
man in misery!"
WCAAi NACAAg ~ . WOA9C NAeA AAASOAgf
Bob! It's hell! The dams gone. Went
under at two o'clock this afternoon!"
He thrust the paper with its flaring
headlines before their faces. With
Jane swaying and, clinging to her hus-
band for support they read:
HUNDREDS DEADI
Peeos River Dam Goes Out Sweeping
All Before ltl
Six Hundred Persons Caught In the
Raging Torrent Are Drowned Like
Rats In the Marrow Valley.
MOST OF THE VICTIMS
WOMEN AND CHILDREN
inferior Construction Charged and
Rigid Inquiry by Both State and
Federal Authorities TO Begin
at Once.
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The Reason Why

Brown wonder " the nldset
SO readily accept the nv Of Santa
Claus coming from th North
Jones Because the rst laarn o8
him "a lap.Eand,
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
High School Notes.

The Putnam High school debating club has met and organized with of ficefs as follows:
 President, Malcolm Wiley,
 Vice president, Gould Beard.
 Secretary, Joseph Fiagg.
 Executive committee, Dana John son, Senior class; Geraldine Beard, Junior class, Ralph Potter, Sophomore class; Marine .Euvrard, Freshmen class.
 There are twenty-thfee members en- rolled in the club, an increase over the number last year. A constitution has been drawn up and adopted and il was decided to hold meetings on the first and third Mondays of ench month. The debating this year is to be govern ed by Miss Abbie Keith, teacher of English, who is chairman of the ex- ecutive committee. This committee will select the teams from among the club members for each debate and also provide the subject to be debated. There Is great deal of interest in the club throughout the school
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
City Court-Geissler Judge

William Kelleher, giving his resi- dence as Woodstock, was before the court Saturday morning and plead guilty to intoxication. He was sen- fenced to pay a fine of s and 10 30 days in jail with the understanding that if the fine is paid within one week the jail sentence will not be executed. The man said he had been working on farms in sPomfret and Woodstock for the past six years and had never been arrested before.
 Monday morning Henry Proulx, a wandering mill operative, was ar raigned on a charge of assault and breach of the peace to which he plead not guilty. The proprietor of the boarding house where the man lived testified that the defendant got Into an argument at the supper table which he, the proprietor, stopped. The man again began talking after supper and ended by slapping the face of another boarder and pushing the proprietor's wife. He was elected from the house and later arrested. The defendant ad- mitted the occurrence and said that he lost his temper. He was sentenced to 50 days in jail on each countand order ed to pay costs of sS.69.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
 STATE CONVENTION
Putnam Equal Franchise League Sends
 Delegates
Sessions To Be of Unusual Interest

The Putnam EqualFranchiseL League has elected the following delegates and alternates te attend the annual con. vention of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association at Hortford on Thursday and Friday of this week Delegates, Mrs. W. J Bartlett, presi. dent, Mrs, W. l.. Beard, Mrs. J. B. Taiem, Jr., Mrs. S. Nikoloh, Mrs. k. P, 'Danieson, Mrs. Walter E. Brown of Pomfret Centre, Mrs. C, II. Mich ols, Miss Mary Wheaton, Mrs, c. D. Ar hold, and Miss R. Danielson.
 Alternates, Miss A. E. Cogan, Miss Psyche Webster, Miss Alice Morse, Miss Abbie Mekenna, Mrs. w. N. Phillips.
 The convention which will be held in Unity Hall, opposite suffrage head quarters on Pratt street, Hartford, twill be presided lover by Mrs. F. N. Hep burn, president of the State Associa- tion, Mrs. Hepburn is well known here as she has twice spoken under the auspices of the Putnam League,
 One of the important events of the convention Is the dinner to be given at the Hotel Bond Thursday evening, when toasts will be responded to by representatives of each of the political parties which has A suffrage plank in its platform, Democratic, Socialist, Progressive, and Prohibition parties.
 Another event of particular interest Is the peace meeting in Unity Hall, Thursday At 8o. The speakers will be Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gilman and pr. c. ~. Nasmvth, director of the World Peace Foundation. A collec- ton will be taken for the benefit of the Red Cross.
 The complete program of the con- vention Is as follows:
 Thursday, October p
 I2:00 Convention opens, short busi.
 ness session.
 l 00 Luncheon in Lower Unity Hall, 200 to 5:30 Reports of officers and presidents of league.
 6:80 Dinner at Hotel Bond, tickets Sl. 's:30 Peace Meeting al Unity Hall. Friday, October 23 9;00 to l210 Presidents Address, plans for coming year, election of officers.
 200 Luncheon In Lower Unity Hall. 200 to 400 National Suffrage Ques-
 tions. Election of delegates to the National Convention to be held in Nashville, Tennessee November The Danielson League will be repre- sented at the convention by Mrs. RI | enzi Robinson, president, and Miss Grace Spaulding.
 The Woodstock Lengue will be rep resented by the president, Mrs. John Evans Sheppard.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
Investigating Brothers Disappearance

