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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-08

Third Christian church-In the abb
sence Of the pastor. James Cornish, DR..
=. S. Pettyjohn will speak in morning.
No evening service.
North Topeka Congregational church
Union evening services. Preaching
by Rev. T. J. Pearson; subject, Full
fillment Of Prophecy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-08

Church of st. Simon the Cyrenian:
the Rev. Father George Gilbert Walker
subject. THE Labor
ers In the Vineyard" Vespers 4:30
o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-08

Chains always go with sin. That lie
why there Is profound philosophical
reach to the New Testament: word. IF
the Son shall make you free, then shall
you be free indeed"
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Obituary Edwin Levin

Edwin Levin, one of Putnam s oldest inhabitants, dropped dead at his home on Bridge street Friday morning. He was S4 years old and death was due to heart failure. MT. Levin has not been in poor health and Thursday was as well as ever and when he arose this morning he was feeling well. He came down stairs and was sitting about the house when he suddenly Itoppled over dead. MT. Levin was machinist by trade and had been employed many years at the mill of the Putnam Manufacturing company. About 20 years ago, while lowering gate in the mill raceway he caught his arm in a;gear and it was so badly mangled that it was amputated half way between the shoulder and elbow. He had two brothers, one a twin, but both are dead. He is sur vived by his wife. Funeral services were held at the home Monday at Z o'clock. Burial in Grove street ceme- tery.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Fined For Setting Traps
KtIlingIy Judge Warns Young Man

Raymond Chandler, who lives in the southern section of the town was taken into custody Thursday by Coun- ty Game Warden Arthur Day of Dan- ielson and one of his deputies, Harry R. Lathrop of Brooklyn, and taken to Danielson for presentation in the town court on charge of setting traps with out permission of the owner of the land on which the traps were placed. Chandler, who is just about past his majority, was appre- hended by Deputy Lathrop soon after he had picked up trap near which the deputy had been watching.
 Before Deputy Judge James M. Tucker, Chandler was presented at 2 o'clock. He was found guilty of hav- ing violated the law in the respect charged. It was brought out in court that Chandler was arrested few days ago in Putnam by Game Warden Day, but he was not presented in court there, as the evidence did not seem to warrant so doing.
 Judge Tucker deliberated long time before passing sentence on Chandler He lectured him severely for his practice in setting traps and told him that he had a mindsto infiict the full penalty of the law--a fine of $50 and 30 days in jail--but after he had ascertained that such fine as was imposed upon him would have to be paid by the young mans father, whom he did not wish to punish for the young mans transgresslons, he fined him s and costs. The costs amount ed to S1S.69, ten dollars of the amount being the special fees for the game wardens as provided by law.
 Judge Tucker told young Chandler that if he ever came before him again charged with violation of the game laws of the state he would certainly send him to jail.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
TWO IN JAIL
Alleged Black Hand Writers Bound Owe
One Sand to Have Confessed, duplicating
 Other

As stated in the PATRIOT last week James Nicolini, an Italian, l9, was taken before Justice Randolph II. Chandler of Thompson charged with writing black hand letter to Tony Vito and was bound over to the superi- or court in bonds of Sl00o. According to the story, as Sheriii Fox was start ing with his prisoner to iail Nicolini confessed that he had hand in the af- fair and implicated Angelo DiAngeles, q, whom he said was the one who got him into it. The prisoner was left in custody while the sheriff rounded up DiAngeles and he, too, was brought be- fore the court and after pleading not guilty was bound over in the same bonds as Nieolini. Both were taken 10 Brooklyn jail Thursday afternoon.
 The affair for which the two men are awaiting trial occurred on Satur. day night, Jan. 3l. Vito, who is a well-to-do contractor, head of the Vito Construction Company, well known as builder of state roads, came home and found an envelope lying on his door step at his home in Thompson. The envelope contained n letter written in Italian in which was stated that if Vito cid not put 5000 in an envelope and leave it in the grass beneath the sign post at the cross roads near his home he and his family would be blown up with dynamite.
 Vito did not want to lose his life, neither did he want to part with 5000, so he turned the letter over to Sheriii Fox. Barrak K. Smith of Putnam was sworn in as a special deputy and he and the sheriff lay in wait near the sign post for two nights but no one came to get the money so far as they observed, although one morning they found an envelope containing blank cartridges under the post in the grass. Nito's house was also kept under guard. Polling of developments along this line 1t was thought worth while to see If the writer might not be among Nite's former employees and his records were carefully gone over for a comparison of handwriting. The writing in the letter and some writing I done by Nicolini appeared very similar and upon the strength of that the arr rest was made.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
 Hens Beat Record

