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Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
WOMAN EXTRADITED
Molly Parker Wanted in PIainfield for
 Larceny
Was Locked Up in Tombs. New York, as
 Fugitive from Justice

Alter a series of petty larcenies that has had the village of Plainfeld very much disturbed for some time, and caused a feeling of uneasiness among families wishing to take in boarders, a woman named Molly Parker has been arrested in New York as a fugitive from justice and it is said she has con fessed to stealing personal property in Plalnfield.
 The specific charge against the wom- an, 1t is said, is the theft of a lady s gold watch, coat and dress from the home of James Fletcher. While the property is only valued at about. S65 it is claimed that the theft was only one of d series that has been going on for some time. A prepossessing woman would come to town and after procur- ing work in the mill would seek a boarding place and soon after her ar riN property would begin to disap- pear The situation grew so aggravat- ed that it was hard for strangers to get board in the village and this was det. riment to the securing of help by the mill. It was this more serious aspect of the case rather than the value of the property that led the officials of the town to request the states attorney to take the necessary steps to bring the woman back to this state. She was lo- cated in a New York hospital and up on her discharge was arrested and locked up as fugitive from justice. It is said that she broke down and con- fessed and wished to come to Connecti- cut and put herself on the mercy of the court but according to the laws of New York state this could not be done.
 The states attorney agreed to take the necessary steps to bring her back. In the absence of Mir. Searls, who is in Camden, N. C., for month, Lawyer C. L.. Torrey was appointed special states attorney during his absence and he had the necessary papers prepared in the case.
 Tuesday morning Deputy Sheriff Bates of Thompson, armed with the necessary papers and credentials start ed to bring the woman back to Wind ham county. He first had to go to Hartford and there get requisition pa- pers from Governor Holeomb and then to Albany, N. Y, to present the requi- sition to Governor Whitman. After these steps were taken he had to go 10 New York and appear before the court and have the woman turned over to him.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
AUGUSTUSI |. MORSE
 DEAD
Was We'll Known Cotton Manufacturer, as Superintendent and Agent of
 Putnam Mills
Had Retired from Active Business on Ac.
 count of Health

Augustus Irving Morse, one of the best known cotton manufacturers in New England, died at his home on Sunnyside, this city, at ? o'clock Thursday morning after a lingering illness.
 MT. Morse was born in Providence, Dec. sth, 1855, the fist son of George NJ. and Melora Whitney Morse, and was therefore little over 59 years of age. When a boy he removed with his father to Putnam where he attend ed the public and high schools, finish ing his eaucation at Worcester Aeade- my. After leaving school he entered the cotton mill in which the Morse family for years have held large inter- ests, and learned the business. Over thirty years ago he ibecame superin- tendent of the Morse, Nightingale and Powhattan mills and upon the retire. ment of his father, the late George NJ Morse, some years ago be became the agent. On account of failing health he retired from active business about a year ago and continued to fail physical ly up to the time of his death. The mills of which MT. Morse was agent consolidated forming the Morse Night ingaIe Corporation, MT. Morse being one of the board of directors.
 In January, 1879, Mir. Morse was united in marriage to Miss Annie G.. Dyer of North Kingston, R. l. They had one child, Mrs. Leon T. Wilson, who with the wife and four grandehil- dren survive.
 MT, Morse was considered one of the substantial citizens of the town and his counsel in important matters was often sought. He at tone time served as member of the board of aldermen and was a member of the Masonic fra ternity, being one of the trustees of Quinebaug Lodge. He also served for Ii time on the board of wEtes commits. sioners when the city first took over the plant of the Putnam Water Com. pany.
 Funeral services will be held at the Morse home Monday at l80 p. m. Bur ial in Grove street cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12

BETTER LIGHTING
Citizens Meet Official of Lighting
 Company
Matter to Be Taken Up Later by Council

