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Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
Motorcycle Run

Under broiling sun that gave cer- tain promise of being accountable for hot and turing ride, group of mo- toreyclists got away from near the Ex- change and Bradley buildings, Daniel son, Labor day morning, for the en- durance run to Worcester, Boston and Providence, returning to Danielson by what is known as the Moosup route from the last named city. The riders included William N. Burnett, who or ganized the run, Alanson Colvin, Har- old Beckley, James Foley, Charles Harris, Henry Burnett, Clinton Gab- with Mrs. Barnett as passenger), Ray w. Pellett, Thomas Talbot, Lee Sher- man and Antoine Leipski.
 About 300 assembled to see the start before which the riders lined up their machines and had their pictures taken. Alanson Colvin was the first of the riders to get away, at 10.05, and the others followed rapidly in order, all being on their way within ten min- utes. The riders were due to be check ed up at Worcester, Boston and Provi- dence, this part of the arrangements being in charge of motor dealers in those cities.
 The riders reached Danielson Mon- day night at s o'clock on schedule time after a successful run. There were no serious mishaps to mar the run, although one or two of the riders were thrown during the day.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11

COL. WARNER DEAD
Prominent Former Resident
Ciyil War Veteran Sueeumbs ia Ills
 SSth Year.

Alexander Warner, former lieuten- ant colonel of the 18th Connecticut Volunteers, died Monday, in his etghty-eighth year, at the home of his son, Benjamin <. Warner, Point Pleasant, N. ., after sn illness of two weeks.
 He was born in Rhode Island, but moved at an early age to Woodstock, Conn. At the time of the call to arms he was the first man to volunteer. He was appointed major of the Conneeti- cut 3d Three Months Regiment, and served in and around Bull Run. After the mastering out of the Sd he helped in raising the 18th, and was appointed lieutenant colonel. This regiment was sent to the Department of the Gulf, and took part in the capture of New Orleans. At the close of the war Col. onel Warner moved to Mississippi and became cotton planter. He was con- connected with the first mauufaetur- ing in this country of cotton seed oil.
 He took an active part in the Recon stfuetion period and was Senator from his own county for several terms. In later years Colonel Warner went to live at Pomfret, Conn, where he owned one of the finest stock farms of New England, and was particularly interested in the breeding of thorough bred Guernseys.
 In 1886 he was elected State Treas urer of Connecticut on the Republican ticket, and served for the first biennial term, with the Hon. P. c. Lounsbury, of Ridgefield, as Governor.
 Colonel Warner subsequently, moved to ,,Baxter Springs, Kan, where he
 actively engaged in the state and na- tional campaigns against the Populist
 and Democratic parties. He was elected representative from the south ern district of Cherokee County tor two consecutive terms.
 He married Mary Trumbuil Mathew son, of Woodstock, Conn., direct de scendant of Jonathan Trumbull, first Governor of that state. Since Mrs. Warmers death, in 1902, he made his
 home with his only surviving child, E. $. Warner.
 The body of Colonel Warner was brought to Putnam from Point Pleas
 ant, Wednesday evening and Thurs
 day morning was taken to Woodstock Hill for burial in the family lot. The services were sconducted by Putnam
 Lodge of Masons of South Woodstock, of which Colonel Warner was the old est member Members of A. c. War
 ner Post, c, A. R. of Putnam attend ed in body and participated in the service. While he lived in Pomfret
 Colonel Warner was one of the most influential men in this section of the state and was well known in Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
WANT APRINCIPAL
Thompson to Hold Special Town Meeting
Voters to Have Chance 10 Instruct School
 Board