According to Willimantic paper 8 former Putnamite has some hens that are making name for themselves as layers. The item is as follows:
 "Fred N. Fagg of 203 Summit street believes that the hens in the egg lay ing contest at Storrs have "nothing on' pen of ten White Wyandottes that he possesses. MT. Flagg told a reporter this afternoon that he has watched the records at Storrs and he finds that his pen of ten Wyandottes has "put il all over" the leaders there. MT. Flagg authorizes the following figures for publications: Pen com. menced laying December l, 1913. Eggs layed in December 145, in Jan uary l91, total 336 for the two months. :"
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Methodist Episcopal Church

uEyerybody at Church Sunday was pleasing success-good attend- ance. good sermons, good music. The services of an automobile were kindly furnished those who wished and neat souvenir, containing picture oi the church and the pastor, with cordial in- yitation to "come with us and we VIII do thee good" was presented each one attending. We should like to see as many present every Sunday.
 The Mems class met with MT. Bas- sett Tuesday evening.
 The 5. F. class, Mrs. Marsh teacher, will hold Food Sale Friday al 2.30 p. m. at Ballard a Clarkis store. All kinds of home cooked food-cake, pies, chicken pie, bread, doughnuts, fruit may be obtained.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
GOLDEN WEDDING
MT. and Mrs. Timo!he TetreauIt Observe
 The Day
Surrounded by Children. Grandchildren
 and Great Grandchildren

Timothe Tetreault and his wife, Margaret Tetreault, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home, 20 Cleveland street, Monday. The couple are 70 years old, Mrs. let. reault being thirty-five days lder than her husband. The two score years and ten sit lightly upon them as both are enjoying excellent health, Mir. let reault working every day as farmer. The couple come from hardy, long lived Canadian stock, MT. Tetreault's s mother being alive and well at the age of SS in Farnumvile, Canada. The venerable couple enjoyed the day sur. rounded by their children, grandchil. dren and great grandchildren, to the number of thirty and during the day many friends and relatives dropped ir to express congratulations. They re- ceived many presents, mostly of gold and also many post cards with mes. sages of congratulatory nature. MT. and Mrs. Tetreault have lived in Put nam for thirty seven years coming here direct from Canada in Deeembe 1876, ana have many friends and ac- quaintances who hold them in high esteem.
 
 The days festivities were preceded by high mass at St. Maryis church with Rev. Charles F. Bedard, pastor, celebrant. Mrs. TetreauIt insisted on walking to and from the church and showed no ill effects from the effort. At the conclusion of the mass the priest took occasion to express his congratu- Iations to the couple and spoke words of cheer and comfort for their declining years. Following the church service there was a reception at the home. Shortly after the noon hour dinner was served to nearly forty, all rela- tives.
 Mrs. Tetreault was born in St. Bridget, Canada, Nov. 5, lS43. Her maiden name was Margaret Tetreault. MT. Tetreaut was born in Farnums vile, Canada, Dee. 10, ls43. They were united in marriage Feb. ', ls64 at the Catholic church in St. Bridget MT. Tetreault was farmer and enjoy ed the out of-doors life and when they removed to Putnam he continued that work and for fifteen years he worked for the Morse Mill Company. Ten children were born to them, nine oi whom are now living. They are Francois, Timothe, Jr.; Joseph, Jerry, Della, Deina, Rosanna, Israel and Corrine. There are twenty.one grand children and three great grandchildren and nearly all were present at the cele bration.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
MORE LAND
To Be Added To Grove Street Cemeterv
Association's Annual Meeting and Flee.
 fiou