Louis Guilbert, formerly a mill operative in Putnam, but who left here some time ago to work in near by mill village, has disappeared and his whereabouts are unknown to his relatives. Some people who knew the man conceived the idea that the body found floating m the Manhasset trench some weeks ago might have been that Of Guilbert and his brother Nelson of Providence has been here making in- quiries in regard to the matter. The police and others who saw the body of the dead man say that in their opinion The body was too large and too tall for silat Jf GuiiDeri, wno was known to them. The body was badly decom- posed when taken from the water and had 10 be immediately buried and there were no marks of Identification on the clothing nor was there any thing in the pockets to give clew as to the mans identity.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
PAST MASTERS NIGHT Lodge Room Crowded. Nine Lodges
 Represented
Work Praised by Visiting Brothers. Col
 iation Served at Close

The first Past Masters Night to be
 held in Quinebaug Lodge A. F. X A. | NJ in fifteen years was that held at
 Masonic Temple last Thursday even
 ing. The event drew together nearly
 150 master masons, representatives of
 nine different lodges. The third de-
 gree of Free Masonry was eNemplitied,
 all of the officers being past masters,
 ten of them being past masters of the
 local lodge.
 When the lodge opened at T.S0 by the regular officers of the lodge there was q
 good.sized gathering present but before
 the past masters took charge the
 gathering had been swelled by con.
 tinual arrival of members and visitors until the large room was crowded, not
 vacant seat being noticeable. The
 work was excellently done and was highly complimented by the visiting
 brothers. It was conceded that no better work had ever been seen in a
 Putnam lodge room and that II sur HdSSSb tRiiiih StSb Ah tAits HNNtiNh ib long time. At the close sandwiches,
 doughnuts, cheese, coffee and cigars
 were served. The program of officers for the even- ing was as follows: W. M, George A. Hawkins and C. Byron Morse. S, w, G. Byron Morse and George
 k. Brousseau.
 J. w., George E. Brousseau and Ed ward G. Wright. Secretary, Gilman:H. Brown. Treasurer Frederick A. .Morrell, MID. <. D., Lucius F. Merriam. j. b, Edward c. Wright. $. S., c. Harold Gilpatric. J. S., Archibald Macdonald. NJ, George w. Miner. All the above officers are Past Mas
 ters.
 Past Masters Robert E. Harris, Hem " T. Wells, and Harry E. Wells, all of Woodstock, and Fast Master George w. Baker of Corner Stone Lodge of
 Grosvenordale, assisted in the floor work.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
Field Trial Clnb Meet Tuesday

The sixteenth annual field trial of the Connecticut Field Trial Club will be held at Hampton, Tuesday, Oct. 27. All indications point to the most sue cessful event in the history of the club, as the entry list is already well above the average. Three stakes have been provided: The Membership, open to members for the Russell Perkins cup; the Derby, for setters and pointers whelped on and after Jan. 1, 1912, in competition for prizes, slOo for first, $50 for second, S80 for third, and s2O for fourth; and the All-Age stake for settlers and pointers who have not won
 first place in any recognized field trials. Three cash prizes with total Of sl00 have been offered in this class.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
Auto Hits Bridge. 6oeS Dawn Bank