A few months ago the common council received a petition signed by business men asking for bettef4Hht- ing service in the business section both 10 induce trade and as a protection against the com mission of crime.
 Friday evening members of tine com. mon council and a number of citizens gathered at the Putnam Inn and met Arthur bisle, treasurer of the Putnam Light & Power Company, and the mat ter was discussed. It was found that an allnight service with the present number of lights would cost the city S926 above the present cost. If the thirteen lights wanted be added the expense would be l,720 additional.
 The subject has been under discus. sion for some time and there has been steady stream of petitions for lights in various parts of the city and most of these had to be acted upon unfaVor- ably owing 10 tack Appropriation. If the citizens wish mole lights and longer hours of service and will vote the money to pay for il there Is little doubt but what the council will grant the petition.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
Dead at S9
Josiah W. Whitney, Veteran of Civil War
 Passes Away

Josiah William Whitney died Fri day, Feb. 5, at the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles C. Franklin, Chapman street, aged S9 years. The funeral, from the house, took place Sunday af- ternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. C. J. Harri- man conducting the services.
 MT. Whitney was born in Eastford, April ?, 1926. He enlisted in Company G, Eighteenth Connecticut Volunteers and served from entering, Aug. ', 1862, to May 10, 1864, when he was wounded in an engagement that took place at Newmarket, Va. He was honorably discharged from the service May 30, 1865.
 MT. Whitney was married twice, his first wife being Miss Clarice Weeks, who was the mother of his five chil. dren.
 He had been resident of Putnam for the past sixty years. For the past twenty eight years he had made his home with MT. and Mrs Franklin. Ms. Whitney died Oct. 15, 1909. MT Whitney leaves three sons, Horace of Putnam, William of Ware and Albert of Taunton, Mass; also seven grand children, Mrs. Stanley Green of South bridge, Edith and Louis Whitney Of Ware, Mass, and Edward Whitney of Indian Orchard, Mass, Frank and Bernice Whitney of Taunton, Mass, Byron Whitney of Providence.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
New Officers of Chemical No. 4

At meeting of members of Mans field Hose Company No. 8 and Protec- tor No. 1, held Sunday, new officers were chosen for the new company to be known as Chemical No. 4 made up by consolidating the two old companies. The election resulted as follows:
 Foreman, William Fuller.
 First assistant, James Barnes.
 Second assistant, Walter A. Wheaton.
 Secretary, Frank ID. Thayer.
 Treasurer, Harry Morse.
 William Fuller and Fred Bruce were appointed a committee to make re- quest of the common council that the five members ordered dropped from the rolls to bring the membership of the new company down to twenty-five be retained until they retire voluntari' ly with the understanding that pay for twenty-five men only be drawn from the city.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
Found Stolen Clothing on Prisoner

Omer Milot, of the firm of Milot ds Williams, whose store was broken into few weeks ago and quantity of clothing stolen, returned from Worces- ter Tuesday night after having visited the Worcester county jail and looked over the four men who were arrested for breaking into Webster store. MT. Milo says that he found one of the prisoners wearing a suit md another a cap that he positively ideStiiles as coming from his store. The man who wears the suit says that he found it ia shed In Putnam. Tue men are wait- ing trial at the May session of the Wor- cesier county superior court and in the meanwhile steps will be taken to lo- cate the goods that were stolen In this city.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
VALENTINE TEA
Annual Event of Womaa'S Board of Hes--
 pital February ISlh
Tea. Entertainment, Sale and Dancing


 The Valentine Tea, which is held an- nually by the Woman's Board of the Day kimball hospital for the purpose Of raising funds, will be held this year in Odd Fellows hall, Saturday, Feb, 18th, from 3 to 6 p. m., followed by dancing tn the evening.
 The event marks the observance of the birthday anniversary of NJ. Day kimball of whom the hospital ia q memorial and as the date, Feb. 7th, falls on Sunday this year the Tea will be held the following Saturday. It seems hardly necessary to urge the public to attend the Tea and help make 1t the success 1t has been in for mer years. The institution is one of the most important in Windham county and performs work of mercy in aileviating pain and sntfsring that it would now be impossible to do with out. The number of patients has in- creased yearly which entails a grow ing demand upon the financial re- sources. The Moman's Board. and va. rious societies in the outlying districts and surrounding towns composed of ladies, are always making aad carry ing out various plans for raising money and other necessities and only few times each year do they ask the sup port of the general public. There is no institution in this end of the county so deserving of the general support AS the hospital and il is always forthcoming and the only request for this year ia that the Valentine Tea be made greater success than ever before.
 Tea will be served from to and cut flowers and homemade candy will be on sale. There will also be 2 pleas ing musical program carried out dur ing the afternoon. In the evening there will be dancing so that there is something to attract everybody.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
Several Bridge Parties