The annual meeting of the Putnam Cemetery Association was held in the old selectmen's room, Union block Sal urday morning. There was a lnrge at tendance and the meeting lasted all of the morning. It was voted to buy the Nelson King property and to accept a gift of the Dr. Harris property which adjoins the cemetery to the north. This will give an additional area of three and a half acres for cemetery purposes. A committee was appointed to have charge of making various improve ments including approaches 10 and through the new tract of land to the old cemetery. An addition was made to the southwest side of the cemetery some little time ago and the lots have been nearly all sold. This additional land was much needed. Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows:
 President, Lueius H. Fuller.
 Vice president, C, Dwight Sharpe.
 Secretary and treasurer, Newton A. Ballard.
 Trustees for three years, Charles W Bradway, A. A. Houghton.
 Committee on trusts, C. W. Brad way, David k. Clark.
 Auditors, J. Harry Mann, John 0. Fox.
 Auditors of accounts, C. N. Brad. way, Luther NJ. Keith.
 Reports of officers were read and ap proved.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Entertain State Regent

At the February meeting of the Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter, D A. R., the regent, Mrs. George A. Vaughan, presided. Following the business session Mrs. Cocoran rendered several vocal solos in fine voice. Tho state regent, Mrs. Buel of Liichtield, was present and gave most interest ing talk on the work Of the George Junior Republic at Litchfieid. Dur ing the social hour Mrs. Vaughan and Mrs. ,Buel held an informal reception and the hostesses served refreshments. The hall was decorated with American and state flags. The chapter presented the state regent with beautiful bunch of roses. Previous to the meeting Mrs. Vaughan gave luncheon in honor of the state regent at her home in Thomp- son at which the members of the Kim ney luncheon committee of 1914 were guests.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Will Coach Pomfret School

Walter Foye, the New London eateher, will be we'll worked out when ne reports to Manager McCann for spfing practice. He is to coach the baseball team of the Pomfret Prepara- tory School at Pomfret. He will re- port to the school about the middle of reofuaFy and will immediately round Oat the aspirants, thereby getting a me on them, so that when the wealth ef Is favorable he will have some idea regarding the caliber of the material that Is to represent the school. No one doubts the ability of Foye to turn Out fast team if he has the material.
 Fomlret, in all branches of athletics, supports strong teams, ana the school Is near the top of the ladder in all the various college sports. The tearu will pay some of the fastest collegiate teams in New England the coming sesson and the Planter back stop has an excellent opportunity to make q name for himself. At the close of the school schedule he will report to Man ager McCann.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Attended Woman Suffrage DemonStra.
 tiOnS.

Miss R. Psyche Webster, Superinten- dent of the ,Day kimball hospital, spent part of her annual. vacation in Washington last week atte nding the working women's demonstration in behalf of Woman Suffrage. Miss Web ster was in the Connecticut delega. tion of 30 women in the procession of over three hundred who called upon President Wilson at the White House. The President was very 'courteous, shaking hands with each delegate, but he failed to give the women the en- couragement they sought. Miss Web ster attended the immense Votes for Women bal at the 7lst Regiment Ar mory in New York, and she was also present at the mass meeting that was held in Washington on the evening before the march 10 the White House.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
MYSTERIOUS
 DISAPPEARANCE
Walter Enz's Whereabouts Unknown.
 Friends Worried
Will Be Welcomed Back to East
 Woodstock