A new step has been taken by voters in the town of Thompson in an en- deavor to straighten out the muddle over the hiring of principal for the Tourtellotte Memorial High school which was opened Wednesday with. out a principal. Friends of George W. Hathaway, who has been the prinel- pal up to this year, petitioned the se- lectmen and they have called special town meeting for next Thursday to see whether the town will request the school board To hire MT. Hathaway as principal for the ensuing year or to otherwise advise the board as to it's wishes with reference to the employ ment of principal.
 The situation arises because the town school board is composed of six members. They held several meetings in an .endeavor to elect A principal of the High school but were deadlocked each time. The town has become ar. rayed in factions over the proceeding, part favoring MT. Hathaway and part siding with the three members of the board who have refused to re elect him.
 A special town meeting was called and held to see if the town would vote to increase the number of the board from six to nine but this was voted down. Notice was also given out tha a special town meeting would be called to see If the town would vote to close the school entirely on the ground that the benefits derived were not common. surate with the cost to the town, but this meeting was never called.
 The Tourtellotte school was built from fund of $l50, 900 given by Mrs. Jacob Touriellotte of Minneapolis, for merly of the town of Thompson. IL is said that Mrs. Tourtellotts Is favorable to having MT. Hathaway retained as principal. By the will Of Mrs. Tour tellotte's husband the town has just been awarded fund of S600, 900 fer the maintenance of the school and if any balance remains, for other school pur- poses in the town. This money will come to the town unless an appeal is taken from the probate court and made effective. Meanwhile the feeling over the selection of principal for the school is growing more intense,
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
Mallan Thought Windham County Dem
 0crats' Choice

With the caucuses of the democrats throughout sWindham county nearly all held it seems that Congressman Bryan F. Mahan will have the support of practically all of the delegates from this section of the state. There will of course, be few delegates in favor of Governor Baldwin for nominee for United States senator, but Windham county apparently must be counted as a Mahan county. For governor there is no such unanimity. The selection of Q candidate for head of the state government seems to have been very much subordinated in this section to that of selecting a candidate for the United States senate. Interviews in- dicate that many of the delegates have not made up their minds as to who they will support for the place Cover nor Baldwin now holds.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
NO 37
GRANGE NOTES
Senexet Grange

Overseer Herbert Nelson and his Steward, Windsor Clark, provided tho program last Wednesday, September ?. It included humorous readings and vocal solo by Mrs. Mildred Wright. A report of the New Eng land Grange Lecturers Conference re- gently held at Amherst was given by the lecturer. Master Harry Wells an- nounced that a geHerous friend of the Grange has offered to give one hundred dollars to the treasury ,on condition that like sum be raised by using the dramatic talent which the, Grange possesses. After the meeting the Ome- gas served supper 10 the Alphas with an abundance of salads, rolls, cakes and coffee.
 The next regular meeting of the Grange will be on October '. The date for working the degrees has been post poned, but every one who plans to en- ter the Grange this fall should submit applications at oncej
 Senexet will start dramatic club this fall md all who are interested tn the project are invited to report their names to Mrs. shepard or to any offi- cer of the Grange.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
Thompson Schools Open

While the public schools of the town of Thompson opened Tuesday the Tourtellotte Memorial High school did not open until Wednesday and it then opened without a principal. The dead lock in the school board over the choice of principal has not been broken and it was decided to open the school with out principal. In the meantime Miss Adeline A. Steinberg of the school faculty will have charge as acting principal. The other teachers at the school are: Miss Ethel A. Baird, com mercial; Miss Gladys Paine, physics, geometry, history; Miss Mildred Met calf, latin, algebra and English histo- ". There is a rumor in Thompson that a special town meeting is to be called to see if the town will instruct the school board to hire principal.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
Mileage Books Rates Advanced by New
 Haven.

Following the lead of the Pennsyl- vania railroad, the New York, New Haven and Hartford and it's associated lines, the. Boston 'and Maine and tho Boston and, Albany, announced a pro- posed increase In mileage book rstes- The three roads have filed new pas senger tariffs increasing the old two cent.a.mile rate to 2 l-4 cents.
 The higher rate will become effect i've Oct If approved by the Interstate commerce commission. A hearing also will be held on the matter by tho Massachusetts Public Service com mission. The federal board suggested in its decision in the eastern roads, freight case that passengers were being carried too cheaply for the cost of the service performed.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
Superior Court