While motoring in Pomfre; Monday afternoon J. McPike of Warren, k. l., Albert smith and S. H. Thurston of Burlington ran over the side of a bridge and down ten-foot embank- ment. The machine was badly wreck ed, though it remained In an upright position and the occupants were un. hurt.
 The auto was owned by Albert Smith and was being operated at the time by McPike. The party left War. ren early in the day flor Il pleasure trip and was travelling at good rate of speed, it is claimed, at the time of the accident. As they approached the bridge it was said McPike started to slow down, but the ca. skidded on fai- len leaves, causing the forward part of the machine to strike the rails on the side of the bridge. There was crash, followed by the sound of splintering wood and the auto shot over the em- bankment.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
CONNOLLY DAY
Putnam to Honor Former Pitcher Now
 ill Major League
Bradley Theatre Friday Night. Banquet in Putnam Inn. Base Ball Saturday

Friday evening is ''Connolly" night and Saturday is "Gonnollyn day. Put nam fandom is to honor its old pitch CTS rise in the base ball world in a fitting manner. Base ball bugs are en- thusiastie over the coming event.
 The plans now under consideration are to have Connolly arrive in Putnam on the 7.15 train Friday evening. He will be met by a committee and a gathering of fans at the station and es. eorted to the Putnam Inn. After he has had supper he will go to the Brad- ley theatre where there will be spe cial program in his honor. Pictures
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
Interesting Locals
ADvERTIsEa ENT

The W. k. C. will hold rummage sale in Owls hall on PomfreL street, November 9th.
 We've some very special values in Boys Overeoats al 5 that will sur prise you. Church Clothing Co.
 There are some choice prizes in our Oyercoat stock, splendid values at sl5 to SIS. Church Clothing Company.
 The Andem greenhouses have an ex. ceptionally beautiful display Of fine chrysanthemums.
 Halloween supper and social, Put nam Heights church, Wednesday even. ing, October 2s. Admission z5 cents Proceeds to Nindham Hall Fund oi the Connecticut College for Women al New London. supper served , to 7.3O
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23

fitting for the occasion will be shown and there will be songs and vaudeville features by local talent which will bring to mind that Connolly has just taken part in the Worlds Series as member of the Boston Braves. Fol lowing the entertainment there will be a banquet in Putnam Inn. Tickets tor the banquet are now on sale at 'o cents each and only limited numbet can be accommodated. Tickets must be purchased on or before Thursday night as none will be issued Friday.
 Saturday afternoon there will be a parade followed by base ball game on the High school lot between the Put nam Old Stars and Attawaugan. Players who were team mates of Connolly in this city will partici- pate. Among those invited for the oc- casion are Walter Buxton of East Douglas, who did the backstop work for Connolly; Fred Dumas of Hartford, outfielder; Howard Smalley of Wor- cester and Jack Nichols of Williman- tic. All these old-timers will receive warm welcome.
 Connolly was a member of the old C. A. C. team of 1907. The Inst game he played here was with Manchaug on Oct. 4th, 1907. The following year he took his first step ap the ladcer going into organized base ball. His climb was steadily upward thereafter. "Smil- ing Joe,n as he came to be known in Putnam from his even good nature, had the ear.marks iof a professional even when he was wearing Putnam uniform playing independent ball. Putnam fans well knew that they could not hold him as he was cut out for bigger things. His success was an example Of clean-living and keeping everlasLingly at it.
 For the two seasons that Connolly worked here he never went back on the management There was never that anxiety as to whether he would show up for the game. He always arrived early and was one of the first players to don uniform and hike for the grounds. There he would indulge in batting practice as long as anyone could be found to serve them up to him and the fans will remember how he and Tetreault would compete to see who could hit onto the wall in the old Morse lot the oftenest. Joe was hard worker and was at 1t every minute. lie had the fighting stuff in him then that the Braves are now celebrated for and if the team was tagging he supplied the necessary ginger 10 make them come back and go to it.
 r. H. Cordier, chairman of the com mittee in charge of the arrangements, was to have gone to Woonsocket Sun day to see Connolly but he received a telephone message that Joe was to be in New York that day, with Gowdy, Deal and Devore, to play in an exhi- bition game. Joe however said that any arrangement the committee saw fit to make would be agreeable to him. Joe will without doubt be accorded warm welcome in Putnam and the fans will have "a chance To snake hands and congratulate him lpersonal- ly on bis success, chance that they are anticipating with pleasure.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
TWO BREAKS
Burglar Operates in Business Section
Steals Gas Meter and Leaves Gas Flowing