A number of bridge parties have been held the past week. Last Friday evening Mrs. C. Fred Waterman en- tertainedlat the Putnam Inn; Monday evening Mrs. G. Harold Gilpatric en- tertained at her home on Seward street. Out of town guests present were Mrs. w. II. Holmes of Mount Vernon, N. r., Mrs. Ewart Brunn of Brooklyn and Mrs. C.. z. Taft of Uxbridge. On Tuesday evening Mrs. Silas NJ. Wheelock entertained at her home on Church street those present being Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Brunn from out Of town, Miss Ellen Wheelock, Mrs. Helen Wiley, Mrs. C.F. w aterman, Mrs. k. c. Morse, Mrs. c. H. Gilpatric and Miss Bessie Champlin, Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
Firealen's Ball

The fifteenth annual ball of the Put nam fire department will ha held in Uniea hali, Monday evening, Fsbrua- " lbth. Everybody knows what | good time this announcement assures so there k little to say to attract pat ronage.
 The decorations this year will be iu charge of the New American Decofat- ing company of Providence which will introduce some innovations in chang ing the hall into q beautiful ball room with electrical effects and bright col ors. Potted plants and palms will transform the stage where the Cargiil orchestra will be seen and heard all the evening, giving a fine musical pro- gram from to 8 and playing for the dancing. At s o'clocksFrank Murray, prompter, will take charge and after the grand march dancing will be the program. Tickets are now on sale and may be had from members and every body Is invited.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
ROLL OF HONOR
Report of Town Schools
Excellent Attendance Record

A list of pupils in the public schools who have had a record of perfect at school year has been compiled at the office of the superintendent of schools from reports made by the teachers. This covers the time from Nov. i6 to Jan, % In view of the fact that there has been much stormy weather during the month of January, which has pro- noted irregular attendance, especially in the lower grades, the long list of pu- pils with perfect attendance records Is very commendable. This list is as follows.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
Annual Election of St. Jean BaptiStt
 Society

The St. Jean Baptiste society held their annual meeting and election Of officers in their hall on Providence street Sunday afternoon. The, contests were more close than usual and some of the officials were elected by a small margin. The result of the election was as follows:
 President, Dr. Omer LlRue-
 Secretary, George Potvin.
 Assistant secretary Alfred Robillard. Corresponding secretary Eugene Touchette.
 Treasurer, Joseph Lapalme.
 Marshal, Samuel Dumas.
 Trustees, Amedee Maynard, Mar cisse LeClair.
 Directors, 0nisme Robillard, Arthur Gregoire, Jules Jenela, Frederick Du- mas.
 Visiting committee, Charles Breault, Joseph Bernier, Joseph Neveaux, David LeClair.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
President Appoints Gilman Postmaster

In accordance with the recommend. ation of Congressman Bryan F. Mahan President Wilson has appointed Alexander Gilman to be postmaster of Putnam to succeed MT F. G. Letters, whose term expired February eighth. The news of the appointment was re- ceived in telegram sent to Putnam, Tuesday night and MT. Gilman has been receiving the congratulations of his many. friends. The appointment has been sent to the senate for action.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
May Solve Putnam Burglary Mystery

In response to telephone message evening Captain of Police John Murray left on an early morning train Thurs day for Worcester armed with John Doe warrant charging burglary at the coal and wood office of the Putnam Coal S Wood Company Dec. 12th. The office was broken into and sl20 in money and two mileage books stolen. The information received from worces- ter led to the belief that the man res. ponsible for the break was in custody in that city.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
NORMAN B. REAM
Died in New York Hospital Tuesday
 Morning Following Operation
Founder of Steel Corporation, Capitalist,
 Had Estate in Thompson