In ithe Superior court here last Thursday, Roswell Mofiitt, charged with attempting breaking and enter ing at the town of Plainfield pleaded guilty and was given sentence of nine months in jail. When put,to plea Tuesday Moflitt pleaded not guilty. Attorney F. F. Woodward of Daniel son was assigned as his counsel. The case was to haveigone to trial Thurs day morning, but it was disposed of by Mofiits change of plea. Another man sentenced in the superior court Thursday to serve nine months in jail was Wesley Woodward of East ford, charged with assault. The case against Osman Arop, Turk of North Grosvenordale, charged with sodomy, WAS nolled.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
A New Bradley Theatre Feature

Always up to the minute the Brad ley theatre management is about to add an extra feature for the benefit of patrons. Beginning next week Thurs day, the day the great Mutual Girl fea- ture is shown, and every Thursday thereafter, each lady attending the theatre will be presented copy Of the Mutual Girl Weekly magazine abso- lutely free of charge. The magazine is an artistic, sixteen-page publication full of features to please every lady, in- cluding gowns worn by the Mutual Girl and a current story of Our Mutual Girl, and other features that are artis. tic and pleasing.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
WOODSTOCK FAIR
The 0Id-tirne Farmers Fair and at.
 tie Show.
Entrees in ali Departments Promise to
 be Large.

The Woodstock Fair. New England's old time farmers fair and cattle show, promises to be big event this year as entries in all departments are expected to surpass all previous years. The date: September Il, entry day, and Septemberi15 and Is.
 The grounds are delightfully."- situated on high land where there is always cool breeze. The view is fine, and the drive from Putnam and other sur rounding towns is feature that adds to the pleasure of getting there, as no railroads or trolley lines have as yet invaded Woodstock.
 Once inside the gates and there is enough in the way of amusement to keep one entertained all day.in fact for two days. One usually first enters the exhibition halls and looks over the great variety of exhibits wondering how the judges can decide one is better than the other. Trade exhibits are also made in the hall.
 Up toward the north end will be found the pens containing cattle, horses and swine. The poultry sheds are near by. These are all expected to be well stocked this year.
 At the south end are the various lighter amusements and there are plenty of places on the ground where luncheon or refreshment may be had.
 From the grand stand or vehicles be- side the race track and its enclosure may be seen the varied events that take place there. Draught oxen, blooded stock, driving horses, and many other exhibits that pertain strictly to the farm. Then the bell rings for the races and everyone sits up and takes notice. Between the heats there is 8 number of different features introduced. There is something doing all of the time and when one gets surfeit of entertainment he needs but to look around and find some friend not seen for some time and have good .oId-fashioned chat.
 But really it doesn't seem necessary to tell people of eastern Windham county of the many attractions or the good times to be expected at Wood stock fair. The fair itself has been the best adve rtisement it could have and people are quick to realize when they are getting big value for their money and they know they get it at Woodstock year after year.
 The time is less than two weeks oil so we suggest that you make your plans to get away from business at least one day. It is expected that there won't be much business anyway Tues day afternoon as the business men have in years past co-operated with the fair management and given their employes an, opportunity to attend and it will doubtless be the same this year. A half holiday and good time at Woodstock Fair-Something to look forward to so begin now.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
Heard from His Wife Who Is in Europe

$. Diamond has heard from his wife who was on a visit to relatives in Europe when the war broke out. Up to last Friday the last MT. Diamond knew of her whereabouts was that she had started to visit with relatives in Austria. The letter recently received was mailed on Aug. II from Lemberg, Austria, and that she had given up hopes of reaching Birdichey, her desti- nation, although that place was not very far distant, it being in Russian territory and inaccessible to civilians. She was in home of people who were strangers but they were kind to her and she was in no personal danger. Bread was 5 cents loaf and butter s1 pound.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
NOT GUILTY
Joseph Beauchemin of Nauregan Ac. quilted by Jury on Burglary Charge
Felix Lapointe Sent to Prison. Civil
 Matters Settled.