The village of East Woodstock, and especially the intimate friends and ac- quaintances of Walter Eng, aoout 10, have been worrying over his disap- pearanee from his home, which occur red week ago last Monday. Since that time his whereabouts have re- mained mystery.
 Eng and man named William Medley had made deal to buy out the store of Herman Chandler in East Woodstock village. Last week Mon- day Eng left home saying he was go- ing to Webster to get the money to pay for his interest in the concern. He did not get back Monday night as was expected and when Tuesday and We'd nesday passed and he was not heard from his friends, who had been wor- ried, became seriously alarmed and be- gan to talk of foul play. The state po' lice were appealed to and Robert T. Hurley was sent here where he met MT, Chandler and Medley ard listened to their story. They expressed the ut- termost confidence in Eng and were wholly unable to account for his dis appearance. At that time the last heard of the man he was seen at Neb- ster waiting for a trolley car. As far as could be learned he had taken no money from the bank nor could it be learned that he had any.
 It has since been learned that Eng went to Webster and saw a man from whom he expected to borrow the mon- ey and he failed to get it as his friend had previously loaned it. 1t was also learned that Tuesday Eng had con- ference with Putnam business man and endeavoreu to negotiate loan without success. It is now believed that Eng became discouraged when he could not raise the money and was somewhat conscious stricken, feeling that his friends would feel that he had not been fair to them and he did not have the courage to go back and face them and admt of his inability to meet his obligation.
 Mir. Eng friends, however, are loyal to him and have no feeling except of con iidence and hope be wilt return. One of these friends told PATRIOT representative that the community would gladly welcome him home as they want him 10 remain among them and would get him position if no ar- rangement could be made concerning the business venture. MT. Eng has lived in the community for quite a number of years. He has taught school and once went back 10 his old home in Switzerland and taught there. He has been working for MT. Chandler for two years and has been faithful em- ploye. his friends hope he will make his whereabouts known and relieve them of further anxiety and will eventually come back to the village. Eng is married but does not live with his wife.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Injunction Holds To Stop Sale Of Horses
Judge Greene Denies Motion to Dissolve
 in Windham County Case

Judge Gardiner Greene in the supe- rior court at Hartford Friday after noon, denied motion to dissolve the injunction which he issued week ago restraining Deputy Sheriff John F. Sheridan of Manchester and Henry H. Davenport of Pomfret from selling at auction seventeen horses which are under attachment as the property of James w. Upton of Manchester, but the judge ordered Upton to file asl0O0 bond to secure Davenport against loss.
 Judge Edward L. Smith of the court of common pleas on d preliminary hearing Jan. 26, and upon representa- tions that the horses which were in charge of the deputy isherifi were great expense to feed, issued an order for their sale on Jan. 3l. Judge Greene on Jan. 30 issued the injunction re- straining the sale.
 In the hearing before Judge Greene, MT. Upton claimed that in June of last year he entered into terms of settle- ment Of the suit with Davenport and because Of that agreement he paid Da- venport money and that part of the agreement was that Che suit, which mad been made returnable in Wind ham county, would be withdrawn and the liability under the bond woald be cancelled. The suit is still pending in Windham county.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Possibly More Trains Work Being Done on Air Line

Work being done on the Air Line of though more trains may be running through Putnam this summer than formerly. It is said that three work trains and steam shovels are making fills and putting the roadbed in condi- tion for heavy trains and according to rumor some of the trains between Bos- ton and New York now run over the B. & A. to Springfield thence through Hartford to New York may be run over the Midland Division and the Air Line.
 The officials do not want to run any more trains over the Shore Line be- cause it will congest traffic and so the Air Line is to be put in shape to hold the heavy engines and cars that are used on the summer expresses.
 It is said that among the trains that now go over the Boston x Albany through Willimantic are the Bar Har- bor, the State of Maine and the Adams Express train, and that it is probat le that others will be sent through Viii limantic.
 The distance from New York to Bos- ton is shorter over the Air Line than any other line.
 It is expected that the sending of these trains through Willimantic will eventually result in double tracking the entire line between Willimantic and New Haven.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Form State Fair Association

About 100 men gathered in the old senate chamber in the capitol at Hart ford Tuesday and formed the Conecti cut Association of Agricultural Fairs. Prof. R. k. Dodge of Washington pre- sided. The object of the association Is to prevent gambling and objectional features at agricultural fairs in the state. Each fair association may be- come member on payment of an an- nual ke Of S5. c. E. Hodgkins If Northampton, Mass, president of the New England Fair association was one of the speakers, also II. 0. Hadley of Peterboro, N II and H. T. Hyde of Southbridge. These officers were elected:
 President, W. II Hall, Willington-
 First vice president, k. E. Dodge, Washington.
 Second vice president, w. H. Web ster, Berlin.
 Secretary, l.. Il Healey, Woodstock.
 Treasurer, l.. G. Schwink, Meriden.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
POMFRET CREAMERY
Enthusiastic Gathering Talks Plans
..,,.y.5 institution Will Become Reality