Norman B. Ream, capitalist, who has fine estate in Thompson and who
 was known personally to some and by sight to many Putnam citizens, died Tuesday morning in the Presbyterian hospital, New York, following an op- eration performed last Friday.
 Mir. Ream was one of the organizers of the United States Steel Corporation He was born in Somerset County, Pa, on Nov. 5, 1S44 When he WAS II he quit his studies in the district school and at this unusually early age be. came a school teacher. He tired of this at the end of six months and en- tered the county normal school and in his spare time engaged III photography
 In 1861, at the outbreak of the Civil war, he enlisted with the s5th Penn syivania Volunteers. His regiment was active practically all of the time. Ia battle near Savannah, in Febru- ary, 1861, he was so badly wounded that he was discharged from the ser- vice with the rank of first lieutenant.
 On his recovery he became a clerk in a store at Harnedsville, Pa, and there remained for year, when he moved to Princeton, III. A few months con- vinced him that he could find no op. poftunity there, so i'll 1887 he went to Oseeola, Iowa, where he engaged in the same line, the selling of general mere handise.
 At the age of twenty.seyeD his ca Feer opened up. He was then in Chi cago, dealing in livestock and grain. He became a member of the Chicago Board of Trade and the New York Stock Exchange He found time to operate on the side in real estate, and this gradually so overshadowed his other interests that in 1888 he with drew from the livestock and commits sion business and devoted himself to real estate and corporation matters, in which he had gathered great interests. Those interests embraced railroad and street railway holdings.
 Lis stability and sound judgment drew 10 him the attention Of Marshall Fell and the late J. r. Morgan among others. When the formation of the Steel Corporation was suggested MT Ream was called on to play a prominent part in the resulting organ ization of the corporation. Another large corporation in which he was big figure was the National Biscuit Company, being one of it's founders. In euiogistic memorial resolution adopt Cd yesterday by the board of directors of that company it was pointed out that he was one of the most active di- Fectors.
 He was vice president of the Central Safety Deposit Company and direct or of the Baltimore X Ohio Railroad Company, the Brooklyn Heights Rail- road Company, the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company, the First National Bank of Chicago, the Chicago, Bur lingtOn & Quincy Railroad Company, the International Harvester Company, the Pullman Company, the United States Steel Corporation and several other companies.
 He belonged to the Metropolitan, the New York Yacht, the National Arts and the Automobile clubs. His home xas at 903 Park Avenue. On Feb. 19, 1876, he was married to Miss Caroline Putnam of Madison, N. Y They have six children, four sons and Two daughters.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
Deputy Wallace Leaves

H. l.. Wallace, formerly at the Nor wich jail, has resigned as deputy jailer, at the Windham County Jail in Brook lyn, where he has been since June, 1913. MT. Wallace left Monday. He recently underwent an operation and his health has suffered some. lie will take a rest of several months and may go to Florida to stay until spring. Mir. Wallace was very efficient official al Brooklyn and his going away Ia noted by many with regret.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
High School Notes.

The monthly meeting of the school council was held Monday afternoon in The school library. Numerous mat ters of importance were discussed.
 Leodore Maynard has been elected as a representative to the school coun cil from the Junior class.
 There will be a short program in keeping with lLincoln's birthday Fri day morning. The program will in .clude music, recitations, and short talk by some one not connected wlth the school.
 The debating club will meet Monday afternoon to discuss the following res ,olution, Resolved, except for the pur- pose of destroying harmful animals, or for the purpose of obtaining food, hunt ing is morally wrong"
 The base ball manager has arranged for games with Southbridge High, Bur rillville High of Pascoag, and Bartlett High of Webster.
 Putnam High added two games last week to its increasing string of victo- ries. On Wednesday the Woodstock Academy team was overwhelmingly defeated, and cn Friday the team went to Webster and returned with 2s-l6 victory.
 Last Thursday the Willimantic girls team defeated the r. H. ;. girls in somewhat uninteresting game oi basket ball The Putnam girls were outclassed frc-, the start. OniFIdaS the girls team went ito Plainfield and were defeated by score Of ls-S. Fri day the girls team goes to Tourtei lotte.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
Open Meeting of School Board