Joseph Besuchemin of Wauregan, who was put upon trial in the super for court Thursday morning charged with burglary, was acquitted by the jury after they had deliberated over the evidence about an hour and half Friday afternoon.
 The defendent was jointly charged with Felix Lapointe with entering the home of Alvah Dixon:in the town of Sterling on the night Of July End last and stealing quantity of personal property. Lapointe plead guilty when arraigned last Tuesday but sentence was deferred. The defense in the case of Beauehemin was that he was an in- nocent party in the transaction being hired by Lapointe to get the goods which he, the defendant, believed La pointe owned. The defendant was re- presented by Attorney P. J. Danahey of Wilhmantic, and Lawyer H. C.. Bradford assisted States Attorney Searls in the prosecution.
 Lapointe, who had previously pleaded guilty, was sentenced to not less than one nor more than years in states prison.
 A settlement by agreement was made of the case of Davis X Wilcox vs. the N. r., N. H. x H. R., R. company, assigned for trial in the superior court here Wednesday. The case grew out of an accident in which heavy team wagon of the plaintiffs was smashed at the May street crossing in Septem- Der of last year. The two horses that were drawing the vehicle were so badly injured they were afterwards ordered killed by an agent of humane so- ciety.
 Another case assigned for trial this week and also settled by agreement Is that of Clarence E. Pike vs. the N. Y., N. H. X H. K. k. company. In this case the plaintiff brought suit as the result of an accident in which an .auto- mobile was smashed by freight train at the Main street crossing in Daniel son on a Sunday afternoon during 1913- None of the occupants of the car, which was owned in Abingdon were seriously injured. The machine was wrecked.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
BacbeIer Girls Home from Europe

A Hartford Courant reporter writes from Manchester of the return from Europe Sunday of the Misses Frances and Muriel Bacheler, daughters ot Rev. and Mrs. Frances Bach cheler Of the TalcottviIle Congregational church. MT. Bachelor formerly lived with hls parents in Woodstock and attended school in Putnam. His daughters were in Berlin finishing their eduea- lion when war was declared. They had planned to visit Switzerland to- gether and leave there in time to sail from Liverpool on August 70, put found many hardships before they were able to complete their journey.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11

and doubtless kept some at home that would have arrived early. shortly af- ter noon however, the sun came out again and people began arriving from all directions by automobile and wagon and the afternoon celebration was fitting close for the epoch mak. Ing event in the annals of the beauti- ful old town whose rugged hills and the tourist through Windham county.
 Chief host and chairman, Charles w. Grosvenor welcomed the guests and told lthe gathering that he was sorry that the prominent men were not able to be there. The company joined in singing hymn and Miss Ellen E. Osgood of East hartford, de- livered an excellent historical address on the Women of Pomfret. Miss Os- good Is n sister of Miss Mary NJ. Os- good, also of East Hartford, who read a paper on Abingdon Parish the day before. Both are natives of the town of Pomfret. Ali address on History and Tradition of Pomfret was delivered by Darius Mathewson of Norfolk, Ne braska, and Ralph P. Sabin of Pom fret spoke on Survey of the Past. Re miniscenses of old residents followed and at the conclusion It was time for the New England dinner.
 The grounds had been filling up dur ing the noon hour and when Pomfret's best babies were exhibited at one o'clock there was large gathering to praise the coming generation, and they indeed looked hale and hearty and the stuff for good citizeus. A concert by the Scottish kilties, real highlanders now living in Pomfret. but not forget ting the way to manipulate the stems of the highland pipes, was a pleasing feature. The Grosvenordale band also furnisheda good program.
 Much interest centered in the work horse parade and some excellent ant mals were shown. There was an auto fDVbtlc tAHlDitlou Niti ~ iitic VI pfcEtA- ly decorated ears. As on Wednesday the big feature was the New World Pageant and Pastoral Dance, which was excellently staged among the na- tural scenery, and 2as beautifully cos tuned. It was generously applauded and highly praised. After the award ing of prizes there was concert from 5 to 6 which closed the observance q the towns 2o0th anniversary. Thers was no attempt to carry out the on- servance on gigantic scale the atm being 10 have quality rather than quantity and from beginning to end this was in evidence and the people q Pomfret are well pleased with tho work of the committees who worked = hard aaa snsssss;s;ssJJ :c make the event success
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
4 Big Feature Attraction

l.. H. Healey received word this af- ternoon that Starrett's great exhibition will be given at Woodstock fair. Horses, ponies, dogs, and a real minia- ture circus in itself is this big feature that has been showing at the big fairs and was al Maine State Fair, Lewis ton, when the telegram was sent to Mir. Healey. The show being on its way to New York is how Woodstock is able to get il.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
Half.hour Cars Discontinued