X burglar or burglars operated in the business section of the city late Sunday night but got little for the trouble, The restaurant of Henry Ma heu on Pomfret street was broken into and a gas meter, of the kind in which twenty five cents is deposited each time the gas gets low, was stolen. The meter contained S1 9. The burglar left the gas pouring out of the pipe that connects with the meter and this led to the discovery of the break. Peo- the building smelled gas and notified Sergeant Hayes of the police force. He woke up one of the employees of the place who unlocked the door and turned the gas oil. Entrance was gained through rear window and it looks ss if the burglar was familiar with the meters location. A wrench and a screw driver were stolen from Joys garage some time during the night, and il is the theory of the police that the burglar obtained his ltools at the garage and then made the break. An attempt was also made to break into the Putnam Auto Tire Repair eompany's place on Lee street. The proprietor, who lives up stairs, was awakened by dog barking and saw a man run away from in front of his shop.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
Serenade Drum Major

The Catholic band lserenaded their drum major, Albert iGagne, Tuesday night. Mir. Gagne was recently mar ried and has just returned from his wedding trip to his newly furnished home on Battey street. The affair was Tn the nature of surprise but relatives of the newly married pair had been let in on the secret and had things ready when the band arrived. After playing several selections outside the members were invited in thei ihouse where there was more music both instrumental and vocal and refreshments were served.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
Bank Commissioner Lippitt Resigns

Norris S. Lippitt of Norwich resign ed Monday as bank commissioner of the state to become treasurer of the Peoples Bank x Trust Company of New Haven, an institution with assets of S2,000,000. MT. Lippitt has been bank commissioner since 1907 when he was appointed by Governor Woodruff. MT. Lippitt has had ias his associate Fred P. Holt and both gentlemen are well known in Putnam where they have been frequent visitors within the past year. MT. Lippitt in retiring has nothing but the highest praise for his associate and the department and MT. Holt reciprocate by speaking highly of MT. Lippitt. In letter sent out to the banks by MT. Holt the writer says:
 Ut is with the greatest regret that have to announce that my associate, Honorable Norris $. Lippitt, has re- signed as bank commissioner to accept the treasureship of the Peoples Bank x Trust Company of New Haven, and that the state is to be deprived of his further valuable services.
 In position where two men have equal authority and equal responsible ity, very disagreeable situations arise through disagreement.
 MT. Lippitt has helped to make my duties pleasures and in the three years of our intimate association not word of discord has been spoken.
 l know the banks one and all will join with me in earnest wishes for his future success.o
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
POmfret I, Lawrence Q

Pomfret School defeated Lawrence Academy in Pomfret Oct. 2l in hard fought game, to 0. The scoring came in the second quarter. Pomfret suc- ceeded in rushing the ball to the 5-yard line, but Lawrence held stubboTnly and took the ball on downs. On the next play, however, the ball was fum. bled on an end run and Luce of Pom fret recovered 1t and went over for a touch h-down. Scully kicked the goal, In the second half Lawrence made several long runs, but was unable 10 score. For Pomfret Luce and Willis played well, while Murray was the Lawrence star.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23