u.,;evsd Institution Will Become Reality
 According to statements Stanton D. uicks of Pomfret it is probable that pomfret will have a creamery in the ,aar future. There were forty-five at the meeting at which the matter was +alked ever. MT. Wicks acted as chairman and explained the purpose of the gathering. Professor White of inc Connecticut Agricultural College cave talk on the creamery outlook ond the best means of organization. A general discussion of the subject fol- lowed. Among those who participat- ed were E. E. Brown, Pomfret; k. $. Fletcher. Thompson; Jonas Danielson, Pomfret: C. o. Thompson, Pomfret renter: Ex-senator G. A. Hammond, Putnam.
 The following were appointed a committee to find how many are interested and would be contributors of cream and how many head of stock they fepfeStHtCu' No' c' f'iOho, Ohe'it man; F. w. Cunningham, Elliott; Jonas Danielson, Pomfret; Arthur Botham, Pomfret Center; Joseph Stod- dard, Abingdon; w. A. Strynborough, l. W. Trowbridge, Putnam. II is thought that 500 cows will be needed to make the creamery paying propo- sition and there are some 300 or 600 in the section and it will be part of the committees duties to see now many will increase their herds. The cream cry will be located as near Pomfret station as possible. H. l.. Garrigus gave an interesting talk on draught horses and told of experiments with molasses mixed with feed that had shown good results with the Perche- rons. MT. Wicks also detailed some of his experiences along the same line.
 The creamery committee will meet at the Town House, near Pomfret sta ton, on Monday, Feb Is, at ? p. m. All are invited to be present and those who were not present Feb. 9th are es. pecially urged to attend. Further business will be taken up.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Fall Broke Her Neck.

Mrs. Marie Croteau Martel Of North Grosvenordale fell down a flight of stairs at her home Saturday night breaking her neck. She was 56 years old. This is the fifth death in the family within short while.
 Mrs. Martel and her husband were ascending the stairs to their room to go to bed. They had just reached the top landing when the woman fell over backwards and rolled to the floor be- low. She lived but few minutes after the doctor arrived. It is thought that she sustained q shock which caused the fall. She Is survived by her husband and several children.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
Savings Bank Making Loans

As announced in the PATRIOT last week the Putnam Savings Bank has begun making loans. The first loans were made last Friday. The bank gives notice that they will loan on pass books up 10 $lo0 at per cent. interest in advance and in no case more than 80 per cent of balance on book. They will also give accommodation to the towns to which loans have been made in the past at 5 per cent, and will take local mortgage 'loans of moderate size at 6 per cent. payable six months in advance. These loans will be made as long as the bank is in funds. There has been no great demand for loans to date.
Putnam patriot., 1914-02-13
BADLY WANTED
Man Who Defrauded City Hotel
Payson Alias Sawyer Alias Loriag Was
 m Putnam

Through a circular letter issued by the West Newton police, articles with pictures in Boston papers, Landlord William Noonan of the City Hotel has identified Lemuel Payson alias Walter C. Sawyer as C. K. Loring who left owing him ST for board on Jan. %. According to reports general search Is being instituted for the man who Is wanted by the Newton police for rob ping the safe of the Pettee Inn in that towu of between S200 and S250 and is also wanted by thezBurns Agency for jobs done In Washington, D. G., Port land, Me, Canada, Florida, and other places. Payson, Sawyer or Loring came to the City Hotel here Jan. p. He had woman with him, also a ten months-old baby. He registered as c. K. Loring, wife and child. The wom- an was tall, dark, intelligent, and said she had been school teacher. Loring did not make his business known ex- cept to say that coming on the trolley from Providence to Putnam he had been greatly delayed and was going to remain here and sue the company. The family made very favorable appear anee at the hotel and the baby was made much of. They suddenly dis appeared md the landlord complained to the police who obtained warrant of the mans arrest but he had gone. It Is thought that he vent towards Wor- cester but this is not known for certain. The police in Newton have kept the robbery quiet until within few days as 1t was committed Jan. F. The man Is but 23 years old.