There will be no haif-houriy cars that service for the season having been concluded with Labor day. The hour Iy cars will continue to run on itheif present schedule. There will be no noon express for Putnam out of Dan- ielson to make connection with the eS- press for Boston, as this connection can be made with equal facility oy taking the l2.l0 regular car out oi DanieIson. The afternoon express out of Putnam for Danielson trolley re- mains in service, leaving Putnam al 5.3T.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
Tip Cart Case NolIed.

At Woodstock Saturday the "tip cart' case that stirred up so much in terest throughout the town was dis. posed of when the charges against the boys involved were nolled. Nearly q score of automobiles were included in the number lof vehicles that brought people to the place where the trial was nolled without imposing any expense upon the boys. Charges filed againt two of the compliments in the case were also nolled Charles NJ. Perrin was justice. Attorney H. c. Bradford was to have prosecuted for the state. Attorney Charles l.. Torrey was coun- sel for the boys
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11

Ut is expected that the nomina- ton of Senator Frank E. Brandegee 10 succeed himself as United States sena- tor will be made in the republican state convention this week by State Attorney Charles E. 5earls.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11

-Attorney Charles L. Torrey was in DanieIson Monday to conduct case for a client in that town.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
Interesting Locals
ADVERTISEMENT

Have you any old fashioned dia- monds that are doing you ;no good in their present shape? Let Geo. E. Shaw reset them .for you in modern setting.
 Steeple Tom Fitzpatrick Is in Put nam for short stay-his last trip here this season. 5teeple work of all des- criptions, painting, regilding and re- pairing; brick stacks painted, repaired and cleaned; flag poles, weather vanes, crosses, church clocks, ornaments, etc, repaired and repainted; chimneys cleaned, slate roofs repaired and trees pruned. Address Patriot Office.
 Members of the Putnam fire de- pertinent are looking forward to in- spection day to be held in the near fu- ture. The date has mot as yet been fixed upon but 1t will probably be early in October, possibly the l2th, Co lumbus day.
 Putnam is making fine record as clean city not one arrest being made over the holiday. The day was quiet one in the city as many people went to the various fairs which opened on that day. The stay-at-homes patronized the ball games, the theatres and Wild wood park.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
Afternoon Expresses Not to be Taken Off

The rumor that the afternoon ex- presses between New York and Bos- ton which pass through Putnam were to be taken off and run over tine shore fine is now said To be unfounded. Ac- cording to information given out in Hartford the step has not even been contemplated. ButIa change has been talked of and that is of discoutinuing the Waterbury service and putting the trains back on the old schedule through New Haven. IL is said that the road claims that the business be- tween Hartford and Waterbury has not been satisfactory.
 Two afternoon trains have been run ming for a mum Der of years leaving New York and Boston respectively at two o'clock. They first, ran to New Haven, Hartford and over the Mid land division through Putnam and Willimantie. Later a change was made and they were sent around over the Naugatuck division ,through Waterbury, Ansonia and Derby to Bridgeport. The only, contemplated change, 1t Is now understood, Is to put these trains back on the original route. This change will have no effect on Putn am unless 1t is for the better as most Putnam passengers going west are for either Hartford, New Haven or New York
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11

Miss Marie Bibeault spent the hoi- iday with relatives in Spencer.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11

As is generally the case when two games are played in one day H. x K. and the C. A. C. broke even Labor day H. X K. losing the morning game to 5 and winning the afternoon game Il to 6. Both were real battles and hard fought all the way.
 Miss Edith Fox is the new teacher in Grade PA at the Sawyer district school.
Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
THURSDAY.

While the second day of the Pomfret
 Bi-Centennial celebration was perhaps more successful than the first day, there was some disappointmentiin the non arrival of Congressman Bryan Mahan of New London and Judge George C. Holt of New York, who were on the program for addresses. The sun came out bright in the early morning hours but towards. noon 1t was hidden behind a bank of clouds that appeared over the hills. The weather became, somewhat raw