were not present. MT, Searis said he would not call the bond at this time. Court then adjourned until after the short calendar session Friday morning.
 In the superior seonft Wednesday morning the case of Annie Nj. Bowen, administratrix of the estate of her hus- band, Edward Bowen, against the Connecticut Company, in which the cause of action was for the death of NIT. Bowen as the result of injuries re- eeived in a collision Wifh one of the de fendanls trolley cars on the night or August 3l, 1912, was non-saited-
 Bowen was driving from Dayville toward Putnam, when in some man. ner he drove or was forced to drive over the trolley tracks, which were on the right side of the road at that point, and his team was struck by the iroi- lev, ard he was injured in such man. ner that he died in December of the same year.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
Judge Charles 0. Thompson Senatorial Nominee in Twenty.Ninth District

Judge Charles 0. Thompson of Pom- fret, Republican nominee for State senator from the 29th district, needs no introduction in this section, nor in the county nor state. MT. Thompson has spent nearly his whole life in Old Windham County and is one of her prominent, highly esteemed and re- spected sons. His nomination for sem ator is one that is pleasing to his many friends in the district and beyond, and his party it confident that he will be elected.
 MT. Thompson was born in Pomfret, June 18th, 1S49. He attendedlihe pub lie schools of Pomfret and Boston, talk ing supplementary course in a pri-
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
Obituary Hyacinthe Maturin

Hyacinihe Maturin, T, died at his home Tn the north end Of the city last Friday morning. He was born in Canada but came to Putnam lhirty-six years ago, He was employed for a number of years by the Putnam Light & Power Company as laborer. He is survived by a number of grown.up children. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's church Sunday after noon and burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
REPUBLICAN RALLY
Brandegee and Freeman to Speak
This Thursday Evening in Union hall

The first Republican rally of the campaign to be held in this'city will take place this Thursday evening in Unioh hall. Senator Franks sB. Bran- degee and Richard P. Freeman, both of New London, the latter candidate for Congress, the former to succeed himself in the Senate, will be the pria- cipal speakers and will expoand Re- the issues of the campaign. There will be music and ,an old.fashioned, good time political rally, that is always en- joyable as we'll as instructive. Every body, regardless of creed or party tiil iation, is invited to be present.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
-wllllam J. MuIIigan, slate deput,

William J MuIligan, state deputy of the Knights of Columbus, has ap- pointed Thomas F. Berth, Past Grand Knight of San Jose Council, No. l4, K. of C., district deputy, vice A. New ton Vaughan of WlIIimantie, ,lfesigned. The territory .of the district includes the councils of sMoosup, Dauiesson, Putnam and Willimantic.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23

vate school in Pomfret. AL the age of lg he became connected with a wfole- sale grocery house in Chicago, but af- ter about seven years ne returned to his native town and has remained there ever since AS successful farmer. He has been staunch Republican all of his life and always lent his inilu- ence and sid for the interests Of the party. He is Judge of Probate of his district, also B grand juror :and justice of the peace, has acted as health officer and served on the board of relief and has always been interested In public afiaifs and loyal citizen to his home town and state. He has twice repre- scented his town in the General Assem- bly being member of the House in 1887 and 1911. With this ex perience in public affairs, coupled with an up- right, unimpeachable character, ,hr. Thompson makes strong candidate and one that will receive the unani- nous supper, of his party in the dis trict which he has been nominated to serve.
 --E. l.. Kelley is in Springfield this week attending the annual convention of the Connecticut and Massachusetts laundrymen.
 --Chauncey Morse, senior member of the firm of Chandler < Morse, received congratulations Wednesday on having reached this roth birthday. He is a civil war veteran.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23

MT. and Mrs. :. NJ. wheeloek, Mir. and Mrs. H. (. Meinken, and Mir. and Mrs. Geo. :. Bradley spent sunday al Pleasant View
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23

Edmond Dubois and stephen Brooks of Putnam with Frank Me- Gorty and George Kent of Elmville, made up party that wenf coon hunt ing Wednesday night near the Bruce farm in Pomfset Landing. The quar- tette are showing four large eoons as the result Of thelr nights sport.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23

-selig Goldman spent sunday at his home in Worcester.
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