Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-10
PUTNAM
Seven Youths Rounded Up for Theft of Slot Machines-St. Johns Day to Be Observed - Governor Coming to Woodstock-Funeral of Dwight Lyon

gang of young fellows arrived about midnight Monday night on a Boston freight and are locked up at the police station, charged with trespaSs on railroad property and larceny.
 Tuesday morning two slot machines containing chewing gum, one at the store of E. T. Tucker on Union square and the other at the store of M. J. Lynch, Elm street, had suddenly dis appeared during the night and were found down the railroad track south oi the city with their contents gone and nothing left but the metal framework The officer on duty saw the gang and gave chase. Tuesday morning word came to the police that a gang was hanging about Mechanicsville, two gum and pennies. Captain Murray and other officers went there in a machine, but were seen approaching and the gang made for the woods and disap- peared. They had arrived early in the morning, and their first inquiry was as to whether there was any police officers in the village. They hung around un- til the officers were seen approaching.
 In the afternoon word was again sent to Putnam that the gang was back in the village, and Captain Mur- ray, with four other men, hurried up there in City Engineer George w. Per rvs machine, and got into the midst Of the crowd and rounded them up. M. J. kenny's automobile was got into cOm- mission and the two machine loads were brought to police headquarters and locked up. The young fellows give the following names, addresses and ages: Harold Vaughan, 16, 10 Pay son avenue, Dorchester; John Turner, 19, Leonia, N. J.: Thomas McCauley, 16.- Roxbury, Mass; Leo McAdams, 19, Thomas Crane. 11, and Edward Clarke, IS. all of the Newsboys' home, New York city. and James Darlington, 19, Willow park. Boston. They are all well dressed and do not have the ap- pearance of having been on the road any length of time. They seem to en- joy their predicament and were sing ing in their cells. They refuse to talk to any extent. One boy only has so far admitted that they came in from Boston on the freight. He says he was asleep in some woods when the rest of the gang returned with a supply of gum.
 Members Of Graduating Class.
 Following is the list of graduates at the Putnam High school, those marked c receiving a certificate instead of diploma; Commercial course. Elizabeth CoFnWeli C., Daniel F. MOlia, C., Ray mond l.. Allard, Sarah Jane Potter, James w, Smith, C., Nathan Layile, Airline D, Leclair. Elizabeth 4, Ryan, Minnie Nj. Diamond. James W. Mahes', classical course, Avert s. Pratt, Mary H. "TiSAt, ITStlt D. NlidIti I@lAZ1T beth R. Sherman, Owen A. Haniey; English course, Gilbert F. Perry, Ran= some NJ. Gaseeigae, Hessie NJ. Tofrey, Hazel Davis, Willard s. Davis, Harry I, Roberts. Kenneth c. Sharpe, Edna Surpless. The baccakaureate exercises will be held in the Congregational church Sunday with an address by Rev. J. N. Stubbert of the Baptist church. On Wednesday the class day exercises will be held at the school and in the evening the alumni banquet will take place. The graduating exercises will. be held in the Bradley theatre Thursday evening. and Friday evening the senior reception will be held in Union hall.
 Painting t7o-Foot Spire.
 SteepIejack Tom Fitzpatrick and his helper, Arthur Shaefer, of Boston, be gan painting the steeple of the Con- gregationa1 churlh at Thompson Hill Tuesday morning. The work of the steeplejacks attracts much attention in the village. The spire is ITO feet hiSh.
 To Observe St. John's Day.
 All Of the French Canadian societies in the city are planning for the Ob- servance of St. Johns day. The day falls on Wednesday,, June 24th, but will be observed on Sunday, the 2Sth, 90 that working people may participate.