The town school board will hold an
 open meeting Friday evening at o'clock at the office of the secretary, Charles l.. Torrey. All citizens are in- vited to be present and offer sugges-
 tions or express their views upon any subject concerning the schools. Several to be present and speak upon the pres- ent one session plan at the high school.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
News of the Theatres

The managemenu of Loomer Opera House must feel much encouraged by the appreciation shown by the public of Wiilimantic. Hundreds Of people were turned away last night as the house was packed from top to bottom. The opera house is delivering the goods and "tnen some.p Walimantic Chronicle, Feb. {.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
OFFICERS ELECTED
Permanent Organization of Windham
 County Farmers Association
County Agent to Be Secured and Work
 Started

At a meeting held in Putnam Mon- day permanent organization under & charter from the state was formed for the purpose of advancing agricultural interests in Windham county. The new organization will be known as the Windham County Farmers Assocla- tion and will carry forward the move ment of agricultural development in the county. The permanent organiza- tion was formed by the election of the following officers:
 President, II. H. Davenport, Pomfret Vice president, k. D. Jordan, Wifli- mantle.
 Secretary, Rev. Fosdick Y. Harrison, Woodstock.
 Treasurer, Whitman Danielson, Put nam.
 Directors
 Woodstock, William Child.
 Thompson, W. 5. Chase.
 Ashford, E. k. Woodward
 Eastford, H. S. Buell.
 Pomfret, Stanton n. Wicks.
 Putnam, E. M. Wheaton, Ernest C. Morse.
 Chaplin, Frank Martin.
 Hampton, Jerome Nj. Woodward
 Brooklyn, Oliver l. Downs.
 Kiliingy, Walter F. Day.
 Mindham, H. A. Bagbee, C. B.. Pomeroy.
 Scotland, H. P. Chesebro.
 Canterbury, Charles .. Hyde.
 Plaintield, Henry Dorrance.
 Sterling, John E. Gritfiths.
 Professor Baker of Storrs College was present at the meeting and ex- plained the work to be undertaken and there was considerable general discus sion. 1t is expected that candidates for the position of county agent will soon meet the board of directors.
 | is stated that 1t will take about S4,000 to finance the work but of this $500 is forthcoming from the agrieul- tural college, $500 from the Shore Line Electric Railroad and $500 from the U :. department of agriculture, leaving S2, 400 to be raised by the association.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12
Grade Five


 Grade Five Gerald Allard Dorothy Bone Jerome Andrews Mary Menton Leo Carey Daniel Williams Alice Wright
 Grade Fours Edith Pease Ellsworth 5abin
 Grade Three Dorothy Anes Walter Gardner Geneyieve Letters Charles Giraca LeweIlyn Winslow Victor LaPoint Lucius Andrews Patrick Cacciapuoti Lucy Boye
 Grade Two Alice Alvord Marion Wilcox Arthur Gardner
 Grade One Harold Arnold Michael Hannifan Domnick Bove Ofen Weeks Timothy Hannifan Marion Tolman
 Kindergarten Charles Bove
 Smith Street School
 Grades Six and Seven John Hogan Doris Morse Orea Montpelier
 Grades -Four aad Five Agarias St. Onge Ella Parker Rosario Gauthier Walter Parker Annie Hogan Prescott Lamphera Christina Murray Esther Wilson l Leon Wilson Grades One, Two and Threel Lena Holgerson LouislBednarz . l Sawyer District sIntermedtats grades, Evelyn Kies. Primary gradess William Plante.
 Gary School--Lucian Cornweil. Putnam Heights SchooI-Raymond Pierce, George yoslin, George Torreya James Torfey.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12

Putnam was filled with sleighing parties Friday afternoon most Of them being school children from the sur rounding towns.
Putnam patriot., 1915-02-12

-F. w. Seward and wife Grove stree. have been entertaining MT.
 Stewards sister, Miss Kate Seward of GuilfoId.